Thursday, May 7, 2015
Franklin Democrats To Elect Delegates To State Convention
Democrats in Franklin will be holding a caucus on Monday, May 18 at 7 pm at the Alumni Restaurant, 391 East Central Street, Franklin to elect 14 delegates and 4 alternates to the 2015 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, where Democrats from across the state will gather to meet fellow activists and hear from elected officials. Registration will begin at 6:30 pm. The convention will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield.
"This convention will be unique as we build on experiences from many competitive elections these past few years and look to strengthen the party for the future," said Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman, Senator Tom McGee. "Caucuses are an important step in growing our party engagement at the local level."
The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in Franklin, and the Democratic Committee welcomes participants. Delegates will be divided equally between men and women, and all ballots will be written and secret. Youth, minorities, and people with disabilities who are not elected as delegates or alternates may apply to be "add-on" delegates. The Alumni Restaurant building is handicapped accessible. Details on the rules can be found at www.massdems.org.
The Franklin Democratic Town Committee normally meets on the third Monday of the month at the Union Street Grill. For more information on the caucus or the committee please contact Denise Schultz at DeniseLynnSchultz@gmail.com / 508-612-5950 or check out their website at www.franklindemocrats.com.
For general information on the Convention or the Democratic Party please contact 617-939-0800 or contact@massdems.org.
New Hope 5K and Family Fun Walk - Jun 6
Event Information:
The New Hope 5K and Family Fun Walk is a community celebration of healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships and healthy communities.
When:
Saturday, June 6th, 2015
Where:
Remington/Jefferson School – 628 Washington Street Franklin, MA 02038
Time:
- 7:45 am Registration opens
- 9:00 am 5K Race Starts
- 9:00 am Family Health Fair
- 9:30 am Family Fun Walk Starts
- 10:30 am Awards
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| new hope 5K and family fun walk |
Website:
Registration:
Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® free community event set for May 16 at Patriot Place in Foxborough
On Saturday, May 16, the Hockomock Area YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event that encourages kids to be active and provides families with options and methods for living healthier lives. The event will take place at Patriot Place in Foxborough from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fun, creative, and healthy activities for children will take place at NRG Plaza, located outside The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon.
“The Y encourages families to attend YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the largest health day for families nationally,” said Ed Hurley, president of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “As part of our Y’s commitment to healthy living, our goal is to teach healthy habits for kids and families, encouraging active play, and inspiring a lifetime love of physical activity.”
Healthy Kids Day aligns perfectly with the Hockomock Y’s Healthy Futures initiative, an innovative program sponsored by Stop & Shop and committed to reducing inactivity and poor nutrition in the 15 communities served by the Hockomock Area YMCA.
“Healthy Kids Day reinforces the importance of our Healthy Futures initiative and encourages kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active, and ultimately live healthier lifestyles,” said Hurley. “We’re grateful to Patriot Place for partnering with us to host this event and are proud to be collaborating with Norwood Hospital as an event sponsor and so many other community partners who support our Y.”
The day will feature active play and educational activities, including youth and family fitness challenges, gymnastics obstacle courses, Dana-Farber’s Blum Family Van doing skin cancer screening and education, STEM learning activities, 30 minute infant and child CPR demos, photo booths, caricature art, air brush tattoos, arts and crafts, story time, seed planting, dance party, and more. Many of the favorite activities that are hosted at Hockomock Y camps each summer will be running on half-hour schedules, including tie-dye camp tee shirts, Survivor Challenge, Gaga Pit ball game, Messy Week activity, and Olympic Week games.
Fitness classes will also be held throughout the day, including Zumba, Boot Camp, and Yoga.
A special Healthy Kids Day autograph signing session will take place and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will be in attendance with information on the NFL Play 60 campaign and the New England Kids Triathlon. The New England Revolution will be participating with an inflatable obstacle course, team mascot Slyde the Fox, and a chance to win tickets to a match. Prizes, coupons and goody bags will also be part of the day.
The community is invited to participate in the Y’s Healthy Futures Food Drive taking place now at YMCA branches in Foxborough, Franklin, and North Attleboro and concluding at Healthy Kids Day. Healthy Futures Franklin will be hosting a ‘Stuff a Truck Challenge’ benefiting the Franklin Food Pantry. The Franklin Food Pantry will bring their mobile pantry truck to the event and challenge the community to fill it with healthier food items. For a complete listing of donation requests, visit hockymca.org.
Dorel Juvenile Group will hold car seat safety checkpoints in the parking lot outside of the Plaza. Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles for a check. Speak with a technician about proper car seat installation and receive useful child passenger safety tips.
Community partners include Stop & Shop — the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Futures Initiative sponsor, Norwood Hospital, and participating Patriot Place businesses, including Bass Pro Shops, Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough, B&W Rehabilitation Services, B&W Dermatology Services, Olympia Sports, 5 Wits, Reebok, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Howl at the Moon.
Other Healthy Kids Day partners include: 103.3 AMP Radio Street Team, Fuel Up to Play 60, Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County, Fire and Police Safety, Kids Melanoma Prevention Foundation, MA Safe Routes to School, MGA Links/First Tee, Mansfield Community Garden, Milford Regional Medical Center, Miscoe Hill Skippers Jump Rope Team, Norwood Hospital, Pediatric Dental Health Care, RWL Weightlifting, Inc, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Way Better Snacks, and WIC Nutrition Program.
“We’re thrilled to host the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day and be a part of the event again this year,” said Brian Earley, general manager of Patriot Place. “Patriot Place is proud to partner with such an innovative, mission-driven YMCA. Encouraging lifelong education and an enthusiasm for learning are key components of the Y’s youth development work and we are happy to support the Y’s dedication to provide families with further opportunities to learn, grow and have fun together.”
In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following tips to help families develop healthy habits:
• High Five the Fruits and Veggies – Make sure kids get at least five servings a day, the minimum number nutritionists recommend to maintain healthy childhood development.
• Foster an Early and Ongoing Passion for Books – Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.
• Team Up for Athletic Events – Set a family goal of great health by teaming up for community or charity events like races, walks, fun runs, bike rides, etc.
• Volunteer Together – Find a cause that matters to the kids. Open their eyes to a world beyond themselves and the rich rewards that come from making a difference.
• Lead By Example – Be a good role model – kids can be influenced by seeing how hard their parents work at home or on the job, and how rewarding that experience is.
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
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| Healthy Kids Day |
“The Y encourages families to attend YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the largest health day for families nationally,” said Ed Hurley, president of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “As part of our Y’s commitment to healthy living, our goal is to teach healthy habits for kids and families, encouraging active play, and inspiring a lifetime love of physical activity.”
Healthy Kids Day aligns perfectly with the Hockomock Y’s Healthy Futures initiative, an innovative program sponsored by Stop & Shop and committed to reducing inactivity and poor nutrition in the 15 communities served by the Hockomock Area YMCA.
“Healthy Kids Day reinforces the importance of our Healthy Futures initiative and encourages kids and families to keep their minds and bodies active, and ultimately live healthier lifestyles,” said Hurley. “We’re grateful to Patriot Place for partnering with us to host this event and are proud to be collaborating with Norwood Hospital as an event sponsor and so many other community partners who support our Y.”
The day will feature active play and educational activities, including youth and family fitness challenges, gymnastics obstacle courses, Dana-Farber’s Blum Family Van doing skin cancer screening and education, STEM learning activities, 30 minute infant and child CPR demos, photo booths, caricature art, air brush tattoos, arts and crafts, story time, seed planting, dance party, and more. Many of the favorite activities that are hosted at Hockomock Y camps each summer will be running on half-hour schedules, including tie-dye camp tee shirts, Survivor Challenge, Gaga Pit ball game, Messy Week activity, and Olympic Week games.
Fitness classes will also be held throughout the day, including Zumba, Boot Camp, and Yoga.
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| Pat the Patriot |
A special Healthy Kids Day autograph signing session will take place and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation will be in attendance with information on the NFL Play 60 campaign and the New England Kids Triathlon. The New England Revolution will be participating with an inflatable obstacle course, team mascot Slyde the Fox, and a chance to win tickets to a match. Prizes, coupons and goody bags will also be part of the day.
The community is invited to participate in the Y’s Healthy Futures Food Drive taking place now at YMCA branches in Foxborough, Franklin, and North Attleboro and concluding at Healthy Kids Day. Healthy Futures Franklin will be hosting a ‘Stuff a Truck Challenge’ benefiting the Franklin Food Pantry. The Franklin Food Pantry will bring their mobile pantry truck to the event and challenge the community to fill it with healthier food items. For a complete listing of donation requests, visit hockymca.org.
Dorel Juvenile Group will hold car seat safety checkpoints in the parking lot outside of the Plaza. Families are encouraged to bring their vehicles for a check. Speak with a technician about proper car seat installation and receive useful child passenger safety tips.
Community partners include Stop & Shop — the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Futures Initiative sponsor, Norwood Hospital, and participating Patriot Place businesses, including Bass Pro Shops, Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center at Foxborough, B&W Rehabilitation Services, B&W Dermatology Services, Olympia Sports, 5 Wits, Reebok, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes and Howl at the Moon.
Other Healthy Kids Day partners include: 103.3 AMP Radio Street Team, Fuel Up to Play 60, Children’s Advocacy Center of Bristol County, Fire and Police Safety, Kids Melanoma Prevention Foundation, MA Safe Routes to School, MGA Links/First Tee, Mansfield Community Garden, Milford Regional Medical Center, Miscoe Hill Skippers Jump Rope Team, Norwood Hospital, Pediatric Dental Health Care, RWL Weightlifting, Inc, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Way Better Snacks, and WIC Nutrition Program.
“We’re thrilled to host the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day and be a part of the event again this year,” said Brian Earley, general manager of Patriot Place. “Patriot Place is proud to partner with such an innovative, mission-driven YMCA. Encouraging lifelong education and an enthusiasm for learning are key components of the Y’s youth development work and we are happy to support the Y’s dedication to provide families with further opportunities to learn, grow and have fun together.”
In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following tips to help families develop healthy habits:
• High Five the Fruits and Veggies – Make sure kids get at least five servings a day, the minimum number nutritionists recommend to maintain healthy childhood development.
• Foster an Early and Ongoing Passion for Books – Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.
• Team Up for Athletic Events – Set a family goal of great health by teaming up for community or charity events like races, walks, fun runs, bike rides, etc.
• Volunteer Together – Find a cause that matters to the kids. Open their eyes to a world beyond themselves and the rich rewards that come from making a difference.
• Lead By Example – Be a good role model – kids can be influenced by seeing how hard their parents work at home or on the job, and how rewarding that experience is.
About The Hockomock Area YMCA
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
ABOUT PATRIOT PLACE
Patriot Place is a shopping, dining and entertainment destination located adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Patriot Place features large and boutique retailers, 17 casual to high-end restaurants and other nightlife venues. Among the highlights of Patriot Place are New England’s first Bass Pro Shops, a state-of-the-art, 14-screen Showcase Cinema De Lux, the 16,000-square-foot CBS Scene Restaurant & Bar, the award-winning Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon, the retro-style bowling alley, Splitsville Luxury Lanes featuring live entertainment by Howl at the Moon, and the four-star Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel. For more information, visit www.patriot-place.com, follow Patriot Place on Twitter (twitter.com/patriotplace) or like Patriot Place on Facebook (facebook.com/patriotplace).Norfolk County Registry of Deeds - Jun 4
Franklin Office Hours
Thursday, June 4, 2015
10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Council Chamber
Municipal Building
355 East Central Street
The Register and members of his staff will be available to help answer questions or concerns about any Registry of Deeds matter.
Information will be available concerning the Massachusetts Homestead Act. Internet ready computer terminals will be on hand to print a Registry recorded deed, confirm the status of a mortgage discharge or check on any other recordings.
No appointment is needed.
For further information call 781-461-6104, email registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org, Or visit the Registry’s website at www.norfolkdeeds.org.
In the News: Big Y gets the license, 2 more arrested at the clothing bin
After listening to arguments for and against the request, the Town Council Wednesday granted a liquor license to the Big Y supermarket.
The family-owned chain, which has a location on East Central Street, applied for the town’s only available malt and wine license to open one of its Table & Vine shops.
Big Y’s application met with some opposition from residents, including the owners of a decades-old local business, who argued that the area did not need another beer and wine merchant.Continue reading the article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150507/NEWS/150507362/1994/NEWS
My notes from the meeting and discussion Wednesday can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/live-reporting-license-transactions.html
For a second time in two weeks, police say they thwarted a pair of thieves who were stealing clothing donations, finding one hiding in the locked donation bin.
Kevin Santos, 22, of Brockton, and Valdir Barros, 27, of Central Falls, Rhode Island, were charged Monday with breaking into a depository and trespassing, as well as larceny over $250 after allegedly stealing from a Society of St. Vincent de Paul donation bin kept in a parking lot on Main Street.
Two Brockton men targeted the same donation bin last week, police said, leaving with more than 50 trash bags of clothing.Continue reading the article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150506/NEWS/150507402/1994/NEWS
Last week's article can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/in-news-2-men-in-van-arrested.html
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Live reporting: Closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Bob Fahey retired recently
May 16th beautification day, help out downtown
bi-weekly meetings with the developer on the downtown construction
concerns again about not going in a timely fashion
meeting next week to address
potential gas line hearing on May 14th
Hawthorne Suites welcome to attend and be heard
controlled by Federal Government
if this moves ahaed, they go through this again
Confirm that Jun 10-11 for the budget hearing
L. OLD BUSINESS
DelCarte update?
waiting for the engineer to come out
it will take time
where are we at with the property on Beaver St
P/S signed today, 21e submitted
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Kelly - Jeff Roy, Nutting met with folks on Taft Road about the power line cutting
great meeting to get an understanding on what is being done
glad to be part of the community where this happens
sad to see Bob Fahey retired, good for him
downtown work after hours?
no, once the drainage and light posts they should be out
Pond St, Chestnut St came out, supporting the liquor license
we really appreciate that
we try to do the best we can
Bissanti -
Wycoff family, husband in hospice for next 6 weeks
condolences to the B Hunchard for his mother's passing
comment on the Council supporting small business
the downtown work should speak for itself
we are definitely a small business oriented council, it is what is best for Franklin
O EXECUTIVE SESSION
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed
Live reporting: Legislation for action
one minute recess
some of the crowd dispersed
The Cable TV presentation will be rescheduled
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5. Resolution 15-21: Appropriation – Capital FY 15
listing of capital budget items read totaling $1,752,000
typically use 'free cash' for capital improvements
departments heads are here to answer any specific questions
The street have a problem with the intersection of Miller
also want to do Oak St in front of the high school
$100,000 for design work, phase 1
next winter and spring would hear more details for doing sidewalks
Kelly - this takes us a while to get through, thanks to Pfeffer, Dellorco and Nutting for their work in getting this done
getting each department what they need, hope they are happy
Donna Grant, Longfellow Dr
residents off Chestnut St, concerned about walking on the Street
signed a petition and sent it to Nutting
Chestnut St will be included in the design?
Yes, it will. There will be another vote next year when we know how much it will cost
Clarification question on how much of Chestnut St would be done
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
just spent 1.7M dollars,
6. Resolution 15-22: Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Capital FY 15
$295,000
will help with the capacity on the sewer line for Cooks Farm
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
7. Resolution 15-23: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Capital FY 15
$610,000
water system improvements, Hill St, Lewis, and the streets in the neighborhood
will be coming to Council to extend the public way, so the whole project can be completed
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
8. Resolution 15-24: Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals – Pond Street Property
lease of parcel for solar, recommendation from the EDC for two RFPs, if either or both are approved, would run for 6 weeks, see if there is a revenue stream available; the second one is more traditional development
Bissanti - thanks for the input, solar was a compromise for the neighbors
so we can put both out, see what comes back with for the Council to review
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
9. Resolution 15-25: Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals – Pond Street Property
for the parcel to be sold and developed
this RFP would allow anything but exclude apartments
does have a minimum of price, minimum set backs included in both RFPs
advertise, proposals submitted, reviewed by EDC, interview developers, brought before the Council for sale and requires a 2/3 vote, step one of about an 8 step process
Bissanti - thanks to Bryan (Taberner) for his work on this, worked hard to appease the neighbors and be good for the town
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10. Bylaw Amendment 15-747:Amendment of Service Fee Rates – Solid Waste and Recycling – 1st Reading
$216 -> 200
forgot when we discussed a few weeks ago that the rates will be going down due to the new negotiation with WasteManagement
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
some of the crowd dispersed
The Cable TV presentation will be rescheduled
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5. Resolution 15-21: Appropriation – Capital FY 15
listing of capital budget items read totaling $1,752,000
typically use 'free cash' for capital improvements
departments heads are here to answer any specific questions
The street have a problem with the intersection of Miller
also want to do Oak St in front of the high school
$100,000 for design work, phase 1
next winter and spring would hear more details for doing sidewalks
Kelly - this takes us a while to get through, thanks to Pfeffer, Dellorco and Nutting for their work in getting this done
getting each department what they need, hope they are happy
Donna Grant, Longfellow Dr
residents off Chestnut St, concerned about walking on the Street
signed a petition and sent it to Nutting
Chestnut St will be included in the design?
Yes, it will. There will be another vote next year when we know how much it will cost
Clarification question on how much of Chestnut St would be done
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
just spent 1.7M dollars,
6. Resolution 15-22: Appropriation - Sewer Enterprise Capital FY 15
$295,000
will help with the capacity on the sewer line for Cooks Farm
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
7. Resolution 15-23: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Capital FY 15
$610,000
water system improvements, Hill St, Lewis, and the streets in the neighborhood
will be coming to Council to extend the public way, so the whole project can be completed
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
8. Resolution 15-24: Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals – Pond Street Property
lease of parcel for solar, recommendation from the EDC for two RFPs, if either or both are approved, would run for 6 weeks, see if there is a revenue stream available; the second one is more traditional development
Bissanti - thanks for the input, solar was a compromise for the neighbors
so we can put both out, see what comes back with for the Council to review
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
9. Resolution 15-25: Authorization to Issue Request for Proposals – Pond Street Property
for the parcel to be sold and developed
this RFP would allow anything but exclude apartments
does have a minimum of price, minimum set backs included in both RFPs
advertise, proposals submitted, reviewed by EDC, interview developers, brought before the Council for sale and requires a 2/3 vote, step one of about an 8 step process
Bissanti - thanks to Bryan (Taberner) for his work on this, worked hard to appease the neighbors and be good for the town
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10. Bylaw Amendment 15-747:Amendment of Service Fee Rates – Solid Waste and Recycling – 1st Reading
$216 -> 200
forgot when we discussed a few weeks ago that the rates will be going down due to the new negotiation with WasteManagement
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
Live reporting: License transactions
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- British Beer Company – Change of Manager- 7:10 pm tabled to next meeting
- Gill N Sidhu, LLC – Chinese Mirch - Change of DBA- 7:10 pm
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
Chinese food with Indian spices
- Table & Vine, Inc. – Annual Wine & Malt Package Store - New License – 7:10 pm
process to advertise, posted, advertised MDN, etc.
only one applicant came in at the deadline
paying approx $100,000 in taxes
payed additional dollars to fix up the road
employee about 100
privately owner company
James Wilson, store manager
in 2012 constructed, construction, widening of the roadway, signal added
development of the commercial sector on the eastern part
all the ABC documents are contained in your package
Michael Gold, VP Legal Affairs of BIG Y
MA corporation, based in Springfield area
in business 80 years, owned and operated by the family
3rd generation of the family
we are a great neighbor in the community, support numerous local organizations
Table & Vine essentially the liquor business for Big Y
currently has 4 liquor licenses
1 strandalone, 3 within stores
would be the smallest liquor dept in MA
loyal customers have been asking for it since they opened
well trained, talented and educated,
experts in wine, food and craft beers
hoping to bring that expertise here
take obligations to sell alcohol seriously
Point of sale systems do require a valid birth date entered in the system
serve the public need, in search of a common good
MA case law has identified several factors
- proximity to school, no schools in immediate area
- number of existing dispensaries, there is an available license
- competition among existing license holders should not be made in determination, DaVitas and Franklin Liquor have full license, this would only be beer/wine as a convenience for the customers; not looking to put anyone out of the business; there is a distinction between the licenses and the nature of the operations
- submitted letters in support of the license; received a resounding yes
- reputation of the applicant, over 50 years of experience, can bring expertise to the area with craft beer and specialty wines
- wines - always a concern, the state of the art development, a completely different facade, the traffic is not a deterrent in this case, the traffic improvements are allowing negotiations with other developments proposed next door to utilize the entrance
Feldman - quantified?
customers come in frequently, asking for beer/wine
we were careful about where to use the last license
Padula - how does the sale work?
there is a point of sale system that is required with a valid date in order to process the transaction; there are also 32 locations in CT as well
Padula - how many times?
never in MA? in CT? one issue among the 32 stores in 9 years
DaVitas issue won the full license and when they got it, they turned in the beer/wine
The Council last year voted against the Cottage/Union, and developed the process we have used here
Kelly - how do you handle the situation when a cashier is underage?
if a minor would try to scan an alcohol transaction, it would lock the system until a supervisor came over
Mark Lenzi - Franklin Liquors, across from the BIG Y
in 1978 purchased Jimmies Penny Candy Liquor Store
this is the oldest liquor license in town
family all work there
please consider the decision from last year, in consideration
there was one license last year
there are three licenses this time
consider the legal precedence set in MA
the laws are changing, it used to be three, it will be 7 in 2016
what does it mean for the town?
it may mean more corporations coming
I am a BIG Y customer, and I did not get asked
consider the support for the small business movement in town
in closing, I am not sure they showed a public need, just because they are the only application doesn't demonstrate the public need
Cerel - can only take into consideration material presented at the meeting and not in other ways
Michael Rourke - Franklin resident
chose Franklin for a variety of reasons for the family
voted best town for families, affordable homes, top rated jobs, good schools, etc.
local were proud to call Franklin, discourage to see the charm decline in the past several years
now some of those small business are out of business
too much of our hard earned dollars are going to corporation
Mark and his family are a true proponent
in the spirit of national small business that started this week
the main reason was due to the saturation in the area,
there are others around, a saturation
I urge you to deny this application
"Industry need not wish, there is no need here"
Karen Mullen, a Big Y customer
I feel strongly that BIG Y supports the small town
I don't think it would take away their business
I don't see the competition here
MA case law doesn't support the need
I would request that this license be approved
Sandra Verhagen, town resident
there is a movement to support small business
we are all in it together
this being small business week, we are spending our money to keep them operating
ask you to look at this and deny the license
I don't understand how there is public need
Laurie Blake - Norfolk resident
BIG Y customer, I do think it would be convenient
The other liquor stores that are in town, I would still good to them for other things; if I am looking for hard alcohol, I would go elsewhere
if they are the oldest they are survivors
I am on both sides, I think having BIG Y and their regulations would be a strong contender on this town
motion to close the hearing, seconded, 9-0
additional comment from BIG Y
focus is on the craft brews and unique wines, not the regular stuff you see
I advocate for small business and for family business, that is where we came from, our core business is food, and proper pairings is what we are looking to do
Feldman - I appreciate the comments on both side, the situation last year was between two small businesses, any time we take on a license, some one will oppose it, the government should not impede competition
Live reporting: Town Council - Agenda - May 6, 2015
Present: Feldman, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Williams, Dellorco
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– April 1, 2015, April 15, 2015
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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 others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
– Conservation Commission - William Batchelor
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
F. HEARINGS
none
Legislation for action:
1. Resolution 15-17: Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 15-18: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
3. Resolution 15-19: Appropriation - Fire Truck Stabilization Fund
$100,000 from free cash this year towards a future expense
Chief McCarragher, the next truck is scheduled for replacement in 2017
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
4. Resolution 15-20: Appropriation – Athletic Fields Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
$200,000 from free cash this year towards a future expense
fund set aside to replace the artificial fields in 2016-2017, so when the time comes, there will be funds in the account
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
Presentation
part of steering committee to form a Cultural District
Jul 29- Aug 2, first annual Cultural Festival
11 organizations with 30 events over the time period
Taming of the Shrew - Dean College before the event
St Rocco Festival occurs after the Festival
locations throughout downtown
celebrate culinary arts, performing arts
family friendly and focused children events as well
Saturday mostly on the Town Common
Sunday mostly around the BLACK BOX parking lot
kick off event on May 16th
no pay for performers, nor admission to events
keeping cost down to under $2,000
fund raising event at the BLACK BOX on the 16th
tickets available for $18
via Facebook, website and through the BLACK BOX online
(link to be included)
Pandora Carlucci, Roberta Trahan, Jim Schultz, Sue Sheridan
Tom Mercer - the difference in the events is fantastic
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– April 1, 2015, April 15, 2015
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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 others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
– Conservation Commission - William Batchelor
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
F. HEARINGS
none
Legislation for action:
1. Resolution 15-17: Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 15-18: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
3. Resolution 15-19: Appropriation - Fire Truck Stabilization Fund
$100,000 from free cash this year towards a future expense
Chief McCarragher, the next truck is scheduled for replacement in 2017
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
4. Resolution 15-20: Appropriation – Athletic Fields Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
$200,000 from free cash this year towards a future expense
fund set aside to replace the artificial fields in 2016-2017, so when the time comes, there will be funds in the account
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
Presentation
- Culture District
part of steering committee to form a Cultural District
Jul 29- Aug 2, first annual Cultural Festival
11 organizations with 30 events over the time period
Taming of the Shrew - Dean College before the event
St Rocco Festival occurs after the Festival
locations throughout downtown
celebrate culinary arts, performing arts
family friendly and focused children events as well
Saturday mostly on the Town Common
Sunday mostly around the BLACK BOX parking lot
kick off event on May 16th
no pay for performers, nor admission to events
keeping cost down to under $2,000
fund raising event at the BLACK BOX on the 16th
tickets available for $18
via Facebook, website and through the BLACK BOX online
(link to be included)
Pandora Carlucci, Roberta Trahan, Jim Schultz, Sue Sheridan
Tom Mercer - the difference in the events is fantastic
2015 Memorial Day Parade Information
Updated from Matt Kelly (copied from his comment on Facebook to answer questions about the changes)
The 2015 Parade route will begin at the Franklin Fire Station and proceed up Main St to Church St. We will no longer go down School St, Union St, or Beaver St. The parade will also no longer stop at Union St or St Mary's Cemetery's. Please see the attached update Parade Route Sheet.
Date: Monday, May 25, 2015
Muster: 10am -10:15am - Group leaders must check in at the Franklin Historical Museum statue
Parade: 10:45 am
Ceremony: 12noon at the Franklin Town Common
Reply to this email with your~Troop, Group, Band information, contact person and ~estimated~ amount of participants in your group.
ALL participants must reply by May 15th
Forward this information to anyone who may need it in your Group, Troop, Band, or Organization
Email Matt@KellyColomboGroup.com with any questions.
Parade muster stations - http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/020C066C-000F8513.1/Parade%20Muster%20Stations.pdf
Parade map - http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/020C066C-000F8513.0/Parade%20Map.pdf
"as the coordinator of the parade I take offense to that. The route was changed because after almost 10 years of coordinating this parade both the marching veterans, the police and the I have had numerous discussions on the parade. The parade route was getting to long for the veterans that coordinate the parade with me, the police have concerns for safety of the children that march on Rt 140.
Chris Nasuti Maguire the visit to both Union St and St Mary's cemeteries have not been removed from the ceremony. The American Legion and VFW are deciding if this will happen during the parade or on Sunday. As these are their brother and sisters I have left it up to them to decided when they want to pay their tributes to them.
John Ristaino I am sorry for the people that won't see the parade pass in front of their house but my first concern is the veterans who walk each year and refuse to take a ride in donated cars, but instead walk, and the safety of our scouting groups.
This is not a town sponsored event. For background information the VFW came to the Franklin Rotary Club almost 10 years ago and asked for help. At that time myself and several Rotarians stepped up and coordinated and planned the parade so it would not come to an end. We have operated the parade since we got involved using our own money and not any town or outside donations. We do this out of respect and devotion to our veterans.
Before you cast your opinions, throw your stones and sign your petitions please stop and think that this is something that was done out of necessity and requests from the participants.
Also, as the parade organizer feel free to ask a veteran to participate in the parade. Many of our marchers are elderly and very few veterans March out of pride. I beg and plead each year and very few show. So if you see a vet ask and encourage them to march.
If you have additional questions, comments, constructive ideas please feel free to message me (on Facebook).
Participant Drop Off
If your group is participating in this year’s parade please see the attached drop off and muster location map. DO NOT HAVE ANYONE IN YOUR GROUP STOP ON RT140 AND DROP KIDS OFF. This is very dangerous and the last few years we have had some close calls with kids almost getting hit. Drop off should be done on West and East Streets and all people can walk to their muster location. This includes scouting troops and bands. |
| honor guard from 2014 parade |
Parade Route:
The 2015 Parade route will begin at the Franklin Fire Station and proceed up Main St to Church St. We will no longer go down School St, Union St, or Beaver St. The parade will also no longer stop at Union St or St Mary's Cemetery's. Please see the attached update Parade Route Sheet.
Parade Information:
Date: Monday, May 25, 2015
Muster: 10am -10:15am - Group leaders must check in at the Franklin Historical Museum statue
Parade: 10:45 am
Ceremony: 12noon at the Franklin Town Common
What We Need From You:
Reply to this email with your~Troop, Group, Band information, contact person and ~estimated~ amount of participants in your group.
ALL participants must reply by May 15th
Forward this information to anyone who may need it in your Group, Troop, Band, or Organization
Email Matt@KellyColomboGroup.com with any questions.
Parade muster stations - http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/020C066C-000F8513.1/Parade%20Muster%20Stations.pdf
Parade map - http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/020C066C-000F8513.0/Parade%20Map.pdf
14th Annual Independence 5k Run and Walk - May 17 (video)
The spring road race series continues.
The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail road race is behind us. The Elks Care Elks Share road race is May 9th.
And then Sunday, May 17th a full family day on the EMC grounds in Franklin's Industrial Park (behind fire station #2 off King St)
The Cardi brothers join Doug MacPherson and Ron Barnes to do this video promo for the event:
Rwgister for the run or walk here
http://hmea.org/get-involved/2015-5k-run-walk/
BTW - I'll be busy but you should see me at the road race Registration Desk. I have been helping this organization (a great cause) for the past several years.
The Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail road race is behind us. The Elks Care Elks Share road race is May 9th.
And then Sunday, May 17th a full family day on the EMC grounds in Franklin's Industrial Park (behind fire station #2 off King St)
The Cardi brothers join Doug MacPherson and Ron Barnes to do this video promo for the event:
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| HMEA 5K - May 17th |
Rwgister for the run or walk here
http://hmea.org/get-involved/2015-5k-run-walk/
BTW - I'll be busy but you should see me at the road race Registration Desk. I have been helping this organization (a great cause) for the past several years.
Don’t Miss the Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale at the Franklin Food Pantry May 7
Please be sure to stop by the Mother’s Day Jewelry Sale at the Franklin Food Pantry this Thursday, May 7 (12:30 – 2:30 pm or 6 – 9 pm) to buy your Mother’s Day gifts.
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Representatives from esbe Designs will have a variety of merchandise available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from every sale will go directly to the Food Pantry.
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| Sara Blaine Bianca cuff and earring set |
Raffle tickets (one for $5 and three for $10) will be on sale for a gorgeous retired Sara Blaine Bianca cuff and earring set. A $330 value! 100% of ticket sales go to the Pantry. You do not need to be present to win.
Your purchases will pay it forward to other moms in our community who struggle to provide enough food for their families. See you there!
Representative Roy Announces May Office Hours
State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced Tuesday that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of May on the following days:
Franklin – Friday May 22rd, 8:00-9:00AM, Elizabeth's Bagels, Franklin Plaza Shopping Center, 456 W Central St, Franklin
Medway – Saturday May 30, 9:00-10:00AM, Muffin House Café, 116 Main St, Medway
Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.
Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.
He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2020, stop by Room 527A in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.
FHS tops Stoughton in baseball, softball
The sports diamonds were good to FHS on Tuesday as both the baseball and softball teams posted wins versus Stoughton. The results are shared from Hockomock Sports.
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-050515
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| FHS Panthers |
Baseball
Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 2 - Final- Franklin senior Zane Byrne had a no-hitter through 6.2 innings and finished with a complete game shutout and allowed just one hit to pick up the win. Byrne helped himself at the plate, going 2-3 with a two-run double in the third inning for Franklin's only runs. Andrew Parent and Nick Santucci each had a hit and a run scored. For Stoughton, sophomore Ryan Sullivan pitched a complete game allowing just the two runs and six total hits and one walk, while striking out four.
Softball
Stoughton, 1 @ Franklin, 8 - Final- Erin Hanley went 3-4 with an RBI, Christine Harvey went 2-3, Olivia DiGiacomo had a pair of RBIs and head coach Kate Fallon-Comeau said Alicia Donovan played outstanding defense at shortstop. Sabrina LoMonaco struck out eight to pick up the win in five innings of work and Caroline D'Aprile struck out four in two innings of relief.
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-050515
MBTA: A Textbook Case of Dysfunction at the Taxpayers’ Expense
MBTA: A Textbook Case of Dysfunction at the Taxpayers’ Expense
Speaker: Mary Z. Connaughton: Director of Government Transparency; Pioneer Institute
Alumni Restaraunt
391 East Central St
Franklin, MA
Thursday, May7th, 2015
7:00pm to 10:00 pm
Free Event: Open to the public
For questions contact Sean @ 401.585.5213
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