Community Preservation Committee Meeting - Agenda for May 5, 2025

Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
May 5, 2025 = 7:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes
a. August 20, 2024

2. 2025 (FY26 Budget) Annual Public Hearing

a. Anyone may suggest a Community Preservation Act project.
b. To file a suggestion, idea or proposal, please visit our online permitting
system, or attend in person and make a suggestion. Legal review is required through the Town Attorney for eligibility.
c. All ideas are welcome via online, in person or a simple email to the Town Administrator at jhellen@franklinma.gov

3. FY26 Proposed Budget & CPA Update

a. Overall Budget Update
b. Current Project updates
c. FY26 Budget Approval - Resolution 25-25
d. FY26 Project Slate - Resolution 25-26

i. Schmidt Farm Debt/Interest - $323,750
ii. Maple Hill Debt/Interest - $252,818
iii. School Playgrounds (Redistricting) - $181,623
iv. Open Space & Recreation Plan Supplement - $14,600
v. Sports Fields Wall Padding Replacement - $40,000
vi. Repair 1949 Fire Engine - $20,000
vii. Library Historic Hall Repairs - $80,000

e. FY26 Project - Resolution 25-27
i. Franklin United Methodist Church - $105,245

4. Set a date for October 2025 meeting

5. Adjourn
 

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052025-1717

 

cupola at the Franklin Historical Museum

 

Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - May 5

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FRANKLIN, MA
Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

 

The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM. This annual public hearing is required by statute, and will involve a discussion of Franklin’s needs, possibilities and resources regarding community preservation and the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to address these issues, as permitted by the CPA, and will provide an opportunity for public input.

This hearing will be held in person in the Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council
Chambers, 355 E. Central St., Franklin and will also be available via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after April 30, 2025 for updated information. Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services.

Respectfully Submitted by,

Julie McCann

 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052025-1680

 

Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - May 5

Community Preservation Cmte gets update on project status, funding status, sets next meeting for Feb 5 (audio)

FM #1342 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1342 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held in the 3rd floor training room on Wednesday, December 18, 2024

 

Quick Recap -> 

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen providing an update, introduces Evan Lacasse as Deputy Financial Officer and budget analyst who will be picking up the details of CPA as things go forward

• Updates on current CPA funded projects:

• Cupola out for bid, should start next year some time

• Franklin Ridge about half financed at this point, starting infrastructure work in 2025

• Rod & Gun club didn't get funding, apparently did get their own funding

• Q on Davis Thayer, (old high school), Police Station Building Cmte hired architect, open house planned for current station, architect hired. Middle of 2025 should get to site selection. There are some issues with Parmenter, and with DT, so it will an interesting decision. DT page has the reports and expression of interests proposal, zoning would also be needed for most other uses (https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee). W Batchelor not liking the police station at Parmenter (not yet a decision). "no one can convince me otherwise"

• CPA funds could be used for historical preservation of Davis Thayer

• Review of the CPA fund status provided in the agenda doc

• Walking thru the 2nd page which shows the balances by category, expenses, encumbered amounts, etc. So we have at least $2M available

• Discussion on next meeting, Feb 5, 5 PM target for public hearing

• Money is one thing but town bandwidth is an issue

• Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0

The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1342-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-12-18-24/

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Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyHAV9qzy8 

Agenda doc and CPA fund report status for FY 2025 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf 

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1__-03pwdXow-qWVpqpwiXBBCKncQNmeD/view?usp=drive_link 

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Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

Community Preservation Cmte gets update on project status, funding status, sets next meeting for Feb 5 (video)

The Community Preservation Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Dec 18 at 5:00 PM in the 3rd floor training room.

All members of the committee present for this session. Franklin tv broadcasting to Comcast and Verizon subscribers as well as to Zoom and YouTube

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMyHAV9qzy8

Agenda doc and CPA fund report status for FY 2025 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

Quick Recap -> 

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen providing an update, introduces Evan Lacasse as Deputy Financial Officer and budget analyst who will be picking up the details of CPA as things go forward
• Updates on current CPA funded projects:
• Cupola out for bid, should start next year some time
• Franklin Ridge about half financed at this point, starting infrastructure work in 2025
• Rod & Gun club didn't get funding, apparently did get their own funding
• Q on Davis Thayer, (old high school), Police Station Building Cmte hired architect, open house planned for current station, architect hired. Middle of 2025 should get to site selection. There are some issues with Parmenter, and with DT, so it will an interesting decision. DT page has the reports and expression of interests proposal, zoning would also be needed for most other uses (https://www.franklinma.gov/davis-thayer-building-reuse-advisory-committee). W Batchelor not liking the police station at Parmenter (not yet a decision). "no one can convince me otherwise"
• CPA funds could be used for historical preservation of Davis Thayer
• Review of the CPA fund status provided in the agenda doc
• Walking thru the 2nd page which shows the balances by category, expenses, encumbered amounts, etc. So we have at least $2M available
• Discussion on next meeting, Feb 5, 5 PM target for public hearing
• Money is one thing but town bandwidth is an issue
• Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0

Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 ???

Wednesday, December 18

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Fresh Floral Holiday Arrangements 4 Sale (via Instagram) 
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery)

**  Town Meetings today   **

Board of Assessors Meeting (Room 106)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 4:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/agenda_12-18-2024.pdf

Community Preservation Committee Meeting (3rd Floor Trng Room)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 5:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting (Council Chambers & Broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 5:45pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-12-18_edc_agenda.pdf

Town Council Meeting (Council Chambers & Broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

December 18, 2024 = 5:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

Training Room, 3rd Floor

355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Call the Meeting to order

2. Finance Update

a. Financial Report   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/cpa_fund_ytd_12.13.24_1.pdf

3. Member Comments

4. Adjourn

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_-_dec_18_2024.pdf

Community Preservation Committee: Agenda for Meeting Weds Dec 18 at 5 PM

Community Preservation Committee to view digitized output before funding project (video)

The Community Preservation Committee met on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 as scheduled. One item was on the agenda.

Alan Earls, Historical Commission Chair, provided an update on the funding being looked for by the Rod & Gun Club to digitize some films from the 1940's & 1950's. The Club may have already done so but any funding would help them cover the costs (approx. $3,000).

Committee expressed desire to see a sample of the output before committing to fund. Details were being arranged to do so.

Franklin TV YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/live/hjuY_fIXDws?si=YQAokjQjCvHwZ-rl&t=104

Agenda:

1. Film Preservation & Digitization Project - the CPC will consider a request for funding for preservation of old film from the Rod & Gun Club.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/film_preservation_digitization_project_redacted.pdf

2. Adjourn

The agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-20_cpc_agenda.pdf

Community Preservation Committee to view digitized output before funding project (video)

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, August 20, 2024?

Tuesday, August 20

9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward C. Dailey (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin Federated Church)

6:00pm Kristi Kirshe - Welcome Home Event (Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)

**   Town Meetings today   **

• Community Preservation Committee Meeting (Council Chambers & Franklin TV broadcast)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-20_cpc_agenda.pdf

• Sustainability Subcommittee (3rd Floor Trng Room & Zoom)

Event Date:  Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/sustainability_-agenda_2024-8-20_0.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

Council Chambers, 2nd Floor

355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Film Preservation & Digitization Project - the CPC will consider a request for funding for preservation of old film from the Rod & Gun Club.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/film_preservation_digitization_project_redacted.pdf

2. Adjourn

The agenda doc includes remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-08-20_cpc_agenda.pdf

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for Meeting Aug 20 at 7 PM

Community Preservation Committee - Agenda for May 14, 2024 Meeting

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes - March 7, 2023   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1._march_7_2023_minutes.pdf

2. 2024 Annual Public Hearing

a. Anyone may suggest a Community Preservation Act project.

b. To file a suggestion, idea or proposal, please visit our online permitting system, or attend in person and make a suggestion. Legal review is required through the Town Attorney for eligibility.

c. All ideas are welcome via online, in person or a simple email to the Town Administrator at jhellen@franklinma.gov

3. FY25 Proposed Budget & CPA Update  

a. Overall Budget Update  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/cpc_memo.pdf

b. Project update  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/cpc_3b.pdf

c. FY25 Budget Approval, Resolution 24-26  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-26_fix.pdf

d. FY25 Project Slate, Resolution 24-27  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3d._-_resolution_24-27_-_cpc_appropriation_of_funds-capital_.pdf

4. Adjourn

Agenda doc includes remote participation info ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-05-14_cpc_agenda_packet_0.pdf

Old South Meeting House, Washington St

Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - FRANKLIN, MA

Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM. This annual public hearing is required by statute, and will involve a discussion of Franklin’s needs, possibilities and resources regarding community preservation and the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to address these issues, as permitted by the CPA, and will provide an

opportunity for public input.

This hearing will be held in person in the Training Room on the 3rd Floor of the Franklin Municipal Building located at 355 East Central Street and remotely via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after May 10, 2024 for updated information. If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Ribbon cutting at Schmidt's Farm recognizes CPA funding for purchase of 200 acres of open space (photos & audio)

The ribbon cutting Friday at Schmidt's Farm acknowledged the purchase of over 200 acres of open space with Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. A significant accomplishment for Franklin! 

Town Council Chair Tom Mercer opened the brief ceremony with a few remarks. (Most were caught on the audio recording):

"Good morning. Thank you for joining us on this beautiful day to recognize the Town of Franklin’s recently acquired land at Maple Hill and Schmidt Farm for the purpose of preserving open space!

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize John Schmidt of Schmidt’s Farm, who worked with the Town during the acquisition of the approximately 115 acres we are standing on today. 

I would also like to acknowledge Kathy Dalzell who is here representing the Dalzell family. The Dalzell family generously provided the Town with 15 acres of land connecting these two parcels - a gift we were extremely grateful for. Please express our gratitude to your family, Kathy. 

We are very excited to celebrate this marked occasion of the purchase of over 200 acres of public natural resources through the recently adopted Community Preservation Act."

a view from partway into the large open field

the ribbon cutting

the barn has hopes of being restored with CPA funds

(L-R) Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Councilor Melanie Hamblen, Council Chair Tom Mercer, State Rep Jeff Roy (minding Rosie Melanie's dog)

Photo album of the ceremony and of a brief walk across the open field

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Wz79C3HCF4ZYXxsX7

Town of Franklin recognizes the 3 ribbon cuttings this year: https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/171799700345026190

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1090-schmidts-farm-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-10-27-23