Live reporting - Action items

F - HEARINGS - none

G - LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - none

H - PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS - none

I - SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - none

J - LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 09-54: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E motion to approve, passed 5-0

"Authorizes an annual increase in the asset (whole estate) limit for exemptions granted to senior citizens, surviving spouses and surviving minors under General Laws Chapter 59, Section 17D, by the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for the previous year as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue to be effective for exemptions granted for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2009."

2. Resolution 09-55: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41D motion to approve, passed 5-0

Authorizes an annual increase in the income (gross receipts) and asset (whole estate) limit for exemptions granted to senior citizens, under General Laws Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C, by the percentage increase in the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for the previous year as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue to be effective for exemptions granted for any fiscal year beginning on or after July 1, 2009.

Live reporting - Town Council 8/5/09

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

A - APPROVAL OF MINUTES – July 1, July 15 Regular, July 15 Executive Session
Change to minutes of July 1 to correct Feeley vote for Resolution 09-47 (bottom of page 4) should be "Y" (not as shown "1")

B - ANNOUNCEMENTS
Debbie Pellegri - making the announcement about the election November 3rd. The papers will be available August 10th at the Town Clerk office in the Municipal Bldg.

Positions and dates have been posted previously here

C - PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
* Pearce Murphy, Retiring Member of Conservation Commission

D - CITIZEN COMMENTS

E - APPOINTMENTS
* Conservation Commission
Appointment of Jeff Livingstone - motion to approve, passed 5-0

Have you taken a ride on the Franklin Area Bus?

Did you know that you can have it stop for you along the route?

This summer why not take some time to ride the bus. For $1, it can be a real bargain.

One of the buses on the Franklin Area route has been wrapped to help advertise for Dean College. The bus (pictured below) was recently seen on its route along King St.



For more information (and schedule) on the Franklin Area Bus follow this link (PDF).

"won't have to raise money"

State Rep. Jim Vallee, D-Franklin, said he was proud to be an advocate for the grant.

"The Charles River Pollution Control District does a very good job, they're recognized as a cutting edge, state-of-the-art water treatment facility," he said. "But they are in need of upgrading their systems for energy efficiency and keeping up with technology."

Read the full article about the grant just received by the Charles River Pollution District in the Milford Daily News here

This will help Franklin and the other towns that are part of the District. There are major expenses coming for required improvements to reduce the phosphor being discharged into the Charles River. You can review the most recent presentation to the Town Council here.

"The circle is sacred"

"A safe place to be yourself. There is no agenda except just come and share your story," she said.

The women will "go with the flow" to create the kind of circle they want, as such groups can often change course, she said.

Read the full article about the women's circle being formed in Franklin by Michelle Reid in the Milford Daily News here

"the full attention it deserves"

It was only due to a series of one-time, non-recurring revenue sources, like stimulus funding and voluntary salary freezes, that Franklin did not suffer severe cuts in services this fiscal year, Whalen said.

"Given the severity of the challenges we are going to face, I'm leaning toward throwing my hat in the ring for the citizens' consideration for one more term, but I haven't decided for sure," Whalen said.

Read the full article on the status of the councilors up for re-election this fall in the Milford Daily News here

For a complete listing of open positions and the paperwork schedule to run for election, you can check here

Concerts on the Common - Frank Padula Band

The Frank Padula Band will be appearing Wednesday, August 5 for Concerts on the Common from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Wally, the Green Monster will perform for the Children's Concert from 6:00 Pm to 6:30 PM.