Sunday, June 2, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - June 5, 2013 - Agenda
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– April 3, 2013 Regular and Executive Session and April 24, 2013
B. 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 Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES:
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces – Continued from May 15th
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – Continued from May 15
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-716: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-717: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and
Height Requirements
POND STREET CHANGE OF ZONING:
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-714: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-715: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required.
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– New All Alcoholic Beverages Hotel License – Residence Inn by Marriott-Franklin
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
- Form of Non-Binding Ballot Question, re: Adoption of Mayoral Form of Government
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-38: Acceptance of Grant of Right of Access Over Land at 828 West Central Street
2. Resolution 13-39: Appropriation: Appraiser for Downtown HPP Project and Compensation for Permanent and Temporary Easements
3. Resolution 13-40: Appropriation: 37 Beaver Street
4. Resolution 13-41: Appropriation: Fire Department Salaries
5. Resolution 13-42: Appropriation: Capital FY 2013
6. Resolution 13-43: Appropriation: Other Post-Employment Benefits Stabilization Fund
7. Resolution 13-44: Appropriation: Senior Center Capital Improvement
8. Resolution 13-45: Appropriation: Fire Truck Stabilization Fund
9. Resolution 13-46: Appropriation: Athletic Fields Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund
10.Resolution 13-47: Appropriation: Operating Budget Stabilization Fund
11.Resolution 13-48: Appropriation: Other Post-Employment Benefits Stabilization Fund
12.Resolution 13-49: Appropriation: Other Post-Employment Benefits Stabilization Fund
PERSONNEL BYLAW:
13.Bylaw Amendment 13-713: Amendment to Chapter 25, Appendix A - Classification Plan and Appendix B-Compensation Plan – 2nd Reading
IMPERVIOUS SURFACES:
14.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces – 1st Reading
15.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – 1st Reading
16.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-716: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions – 1st Reading
17.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-717: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – 1st Reading
POND STREET CHANGE OF ZONING:
18.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-714: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Reading
19.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-715: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – 1st Reading
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT:
20.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District – 2nd Reading
21.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts – 2nd Reading
MEDICAL MARIJUANA:
22.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 2nd Reading
23.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – 2nd Reading
24.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 2nd Reading
25.Zoning Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – 2nd Reading
26.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 2nd Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O.EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The set of documents as published for this meeting can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/060513.pdf
Do out of staters pay taxes?
In case you ever wondered if those who work outside of MA pay taxes to MA, the answer is yes. I can help confirm this as I work in RI and file two state tax returns (RI and MA). And what is the incentive to fill two returns? If you don't, you effectively pay double taxes. Filling the two returns gets credit in MA for paying the tax in RI so the total tax bill is less (and fair).
A just released DOR report shows that 324,829 citizens who don't live in Massachusetts paid $972.6 million in state income taxes in 2010. No surprise that New Hampshire tops the list with 90,540 citizens who paid $270,655,228 on wages they earned in Massachusetts. That total accounted for nearly 28 percent of all taxes paid by out-of-staters. New Hampshire's average tax bill was $2,989.
Two other border states, Rhode Island and New York came in second and third. Some 67,203 Rhode Islanders paid $143,662,354, an average of $2,138 per taxpayer or nearly 15 percent of the out-of-state total. In New York, 24,286 residents paid $94,591,776, with an average tax bill of $3,895 and nearly 10 percent of the total.
Franklin Downtown Partnership - Strawberry Stroll
It's warm, it's June, must be Strawberry Stroll time soon.
Yes, mark the date - June 13 to come to downtown Franklin for the annual Strawberry Stroll!
To download and print the flyer please click here.
For more information on the Franklin Downtown Partnership, please visit their webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Yes, mark the date - June 13 to come to downtown Franklin for the annual Strawberry Stroll!
To download and print the flyer please click here.
For more information on the Franklin Downtown Partnership, please visit their webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
Franklin Library: Crafty Monday
Design and paint your own canvas beach bag for the summer. You can carry your library books to the beach in style!
Monday June 3, 2013 at 4 PM. For ages 6 - 12.
for more activities scheduled at the Library, visit the Franklin Public library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/
In the News: Franklin lacrosse
Lincoln-Sudbury 14, Franklin 6: Warrior power as L-S dominates fourth quarter in boys lacrosse playoff win
Lincoln-Sudbury outscored Franklin 11-2 in the second half and cruised to a 14-6 win in the first round of the Division 1 East sectional.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Jane's Frames - Boston Marathon 2013 medals framed for free
Franklin runners, if you would like to get your 2013 Boston Marathon medal framed, Janes's Frames is running a special for a limited time. Jane's email to me stated:
For more about Jane's Frames visit her webpage http://janesframes.com/
or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/janesframes
I’m wondering if you could put in Franklin Matters some information about the fact that I am framing the 2013 Marathon medals for free, until I reach 100 pieces framed, and for a limited time, or until my supplies run out. My vendors have generously donated some of the supplies, with some matboard for free, others at cost and the moulding at cost.
I have included a picture of how the finished free framing would look. Also, some runners have added their running bib, photos, Official Time, etc. in their frames. I those cases they paid the difference between the cost of what they chose versus the free frame.
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For more about Jane's Frames visit her webpage http://janesframes.com/
or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/janesframes
Walk the Franklin Trail today!
The Friends of the SNETT Trail are hosting a walk and activities on the Franklin portion of the trail beginning at 11:30.
Play "I Spy"
For more information about the Franklin portion of the trail, visit http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
Play "I Spy"
For more information about the Franklin portion of the trail, visit http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
In the News - anti-cancer cause, charges thrown out, audit accuracy
Even though Lauren Duffy-Peter considers her bright red hair her greatest attribute, she’s willing to shave off every lock to help raise money for cancer research.
A former state chemist who authorities say tampered with criminal evidence is challenging charges connected to claims she made in court that she had a master's degree.
Governor questions accuracy of welfare audit
An audit that found welfare benefits had been paid to more than 1,100 people in Massachusetts who were dead was of "questionable accuracy," Gov. Deval Patrick said.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Parmenter 5K - Sunday
The Parmenter 5K Run for all Ages is scheduled for Sunday, June 2.
Registration and additional info can be found on the race webpage
http://www.parmenter5k.com/
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Registration and additional info can be found on the race webpage
http://www.parmenter5k.com/
MassBudget: Conference Preview - differences between the Senate and House budget proposals
Last week, the Senate finalized its budget proposal for FY 2014, laying out its plans for what we should do together through state government in the coming year. Our new "Conference Preview" describes the major differences between the Senate budget and the House version, in order to highlight the decisions that the upcoming House-Senate Conference Committee will face.
Some of the most significant differences are:
In addition to describing these and other differences between the House and Senate budgets, the "Conference Preview" also analyzes the more prominent amendments that were adopted during Senate debate. For more detail on the budget process, including these legislative budgets and the Governor's earlier proposal, see our Budget Resources.
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"reform the laws and respect the rights of the citizens"
The Gun Control Forum held at Dean College and hosted by Rep Jeff Roy was reported on in the Milford Daily News.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061630/Civil-tone-for-gun-debate-in-Franklin#ixzz2UrQhZht8
The 1998 legislation as referenced in the article can be read here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/1998/Chapter180
The full document for H 3253 as filed by Rep Linsky can be viewed here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/188/House/H3253
From the same page, you can search for other related legislation as filed this year.
"I ask for continued, thoughtful, reasoned and sane debate as we go forward in these next few months," Naughton said, adding that a new piece of legislation will be ready for the House in the fall.
Nearly 100 people, with wide-ranging views on gun control, attended the more than hour-long talk on gun legislation, hosted by state Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin. The 7-person panel included a gun rights lobbyist and police chief, professors and legislators.
Franklin Police Chief Stephan Semerjian said gun licensing rules need tuning, saying, "Legislators are trying to do the best they can."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061630/Civil-tone-for-gun-debate-in-Franklin#ixzz2UrQhZht8
The 1998 legislation as referenced in the article can be read here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/1998/Chapter180
The full document for H 3253 as filed by Rep Linsky can be viewed here
http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/188/House/H3253
From the same page, you can search for other related legislation as filed this year.
United Regional Chamber of Commerce: Early Bird Golf Rate Ends June 3
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The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street | Attleboro | MA | 02703
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"It’s almost as moving as the real thing"
The half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Medway through Sunday.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061633/Moving-tribute-Vietnam-Wall-visits-Medway#ixzz2UrUY21yP
"It’s tough, but it’s satisfying," said Souza, who helped put up panel 30 West of the Wall, which includes the name of his childhood friend, Richie.
Volunteers, including Leigh’s nephew George Grant of Medway, spent most of Thursday putting up the wall, which is managed by a Michigan-based nonprofit organization and includes more than 58,000 names.
After the presentation of colors by the 1st Battalion, 25th Marines out of Devens, the ceremony was lead by Marines Staff Sgt. Robert Saleski of Medway, a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient.
Among the speakers was state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, who said the monument is one of the "most powerful and moving tributes to personal sacrifice and national loss," including more than 1,000 soldiers from Massachusetts.
"The names pay silent tribute to men and women from communities like this one," said Roy, who recalled being 7 when his neighbor was killed in Vietnam. "I can remember the sorrow at the dinner table, and the emptiness of my neighbors’ house."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1910061633/Moving-tribute-Vietnam-Wall-visits-Medway#ixzz2UrUY21yP
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Age appropriate there and here
Bernie DeKoven, the Chief Deep Funster, writes;
John Taylor Gatto’s article, The Curriculum of Play, is visionary in its scope, and deeply validating for anyone who believes in the kind of education that takes place when children are free and at play. Perhaps I am so drawn to it because I’ve spent so much of my life, since 1971 and the publication of my Interplay Games Curriculum, and the years of teaching and training that led up to it. Nevertheless, dear Deep Funster, I decided to assume that at least some of Gatto’s article would be as affirming to your beliefs as it was to mine. I am not in total agreement. But if I were, it probably wouldn’t be as much fun to read.
He also includes this video about "Schools of Trust"
So coming off the post and video, I find out that at least Franklin teachers will be doing a 45 writing prompt for K-2 to prepare something for the teachers in September to use. Students in 3-5th grade will get 2 forty-five minute periods for this writing exercise. This is not part of the Writers Workshop curriculum that is used by the district. So excuse me! 45 minutes for a K student without assistance? And Franklin touts their age appropriate educational experience? You gotta be kidding?
You can read Bernie's full posting here
http://www.deepfun.com/fun/2013/05/the-curriculum-of-play/
I would be curious to find out how widespread this writing prompt exercise is. Unfortunately, I have not been able to attend many School Committee meetings due to my work with the Food Pantry. If you hear of this in your school, please share.
Spring photo mini-sessions - family photos!
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| Aubrey B Greene Photography |
This Spring, mini-sessions will be held on June 15, 2013, from 9am - 4:30pm, with slots every half hour. Sessions will be 20 minutes long and can include any number of people. My selection of the best images will be edited and posted online for ordering prints, canvases & gifts.
Sessions cost $100 each, and will be held outdoors on the Dean College campus in Franklin, MA.
If you would like to sign up, please e-mail AUBREY@AUBREYGREENE.COM to reserve your time slot!
You can view Aubrey's work on her website
http://www.aubreybgreeneblog.com/index.php/post/view/spring_mini_sessions
View the event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/500862403315043/
Gun Safety Forum - 7:00 PM - Dean College
Hosted by Rep Jeffrey Roy, the forum will feature a panel with
- Stephan Semerjian, Franklin Police Chief
- Representative David P. Linsky, Leader on public safety legislation
- Representative Harold P. Naughton, Chair, Joint Committee on Public Safety & Homeland Security
- Jim Wallace, President, Gun Owners Action League (GOAL)
- Andrea Leverentz, Associate Professor of Sociology, UMass Boston
"a record of perfect attendance since kindergarten"
One tried, one let it happen. Both students ended up with perfect attendance records as they graduate from Franklin High School.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x90721711/Two-Franklin-High-seniors-graduating-with-perfect-attendance#ixzz2UleRLBW1
"When I was up late doing homework or something, I always wanted to take a day off," Lauren said of making it through high school without a sick day. "A lot of my friends would do that. But my mom pushed me to keep up with it: ‘You made it this far,’ she said, ‘just keep going.’"
Combined, the teenagers completed more than 4,000 school days. After middle school, honored by teachers and administrators, they realized just how far they’d gone without missing any classes.
For Lauren, the award compelled her to keep the record going through high school: "It was a motivator for me."
Tom, however, was indifferent. "I wasn’t trying for a record," he said. "I just went whenever I could, and it happened to be every day."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x90721711/Two-Franklin-High-seniors-graduating-with-perfect-attendance#ixzz2UleRLBW1
Pour Richard's One Fund Fundraiser
Announcing Pour Richard's First Pennywise Party*
For more about Pour Richard's visit their website http://pourrichardswine.com/
*and One Fund Boston Benefit
Save the Date! Sunday, June 9th we will host our first Pennywise Party. Are you stocking up for a vacation home, a boat, or just a bunch of great summer entertaining? Don't waste precious time stopping for provisions. Instead, you can have your own little stash of great wine, AND know that you got a great bargain. We have asked our distributors to bring great wines that they can offer at a 20-70% discount. We'll have 40+ wines for you to try, you buy what you like, and your order will be available for pickup in a couple of days.
Our first Pennywise Party will also be a benefit for One Fund Boston. There will be awesome wine and wine-related raffles, and we'll be donating a percentage of profits. We literally can't believe some of the wines we've received for this event: Wattle Creek GSM at 75% off, Guenoc single vineyard Petite Sirah at66% off, Andeluna Chardonnay at more than 60% off. Hope to see you there!
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