Showing posts with label license renewals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label license renewals. Show all posts

Thursday, June 18, 2020

In the News: "a licensing process every three years"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Massachusetts would start a wide-ranging effort to crack down on police violence and improve transparency by implementing a certification system and stripping licensure from officers who commit egregious violations under a new bill Gov. Charlie Baker detailed Wednesday, following a wave of demonstrations where protesters have demanded immediate reforms.

Baker described the legislation as a “first step” toward creating a more just system, acknowledging that legislative leaders will likely attempt to build on his proposal to address other priorities beyond accountability.

Lawmakers who joined the governor at a Wednesday press conference said the legislation had been in the works for months, and Baker said the protests against police violence and systemic racism that have swept across the country in recent weeks have given the issue a new sense of urgency."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200617/gov-charlie-baker-rolls-out-first-step-of-police-reform-that-would-create-licensing-system-for-police-and-creating-statewide-database-tracking-system

Video link = https://youtu.be/zeleIb1GHTo




Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Town Council recap for Dec 18 - plastic bag waste reduction moves forward

The FHS student group working on the plastic bag reduction plan achieved a milestone after several meetings with the Economic Development Subcommittee to prepare, the Town Council agreed to move the measure forward to be developed as a bylaw. The draft language previously discussed in the EDC meetings will be tweaked and brought forward to the Council for the first of two public readings, a public hearing and eventual vote.

Several items on the alcohol license front:
  • La Cantina received a license for the Farmers Market
  • Acupalco's move from downtown to Union St was approved
  • The Chateau corrected their operating hours changing them slightly
  • Glen Pharma Distillery gained approval for their tasting license
  • The yearly batch of license renewals was approved

The Actions Taken document has not yet been published. Once it has that link will be added.

Additional details can be found in my notes recorded live during the meeting
  • Live reporting: TA Report through to Closing
 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-ta-report-through-to.html
  • Live reporting: Town Administrator Evaluation
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-town-administrator.html
  • Live reporting: Plastic Bag Waste Reduction
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-plastic-bag-waste.html
  • Live reporting: Alcohol Licenses - new, changes, a...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-alcohol-licenses-new.html
  • Live reporting: Town Council - December 18, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-town-council-december-18.html

Glen Pharma Distillery gained approval for their tasting license
Glen Pharma Distillery gained approval for their tasting license

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Live reporting: Alcohol Licenses - new, changes, and renewals


7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- 7:10 PM

7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer Winery, Farmers Market

to allow for samples at the winter farmers market
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
b. The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Change of Hours, 466 King Street.
a correction of the hours that should have been submitted originally with the initial application. An oversight missed in the original application; bar and food served through the hours indicated

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
c. Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant, License Modification, Change of Location, 371 Union Street
Bissanti recused himself

pending inspections as construction is not complete
similar process used for others in the past, will hold off submitting to State after inspection complete

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0-1 (Bissanti abstain)

7d. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
d. GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Distillery, 860 West Central Street

this is the pouring permit to accompany the already approved distillery operation

will be serving a full menu of food service during the service of alcohol
recipes being tested, 72 seats inside, some outdoor is seasonal

more complicated than imagined it would be, master distiller on site
test batches done, chef in place, looking for construction completion
it is highly regulated, looking to open Jan/Feb
a little behind schedule, but close to the light at the end of the tunnel
looking to provide a unique destination for Franklin

delays are weeks, not months, ready from a construction stand point but then the approvals are required; not looking forward to opening on Super Bowl weekend

open with tasting room on ground floor
looking for an other tenant for the 2nd floor

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

7e. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
e. 2020 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals

the hold for La Cantani was removed with successful inspection yesterday
but the packet came out before, it is the nature of the business

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Council Clerk read the licensee listing "after" the vote to include it per request of Town Attorney Mark Cerel

second vote to properly approve, seconded, passed 9-0

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/12-18-19_full_agenda_web_1.pdf

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 18, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/12-18-19_full_agenda_web_1.pdf
 
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/december-18-town-council-meeting

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. 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.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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. October 2, 2019
b. November 13, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None Scheduled 
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Historical Commission, Associate Member: Alan Earls
6. HEARINGS
- None Scheduled 
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- 7:10 PM
7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer Winery, Farmers Market
7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
b. The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Change of Hours, 466 King Street.
7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
c. Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant, License Modification, Change of Location, 371 Union Street
7d. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
d. GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Distillery, 860 West Central Street
7e. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
e. 2020 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals 
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Plastic Bag Waste Reduction
b. Town Administrator Annual Evaluation
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-89: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Veteran’s Services Department, $1,480 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-89 - Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Purpose #6: to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (majority roll call vote)
ADJOURN

GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Distillery, 860 West Central Street
GlenPharmer Distillery, LLC, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Distillery

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Live reporting: Town Council - May 8, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent:  none


Agenda ItemSummary
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Meeting of May 8, 2019

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. 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.

2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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.

Cathy Mellor, Skyline Drive
subdivision change without notification to owners; streets narrowed, 
45 years resident, supported others
width 30 plus, reducing to 20 something
doesn't slow down speed
family neighborhood
taking out the sidewalks without notification until 2 weeks ago
asking for a disaster with the sizes of all the trucks, Amazon, UPS, etc.

new drainage system to help with Skyline Estate; four new storm drains, but not at the mouth where the water is coming from; people need clarity on what is going to happen with the storm drains and run off

complaining about the removal sidewalks, they are aesthetically pleasing; with parties on the street how will the fire trucks get through

sidewalk drew them to the neighborhood, to hear that they are being removed is upsetting, we walk on them all the time


3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 24, 2019

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Franklin Cultural District, Roberta DeBaggis Trahan

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

6. HEARINGS
None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer 
Winery, Farmers Market

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


Saturday, March 30, 2019

Franklin Residents: Reminder from the Town Clerk's Office to all dog owners

Reminder from the Town Clerk's Office to all dog owners:

All dog owners must register their dog 6 months and older annually. Registration runs from Jan. 1st to April 1st. Dogs not licensed by April 1st are considered unlicensed and late fees will apply. 

If you have any questions, please visit our website www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-520-4900 or email tburr@franklinma.gov

Top Dog Contest: Please be sure to enter your dogs favorite photo into our Top Dog Contest. This will be a drawing!

Last day to enter is April 1st. Drawing will be on April 2nd. Please visit our website for more information.

Thank you!

The Top Dog photo board as of March 18
The Top Dog photo board as of March 18

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Town Council summary - Dec 19, 2018

The recap of the Town Council meeting held Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018.

Liquor license renewals
The annual liquor license renewals came up for approval. Those businesses with outstanding bills will have their license held until the outstanding items are completed. 
The listing of the current liquor licenses can be found online

Technology Update
Tim Raposa, Technology Director, provided an update on the work of the department. "There isn’t a department in here that doesn’t need technology" was aptly quoted in the MDN article on his presentation. I took several photos of his presentation and will share the deck when it is available (not yet posted to Town page).

Photos captured of the presentation can be found online
https://photos.app.goo.gl/z9aGETegsyeeCEZJ8


Mixed Business Innovation
The package of 6 zoning bylaw amendments came before the Town Council for potential referral to the Planning Board. They had been reviewed at the Economic Development Committee and came forward with a 3-1 vote (Kelly the lone 'no' vote).

Kelly clearly wants something in the bylaw to allow for residential use but exactly what would meet that requirement was not discussed explicitly or agreed to during the meeting. While some other councilors agree that residential use would make sense, it doesn't for the building that is currently on site. The bylaw amendments did get referred to the Planning Board. Kelly voted against one of the amendments but voted for all the others.

The Planning Board will hold two public hearings and make a recommendation on the measures to send back to the Council. The Council will also hold two public hearings and either make adjustments to the language or leave it as is. The timing on all of this would bring a 'final' decision sometime as early as mid-February or March 2019.

The formal "Actions Taken" document was not yet published. When it is, it will be linked to here.

one of the Technology slides depicts the town school split for the technology personnel
one of the Technology slides depicts the town school split for the technology personnel


My detailed notes taken during the meeting can be found in the links below:

  • Live reporting: from Town Administrators Report to...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/live-reporting-from-town-administrators.html
  • Live reporting: Legislation for Action
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html
  • Live Reporting: Technology Dept
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/live-reporting-technology-dept.html
  • Live Reporting: Town Council - Dec 19, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/12/live-reporting-town-council-dec-19-2019.html

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Live Reporting: Town Council - Dec 19, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none


Agenda ItemSummary
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Meeting of December 19, 2018 - 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. 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.

2. CITIZENS COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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
None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None
5. APPOINTMENTS
None
6. HEARINGS
None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. 2019 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

The listing of the current liquor licenses can be found online


Tuesday, September 18, 2018

In the News: Bellingham 140 construction begins; RealID popular at RMV

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

"It’s about to get even busier on the town’s stretch of Rte. 140 – at least for a few months. 
Contractors this week will likely begin a roughly $2.5 million road construction project to widen the intersection at Rte. 140 and Maple and South Maple streets, add lanes, and upgrade the traffic signals. 
“There will be congestion,” Bellingham Department of Public Works Director Don DiMartino said. “There will be construction delays.” 
He suggested drivers try to avoid the area, but acknowledged the route is key on several commutes. Rte. 140 links Bellingham to Interstate 495 and the Franklin commuter rail station, and is close to both downtown and an industrial zone."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180917/rte-140-construction-in-bellingham-expected-to-cause-delays


"More than four months after the state started issuing driver’s licenses that comply with the federal Real ID security law, the standard license continues to be the most popular service option for customers at Registry of Motor Vehicles locations, according to data presented Monday. 
For customers who get their licenses at AAA locations instead of RMV branches, however, the Real ID is the most popular option, Registrar Erin Deveney told the Department of Transportation Board of Directors. 
Massachusetts in March began offering the Real ID-compliant licenses, which require additional documentation to obtain. Starting Oct. 1, 2020, the standard licenses that are not Real ID-compliant will no longer be accepted as identification for domestic air travel or entering federal buildings and nuclear power plants."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180917/rmv-chief-outlines-real-id-wait-time-trends

https://www.mass.gov/guides/real-id
https://www.mass.gov/guides/real-id

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 13, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2017

(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


Agenda ItemSummary

A. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes - November 15, 2017
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/Recognitions
C. Proclamations/Recognitions - Honoring Public Safety - Teerith Pasricha, Audrey DiMella
D. Citizen Comments
D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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.
E. Appointments
E. Appointments
F. Hearings
F. Hearings
G. License Transaction
G. License Transactions - 2018 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals
H. Presentations/Discussions
H. Presentations/Discussions - Franklin Senior Center - Karen Alves
I. Subcommittee Reports
I. Subcommittee Reports
J. Legislation for Action
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 17-74: Acceptance of Gift - Council on Aging
2. Resolution 17-75: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Veterans Memorial Path Account
3. Resolution 17-76: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Veterans Memorial Path Account
4. Resolution 17-77: Legal Notices
5. Resolution 17-78: 2018 Schedule of Town Council Meetings
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

Franklin Senior Center
Franklin Senior Center