Renewable Energy January 8, 2008
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The Board Of Selectmen have established the Renewable Energy Advisory Committee. This will be a subcommittee to explore renewable energy sources and hopefully using some of these sources in town. Selectman Feeney has noted a particular interest in wind turbines.
Some basic places and things to peruse:
MassEnergy Looking To Build Wind Turbine
“…Mass Energy will site the turbine in a community where local officials and the community are ready to embrace wind power. As a nonprofit organization, Mass Energy will ensure that the economic benefits of the turbine are shared fairly with the community. … Mass Energy is currently in the process of choosing a site in eastern Massachusetts for the wind turbine. More information on this project will be posted at www.massenergy.org. …”
Community Solar Challenge
The Community Solar Challenge 2006-2007 was a huge success with several communities earning free solar panels. The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative also matched tens of thousands of dollars back to communities across the Commonwealth for clean energy programs thanks to members of New England Wind Fund. We are working hard on the Solar Challenge for 2007-2008!
Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (CEERE), Renewable Energy Research Laboratory (RERL), & Community Wind Fact-Sheet Series
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
RMV SNAFU November 13, 2007
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Thanks to Sen. Timilty, Rep. Barrows, Foxborough Board of Selectmen, Finance Director Randy Scollins, and the Assessor we now know some people around the state will be receiving adjusted excise tax bills for FY 2005, 2006, & 2007. Of course these are not rebates, but demands for payments within 30 days.
Shocked yet? Why is this happening? Well, according to tonight’s (11/13/07) Selectmen’s Meeting, the RMV had incorrect information and the wrong computer system and person in charge of this part of the billing process. So, now, low‘n’behold, two-plus years later, in some cases, people who thought they had paid what they ‘owed’ to the municipality by way of excise taxes now have to scrape together additional funds to cover the RMV’s ‘FU’!
Sen. Timilty is trying to get this alleviated legislatively. If that fails, could Foxborough (and other inclined municipalities) override the RMV order that has DOR approval by voting in a special order or something stating that all funds required to be collected – or that have already been received – be returned to the payee? That way, our townsfolk won’t be screwed by the ineptness of the RMV? Especially those already struggling to make ends meet or on fixed incomes. Could the Selectmen do this or would it require a vote at Town Meeting?
A Murder In Foxborough…. October 20, 2007
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Authorities have since found out who the murdered man was (29-year-old Carlos Gomez of Central Falls, R.I.). Now they’re looking for whoever did it. Initial TV and paper reports had said the victim was running/walking away from where he was shot but didn’t get far. The paper also contained info that some people did think it was just highway vehicle noise – that’s understandable and I’m sure they feel lousy knowing what they know now. The police seem confident they will solve the crime. http://www.foxbororeporter.com/news2.htm
A Murder In Foxborough….. October 15, 2007
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……. sounds as if it could be a title to a novel, but today it is a news Headline. A poignant reminder that even though we are a small town with a close knit sense of community, bad things can and do happen here. Authorities do not yet know the name of the victim, but they know he was running away from his killer. According to WCVB, neighbors heard gunshots at around 12:30 a.m., but no-one called the Police^….what? ….did I read that correctly???…yes, double checking…”Keating said that several neighbors heard the shots at about 12:30 a.m., but no one called police until after 1 a.m. when someone leaving the Cabot Business Park noticed something strange.” Hello?! Hearing gunshots is not something strange enough in town to warrant calling the Police – or did they not recognize them as gunshots and think it was just another loud noise coming from somewhere near the highway and not anything to give another thought to? Please, be aware of the surroundings. Someday it could be the difference between life and death and getting away with a crime or not.
Speaking of crime, October is Domestic Violence awareness month… http://www.janedoe.org .
Foxborough, FOX25, & High School Friday September 14, 2007
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FOX25 is highlighting Foxborough High School today. Come out and support the hometown high school football team as they face off against a football team from Dartmouth. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM. Check out the pix at FOX in Foxborough or videos of captains, cheerleaders, Jazz Ensemble and more at High School Friday. Go Warriors!
Stadium & Superbowl! August 9, 2007
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Robert Kraft & MIAA announced that “…six of the seven Eastern Massachusetts high school Super Bowl games will be played at Gillette Stadium through the year 2009.” The games will be played on December 1. Two Thumbs Up!!
http://enterprise.southofboston.com/articles/2007/08/08/news/news/news05.txt
MHD Road Design – New Rules Issued January 2006 August 4, 2007
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Project Development & Design Guide
“MassHighway’s Project Development and Design Guidebook was released in January 2006. The Guidebook features more emphasis on design flexibility, streamlined procedures, and improved collaboration between MassHighway and the cities and towns it serves.”
Also, if the road you’re on not only needs improvement (and which ones don’t?!), but is a hazard, please dial 321 on a cell phone or 888-359-9595. “Citizens can use the 321 system to call in concerns about catch basins, manholes and other critical issues…If the location identified by the caller does not fall under MassHighway’s jurisdiction, the information will be forwarded to another state or municipal agency. Information can also be submitted through the MassHighway web site feedback page by visiting MHD and clicking on ‘Contact Us.’ The Feedback Page is manned during working hours.” (info from Boston Globe & Sun Chronicle)
Goodbye Al June 26, 2007
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Thank you for everything you did on behalf of Foxborough and it’s residents. I’ll miss you and your outspoken and opinionated voice.
Light a candle for Al at http://www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/714252
Elections May 5, 2007
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Town elections are next week. Do you vote for the candidates _not_ cluttering lawns and wall space with signs or find the political and philosophical differences between each and vote for the one you agree with on more things than any other candidate? Hopefully, the one you disagree less frequently with and the one not cluttering the visual landscape is the same person!
Save Darfur Coalition & Stopping Genocide March 25, 2007
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SaveDarfur.org has a post called “Frequently Asked Questions” that’s worth checking out…
Why is the Coalition calling upon President Bush to help make sure UN peacekeepers are sent immediately to Darfur? Shouldn’t that be the UN’s responsibility?How does the Save Darfur Coalition help the…
