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Franklin Town Board – February 7, 2017
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The regular meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Garret Sitts, David Grant, Dwight Bruno, Donnie Smith, Paul Warner and Mark Laing. Also present were Jamie Archibald, Roger Reed, Pete Nero, Paul DeAndrea, Bill Young, Don Hebbard, Tony Breuer, Betty Fischer, Jan Mulroy, Abby Butler ( Walton Reporter), Adam Flint and Evan Bixby (Southern Tier Solar Works).
The minutes were read from the January 3, 2017 meeting. Garret Sitts made a motion to accept the minutes as read. David Grant seconded and all agreed.
Southern Tier Solar Works gave a slide presentation about Community Shared Solar. There is a copy of the presentation in the town clerk’s office. They believe that the location would be ideal for a small solar farm. The main concern is the overall cost, which they estimate around 1.5 million dollars. Another issue, is if it would really save money for the consumers. Continue reading…
Franklin Town Board – January 3, 2017
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Paul Warner and Mark Laing. Also present were Jamie Archibald, Roger Reed, Pete Nero, Stacey Sickler, Emily Chaloupka, Malorie Jordan, Sheldon Robinson, Macy Jordan, Alexis Eichler, Logan Young, Alex Hanley, Joe Nowhitney, Sky Monosson, Don Hebbard, Bill Young and Tony Breuer.
The minutes were read from the December 6, 2016 meeting. David Grant made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Dwight Bruno seconded the motion and all agreed.
Mark Jacobs has resigned effective December 29, 2016.
David Tuthill reported for the Kellogg Trust that they will be meeting with the new owners of the Kellogg School regarding rent for the space they occupy.
Planning Board meeting on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 7:30 P.M. regarding the new owners of the school.
The Recreation Committee is looking for new members. There will be a meeting on February 6, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.
There is a new four year contract for the highway employees that has been agreed upon. David Grant made a motion to accept the new contract. Dwight Bruno seconded the motion and all agreed. Jeff thanked Mark Laing for their work on our Town roads.
The appointments for 2017 were made as follows: Continue reading…
A Hometown Christmas
Listen to the Catskill Brass and Organist Al Fedak
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Saturday December 17th at 7pm
Main Street in Franklin, corner of Institute Street
Franklin Town Board – December 6, 2016
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno and Mark Laing. Garret Sitts was absent from the meeting. Also present were Pete Nero, Roger Reed, Tony Breuer, Stuart Anderson, David Tuthill and Bill Young.
The minutes were read from the November 9, 2016 meeting. David Grant made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Donnie Smith seconded and all present agreed.
David Tuthill reporting for the Franklin Kellogg Trust that the benches are in at The Pine Shop. The school building has been sold. They are negotiating the rental of the space with the new owners where the Kellogg Educational and Community Center is currently located. The Board positions for 2017 are Chairperson- David Tuthill, Vice Chair- Jim Carey, Treasurer- Joanna Jones, Secretary- Lisa Huyck. Members- Dwight Bruno, Cecil Davis and Deborah Tuthill. Possible considerations for the future include grounds work on the baseball field, a pavilion on the Kellogg field and possibly a youth soccer field. There was a LEGO Winter Wonderland Village building event. They had 44 students and 22 adults participating. The display is at Bright Hill Press until December 17th. Continue reading…
Franklin Town Board – November 9, 2016
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The Special Meeting regarding the 2017 budget was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Jamie Archibald and Paul Warner. Also present were Jessie Davis, Jetta Day, Roger Reed, Mike Ritz, Jon Ackley, Kyle Ackley, Dave Tuthill, Phylis Sitts, Ralph Sitts, Mary Ellen Collier, Sigmund Barckhaus, Wendy Barckhaus, Carol Jensen, Bill Young, Brian Brock, Don Hebbard, Tony Breuer, Abby Butler and Patricia Coyle.
Patricia Coyle, and Wendy Barckhaus read letters asking the Town Board to restore the $500.00 for the Library budget. Mary Ellen Collier read a letter about the project to make the Library handicap accessible. They are working to get a grant to off-set a portion of the cost. Ralph Sitts had some questions for the Library trustees. He asked if the Wi-Fi was a necessary item for the Library to offer. Don Hebbard believes that the Wi-Fi can help with tourism. Continue reading…
Christmas Stroll, Holiday Market and More!
By Lisa A. Heimbauer
Please join us for the Franklin Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 10th, from 1 to 5 p.m. It will include seven houses within the Village and two others within the town limits. Tickets will be sold at the Franklin Fire House (at the Holiday Market) from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. on December 10th. Stroll tickets will be $10 per person or $15 per couple.
The Annual Christmas Stroll in Franklin and other events of the day:
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Click to download the flyer Book Readings at the Franklin Free Library, 10am
- Grandma’s Pantry (bazaar and lunch), Franklin United Methodist Church, 11am – 3pm
- The Holiday Market, at the Franklin Fire House, music by Jason Starr, 12noon – 4pm
- Franklin Christmas Stroll, 1 – 5pm
purchase tickets at the Franklin Fire House, $10 per person or $15 per couple - Christmas Trees and Trains, Franklin Railroad and Community Museum, 1 – 5pm
- Franklin Stage Company, play reading at 4pm
- Tree Lighting in the Franklin Village Park at 5:30pm, followed by arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus at 6pm
join them for carols and candy canes - Crafts, cookies, hot chocolate and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Franklin Fire Hall, approximately 6:30pm
- Franklin Central School Senior Class Lasagna Dinner in the school auditorium, 4 – 7pm
$8 per adult, $5 per child
During the day, please visit our local businesses in the Village of Franklin.
Franklin Town Board – October 4, 2016
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant , Donnie Smith and Dwight Bruno, Deputy Highway Superintendant Jamie Archibald and Paul Warner. Also present were Roger Reed, Pete Nero, Pete Bevilacqua, Brian Brock, Bill Young, Ken Walter, Jesse Hilson, Patricia Tyrell and Tony Breuer.
Franklin Town Board – September 6, 2016
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The regular monthly meeting of the Franklin Town Board was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Jeff Taggart, Garret Sitts, David Grant, Donnie Smith, Dwight Bruno, Highway Superintendant Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Also present were Mariane Kiraly, Nancy Masucci, Don Hebbard, Brian Brock, Tony Breuer, Fr. John Parr, Abby Butler, Pete Nero, Roger Reed, Bill Young, David Brownell and Pete Bevilacqua.
Franklin Town Board – August 2, 2016
A video recording of this meeting is below.
The Special Meeting regarding the proposed Law #2, opting-out of the automatic exemption provided for solar, wind and farm waste energy systems was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Supervisor Jeff Taggart. Present were Supervisor Jeff Taggart, David Grant, Dwight Bruno, Donnie Smith, Highway Superintendent Mark Laing and Paul Warner. Absent was Garret Sitts. Also present were Roger Reed, Pete Nero, Carla Nordstrom, Andy Bobrow, Brian Brock, Tony Breuer, Liz Serrao, Jerry Hebbard, Don Hebbard, Jamie Archibald, Ken Walter, Abby Butler, John O’Connor, Stuart Anderson and Bill Young. Absent was Garret Sitts.