In the News - Big Y, break-ins, zoning

Cops: Teens steal steel from Franklin’s Big Y site

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Five charged in Bellingham break-ins

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

 - will this help to resolve the Franklin break-ins?

Casino towns face zoning obstacles

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Michael Morton/Daily News staff

 - zoning bylaws are critical to a community. Franklin is gearing up to revise their 'Master Plan' and you have the opportunity to participate. Contact the Town Administrator to express your interest.

Blinking - Sat Dec 10, 7:30 PM

Dean College School of Dance presents its first annual Guest Artist Series -- BLINKING features a multi-media contemporary choreographed dance exploration of tiny movement and light created by Providence resident Jamie Jewett and his company LOSTWAX – recently voted Rhode Island’s best dance company.

“We are thrilled to have Jamie here at Dean, not only as part of our faculty but also as part of our Guest Artists Series,” says Deb Nunes, Dance Program Director. “The dramatic relationship between the performers in BLINKING and the digital cinematography come together for a truly imaginative experience. We encourage students and local residents to take advantage of the opportunity to witness amazing artistry in their own back yard.”

Tickets are available online via the Dean College website or at the door.

Franklin Police: Chief Semerjian

The Franklin Police Dept published their own notification on Chief Semerjian's swearing in ceremony on Wednesday. As there were many folks in the room, the photos show a different angle.

Chief Semerjian

The notification also includes the historical listing of the 10 police chiefs for Franklin, MA:

History of Chiefs of Police
1. Anthony Connor, 1904-1907
2. John W Nickerson, 1907-1908
3. W H Ballard, 1908-1914
4. Feeman G Knowlton, 1914-1936
5. Walter Burke, 1936-1939
6. Joseph W Cataldo, 1940-1951
7. Arthur C Pellegri, 1951-1980
8. Lawrence P Benedetto, 1980-2003
9. Stephen T Williams, 2003-2011
10. Stephan H Semerjian, 2011


Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document

Note: to subscribe to receive your own alert or news from the Franklin Police, you can do so on the Franklin website here http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/subscriber-news

ECDC - Application Information

The Francis X. O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is an integrated preschool program operated by the Franklin Public Schools and is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs. The program is designed for children who are three to five years old. Parents and community involvement is an integral part of our preschool program. Additional information on the application process and lottery can be found in the attached document:


ECDC_ApplicationInfo_20111207



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Town Council - 12/07/11

The collection of posts live reported from the Town Council meeting, Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 can be found here

Live reporting - closing

Live reporting - Legislation

Live reporting - License renewals

Live Reporting - Town Council

In the News - Police Chief, Pearl Harbor, Hanukkah

New chief sworn in for Franklin

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Franklin nursing center honors veterans on Pearl Harbor anniversary

by Alison McCall/Daily News staff

Temple Etz Chaim plans Hanukkah celebration

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Live reporting - closing

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Congratulations to Stephen Williams
Taught some civics classes at FHS, very good

L. OLD BUSINESS
none
Dellorco - the new parking lot lights are not working yet

M. NEW BUSINESS
Roy - Extreme Makeover has a session on bullying, Frankklin students helped and were featured in the effort

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
motion to adjourn; passed 8-0

Live reporting - Legislation

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS 
none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 11-69: Appropriation – Norfolk County Agricultural High School – FY 2012
removed from agenda

2. Resolution 11-70: 2012 Town Council Meeting Schedule
adjusted to be weds after Thanksgiving, motion to accept as amended, passed 8-0

3. Bylaw Amendment 11-667: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Sewer System Map -2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 7-0-1 (via roll call, Dellorco abstained)


4. Bylaw Amendment 11-668: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Water System Map -2nd Reading
motion to accept, passed 8-0 (via roll cal)

Live reporting - License renewals, Master Plan

(five minute recess)

F. HEARINGS
none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Annual Alcoholic Beverages Licenses Renewal
motion to renew licenses for 2012, passed 8-0
3 licenses being held

Maplegate Country CLub
Incontro
one other

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Elements of Master Plan
Bryan Taberner
working for almost 2 years now on elements of the overall plan
remaining work is with the action items
goals and policy sections are open and important
there is also an implementation plan
community services is also a section
open space recreation

Key now to create a committee
various other boards have representation, would like to get Town Council and community representation for the remainder of the work to be done
subcommittees can be devised, not a critical number ot have but should be workable
2 councilors volunteered thus far
call for citizens, contact Jeff Nutting's office

DPW, Jim Estabrook

Jeff Roy interested in the strategic plan component

Live Reporting - Town Council

Present: Mercer, Dellorce, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Roy
Absent: Jones


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– October 5, 2011, October 26, 2011, Executive Session - November 16, 2011
motion to approve, passed 8-0 as amended


B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
Senior Outreach Committee will be reformed for this session and function as before

Working session on Dec 14th open to public

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none

E. APPOINTMENTS
- Design Review: Adrianna Kelly
motion to ratify appointment, passed 8-0

- Swearing in of Chief of Police, Stephan Semerjian
Sworn in by Town Clerk, Debbie Pellegri



retiring Chief Steve Williams and new Franklin Police Chief Semerjian




Chief's wife does the honors of pinning the new Chief (MDN photographer gets a close up)