IMPORTANT: Beautification Changed to evening of Friday, May 18

Weather Forecast Prompts Change

BEAUTIFICATION TIME CHANGE! Due to the predicted inclement weather on Saturday morning, we are changing the planting time to Friday evening, May 18, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Anyone with a truck willing to help is encouraged to meet us at Fairmount Farm on Lincoln Street to transport plants to downtown at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. Thank you all in advance for your help with this project! Questions? Please contact Beautification Committee Chair Eileen Mason, 508-330-4234. Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org ‌ ‌

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Live Reporting: FY 2019 Budget vote

F. Hearings

F. Hearings - FY 2019 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM

The budget voting doc can be found here

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/budget_hearing_2.pdf

Hearing closed, unanimously

J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-24:  Adoption of FY 2019 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 18-24 - 2/3  Majority Vote (6)) Motion to approve, seconded passed 8-1 via roll call Earl's votes no
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 18-25: Amendment of FY 2019 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 18-25 - Majority Vote (5)) Jones refused himself Motion for protemp clerk Roll call vote for resolution 18-25 8-0 passed Motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0, 1 recused, via roll call (Jones is employees by Tri-county and thereby can't vote on this section of the budget)

Casey question on ambulance charge recovery from assisted living centers

Discussion on what has been done and improvements made, work remains

Question raised on how the deficit is to start with?

At least 1.5m

Motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0

Live Reporting: Town Council - Budget Hearing #2 - May 17

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none


agenda juggled to use time before the 7:10 public hearing on the budget

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes No minutes
B. Announcements	B. Announcements - This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. None
E. Appointments	E. Appointments None
F. Hearings	F. Hearings - FY 2019 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM

The budget voting doc can be found here

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/budget_hearing_2.pdf

G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions Nothing
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions Nothing
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital 2. Budget Administration preplanningp done, joint budget worked the details before FinCom reviewed and then to Town Council 3. EDC

K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report June 7 Commissioner of MA Dept of Energy, green community award in council chambers Channel 25 July 13 to do "the trip" here in Franklin
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments fund raiser for PJ Maxfield scheduled for June 16 at Wrentham legion hall (add link to prior posting) http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/gofundme-service-dog-for-pj.html DT elementary news report on Youtube (shared also via Franklin matters) http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/05/davis-thayer-special-report-video.html Invite DT kids to council meeting
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session Not needed tonight

Strawberry Stroll 2018 is Right Around the Corner

Join us on June 8!

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US Census Bureau: Where Are Our Teachers Going?

Teachers are leaving their jobs for other careers at a rate that has grown steadily every year in the past three years.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Where Are Our Teachers Going? Teachers are leaving their jobs for other careers at a rate that has grown steadily every year in the past three years. The latest information from the Census Bureau's Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics database shows that the departure rate is increasing steadily and shows no signs of slowing down. Read More Several research groups, such as the Learning Policy Institute, have shown a similar trend.  The America Counts Team Related: America Counts - Education Stories If you like our stories, use the hashtag #AmericaCounts to share them on social media.  About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness, and population. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews.  Share this message or view it as a web page.

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