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Saturday, March 16, 2024
Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee Meeting - March 19, 2024 (includes budget hearing)
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for the March 13, 2024 Meeting
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
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.
a. February 28, 2024 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/february_28_2024_tc_meeting_minutes.pdf
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-905: Zoning Map Changes From Single Family Residential III To Business, An Area On Or Near King Street(Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 24-905 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/zoning_bylaw_amendment_24-905.pdf
b. Resolution 24-14: Direction for Issuance of Request for Expressions of Interest for Purchase / Lease and Redevelopment of Former Davis Thayer Elementary School, 137 West Central St. (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-14 - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/resolution_24-14.pdf
c. Resolution 24-15: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($4,817.48) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-15 - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-15-_gift_acceptance_library_0.pdf
a. FY25 Budget Update https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-25-budget-materials
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
a. Exemption #1:To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or Individuals.
b. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (Police, Fire, Public Works, Facilities, Library) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting- March 11 at 5 PM
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
● Legislative Forum Update● March Newsletter Feedback● April Newsletter Planning● Strawberry Stroll Planning
Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting- March 11 at 5 PM |
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Master Plan Update Committee meeting March 6, video recording available (video)
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Reminder: Town Council meeting February 28 at 7 PM
Among the key items for the Town Council meeting scheduled Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 PM, are the following:
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map
i. Legislation for Action #9a.
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: OPEB Actuarial Report - Dan Sherman, Sherman Actuarial Services
b. Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-03 - Majority Vote)
Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_2.28.24.pdf
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Franklin, MA: Agenda for February 28, 2024 Town Council Meeting
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
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 askthe Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. January 31, 2024
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-901 (formerly 23-901): Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III to Business an Area On or Near King Street, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Mapi. Legislation for Action #9a.
a. License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s; Located at 255 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
a. Discussion: OPEB Actuarial Report - Dan Sherman, Sherman Actuarial Services
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Franklin, MA: Town Council public hearing scheduled for rezoning 2 parcels
There is expectation that a full agenda will be published soon. It was not yet posted to the calendar, nor the Town Council agenda page, as we go to press.
Monday, February 12, 2024
School Committee meetings scheduled for Feb 12 & Feb 13, 2024
School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 13, 2024 at 7 PM |
Monday, February 5, 2024
Finance Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7 PM
or on the Finance Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee
Finance Committee scheduled to meet Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7 PM |
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Economic Development Subcommittee meeting - Jan 31 at 5:45 pm
Economic Development Subcommittee meeting - Jan 31 at 5:45 pm |
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Meeting January 31, 2024
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
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.
a. January 17, 2024
a. Police Department - Swearing In of New Patrol Officeri. Patrol Officer Jonathan Butlerb. Police Department - Introductioni. Mental Health Clinician Sonja Wagner
a. Joint Town Council and Planning Board Vote To Fill Associate Planning Board Vacancy https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._pb_appointment_mark_mucciarone.pdf
b. 2024 Election Workersi. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of nameshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._election_workers_appointment.pdf
a. Street Acceptance: Portion of Farrington Streeti. Legislation for Action Item 9ahttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._farrington_st._acceptance.pdf
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
Street Acceptance: Portion of Farrington Street |
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting - Jan 24, 2024 at 7 PM
Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting - Jan 24, 2024 at 7 PM |
School Committee gets update from Jefferson, on Facility Planning. approves DECA trip (video)
the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting was held as scheduled on Jan 23, 2024. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers.
All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers. The meeting started slightly late as the Budget subcommittee meeting prior to this ran late holding up 3 members.
Quick recap:
FHS student update, Panther Pride night Feb 12; Jan 29 jazz concert at FHS. Course selection underway by class. Tutoring for Spanish offered. Boys and girls playing basketball vs Mansfield; Boys indoor track take KellyRex champ for first time, Sarah Dumas player of week
Superintendent Report, thanks to students and families for patience and safety during this winter period, safety utmost. Inclement weather process shared previously, PR firm touting various aspects of the program to share the goodness. Also on schools web page
Newcomers update, 69 students total; 14 high school, 15 middle, balance at elementary; Interfaith group helping with after school program, library helping with English as second language training
Slides for the Jefferson update captured via photo album; Getting a sense of "return to normalcy". Good to have the families in the building more frequently (vs COVID period) Thank you all for what you are doing!
Motion to take the agenda out of order, and get to the DECA trip proposal. About 200 competed and about 100 moved to districts in Boston, approx 50 anticipated to qualify for the CA nationals. Also coordinating with KP, Rehoboth and other MA communities to ensure a good … MA representation. April, week conference, also an opportunity to visit Disney as part of DECA organization; Fund raising to alleviate the cost of the trip. A. DECA International Competition - Recurring Trip I recommend approval of the request of Emily Rosborough to take DECA Student to Anaheim, CA from 4/26/24-5/1/24 to participate in the DECA competition as detailed. Motion second, passes 7-0
Comprehensive Facilities Planning Update; Lucas presenting, slides will be captured to an album
Draft of school committee meeting schedule reviewed, could be on next meeting for vote Review of subcommittees, some met some haven't
Consent agenda, motion to approve, second, passes 7-0
New business, calendar vote, budget teaser, possible school calendar draft for review also
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 7-0
Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UrUZ9emung
School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Meeting Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_1-23-24.pdf
Meeting packet folder (some docs are posted after the meeting, supposed to be ready on Wednesday, this is not always the case) -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-23-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet
Jefferson Elementary highlights -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/tmGGuhBnB3z84jwc9
Comprehensive School Facility Plan outline -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/aQCfP2MFdmxHyZ3c7
My notes in one PDF file ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KwqPUeKnJXhqYEzyiy-v7IZi-IfxzAfn/view?usp=drive_link
screen grab Facility Planning |
Sunday, January 21, 2024
2 Master Plan subcommittees meet before the full Committee meets on Wednesday
2 Master Plan subcommittees meet before the full Committee meets on Wednesday |
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, Jan 23 at 7 PM
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for January 17, 2024 Meeting
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events
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.
a. Proclamation: FISH of Franklin
a. Discussion: Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director
b. Discussion: Homelessness Report - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
a. Resolution 24-05: Termination of the Massachusetts Statewide Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund, as well as Dedication of Revenues Thereto, as Authorized by G.L. Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2023 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-05 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._24-05_-_termination_of_and_dedication_into_the_opioid_settlement_stabilization_fund.pdf
a. Migrant Housing Update
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for January 17, 2024 Meeting |