Friday, December 21, 2012
In the News: bell to toll, regional dispatch
Franklin church's bell to toll for victims
Project manager chosen for Franklin-Wrentham regional dispatch center
Thursday, December 20, 2012
DelCarte Property (video)
I made another stop along my run on Sunday to spend a couple of minutes enjoying the quiet at the DelCarte Property along Pleasant St.
Two weeks ago I recorded a video and you can view that here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html
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| DelCarte Property - Open Space in Franklin, MA |
Two weeks ago I recorded a video and you can view that here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html
Town Council - 12/19/12
The Town Council recognized former Representative Jim Vallee with a Citizenship Award. The public hearing on the proposed revisions to the Site Plan and Design Review process drew the ire of several councilors. The motion was tabled, a subcommittee (Pfeffer, Jones and Bissanti) will meet with Jeff Nutting and the Planning and Community Development Dept to discuss potential revisions before the proposal comes back to the Council.
The collection of posts for the Town Council meeting can be found here
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| Jim Vallee receives award from Town Council Chair Bob Vallee |
The collection of posts for the Town Council meeting can be found here
Dean College Quarterback Signs Letter of Intent to Play for Elon University
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| Trevor Vasey studying at Dean College |
2012 freshman starting quarterback Trevor Vasey (Cumberland, RI) expects to compete for starting job at NCAA Division 1 Elon University
Franklin, MA (December 19, 2012) – Freshman Trevor Vasey, starting quarterback for the 2012 Dean College Bulldogs football team, today signed a letter of intent to play for National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 (Southern Conference) Elon University.
In 2012, Vasey led the Bulldogs to a winning record in the Northeast Football Conference of the National Junion College Athletic Association. Vasey earned the starting quarterback job as a freshman, easily leading the conference in passing yards with 1,848 and passing touchdowns with 15. Vasey completed 51% of his passes, averaging 231 yard per game. Vasey also rushed for one touchdown in the season.
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| Trevor Vasey in action on the football field |
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Plan Ahead for Holiday Travel
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 12/19/12
MassDOT encourages residents and visitors to drive safely and use public transportation where possible during the upcoming holidays.As always, I-90 Exit 9 connecting I-84 to Connecticut and New York experiences heavy traffic on peak holiday travel days. Drivers are encouraged to consider travel during the early morning or after 8 p.m. Traffic congestion is also typical at the I-95 and I-495 Turnpike interchanges along with I-495 and I-93 northbound leading into New Hampshire.
To avoid cash tolls, EZPass on the Go transponders are available at all 11 I-90 Service Plazas.
MassDOT's Traffic and Travel Resources page includes links to all MassDOT travel resources.
Visit MassDOT's online traffic camera webpage with more than 90 live traffic cameras throughout the highway system. The cameras refresh every 10 seconds to provide real time traffic views. The 511 traffic alert system alerts customers to traffic conditions throughout the holiday weekend.
Free coffee will be served at all 18 MassDOT service plazas courtesy of McDonalds, Burger King, and Gulf between 10 p.m. on Christmas night, Tuesday, December 25, until 5 a.m. on Wednesday, December 26, and between 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Monday, December 31, until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
In case of wintry travel weather, motorists should drive with headlights on, observe posted speed limits, never drink and drive, make sure everyone is using a seatbelt and be on the lookout for changing weather conditions. More information on safe winter driving is available at the MassDOT website.
The MBTA Christmas Day through New Year's Day holiday service schedule includes a Sunday service schedule for Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The T provides additional trains and FREE service after 8:00pm on New Year's Eve, December 31. Check out the full T schedule at www.mbta.com.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
live reporting - Closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
I would like to echo the comments for having a top notch School Administration, they made several updates over the weekend to
Vallee - you're going to meet with those three people (Jones, Pfeffer, Bissanti) and the Planners
Nutting - yes, that's why I wanted some time to do so
L. OLD BUSINESS
Roy - meeting with NationalGrid, making progress
Bissanti - and interesting meeting, my first, communication was fleshed out as the problem, they know that now.
Nnutting - the Union loop feeds six towns, they are putting together a 1-4 year plan to upgrade that, they are also looking to site more equipment in the town which will help. The DPU will assist us in keeping on eye on this
M. NEW BUSINESS
Powderly - possibility of online banking to improve the online payment options
Nutting - Jim Dacey is looking at and RFP for this, perhaps we'd have something for next fiscal year
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Roy - thanks to Jeff and Tina for putting together that notice, it was a mind boggling event. It is important to ensure our community that their children are safe. It is a frequent topic of concern. i get sworn in and will be attending a meeting shortly thereafter.
Bissanti - I want to echo what Jeff Nutting said, the schools, teacher, principals did a great job handling this. I am getting good comments back from others who go to the schools. I can't understand how these things occur. We may not understand. It is a tragedy.
Jones - I appreciate the letter as read tonight. I was emotionally effected by the event esp with five children of my own. I do feel comforted by the fact that the Schools, teachers, principals, Administration go out of their way to take care of the children. Merry Christmas, enjoy the holidays.
Pfeffer - tonight we celebrated a former Rep, it was a great tribute to him and his family.
Powderly - any update on the fuel assistance money?
Nutting - Bob Fahey and the Food Pantry
I was able to take part in the Friends of Franklin wrapping party, gifts were wrapped within 45 minutes.
happy holidays and happy new year to everyone
Dellorco - Our staff does a great job, there are alot of folks that do a great job looking out for the safety of the children.
Mercer - I echo the comments of my fellow councilors, happy holidays to all
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
approve via roll call vote, 8-0
I would like to echo the comments for having a top notch School Administration, they made several updates over the weekend to
Vallee - you're going to meet with those three people (Jones, Pfeffer, Bissanti) and the Planners
Nutting - yes, that's why I wanted some time to do so
L. OLD BUSINESS
Roy - meeting with NationalGrid, making progress
Bissanti - and interesting meeting, my first, communication was fleshed out as the problem, they know that now.
Nnutting - the Union loop feeds six towns, they are putting together a 1-4 year plan to upgrade that, they are also looking to site more equipment in the town which will help. The DPU will assist us in keeping on eye on this
M. NEW BUSINESS
Powderly - possibility of online banking to improve the online payment options
Nutting - Jim Dacey is looking at and RFP for this, perhaps we'd have something for next fiscal year
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Roy - thanks to Jeff and Tina for putting together that notice, it was a mind boggling event. It is important to ensure our community that their children are safe. It is a frequent topic of concern. i get sworn in and will be attending a meeting shortly thereafter.
Bissanti - I want to echo what Jeff Nutting said, the schools, teacher, principals did a great job handling this. I am getting good comments back from others who go to the schools. I can't understand how these things occur. We may not understand. It is a tragedy.
Jones - I appreciate the letter as read tonight. I was emotionally effected by the event esp with five children of my own. I do feel comforted by the fact that the Schools, teachers, principals, Administration go out of their way to take care of the children. Merry Christmas, enjoy the holidays.
Pfeffer - tonight we celebrated a former Rep, it was a great tribute to him and his family.
Powderly - any update on the fuel assistance money?
Nutting - Bob Fahey and the Food Pantry
I was able to take part in the Friends of Franklin wrapping party, gifts were wrapped within 45 minutes.
happy holidays and happy new year to everyone
Dellorco - Our staff does a great job, there are alot of folks that do a great job looking out for the safety of the children.
Mercer - I echo the comments of my fellow councilors, happy holidays to all
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
approve via roll call vote, 8-0
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