Residential Break Ins

Good Evening. Gary Premo calling with an important message from Deputy Chief Semerjian. The Town of Franklin has experienced an increase in home break ins recently. They have been occurring during the day time, in residential neighborhoods. Suspect vehicle may be a mid-sized green sedan with an unknown RI registration, two male suspects. We ask that you stay alert and call 911 immediately should you notice anything, or anyone, suspicious or out of the ordinary in your neighborhood. Thank you and goodbye. To listen to the above message, you will need audio software and speakers on your computer. This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform TOWN OF FRANKLIN either IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 520-4938. THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS IS NOT MONITORED. Please do not reply to this e-mail as we are not able to respond to messages sent to this address.

High School Project - Nov 17, 2011 (audio)

This is the collection of audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.


Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-1-audio.html


Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-2-audio.html


Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-3-audio.html


Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-4-audio.html


Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-5-audio.html


Part 6 – Q and A; alternate fields and communication campaign 
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-6-audio.html


Part 7 – Q and A; building size, school population, and accreditation 
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-7-audio.html

Part 8 – Q and A; technology enhancements and traffic concerns; closing
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-part-8-audio.html

Live broadcast - School Building Forum

The first hour and fifteen 26 minutes were recorded and simultaneously broadcast live from the Horace Mann Auditorium. The remaining portion of the event will be made available as soon as possible.

The presentation begins about 13 minutes into this recording...




The video did not turn out very well. The audio recording was much better quality and available in eight parts for ease of listening. All eight parts can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/11/high-school-project-nov-17-2011-audio.html

Town Council - 11/16/11

The collection of posts reported from the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 can be found here:

• Live reporting - Closing
• Live reporting - Legistation
• Live reporting - Town Council meeting

As I look back at the picture taken when Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri lead them through their oath of office, I realized that they were already sitting in position. So before they formally conducted their organizational nominations of Chair, Vice-Chair and Clerk, they were already in the 'proper' spots.

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Holiday Stroll - Dec 1, 2011

In the News - Police, Town Council

Franklin Police gather tips in home invasion

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Franklin Town Council picks leaders, looks ahead to new term

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

In the News - Gerry's Place, Interfaith Thanksgiving

Gerry’s Place plans Thanksgiving pie sale

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service set

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Live reporting - Closing

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Dog park fencing up, open house this weekend

L. OLD BUSINESS
none

M. NEW BUSINESS
Judy - during election process discussion on transparency of finances etc. would like to get a copy of the report being requested by the FinCom on revolving accounts


N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Roy - thank to the voters, looking forward to working here for the next two years

Bissanti - happy to be on the council and happy to work with a dynamic group of people

Jones - proud to be sitting here with new folks and returning folks, working with all as a team with what lies ahead

Pfeffer - second the thanks around, new timer, louder, happy thanksgiving

Mercer - public meeting Thursday at 7:00 PM for the model school project at the Horace Mann Auditorium

Dellorco - probably got voted with most of his relatives, happy thanksgiving

Kelly - thanks - plug for the Kennedy Playground fund raising committee and their efforts to raise fund - visit Kennedy Playground.com

Powderly - Plug for the Franklin Downtown Partnership beautification effort at 9:00 to help make the downtown beautiful

Vallee - this is my 27 year, a lot of good things are going to happen

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

motion to go to executive session, passed 9-0 (via roll call vote)

Live reporting - Legistation

F. HEARINGS
none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
none

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
none

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-64: Adoption of Town Council Procedures Manual
motion to accept, passed 9-0

2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 11-666: Amendment to Chapter 185-5, Zoning Map, Biotechnology Uses Overlay Zoning District - Referral to Planning Board
motion to move to Planning Board, 9-0


Nutting - 225 acres of additional land, map available
Jones - has there been interest in this
Nutting - no, but we want to provide for the option

3. Bylaw Amendment 11-667: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Sewer System Map -1st Reading
motion to move to second reading, passed 8-0-1  (Dellorce recused)

Nutting - this is a failed septic system for a plot that they are trying to re-develop. With approval, the house can be sold and become occupied

Dellorco recused himself from discussion

4. Bylaw Amendment 11-668: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Water System Map -1st Reading
motion to move to second reading, passed 9-0

Nutting - Council has generally approved the extension of water maps more than sewer for safety concerns, it doesn't halt development; agreed to make improvements to South St for this approval. No sewer available within 2 miles

we pump about 2.6 M gallons per day, a typical house uses 65 gallons per person per day, therefore round numbers about 200 gallons per the house for the five would make about 1,000 gallons. No a stress to the system.

Live reporting - Town Council meeting

Present: Mercer, Dellorco, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Roy
Absent: none


A. SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCIL
Town Clerk - Debbie Pellegri

B. ORGANIZATION - Election of Officers

Pfeffer nominates Vallee for Chair, motionn to approve, passed 9-0
Jones nominates Powderly for Vice-Chairman, motion to approve, 9-0
Powederly nominates Pfeffer for Clerk,motion to approve, passed 9-0

C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – September 28, 2011
motion to accept, passed unanimously

D. ANNOUNCEMENTS


Rep Jim Vallee - an extra $100,000 increase in Chap 90 funding for Franklin, funding to be available each year, local road and bridge projects

7,500 for collection of carpet
7,500 for collection of cardboard

Chair plans to talk with Mullen of School Committee about the $300,000 transfered from the SchCom budget and report back

E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

F. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none