J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 09-67: Acceptance of Covenant-Lakeview Terrace
motion to approve - passed 9-0
2. Resolution 09-68: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Senior Center
motion to approve - passed 9-0
If I heard this correctly, in a time of uncertain revenues, a self-imposed hiring freeze at the Municipal Bldg for Town employees, and facing some undefined reduction in State revenue fort this current year which depending upon the amount could result in further cuts in service or personnel, the Town Council just authorized a part-time hiring based upon a donation (which may or may not be sustaining).
It may be for a good cause (i.e supposedly a cook at the Senior Center) but this is indeed puzzling.
This would be a good question to ask of the candidates on Monday evening at the Town Council Debate.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Live reporting - Financial Planning Committee
Jim Roche, Chairman
Doug Hardesty, Vice-Chair
The report as presented during April has been updated with the latest numbers on this years budget and an updated forecast for the next few years.
The deficit is structural and continuing. The biggest impact will be felt next year.
Prior deficits were resolved with a variety of one time fixes. These are not available.
Teacher salaries will increase in the first ten years, due to market dynamics. This is one example. The structural deficit will continue year in and year out.
The limitation on property taxes is a factor, the other factor is we are dependent more than surrounding towns on State Aid.
Motion to add resolution 09-69 to the agenda. Motion to approve, 9-0
Vallee arrives
Endorsement - text to be provided later
Motion to approve, passed 9-0
Amendment proposed to add "declining" to the sentence.
Judy speaking against adoption as the new Council will have to live with it. She will abstain.
Vallee will join Pfeffer in abstaining.
Whalen speaks for this Council endorsing
Doak speaks for this Council endorsing
Zollo agrees that the next Council will have to live with it, This is an unbiased report, they allowed the facts to come to a unanimous conclusion. There was a wide variance on the objectives and outcomes at the beginning but the outcome is clear.
Motion to approve, 7-0, 2 abstain (Pfeffer, Vallee)
.
Doug Hardesty, Vice-Chair
The report as presented during April has been updated with the latest numbers on this years budget and an updated forecast for the next few years.
The deficit is structural and continuing. The biggest impact will be felt next year.
Prior deficits were resolved with a variety of one time fixes. These are not available.
Teacher salaries will increase in the first ten years, due to market dynamics. This is one example. The structural deficit will continue year in and year out.
The limitation on property taxes is a factor, the other factor is we are dependent more than surrounding towns on State Aid.
Motion to add resolution 09-69 to the agenda. Motion to approve, 9-0
Vallee arrives
Endorsement - text to be provided later
Motion to approve, passed 9-0
Amendment proposed to add "declining" to the sentence.
Judy speaking against adoption as the new Council will have to live with it. She will abstain.
Vallee will join Pfeffer in abstaining.
Whalen speaks for this Council endorsing
Doak speaks for this Council endorsing
Zollo agrees that the next Council will have to live with it, This is an unbiased report, they allowed the facts to come to a unanimous conclusion. There was a wide variance on the objectives and outcomes at the beginning but the outcome is clear.
Motion to approve, 7-0, 2 abstain (Pfeffer, Vallee)
.
Live reporting - Appointments, Recognitions
E. APPOINTMENTS
Brian Henderson
Disability Commission, motion to appoint, passed 8-0
Phyllis Messere
Public Land Use Committee motion to appoint, passed 8-0
Tom Doak and Deb Bartlett we also recognized for their long years of service in a variety of roles, including their most recent role on the Town Council.
Chris Feeley was also recognized with the presentation of a plaque for his service on the Council.
Brian Henderson
Disability Commission, motion to appoint, passed 8-0
Phyllis Messere
Public Land Use Committee motion to appoint, passed 8-0
Tom Doak and Deb Bartlett we also recognized for their long years of service in a variety of roles, including their most recent role on the Town Council.
Chris Feeley was also recognized with the presentation of a plaque for his service on the Council.
Live reporting - Town Council
Attending: Whalen, Mason, Bartlett, Feeley, Pfeffer, Doak, McGann, Zollo
Missing: Vallee (arrived at 7:20 PM)
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– October 7, 2009, Regular & Executive Session
Motion to approve - passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bryce Kuchs will not be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the Town Council position due to a change in his work. He will not be campaigning for election.
Rose Turco read the Vietnam War Fallen Heroes Signs Dedication invitation to the Town Council and to the Franklin public.
A close up of the six Franklin Vietnam War Heroes to be recognized.
Sunday November 8th, 2009 2:00 PM
Town Common War Memorial Plaza
If raining, this will be held at the same time in the Senior Center.
The full invitation can be seen here:
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Missing: Vallee (arrived at 7:20 PM)
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– October 7, 2009, Regular & Executive Session
Motion to approve - passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bryce Kuchs will not be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the Town Council position due to a change in his work. He will not be campaigning for election.
Rose Turco read the Vietnam War Fallen Heroes Signs Dedication invitation to the Town Council and to the Franklin public.
A close up of the six Franklin Vietnam War Heroes to be recognized.
Sunday November 8th, 2009 2:00 PM
Town Common War Memorial Plaza
If raining, this will be held at the same time in the Senior Center.
The full invitation can be seen here:
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C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Candidate Forum at Senior Center in jeopardy
There is a Candidate Forum at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 28th at 9:00 AM.
If you would like to attend please call the Senior Center to register (508-520-4945).
If there are not enough people attending, they may cancel the Forum. Decision for the cancellation would be made on Friday, October 23.
Note: The Town Council Candidates Debate is still scheduled for Monday, October 26th at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Bldg. This will also be broadcast via the cable channels as well as the Internet webcast.
If you would like to attend please call the Senior Center to register (508-520-4945).
If there are not enough people attending, they may cancel the Forum. Decision for the cancellation would be made on Friday, October 23.
Note: The Town Council Candidates Debate is still scheduled for Monday, October 26th at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of the Municipal Bldg. This will also be broadcast via the cable channels as well as the Internet webcast.
Police to hold Halloween Festival
Franklin Police will hold its annual Halloween Festival Sunday, October 25h from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Franklin High School fieldhouse.
Additional details in the flyer originally posted on the Franklin Police website:
This event is targeted for kids in Grade 5 and younger!
Additional details in the flyer originally posted on the Franklin Police website:
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This event is targeted for kids in Grade 5 and younger!
Traffic Alert: MassPike Overnight Tunnel Closures
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 10/20/09
To allow for tunnel construction and inspection work in the Prudential Tunnel, I-90 (MassPike) East between Exit #22 (Prudential Center/Copley Square) and South Boston will be closed at night intermittently throughout October and November beginning tonight Tuesday, October 20, 2009 and tomorrow night Wednesday, October 21, 2009 from 11:30 PM to 5:00 AM the following morning. Direct access to the Ted Williams Tunnel from Frontage Road, and South Boston will remain open.All traffic will be directed off the Turnpike at Copley Square onto Stuart Street. Drivers should follow the posted detour route on Stuart Street, Arlington Street, and Herald Street and continue following the posted detour signs to their destinations, as indicated below:
To South Station, Downtown and I-93 North: From Herald Street, turn right onto Albany Street. From Albany Street, take left onto Broadway Connector and follow the existing signs. Alternate route would be to exit Masspike at Allston/Brighton Tolls and travel east on Storrow Drive.
To Massachusetts Avenue: Turn right onto Albany Street. Continue south on Albany Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
To I-93 South: From Herald Street, at the Albany Street intersection, take first left onto the I-93 South on-ramp.
To I-90 East/South Boston/Airport: Turn right onto Albany Street. Continue south on Albany Street and use the Ramp to I-90 East from the Albany Street Connector.
In addition, drivers should be aware that the Massachusetts Highway Department will continue to have lane closures on I-93 bridge deck repairs south of the city near Neponset Circle for its interstate maintenance project. Bridge deck repairs and conduit work for highway lighting replacement will continue on I-93 north of the city near the Mystic River crossing.
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