H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Senator Richard Ross
Senator Karen Spilka
Representative Jeffrey Roy
Presentation of a Senate Citation for Glenn Jones
in recognition for his service to Franklin
has been tirelessly working on economic development
Glenn will be back, his heart is in all of these issues
his students are reaping the benefits of his time
(photos to be added)
Senator Ross congratulations on working together for the past four years
working together with Senator Spilka to bring things back to Franklin
$1.5M for the SNETT trail work among recent accomplishments
listing of items done for Franklin, in the future when you have things coming down the pike, let us know, keep us informed and we'll help you
it is never an embarrassment to represent Franklin
Sen Spilka
thank you, surprising that it has been nine years representing Franklin
thank you for the close relationship that we have
Trying to work with Best Buddies, Franklin has a special spot with this program
these are programs that enrich every bodies life
Franklin may be the first community to go from elementary through higher ed coordinating with the schools and Dean College
Commission on Status of Women, nine member commission
can decide for themselves the agenda and areas to target
very exciting, we rely on policy recommendations from groups like these
applications are due Sep 1
Rep Roy
it has been an honor and a privilege to represent Franklin as a team
Richard read off the laundry list of things we have delivered together
by working together collaboratively we are able to get a whole lot accomplished
the formula will be reviewed, to look at how schools and education is funded in MA, hopefully to see some increases in Chapter 70 money
thanks for the great presentation of Franklin when the Governor was able to visit, it sends a strong message about what the community is, I continue to hear positive things from that day
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Live reporting: Town Council - October 15, 2014
Present: Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti
Absent: Williams, Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 2014
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
Presentation - DPW on Lincoln St
Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
roadwork bid in May, contractor got notice to proceed in June
180 days to proceed
we could put it out for being done in 60 days but the bid would be far higher and cost more
Aggregate Industries won the bid, have been here before
Focused on getting the road repaired in front of the school, they did that
and then the road slowed down
discovered the culverts at Winterberry that needed to be replaced
The work needed to be coordinated with the gas company to get a line lowered to allow the culvert to get replaced
I have worked with the Project Manager and I'll not beat around the bush, I have worked with better.
The road will be completed
The dip in the road.is due to the flatness of the road, need to keep the water off the roadway
Could have put more catch basins in but that costs money
One of the issues we had on Lincoln was the school, how do we calm the traffic?
You narrow the road, notified the residence of a pubic hearing in May
we did remove some sections of the dividers to meet with criticisms
the area is not actually done yet, it will be layered with some visual indicator
The contractor will be prepping the work tomorrow and be doing it soon
The contractor last year was for the water lines, this contractor was for the repaving
there is a penalty clause in the contract
we do document the various issues
Mercer - keeping documentation on contractors, have you thrown someone out in the contractor
Cantoreggi - yes, we did this year
Mercer - it is important to know that there are ways and you need the documentation
their communication was an issue, we needed updates, the PM could have been better, their work is good
Kelly: What about the dividers?
The divider is on the DPW, that is our design
we got no push back on this, this is to create the boulevard effect, it would slow the traffic down; they could see that.
we worked with folks on the curb cuts themselves, we put sand bags out there so they could see for themselves
Kelly: Snow - what is the plan for ice and snow down there?
It will be a resin product, about a half inch that goes down
Bissanti - mentioned the communication problem, a liaison between their PM and use
Cantoreggi - we have someone out there almost daily
Bissanti - was weather an issue?
Cantoreggi - no, not really. They are within their contract now
Absent: Williams, Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 2014
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
Presentation - DPW on Lincoln St
Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
roadwork bid in May, contractor got notice to proceed in June
180 days to proceed
we could put it out for being done in 60 days but the bid would be far higher and cost more
Aggregate Industries won the bid, have been here before
Focused on getting the road repaired in front of the school, they did that
and then the road slowed down
discovered the culverts at Winterberry that needed to be replaced
The work needed to be coordinated with the gas company to get a line lowered to allow the culvert to get replaced
I have worked with the Project Manager and I'll not beat around the bush, I have worked with better.
The road will be completed
The dip in the road.is due to the flatness of the road, need to keep the water off the roadway
Could have put more catch basins in but that costs money
One of the issues we had on Lincoln was the school, how do we calm the traffic?
You narrow the road, notified the residence of a pubic hearing in May
we did remove some sections of the dividers to meet with criticisms
the area is not actually done yet, it will be layered with some visual indicator
The contractor will be prepping the work tomorrow and be doing it soon
The contractor last year was for the water lines, this contractor was for the repaving
there is a penalty clause in the contract
we do document the various issues
Mercer - keeping documentation on contractors, have you thrown someone out in the contractor
Cantoreggi - yes, we did this year
Mercer - it is important to know that there are ways and you need the documentation
their communication was an issue, we needed updates, the PM could have been better, their work is good
Kelly: What about the dividers?
The divider is on the DPW, that is our design
we got no push back on this, this is to create the boulevard effect, it would slow the traffic down; they could see that.
we worked with folks on the curb cuts themselves, we put sand bags out there so they could see for themselves
Kelly: Snow - what is the plan for ice and snow down there?
It will be a resin product, about a half inch that goes down
Bissanti - mentioned the communication problem, a liaison between their PM and use
Cantoreggi - we have someone out there almost daily
Bissanti - was weather an issue?
Cantoreggi - no, not really. They are within their contract now
Reminder: Walk to Break the Silence - Oct 18th
Friendly reminder that you can take action to help end domestic violence.
The "Walk to Break the Silence" flyer:
For additional information about Voices Against Violence you can visit their webpage
http://smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php
To register for the Walk to Break the Silence, follow this link
Voices Against Violence provides comprehensive services including a 24 hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and shelter to more the 3000 victims and survivors in the Metrowest area every year. Voices depends on the generosity of the community to ensure that life-saving services remain free and accessible to all.
The "Walk to Break the Silence" is an annual, family-friendly, 1/2 day rally and walk-a-thon event in downtown Framingham that celebrates the strength and courage of victims and survivors. The event includes powerful visual art displays, games and face painting for the kids, inspiration from our speakers, and a little exercise too! Registration is free and there are several ways you can lend your support - you can be a Team Captain, a Walker, or a Virtual Friend!
The "Walk to Break the Silence" flyer:
For additional information about Voices Against Violence you can visit their webpage
http://smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php
To register for the Walk to Break the Silence, follow this link
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| Register to Walk to Break the Silence |
Library: Book and Bag Sale -> Oct 18-19
The monthly Library Book and Bag sale comes up this weekend October 18 and 19.
- The Book Sale runs Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- The Bag Sale runs Sunday from 9:00 AM to noon.
Classical music by Betty Kushner will be available from 9:00 to 10:00 AM
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| Oct 2014 - Book and Bag Sale |
This was shared from the Franklin Public Library webpage here
Fun Workshop .... Living you Yoga
From Karen Ring:
I wanted to let you all know that I am running a 6 week workshop with Betsy Barry and Kathryn Nulf of Franklin Yoga & Wellness about "Living you Yoga and LOVING YOUR LIFE!!" (See below for the details)
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| live a life you love |
We will meet every Friday 6pm-8pm except Halloween we will meet Sunday Nov. 2nd 6pm-8pm. This all starts October 17th and runs through to Nov. 21st. Just in time for all the holidays!!!
Enter this Holiday season with a clear, happy, healthy mind and a new outlook on your life :) SIGN UP HERE --> http://franklinyoga.com/workshops-2
Thank you for reading this email and if you ever want to be removed from my email list please let me know, do not hesitate to send me a simple reply "Please remove my email" :) and I will get right on it! Hope to see some of you for this fun workshop!!
Much Love.
-Karen
This unique 40-day program includes:
- · Weekly class meeting (1 ½ - 2 hours)
- · 40 days unlimited yoga (all current class passes will be put on hold)
- · Instruction to begin a deeper, personal meditation practice
- · Tools to move past current limiting beliefs and habits
- · Short yoga practices unlock, open and heal the body gently
- · Stress reduction techniques to invite peace into everyday living
- · Nutritional tips and techniques
- · One hour wellness consultation with a certified holistic health counselor
- · Weekly journaling assignment
- · Online FaceBook group support
- · 20% of holistic health services for 40 days after the program ends (November 26 – January 5th) – clear with practitioners first!
The Six Weekly Themes:
- 1. Seeing & Accepting: Beginning where you are
- 2. It Doesn't Have to Be Hard: Learning to release, forgive and move on
- 3. Detox Your Life (remove toxic relationships, excess, clutter, food (the "whites!"))
- 4. Pleasure: A guide to self-care
- 5. Ease & Grace: "When you are relaxing, you are receiving"
- 6. Gratitude: Positive strategies to manifest abundance (this last week should be a mini-celebration with food)
"online security can be a complicated task"
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The MA.GOV blog has a good posting with good tips like:
The internet enables people to conduct everyday transactions from anywhere, at any time, including the convenience of online commerce. As we become more dependent on this technology, we also become more exposed to the threat of cybercrime. By taking some simple cybersecurity steps, you can better safeguard yourself against it.
- Prioritize laptop and wireless security. Stay away from unsecure internet connections.
- Create strong passwords for your wireless internet network, restricting unwanted users.
- Update antivirus software to protect your laptop or desktop from viruses, spyware, and malware.
- Monitor your child’s internet use and social interaction online.
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| National Cyber Security Awareness Month |
There are security measures I take with the postings I male here and on Facebook to hopefully help all of us stay secure. I vet all links before I post them. I generally will layout the link in detail so you'll know where you are going before you click.
Be safe. Be secure. Share good info!
In the News: underage liquor sales, Senior Center buildout
The Milford Daily News reports on the recent sting operation being reviewed at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141015/NEWS/141018133/1994/NEWS
The Milford Daily News also reports on the creation of a building committee to coordinate the buildout of the 2nd floor of the existing Senior Center. The building already has a second floor. It was left unfinished. There would need to be an elevator installed and then the finish work completed.
This has been talked of for some time. We have reported on the progress during the budget cycle as funds were set aside for this and for the expansion of the parking lot to accommodate the additional capacity provided.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141015/NEWS/141018123/1994/NEWS
Photos from the grand opening of the facility in 2007 can be found here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157612392922276/
On Sept. 26, six police officers and three teenagers performed checks of the 35 businesses in town licensed to sell liquor. During the stings, the teens used their real Massachusetts driver’s licenses.
Prior to each check, police photograph the teens, record their blood-alcohol level, and search them. Any cash given to them is photocopied, in case a business owner or bartender denies making the sale.
Unlike a drug sting, departments must inform all of the businesses in the area in advance that they received the grant and will be conducting the checks.
The 99 Restaurant & Pub on West Central Street and the British Beer Company in the Franklin Village Shopping Center were the only two establishments that sold an alcoholic drink to one of the undercover teens.Continue reading the article here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141015/NEWS/141018133/1994/NEWS
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| Franklin's Senior Center |
The Milford Daily News also reports on the creation of a building committee to coordinate the buildout of the 2nd floor of the existing Senior Center. The building already has a second floor. It was left unfinished. There would need to be an elevator installed and then the finish work completed.
This has been talked of for some time. We have reported on the progress during the budget cycle as funds were set aside for this and for the expansion of the parking lot to accommodate the additional capacity provided.
The 3,000-square-foot unfinished space, used now for temporary storage, needs flooring and walls. The costliest aspect of the project will be installation of an elevator.
In the months ahead, building committee members, including senior center director Karen Alves, must secure an architect and put the project out to bid. The town has saved approximately $700,000 for the work. And construction will not begin until next year.
Alves has said the second floor should have space enough for at least two offices and a wide-open area for exercise programs. In the past, the senior center has hosted chair volleyball, Tai Chi and Zumba, among other exercise classes.
Overall, space at the senior center is at a premium, since attendance has grown. Alves also expects the number of 65 and older residents to increase by more than 3,000 over the next seven years.Continue reading the article here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141015/NEWS/141018123/1994/NEWS
Photos from the grand opening of the facility in 2007 can be found here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157612392922276/
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
DelCarte Recreation in the rain
Even in the rain, the DelCarte Recreation area is glorious on an autumn morning. The geese were busy about their business and no one else was around.
A 360 view of DelCarte on a rainy Saturday morning
For additional posts on DelCarte, you can follow this link
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#newwindow=1&q=franklinmatters.org%3A+Delcarte%2C+recreation
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| trees along the water line |
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| DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area sign |
A 360 view of DelCarte on a rainy Saturday morning
For additional posts on DelCarte, you can follow this link
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#newwindow=1&q=franklinmatters.org%3A+Delcarte%2C+recreation
Church Yard Sale - Oct 18
The Franklin Federated Church will be holding their annual yard sale on Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
For additional information about Franklin Federated Church you can find them online here
http://franklinfederated.org/
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| Franklin Federated Church - annual yard sale - Oct 18 |
For additional information about Franklin Federated Church you can find them online here
http://franklinfederated.org/
Mark your Calendars for Hockomock Area YMCA Spooky Games!
The Hockomock Area YMCA invites area residents to enjoy a spooktacular evening as Spooky Games returns on Friday, October 24th from 6:30PM-8:00PM at its Bernon Family Branch (45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro), and North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro).
This FREE event is open to members and non-members alike. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume.
- The theme for the Bernon Family Branch is ‘Night at the Movies”. The Bernon Family Branch staff invites participants to visit Olaf’s Ice Adventure, Maneuver through our Lego Movie Obstacle Course, Journey the Road to Oz, and meet the Sanderson Sisters, and more.
- The theme for the Invensys Foxboro Branch is ‘Haunted School House’. The Invensys Foxboro staff invites participants to play ghoulish games in math class, experiment in the horror lab, dare to try lunch lady snacks, and to beware of the Principal’s office.
- The theme for the North Attleboro Branch is ‘Never Never Land, the dwelling place of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the lost boys.’ The North Attleboro staff invites participants to visit Mermaid Lagoon and seek out the Treasure of the Tides, venture to Pixie Hollow to find fairies and fun, and to hike the Indian Camp to check on Chief and Princess Tiger Lily.
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| Hockomock YMCA |
At dusk, anyone seven years of age or older will want to head outdoors to check out Franklin branch’s ‘Batman’s Arcam City’ Haunted Woods or North Attleboro branch’s “Never Never Never Land’ Haunted Woods” both proudly presented by the Y’s Teen departments and volunteers.
Admission to the outdoor activity will be $4.00 per person. For more information, call Michael Mahoney at 508-643-5265 or visit our website at www.hockymca.org.
In the News: simultaneous calls, Lincoln St contractor
Late last month, the fire department experienced one of its busiest days in some time.
Three alarms had sounded almost in succession. Then, with all available emergency crews dispatched, a dreaded fourth call came in: smoke alarm activation at Glen Meadow Apartments.
"We had nothing left," Fire Chief Gary McCarraher recalled.
According to McCarraher, that Monday in September provided yet another example of an alarming trend for the department: an increase in three or more simultaneous calls even as the overall number of responses remains unchanged.
In fiscal year 2014, such calls made up 54 percent of the department’s total call volume, up from 44 percent the previous year.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141014/NEWS/141018625/1994/NEWS
A Bedford-based contractor has drawn the ire of residents and town officials for problems with the roadwork underway on Lincoln Street.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and Department of Public Works Director Robert Cantoreggi have grown increasingly frustrated with Aggregate Industries, which in July started work on a stretch of Lincoln Street that begins at Elm Street and ends at Brook Street.
Both have reached out to the company several times with concerns about delays and inconsistencies in its work schedule.
Residents in the area have criticized the quality of the work, pointing out examples of poor oversight; the most glaring of these has been the need to tear up patches of just-paved road to adjust traffic calming islands built so tall that they blocked driveways.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141014/NEWS/141018623/1994/NEWS
Monday, October 13, 2014
"What is democracy for the Internet era?" (video)
Pia Mancini gave a TED Talk recently on "How to upgrade democracy for the Internet era." During her talk she says:
To extend her idea to an app some Franklin folks are already using, we could incorporate the feedback and conversation into the app that we used to report potholes or broken street lights. Imagine having such a poll and conversation with a tool in most folks hands. Yes, it is not in everyones' hand but access is available on desktop and laptop computers.
For more about the Commonwealth Connections app visit here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/yes-franklin-has-app-for-that.html
For more about Pia and her efforts to update democracy in Argentina follow this link
http://www.ted.com/talks/pia_mancini_how_to_upgrade_democracy_for_the_internet_era/
"it seems like the 18th-century slogan that was the basis for the formation of our modern democracies, "No taxation without representation," can now be updated to "No representation without a conversation." We want our seat at the table."
To extend her idea to an app some Franklin folks are already using, we could incorporate the feedback and conversation into the app that we used to report potholes or broken street lights. Imagine having such a poll and conversation with a tool in most folks hands. Yes, it is not in everyones' hand but access is available on desktop and laptop computers.
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| Franklin Smart Phone app |
For more about the Commonwealth Connections app visit here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/yes-franklin-has-app-for-that.html
For more about Pia and her efforts to update democracy in Argentina follow this link
http://www.ted.com/talks/pia_mancini_how_to_upgrade_democracy_for_the_internet_era/
Where does FHS sit in the league standings?
The Hockomock League updated standings have been published by Hockomock Sports. You can find the Franklin High School Panthers in the standings for boys soccer, girls soccer, and volleyball by following the links listed here.
Note: the standing do not include Franklin's win over Central Catholic on Saturday
All of the Hockomock League results are shared by Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/
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| FHS Panthers |
Boys Soccer
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-boys-soccer-stats-standings-101214Girls Soccer
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-girls-soccer-stats-standings-101214Note: the standing do not include Franklin's win over Central Catholic on Saturday
Volleyball
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-volleyball-stats-standings-101214All of the Hockomock League results are shared by Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/
5th Annual Night of Comedy - Nov 7
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| 5th Annual Night of Comedy |
COMEDY NIGHT 2014 IS HERE!!
SEPAC is hosting our 5th Annual Night of Comedy on November 7th at Franklin Country Club starting 6:30 p.m.
Comedy Night includes dinner buffet, silent auction, balloon raffle and a comedy show featuring comedians Ray Harrington (#1 on Amazon, #2 on Itunes), Brian Beaudoin (voted #1 comedian in RI), and Derek Furtado (2012's Last Comix Standing Winner).
In the past, this event has enabled us to host monthly workshops for parents, social events for children, and a monthly support group. In addition, we have been able to assist programs, like the Franklin Fish Swim Team, Special Olympics and Best Buddies, that work with Special Needs children in Franklin.
Tickets for this event are $50 per person. Tables of ten can be purchased at a discount of $450, and will be reserved under a name of your choosing. Please contact SEPAC at franklinsepac@gmail.com to purchase tickets, go to www.franklinsepac.org to pay through Paypal. Tickets purchased on line will be available at the door on the evening of the event.
FEF Casino Night - Nov 1, 2014
The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold their annual casino night on Saturday November 1, 2014.
Held at the Franklin Elks Hall, 1077 Pond St, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There will also be a Texas Hold-em Tournament beginning at 6:00 PM which will require a separate entry fee.
Tickets for the Casino Night are $25 each or 2 for $40.
From the About us page on the FEF website
For more information on the Franklin Education Foundation, visit their website here
http://www.franklined.org/
Held at the Franklin Elks Hall, 1077 Pond St, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. There will also be a Texas Hold-em Tournament beginning at 6:00 PM which will require a separate entry fee.
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| Franklin Elks - 1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038 |
Tickets for the Casino Night are $25 each or 2 for $40.
From the About us page on the FEF website
We are an independent, non-profit, community-based organization developed to support to innovation and excellence in education. We do this by funding grants for teachers and other staff within the Franklin public school system.
Since 1997, FEF has funded hundreds of grants totaling over $300,000. These grants have touched students at all levels from the early childhood development center through the high school.
For more information on the Franklin Education Foundation, visit their website here
http://www.franklined.org/
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 15, 2014
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 2014
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10
• 99Restaurant
• British Beer Company
Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Grace
Lane and Nina Lane – 7:10
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Senator Richard Ross
Representative Jeffrey Roy
Stephan Semerjian, Chief of Police
Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-60: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Grace Lane and Related Drainage Lot
2. Resolution 14-61: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Nina Lane and Related Drainage Lot and Easement
3. Resolution 14-62: Local Licensing Authority’s Approval of Package Store Licensees’ Notifications of Change in Hours to Permit Earlier Sunday Openings
4. Resolution 14-63: Creation of a Senior Center Building Committee
5. Bylaw Amendment 14-742: Amendment to Chapter 185-§4. Districts Enumerated – Referral to Planning Board
5. Bylaw Amendment 14-743: Amendment to Chapter 185-§20. Signs – Referral to Planning Board
6. Bylaw Amendment 14-744: Amendment to Chapter 185 - §31. Site Plan and Design Review - Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/101514.pdf
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| Franklin Senior Center - a new building committee is being formed to build out the 2nd floor |
Community Service Project: Support the YMCA Youth Scholarship Fund
From Ansh's project page on GoFundMe
My name is Ansh Tarafder and I am a 8th grader at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School In Franklin, Massachusetts. I am working on my community service project in my school called Capstone. In my project, I am working on increasing health awareness in kids. I chose this project as we kids are the future of our country and we need to be healthy so that we can learn better and also help advance it.
As a part of my project, I have set up a Wellness Committee in my school. We had our first meeting on 30th September 2014. From now on, the Committee will be working independently to increase awareness in my school community and I will continue to be a part of it. The Hockomock Area YMCA and Action For healthy Kids are supporting my efforts in this regard.
My other goal is to raise $600 to sponsor 2 YMCA youth memberships for 2 kids who cannot afford it. I am a member of the YMCA and it is a fun & nice place for kids to play, exercise and get healthy. Please help me reach my goal by donating to my cause. Thank you to everyone who supported me in my project .
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| at the Franklin Farmers Market |
Regular trash and recycling collection schedule this week
Although Columbus Day is a holiday for some, it is not for the trash and recycle schedule this week. The normal schedule applies. There is NOT going to be a one day delay as Monday is not a holiday according to the Curbside Chronicle published earlier this year.
The Curbside Chronicle
You can also find a copy of the Curbside Chronicle on the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01EC59E7-000F8513.0/Curbside%20Calendar.pdf
The Curbside Chronicle
You can also find a copy of the Curbside Chronicle on the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01EC59E7-000F8513.0/Curbside%20Calendar.pdf
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| regular schedule for collection the week of Monday Oct 13th |
Franklin girls top Central Catholic 3-2
From Hockomock Sports we find the summary of the soccer game on Saturday:
In the 2013 playoffs, then freshman Megan Adams turned into a revelation for Franklin. She scored four times during the Panthers run to the South sectional final, including a hat trick in the tournament opener against Milford.
Because of a number of injuries this fall, Adams’ sophomore season has never really gotten going, but she finally got back on the field for the first time this Wednesday against Stoughton.
On Saturday afternoon at Pisini Field, Adams came off the bench in her second game of the season and provided the game-winning goal with eight minutes remaining in Franklin’s 3-2 victory over visiting Central Catholic.
“It’s been a frustrating season for me not playing and coming out here and obviously having a big part in the game just felt great, felt like last season, and I was right back in the team again,” said Adams after the win.
Continuing reading the full article in Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/adams-returns-and-scores-game-winner-for-franklin
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| the game begins |
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| corner kick |
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| Franklin's second goal |
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| 1st shot that got blocked |
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| 2nd shot on the follow up found the net |
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| celebrating the goal |
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| final score 3-2 |
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-101114
Julia Roberts is Mother Nature (video)
Julia Roberts is Mother Nature
For more info on climate change you can visit the Mass Climate Action Network for their weekly summary of what's happening:
http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/the-genie-is-out-of-the-bottle-the-climate-minute-podcast/
You can listen to the weekly summary here:
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the Franklin Matters webpage to view the embedded content (video,audio and documents)
For more info on climate change you can visit the Mass Climate Action Network for their weekly summary of what's happening:
http://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/the-genie-is-out-of-the-bottle-the-climate-minute-podcast/
You can listen to the weekly summary here:
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| Mass Climate Action Network |
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to the Franklin Matters webpage to view the embedded content (video,audio and documents)
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Soccer choice today Revs or Panthers???
If you love soccer today at 4:00 Pm you can sit at home or find a bar stool to watch the New England Revolution play the Montreal Impact. If the Revs win or tie, they secure a playoff position.
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| New England vs. Montreal |
Or you can head out to Franklin High School to see the girls soccer team (ranked #1 in MA) play central Catholic (ranked #2). Either way you get to see some good soccer. In person, or remote.
Life is full of choices. Which will be your choice today?
BTW - the complete girls soccer schedule for this fall season can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin49.html
If you haven't been to a New England Revolution soccer game, they close out the season on Oct 26th against Toronto. It is quite reasonable to get a family to a Revs soccer game (especially compared to getting to a Patriots game)!
Franklin Dance Workshop: Free Children's Halloween Party
Free Children's Halloween Party
Oct 25 - 4-6 p.m.
@ The Franklin Dance Workshop
5 Flintlocke Rd, Franklin
Games, prizes, music, dancing, entertainment.....all free and open to the public!!!
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| Franklin Dance Workshop |
Christine Bartelloni
Owner/Director
Franklin Dance Workshop
Franklin Liquor - Wine Tasting - Oct 22 and Oct 25
From Mark at Franklin Liquors we hear about these upcoming wine tasting events:
Importers and Distributors of Limited Production Wines from South America
Our portfolio is comprised of a balanced representation of Argentina and Chile's best boutique wineries all of which:
- Are family owned and operated, from vine to bottle
- Practice sustainable and/or organic farming and production methods
- Produce limited production, hand-crafted wines - but with a keen eye on value
- Are limited in distribution throughout the United States, and are primarily distributed to on-premise accounts
President of Copa Fina: Shelbi Elkins
Shelbi Elkins launched Copa Fina in 2009, bringing together her experience as a strategy consultant and a passion for wine. As a business consultant, Shelbi specialized in growth strategy, logistics, and finance, primarily in the retail category, working with companies such as Nordstrom, Gap, the Walt Disney Company, and Cardinal Health.
Shelbi began learning about wine as a hobby, obtaining the Level 1 certification from The Court of Master Sommeliers, and studying at The Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America.
She began to seriously consider a break into the wine industry after traveling through Argentina in 2008. She fell in love with the country, the culture, and of course, the wines. She quickly identified that Argentine wines available in California was primarily limited to large, mass-produced brands.
The concept behind Copa Fina is simple: identify small, family-oriented producers whose wines deliver exceptional value for the price. Leveraging her background in big-business strategy, Shelbi seeks out boutique, yet value driver projects for long-term partnership.
In the summer of 2012, Shelbi ventured into Chile, where she identified a lineup of incredible boutique projects that fit perfectly into the Copa Fina portfolio.
Copa Fina's wines are distributed throughout northern and southern California to primarily on-premise accounts, and are available in select states through like-minded distribution partners.
http://www.copafina.com/about.html
http://www.ciaprochef.com/winestudies/enthusiasts/discovery_success_elkins.html
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/201724442/
Midnight Cellars Winery From Paso, CA Will Be Represented By Morgan Mellish, CSW Director of Sales and Marketing Find Midnight Cellars Winery On The Web @ http://www.midnightcellars.com
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/189759602/
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| Franklin Liquors |
October 22nd 7pm
CopaFina Fine Wine ImportsImporters and Distributors of Limited Production Wines from South America
Our portfolio is comprised of a balanced representation of Argentina and Chile's best boutique wineries all of which:
- Are family owned and operated, from vine to bottle
- Practice sustainable and/or organic farming and production methods
- Produce limited production, hand-crafted wines - but with a keen eye on value
- Are limited in distribution throughout the United States, and are primarily distributed to on-premise accounts
President of Copa Fina: Shelbi Elkins
Shelbi Elkins launched Copa Fina in 2009, bringing together her experience as a strategy consultant and a passion for wine. As a business consultant, Shelbi specialized in growth strategy, logistics, and finance, primarily in the retail category, working with companies such as Nordstrom, Gap, the Walt Disney Company, and Cardinal Health.
Shelbi began learning about wine as a hobby, obtaining the Level 1 certification from The Court of Master Sommeliers, and studying at The Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of America.
She began to seriously consider a break into the wine industry after traveling through Argentina in 2008. She fell in love with the country, the culture, and of course, the wines. She quickly identified that Argentine wines available in California was primarily limited to large, mass-produced brands.
The concept behind Copa Fina is simple: identify small, family-oriented producers whose wines deliver exceptional value for the price. Leveraging her background in big-business strategy, Shelbi seeks out boutique, yet value driver projects for long-term partnership.
In the summer of 2012, Shelbi ventured into Chile, where she identified a lineup of incredible boutique projects that fit perfectly into the Copa Fina portfolio.
Copa Fina's wines are distributed throughout northern and southern California to primarily on-premise accounts, and are available in select states through like-minded distribution partners.
http://www.copafina.com/about.html
http://www.ciaprochef.com/winestudies/enthusiasts/discovery_success_elkins.html
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/201724442/
October 25th 4PM
Midnight Cellars Winery From Paso, CA Will Be Represented By Morgan Mellish, CSW Director of Sales and Marketing Find Midnight Cellars Winery On The Web @ http://www.midnightcellars.com
http://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/189759602/
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