Kaye Kelly, Cultural Council Chair; Town Administrator Jamie Hellen among the speakers starting this event #macs0514
Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director of the Mass Cultural Council, gives the key note today! #macs0514
Cool idea of creating a 'social prescription'; would need to include insurance companies, physicians and mental health professionals to include cultural events as part of the individual's wellness plan #macs0514
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Franklin For All Forum = Monday, May 16, 2022 at 6:30 PM, join MAPC and the Town of Franklin for the next Franklin For All hybrid public forum. This event will take place at THE BLACK BOX with remote options
To participate & comment: (1) in person at THE BLACK BOX (2) via Zoom (registration required to get link (and ensure on mailing list)) us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…
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- via YouTube (Franklin MA TV) and find the "Live" show -> youtube.com/channel/UCp4_s…
Franklin Schools up for review/discussion Supt Ahern, Miriam Goodman, Dave McNeill (budget Subcmte chair) at table to present, other in Chambers in support as needed #fincom0512
Key reason for being here in a good position is with health costs being in check with HSA accounts saving Town and employees on premiums; #fincom0512 health fair for employees held today, good results with turn out and acceptance of the HSA accounts
Second of three budget hearings coming up at 6:30 PM full set of docs available franklinma.gov/town-budget/we…#fcbh0511 public safety and public works line items up for Q&A tonight
Chair Bill Dowd opens meeting, 7 present, one expected remotely, no comments. Announcement of AAA bond rating finally achieved!!! Yes, long time coming and well earned!
Ultimate team effort to achieve this #fcbh0511 strong financial policies, implemented; stabilization, CPA
Storm water utility also a factor to AAA achievement, now we'll need to keep it. How many have this? How many comparable communities have it? About to find out. #fcbh0511 Police up first, Chief Lynch present to answer questions. Expense increases for training, initial equipment
FHS student updates, junior prom had over 500 participants, seniors last day May 23, so time rapidly approaching for graduation. June 3 outside football field, national honor society induction Weds May 10, music awards coming Friday, annual Oskey performance May 25 #schcom0509
Live reporting for the SchCom Space Needs subcommittee meeting underway #snsc0510
Spreadsheet put together on building projects some of which were included in prior demographics analysis, some recent one adds, #snsc0509 home sales last yr tracked to projection of 275/yr per demographics study
special programs space needs, a win for lower cost in approach, cost in house less than out serviced cost, additional principal support required due to these programs in overall approach with building needs #snsc0509 growth in programs relatively minor but also keeps kids 'home'
Motion to approve minutes prior meetings, second passes 9-0 via roll one member remote #fincom0509
Discussion on second round of capital items now that the winter is done and snow ice expense #fincom0509 motion to approve, second, passes 9-0 via roll