Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Partridge St: emergency road closure



Hello this is Brutus Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works calling with an important message regarding a road closure and a detour.

Effective immediately, Partridge St is closed to all traffic between Harborwood and Dover Circle due to a culvert collapses.

Please try and avoid the area if at all possible. Detours are presently being set up. We hope to open Partridge St. as soon as possible.

Thank you for your understanding, further information can be found on the Town's website or by calling the Franklin Department of Public Works @ 508-520-4910





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Where is Partridge St?


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The map shows the stream where it crosses the road. This would be the exact spot where the culvert is.

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Monday, June 6, 2011

Parmenter sign

The 'end of school year' events are appearing on the school signs around Franklin.

Parmenter sign: end of school year events

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 9, 2011

A. HEARING
FY 2012 Budget Hearing – 2nd

B. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-30: Adoption of FY 2011 Budget

C. ADJOURN


Note: the FY 2012 summary budget document can be found on the Franklin website


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MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION - effective Jun 6, 2011

MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES TAKE EFFECT ON MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011


Lawn watering is restricted to ONE-DAY PER WEEK BY TRASH DAY. Lawn watering not permitted between 9:00 AM thru 5:00 PM.


No holiday delays for watering. NO LAWN WATERING IS PERMITTED ON OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK.

During the summer months, the Town experiences excessively high demands for water due to lawn watering. There have been 24-hour periods during which water consumption has been more than twice our average daily water usage for the year. Because of the tremendous increase in the demand for water and state restrictions on the amount of water that can be pumped daily, the Town of Franklin must place mandatory water conservation measures in effect for lawn watering during the summer months. 
The summer Water Conservation Measures are needed to limit the daily demand on the water system in order to ensure that adequate water is available to meet the public health and safety needs of the Town. This measure is necessary to maintain the water levels in the tanks for fire protection and normal consumption use. A total of 1-inch of water once per week from rain and watering promotes the healthiest lawns. Non-compliance with these regulations could adversely affect public health and safety. Violators are subject to fines up to $200.


Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website

Franklin, MA

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 8, 2011

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Joint Appointment of Member to the Franklin Planning Board
John F. Carroll

F. HEARINGS
Public Hearing – FY 2012 Town of Franklin Budget - 1st

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-27: Appropriation FY 2010 Allowance for Abatements & Exemptions
2. Resolution 11-28: Appropriation Stabilization Fund
3. Resolution 11-29: Establishment of Elected Officials Salaries

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN


Note: the full document for the agenda can be found on the Franklin Town Council web page

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These toys aren't fun for DPW in Franklin




Fire scorches Franklin home





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