NECN News report on Chestnut St

A link to the NECN news report on the situation with 2 children found 'unresponsive' at a home on Chestnut St here in Franklin

Pothole season

This info was updated here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/pothole-weather-reminder-to-use-dpw.html



With the changing weather, this is prime time for potholes. As announced previously, you can use your smart phone (and the built in GPS) to report a pothole. If you don't have a smart phone, you can also do so online.

You can follow this link from the DPW page
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/report_an_issue

or go directly to SeeClickFix.com and find the Franklin, MA page
http://seeclickfix.com/franklin_4


Walking on Saturday, I reported the pothole which is continuing to grow in front of the Rome Restaurant. Someone else reported it on Sunday.
http://seeclickfix.com/issues/887834-pothole?s=nearby

pothole by Rome Restaurant

You can also report problems with street lights and with traffic lights. It is anticipated other problems will be added to this system over time.

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 14, 2014

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

AGENDA

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 10, 2013 School Committee Training Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Best Buddies Grants – Sue Streeter
b. Elementary Report Card Revisions – Joyce Edwards
c. 2014-2015 School Calendar Draft

3. Discussion Only Items
a. Policy – First Reading
1. KCDA – Memorial Commemorations Policy
b. Policy – Discussion
1. KI – Visitors to the School
c. Collaborative Updates

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $216.07 from PBC for the FHS Athletic Dept.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from Maura Schaeffer Jobin for a FHS Scholarship.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1208.75 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
d. I recommend approval of the request of Paul Peri for the recurring field trip to Providence Place Mall on April 17, 2014 for Math at the Mall for RMS 8th graders.
e. I recommend moving Policy KCDA – Memorial Commemoration Policy as discussed to a second reading.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Lueder’s for the FPS District.
g. I recommend moving K-5 Report Card revisions for adoption after public review.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,400.00 from Vicario Studio for in-house enrichment at FHS.
i. I recommend acceptance of the donation of 5 Dominoes Pizzas, 500 pencils & $100.00 Office Depot gift card from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for Horace Mann Middle School.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Keller PCC for their 5th grade celebration.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Collaborative Update - 1


Collaborative Update - 2

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 15, 2014

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 13, 2013, November 20, 2013, December 4, 2013, and Executive Session Minutes of November 13, 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
Appointment of Treasurer Collector
Citizens Committee Appointment
Finance Committee Appointment

F. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-726: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town
Code at §185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage Yard and Height Requirements – 7:10 PM

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
“Lessons learned from Franklin Matters”, Steve Sherlock

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-01: Appropriation: Spring Valley Estates/Brielle Way
2. Resolution 14-02: Purchase of Land off Cottontail Lane, Authorization and Appropriation – Requires 2/3 Vote
3. Resolution 14-03: Support for Legislation, H1586, An Act concerning electronic publication of certain legal notices
4. Resolution 14-04: Acceptance of Gift, Franklin Police Department
5. Bylaw Amendment 13-725: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic – 2nd Reading
6. Bylaw Amendment 13-726: Zoning Bylaw Amendment §185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area,
Frontage Yard and Height Requirements – 1st Reading
7. Bylaw Amendment 14-727: Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages – 1st Reading
8. Bylaw Amendment 14-729: Water Map Amendment – Uncas Avenue Extension – 1st Reading
9. Bylaw Amendment 14-730: Sewer Map Amendment – Uncas Avenue Extension – 1st 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 published agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/011514.pdf

Who is that Franklin veteran?

You had a bunch of fun around the holidays as we played "Where in Franklin?" The Historical Museum has a new set of photos of World War II veterans that they are trying to identify.

The museum has many veterans photos we are trying to identify. Some names we know, many we don't. But we are looking for more than a name. Take a look at this first collection of photos, do you recognize an Uncle, Grandfather, Father, friend? Let us know their name and tell us a story, share a memory. Help us honor these men and their lives. While perusing the photos you'll may see a front porch you recognize, you'll see some great shots of vintage autos and views of uptown from the 40's. Leave your comment under a specific photo and contact us with any questions.

A sample of one of the many photos to review and identify

Go to Facebook to identify this individual

Go to the Facebook page to view and comment on the photos you can identify.
Click through to Facebook here

Updated winter schedule for Historical Museum

Franklin Historical Commission has decided to close the Museum on Thursday nights through the end of February due to the cold winter evenings and low traffic. The Museum will be open weekends, as usual on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons. They will resume regular hours in March, including Thursday evenings.

Franklin Historical Museum - shown in Feb 2013

You can visit the Museum at their website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/

or on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038



Winter hours:

January - February 2014

Saturday - 10:00 to 1:00 PMSunday - 1:00 to 4:00 PM

What happened to the trash/recycle schedule this week?

The adjusted schedule was not met this week. As I walked along Union St, the even side from the tracks to 140 still had not been picked up. The odd side from 140 to the Town Common had not been picked up.

Union St heading towards West Central

On my own street, the recycling was picked up on the adjusted day, the trash one day later and the tree is still there. I can assume there are other neighborhoods with similar results.

The question becomes how and why this occurred. The opportunity is also there to use this as an example where communications could be improved. The town alerts which were used to tell us about the change in schedule could also have been used to tell us why the schedule is not met.

What street do you live on and what is your status?