Franklin Rotary plans poker tournament
Franklin, MA
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Town Council - 01/12/11
The collection of live reporting from the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Jan 12 can be found here
Why was the meeting held?
The liquor license application needed to be processed. If the meeting had been rescheduled, it would have created a delay for the applicant and an additional cost as the notifications to abutters, etc as part of the application process would have had to be redone all over again.
The 'easy' way out was to hold the meeting. The roads were clear. The parking lot of the municipal building was clear. 8 of the 9 councilors showed up for the less than 15 minutes that it took to conduct business. The business applicant was happy. He is on schedule to open (hopefully) in mid-February in the former KFC building on RT 140.
Franklin, MA
Why was the meeting held?
The liquor license application needed to be processed. If the meeting had been rescheduled, it would have created a delay for the applicant and an additional cost as the notifications to abutters, etc as part of the application process would have had to be redone all over again.
The 'easy' way out was to hold the meeting. The roads were clear. The parking lot of the municipal building was clear. 8 of the 9 councilors showed up for the less than 15 minutes that it took to conduct business. The business applicant was happy. He is on schedule to open (hopefully) in mid-February in the former KFC building on RT 140.
Franklin, MA
Pancake Breakfast - Sat, Jan 15th 8:00 - 11:00 AM
The 8th graders at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School are hosting a pancake breakfast to raise funds for their annual trip to Washington D.C.
The pancake breakfast will be held at the Franklin Elks hall on Pond Street in Franklin on Saturday, Jan. 15th from 8am - 11am.
Pancakes, toppings, juice, milk, coffee, and hot chocolate available. All are welcome. Cost is $5 per person (children under age 3 are free).
Franklin, MA
The pancake breakfast will be held at the Franklin Elks hall on Pond Street in Franklin on Saturday, Jan. 15th from 8am - 11am.
Pancakes, toppings, juice, milk, coffee, and hot chocolate available. All are welcome. Cost is $5 per person (children under age 3 are free).
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Snow angels
Mary Olsson contributes this snow angel!
After clearing the driveway of the major snow, I went back for the minor clean up and took the opportunity to do my snow angel. If you can't do a snow angel, it isn't really snow.
Did you have fun in the snow? Will you have more fun on Thursday?
Feel free to share your photos here or on our Facebook page.
Franklin, MA
After clearing the driveway of the major snow, I went back for the minor clean up and took the opportunity to do my snow angel. If you can't do a snow angel, it isn't really snow.
Did you have fun in the snow? Will you have more fun on Thursday?
Feel free to share your photos here or on our Facebook page.
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
FHS Renovation project did get the feasibility agreement signed, so we are eligible for 53% reimbursement. This can be increased during the planning process up to 55%.
L. OLD BUSINESS - none
M. NEW BUSINESS
Whalen - question on the SJC snow decision
Cerel - difference between natural and unnatural causes caused some problems, the court has been moving in this direction to remove the distinctions between natural and unnatural causes. Some communities are getting aggressive in revenue generation by enforcing sidewalk clearing within a specified time after the storm.
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Best wishes to Jean Hunchard (sic) recovering from heart surgery
Best wishes to Zollo on his birthday and Kelly's daughter, they ar enot the same age.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Franklin, MA
FHS Renovation project did get the feasibility agreement signed, so we are eligible for 53% reimbursement. This can be increased during the planning process up to 55%.
L. OLD BUSINESS - none
M. NEW BUSINESS
Whalen - question on the SJC snow decision
Cerel - difference between natural and unnatural causes caused some problems, the court has been moving in this direction to remove the distinctions between natural and unnatural causes. Some communities are getting aggressive in revenue generation by enforcing sidewalk clearing within a specified time after the storm.
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Best wishes to Jean Hunchard (sic) recovering from heart surgery
Best wishes to Zollo on his birthday and Kelly's daughter, they ar enot the same age.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Action items
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Franklin Café & Grill – New All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License
motion to approve, passed 8-0
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS - none
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-01: Acceptance of Gifts –Fallen Heroes Signs
motion to approve, passed 8-0
thanks to Rose Turco for putting this together, to Chris Feeley and the Rotary Club for their contributions
2. Resolution 11-02: Acceptance of Gifts – Council on Aging
motion to approve, passed 8-0
3. Resolution 11-03: Acceptance of Gift – Recreation
motion to approve, passed 8-0
4. Resolution 11-04: Acceptance and Grant of Easements: Franklin Center Commons I and Abutting Town-Owned Land motion to approve, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Franklin Café & Grill – New All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License
motion to approve, passed 8-0
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS - none
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-01: Acceptance of Gifts –Fallen Heroes Signs
motion to approve, passed 8-0
thanks to Rose Turco for putting this together, to Chris Feeley and the Rotary Club for their contributions
2. Resolution 11-02: Acceptance of Gifts – Council on Aging
motion to approve, passed 8-0
3. Resolution 11-03: Acceptance of Gift – Recreation
motion to approve, passed 8-0
4. Resolution 11-04: Acceptance and Grant of Easements: Franklin Center Commons I and Abutting Town-Owned Land motion to approve, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
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