Franklin Solar Challenge hits Tier 5 pricing! (the lowest discounts available)

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda, July 8, 2015

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
June 10, 2015, June 11, 2015 Budget Hearings, June 24, 2015

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 others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS 
Cultural Council = Gia Podobinski; Justin Haslett 
Charles River Pollution Control District = Joseph V. Cameron
Registrar of Voters = Lois D’Amico

F. HEARINGS 
– Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34: Sale, Delivery or furnishing of an Alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 – 7:10 PM 

• Dacey’s Market

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 
– Franklin Advisory Committee

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-46: Appropriation: Water Enterprise – Prior Year Bill – 9/10 Vote
2. Resolution 15-47: Appropriation: Other Post Employment Trust Fund – 2/3 Vote
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave – Referral to Planning
4. Bylaw Amendment 15-748: Amendment to Chapter 128 Peddling and Soliciting – 2nd Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 15-749: Amendment to Chapter 139-14 Sewer System Map – 2nd Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
– Collective Bargaining Police, Police Sergeants, and Library

P. ADJOURN

Franklin Municipal Building

The full set of documents as released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/07082015.pdf

Franklin Police, Fire Collaborate with High School Students to Create Sharps PSA

Police Chief Stephan Semerjian reports that the Franklin Police and Fire Departments collaborated with High School students to create a public service announcement about safely disposing of syringe needles. 

The video stresses that if anyone finds a sharp in the community, they should not pick it up, and instead immediately alert police. The PSA reminds residents to: STOP. DON'T TOUCH. CALL 911. 

During a minute-and-a-half video, a group of students are on a playground when one girl notices a needle in the mulch. Curious, she reaches to pick it up, but a friend interjects before she can, "Stop, don't touch that!" he says. "It's a sharp, it can hurt you." 

After calling 911, students standby until Franklin police and fire arrive on scene. An officer uses rubber gloves to pick up the syringe and properly secure it in a sharps container. 

"Glad you guys called us," says Sergeant Christopher Spillane. "If someone accidentally got pricked with this, they could get hurt, or even worse, they could get sick." 

Firefighter Charles Bailey explains that the person who used the needle could have hepatitis or HIV, which could be transmitted to a person if he or she is pricked. So, it's important that community members never touch a a syringe they find on the ground. 

"The high school students did a great job collaborating with local public safety officials to create this important public service announcement," Chief Semerjian said. "Together, we can help ensure our community stays safe."

You can view the video here:





This was shared from the Town of Franklin page here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0214E899-000F8513

Franklin Police Station - 911 Panther Way

Used needles can be safely disposed of at the kiosk located at the Police Station on Panther Way
http://www.town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Health/needles.pdf

Remember that prescription drugs can be safely disposed of at the Police Station
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PoliceNews/DrugSafe.pdf

Stop Addiction In It's Tracks - Family Stories TV Spot

Continuing to share the videos from the MA Department of Public Health series on "Stop Addiction in it's Tracks", this is a short summary of the family stories.

MA DPH webpage

You can find additional resources on the "Stop Addiction" page here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/

4th of July Celebration - Schedule Sunday

Sunday, July 5th:

• 1pm-7pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 2pm-5pm BATTLE of the BANDS (prizes will be awarded)

2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

Note: This is one of the many great events happening in Franklin that is put together by an private/volunteer organization and not the Town. You can contribute to the cause here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

You can volunteer for the cause here  http://july4thfranklinma.com/volunteers.asp

Stop Addiction In Its Tracks - Cory's Story

Continuing the MA Department of Public Health series on "Stop Addiction in its Tracks", this is Cory's Story.

MA DPH webpage

You can find additional resources on the "Stop Addiction" page here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/

4th of July Celebration - Schedule Saturday

Saturday, July 4th:

Children's Day

• 12pm-10pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 12 noon Children's Parade
• 1pm-5pm Children's Entertainment

• Anna and Elsa from FROZEN

• Jamie Barrett (Franklin's own)

• Flippo the Clown

• 7pm-10pm Groove Doctors Band (local musicians)

2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

Note: This is one of the many great events happening in Franklin that is put together by an private/volunteer organization and not the Town. You can contribute to the cause here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

You can volunteer for the cause here  http://july4thfranklinma.com/volunteers.asp

Happy 4th of July

Wishing you all a very happy and safe 4th of July!

If you have time to spare, you can dig into the archives here. They are rather extensive. There are multiple posts for almost every day going back to 2008. Pick a date. Navigate through the archives by year and month to see what was happening.

Franklin Matters archives go back almost every day through to 2008

A very special thanks to Renata Gilrova for her collaboration on the weekly calendar!

Let me remind you that 

• If you like what we are doing here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don’t like something, please tell me

Thank you for reading, commenting, and sharing information. I could not do this without you. It is through our combined efforts that Franklin will become a more informed community.

Note: I am 'off the grid' for a few days and hopefully nothing really major happens while I am away. If it does, I'll find out and respond when I return.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 7/3/15 - THU 7/9/15

Link to Official Franklin MA 4th of July Celebrations

FRI 7/3   12-10pm   4th of July in Franklin: Booths and Rides Open
FRI 7/3   3-5pm   4th of July in Franklin: Tyler Zajac Solo
FRI 7/3   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
FRI 7/3   7pm   4th of July in Franklin: Corvairs - Oldies Band  
FRI 7/3   8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
FRI 7/3   10pm   4th of July in Franklin: Laser Light and 3D Show

SAT 7/4   9am-12pm   4th of July Race at The Town Common, registration opens at 9am, adult 5K starts at 10am and kid 1 mile at 11 am
SAT 7/4   12-10pm   4th of July in Franklin: Booths and Rides Open
SAT 7/4   12pm   4th of July in Franklin: Children’s Parade
SAT 7/4   1-5pm   4th of July in Franklin: Children’s Entertainment
SAT 7/4   7-10pm   4th of July in Franklin: Groove Doctors Band

Happy 4th of July!

SUN 7/5   1-7pm   4th of July in Franklin: Booths and Rides Open
SUN 7/5   2-5pm   4th of July in Franklin: Battle of the Bands
SUN 7/5   5-7pm   Family Paint at Franklin Art Center

MON 7/6   1-2pm   Drop In Craft: Words to the Wise (make an owl) and other crafts at Franklin Public Library
MON 7/6   7pm   T-shirt Cut Ups at Franklin Public Library (grades 5-12)

TUE 7/7   10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten (ages 3-5) at Franklin Public Library
TUE 7/7   1pm   Ed the Wizard  - Every Hero Has a Story at Franklin Public Library

WED 7/8   10:30am   Terrific Toddlers (18 months - 3 years) at Franklin Public Library
WED 7/8   1pm   The Greg and Axel Show - Every Hero Has a Story, Franklin Public Library

THU 7/9   10:30am   Story and Craft for ages 3-6, Franklin Public Library

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

4th of July Celebration - Schedule Friday

Friday, July 3rd:

• 12pm-10pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 3pm-5pm Tyler Zajac Solo
• 7pm-10pm Corvairs (oldies band)
• 10pm LASER LIGHT SHOW (with sound and 3D glasses)

2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

Note: This is one of the many great events happening in Franklin that is put together by an private/volunteer organization and not the Town. You can contribute to the cause here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

You can volunteer for the cause here  http://july4thfranklinma.com/volunteers.asp

Stop Addiction In Its Tracks - Zachary's Story

Continuing to share some of the videos from the MA Department of Public Health series on "Stop Addiction in its Tracks". This is Zachary's Story.

MA DPH webpage

You can find additional resources on the "Stop Addiction" page here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/

Franklin Library: summer programs

If you want to plan your summer activities around what is happening at the Library, the summer program schedule can be found here

Franklin Public Library - 118 Main St

Or on the Franklin Library website
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/summer2015.pdf

4th of July Celebration - Schedule Thursday

Thursday, July 2nd:

• 6pm-10pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-10pm ZOD Band (local youths with Matt Zajac)

2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

Note: This is one of the many great events happening in Franklin that is put together by an private/volunteer organization and not the Town. You can contribute to the cause here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

You can volunteer for the cause here  http://july4thfranklinma.com/volunteers.asp

Stop Addiction In Its Tracks - Liz's Story

The MA Department of Public Health has a series of videos about the opioid epidemic. This is Liz's Story.

MA DPH webpage

You can find additional resources on the "Stop Addiction" page here
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/stop-addiction/

Alert: Forest St Closure

Good Evening. This is Gary Premo calling with an important traffic alert. 

Due to a major gas leak, Forest Street is CLOSED from King to Stage Harbor. 

Columbia gas and others are actively working on this, so please avoid the area. 

Detours are in place, and officers are in the area. This is expected to be long term, possibly through the weekend. 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We will keep you updated as we receive more information. Thank you and good night.

This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.


Where is this in Franklin?

Atlantic Bridge Project - Letter to Franklin

Dear Town of Franklin: 

Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC, ("Algonquin") previously informed you of its intent to develop the proposed Atlantic Bridge Project ("Project") by expanding its interstate natural gas pipeline system. In that earlier communication, we described new and replacement pipeline facilities that were being considered as determined by system design studies based upon expressions of interest from customers to move new volumes of needed natural gas along Algonquin's pipeline system. In the earlier mailing, we informed you that the proposed Atlantic Bridge Project may involve your property and that we had identified your property within the initial study corridor. 

Since that time, Algonquin has finalized its commercial agreements which has resulted in a reduced scope of the previously proposed expanded pipeline facilities in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Based on the revised project design, your property, as identified above, is no longer under consideration for the Atlantic Bridge Project. 

Atlantic Bridge Project - image from Spectra Energy webpage

However, you should know that Algonquin continues to consider separate and unrelated pipeline expansion projects that are currently in the development phase. If Algonquin ultimately determines that one of these projects may involve your property in the future, there may be a need to contact you if and when a project proposal moves forward. Nevertheless, with respect to the Atlantic Bridge Project, we presently do not have the need to access your property as previously requested outside of the existing Algonquin rights-of-way. 

We appreciate your patience and cooperation in this process with regard to our earlier request for survey permission. Please feel free to call our toll free number (888) 331-6553 if you have any questions.

This was shared from the Franklin webpage
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0213DF1E-000F8513

The full PDF of the doc can also be found here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdDhVNFd0emVuaUE/view?usp=sharing

4th of July Celebration - Schedule Wednesday

Wednesday, July 1st:

• 6pm-10pm Food Booths and Amusements Open
• 7pm-9pm Phantom Band with Tyler Zajac

2015 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

Note: This is one of the many great events happening in Franklin that is put together by an private/volunteer organization and not the Town. You can contribute to the cause here
http://july4thfranklinma.com/donations.asp

You can volunteer for the cause here  http://july4thfranklinma.com/volunteers.asp

Live reporting: Community Coalition - June 30, 2015

While I had some technical difficulty in the auditorium at Franklin High School on Tuesday, I was able to send out updates via Twitter. The updates and additional info is captured here.

I created #opioidFranklin as a tag for the Twitter updates and then was able to collect them via Storify. 

For those reading this via email, you will need to click through to the Franklin Matters webpage to read the full "storify"

Rep John Fernandes, Milford provides an update to the group