Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for Oct 19, 2022 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 19, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Municipal Aggregation

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. September 28, 2022   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3a._september_28_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

b. October 5, 2022   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/3b._october_5_2022_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Victor DaCosta - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department

b. Nicholas Brosseau - New Hire, Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of Officers/Directors: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s; Located at 250 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._license_transaction_-_shaws_change_of_officers.pdf

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Legislative Delegation: Senate President Karen Spilka, Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Jeffrey Roy

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-64: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing to Pay Costs of Land Acquisition: Land of Schmidt’s Farm, Inc. off Prospect Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-64 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._schmidts_farm.pdf

b. Resolution 22-65: Town of Franklin’s Exercise of Town’s Chapter 61A, Section 14 First Refusal Option, Re: Land of Schmidt’s Farm, Inc. off Prospect Street, Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Title Reference: Book 11712, Page 405 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-65 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._22-65_schmidts.pdf

c. Resolution 22-66: FY23 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Red Brick School House (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-66 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._22-66_-_red_brick_school_appropriation.pdf

d. Resolution 22-67: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44,   §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-67 - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._22-67_-_franklin_tv_appropriation.pdf

e. Resolution 22-68: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($1,000), Veterans’ Services Dept. ($100)  (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-68 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e._22-68_gift_acceptance_-_pd_1000_vets_100_1.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc with remote connection info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/october_19_town_council_agenda.pdf

exterior renovation of the Red Brick School is in process

FHS' Morrison takes 9th place in girls race, boys cross country team finishes 5th overall at Catholic Memorial Meet

"Congrats to the Girls Varsity XC Team which finished 5th at the Catholic Memorial Invitational. Fiona Morrison finished 9th in the varsity race. Carli Walbert and Katie Sweeney also medaled." https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1581361382045671424

"Awesome job today at the Catholic Memorial Invitational! Lots of hardware going home! Congrats to Fiona Morrison for placing 9th and earning a neat" https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1581360494069571584

Catholic Memorial Invitational 2022 - October 15, 2022

Held at Franklin Park, Boston, MA

Franklin High School results

GIRLS		ATHLETE	PLACE	RESULTS
5000 METER RUN - Varsity Girls
20:28.72	SB	Fiona Morrison	9th	Varsity Girls
21:53.96	SB	Carli Walbert	29th	Varsity Girls
22:12.44	SB	Katie Sweeney	39th	Varsity Girls
22:56.00	SB	Emma Pruitt	54th	Varsity Girls
22:57.26	SB	Artemisia Saparoff	56th	Varsity Girls
23:03.93	SB	Mackenzie Mann	58th	Varsity Girls
25:08.23	SB	Ella Mclaughlin	94th	Varsity Girls
BOYS		ATHLETE	PLACE	RESULTS
3000 METER RUN - Frosh Boys
11:23.86		Andrew SCOTLAND	8th	Frosh Boys
11:55.51	SB	Tyler ANDERSON	20th	Frosh Boys
12:18.89		Edison EATTIMO	37th	Frosh Boys
12:19.48	SB	Patrick McIntyre	38th	Frosh Boys
12:21.81	SB	Tucker Morin	42nd	Frosh Boys
12:27.15		Andrew RONTIRIS	45th	Frosh Boys
13:45.50		Charles NASH	73rd	Frosh Boys
5000 METER RUN - Silver Race Boys
18:37.00	SB	Jonathan Pink	20th	Silver Race Boys
18:40.05	SB	Tyler Apicella	21st	Silver Race Boys
18:56.54	SB	William Boozang	24th	Silver Race Boys
19:03.61	SB	Fraser Baird	30th	Silver Race Boys
19:13.39	SB	Luke Paragona	33rd	Silver Race Boys
19:26.14	SB	Anton SACKLEY	36th	Silver Race Boys
20:05.69	SB	Jake Vaccarezza	45th	Silver Race Boys

Shared from -> https://ma.milesplit.com/meets/494587-catholic-memorial-invitational-2022/teams/19261#.Y0vsI3bMJEY

Fiona Morrison finished 9th

FHS cross country team members post race

FHS spirit week scheduled for Oct 17 - Oct 21

"Lets get ready to show some serious Panther pride during Homecoming Week!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjrw7Klu10Y/

FHS spirit week scheduled for Oct 17 - Oct 21

Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21

Join us Friday, October 21 for Slow Flow Yoga with Esther Hogan! Stop by Wine Barre after yoga! 

Yoga class registration is required. Please call the FSPA office 508-528-8668

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CjlHhUYLMGo/

Yoga & Wine Barre , or just Wine Barre at Intermission on Friday, October 21

Diversity Awareness Club "It’s just a very much, an everyone thing"

Lily Eattimo, President of the Diversity Awareness Club (DAC) at Franklin High School provides a recap of the recent "Sweet & Greet" event.

"The sweet taste of diversity.

Hi, I’m Lily Eattimo, President of the Diversity Awareness Club (DAC).

This past Tuesday, DAC hosted our “Sweet & Greet” event in the FHS Cafeteria. The event, which took place from 5-8 PM, was DAC’s kickoff event for the 2022-23 school year."

Continue reading the Sweet & Greet recap which raised $650 for the club -> https://franklinpanthers.us/clubs-activities/2022/10/13/diversity-awareness-club-sweet-greet-recap-from-club-president/

Diversity Awareness Club "It’s just a very much, an everyone thing"

Franklin Liquors: Please watch this video on why we need your Yes vote for Ballot Question 3

Franklin Liquors (@Franklinliquors) tweeted  Sat, Oct 15, 2022:

2022 Massachusetts State Election- Yes on Question 3, Expanded Availability of Alcohol Licenses 

Please watch this video and why we need your yes vote!
https://t.co/Nf6rX7RMZ8 

#voteyeson3 #vote #ma #liquor #franklinma b

Shared from Twitter ->    https://twitter.com/Franklinliquors/status/1581434806084153345

Secretary of the Commonwealth Question #3 ->   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele22/information-for-voters-22/quest_3.htm

Visit the Election Collection for Nov 2022 for information

Boston Globe: questions & answers on Ballot Question #1

Staci Rubin (@Staci__Rubin) tweeted on Mon, Oct 10, 2022:

"Yes on 1!

Great article about MA ballot Q 1.

Answers to your questions about the millionaire's tax https://t.co/BKfZEYFdFy via @BostonGlobe"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/Staci__Rubin/status/1579490465979969536

Karsen Eckweiler works at Democracy Brewing in Boston and is featured in the latest ad that supports Question 1, a ballot measure to raise taxes on the wealthy. JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF

Elected Officials to Protect America advocate for offshore wind power (video)

Elected Officials to Protect America (@EOPAmerica) tweeted on Fri, Oct 14, 2022:

"We're doing our part here locally, and we're here really to call on the Federal Government to join us" regarding offshore wind.
- @CobiFrongillo, Councilmember Franklin, Massachusetts

Please watch the entire press conference on this YouTube link: https://t.co/VyMqDi0yj3

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/EOPAmerica/status/1581042188124704768

"We're doing our part here locally, and we're here really to call on the Federal Government to join us" regarding offshore wind.
- @CobiFrongillo, Councilmember Franklin, Massachusetts

Please watch the entire press conference on this YouTube link: https://t.co/VyMqDi0yj3 pic.twitter.com/dmCRCp3Qv2

— Elected Officials to Protect America (@EOPAmerica) October 14, 2022

The News Literacy Project schedules 3 new webinars on how to spot misinformation

The News Literacy Project (@NewsLitProject) tweeted on Fri, Oct 14, 2022:

3️⃣ webinars, 3️⃣ skills you'll learn ⤵️. Our #Election2022 series begins 11/18. Learn more / register: https://t.co/BJW01v53ck

- Find reliable information about the election

- Spot misinfo & push back against it

- Have productive talks with people who have fallen for falsehoods https://t.co/UaGkwDVsiW

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/NewsLitProject/status/1580990652456013825

The News Literacy Project schedules new webinars on how to spot misinformation

Information for Franklin Voters Regarding the Upcoming Election

Notice from the Office of the Town Clerk's Office regarding in person early voting, mail-in ballots, and election day.

The State Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 from 6am - 8pm at the Franklin High School Gymnasium. In person early voting will take place October 22nd - November 4th at the Franklin Municipal Building ONLY (355 East Central Street). There will be NO in person early voting at Franklin High School.

The Municipal Building in person early voting dates are as follows…

• Saturday, Oct. 22 in person: 9am -3pm
• Monday, Oct. 24 in person: 8am - 4pm
• Tuesday, Oct. 25 in person: 8am - 4pm
• Wednesday, Oct. 26 in person: 8am - 6pm
• Thursday, Oct. 27 in person: 8am - 4pm
• Friday, October 28 in person: 8am - 1pm
• Saturday, Oct. 29 in person: 9am - 5pm *Last day to register to vote*
• Monday, Oct. 31 in person: 8am - 4pm
• Tuesday, Nov. 1 in person: 8am - 4pm
• Wednesday, Nov. 2 in person: 8am - 6pm
• Thursday, Nov. 3 in person: 8am - 4pm
• Friday, Nov. 4 in person: 8am - 1pm

The last day to register to vote is Saturday, October 29th, 2022. You may check or update your information via the State's Online Voter Registration tool: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/

Ballots arrived at the Town Clerk's office on October 11th, 2022. Our staff is working diligently to ensure all voters that have already requested a mail-in ballot receive them in a timely manner.

Requesting a Mail-In Ballot

Voters may apply to receive a mail-in ballot by Tuesday, November 1st at 5pm the latest. Voters are encouraged to apply as early as possible for a mail-in ballot, especially if your ballot will need to be mailed out of town. The U.S. Postal Service recommends allowing up to 7 days for mail delivery. To ensure you receive your ballot with enough time to mail it back, you should apply 2-3 weeks before Election Day. Your application can only be accepted if it has reached your local election office by the deadline. You may apply to receive a mail-in ballot online here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm

Returning Your Ballot
Once you have received and completed your ballot, you may return it by…

• Mailing it back using the envelope provided; or
• Hand-delivering your ballot to the Town Clerk's Office in the Municipal Building during Early Voting hours or during regular business hours on November 7th (8am - 4pm) and before 8pm on November 8th, 2022; or
• Hand-delivering your ballot using our ballot drop box any time before 8pm on November 8th, 2022. Both ballot drop boxes are located at the Franklin Municipal Building. 
  • 355 East Central Street (To the left of the building)
  • 355 East Central Street (Mail slot to left as you enter walkway to main entrance)

Please note that Ballots cannot be dropped off at a polling place on Election Day.   

You may track your ballot once you have mailed it here:   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx?fbclid=IwAR05tPzvphL6RcC30l3vjBcdlmDilXXeskulh-S_5-RLBl5idHG1qRwLGtU   

Please see the attached voting schedule flyer. Questions? Call the Town Clerk's Office at 508-520-4900.

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/information-franklin-voters-regarding-upcoming-election

Information for Franklin Voters Regarding the Upcoming Nov 8, 2022 Election