Kinder Care on Pond Street in Franklin is having their annual YARD SALE!!
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It will be from 9-2 this Saturday June 7th! We will be selling a variety of things!!
Hope to see you all there!!
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Live reporting - Dedicated Override for roads
Notes from the first part of the Finance Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-finance-committee-060314.html
Roads – DPW DirectorBrutus Cantoreggi
Mike Meglio, Town Engineer
*** From Mar 2014, the updated listing of road projects already being planned
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-road-projects.html
Apparently, tonight is an abbreviated presentation from the March meeting
When road ratings are above 70, the maintenance will work
when below 70, you need to do more
want to get overall average of roads above 80
keeping just above water with repairs at this point
with the override, we could make some headway into the road repairs
some of the work would continue to be coordinated with water main projects
others would be taken care of purely with road repairs
also would be looking to expand the sidewalk network
would still require annual approval by the Council for the plan of work
the Panther Way sidewalk bid came in at $200,000
We have already planned out the water program for the next five year, can tie this with the water and come up with the master plan
what existing capacity do we have that requires design and coordination with in house staff?
a lot of administrative staff work required but the actual work is contracted out
Q - is there an option to put a term on this override?
A - not the way the legislation has been structured. Now the Council could not vote any money for the roads and that would kill the program.
Q - is this amount enough?
A - the facts are, we could use more money? What can the citizens afford? How much can we work with in capacity? Time down the road, the citizens could come back for more.
This is based upon today's dollars for hot top and chip seal. This could cost more as it goes, it is based upon the oil pricing
The sidewalk needs to go down to Miller St... Pleasant St; Washington St, Beaver St have been identified as needing sidewalks but none of them are cheap... do you need to curb and handle drainage? It depends upon the conditions and area
You might not educate your kids, go to the library, or call the police/fire but you do drive down the roads
The good thing about November is you'll get a good turnout as it is a State election
The text of the override question can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/resolution-14-45-dedicated-override-to.html
VOTE: Proposition 2 ½ Override
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Related posts
From Aug 2013, the initial proposal
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/live-reporting-dpw-proposal-on-road.html
The presentation document from the Aug meeting
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/2013%20Roadway%20Presentation.pdf
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Closing
DelCarte ribbon cutting at 5:00 PM on Weds Jun 4th
program is short, so should be held unless there is a real down pour
FinCom done until the Fall time frame...
Final walk through of FHS Jun 21
Grand Opening in Sep
demolition of the old building during the summer
start Capital Plan again in Sep, fiscal forecast due in Jan
Sculpture Park opening June/July
Panther Way sidewalk should be starting in couple of week
Waiting on State for when the downtown will start
Lincoln St will start when school is out
Summer (East Central to King) late summer timeline
Senior Center 2nd floor possibly in the Fall
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-finance-committee-060314.html
Roads – DPW Director
Mike Meglio, Town Engineer
*** From Mar 2014, the updated listing of road projects already being planned
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-road-projects.html
Apparently, tonight is an abbreviated presentation from the March meeting
When road ratings are above 70, the maintenance will work
when below 70, you need to do more
want to get overall average of roads above 80
keeping just above water with repairs at this point
with the override, we could make some headway into the road repairs
some of the work would continue to be coordinated with water main projects
others would be taken care of purely with road repairs
also would be looking to expand the sidewalk network
would still require annual approval by the Council for the plan of work
the Panther Way sidewalk bid came in at $200,000
We have already planned out the water program for the next five year, can tie this with the water and come up with the master plan
what existing capacity do we have that requires design and coordination with in house staff?
a lot of administrative staff work required but the actual work is contracted out
Q - is there an option to put a term on this override?
A - not the way the legislation has been structured. Now the Council could not vote any money for the roads and that would kill the program.
Q - is this amount enough?
A - the facts are, we could use more money? What can the citizens afford? How much can we work with in capacity? Time down the road, the citizens could come back for more.
This is based upon today's dollars for hot top and chip seal. This could cost more as it goes, it is based upon the oil pricing
The sidewalk needs to go down to Miller St... Pleasant St; Washington St, Beaver St have been identified as needing sidewalks but none of them are cheap... do you need to curb and handle drainage? It depends upon the conditions and area
You might not educate your kids, go to the library, or call the police/fire but you do drive down the roads
The good thing about November is you'll get a good turnout as it is a State election
The text of the override question can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/resolution-14-45-dedicated-override-to.html
VOTE: Proposition 2 ½ Override
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Related posts
From Aug 2013, the initial proposal
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/live-reporting-dpw-proposal-on-road.html
The presentation document from the Aug meeting
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/2013%20Roadway%20Presentation.pdf
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Closing
DelCarte ribbon cutting at 5:00 PM on Weds Jun 4th
program is short, so should be held unless there is a real down pour
FinCom done until the Fall time frame...
Final walk through of FHS Jun 21
Grand Opening in Sep
demolition of the old building during the summer
start Capital Plan again in Sep, fiscal forecast due in Jan
Sculpture Park opening June/July
Panther Way sidewalk should be starting in couple of week
Waiting on State for when the downtown will start
Lincoln St will start when school is out
Summer (East Central to King) late summer timeline
Senior Center 2nd floor possibly in the Fall
Live reporting: Finance Committee - 06/03/14
Present: Dowd, Conley, Smith, Aparo, Dewsnap, Dufour, Heumpher,
Absent: Fleming, Quinn
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
motion to approval minutes of May 5th, seconded approved 7-0
Zoning Board of Appeals Transfer
motion to approve, seconded, approved 7-0
Street Light Account Transfer
motion to approve transfer of $10,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Legal Expenses Transfer
motion to approve transfer $10,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Snow and Ice Budget Transfer
motion to approve transfer $280,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Comptroller Expenses Transfer
motion to approve transfer $1,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Presentations:
Library Addition – Felicia Oti, Library Director
VOTE: Bond Authorization
The presentation copy can also be viewed here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/libpre.pdf
doing increased business with half the staff (see early slide with numbers)
funding this doesn't require an increase in tax rate, can be funded with the debt capacity available
would still be a smaller building than comparable area communities
made $14,000+ to date from books sales year to date, likely to be 20,000 annually
Q - Aparo - what other projects would have been considered?
A - Nutting - we are at 2.9 and unaware of other building structure needs; Senior Center being funded, if 5-6 years down the road we need a school it would not happen for 6M. We do 11 work orders a day on 20 plus buildings. Our buildings are in great shape, roofs will wear out, HVAC will wear out. Money to make big repairs to existing facilities like roofs, and HVAC... would be the most likely expenses
We still have excess debt capacity when we do this project.
Q - Dewsnap - what about Davis Thayer?
A - Nutting - recap of architect review on the options for the renovation, we have removed the portables because the school population has been declining. Maybe cheaper to buy new portables and add them to the schools rather than building a new school.
Q - Dewsnap - do we really add enough space?
A - Nutting - with the building we have, we really don't have much of an option to do a new building given the existing beautiful facility we have... we are going with the expansion because otherwise we are loosing space. It would still be another year before we have real numbers to look at. The OPM and architect will take time, design the facility, cost it, etc... bringing it back before FinCom and Town Council with the real numbers.
Q - Dowd - consideration for additional staffing as required by this?
A - Nutting - we would certainly like more staff but the additional space (bathrooms, public meetings space, and stacks for books) don't require additional staffing by nature. Some minimal increase in maintenance hours for the larger space but not much more than that. We would like to gradually add staff as we have to annually ask for a waiver as we meet the hours and the staffing but not the funding.
Q - Heumpher - question on the renovation and impact on operations?
A - Nutting/Oti - would have parking issues, could work within the space to adjust and continue to operate while the construction is underway. We are fortunate in that we have 3 entrances to the Library so the back one could be shut and we can still operate.
Q - Dufour - any rental opportunity?
A - Nutting- not really, the space rentals are for cost recovery not to make money. The space being added is not really a great amount to add to the overall demand
Resolution for authorization of $1M
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Notes from the second part of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-dedicated-override-for.html
Absent: Fleming, Quinn
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
motion to approval minutes of May 5th, seconded approved 7-0
Zoning Board of Appeals Transfer
motion to approve, seconded, approved 7-0
motion to approve transfer of $10,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Legal Expenses Transfer
motion to approve transfer $10,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Snow and Ice Budget Transfer
motion to approve transfer $280,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Comptroller Expenses Transfer
motion to approve transfer $1,000; seconded, approved 7-0
Presentations:
Library Addition – Felicia Oti, Library Director
VOTE: Bond Authorization
The presentation copy can also be viewed here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/libpre.pdf
doing increased business with half the staff (see early slide with numbers)
funding this doesn't require an increase in tax rate, can be funded with the debt capacity available
would still be a smaller building than comparable area communities
made $14,000+ to date from books sales year to date, likely to be 20,000 annually
Q - Aparo - what other projects would have been considered?
A - Nutting - we are at 2.9 and unaware of other building structure needs; Senior Center being funded, if 5-6 years down the road we need a school it would not happen for 6M. We do 11 work orders a day on 20 plus buildings. Our buildings are in great shape, roofs will wear out, HVAC will wear out. Money to make big repairs to existing facilities like roofs, and HVAC... would be the most likely expenses
We still have excess debt capacity when we do this project.
Q - Dewsnap - what about Davis Thayer?
A - Nutting - recap of architect review on the options for the renovation, we have removed the portables because the school population has been declining. Maybe cheaper to buy new portables and add them to the schools rather than building a new school.
Q - Dewsnap - do we really add enough space?
A - Nutting - with the building we have, we really don't have much of an option to do a new building given the existing beautiful facility we have... we are going with the expansion because otherwise we are loosing space. It would still be another year before we have real numbers to look at. The OPM and architect will take time, design the facility, cost it, etc... bringing it back before FinCom and Town Council with the real numbers.
Q - Dowd - consideration for additional staffing as required by this?
A - Nutting - we would certainly like more staff but the additional space (bathrooms, public meetings space, and stacks for books) don't require additional staffing by nature. Some minimal increase in maintenance hours for the larger space but not much more than that. We would like to gradually add staff as we have to annually ask for a waiver as we meet the hours and the staffing but not the funding.
Q - Heumpher - question on the renovation and impact on operations?
A - Nutting/Oti - would have parking issues, could work within the space to adjust and continue to operate while the construction is underway. We are fortunate in that we have 3 entrances to the Library so the back one could be shut and we can still operate.
Q - Dufour - any rental opportunity?
A - Nutting- not really, the space rentals are for cost recovery not to make money. The space being added is not really a great amount to add to the overall demand
Resolution for authorization of $1M
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Notes from the second part of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/live-reporting-dedicated-override-for.html
Cultural District being proposed for Franklin
On the Town Council agenda Wednesday for discussion before getting to the Library and the dedicated override for the road repairs, Alan Mercer is scheduled for a presentation on the Cultural District proposal being put together for Franklin.
From the Mass Cultural Council homepage:
The evidence is clear: A thriving creative sector is one of our Commonwealth's most powerful economic development assets. In support of this, the MCC’s Cultural Districts Initiative was authorized by an act of the Massachusetts state legislature in 2010, and launched in April 2011.
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The legislation referenced:
SECTION 3. Said chapter 10 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 58 the following section:
M.G.L. Chapter 10, Section 58A. (a) The council shall establish criteria and guidelines for state-designated cultural districts. A cultural district shall be a geographical area of a city or town with a concentration of cultural facilities located within it. Cultural districts shall attract artists and cultural enterprises to a community, encourage business and job development, establish tourist destinations, preserve and reuse historic buildings, enhance property values and foster local cultural development. The council shall assist a city or town if the city or town wishes to develop or foster a cultural district. The council shall develop an application process, with specific guidelines and criteria, for a city or town that wishes to develop or foster a cultural district.
Executive branch agencies, constitutional offices and quasi-governmental agencies shall identify programs and services that support and enhance the development of cultural districts and ensure that those programs and services are accessible to such districts. The council shall consult with the Massachusetts historical commission in developing and establishing criteria and guidelines regarding preservation and reuse of historic buildings.
(b) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, executive branch agencies, constitutional offices and quasi-governmental agencies including, but not limited to, the council and historic preservation programs, shall review and revise regulations and other economic development tools, including the evaluative criteria of such historic preservation programs, in order to support and encourage the development and success of state-designated cultural districts.
Acts of 2010 Chapter 188, Section 70. The Massachusetts cultural council, in cooperation with the executive branch, constitutional offices, quasi-governmental agencies and the joint committee on tourism, arts and cultural development, shall identify state incentives and resources to enhance cultural districts pursuant to section 52A of chapter 10 of the General Laws and shall report its findings and recommendations, if any, together with drafts of legislation necessary to carry those recommendations into effect by filing the same with the clerk of the senate and house of representatives not later than January 1, 2011.
You can find more about the proposal in the agenda document beginning on page 20
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf
You can find more about the Mass Cultural Council on their page http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/
FHS Boys lose, Girls win in playoffs
Baseball
#8 Franklin, 3 @ #1 Wellesley, 6 - Final
Softball
#18 Franklin, 4 @ #10 Weymouth, 3 - Final
For all the Hockomock League results from the Spring playoffs, you can visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-060214
#8 Franklin, 3 @ #1 Wellesley, 6 - Final
- Senior Drew Inglesi went 3-3 with a double, a walk and a stolen base and classmate Pat O'Reilly went 1-3 with a run scored, walk, stolen base and an RBI.
Softball
#18 Franklin, 4 @ #10 Weymouth, 3 - Final
- Maddie Connelly (1-2, RBI, stolen base) knocked in Sammy Rondeau (1-3, run) in the top of the seventh for the go-ahead run. Erin Hanley went 1-3 with a stolen base and a run scored and Sabrina LoMonaco scored a run and had a sacrifice fly RBI. Lilly Criscione picked up the win, tossing a complete game, striking out four.
FHS Softball
Franklin advances to the D1 South Semifinals to play #6 North Attleboro on a date and time to be announced. The game will be at Taunton High School.
For all the Hockomock League results from the Spring playoffs, you can visit this page
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-060214
Attention Red Sox fans! World Series Trophy coming to the Library
Yes, the 2013 World Series trophy will be at the Franklin Public Library on Monday Jun 9 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring your cameras!
This was re-shared from the Franklin Public Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/06/red-sox-world-series-trophy.html
Bring your cameras!
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| 2013 World Series Trophy |
This was re-shared from the Franklin Public Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/06/red-sox-world-series-trophy.html
Monday, June 2, 2014
Real Time Reporting: Planning Board - June 2, 2014
Two hearings on the agenda were continued to June 16th
1 - 648-652 West Central St (Starbucks)
2 - Village at Cook's Farm
Updated:
23 Hutchinson St - limited site plan modification accepted
656 King St - Emeritus Assisted Living, signed off on form H
Updated:
323 West Central St, Forever French - discussion on conformance to site plan, disagreement over letter from prior Building Inspector, looking for waiver on nine items, actually only three items are needed, the other six were taken care of. To be continued on June 16th meeting
Bogan Estates
discussion on subdivision plans, appear to have met all the prior requirements, dispute around apparent approval of 24 foot road versus 26 which is the minimum currently in the bylaws. Planning Board voted to approve all the items, except the street width which remains at 26 feet
Mount View Farms requested a continuation to next meeting, approved for Jun 16th
15 minute recess
(end of my reporting for this evening)
The key pieces I wanted to see (Cook's Farm and Starbucks) were both continued to the meeting on Jun 16.
Note: "Live" reporting is used when I am in the room. "Real time" is when I report via the live cable or internet feed. http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/07/note-of-distinction.html
1 - 648-652 West Central St (Starbucks)
2 - Village at Cook's Farm
Updated:
23 Hutchinson St - limited site plan modification accepted
656 King St - Emeritus Assisted Living, signed off on form H
Updated:
323 West Central St, Forever French - discussion on conformance to site plan, disagreement over letter from prior Building Inspector, looking for waiver on nine items, actually only three items are needed, the other six were taken care of. To be continued on June 16th meeting
Bogan Estates
discussion on subdivision plans, appear to have met all the prior requirements, dispute around apparent approval of 24 foot road versus 26 which is the minimum currently in the bylaws. Planning Board voted to approve all the items, except the street width which remains at 26 feet
Mount View Farms requested a continuation to next meeting, approved for Jun 16th
15 minute recess
(end of my reporting for this evening)
The key pieces I wanted to see (Cook's Farm and Starbucks) were both continued to the meeting on Jun 16.
Note: "Live" reporting is used when I am in the room. "Real time" is when I report via the live cable or internet feed. http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/07/note-of-distinction.html
Blood Drive for Noah Smith - Jun 7th
Please join us for a Blood Drive
Saturday, June 7, 2014
blood drive 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Franklin United Methodist Church82 West Central StreetFranklin, MA 02038
positive id required
This Blood Drive is in honor of Oak Street Elementary Student Noah Smith
To make an appointment please log onto halfpints.childrenshospital.org
Sponsor code for this drive is FRMETHCH or call Susan Touhey at 508-404-6914
Planning Board - Agenda - June 2
The Planning Board is scheduled to meet Monday night at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda for this meeting can be seen here or found on the Franklin website at the link provided below.
The Planning Board agenda can also be found on the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PlanningAgendas/2014%20Agendas/June%202,%202014.pdf
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The Planning Board agenda can also be found on the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PlanningAgendas/2014%20Agendas/June%202,%202014.pdf
Parmenter 5K and Franklin 5K Race Results
The Parmenter 5K drew 194 finishers on Sunday, June 1. The full listing of results can be found on Cool Running here http://www.coolrunning.com/results/14/ma/Jun1_6thAnn_set1.shtml
The 10th Annual Franklin 5K drew 308 finishers on Sunday, June 1. The full listing of results can be found here http://www.fasttrackcoaching.net/timing/Results/2014-THE-FRANKLIN-5K-RUN-RESULTS-RR360.html#/
The 10th Annual Franklin 5K drew 308 finishers on Sunday, June 1. The full listing of results can be found here http://www.fasttrackcoaching.net/timing/Results/2014-THE-FRANKLIN-5K-RUN-RESULTS-RR360.html#/
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| Parmenter race starting line in 2012 |
Networking Event - Jun 12
Charles Tashjian, Publisher of Local Town Pages, would like to invite you to his Free Networking event.
Up to 100 attendees are expected. Refreshments and coffee will be served.
When: June 12th 9:00am –12:00pm
Where: This Free Networking event to be held at The Thayer House, 2B Oak Street, Rt 109 Medway, MA 02053. Thayer House is located next to Choate Park.
Action: You can RSVP by June 6th with your information to be included in the Network booklet that will be handed out at the event. To register e-mail publisher@localtownpages.com
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Local Town Pages publishes the monthly Franklin newspaper delivered via the US Postal service.
http://www.franklintownnews.com/
Sunday, June 1, 2014
DelCarte Recreation and Conservation - Ribbon Cutting - Jun 4th, 5;00 PM
The DelCarte Playground Committee invites you to join us at the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony celebrating the opening of the DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area. The Town of Franklin recognizes Nick Alfieri for his endless commitment to the preservation of the environment which was instrumental to the creation of the trail system here for you all to utilize.
Please join us at the DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 5:00 PM
Pleasant St
Franklin, MA
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Seasonal Video clips
Winter - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/delcarte-property-winter-wonderland.html
Fall - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/delcarte-property-video.html
Dec 2012 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 4, 2014
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– March 19, 2014
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
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Super HK, LLC d/b/a Maguro House
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Allan Mercer – Cultural District
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-37: Authorization for Planning and Design Costs for Library Reconstruction/Addition
2. Resolution 14-38: Appropriation – Town Administration: Zoning Board of Appeals
3. Resolution 14-39: Appropriation – Town Administration: Street Lights
4. Resolution 14-40: Appropriation – Town Administration: Legal Expenses
5. Resolution 14-41: Appropriation – Snow and Ice
6. Resolution 14-42: Appropriation – Town Administration: Comptroller
7. Resolution 14-44: Acceptance of Gift – Town of Franklin
8. Resolution 14-45: Dedicated Proposition 2-1/2 Override Ballot Question for Stabilization Fund for Roadway, Sidewalk, and Related Drainage (text for override can be found here)
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728-R: Industrial to Single-Family III - 2nd Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-732: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 21. Parking, Loading, and driveway requirements - 2nd Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-733: Zoning Map changes from Commercial I to Downtown Commercial District in an Area on or Near Alpine Row - 2nd Reading
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-734: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Josephine Street - 2nd Reading
13. Bylaw Amendment 14-737: Amendment to Sewer System Map – 1st 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 full set of documents released for this meeting can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf
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Resolution 14-45: Dedicated Override to fund Road Repair - $1.5 million
RESOLUTION 14-45
DEDICATED PROPOSITION 2-1/2 OVERRIDE BALLOT QUESTION
FOR STABILIZATION FUND FOR ROADWAY, SIDEWALK AND
RELATED DRAINAGE WORK
WHEREAS, Subsection g of GL Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 ½)authorizes a municipality to assess taxes in excess of the amount otherwise allowed, to fund a stabilization fund for a stated purpose, and
WHEREAS, The Town of Franklin (Town) has a significant backlog of roadways, sidewalks, and related drainage which require work, the cost for which exceeds forty-eight million dollars, and
WHEREAS, The Town desires to undertake said work,
NOW THEREFORE, The Franklin Town Council, as the appropriating authority for Town, hereby seeks voter approval as authorized by GL Chapter 59 Section 21C (g) to assess taxes in excess of the amount otherwise allowed, for the purpose of funding a stabilization fund for roadway, sidewalk, and related drainage work, and hereby directs the Town Clerk to place the following question on the ballot to be decided by voters at the general election to be held on Tuesday November 4, 2014;
This resolution shall become effective according to the provisions of the Franklin Home Rule Charter.
The full set of documents for the Town Council agenda for June 4, 2014 can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf
Related posts:
From Aug 2013, the initial proposal
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/live-reporting-dpw-proposal-on-road.html
The presentation document from the Aug meeting
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/2013%20Roadway%20Presentation.pdf
From Mar 2014, the updated listing of road projects already being planned
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-road-projects.html
DEDICATED PROPOSITION 2-1/2 OVERRIDE BALLOT QUESTION
FOR STABILIZATION FUND FOR ROADWAY, SIDEWALK AND
RELATED DRAINAGE WORK
WHEREAS, Subsection g of GL Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 ½)authorizes a municipality to assess taxes in excess of the amount otherwise allowed, to fund a stabilization fund for a stated purpose, and
WHEREAS, The Town of Franklin (Town) has a significant backlog of roadways, sidewalks, and related drainage which require work, the cost for which exceeds forty-eight million dollars, and
WHEREAS, The Town desires to undertake said work,
NOW THEREFORE, The Franklin Town Council, as the appropriating authority for Town, hereby seeks voter approval as authorized by GL Chapter 59 Section 21C (g) to assess taxes in excess of the amount otherwise allowed, for the purpose of funding a stabilization fund for roadway, sidewalk, and related drainage work, and hereby directs the Town Clerk to place the following question on the ballot to be decided by voters at the general election to be held on Tuesday November 4, 2014;
Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional $1,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a stabilization fund as provided in GL Chapter 40 Section 5 B, said funds to be expended solely for roadway, sidewalk and related drainage work for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and sixteen?
This resolution shall become effective according to the provisions of the Franklin Home Rule Charter.
The full set of documents for the Town Council agenda for June 4, 2014 can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf
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| one of the road repair steps is crack seal |
Related posts:
From Aug 2013, the initial proposal
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/live-reporting-dpw-proposal-on-road.html
The presentation document from the Aug meeting
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/2013%20Roadway%20Presentation.pdf
From Mar 2014, the updated listing of road projects already being planned
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-road-projects.html
Franklin beats Barnstable to advance in baseball playoffs
Hockomock Sports provides the news that the FHS baseball team won on Saturday and advances in the playoffs
Baseball
#8 Franklin, 7 vs. #9 Barnstable, 2 - Final
For all the results of Hockomock League action in the playoffs visit
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-053114
Baseball
#8 Franklin, 7 vs. #9 Barnstable, 2 - Final
Sophomore Nick Santucci went 2-3 with three RBI, a double and a run scored, Nick Burgos was 1-2 with two walks and two runs scored and a stolen base. Zane Byrne tossed a complete game, giving up two unearned runs and just two hits with three strikeouts. The Panthers scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth, sparked by a squeeze play by Andrew Parent that scored Nick Gallo.
Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals to play at #1 Wellesley (17-5) on Monday, 6/2 at 4:00.
For all the results of Hockomock League action in the playoffs visit
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-053114
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Easy Walks in Franklin: Collection
This is the collection of "Easy Walks in Franklin"
From Marjorie Turner Hollman's book - "Easy Walks in Massachusetts"
Dacey Fields
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/easy-walks-in-franklin-dacey-fields.html
Chilson Beach - Beaver Pond
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/easy-walks-in-franklin-beaver-pond.html
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From Marjorie Turner Hollman's book - "Easy Walks in Massachusetts"
Dacey Fields
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/easy-walks-in-franklin-dacey-fields.html
Chilson Beach - Beaver Pond
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/easy-walks-in-franklin-beaver-pond.html
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - June 3, 2014
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Presentations:
Library Addition – Felicia Oti, Library Director
VOTE: Bond Authorization
Roads – DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi
VOTE: Proposition 2 ½ Override
Items for Action: FY 14 Budget adjustments
Street Light Account Transfer
Comptroller Expenses Transfer
Zoning Board of Appeals Transfer
Legal Expenses Transfer
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
The agenda was posted to the Franklin website
http://www.town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_FinanceAgendas/Agenda%202014-06-03
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