Sunday, June 3, 2018

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 6, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/june_6_agenda_pdf.pdf


Agenda ItemSummary
A. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes
1. May 9, 2018
2. May 16, 2018
3. May 17, 2018
B. Announcements
B. Announcements
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations
C. Proclamations  - James Pentikis
D. Citizen Comments
D. Citizen Comments -  Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five mintes 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.
E. Appointments
E. Appointments - FY 2019 Appointed Committee Members
F. Hearings
F. Hearings
G. License Transactions
G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions
H. Presentations/Discussions - 4th of July Committee
I. Subcommittee Reports
I. Subcommittee Reports
1. Capital
2. Budget
3. EDC
J. Legislation for Action
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 18-26: PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Acceptance (Motion to Move Resolution 18-26 - Majority Vote (5))

2. Resolution 18-27Appropriation: Snow and Ice Supplemental Appropriation FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-27 - Majority Vote (5))

3. Resolution 18-28Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Cultural Council (Motion to Move Resolution 18-28 - Majority Vote (5))

4. Resolution 18-292018 Schedule of Town Council Meetings - Revised (Motion to Move Resolution 18-29 - Majority Vote (5))

5. Bylaw Amendment 18-806A Bylaw to amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic Regulations Section 170-22 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-806 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

6. Bylaw Amendment 18-807A Bylaw to Amend The Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic Regulations Section 170-22.1 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-807 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

7. Bylaw Amendment 18-808A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic regulations Section 170-22.2 and Section 170-29 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-808 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

8. Bylaw Amendment 18-809A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic Regulations Section 170-31B and Section 170-32 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-809 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-810Definitions. Small, Medium and Large Ground - Mounted Solar Energy Systems, Accessory Use, and Accessory Building or Structure - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-810 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))

10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-811Changes to Section 185-19. Accessory Buildings and Structures - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-811 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))

11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-812Ground - Mounted Solar Energy System Use Regulations - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-812 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))

12. Bylaw Amendment 18-813A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Section 170-32 One Way Streets - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-813 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))


K. Town Administrator's Report
K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items
L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments
M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session
N. Executive Session - None
O. Adjourn
O. Adjourn

Jungle Safari on the Town Common
Jungle Safari on the Town Common for a prior year 4th of July Celebration

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - Agenda - June 6, 2018

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Municipal Building
355 East Central Street, Training Room Franklin, MA
June 6, 2018
5:45 PM

Discussion:
1. Poultry Zoning


Future Meetings:
2. Overlay Districts Review/updates:
a. Economic Opportunity Areas overlay district
b. Marijuana Use overlay district
c. BioTechnology/Life Sciences overlay district
d. Sign bylaw and temporary signs overlay district
3. Multi-Family Housing in RV and Cl/Affordable Housing
a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. lnclusionary Zoning
d. Affordable Housing Plan
4. Sale of Town Owned Land
S. Brewery zoning update
6. Food Trucks

This doc was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/agenda/edc-agenda-5

or directly to the PDF version
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_agenda_6-6-2018.pdf

DelCarte Open Space
DelCarte Open Space


SAFE Community Meeting - June 6

Join us to hear about upcoming events and plans for the remainder of the year
All are welcome – Snacks and Drinks will be provided

If you are attending, let us know at info@safecoalitionma.org

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 - 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Wrentham Police Headquarters - 89 South St, Wrentham, MA




SAFE Community Meeting - June 6
SAFE Community Meeting - June 6

In the News: MA Democrats endorse Gonzalez, Palfrey, Zakim

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Democratic State Convention delegates at the DCU Center on Saturday endorsed Jay Gonzalez for governor and Quentin Palfrey for lieutenant governor, and in a rebuff to longtime incumbent William Galvin, backed Josh Zakim for secretary of state.

Gonzalez, of Needham, who served as secretary of administration and finance under Gov. Deval Patrick, received 70 percent of the delegate vote to win the endorsement for governor.

A rival candidate for governor, Bob Massie, of Somerville, an environmental activist, author and Episcopal priest who was Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 1994, received 30 percent of the delegate vote and earned a place on the primary ballot.

Convention endorsements go to statewide candidates who receive a majority vote of the delegates. But any candidate who receives 15 percent of delegate votes earns a place on the ballot for the Sept. 4 primary, which will decide the nominees for the general election on Nov. 6.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180603/democrats-endorse-gonzalez-palfrey-ticket-back-zakim-over-galvin-at-worcester-convention

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Register O’Donnell Outreaches to Franklin Residents

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell and his outreach team held office hours this past Thursday, May 24th at the Franklin Municipal Building. The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property records in Norfolk County cataloguing and housing more than 6 million land documents dating back to 1793.

O’Donnell and his staff met with local residents and answered questions including the importance of filing a mortgage discharge in a timely manner. Another topic addressed was the Homestead Act which provides limited protection against the forced sale of a homeowner’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000.

The Register spoke about the importance of bringing Registry services directly to the citizens of Norfolk County. “The Registry’s office hour events allow Norfolk County residents to avail themselves of Registry services without having to travel to the Registry’s central office in Dedham. I want to thank Franklin residents who came to our office hours and allowed our team to assist them with their questions.”

Register O’Donnell concluded by stating, “I want to thank the town council, Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and the entire team at the municipal building for allowing us to hold office hours and bring the Registry directly to the citizens of Franklin.”

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org

Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org

Register O’Donnell Outreaches to Franklin Residents
Register O’Donnell Outreaches to Franklin Residents

FHS playoff brackets for Tennis and Lacrosse teams

Via HockomockSports.com and the MIAA, here are the brackets for the playoffs in tennis and lacrosse


Tennis - Boys
D1 South
#9 Franklin (12-5) will travel to #8 BC High (10-4) on Wednesday, 6/6 at 4:00.

Lacrosse - Girls
D1 East
#2 Franklin (13-5) will host the winner of #7 Lexington (14-6)/#10 New Bedford (14-4) on Thursday, 6/7 with the time still to be announced.

Lacrosse - Boys
D1 South
#4 Franklin (15-3) will host #13 Mansfield (9-8) on Wednesday, 6/6 at 5:00.


Additional Hockomock League info can be found on these links
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-tennis-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-lacrosse-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-lacrosse-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

Additional bracket details for tennis and lacrosse info can be found on this link  http://www.miaa.net/miaa/

MIAA playoff bracket for girls lacrosse
MIAA playoff bracket for girls lacrosse

MIAA playoff bracket for boys lacrosse
MIAA playoff bracket for boys lacrosse

MIAA playoff bracket for Tennis
MIAA playoff bracket for Tennis

Summer basketball is here - Register Now

Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute, Lifelong Community Learning sends a reminder that

Summer Basketball is here ... a few slots still open!

Sign Up Today!

Tuesday or Thursday nights - basketball is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time. So shoot hoops for fun and health!

Tuesdays, June 19th to August 21st
or
Thursdays, June 21st to August 16th

Time: 7 PM - 10 PM 
Number of sessions: 8
Location: Annie Sullivan Middle School Gym

Cost $80


Register now
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=429&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

Summer basketball is here - Register Now
Summer basketball is here - Register Now

In the News: FHS graduation; birth rates decline

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Franklin High School celebrated the graduation of nearly 500 students on Friday, but not without commemorating a classmate. 
As an evening of joy and accomplishment went on, a moment was taken to recognize and mourn the loss of James Sewell who died April 7 after a car crash in Bellingham. 
Sewell was assigned a seat at Friday’s ceremony, and it was not empty; it was adorned with flowers and notes of remembrance. Students seated nearby wiped tears from their faces as Principal Paul Peri called attention to the chair during the ceremony. 
Sewell’s diploma was awarded to his teachers in commemoration of his life and the knowledge he had gained from them."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180601/franklin-high-graduates-mourn-one-of-their-own


"America’s birthrate hit yet another record low in 2017, as mothers in nearly all age groups gave birth to fewer babies last year than they had the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
The U.S. birthrate has been falling for several years, led by declines among younger women in their teens and early 20s who seemed to be putting off motherhood until they were older. But in 2017, women in their 30s joined the trend as well. 
Here’s a closer look at the youngest Americans and their mothers, courtesy of birth records compiled by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180601/us-birthrate-hits-record-low-by-numbers

CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics

Reminder: Lane Reductions & Ramp Closures on I-90 in Boston this Weekend (June 1-3)

Beginning at 9:00 PM on Friday, June 1, MassDOT will reduce I-90 (Mass Pike) between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass in Boston to two lanes in each direction. I-90 will reopen to four lanes in each direction by 5:00 AM on Sunday, June 3. This will allow MassDOT and its contractor to conduct necessary preparation activities and a "dry run" to test the I-90 traffic logistics for the 2018 Construction Shutdown (July 26 – August 11), with the goal of making sure it will run as smoothly as possible.

The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldier's Field Road will be closed during the dry run. The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently. See the I-90 (Mass Pike) Ramp Closures Detour Map and directions on the Traffic Management page (http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx).

During the dry run, a "crossover" on I-90 will direct all vehicles to either the eastbound or westbound roadways at different periods of time. There will be no impacts to the MBTA Green Line, Commuter Rail, or local vehicular traffic during the dry run.

I-90 Impacts during the 2018 Construction Shutdown

From 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6, MassDOT will implement lane reductions and ramp closures on I-90 in Boston (between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass), as follows:

• Two lanes in each direction during peak hours (additional lane closures during weekends and off-peak hours).
• The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldiers Field Road will be closed this entire period.
• The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.
• The lane reductions will be necessary during the shutdown for the contractor to access the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge for demolition and replacement (see the video simulation of the project on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiGoPf8-3-Q).

For a full list of traffic impacts during the 2018 Construction Shutdown, see the Traffic Management page of the project website (http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx).

Please share this advisory with anyone you think may be interested in the project, and encourage them to sign up for email alerts for traffic updates and meeting announcements: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MADOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=MADOT_77%27.

For more information on the Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project, please visit the project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/commavebridge.

For any questions or comments, please contact Jim Kersten, MassDOT Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-9041 or by email at CommAveBridge@dot.state.ma.us.

Sincerely,

Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project Team





Reminder: Commonwealth Ave. Bridge Project This Week; I-90 Lane Reductions
Reminder: Commonwealth Ave. Bridge Project This Week; I-90 Lane Reductions

FTC Scam Alert: Asked to pay by gift card? Don’t.



Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
by Jennifer Leach
Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC


Has someone asked you to go get a gift card to pay for something? Lots of people have told us they've been asked to pay with gift cards – by a caller claiming to be with the IRS, or tech support, or a so-called family member in need. If you've gotten a call like this, you know that the caller will then demand the gift card numbers and PIN. And, poof, your money is gone.

Read more

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 6/1/18 - THU 6/7/18

FRIDAY 6/1/18
9am   3rd and 4th Grade Concert @ Keller Elementary School
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
2pm   Tech Help with HMMS Students @ Franklin Senior Center
5pm   FHS Graduation @ FHS
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
8pm   The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 6/2/18
7am-2pm   Annual Trout Derby (open to public, no fishing license required) @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
8am-1pm   Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair (rain or shine) @ BFCCPS
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
8pm   The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 6/3/18
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 6/4/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Introduction to Drawing @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 6/5/18
9am   5th Grade Concert @ Keller Elementary School
9am   Concert @ Davis Thayer Elementary School
10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Todler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Concert @ Annie Sullivan MS
6:30pm   Dancing Into the Light: A Spiritual Journey of Healing @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group @ @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 6/6/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Concert @ Remington MS
6:30pm   YA Dystopian Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building

THURSDAY 6/7/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6pm   Concert @ Horace Mann MS
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Strawberry Stroll - Downtown Franklin - June 8

This year's Strawberry Stroll on Friday, June 8 will be the largest in 16 years with close to 100 vendors, food booths and lots of music including two bands!

For more information as the event approaches, pay attention here or feel free to visit the Downtown Partnership page  FranklinDowntownPartnership.org
or their Facebook page
 https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Strawberry Stroll - Downtown Franklin - June 8
Strawberry Stroll - Downtown Franklin - June 8

Reminder: Franklin Farmers Market opens TODAY on the Town Common

The Farmers Market opens Friday (TODAY) and runs each Friday through October.

Find out more about the vendors at the market online  https://franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

or on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFarmersMarketMA/

download the flyer 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t7S0ciZHW2u_0z7ePBfYeTFK5HswdDY5/view?usp=sharing

and of course visit the Farmers Market each Friday on the Town Common from noon to 6 PM




two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market in July
two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market in July 2017

"provide a strong legal protection for women’s rights"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After hours of debate Wednesday night, the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution passed the Illinois House. 
The resolution was approved 72-45, making Illinois the 37th state to ratify the ERA, which outlaws discrimination based on gender nationwide. The Senate approved the measure 43-12 on April 11. 
“I’m glad that the common sense, the recognition that women deserve and are entitled to the same protections as men, won the day,” said Rep. Steve Andersson, R-Geneva. “What we’re going to do is raise the level of all ships. Men, women, everyone does better because of this.” 
Originally brought to the states for ratification in 1972, only 35 state legislatures voted for the amendment before a 1982 deadline set by Congress."
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"In 2017, Nevada became the 36th state to ratify ERA. With Illinois’ action Wednesday, only one more state needs to ratify it. But Congress will have to remove the deadline for it to become the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180531/illinois-becomes-37th-state-to-ratify-equal-rights-amendment

Did MA pass this? 
Yes, as the 19th state to do so in June of 1972. For additional info, the wikipedia page is rich with history, tidbits and links  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Rights_Amendment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Rights_Amendment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_Rights_Amendment