Town Council approves Accessory Dwelling bylaws, hears from State legislative delegation (audio)

FM #1025 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1025 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

APPOINTMENTS

a. Agricultural Commission i. Nick Capoccia

b. Cultural District Committee i. Sue Cass ii. Patrick Conlan

c. Design Review Commission i. Amy Adams ii. Jim Bartro

d. Finance Committee i. Lauren Nagel

e. Franklin Cultural Council i. Carol Fletcher ii. John Ristaino     iii. Jean Wolf

Legislative delegation visit: Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Jeffrey Roy

Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations , D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment - Second Reading  

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

b.     Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition - Second Reading  

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units - Second Reading

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks - Second Reading  

Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin  

Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street 

Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)  

The recording runs about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on July 19, 2023. 

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1025-town-council-mtg-07-19-23

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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/july_19_2023_tc_agenda.pdf

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nt4hKCkbmVavbV-XCPyr9d1lJTpsF3pK/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin TV meeting video ->   https://youtu.be/O8_1FbZyKJI

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

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

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

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 & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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L-R: Kaye Kelly, Senator Becca Rausch

Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17

"Come support the Franklin Field Hockey Players on August 17. 

They will be hosting a clinic and working on skills and game play with the youth players. Cost to join is $40. 

All proceeds go to the Franklin Field Hockey Program.

Please fill out the Google Link https://forms.gle/Yz9cpKzDrKqFM7sw9

We thank you for your support!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu_-hZTsAE_mKTmVuvMvJ4RfKDgqFJAjrY9h1c0/

Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17

Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25

"The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division in collaboration with the Friends of the Slater Park Looff Carousel organization will once again be celebrating National Merry-Go Round Day on Tuesday, July 25 at the Slater Memorial Park Looff Carousel.  On this day only, the carousel will be providing free rides to all visitors throughout the day from 11 am – 8 pm.  This is the first National Merry-Go-Round celebration taking place in Slater Park since 2018 and 2016. 

The Friends of the Looff Carousel (a non-profit 501(c)3 organization)  will have a welcome booth at the carousel from 3 pm - 8pm, where they will be selling specially designed Looff Carousel Christmas ornaments, trivets, coasters, mugs, magnets and other items.   The profits from all merchandise found at the welcome tent or within the carousel, directly support the ongoing operation and restoration efforts of the carousel. 

Additionally, an estimated 20 artists throughout the Blackstone Valley will be at Slater Park to also join in the celebration. The artists will be scattered throughout the grounds of Slater Memorial Park, including the Potter Casino, home of the RI Watercolor Society and the historic Looff Carousel between noon and 4 pm. The Plein Air Painting event is sponsored by the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and Volunteers of the National Park Service. 

Lastly, two-time Grammy award winning artist and Slater Park favorite, Bill Harley, will be performing as part of the weekly scheduled Slater Park Children’s Performance Series from 6 pm – 7 pm.  Bill Harley is recognized internationally by audiences and peers as one of the finest performing storytellers in the country through music and books. 

July 25 is chosen as National Merry-Go-Round Day because it coincides with the day when the first U.S. patent for the modern carousel was given to William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa in 1871. The Slater Park Looff Carousel is a nationally-recognized carousel built by Charles I. D. Looff in 1895 and moved to Slater Memorial Park in 1910.  The Slater Looff Carousel is currently open daily through August, weather permitting, from 11 am – 5 pm with the exception of being closed on Wednesdays.  Details regarding operational hours can be found on the Slater Park Looff Carousel Facebook page.:

Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25

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Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event

Lowell Folk Fest (@LowellFolkFest) tweeted on Sat, Jul 22, 2023:

"Here's a schedule. 

Save it for a handy reference! Lowell Folk Festival July 28-30. #lowellfolk https://t.co/7yqRjfOy3r"

Visit the Festival page for additional info -> https://lowellfolkfestival.org/

My favorite way to spend a Saturday is to find a spot at Boarding House Park and enjoy the variety of music from noon to 6 PM.

Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event

Only In Boston: an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA

Only in Boston tweeted on Friday 

"A comprehensive map of all breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in Massachusetts."

View the interactive map -> https://t.co/LaKbIoIio8

Shared from -> https://t.co/hbvIcRVuvS

Note: In the sample check for Franklin, only 2 of our 3 establishments are listed. La Cantina is left off the listing that does include 67 Degrees and Glen Pharmer. Impressive may be more accurate than "comprehensive".

Only In Boston:  an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA

The About page of the website reads:

"Massachusetts Craft Beverage Map: Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries, and Wineries Information Page. 

All mapped businesses have a tasting room.  

Business information may be subject to errors.

The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture does not endorse any individual business listed on this map. This map is to be used as a general reference guide to Massachusetts craft beverage businesses.

If you want your businesses to be included or if there is an update needed, contact: bonita.oehlke@MassMail.State.MA.US. 

Data from sources including:

Massachusetts Brewers Guild,  Mass. Brew Bros.,  Massachusetts Farm Wineries & Growers Assoc., the Massachusetts Distillers Alliance, Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, MassGIS, and other sources. "

 

Franklin, MA - Agenda for School Committee meeting - July 25 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

July 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

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.”

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. none

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee

I recommend that the School Committee dissolve the Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee as detailed  

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_dissolve_space_needs_committee.pdf

 

B. School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee

I recommend that the School Committee establish a School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee as detailed  

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_establish_master_plan_committee.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your June 13, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Transfers

I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.

C. Recurring NH Primary Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request to take FHS AP Government students to NH on February 12, 2024 for the Primary as detailed.

D. Oak Street Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $190.62 from the Oak Street PCC for Field Trips as detailed.

E. FHS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,635.00 from the “Class of 1973” for supplemental supplies to offset Yearbook costs as detailed.

F. Parmenter Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totalling $592.46 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.

G. Remington Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,695.00 from the Remington PCC for field trips as detailed.

H. Music Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,617.00 from music parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.

I. Districtwide Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $265.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for districtwide in-house enrichment as detailed.

VI. Good of the Order

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

VIII. Executive Session - to return to open session only for the purpose of adjourning

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Franklin Cafeteria Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee, as declared by the Chair.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_7-25-23.pdf

Document folder for this meeting ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/july-25-2023-school-committee-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - July 25, 2023 at 7 PM

This Town Council Quarterbacking session condenses the 7/19/23 Council meeting from 3 hours to 40 minutes (audio)

FM #1024 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1024 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer in our Town Council Quarterbacking session. This is one of the series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior night’s Town Council meeting. 

Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of July 19, 2023: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

APPOINTMENTS

a. Agricultural Commission i. Nick Capoccia

b. Cultural District Committee i. Sue Cass ii. Patrick Conlan

c. Design Review Commission i. Amy Adams ii. Jim Bartro

d. Finance Committee i. Lauren Nagel

e. Franklin Cultural Council i. Carol Fletcher ii. John Ristaino

iii. Jean Wolf

Legislative Delegation visit: Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Jeffrey Roy

Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations , D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment - Second Reading  

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

b.     Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition - Second Reading  

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units - Second Reading

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks - Second Reading  

Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin  

Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street 

Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)  

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 

Our conversation runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council Quarterbacking session recorded July 20, 2023.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1024-town-council-quarterbacking-07-20-23

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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/july_19_2023_tc_agenda.pdf

My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nt4hKCkbmVavbV-XCPyr9d1lJTpsF3pK/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin TV meeting video ->   https://youtu.be/O8_1FbZyKJI

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

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

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

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 & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This Town Council Quarterbacking session condenses the 7/19/23 Council meeting from 3 hours to 40 minutes (audio)