Showing posts with label zoning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label zoning. Show all posts

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Town of Franklin: Government 101 series (audio)

We're going to the archives to bring forward a number of key items to share to help folks who are now newly engaged in the budget discussion to help understand the overall processes of Town of Franklin government in action.


Town of Franklin: Government 101 (audio) (2018)

Town of Franklin: Government 101 (video) (2019)

Town of Franklin: Government 101 - budget cycle (audio) (2022)

Town of Franklin: All about the water system, yes we have enough (audio) (August 2021)

Town of Franklin: All about the sewer system, yes we have capacity for growth (audio) (2023)

Franklin For All housing & zoning podcast series (audio) (2022-2023)

Town of Franklin: Government 101 series (audio)
Town of Franklin: Government 101 series (audio)

Thursday, August 29, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 29, 2024?

Thursday, August 29
9:00am Early Voting - Primary (Town Clerk's Office)
5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)
6:00pm Food and Wine Tasting (The Little Shop of Olive Oils)
9:00pm Joshua David (live music) (3 Restaurant)


**  Town Meetings today   **

  • Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting (virtual meeting)
Event Date:  Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 7:00pm

  • Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting (virtual meeting)
Event Date:  Thursday, August 29, 2024 - 7:00pm

  • Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Agenda - (NO MEETING)
The next ZBA meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2024 


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming



Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee schedules virtual meeting Aug 29 at 7 PM

Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee
August 29, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held virtually via ZOOM


Agenda
1. Review 8/26 Draft Implementation Plan
2. 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
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

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
August 14, 2024 at 7:00 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 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.
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
a. July 17, 2024
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.
5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Annual Reappointments and New Appointments of Boards and Committees Members
i. See “Committee Appointments” in packet for names  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a_appointments.pdf
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-906: Changes to §185-3. Definitions, Mixed Use Development Definition
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-907R: Changes to §185-21 Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-908: §185 Attachment 7. Part VI, Addition of Mixed Use Development to Use Regulation Schedule
d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 24-913: Zoning Map Changes from Business to Commercial I, an Area on Union Street Near Franklin Crossing
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation & Discussion: 4H Robotics Club
b. Discussion: Legislative Delegation - Senator Rebecca Rausch and Representative Jeffrey Roy
c. Discussion: Norfolk Registry of Deeds Update - Register William O’Donnell
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
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
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. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc contains remote participation info -> 

franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting August 14, 2024
franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting August 14, 2024

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings for the week of Aug 12, 2024

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings for the week of Aug 12
  • Community Services, Facilities & Circulation (CSFC) Subcommittee
Event Date:  Monday, August 12, 2024 - 6:00pm

  • Land Use & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting
Event Date:  Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 7:00pm

Master Plan Subcommittee meetings for the week of Aug 12, 2024
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.


Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1247-town-council-quarterbacking-07-18-24/


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




Saturday, July 13, 2024

📰 BEN's Bulletin: New Format, MBTA Communities


BEN's Bulletin: New Format, MBTA Communities
BEN's Bulletin: New Format, MBTA Communities

BEN's Bulletin (07/08/24)

 

We've launched and now we're shaping up! This is the new format of our newsletter, where we'll be sharing information on key meetings, events, and resources. Please feel free to provide feedback.

As always, we meet every THIRD THURSDAY at Franklin TV (unless otherwise noted). Our next meeting is July 18 at 7 PM. All are welcome!

Our agenda and previous minutes will be shared in advance of the meeting.

Key Agenda Items

It'll be a relatively quiet season for meetings, but BEN's keeping an eye on MBTA Communities Act compliance and the Master Plan. 

For live links and photos, see the items on our Google Doc.

7.8-4

Reach out with any comments or questions. Thanks!

The BEN Brigade

Know someone else who may be interested in this content? Please share!

Ben 4 Franklin, https://ben4franklin.org/

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 


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

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"


Master Plan Update Cmte conducts public hearing, gets feedback to consider (audio)
Master Plan Update Cmte conducts public hearing, gets feedback to consider (audio)