Present: Messere, Huempfner, Cataldo, Cameron, Roche, Rivera, Quinn, Goldsmith, Teixeira
Absent: Maire, Feldman
Action Items
1 - Transfer - Snow and Ice Deficit: $231,252 from Free Cash
Motion to approve transfer, passed 9-0
2 - Transfer - $10,000 from Free Cash for the Special Election
Programming, election workers, ballots, food for workers, advertising, best case guess is a total of $10,000
For the override election which is totally Town funded, other State elections get subsidized by the State
19,200 voters, printing 18,000 ballots to ensure no shortage
Motion to approve transfer, passed 9-0
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Walk and Bicycle to School Day
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 5/4/10
Governor Deval Patrick today encouraged students, parents, and school officials to celebrate Massachusetts Walk and Bicycle to School Day this Wednesday, May 5, 2010 as part of the Commonwealth's Safe Routes to School Program. The Safe Routes to School Program works with students, parents, school staff, and local police in 108 communities and more than 294 schools to promote walking and bicycling to school in order to improve students' health, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality in Massachusetts communities."Students who can walk or bicycle to school should do it," said Governor Patrick. "It's a great way to clear the cobwebs and arrive ready to work."
On May 5, 2010, thousands of elementary and middle school aged children will celebrate at hundreds of walking and bicycling events throughout the Commonwealth. Through the Safe Routes to Schools program, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and MassRIDES provide students, parents, and the school community with education and training on transportation, safety, and health benefits from walking and bicycling to school. Participating schools also qualify for financial support for improvements to sidewalks and other infrastructure surrounding schools.
The Safe Routes to School program is a key component of the Healthy Transportation Compact, an initiative of the Patrick-Murray Administration's historic transportation reform that promotes collaboration between the departments of transportation and public health to adopt best practices, increase efficiency, and achieve positive health outcomes through the coordination of land use, transportation, and public health policy. Safe Routes to School enables direct collaboration between the Commonwealth and schools and communities to promote walking and bicycling transportation as fun, safe, and sustainable travel options.
The Safe Routes to Schools program provides educational resources and safety trainings to participating schools to develop skills in young students to safely walk or bike to school. In addition, the program provides technical expertise to identify and fund infrastructure safety improvements to schools such as sidewalk and traffic calming improvements and on or off-street bicycle facilities and parking to help reduce speeds and increase bicycle and pedestrian access around schools.
In 1969, 42% of American students bicycled or walked to school, but today, less than 16% of children walk or bicycle to classes. Nationally, 19% of children age 6-11 years are overweight, more than triple the percentage from 1969. In Massachusetts, almost one-third of high school and middle school students are overweight or obese. And in some communities, school-related traffic can contribute up to 25% of morning rush hour traffic volumes, as well as significant air pollution.
Massachusetts established the Commonwealth's Walk to School Day in 2007. Since then, partner schools have conducted over 500 walking and bicycling events to celebrate Walk and Bicycle to School Day.
Safe Routes to School is federally-funded and administered by the MassRIDES travel options program on behalf of MassDOT. To find out how your school can participate, contact Jennifer Solomon at jennifer.solomon@state.ma.us or visit www.commute.com.
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Dean College: Commencement - street closures
Franklin, MA – Dean College will be holding its Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 8, 2010 on Grant Field.
As a result, the section of Main Street between School and Emmons Street will be closed to traffic from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (during the procession to and from the Campus Center).
In addition, School Street will be closed (School to Hillside) from 10:15a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Public Safety officers will be standing by at the intersection of School and Main, Garfield, Martin Ave. and Hillside to ensure emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
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As a result, the section of Main Street between School and Emmons Street will be closed to traffic from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. (during the procession to and from the Campus Center).
In addition, School Street will be closed (School to Hillside) from 10:15a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Public Safety officers will be standing by at the intersection of School and Main, Garfield, Martin Ave. and Hillside to ensure emergency vehicles will have access at all times.
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Young Professional Organization forming
If you have the idea that the Chamber of Commerce is an "old" organization then consider participating in the launch party for The United Regional Chamber's Young Professional Organization. The Young Professional Organization (YPO) will focus on the 20 and 30-somethings who have a interest in social and business networking, community involvement, and professional development.
Get in on the ground floor. YPO events will be a mix of networking and fun held in some of the coolest places in the area. You can help determine what and where.
If you know anyone that you think might want to get involved - invite them!
The introductory gathering will be held at Preservation Framer on North Washington St in North Attleboro.
After the initial discussion at Preservation Framer, head across the street to the Speed of Thought Playhouse for some great music and drinks.
* You must be at least 21 years old to participate in the Young Professionals Organization.
Reference Links:
Note: I am outside the target market age but as a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce, I am volunteering to provide help for the formation of this group. My background in community development and mentoring should be able to add some value.
Get in on the ground floor. YPO events will be a mix of networking and fun held in some of the coolest places in the area. You can help determine what and where.
If you know anyone that you think might want to get involved - invite them!
The introductory gathering will be held at Preservation Framer on North Washington St in North Attleboro.
After the initial discussion at Preservation Framer, head across the street to the Speed of Thought Playhouse for some great music and drinks.
* You must be at least 21 years old to participate in the Young Professionals Organization.
Reference Links:
- The event page for Thursday, May 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
- The Facebook Fan page for the YPO
- The United Regional Chamber Facebook Fan page
- The United Regional Chamber web site
Note: I am outside the target market age but as a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce, I am volunteering to provide help for the formation of this group. My background in community development and mentoring should be able to add some value.
State Senate Candidates to Debate Tuesday
As only Precincts 2, 3 and 4 are covered by the Senate position formerly held by Scott Brown, Franklin is not likely to get a direct and full visit from the candidates. Consider taking a quick trip to King Phillip middle school tonight to get the scoop in person as the two candidates debate. Directions to the school can be found here
I'll be at the Finance Committee meeting to hear all the gory details of the Town budget.
The election is coming up one week from today, May 11th.
Franklin voters in Precincts 2, 3, 4 will vote at the high school as usual.
Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk.
I'll be at the Finance Committee meeting to hear all the gory details of the Town budget.
The election is coming up one week from today, May 11th.
Franklin voters in Precincts 2, 3, 4 will vote at the high school as usual.
Absentee ballots are available from the Town Clerk.
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via The Wrentham Times by Patrick Coleman on 5/3/10
The candidates for the state senate seat previously held by Scott Brown will debate at KP Middle School, Tuesday, May 4, at 7:00 pm. Voters will have an opportunity to chose between Richard Ross and Peter Smulowitz in one week on May 11.
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Planning Board 05/03/10
The collected posts from the Planning Board meeting on Monday, May 3, 2010 can be found here:
Franklin, MA
- Live reporting - 282 Summer St (Crossways Church)
- Live reporting - Big Y (348 E Central St)
- Live reporting: Van Roon Chiropractic
- Live reporting - Planning Board - general business...
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee Agenda - 5/4/10
Tuesday May 4, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Municipal Building - Council Chambers
Balances
Gen Stab 4,611,260
PW Stab 129,448
Debt Stab 379,144
Traffic Stab 21,411
Overlay Surplus -0-
Free Cash 354,842
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Action Items:
Transfer- Snow and Ice Deficit: $231,252 from Free Cash
FY 2011 Budget:
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Municipal Building - Council Chambers
Balances
Gen Stab 4,611,260
PW Stab 129,448
Debt Stab 379,144
Traffic Stab 21,411
Overlay Surplus -0-
Free Cash 354,842
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Action Items:
Transfer- Snow and Ice Deficit: $231,252 from Free Cash
FY 2011 Budget:
| Department | Code | Page |
| Board of Health/Health Services | 510/525 | E-1, E-9 |
| Assessors | 141 | A-16 |
| Town Clerk/Elections | 161/162 | A-47, A-51 |
| Planning & Growth Management | 177 | A-57 |
| Information Technology | 155 | A-44 |
| School Budget | 300 | C-1 |
| Public Property & Buildings | 192 | A-66 |
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
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