MassBudget: Proposed "public charge" rule may stoke anxiety among current citizens as well as immigrants

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November 14, 2018 Proposed "public charge" rule may stoke anxiety among current citizens as well as immigrants Our country has long welcomed and valued immigrants. But a "public charge" rule proposed by the Trump Administration could fundamentally change the nation's approach to immigration and could cause families to avoid or withdraw from necessary public benefits. In its new brief, A Chilly Reception: Proposed Immigration Rule Creates Chilling Effect for New Immigrants and Current Citizens, the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) examines how Massachusetts might be affected by the proposed public charge rule. This rule would require immigrants applying for legal permanent residence (a "Green Card") to demonstrate that they have not, do not, and will not likely receive any of a list of publicly-funded benefits, including MassHealth (Medicaid) and SNAP ("food stamps"). Potentially 500,000 people in Massachusetts could withdraw from needed benefits out of fear or confusion about this rule that has not yet gone into effect. Of these, 160,000 are children, most of whom are U.S. citizens and not even directly affected by this proposed rule. The proposed rule could directly affect people applying for a Green Card (or permanent residence), but similar standards would also apply to those seeking to extend a non-immigrant visa or change their temporary non-immigrant status in the U.S. (such as from a student visa to an employment visa). Currently, the public charge determination only assesses whether an immigrant will rely primarily on government benefits for financial support. By contrast, the proposed new rule would require applicants to demonstrate that "they have not received, are not currently receiving, nor are likely in the future to receive public benefits," and the proposed rule would also significantly expand the list of public benefits taken into consideration when assessing whether someone might be deemed a "public charge." Reports indicate the "chilling effect" of this proposal has even reached immigrants on programs not on this list of potentially affected benefits. Read the full report http://massbudget.org/report_window.php?loc=A-Chilly-Reception-Proposed-Immigration-Rule.html. Members of the public can weigh in on the proposed rule until December 10, 2018. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/10/10/2018-21106/inadmissibility-on-public-charge-grounds#p-6 The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Library of Congress: Gettysburg Address - LIVE Presentation & Transcribe-a-thon

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Live reporting: Administrators Report to Closing

12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
thanks for the wonderful Veterans Walk

Recycling open for yard waste will be open this weekend, more details on Thursday

Brutus all call coming

LED Street light project, about a quarter done, could be done by end of year
some folks have asked to dial down the wattage

Happy Thanksgiving


13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Charter School - progress?

14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Amazing day Sunday, a really great celebration
thanks for the response to the power line down on Daniels st
decoration downtown with the Downtown Partnership Saturday put the greens together
then decorate the town Sunday

great turn out
thanks for the election work, did well, great job as always

great job on the walkway

echo sentiments on Sunday
happy thanksgiving
District 4 representative outreach coming, trade show Jan 19 in Boston

'movember' or no shave, November, donate $100 for the month for Homebase Initiative
December for a Franklin family, won't do it more than the 2 months
condolences to the Bissanti family, Andy's mother passed away
shame on the newspaper for saying 200 people, it was 2,000 people

thanks for support on being the clerk for another year (still in training)
Lumins for light, not watts
great event, the memorial alone is a statement

Nov 16, Harlem Wizards Friday night vs Team Franklin

Thanks for letting me serve as Chair for the past several years

Condolences to the Bissanti family
Administrator to address the Lippert situation and report back
thanks again for the great work and fine event on Sunday

thanks for Councilor Kelly providing his leadership the past few years
happy thanksgiving to all


15. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None Scheduled

16. ADJOURN

motion to adjourn

Live Reporting: Legislation for Action (continued)

10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
11. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
11a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-43: Appropriation of Developer Mitigation Funds for Dean Ave Roadway Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-43 - Majority Vote (5)) part of the negotiations with the apartment complex, from Ray St all the way to Pleasant St, water line in the spring  motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
11b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-63: Grant of Utility Easements: Town Owned Land on Easterly Side of Grove Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-63 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6)) with the Charter School expansion, running utilities across our property  motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
11c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-64: Authorization for the Town of Franklin to Participate with other Governmental Units in the Joint Negotiation and Purchase of Health Insurance (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-64 - Majority Vote (5)) to join with MECC (47%) and CRPCD (65%) in this effort a win win for Franklin as there is no risk on our part and if they reduce costs, we pay less to both entities motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
11d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or Near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave- 2nd Reading(Motion to adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0 (via roll call)
11e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes on or near Plani Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821 to the Planning Board Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to refer to Planning Board, seconded, passed 9-0
11f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-826: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-826 to a 2nd Reading Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to refer to Planning Board, seconded, passed 9-0  Richard McNeil, Apline Place has created distress for parking on both side sides on one side Ruth Garcia, 71 Alpine sidewalk is wider (due to ADA) the neighborhood is not designed for that minimum size sidewalk, either that or no sidewalk did fix the trip step but had to come back to fix it house next to me has a slant  street light at corner, there was a light at 64 and it is gone Nutting - we are in the middle of re-doing the lights, we can check it out and let you know possible speed bump?
11g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-827: Amendment to the Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-827 to a 2nd Reading Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to refer to Planning Board, seconded, passed 9-0

Live Reporting: Legislation for Action

7. HEARINGS	None
8. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
9. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Update on West Street Parking reporting on parking by 3rd shift Police declined 35 to 26 over night vehicle with 6 unpaid parking citations was towed and hopefully has helped, things declined further parking control officer returned Oct 12
Joann Rosetti

resident - complaining about dispatcher that said the police were too busy to ticket

John Doherty, 67 West St

why only a part time meter maid?

cars at night are parking where they are not supposed to be

lines in the street why were they put there? for Dean not to park there, parking for anyone?

problem on Nason and Church as well

long before I became Chief, that move was made

we ask for it, we do the best we can

we should be at 57 police and four civilians

students are parking at night and know they won't be tagged until 7

parking at the corner is an accident waiting to happen

John Davidson, 25 Church Ave

cars parking less, parking lot for Dean is also less

still something, we are not clicking yet

Pam Young, 59 West St

marijuana can't be smoked in a public place

and they are either in or outside their cars and smoking

Anita MiIller, 25 Church Ave

James McGloughlin, 27 Church Ave
"party corner"
can't get someone down on the weekends to do work with the parking
a third rate citizen in your own neighborhood
not the way the neighborhood should be
in the summer time it is beautiful

Andy Morriotti, 32 West St

consider expanding the hours
parking in the Dean Lot costs, they are parking on the street for free
need to get Dean involved

Dellorco, Dean hasn't done anything for us
if not, we need to do something

Jones, steps to approach to fixing the problem
like the idea of extending the hours
if Dean is charging $500, it is worth a discussion

Trash and parking conflict can be addressed

Padula - thanks for the response from the Town
pleased with positive results, should the hours be tweaked, those are fair questions

Kelly - someone will answer the emergency over Dean kids parking
we could extend the hours, but that won't solve the issue
if we go to residents parking only, how about a family member to visit over night?
we do need to talk to Dean
I don't want to sugar coat it that changing the hours is going to fix the issue
I am willing to work with you on this but I want a solution that works

Pellegri - don't agree with being too bust to do something for you
I think the resident stickers could work, have extras for the visitors

Live Reporting: Town Council - Nov 14, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls, Casey (late)
Absent:  

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of November 14, 2018 - 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION	vote for Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk motion for Chair - Tom Mercer vote to approve, 8-0 motion for Vice-Chaiur - Matt Kelly vote to approve, 9-0 (Casey arrived) motion for Glenn Jones vote to approve, 9-0
3. CITIZENS 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.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	October 10, 2018 and October 17, 2018 motion to approve Oct 10, seconded,  passed 9-0 motion to approve Oct 17, seconded,  passed 9-0
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
6. APPOINTMENTS
6a. APPOINTMENTS	Design Review, Ralph Niemi motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
6b. APPOINTMENTS	Design Review, Melissa DeVito motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Dale Lippert, 8 Beth Road
re: drainage problems

reference to article in Woonsocket Call
statement from DPW on pumping station, due to lack of easement
permission was 'not enough', yet it had been using the permission for many years
Mr Carlino head of DPW at the time, records couldn't be found
yet he had been to town meetings where it was discussed

water flooded basement in 1970's
pumped into Tyson Road storm drain for 7 weeks

pictures from 1967 
1971 cellar floor problem

2010 more flooding, picture depicts grandson and friend in a canoe with a fishing rod

recent water problems, lifted the cellar floor 6 inches
in or 2 up to 8" in the cellar
structural engineer came out, safe now foundation is good, mold exists

house should never have built, Town problem, how to resolve
they built the drainage 
new pumps and generator just purchased


Richard McNeal, Alpine Place
agenda item F

Broadway Series: Sara Jean Ford - Friday, Nov 16

THE BLACK BOX is proud to present the next concert in its Broadway Series: Sara Jean Ford on Friday, November 16 at 8 PM. In her solo concert, “Generations,” Sara Jean Ford explores all the many generations of music introduced to her over the years and how that music has come to shape and heal her as she made her way to the Broadway stage and beyond. 

Whether it was through her Grandmother’s love of cheesy soprano ballads, Her Mother’s love for Joni Mitchel and all things Beatles, or her Daughter’s love of Disney music and... Barbie, Sara weaves together a story of passion, perseverance, and positivity through a love of music, and the many generations that introduced it all to her.

Sara Jean Ford

Ford is best known for starring as Christine Daaé on Broadway and in the National Tour of the worldwide sensation The Phantom of the Opera. Also on Broadway she has been seen in Cats (Jellylorum), How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (Smitty), A Little Night Music (Mrs. Anderssen, Anne/Petra cover), and Finian’s Rainbow (Arlene, Sharon cover). 

Outside of New York, her credits include Wicked (Glinda/Nessa Rose cover), The Music Man (Marian), Into the Woods (Cinderella), Sunday in the Park With George (Dot), Candide (Cunegonde), Carousel (Carrie), and originating the role of Nellie Oleson in Little House on the Prairie: The Musical. 

Her concert work includes “Dream of Now Dream of Then” and Anyone Can Whistle at City Center Encores!, “Defying Gravity: the Music of Stephen Schwartz and Eric Whitacre” at Lincoln Center, and “Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings” at Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Sara is making her return to Franklin having performed as a special guest at Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual Gala and Broadway in Franklin weekend. She has also guest taught multiple times at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. “Generations” is sponsored by Childs Engineering.

Tickets can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370.