Tuesday, May 10, 2011

"Regionalization ... is going to come anyways"

Meanwhile, work is continuing on a study examining the feasibility of regionalizing dispatch services in Franklin, Wrentham, Norfolk and Plainville thanks to a $44,000 state grant. Franklin is only looking at fire dispatch while the other towns are examining police and fire dispatch. 
Employees from Pennsylvania consulting firm L.R. Kimball have gathered call volume and financial data and met with emergency officials in the four towns, Franklin Fire Chief Gary McCarraher said. 
"If it works out, fine," McCarraher said. "If it doesn't, at least we know what not to do. ... There's no downside to participating in this."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1036464755/Towns-lose-out-on-grant#ixzz1LwPo0BBq


Franklin, MA

Monday, May 9, 2011

In the News - garden lottery, blood drives


Registration open for Franklin Community Garden lottery

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Blood drives to be held in Franklin


Franklin, MA

Community Gardens: Build Day

Volunteers worked in teams to put the beds together:

Build day - progress

The beds are located at the King St fields:

Build day - ready for planting

Some of the beds close to the entrance provide handicap access with a good stone dust surface:

Build day - handicap accessible

Work in progress on Saturday afternoon:

Build day - it become real!

More info about the Community Gardens can be found
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/


Franklin, MA

Sunday, May 8, 2011

And then there were gardens!

The Community Gardens made great progress on Saturday, that large step from a dream to reality happened! Over 40 folks participated, overcoming some minor obstacles (re-charging handheld tools, and a hail storm) to put together the 46 garden beds.

Time lapse photos shows the progress during the course of the day (photos every 30 seconds)




Julie Balise from the Milford Daily News came back to gather info for her story:


Garden takes shape in Franklin park


Master gardener, Chris Clay wrote about the success on his blog (the source of the time lapse photos)
http://thecluelessgardeners.blogspot.com/2011/05/gardening-for-greater-good.html

A longer post is on the Community Gardens website here
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/2011/05/build-day-success.html


What's next?
If you want to plant and garden on one of the beds, sign up for the lottery before the drawing on May 23.
http://www.franklincommunitygardens.org/2011/05/garden-registration-is-officially-open.html


Thanks to all, the hard work is done.



Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 5/10/11

Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.


"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."


1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2011 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual

2. Guests/Presentations
a. New Assistant Principals
b. Teen Angels
c. Music Department – Nancy Schoen
d. Art Department – Mike Caple

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy - First Reading – KF – Community Use of School Facilities

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation from the Franklin Music Boosters as detailed to the FPS Music Department. (Total donation value: $3,628.24)
b. I recommend approval of the Middle School Music student trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH on Friday, June 17, 2011 as detailed.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $294.00 from Wells Fargo for in-house enrichment at FHS.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn




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Budget Monitor: The House Fiscal Year 2012 Budget


May 6, 2011    


The final budget approved by the House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2012 includes modestly more funding than recommended by the House Ways & Means Committee in several areas, but largely follows the HWM proposal in implanting deep cuts across state government. 

The most significant amendments adopted were in health care accounts, specifically funding for a half year of the Commonwealth Care Bridge program, which provides health insurance for close to 19,000 legal immigrants, and adult day health services for the elderly and disabled.

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Calling for the Pantry

$20 will feed your neighbor for a month.

The First Annual "Calling for the Pantry" phone drive was successful but you can still help by making a contribution.

You can write out a check and mail it to the Food Pantry:
Franklin Food Pantry
P.O. Box 116
Franklin, MA 02038-0116

If you would like to make a secure online donation you can do so here:











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The Food Pantry and those we serve, thank you for your contribution!

The Franklin Food Pantry is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.


We believe in the power of community. Our mission is to connect the resources needed to sustain a healthy life.




The Food Pantry website can be found here: http://franklinfoodpantry.org/