• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Live reporting - Ladybug project
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
to be added
• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
Live reporting - Town Council - Jan 22, 2014
Present: Feldman, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Williams
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 11, 2014
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Library Board of Directors - Doug Newton
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (Feldman arrived)
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 11, 2014
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Library Board of Directors - Doug Newton
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (Feldman arrived)
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
Munroe Family fundraiser - Sunday, Feb 9th - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Yard sale at the Franklin VFW, Sunday, Feb 9th
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| Monroe Family Fund raiser - Yard Sale |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 22, 2014
Assuming the meeting doesn't get canceled due to the snow storm, this would be the scheduled agenda
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 11, 2014
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
Library Board of Directors - Doug Newton
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Christopher Vericker
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-05: Appropriation: Fire Detail Account
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-726: Amendment to §185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard, and Height Requirements – 2nd Reading- Requires 2/3 Vote
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728: Changes to §185-5 Zoning Map- Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining – Fire Union
P. ADJOURN
The set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/012214.pdf
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 11, 2014
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
Library Board of Directors - Doug Newton
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Christopher Vericker
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-05: Appropriation: Fire Detail Account
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-726: Amendment to §185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard, and Height Requirements – 2nd Reading- Requires 2/3 Vote
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728: Changes to §185-5 Zoning Map- Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining – Fire Union
P. ADJOURN
The set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/012214.pdf
One Book, One Community: "In the Heart of the Sea"
The Franklin Public Library is pleased to announce the One Book, One Community town-wide read for 2014, In the Heart of the Sea, the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. The 2014 One Book, One Community Franklin Kids Read is Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex, adapted for younger readers from the National Book Award winner In the Heart of the Sea.
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| In the Heart of the Sea |
More info on the book from the wikipedia page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Heart_of_the_Sea
There is a movie based upon the book directed by Ron Howard scheduled for release in March
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Heart_of_the_Sea_(film)
Read more on the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/01/one-book-one-community.html
Lifelong Learning: Music programs
Lifelong Learning offers several music programs that complement and supplement instruction during the traditional school day. These programs include the Private Music Lesson program, The String School of Franklin, the After School 4th/5th Grade Band and the 4th/5th Grade Honors Chorus. On Tuesday, January 28, the strings, band and chorus programs will host their mid-year recital.
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| Horace Mann Middle School Band from Memorial Day parade 2013 |
For more information on the music programs available from Lifelong Learning
http://lifelonglearningfps.blogspot.com/2014/01/january-21-2014.html
and to register on the Lifelong Learning page here
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Franklin Schools Closed - Wed Jan 22
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello
All Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday due to the storm. All offices are closed as well.
Stay Safe
Maureen Sabolinski
This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at 508-613-1777.
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| Franklin Municipal Building |
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