The news of the total cost of the high school project is now public. $104.5 million of which Franklin taxpayers would be responsible for $47 million. Assuming the MSBA approves the proposal and Franklin voters pass the debt exclusion to authorize the increase in taxes to pay for our share.
Updated photos depicting the architectural design of the model school for Franklin High School:
2011 11 FHS Monthly Report
Thanks to the Building Committee for sharing this information!
The informational forum held by the Building Committee on Nov 17th was recorded and is available for your listening pleasure here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-nov-17-2011-audio.html
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Friday, December 16, 2011
Kennedy Elementary 4th Grades help the Franklin Food Pantry
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Franklin Food Pantry, I want to send a great big" thank you" to the Kennedy 4th Graders! Your effort will help us feed our Franklin neighbors.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the food drive for the Franklin FoodPantry. As a grade we collected 480 pounds of food and supplies, and a check for $20.00 which will provide 100 meals! Great job 4th graders
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via The Shiny Red Apple by Mrs. Williams-the big "A"pple on 12/15/11
Thanks to everyone who participated in the food drive for the Franklin FoodPantry. As a grade we collected 480 pounds of food and supplies, and a check for $20.00 which will provide 100 meals! Great job 4th graders
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In the News - Charles River Trail
For the bicyclists who may use the Upper Charles River Trail in Milford, there is a section closed due to some contamination cleanup. The section will be closed through January, 2012.
Contamination cleanup to close Charles River Trail in Milford
by Brian Benson/Daily News staff
Thursday, December 15, 2011
"The cost to the town is expected to be $47 million"
The School Building Committee has come up with a pricetag for the proposed new high school: $104.5 million.
The committee submitted one of its final drafts of the school plan to the Massachusetts School Building Authority more than a week ago, and the authority is expected to accept or deny the plans by Jan. 25.
After that date, Franklin has 120 days to pass a debt exclusion to pay for the project.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/education/x1386885683/Estimate-for-new-Franklin-high-school-put-at-104-5-million#ixzz1gbFU6lPe
Related information from Open Forum about the High School Project held on Nov 17
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-nov-17-2011-audio.html
"Attendance last night was sparse"
Nutting said Public Works is short 12 positions from being fully staffed.
“It’s all about money,” Nutting said. “As far as limbs, you know what, we have no tree budget.”The workshop discussed ways to either save or bring in money, including using high school and college students for summer DPW work, which Nutting said the town does already, requiring user fees for publicly-owned fields, re-examining public employee benefits, and trying to attract more and higher-end businesses. “I am curious as to why we don’t have medium and above-grade restaurants here,” Whalen said. “The answer can’t be that we’re doomed by Taco Bells and Wendy’s.”
Benedetto suggested re-examining the development by-laws to see if businesses are being deterred either by town rules or the process the town imposes to develop land.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x2140449791/Franklin-residents-councilors-air-concerns#ixzz1gbD3RR9G
I am disappointed in the poor participation. I was hoping there would be a better turn out. There may have been others like myself who had a work commitment that prevented their attendance.
With the Master Plan review coming up, this would be a good time to get involved and review the current bylaws affecting development. If you are interested, you can get in touch with the Town Administrators office to apply.
Related posts on the Master Plan
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/12/what-is-franklins-master-plan.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/12/live-reporting-license-renewals.html
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Town Council: Workshop - Weds, Dec 14
“It’s really a workshop to try and brainstorm about the community, get input from community members as to where their ideas are,” Town Council Vice Chairwoman Tina Powderly said. “It’s sort of an open session, a way to encourage and facilitate citizen participation.”
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1386885317/Franklin-Town-Council-wants-to-hear-from-residents#ixzz1gVRGXMdw
Details on tonight's session:
When: 7:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 14
Where: 3rd Floor Training Room, Municipal Bldg
What: Town Council to gather input from residents
Who: all Franklin residents
Open Meeting Law Workshop
The Open Meeting Law presentation document used to prepare the School Committee on the MA regulations.
If you have trouble viewing the slideshow with this tool, you can also view a Google Docs version here
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Franklin School Committee: Open Meeting Law Training - 2011
View more presentations from Franklin Matters.
If you have trouble viewing the slideshow with this tool, you can also view a Google Docs version here
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“It’s what we’re supposed to do”
Police arrest Dean College student wanted in sneaker assault
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
The Franklin Police press release for this can be found here:
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Dec 13, 2011 - Agenda
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 October 25, 2011 November 9, 2011 and November 15, 2011 School Committee Meetings.
• Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
• Payroll Mrs. Douglas
• Correspondence:
- Budget to Actual
- Revolving Account Memo
2. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Field Trip to The Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI for Parmenter 5th graders on April 10, 2012 as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for Annie Sullivan Middle School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $600.00 from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for Annie Sullivan Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks ($282.66 & 262.00) totaling $534.66 from the Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign from Mr. Douglas Lee for the Franklin High School.
e. I recommend acceptance of an anonymous donation of $5,000.00 for the Jefferson Elementary School.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $270.00 for the Franklin School District.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the ASMS PCC for a 6th grade field trip.
h. I recommend approval of the request of the FHS for the MA DECA State Competition in Boston, MA on 3/8 – 10/12 as detailed.
i. I recommend approval of the request of the FHS for the International DECA Competition in Salt Lake City, Utah on 4/28 – 5/1/12 as detailed.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Integrated Classroom Technology which was a MobiView prize from drawing at Mass cue conference for Oak Street Elementary School.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for 202.36 from consignment materials from Follett for Jefferson Elementary School.
l. I recommend acceptance of the donation of PE Equipment from Infinite Kids for the Davis Thayer Elementary School.
m. I recommend acceptance of the donation of 36 Bose multimedia speaker systems valued at $99.95 each from Bose Corporation for the district.
3. Superintendent’s Report
4. New Business
5. Open Meeting Law Training – Michelle McNulty
6. Adjourn
In the News - refinance, ECDC, Dean, MSBA
Franklin refinances bonds
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Frankllin's ECDC accepts applications
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
State sending early payments for some school-building projects
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Cops: Three men had knives at Dean College in Franklin
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Monday, December 12, 2011
Holiday Open House 2011
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Jazz mistakes for Monday (video)
Monday morning. New week. New beginnings.
Music can be a metaphor for so much.
Orchestra, band = a form of organization
Conductor, band leader = leader
Spend about 13 minutes with this video from TEDSalon
Enjoy!
Music can be a metaphor for so much.
Orchestra, band = a form of organization
Conductor, band leader = leader
What is a mistake? By talking through examples with his improvisational Jazz quartet, Stefon Harris walks us to a profound truth: many actions are perceived as mistakes only because we don't react to them appropriately.
Spend about 13 minutes with this video from TEDSalon
Enjoy!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Franklin, MA: Town Council Work Session
The Town Council will hold a work session on Wednesday, Dec 14. The work session will take place in the 3rd Floor Training Room at the Municipal Bldg. The session will begin at 7:00 PM.
The session is open to all Franklin residents. You can have direct access to the councilors to talk about your issues and concerns.
This is a great idea! The newly formed Council is attempting to foster more direct access to Franklin residents and we need to take advantage of this opportunity.
During the current Town Council meetings, you only 3 minutes to say something during Citizens Comments and then you have to wait until the end of the meeting agenda where either the Town Administrator or one (or more) of the Council will have an opportunity to respond to whatever was raised. While it works to have issues raised, this 'Citizens Comment" process does not foster a conversation.
How long the session will go will depend upon how many show up to get involved in the discussion.
Recall the listing of items up for discussion at future Town Council meetings and published as part of the workshop held in November. If you are looking for a topic, this would be one place to start.
"raising money to buy gifts for families and children who would otherwise go without"
It’s all part of the school’s Light Up a Life project that works with a local charity, The Santa Foundation, for which students shop and then wrap and deliver gifts. This year, the gifts will be distributed to 26 families as well as 24 children from a home for abused children.
“It feels really special to give back to the community. After doing this the past two years, it feels like a Christmas tradition,” said junior Rob Ward, one of the peer leaders helping with the drive.
Light Up a Life peer leaders, who serve as school ambassadors, collect money from fellow classmates and teachers. They are then given a family for whom to buy gifts which come from a wish list made by the family.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/features/x1270566676/Franklin-students-give-presents-to-families-in-need#ixzz1gEAz7WIo
To make a contribution, visit their website and donate using PayPal
http://lightupalife.blogspot.com/
Only 2 Days to Go
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via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 12/10/11
The Partnership and the Food Elves still need a few more donations to meet our goal of 1,200 pounds of food so the Food Pantry will receive $1,200 in matching funds!
Please drop off your donations by Monday, December 12.
If the Food Elves reach their goal and collect 1,200 pounds of food, participating businesses pledge an additional $1,200 in matching funds! 1,200 pounds of food can provide 923 meals to those in need. The $1,200 can provide an additional 6,000 meals.
Look for food donation bins at these locations:
- Franklin Downtown Partnership office
- Jane's Frames
- Printsmart Office Supplies
- Berry Insurance
- Dean Bank
- Dean College
- YMCA
- Allied Chiropractic
- Food Pantry -- with a note indicating that you want it to go toward the Food Elves/FDP food drive campaign
Thanks to everyone who has supported the Food Pantry and the Food Elves' "12 Days of Donating" campaign!
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"education must be a priority"
Looking to the future, Biocchi said she foresees economic growth in MetroWest expanding toward I-495, the way businesses filled in the Rte. 128 corridor 10 years ago.
Dunne said MetroWest cities and towns are learning how to show love to the businesses with roots in MetroWest and also find ways to bring new ones.
Natick’s Economic Development Committee will soon launch a website aimed at attracting new industries and their employees.
“Over time I think MetroWest will be sort of a known region,” Joseph said.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/business/x536735116/How-the-local-economy-survived-the-death-of-manufacturing#ixzz1gE94ZuFs
Related posts on Franklin's economic development efforts
Reward for lost cat (photo)
When you go looking for a lost cat, wouldn't it be nice to have a photo? We do, now happy hunting for Sal.
Hi Steve,
I was wondering if you would consider posting about my lost cat? I understand if it's not the right forum, but I am out of my mind with worry and I am reaching out to anyone in Franklin (Freecycle has graciously posted my message):
LOST CAT
Black with greenish/yellow eyes
No collar
Answers to "Sal"
Last seen around 248 Pleasant St., Franklin, on December 8.
He is exclusively an indoor cat - he has no idea what to do outside. If you see him, please call me at 508-541-4431 or email me at: Kelly@alphalab.com. If you can take him in and keep him safe, I would be eternally grateful.
REWARD
Thank you,
Kelly Stenstrom
kelly@alphalab.com
Hi Steve,
I was wondering if you would consider posting about my lost cat? I understand if it's not the right forum, but I am out of my mind with worry and I am reaching out to anyone in Franklin (Freecycle has graciously posted my message):
LOST CAT
Black with greenish/yellow eyes
No collar
Answers to "Sal"
Last seen around 248 Pleasant St., Franklin, on December 8.
He is exclusively an indoor cat - he has no idea what to do outside. If you see him, please call me at 508-541-4431 or email me at: Kelly@alphalab.com. If you can take him in and keep him safe, I would be eternally grateful.
REWARD
Thank you,
Kelly Stenstrom
kelly@alphalab.com
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Attention: Reward for lost cat
Hi Steve,
I was wondering if you would consider posting about my lost cat? I understand if it's not the right forum, but I am out of my mind with worry and I am reaching out to anyone in Franklin (Freecycle has graciously posted my message):
LOST CAT
Black with greenish/yellow eyes
No collar
Answers to "Sal"
Last seen around 248 Pleasant St., Franklin, on December 8.
He is exclusively an indoor cat - he has no idea what to do outside. If you see him, please call me at 508-541-4431 or email me at: Kelly@alphalab.com. If you can take him in and keep him safe, I would be eternally grateful.
REWARD
Thank you,
Kelly Stenstrom
kelly@alphalab.com
I was wondering if you would consider posting about my lost cat? I understand if it's not the right forum, but I am out of my mind with worry and I am reaching out to anyone in Franklin (Freecycle has graciously posted my message):
LOST CAT
Black with greenish/yellow eyes
No collar
Answers to "Sal"
Last seen around 248 Pleasant St., Franklin, on December 8.
He is exclusively an indoor cat - he has no idea what to do outside. If you see him, please call me at 508-541-4431 or email me at: Kelly@alphalab.com. If you can take him in and keep him safe, I would be eternally grateful.
REWARD
Thank you,
Kelly Stenstrom
kelly@alphalab.com
In the News - Big Y, break-ins, zoning
Cops: Teens steal steel from Franklin’s Big Y site
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Five charged in Bellingham break-ins
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
- will this help to resolve the Franklin break-ins?
Casino towns face zoning obstacles
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Michael Morton/Daily News staff
- zoning bylaws are critical to a community. Franklin is gearing up to revise their 'Master Plan' and you have the opportunity to participate. Contact the Town Administrator to express your interest.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Blinking - Sat Dec 10, 7:30 PM
Dean College School of Dance presents its first annual Guest Artist Series -- BLINKING features a multi-media contemporary choreographed dance exploration of tiny movement and light created by Providence resident Jamie Jewett and his company LOSTWAX – recently voted Rhode Island’s best dance company.
“We are thrilled to have Jamie here at Dean, not only as part of our faculty but also as part of our Guest Artists Series,” says Deb Nunes, Dance Program Director. “The dramatic relationship between the performers in BLINKING and the digital cinematography come together for a truly imaginative experience. We encourage students and local residents to take advantage of the opportunity to witness amazing artistry in their own back yard.”
Tickets are available online via the Dean College website or at the door.
Franklin Police: Chief Semerjian
The Franklin Police Dept published their own notification on Chief Semerjian's swearing in ceremony on Wednesday. As there were many folks in the room, the photos show a different angle.
Chief Semerjian
The notification also includes the historical listing of the 10 police chiefs for Franklin, MA:
History of Chiefs of Police
1. Anthony Connor, 1904-1907
2. John W Nickerson, 1907-1908
3. W H Ballard, 1908-1914
4. Feeman G Knowlton, 1914-1936
5. Walter Burke, 1936-1939
6. Joseph W Cataldo, 1940-1951
7. Arthur C Pellegri, 1951-1980
8. Lawrence P Benedetto, 1980-2003
9. Stephen T Williams, 2003-2011
10. Stephan H Semerjian, 2011
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Chief Semerjian
The notification also includes the historical listing of the 10 police chiefs for Franklin, MA:
History of Chiefs of Police
1. Anthony Connor, 1904-1907
2. John W Nickerson, 1907-1908
3. W H Ballard, 1908-1914
4. Feeman G Knowlton, 1914-1936
5. Walter Burke, 1936-1939
6. Joseph W Cataldo, 1940-1951
7. Arthur C Pellegri, 1951-1980
8. Lawrence P Benedetto, 1980-2003
9. Stephen T Williams, 2003-2011
10. Stephan H Semerjian, 2011
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ECDC - Application Information
The Francis X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is an integrated preschool program operated by the Franklin Public Schools and is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The program is designed for children who are three to five years old. Parents and community involvement is an integral part of our preschool program. Additional information on the application process and lottery can be found in the attached document:
ECDC_ApplicationInfo_20111207
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
Town Council - 12/07/11
The collection of posts live reported from the Town Council meeting, Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 can be found here
Live reporting - closing
Live reporting - Legislation
Live reporting - License renewals
Live Reporting - Town Council
In the News - Police Chief, Pearl Harbor, Hanukkah
New chief sworn in for Franklin
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Franklin nursing center honors veterans on Pearl Harbor anniversary
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Temple Etz Chaim plans Hanukkah celebration
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Live reporting - closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Congratulations to Stephen Williams
Taught some civics classes at FHS, very good
L. OLD BUSINESS
none
Dellorco - the new parking lot lights are not working yet
M. NEW BUSINESS
Roy - Extreme Makeover has a session on bullying, Frankklin students helped and were featured in the effort
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
motion to adjourn; passed 8-0
Live reporting - Legislation
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-69: Appropriation – Norfolk County Agricultural High School – FY 2012
removed from agenda
2. Resolution 11-70: 2012 Town Council Meeting Schedule
adjusted to be weds after Thanksgiving, motion to accept as amended, passed 8-0
3. Bylaw Amendment 11-667: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Sewer System Map -2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 7-0-1 (via roll call, Dellorco abstained)
4. Bylaw Amendment 11-668: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Water System Map -2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 8-0 (via roll cal)
none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
removed from agenda
adjusted to be weds after Thanksgiving, motion to accept as amended, passed 8-0
3. Bylaw Amendment 11-667: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Sewer System Map -2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 7-0-1 (via roll call, Dellorco abstained)
4. Bylaw Amendment 11-668: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Water System Map -2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 8-0 (via roll cal)
Live reporting - License renewals, Master Plan
(five minute recess)
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Annual Alcoholic Beverages Licenses Renewal
motion to renew licenses for 2012, passed 8-0
3 licenses being held
Maplegate Country CLub
Incontro
one other
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Elements of Master Plan
Bryan Taberner
working for almost 2 years now on elements of the overall plan
remaining work is with the action items
goals and policy sections are open and important
there is also an implementation plan
community services is also a section
open space recreation
Key now to create a committee
various other boards have representation, would like to get Town Council and community representation for the remainder of the work to be done
subcommittees can be devised, not a critical number ot have but should be workable
2 councilors volunteered thus far
call for citizens, contact Jeff Nutting's office
DPW, Jim Estabrook
Jeff Roy interested in the strategic plan component
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Annual Alcoholic Beverages Licenses Renewal
motion to renew licenses for 2012, passed 8-0
3 licenses being held
Maplegate Country CLub
Incontro
one other
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Elements of Master Plan
Bryan Taberner
working for almost 2 years now on elements of the overall plan
remaining work is with the action items
goals and policy sections are open and important
there is also an implementation plan
community services is also a section
open space recreation
Key now to create a committee
various other boards have representation, would like to get Town Council and community representation for the remainder of the work to be done
subcommittees can be devised, not a critical number ot have but should be workable
2 councilors volunteered thus far
call for citizens, contact Jeff Nutting's office
DPW, Jim Estabrook
Jeff Roy interested in the strategic plan component
Live Reporting - Town Council
Present: Mercer, Dellorce, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Roy
Absent: Jones
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– October 5, 2011, October 26, 2011, Executive Session - November 16, 2011
motion to approve, passed 8-0 as amended
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
Senior Outreach Committee will be reformed for this session and function as before
Working session on Dec 14th open to public
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Design Review: Adrianna Kelly
motion to ratify appointment, passed 8-0
- Swearing in of Chief of Police, Stephan Semerjian
Sworn in by Town Clerk, Debbie Pellegri
retiring Chief Steve Williams and new Franklin Police Chief Semerjian
Chief's wife does the honors of pinning the new Chief (MDN photographer gets a close up)
Absent: Jones
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– October 5, 2011, October 26, 2011, Executive Session - November 16, 2011
motion to approve, passed 8-0 as amended
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
Senior Outreach Committee will be reformed for this session and function as before
Working session on Dec 14th open to public
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Design Review: Adrianna Kelly
motion to ratify appointment, passed 8-0
- Swearing in of Chief of Police, Stephan Semerjian
Sworn in by Town Clerk, Debbie Pellegri
retiring Chief Steve Williams and new Franklin Police Chief Semerjian
Chief's wife does the honors of pinning the new Chief (MDN photographer gets a close up)
Remember: 12 Days of Donating
Franklin Food Elves '12 Days of Donating' Campaign underway
The Franklin Food Elves and the Downtown Partnership have launched the "12 Days of Donating" food drive to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. The launch occurred at the third annual Holiday Stroll on Thursday, December 1.
The charitable community service group's goal is to collect 1,200 pounds of food and $1,200 in 12 days to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry. The campaign will run through December 12. The Elves have placed bins at six downtown locations where people can drop off non-perishable food items.
According to the Franklin Food Pantry, more than 1,000 residents use its services. Recent Census data shows the need is greater; more than 3,000 Franklin residents, or 9% of the town's population, are struggling. That need increases in winter due to the cost of heat.
If the Food Elves reach their goal and collect 1,200 pounds of food, participating businesses pledge an additional $1,200 in matching funds. Franklin Food Elves co-founders Melissa and Cameron Piana and the FDP hope that the community will support the Food Pantry by helping them reach this goal. What will 1,200 pounds and $1,200 do for Franklin? 1,200 pounds of food can provide 923 meals to those in need. The $1,200 can provide an additional 6,000 meals.
Look for food donation bins at these locations:
• Franklin Downtown Partnership office, 9 East Central Street
• Jane's Frames, 11 East Central Street
• Printsmart Office Supplies, 20 East Central Street
• Berry Insurance, 9 Main Street
• Dean Bank, 21 Main Street
• Dean College, Campus Center
For more information about the Franklin Food Elves and the "12 Days of Donating" campaign, please contact the Franklin Downtown Partnership at downtown.Franklin@yahoo.com or at (774)571-3109. For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry and what items are needed, please go to their website, www.franklinfoodpantry.org/.
“It was really disturbing to me"
The college does not intend to expel any other students, Chalk said, but Deputy Police Chief Stephan Semerjian said his department will press charges against some of those involved in the attack.
“There’s a lot more to do,” Semerjian said, adding that the incident remains under investigation and that detectives are trying to contact the students. “I would say they are all Dean students. We do know who they are.”
Neither the college nor police released identities of those shown on the video or those expelled.
The Friday assault was caught on camera and posted online Monday. It shows a group of young men circling a fellow student and laughing as another student intimidates and repeatedly punches him, then takes his shoes.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/education/x695859033/Three-students-expelled-after-Dean-College-attack-in-Franklin#ixzz1fqOQk2EY
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
In the News - fire education, students suspended
Franklin gets boost in fire education funds
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Students suspended after Dean College fight
by Alison McCall/Daily News staff
Library: Holiday Sing-A-Long
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Monday, December 5, 2011
What is Franklin's Master Plan?
For those who follow Franklin Matters on Facebook, you may recall the discussion around the recent article on the Big Y construction.
In response to some of the comments I wrote:
And Central MA Home Search wrote:
The current Master Plan for Franklin was finalized in 1997 and can be found on the Planning and Community Development webpage here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/initiatives/master/index
The update guideline document (shown below) has an outdated time line but the process of updating the Master Plan should still be accurate.
MasterPlan_updateguideline
In response to some of the comments I wrote:
The Town has little to do with "waiting". That is all between the landowner and the buyer. Once a permit is applied for, there is a time line to be followed. If the project fits within what has been zoned for the space there is little the Planning Board can do to deny it. The opportunity for us to really have our say is when the 'Mater Plan' is revised. That is supposed to happen soon (actually overdue, but that's another story)
And Central MA Home Search wrote:
I agree with the above comment. A Planning Board's jurisdiction lies only in determining if the project is consistent with the zone in which it's proposed. Reasonable requests can be made during the project review, but denial based on opinion of a 'need' for the project is not in their power. On the plus side, there will be some healthier competition for the larger supermarkets...
The current Master Plan for Franklin was finalized in 1997 and can be found on the Planning and Community Development webpage here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/initiatives/master/index
The update guideline document (shown below) has an outdated time line but the process of updating the Master Plan should still be accurate.
MasterPlan_updateguideline
The Cult of Lego
As a place cited for being good to raise a family, there must be a few sets of LEGOs around. Perhaps this would be a good holiday gift idea for the LEGO fan you know.
Cult of Lego Trailer from John Baichtal on Vimeo.
Enjoy!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Town Council - Agenda - Dec, 7, 2011
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– October 5, 2011, October 26, 2011, Executive Session - November 16, 2011
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Design Review: Adrianna Kelly
- Swearing in of Chief of Police, Stephan Semerjian
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Annual Alcoholic Beverages Licenses Renewal
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Elements of Master Plan
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-69: Appropriation – Norfolk County Agricultural High School – FY 2012
2. Resolution 11-70: 2012 Town Council Meeting Schedule
3. Bylaw Amendment 11-667: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Sewer System Map -2nd Reading
4. Bylaw Amendment 11-668: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Water System Map -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
The full set of documents for this meeting agenda as published are available here (PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2011tc%20Complete%20With%20Documents/12-07-2011genda.pdf
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