| 8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | none |
| 9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
capital request for school handicap van to fill in for service, current need, renting on a daily basis until purchase approved
coming to a future meeting as an agenda item
b. Budget Subcommittee
meeting 9/18 with Town Admin, to prep for meeting 9/26 at 5:30
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
met this evening, plot line changes brought forward, other items being discussed
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Live reporting: Subcommittee reports
Live reporting: Public Hearings
| 5. APPOINTMENTS | |
| 6. HEARINGS |
7:10 PM
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| 6a. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive and Uncas Ave.
changing zoning to bring plot lines in alignment with zoning so that the properties are in one zone, no real significant changes to property owners
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| 7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | |
| 7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
Santa Fe Burrito Grill LLC- New License-Public Hearing 7:10pm
motion to approve new license, seconded, passed previously but due to some technicalities it is being redone
Hector Angel, manager of the Grill, capacity of 63
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| 7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
Table and Vine, Inc. - Manager Change
motion passed 9-0 via roll call |
| 7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
BBRG TR, LLC d/b/a Joe's American Bar and Grill-
Change of Manager and Change of Beneficial Interest. motion passed 9-0 via roll call |
Live reporting: Town Council - Sep 5, 2018
Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls (via phone remote)
all votes via roll call this evening
Absent: none
five minute recess
all votes via roll call this evening
Absent: none
| Agenda Item | Summary |
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| Town Council Meeting Agenda | Meeting of September 5, 2018 - 7:00PM |
| 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS | a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shows on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others. |
| 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS | a. 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. no comments |
| 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | August 8, 2018 Minutes motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call |
| 4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | Police Officers - Retiring and New 4 retiring, 4 new hires to fill in the spots Photos to be added Change of #1 badge from retiring Officer Fiori to Office Lawrence (?) |
Excitement tonight in Franklin. New fire truck outside, 4 retirees and 4 new hires for Police inside pic.twitter.com/16YAVAhDxz
— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 5, 2018
FHS girls and boys soccer preview from HockomockSports.com
HockomockSports.com has published their Kelly-Rex Division Preview for both girls and boys soccer. The recap for Franklin High School is shared here. The links for the preview of the other teams in the Kelly-Rex Division are below.
2017 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South first round.
Coach: Tom Geysen
Franklin battled injuries throughout the 2017 season and those injuries tested the Panthers depth, but heading into a new season head coach Tom Geysen is confident that this year’s squad can withstand the rigors of Hockomock play. The Panthers will be tested early, with King Philip, Mansfield, and Canton in the opening four games.
Versatility will be a key for the Panthers this season with players capable of slotting into different positions. One of those players is junior Anna Balkus, who can play up top or drop back into the midfield depending on the formation. Sophomore Sydney St. Marie will also play up top and Geysen said that she has shown real progress from last year. Junior Carly Alston will be in the heart of the midfield, while senior Halle Atkinson will give Franklin an outlet on one wing and sophomore Erin Qualie, fresh off an impressive rookie campaign, will be on the other. Defensively, Franklin will count on third-year center back Grace Gallo, fellow senior Maddie Stewart, and junior Sabrina Addi, who moved from the midfield to defense last fall. Athletic junior Breanna Atwood will jump into goal and continue Franklin’s run of strong goalkeepers.
“We have a good nucleus of kids coming back and kids moving around to new positions,” said Geysen. “There are a lot of freshmen with potential to develop into strong players. Everyone had a good attitude and has been working hard.”
For all the Hockomock League girls soccer in the Kelly-Rex Division https://hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2018-kelley-rex-division-preview/
2017 Record: 5-9-4
2017 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Fran Bositis
After going through some growing pains throughout the 2017 season, the Panthers are looking to make it back to the state tournament.
It all starts with the Panthers’ three senior captains, who will be relied upon to help Franklin compete in a very talented Kelley-Rex division.
Nitin Chaudhury, Nick Barry, and Sam Stowell are all veteran players and will be joined by 10 other returners from last year’s team that got better as the season went on. The Panthers must replace talented goalie Freddie Beckmann but head coach Fran Bositis is expecting good things from junior Jack Rudolph because of his excellent athletic ability.
Chaudhury will once again be the engine of the team from the midfield position while Stowell is back for his third year in the heart of the Panthers’ defense. Jacob Cummings will be another weapon for Franklin in the midfield while senior Tim Duval and junior Donny Tappin return up top.
“As always we are looking forward to competing in the very competitive Hockomock League,” Bositis said.
For all the Hockomock League boys soccer in the Kelly-Rex Division https://hockomocksports.com/2018-kelley-rex-boys-soccer-preview/
FRANKLIN Girls Soccer
2017 Record: 10-8-22017 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South first round.
Coach: Tom Geysen
Franklin battled injuries throughout the 2017 season and those injuries tested the Panthers depth, but heading into a new season head coach Tom Geysen is confident that this year’s squad can withstand the rigors of Hockomock play. The Panthers will be tested early, with King Philip, Mansfield, and Canton in the opening four games.
Versatility will be a key for the Panthers this season with players capable of slotting into different positions. One of those players is junior Anna Balkus, who can play up top or drop back into the midfield depending on the formation. Sophomore Sydney St. Marie will also play up top and Geysen said that she has shown real progress from last year. Junior Carly Alston will be in the heart of the midfield, while senior Halle Atkinson will give Franklin an outlet on one wing and sophomore Erin Qualie, fresh off an impressive rookie campaign, will be on the other. Defensively, Franklin will count on third-year center back Grace Gallo, fellow senior Maddie Stewart, and junior Sabrina Addi, who moved from the midfield to defense last fall. Athletic junior Breanna Atwood will jump into goal and continue Franklin’s run of strong goalkeepers.
“We have a good nucleus of kids coming back and kids moving around to new positions,” said Geysen. “There are a lot of freshmen with potential to develop into strong players. Everyone had a good attitude and has been working hard.”
For all the Hockomock League girls soccer in the Kelly-Rex Division https://hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2018-kelley-rex-division-preview/
FRANKLIN Boys Soccer
2017 Record: 5-9-42017 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Fran Bositis
After going through some growing pains throughout the 2017 season, the Panthers are looking to make it back to the state tournament.
It all starts with the Panthers’ three senior captains, who will be relied upon to help Franklin compete in a very talented Kelley-Rex division.
Nitin Chaudhury, Nick Barry, and Sam Stowell are all veteran players and will be joined by 10 other returners from last year’s team that got better as the season went on. The Panthers must replace talented goalie Freddie Beckmann but head coach Fran Bositis is expecting good things from junior Jack Rudolph because of his excellent athletic ability.
Chaudhury will once again be the engine of the team from the midfield position while Stowell is back for his third year in the heart of the Panthers’ defense. Jacob Cummings will be another weapon for Franklin in the midfield while senior Tim Duval and junior Donny Tappin return up top.
“As always we are looking forward to competing in the very competitive Hockomock League,” Bositis said.
For all the Hockomock League boys soccer in the Kelly-Rex Division https://hockomocksports.com/2018-kelley-rex-boys-soccer-preview/
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| Taunton’s Colby Fernandes and Franklin’ Nitin Chaudhury battle for possession last season. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Franklin, MA: Capital Budget Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 5
Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting
Municipal Building
355 East Central Street, Room 205
Franklin, MA
September 5, 2018 6:40 PM
Discussion:
1. Discussion on immediate need: new school special education van
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/capital_budget_subcommittee_agenda.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: Capital Budget Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 5 |
Ronan - FHS field hockey "Player to Watch"
HockomockSports.com has published their Field Hockey Players to Watch listing for the 2018 fall season. Franklin High School Field Hockey has a player on the listing.
CASSI RONAN, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Ronan was the key to Franklin’s resurgence from a difficult start to the 2017 season to taking second in the Kelley-Rex division and push eventual South (and league champion) King Philip to double overtime in the second round of the state tournament. Ronan, one of the top stickhandlers in the league, showcased her all-around game to get the Panthers back into the playoffs. She scored team highs in goals (20) and assists (10) and consistently created scoring chances for the Franklin attack, while also chipping in with defensive work in the midfield to limit counterattacks from the opposition. Ronan will be counted on again this fall, under a new coaching staff, to once again keep control of games for the Panthers and try to get Franklin back on top of the league.
For all the Hockomock League Field Hockey players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-field-hockey-players-to-watch-in-2018/
CASSI RONAN, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Ronan was the key to Franklin’s resurgence from a difficult start to the 2017 season to taking second in the Kelley-Rex division and push eventual South (and league champion) King Philip to double overtime in the second round of the state tournament. Ronan, one of the top stickhandlers in the league, showcased her all-around game to get the Panthers back into the playoffs. She scored team highs in goals (20) and assists (10) and consistently created scoring chances for the Franklin attack, while also chipping in with defensive work in the midfield to limit counterattacks from the opposition. Ronan will be counted on again this fall, under a new coaching staff, to once again keep control of games for the Panthers and try to get Franklin back on top of the league.
For all the Hockomock League Field Hockey players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-field-hockey-players-to-watch-in-2018/
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| Ronan - FHS field hockey "Player to Watch" |
SAFE Coalition: 9/5/18 Meeting cancellation
The Community Forum scheduled for Wednesday night 9/5 has been cancelled. Sorry about the late notice.
The next Community Forum is Wednesday, October 3 at Franklin Municipal Bldg 3rd Floor.
The next Community Forum is Wednesday, October 3 at Franklin Municipal Bldg 3rd Floor.
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| SAFE Coalition: 9/5/18 Meeting cancellation |
Franklin Liquor: Upcoming September Events
Franklin Lifelong Learning Event
Exploring French wines
September 25 - 7 PM
Lets take a tasting tour around France.
This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don't let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!
Register -> https://bit.ly/2LQGDuc
Franklin Wine Club Event
September 27 - 7 PM
Exploring Portugal
Host: Augusto Gabriel
At this sit down event we will taste and talk about the Portuguese wine regions.
Exploring its history as well as the indigenous grape varieties and the rules and laws of Portuguese wine .
About Augusto
Assistant Sales Manager, MS Walker imports, Wines of Portugal
Augusto was born in Portugal and has resided in the United States for over 30 years.
Working with wines of Portugal for over 16 years. Gabriel has traveled throughout all the Portuguese wine regions. He has met, discussed, and studied this wine sector, in detail with leading wine personalities across the country.
He is recognized in the wine industry circles as one of the leading Portuguese wine personalities.
Register -> https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/254384026/
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| Franklin Liquor: Upcoming September Events |
In the News: Primary results
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/primary-roundup-ayanna-pressley-unseats-incumbent-mike-capuano-other-big-news
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/rausch-wins-democratic-race--will-take-on-incumbent-gop-sen-richard-ross
The unofficial Franklin results can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/unofficial-results-for-franklin-primary.html
"In a political stunner, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano lost Tuesday’s primary to Ayanna Pressley, a Boston city councilor who is virtually assured of becoming the first black woman to serve Massachusetts in Congress.
Republican Gov. Charlie Baker won his party’s nomination for a second term, defeating Scott Lively, a conservative minister and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who frequently called Baker — a frequent critic of the president — a RINO, or Republican in Name Only. Baker will face Democrat Jay Gonzalez.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren sailed through the primary unopposed. She’ll face Geoff Diehl, a state representative who served as co-chair of Trump’s 2016 campaign in the state and defeated two other Republicans for his party’s nomination."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/primary-roundup-ayanna-pressley-unseats-incumbent-mike-capuano-other-big-news
"Three Democrats battled it out in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary in the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District.
Early returns showed Needham lawyer Becca Rausch had a 2,900-vote lead over challengers Jackie Katz and Kris Alexsov, according to the Rausch campaign late Tuesday night. All precincts reported except for Norfolk and Franklin.
The winner faces incumbent Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, in November. Ross has held the seat since 2010."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/rausch-wins-democratic-race--will-take-on-incumbent-gop-sen-richard-ross
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| In the News: Primary results |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/unofficial-results-for-franklin-primary.html
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4
The voter turnout for Franklin was good for the Tuesday State Primary. Unofficial tally shows the following:
Additional unofficial results will be shared as soon as practical.
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Updated:
From a vote total perspective since 2004, this Primary vote total was only exceeded by that of 2012. You may recall that was the primary for Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown.
Official results will be provided by the Franklin Town Clerk Wednesday, Sep 5 (and shared here as soon as available).
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| Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4 |
Updated:
From a vote total perspective since 2004, this Primary vote total was only exceeded by that of 2012. You may recall that was the primary for Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown.
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| Primary vote totals since 2004 |
Vote today - Primary election
The state Primary election is being held today with voting for all Franklin precincts at Franklin High School from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Primary info can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/primary-election-info-for-tuesday-sep-4.html
Primary info can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/primary-election-info-for-tuesday-sep-4.html
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| http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/elections-2018 |
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| Vote today - Primary election |
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