H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
Residential Key Box Program
Fire Chief McCarragher
residential version to access keys to the house especially in cases where there are elderly
saves family members from traveling across town or from out of town to provide access for fire personnel
voluntary program, applications and information available at the Fire Station or on the Fire Dept web page
no cost to the town, the vendor cost is $119.00 plus $14.00 for shipping/handling
already in this edition of the Municipal Services guide
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Live reporting - Town Council
Present: Jones, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, McGann, Powderly
Absent: Kelly, Pfeffer, Zollo
Motion to appt Powderly as temporary clerk
passed 6-0
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 2010
motion to approve, passed 6-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 8th special election for the override
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bob Donavan, firefighter, union president
E. APPOINTMENTS - none
F. HEARINGS none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS none
Franklin, MA
Absent: Kelly, Pfeffer, Zollo
Motion to appt Powderly as temporary clerk
passed 6-0
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 5, 2010
motion to approve, passed 6-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
June 8th special election for the override
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Bob Donavan, firefighter, union president
without a contract for three years, no raise for four years
not trying to negotiate, it is becoming personal
no picketing, no work stoppage, no demands
want to have both sides heard, apparently going to arbitration
not trying to stop the process
E. APPOINTMENTS - none
F. HEARINGS none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS none
Franklin, MA
Vote June 8th
No matter your position, whether for
or against
The real action is to VOTE on June 8th!
Franklin, MA
or against
The real action is to VOTE on June 8th!
Franklin, MA
Frequently asked questions: "What other federal and state funds support the Franklin's school operating budget?"
What other federal and state funds support the school department’s operating budget?
Franklin regularly seeks federal and state grants to supplement the operational budget. During FY 2010 Franklin received $2,784,792 in grants to provide additional staffing and supplemental services to meet the needs of students.
What are some other sources of financial support for the Franklin Public Schools?
The district receives significant financial support from within the community to advance the mission and vision of the school district; the loss of which would be detrimental. Annual gGrants and support are received from the: (i) Franklin Education Foundation, (ii) Music Boosters, (iii) Athletic Booster Clubs, (iv) Parent Communication Councils (PCC), etc.
One of a series to address frequently asked questions
http://investinfranklin.weebly.com/faq-part-2.html
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The special election on June 8th gives Franklin voters the choice:
Increase taxes to continue to provide the services we have this year (and that does not restore any of the services already cut)
Or
Continue to cut municipal services for all and cut educational opportunities for our children
I'll help to provide the information. You need to do two things:
You get bonus points if you talk with your neighbors about this and get them to vote!
Additional information on the override can be found here:
Franklin, MA
Franklin regularly seeks federal and state grants to supplement the operational budget. During FY 2010 Franklin received $2,784,792 in grants to provide additional staffing and supplemental services to meet the needs of students.
What are some other sources of financial support for the Franklin Public Schools?
The district receives significant financial support from within the community to advance the mission and vision of the school district; the loss of which would be detrimental. Annual gGrants and support are received from the: (i) Franklin Education Foundation, (ii) Music Boosters, (iii) Athletic Booster Clubs, (iv) Parent Communication Councils (PCC), etc.
One of a series to address frequently asked questions
http://investinfranklin.weebly.com/faq-part-2.html
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The special election on June 8th gives Franklin voters the choice:
Increase taxes to continue to provide the services we have this year (and that does not restore any of the services already cut)
Or
Continue to cut municipal services for all and cut educational opportunities for our children
I'll help to provide the information. You need to do two things:
- Make your choice
- Vote on June 8th
You get bonus points if you talk with your neighbors about this and get them to vote!
Additional information on the override can be found here:
- http://investinfranklin.weebly.com/index.html
- http://franklinschoolcommittee.wordpress.com/override-page/
- http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/budget-override-collection-fy-2011.html
Franklin, MA
Frequently asked questions: "Can the town guarantee that the funds from the override will always be spent exactly the same way?"
The wording of the ballot question asks for $3 million, but I am told $1.8 million will be used to maintain services in schools, $300,000 to maintain town services and $900,000 for road repair. Can the town guarantee that the funds from the override will always be spent exactly the same way?
Only for one year. There are some states where property taxes are divided into school taxes and other taxes, but that is not the case in Massachusetts. All property tax revenues flow into the town's general fund, and the Town Council can only allocate money from the general fund one year at a time, based on the town's priorities and needs. This provides flexibility in case circumstances change; one year the Police could need more money and the next, it could be the Library.
The override will balance the budget and prevent a major deficit. It will increase the amount of money in the general fund that Franklin will have available to meet our town's needs in future years, providing better financial flexibility to help the schools, police, public safety and library, as well as other important services. The percentage of Franklin's budget allocated to each town department has been relatively stable from year to year, and it would take extreme financial circumstances for the Town Council to attempt to dramatically change the budget. Although they cannot legally make any guarantees, the Town Council and Town Administrator have clearly stated their intention of adhering to the numbers given in the override question in future years.
One of a series to address frequently asked questions
http://investinfranklin.weebly.com/faq-part-1.html
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The special election on June 8th gives Franklin voters the choice:
Increase taxes to continue to provide the services we have this year (and that does not restore any of the services already cut)
Or
Continue to cut municipal services for all and cut educational opportunities for our children
I'll help to provide the information. You need to do two things:
You get bonus points if you talk with your neighbors about this and get them to vote!
Additional information on the override can be found here:
Franklin, MA
Only for one year. There are some states where property taxes are divided into school taxes and other taxes, but that is not the case in Massachusetts. All property tax revenues flow into the town's general fund, and the Town Council can only allocate money from the general fund one year at a time, based on the town's priorities and needs. This provides flexibility in case circumstances change; one year the Police could need more money and the next, it could be the Library.
The override will balance the budget and prevent a major deficit. It will increase the amount of money in the general fund that Franklin will have available to meet our town's needs in future years, providing better financial flexibility to help the schools, police, public safety and library, as well as other important services. The percentage of Franklin's budget allocated to each town department has been relatively stable from year to year, and it would take extreme financial circumstances for the Town Council to attempt to dramatically change the budget. Although they cannot legally make any guarantees, the Town Council and Town Administrator have clearly stated their intention of adhering to the numbers given in the override question in future years.
One of a series to address frequently asked questions
http://investinfranklin.weebly.com/faq-part-1.html
------------
The special election on June 8th gives Franklin voters the choice:
Increase taxes to continue to provide the services we have this year (and that does not restore any of the services already cut)
Or
Continue to cut municipal services for all and cut educational opportunities for our children
I'll help to provide the information. You need to do two things:
- Make your choice
- Vote on June 8th
You get bonus points if you talk with your neighbors about this and get them to vote!
Additional information on the override can be found here:
- http://investinfranklin.weebly.com/index.html
- http://franklinschoolcommittee.wordpress.com/override-page/
- http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/budget-override-collection-fy-2011.html
Franklin, MA
"I will vote yes, for my children, for the teachers and for the future of Franklin"
Cronin: Vote yes on Franklin override
from Wicked Local Franklin Opinions RSSRead the full letter to the editor in the Wicked Local edition here
http://www.wickedlocal.com/franklin/news/opinions/x514811860/Cronin-Vote-yes-on-Franklin-override
Franklin, MA
In the News - BYSO, Memorial Day, football, Senior Expo
Local students to perform with Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra
from Wicked Local Franklin News RSSParades of Patriotism
from Wicked Local Franklin News RSSIn Franklin, parade participants and observers gathered on the common for the town's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.
Organized by Town Councilor and Rotary Club Fundraising Chairman Matt Kelly, the parade began at 80 West Central St. and featured school bands and local organizations.
After Girl Scouts laid wreaths upon the common's Veterans Monument, Master of Ceremonies Lt. Col. John Reitinger read the Franklin Honor Roll - a list of 37 veterans who died this year.
He said that for the first time in 27 years, more Korean and Vietnam veterans had died than World War II vets.
Franklin football clinic in July
from The Milford Daily News News RSSFranklin Senior Expo June 11
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