FM #39-11 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 11 - Final

This recording for Franklin Matters is the eleventh and final part of the special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 7 minutes, 11 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-10 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 10

FM #39-9 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 9

FM #39-8 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 8

FM #39-7 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 7

FM #39-6 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 6

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1


Session Notes:


Music intro
My intro
FM #39-11

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-11 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the second round of Q&A with

unidentified person, moved from Maryland in 1983,

Gov Patrick thinks aggregation of services should be explored, the solution may not the same for every service – then goes into a quick closing comment

I hope you have learned something from listening to one or more of these segments. I have found them very insightful.

here we go

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The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-10 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 10

This recording for Franklin Matters is the tenth of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 14 minutes, 54 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-9 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 9

FM #39-8 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 8

FM #39-7 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 7

FM #39-6 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 6

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1


Session Notes:


Music intro
My intro
FM #39-10

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-10 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the second round of Q&A with

Paul – these revenue increases are a “no-brainer” to me, casino revenue should be considered, thanks for reaching out (comment part of the video summary)

Sandra – special ed day program currently being cut could cause one of the two job holders to lose their job to provide the care

Jessie – casino and gambling issues have not be given a proper public discussion, for every dollar in revenue to the state costs 3-4 dollars in providing services related to gambling addiction

Gov Patrick closes this segment with his position on the casino/gambling discussion

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FM #39-9 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 9

This recording for Franklin Matters is the ninth of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 13 minutes, 49 seconds



MP3 File


FM #39-8 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 8

FM #39-7 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 7

FM #39-6 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 6

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1


Session Notes:

Music intro
My intro
FM #39-9

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-9 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th starts a second round of Q&A by picking 5 people. The discussion continues with

Mary Anne – talking about “community first” vs “kids first”, involve the employee unions in looking at the reforms

Marian – DCR parks can charge more

Gov Patrick talks about the value choice we have made

Chris – talks about Federal money for Rails to Trails

Rep Vallee – jumps in has reached out to Gov Patrick about this

Gov Patrick says “here locally there is some good news coming”

Manasa – beyond taxing, what else can you ask of me, this is a game changer, what can we do to help?

Gov Patrick – I can't thank you enough for asking this question. Suggests cleaning up the parks regularly.

Great sound bite from this section, already shared as a “found sherku”

We better start behaving
Like we are members
Of the same community

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Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

"land conservation outpaced development"

"The ideal situation is to intensify development in smaller areas so there are more acres to permanently protect. That's the way the planning world is thinking right now," said Bryan Taberner, Franklin's planning director. "But you also have the economics of it, and a person has the right to develop their land and there are a lot of issues at play."

Taberner said he thinks the size of houses will plateau because "as we know, a lot of people over-bought and a lot of people are going to be looking to sell and get into something smaller."

Read the full article on the recently updated Audubon Society report on development vs preservation in the Milford Daily News here

Kodak Digital Camera Found

A Kodak digital camera with a red case was found in the driveway to the Parmenter Elementary School on Wachusetts St on Saturday morning.

It looks like it has been run over. The screen is cracked but it powers on. There are pictures stored on the card.

The camera was left with the Franklin Police Dept on Panther Way and can be claimed there.

"Lawn watering is restricted"

By Staff reports

GateHouse News Service

Posted May 22, 2009 @ 06:35 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and state restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the town must place mandatory water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months, beginning Tuesday, May 26.

The summer Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the town. There have been 24-hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

I don't buy this logic. The Town Council is considering a sewer rate increase because water usage is down and yet there is a "tremendous increase in the demand for water".

Oh, and you also bury the story on the holiday weekend! Come on.

Sorry guys, it is either one or the other, can't have it both ways.

Nothing To No One

Enjoy this sample of their music:





If you like this, click through to their website to find out more about Noting To No One.

FM #39-8 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 8

This recording for Franklin Matters is the eighth of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 11 minutes, 58 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-7 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 7

FM #39-6 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 6

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

Session Notes:

Music intro My intro FM #39-8

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-8 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the Q&A session with

Michael Walker Jones – pension reform, the outliers do not represent the
whole

Gov Patrick – some of his comments in the video summary come from this
section of the discussion.

Rep Vallee chimes in not in an attempt to mediate between two of his friends,
he thinks both are right, pension reform abuses need to be stopped

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The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-7 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 7

This recording for Franklin Matters is the seventh of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 13 minutes, 17 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-6 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 6

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

Session Notes:

Music intro My intro FM #39-7

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-7 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the Q&A session with

Jeff – proposal for 5 transportation agencies (1) to reduce costs (2) improve interconnection capabilities
Max – index Prop 2 ½ for inflation, repeal requirement for non-progressive
income tax clause
updating the Chap 70 formula

Town Council Chairperson Chris Feeley clarifies Max's comment that Franklin if it doesn't meet the net school spending level as determined by the State would be forced to fund the schools from the municipal side of the budget or stand to loose their Chap 70 funds.

Some communities desire to remain isolated and hinder the progress of the rest of the region

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Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-6 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 6

This recording for Franklin Matters is the sixth of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 15 minutes, 8 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

Session Notes:

Music intro My intro FM #39-6

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-6 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the Q&A session with

Bill – education funding from property taxes is broken system
other unidentified comments touch on the regionalization issue

Rep Vallee chimes in on property tax relief commending the Gov for being a strong advocate

Gov Patrick concedes we are over reliant on property taxes to support local government. His proposals for additional revenue (1) the gas tax, (2) the hotel and meals tax, (3) removal of the exemption on the telephone pole tax.

We have over 200 911 centers in MA, CA a far bigger state, has only 4, their response time is the same or better than ours. Regionalization here in New England is a third rail. We have to figure out how to combine things.

Here we go ...

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The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-5 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 5

This recording for Franklin Matters is the fifth of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 13 minutes, 49 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

Session Notes:

Music intro My intro FM #39-5

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-5 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the Q&A session with

Christy – concerned about the whole child and Chapter 70 funding
Laura – Mass Academy for Math & Sciences, a cooperative venture with WPI

Gov Patrick address the “urban legend” about this roomful of cash at the State House and if you get him in a good mood, it is there for the taking. It is not. “Are you willing to contribute more to the status quo?”

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The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-4 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 4

This recording for Franklin Matters is the fourth of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 11 minutes, 49 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

Session Notes:

Music intro
My intro
FM #39-4

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-4 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick at the Franklin Senior center on Sunday May 17th continues the Q&A session with

Ann – special education reimbursement from MedicAid
Jenny – special education advisory council, 64% returns to the schools but not all of it gets to special ed. How about taxing clothing? This was part of the video summary.

Gov Patrick's response is masterful. Part of his response is also captured in the video summary.

Here we go....

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Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-3 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 3

This recording for Franklin Matters is the third of a special series to replay the discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 14 minutes, 24 seconds



MP3 File


FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1


Session Notes:

Music intro
My intro
FM #39-3

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-3 in the series.

In this segment, we hear the first questions after the presentation. Gov Patrick moderates the discussion with

Wendy – school nurse vs school based health centers
Lynn – Worcester public health service cuts
Alice – dedicated funds remain assigned to the purpose as designated

This segment has two great sound bites:

One I already turned into a sherku when Gov Patrick was talking of growing up and his Grandmother's saying:

My Grandmother forbid us
To say we’re poor; “you’re broke,
Broke is temporary.”

Second, Gov Patrick on the proposed gas tax: “Last summer we sent $4 to OPEC and got nothing for it, here we are talking about 19 cents and getting something for it.”

The Governor closes this segment by picking the next 7 people to get around to in the Forum.

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The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network
Jon Schmidt - Powerful Exhilarating Piano Music

FM #39-2 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 2

This recording for Franklin Matters is the second of a special series to replay the discussion at the Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 26 minutes, 57 seconds



MP3 File

FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

Session Notes:

Music intro
My intro
FM #39-2

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-2 in the series.

This segment of the Town Hall Forum conducted by Governor Deval Patrick replays the presentation. We pick up with the Gov completing his introduction and setting out the ground rules. He turns the mic over to Brendan Ryan, Director of Civic Engagement who takes us through a series of slides.

I intend to synchronize this audio with the actual slides. Synchronizing the audio with the slides will make this segment much easier to listen to as each time they refer to a slide, they don't always read what is on the slide itself. In the meantime, here is the audio.

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FM #39-1 Gov Patrick Town Hall - Part 1

This recording for Franklin Matters is the first of a special series to replay the discussion at the Senior Center on May 17 when Governor Deval Patrick conducted his Town Hall Forum.

Time: 7 minutes, 4 seconds



MP3 File

Session Notes

Music intro
My intro
FM #39-1

This internet radio show or podcast for Franklin Matters is number 39-1 in the series.

This segment will be one of a special series to cover the Town Hall Forum conducted at the Senior Center on Sunday, May 17th by Governor Deval Patrick.

The recording of the full almost two hour session will be broken into segments to make it easier to listen to (time wise). This first segments will picks up with the introduction by Representative Jim Vallee, and then Gov Deval Patrick sets the ground rules for the discussion that follows.

The recording jumps into Rep Vallee's intro. I apologize for missing the welcome remarks by Town Council Chairperson Chris Feeley.

Gov Patrick's ground rules and execution of what follows is a wonderful example of facilitating a respectful discussion.

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Photo essay - 3rd Thursday - Block Party

On a night when the sky was clear



The sun was setting



These guys were concentrating on playing good music



The acoustic section of the group "Nothing to No One" was something to listen to for many



Have something to eat or drink at Cafe Dolce



Come on down to celebrate the next Third Thursday in June!

Gov Patrick video summary

The Governor has posted his video summary of the Forum at the Senior Center on Sunday, May 17th.

You can view this almost 4 minute video:



I'll have the audio for the full Forum coming out in sections during the day Friday.

Governor's visit, summarized; short and sweet

These two sherku were written as a result of Governor Patrick's visit to Franklin's Senior center on Sunday. I am working to publish the audio of the session in sections so if you missed the event, you can still listen to what was said during his visit.

Gov Patrick says

Tough state budget choices
Most of these things we will
Pay for sooner or later

What is a sherku?

This is almost a "found" poem as it an amalgam of Gov Patrick's remarks when he visited Franklin on Sunday (5/17/09).


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Gov Patrick says

We better start behaving
Like we are members
Of the same community

What is a sherku?

This is a "found" poem - Governor Patrick said this during his visit to Franklin on Sunday (5/17/09).

"We schedule them one at a time"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted May 22, 2009 @ 12:31 AM

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FRANKLIN —

Negotiating teams for the teachers union and School Committee met for more than two hours yesterday in an effort to reach an agreement on a proposed wage deferral, but they haven't gotten there yet.

"We still haven't come to an agreement yet," said School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy. "Both sides have stressed we would not discuss the details of negotiations."

Among those in the closed-door meeting: Roy, School Committee members Cora Armenio, Vice Chairwoman Paula Mullen, Franklin Education President Robert McLaughlin, Superintendent Wayne Ogden, Assistant Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Oak Street Elementary School Principal Corine Minkle, school Human Resources Director Lisa O'Keefe, school Finance Director Miriam Goodman, as well as an elementary school teacher and a middle school teacher.

To close a gap, the town has teachers for a wage freeze. The union, in return, asked for other concessions, which led to the current stalemate.

Read the full story in the Milford Daily News here

Block Party -> 4:30 - 8:00 PM Downtown

The Franklin Downtown Partnership announced special activities planned for "Third Thursday" on May 21, 4:30 to 8 p.m.

Join downtown businesses on the third Thursday of every month for special offers, discounts and fun activities for the entire family.

The May theme is a Block Party, featuring acoustical entertainment on the outdoor patio at the newly opened Cafe Dolce and a Beader Night Party at Sara Paan Beads.

Following are the planned activities:

Cafe Dolce, 17 East Central St.:

Free live, acoustical entertainment in the outdoor patio and complementary muffins and scones during Third Thursday. Visit http://www.cafedolce.net/ for details.

Sara Paan Beads, 16 East Central St.:

Staff will help customers finish a piece during the "Beader Night Party" and give special demonstrations on creating multi-strand necklaces, loop earrings and more. Refreshments will be served. Visit http://www.maysjewelry.com/ for more details.

Artbeat, The Creativity Store, 9 Summer St.:

Children are invited to meet local author/illustrator Debra Wainwright, who will read from her new book, "That Kind of Dog." Get a signed copy of the story and take a picture with Bramble. Free craft projects can be made while enjoying light refreshments.

Other downtown business will participate in the event.

Town Council Mtg Smry 05/20/09

The collection of posts reported live during the Town Council meeting of 5/20/09 are here:

• Live reporting - Councilor Comments
• Live reproting - Old/New Business
• Live reporting - Administrator update
• Live reproting - Action items
• Live reporting - FY 2010 update
• Live reporting - Charter Commission
• Live reporting - Town Council Mtg 5/20/09

"not the final word"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 21, 2009 @ 01:15 AM

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FRANKLIN —

Just as town officials seemed to have nearly closed a budget gap for next year and avoided widespread layoffs, Franklin stands to lose another $1.7 million in state aid.

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting told councilors last night that the Senate budget reduces Franklin's local aid by $1 million, which means the school district's share will be reduced by at least half a million.

Franklin is also slated to receive hundreds of thousands less in stimulus funds and reimbursements for special education costs, he said.

"There is no good news coming out of the Senate budget," Nutting said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

New England Sports Celebration - 5/31/09

From the Facebook page for the New England Sports Celebration

Come down and help us raise funds for the F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center PCC. We are planning a fun-filled family day celebrating the proud tradition of New England sports!!

Currently, we have Boston hockey legend TERRY O'REILLY coming down to sign autographs from 2PM-4PM.

Signatures are $15 each with no charge for inscriptions. You are welcome to bring your own items, and we will have a great selection of pictures, pucks and other items available for sale!

Also from 2PM - 4PM, Wally the Green Monster will be visiting to take pictures and sign autographs for his fans for FREE!!!

AND JUST ANNOUNCED - Football Legend STEVE GROGAN will also be available from 2PM-4PM!!! Signatures are $15 each with no charge for inscriptions.

There will be lots of other fun activities for the kids, as well. Cash bar and concessions will be available. did we mention....ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

This is a public event and we want to pack the place - so please feel free to invite anyone you would like!!! A lot more to come on this...

SAVE THE DATE!!

Live reporting - Councilor Comments

Doak - I want to thanks the Charter Commission for the work they did, there is a lot of good info here that we'll need to get into.

Pfeffer - I thought Gov Patrick did very well with handling the comments, especially with asking for if you don't want this cut, where do we cut?

Nutting - I can't tell you how proud I was of the Senior Center, it was wonderful to have the Governor there

Whalen - Downtown Partnership, general meeting at Dean 8:30 AM
Third Thursday 5/21/09
Strawberry Festival, June 19th
Networking Luncheon, May 27th Golder Room

I'd like to know more about it?

Nutting - The Quinn provides a financial incentive for a degree, town pays half and state pays half; bachelors degree gets a 10% bump, the town puts in 5 and the state puts in 5. If it gets cut, the town side would still be there, the state side wouldn't. Effects folks differently depending upon their rank and their education level, it can be part of their base pay would would affect their detail rate.

Bartlett - Dow e pay any reimbursement for them on the courses themselves?

Nutting - there are 8 collective bargaining agreements, I'd like to get back to you specifically on that. I don't won't to mis-speak

Bartlett - I found it interesting that Gov Patrick has the same issue with explaining the capital vs operating budget problem that we do.

Feeley - It think it should be noted that despite what reported in the Milford Daily News, the town did provide space and was willing to do the retro-fitting necessary for the Franklin Food Pantry.

The Council went into Executive Session for purposes of collective bargaining not to return to open meeting.

(my editorial note: per Joyce Kelly, it was part of the article and the editor cut it out.)

Live reporting - Old/New Business

Vallee - with the Police department taking the wage freeze, the Quinn Bill, and the potential loss of details, what are you planning to do for them?

Nutting - The Quinn bill hasn't been finally decided yet

Nutting - if it is cut, we can have an executive session to review compensation

Live reporting - Administrator update

Nutting - thanks to all for participation, open house at the DPW in conjunction with the Library Book sale.

Third Thursday tomorrow night. Music at Cafe Dolce, other businesses will be participating with arts/crafts, etc.

Marini working with Planning Board to remove fence downtown, put some greenery and benches there

Live reporting - Action items

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - None

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 09-30: Appropriations Amended motion to accept - passed 7-0
   
2. Bylaw Amendment 09-633: Amendment to Sewer Rates motion to move to second reading - passed 7-0

Notes: 1 - a house keeping approval to clean up for old bonds, there is no cash involved.

Notes: 2 - this wasn't expected a year ago when you voted to reduce the rates. Water usage down 14%, which reduces sewer rates. Charles River rate increased. Vacancies consume less water. This would be the first rate increase since 2003. We cut the rate 10%, this would actually add that back plus 5%. If consumption doesn't increase, we may still need to adjust again for 2011.

Live reporting - FY 2010 update

What happened today reduced $1.7 million from the Franklin budget for FY 2010.

The local revenue options were passed but the timing of obtaining that would prevent us from benefiting it for next year.

No indication that the budget will be adopted until late June

We'll need to use the Governor's number which is probably high to begin with.

Bartlett - Hw would we estimate the meals tax?
Nutting - The DOR estimated sometime ago for us. We haven't done anything yet as it isn't real. You couldn't use 100% in the first year to be fiscally prudent. There are all kinds of estimates. The Senate and the House have two different telecom versions which all leads to no definitive answer.

Picture won;t be clear on the Senate side until the end of this week, or next week.

Nutting - the telecom is pretty straight forward as it is a property tax, we have the data.

Live reporting - Charter Commission

Paul Cheli - Chair
Larry Benedetto - Vice-Chair
Michael Walker-Jones

Review of prior Charter Commission from 1995

Discussion on how to handle the presentation and questions, resolved to present tonight, allow for review by the Council, the Council can accumulate questions and the committee will return to discuss in more detail at a future time.

Live reporting - Town Council Mtg 5/20/09

Attending: Whalen, Mason, Vallee, Bartlett, Feeley, Pfeffer, Doak,
Missing: McGann, Zollo


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 15 & May 6, 2009
Motion to approve - Approved 7-0

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Dedication of new monument, directly after the parade (approx 11:00 AM). Rain date, 5/31/09

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS - none

E. APPOINTMENTS none

F. HEARINGS none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS none

"town offers expedited permitting"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 20, 2009 @ 12:11 AM

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FRANKLIN —

The state has given Franklin the green light to designate Forge Park, Franklin Industrial Park and Pond Street as economic development sites, said Bryan W. Taberner, Franklin's director of planning and community development.

"With the sluggish economy, the town of Franklin needs to utilize all economic development incentives available to it in order to assist companies looking to settle or expand in the area," Taberner said.

"One of the most attractive incentives that a Massachusetts community can offer businesses is a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) agreement," he said.

Read the full article about the economic development plan in the Milford Daily News here

"a "win-win" for the town and bank"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 20, 2009 @ 12:17 AM

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FRANKLIN —

The Franklin Food Pantry, which has been on the verge of homelessness for the past year, has a new home: an entire building owned by Rockland Trust, said Ralph Valente, marketing director for the bank.

On Monday, the pantry's executive director, Linda Pouliot White, and bank officials signed a two-year lease giving the pantry free use of a building at 43 West Central St., across from the new fire station and Rick's Ice Cream.

"They can move in whenever they are ready," Valente said, noting it is slated to open in early June.

Read the full article about the new location for the Franklin Food Pantry in the Milford Daily News here.

"Marini must refile his application"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 18, 2009 @ 10:42 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Developer John Marini withdrew his application for a site plan modification at the request of town officials who said he failed to mention in the document that he added a few partners since his initial request.

The Planning Board last night unanimously voted to accept the withdrawal without prejudice, which means it can be brought up again.

The application was to make improvements to the interior and exterior of the last of his old buildings so that it is presentable while the town waits another three years for Marini to demolish and rebuild 12-26 East Central St.

Marini had asked to delay the project because he was not able to secure financing during the recession.

Read the latest on the Center Commons development downtown in the Milford Daily News here

Block Party - Downtown Franklin 5/21/09

FRANKLIN - The Franklin Downtown Partnership announced special activities planned for the next "Third Thursday" on May 21, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Join downtown businesses on the third Thursday of every month for special offers, discounts and fun activities for the entire family.

The May theme is a Block Party, featuring acoustical entertainment on the outdoor patio at the newly opened Cafe Dolce and a Beader Night Party at Sara Paan Beads.

Following are the planned activities:

Cafe Dolce, 17 East Central St.: Free live, acoustical entertainment in the outdoor patio and complementary muffins and scones during Third Thursday. Visit www.cafedolce.net for details.

Sara Paan Beads, 16 East Central St.: Staff will help customers finish a piece during the "Beader Night Party" and give special demonstrations on creating multi-strand necklaces, loop earrings and more. Refreshments will be served. Visit www.maysjewelry.com for more details.

Artbeat, The Creativity Store, 9 Summer St.: Children are invited to meet local author/illustrator Debra Wainwright, who will read from her new book, "That Kind of Dog." Get a signed copy of the story and take a picture with Bramble. Free craft projects can be made while enjoying light refreshments.

Other downtown business will participate in the event.

Read the full article online at the Franklin Gazette

Town Council - Agenda - 5/20/09

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 15 & May 6, 2009

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSION

1. Charter Commission Report
2. Update of FY 2010 Budget

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 09-30: Appropriations Amended
2. Bylaw Amendment 09-633: Amendment to Sewer Rates

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

Road Construction Alert

The Town of Franklin, Department of Public Works would like motorist and residents to know that the following streets will be under construction starting May 19, 2009 to about June 30, 2009:

• Beech Street from Kathleen Drive to Joseph Circle
• Daniels Street from Lenox Drive to Short Street
• Short Street from Daniels Street to Brook Street

The streets will be open to through traffic, however you should expect delays.

Any questions, contact DPW at 508-520-4910.

This was posted on the Franklin website

"there are some difficult choices to be made"

By Michelle Laczkoski/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 17, 2009 @ 11:36 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Teachers, nurses and residents fearful of deep cuts to state programs and services pleaded their case yesterday afternoon before a captive audience.

Gov. Deval Patrick listened intently while hosting a community forum at the senior center.

"We will get through this by hanging together, by being clear and bringing in the collective wisdom of everyone in the community," Patrick said.

The event is one of 36 forums scheduled across the state for the governor to hear from his constituents. Yesterday Patrick solicited ideas and fielded questions from more than 50 local residents.

Read the full article on Gov Patrick's visit to Franklin in the Milford Daily News here

Events in the schools this week

Jefferson - Wingmasters - Gr. 5 5/18/09 11:30-1 PM

Keller/Sullivan - Evening of the Arts 5/19/09 6:30 PM

JFK - Volunteer Reception 5/19/09 8-9:15 AM

Keller - Kevin Lemanowicz - Gr. 4 Weather 5/20/09 1:00 PM

JFK - Recorder Concert 5/20/09 2:00 PM

Remington - May Mosaic 5/21/09 6:30-8 PM

Oak - Memorial Day Concert 5/22/09 9:00 AM

Keller - Gr. 1 Celebrate America (Cafeteria) 5/22/09 9:00 AM

Parmenter - Memorial Day Remembrance (outside-weather permitting) 5/22/09 9:30 AM

FHS - Flea Market (rain or shine) - donations will go to the Food Pantry, Iraq/Afghanistan War Memorial, and the FHS Theater Scholarship 5/23/09 8 AM - 2 PM

Check each school website for additional information for these events

"The bylaw prohibits"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 17, 2009 @ 09:27 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Conducting business in one's home isn't always kosher.

Catering businesses run from the family kitchen, for instance, is a no-no in the town of Franklin, as health officials worry about sanitation issues, says Town Administrator Jeffery D. Nutting, but they still exist here.

The Planning Department is proposing an amended bylaw to better define home businesses and what is allowed in a "home occupation" business and a "home professional office," in order to both make it easier to run a home-based business and to address concerns from neighbors and the health agent, said Town Planner Beth Dahlstrom and Conservation Agent Nick Alfieri.

The town's existing bylaw does not sufficiently cover home businesses, said Town Attorney Mark Cerel.

Read the full article on the home business bylaw in the Milford Daily News here

For all the discussions during the Town Council meeting on 5/6/09 check the live reporting here.

Internet Safety - 5/19/09 - 7:00 PM

The Franklin Community Health Council

Presents Worldwide leader in the area of online safety and parent and child Internet Education

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

7:00 PM

Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium

Parry Aftab is a security, privacy and cyberspace lawyer, as well as an author and child advocate. Ms. Aftab is Executive Director of WiredSafety.org, the largest online safety and educational program in cyberspace that provides important information and programs for children and teens, educators, law enforcement, parents and librarians for all matters related to children online, including online safety and privacy.

Parry Aftab is frequently called as an on‐air expert by all major news services, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC News, The O'Riley Factor and CBS News. She has been used as a resource for 20/20, Dateline, Oprah, Inside Edition and 48 Hours. She has also appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and the CBS Morning Show.

For more information please a contact: Lisa Keohane at lkeohane@dean.edu or call 508‐553‐4821

HMEA 5K: Wayne Levy

HMEA 5K: Wayne Levy, originally uploaded by shersteve.

Wayne Levy has no one looking over his shoulder as he approaches the 2 mile mark in today's 5K race in Franklin, MA.

Well over 200 runners participated. There was another group of walkers who raised money for the HMEA today.

Teens drinking

By Aaron Wasserman/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted May 16, 2009 @ 11:42 PM

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FRANKLIN —

Police busted up a party Friday night and charged 11 teens with with underage possession of alcohol.

Police said they received a call reporting a party behind the businesses at 38 Pond St. at about 11 p.m.

Police arrested Michael A. Carbone, 17, of 12 Taft Drive; Eric C. Plakias, 17, of 5 Kayla Drive; Christopher B. Dixon, 17, of 5 Echo Bridge Road; Matthew C. O'Neill, 18, of 95 Daniels St.; Patrick S. Cameron, 18, of 580 Maple St.; Michael B. Iacobucci, 18, of 10 Elizabeth Ave.; Matthew C. O'Brien, 18, of 8 Meadow Parkway; Daniel Joseph Telhada, 17, of 23 Susan's Way; Ryan M. Killoy, 18, of 49 Pond St.; Philip Graff, 17, of 17 Marthas Way and a juvenile whose name was not released.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News

Are you registered on the Do Not Call listing?

If you haven't registered yet, Massachusetts residents can use this online form to register. It takes less than a minute to provide the required information.

You can also check to see if your phone # is already registered.

Remember that this will help reduce unwanted phone calls, no one can guarantee stopping all of them.

Franklin Library book sale Sat 5/16/09

Franklin Library book sale Sat 5/16/09, originally uploaded by shersteve.

The Book Sale is at the DPW on Hayward St.

They will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Franklin: car wash at Parmenter school today.

Franklin: car wash at Parmenter school today., originally uploaded by shersteve.

The car wash will be open from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM
The Bottle and Can drive will operate from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Beautification Day - 1000 flowers today

FRANKLIN -

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is preparing for its 2009 events and festivals.
On May 16, the Partnership and Franklin Garden Club will kick off the year with their annual Downtown Beautification Day. Volunteers will meet at the town center to plant more than 1,000 flowers. Due to the economy this year, the group is reaching out to businesses and residents asking for donations to assist with the cost of the flowers and the winter decorations. All contributions are tax deductible. Contact Eileen Mason at 508-330-4234 or emason11@verizon.net to volunteer or sponsor the beautification project.

Read more about event that the Downtown Partnership is holding online at the Franklin Gazette

"Technology has a lot to offer"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted May 15, 2009 @ 11:31 PM

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FRANKLIN —

This September, Franklin High School is going hi-tech.

No more playing catch-up to students toting iPhones and other electronic gadgets in their pockets; instead, school leaders are bringing wireless technology into the classroom.

The Technology Department has installed two wireless networks, with 21 access points around the high school, to make the entire building completely wireless, said Technology Director Tim Rapoza.

"It's a very big initiative. I don't know any other district that does it. They're all watching us to see how it goes," said Rapoza, smiling.

"I don't mind pioneering it a little bit. I think it's the right way to go. I don't look at it as a leap - I look at it as us moving in the right direction faster than everybody else, because it is inevitable," Rapoza said.

Read more about the wireless internet at FHS in the Milford Daily News here

Kodak Lesson Plans

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

Kodak Lesson Plans

via Free Technology for Teachers by rbyrnetech@hotmail.com (Mr. Byrne) on 5/14/09

Kodak has been a household name for over one hundred years, but when most people hear the name Kodak they think "camera" not "lesson plans." A little-known aspect of Kodak's website offers lesson plans for every grade level in twelve subject areas. The lesson plans are organized by grade level and subject area. These are not skeleton lesson plans, the Kodak lesson plans have very detailed directions for classroom implementation. All of the lesson plans include the use of photographs and or cameras.

Applications for Education
The Kodak Lesson Plans provide good ideas for integrating art and photography into just about any subject area.

Here are some related resources that may be of interest to you:
Blogs for Art Teachers
Explore the British Library Online Gallery
Award Winning Google Earth Lesson Plans

Things you can do from here:

• Subscribe to Free Technology for Teachers using Google Reader
• Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites

Flag in the rain at Franklin Municipal Bldg

Flag in the rain at Franklin Municipal Bldg, originally uploaded by shersteve.

"monument only exists because of the generosity of residents"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

GHS

Posted May 14, 2009 @ 11:57 PM

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FRANKLIN —

On Memorial Day, the families of Franklin's two soldiers killed in action since September 11, 2001, will unveil a new memorial honoring the fallen heroes, says Veterans Agent Bob Fahey.

The monument, which features a bronze doughboy statue, is fully in place on the town common, Fahey said.

Next week, colored cement will be poured around it as flooring, and six lit service flags will be installed, he said.

"I think it's going to possibly be one of the nicest memorial sites in the state. I really feel it's going to be a thing of indescribable beauty," Fahey said, getting choked up.

"But most of all, it's going to bring home to people recognition of the sacrifices made on our behalf by all those who served in the military," he said.

Read the full article on the monument in the Milford Daily News here

For pictures of the other war monuments on the Town Common visit here and here

A recent picture of the WWI doughboy can be see on the top right corner of Franklin Matters.

Gov Patrick comes to Franklin 5/17/09

Governor Deval Patrick will hold a "Town Hall Meeting" on Sunday May 17 at 4pm-5pm at the Franklin Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

For additional information on Governor Patrick's forums visit www.mass.gov/governor/forum

Industry: RokkSoft - VocalEZ

RokkSoft Solutions Offers VocalEZ Voice Recognition Medical Transcription SaaS with Expanded Support for Windows Mobile Devices

VocalEZ voice-enabled transcription software-as-a-service converts dictation to clinical documents in minutes at half the cost of traditional transcription.

Franklin, MA, May 14, 2009 --(PR.com)--

RokkSoft Solutions Corp has announced that the VocalEZ medical dictation transcription system now provides support for Windows Mobile equipped cell phones and PDAs.

VocalEZ Mobile for Windows Mobile enables dictation of patient encounter notes on any mobile phone or personal digital assistant (PDA) that supports Microsoft Windows Mobile® OS. This empowers the physician to quickly dictate encounter notes and medical letters while making rounds or when traveling. Or, simply use VocalEZ Mobile for all dictation as an un-tethered system user.

RokkSoft offers the VocalEZ medical dictation transcription system as a pay-for-use or “Software as a Service” (SaaS) model to physician practices and medical clinics.

Support of Windows Mobile devices enables physicians to complete dictation jobs when out of the office or on rounds for later conversion to clinical documentation by the VocalEZ voice recognition software.

VocalEZ wraps an integrated workflow around voice-enabled software and web technologies to provide a simple, cost effective dictation transcription platform delivering more accurate, timely and integrated medical documentation for electronic medical records.

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This press release originally was posted here

"It's frustrating, the membership is frustrated"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 14, 2009 @ 12:45 AM

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FRANKLIN —

Aside from the teachers union, the Professional Firefighters of Franklin is the only union in town that has not voted for a wage freeze next year - but for good reason.

The 47-member union has not had a contract since July 2007, or a raise since July 2006, said union President Capt. Steven J. Sims.

"A lot of guys are catching flak when they're out around town, people saying they should take a pay freeze. It's frustrating to the membership, because most of the public doesn't realize we haven't had a contract for two years," Sims said.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

"It's a lot easier to get 40 people to agree"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 14, 2009 @ 12:49 AM

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FRANKLIN —

The heads of Local 1298, which represents five town unions, say the teachers union should "step up" and take a wage concession to save their colleagues' jobs.

"My belief is, when (Town Administrator) Jeff Nutting came to us with an offer to save jobs with a wage freeze, it was not an issue of negotiating a contract," said Patrick Farrell, Local 1298 chairman.

"We did it, the Police Department went for it, and the Fire Department is still in contract negotiations, so my opinion is, they should step up to the plate and they should take the deal," Farrell said.

Teachers instead asked for concessions on other matters in exchange for the pay freeze. That's led to an ongoing stalemate with the School Committee.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here

The Story of Stuff

Annie Leonard spent time doing some research and then managed to produce this video that tells the story of stuff.



I plan on reading the annotated script which you can find here.

You can find other resources on their web site

You can follow the updates on their blog

What do you think of the Story of Stuff?

New England Sports Celebration - 5/31/09

From the Facebook page for the New England Sports Celebration

Come down and help us raise funds for the F.X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center PCC. We are planning a fun-filled family day celebrating the proud tradition of New England sports!!

Currently, we have Boston hockey legend TERRY O'REILLY coming down to sign autographs from 2PM-4PM.

Signatures are $15 each with no charge for inscriptions. You are welcome to bring your own items, and we will have a great selection of pictures, pucks and other items available for sale!

Also from 2PM - 4PM, Wally the Green Monster will be visiting to take pictures and sign autographs for his fans for FREE!!!

AND JUST ANNOUNCED - Football Legend STEVE GROGAN will also be available from 2PM-4PM!!! Signatures are $15 each with no charge for inscriptions.

There will be lots of other fun activities for the kids, as well. Cash bar and concessions will be available. did we mention....ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

This is a public event and we want to pack the place - so please feel free to invite anyone you would like!!! A lot more to come on this...

SAVE THE DATE!!

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FREE SOLAR ENERGY PRESENTATIONS FOR MA HOMEOWNERS

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• May 16, 9:30am Crowne Plaza Hotel 1360 Worcester Street, Natick, MA 01760 (Rte 9, across from Natick Mall)
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"agreed to preserve full-day kindergarten"

By Joyce Kelly/Daily News staff

Milford Daily News

Posted May 13, 2009 @ 12:24 AM

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FRANKLIN —

Hoping to preserve as many teaching jobs as possible, School Committee Chairman Jeffrey Roy last night announced the committee and teachers union are continuing to negotiate wage concessions into the 11th hour.

Representatives from both groups met Monday night and made "significant progress" toward a resolution in the best interest of students, Roy said.

Reading from a statement he and new union President Robert McLaughlin prepared, Roy said, "The School Committee and (union) are engaged in fruitful talks regarding a temporary wage concession for (next) year."

Roy said he is optimistic.

"I was encouraged by the respectful and collaborative tone of the discussions and I'm hopeful this will lead to a solution," he said.

Read the full article on the School Committee meeting in the Milford Daily News here

Read all the live reporting posts from the same School Committee meeting here

School Committee Mtg 05/12/09

The collection of live reporting from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 12th can be found here

• Live reporting - end
• Live reporting - Superintendent's report
• Live reporting - Action items
• Live reporting - FY 2010 budget continued
• Live reporting - Joint Statement (full text)
• Live reporting - FY 2010 budget Q and A
• Live reporting - joint statement SchCom and FEA
• Live reporting - budget FY 2010
• Live reproting - FHS MSBA Draft report
• Live reporting - Moodle Facilitated Courses
• Live reporting - School Committee 5/12/09

• School Committee Meeting May 12, 2009 - Agenda

Internet Safety - 5/19/09 - 7:00 PM

The Franklin Community Health Council

Presents Worldwide leader in the area of online safety and parent and child Internet Education

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

7:00 PM

Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium

Parry Aftab is a security, privacy and cyberspace lawyer, as well as an author and child advocate. Ms. Aftab is Executive Director of WiredSafety.org, the largest online safety and educational program in cyberspace that provides important information and programs for children and teens, educators, law enforcement, parents and librarians for all matters related to children online, including online safety and privacy.

Parry Aftab is frequently called as an on‐air expert by all major news services, including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, ABC News, The O'Riley Factor and CBS News. She has been used as a resource for 20/20, Dateline, Oprah, Inside Edition and 48 Hours. She has also appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and the CBS Morning Show.

For more information please a contact: Lisa Keohane at lkeohane@dean.edu or call 508‐553‐4821