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Replies.Saturday, October 25, 2008
Police, Fire department contracts close?
GHS
FRANKLIN —
The town is still hammering out a police contract with its police union hoping to nail it down in coming weeks.
The Franklin Police Association's contract expired more than a year ago, on June 30, 2007, according to Stephanie McNeil, human resources director for the town.
She expects the police union to sign a contract next week, she said, noting it is not the town delaying the process.
"The pen is in their hands," she said, refusing to comment further.
John Maloney, president of the police union, said he hopes everything will be resolved by next Friday.
"We had hoped to be done sooner," he said, preferring to keep quiet about what has stalled negotiations.
"A few things came up and helped move things along. It definitely has not gone smoothly, that's for sure," Maloney said.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
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GHS
FRANKLIN —
Firefighters have been working without a contract since it expired more that a year ago, but unlike the police union, which is aiming to sign a contract by the end of next week, firefighters may have a long way to go.
Stephanie McNeil, human resources director for the town, declined to comment about the situation, as negotiations are ongoing but said that the town has been waiting to hear from union representatives.
McNeil and Town Administrator Jeffrey D. Nutting plan to continue contract negotiations with the firefighters' union next week, she said.
Fire Chief Gary McCarraher said he cannot comment on the ongoing talks.
Nutting could not be reached for comment.
Multiple calls to union representatives were not returned this week.
The contract for Franklin Permanent Firefighters Association, Local 2637, which expired on June 30, 2007, gives firefighters retention of their Civil Service rights, and requires all promotions within the department be made as a result of competitive examination and granted by the Division of Civil Service.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Friday, October 24, 2008
"How Can I Become Part of this ReadWriteWeb Revolution?"
In our continuing series on Web 2.0, the K12 Online Conference is underway. The video clip here is one of the two keynote addresses that opened the conference. It is being conducted virtually, that is, totally online.
The keynote presenters in this clip are all from Maine. They creatively used Flip cameras to video their conversation to share with the world.
Note: this presentation is geared for teachers and urges them to get involved in the ReadWriteWeb Revolution, but you can put yourself in this position too! How are you going to continue learning to keep up with the changes in this world?
The steps they outline are easy enough to pick up and use. The online tools are mostly free. Digital cameras or camera phones are reasonably priced. The bar for entry is set low. All you need is desire.
Click through to the web site for the conference to find additional information (i.e links) for the tools and articles they referenced.
Enjoy!
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Why put this here?
There is great potential in expanding learning at a very reasonable cost (small dollars if not free) with the Web 2.0 tools. With an economic future like schools in MA in particular have facing them, this is an avenue to consider.
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The keynote presenters in this clip are all from Maine. They creatively used Flip cameras to video their conversation to share with the world.
Note: this presentation is geared for teachers and urges them to get involved in the ReadWriteWeb Revolution, but you can put yourself in this position too! How are you going to continue learning to keep up with the changes in this world?
The steps they outline are easy enough to pick up and use. The online tools are mostly free. Digital cameras or camera phones are reasonably priced. The bar for entry is set low. All you need is desire.
Click through to the web site for the conference to find additional information (i.e links) for the tools and articles they referenced.
Enjoy!
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Why put this here?
There is great potential in expanding learning at a very reasonable cost (small dollars if not free) with the Web 2.0 tools. With an economic future like schools in MA in particular have facing them, this is an avenue to consider.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Franklin Line Schedule Changes 10/27/08
They are adjusting the schedule to "ease congestion" and to "accommodate the recent Amtrak schedule changes".
The MBTA apologizes for the "late notification".
The changes go into effect on Monday 10/27/08. The changes will be available on the MBTA schedule page on Monday. In the meantime, you should know that:
1 - what was known as the 4:10 PM train (#715) will leave South Station at 3:55 PM (15 minutes early)
2 - what was known as the 4:30 PM train (#799) will leave South Station at 4:30 but terminate at Readville running via the Dorchester Branch.
3 - a new train (#717) will leave South Station at 4:20 PM and make stops at Back Bay, Ruggles, Hyde Park, Readville, Dedham Corp, Norwood Depot, Norwood Central, Windsor Gardens, Walpole, Norfolk, Franklin/Dean and Forge Park/495.
A PDF of the changes is available on the MBTA website here
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The MBTA apologizes for the "late notification".
The changes go into effect on Monday 10/27/08. The changes will be available on the MBTA schedule page on Monday. In the meantime, you should know that:
1 - what was known as the 4:10 PM train (#715) will leave South Station at 3:55 PM (15 minutes early)
2 - what was known as the 4:30 PM train (#799) will leave South Station at 4:30 but terminate at Readville running via the Dorchester Branch.
3 - a new train (#717) will leave South Station at 4:20 PM and make stops at Back Bay, Ruggles, Hyde Park, Readville, Dedham Corp, Norwood Depot, Norwood Central, Windsor Gardens, Walpole, Norfolk, Franklin/Dean and Forge Park/495.
A PDF of the changes is available on the MBTA website here
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Really?
I have heard of stone soup but this takes the stone to a new level. Or has McDonald's bailed out Prudential and is now looking to expand their market as "The Rock"?
Note: Actually the sign is needed to tell those coming off I495 to turn on to RT 140 and find McDonald's about a half mile down the road. It is about time the sign came up. There must have been a few motorists complaining about having to travel at least 1.5 miles off the road to get to McDonald's. The distance would feel much longer without some confirmation as to where you really should be going.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
"the right and humane thing to do"
GHS
FRANKLIN —
An animal rescue organization from Salisbury is trying to save a colony of feral cats living in the woods near Highwood Condominiums whose management plans to trap and kill them.
Stacy LeBaron, president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, said she and a Highwood resident met with management last week and are negotiating an alternative to the board of trustees' plan.
"It's a work in progress. They haven't agreed to back down, but they aren't doing anything as we gather more information (from Purr-fect Cat Shelter). We're hoping to try to get people talking and brainstorming and get solutions," LeBaron said.
The society, a statewide, nonprofit volunteer organization that provides free services and promotes no-kill programs for feral cats (www.mrfrs.org), will offer Purr-fect Cat Shelter help and resources, she said.
"I do believe it's possible to have a successful feral cat colony" by using the trap, neuter/spay, release process, said LeBaron.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
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