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Friday, September 19, 2014
Ford Hall Forum - Fall 2014 programs are here!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
RFP goes with a drive through option
The Town Council meeting Wednesday was a relatively quiet affair. The agenda was changed to move the action items before the appointments. This was mentioned here earlier.
The resolution to add membership to the Franklin Advisory Committee needed to be voted on before the actual membership additions could be approved. Normally, the appointments are to standing committees where one or two people are replacing folks who have left.
In my seven years reporting on the Council, this circumstance had only come up a couple of times. The resolution was approved and the appointments were confirmed.
The change in agenda may have surprised some of the residents who could have spoke on the Emmons St property as only Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, came forward to make two points on the RFP.
The Council acknowledged the two items but effectively dismissed them as something that could be handled later and proceeded to approve the RFP as written by a 7-0 vote. Councilor Padula was absent from the meeting and Councilor Kelly recused himself for the first time from this discussion item.
In a PR move, Ron Roux, the Cook's Farm developer spoke briefly about his intention to use local resources on the construction project. He could not commit to specific skills that would be open or keep for his standard group. He will be scheduling a meeting to present details of the project and needs to let those interested get more information and consider their involvement.
David McKearney, presented an overview of the operations of the Board of Health. The Health Dept is quite busy and their duties vary from beaver permits to food inspections of the more than 100 restaurants and food service operations twice a year in Franklin.
His presentation doc is supposed to be posted to the Franklin website. The outline used seems to be similar to their section in the Annual Report. The numbers would have been updated to reflect current activities (versus prior years).
My detailed notes reported live during the meeting can be found here
The Annual Report section for the Board of Health in 2012 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/annual-report-2012-health-department.html
The Health Dept page can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Health/index
The resolution to add membership to the Franklin Advisory Committee needed to be voted on before the actual membership additions could be approved. Normally, the appointments are to standing committees where one or two people are replacing folks who have left.
In my seven years reporting on the Council, this circumstance had only come up a couple of times. The resolution was approved and the appointments were confirmed.
The change in agenda may have surprised some of the residents who could have spoke on the Emmons St property as only Lisa Piana, Executive Director of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, came forward to make two points on the RFP.
The Council acknowledged the two items but effectively dismissed them as something that could be handled later and proceeded to approve the RFP as written by a 7-0 vote. Councilor Padula was absent from the meeting and Councilor Kelly recused himself for the first time from this discussion item.
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| Franklin Municipal Building, site of the Town Council meetings |
In a PR move, Ron Roux, the Cook's Farm developer spoke briefly about his intention to use local resources on the construction project. He could not commit to specific skills that would be open or keep for his standard group. He will be scheduling a meeting to present details of the project and needs to let those interested get more information and consider their involvement.
David McKearney, presented an overview of the operations of the Board of Health. The Health Dept is quite busy and their duties vary from beaver permits to food inspections of the more than 100 restaurants and food service operations twice a year in Franklin.
His presentation doc is supposed to be posted to the Franklin website. The outline used seems to be similar to their section in the Annual Report. The numbers would have been updated to reflect current activities (versus prior years).
My detailed notes reported live during the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/annual-report-2012-health-department.html
The Health Dept page can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Health/index
Whole Foods Market Bellingham's Annual Harvest Fest
We are excited to announce
the date for our annual Harvest Fest!
Please join us on Saturday,
October 11th from 12noon – 6pm
We would love to invite you to participate in this epic event!
We are planning our activities now which include camel rides, a petting zoo, bounce house, Farmers' Market, concessions, pumpkin patch and decorating, carnival games and so much more! In the past years, we have welcomed 1500 – 2000 folks on the day of this event. All activities are FREE for families and this encourages a huge crowd! This is an amazing opportunity for you to introduce your product to new customers and solidify your presence as a community supporter to your loyal customers.
Here are some of our favorite pictures from prior years…
Please let me know if you will be able to attend this outdoor event as I am planning the layout as folks respond. I am hoping to have a finalized list of vendors by Monday, September 22nd.
Many thanks,
Chelsey Barton-Karnes
Marketing Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Bellingham, MA
m. 401-808-1354
Nutcracker Auditions - Sep 20th
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Nutcracker Auditions are being held this SATURDAY, September 20th.
AUDITION TIMES: Ages 5-7 audition from 1-1:40; Ages 8-10 audition from 1:45-2:25: Ages 11-12 audition from 2:30-3:10 and Ages 13 and up from 3:15-4:15.
If you cannot make the audition, but would like to be cast in a part, please let the office know. Dancers trying out for Pointe parts MUST have Pointe shoes for audition.
There is a $10 audition fee. Proper ballet attire and hair must be pulled back in a bun. Auditions are open to the public and we invite all local dance studios to join us!
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| Nutcracker Auditions |
or on the web here http://www.pedancecenter.com/Home.html
Franklin Library: Book and Bag Sale 9/20-21
The monthly book and bag sale will be held this Saturday and Sunday. The Book sale will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. The Bag Sale will open from 9:00 AM to noon on Sunday.
Music by Betty Kushner will be provided from 9-10 and 2-3 on Saturday
This information was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/09/library-book-sale.html
Music by Betty Kushner will be provided from 9-10 and 2-3 on Saturday
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| Franklin Public Library - Book Sale |
This information was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/09/library-book-sale.html
Senator Spilka Announces Fall Office Hours
Senator Karen Spilka (D-Ashland) or representatives from her staff will be available for district office hours this fall. Constituents are invited to share their concerns, questions and policy priorities and hear updates on the latest news and events from the State House and in the district.
Tuesday, October 21st: Medway and Franklin Office Hours
8:00-9:00 AM
Muffin House
116 Main St., Medway
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| Elizabeth's Bagels and More |
9:30-10:30 AM
Elizabeth's Bagels and More
456 W Central St., Franklin
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Friday, October 31st: Hopkinton, Holliston and Ashland Office Hours
8:00-9:00 AM
Golden Spoon
Golden Spoon
85 W Main St., Hopkinton
9:30-10:30 AM
Jasper Hill Café & Bistro
770 Washington St., Holliston
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunnyside Café
24 Front St., Ashland
Thursday, November 6th: Framingham and Natick Office Hours
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
Panera Bread
400 Cochituate Rd., Framingham
1:00-2:00 PM
Nick's Pizza
179 W Central St. Natick
Residents who are unable to attend or are interested in scheduling an appointment should feel free to contact Senator Spilka's office at (617) 722-1640 at any time.
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