Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 21, 2020

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the continued concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus and Governor Baker’s declared State of Emergency, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Town Council Meeting for all public access and participation. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by clicking on the attached link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). The attached link and phone number will be active for the duration of the meeting for citizens to ask questions/ voice concerns. If residents are just interested in watching the meeting it will also be live-streamed by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29.

 -   Link to access meeting: October 21, 2020 Town Council Meeting Link HERE -- Then click “Open Zoom”
  -  Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82006714885
   - Call-In Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID # 820 0671 4885 --Then press #

1. 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.

•     Town Clerk’s Office: Nancy Danello, Temporary Town Clerk
•     Chief of Police Thomas J. Lynch: Unemployment Fraud PSA
•     DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi: Massachusetts Drought Level 3

2. 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 Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES   
None Scheduled

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS   
None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS   
a. Board of Registrars - Gail Karner   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/gail_karner_1.pdf
b. Election Workers   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/5a._2_appointments_election_workers.pdf
c. Finance Committee: Natalie Riley  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/fincom_natalie_riley.pdf

d. Fire Department Pinnings: 

Joshua Impey, Joshua Sables, Kristopher Smith

e. Police Department:

i. Pinnings - Jonathan Giron, Nicholas Storelli
ii. Retiree - Doug Nix

6. HEARINGS   
None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS   
None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS   
 -   National Grid Emergency Management (Trees & Power): Chief McLaughlin (Fire Chief), Brutus Cantoreggi (DPW Director)
  -  Beaver Street Interceptor: Brutus Cantoreggi (DPW Director), Doug Martin (Water/Sewer Superintendent)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8b._presentation_-_beaver_street_interceptor_.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS   
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
 

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION   
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION   
Resolution 20-61: Authorization of Town Administrator to Grant Temporary Food Truck Permits to Farmers Series Licenses (Motion to approve Resolution 20-61 - Majority Vote)
 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/20-61_food_truck.pdf

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION   
Resolution 20-62: Acceptance of Easement on the Westerly Side of Spring Street (Motion to approve Resolution 20-62 - Majority Vote)
 https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda-items/10b-legislation-action-39

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION   
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861: Zoning Map Changes on or near Oak Street - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-861 to the Planning Board - Majority Roll Call Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._20-861_oak_street_1.pdf

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION   
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862: Zoning Map Changes on or near Longhill Road and Pleasant Street - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-862 to the Planning Board - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/20-862_longhill_and_pleasant.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT   
Drought Update
 

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS   

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS   

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION   
None Scheduled

ADJOURN   

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting 

 

The released agenda and associated docs as of 10/17/20

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/october_21_2020_town_council_meeting_agenda_0.pdf

 

The agenda folder and line items

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/october-21-town-council-agenda

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 21, 2020

Community Preservation Act Webinar - Oct 15, 2020 (YouTube)

This shares the Community Preservation Act Webinar hosted by the CPAForFranklin group on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Video link = https://youtu.be/lM5xB9hgiuk 

The webinar agenda doc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13SXYzw2QJidTitdOKVgrB8Le6I9kdC4x/view?usp=sharing 

The main presentation doc
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_qVhDBTTr3FzfPL6AeftTNiVbAczGJXS/view?usp=sharing 

More about the CPAForFranklin group and the Community Preservation Act can be found at  https://www.cpaforfranklin.org/ 

Restaurants, Hotels & Hospitality Business Listening Session Meeting - Oct 19

Hello!

 

Thank you for your interest in joining our upcoming Business Listening Session on Monday, October 19th at 6:30 pm!  Our focus of the evening will be the Restaurant, Hotel & Hospitality Industry.  We are looking forward to hearing from you and learning ways in which the Economic Development Committee and the Town of Franklin can help support your businesses during these difficult times.  We are also looking to the future and hoping to hear feedback and ideas to plan for 2021 and beyond.  

Our goal is truly to listen and learn from our businesses.  We encourage you to come with questions, ideas, strategies, and feedback.

Please find the agenda and meeting links attached  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2020-10-19_edc_agenda_meeting_1.pdf

Please reach out with any questions.  

Have a good weekend!

 

Anne Marie 

Anne Marie Tracey

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Franklin Public Schools/Town of Franklin

355 East Central Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Email: traceya@franklinps.net

Office: (508)553-4888

School Twitter  School Website School Facebook

Town Twitter Town Website Town Facebook

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/business_listening_flyer.pdf  

Restaurants, Hotels & Hospitality Business Listening Session Meeting - Oct 19

FPS Voice: Learn more about the new 8th Grade Civics Curriculum (audio)

FPS Voice:

Our Middle School curriculum now includes the important subjects of the United States and Massachusetts Government & Civic Life.  We talked with Jeff Anthony and Jonathan Mello, 8th-grade teachers from Annie Sullivan Middle School, about the topics covered, their approach in the classroom, and how they are connecting their lessons to what is happening today.

Audio link = https://anchor.fm/fpsvoice/episodes/Learn-more-about-the-new-8th-Grade-Civics-Curriculum-el3t9t/a-a3i31jh

 

 

 

FPS Voice: Learn more about the new 8th Grade Civics Curriculum (audio)

 

Live Events – Online

We are – LIVE! Online!  by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/18/2020

 

Our Franklin●TV channels are all streaming live in HD – online, anytime. Finding the channel you want is also easy. In a Google search we are always the first listing – Numero Uno!

You can watch our live sports on our Franklin Pride school channel, on Comcast 96 or Verizon 28. We are now streaming our three channels online in high definition.

How can you find our live streams? Visit our Franklin●TV website.

Click on the channel you want. Easy-peasy!

We will also post our games for Video-on-Demand replays.   Click on “Past Shows”. Video on Demand postings may take a week or so after a live event.

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching. 

 

Program guide - http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

For historical purposes, the program guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/194ObpSxF4s5to0peqBK5r5AIW1_zj53p/view?usp=sharing

 

http://franklin.tv/

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Oct 28, 2020

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation 

Sub Committee Meeting

Wednesday, October 28, 2020  -  6:30 PM

● Complete Superintendent’s Evaluation

 

Virtual Meeting (Links in agenda) 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/adhocsuptevalsub_com_agenda_-_10-28-20.pdf

Ad Hoc Superintendent's Evaluation Sub Committee Meeting - Oct 28, 2020

Franklin Interact presents ... Monster Dash!

Franklin Interact is proud to announce that we will be holding a Monster Dash! Information is listed below: 

October 30, 2020 - 5:30 PM at Timeless Crossfit (90 Hayward Street Franklin MA) 

Please bring the following:  
• Mask (Required)
• Yoga mat
• Costume
 

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6yA1wJzm37oUstmHE5PDLSTSxsrfBJILAr5Z3GLI7j1sbng/viewform

 

Shared from Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/100053899402155/posts/148096270330352/

 

 

Governor's budget "cuts the amount of K-12 school funding"

From CommonWealth Magazine we share an article of interest for Franklin:

THE UNVEILING of Gov. Charlie Baker’s revised fiscal year 2021 budget raised eyebrows. Some called it a “miracle budget” because he proposed a balanced budget without large-scale cuts and — notably — without raising taxes.

To be clear, raising taxes on families and businesses already facing financial hardship is not the right thing to do — on this point, we agree with the governor.

Where we disagree is the idea that the state can get through this storm without raising any taxes. The wealthiest households and large, profitable corporations should be paying more taxes to support communities in this time of dire need.

We commend the administration for some proposals, like delaying the state charitable deduction, and for its overall budget-balancing prowess. However, there are many areas where this budget falls short of our communities’ needs.

.......

The prime example is K-12 school funding. A new law, the Student Opportunity Act, recognized the need to dramatically increase state support for students in low-income families, English Language Learners, and those receiving special education.

Not only does the governor’s new budget delay the Student Opportunity Act’s implementation, it also cuts the amount of K-12 school funding from his January proposal by $195.5 million. (The slight increase in his budget compared with last year accounts only for inflation and normal enrollment growth.) The pain of these cuts will fall hardest on our students, particularly from Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities, which the new law was intended to support.

On top of these challenges, schools are trying to retrofit buildings for safe ventilation, ensure all students have access to online learning, and support children facing trauma. Federal relief will cover some of these unexpected costs, but that relief is insufficient, often restrictive, and contingent upon a mercurial Congress.

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/bakers-covid-budget-doesnt-rise-to-the-occasion/

 

Links to the Governor's updated budget can be found online

https://www.mass.gov/lists/the-governors-revised-fiscal-year-2021-budget-recommendation-october

 

	Chapter 70	Unrestricted Gen'l Gov't Aid
FY 2021 - January 2020	5,479,534,540	1,160,218,724
FY 2021 - October 2020	5,283,651,632	1,128,617,436
Difference	-195,882,908	-31,601,288

In the News: "the statewide rate of average daily cases is also in the red"

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

"The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported an additional 550 confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the statewide total to 139,903.

There were 12,395 new molecular tests conducted, with an approximately 4.44% daily positive rate. This marks the second straight day the daily positivity rate is above 4%.

State health officials also confirmed 21 new COVID-19-related deaths across Massachusetts, bringing the state’s confirmed coronavirus death toll to 9,503."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201017/mass-dph-reports-550-new-covid-19-cases-on-saturday-21-deaths?rssfeed=true

 

MA.gov dashboard https://www.mass.gov/doc/covid-19-dashboard-october-17-2020/download

 

In the News: "the statewide rate of average daily cases is also in the red"

Weekly Community report

https://www.mass.gov/doc/weekly-covid-19-public-health-report-october-14-2020/download

 

And yes, in a small way, Franklin is contributing to these numbers...

 

Franklin is contributing to these numbers

 

Franklin Senior Center: Medicare Update with SHINE - Oct 19 - 2:00 PM

During the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15th-December 7th), you will have a chance to change your plans for next year. 

SHINE's certified Medicare counselors can help you understand your plan changes, as well as other options you may have. 

For the link to join, email: adoggett@franklinma.gov.

Franklin Senior Center: Medicare Update with SHINE - Oct 19 - 2:00 PM

3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale – Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale.    Our famous bakery (same as last year) is the family owned Mann’s Orchards and Bakery. The flavors will remain the same as last year - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry. 

These Pies are fantastic... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We held the price so we will still have the magnificent $15.00 price per Pie. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org    or on Facebook…… KnightsofColumbusCouncil1847 (https://www.facebook.com/KofCFranklinMA) . 

You will find a link to order and pay for your order. The site is open now till October 31. We will also be taking Pie orders just one weekend this year October 31-November 1. After all the Masses at St Mary we will be set up in the Lower Church to take your Pie orders, Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted . ALL on line orders will accept Credit Card only.

All COVID 19 and CDC guidelines will be strictly adhered to. Pies are individually baked and packed at Mann’s Orchard.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, Nov 24, 2020 from 2 PM – 8 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's Franklin Parish Hall Center ( previously the Charter School )on the 1st floor. You will see our Signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors.

3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale

Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or 2) from Mann’s Orchard on your dinner table this year.

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...

Knights of Columbus, 

Sacred Heart Council 1847 

Franklin, MA 02038 

 

Order form to download for order by mail

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19V7n4SYJ3thAK8KnUE3JTC6aIqthnUB_/view?usp=sharing

 

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - October 16, 2020

Hello Everyone!

 

Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar -https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day/2020-07-07

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

Do you know that we have a pumpkin carving contest happening at the Senior Center?  Carve, decorate or paint your best pumpkin and drop it off for us to judge and display!  

 

pumpkin carving contest

Make sure you sign up for our "NAME THAT TUNE!" event happening on Friday Oct. 23rd at 5:30pm!  PRIZES and fun will be had by all!  Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend!  Tell your friends!  

Tips

Paul Eugene - 50 minutes of Baby Boomer Doo Wop dance exercise.  Clear some space and get moving!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb76q_voIfo 

Chair Yoga to help with arthritis and stiffness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUnZzpX2KMw 

 Music

Irene "Granny" Ryan sings "I'm a Woman" by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8z-qTG-Yt4 

Instant relief from stress and anxiety.  Deeply relaxing music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79kpoGF8KWU 

Fun and well known music from the 50's, 60's and 70's.  Over 150 songs that will bring you back and get your feet tapping. https://youtu.be/Jp6j5HJ-Cok

Just for Fun

12 of the most beautiful places on our planet!  Which is your favorite?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olboi3ttUi8 

25 seemingly impossible moments in sports

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plki2SihIic 

Amazing things hidden in everyday things

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvkstk2Pxqk 

Silly animal videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPNXj87PkXw 

 

Some of the most creative people with unusual talents!  The food carving is amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuth1KQTUv0 

 

Humor

John Branyan - The three little pigs like you've never heard it before

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_UegL1R3X8 

Just for fun pranks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-OZFRZPDv0 

Laurel and Hardy "Busy Bodies"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jtjo3UtL7E 

Kindness Matters

Tyson gets his Furever home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wcPcb_R0Ek 

Soldiers coming home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1F8mKzNYdc 

Attached you will find:

• Donna's fun and exciting Football activity pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQYu60PoFOdEiFwOXk20I9Cea6_BXXfJ/view?usp=sharing

• Paint / color by number (hard and easy) Farm pages (hard) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UWsg0ISgl3Y9MYaOghqJM-Y5bHcyV4Cm/view?usp=sharing (easy) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WVr6mooETPVMWyUNM1WsAehUfXePiWkR/view?usp=sharing

• Mixed up cosmetics word puzzle https://drive.google.com/file/d/16UBhA7Q7LE81AbE4lzSK99q64NGOd_oV/view?usp=sharing

• Match the Book title with the Author - No cheating! https://drive.google.com/file/d/15X5bEwCWMvNfzuQN-nVIKLLa8XycsAoG/view?usp=sharing

EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AT THE FRANKLIN SENIOR CENTER

 October special events -call the Franklin Senior Center, visit our website or check out the October newsletter for more details about these programs! 

• Oct. 19th - Medicare update with SHINE

• Oct. 19th - Grateful Days Memory Cafe

• Oct. 20th - LIVE IN PERSON concerts

• Oct. 21st - Talk Franklin Matters with Steve Sherlock

• Oct. 23rd - Name that tune game show

• Oct. 26th - Norfolk County Sheriff presents "Scams"

• Oct. 26th - Memory Cafe with Wayne Neon

• Oct. 30th - Healthy Never Tasted So Good - cooking demonstration and food pick up

October daily events - contact the senior center, visit our website or the newsletter for more details about our weekly offerings. 

MONDAYS:  

• Tele Bingo - call in game

• Book Discussion Group (Page Turners) 1st Monday of the Month

TUESDAYS: 

• Chair Exercises

• Low Vision Support Group (1st and 3rd Tuesday)

• Audio Book Club (2nd and 4th Tuesday)

• Quarantini Time - Social cocktail group

WEDNESDAYS: 

• Blood Pressure and Sugar screenings

• Zumba gold

• Wellness consults via phone

• Medical equipment distribution and donations

• Fibromyalgia support group (1st wed of the month)

• Caregivers Support Group (2nd and 4th wed)

THURSDAYS: 

• Chair exercise

• Cardio strength and balance class

• Current events discussion group

FRIDAYS: 

• TOPS (Taking off pounds sensibly)

• SUNSHINE group (supportive Day)

Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you!  Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!

Ariel & Donna

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 

REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here

--

Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

School Committee: Budget SubCommittee Meeting - Oct 20, 2020

Budget SubCommittee Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 4:30 PM

 

AGENDA

 

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

 

●FY 21 Budget Update

●FY 22 Budget Workshop Planning 

Virtual Meeting (Links in agenda)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda-bsc_10-20-20.pdf

 

screen grab with good quote from recent SchComm meeting

 

Both FHS girls and boys soccer teams top King Philip on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the fall sports results for Franklin High School on Friday, Oct 16.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 1 – Final 

– King Philip leveled the match just before halftime but Franklin came out and took the lead back with an early goal in the second half and held on to even the season series between the two rivals. Ben Moccia converted a feed from Tyler Powderly in the 26th minute to give the Panthers the lead but Tadhg Keller answered in the 35th minute on a long free kick to make it 1-1 at the break. Franklin’s Ethan Cain (from Charlie Amante) scored the game-winning goal in the 46th minute and the Panthers held on the rest of the way.

 

Girls Soccer = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Franklin scored twice in the first quarter and held off a late charge by the Warriors to earn a hard-fought win in the rain and stay perfect on the season. The Panthers wasted no time getting on the board, as Sydney St. Marie scored after 90 seconds. Eight minutes later, St. Marie set up Anya Zub to double the lead. The lead remained two goals until the fourth quarter. Ava Tormey got KP back within one as she knocked in a rebound, which was the first goal the Panthers have allowed this season.. The goal sparked the Warriors and they put the Panthers under pressure for the final 13 minutes, but Franklin’s defense held on for the win. Julia Bertone and Rachel Welch combined to make seven saves for Franklin, while KP keeper Emma Glaser made nine saves. 

 

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-16-20/

 

Both FHS girls and boys soccer teams top King Philip on Friday