Parking; first question comes to my mind: is Boyton Street/road a public way? Has there been any previous parking restrictions on Boyton Road, street, way? If there are no restrictions, then it seems it is first come, first serve parking. Apartment dwellings or homes should have off street parking, for one reason, when it comes to winter time, on street parking is sometimes restricted.

I suppose it could be possible to arrange valet parking at other sites, if the owners of KRO's could get approval of the private land owners first.

I also believe it is possible for the business to create more parking on their land, although it would be expensive as it would probably involve going through MA DOT for drive way access off route 2A as well as excavation on their land, it is a possibility.

 Looking back at Templeton annual town meeting attendance:

STM of February 19, 2004 - 880 voters.

ATM May 10, 11, 17, 2005 - 211, 145, 208 voters.

ATM May 9, 10, 16, 2006 - 176, 151, 99 voters.

ATM May 15, 16, 2007 - 141, 120 voters.

ATM May 13, 14, 2008 - 141, 120 voters.

ATM May 11, 12, 17, 2010 - 158, 155, 118 voters.

ATM May 10, 11, 2011 - 313, 235 voters.

ATM May 15, 16, 21, 23, 2012 - 291, 238, 228, 159.

ATM May 16, 2015 - 117 voters.

ATM May 14, 2016 - 65 voters.

ATM May 13, 2017 - 216 voters.

ATM May 19, 2018 - 146 voters.

ATM May 15, 16, 2019 - 199, 83 voters.

ATM June 17, 2020 - 61 voters.

Do we need a quorum?? Would it work? What is the cost of holding a meeting and if a quorum is required but is not met? A second meeting is called, money spent and still a quorum is not met, how many times is the meeting to be called to try and meet a quorum? Perhaps the answer to getting people to town meeting is to go backwards a bit; ensure the annual town report is distributed/ available to people weeks before town meeting, ensure the Warrant is available to the people weeks before town meeting and the warrant is available at town meeting. Ensure that the warrant articles and motions are read and that is where town meeting comes in, people need to speak upon that issue and others. Templeton by-laws state town meeting times is our guide for town meeting and in it's pages, it states if the articles are not read in their entirety, the warrant should be printed and in the hands of or available to, every voter. Notice it does not state voters guide.

 For information only and it is early so check the math.

division of local services records show Templeton free cash as:

July 1, 2017 - $1,042,588.00

July 1, 2018 - $1,572,732.00

July 1, 2019 - $1,455,158.00

July 1, 2020 - $1,327,538.00

My addition shows total of $5,398,016.00

records from accountant show roughly one million saved (general stabilization, capital stabilization, OPEB)

Selectmen have spent 4/5's of free cash, I am still working on how we have changed from getting some money and spending it all, versus being fiscally responsible. 

The addition could take a while if you utilize common core math.

 

link should open and show latest MA governor budget submission for school funding - chapter 70

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 A Virtual Design Public Hearing will be published on the MassDOT website below to present the design for the proposed Roundabout Construction at Intersection of Patriot Road, South/North Main Street & Gardner Road project in Templeton, MA. WHEN: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 PURPOSE: The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the proposed Roundabout Construction at Intersection of Patriot Road, South/North Main Street & Gardner Road project. All views and comments submitted in response to the hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. PROPOSAL: The proposed project consists of the conversion of an existing intersection of Patriot Road (Route 2A), Gardner Road (Route 101), North and South Main Street into a roundabout and accompanying infrastructure improvements including curb modifications, ADA compliant wheelchair ramps and sidewalks, modifications to drainage, signage and pavement markings. The roundabout will include accommodations for bicycles using a combination or exclusive bike lanes and shared lanes on the roadway approaches and a shared use sidewalk around the roundabout. A secure right-of-way is necessary for this project. Acquisitions in fee and permanent or temporary easements may be required. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is responsible for acquiring all needed rights in private or public lands. MassDOT’s policy concerning land acquisitions will be presented in the hearing. Written statements and other exhibits regarding the proposed undertaking are to be submitted to Patricia A. Leavenworth, P.E., Chief Engineer, MassDOT, 10 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116, Attention: Project Management, Project File No. 608784. Mailed statements and exhibits intended for inclusion in the public hearing transcript must be postmarked no later than ten (10) business days after the hearing is posted to the MassDOT website listed below. Project inquiries may be emailed to dot.feedback.highway@state.ma.us.

 The Baker-Polito Administration announced a comprehensive set of resources, known as the Eviction Diversion Initiative, to support tenants and landlords during the financial challenges caused by the pandemic. The goal of this initiative is to keep tenants safely in their homes and to support the ongoing expenses of landlords once the Commonwealth’s pause of evictions and foreclosures expires on Saturday, October 17th.

The Administration is making a $171 million total commitment this fiscal year, with $112 million of new funding to support new and expanded housing stability programs during the remainder of the fiscal year.

 Looking for two Templeton residents to be at large members of school regional agreement committee. If you want to have impact and a say in regional school agreement, call Templeton selectmen office and get involved. It is fun time people!