Wednesday, June 15, 2011
"enormous suffering on some of our nation’s most vulnerable"
From the Center for American Progress:
You can read the full posting on the Center for American Progress website
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/06/millionairetaxcutsinfographic.html
This week the House will debate a GOP proposal to cut $101 million from food assistance for low-income seniors and local food banks. The bill slashes $38 million (a 22 percent cut) from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, or CSFP, which provides nutritious food packages to more than 600,000 low-income families every month (96 percent of whom are seniors). The bill also cuts $63 million from The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or TEFAP, which provides our nation’s emergency food bank network with food commodities and storage and distribution support. These cuts come at a time when food prices are rising and food banks are already struggling to serve their existing caseload.
Conservatives claim these cuts on the backs of our nation’s most vulnerable families are necessary to bring our fiscal house in order. But here’s the rub: One day’s worth of Bush tax cuts for millionaires would more than offset these cuts to seniors and food banks. Here’s the math:
You can read the full posting on the Center for American Progress website
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/06/millionairetaxcutsinfographic.html
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Franklin Food Pantry says “Thanks to You”
Thanks to your generosity, the Franklin Food Pantry will be stocked to serve our neighbors this summer. The recent “Calling for the Pantry” phone-a-thon netted just over $11,000 and the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive coordinated with the US Post Office generated just over 5,000 pounds of food and non-food items. “We are relieved to fill the empty shelves and know many of these donations will help us through the summer,” said Anne Marie Bellavance, Executive Director.
Volunteers for the Franklin Food Pantry reached out to talk with 2,400 households in Franklin, MA as part of the first annual phone fundraising effort. Bellavance said, “We were not sure what it (the phone-a-thon) would be like. The phone conversations the volunteers had were priceless. The feedback provided will help us.”
Dean College graciously provided use of their phone bank as their contribution to this event. More than 40 volunteers made the phone calls spread over several time periods from April 30 through May 3, 2011. The unpaid volunteers announced that this was the first annual phone call fundraising effort for the Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry will be able to provide more than 55,000 meals with the money raised. They are able to do this by leveraging resources with the Greater Boston Food Bank and providing fresh produce from Grateful Farm in Franklin. The fresh produce will be available during June through October for Franklin Food Pantry clients.
On Saturday, May 14, Franklin participated in the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign, the largest food drive in the US. Jeanne Jackson, Franklin’s USPS Postmaster, was on site at the Food Pantry observing the parade of 20 postal vehicles. As the carriers worked their routes delivering mail to residences in Franklin, they picked up bags of food and non-food items that had been left for them at the mailboxes. The carriers stopped at the Food Pantry to drop off the bags before heading back to the Post Office.
Volunteers worked efficiently to unload the trucks as they arrived. Once unloaded, the bags were weighed, the items were checked for safety and quality, sorted into food and non-food categories and stocked onto the shelves. Only 10% of the items received were put aside due to safety and quality concerns. This is a marked improvement over 2010 when there was 28% waste from expired “use by” dates.
Thanks to
Thanks to you for helping put food on the table this summer for your Franklin neighbors!
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Stamp Out Hunger web site: http://www.helpstampouthunger.com/thankyou.aspx
Franklin Food Pantry web site http://franklinfoodpantry.org/
Volunteers for the Franklin Food Pantry reached out to talk with 2,400 households in Franklin, MA as part of the first annual phone fundraising effort. Bellavance said, “We were not sure what it (the phone-a-thon) would be like. The phone conversations the volunteers had were priceless. The feedback provided will help us.”
Dean College graciously provided use of their phone bank as their contribution to this event. More than 40 volunteers made the phone calls spread over several time periods from April 30 through May 3, 2011. The unpaid volunteers announced that this was the first annual phone call fundraising effort for the Food Pantry.
The Food Pantry will be able to provide more than 55,000 meals with the money raised. They are able to do this by leveraging resources with the Greater Boston Food Bank and providing fresh produce from Grateful Farm in Franklin. The fresh produce will be available during June through October for Franklin Food Pantry clients.
On Saturday, May 14, Franklin participated in the annual “Stamp Out Hunger” campaign, the largest food drive in the US. Jeanne Jackson, Franklin’s USPS Postmaster, was on site at the Food Pantry observing the parade of 20 postal vehicles. As the carriers worked their routes delivering mail to residences in Franklin, they picked up bags of food and non-food items that had been left for them at the mailboxes. The carriers stopped at the Food Pantry to drop off the bags before heading back to the Post Office.
Volunteers worked efficiently to unload the trucks as they arrived. Once unloaded, the bags were weighed, the items were checked for safety and quality, sorted into food and non-food categories and stocked onto the shelves. Only 10% of the items received were put aside due to safety and quality concerns. This is a marked improvement over 2010 when there was 28% waste from expired “use by” dates.
Thanks to
- Dean College for the use of the phone bank
- The residents for their contributions of food and money
- The volunteers for their time and effort
- The Post Office carriers for their time and effort
Thanks to you for helping put food on the table this summer for your Franklin neighbors!
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Stamp Out Hunger web site: http://www.helpstampouthunger.com/thankyou.aspx
Franklin Food Pantry web site http://franklinfoodpantry.org/
Strawberry Stroll - June 16, 2011
The inside scoop on which businesses downtown are participating and how they are for the Strawberry Stroll on Thursday, Jun 16.
Strawberry Stroll Handout (Updated May 20)
Strawberry Stroll Handout (Updated May 20)
FRANKLIN RAIL TRAIL COMMITTEE MEETING - Agenda - 6/14/11
Proposed Agenda for June 14, 2011
Location: Franklin YMCA 45 Forge Hill Road
Start Time: 7:30PM
I. Call to Order / Introductions of New Attendees
A. Review & approve minutes of previous meeting
B. Volunteer to keep minutes of meeting
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Report from our representative from DCR
A. Any comments from Ron Clough
B. Are we ready to post literature for the Kiosk
IV. Report from Finance Committee
A. Report from Treasurer
V. Report from Grant Writing Committee
A. Application for the Tighe & Bond Engineering Services Grant
B. Application for the DCR Grant by town planning board
C. Other grant application opportunities
VI. Earth Day Event at Beaver St. on April 16th
A. Report from committee members who attended
VII. Report of April 23rd Road Race Committee
A. Post Race discussions – how we did and what we can we do better next year
B. What do we do with our net proceeds of the race?
C. Offer from Brimfield Road Race Committee to create a Rail Trail Road Race Series
VIII. Report on Bellingham
A. Bellingham Lions – Ken
B. Mary Chaves
C.
IX. Unfinished Business:
A. Intro from Dave Denison on inviting Deputy Police Chief Semerjian
D. Still would like to meet with the Metacomet Land Trust
E. Still Need to Meet with EMC
X. New Business:
Location: Franklin YMCA 45 Forge Hill Road
Start Time: 7:30PM
I. Call to Order / Introductions of New Attendees
A. Review & approve minutes of previous meeting
B. Volunteer to keep minutes of meeting
II. Approval of Minutes
III. Report from our representative from DCR
A. Any comments from Ron Clough
B. Are we ready to post literature for the Kiosk
IV. Report from Finance Committee
A. Report from Treasurer
V. Report from Grant Writing Committee
A. Application for the Tighe & Bond Engineering Services Grant
B. Application for the DCR Grant by town planning board
C. Other grant application opportunities
VI. Earth Day Event at Beaver St. on April 16th
A. Report from committee members who attended
VII. Report of April 23rd Road Race Committee
A. Post Race discussions – how we did and what we can we do better next year
B. What do we do with our net proceeds of the race?
C. Offer from Brimfield Road Race Committee to create a Rail Trail Road Race Series
VIII. Report on Bellingham
A. Bellingham Lions – Ken
B. Mary Chaves
C.
IX. Unfinished Business:
A. Intro from Dave Denison on inviting Deputy Police Chief Semerjian
D. Still would like to meet with the Metacomet Land Trust
E. Still Need to Meet with EMC
X. New Business:
Monday, June 13, 2011
Franklin Arts Academy Arts Celebration - Jun 15
Franklin Arts Academy Arts Celebration, opens to the public June 15th.
The initiative to teach students with, by, and through the arts has exceeded expectations evidenced by the self motivation and vigor of the students. The night is to allow the public to see, and celebrate with us, the successful first year of this small learning community dedicated to fostering engagement a fully developed art based academic education. Please come, bring your friends and your camera!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
at Franklin High School on Oak St
Franklin, MA
The initiative to teach students with, by, and through the arts has exceeded expectations evidenced by the self motivation and vigor of the students. The night is to allow the public to see, and celebrate with us, the successful first year of this small learning community dedicated to fostering engagement a fully developed art based academic education. Please come, bring your friends and your camera!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
at Franklin High School on Oak St
Franklin, MA
Strawberry Stroll - June 16, 2011
The Strawberry Stroll is Thursday, June 16, 2011. Sponsored by the Franklin Downtown Partnership many of the businesses downtown will be participating.
FDP Strawberry Festival 2011
Note: Email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document.
FDP Strawberry Festival 2011
Note: Email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document.
Struggle and Strength
Inspirational sign from the recent Relay for Life in Franklin:
"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength" Oprah Winfrey
"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength" Oprah Winfrey
"Prospect Street residents have not objected to the work"
After a hearing before the Planning Board last month, Cantoreggi looked at the trees and determined an oak near 324 Prospect St. did not need to be cut, he said.
"I think they wanted the tree down because it was in their way," Cantoreggi said. "I was more of the stance that the tree hadn't failed and I didn't see an immediate safety concern. It's a large beautiful tree. I didn't want to see it cut down."
National Grid had initially wanted to cut 10 trees but scaled back the plan after touring the area with Cantoreggi, company representatives said at the hearing.
The work is part of a program in which the company identifies areas with frequent outages caused by falling trees or branches and trims or cuts trees to reduce the problem, company representatives said at the hearing.
"Tree-related outages are among the leading cause of service interruptions for our customers," National Grid spokeswoman Deborah Drew said in an interview.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1166553320/Franklin-agrees-to-a-little-tree-trimming-off-Prospect-Street#ixzz1P9BiGuWF
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Town Council agenda document - Jun 15
After the public hearing on the zoning changes proposed for the Downtown District, the agenda gets into an interim contract with the fire fighters union. The fire fighters have been working without a contract for several years. The details on an interim agreement are contained here.
The Town Council is also scheduled to ratify the employment contract with Town Administrator Jeff Nutting. The details of the contract are contained here.
Town Council - Agenda - 6/15/2011
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The Town Council is also scheduled to ratify the employment contract with Town Administrator Jeff Nutting. The details of the contract are contained here.
Town Council - Agenda - 6/15/2011
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document online.
"serve food that is safe for students with allergies"
The board will consider allowing administrators to negotiate with Whitsons Culinary Group at the Tuesday meeting.
The committee gave administrators authorization in April to seek proposals, hoping that a private company could better meet new federal nutrition requirements and have greater purchasing power than the current district-run food system.
Whitsons, Sodexo, Aramark and Chartwells submitted proposals, Chief Procurement Officer Norma Collins said.
School officials toured a district that already uses Whitsons and gave a subcommittee studying the issue positive comments on the company's proposal, Roy said.
"They're going to retain our current (cafeteria workers)," Roy said of the proposal. "They're going to offer meals that comply in every way with the federal regulations. They have a great track record in the industry. ... I hope they can come up with a financial package that makes sense for Franklin."
New nutrition requirements included in federal legislation will require school districts to add more fruits and vegetables, reduce sodium and serve whole grain breads, among other changes. Legislation also strengthens requirements for nutrition education in schools, cafeteria worker training and food sold from vending machines and school stores.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1166553264/Franklin-school-board-to-vote-on-private-food-service#ixzz1P3rFlnMN
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 15, 2011
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
- 2011 Annual Committee Appointments
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
Zoning Bylaw 11-652: Amendment to Chapter 185 §4. Districts Enumerated
Zoning Bylaw 11-653: Amendment to Chapter 185 §7. Compliance Required
Zoning Bylaw 11-654: Amendment to Chapter 185 §12. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard & Height Requirements
Zoning Bylaw 11-655: Amendment to Chapter 185 §2. Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements, Subsection B
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 11-660: Amendment to Chapter 185 §45. L. (1) Administration and Enforcement
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Precincts – Debbie Pellegri, Town Clerk
Franklin 4th of July Committee
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-28R: Public Works Stabilization Account
2. Resolution 11-31: Grant of Utility Easement - Off Wachusett Street
3. Resolution 11-32: Ratification of Local 2637, I.A.F.F. Contract
4. Resolution 11-33: Ratification of Town Administrator’s Contract
5. Resolution 11-34: Authorization to Join State - Wide Public Works Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement
6. Resolution 11-35: Authorization to Join State - Wide Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreement
7. Zoning Bylaw 11-652: Amendment to Chapter 185 §4. Districts Enumerated Zoning- 1st Reading
8. Bylaw 11-653: Amendment to Chapter 185 §7. Compliance Required Zoning 1st Reading
9. Bylaw 11-654: Amendment to Chapter 185 §12. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard & Height Requirements. – 1st Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw 11-655: Amendment to Chapter 185 §2. Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements, Subsection B - 1st Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 11-660: Amendment to Chapter 185 §45. L. (1) Administration and Enforcement – 1st Reading
12. Bylaw Amendment 11-661: Chapter 151, Solid Waste and Recycling - 2nd Reading
13. Bylaw Amendment 11-662: Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates- 2nd Reading
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 set of documents for this agenda including the compensation details on the Fire Dept contract and Town Administrator Jeff Nutting's contract can be found here
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
- 2011 Annual Committee Appointments
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
Zoning Bylaw 11-652: Amendment to Chapter 185 §4. Districts Enumerated
Zoning Bylaw 11-653: Amendment to Chapter 185 §7. Compliance Required
Zoning Bylaw 11-654: Amendment to Chapter 185 §12. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard & Height Requirements
Zoning Bylaw 11-655: Amendment to Chapter 185 §2. Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements, Subsection B
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 11-660: Amendment to Chapter 185 §45. L. (1) Administration and Enforcement
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Precincts – Debbie Pellegri, Town Clerk
Franklin 4th of July Committee
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION:
1. Resolution 11-28R: Public Works Stabilization Account
2. Resolution 11-31: Grant of Utility Easement - Off Wachusett Street
3. Resolution 11-32: Ratification of Local 2637, I.A.F.F. Contract
4. Resolution 11-33: Ratification of Town Administrator’s Contract
5. Resolution 11-34: Authorization to Join State - Wide Public Works Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement
6. Resolution 11-35: Authorization to Join State - Wide Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreement
7. Zoning Bylaw 11-652: Amendment to Chapter 185 §4. Districts Enumerated Zoning- 1st Reading
8. Bylaw 11-653: Amendment to Chapter 185 §7. Compliance Required Zoning 1st Reading
9. Bylaw 11-654: Amendment to Chapter 185 §12. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard & Height Requirements. – 1st Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw 11-655: Amendment to Chapter 185 §2. Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements, Subsection B - 1st Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 11-660: Amendment to Chapter 185 §45. L. (1) Administration and Enforcement – 1st Reading
12. Bylaw Amendment 11-661: Chapter 151, Solid Waste and Recycling - 2nd Reading
13. Bylaw Amendment 11-662: Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates- 2nd Reading
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 set of documents for this agenda including the compensation details on the Fire Dept contract and Town Administrator Jeff Nutting's contract can be found here
"friends who are willing to do anything to help"
"I can remember at my husband's first diagnosis, the doctor came up to me," she said. "He touched my shoulder and said, 'This will be harder for you than it is for him.' "
The doctor was right, Frieda Schwartz said, since it was difficult to complete household chores and care for her husband while worrying about his months of treatments.
"We were so lucky to have had the support of friends and family," she said.Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1166553262/Franklin-Relays-For-Life-cares-for-cancer-helpers#ixzz1P3m69EmX
That's why Schwartz, a longtime participant in Franklin's Relay for Life, was excited to learn that this year's event would feature a breakfast recognizing caregivers of cancer patients who bake meals, watch their children and stay with them in the hospital.
Additional photos from the Relay for Life can be found here:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/06/relay-for-life-slideshow.html
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Relay for Life - slideshow
I was at the Relay for Life opening Friday evening. Here is a collections of photos:
Hopefully the rain today won't hinder the walkers effort too much!
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view all the photos.
Hopefully the rain today won't hinder the walkers effort too much!
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view all the photos.
"We're playing Russian roulette"
"This was my sixth budget year and in each of those six years we've made cuts," Town Council Chairman Scott Mason said. "The budget that we just approved (Thursday) night stinks, just like the others before it. It's like we're crawling down a well and it's going to be very difficult for us to climb back out."
The fiscal 2012 budget represents a 1.3 percent increase over this year's $88.1 million budget. It cuts about 31 positions, including two firefighters, two police officers, 5.5 library jobs and four Public Works jobs.
Mason worried the cuts will make it harder to fix roads, could lead to a reactive police force and may increase firefighters' reaction time and reliance on mutual aid.
"There's only so much we can do with less people," Town Councilor Tina Powderly said, noting the budget has remained relatively flat since fiscal 2009 despite rising energy, salt and insurance costs. "I think the budget was the best we could do but I don't sleep well at night. ... I'm very concerned about this town."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1166553176/Franklin-finances-tight-and-may-be-worse-next-year#ixzz1Oxy9kz4P
Friday, June 10, 2011
Go beyond the headline
Two headlines appeared in my RSS Reader at the same time, at first glance they seemed to be polar opposites. Reading beyond the headline, yes into the details of both articles one realizes that they were effectively saying the same thing.
What should you take away from this?
Don't depend on the headline to tell you what is in the article. The headlines are designed to catch your attention.
Feel free to click through to read Kathy Standard's article showing the amount of change in prices recently (and all prices heading down) and then Warren Reynolds' article referencing research predicting the downward trend in prices this year and recovery next year.
Franklin, MA
Price Changes & Temperatures Soar in Franklin, MA
Consensus: MA home prices will fall in 2011, rise in 2012
What should you take away from this?
Don't depend on the headline to tell you what is in the article. The headlines are designed to catch your attention.
Feel free to click through to read Kathy Standard's article showing the amount of change in prices recently (and all prices heading down) and then Warren Reynolds' article referencing research predicting the downward trend in prices this year and recovery next year.
Franklin, MA
Farmers Market: noon to 6:00 PM
Reminder, the Farmers Market opens today on the Town Common from noon to 6:00 PM.
Relay for Life starts 6:00 PM Friday 6/10/11
The Relay for Life starts on the Franklin High School track at 6:00 PM Friday, June 10.
According to the website this morning, there are 35 team registered to walk. About 400 people will take part in this event that has already raised over $72,000.
For more information and to donate online, visit the Relay for Life website here
For more information and to donate online, visit the Relay for Life website here
"the ability of the town to respond to emergencies"
The budget cuts about 31 positions, including two firefighters, two police officers, 5.5 library jobs, four Public Works jobs and more than 14 school positions. It represents a 1.3 percent increase over this year's $88.1 million budget.
Cuts are needed because of decreased state aid, local revenue and $2 million less in federal school stimulus money. Increased contractual obligations and health insurance costs have led to a rise in the school budget, administrators have said.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said on Wednesday that there would be three to four layoffs on the town hall side. The rest of the positions are already vacant or will be by the start of the fiscal year next month.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1125485939/Franklin-OKs-89M-budget#ixzz1OrbdjsOl
FHS and HMMS students visit the US Army Natick Labs
“This is the U.S. Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center. I know it’s a long name, but the most important word here is Soldier,” said Bulger, NSRDEC workforce development manager. “Everything we do here is to support the Soldier.”
That is how Bulger greeted the 65 students assembled May 16 in Hunter Auditorium from Franklin (Mass.) High School and Franklin’s Horace Mann Middle School. About 40 high school students and 25 middle school students, accompanied by nine chaperones, divided into small groups to tour facilities on the installation.
At each destination, an expert walked them through the lab, explained the basics of his or her job, answered questions, and provided a demonstration. Middle school children visited the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Lab, Sensory Lab, and Prototype Shop while high school students saw the Thermal Test Facility, Doriot Climatic Chambers, and Fiber Facility.
The middle school kids really enjoyed the science experiments; one seventh grade student in particular was amazed by the MREs: “We had three-year-old cake! But it tasted the same as the other fresh cakes!” A fellow student commented: “The food stuff was really cool. I had never thought of doing this kind of job, but this visit definitely sparked my interest.”
That’s what STEM visits are designed to do. Students are afforded the opportunity to glimpse what they could do in the future should they choose to pursue degrees in science, mathematics, education or technology. Students became scientists when they experimented here, while at the STEM Lab, students created mini bottle rockets, tested fabrics that repelled water, made silly putty, and performed chromatography tests.
Continue reading the remainder of the article on the US Army website here
Thursday, June 9, 2011
"it shows fairness, concern and sensitivity"
The Finance Committee has recommended an $89.3 million fiscal 2012 budget that cuts about 31 positions, including two firefighters, two police officers, 5.5 library jobs, four Public Works jobs and more than 14 school positions. It represents a 1.3 percent increase over this year's $88.1 million budget.
Cuts are needed because of decreased state aid, local revenue and $2 million less in federal school stimulus money. Increased contractual obligations and health insurance costs have led to a rise in the school budget, administrators have said.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting told the council there would be three to four layoffs on the town side.
"That is very regrettable ... but is necessary to make ends meet," Nutting said. "I think we will be able to provide critical services with this budget because we have great employees and great department heads."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1166552892/Franklin-council-worried-about-cuts#ixzz1OlqiqB18
Note: there would be more layoffs on the Town side if the Town had not already chosen to NOT fill positions as people left. Leaving the positions open in anticipation of these cuts was a wise move under the circumstances.
The FY 2012 budget page can be found here
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/01/fiscal-year-2012-budget-information.html
Budget Monitor: The Senate Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Franklin Arts Academy Arts Celebration - Jun 15
Franklin Arts Academy Arts Celebration, opens to the public June 15th.
The initiative to teach students with, by, and through the arts has exceeded expectations evidenced by the self motivation and vigor of the students. The night is to allow the public to see, and celebrate with us, the successful first year of this small learning community dedicated to fostering engagement a fully developed art based academic education. Please come, bring your friends and your camera!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
at Franklin High School on Oak St
Franklin, MA
The initiative to teach students with, by, and through the arts has exceeded expectations evidenced by the self motivation and vigor of the students. The night is to allow the public to see, and celebrate with us, the successful first year of this small learning community dedicated to fostering engagement a fully developed art based academic education. Please come, bring your friends and your camera!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
at Franklin High School on Oak St
Franklin, MA
SENATOR KAREN SPILKA RECEPTION - Jun 20, 2011
From an email:
SENATOR KAREN SPILKA RECEPTION
If you would like to support STATE SENATOR KAREN SPILKA
Senate Chair Economic Development & Emerging Technologies Committee
Monday, June 20th – 5:30-7:00 PM
Ken’s Steak House, 95 Worcester Road (Route 9 West), Framingham
Great conversation, great food and great company!
Suggested Contribution: $50 - $100 - $200- but all are welcome!
Contribute online: ElectKarenSpilka.com
Contribute by mail: Committee to Elect Karen Spilka, PO Box 2323, Framingham, MA 01703
Hope to see you Monday, June 20th!
Franklin, MA
SENATOR KAREN SPILKA RECEPTION
If you would like to support STATE SENATOR KAREN SPILKA
Senate Chair Economic Development & Emerging Technologies Committee
Monday, June 20th – 5:30-7:00 PM
Ken’s Steak House, 95 Worcester Road (Route 9 West), Framingham
Great conversation, great food and great company!
Suggested Contribution: $50 - $100 - $200- but all are welcome!
Contribute online: ElectKarenSpilka.com
Contribute by mail: Committee to Elect Karen Spilka, PO Box 2323, Framingham, MA 01703
Hope to see you Monday, June 20th!
Franklin, MA
Reminder: Franklin library closed this week
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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?
View Larger Map
The map shows the stream where it crosses the road. This would be the exact spot where the culvert is.
Related post:
Milford Daily News article
Monday, June 6, 2011
Parmenter sign
The 'end of school year' events are appearing on the school signs around Franklin.
Rnjoy!
Franklin, MA
Rnjoy!
Franklin, MA
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
Franklin, MA
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
Franklin, MA
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.
Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website
Franklin, MA
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
Franklin, MA
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
Franklin, MA
Recycling Center News
Effective 6/3/11 the Franklin Recycling Center will be accepting Visa/Mastercard credit and debit cards.
FY 2012 stickers are also on sale for $20 which are good now through 6/30/2012.
Stickers will be affixed to the windshield by the attendant - no exceptions.
Originally posted on the Franklin, MA website
Additional info about recycling in Franklin can be found on the Recycling and Solid Waste page here
Franklin, MA
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