Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Attention: Forest Street Reopens


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Hello. This is Gary Premo, with the Franklin Police Department, calling with an important traffic update.  
Repairs have been completed, and Forest Street is REOPENED to through traffic.  
Thank you for your patience. Have a GREAT day. Good bye.

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Franklin Solar Challenge hits Tier 5 pricing! (the lowest discounts available)



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Franklin Solar Challenge
 
Solar Flair
Dear Franklin Resident,

 


Great news! 

The Franklin Solar Challenge has officially hit Tier 5 pricing, the lowest pricing available in the program. SolarFlair Energy, the selected installer for the Franklin Solar Challenge, is offering 
discounted solar panels
 to Franklin residences and businesses for a limited time.

Homes that have minimal tree shading will have a return on investment in just 5 years! We also offer $0 money down options, where you pay nothing upfront and lock in your electric rate for 20 years.

Don't let this special offer and great investment go to waste, now is the time to schedule a free site assessment! 
To schedule an assessment, please call 508-808-4424 or send SolarFlair an email at FranklinSolar@SolarFlair.com




  


 

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190 Pleasant Street  *  Ashland, MA  *  01721



















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Monday, July 6, 2015

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda, July 8, 2015


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
June 10, 2015, June 11, 2015 Budget Hearings, June 24, 2015

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 others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS 
Cultural Council = Gia Podobinski; Justin Haslett 
Charles River Pollution Control District = Joseph V. Cameron
Registrar of Voters = Lois D’Amico

F. HEARINGS 
– Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34: Sale, Delivery or furnishing of an Alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 – 7:10 PM 
• Dacey’s Market

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 
– Franklin Advisory Committee

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-46: Appropriation: Water Enterprise – Prior Year Bill – 9/10 Vote
2. Resolution 15-47: Appropriation: Other Post Employment Trust Fund – 2/3 Vote
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave – Referral to Planning
4. Bylaw Amendment 15-748: Amendment to Chapter 128 Peddling and Soliciting – 2nd Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 15-749: Amendment to Chapter 139-14 Sewer System Map – 2nd Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
– Collective Bargaining Police, Police Sergeants, and Library

P. ADJOURN

Franklin Municipal Building
Franklin Municipal Building


The full set of documents as released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/07082015.pdf

Franklin Police, Fire Collaborate with High School Students to Create Sharps PSA


Police Chief Stephan Semerjian reports that the Franklin Police and Fire Departments collaborated with High School students to create a public service announcement about safely disposing of syringe needles. 
The video stresses that if anyone finds a sharp in the community, they should not pick it up, and instead immediately alert police. The PSA reminds residents to: STOP. DON'T TOUCH. CALL 911. 
During a minute-and-a-half video, a group of students are on a playground when one girl notices a needle in the mulch. Curious, she reaches to pick it up, but a friend interjects before she can, "Stop, don't touch that!" he says. "It's a sharp, it can hurt you." 
After calling 911, students standby until Franklin police and fire arrive on scene. An officer uses rubber gloves to pick up the syringe and properly secure it in a sharps container. 
"Glad you guys called us," says Sergeant Christopher Spillane. "If someone accidentally got pricked with this, they could get hurt, or even worse, they could get sick." 
Firefighter Charles Bailey explains that the person who used the needle could have hepatitis or HIV, which could be transmitted to a person if he or she is pricked. So, it's important that community members never touch a a syringe they find on the ground. 
"The high school students did a great job collaborating with local public safety officials to create this important public service announcement," Chief Semerjian said. "Together, we can help ensure our community stays safe."


You can view the video here:





This was shared from the Town of Franklin page here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0214E899-000F8513

Franklin Police Station - 911 Panther Way
Franklin Police Station - 911 Panther Way



Used needles can be safely disposed of at the kiosk located at the Police Station on Panther Way
http://www.town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Health/needles.pdf

Remember that prescription drugs can be safely disposed of at the Police Station
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PoliceNews/DrugSafe.pdf



Stop Addiction In It's Tracks - Family Stories TV Spot

Continuing to share the videos from the MA Department of Public Health series on "Stop Addiction in it's Tracks", this is a short summary of the family stories.




MA DPH webpage
MA DPH webpage


You can find additional resources on the "Stop Addiction" page here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/


Sunday, July 5, 2015

4th of July Celebration - Schedule Sunday

Sunday, July 5th:

  • 1pm-7pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
  • 2pm-5pm BATTLE of the BANDS (prizes will be awarded)



2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration
2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration




Note: This is one of the many great events happening in Franklin that is put together by an private/volunteer organization and not the Town. You can contribute to the cause here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

You can volunteer for the cause here  http://july4thfranklinma.com/volunteers.asp

Stop Addiction In Its Tracks - Cory's Story

Continuing the MA Department of Public Health series on "Stop Addiction in its Tracks", this is Cory's Story.





MA DPH webpage
MA DPH webpage


You can find additional resources on the "Stop Addiction" page here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/