Live reporting: to Closing

L. Town Administrator's Report adjustments to Pond St with berm
M. Future Agenda Items Pfeffer - request for better description on what a board or committee does to help create awareness of what they do Pellegri - to talk about 4th of July and fireworks for next year
N. Council Comments Pellegri - wishing the 4th committee all the luck in the world to pull it off Padula - playground on Pleasant St in constantly packed Mercer - condolences to local families on passings Vallee - what oversight do we have over the 4th? Joines - happy 4th Dellorco - condolences to Ranieri family Bissanti - condolences to Rick Power for his sister's passing I'd like to see fireworks next year Pfeffer - condolences to the Cook's family Kelly - condolences to the many who have lost someone recently lights at Horace Mann Sq heading west to W Central St timers are messed up
O. Adjourn

Live reporting: Legislation for action

H. License Transactions	License Transactions - Table and Vine - Change of Manager Jim Wilson who had the position has moved to a corporate office position, Kevin Petrillo has been with Big Y long set of experience motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
I. Presentations/Discussions	(none scheduled)
J. Subcommittee Reports	(provided during meeting) EDC - new business coming to town Nerds to Go, small business starting here
K. Legislation for Action	1. Resolution 17-43: MBTA - Dean Station Solar Canopy (Motion to Move Resolution 17-43 - majority vote (5)) MBTA was proposing a solar canopy at the Dean Station, solar panels were being proposed. Forge Park is a better location for such motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 2. Resolution 17-39: Grant of Reserved Easement on former Town-Owned Land on Pond Street to Charles River Pollution Control District (Motion o Move Resolution 17-39 - 2/3 majority vote (6)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 3. Resolution 17-40: Chapter 61B - Non-exercise of 1st Refusal Option - 17.12 Acres of land off Maple Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-40 - majority vote (5)) recommend not to purchase, not connected, not really a viable option motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 4. Resolution 17-41: Chapter 61A - Non-exercise of 1st Refusal Option - 114.473 Acres located at 215 Prospect Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-41 - majority vote (5)) Kelly recused himself land for purchase is $5M, not in best interest for town explanation of title 61A and 61B land, for farm use, if a use change, then there is back tax payment required with town of 1st right of refusal protects open space and cultivation land motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0-1(recused) 5. Resolution 17-42: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Move Resolution 17-42 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 6. Resolution 17-44: Creation of Cultural District Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 17-44 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 7. Resolution 17-45: Proposed Franklin Cultural District (Motion to Move Resolution 17-45 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (2 minute recess) 8. Resolution 17-46: Appropriation - Town Common Stage Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-46 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 not likely to be ready until next year after bid process 9. Resolution 17-47: Appropriation - FY 17 Operating Budget Transfer - Fire Salaries (Motion to Move Resolution 17-47 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewer, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-788 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call 11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-792 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call 12. Bylaw Amendment 17-793: Amendment to Water System Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-793 - majority roll call vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call 13. Bylaw Amendment 17-794: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Adding a New Chapter: Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 - majority roll call vote (5)) updating an outstanding bylaw, clear up effort, bringing up to current terms and language motion to approve, seconded, failed 6-3  objection to restriction on elected officials being prohibited from participating as members of the Directors

Live reporting: Public Hearing - Cultural District Proposal

G. Hearings

Public Hearing - Franklin Cultural District - 7:10 PM

citizens speaking for the Cultural District

• Sue Sheridan
• Pandora Carlucci
• Steve Sherlock
• Lisa Piana, Downtown Partnership
• Pam Warren, Diane Padula O'Neill - Franklin Art Association
• Lillian Gould,   Franklin Cultural Council

Councilors speaking for the proposal

Tom Mercer

Bob Vallee

Glenn Jones

Andy Bissanti - looking for a 'cultural center building'

Chair Kelly thanks Bryan Taberner for the work being done

Question on the map, required by the State

submitted to the State, under reviewing, usually have changes to propose

motion to close hearing

Live reporting: Town Council - June 28, 2017

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent:  none

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Executive Session	A. Executive Session - Real Property Acquisition/Value The Council opened the meeting at 6:45 PM, went into executive session and then returned (approx 6:50) to re-open the meeting at the normal time of 7:00 PM
B. Approval of Minutes	May 24, 2017 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 May 25, 2017 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 June 7, 2017 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
C. Announcements	This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
D. Proclamations/Recognitions	Swearing in of Firefighters James Polito  Dean College recognition of the annual scholarship award to a resident valued at 20K per year for the 4 years, hence a total of 80K proclamation read by Councilor Padula, photo to be added later
E. Citizen Comments	Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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. none tonight
F. Appointments	Cultural Council Lillian Gould motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 Election Workers listing of workers in agenda package motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 Citizens Committee listing of names in agenda package motion to approve,seconded, passed 9-0

Please donate to help the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival July 26 to 29, 2017.

The Committee will supervise and facilitate the performances, fine arts, and culinary arts events during the Festival in and around downtown Franklin, MA.

Individuals, businesses, and organizations may participate by contributing to help support the events/performances for the Festival.

Every bit that you can contribute will help to make the 3rd Annual Festival a success!  https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017   

Help spread the word!

https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017

The current schedule for the Festival can be found in this trifold brochure
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing


If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere

Come Support A Dough Rai$er to benefit Make Change for Change!

Eat and drink to raise money. Uno Pizzeria and Grill in Bellingham will donate up to 20% of your check to the charity. 

Dine In or Take Out!

WHEN: Thursday, June 29, 2017
WHERE: Uno 205 Hartford Ave, Bellingham
TIME: All day, dine in any time or order take out any time

Present the attached coupon to your server at time of payment.

Thank you for your support!

Come Support A Dough Rai$er to benefit Make Change for Change!

Town of Franklin exceeds the 10% affordable housing threshold

In a letter to the Town Council, the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals, Jeff Nutting announced that Franklin had risen back above the critical 10% for Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI).

1. The 288 Glen Meadow apartments were recently purchased by a new investor. He was successful in obtaining funding from MassHousing to do some updates to the property. The purchase was recently completed; hence, all of the Glen Meadow apartments were added back into the SHI. 

2. As you will see, the Town has 11.89% of its housing stock as affordable by the state. until this number drops below 10% again, the Town will not be susceptible to proposals that seek to override local zoning. 

3. It is important to note any 40B proposal that has already been filed previous to Friday, June 23, 2017 will continue to through the process. 

As many of you know, the Town has bumped up and down over the 10% line for many years. Today's announcement is a compliment to the Town, including the hard, proactive work of the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust and the town's overall receptiveness to having a diverse housing stock for families of all incomes. 

Jamie and I are available for any questions you may have.

the stage on the Town Common in the rain

You can find the full memo and inventory listing on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2017-06-26_franklin_shi_update_and_memo.pdf

“This is long overdue”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"With shovels in hand, representatives from Franklin, Norfolk, Wrentham and Plainville officially broke ground on the Metacomet Regional Dispatch Center Tuesday morning in Norfolk, the host community. 

“This regional center means politics were put aside and this was done because it’s what’s best for our communities,” said Norfolk Selectmen Vice Chairman Jim Lehan. “It was recognizing it’s the right thing to do ... we’re all going to be in a better position for it.” 

The state is contributing nearly $5 million in grant money to establish the dispatch operation, which will combine services for the four towns out of the new building, said Town Administrator Jeff Nutting. 

“We’re excited,” Nutting said. “It’s in a great location and will offer better services to the citizens and better response times for the safety folks.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170627/ground-broken-on-metacomet-regional-dispatch-center

Franklin Liquor: July 4th Specials

Check out the Franklin Liquors 4th of July specials in their email newsletter
http://ow.ly/PXtN30cYQZy

Franklin Liquor: July 4th Specials

Live reporting: Discussion only to Closing

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Reading

1. IKB – Homework Policy
2. JICH – Substance Abuse Policy

Dr Ahern came to last policy subcommittee meeting, and will be coming to the next one
what it does not say is that there will not be any homework
extraordinarily diverse views on homework

• articulate what the value of homework is and why it is used
• there is a balance between school work and home life
• encourage collaboration on larger projects among the teachers at a school

included research on best practices as well as what other districts are doing

a ripe opportunity to have a rich conversation on the topic, the conversation to be continued

communication on what the homework is intended to accomplish seems to be a cause of some of the problems

This is a revision but not the end of the discussion

reminder of addressing issues at the teacher/principal level before raising beyond

how will the homework policy be reflected in the school improvement plans?

O'Malley wants last sentence of proposed policy removed (it had been as written in prior versions)
likely will be more of a discussion item as well as a vote when it comes to the final reading

-------  need to leave to participate in a work meeting

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $375.00 from the Remington PCC for field trips.
c. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $4,880.00 from the Oak Street PCC for inhouse enrichment and supplemental supplies.
d. I recommend moving the following Policies to a second reading:

1. IKB – Homework Policy
2. JICH – Substance Abuse Policy

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Motion to Adjourn 
Dr. O’Malley

Live reporting: Special Education Presentation

• b. Special Education – Debbie Dixson

Asst Directors

Paula Marano

Ellen White

(Note: Schultz arrives at 7:10 PM)

Special Education Presentation (update) from Franklin Matters

brain frames training started with 40 special education teachers, now over 100 general teachers trained

a resource on brain frames can be found here
http://www.architectsforlearning.com/students-parents/about-us/brain-frames/

registered behavior technician - training underway and certification available from Pearson

iReady an online tool, piloted in elementary, provided diagnostic and blended learning strategies
aligned with curriculum and state standards

more on iReady can be found online
http://www.curriculumassociates.com/products/iready/iready-adaptive-diagnostic-assessment.aspx

issue with delivery services to students either out of district if there are needs that can't be met, or if they can be serviced within the district. Always an ongoing discussion

the slide summarizing the category of student disabilities serviced for the student population is rather interesting

15.11% of the total Franklin student population is on an Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Derek Donahoe
ECDC, Remington, FHS
recipient of the Latham Award, will be speaking at Fenway Park later this week

has had equal access to materials through technology
has a computer with him that allows for access to Google products
takes the train once a week, learns about purchasing items
has a one-on-one aide
has had great teams of teachers, looks forward to high school and to what else he can learn

updates planned for the District website to provide more and better information on the programs and resources available

future speakers/training

• Jessica Minahan - scheduled for ED day to start school

http://jessicaminahan.com/

• Sarah Ward, executive functioning session scheduled for special ed teachers in the Fall

http://efpractice.com/

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Sara Mulcahey, Co-Vice-President of SEPAC
provides an overview of the SEPAC organization and programs


Wrobleski family story
2 children on IEPs, for different reasons

the abc's are important but being able to dress and feed herself is also quite important

Live reporting: School Committee - June 27, 2017

Present: Bilello, Scofield, Douglas, Bergen, O'Malley, Schultz (arrived 7:10PM) Jewell
Absent:  none


1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none

Review of Agenda
no changes

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 13, 2017 School Committee.
motion to approve, seconded, pass 6-0

Recognition of Susan Childers for excellent minutes, leaving this position after this meeting

Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

• a. Ffion Titmuss – Salutatorian, FHS Class of 2017 – Poetry Recitation

Personal - Tony Hoagland

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/detail/52646

Franklin Public Schools: Special Education Presentation - June 27, 2017

This is scheduled for discussion at the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.

Special Education Presentation (update) from Franklin Matters

sunrise over Horace Mann

Franklin School For The Performing Arts (FSPA) To Host July Open Houses

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will host summer Open Houses on Wednesday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes and rehearsals, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama.

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. 

FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. An extensive calendar of performing opportunities features musicals, plays, ballets, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater and dance company showcases, and more. Many FSPA students are also cast, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows. FSPA TALENT offers management services for young performers who elect to pursue professional opportunities.

FSPA is also pleased to offer FSPA Academy, an academic alternative for students seeking a challenging curriculum in a supportive, flexible environment that encourages their creative goals. Provided Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in collaboration with TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), the program builds upon TECCA’s state-approved online curriculum and features an enhanced emphasis on arts, language and culture, including Music Theory, foreign language conversation classes, field trips and more. 

In addition, a new FSPA AfterSchool enrichment program offers supervised recreational experiences, including games, crafts and other creative arts activities, for students in grades K-5. The program begins at the close of the regular school day, with transportation available from Franklin and Medway schools.

FSPA To Host Open Houses

FSPA’s summer session runs June 26 through August 22 and fall classes begin on September 11. Registration for summer and fall is ongoing. Call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalogue, summer brochure and fall class schedule.