The prospectus and application for artist looking to show their works in the Fall Show for the Franklin Art Association can be viewed (and downloaded) here.
The Fall Show is scheduled for the weekend of Nov 16-17 and will be held at the Bellingham Library.
Additional information on the Franklin Art Association can be found on their webpage
http://www.franklinart.org/
Monday, October 14, 2013
"part of an Italian tradition"
Did you know Franklin has a school that teaches you how to make wine in the Italian tradition? This article in the Milford Daily News introduces us to Bob Vozzella and La Cantina Wine School.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868850256/Franklin-man-uncorks-wine-school#ixzz2hh0inIaS
You can find out more about the wine making school by visiting their webpage
http://lacantinawineschool.com/
On Saturday, Professore di Vino Vozzella, as he has taken to calling himself, taught a group of students how to press the grapes, which had fermented a couple of weeks within special tubs. The wine would be a zinfandel.
Wearing black T-shirts with the words "Crush Crew," they were scooping the rich violet grapes into the press. The work left their hands covered in the same color.
Robert Alario, one of the pupils, enrolled at Vozzella’s school to relive some of his childhood. "I use to make wine with my father," the 59-year-old Fitchburg resident said. "This brings back incredibly fond memories."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868850256/Franklin-man-uncorks-wine-school#ixzz2hh0inIaS
You can find out more about the wine making school by visiting their webpage
http://lacantinawineschool.com/
Rep Roy: Office Hours for October 2013
State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of October on the following days:
- Franklin – Wednesday October 23rd, 5:30-6:30PM, Room 205, Franklin Municipal Building – 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA
- Medway – Friday October 25th, 7:30-8:30AM, Galantes Restaurant – 320 Village Street, Medway, MA
Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.
Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.
He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2400, stop by Room 134 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 16, 2013
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– August 7, 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
- Ichigo Ichie – Reconsideration of Penalty for Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34:
Sale, Delivery of, Furnishing of an Alcoholic Beverage to a person under the age of 21
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Tastebuds Fresh Marketplace- New Wine and Malt Package Store License
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-70: Acceptance of Easement for Public Sidewalk on Property at 411 West Central Street
2. Resolution 13-71: Adoption of FY 2014 Budget - Amended
3. Resolution 13-72: Authorization to Appropriate Premium
4. Resolution 13-73:Transfer from Water Enterprise and Rescind Borrowing Authority (Resolution No. 10-66 Appropriation Funding Sources)
5. Resolution 13-74: Appropriation: Chapter 90 Fund
6. Resolution 13-75: Appropriation: Administration GASB 45 Actuary Study
7. Resolution 13-76: Appropriation: FY 2014 School Department Budget
8. Resolution 13-77: Appropriation: FY 2014 Fire Department Expenses
9. Resolution 13-78: Appropriation: Ambulance Purchase FY 2014
10. Resolution 13-79: Appropriation: Roads/sidewalks/drainage/stormwater/and infrastructure, and all costs incidental and related thereto
11. Resolution 13-80: Appropriation: Senior Center Stabilization Fund
12. Resolution 13-81: Appropriation: Operating Budget Stabilization Fund
13.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-719: Amendment to Chapter 185of the Town Code, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – 2nd Reading
14.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-720: Amendment to Chapter 185, §4. Districts Enumerated – 2nd Reading
15.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-721: Amendment to Chapter 185, §5. Zoning Map- 2nd Reading
16.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-722: Amendment to Chapter 185, §50. Residential VII Zoning District – 2nd Reading
17.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-723: Amendment to Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule – 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 documents released for this meeting can be found online here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/101613.pdf
Reminder: Fire Dept - Open House - Today
Fire Station #2 on King St will be the site of the open house today. The Open House starts at 10:00 AM and completes by 2:00 PM with food and refreshments from Papa Gino's.
More about the Fire Dept can be found on their web page http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Fire/index
Papa Gino's has two Franklin locations; 245 Franklin Village Dr and 267 East Central St
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More about the Fire Dept can be found on their web page http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Fire/index
Papa Gino's has two Franklin locations; 245 Franklin Village Dr and 267 East Central St
Last day to register to vote - Oct 16th
Biennial Town ELECTION NOTICE
DATE: TUESDAY, November 5, 2013
TIME: 6:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
PLACE: FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL FIELDHOUSE ON OAK STREET - ALL PRECINCTS
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE: October 16, 2013 at 8:00pm at the Town Clerk’s Office, First Floor, 355 East Central Street, Municipal Building.
Absentee Ballot Information: Absentee ballots are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. A registered voter who will be unable to vote at the polls on election day due to the following reasons may vote absentee up to 12:00 noon Monday, November 4, 2013.
(1) absence from your city or town during normal polling hours; or
(2) physical disability preventing you from going to the polling place; or
(3) religious belief.
All absentee requests must be made in writing with an original signature (no faxes or e-mails are accepted). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Deborah L. Pellegri, Town Clerk, at 508-520-4900.
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/2013%20Nov.%20absentee%20notice.pdf
In the News: fire muster
Wet fun at Cracker Barrel Fire Muster in Wrentham, continuing through weekend
Firefighters from Wrentham's and surrounding towns' fire departments had a fun, if wet, time Saturday at the 1st Annual Crackerbarrel Fire Muster Weekend at the Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds at the Wrentham Developmental Center on Emerald Street. The fun continues on Sunday, Oct. 13 and Monday, Oct. 14.
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