Franklin Matters

Monday, November 11, 2013

Franklin Library - closed Veterans Day

Library closed on Veterans Day

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/11/blog-post.html

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Franklin High School girls soccer take D1 South title again!

"Franklin scored twice in the final 20 minutes of play, erasing a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Bishop Feehan, 2-1, for their second straight D1 South Sectional Championship and third time in the last four years."

Read the full article online at HockomockSport.com here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/11/franklin-captures-second-straight-d1-south-title.html

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Nov 13, 2013

A. SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCIL

B. ORGANIZATION
Election of Officers

C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Sept. 11, 2013, Sept. 25, 2013,Oct. 2, 2013

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Citizenship Award – Ken Norman

F. CITIZEN COMMENTS

G. APPOINTMENTS
• Conservation Commission - Steven Younis, Mark Cataldo
• Cultural Council - Craig Schwalb
• Historical Commission - Minessa Konecky
• Library Board of Directors - Linda Hardin
• Franklin Community Garden Committee - Bonnie Kaiden

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Presentation by DPW on Downtown Project

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-82 : Adoption of Town Council Procedures Manual
2. Bylaw Amendment 13-724: Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates- 1st Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O.EXECUTIVE SESSION
Real Property, Fire Negotiations

P. ADJOURN

The documents as published for this meeting can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/111313.pdf

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - Nov 12, 2013

The agenda for the Finance Committee meeting can be found in the attached document.

The meeting is scheduled to be held Tuesday evening beginning at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building.

"transform the trail into a multi-use outdoor recreational facility"

The National Park Service announced it would continue supporting the SNETT trail.

Charles Tracy, director of the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program in Massachusetts, will continue helping the Friends of the SNETT plan strategies for developing and improving the 22-mile trail through a consolation grant extended to 2014.

"We made good progress last year," said Tracy. "The SNETT expanded and strengthened its circle of friends by building partnerships with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), local communities and key organizations. … This year, I look forward to making more friends for the SNETT and realizing on-the-ground trail improvements."

The Friends have coordinated projects along the trail, from installing signs and gates to grading or widening certain sections. DCR recognized that work late this summer by adding the trail to its online database of state parks and trails.

SNETT parking at Grove St trail head

Friends of Franklin Library: Fall 2013 Newsletter

As you are likely aware, recent events have been disruptive to The Friends of Franklin Library. What’s important to make clear, however, is that controversy and resistance have done nothing to weaken our organization.

In fact, there’s reason to believe that The Friends is now stronger and more committed than it was before this recent turn of events.

We were disappointed and frankly surprised to be told that the Library Board of Directors did not want us to conduct our planned October book sale. These semi-annual sales of donated books over the years have yielded funds that were used to help our library expand its collections, purchase museum passes, offer programs to the community, enhance library services, and even to buy furniture.

On Sept. 23, The Friends asked the board to reconsider its decision. That appeal was rejected without a discussion or a vote.

We disagree with the Library Board’s decision and would have welcomed —and expected— the chance to present data in support of these popular and profitable events, which since 2005 have generated net revenue of $153,734.

Based on recent book sales, we anticipated our October sale would have raised roughly $6,000, after expenses. As with all of The Friends’ efforts, this profit would have been achieved without any cost to the library or town.

Despite this setback, The Friends’ desire to support the library remains intact. We will continue to fulfill our mission as community advocates for the library, which we consider an important cornerstone of our community.

Our organization remains strong and devoted to its mission. We have both the willingness and the resources to provide financial support, as requested, to our public library.

Read the remainder of the newsletter here:

Friends of the Franklin Library * P.O. Box 147 * Franklin, MA 02038 * fofl02038@gmail.com

Fallen Hero: Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper

Lance Corporal Richard Lincoln Desper was born on February 12, 1947 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Desper. Richard lived at 45 Coutu St. with his parents, four brothers, and 13 sisters.

According to the war Department's official telegram Corporal Desper died five miles north of An Hoa in Quong Nan province of fragmentation wounds inflicted by mortar fire while on a search-and-clear mission with the Marine Corps in Vietnam on February 26, 1969. This was Corporal Desper's second tour of duty in the war zone having previously served in Vietnam with the Navy.