Showing posts with label appointments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appointments. Show all posts

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Town Council receives Elks donations, approves debt exclusion question for Tri-County school (audio)

FM #1066 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1066 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers. 


Quick recap:

  • Three appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved.  a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson  b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy   c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow 

  • Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans services

  • Council goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud of

  • The funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to hold the contract and avoid a price increase - Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation

  • The Council discussed and approved placement of the debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the Tri-County RVTHS new building. The question language approved was as follows: 

"Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town’s allocable share of the bonds issued by the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District to pay costs of designing constructing and equipping a new high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"

  • The Open Space & Recreation Plan developed over the course of 15 months, multiple meetings and 3 public hearings was approved by the Council. IT will be submitted to the State and assuming their acceptance will also be part of the Master Plan Update now underway

  • Town Administrators report provided updates on the migrant housing situation, the demolition delay report and a report on decommissioning a section of Spring Street.


The recording runs 2 hours and 16 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Sep 20, 2023.  Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1066-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-09-20-23



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Town Council agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided an update. This audio segment of the meeting was shared separately. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant_20.html  

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs   

My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1khvMQCoANrW3vZxzRHMYP1pPlrpfAfP4/view?usp=drive_link  


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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Mark Ellis presenting the $10,000 check from bingo
Mark Ellis presenting the $10,000 check from bingo

Elks riders presenting the check for $1000
Elks riders presenting the check for $1000

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for June 21, 2023 Meeting

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Community Preservation Committee  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._appointments_-_cpc.pdf
i. Citizen At Large: Michael Giardino
ii. Citizen At Large: Lisa Oxford
iii. Conservation Commission: Jeffrey Livingstone
iv. Historical Commission: Phyllis Malcolm
v. Housing Authority: Christopher Feeley
vi. Planning Board: Jay Mello
vii. Recreation Advisory Board: Wayne Simarrian
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled.
 
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 23-900: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-900 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._23-900_-_parking_map_revision_0.pdf

b. Resolution 23-41: Appropriation Transfers FY23 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-41 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._23-41_appropriation_transfers_fy23.pdf

c. Resolution 23-42: Sewer Enterprise Fund Supplemental Appropriation FY23 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-42 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._1_-_resolution_23-42_-_sewer_enterprise_fund_supplemental_appropriation_fy23.pdf

d. Resolution 23-43: Transfer of FY23 Regional Dispatch Appropriation to the MECC/Public Safety Stabilization Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-43 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._1_-_resolution_23-43_-_fy23_transfer_of_mecc_appropriation.pdf

e. Resolution 23-44: Appropriation of Funds to Enable Town to Implement Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2018, Landfill Land Swap Legislation, So-Called (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-44 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9e._23-44_-landfill_land_swap_legislation.pdf

f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-898R to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9f.23-898_-_grv.pdf

g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map
(Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-899 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9g._23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Introduction of Deputy Town Administrator

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting


Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for June 21, 2023 Meeting
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for June 21, 2023 Meeting


Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Back to back meetings Wednesday Night: Economic Development & Town Council - Dec 14, 2022

*** First: at 5:45 PM

Mark Bobrowski is the guest presenter to review and answer questions on 40RSmart Growth Zoning & Housing Production

Economic Development Subcommittee 
Steering Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
December 14, 2022 - 5:45 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building, 2nd floor, Council Chambers

You can review his article and presentation in advance of the meeting

You can find the full agenda and documents released (including remote participation info) online   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/12-14-22_edc_agenda.pdf 

***c Second: at 7 PM

A full agenda is set for this last Town Council meeting of the calendar year. Among the key items on the agenda are 4 appointments, the annual alcohol license renewals, and the annual snow planning update from DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi.


APPOINTMENTS
a. Mark LePage - Conservation Commission
b. Alison Rheaume - Disability Commission
c. Francesca Ricci - Disability Commission
d. Lloyd (Gus) Brown - Sealer of Weights and Measures

LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. 2023 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - See attached 2023 Town of Franklin Alcohol Licenses Renewals   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a_licenses.pdf
PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
Snow Removal Presentation: Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works    ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._snow_presentation.pdf
You can find the full agenda and documents released (including remote participation info) online  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/12-14-22_town_council_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda & Documents for Dec 14, 2022 7:00 PM
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda & Documents for Dec 14, 2022 7:00 PM

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Franklin Food Pantry changing daytime curbside pickup to indoor shopping by appointment

Hello neighbors!
 
Tuesday's daytime curbside pick up will be eliminated starting Nov 1, 2022
 
Daytime shopping 
- Tuesday's - 9 AM - 1 PM, indoor only, by appointment only - call 508-528-3115 or email ->   ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org 

Evening curbside pick up 
- Tuesday's 5:30 PM - 7 PM - No appointment needed


Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1584903872069394433

Franklin Food Pantry changing daytime curbside pickup to indoor shopping by appointment
Franklin Food Pantry changing daytime curbside pickup to indoor shopping by appointment

Friday, September 30, 2022

Town Council approves Committee appointments, RFP for South Meeting House, and tables parking bylaw amendment to clear way for updated version (audio)

FM #853 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 853 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.


  • Appointments

a. Agricultural Commission - Daniel Morse

b. Conservation Commission - Meghann Hagen

c. Council on Aging - Kimberly Mu-Chow

d. Finance Committee - Michael Hamilton


  • Approved Request for Proposals for Town Property Containing "South Franklin Congregational Meeting House"

  • Voted to table Bylaw Amendment 22-880 as a newer version of that is coming in the next meeting

  • Municipal aggregation protects Franklin residents from the proposed NationalGrid electric rate increase

  • Touch a truck – Oct 15 (10 AM to 2 PM)

  • Red Brick School exterior renovation underway

  • State flag resolution request – Oct 19 state legislation (Roy, Rausch, & Spilka) visits Council

  • Harvest Festival – Sat Oct 1, rain date Oct 2

  • Chair recused himself, Vice-Chair took Council into Executive Session not to return to open meeting


The recording runs about 55 minutes, so let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on September 28, 2022.


Audio file -> 
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-853-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-09-28-22


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Meeting agenda =>    

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_28_town_council_mtg_agenda.pdf 


My notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eAHa49OpU8nK1RDzU42n74iDy77-smig/view?usp=sharing 


The meeting video is also available for viewing on YouTube  https://youtu.be/oZ84NlUKaNE 



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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


South Meeting House
Old South Meeting House, Washington St

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Franklin TV: Town Council meeting replay available - 09/28/22 (video)

The Town Council had a relatively productive but light agenda before heading into Executive Session just before 8 PM on Wednesday.

The video replay is available on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/oZ84NlUKaNE

My notes will be shared here shortly. 

The agenda and documents released for the meeting can be  found ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_28_town_council_mtg_agenda.pdf



South Meeting House
Old South Meeting House, Washington St

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Meeting scheduled Sep 28, 2022

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 28, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. Agricultural Commission - Daniel Morse
b. Conservation Commission - Meghann Hagen
c. Council on Aging - Kimberly Mu-Chow
d. Finance Committee - Michael Hamilton

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled.
 
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 22-61: Direction for Issuance of Request for Proposals for Town Property Containing "South Franklin Congregational Meeting House" Located at 762 Washington Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-61 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._old_south_church_rfp.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Bylaw Amendment 22-880: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body
i. Schmidt’s Farm, Prospect Street
15. ADJOURN


South Meeting House
Old South Meeting House, Washington St

Sunday, September 11, 2022

MA offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations - call to set an appointment

Massachusetts offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations for anyone who has difficulty getting to or using a community clinic, including young children. 
Learn more: http://ow.ly/J96M50KofYY
To sign up for an in-home vaccination appointment, call (833) 983-0485.

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/MassGov/status/1568253496503291906 

MA offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations - call to set an appointment
MA offers in-home COVID-19 vaccinations - call to set an appointment

Monday, December 20, 2021

FM #683 - Town Council Meeting - 12/15/21 (audio)

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The recording runs about one hour and twenty minutes (1:20 )

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of Dec 15, 2021

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-683-town-council-meeting-12-15-21

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Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/december_15_town_council_agenda.pdf 

My notes from the meeting  ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-town-council-hears-update-on.html 

Town Council Quarterbacking with Chair Tom Mercer -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit www.Franklinmatters.org   or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Town Council hears update on Human Resources from Director Karen Bratt
Town Council hears update on Human Resources from Director Karen Bratt