"It means we accept biotechnology in the community. We're trying to attract biotech in the community, because any such company will increase the assessed value of property, which means more tax revenue and jobs for the town," said Taberner.Read the full article about Franklin's economic development efforts to attract business in the Milford Daily News here
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009
"biotechnology companies in general tend to offer well-paying jobs"
Harvest Festival - Sunday, Sept. 20
"This is much, much bigger than the Strawberry Festival - double the size, at least." said Lisa Piana, partnership executive director. "It's an event that people now put on their calendar, and vendors start calling in March and April," to reserve booths, as the partnership tries to avoid having competing vendors, said Piana.Read the full article about the preparations for the Harvest Festival in the Milford Daily News here
Franklin Road Projects
Be sure to check out the notice from the DPW about road work being done around town this summer. You can check the street listing here
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT GOLDMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT GOLDMARK FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce has organized a Business After Hours on Tues., Aug. 11 at Goldmark Federal Credit Union, 155 Pleasant St. in Attleboro. The business networking event will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Register by calling 508-222-0801.
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Wrentham.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
teacher layoff number resolved
Read the full article about the school budget in the Milford Daily News here.
There will be no teachers laid off except four gym teachers, all the librarians, and a data analyst, Roy said.
"first step in regionalizing"
Deciding which capital projects should get funded every year is "a difficult balancing act," but the museum renovation is a priority, said Councilor Stephen Whalen.Read the full article about the agenda for the Town Council meeting in the Milford Daily News
Monday, July 13, 2009
Town Council - Agenda - 7/15/09
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F, HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS:
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
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
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F, HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS:
New License – The Alumni Club
Pledge of License - Three
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Water & Sewer Update – Brutus Cantoreggi
Planning – Bryan Taberner
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 09-48: Authorization to Hold Bonfire
- Resolution 09-49: Appropriation: Renovation of Horace Mann Museum
- Resolution 09-50: Increase of Local Excise Tax on Hotels and Other Public Lodgings
- Resolution 09-51: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 64L, Section 2 Authorizing Local Option Meals Excise
- Resolution 09-52: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement for Library Services with
- Resolution 09-53 : Transfer funds for Worker CompensationTown of Medway
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
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