Sewer Lining Project work scheduled along Pine St, Mary Anne Dr & Stanwood Dr

"Phase 8 - Sewer Lining Project Starts Monday November 25th.

You will see National Watermain trucks conducting cleaning and CCTV inspection of the sewer lines on the following streets on 11/25 & 11/26 and 12/2 thru 12/6 :

Sewer Lining Project along Pine St, Mary Anne Dr & Stanwood Dr

• Pine Street (Pond St to Town of Bellingham Line)
• Mary Anne Drive
• Stanwood Drive

During this part of the lining there will be minimal disruption to sewer service. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

The crew will then be back out in the same locations starting in early January to conduct the sewer main lining work. This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/18ZeMG8AwJ/

Dean College Humanities in Action Initiative restore gravestones in the Franklin community (video)

Dean College (@DeanCollege) posted:

Last fall, students and community volunteers gathered to restore gravestones in the Franklin community through our Humanities in Action Initiative. 

Check out the feature by DeanTV. We're looking forward to holding this event again this weekend! https://t.co/ZopsMzCgM7

Dean College Humanities in Action Initiative restore gravestones in the Franklin community

Shared from -> https://x.com/DeanCollege/status/1841553107391811846

Beaver Street Interceptor Project: Construction update for week of Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

 

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

 BSI Construction Update for the Week of August 26!

Monday (8/26) - Friday (8/30) the construction crew will be working on Grove Street from Rt. 140 south towards the MBTA train tracks between the hours of 7am - 4pm. There will be limited lane closures on Grove Street during this time. Please follow posted detour signs for directions.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with excavation to get the final grade depth for the pump station foundation. 

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Beaver Street Interceptor Project: Construction update for week of Aug 26 - Aug 30, 2024

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project

Police Station Building Cmte agrees on RFP for the OPM, discusses timeline for selection (audio)

FM #1143 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1143 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting held on Wednesday, January 24, 2023.4

Quick recap:

• Police Station Bldg Cmte meeting underway. M D'Angelo provides an overview of the Owner Project Manager (OPM). The request for proposal (RFP) for the OPM is the doc before the group to review and discuss tonight.

• The OPM really runs the project and is required by Mass Genl Law for projects of this size. The OPM responsibility list is more than a page of single spaced bullet items

• Submittals from the firms are usually interesting but the interview is key to determine who is most qualified to do the work. Example given of a firm that had done 1 specific project, another had done a few, the last one had more than 20. That experience can be key

• The initial response is a non price proposal, first you want qualifications, then you can work on a price. FHS OPM was the 3rd choice actually and did a good job ultimately.

• Chair Mercer reminds group to get to find out the team of individuals that the OPM form would bring to work on this. The firm maybe good but if they bring in a newbie to the firm it may not be so good.

• Meetings identified but with 3 public is it enough to cover the meetings with the committee? Change orders are key to keeping within the budget and there may be a few meetings involved to do that.

• Site visits? To consider prior work? Yes, as we get to the architect

• Setting some proprietary requirements (like common HVAC, locks, etc.) Helps with the overall maintenance and long term reduces cost of maintenance, folks already know of the component, minimum training required too

• Discussion on use of a 4 vs. 3 week period for firms to prepare. Discussion on the timing of notifications (central register), Feb 7 to March 7, interviews on Tuesday March 12. Feb 15 for a listening session, at the current station.

• Meeting adjourned with unanimous vote

The recording runs about an hour, so let’s listen to the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting of January 24, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1143-police-station-building-cmte-mtg-01-24-24

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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

Agenda doc    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-01-24_police_station_building_committee_agenda.pdf  

Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-station-building-committee 

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPfLlqC_PXA

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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"

Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting - Jan 24, 2024 at 7 PM

Tri-County students help this Pirate Ship Come Ashore in Medway

Months of work and collaboration resulted in a plentiful supply of play structures for youngsters in nearby Medway, one of many collaborations between Tri-County students and community entities. In this case, members of our Carpentry Program completed easels, sinks and a two-story Pirate ship for use on the playground at McGovern Elementary School.

Carpentry students and instructor Mr. Mark Spillane were on hand to cut the ribbon

While our Carpentry students and instructor Mr. Mark Spillane were on hand to cut the ribbon earlier this week, other programs played a crucial and integral role in the project coming to fruition. Engineering students assisted with the plans and design ideas while our Plumbing students helped design faucets for the outdoor sinks. Finally, members of our Auto Technology program pitched in by repairing and servicing a trailer to transport the 1,500-pound wooden ship from Franklin to Medway. Understandably, the pirate ship has been the most popular attraction for McGovern students thus far.

Earlier this week, the entire McGovern Elementary School student body and its principal Ms. Amy McDonald gathered along with Medway Superintendent Dr. Armand Pires and Facility Director Mr. Michael Grennon. On hand accompanying Spillane were TC Superintendent Dr. Karen M. Maguire, School Committee member Tracy Stewart, Principal Dana M. Walsh and Vocational Director Pamela Olsen.

Since its founding in 1977, the mission of Tri-County's Regional Vocational Technical High School is to provide an excellent comprehensive technical and academic education to regional high school students. State-of-the-art technical skills and knowledge are enriched and complemented by a solid foundation of academic skills. Creative and cooperative partnerships between area employers and a dynamic staff at Tri-County guarantee the continued growth and development of exciting programs designed to prepare graduates for careers in the twenty-first century. The school proudly services the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. For more, visit the school online at www.tri-county.us or any of our social media platforms.

Police Station Building Committee starts work at first meeting (audio)

FM #1047 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1047 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. 

Brief recap

First step getting sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello was quickly accomplished.

Round of introductions by the members of the committee was conducted.

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provided a brief overview. Facilities Director Mike D'Angelo walked through the overall process they will get into.

High level process (additional detail in memo)

• Request for a Proposal (RFP) for an Owner Project Manager (OPM)

• Select an OPM

• Work with the OPM to select an architect

• Site visits to current station (what is) and other community stations (what could be)

• Schematic design

• Design development

• Construction documents

• Bidding

• Construction

The site and site selection are important as is the funding and approval for such. While the actual building process was talk of being done in about 2 years, the entire process is more likely to run 3-5 years.

The recording runs 59 minutes, so let’s listen to the Police Station Building Cmte Meeting of August 23, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1047-police-station-building-cmte-mtg-08-23-23

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Meeting agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2023-08-23_police_station_building_committee.pdf 

Committee page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-station-building-committee 

Franklin TV video replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/57woRz_bSKo 

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DirbGHhnp78PdFxzbiXjEx_qDqszqMK8/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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Police Station Building Committee stands for swearing in

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for August 16, 2023 Meeting

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 16, 2023 - 7 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 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

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 - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Agricultural Commission

i. Daniel Morse  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._appointment_-_dan_morse.pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._23-898_-_grv.pdf

i. Legislation for Action Item #9a

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6b._23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdf

i. Legislation for Action #9b

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: DPW Project Updates - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director

i. Current Project Updates

ii. Pavement Management Program & Sidewalk Plan   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8aii._franklin_ma_-_pavement_management_report_-_final_draft_8.3.2023.pdf

iii. Water Tank Master Plan

b. Discussion: Proposition 2 ½ Operating Override

i. Process - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8b._i_-_override_discussion.pdf

ii. Campaign & Political Finance and Ethics Laws - Mark Cerel, Town Attorney  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8bii._1_-_discussion_memo_-_ethics_-_mark_1.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-898 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_23-898_-_grv.pdf

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, 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 23-899 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._-_bylaw_amendment_23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdf

c. Resolution 23-48: Appropriation of $35,000 from Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund (Motion to approve Resolution 23-48 - ⅔ Majority Vote)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._23-48_-_opioid_funding_35k.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

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_aug_16_2023.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for August 16, 2023 Meeting

Town of Franklin, MA: Tri-County School Project Update - Community Meeting - June 15 at 6 PM

The public is invited to the 4th Community Meeting for the @TriCountyRVTSD School Building Project on Thursday, 6/15/23 at 6 PM in the Tri-County Library Media Center.

Learn more about the project here: 

https://t.co/RZSVcuyv3t or -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/communityoutreach

Shared from -> https://t.co/aeo82I1eow 

Town of Franklin, MA: Tri-County School Project Update- Community Meeting - June 15 at 6 PM

Tri-County School Project Update

Tri-County RVTHS schedules Community Meeting to provide a building project update - June 15 at 6 PM

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School

Community Meeting No. 04

June 15, 2023 at 6.00 PM

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School 

147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038

The meeting will be broadcast live to Franklin residents on Comcast channel 93, and Verizon channel 28.

Following the meeting, the recording will be accessible on www.northtv.net, and www.tri-countybuilding.com.

For any questions, please email Christina Dell Angelo cdellangelo@doreandwhittier.com

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/TriRvths/status/1665993543607894016

Tri-County RVTHS schedules Community Meeting to provide a building project update - June 15 at 6 PM

Town of Franklin: Open for bid - "Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project"

Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project

In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the project known as Courtyard Drainage Repair Project at the Horace Mann Middle School in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/horace-mann-middle-school-courtyard-drainage-project

Town of Franklin: Open for bid - "Horace Mann Middle School Courtyard Drainage Project"

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - March 7 at 7 PM

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

March 7, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes: February 7, 2023

2. Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Budget

a. FY24 Budget Approval

b. FY24 Project slate

i. Open Space Appropriations

ii. Fletcher Field Playground Improvements - $150,000

iii. Nason Street site work preparation - $25,000

iv. Beaver Street Challenge Course - $150,000

3. Adjourn

The agenda doc has additional supporting info on the CPC budgeting as well as remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_march_7_2023.pdf

Photos of the Challenge Course taken in Nov 2022 ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/b77egXDgxSephAK67

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - March 7 at 7 PM