Showing posts with label subcommittee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label subcommittee. Show all posts

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival

Downtown Franklin

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_harvest_festival_posting_2023.pdf


Note: one of the requirements of Open Meeting Law is to declare an agenda for a posted meeting where the committee members will be gathering for this kind of public event.

Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival - Sep 30
Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival - Sep 30

Monday, September 18, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings scheduled for this week include

  • Sustainability Subcommittee - Sep 18

  • Land Use Subcommittee- Sep 19


The full Mast Plan Update Committee is scheduled to to meet on Wednesday, Sep 27
Agenda -> Not yet posted for this session as scheduled ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee/events/436086

Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27
Master Plan Update Committee & Subcommittee meetings 9/18 to 9/27

Sunday, September 3, 2023

Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcmte Meeting scheduled for Sep 6 at 5 PM

Franklin Public Schools
Franklin School Committee
Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcommittee
September 6, 2023 - 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."
● Organizational meeting to discuss timeline, process and next steps


Note the Board of Health Meeting is also scheduled for the same date, time and room. Stay tuned, something for one of these meetings will likely change.

Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcmte Meeting scheduled for Sep 6 - 5 PM
Comprehensive Facilities Planning Subcmte Meeting scheduled for Sep 6 - 5 PM


Friday, August 25, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee discusses timeline, outreach, survey and more in 2 hour session (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, Aug 23, 2023 beginning at 6:30 PM. I joined the meeting in progress at about 7ish (after the Police Station committee completed in the Council Chambers.)


The Franklin TV meeting video replay link ->    https://www.youtube.com/live/1sLTy6XZK48

Brief recap 
  • Discussion on branding efforts complicated by heavy web presence of Franklin Tennessee and wanting to avoid confusion with them
  • Will have booth at Harvest Festival, discussion on logo, branding desire to have something ready to handout or engagement with community at booth
  • Proceeding with "Form Franklin's Future"
  • Recommendations from multiple members to obtain input in map based form, for multiple good reasons to help visualize and work with qualitatively, if not quantitatively
  • extended discussion on survey and use of an incentive to increase participation, action to run this by the Town Attny for 2 answers, one if the committee could do so (per meeting likely not); alternatively, might another non-town org (i.e. Dean College) run the survey (and include incentive) to enable the data to be used by the committee. Amy to get answers
  • Amy to create spreadsheet for committee members to use to add orgs and other contact points for outreach effort
  • The 2020 update to the Master Plan is the one to use for status of which of the prior plans objectives and actions items were completed or not. Ginelle has marked up the spreadsheet with color coding on completion status and will share to the drive from other members to work with
  • Meeting adjourns
My full set of notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF

Master Plan Update Committee discusses timeline, outreach, survey and more in 2 hour session (video)
Master Plan Update Committee discusses timeline, outreach, survey and more in 2 hour session (video)

Monday, August 14, 2023

Reminder: Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee Meeting - August 15, 2023 - 7 PM

The draft facility conditions report is interesting reading even though it is incomplete. An entire section (Section 2) covers various code compliance requirements. 

Section 3 covers the building conditions (page 18 of 55) which opens with the following text:

STRUCTURAL OBSERVATIONS
On February 24, 2023, in the company of Mr. Mike D’Angelo, the Facilities Director for the Franklin Public Schools, I visited the former Devis Thayer Elementary School at 137 West Central Street in Franklin, MA for the purpose of conducting a preliminary evaluation of the current physical condition of the building based solely on my visual observations. It is our understanding that the city is very interested in the historic preservation of this building and its potential reuse for some other type of occupancy rather than educational. The former school building has been vacant for some time, but well maintained, heated, and secured. 
The following report is based upon our general impressions, and not on any detailed structural analysis, which could be performed, if necessary, under a later study. This report will outline any obvious structural deficiencies or limitations that would affect the continued use of the building. 
The building was constructed in 1924, as can be seen on the buildings cast stone inscription. There are no original building plans available for this review which would indicate the framing sizes and direction of framing for the various building areas. However, the existing drawings for the renovations performed in 1972 are available for reference. The footprint of the present building appears to be identical to the original construction. The portable classrooms and rear fire escape were demolished some time ago.
Continue reading the draft report in preparation for the 2nd meeting of the Davis Thayer Reuse Committee on Tuesday, Aug 15 at 7 PM.



Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee Meeting - August 15, 2023 - 7 PM
Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee Meeting - August 15, 2023 - 7 PM

Sunday, August 6, 2023

A busy August for the Master Plan Update Committee and its subcommittees

There are several subcommittee meetings scheduled during the month leading up to the full Master Plan Update Committee meeting on August 23. 

The Open Space subcommittee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug 8 at 7:00 PM

Subcommittee - Community Services
Event Date:  Monday, August 14, 2023 - 6:00pm

Subcommittee - Land Use
Event Date:  Monday, August 14, 2023 - 7:00pm

Subcommittee - Housing
Event Date:  Monday, August 21, 2023 - 5:00pm

Subcommittee - Sustainability
Event Date:  Monday, August 21, 2023 - 6:30pm

Master Plan Update Committee
Event Date:  Wednesday, August 23, 2023 - 6:30pm

A busy August for the Master Plan Update Committee and its subcommittees
A busy August for the Master Plan Update Committee and its subcommittees

Note: You can filter the Town calendar by committee to get the view as shown above

You can filter the Town calendar by committee to get the view
You can filter the Town calendar by committee to get the view of the month for a committee

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee begin work to determine the appropriate reuse (video)

The Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee met for the first time July 18, 2023 at 7:15 PM (15 minutes late). They were sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello. The individual members then provided a brief introduction of themselves.

The Town Council has established the Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee to evaluate potential strategies and future uses for the building and parcel of land the building is located on.

The Committee will:

  • Conduct an assessment of current conditions and possible uses;
  • Conduct a market appraisal of the property;
  • Engage community stakeholders and citizen input through a public listening series; and
  • Evaluate potential future uses and make a final report to the Town Council by December 23, 2023
DEBORAH L. PELLEGRI. CHAIR 
PATRICK SHERIDAN, VICE CHAIR 
THEODORE D CORMIER-LEGER, CLERK , 
CHRISTOPHER B STICKNEY, MEMBER, 
GREGORY RONDEAU, MEMBER 
ROBERTA DEBAGGIS TRAHAN, MEMBER 
MEGAN M MCCARTHY, MEMBER 
SAM WILLIAMS, MEMBER 
GWYNETH MORSS, MEMBER 




Davis Thayer School sign from May 2019
Davis Thayer School sign from May 2019

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Master Plan Update Committee gets update on Open Mtg law compliance (video)

The master Plan Update Committee met in the 3rd floor training room on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The room was newly outfitted to broadcast via Zoom, live stream to YouTube and to both cable channels (Comcast & Verizon).

Brief recap:
  • Attorney Mark Cerel provides some background and insights in how to operate safely within the Open Meeting law. Nuances around quorum of the committee as a whole (7) and of the subcommittees (2 or 4), and what could happen if members of the main committee attend a subcommittee meeting they are not part of (watch & listen = ok; vs. actively participate = problematic).
  • Subcommittees announced (not yet posted to Committee page nor part of agenda doc)
  • discussion around the mission statement, potential for revision, send comments to Chair by July 19 for compilation and review at next meeting July 26
  • discussion around draft timeline to be reviewed next time along with a draft outline for public engagement


My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> 



Master Plan Update Committee met June 28, 2023 beginning at 6:42 PM
Master Plan Update Committee met June 28, 2023 beginning at 6:42 PM

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

School Committee Budget Subcommittee listens and clarifies details on how to balance the budget - 06/05/23 (audio)

FM #1004 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1004 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting held on Monday, June 5, 2023. The meeting was conducted in the 3rd floor training room. Remote participation was enabled for this session.  A few residents logged in to the meeting. 2 others were in the training room.


Chair Dave McNeill opened the meeting. School Committee members Dave Callaghan and Denise Spencer were present. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Business Manager Miriam Goodman also participated.


Quick recap

  • Superintendent Lucas Giguere started with a recap to set the stage for where the group was coming into the discussion tonight. He outlined the Superintendent's proposed budget, increased by the School Committee, Town allocation revealed a $2.3M shortfall ($3.4M vs. 1.1M allocation). The Town Administrator has a plan to add $700K to the schools budget which is up for approval at the Council meeting Wednesday, June 7

  • Business Manager Miriam Goodman provided additional details updating from the prior working session where they had five categories of proposed cuts to bring about a balance, it was now down to three categories. 30 personnel were slotted for reduction, now with the additional funding, it will be 22 slotted for reduction ( a savings of 8 positions). 11 other involuntary transfers were made within the district to balance the staffing

  • Discussion around the middle school late bus being one of the cuts. Apparently complicated by the lateness of the bus in its return run to the middle school, and apparently reducing its ridership (folks not waiting for it). Longer term, the complexity of bus schedule needs to be adjusted but for now, cutting the bus 

  • Discussion on the contract requirements for teachers with more seniority and equivalent (or better) certifications to ‘bump’ those without professional teacher status (PTS). Hence, while middle school has 2 music teachers this year, next year they will still have 2 music teachers, but the people will be different than this year

  • All notifications of personnel potentially affected by the reductions have been made. The final determination remains based upon the ultimate budget outcome

  • Discussion on not increasing the athletic fees as that would potentially reduce the number of athletes, and thereby reduce the athletic fee revenue. Hence the decision to reduce the number of competitions for non-varsity teams along with associated other expenses to help create the amount of reduction required 

  • Next step, based upon the Council decision on Wednesday, the proposal will be adjusted accordingly to bring to the full committee meeting on June 13 at which point the final budget needs to be approved and notifications confirmed for those individuals affected


The show notes contain a link to the agenda and to my notes.


The recording runs just under an hour, so let’s listen to the School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting of June 5, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1004-school-cmte-budget-subcmte-mtg-06-05-23


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Budget Subcommittee agenda for June 5

 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda-budgetsubcom-6-5-23.pdf 


FY 2024 Budget information -> https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 


Town FY 2024 budget information -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials 


My notes in this ThreadReader PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KEZdIg_g-o_U9HZ3qjeCRfKiYo5UIF-F/view?usp=drive_link 


The show notes for School Committee member Dave Callaghan’s recent interview includes links to the Town Council and Finance Committee budget hearing if you need to catch up on any of those

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/school-committee-member-dave-callaghan.html



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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


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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.


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School Committee Budget Subcommittee listens and clarifies details on how to balance the budget - 06/05/23 (audio)

Thursday, June 1, 2023

School Committee: Budget Subcommittee Meeting - June 5 - 5:00 PM

Franklin Public Schools
Franklin School Committee
Budget Subcommittee

June 5, 2023 5:30 PM


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
● FY24 Budget
● Adjournment


Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda-budgetsubcom-6-5-23.pdf

School Committee: Budget Subcommittee Meeting - June 5 - 5:00 PM
School Committee: Budget Subcommittee Meeting - June 5 - 5:00 PM

Friday, May 5, 2023

Economic Development Subcmte reviews and sets priorities for remainder of year (audio)

FM #989 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 989 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in the Council Chambers with all 4 members participating in the Council Chambers.


Quick recap:

  • Healthy discussion on the next steps for each of the outstanding remaining goals on the list:

    • 40r was the #1 priority for MAPC, within which the specified design standards and dimensional standards (lot coverage, stories, setbacks, etc.) really need to be addressed whether we do 40r or not

    • Shared parking policy (maybe some incentives to entice coordination for private space)

    • Review sidewalk snow removal bylaw (review map put together by Brutus)

    • Research changes to the home occupation business bylaw (interested in but will take time to do properly)

    • Review the marijuana overlay district (some adjustments needed, Kenwood Circle, Amgeo on Washington St, etc.)

    • Review the cell phone tower overlay district and consider a 5G local permitting bylaw (maybe just research required)


Resulting priorities

  1. GR 5 impervious coverage

  2. Cannabis overlay district

  3. Design stuff - Barrette contract product output

  4. Snow removal on sidewalks (Brutus’ map)


The recording of the meeting runs just under 1 hour.   

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-989-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-05-03-23


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The agenda doc also includes remote participation info ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2023-05-03_edc_agenda__0.pdf 


Franklin TV YouTube video ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/IEFqlGhx-ho 


My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting (in 1 PDF file)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ROvOLHRTDdYrqJ49AYdRk6S7naue3Ylb/view?usp=share_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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda
Economic Development Subcommittee - May 3, 2023 - Agenda

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

FPS: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - April 12, 2023 - 6 PM

Franklin (MA) School Committee
Policy Subcommittee Meeting
DATE: 4/12/2023 TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 pm


I. Attendance -
II. Distribution of Approved Policies
A. JEB - Entrance Age (was JEA) pending SC approval on 4/11/23
B. JCAC - Assignment of students from other school districts or homeschooling pending SC
approval on 4/11/23
III. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee
A. None
IV. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
A. Review MASC Updated Policies
B. EFD - Meal Charge Policy
C. EFD-R - Meal Charge Policy & Procedures
D. JEA-E - Entrance Age Exhibit
E. Continued Review of Policy Manual


FPS: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - April 12, 2023 - 6 PM
FPS: Policy Subcommittee Meeting - April 12, 2023 - 6 PM

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

FPS Budget Subcommittee Meeting - March 24, 10 AM

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee
Budget Sub Committee
March 24, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Municipal Building - 3rd Floor Conference 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."
● Call to Order
● FY24 Budget
● Adjournment


 

FPS Budget Subcommittee Meeting - March 24, 10 AM
FPS Budget Subcommittee Meeting - March 24, 10 AM