Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Municipal Building
355 East Central Street, Training Room
Franklin, MA
September 5, 2018 5:45 PM


Discussion:
1. Lot line changes proposal
2. Residential development impact on abutters
3. Sale of Town owned land discussion
4. Brewery zoning discussion
5. Signs bylaw proposal


Future Meetings:
6. Commuter/business parking
7. Food trucks

Multi-Family Housing in RV and Cl/Affordable Housing

a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. Inclusionary Zoning
d. Affordable Housing Plan


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_agenda_1.pdf

Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5
Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5

Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9

On Sunday, September 9, Encore will be hosting an Open House at both locations. You are invited to come meet the faculty, staff, and students of Encore, and learn about all of the programs, lessons, and classes that are offered to music students of all ages and abilities.

Established seven years ago, Encore has grown to two locations and 27 faculty members, teaching all aspects of music from Music Theory group classes to Private Instruction on any and all instruments including, but not limited to, voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, harp, and all woodwinds, strings and brass.

Encore also offers unique programs like Music for Young Children, ages two to seven, a keyboard-based program that combines piano skills, rhythm, reading music notation, and creativity to set the foundation for your child’s solid musical future.

Other classes include Piano Lab, for ages 10 and up, perfect for those studying voice and other instruments who could benefit from an introduction to keyboards; two Woodwind Chamber Ensembles; and, a Songwriting and Composition Workshop that culminates in an opportunity to record a composition in Encore’s state-of-the-art recording studio. 

Encore also offers a Vocal Preparatory class for younger singers, ages six to eight, among many other class opportunities.

Visit one or both locations, as each has something unique to offer. There will be performances by Encore students and faculty, as well as refreshments, tours, sample classes, and raffles!


Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios
Sunday, September 9, 2018
2:00-5:00 p.m.
3 Bent Street, Franklin, MA 
and 352 Village St., Millis, MA


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Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9
Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9

McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"

HockomockSports.com has published their Volleyball Players to Watch listing for the 2018 school year. Franklin High School volleyball has two players on the listing.


LAUREN MCGRATH, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
The 2016 Underclassman of the Year followed up her stellar sophomore season with another strong fall for the Panthers to help Franklin return to the postseason. McGrath got things going for the Franklin offense with 545 assists, 148 service points (including 37 aces), and was also a defensive stalwart with 63 digs. She used her athleticism to cover ground on the defensive side and she consistently made the right decisions as a setter to keep all of her teammates involved and find the right angles to attack opposing blocks. McGrath will be counted on again this fall to set up her teammates and keep the program in the running for a league title and another tournament berth.


ELLIE WISNIEWSKI, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
When you look at last year’s list of kill leaders, almost all of the outside hitters graduated. But Franklin is one of the few schools that will bring their top outside option back as Ellie Wisniewski (124 kills) is back for the Panthers. We’ve seen Wisniewski step up each of the last two seasons, making the jump from 75 kills as a sophomore to 124 last season, improving both her kill percentage and hitting percentage. And not only is she a weapon at the net, she’s dangerous at the service line. She landed 34 aces last season with an impressive 90.5% serve percentage. Wisniewski also gives Franklin some flexibility defensively because she can play in the back row (73 digs, 216 serve receives in 2017).

For all the Hockomock League volleyball players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-volleyball-players-to-watch/

McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"
McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"

Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!

Franklin DPW post on Facebook alerts to a bunch of road work in the next several weeks:
"Road work is happening all over town over the next few weeks!! Please read to know what areas to look out for!! 
Washington St from South St to Jefferson Rd - mill and overlay starting next week, lasting several weeks. 
Elm St from Lincoln St to Anchorage Rd and Partridge St from Elm St to just past Harborwood Dr - full reclamation starting next week, lasting into October. 
Alpine Place and Ruggles St Neighborhood - top coat of pavement next week, final completion of project within several weeks after final paving. 
Lincolnwood Dr and Linda Ln - Starting paving next week, final completion of project within several weeks after paving."
Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!
Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!



First meeting of the season for Yankee Quilters

Yankee Quilters will hold the first meeting of the season at

St John's Episcopal Church
237 Pleasant St, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

on Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM – 9 PM

https://www.facebook.com/YankeeQuilters/


First meeting of the season for Yankee Quilters
First meeting of the season for Yankee Quilters

“Online school is really becoming a very popular option"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"At the Franklin School for Performing Arts, it’s easy to see that success on stage translates into success in the classroom. 
For a third year, FSPA has opened the doors to its academy next door to its studio on Main Street. This year, enrollment has nearly doubled, from six to 11 students in the academy’s full-day schooling program for grades 5-11. 
The program is a collaboration with the Massachusetts online system, TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), a tuition-free virtual public school. By making FSPA a hub for students that see their future on the stage but also require an education, Franklin School for Performing Arts founder Director Raye Lynn Mercer said the academy is looking to create a viable and effective alternative to regular schooling."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180903/fspa-sees-academy-enrollment-nearly-double

Related post on the FSPA Academy
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/fspa-academy-enters-third-year.html

FSPA Academy enters third year
FSPA Academy enters third year

Monday, September 3, 2018

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 5, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_packet_9-5-2018.pdf


Agenda ItemSummary
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Meeting of September 5, 2018 - 7:00PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shows on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. 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 angage 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
August 8, 2018 Minutes
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Police Officers - Retiring and New
5. APPOINTMENTS
6. HEARINGS
7:10 PM
6a. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive and Uncas Ave.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Santa Fe Burrito Grill LLC- New License-Public Hearing 7:10pm
7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Table and Vine, Inc. - Manager Change
7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
BBRG TR, LLC d/b/a Joe's American Bar & Grill- Change of Manager & Change of Beneficial Interest.
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-18 (Corrected) Appropriation Loan Order (Borrowing Authorization) (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-18 - Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-44: Acceptance of Gift to the Council on Aging (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-44- Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-46: Appropriation of Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programing per MGL ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-46- Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-47: Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-47- Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-48: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Police Department(Motion to Approve Resolution 18-48 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-49: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-49 - Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-50: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-50 - Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-815: Changes to 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-815 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-816: Changes to §185, Use Regulations Schedule Parts I and VII, Attachments 2 and 8 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-816 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-818: Maximum Building Height Dimensional Regulations- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-818 - Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 18-819: Amendment to Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 18-819 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Police Negotiations- Patrol Officers, Sergeants
15. ADJOURN
new sign recently observed on Summer St
new sign recently observed on Summer St

MassBudget: For Labor Day, a look at state policies that work for workers



MassBudget  Information.
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$15 minimum wage, paid leave help Massachusetts workers

MassBudget Labor Day report offers state policy options for the future

This year, Massachusetts took steps toward enabling working people to earn enough to support themselves and their families. Some recently-passed policies - a $15 minimum wage, a Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, and an increase of the state's Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to 30 percent of the federal credit - can help improve the lives and working conditions of people across the state.
The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center's new report, Keeping Massachusetts Working for Workers: Policy Gains in 2018 and Possibilities Beyond, reviews the state's advances in 2018 and explores how it can further improve workers' conditions through policy.
Massachusetts is the third state to pass a $15 minimum hourly wage and the seventh state to create a PFML program. In concert with these, the increase of the state EITC match can help thousands of low-income working families make ends meet.
But many workers continue to deal with unpredictable schedules and employers who don't pay them the wages they are due, among other issues. This report offers a menu of state-level policy options that can have the widest impact on Massachusetts workers.
The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts.

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Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Partners with New Life Furniture Bank of MA

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Partners with New Life Furniture Bank of MA

Dedham, MA ~ Stating there's no better time than now to help out others, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell says his agency will continue its collections of household items for a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people establish a place they can call home.
  
The non-profit, New Life Furniture Bank of MA located in Walpole, opened its warehouse doors in November of 2013, donating household items to its clients such as furniture, linens, mattresses, dishes, pots and pans and more. "The agency serves a wide variety of people including those affected by disasters (such as fires and floods), as well as veterans and others who are trying to get back on their feet. They do a wonderful job of helping people make the transition from homelessness," noted Register O'Donnell.
  
In their nearly 5 years of operation, New Life Furniture Bank of MA has served more than 1,623 families and 167 veterans. Additionally, more than 100+ social agencies, churches and medical facilities have referred clients to the organization. New Life's primary mission is to collect, warehouse and distribute household goods to individuals and families in need at no charge. A qualified household can receive beds, dressers, nightstands, a couch or a loveseat, an upholstered chair, coffee/end tables, lamps, a kitchen table and chairs as well as household items (as available).
  
"We are truly excited to be involved," said Register O'Donnell, "but the Registry, due to space limitations, can only collect certain types of new and gently used household items (no furniture), but we would love to receive donations such as linens, sheets, comforters and blankets (no king size). Other items we are looking for include pots, pans, kitchen and cooking utensils (no dishes), silverware, towels and face cloths, (no beach towels)" noted O'Donnell.
  
Those interested in making a donation at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Dedham located at 649 High Street in Dedham can call Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or email her at agardner@norfolkdeeds.org. The Registry requests that if you are looking for a receipt, please bring a list of the items that you are donating.
Those interested in directly donating to New Life Furniture Bank of MA can go to their website and view a list of acceptable donation items at www.newlifefb.org. The warehouse is located at 102 Elm Street, Walpole MA. Donations can be dropped off on Saturdays between 9:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
  
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, follow us on twitter and instagram @norfolkdeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
  








Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell
Partners with New Life Furniture Bank of MA
Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell  Partners with New Life Furniture Bank of MA
Register of Deeds Bill O'Donnell drops off household items that were donated by the residents of Norfolk County to New Life Furniture Bank of MA.  Accepting the donations are volunteers (middle) Gayle Kendall and (right) Laura Stanton.

email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org
phone: 781-461-6116
web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831

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