Coming by the water tower, the opportunity to freshen the coat of paint is becoming more obvious. Here are photos going back two years to compare.
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| Jul 2011 |
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| Feb 2012 |
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| Jun 2013 |
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time for painting?
One of my favorite running routes is out Summer St and up Mount St coming down Upper Union to King St. At the top, on Upper Union, you pass the water tower and then begin one of the real fun parts of the course; the long gradual slope down where gravity can do most of the work.
Coming by the water tower, the opportunity to freshen the coat of paint is becoming more obvious. Here are photos going back two years to compare.
Coming by the water tower, the opportunity to freshen the coat of paint is becoming more obvious. Here are photos going back two years to compare.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Road construction complete
The East, West, Nason, and Church streets received their final coating of asphalt recently completing the rebuild process.
Back in September/October, the water and sewer mains were worked on.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/east-st-construction.html
The curbs and sidewalks were put in during March/April
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-street-construction-photo-essay.html
and now the final coat has smoothed out the ride.
Back in September/October, the water and sewer mains were worked on.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/10/east-st-construction.html
The curbs and sidewalks were put in during March/April
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-street-construction-photo-essay.html
and now the final coat has smoothed out the ride.
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| East St near Fire Station #1 |
Hold the date for Akin-Bak Farmstand
From Facebook:
We are proud to announce that we will be having a grand opening for our new farm stand here on the farm on Sunday, August 4th at 12 noon! Stop on in and learn about our past, meet the farmers (if you haven't had a chance) and receive a voucher for 50% off on a pumpkin this fall!! We are super excited and hope you can all join us to celebrate!
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| Akin-Bak Farm |
Join the event on Facebook for additional updates:
https://www.facebook.com/events/129101290629778/
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jun 19, 2013
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 1, 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
Annual Committee Appointments
F. HEARINGS
Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Jade Street, Ruby Way, Garnet Drive and Opal Circle. – 7:10 PM
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Proposed Zoning Change
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-50: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Jade Street, Ruby Way, Garnet Drive, and Opal Circle and Related Parcels and Easements
2. Resolution 13-51: Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel Between Old West Central and West Central Streets)as Surplus and Available for Disposition
3. Resolution 13-52: Granting M.G.L. Chapter 268A § 20(a) Exemption
4. Resolution 13-53: Purchase of Land at 37 Beaver Street Authorization
5. Resolution 13-54: Authorization for Non-Binding Local Ballot Question, Re: Adoption of Mayoral Form of Government
6. Resolution 13-55: Verizon Easement at New High School
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 7. Compliance Required, Parking. – Referral to the Planning Board
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES:
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces – 2ND Reading
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – 2ND Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-716: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions – 2ND Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-717: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – 2ND Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as Required
Pending Litigation with Walsh Brothers Construction
P. ADJOURN
The set of documents published for this meeting can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/061913.pdf
Relay for life
Cancer touches so many folks directly or indirectly. If it is not a family member, it is a friend, neighbor or work colleague that is affected by the disease. The Relay for Life was held Friday/Saturday on the track at Tri-County Regional to raise awareness and funds for this worthy cause.
The heavy rain overnight Thursday in to Friday cleared as forecasted to bring bright blue skies and comfortable temperatures.
For those staying over night to walk, it should have been a nice evening.
When a number of people come together around a cause, there is hope!
If you would still like to contribute to the Relay for Life, you can visit the event webpage
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| opening ceremony - national anthem |
The heavy rain overnight Thursday in to Friday cleared as forecasted to bring bright blue skies and comfortable temperatures.
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| the puddles remained |
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| there is hope! |
If you would still like to contribute to the Relay for Life, you can visit the event webpage
In the News: Unfunded mandates, structurally deficient bridges
Even with a few more weeks left in the school year, administrators and teachers are already bracing for next year when Massachusetts school districts will begin undertaking a number of mandates expected to improve education.
Cars drive over almost two dozen structurally deficient bridges locally and hundreds statewide spanning railroad tracks, rivers, roads and lakes. Local officials say the key to repairing or replacing these bridges is, no surprise, money.
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