Thursday, March 29, 2018

In the News: School budget hearing; 65 years of Little League in Franklin; Bellingham bans recreational marijuana sales

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Superintendent Sara Ahern released her fiscal 2019 budget plan to the Franklin School Committee during Tuesday’s meeting. 
The overall budget indicates a proposed increase of $3 million over fiscal 2018′s budget, 85 percent of which covers salaries and employee benefits."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180328/franklin-school-committee-proposes-fy-19-budget






"On the sunny afternoon of May 15, 1953, the first Little League pitch in Franklin was thrown. 
Sixty-five years later, the Franklin Historical Museum is commemorating that successful first year of baseball in town. 
Resident Elaine Costello, coordinator of the exhibit, was inspired to pitch the idea after looking back at old photos and newspaper clippings she found in her house. 
“My late husband Mike was on one of the first Little League teams in Franklin in 1953,” she said. “Being the 65th year of baseball in Franklin, I thought it would be nice to have an exhibit celebrating the first year.”
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180328/remembering-franklins-first-little-league-season


"Special Town Meeting voters Wednesday night opted to ban recreational marijuana sales in town. 
The measure approved by citizens bans most kinds of recreational marijuana facilities - including not only retailers but independent testing laboratories and product manufacturers. Cultivation would be allowed in industrial zones by special permit. 
During consideration, Town Administrator Denis Fraine was asked what would happen if the article were to fail. He said, in theory, retail sales could occur anywhere traditional retail is allowed."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180328/bellingham-bans-recreational-marijuana-sales


Reminder: 2018 Dog Registration Is Due April 1

All dog owners must renew their dog license annually. Registration runs from January 1st thru April 1st. 

Dogs not licensed by April 1st are considered unlicensed and late fees ($30) will apply. 

New dogs must be registered at the age of 6 months.

If residents have any questions regarding dog licensing, please visit our website www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-520-4900 or via email at townclerk@franklinma.gov 

Thank you, 

Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk


Reminder:  2018 Dog Registration Is Due
Reminder:  2018 Dog Registration Is Due

4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills Due May 1, 2018

4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills Due May 1, 2018
Fiscal Year 2018 4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on March 30, 2018.

The due date for these bills is, May 1, 2018.

Reminders:
You can pay online at http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/online-payments

If you are mailing in your payment, please be sure to include the remittance copy with your check.

If you choose to use your Online Banking to pay your bills, please remember to reference the bill number(s) you are paying.

This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA.

4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills Due May 1, 2018
4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills Due May 1, 2018


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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Live Reporting: from 'Legislation for Action' to 'Closing'


. Legislation for Action
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 18-16Authorization for the Town Administrator to Enter into Lease Purchase Financing Agreement to Fund New Municipal Telephone Systems (Motion to Move Resolution 18-16 - 2/3 Majority Vote (6))

motion to wave reading, seconded passed 9-0 via roll call

discussed earlier, then fell by the wayside, saves money
lease arrangement to be set up to replace old phone system

5 year warranty covers all services
don't usually extend warranties
usually pay as you go

this is the most affordable and effective way to go to replace 14 year old phones

motion to approve, seconded passed 9-0 via roll call
K. Town Administrator's Report
K. Town Administrator's Report
working on working plan for neighborhood with public safety folks
cant do signage and striping in winter time but will do so in the better weather

Police given great customer service, created a internet exchange zone at the parking lot between the police station and the Sculpture Park

snow removal cost update - basically under $1.2M currently
almost half million just for March

DPW thanks the family for the BIG Y pizzas they dropped off but ran off without giving their name

logic on shelter opening for emergency management
if there was an easy answer to give, it is a measure of impact, amount and nature of
NationalGrid was on site with the Emergency Management Team
there are a lot of factors that go into doing this
if you have questions, please call Town Administration

L. Future Agenda Items
L. Future Agenda Items

Earls - Franklin Focus meeting in March, looking to restart the Open Space Commission to add for future item

Pellegri - 4th of July update? on next meeting

Hamblen - would also like to see the open space committee

M. Council Comments
M. Council Comments

Hamblen - first AgComm sworn in

Dellorco - can we meet with Dean?

Padula - thanks for letting us know about the parking issue
Imogene Johnson Smith - judge at Wrentham Court

Jones - thanks for the work to keep March manageable with the storms, Dean residents, we'll get that resolved

Mercer - "All set mister Chairman"

Kelly - what can the DPW do on the trash? in May the students will be gone


N. Executive Session
N. Executive Session - Strategy for collective bargaining with Police Unions

motion to go to Executive Session, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call




Live Reporting: Animal Abuse Registry


H. Presentations/Discussions
H. Presentations/Discussions - An Act relative to establishing an animal abuse registry

Q - puts the responsibility on the breeders and pet stores for checking - has anyone checked?

puts the conviction on the CORI

central registry of animal abuse
takes a special kind of evil to abuse an animal

I. Subcommittee Reports
I. Subcommittee Reports
1. Capital
nothing

2. Budget
met this evening, about 95% with numbers
numbers getting tighter, will need to reach around to make the budget balance

3. EDC
nothing tonight
May meeting to discuss poultry issue as raised

Live Reporting: Town Council - March 28, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer (remote), Kelly, Jones, Padula, Earls
Absent:

Agenda ItemSummary
A. Approval of Minutes - March 14, 2018
A. Approval of Minutes - March 14, 2018

approval of minutes, seconded, passed 8-0-1 via roll call (Pellegri, abstained)

B. Announcements
B. Announcements - This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
C. Proclamations/Recognitions - Swearing in of Firefighter Paramedic
Peter Ballou

introduced by Chief McCarragher
sworn in by Town Clerk Teresa Burr

D. Citizen Comments
D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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.

Pam Young - 59 West St
speaking on behalf of neighbors
looking to resolve parking issue with Dean students
the parking restricts access for emergency vehicles
students moving trash containers to park, park in front of containers and block the trash pick up
the ambulance couldn't park in front of the house when it came to make a pick up

Jeff Eaglentine - Sherman Ave
look into an ordinance with keeping chickens in the yard
regulations are clear but the zoning in Chapter 185
restricts for space under 5 acres
grouped chicken in with livestock and not appropriate

Dale Kurtz - Veterans Service Officer
May 25 Memorial Day breakfast
authorizing the memorial walkway on Town Common
over 350 bricks sold thus far
meeting with DPW to discuss build process
looking to paint area for memorial day to show progress
45 plaques ordered to recognize those who passed during conflict
order by April 30 to have it placed with the first plot laying

Bob Gardner - Longhill Road
over 350 purchased, over 16 states purchased
after May 1, won't be able to guarantee first layng
will continue to sale and be laid on scheduled intervals; purchase no later than May 1
order forms available in multiple places
franklinverteransbrick.com/
private donations are also welcome

Town Clerk = Teresa Burr
dog licenses due April 1
after this late fee of $30
go to website or call the office





E. Appointments
E. Appointments - Council on Aging
Faith Flaherty

motion to approve, second, passed 9-0 via roll call

F. Hearings
F. Hearings
G. License Transactions
G. License Transactions


Franklin Art Association’s Annual Spring Art Show and Sale - Apr 21-22

The Franklin Art Association will hold its Annual Spring Show and Sale “Art from the Heart” on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 1PM to 8 PM and on Sunday, April 22, 2018, from 12 noon to 4 PM at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.

A reception held on Saturday, from 4 PM to 7 PM will include entertainment by the Padula Brothers Jazz Band.

The FAA’s Annual Spring Show and Sale includes works in oil, acrylic, water media, photography, pastel, charcoal, mixed media, calligraphy and drawing. In addition to the exhibited works, small works and unframed art will be available for purchase.

The exhibit is juried and there will be first, second, third and honorable mention ribbons awarded in each category. In addition, there will be a Best of Show award and attendees may vote for a “People’s Choice” award.

For more information about the FAA, go to www.franklinart.org

Franklin Art Association’s Annual Spring Art Show and Sale - Apr 21-22
Franklin Art Association’s Annual Spring Art Show and Sale - Apr 21-22



Circle of Friends: Gretchen Peters - April 7 with Carolann Solebello

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Circle of Friends: Gretchen Peters - April 7 with Carolann Solebello


GRETCHEN PETERS
with Carolann Solebello
April 7th 8PM $20
Gretchen Peters is a multiple GRAMMY nominee and Country Music Association Song of the Year winner. For two decades, she has been one of Nashville's most beloved and respected artists, known never to shy away from darkness and struggle in her writing. "If Peters never delivers another tune as achingly beautiful as 'On A Bus To St. Cloud,'" People Magazine wrote, "she has already earned herself a spot among country's upper echelon of contemporary composers."

Gretchen has risen to the top of her craft by writing and recording songs that explore the deep corners of life with empathy and integrity. She has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. http://www.gretchenpeters.com/
Carolann Solebello
New York singer/songwriter Carolann Solebello https://carolannsolebello.com/ will open the show. With a smooth, compelling voice and warm acoustic guitar, she nods to rural folk traditions, but creates lyrics that rise from the shadows of the towers, bridges, and highways of her urban home. Carolann was an original member of Red Molly.
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. 
Upcoming Shows
Apr 28      Pat Donohue
May 12     Antje Duvekot with The Starlight Honeys
Next season - Chris Smither, John Gorka, Susan Werner, and much more.



Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

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