Recycling

First order of buisness today is some housekeeping. I have made some changes to the "links" to your right. I have created a seperated section just for City links, ( These are links to various official Franklin Websites) You will notice the "Winter Parking Ban"...yes it is that time again. Personally, I would like to see a "Winter Ban" (ba-bump).  Then there is a section which is devoted to links that will take you to various news articles or letters that citizens write. If you see something that might be of intrest and is relevant to Franklin. Let me know. I will post the link.  I also made some minor changes to the page layout. In the future I will be devoting a section for links to other bloggers that may be on intrest.  If there is a blog you for which you would like me add a link send a quick email to forfranklinnh@yahoo.com.
Second, I need you to tell your friends about this blog.  I think it is important for the citizens of Franklin to be involved and want to provide you an opportunity to have your voice heard. Speak up!
 I am currently strategizing a way to get the word out ...but I could use your help.  Send it to a friend that lives in Franklin and then tell them to send it to a friend... You see, this blog is really yours. Make yourself  heard  because if you don't..You will NOT be heard.

Now todays thought. As you may be aware, the Franklin City Council approved a recycling program. I would like to solicit questions from you regarding this program. Any thoughts? ideas?
I am planning on doing some more research on this, but here is what I know so far. The cost for the trucks will be 850K over the next seven years. I think the plan is to haul the recycling to Maine. I had attended the meeting when they approved this item, but honestly it was a couple of months ago and my memory is getting ..well lets just say....What was it we were talking about? :) ...and I don't remember hearing any real bottom line figures on what this would cost the city per year. I did hear alot of figures being offered, but I am not sure it was broken down to a yearly cost.
Now having said that: I know that recycling is good for the enviorment, that it is the responsible thing to do for our planet.  Personally, I am for all cities and towns to have some kind of recycling program....although, I guess I am am not sure that the program Franklin has adopted is the best. (don';t get me wrong--I am for recycling- but are we going to be able to afford the program chosen?) So, I would like to hear more about  how our leaders feel this might effect us in the next budget cycle...and cyles thereafter.. Perhaps a little bit more in depth info on the program. I am hoping one of the Councilors I invited to blog here will chime in. I think Jay Bowers in the Chairman of the Recycling committee. Perhaps he can give us some info?
Ofcourse, if you would like to offer a comment or question regarding the program, that is cool too!

Thanks
Jeff