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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Worcester Academy Inauguration project
Their blog can be found here.
This is a sample video posted to YouTube and their blog, recorded with a Flip camera
Way to go Worcester Academy!
"everything that's simple we've already done"
Read the full article in the Boston Globe West section here
Last spring in Franklin, residents voted against a $2.8 million override, after approving a $2.7 million tax increase the year before. This year, a financial plan committee is preparing a three-year projection to better prepare for the town's fiscal needs. An initial draft should be available by early next month, according to the Town Council's vice chairwoman, Deborah Bartlett.Bartlett wouldn't rule out the possibility of an override request, saying, "I don't think we're thinking that far ahead yet." However, "it's hard to know, with everything so volatile at this point," she said. "I think people are scared . . . and we don't know how they will feel about committing to more money than they're currently committing."
It's clear that revenues in Franklin will once again fall short of expenses, Bartlett said, and "without more money, we're not going to be able to provide the same level of service as today."
Officials are searching for ways to consolidate services and save money, but "everything that's simple we've already done," she said.
"reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere"
The Green Energy Fair is a free event that will be held at the First Universalist Society of Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., on Thursday, Feb. 5. It will feature information from a Wrentham organic farmer, vendors selling green products and energy-saving tips.
The Global Warming Cafe will be held Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2:30 p.m., at the First Universalist Church in Franklin. The cafe is open to the public and is an informal gathering to discuss global warming and how to stop it.
For more information about the low-carbon diet, logon to www.350.org.
To sign up for news of future FACT events, e-mail FranklinAreaClimateTeam@yahoogroups.com
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Kilowatt Ours - Impressive
Outdoor burning season begins
You do need a permit.
Even with the permit, you still can't burn leaves.
Additional details and permit process can be found on the Town web site
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
SchCom: Sabolinski, Light, Ogden
Incoming Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski and Peter Light listen as current Superintendent Wayne Ogden explains the selection process that resulted in Peter being announced as the new Principal of Franklin High School.
Additional notes from the School Committee meeting can be found here
SchCom: FHS Art Gallery
The presentation on the Franklin High School Art Gallery activities was made by Art Teacher Mike Caple (center), Rachel Nault (left) and Madison Weber (right).
Notes from the presentation can be found here
Additional notes from the School Committee meeting can be found here