Looking for some summer reading?
Something more than a paperback novel or a magazine from the grocery store check out line?
Try the Financial Audit Reports for 2008 and 2009. You can obtain both reports from the town website here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/Audits/
If you find a term you are not familiar with, look it up with your favorite search engine. The results should include one or two dictionary references, an entry for wikipedia and perhaps some professional references including higher education institutions.
By the time you finish reading and studying, the summer will be over!
Enjoy!
By the way - if you are interested in the Town budget documents, you can find the prior years here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/previous
You can find the current Fiscal Year 2011 budget here:
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/FY%2011%20Budget/
Franklin, MA
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
HOUSING STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS - 6, 7, 8
6. Amend the zoning by-laws to allow:
“Assisted living” and other elderly housing facilities in residential and certain commercial zones,
Greater densities for housing reserved for the elderly residents.
7. Maintain an inventory of existing housing facilities.
The Town will maintain an inventory of existing housing facilities that details the location of existing affordable housing facilities, 55+ senior developments and 40B housing developments within Franklin (Map 4: Existing Affordable Housing).
8. Identify areas where there is potential for development of affordable housing.
CONCLUSION
The Town of Franklin has postured itself as a key player and stakeholder in the creation of housing consistent with the above stated policy, goals and objectives. The Town reaffirms it commitment to ensure that a variety of housing opportunities exist to meet the diverse needs of its existing and future citizens. The Town looks forward to working with a broad coalition of public and private entities to achieve its affordable housing goals.
“Assisted living” and other elderly housing facilities in residential and certain commercial zones,
Greater densities for housing reserved for the elderly residents.
7. Maintain an inventory of existing housing facilities.
The Town will maintain an inventory of existing housing facilities that details the location of existing affordable housing facilities, 55+ senior developments and 40B housing developments within Franklin (Map 4: Existing Affordable Housing).
8. Identify areas where there is potential for development of affordable housing.
- The focus area for potential housing development is centered around the Downtown area with a focus on providing multi-bedroom housing units.
- Provide housing opportunities in the Downtown area where mixed-use and infill development opportunities are available. This area provides the most services and has a housing stock that is generally affordable and can more easily be converted to affordable housing.
- Allow housing conversions in the Downtown area to allow multi-bedroom housing-units.
- Consider a multi-family zoning around the central business district by-right rather than requiring a special permit.
- School land that is owned by the Town of Franklin should be evaluated for residential uses. Housing at schools could be used for teachers and other municipal workers. Renting or leasing to these people may require specific eligibility conditions such as income limits and residency terms.
- Retain, support, and expand existing affordable housing sites that are scattered throughout Franklin.
CONCLUSION
The Town of Franklin has postured itself as a key player and stakeholder in the creation of housing consistent with the above stated policy, goals and objectives. The Town reaffirms it commitment to ensure that a variety of housing opportunities exist to meet the diverse needs of its existing and future citizens. The Town looks forward to working with a broad coalition of public and private entities to achieve its affordable housing goals.
The full Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Plan can be found on the Franklin, MA website
Franklin, MA: Farmers Market
A friendly reminder that the Farmers Market is open each Friday from now until October. It operates on the Town Common on the corner away from the veterans memorials.
There is a big sign for those on RT 140 at the Davis Thayer School to point you in the proper direction:
There are also quite a few strategically placed signs like this to help spread the word:
Now that you are there, what will you find?
Susan Morrison posted a summary from her recent visit on ActiveRain here:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1760086/farmers-market-in-franklin-ma-we-support-our-local-farms-
Tangerini's Farm was recently featured in an article in the Milford Daily News here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/features/x1070618329/A-growing-trend-Massachusetts-farms-are-thriving
Franklin, MA
There is a big sign for those on RT 140 at the Davis Thayer School to point you in the proper direction:
There are also quite a few strategically placed signs like this to help spread the word:
Now that you are there, what will you find?
Susan Morrison posted a summary from her recent visit on ActiveRain here:
http://activerain.com/blogsview/1760086/farmers-market-in-franklin-ma-we-support-our-local-farms-
Tangerini's Farm was recently featured in an article in the Milford Daily News here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/features/x1070618329/A-growing-trend-Massachusetts-farms-are-thriving
Franklin, MA
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Hold the date - Aug 3rd - Sit & Chat - Bill Glynn
Bill Glynn, School Committee member, will hold a "Sit & Chat" on the Franklin Town Common (near the Bandstand, in the Bandstand if it rains) on Tuesday August 3rd from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There is no agenda, it’s just an opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, engage in discussion on different topics, etc. The discussion is open to all.
Bring a chair, your thoughts, and perhaps a question or two to the Common near the Bandstand.
Franklin, MA
Bring a chair, your thoughts, and perhaps a question or two to the Common near the Bandstand.
Franklin, MA
HOUSING STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS - 5
5. Increase housing opportunities for seniors and the elderly.
- Encourage affordable housing for the elderly through alternative residential programs such as life-care, assisted, or congregate living arrangements.
- Evaluate different programs for providing elderly housing.
- Explore expanding the number of rental opportunities for senior and elderly residents.
- Encourage development of housing units that can easily be adapted or modified for handicap accessibility as needed.
- Other options to improve elderly housing include utilizing town-owned land for housing sites and utilizing the senior center for outreach and counseling.
The full Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Plan can be found on the Franklin, MA website
HOUSING STRATEGY RECOMMENDATIONS - 4
4. Encourage development of multifamily housing.
The Town will encourage development of multi-family housing at appropriate locations in Franklin and encourage adaptive reuse of existing buildings for future residential use, particular downtown redevelopment areas. The Town will work towards the redevelopment of the Town’s older sites for a mixture of uses, including lower cost housing for families and the elderly. Methods include:
The Town will encourage development of multi-family housing at appropriate locations in Franklin and encourage adaptive reuse of existing buildings for future residential use, particular downtown redevelopment areas. The Town will work towards the redevelopment of the Town’s older sites for a mixture of uses, including lower cost housing for families and the elderly. Methods include:
- Providing financial incentives through the planning and permitting process;
- Addressing development impacts;
- Identifying downtown/mixed use development sites that would be appropriate for redevelopment;
- Working with property owners to create mixed use developments through incentives such as density bonuses or tax incrementing financing.
- Utilize Town owned tax-title properties for development of low, moderate, and middle-income housing units.
The full Affordable Housing Strategy and Development Plan can be found on the Franklin, MA website
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