Town Council gets update on branding efforts, approves additional election workers, after 30 minutes of citizen comments (video)

The Franklin MA Town Council met on Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 in the Council Chambers with all nine members present. 

The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0-31yEe5Lk

Agenda doc  -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_10.16.24.pdf

Photos of the branding presentation ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/hAFLbh9iGmNCZM819

The Council approved the following bylaw changes all via roll call by 9-0 votes

● Bylaw Amendment 24-914 will amend the town code relative to fees. The updates reflect increases, decreases, additions, deletions or corrections to existing fees due to changes in state law or state code, changes in market conditions for municipal fees and/or calculations to the costs of service.

● Bylaw Amendment 24-915 will remove old pipe materials (i.e. asbestos-cement pipe) as acceptable as well as clean up language for the drain layers license to conform with the fee schedule and current practice.

● Bylaw Amendment 24-916 will authorize the DPW Director to waive compliance with the bylaw, as well as the associated noncompliance fine, based on a determination of undue hardship of private residential property owner(s).

While the citizen comment instructions included a slight wording change, it wasn't applicable to the 40 minutes of various comments.

"The First of Many' a new tag line proposed for Town marketing efforts

My notes captured during the meeting ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfDsPHUko2WK1i-xRMQFP24JZDvYI8rN/view?usp=drive_link

The Economic Development Subcommittee gets preview of the 3 proposed concepts for Town logo (video)

The Economic Development Subcommittee met as scheduled on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the Council Chambers with all four members present.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7dTysCqcPE

Agenda: 

1. Marketing and Branding Project 

a. Public Forum to Review First Round of Branding Design Elements 

Agenda doc -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-10-16_edc_agenda.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda for Meeting Oct 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM

The slides for the branding approach as presented can be found here

https://photos.app.goo.gl/cpHaZCHDZwpanTNP9

My notes captured during the session -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jaCIPjXcEF46QT4zMOx80knhPyQa0C5R/view?usp=drive_link

(L-R): concepts A, B, and C

The case of the shrinking packaging

The case of the shrinking packaging By Jennifer Leach If you've been grocery shopping lately, you might have noticed that the box, can, or bag you usually buy might feel a little lighter. Sure, sometimes brands repackage and freshen their designs — but sometimes everything is exactly as it was. Just maybe a little smaller with less inside. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/10/case-shrinking-packaging?

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Oct 17, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G 

• This week's Show 13 features the band Journey and the "Infinity" album.    Infinity is Journey's fourth studio album released on January 30 1978.  Yes, one week before the Blizzard of 1978. It was the band's first album with vocalist Steve "The Voice" Perry and "Wheel in the Sky" was a top hit!  
• Playlist ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/10N7j_37I6EZtNY8owopfLfayFHEWax8V/view?usp=drive_link

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations

 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 7

7:30 am Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:00 pm State Representative Public Debate

6:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Donna Grady

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Graham Moore

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy

10:30 pm The Circuit Breakers

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022

8:30 am FHS Winter Band 2022

11:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

1:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Mansfield 10-07-24

6:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission 10-03-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 10-03-24

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  933 1260 5664

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 ???

Wednesday, October 16

7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

4:30pm Schmidt's Farm & Maple Hill Planning Session (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (Glen Pharmer Distillery)

7:00pm Mad Forest (Dean College)

7:00pm Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Franklin Historical Museum

**   Town Meetings today   **

• Board of Assessors Meeting  (3rd Fl. Training Room)

Event Date:  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/agenda_10-16-2024.pdf

• Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting (Council Chambers & Broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 5:45pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-10-16_edc_agenda.pdf

• Town Council Meeting  (Council Chambers & Broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/tc_agenda_10.16.24_1.pdf

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Local Kids to Perform Alongside Broadway Star in School of Rock at FPAC

Liam Fennecken

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will open their 2024-25 Season with School of Rock - The Musical starring Broadway’s Liam Fennecken October 18-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. Fennecken will play Dewey Finn, a role he played on the Broadway Tour of School of Rock. 

The production will be directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer and Broadway’s Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge, Matilda, Newsies, King Kong), with choreography by Rice-Thomson and music direction by FPAC’s Resident Music Director Hallie Wetzell. 

A cast of talented young local actor-musicians from MA and RI have been selected to play Dewey’s “band”: Scotty Kippenhan (Rockland, MA) as Zack on guitar, Colette Lelievre (Bellingham, MA) as Katie on bass, Owen Charles (Franklin, MA) as Freddy on drums, Grayson Kerrigan (Norfolk) as Lawrence on keys, and Aida DiChiara (Franklin, MA) as Summer the band manager. Portraying the other musical students of Horace Green in School of Rock are Hayley Pezza (East Greenwich, RI), Matthew McGuirl (Millis, MA), Helena Cornwell (North Attleboro, MA), Baree Frigon (Franklin, MA), Hailey Hulbig (Franklin, MA), Ani Corkran (Northridge, MA), Liam Kerrigan (Norfolk, MA), Whitney Williams (Montague, MA), Bella Pereira (Mendon, MA), and Rowan Vadenais (Woonsocket, RI). 

Local Kids to Perform Alongside Broadway Star in School of Rock at FPAC

Based on the hit movie, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? With its sensational live kids’ rock band, School of Rock - The Musical is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. 

Liam Fennecken recently starred in Broadway’s Chicago as Amos Hart. He toured the US and South Korea in School of Rock, and has toured North America with Once, American Idiot, and Peter Pan 360. He is a member of the viral a cappella sensation “T.3” with whom he performed on America’s Got Talent. Fennecken is joined by NYC actress Ali Funkhouser as Principal Rosalie Mullins and Boston’s David Livingston and Anissa Perona as Ned and Patty. Rounding out the adult cast are NYC, Boston, and local performers as well as Musical Theater majors from Dean College: P.T. Mahoney, Melissa Baratta, Michael Baratta, Elijah Bondar, Kim Frigon, April Lisette, Connor Meehan, Nick Paone, Kylie Parsons, Kellie Stamp, and Isis Wilson. 

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is an Actors’ Equity Association Small Professional Theater. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, ballets, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional and regional performers, and emerging artists. Tickets for School of Rock and FPAC’s entire 2024-25 Season are available now at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. 

Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger at the Franklin Historical Museum

LIVE and IN-PERSON! This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world. 

 Jeff Belanger 

Pulling from Jeff’s 25 years of research for his books, podcasts, adventures, and the various television shows he’s worked on, join one of the nation’s premiere storytellers for a trip through the unusual and the unexplained. This program changes every time it’s given.  

The event is free but donations are always appreciated. Jeff is extremely popular, so we can’t guarantee a seat! The event starts at 7 PM.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central St, downtown, near the fire station. The winter hours are Saturday 10 - 1; Sunday 1 - 4

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Please fill out (online -> https://bit.ly/FCCA_NewsSurvey ) or via paper copy (and send to Franklin TV) so we can evaluate our services for the community and enhance as necessary. 

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FHS field hockey & volleyball teams both top Taunton on Tuesday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Taunton, 0 – Final 

– Franklin went on the road and returned home from Taunton with a 3-0 sweep (25-10, 25-13, 25-16). Junior Makayla Kuykendall had an impressive all-around game with 11 kills (on .526 hitting percentage), 16 digs, and four aces, junior Olivia Alberti was also strong at the service line with seven aces, and senior Brooke Daniels handed out 19 assists in the win.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 10 @ Taunton, 0 – Final 

– Franklin scored three goals in each of the first two quarters to build a big lead on the road. Raena Crandall and Ella Marzullo each recorded a hat trick in the win while Clara Blongastainer and Kiley Silvestri each scored their first career goals for the Panthers.

For other results around the League on Tuesday

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-15-24/

D1 Central Golf Championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club

"The North Attleboro golf team tied for fourth at the Division 1 Central sectional tournament while King Philip junior finished inside the top five individually at the tournament, which was held on Tuesday at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton.

The Rocketeers were +36 on the day as a team, which tied Lincoln-Sudbury for fourth overall. Saint John’s ran away with the win at +24, Concord Carlisle was second at +27, and Shrewsbury was just ahead of North at +33. King Philip was sixth as a team at +38, Franklin finished ninth at +42, and Milford was 14th at +84."

1. Liam Dunn, Algonquin – 72 (E)

T3. Evan Regan, King Philip – 75

T11. Tyson Laviano, North Attleboro – 78

T16. Liam Lewandowski, Franklin – 80

T16. Caden Sullivan, Franklin – 80

T16. Maxx Zides, North Attleboro – 80

T23. Jason Silva, King Philip – 81

T23. Ishan Kohli, North Attleboro – 81

T33. Leo Dowling, King Philip – 83

T35. Tyler Perlman, Franklin – 84

T35. Jacob Bettencourt, Attleboro – 84

T39. Lincoln Frisoli, North Attleboro – 85

T45. David Fleming, Milford – 86

T45. Jack Nelson, Franklin – 86

T50. Cam Hasenfus, King Philip – 87

T50. Collin Hasenfus, King Philip – 87

T60. Evan Sawyer, North Attleboro – 89

T60. Ben Burgess, Franklin – 89

T65. Robbie DeGasperis, Milford – 90

T65. Cam LaBrie, Franklin – 90

For the remainder of the Golf write up -> 

https://hockomocksports.com/north-attleboro-golf-takes-fourth-at-d1-central-golf-tournament/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Dean College presents a night of songs, scenes, and Shakespeare - Oct 23

Dean College presents

 

"Join the Dean College Vocal Ensemble for a night of songs, scenes, and Shakespeare! 

We can’t wait to see you there Wednesday, Oct 23 at 7 PM"

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-vUyvv9mlJJMHOuyoeTEf4RDQiM6o5J5/view?usp=drive_link

Thousands of Petals Set to Brighten Wednesday, October 16 in Franklin

Blooming Artisan at Hillside will be hitting the streets of Franklin on Wednesday, October 16, handing out 70 bunches of flowers to unexpecting individuals to help brighten up their week, as part of the ‘Petal it Forward’ program, in partnership with the Society of American Florists (SAF), of which Blooming Artisan at Hillside is a member. 

Blooming Artisan at Hillside is joining dozens of florists across the country in Petal It Forward. This random-acts-of-kindness effort is in response to the release of data by SAF showing the positive emotional benefits of flowers.

Blooming Artisan Florist

University research reveals that flowers have an immediate impact on happiness and a long-term positive effect on moods. Now, a survey has found that, when it comes to flowers, it’s just as good to give as it is to receive. With this data in mind, the Petal It Forward team is not only spreading happiness to lucky Franklin residents who receive the flowers but arming these recipients with the tools they need to Petal it Forward and spread happiness to others: An extra flower bouquet to share with a loved one, coworker or even a stranger.

“We see the positive impact day in and day out when we make our flower deliveries,” said Jennifer Guerin, owner of Blooming Artisan at Hillside. “People love to get flowers ‘just because’ so we wanted to create random smiles today and give people a chance to do the same for someone else.”

A survey by SAF illustrates the impact of flowers. The results reveal the many benefits of flowers, including their positive effects on one’s emotions and happiness, and back up previous research studies on flowers conducted by Rutgers, Harvard and Texas A&M. (See www.aboutflowers.com/research more information on the university studies.)

The following are highlights from SAF’s survey results:

• When it comes to happiness, it’s just as good to give flowers as it is to receive 88 percent of Americans report that giving flowers makes them feel happy, while 80 percent reported that receiving flowers makes them feel happy.

• Just being around flowers improves your mood: 76 percent of Americans agree that having flowers in their home or office improves their mood.

• The best reason to receive flowers is “just because”: Women (92 percent) are more likely to agree with this, but most men (three in four) also share this sentiment.

• Florists to the rescue! Nearly four in 10 Americans indicate florists have helped them in a past or current relationship; most frequently to say, “I love you,” or schedule a surprise delivery.

“The impact of giving or receiving flowers is powerful and memorable,” said Guerin. “It can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.”

Guerin and the Petal It Forward Team will give away 70bouquets to people on the street. After receiving their flowers, recipients are asked to spread the happiness by gifting their extra flower bouquet and sharing their happiness on social media using #petalitforward.

For more information on the benefits of flowers, visit www.aboutflowers.com and www.aboutflowersblog.com.

About Blooming Artisan at Hillside

Blooming Artisan Florist, owned by Jennifer Guerin, is the flower shop located at Hillside Nurseries and Florist at 823 Washington St, Franklin. After Sandra and Dickie Depoto’s retirement, Blooming Artisan Florist took over the florist in January, continuing the tradition of providing fresh beautiful floral arrangements for all occasions. With a focus on personalized designs and high-quality service, Blooming Artisan aims to bring creativity and artistry to each arrangement, ensuring that every customer receives something truly special.

About the Society of American Florists

The Society of American Florists is the national trade association to the floral industry, representing growers, wholesalers, retailers, suppliers, importers, educators, designers and allied organizations.

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Notice of Public Hearing - Rescission of Prior Approval of Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License - DeVita's Market

The Franklin Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to consider rescinding its approval dated November 15, 2023 of an application by Heeru Corporation d/b/a Devita’s Market, located at 198 East Central Street, Franklin, MA for a transfer to it of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License presently held by Devita’s, Inc. d/b/a Devita’s Market, to be exercised at the same location for noncompliance with the time requirements set out in G.L. Chapter 138, Section 16B. 

This hearing will be held on October 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central St., Franklin and will also be available via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town website (Franklinma.gov) calendar on and after October 25, 2024 for updated meeting information. 

For questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-10-30_-_rescission_of_devitas_license_transfer_-_legal_ad_-_website_1.pdf

Notice of Public Hearing - Rescission of Prior Approval of Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License 

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This features my conversation with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan as we recap the redistricting decision -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/the-redistricting-decision-has-been.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.

• Mark & Km talk with Joseph Carr "A Toast for Josh" -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01955326003.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This segment features the 10 Norfolk District Candidates Debate of Oct 8, 2024 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/10th-norfolk-district-debate-100824.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer

10:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm State Representative Public Debate

6:30 pm Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain

9:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Mansfield 10-07-24

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

8:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v Attleboro 04-04-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 09-18-24

2:00 pm Town Council 09-18-24

5:45 pm     Economic Development Subcommittee  CHAMBERS  860 1704 7537

7:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  870 5358 9780

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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