Absent: Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– September 9, 2015
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– 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.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Neighbor Brigade
Proclamation read before the presentation
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| Linda Gagnon, Cheryl Ferri and Council Chair Bob Vallee |
Linda Gagnon, Cheryl Ferry (co-leader)
over 200 volunteers
in existence for 5 years, founded by a woman from Wayland
inspired to bring this community service to Franklin
virtual network of services, 3rd of service here in Franklin
15 requests in the first year, 400 requests last year
requests are coming in
delivering meals and other help as needed
volunteers go above and beyond
cancer related, surgery
mother loses a husband and doesn't know how to start a lawn mower
mother dealing with impending surgery, no other family support, the volunteers provide that help
in contact with the hospital, Schools, Fire Dept, Police Dept
and thankful for the help that Steve Sherlock provides
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