The presentation used by the Rail Trail Committee in their update to the Town Council on Wednesday is shown here:
For additional notes from the Town Council meeting on weds, check this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/town-council-050113.html
Friday, May 3, 2013
MassBudget: cuts to Early Education & Care in the House proposal
Quality Early Education & Care helps prepare kids for school, and has been shown to have far-reaching effects on reading proficiency, graduation rates, and even future earnings. It also helps gives parents the flexibility they need to find and keep jobs.
MassBudget's new brief, "Cuts to Early Education & Care in the House Budget for FY 2014" analyzes the House proposal for Early Education and finds that:
"Cuts to Early Education & Care in the House Budget for FY 2014" is part of a series of MassBudget briefs analyzing key elements in the budget proposals for FY 2014. It is also one of a number of recent MassBudget reports on Early Education & Care in Massachusetts, including:
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"that’s what I love about it — the adventure"
"I just got up one day, contacted a recruiter and didn’t even tell my mom until after I joined," she recalled.
Despite the spontaneity of her decision, Bazinet knew exactly what she’d signed up for: "I wanted to help people in communities where disaster strikes."
The longtime Franklin resident has since done just that — in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina smashed the Gulf Coast and in Springfield after a powerful tornado tore through the area, displacing hundreds.
In honor of her military career, Bazinet will receive the American Hero Award this morning during Wrentham District Court’s annual celebration of Law Day, a national holiday that recognizes America’s legal system.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1424273338/Franklin-woman-to-be-honored-today-for-military-service#ixzz2SDuzLuQd
Senator Spilka Files Bill to Establish MetroWest Women's Commission
Senator Spilka Files Bill to Establish MetroWest Women's Commission
The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will consist of nine persons to be appointed by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and will conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning women in MetroWest.
"I filed this bill to help give our female residents an opportunity to discuss, identify, and report the challenges and opportunities they face in our area," said Spilka. "Establishing a Commission comprised of the women in our region will help us best serve the specific needs of our area and will give women throughout MetroWest a seat at the table and a stronger voice in the process."
The Commission will operate under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Currently, there are 4 regional Commissions throughout the state studying the status of women in Berkshire County, Bristol County, Cape Cod and the Islands, and Essex County.
Under this bill, the Commission would be mandated to report their findings to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women annually, on or before June 2, and make recommendations on how to solve the problems facing the women of MetroWest.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is an independent state agency that was created in 1998 by the Legislature to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.
Senate Approves Boost to Local Transportation Aid
Senate Approves Boost to Local Transportation Aid
"Investment in our local road and bridges is essential to the lives of our residents and the economic health of our communities," said Spilka. "This is a significant and much-needed boost for each city and town across the state and will give our partners at the local level additional resources to help accelerate these important projects."
Communities can use Chapter 90 funds for local projects such as rebuilding or repairing roads and bridges. The rates of funding are based on a formula that factors in each community's total road miles, population, and employment.
Below is a breakdown of the funding towns in the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk district are set to receive under this bill:
· Ashland – $687,386 in funding, an increase of $229,129
· Framingham – $2,863,194 in funding, an increase of $954,398
· Franklin – $1,382,441 in funding, an increase of $460,814
· Holliston – $760,929 in funding, an increase of $253,643
· Hopkinton – $959,188 in funding, an increase of $319,729
· Medway – $617,259 in funding, an increase of $205,753
· Natick – $1,512,525 in funding, an increase of $504,175
FYI: K9 Training Exercise
Please be advised the Boston Police K9 Unit along with the Franklin Police and several other law enforcement agencies will be conducting training exercises in and around the Forge Park area On Thursday May 02, 2013.
~ These exercises will start around 1600(4pm) hours and end at approximately 2300 hours(11pm)...
~ Officers will have police credentials and police clothing on identifying themselves as law enforcement.
~ You will see police dogs being trained to find people. Do not be alarmed if you see people walking behind buildings or into the wood lines.
~ Again this is a training exercise only. ~
~Any questions please contact Officer Gilboy at mgilboy@franklinpolice.com .~ Thank you.
~ These exercises will start around 1600(4pm) hours and end at approximately 2300 hours(11pm)...
~ Officers will have police credentials and police clothing on identifying themselves as law enforcement.
~ You will see police dogs being trained to find people. Do not be alarmed if you see people walking behind buildings or into the wood lines.
~ Again this is a training exercise only. ~
~Any questions please contact Officer Gilboy at mgilboy@franklinpolice.com .~ Thank you.
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Message from National Grid; helicopter flights
A note from National Grid
National Grid PM&CC Inspection/Maintenance Group will start our first visual inspection program for All Transmission lines in New England starting Monday May 6th 2013. These flights will be conducted over a fifteen to twenty working day period plus any additional days added for weather cancellations.
The Helicopter contractor will notify our Transmission control center of their daily flight plan as well as other agencies as required.
The Helicopter Company we will be using is JBI Helicopters from NH. Their Bell Jet-Ranger helicopters are Blue and Yellow.
Brad Newman
Investigator
National Grid/ Global Corporate Security
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