Opening guidelines and first photo
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/07/whats-your-name.html
Michelle's first post in the series on native plants
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/07/native-plants-of-franklin.html
answer = pinesap
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/native-plants-of-franklin.html
answer = milkweed
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/08/native-plants-of-franklin_07.html
answer = ???
Franklin, MA
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Franklin, MA: Express Line #10
The current edition of the Franklin newsletter "Express Line" is now available:
Express Line 10
You can subscribe to receive your own copy via email here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/subscriber-news
Franklin, MA
Express Line 10
You can subscribe to receive your own copy via email here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/subscriber-news
Franklin, MA
4th of July - schedule of events
The schedule of events for the Franklin, MA 4th of July are as follows:
Franklin 4thJuly 2010 Schedule
Additional information can be found on the 4th of July Coalition website here:
http://july4thfranklinma.com/
Franklin 4thJuly 2010 Schedule
Additional information can be found on the 4th of July Coalition website here:
http://july4thfranklinma.com/
Franklin Schools Advocacy Association
The idea would be to form an organization, the "Franklin Schools Advocacy Association", to advocate for appropriate levels of funding and support for the Franklin school system for the long term.
Goals of the group might include any the following:
1) Obtain a prop 2.5 overide just for the school system
2) Get out the vote
3) Ensure that new school money is spent appropriately on hiring teachers and buying educational materials
4) Watch and report on the town meetings to see where the money goes when it does not go to the school system
5) Visibly and obviously publish and distribute a record of the ongoing votes of town counsellors on funding of town projects (probably its published, but I'm darned if I can find it, and probably nobody looks at it)
6) Create a website for the exclusive use of this association
The activities of the group would be decided by the people attending the meetings. I am proposing to host an exploratory meeting in September. I would set the date after checking with all interested people. I have gathered six names within the first couple of days of posting this. I would like to get 15 names of people who would most likely attend.
I would like people to send me their contact information at jonathan.kava@verizon.net
Franklin, MA
Goals of the group might include any the following:
1) Obtain a prop 2.5 overide just for the school system
2) Get out the vote
3) Ensure that new school money is spent appropriately on hiring teachers and buying educational materials
4) Watch and report on the town meetings to see where the money goes when it does not go to the school system
5) Visibly and obviously publish and distribute a record of the ongoing votes of town counsellors on funding of town projects (probably its published, but I'm darned if I can find it, and probably nobody looks at it)
6) Create a website for the exclusive use of this association
The activities of the group would be decided by the people attending the meetings. I am proposing to host an exploratory meeting in September. I would set the date after checking with all interested people. I have gathered six names within the first couple of days of posting this. I would like to get 15 names of people who would most likely attend.
I would like people to send me their contact information at jonathan.kava@verizon.net
Franklin, MA
Trash/Recycle Facts: recycling
You will also receive a green 65-gallon wheeled cart with a YELLOW TOP for Single Stream recycling in which you may place all of your recyclable materials. Your recycling container shall be placed curbside every week on the same day as your regular trash collection. With the new Single Stream Recycling program you will be able to place ALL of your recyclables neatly into to one container.
SORTING RECYCLABLES IS NO LONGER NECESSARY!
After July 1st, you will no longer be able to use your current recycling bin and any materials outside of the recycling cart will not be accepted.
We are providing you with this comprehensive recycling guide in order to help you properly prepare your recyclables and maximize the amount you recycle. This chart also outlines items, which cannot be placed in your recycling cart. Please refer to the calendar and street listing to determine your collection day and week. We will continue to follow the same collection schedule that is in place currently.
This information comes from the Franklin Solid Waste website here (PDF):
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/FranklinAutomation2010FINAL.pdf
and here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
The collection of Franklin Matters posts on the new process can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html
Franklin, MA
SORTING RECYCLABLES IS NO LONGER NECESSARY!
After July 1st, you will no longer be able to use your current recycling bin and any materials outside of the recycling cart will not be accepted.
We are providing you with this comprehensive recycling guide in order to help you properly prepare your recyclables and maximize the amount you recycle. This chart also outlines items, which cannot be placed in your recycling cart. Please refer to the calendar and street listing to determine your collection day and week. We will continue to follow the same collection schedule that is in place currently.
This information comes from the Franklin Solid Waste website here (PDF):
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/FranklinAutomation2010FINAL.pdf
and here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
The collection of Franklin Matters posts on the new process can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html
Franklin, MA
In the News - new trash/recycle service begins
Solid Waste Coordinator Chris White said he's heard similar complaints regarding the size of the bins.
"If someone puts out a lot of trash, they're going to pay more. The people who can live within 65 gallons will pay less," White said. "If you recycle more and put out less trash, the rate goes down. If you don't, it goes up."
Read the full article here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x2071996709/Franklin-residents-anxious-as-new-trash-system-starts
View the video the Chris white refers to here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/06/video-on-franklins-new-automated-trash.html
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Video on Franklin's New Automated Trash and Recycling Process
The DPW has posted their own video of the trash/recycling system in action
Enjoy!
Franklin, MA
Enjoy!
Franklin, MA
Chamber Holds Small Manufacturers' Summit
Trash/Recycle Facts: cart placement
Proper Cart Placement
The placement of your cart is important since the collection vehicle’s lifting arm requires clearance: 3 feet on both sides, and 12 feet overhead. The cart should be no more than 3 feet away from the curb or road edge, and the arrows on the lid must be pointing toward the street. Please leave 3 feet between your recycling and trash container when placing them curbside.
Thanks to Jim Robinson, a fan of the Facebook Franklin Matters page for prompting the search of YouTube for a video of the trash truck in action.
Thanks to Parker, for getting his parents to make this video because he likes the trash truck to come and take the trash.
This process would be similar to that beginning July 1. We have two containers, one for trash and one for recycling.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view this video of the trash truck making a pickup.
Additional information can be found on the Franklin Solid Waste website here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
The collection of Franklin Matters posts on the new process can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html
Franklin, MA
The placement of your cart is important since the collection vehicle’s lifting arm requires clearance: 3 feet on both sides, and 12 feet overhead. The cart should be no more than 3 feet away from the curb or road edge, and the arrows on the lid must be pointing toward the street. Please leave 3 feet between your recycling and trash container when placing them curbside.
Thanks to Jim Robinson, a fan of the Facebook Franklin Matters page for prompting the search of YouTube for a video of the trash truck in action.
Thanks to Parker, for getting his parents to make this video because he likes the trash truck to come and take the trash.
This process would be similar to that beginning July 1. We have two containers, one for trash and one for recycling.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view this video of the trash truck making a pickup.
Additional information can be found on the Franklin Solid Waste website here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
The collection of Franklin Matters posts on the new process can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Trash/Recycle Facts: what goes, what doesn't
All regular household trash should be bagged and placed in the 65-gallon trash cart for collection. Items outside of the cart will NOT be collected except 33G DPW overflow bags.
Do not place the following items in the trash cart:
• Recyclables
• Yard Waste
• Dirt, sod, concrete or rock
• Construction/demolition debris
• Household hazardous waste
• Hot ashes or flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint
NOTE: Latex paint cans must be dried out and contents bagged and disposed of in municipal trash. Put completely dried latex paint cans (no oil based paints) in the trash. Oil based paints should be safely stored and can be disposed of at the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, October 2, 2010.
Preparing your solid waste:
• Bag your trash before placing it in the cart.
• Bagging your trash will help to keep the cart clean and sanitary, and prevent litter on windy days.
• All trash must fit in the cart so that the lid is closed. No material may be sticking out of the cart.
This information comes from the Franklin Solid Waste website here (PDF):
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/FranklinAutomation2010FINAL.pdf
and here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
Franklin, MA
Do not place the following items in the trash cart:
• Recyclables
• Yard Waste
• Dirt, sod, concrete or rock
• Construction/demolition debris
• Household hazardous waste
• Hot ashes or flammable materials such as oil, gas or paint
NOTE: Latex paint cans must be dried out and contents bagged and disposed of in municipal trash. Put completely dried latex paint cans (no oil based paints) in the trash. Oil based paints should be safely stored and can be disposed of at the annual Household Hazardous Waste Day, October 2, 2010.
Preparing your solid waste:
• Bag your trash before placing it in the cart.
• Bagging your trash will help to keep the cart clean and sanitary, and prevent litter on windy days.
• All trash must fit in the cart so that the lid is closed. No material may be sticking out of the cart.
This information comes from the Franklin Solid Waste website here (PDF):
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/FranklinAutomation2010FINAL.pdf
and here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
Franklin, MA
Monday, June 28, 2010
Attn: Franklin commuters -> MBTA: Faster, Easier Parking
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 6/28/10
The MBTA today announced a simpler system for parking lot payments that will allow everyone from daily commuters to visitors to use their mobile phones and an online account to pay for parking at MBTA lots.
Beginning July 23rd, customers parking in MBTA-owned and operated lots with existing cash honor boxes will be able to pay for parking online or via phone while in their cars or once they board a train, bus, or commuter boat.
As part of a new partnership with Parkmobile USA, customers can visit www.parkmobile.com and enroll in the new program for free, and have access to their on-line accounts 24 hours a day/7 days a week. T riders can also download a mobile app.
Once registered, customers can use the mobile app, the internet, a text message or a phone call to pay for parking. TTY service is also available. The phone number will be displayed on signs at MBTA parking facilities.
The new service will be available for 23,733 parking spaces at nearly 70 MBTA-owned lots with existing cash honor boxes. In the weeks and months to follow, the T will work to expand the new system to lots that are not operated by the MBTA. Only two U.S. transit systems offer more parking spaces than the MBTA. Informational signs will be posted over the next few weeks to inform T customers about the change in service. For MBTA news and updates visit MBTA on the web.
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Trash/Recycle Facts: cart ownership
Cart (bins, totters, etc.) ownership
Carts (bins, totters, etc.) are the property of the Franklin DPW and must stay at the delivered destination
Each cart includes a serial number and imbedded RFID tag to identify owner and location. Each resident is responsible for their carts. Make sure all carts stay at the delivered location.
Note: the bar coded serial number for each cart appears in the photo above. The RFID chip is reported to be contained in the handle.
Waste and recycling collection
There will be no changes to your regular collection days. Solid waste will continue to be collected weekly. Recycling will continue to be collected every week, however it will now be collected in a single stream, with paper, cardboard and commingled materials placed in the same container. Sorting of recyclables is no longer necessary!
Contact DPW for any lost, stolen or misplaced carts. A Police report will be filed for missing carts.
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Q - Why are the carts identified?
A - The RFID chip is read when each pick up occurs. This can help address timely service issues. This also enables easier billing. If you are going to be away for some time, the tracking can confirm that the trash/recycling were not used for the away period.
This information was found on the Franklin Solid Waste website here (PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/FranklinAutomation2010FINAL.pdf
here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
and from the multiple Town Council meetings where this was discussed and approved.
The collection of Franklin Matters posts on the new process can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html
Franklin, MA
Carts (bins, totters, etc.) are the property of the Franklin DPW and must stay at the delivered destination
Each cart includes a serial number and imbedded RFID tag to identify owner and location. Each resident is responsible for their carts. Make sure all carts stay at the delivered location.
Note: the bar coded serial number for each cart appears in the photo above. The RFID chip is reported to be contained in the handle.
Waste and recycling collection
There will be no changes to your regular collection days. Solid waste will continue to be collected weekly. Recycling will continue to be collected every week, however it will now be collected in a single stream, with paper, cardboard and commingled materials placed in the same container. Sorting of recyclables is no longer necessary!
Contact DPW for any lost, stolen or misplaced carts. A Police report will be filed for missing carts.
-----------
Q - Why are the carts identified?
A - The RFID chip is read when each pick up occurs. This can help address timely service issues. This also enables easier billing. If you are going to be away for some time, the tracking can confirm that the trash/recycling were not used for the away period.
This information was found on the Franklin Solid Waste website here (PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/FranklinAutomation2010FINAL.pdf
here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index
and from the multiple Town Council meetings where this was discussed and approved.
The collection of Franklin Matters posts on the new process can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html
Franklin, MA
In the News - downtown consignment
Updated 5/17/11 - sometime in the past couple of months, Downtown Consignment moved to an unknown location in Plainville. The Franklin Art Association now has a gallery in this location.
Downtown Consignment a new deal in Franklin
Downtown Consignment in Franklin Matters
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/06/downtown-consignment.html
Franklin, MA
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