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Sunday, September 1, 2024
Town of Franklin: Government 101 series (audio)
Thursday, August 29, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 29, 2024?
- Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting (virtual meeting)
- Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting (virtual meeting)
- Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Agenda - (NO MEETING)
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee schedules virtual meeting Aug 29 at 7 PM
1. Review 8/26 Draft Implementation Plan2. Next steps
Agenda doc contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/landusezoningagenda_-_2024-08-29.pdf
Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee schedules virtual meeting Aug 29 at 7 PM |
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting August 14, 2024
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.
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.
a. July 17, 2024
a. Annual Reappointments and New Appointments of Boards and Committees Membersi. See “Committee Appointments” in packet for names https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a_appointments.pdf
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definitioni. Legislation for Action #9a https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._-_bylaw_amendment_24-906.pdfb. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirementsi. Legislation for Action #9b https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._bylaw_amendment_24-907r.pdfc. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedulei. Legislation for Action #9c https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._-_bylaw_amendment_24-908.pdfd. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossingi. Legislation for Action #9d https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d_2.pdf
a. Presentation & Discussion: 4H Robotics Clubb. Discussion: Legislative Delegation - Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Jeffrey Royc. Discussion: Norfolk Registry of Deeds Update - Register William O’Donnell
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition - Second Reading(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements - Second Reading(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule - Second Reading(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing - Second Reading(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)e. Resolution 24-51: Gift Acceptance - Fire Department ($100), Senior Center ($10,070), Veterans’ Services Department ($150)(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-51 - Majority Vote)f. Resolution 24-52: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-52 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-52_-revised_2024_tc_schedule_0.pdf
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
a. To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Master Plan Subcommittee meetings for the week of Aug 12, 2024
- Community Services, Facilities & Circulation (CSFC) Subcommittee
- Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting
Master Plan Subcommittee meetings for the week of Aug 12, 2024 |
Saturday, July 20, 2024
This Town Council Quarterbacking session condenses the July 17 meeting to about 30 minutes (audio)
FM #1242 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1242 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. The Council met on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 for the first meeting of the Fiscal Year 2025. We met Thursday morning to recap the 3 hour session.
We look to focus on
ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
Topics for this session:
A number of citizens’ comments accounted for approx. 30 minutes of the meeting before the Council began its business.
The zoning change for the parcel on King St while forwarded to second reading by a 5-4 vote was roundly defeated by an 8-0-1 (1 absent) vote.
The override and budget discussion resulted in two actions.
One - consensus to begin with a Joint Budget series of meetings to work on determining the future (assuming yes, when?), and getting consensus among the 3 committees (Town Council, School Committee and Finance Committee) on an amount for an earlier spring vote.
Two - the Council did vote to take $1M from the debt stabilization account to provide for additional funding for the School budget. The School Committee will vote to accept the funding at their next scheduled August meeting (Aug 13). (After this vote Cormier-Leger left the session)
A set of 3 bylaws to change downtown commercial zoning to bring the Town into compliance with the MBTA regulations were approved and moved to second reading. The second reading will be a Council meeting in August.
The zoning change for the mill store property on Union St was approved and moved to second reading (also at a meeting in August)
The Council also voted to approve the land swap deal with the state. This work started approx. 11 years ago and finally getting to the changing of the deeds stage to complete. This will set up for future renovation & enhancements to the Beaver St recycling Center.
Resolution 24-49: Acceptance of Gifts - Veterans’ Service Department ($700), Senior Center ($381), Franklin Public Library ($500)
The recording runs about 29 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tom.
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The Franklin TV video of the 3 hour session can be found -> https://www.youtube.com/live/dvI5kTzZqP0?si=Od24AGR5njNiF99I&t=67
Agenda document for this session:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_july_17_2024.pdf
My notes as captured during the session can be found in one PDF
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rUWE6iK-G1T7xnVsjgXiGj2-l2P9S9Kg/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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Saturday, July 13, 2024
📰 BEN's Bulletin: New Format, MBTA Communities
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Friday, July 12, 2024
Master Plan Update Cmte conducts public hearing, gets feedback to consider (audio)
FM #1244 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1244 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) Master Plan Update Committee Public Hearing held on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. 10 members participated, 9 in chambers, 1 remote (for a portion of session, she did join in person - Williams), 3 were absent (Gallagher, Hagen, Halligan).
Quick recap:
Overview presentation coordinate by Chair Jones, and each subcommittee chair, before getting into the public portion
Presentation doc was not included with the agenda very few (outside of the committee) likely had time to preview the goals before the session
Good input from the multiple commenters both in person and participating remotely
Next meeting for the committee scheduled for July 24 to incorporate the feedback from this session, and then begin work on the objectives (which have not yet been revealed) to assign them to responsible Town departments, etc.
The recording runs about 77 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1244-master-plan-update-cmte-public-hearing-07-10-24
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The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK0miWgTjaU
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-_july_10_2024.docx.pdf
Presentation doc ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee/files/draft-goals-presentation
My notes in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nF1FzxJfke50IOjftj5Xqum8QFtSDozP/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"
Master Plan Update Cmte conducts public hearing, gets feedback to consider (audio) |