Office of Campaign and Political Finance - presentation deck

The presentation copy for the Office of Campaign and Political Finance discussion and Q&A at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019 is contained here.

My thanks to Director Jason Tait for sending it along promptly!

Office of Campaign and Political Finance - Presentation 20191211 from Franklin Matters

Jason also sent along this video tutorial link that looks good. Note: I have not completely viewed all the segments.




The audio recording of the presentation and discussion on Weds can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/fm-187-office-of-campaign-and-political.html

the Anderson case set the precedent for not using town resources in a campaign

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities in DPW, Zoning Board of Appeals, Facilities, Fire Dept

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• ON CALL SNOW SHOVELERS - Come work on an on call basis for the DPW and help us keep school and town sidewalks clean!

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/shoveler-posting.pdf
 

• Clerk 2 - Zoning Board of Appeals (Building & Inspections, Health, Planning and Conservation Offices) 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/clerk2-buildingandinspections-zba-jobposting-nov2019.pdf

• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-october252019.pdf

• Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.and-substitute-custodians-oct252019.pdf

• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here
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Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities in DPW, Zoning Board of Appeals, Facilities, Fire Dept

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Milford to open season

HockomockSports.com has posted the results of League action on Friday night. Here are the FHS results.


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 56 @ Milford, 34 – Final
– Franklin raced out to a 35-11 lead by halftime and never looked back in a win on the road over Milford. The Panthers’ held the Scarlet Hawks to eight points in the opening quarter and just one field goal in the second quarter to take a commanding lead. Senior Chris Edgehill scored 19 of his game-high 23 points in the second half to lead the way. Edgehill, Steve Karayan (two), and Brayden Sullivan each hit hit from downtown in the second to help Franklin pull away.

Girls Basketball = Milford, 25 @ Franklin, 81 – Final
– All 12 Panthers scored, as they started their title defense with a convincing win. Ali Brigham led the way with 25 points and Olivia Quinn added 17. Emma Lawrence paced the Hawks with eight.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-13-19/


Other FHS results via Twitter:

JV winning big 68-24! Great job boys!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) December 13, 2019

Great first win for the Freshmen!! 56-27 over Milford! Go Panthers!!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) December 13, 2019

An article on the new FHS hockey Coach, Anthony Sarno

“There are only two things in life that you can control, and that is your effort and your attitude.”

As Anthony Sarno begins first season at helm of @FHS_Puck, his principles resonate @FHSSports | by @EWintshttps://t.co/AqxR9ov6m8

— Daily News Sports (@MetroWestSports) December 13, 2019

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Milford to open season

Franklin Residents: Continued Success for Franklin Clothing and More Program!

Not just for clothes anymore...
The Simplerecycling program is a confirmed success and we want to let you know there are many more items that are accepted in the pink bag.

That includes:

• All clothing

• Shoes, belts, scarfs, purses, hats, gloves, backpacks, bibs, coats, boots, sneakers, ties, etc.

• Household textiles: Curtains/drapes, bedspreads, sheets, pillows, sleeping bags, towels, etc.;

• Kitchenware: Glasses, dishes, silverware, pans, etc.

• Small electronics: Radios, hair dryers, curling irons, etc.

• Small decorative items: Knickknacks, pictures, etc.; and

• Miscellaneous: Jewelry, toys, tools and other small home goods that can fit in the bag

Regular curbside recycling continues for metal food and beverage cans, plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs, glass bottles and jars and paper and cardboard in the RECYCLING CART.

Franklin Residents: Continued Success for Franklin Clothing and More Program!

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/continued-success-franklin-clothing-and-more-program

"a chance to share their concerns and provide feedback"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"In recognition of widespread frustration over problems that have arisen with commuter rail service, state Rep. Jeffrey Roy is looking to give local commuters a chance to be heard by the MBTA and Keolis. 

To that end, Roy, D-Franklin, is hosting a public meeting with representatives of the transportation entities next Tuesday. The session convenes at 7 p.m. in the Town Council chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St., Franklin. 

Roy said his office has seen a marked increase in the number of complaints from constituents about commuter rail delays and cancellations over the last couple of months, particularly since a yearlong pilot program to gauge interest in weekday rail serve to Foxborough began in October. 

“They (constituents) have reached out by phone, email, Twitter and Facebook and they are frustrated by the lack of reliability on the heels of yet another fare increase,” he said Wednesday. “As a 28-year rider of the commuter rail and one who continues to use the service at least once a week, I completely understand their angst.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191212/franklin-line-commuter-rail-woes-to-be-discussed-on-tuesday

"a chance to share their concerns and provide feedback"

Reminder: Franklin Line replaced by shuttle buses this weekend

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Readville Stations while we upgrade the signal system as part of Positive Train Control (PTC) work. 

Also during this work, connecting train service between Readville and South Station will be on the Fairmount Line. There will be no Franklin Line service at Ruggles or Back Bay.

Learn about Positive Train Control
https://www.mbta.com/projects/commuter-rail-positive-train-control-ptc?

See all Franklin Line service changes
https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

Reminder: Franklin Line replaced by shuttle buses this weekend

Franklin Police: "Swatting" Incident on East Street

Media Release, "Swatting" Incident on East Street

On December 13, 2019 at approximately 2:30pm the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC), which serves as the regional dispatch center for the Towns of Franklin, Wrentham, Norfolk, and Plainville received a call reporting an individual was being held hostage in an apartment on East Street in the Town of Franklin. The caller further indicated that he was armed, and prepared for a law enforcement response.

Franklin Police patrol officers and detectives responded to the area and established a perimeter and residents of the surrounding buildings and apartments were escorted from the area. After safely removing neighbors, officers successfully made entry to the apartment and determined that no threat existed. No persons were located in the apartment in question.

Several communities including the Towns of Wakefield and Newburyport have also received similar reports in recent weeks. These types of calls are often referred to as "swatting", where a caller attempts to invoke a large police response to an unsuspecting person or address.

Deputy Chief of Police James Mill stated "these calls needlessly put people at risk, and tie up police resources which may be needed for true emergencies." Mill further stated "this investigation is just beginning, and more will be done to attempt to uncover the person responsible. I am proud of the professional response by all the members of the Franklin Police Department who brought this situation quickly under control, and to a safe ending."

The incident was concluded at approximately 3:30pm, and all surrounding streets which had been closed were reopened. Residents in the area were advised of what had transpired, and that they could safely return to their residences.

This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA. 

Franklin Police: "Swatting" Incident on East Street