a. Next steps
a. August 8, 2023
Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26 |
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a. Next steps
a. August 8, 2023
Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26 |
FM #1017 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1017 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the third and final Public Hearing held to gather input on the Town of Franklin Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP).
The hearing covered some of the details around the process:
The draft has been issued for comment
Comments are open through July 12
Additional detail on the survey results are being formatted to add to the draft. This won't change the goals or objectives, just provide the additional supporting evidence for such.
The conversation runs about 70 minutes. Let’s listen to the OSRP Public Hearing #3 Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1017-open-space-recreation-plan-public-hearing-3-06-20-23
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Conservation page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
The draft plan can be found online -> https://www.franklinma.gov/system/files/uploads/2023_osrp_draft_for_comment_0.pdf
Comments on the plan can be submitted ->
https://forms.gle/SJZKH43xj6JkAVPX8
The summary of the plan -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/2023-open-space-recreation-plan-summary.html
The goals & objectives -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan.html
The public hearing video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/wbA8tRvhO6M
My notes captured via Twitter and found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MYo-a8rFxsoyCa8XVnbVnfSRmwMeVSqy/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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Open Space & Recreation Plan - Summary |
1. GENERAL BUSINESS1.1 Public Hearing 3: Town staff will present a draft of the 2023 OSRP and will be seeking feedback from the community.
“We need the tonic of wildness...At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be indefinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”― Henry David Thoreau, Walden
a. Acquired the Riverbend Open Space Area, and converted other Town-owned parcels to the Conservation Commission for designation as Conservation lands.b. Adopted the CPA in 2020, and utilized CPA funding to (1) acquire and preserve the Maple Hill Conservation Area as forest area and public Open Space; and (2) acquire and enable the continued agricultural use of Schmidt’s Farm, one of Franklin’s legacy farms, in addition to potential future community uses.c. Partnered with DCR to improve and extend the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) to Grove Street in Franklin, and separately constructed a shared use path along portions of Grove Street, with an additional phase of the Grove Street shared use path currently underway.d. Revitalized the DelCarte Conservation Area through the successful treatment of invasive species within DelCarte’s north and south ponds, the implementation of the Biodiversity and Buffer Zone Restoration Project in 2022-23, and through increased community engagement and improved signage throughout DelCarte.e. Installed and updated signage and recycling receptacles at all public fields and Open Space areas.f. Performed a parking analysis of Open Space areas.g. Added sidewalks along portions of Chestnut Street, Pleasant Street, Beaver Street and Lincoln Street.
a. Installation of new playground at DelCarte Conservation Area (2017).b. Improvements made to King Street Memorial Playground (2019), with master plan for King Street Memorial Park currently underway.c. Installation of new playground equipment (Vendetti Playground, 2021) and fitness course (2023) at Beaver Pond, along with resurfacing of Beaver Pond athletic fields.d. Installation of new playground at Henry “Ski” Faenza Memorial Playground (formerly Nason Street Tot Lot)e. Improvements to Fletcher Field Playground (anticipated in 2023).
The DRAFT 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan - Open for Public Comment through July 12, 2023 |
The DRAFT 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan |
Please note that the comment period for the draft 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan is delayed until later this week. More details to follow.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/draft-2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-comment-period-delayed
Draft 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan Comment Period - DELAYED |
More info on the Open Space & Recreation Plan update -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/pages/2023-open-space-and-recreation-plan-update
a. Town Councilb. Planning Boardc. Zoning Boardd. Conservation Commissione. Members At-Largef. BETA & Barrett
i. Google Town Emails, use of.ii. Google Drive for DATA/Information Storage (Amy Love)
c. Land Usef. Circulationg. Housing
b. Five Sub-Committees
i. Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee (6 Members)ii. Housing & Economic Development (3 Members)iii. Community Services, Facilities, & Circulation (3 Members)iv. Sustainability (3 Members)v. Open Space & Recreation and Natural, Cultural, & Historic Resources (4 Members)
The agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/june_14_2023_mp_agenda_0.pdf
The Master Plan update Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee
Agenda for the initial Master Plan Committee meeting Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 6:30 PM |
The last Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Forum will be held on 6/20/2023 from 6 PM - 8 PM in the Municipal Building Council Chambers.
Town staff will present a draft of the 2023 Open Space Recreation Plan and will be seeking feedback from the community.
Learn more here: https://t.co/Z6hnh8K7Fi
https://t.co/nS2CwhK5pJ
Open Space and Recreation Plan Public Forum - June 20, 2032 at 6 PM |
Notice of Intent - 10 Echo Bridge Road - Conservation |
The Conservation Commission will hold its Eighth Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) focus group meeting this Thursday, May 4 from 6-7 PM in Town Council Chambers.
This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Zoom login information can be found here.
In case you'll miss the Thursday meeting or would like further discussion, you are also invited to attend OSRP Office Hours Friday, May 5 between 10 and 11am in the third floor training room (Room 326A) at Town Hall or via Zoom.
Bring your ideas and see you there!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-osrp-focus-group-meeting-habitat-protection-ecosystem-restoration-other
2023 OSRP Focus Group Meeting - Habitat Protection, Ecosystem Restoration, Other Conservation Lands - Thursday May 4 |
FM #981 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 981 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
A License ownership transfer and change for the alcohol license at 7-11 Union St was approved
Farmers Market alcohol license for La Cantina Winery was approve
Conservation Agent Breeka Li Goodlander provided an update on the progress for the Open Space & Recreation Plan that is in process, 2 public hearings completed, a series of focus group meetings continuing, the final public hearing to review the draft plan is scheduled in June
The proposal for enabling the raising of the Pride Flag for June prompted a discussion on the viability of such a measure given the developing legal status and the fear it would open the door for other flags that many folks would not approve of. It generally was a rather good civil conversation except for the last commenter. The general consensus was for appointment of an ad-hoc subcommittee to further address the proposal for fute, especially since the current June Pride situation can be worked around satisfactorily
Approval for additional ARPA funding from Norfolk County was received
The recording runs about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on April 26, 2023.
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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_26_2023_0.pdf
My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-fQYmqnEnma1RPjufiBjVjft3nJ5-GW/view?usp=share_link
Franklin TV meeting video -> https://www.youtube.com/live/VTsQ6p7Pc_w?feature=share
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Letter to Town Council on Display of Flags on Town Property (agenda item for Council Mtg - 04/26/23) |