Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - April 11, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/april_11_council_agenda_0.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Meeting Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes - March 28, 2018
B. Announcements	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.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	D. 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 Coucnil will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments
F. Hearings	F. Hearings
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions - Legislative  Update - Senator Karen Spilka, Representative Jeffrey Roy, Senator Richard Ross
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital 2. Budget 3. EDC
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-17: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Cultural Council (Motion to Move Resolution 18-17 - Majority Vote (5)) 2. Bylaw Amendment 18-801: Amendment of Service Fees - Solid Waste and Recycling - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-801 to a 2nd Reading - Majority vote (5)) Proposed increase of $4 in trash/recycling rate effective 7/1/18 http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/memo_0.pdf
K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session - None
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn

Franklin trash and recycle bins or totters

Proposed increase of $4 in trash/recycling rate effective 7/1/18

The Loomers And The Fat City Band Headline Local Artist Series Concerts At THE BLACK BOX

THE BLACK BOX showcases two popular area bands this month in downtown Franklin. On Saturday, April 14 at 8 PM, THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents The Loomers. Two-time winners of the Berklee College of Music "Battle of the Executive Bands," The Loomers have performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and at Fenway Park, among many venues. The group backed John Mellencamp at a 2004 Democratic National Convention party. They have released five albums and their songs have been played on CBS, Cinemax, The CW, MTV, NBC, and PBS. 

The Loomers

The Loomers includes Jon Svetkey (acoustic guitar, lead vocals, songs), Everett Pendleton (electric guitar, harmony vocals), Jack Cavalier (bass guitar, harmony vocals), Michael Cahill (drums), Rob Laurens (keyboards), Heather Quay (harmony vocals), and Tom Simons (electric guitar). The Loomers songbook is a trip through the American musical landscape, infused with the classic sounds of driving rock, heartland folk, rock & soul, and retro-1980s pop. Tickets are $20.

The Fat City Band

On Friday, April 20 at 8 PM, THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents The Fat City Band. For more than four decades, The Fat City Band has written, recorded, and performed a unique blend of blues, roadhouse rock, jazz, and New Orleans-style RandB. Performing coast to coast and beyond, the high-energy band has shared the stage with such legendary greats as James Brown, B.B. King, and Ray Charles. Bringing more than 40 years of showmanship and entertainment experience to every show, the band remains committed to one idea: “Music should be fun.” The Fat City Band invites audiences to come and join the party. Tickets are $20.

The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. A cash bar is available. 

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

For more about The Loomers, visit their webpage  http://www.loomers.com/

For more about Fat City Band, visit their webpage  http://www.fatcityband.com/

HockomockSports recognizes Edgehill, Mahon, and Samuels for Boys Basketball Awards

The 2018 HockomockSports Boys Basketball Awards were just posted and the Franklin athletes recognized are shared here:

HockomockSports.com First Team features Chris Edgehill from FHS (HockomockSports.com photo)

HockomockSports.com Second Team features Paul Mahon and Jalen Samuels from FHS (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin senior Paul Mahon has been named the 2017-2018 HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year (HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin sophomore Chris Edgehill has been named the 2017-2018 HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Underclassman of the Year (HockomockSports.com photo)

For all the awards for the 2018 Boys Basketball season, visit 
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2017-2018/

FHS boys tennis, boys and girls lacrosse top Foxboro on Monday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, April 9, 2018.


Baseball = Foxboro, 3 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Foxboro senior Steve McLaughlin tossed a complete game shutout, scatting three hits while striking out three to lead the Warriors to a win over Franklin. Chad Bearce (single) and JT Burke (double) each recorded an RBI as Foxboro scored single runs in each the first, second, and fourth innings. Anthony Mollica and Joe Cavaleri each had a hit for Foxboro. Franklin’s Jake Noviello struck out 11 batters in five innings of work with just two walks and no earned runs allowed.

Softball = Foxboro, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Chelsea Gibbons went 2-for-4 to lead the Warriors, while Hannah Davis and Jill Finn each had an RBI single in the victory. Foxboro’s Emma Rohan went the distance in the circle to get the win.

Boys Lacrosse = Sharon, 4 @ Franklin, 13 – Final
– Franklin junior Jacob Alexander dominated the face-off X, winning 17 of 21 attempts to help give the Panthers the edge in possession. Eric Civetti paced the offense with six goals and assist while Zach Alexander, Jacob Alexander, Jake Davis and Nitin Chaudhury each scored once for the Panthers. Will Davis made five saves in net for Franklin.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 18 @ Sharon, 5 – Final
– Franklin junior Annie Walsh and sophomore Erin Walsh combined for 15 points to lead the Panthers to a win on the road at Sharon. Annie had seven goals and two assists while Erin finished with four goals and two assists. Katie Jones added two goals and two assists while Nicole Houlihan had two goals and Corinne Lewis had a strong game defensively with two ground balls. Gianna Cameron made seven saves in the win while Kate Morse made her season debut after suffering an ACL injury this past Fall. Sabrina Robbins scored a pair of goals, grabbed four draw controls, and three ground balls, while Emma Eberhardt added a pair of goals and five draw controls for the Eagles. Sharon also got a goal and an assist from Lydia Chase and 13 saves from goalie Rose Wald.

Boys Tennis = Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– Franklin swept singles play and took another win at first doubles to beat Foxboro. Rohan Herur (6-1, 6-3), Liam Marr (6-0, 6-1) and Tony Calderone (6-4, 6-3) took care of business in singles action while Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu rallied from one set down to earn a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 win. Foxboro’s team of Justin Neale and Brady Gardner earned a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win at second doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ Foxboro, 5 – Final 
– Foxboro won three matches without losing a single game in a sweep at home over Franklin. Sophia Prinos (first singles), Pam Nelson (third singles), and the team of Julia Muise and Sarah Prag (first doubles) each won their match 6-0, 6-0. Kayla Prag won 6-0, 6-3 at second singles for the Warriors and Olivia Dantona and Kendall Milender emerged victorious (6-2, 6-3) at second doubles.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-09-18/

FHS Panthers

Be aware of dark patterns - Video

To be good consumers of information on the internet, we need to be aware of dark patterns: 

"Dark Patterns are tricks used in websites and apps that make you buy or sign up for things that you didn't mean to. The purpose of this site is to spread awareness and to shame companies that use them."

Quote shared from the home page of Dark Patterns  https://darkpatterns.org/


Nerdwriter posted this recent 7 minute video explanation of dark patterns (note he does do a promo at the end as he supports himself via ads and donations via Patreon. His videos are really good so going all the way until the ad sell is worth it!): 




Check out the types of dark patterns:  https://darkpatterns.org/types-of-dark-pattern

If you have found a dark pattern and want to share, you can add it to the dark pattern website listing:  https://darkpatterns.org/

Harry Brignull provides a 30 minute version on dark patterns:

In the News: Mount Ida sale create issues; GoFundMe for Sewell exceeds target

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

"Uxbridge High senior Jenna Rosado skipped class on Monday to meet with a guidance counselor, trying to determine her future after hearing news that Mount Ida College, her first choice, was being sold to UMass. 

Mount Ida abruptly announced last week it will close at the end of this semester and become Mt. Ida Campus of UMass Amherst and will operate as an extension of the Amherst campus. According to a statement, the new campus will not enroll undergraduate students directly, potentially displacing 1,450 students and about 200 faculty members. 

This fall would have been the start of Rosado’s freshman year. 

Rosado preferred Mount Ida for interior architecture and design, a combination that is nearly impossible to find in New England, she said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180409/local-mount-ida-students-outraged

"The Franklin High School community is mourning the death of senior James Walter Sewell III after he died in a car crash on Saturday night. 

Sewell dropped off a friend before being fatally ejected from his vehicle after hitting a pole in Bellingham. According to reports on the teenager’s death, friends said he seemed tired on the night of the incident, indicating the crash was a tragic accident. 

A GoFundMe page was set up for his family, and by Monday afternoon, had already surpassed a goal of $20,000."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180409/late-franklin-teens-fundraising-page-surpasses-goal

The GoFundMe page can be found here
https://www.gofundme.com/james-walter-sewell-iii

James Walter Sewell III

If the FTC claims to be asking for access to your computer? It’s a scam

FTC asking for access to your computer? It's a scam. by Andrew Johnson Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Scammers pretending to be with the FTC or with FTC refund administrators are calling, asking for remote access to your computer. It's been reported that the scammers are calling specifically about the FTC's Advanced Tech Support refund program. Their goal is to make you think you are moments away from getting money that's owed to you – and, to get the money, all you need to do is allow them to connect to your computer. It's a scam.  Read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

Join us at the 10th Mass Poetry Festival

View this email in your browser It's Time to Plan Your Festival Weekend! Make a schedule. Buy buttons. Join our Headline Poets Sonia Sanchez · Kaveh Akbar · Duy Doan  Jeffrey Harrison · Dorianne Laux · Erika Meitner Carl Phillips · Nicole Sealey Sean Thomas Dougherty · Rhina P. Espaillat A Letter from the Festival Director Has it been 10 years, already? Yes, it has -- and the Massachusetts Poetry Festival is back again with 10 nationally recognized, and award-winning poets headlining three days and nearly 100 different programs, including poetry readings, workshops, music, and more. Meet with poets, writers, and publishers at our small press and literary fair, or engage them in conversation at one of many sessions held throughout the weekend. Surround yourself with what's good—you may be surprised, and you may surprise yourself. Please join us for this special 10th year. Are you a first timer? Never been to Salem? Watch this video to see why Salem loves the Mass Poetry Festival! Raining Poetry for the 2017 Mass Poetry Festival Salamander 25th Anniversary Reading Saturday May 5, 2:00pm-3:00pm, The Bridge at 211 Join Ben Berman, Danielle Legros Georges, and Kelle Groom as they commemorate SALAMANDER's 25th anniversary. Poets on Autism: Hope in the Helicopter Rain Saturday May 5, 12:15pm-1:15pm, PEM Connect BLDG Sean Thomas Dougherty · Kamilah Aisha Moon · Oliver de la Paz As poets, we face the double danger of the sentimental and the exoticization of their disability. This panel will address how do poets negotiate the topic and portraiture of autism. Each panelist will read a small selection of poems that they have written about their own autistic children or siblings, and speak to the difficulties of writing these poems. How do we speak our joys, fears, love in language whose intent is to nurture, to elevate, to challenge, and to sing. Workshops are still available! Be inspired. Try something new. Surprise yourself. We have space available in a variety of workshops. You can generate new work, talk about craft with poets and poetry lovers, or ask that question about poetry you've always wanted to ask.  If you love the work we do to support poets and spread the power of poetry to students, T riders, and more, please consider supporting us with a recurring monthly donation. Donate Now Copyright © *2017* *Mass Poetry*, All rights reserved.

FM #142: Ben's Books return to the Franklin Library (audio)

FM #142

This internet radio show or podcast is number 142 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording is of the brief ceremony at the unveiling of the new display case for Benjamin Franklin’s books. The case was ordered as part of the Library renovation project was delayed in delivery but the books were safely installed this week. The ceremony was held on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

The ceremony itself runs about 12 minutes. Photos of the ceremony and of the books in the display case can be found on FranklinMatters.org/

Without further ado, here is the audio recording.

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.

How can you help?

• If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors.
• If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.

Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission

I hope you enjoy!

FM #142: Ben's Books return to the Franklin Library (audio)

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Ben's books return to display at the Franklin Public Library

Photos from the unveiling of Ben's books at the Franklin Public Library on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

well said

Building Committee Chair Judith Pond Pfeffer

Mary Olsson, Franklin Historical Commission

in the middle of the unveiling

voila!

you can walk around the display to view the books

You can see the stitches on the leather book covers

For more photos, visit this link:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/BuBL0ZVshZR0vxXP2

The audio recording of the brief unveiling ceremony can be found here
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H6qQy7Jk

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - April 11 - 5:45 PM

The next Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 at 5:45 PM in Room 205 at the Franklin Municipal Building.

AGENDA

Recommended actions:

1. Solar
2. Lot Line cleanup

• Fisher/Hayward Street
• Raymond Street
• Union Street neighborhood

3. C1 changes

• Dimension regulations
• Parking

Discussion:

4. Multi-Family Housing in RV and Cl/Affordable Housing
a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. lnclusionary Zoning
5. Economic Development Overview


Future Meetings:

6. Poultry Zoning (May Meeting)
7. Clark, Cutler, McDermott rezone (May Meeting)
8. Sign bylaw and temporary signs
9. Marijuana, Grow, medical dispensaries, recreational grow or dispensaries, overlay district
10. Overlay District Mapping
11. Sale of Town Owned Land
12. Brewery zoning update



This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/edc_meeting_4-11-18.pdf

The pond or old town swimming pool now the location of the Sculpture Park had its
growth cut back significantly this winter