The changes to Franklin's charter were approved by Governor Patrick and are confirmed to be on the November ballot. The November election will give Franklin voters the chance to approve or reject the changes as proposed.
The actual PDF (Chapter 331 Acts of 2010) as signed by the House, Senate and Governor can be viewed here:
This will result in two ballot questions to appear on the November ballot. The text of those questions will be published here as well.
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My reporting from Town Council meetings earlier this year on the Charter changes can be found here
1 - Charter revisions reviewed by subcommittee
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/2010/01/fm-55-review-of-week-ending-12410.html
2 - Charter revisions got a formal hearing
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/2010/03/fm-60-week-ending-31410.html
3 - Charter changes approved by a 6-2 vote (Jones, Zollo, voted no – Vallee was absent)
http://franklinmattersweekly.blogspot.com/2010/04/fm-64-week-ending-41110.html
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document.
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Thursday, September 9, 2010
5th Annual Casino Night - Nov 19
On Friday, November 19, 2010, the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold its 5th Annual Casino Night at the Franklin Elks from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. The event will feature Black Jack, Roulette and Money Wheel as well as raffles, a Silent Auction, cash bar and FREE hors d’oeuvres. The event is well known as a fun evening out with friends and neighbors, all while contributing to a worthwhile cause.
FEF is currently seeking table sponsors as well as auction donations. If you have an item to donate or if your company is interested in sponsoring, contact FEF. It’s a great way for local companies to show their commitment to education in Franklin.
Admission is $25. To avoid waiting in line at the door, advance ticket purchase is recommended. For ticket purchase, auction donation or sponsorship information, please contact Peter Minor at (508) 541-6700 or peter@peterminor.com. Cash only accepted for chip purchase. Checks and Visa/MC accepted for Silent Auction items. For more information visit www.franklined.org.
Since 1997, The Franklin Education Foundation events have raised well over $190,000 which has been distributed to Franklin public schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF have funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.
Franklin, MA
FEF is currently seeking table sponsors as well as auction donations. If you have an item to donate or if your company is interested in sponsoring, contact FEF. It’s a great way for local companies to show their commitment to education in Franklin.
Admission is $25. To avoid waiting in line at the door, advance ticket purchase is recommended. For ticket purchase, auction donation or sponsorship information, please contact Peter Minor at (508) 541-6700 or peter@peterminor.com. Cash only accepted for chip purchase. Checks and Visa/MC accepted for Silent Auction items. For more information visit www.franklined.org.
Since 1997, The Franklin Education Foundation events have raised well over $190,000 which has been distributed to Franklin public schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF have funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: the sign in question
During the Citizens Comment portion of the Town Council meeting Weds evening, Ken Norman objected to the sign on the Town Common near the revamped war memorials.
Going back to May 2009, these signs were present (one in front, one further behind)
A more recent photo (March 2010) shows the enhanced sign.
This seems to be a more permanent sign than the one depicted in 2009. The coloring is aligned with the monument color scheme.
What do you think? Should the sign be there?
Franklin, MA
Going back to May 2009, these signs were present (one in front, one further behind)
A more recent photo (March 2010) shows the enhanced sign.
This seems to be a more permanent sign than the one depicted in 2009. The coloring is aligned with the monument color scheme.
What do you think? Should the sign be there?
Franklin, MA
Town Council - 09/08/10
The collection of posts reported live during the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Sep 8, 2010 can be found here:
Franklin, MA
- Live reporting - Closing
- Live reporting - Action items, continued
- Live reporting - Action items
- Live reporting - Town Council
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Live reporting - Closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Eaton House open house today, a great accomplishment on affordable housing that took a long time to get here
L. OLD BUSINESS
Powderly - any data on the new trash program?
M. NEW BUSINESS
Jones - vacant and abandoned property bylaw, properties around town are in this condition and we don't have something on the books to address this.
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Powderly - thanks to Steve Sherlock for helping to keep the community informed
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn, Passed 7-0
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Eaton House open house today, a great accomplishment on affordable housing that took a long time to get here
Water conservation restrictions were removed
EPA has $300,000 grant to help Milford, Bellingham and Franklin to help figure out the storm water issue that you'll be hearing more of
Sep 29th, a presentation on the downtown area is also available
L. OLD BUSINESS
Powderly - any data on the new trash program?
Nutting - I think we are waiting on the first quarter to complete
Pfeffer - discussion on sewer policy
Mason - October is a good month to discuss sewers
M. NEW BUSINESS
Jones - vacant and abandoned property bylaw, properties around town are in this condition and we don't have something on the books to address this.
Nutting - several communities have adopted something like Mr Jones is suggesting, to get the title holder to take care of the property. I think it is worthy of discussion of the Council.
Jones - I also think would be good to avoid a safety issue.
Mason - let's put this on the first October meeting
Motion to put on an agenda a vacant and abandoned properties
Motion to approve, passed 7-0
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Powderly - thanks to Steve Sherlock for helping to keep the community informed
Kelly -schools open, please drive safely
Jones - Sep 14th primary coming up, get out an vote
Whalen - I would like to comment on the $1.29 million that the School Dept just received.
The money was our share of a $10 billion Federal Jobs bill. It was good to receive. Hard to see how it generated such diverse reception. The timing and nature is problematic. It could have come earlier to avoid the layoffs. The short term and non recurring nature requires that the funds only be used for teacher salaries and benefits. This is a short term fix, cash windfall. Relative under investment compared to our peer towns.
Mason - Florida plays inaudible buzzing noise to keep the teenagers away from parking lots, on Channel 11 we play rock music to scare the seniors away.
Thanks for all the grant writing you do, it helps a whole lot.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn, Passed 7-0
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Live reporting - Action items, continued
8. Bylaw Amendment 10-649: Amendment to Sewer System Map, Coutu Street- 1st Reading
Bill Yadsernia, Town Engineer
Approx 400 feet for a private sewer line to connect to a public street and public portion of the sewer line
meets the bylaw criteria, a single house for a single extension, done twice before on Brook (and somewhere else)
400 feet paid for by the developer and remain a private road
Pfeffer - I am for this one, a single house is the way we should be going
Vallee - do you recommend this?
Yadsernia - yes, I do
Motion to approve, passed 7-0
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Bill Yadsernia, Town Engineer
Approx 400 feet for a private sewer line to connect to a public street and public portion of the sewer line
meets the bylaw criteria, a single house for a single extension, done twice before on Brook (and somewhere else)
400 feet paid for by the developer and remain a private road
Pfeffer - I am for this one, a single house is the way we should be going
Vallee - do you recommend this?
Yadsernia - yes, I do
Motion to approve, passed 7-0
Franklin, MA
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