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| 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Thursday, July 27, 2017 |
"Members of the Town Council debated this week whether the town’s elected officials should be allowed to serve on appointed boards.
The matter came up at the council meeting on Wednesday, when a measure updating the bylaw regarding the Library Board of Directors arose. Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the change was to update rules first passed in the 1990s.
Council Chairman Matthew Kelly, though, noted that the bylaw prevented elected officials from sitting on the board. He asked why, adding that he believed council participation on such boards would help town organizations adhere to the master plan.
Nutting said the library had been running smooth before without council members on its board."
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| Family Yoga Adventure |
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| Mad Hatter's Tea Party |
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| Festival Schedule: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 |
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| Facebook image of Call of Kairos |
"This week, Cassell’s Corner host Tommy Cassell talks with Franklin girls lacrosse coach Kristin Igoe and Natick girls lacrosse coach Tanner Guarino.
Igoe’s Franklin girls are competing tonight, June 7, at home against King Philip in the Division 1 East semifinals. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.
“Their goal and my goal is to win a state championship,” Igoe told Cassell.
Igoe won two state championships in lacrosse at Framingham High School. The Framingham Flyers won in 2006 and 2007. Both Igoe and Guarino were on the 2007 team, and Guarino won her second state championship in 2010."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
15-7 W over KP...moving on to the East D1 finals! Congrats to @KPGirlsLax on a great season and postseason #hockstrong— FHS Girls Lacrosse (@Fhsglax) June 8, 2017
– Franklin built an 8-3 lead at halftime and never looked back in the D1 East Semifinal matchup with KP. Freshman Erin Walsh led the way with seven goals, Annie Walsh (eight draws) added four goals and Kendall Reardon found the back of net twice. Halle Atkinson and Grace McDermott each had three draw wins for Franklin. The Panthers advance to their third Div. 1 East Final in the past four years and will face #2 Concord-Carlisle on Friday at 7:00 at Milford High.https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-060717/
"The Town Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday night to bylaw changes that would allow tasting rooms at local microbreweries.
The council voted favorably on the first reading of two bylaw amendments at the meeting. It will have to vote on the amendments again, at a future meeting, before they take affect.
Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen spoke to the council about the purpose of the legislation, saying it would allow microbreweries and local wineries to have rooms where their products may be sampled.
“It would be allowed in all commercial districts, and prohibited in all residential districts,” he said."
"Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School handed out 231 diplomas to the Class of 2017 during its 38th graduation ceremony on Sunday.
Joining Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray on stage were School Committee Chairman Steven Trask of Franklin, School Committee member Janice Young of Walpole, principal Michael Procaccini, vocational director Jean George, Valedictorian Samantha Frey of Medway, Salutatorian Kathleen Loonie of North Attleborough, and Class President Zachary Currier of North Attleborough.
Frey advised her classmates that, while there will be bumps in the road of their lives, as long as they give their best efforts, they will not fail.
“Through your hard work, you have learned and you have grown through experience,” Frey said. “In order to continue our personal growth, we need to leave old habits behind. As we progress into our futures, we need to act more like adults and be more mature ... leaving behind poor habits allows us to cross the threshold into adulthood.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"The “Neuroblastoma Ninjas” will be one team vying to raise money for cancer research at this weekend’s Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride at Jefferson Elementary School.
This Sunday will feature the 11th annual running of the Franklin kids ride, an event that has raised more than $370,000 over the course of its existence.
The Ninjas team, which first rode in the event four years ago, was started in honor of local resident Noah Smith. Graydon Smith, Noah’s father, said the team was first known as “Noah’s Ninjas.”
“When (Noah) was first diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at age 10, his sister created and led the team,” he said. “Noah was in no condition to ride the first year but, in the second year, he did ride six miles - he had to take stops to get oxygen.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 11 |
| LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
1. Resolution 17-31: Transfer of Tax Title Possession Parcels to Different Municipal Purposes (Motion to Move Resolution 17-31 - 2/3 majority (6) vote)
general municipal use doesn't have restrictions where if put to Conservation, then future use would be limited
first step is to transfer the title from tax title to public use
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
2. Resolution 17-38: Acceptance of Gift - Council on Aging (Motion to Move Resolution 17-38 - majority (5) vote)
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery or Winery with Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
discussed during public hearing earlier
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
5.Bylaw Amendment 17-791: New Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move 17-791 - Roll Call - majority (5) vote)
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to move to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
6. Resolution 17-35: Expenditure Limits for FY 2018 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, As Provided in G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2, As Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 17-35 - majority (5) vote )
this will need to be done yearly, the prior is a one time move
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
7. 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 - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 to a 2nd Reading - majority (5) vote)
bringing the current board bylaw up to date and replace the prior measure
discussion on whether to allow a Councilor to be part of the Library Board, trending to modify to be included for second reading
motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0
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| K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT |
Town Administrator's Report (provided during meeting)
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| L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS |
Future Agenda Items (provided during meeting)
Bissanti -look to get a good understanding of the committee being proposed, meeting to be scheduled
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| M. COUNCIL COMMENTS |
Council Comments
(provided during meeting)
Jones - congratulations to FHS and Tri-County class of 2017
wish them the best
Dellorco - congratulations to Class of 2017
Bissanti - congratulations to Class of 2017
Pfeffer - an honor to drive the veterans on Memorial Day
there was a show on PBS, there was a voice over (Mr Belicheck)
Pellegri - thank you to those stepping up to take over the 4th of July Committee.
Playground on Pleasant St, wonderful, so many folks there, more are using it (actual congrats to Ryan Jette)
Recognition of Jarvis with a porketta dinner
I have a white car, and it is all black dots due to the catepillars
Nutting - not on anyone's radar, no calls on it
Padula - Pleasant St is a wonderful set up, always an overflow there
congratulations to Class of 2017
Mercer - work being done at gym at FHS where the gym floor is being re-done, known from the beginning, repairs earlier did not work, month of June was set aside to re-sand the floor and reseal it
thanks for bringing in Electric Youth
congratulations to Class of 2017
a good thing for the 50th year class to be honored at the same time; 204 in the graduation class over 50 came to the reunion
Vallee - embarrassing to have a city of 35,000 and we can have fireworks
Kelly - DelCarte possibly a second parking lot, Conservation Commission owns the majority of the land
thanks to Councilor Mercer and other for getting the FHS building done
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| N. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
Executive Session
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| O. Adjourn |
Meeting Adjourned
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| E. APPOINTMENTS |
FY 18 Annual Appointments - Boards and Committees
(see listing of annual appointments)
still vacancies, will provide update link to website for application and process
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| F. HEARINGS |
Public Hearings - 7:10 PM
motion to open public hearings, seconded, passed 9-0
craft brewery, spirits and wine tasking rooms proposal
space available for tasting room modified to reduce from 33% to 25% of sq footage; should be sufficient, other communities do similar sizing
Bissanti - a good stepping stone to help grow business, could be looking to use the Class B empty spaces filled
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| G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
Franklin Lodge of Elks - Change of Manager
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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couldn't make it tonight to be rescheduled
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| I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
| A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
Approval of Minutes - May 10, 2017 (Motion to approve minutes of May 10, 2017 - majority (5) vote)
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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| B. 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.
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| C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
1. Electric Youth
brief introduction and a song to perform
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| Strawberry Festival or Stroll, the weather seems like it will be sunny for Thursday PM |
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| Hailey DeMello |
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| Representative Jeff Roy presents to Jeff Nutting |
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| Olivia Wilcox pictured with Dean College Dean Gerry Shaw and Dean College President Paula Rooney |
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