Wednesday, March 27, 2013
In the News: nasty weather, Smart911
Meteorologists teach residents about nasty weather in Franklin
Nearly 40 people were certified as National Weather Service Skywarn spotters on Tuesday night at the library, learning how to spot the different cloud formations of a thunderstorm and the dangers, from lightning to hail, that they pose.
Milford becomes first in state to offer Smart911
Milford on Tuesday officially became the first town in the state to offer Smart 911, a system that allows residents to share personal information with public safety personnel ahead of time to speed responses and care.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Feet in Motion: Spring Fundraiser
Fundraiser to Support
the Dance Teams of
Feet In Motion!
Add extra benefit to your spring cleaning!!
Don’t throw those unwanted items away! Donate them!
FIM Studio thru 4/21/13
Donations also accepted at Hometown Paint parking lot April 28, 10 am to noon.
Items Needed:
(Please pack all items other than bikes or hard toys in well tied plastic bags.)
- Clothing and Shoes – useable and wearable, any season, size, or gender
- Accessories – purses, backpacks, briefcases, belts, hats, mittens/gloves, scarves, baby accessories, ties
- Household Items – (made of fabric!) – blankets, sheets, bedspreads, pillows, quilts, comforters, table clothes, draperies, curtains, towels, bath rugs
- Toys – Soft – stuffed animals, rag dolls, beanie babies
- Toys – hard – cars, trucks, airplanes, action figures, dolls, doll houses (hard toys must put in a 24” x 24” x 21” box)
- Bikes – please do not drop bikes at FIM until the pick up date.
Please Do NOT bring:
VCR tapes or CDs, books, porcelain or ceramic items, non-fabric household items, furniture, appliances or electronics.
*Volunteers needed to help with the Pick –Up Day. Contact Nikki.
Beautification Day-Volunteers and Sponsors
HAPPY SPRING!
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Beautification Day is right around the corner... Saturday, May 18th at 9:00 AM
If you would like to volunteer please contact one of our Beautification Committee members:
Eileen Mason: emason11@verizon.netIf you would like to be a sponsor for Beautification please contact the FDP office.
Chris Bond: c.bond@murphybusiness.com
Jim Schultz: jims@fairwaymc.com
This year we will also be having a Special Fundraising Event to raise money for Downtown Beautification and FDP Events
Tuesday, May 7thMore information coming soon!
5:00-7:30 at Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits
You won't want to miss this fun Spring Event!
If you would like to be a sponsor of this event or like to donate a raffle item please contact the FDP office.
This was originally posted to the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
In the News: King St, casino standards, softball clinic, Republican scholarships
Speed still a problem on Franklin's King Street
The town is considering placing two traffic-calming devices at the corner of Wachusett and King streets to help curb rampant speeding in the Gerald M. Parmenter Elementary School zone.
State to set casino application standards
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met Monday afternoon in Boston to discuss how it would judge casino applications, including the one for the proposed project in Milford.
Lady Panthers Softball Clinic will be held April 6
Franklin High School Lady Panthers Softball Clinic will be held Saturday, April 6 – rain or shine – from 9 a.m. to noon at Franklin High School Field House for grades one through six.
Franklin Republicans offering scholarships
Once again, the Franklin Republican Town Committee is providing a scholarship opportunity for students.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Mar 27, 2013
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 19, 2012, January 9, 23, 2013
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
Town Council Proposal of Charter Amendment to Voters: Town Treasurer/Collector to be Changed from Elected to Appointed Position
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
YMCA – Healthy Futures/Mass in Motion
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-12: Grant of Utility Easement 218, 224 Oak Street (New High School)
2. Resolution 13-13: Appropriation: Pedestrian Safety Signal – Parmenter
3. Resolution 13-14: Appropriation: DelCarte Recreation Improvements
4. Resolution 13-15: Town Council Proposal of Charter Amendment To Voters: Treasurer/Collector to be Changed from Elected to Appointed Position
5. Resolution 13-16: Acceptance of Access Easement Over Property at 42 Hayward Street
6. Resolution 13-17: Acceptance of Access Easement Over Property at 31 Hayward Street
7. Resolution 13-18: Acceptance of Gift – Town of Franklin
8. Resolution 13-19: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Fire Dept.
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-701: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions- Referral to Planning Board
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185-36. Impervious Surfaces - Referral to Planning Board
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185-40. Water Resource District – Referral to Planning Board
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements. – Referral to Planning Board
13. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Single Family III to Business Zoning District – Referral to Planning Board
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 associated with this agenda as released can be found on the Franklin website here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/032713.pdf
Spread the word (video)
Spread the word - to end the R word!
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http://pantherbook.org/student-life/2013/03/23/spread-the-word-to-end-the-r-word/
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