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Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Blackstone River Theatre: Great bluegrass/Americana with The KroppDusters!!
Monday, January 5, 2015
Live Reporting: Planning Board - Jan 5, 2015
Present: Rondeau, David, Halligan, Padula, Carroll
Absent: Ballarino
#2 - Franklin Rod and Gun Club
81-P Plan submitted, all in order per Planning Dept
motion to accept, seconded, passed
motion to recesss until 7:15 when the public hearing can be opened
moved, seconded, passed
motion to suspend the reading, seconded, passed
Jeff Nutting, provides the overview on the intent behind the zoning change
allowing condonimums would potentially allow the property to be more marketable
the upside of a multi use is less traffic than other possible business uses, down side is it has been woods for many years so any change will be noticed.
Elaine Murphy, abutter to property
question on how the zoning change would affect her property
if the town approves the bylaw, can I come in a few years to sell my land and
been here since 1973, the woods are beautiful, they do many things for us
we have other land in the town that can be developed
Nutting - was a proposal back in 2007 and that went no where, another later with more design docs, it was just a plan, did not go anywhere
there is no change to the set backs or to the nature of the land, wet lands, etc.
no development near Walker Road due to the wetlands
the constrain is mostly to the middle where it is not wetland
the Town is looking to make the zoning change
we do not property in the downtown, property is already designated as open space, etc.
we are looking for additional tax dollars, a $500-600K annual revenue for the property would be good for our budget needs
it is a balencing act
if this is approved by the Council, then it would be another RFP to see what would be proposed. All that would have to be worked out for approval by the Council
it takes a 2/3 vote to change the zoning and a 2/3 vote to sell the property
Padula - the set backs will remain
Murphy - will the footprint be the same?
Padula - it depends upon what the developer proposes. This is just the first step in trying to make the property more commercial
If you had more than 5 acres, you could make that proposal
this is the only property that is zoned office use
Nutting - the hardship issue would be before the Zoning Board of Appeals, we are not making that proposal.
if we could get a hotel on that site we would be happy
if we could get condos, we could be happy
we would like to get some residential
there are height limits, 3 floors by right, 5 by special permit
there is topology coming into play where the land slopes away from Pond St to i495
Stephanie Pazniokas
trying to get clarity on what may happen
940 acres of economic opportunty area in Franklin and this is only 15
why is there so much for this now
Nutting - economic development zone already built out at about 98%
this is our land and not yet developed, all the other land is already owned by private owners
Stephanie
furthering questions on other changes from the stipulations
Nutting - if the town were to sell the land, we would stipulate requirements
could that make further changes 40 years from now, maybe but not right now
but then they would have to go through the whole process again
We are better off getting condominiums than we are getting apartments
Stephanie - Once the decision is made, we are trusting that the decisions will be followed through with
Nutting - the Council will ultimately make the decision on the change, and the nature of the change, and if we sell and how we sell
Halligan - there is more in the existing zoning allowed. It is scary. We are not changing the zone itself
Nutting - we are adding a use
Elaine - Could you only sell the buildable land and keep the rest?
Nutting - If they own and they can't build on it, they still pay taxes on it. From a practical sense
another resident -
given the Starbucks, it could be a mess
Padula - when the developer comes before, the discussion would includes those factors
Nutting - Weds the Council holds a public hearing, then a second one per law. If approved, then the Council would consider re-issuing the RFP
a hotel would bring us the most tax revenue; less traffic impact than a business as the time of arrivals and departures would be staggered
motion to close the hearing, seconded, passed
motion to recommend to the Council, seconded, passed
Padula - recused himself
Rondeau moved from Associate to Member
Ballarino though absent can still review the material and video to be eligible to vote on the project
Don Norman - engineer provides an overview
was Taco Bell with Wendy's
are outside the limited site plan modification requirements
are looking for a site plan modification
lot 1 - Midas
lot 2 - still vacant
lot 3 - Wendy's site
each lot individually owned, an association will own the roadway and maintain it to the current standards
Midas is similar to what was approved by the Planning Board in 2010
maintaining same buffers on wetlands, and retaining wall
actually reduced impervious coverage, much actually the same footprint
Midas auto and tire maintenance, internal tanks/barrels for handling their waste (windshield fuilds, greases, etc.). All the tanks will be above ground and inside the facility. No intent for storage of hazardous wastes outside the facility
There will be a dumpster for general waste and for metal
we are on town water and sewer, drains will address fuilds before going to the sewer system
most of the plantings outside the property are previously approved by the prior site plan, did not want to change what had already been approved
did submit a special permit application
did submit a drainage analysis
Maglio - a couple of questions on some calculations that can be worked out
minor adjustments to the plan to include some additional details that can all be worked out
Wierling - for the next meeting, can you have some presentation boards for the public to view?
some references need to be adjusted for some minor points
did you apply for the zoning board?
Norman - yes, we'll do that this week
what hours do you anticipate the pickups for some of the disposal items?
Marie DelRapo - Board of Trustees of the abutters
worried about the noise issues, did work up some calculations and came up with some 5 decibles higher than what you had come up with
the closest family would be about 30 feet from the property
find a way to buffer the noise other than the chain link fence as proposed
concerned about the fumes? would need to be vented some how?
what is the plan?
Midas - the vehicles are not running while they are maintained
we are only doing light maintenance, no exhaust fumes like you think might be
Marie - garage doors? open or closed?
Midas - garage doors are generally open during the summer?
7-6 or 7-7 something in that area
I like the plan, I just want to make it as accommodating as possible
the building of the retaining wall? would blasting be required?
Nutting - you can ask for a pre-blast survey, this is under the fire chief's control
Midas - current plan is to be closed on Sunday
Marie - dumpster and view from the property?
Halligan - screening of that is one of my concerns
Looking for the Board's help in returning the residential feel, it can cetainly be made better
Don - we proposed an arborvite, we can lok at changing that
Marie - we have residents, looking right down into the property
I would like the fence on the retaining wall be thicker and more screening than what is proposed.
Kelly Fitzpatrick from Franklin Crossing
I am concerned about the noise levels, shrubs,
there are 154 homes to be affected
Halligan - there could have been a Taco Bell there, we are sensitive to the neighbors. Give it a little consideration that something will be going there
There are DEP regulations for what they can do store inside and outside
Bill Laquidera - concerned about the disposal of the tires
Midas - the corporate parent does own tires, so it will be part of our business but it is not our main point of business; the objective is to get it off the site as soon as possible
Halligan - where would you store them?
Midas- maybe in the dumpster area? we'll need to look at. It is a fair concern and I'd like to address it
Marie - presented copies of pictures of dumspter areas in other Midas shops
Midas - I can speak to Warwick, the dumpster tore down the electrical lines so we were in a state of disrepair at the time. It is not an every day occurance
John Carroll - can you put something together to show the residents
Don - yes, we can and will
John - the retaining wall is 7-8 ft high?
Don - the building is about 8 ft above grade at the steepest part
Midas- one AC unit on the roof,
John - could you look at how you cover it?
Midas - if cars remain over night, we generally take them in so there is no tempation overnight
Snow storage in multiple spots, I can add more to show it later
Midas - we may do inspection stickers? we do not have a machine in place but it is possible
Comment on the white pines already planted by the Association, Midas likes it and maybe able to add to what is already there
Could you relocate the AC unit to the ground and thereby remove it from the site line?
Midas - we do have drop offs, it would be gentle at that time of the morning
next meeting, January 26th at 7:15 PM
meeting to be continued
meeting adjourned
Absent: Ballarino
General business
#1 - move to accept meeting minutes of Dec 14, 2014; seconded, passed#2 - Franklin Rod and Gun Club
81-P Plan submitted, all in order per Planning Dept
motion to accept, seconded, passed
motion to recesss until 7:15 when the public hearing can be opened
moved, seconded, passed
*** recessed until 7:15 PM ***
meeting resumesmotion to suspend the reading, seconded, passed
Jeff Nutting, provides the overview on the intent behind the zoning change
allowing condonimums would potentially allow the property to be more marketable
the upside of a multi use is less traffic than other possible business uses, down side is it has been woods for many years so any change will be noticed.
Elaine Murphy, abutter to property
question on how the zoning change would affect her property
if the town approves the bylaw, can I come in a few years to sell my land and
been here since 1973, the woods are beautiful, they do many things for us
we have other land in the town that can be developed
Nutting - was a proposal back in 2007 and that went no where, another later with more design docs, it was just a plan, did not go anywhere
there is no change to the set backs or to the nature of the land, wet lands, etc.
no development near Walker Road due to the wetlands
the constrain is mostly to the middle where it is not wetland
the Town is looking to make the zoning change
we do not property in the downtown, property is already designated as open space, etc.
we are looking for additional tax dollars, a $500-600K annual revenue for the property would be good for our budget needs
it is a balencing act
if this is approved by the Council, then it would be another RFP to see what would be proposed. All that would have to be worked out for approval by the Council
it takes a 2/3 vote to change the zoning and a 2/3 vote to sell the property
Padula - the set backs will remain
Murphy - will the footprint be the same?
Padula - it depends upon what the developer proposes. This is just the first step in trying to make the property more commercial
If you had more than 5 acres, you could make that proposal
this is the only property that is zoned office use
Nutting - the hardship issue would be before the Zoning Board of Appeals, we are not making that proposal.
if we could get a hotel on that site we would be happy
if we could get condos, we could be happy
we would like to get some residential
there are height limits, 3 floors by right, 5 by special permit
there is topology coming into play where the land slopes away from Pond St to i495
Stephanie Pazniokas
trying to get clarity on what may happen
940 acres of economic opportunty area in Franklin and this is only 15
why is there so much for this now
Nutting - economic development zone already built out at about 98%
this is our land and not yet developed, all the other land is already owned by private owners
Stephanie
furthering questions on other changes from the stipulations
Nutting - if the town were to sell the land, we would stipulate requirements
could that make further changes 40 years from now, maybe but not right now
but then they would have to go through the whole process again
We are better off getting condominiums than we are getting apartments
Stephanie - Once the decision is made, we are trusting that the decisions will be followed through with
Nutting - the Council will ultimately make the decision on the change, and the nature of the change, and if we sell and how we sell
Halligan - there is more in the existing zoning allowed. It is scary. We are not changing the zone itself
Nutting - we are adding a use
Elaine - Could you only sell the buildable land and keep the rest?
Nutting - If they own and they can't build on it, they still pay taxes on it. From a practical sense
another resident -
given the Starbucks, it could be a mess
Padula - when the developer comes before, the discussion would includes those factors
Nutting - Weds the Council holds a public hearing, then a second one per law. If approved, then the Council would consider re-issuing the RFP
a hotel would bring us the most tax revenue; less traffic impact than a business as the time of arrivals and departures would be staggered
motion to close the hearing, seconded, passed
motion to recommend to the Council, seconded, passed
Scheduled public hearing 7:30
505 West Central St - Midas MufflerPadula - recused himself
Rondeau moved from Associate to Member
Ballarino though absent can still review the material and video to be eligible to vote on the project
Don Norman - engineer provides an overview
was Taco Bell with Wendy's
are outside the limited site plan modification requirements
are looking for a site plan modification
lot 1 - Midas
lot 2 - still vacant
lot 3 - Wendy's site
each lot individually owned, an association will own the roadway and maintain it to the current standards
Midas is similar to what was approved by the Planning Board in 2010
maintaining same buffers on wetlands, and retaining wall
actually reduced impervious coverage, much actually the same footprint
Midas auto and tire maintenance, internal tanks/barrels for handling their waste (windshield fuilds, greases, etc.). All the tanks will be above ground and inside the facility. No intent for storage of hazardous wastes outside the facility
There will be a dumpster for general waste and for metal
we are on town water and sewer, drains will address fuilds before going to the sewer system
most of the plantings outside the property are previously approved by the prior site plan, did not want to change what had already been approved
did submit a special permit application
did submit a drainage analysis
Maglio - a couple of questions on some calculations that can be worked out
minor adjustments to the plan to include some additional details that can all be worked out
Wierling - for the next meeting, can you have some presentation boards for the public to view?
some references need to be adjusted for some minor points
did you apply for the zoning board?
Norman - yes, we'll do that this week
what hours do you anticipate the pickups for some of the disposal items?
Marie DelRapo - Board of Trustees of the abutters
worried about the noise issues, did work up some calculations and came up with some 5 decibles higher than what you had come up with
the closest family would be about 30 feet from the property
find a way to buffer the noise other than the chain link fence as proposed
concerned about the fumes? would need to be vented some how?
what is the plan?
Midas - the vehicles are not running while they are maintained
we are only doing light maintenance, no exhaust fumes like you think might be
Marie - garage doors? open or closed?
Midas - garage doors are generally open during the summer?
7-6 or 7-7 something in that area
I like the plan, I just want to make it as accommodating as possible
the building of the retaining wall? would blasting be required?
Nutting - you can ask for a pre-blast survey, this is under the fire chief's control
Midas - current plan is to be closed on Sunday
Marie - dumpster and view from the property?
Halligan - screening of that is one of my concerns
Looking for the Board's help in returning the residential feel, it can cetainly be made better
Don - we proposed an arborvite, we can lok at changing that
Marie - we have residents, looking right down into the property
I would like the fence on the retaining wall be thicker and more screening than what is proposed.
Kelly Fitzpatrick from Franklin Crossing
I am concerned about the noise levels, shrubs,
there are 154 homes to be affected
Halligan - there could have been a Taco Bell there, we are sensitive to the neighbors. Give it a little consideration that something will be going there
There are DEP regulations for what they can do store inside and outside
Bill Laquidera - concerned about the disposal of the tires
Midas - the corporate parent does own tires, so it will be part of our business but it is not our main point of business; the objective is to get it off the site as soon as possible
Halligan - where would you store them?
Midas- maybe in the dumpster area? we'll need to look at. It is a fair concern and I'd like to address it
Marie - presented copies of pictures of dumspter areas in other Midas shops
Midas - I can speak to Warwick, the dumpster tore down the electrical lines so we were in a state of disrepair at the time. It is not an every day occurance
John Carroll - can you put something together to show the residents
Don - yes, we can and will
John - the retaining wall is 7-8 ft high?
Don - the building is about 8 ft above grade at the steepest part
Midas- one AC unit on the roof,
John - could you look at how you cover it?
Midas - if cars remain over night, we generally take them in so there is no tempation overnight
Snow storage in multiple spots, I can add more to show it later
Midas - we may do inspection stickers? we do not have a machine in place but it is possible
Comment on the white pines already planted by the Association, Midas likes it and maybe able to add to what is already there
Could you relocate the AC unit to the ground and thereby remove it from the site line?
Midas - we do have drop offs, it would be gentle at that time of the morning
next meeting, January 26th at 7:15 PM
meeting to be continued
meeting adjourned
Community Walking at Franklin High School
With typical variation in the New England weather for this week, this is timely!
Franklin Public Schools is pleased to announce that Community Walking is returning to Franklin High School effective Monday, January 5, 2015.
Franklin residents are invited to escape the cold temperatures and walk in the warmth of the high school track or hallways. Walking will be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
- Walkers may use the elevated track when there are no games taking place in the gym
- When there are games in the gym, walkers may use the high school hallways on the first floor
There will be signs in the lobby to inform walkers whether the track or hallways are available. Additionally, a Community Walking calendar will be posted on the Lifelong Learning website.
Walkers should enter the Panther Door and go to the Adult Ed. Office to sign-in and receive a guest lanyard. When they are finished walking, they go back to the Adult Ed. Office, sign-out, and return their guest lanyard. The sign-in/sign-out process and the wearing of guest lanyards are part of the school safety protocol.
For more information on Community Walking please call 508-553-4814 or email lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us.
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| Community Entrance at Franklin High School |
This was shared from the Franklin Public Schools page here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01F6E2B9-000F8513.0/Community%20walking%20press%20release.pdf
You can navigate to the Lifelong Learning webpage via the Franklin home page, chose "Schools", and then within "Departments" chose "Lifelong Learning"
or go directly here http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/
Public Hearing - Pond St zoning bylaw
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss the proposal to change the zoning for the Pond St property.
The property was the subject of an RFP which did not receive any legal responses. It did receive one response but it arrived late and hence was disqualified. It did contain a proposal for more of a mixed use development including residential. The current zoning would prohibit residential. The discussion at the Economic Development Committee meeting concluded with the plan to propose the zoning change to include residential and then if approved, re-issue the RFP to see if there are more takers.
The owners abutting the property were sent the following information to help prepare for the discussion:
A whole lot of information on Franklin and, in particular, the Pond Street property can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/pondrfp
The Economic Development Committee meeting notes can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/economic-development-committee-dec-17.html
The agenda for the Town Council meeting on Jan 7 (and all associated documents released for it) can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-jan-7.html
The property was the subject of an RFP which did not receive any legal responses. It did receive one response but it arrived late and hence was disqualified. It did contain a proposal for more of a mixed use development including residential. The current zoning would prohibit residential. The discussion at the Economic Development Committee meeting concluded with the plan to propose the zoning change to include residential and then if approved, re-issue the RFP to see if there are more takers.
The owners abutting the property were sent the following information to help prepare for the discussion:
A whole lot of information on Franklin and, in particular, the Pond Street property can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/pondrfp
The Economic Development Committee meeting notes can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/economic-development-committee-dec-17.html
The agenda for the Town Council meeting on Jan 7 (and all associated documents released for it) can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-jan-7.html
Note: The meeting has a scheduled start of 6:00 PM. They will open the meeting, go to Executive Session with a return to open meeting after their discussion on the Fire Fighters Union contract.
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| Franklin Planning and Community Development photo of Pond St property |
Reminder: Electric Youth at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 10
Electric Youth (EY) 2015, the international touring ensemble of talented singer-dancers trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), will debut at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Saturday, January 10, performing two shows at 7:00 and 9:30 p.m.
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| Electric Youth is pictured in Todi, Italy during the group's 2014 summer concert tour of Austria and Italy |
Selected annually by audition, the group is chosen for superior musicianship, stage presence, and triple threat accomplishments in voice, dance, and acting. This season’s ensemble of performers, ages 14-17, studies multiple dance disciplines, voice, and acting at FSPA. Electric Youth 2015 includes Adriane D’Amato of Foxboro; Madison Asgeirsson, Kendra Dombroski, Shaina McGillis, Lauren Szczepanowski and Melissa Wyner of Franklin; Michael Fajardo of Hopkinton; Sam Evans of Medfield; Maddy Williams of Medway; Katie Gray of Milford; Kylee Rollins of North Attleboro; and Jenna McDermott of Wrentham.
The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.
“The band that tours with EY really raises the level of experience for our singer-dancers and audiences alike,” says Director Raye Lynn Mercer. “These musicians have performed with A-list entertainers, and the music is first-rate. The arranging team for Electric Youth, including several of the band members, writes custom arrangements for EY that allow the group to take classic songs and make them their own.”
EY’s show band features Kenny Hadley on drums, Arnie Krakowsky on tenor saxophone, Artie Montanaro on trombone, Walter Platt on trumpet, Mark Poniatowski on bass, Ken Reid on baritone saxophone, Mark White on guitar and Mercer on piano. Under the direction of Mark Poniatowski, musical arrangers for Electric Youth are Rick Hammett, Jeff Perry, Walter Platt, Poniatowski, Mark White and Ben Whiting. Choreographers include Mercer, Casey Andrade, Cheryl Madeux, Nick Paone and Kellie Stamp.
Electric Youth has released six professional albums and toured Europe 11 times, with performances at England’s Arundel Festival, Disneyland Paris, professional theaters in Bristol, London and Windsor, and such renowned venues as Sanremo’s Ariston Theatre and Vienna’s Konzerthaus, Musikverein and Schonbrunn Palace. EY has also headlined Fourth of July shows for U.S. troops and their families stationed in Italy at Camp Ederle, Camp Darby, and Aviano Air Force Base.
The ensemble has performed on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, on Fox-TV and WBZ Radio, and at Fenway Park, Gillette Stadium, Mechanics Hall, the Smithsonian Museum Theater and the United Nations. EY’s music, including the 2014 album, Power Chord, is available at amazon.com and iTunes. Electric Youth 2015 will tour England and France this summer.
Tickets for Electric Youth In Concert at THE BLACK BOX are $26, with $18 tickets available for children 12 and under at the first show only. Tables may be reserved for larger parties of 8 and 12. To purchase tickets, visit www.theblackboxonline.com, stop by the box office at 34 Main Street in Franklin, or call (508) 528-3370.
THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Light pub fare and cash bar are available. For more information about Electric Youth, visit www.electricyouth.com.
“We’re still trying to come out of the hole"
The Boston Globe West section ran an article on Ritchie Elgar in the Sunday edition, Jan 4, 2015.
Continue reading the article in the Boston Globe (subscription required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2015/01/04/paralyzed-tri-county-regional-voke-wrestler-ritchie-elgar-determined-compete-again/GCHzAZ6mVwkhEknUlehF1J/story.html
Prior articles on Elgar can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/he-spent-first-few-weeks-in-hospital.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/we-wanted-to-make-transition-easier-for.html
The fund raising page is still active and can be found here
While the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High wrestling team practiced in the school’s upper gym Monday morning, preparing for a meet in Agawam the next day, Ritchie Elgar sat alone in the adjacent weight room.
With his left hand, the reigning Mayflower League MVP reached to the ground and picked up a 30-pound dumbbell; his right hand gripped the side of his wheelchair, enabling him to sit up straight as he performed a biceps curl with the weight.
The 17-year-old Franklin resident, the defending state vocational school champion at 106 pounds as a sophomore, was in a car accident last summer that left him paralyzed from the sternum down.
Continue reading the article in the Boston Globe (subscription required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2015/01/04/paralyzed-tri-county-regional-voke-wrestler-ritchie-elgar-determined-compete-again/GCHzAZ6mVwkhEknUlehF1J/story.html
Prior articles on Elgar can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/09/he-spent-first-few-weeks-in-hospital.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/we-wanted-to-make-transition-easier-for.html
The fund raising page is still active and can be found here
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| older screen grab of fund raising page - current total is over $15,000 |
FHS Sports: girls hockey team wins, boys basketball loses
From Hockomock Sports we find the results of the FHS boys basketball team and the girls hockey team from their games on Sunday, Jan 4, 2015.
For all the results across the Hockomock League on Sunday, visit this link
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-010415
Boys Basketball
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin, 53 vs. Catholic Memorial, 79 - Final - Marcus Giese scored 19 points - 14 of them in the third quarter - and added seven rebounds for the Panthers. Dylan Reno chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds and Tim Prunier added nine points.
Girls Hockey
Franklin, 2 vs. Dover-Sherborn, 0 - Final - Franklin head coach Margie Burke recorded her 100th career victory.
For all the results across the Hockomock League on Sunday, visit this link
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-010415
Sunday, January 4, 2015
"Survey Says" - Which option on the 150 Emmons St property would you like to see?
As mentioned in the agenda for the Town Council meeting on Weds Jan 7, 2015, the council is scheduled to discuss the four options for the 150 Emmons St property.
Let's do a quick survey to see what you would choose?
The letter outlining the four options to the Town Council is found on page 25 of the 79 page PDF file released for the Town Council meeting January 7, 2015:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/010715.pdf
Let's do a quick survey to see what you would choose?
The letter outlining the four options to the Town Council is found on page 25 of the 79 page PDF file released for the Town Council meeting January 7, 2015:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/010715.pdf
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| 150 Emmons St |
Updated 7:00 PM 1/6/15
Currently there are 63 responses with 15 for 'selling the property as is' offset by 15 doing nothing while 27 would 'sell with the restriction of no drive' through and another 6 would look to see who would actually be the occupant before doing anything.
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| survey results as of 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015 |
Note: if you do have any trouble leaving your response for the survey, please leave your vote in the comments. There are two of those not in the above totals atthistime.
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 7, 2015
Note: The meeting has a scheduled start of 6:00 PM. They will open the meeting, go to Executive Session with a return to open meeting after their discussion on the Fire Fighters Union contract.
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Collective Bargaining with Fire Fighters Union
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- December 17, 2014
C. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.
D. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
E. CITIZEN COMMENTS
F. APPOINTMENTS
- Historical Commission: Phyllis Messere Malcom
G. HEARINGS
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-745: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule, Residential Uses, Office Zoning District – 7:10 PM
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- Artistry Kitchen – Change of Manager
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. ADJOURN
The full set of documents released for this meeting can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/010715.pdf
A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Collective Bargaining with Fire Fighters Union
The Town Council needs to meet in executive session for the purpose to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with fire fighters’ Union; I declare that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body.
The open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- December 17, 2014
C. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.
D. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
E. CITIZEN COMMENTS
F. APPOINTMENTS
- Historical Commission: Phyllis Messere Malcom
G. HEARINGS
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-745: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule, Residential Uses, Office Zoning District – 7:10 PM
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- Artistry Kitchen – Change of Manager
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
- Community Opportunity Group – Community Development Block Grant
- 150 Emmons Street
- Town Administrator’s Annual Update, Five Year Fiscal Forecast, Master Plan Update
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-01: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-745: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 7, Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule, Residential Uses, Office Zoning District – 1ST Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. ADJOURN
The full set of documents released for this meeting can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/010715.pdf
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Options for 150 Emmons St decision
The Emmons St discussion is likely one of the key items on the Town Council agenda for their first meeting of 2015. The letter from Town Administrator Jeff Nutting to the Town Council lays out the current options for the discussion on the Request for Proposal (RFP) to sell the property.
The screen grab of the letter can be viewed here:
The letter is found on page 25 of the 79 page PDF file released for the Town Council meeting January 7, 2015:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/010715.pdf
As the Council is aware, we discussed an RFP for the sale of 150 Emmons Street with a minimum bid of $475,000. We did receive one bid for $500,000. The proposal submitted does not identify any specific use for the property.
The Council has several options including:
1. Sell the land for $500,000 and allow the developer to construct anything on the property allowed by zoning.
2. Sell the land for $500,000, but restrict the use. (The discussion at the Economic Development Committee was whether to allow for VSEs (Vehicle Service Establishments) for any use or not allow VSEs for fast food/coffee uses?
3. Sign a Land Disposition agreement and allow the developer 180 days to find a tenant (s) acceptable to the Council.
4. Take no action at this time.If the Town Council chooses to sell the property, we will need until July 1, 2015 to relocate the Recreation Department.
The screen grab of the letter can be viewed here:
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| screen grab of letter with options for decision on 150 Emmons St |
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| 150 Emmons St, Franklin MA |
The letter is found on page 25 of the 79 page PDF file released for the Town Council meeting January 7, 2015:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/010715.pdf
Planning Board - Agenda - January 5, 2015
The agenda for the Planning Board meeting on Monday January 5 has two main items.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PlanningAgendas/2015%20Agendas/January%205,%202015.pdf
1 - the zoning by law change proposed for the town owned property on Pond St
2 - the application for Midas Muffler to join in the lot with Wendy's
The Planning Board meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 7:00 PM.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PlanningAgendas/2015%20Agendas/January%205,%202015.pdf
1 - the zoning by law change proposed for the town owned property on Pond St
2 - the application for Midas Muffler to join in the lot with Wendy's
The Planning Board meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 7:00 PM.
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| 355 East Central St, Franklin, MA |
Franklin Annual Report 2014: Council on Aging (Senior Center)
Continuing our reading of the 2014 Annual Report we come to the section from the Council on Aging which is responsible for the Franklin Senior Center
The Senior Center offers a health screening and wellness, nutrition, social service coordination, socialization, recreation, transportation, educational programs, a supportive day program, and volunteer and intergenerational opportunities.
The Center’s mission is to enhance the independence and quality of life for Franklin’s older adults by:
We recruited a Senior Greeter to provide a brief orientation and tour of the Senior Center for newcomers, and we hosted an Open House to showcase the programs, services and activities offered at the Senior Center. Authors, Jennie Coughlin and Marjorie Turner Hollman gave presentations about their recently published books, and we hosted lectures on the History of Cathedrals and Travels in Southern India. We offered two evidence-based programs: Powerful Tools for Caregivers, and Chronic Pain Self-Management.
We collaborated with the Franklin Food Pantry to offer a mobile food pantry at the Senior Center. The Norfolk County District Attorney sponsored a Prescription Drug Mobile Take-Back. The 2013 WMRC Senior Expo was hosted by the Senior Center. The Expo featured 35 exhibitors, health screenings, a senior fashion show, and attracted over 400 seniors.
As part of our commitment to caregivers, we offer several respite and support services to alleviate the physical and emotional stress caregivers’ experience. They include:
The program provides chronic disease self-management, fall prevention, physical activity, healthy eating, social connection and community engagement. The Center’s Health & Wellness program offers the following:
The Center provided over 3,500 health service contacts last year. We offered 2 seminars, the Aging Mastery Program and Living Your Best Life; 2 evidence-based workshops, Chronic Pain Management and Powerful Tools for Caregivers; a Flu Vaccine Clinic, and 3 Gait Assessment clinics over the course of the year. In collaboration with the Medway Senior Center, we offered the Aging Mastery Program, which encourages elders to take key steps to improve their well-being and add stability to their lives. Built on the foundation of actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, clear incentives and peer support, this self-paced program enables participants to create their own personal pathways for aging well.
The Social Service Coordinator assists seniors and the nonsenior community by referring them to monthly legal clinics, and the SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program, which provided assistance with health insurance questions and problems for 152 elders last year. Free income tax preparation assistance was also provided by Senior Center for 115 seniors and by the AARP for 140 seniors. An information session providing assistance to seniors in obtaining real estate tax abatements and the State’s Circuit Breaker tax credit was also offered. Our volunteer completed Circuit Breaker Tax Credit returns for 48 elderly residents, resulting in a total of $43,350.00 in senior tax relief.
The Council on Aging tapes a cable television show, The Senior Circle, which offers a wealth of information on senior topics and issues of interest. The show is shown on Franklin Public Access, Channel 8.
opportunity for seniors to enjoy a delicious meal enhanced by social interaction. Last year we served over 20,000 nutritious, affordable meals at the Café, a 5% increase over last year.
GATRA also offers a fixed route bus through town and long-distance transportation for medical appointments to Boston and other destinations. GATRA transportation can be scheduled by calling 800-698-7676.
The Council on Aging works with GATRA to assure optimal access to, and quality of both Dial-A-Ride and the fixed bus route services for senior and disabled riders. The Senior Center also offers weekly recreational trips at an affordable price for older adults.
The Tri-County Technical Regional Vocational School Health Services students visited the Center bi-weekly to interact with seniors and assist with activities; they also hosted a Health Fair. Tri-County’s Honor Society offered free gift wrapping for seniors during the holidays.
National Honor Society students at Franklin High School hosted their annual Spring Fling for seniors with a free luncheon, entertainment by talented students, and generous raffle prizes which the students solicit from local merchants.
Our Supportive Day Program met monthly with students from the Early Child Development Program. Horace Mann students organized a Poetry Day at the Center and shared classic poems with seniors who shared their poems as well. Our seniors mentor students at the Parmenter School’s Book Buddies program. We hosted two interns from Franklin High School and two interns from Xaverian Brothers High School.
Some further conveniences offered at the Senior Center include:
The Franklin Council on Aging partners with the Franklin Police Department and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. The Franklin Police Patrolmen’s Association officers offer a holiday luncheon at the Senior Center every year, along with educational presentations and Bingo parties.
The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office collaborates with the Senior Center and the Franklin Police to create awareness of scams and fraudulent schemes to reduce elderly victimization and enhance the safety of older adults.
The Sheriff’s Office sponsors the Yellow Dot Program which furnishes a sticker for an elder’s vehicle, which directs first responders to the driver’s medical information in the glove compartment.
The Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin Police Department also manage the Project Lifesaver program, which recovers elders with dementia who may wander. The program provides subscribers with a wrist bracelet with a radio transmitter. Should the subscriber wander, a search and rescue team is deployed to track the signal. The program is available to elderly residents suffering from dementia.
The Senior Center also worked with a Veterans organization, “IPods for Wounded Veterans” to send afghans to military hospitals in Washington D.C.
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Alves
Senior Center Director
For additional information on the Council on Aging (Senior Center) you can visit their page on the official Franklin website http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index
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The full annual report can be obtained from the Town Clerk's office (hard copy) or viewed and/or downloaded from the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/annual/2014report.pdf
Annual reports of prior years can also be found online at
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/annual/
The Franklin Senior Center
The Franklin Senior Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Center provides programs, services and activities along with outreach, information and referral to serve the needs of older adults, disabled individuals and their families.The Senior Center offers a health screening and wellness, nutrition, social service coordination, socialization, recreation, transportation, educational programs, a supportive day program, and volunteer and intergenerational opportunities.
The Center’s mission is to enhance the independence and quality of life for Franklin’s older adults by:
- Identifying the needs of this population and creating programs that meet those needs.
- Offering the knowledge, tools and opportunities to promote mental, social and physical well-being.
- Advocating for relevant programs and services in our community.
- Serving as a community focal point for aging issues and as liaison to local, state and Federal resources for older adults and their families.
Highlights
Last year, we added several new activities including: a weekly Open Art Studio for aspiring artists, an Aging Mastery Program which offered ongoing presentations on health and wellness, and lessons for using tablets and smartphones. In addition, we started to offer Reflexology sessions and a Chess Club.We recruited a Senior Greeter to provide a brief orientation and tour of the Senior Center for newcomers, and we hosted an Open House to showcase the programs, services and activities offered at the Senior Center. Authors, Jennie Coughlin and Marjorie Turner Hollman gave presentations about their recently published books, and we hosted lectures on the History of Cathedrals and Travels in Southern India. We offered two evidence-based programs: Powerful Tools for Caregivers, and Chronic Pain Self-Management.
We collaborated with the Franklin Food Pantry to offer a mobile food pantry at the Senior Center. The Norfolk County District Attorney sponsored a Prescription Drug Mobile Take-Back. The 2013 WMRC Senior Expo was hosted by the Senior Center. The Expo featured 35 exhibitors, health screenings, a senior fashion show, and attracted over 400 seniors.
Caregiver Support
The AARP reports that 42% of U.S. employees have cared for an older relative or friend in the last five years, and 19% of retirees stopped working to provide elder care. Clearly, assistance is needed for members of our community who are struggling with this issue.As part of our commitment to caregivers, we offer several respite and support services to alleviate the physical and emotional stress caregivers’ experience. They include:
• Supportive Day Program “The Sunshine Club” offers a structured, stimulating day program for frail elders and respite for their caregivers. This program enhances the quality of life for participants who enjoy fun activities, socialization and gentle exercise.
• Companion Caregivers is an in-home service that provides a companion for frail elders and respite to their caregivers by offering an affordable companion service.
• Caregivers Support Group is facilitated by two moderators who have completed a training program with the Alzheimer’s Association. The group meets biweekly.
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week evidencebased program that teaches caregivers how to reduce guilt and stress, communicate effectively, set goals and problem solve.
Health & Wellness Programs
The concept of Healthy Aging has become an integral component of our Wellness Program. This is a multi-faceted approach to encourage and maintain elder independence by fostering optimal mental, social and physical well-being.The program provides chronic disease self-management, fall prevention, physical activity, healthy eating, social connection and community engagement. The Center’s Health & Wellness program offers the following:
• Health Clinics: Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Podiatry, Flu Vaccinations, and Vision & Hearing screenings.
• Evidence-based programs: Developed through rigorous research, these programs provide clear physical, psychological, and social benefits with
measurable outcomes; e.g, reducing doctor’s visits and hospitalizations.
• Fall Prevention: Evidence-based seminars, Gait Assessments, Fall Risk Assessments, Medication Management and Home Safety evaluations, which
evaluate elders’ home environments to determine if the risk for dangerous falls can be reduced. Based on this evaluation, installation of grab bars and adaptive devices are provided.
• Fitness: Cardio Tone & Stretch, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, Chair Exercise, Walking Club, Bocce, Line Dancing, Chair Volleyball, Reiki, Reflexology and Meditation are offered.
• Support: Eye Health, Weight Loss, and Caregivers Support Groups; individual consultations with our Health & Wellness Nurse.
• Education: Monthly presentations such as Paring Down to Essentials, Medicare Boot Camp, Cooking for One, and Five Wishes Advance Directive.
• The Center’s Health & Wellness Nurse provides weekly blood pressure testing.
The Center provided over 3,500 health service contacts last year. We offered 2 seminars, the Aging Mastery Program and Living Your Best Life; 2 evidence-based workshops, Chronic Pain Management and Powerful Tools for Caregivers; a Flu Vaccine Clinic, and 3 Gait Assessment clinics over the course of the year. In collaboration with the Medway Senior Center, we offered the Aging Mastery Program, which encourages elders to take key steps to improve their well-being and add stability to their lives. Built on the foundation of actionable goals, sustainable behaviors, clear incentives and peer support, this self-paced program enables participants to create their own personal pathways for aging well.
Outreach/Social Service Coordination
The Franklin Senior Center provides assistance with housing, employment, home care services, tax abatements, long-term care placement, prescription drug programs, and many other programs and services for elderly and disabled residents through the Center’s Social Service Coordinator. The Coordinator can make home visits to homebound residents to assess needs and make referrals. The Social Service Coordinator can also assist the non-senior population. The Coordinator can help seniors and others access several social benefit programs, including Food Stamps, Fuel Assistance, Mass Health, Supplemental Security Insurance, Veteran’s benefits, and many other public benefits.The Social Service Coordinator assists seniors and the nonsenior community by referring them to monthly legal clinics, and the SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders) program, which provided assistance with health insurance questions and problems for 152 elders last year. Free income tax preparation assistance was also provided by Senior Center for 115 seniors and by the AARP for 140 seniors. An information session providing assistance to seniors in obtaining real estate tax abatements and the State’s Circuit Breaker tax credit was also offered. Our volunteer completed Circuit Breaker Tax Credit returns for 48 elderly residents, resulting in a total of $43,350.00 in senior tax relief.
The Council on Aging tapes a cable television show, The Senior Circle, which offers a wealth of information on senior topics and issues of interest. The show is shown on Franklin Public Access, Channel 8.
Nutrition
The Center’s Common Grounds Café offers seniors a nutritious, affordable breakfast and luncheon in a social setting, as well as monthly theme parties. By utilizing volunteers, we can offer an extremely affordable meal that accommodates senior budgets. A recent study found that “Social contact may be as effective as physical activity in improving mood and quality of life.” The Café and our monthly parties offer a greatopportunity for seniors to enjoy a delicious meal enhanced by social interaction. Last year we served over 20,000 nutritious, affordable meals at the Café, a 5% increase over last year.
Educational Programs
We offer instruction and educational programs in numerous areas including the following:• Computer, Tablet & Phone Instruction
• Italian Conversation Group
• Current Events Discussion Group
• CPR Certification
• Painting Instruction
• Woodcarving Instruction
• Knitting & Quilting Instruction
• Arts & Crafts Instruction
• Writers Group – Senior Scribblers
• Book Discussion Group
• Cribbage Instruction
• Smart Driver Classes
• America- An Artful Journey
Social and Recreational Programming
The Senior Center offers a varied assortment of social and recreational activities in an effort to reduce social isolation by encouraging friendship and engagement. The Center’s Café and social events foster social interaction as do many other social and recreational opportunities offered at the Center. Some of these include: cards, board games, arts & crafts, pool/billiards, movies, day trips and our chorale group.Transportation
Handicapped accessible transportation is available to Franklin’s elderly and disabled residents through GATRA, the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority. Dial-ARide service is available to Franklin’s older residents within Franklin or out-of-town within a 15 mile radius.GATRA also offers a fixed route bus through town and long-distance transportation for medical appointments to Boston and other destinations. GATRA transportation can be scheduled by calling 800-698-7676.
The Council on Aging works with GATRA to assure optimal access to, and quality of both Dial-A-Ride and the fixed bus route services for senior and disabled riders. The Senior Center also offers weekly recreational trips at an affordable price for older adults.
Friends of Franklin Elders
The Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc. (FOFE) is a private, non-profit organization, which was founded to assist the Franklin Senior Center with funding. The Friends supplement town funding for the Senior Center by funding programs, services, and equipment. FOFE raises funds through its annual membership drive. The Center relies on FOFE to help fund salaries for our Grill Cook and Health & Wellness Nurse. The Friends also funded our annual Veterans Breakfast, our Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, entertainment for social events, and various other expenses. The Friends publish our monthly newsletter, The Franklin Connection. In collaboration with the Benjamin Franklin Charter School, FOFE provides gifts to 40 homebound elderly residents.Tax Work-Off Program
Franklin offers a Tax Work-Off Program for senior homeowners aged 60 and over. Seniors can take a credit of up to $800.00 off their real estate taxes by working in various town departments at the minimum wage. This program provides important tax relief to senior citizens, while supplying the town with knowledgeable workers. In 2013, ninety-three participants worked for a total of 8,495 hours at a total cost of $67,960. Senior workers were placed in the Library, Treasurer/Collector’s office, the Recreation Department, the DPW, the Assessors’ office, the Building/Inspection office, the Senior Center and several schools.Volunteers
The Council on Aging is deeply indebted to our volunteers for their steadfast service and commitment to the Senior Center. They enrich our programming and enhance our ability to serve older adults effectively. Volunteers donate their time working in our gift shop, café, Supportive Day Program, as instructors, and in many other capacities. Last year, 106 dedicated volunteers contributed 11,212 hours of service to the Senior Center. Each year, we pay tribute to our volunteers for their dedicated service at our annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, which is funded by the Friends of Franklin Elders.Intergenerational Activities
The Senior Center is committed to joining generations and we enjoyed many intergenerational activities with students of all ages over the course of the year. These activities help to create a sense of community, improve self-esteem in both generations, and dispel age-related stereotypes.The Tri-County Technical Regional Vocational School Health Services students visited the Center bi-weekly to interact with seniors and assist with activities; they also hosted a Health Fair. Tri-County’s Honor Society offered free gift wrapping for seniors during the holidays.
National Honor Society students at Franklin High School hosted their annual Spring Fling for seniors with a free luncheon, entertainment by talented students, and generous raffle prizes which the students solicit from local merchants.
Our Supportive Day Program met monthly with students from the Early Child Development Program. Horace Mann students organized a Poetry Day at the Center and shared classic poems with seniors who shared their poems as well. Our seniors mentor students at the Parmenter School’s Book Buddies program. We hosted two interns from Franklin High School and two interns from Xaverian Brothers High School.
Some further conveniences offered at the Senior Center include:
• Hairdresser/Barber/Manicures
• “Ben’s Bounty” Gift Shop
• Free Medical Equipment & Supply Loans
• Fitness Equipment
• Franklin Connection Newsletter
• “Senior Circle” Cable Program
• Recycling – Batteries & Light bulbs
Funding & Partnerships
The Center’s total funding from all sources was $285,921 last year. When broken down, this includes 54% from the Town’s General Fund, 22% from Revolving Funds, 12% from the state’s Elder Affairs grant, 8% from the Friends of Franklin Elders and 4% from the MetroWest Health Care Foundation.The Franklin Council on Aging partners with the Franklin Police Department and the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. The Franklin Police Patrolmen’s Association officers offer a holiday luncheon at the Senior Center every year, along with educational presentations and Bingo parties.
The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office collaborates with the Senior Center and the Franklin Police to create awareness of scams and fraudulent schemes to reduce elderly victimization and enhance the safety of older adults.
The Sheriff’s Office sponsors the Yellow Dot Program which furnishes a sticker for an elder’s vehicle, which directs first responders to the driver’s medical information in the glove compartment.
The Sheriff’s Office and the Franklin Police Department also manage the Project Lifesaver program, which recovers elders with dementia who may wander. The program provides subscribers with a wrist bracelet with a radio transmitter. Should the subscriber wander, a search and rescue team is deployed to track the signal. The program is available to elderly residents suffering from dementia.
The Senior Center also worked with a Veterans organization, “IPods for Wounded Veterans” to send afghans to military hospitals in Washington D.C.
In Memorium: Stella Jeon
The Franklin Council on Aging was greatly saddened by the loss of long-time member, Stella Jeon. Stella was a passionate advocate for the Senior Center, the town of Franklin and those with low vision. Stella was the embodiment of kindness and touched many lives in our community and beyond. Stella will be commemorated with the re-naming of the Center’s library as the “Stella Jeon Memorial Library” and the addition to our parking lot will be designated as “Stella Jeon Way”.Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Alves
Senior Center Director
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| Mah Jongg lessons start in January at the Senior Center |
For additional information on the Council on Aging (Senior Center) you can visit their page on the official Franklin website http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/index
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The full annual report can be obtained from the Town Clerk's office (hard copy) or viewed and/or downloaded from the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/annual/2014report.pdf
Annual reports of prior years can also be found online at
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/annual/
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