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Showing posts with label agenda. Show all posts

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Franklin, MA: Agenda for School Committee Meeting - March 19, 2024 (includes budget hearing)

Franklin School Committee
March 19, 2024 - 7:00 P.M

Municipal Building – Council Chambers


Call to Order                 Mr. Callaghan
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
F. FY25 Budget Open Hearing 
(presentation doc not posted but the full budget book is available ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fy25_complete_budget_book.pdf)

II. Guests/Presentations
A. None

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Student Opportunity Act Plan Approval
I recommend approval of the Student Opportunity Act Plan as discussed.
B. Policy First Reading
I recommend moving policy JFABB - Admittance of Foreign Exchange Students to a
second reading as discussed.
C. Policy Second Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of policy CA - Administrative Goals as discussed.
D. ACCEPT Collaborative Agreement
I recommend approval of the ACCEPT Collaborative Agreement as detailed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. None

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your March 5, 2024 School Committee
meeting as detailed.
B. Recurring Cooperstown Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Karrah Ellis to take FHS Baseball team to
Cooperstown, NY from April 14-15, 2024 to play against the Natick Redhawks as
detailed.
C. ASMS Gifts
I recommend acceptance of 3 checks totaling $5,000.00 from the ASMS PCC for field
trips as detailed.
D. Recurring HMMS Save the Bay Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Rebecca Motte for Gr. 6 students to travel to
Providence RI on May 20 and 21, 2024 for the Save the Bay Program as detailed.
E. Recurring Keller RW Zoo Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Caitlin Colahan to take Keller students to
Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 30, 2024 as detailed.
F. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,240.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field
trips as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment


Sunday, March 10, 2024

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for the March 13, 2024 Meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
March 13, 2024 - 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 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
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 - None Scheduled
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
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
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
15. ADJOURN

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


Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for the March 13, 2024 Meeting
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for the March 13, 2024 Meeting

Friday, March 8, 2024

Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting- March 11 at 5 PM

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee
Community Relations Subcommittee
March 11, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Municipal Building - 3rd Floor Training Room


A G E N D A
"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
Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting- March 11 at 5 PM

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Master Plan Update Committee meeting March 6, video recording available (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met on Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 upstairs in the 3rd floor training room. 2 of the members left the meeting early to participate in the Joint Budget Subcommittee meeting downstair in the Council Chambers at 7 PM.

The Franklin TV meeting video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5QYsjiIi9s



Saturday, March 2, 2024

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
March 5, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers


A G E N D A

“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.”
Call to Order Mr. Callaghan
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Superintendent’s Recommended FY25 Budget

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy - First Reading
I recommend moving policy CA - Administrative Goals to a second reading as
detailed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. none

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your February 13, 2024 meeting as
detailed.
B. JF Kennedy Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two check totaling $1471.50 from the JFK PCC as
follows:
$125.00 for Field Trips
$1346.50 for Supplemental Supplies
C. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1970.00 from the Parmenter
PCC for field trips as detailed.
D. FHS Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,000.00 from Thomas A. Wagner for a
FHS Scholarship as detailed.
E. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $93.01 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for
supplemental supplies as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

The agenda doc contains remote participation info

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting, Tuesday, Mar 5 at 7 PM

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

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
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

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
February 28, 2024 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 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
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. January 31, 2024

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

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.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
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
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: OPEB Actuarial Report - Dan Sherman, Sherman Actuarial Services
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. 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 - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 24-901 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 24-03: FY24 Capital Improvement Plan
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-03 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 24-04: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-04 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 24-08: Town Council’s Support of Pending State Legislation Entitled “The Municipal Empowerment Act” (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-08 - Majority Vote) 

e. Resolution 24-09: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
(Motion to approve Resolution 24-09 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 24-10: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,900), Senior Center ($200), Police Dept. ($50) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-10 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 24-11: Designation of “Special Municipal Employee” Under State Ethics Law (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-11 - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 24-12: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-12 - Majority Vote)

i. Resolution 24-13: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-13 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report
b. Capital Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
d. Budget Subcommittee
e. Master Plan Committee
f. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
g. Police Station Building Committee
h. GATRA Advisory Board

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.

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


Franklin, MA: Agenda for February 28, 2024 Town Council Meeting
Franklin, MA: Agenda for February 28, 2024 Town Council Meeting


Sunday, February 18, 2024

Monday, February 12, 2024

School Committee meetings scheduled for Feb 12 & Feb 13, 2024

Community Relations Subcom
February 12, 2024 - 5:00pm


Policy Sub Committee Meeting
February 13, 2024 - 6:00pm


School Committee Meeting
February 13, 2024 - 7:00pm




Find the meeting packet folder with the supporting documents for this session. Note: not all the documents are released before the meeting. They are supposed to be posted on the day after but it sometimes takes longer than that. ->    https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/2023-24-meeting-packets

School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 13, 2024 at 7 PM
School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 13, 2024 at 7 PM

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Economic Development Subcommittee meeting - Jan 31 at 5:45 pm

Economic Development Subcommittee
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 31, 2024 - 5:45 PM

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


Agenda:
1. Discussion on EDC Goals for 2024-2025


Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

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

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 31, 2024 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 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
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. January 17, 2024
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a. Police Department - Swearing In of New Patrol Officer
i. Patrol Officer Jonathan Butler
b. Police Department - Introduction
i. Mental Health Clinician Sonja Wagner
5. APPOINTMENTS
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 Workers
i. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of names  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._election_workers_appointment.pdf
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Street Acceptance: Portion of Farrington Street
i. Legislation for Action Item 9a  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._farrington_st._acceptance.pdf

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-06: Order of Layout, Acceptance and Taking of a Portion of Farrington St, Currently a Private Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-06 - ⅔ Majority Vote) 
b. Bylaw Amendment 24-904: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-904 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
c. Resolution 24-07: Town of Franklin Flag Policy for Display of Flags at Franklin Municipal Building (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-07 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._flag_policy.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. 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


Agenda doc holds the remote participation info -> 

Street Acceptance: Portion of Farrington Street
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 & Meeting Packet
January 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM

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


Agenda:
1. Review of Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Request for Qualifications (RFQ)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/draft_rfq_for_police_opm.pdf


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
screen grab Facility Planning



Sunday, January 21, 2024

2 Master Plan subcommittees meet before the full Committee meets on Wednesday


Sustainability Subcommittee
Event Date:  Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 7:00pm

CSFC Subcommittee
Event Date:  Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 5:15pm
no agenda posted at this time

Master Plan Committee
Event Date:  Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 6:30pm

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

Franklin School Committee
January 23, 2024 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers



Call to Order     Mr. Callaghan
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan
C. Payroll Mr. McNeill
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Jefferson Elementary School Highlight
B. Comprehensive Facilities Planning Update

III. Discussion/Action Items
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.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. School Committee 2024-25 Meeting Schedule - DRAFT

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 9, 2024 School
Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $560.00 from music parents for in-house
enrichment for the Music Department as detailed.
C. Jefferson Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $43.80 from Box Tops for Jefferson Field
Trips as detailed.
D. DECA State Competition - Recurring Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Emily Rosborough to take DECA Students
to Boston, MA from 3/7/24-3/9/24 to participate in the DECA competition as
detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment

The agenda doc contains remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_1-23-24.pdf

The meeting packet folder contains the supporting documents for this session (not all of them released before the meeting)

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, Jan 23 at 7 PM
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

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 17, 2024 - 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 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
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
a. Proclamation: FISH of Franklin
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director 
b. Discussion: Homelessness Report - Amy Frigulietti, Deputy Town Administrator and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
 
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
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
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Migrant Housing Update
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. 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 January 17, 2024 Meeting
Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for January 17, 2024 Meeting