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Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Live reporting - Housing
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Christopher Vericker
info on new project starting to buy and sell housing for affordable buyers
mini team together, something formal being prepared
alert the realtors of this option
the Town would be a cash buyer to help sellers
Nutting - funding source for affordable housing Trust, from two developers who didn't want to develop affordable housing as part of their plan
payments from one of them still coming
formula set by Government based upon members of the household and income
it should be cheaper than otherwise
Bissanti - revitalization?
Nutting - we would prefer not to get into that aspect because then it becomes a construction project
Padula - deed restrictions forever?
Cerel - yes, as long as you apply with the process when it is set up
Live reporting - Ladybug project
• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
Live reporting - Town Council - Jan 22, 2014
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 11, 2014
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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
E. APPOINTMENTS
Library Board of Directors - Doug Newton
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (Feldman arrived)
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 22, 2014
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 11, 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
Library Board of Directors - Doug Newton
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
• Franklin Cultural Council, Claire Griffin
• Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, Christopher Vericker
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-05: Appropriation: Fire Detail Account
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-726: Amendment to §185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard, and Height Requirements – 2nd Reading- Requires 2/3 Vote
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728: Changes to §185-5 Zoning Map- Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Collective Bargaining – Fire Union
P. ADJOURN
The set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/012214.pdf
One Book, One Community: "In the Heart of the Sea"
The Franklin Public Library is pleased to announce the One Book, One Community town-wide read for 2014, In the Heart of the Sea, the Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick. The 2014 One Book, One Community Franklin Kids Read is Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex, adapted for younger readers from the National Book Award winner In the Heart of the Sea.
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In the Heart of the Sea |
More info on the book from the wikipedia page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Heart_of_the_Sea
There is a movie based upon the book directed by Ron Howard scheduled for release in March
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_Heart_of_the_Sea_(film)
Read more on the Franklin Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/01/one-book-one-community.html
Lifelong Learning: Music programs
Lifelong Learning offers several music programs that complement and supplement instruction during the traditional school day. These programs include the Private Music Lesson program, The String School of Franklin, the After School 4th/5th Grade Band and the 4th/5th Grade Honors Chorus. On Tuesday, January 28, the strings, band and chorus programs will host their mid-year recital.
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Horace Mann Middle School Band from Memorial Day parade 2013 |
For more information on the music programs available from Lifelong Learning
http://lifelonglearningfps.blogspot.com/2014/01/january-21-2014.html
and to register on the Lifelong Learning page here
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Franklin Schools Closed - Wed Jan 22
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello
All Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday due to the storm. All offices are closed as well.
Stay Safe
Maureen Sabolinski
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Franklin Municipal Building |
NationalGrid: Winter Storm Warning
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New FHS - Jan 2014
Draft - Franklin School Calendar for 2014-15
While the school calendar started early this year, one main reason was for school to end early and help with the move from the old high school to the new. Next year's calendar was scheduled to start late (i.e. after Labor Day) to enable more time for the move and settling into the new high school. Labor Day falls on Sep 1 this year!
You can view the proposed calendar here
Or go to the School Department webpage here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01C6DD65-000F8513
Report card changes coming to elementary schools
Parent Meeting Schedule
Oak and Kennedy = Jan 22, 6:30 PM (at Oak St Library)
Keller and Davis Thayer = Jan 30, 6:30 PM (at Keller Library)
Jefferson and Parmenter = Feb 6, 6:30 PM (at Parmenter Library)
Weather date (if needed) = Feb 12, 6:30 PM (TBD)
The letter to the parents was posted to the Franklin Schools webpage here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01C5CCDE-000F8513
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee : 2014 Annual Appeal
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Stephen Sherlock
Chair, Board of Directors (volunteer) for Franklin Food Pantry
Monday, January 20, 2014
Reminder: the Holiday delays trash/recycle pickups one day this week
Monday, January 20 is a Federal holiday so trash and recycling pickup will be on a one day delay from your scheduled pick up day.
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trash/recycle lined up for pickup |