Present: Kelly, Jones, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, McGann, Powderly
Absent: Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Town Council meeting of Apr 14 has been moved to Apr 28
Special State Primary Election to elect the replacement for Scott Brown (Precincts 2-3-4 only) Apr 13th and election on May 11th
Rocking 80's Party at Cole's March 20th
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission- Associate Member - Marlene Oliver
motion to approve - passed 8-0
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
End the R-word
Spread the word, to end the word!
What word?
You know, the R-word.
More about the international event taking place on March 3!
Thanks to Susan Senator for the link
What word?
You know, the R-word.
More about the international event taking place on March 3!
Thanks to Susan Senator for the link
How many words in The Cat in the Hat?
On the importance of words:
Read more about this study and review the listing of the 236 words here
Did you read The Cat in the Hat or any other Dr Seuss book yesterday?
You can always find one to read today!
Simpson’s interpretation is more complex than the story I’ll tell here, but basically he looks at the numbers of words in a piece of literature (for example) and then convenes the number of different words, deducing the actual and then relative density of word usage, which is pretty interesting (and verifies that pit-of-the-stomach feeling about which authors use more words in smaller space).The study referred to calculated that Dr Seuss used only 236 words used to write The Cat In the Hat.
Read more about this study and review the listing of the 236 words here
Did you read The Cat in the Hat or any other Dr Seuss book yesterday?
You can always find one to read today!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Rock the 80's Party
There is a "Rock the 80's Party coming up this month.
Get out your leg warmers, lace bra, IZOD shirt, and don't forget your mullet & can of hairspray as you get ready for the PARTY OF THE SPRING!!
For a minimum donation of $15 (you can certainly donate more!) come dance, laugh, and have a great time while raising money for a great cause!
DJ, h'dourves, desert, cash bar, and lots of raffles & gift baskets!
80's PARTY/FUNDRAISER FOR THE AVON WALK FOR BREAST CANCER
Get out your leg warmers, lace bra, IZOD shirt, and don't forget your mullet & can of hairspray as you get ready for the PARTY OF THE SPRING!!
For a minimum donation of $15 (you can certainly donate more!) come dance, laugh, and have a great time while raising money for a great cause!
DJ, h'dourves, desert, cash bar, and lots of raffles & gift baskets!
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 8:00pm
Where: Cole's Tavern, Washington St., Franklin MA
More info on Facebook here
"This book's gonna be a good book"
Every once in awhile, the beat catches you.
You get caught up in it!
"I have my book
Do you have yours?
What are you reading?"
...
"This book's gonna be a good book
to read!"
Enjoy!
What are you reading?
Thanks to the Teen Literacy Tips for the link
You get caught up in it!
"I have my book
Do you have yours?
What are you reading?"
...
"This book's gonna be a good book
to read!"
Enjoy!
What are you reading?
Thanks to the Teen Literacy Tips for the link
Maguro House - help wanted sign
The new Japanese restaurant downtown is looking for help: server, cashier, and dish washer wanted.
The restaurant website can be found here: http://www.magurohouse.com/
The restaurant website can be found here: http://www.magurohouse.com/
Monday, March 1, 2010
Survey says: new trash/recycle process - not a good thing for Franklin
Do you think the new trash/recycle process will be a good thing for Franklin?
Yes - 8
No - 11
This question comes out of the decision to lower the annual curbside fee and implement the new process in July 2010. The summary of the changes can be found in here: FM #58 - Week ending 2/21/10
The latest survey or poll question results are in. The Town has a communications opportunity on this item!
Senator Spilka Announces March 3rd Office Hours
Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District and Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation. They will update constituents on the latest news and events, and answer any questions you may have.
Franklin: Franklin Senior Center
9:30 a.m -10:30 a.m.
10 McCahill Street, Franklin
Medway: Gaetano's Bakery
1:00 p.m -2:00 p.m.
74 Main Street, Medway
Holliston: Pejamajo Cafe
3:00 p.m -4:00 p.m.
770 Washington Street, Holliston
Framingham: Panera Bread
5:00 p.m -6:00 p.m.
400 Cochituate Road, Framingham
Natick: Morse Institute Library
6:30 p.m -7:30 p.m.
Room 2A
14 East Central Street, Natick
Franklin: Franklin Senior Center
9:30 a.m -10:30 a.m.
10 McCahill Street, Franklin
Medway: Gaetano's Bakery
1:00 p.m -2:00 p.m.
74 Main Street, Medway
Holliston: Pejamajo Cafe
3:00 p.m -4:00 p.m.
770 Washington Street, Holliston
Framingham: Panera Bread
5:00 p.m -6:00 p.m.
400 Cochituate Road, Framingham
Natick: Morse Institute Library
6:30 p.m -7:30 p.m.
Room 2A
14 East Central Street, Natick
Town Council - Agenda - 3/3/10
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission- Associate Member - Marlene Oliver
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
1. Presentation of Audit – Melanson Heath & Co.
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
1. Resolution 10-05: Property Tax Deferrals For Seniors – Gross Receipts Limit
2. Resolution 10-07: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 37A
3. Resolution 10-08: Property Tax Exemption G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C
4. Resolution 10-09: Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map- 1st reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses- 1st reading
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
Historical Commission- Associate Member - Marlene Oliver
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
1. Presentation of Audit – Melanson Heath & Co.
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION –
1. Resolution 10-05: Property Tax Deferrals For Seniors – Gross Receipts Limit
2. Resolution 10-07: Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 37A
3. Resolution 10-08: Property Tax Exemption G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41C
4. Resolution 10-09: Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-639: Amendment to Chapter 185-5 Zoning map- 1st reading
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 10-640-: Amendment to Chapter 185-42: Biotechnology Uses- 1st reading
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
Volunteers Needed – Saturday, March 27th
The Historical Commission is happy to announce that the new museum will be opening May 15th to the public. The commission is very excited!
Your assistance is requested in moving some of the materials from the “Old” museum to the “New” museum on March 27th (Saturday) beginning at 10:00am. Packing has already been completed and now we need help to remove boxes and items.
If you have a van or truck “WE NEED YOU”. We also need volunteers to transfer items into trucks and vans from the “Old” to the “New”. You will be directed by Commission members during the move.
Please email dpellegri@franklin.ma.us Let me know if you will be driving a truck or van/or if you plan to volunteer yourself with the moving of the items.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Franklin Historic Museum.
Your assistance is requested in moving some of the materials from the “Old” museum to the “New” museum on March 27th (Saturday) beginning at 10:00am. Packing has already been completed and now we need help to remove boxes and items.
If you have a van or truck “WE NEED YOU”. We also need volunteers to transfer items into trucks and vans from the “Old” to the “New”. You will be directed by Commission members during the move.
Please email dpellegri@franklin.ma.us Let me know if you will be driving a truck or van/or if you plan to volunteer yourself with the moving of the items.
Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Franklin Historic Museum.
"legislation can sometimes outstrip the resources available"
“In a time where most communities are financially strapped, I think the last thing any of us need are more reporting requirements and more administrative tasks that take away from the needs of other school functions,’’ said Jeffrey Roy, Franklin’s School Committee chairman.
Read the full article in the Sunday edition of the Boston Globe West section hereThe bill, which the House approved and sent to the Senate last month, would require new nutritional standards for food sold a la carte in school cafeterias, stores, and vending machines.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
HMEA 5K Race/Walk - May 23rd
The Horace Mann Education Associates - HMEA, Inc. is located here in Franklin, MA but their effective service delivery is to over 100 communities in MA.
The annual fund raiser for HMEA is the 5K Race/Walk and Family Fun Day scheduled for May 23, 2010.
In addition to working the road race registration table (and providing splits at the 2 mile mark), I have decided to help HMEA do some fund raising this year.
I love the quote from Horace Mann that they use on their History page:
You can help the HMEA make a difference with a donation. I have a widget in the center column of this and my other blogs, should you choose to donate an amount within your means.
I will appreciate it.
The HMEA clients you help will too!
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If you would like to register for the race you can do so here
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
If you'd like you can contribute in one of several options directly through the HMEA website here
http://www.hmea.org/donations.html
HMEA has a long history of providing innovative services in school, at work, at home and in the community and now serve over 2400 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Services include: Residential, Day and Family supports, and services for children.
HMEA's Employment Programs provides people with disabilities the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment either on a full- or part-time basis. For people in the Employment Program who work part-time, HMEA encourages volunteering for community organizations, or leisure and recreation activities to supplement their day.
HMEA's Employment Programs serve people 22 years of age and older who live within the commuting distance of program locations in the following cities and towns: Bellingham, Clinton, Hopedale, Plainville and Worcester
SAVE THE DATE...Sunday, May 23, 2010 HMEA's 9th Annual Independence 5K Walk/Run in the Park - MARK YOUR CALENDARS and grab your sneakers to participate in this "Fun-filled Family Day fundraising event...
This event, which is hosted by our good friends at EMC2 Corporation in Franklin, MA gathers 2,000 or more people to help HMEA continue its mission to make a difference in people's lives. AND, all the money raised is returned to the many programs at HMEA, which supports 2,400 children and adults with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities.
Once again we have Gene Lavanchy from Fox News25 and tentatively Gail Huff from WCVB-TV Channel performing hosting duties for us. And our great friends and inspiration to many, "TEAM HOYT", Dick and Rick will be on hand again this year -- plus we're pretty sure there will be a few other celebrities and mascots on hand as well!
So come on down and participate in the fun...there's raffle prizes, food, tee shirts for participants (while they last), prizes, a Kids Corner filled with games and activities, a Kids "FUN RUN" and so much more...
In addition to working the road race registration table (and providing splits at the 2 mile mark), I have decided to help HMEA do some fund raising this year.
I love the quote from Horace Mann that they use on their History page:
"Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity"
You can help the HMEA make a difference with a donation. I have a widget in the center column of this and my other blogs, should you choose to donate an amount within your means.
I will appreciate it.
The HMEA clients you help will too!
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If you would like to register for the race you can do so here
http://www.hmea.org/events.html
If you'd like you can contribute in one of several options directly through the HMEA website here
http://www.hmea.org/donations.html
Events today: Winter Carnival, Maguro House
Franklin High School Winter Carnival - scheduled from noon to 4:00 PM today
Maguro House - the Grand Opening Party is scheduled for Sunday, February 28th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Maguro House - the Grand Opening Party is scheduled for Sunday, February 28th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
In the News - Kilimanjaro
Franklin woman to attempt Mount Kilimanjaro
from The Milford Daily News News RSSHolcomb is using her climb to raise funds for The Water School, a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to provide clean water in the developing world.
"I've done a lot of traveling and I've done some climbing, like the Blue Hills. But nothing like this," said Holcomb. "This was a challenge made to me by someone who told me about the Water School cause."------
To support Holcomb's Kilimanjaro climb with a donation to The Water School, visit her Web site atwww.kili2010.com/tessa-holcomb.
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