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"The MBTA and its operating partner for Commuter Rail, Keolis Commuter Services, announced the special $10 Commuter Rail weekend fare pilot will resume on Saturday, Jan. 5. This special weekend fare is available from the first train on Saturday to the last train on Sunday and may be used across all zones and all lines.
“Resuming this pilot allows our customers to continue taking advantage of Commuter Rail as a travel option on weekends, while we study the potential for making this program permanent,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak in an announcement. “I want to thank our partners at the FTA for working with us to resume this pilot and also acknowledge the enthusiastic response we received from our customers to this initiative.”
The special $10 all-weekend fare will be available on the mTicket app, onboard trains (cash or credit card from conductors), and at ticket windows at North, South, and Back Bay stations. The special fare applies to customers age 12 and above; the weekend fare allows adults to travel with two children under 12 at no additional cost."
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Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of January 9, 2019- 7:00 PM
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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. 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.
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2. CITIZENS COMMENTS |
a. 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.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | |
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
November 28, 2018 Minutes
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3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
December 12, 2018 Minutes
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4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
None
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5. APPOINTMENTS |
None
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6. HEARINGS | |
6a. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs
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6b. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations
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6c. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map
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7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
None
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8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | |
8a. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
2018-2019 Goals Update
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8b. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
OPEB Actuarial Presentation-Daniel Sherman
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9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-01: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Council on Aging (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-01 Majority Vote (5))
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10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-09: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-09 Majority Vote (5))
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10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-10: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-10 Majority Vote (5))
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10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 19-11: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-11 Majority Vote (5))
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10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes Changes to Sign District Regulations -1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Bylaw Amendment 19-835: Changes to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-835 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
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11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT | |
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
None Scheduled
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15. ADJOURN |
FHS Studio Arts at Patriot Place - Jan 25 |
Welcome to 2019 from FPS Art Department!— Franklin PS Art Dpt (@FranklinPSart) January 3, 2019
A series of rotating shows at the Franklin Senior Center will be highlighting artwork from our schools through May.
On display now: work from our Elementary Schools! @TOFranklinMA @FranklinMatters pic.twitter.com/vWLZK2IFrO
Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Breakfasts
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Join fellow FDP members at the next networking breakfast on Friday, January 25 at 8 AM. The breakfast will be held at the Dining Center in the Dean College Campus Center. Have a cup of coffee or enjoy breakfast. Let Matt or Gary know if you're planning to attend!
Looking Ahead
Please mark your calendars for these upcoming Networking Breakfast dates:
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"The mission of Sober Mommies is to empower women in, and contemplating, recovery from substance use and misuse to reach their full personal recovery and parenting goals through peer-to-peer support and mentorship. "Things Being Collected
Sober Mommies: Clothing Drive - Collection ends Jan 14 |
Congratulations to Drew Conrad (ceramics) and Jackie Forcina (painting). Their artwork has been accepted into the MAEA Emerging Artists Exhibition at the State Transportation Building from Feb 11th - March 27th. Just amazing!! @FranklinPSart @FranklinHS @FHSPantherbook pic.twitter.com/GIbI9Le5Oh— Brenna Johnson (@johnsonb_ms) January 6, 2019
Boys 1000 Meter Champion Nick Calitri of Franklin wins with a 2:41.33 at the #mstcafreshmansophomorechampionship ! pic.twitter.com/8qYIunv0PY— MSTCA (@MSTCA1) January 6, 2019
This spring, @NPR is challenging students across the country to make their own podcasts. It’s the NPR Ed Student Podcast Challenge. Contest rules and details are here: https://t.co/tSbJpS16Kc— NPR's Education Team (@npr_ed) November 15, 2018
Senior Center - Low Vision Lecture - Jan 8 |
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 8, 2019 |
FHS Panthers |
You Can't Take It With You |
"In a garage dubbed “The Ice House,” NewsMan the gnome was attempting to prove his worth as part of the guild. To prove his worthiness, NewsMan started a brawl in the guild’s courtyard.
He managed to knock out Buckland Rogers, the human fighter, but soon met his match against a mysterious cloaked figure. Meanwhile Faelar the Unwanted, a half-giant, cast a few spells that fell weak in comparison to Morduso, warlock of the Raven Queen’s attacks from above.
In other words, Dungeons & Dragons - aka, “D & D” - along with countless other table games, are back and more popular than ever, drawing people old and young away from the game consoles and into their own imaginations.
According to David Gallagher, senior director of communications at online startup Kickstarter, board games are definitely back in style. Independent companies have found Kickstarter to be a prized outlet to release their unique games and help fund the manufacturing."
Pete’s Nerds Emporium has opened on Main St in Franklin |
"Add plunging state tax collections to a list of concerns that has recently grown to include a volatile stock market, rising interest rates and increasing talk about when the next recession may hit.
Tax receipts for December alone missed the monthly benchmark by more than half a billion dollars, erasing months of above-benchmark collections and leaving collections $108 million behind their targets midway through fiscal 2019, according to data released late Friday by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Income tax estimated payments totaled just $121 million for December, $542 million or 81.7 percent below benchmark and $575 million or 82.6 percent below December 2017.
“We underestimated the shift of estimated payments from December into January. Early indications are that other states may be having a similar experience,” Revenue Commissioner Christopher Harding said in a statement."