Saturday, May 18, 2013
If passed, the legislation would go into effect from Sunday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 15.
The Joint Committee on Revenue in the Massachusetts legislature held a hearing this week on the notion of a potential meals tax holiday for August and one supporting group liking its chances. According to the state's Restaurant and Business Alliance (R.A.B.A), the hearing held Tuesday, May 14 for the Meals Tax Holiday Bill saw "no sign of opposition" to the measure. Twelve legislators have signed on to the bill primarily sponsored by Rep. Keiko Orrall of Lakeville and Sen. Michael O. Moore of Millbury. If passed, the legislation would go into effect from Sunday, Aug. 11 through Thursday, Aug. 15. "We should offer a Meals Tax Holiday to benefit employees and small local business owners inside Massachusetts to help stimulate the economy," …
Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
Like pieces of a puzzle that don't quite fit together yet, the Big Three may have been separated at birth, but with each incremental step their destinies seem to grow more intertwined. No, we're not talking about those Big Three - Gov. Deval Patrick, Senate President Therese Murray and Speaker Robert DeLeo - though they play major character roles in this thickening plot. Instead, three bills have come to define the early months of the 2013 legislative agenda and resolutions on tax hikes, local road funding and the annual state budget continue to be elusive and dependent on one another. Patrick spent the early part of his week welcoming British Prime Minister David Cameron to Boston for a few quick meetings and a visit to the Copley …
Friday, May 17, 2013
With Town Meeting members approving $18 million for water and $21 million for sewer, the average homeowner could see their water/sewer bill increase by $250.
Town Meeting members approved an $18 million water budget and a $21 million sewer budget this week. Those Town Meeting votes will translate to a 20 percent increase in water and sewer bills said Framingham Chief Financial Officer Mary Ellen Kelley. Kelley said based on the approval of the water and sewer enterprise Town Meeting articles, the average homeowner could see their water and sewer bill increase by $250. Some Town Meeting member said the "huge" increase may shock and "surprise" some homeowners. The CFO called the increase "substantial." New rates typically go into effect n July 1. Homeowners saw between 2-3 percent increase this year (FY13). In FY12, the water rate increased by 5 percent but the sewer rate increase 15-17 percent. …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Framingham Town Meeting is scheduled to meet again at 7:30 in Nevins Hall. Framingham Patch will be live blogging.
Framingham Town Meeting resumes tonight at 7:30 in Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building or when a quorum is reached. Framingham Patch will be live blogging. Editor's Note: I'll also be following the Bruins playoff game with the Rangers and will update the score within this blog. Go Bruins! Last night, Town Meeting members approved the $102 million school budget. Read other discussions from Wednesday night and votes taken from night 7, with Framingham Patch's live blog. To see what you have missed since Town Meeting began, check out our live blogs from Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 and Day 6. *** 7:38 p.m. There is a quorum Boys Scouts from Troop 78 are here in the back of the room working on earning a badge... Moderator giving rules …
Elementary school losing an assistant principal, Framingham Town Meeting approved $102 million school budget, Framingham Police say sex offender misidentified, Chief Assessor leaving and school suspension workshop featured in today's column.
Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Framingham Town Meeting resumes tonight at 7:30 in Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building. Framingham Patch will be live blogging. Wednesday night, Town Meeting members approved the $102 million school budget. Read other discussion and votes from night 7, with Framingham Patch's live blog. To see what you have missed since Town Meeting began, check out our live blogs from Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, Day 5 and Day 6. 2. Framingham Public Schools will be looking for a new assistant principal at Wilson Elementary School, a week after a new principal was named. Last week, Framingham Superintendent …
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $300 million transportation funding bill, that gives Framingham $900,000 more than last year. The bill must still go before the Senate.
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $300 million transportation funding bill that will dedicate $2.84 million to Framingham. State Rep. Tom Sannicandro, who represents one-third of Framingham's 18 precincts joined his colleagues in passing the bill. The transportation revenue represents a $100 million increase over last year, including $900,000 more for Framingham. “A functioning transportation system is one of the most critical ways the state can support economic growth,” Sannicandro said in a press release. “As an innovation center and a big resource of the state’s, the MetroWest needs to maintain our infrastructure so businesses can operate, people can travel, and the area can continue to grow.” With the …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Framingham Town Meeting will start the night hearing a presentation on the $102 million public school budget. Framingham Patch will be live blogging.
Framingham Town Meeting resumes tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building. Framingham Patch will be live blogging. Tuesday night, Town Meeting members approved a $13 million Fire Department budget and a $9 million Public Works budget with no discussion, within minutes; but spend almost an hour debating a non-binding resolution for English as second language classes. The resolution failed. Read Day 6 of the Framingham Patch live blog of Town Meeting, for all of the ESL discussion Tuesday night. To see what you have missed on the other nights, check out our live blogs from Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5. Town Meeting will start tonight with a presentation on the Framingham Public Schools proposed $102 million budget…
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Board of Health identified more than a dozen violations, including warm food in coolers, unrefrigerated items, mold & mildew in ice dispenser and unsanitized food and bar areas at a Framingham restaurant.
The Framingham Health Department inspector ordered The Chicken Bone to toss all of its food and identified more than a dozen violations that posed an imminent health hazard. There were 8 violations related to food borne illness risk factors. Framingham Board of Health Sanitarian Matt Armendo inspected The Chicken Bone on Tuesday, April 16 - the day after the Boston Marathon. Armendo re-inspected the Route 135 restaurant & pub on Wednesday, April 17 for the critical violations identified the day before to make sure they were fixed and corrected. Many of the violations identified were almost identical to issues brought up during the production of the Spike TV show Bar Rescue 2 years ago, said Framingham Board of Health Chair Michael Hugo. …
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Town Meeting will continue its debate and vote on the FY14 budget and Framingham Patch will be live blogging
Framingham Town Meeting will resume tonight at 7:30 or when a quorum is reached in Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building. Framingham Patch will be live blogging. To see what you have missed, check out our live blogs from Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5. Town Meeting will continue its debate and vote on the FY14 budget. Last Thursday, Town Meeting approved the Framingham Police Department budget, including hiring 7 new police officers. Read all the discussion with our live blog on Day 5. *** 7:34 p.m. There is a quorum. Test question -- do you prefer right justification on the electronic voting results? Tomorrow night - will be committee organization says moderator 33-29-33 VOTE on the test question *** Article 21 - Town Meeting …
The agreement, if Town Meeting approves, would amend access to the site, convey 88 acres of land to the Town of Framingham and require the developer to make a $1 million payment to the town.
The Framingham Board of Selectmen has reached an agreement with the developer of the Danforth Green multifamily residential development in the Saxonville area to alter the financial terms of a 2003 PUD Access Agreement. The new agreement, announced in a press release, alters the financial payment due the Town under a 2003 agreement between an earlier owner and the Town. In exchange, the current owner, Baystone Development of Weston, agrees to convey ownership of 88 acres of land, which had been part of the development as originally proposed, to the Town. The amended agreement requires the approval of Framingham Town Meeting, which will be asked to vote on the agreement later this month. The proposed amendment will require the developer to …
Ken B.
10:34 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
The problem was in more than one office and involved more than 2 "clerks". So Gene, what is "real news" to you ? The IRS problem being blamed on a Bush appointee ? Benghazi attack was the result of a video ? more ›