Franklin Matters

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Update: Remington/Jefferson Exterior

An update from the Facilities Dept via Town Administrator Jeff Nutting regarding the exterior photos of the Remington/Jefferson school building that were shared here on Sunday:

-Steve

As a followup to your pictures the other day about the water at the RJ please see memo from Facilities

thanks
jeff

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Hi Jeff,

Mike and I walked the entire exterior of Rem/Jeff. As pictured in Franklin Matters, there are a number of areas where water sheds from the roof onto the brick and leaves a staining of moss/mold. Fortunately, this mold is exterior and not capable of penetrating the interior of the building. However, it does leave an unsightly appearance on the affected areas. For some reason, the roof was designed to shed water as it currently does.As the weather changes and gets warmer, the brick will begin to dry out and the staining will become less noticeable. We will power wash the brick.

Thanks

Dana

While waling Sunday also in rain but much lighter, I snapped these photos of Parmenter and Davis Thayer. Both of these buildings have the roof extending over the building wall a good 10-12 inches. As indicated in Dana's email, that appears to be the 'root' cause.

Parmenter roof showing the overhang

Davis Thayer roof showing the overhang

If you missed seeing the photos on Sunday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/new-kind-of-green-photo-essay.html

Monday, April 28, 2014

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 1, 2014 (FY 2015 budget hearing and vote)

Franklin Municipal Building - 355 East Central St

The documents as released for this agenda can be found on the official Franklin webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050114.pdf

or here

Franklin's Community Gardens - ready for growing

In the rain Saturday, I stopped by the Community Garden. It was quiet and empty. Signs of preparation for the growing season were around.

Franklin Community Gardens

worthy caution

garden beds ready for planting

garden beds ready for planting - 2

rain barrel and shed

Fresh mulch was added. It ha snot completely been spread out yet so some piles remain.

For additional info on the community gardens, visit their page on the Franklin website
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/garden

From their section of the Annual Report
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/01/annual-report-2013-community-garden.html

Where are the community gardens?
In the King St Memorial Field

Baseball: Franklin tops King Phillip 11-3

Franklin (4-4) scored nine runs in the final two innings, including an eight-run explosion in the top of the seventh, to come from behind and pick up a big 11-3 win over Kelley-Rex rival King Philip (4-6) on Sunday in Wrentham.

Panthers pitcher Zane Byrne, making his first start of the season, gave up three runs on four hits in the bottom of the first but settled down and finished with six scoreless innings allowing only one more hit and three more base runners.

Franklin High School Panthers

“We were fighting against ourselves early and Zane was a little excited in his first start and was a little off, but I was really proud of how he and the team settled in, righted the ship, and started to play good baseball,” said Franklin coach Zach Brown. “It was a much-needed win against a high quality opponent.”

Read the full article in Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/04/byrne-franklin-rally-for-division-win-at-king-philip.html

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 30, 2014

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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
- 7:10 PM Budget: FY 2015 Budget Hearing – 1st Reading

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-26: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2015.
2. Resolution 14-27 Establishment of a Use of Facilities Account for Fiscal Year 2015
3. Resolution 14-28: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2015.
4. Resolution 14-29: Establishment of a Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account For Fiscal Year 2015.
5. Resolution 14-30: Salary Schedule Full Time Elected Officials

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

Franklin Municipal Building - 355 East Central St

The documents released for this meeting agenda can be found on the official Franklin webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/043014.pdf

or here

new kind of 'green' ?? - (photo essay)

While walking in the rain on Saturday, I was able to capture some photos of the Remington Jefferson building. Some parts of the building remained dry in the light rain. Some parts did not.