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Monday, March 7, 2016
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Sunday, March 6, 2016
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - March 9, 2016
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
– Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
- 2015 Audit – Melanson Heath, Auditors
- Mandatory Alcohol Awareness Training for Licensees
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 16-11: Declaration of Town-Owned Land on Grove Street (Portion of Former Nu-Style Property) as Surplus and Available for Disposition
- Resolution 16-12: Authorization for Municipal Aggregation of Electricity
- Resolution 16-13: Appropriation: Town Administrator: Insurance Recovery Account – 28123490
- Resolution 16-14: Appropriation: Records Management – Assessors
- Bylaw Amendment 16-755: Chapter 179, Water – 1st Reading
- Bylaw Amendment 16-756: Chapter 170 Vehicles and Traffic Article X Winter
- Storm Overnight Parking – 1st Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M.NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- Pending or threatened litigation
1. Proposed Excelon expansion of Medway electric generating facility pending before Energy Facilities Siting Board.
2. Proposed Spectra gas transmission line through Franklin.
P. ADJOURN
The documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2016%20Complete/03092016.pdf
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| Franklin Municipal Building |
Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Tri-County Regional Class of 2016 Announced
Superintendent-Director Stephen F. Dockray is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Tri-County Regional Class of 2016. Jennifer Bowness, of North Attleborough, has been named Valedictorian, and Thomas Vagnini, of Medfield, has been named Salutatorian.
“We are extremely fortunate to count Jennifer and Tom as students and future alumni of Tri-County,” said Superintendent-Director Dockray. “I am certain that both of these students will be extremely successful in whatever career path they choose.”
Jennifer achieved a 4.45 GPA by mastering a rigorous academic schedule that included Advanced Placement Physics, Statistics, and Literature and Composition. The Medical Careers student maintains several professional certifications and is committed to expanding her knowledge of the field through professional experience. She previously held positions at Golden Pond Assisted Living, Milford Hospital, Medway Country Manor Nursing, and the Wrentham Developmental Center, to name a few.
In addition to being an excellent student, Jennifer is also a gifted athlete. She was captain of Tri-County's Cross Country team for two years and a member of the Track and Field team for four years.
As a member of the National Honor Society, Jennifer devotes herself to community service projects. Her volunteer efforts include working at an animal shelter for the past four years, participating in Homeless Awareness Weekend, and helping out at the Central Congregational Church.
In December, Jennifer was selected as this year's recipient of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (MASS) Certificate of Academic Excellence. The certificate is awarded each year to a student of excellent academic standing who has made significant contributions to the Tri-County community.
Thomas Vagnini maintains a 4.38 GPA and has taken Advanced Placement Language and Composition, Calculus, and Physics I. As a student in Tri-County’s Engineering Technology program, Tom participates in several prestigious programs. During his junior year, Tom was a member of Tri-County’s HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware) team. In April 2015, Tom and his teammates traveled to Houston to present their prototype of a microgravity scale to NASA officials. Tom designed the scale’s frame on a 3D printer. His design won first place in the national Stratasys Extreme Redesign Challenge.
Tom has been a leader on the school’s First Robotics team since his sophomore year, a member of the Math Team during his sophomore year and senior year, and a member of the National Honor Society since his junior year.
In addition to his love of Engineering, Tom is also an avid runner. He has been a member of the Cross Country and Track teams since his freshman year and was named Co-Captain of the Cross Country team in 2015.
Both students plan to continue on in their fields of study in college.
As Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Jennifer and Thomas will help to lead the procession at their Graduation Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, June 5.
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| From L to R: Bowness, Dockrey and Vagnini |
FHS Boys Hockey advance to D1 South Semifinals
"The biggest difference between Franklin and Walpole might not have even been something that happened on the ice on Saturday night.
Instead, one extra day of rest might have been enough to push Franklin to a 1-0 win over the Rebels and into the D1 South Semifinal. Franklin beat Wellesley on Wednesday night and Walpole picked up a shootout win over Archies on Thursday to meet one another in the quarterfinals.
“It was a good physical game and from here on out that’s what you’re going to get,” Franklin head coach Chris Spillane said. “Walpole just came off a really physical, exhausting game on Thursday night. I think us having that extra day of rest, being able to go watch them play, and have two practices and sort of going easy in them knowing this would be a tough game, I think that was a little bit of a benefit for us. They were sort of gassing out there, the schedule definitely worked to our benefit.”
Continue reading the article online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-hockey-edges-walpole-to-advance-to-d1-south-semis/
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| (Ryan Lanigan/Photo) |
Free Seminar for local businesses on March 24
Looking to Start or Expand your Business?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczNEtNVkNhcldvV0hrS0JGbVdaT09aUHU5OGQw/view?usp=sharing
- Gain a better understanding of SBA Programs and Services
- General information will be provided on the following:
- MSBDC – Mass Small Business Development Center
- SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business
- SBA Guaranty Loan Programs:
7(a) Loans - Microloans
- SBA Express Loans - 504 Loan Program
Government Contracting Opportunities:
8(a) Business Development - HUBZones (Historically
Underutilized Business Zones) - Small Disadvantaged
Business - Surety Bonding - Disaster Assistance
- CWE – Center for Women and Enterprise
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczNEtNVkNhcldvV0hrS0JGbVdaT09aUHU5OGQw/view?usp=sharing
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| Franklin Municipal Building |
FHS boys basketball advance to D1 Central final on Wednesday
"There was no second half drama this time around.
After nearly blowing a double-digit cushion in the opening round of the playoffs, Franklin raced out to a huge first half lead and never looked back with a 73-36 rout of 7th seeded Framingham.
With the win, the Panthers return to the D1 Central Final for the second time in three years.
“I’m extremely happy,” Franklin head CJ Neely said of his team’s first half dominance. “I think they did an awesome job following our scouting report. We talked over the past few days about being better at engaging in the scouting report, knowing what their strengths are. They have two legitimate scorers on that team and we did a good job of taking them out and getting them out of their strengths. They missed some shots early and we rebounded pretty well and that kind of spurned us on to a nice run and gave us a cushion.”
Continue reading the article online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-dominates-flyers-to-reach-d1-central-sectional-final/
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| Franklin freshman Jay Dieterle tied for a team-high 15 points in the win over Framingham. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Local Girls Win State Gymnastics Championship
Marcov Sharp Gymnastics, Bellingham, Mass. won first place in the 2016 Massachusetts Level 5 State Championships on February 28, 2016, at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA. Hosted by USA Gymnastics, the sport’s national governing body, girls from 40 gyms competed in the championship meet.
The winning Marcov Sharp team is comprised of seven girls from surrounding towns and is coached by Rodica, Nick and Paul Marcov of Milford. The girls competed in vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam and floor exercise, as well as an all-around individual and team competition. In addition to winning the team state championship, each girl placed strongly in the individual all-around competition and in individual events, including many top finishes.
Three team members earned all-around scores that placed them among the top 10 of 192 level 5 gymnasts in the state*, including Ashley Hammann (age 11, Franklin), who was ranked first, and Caroline DeSimone (age 10, Hopkinton) and Jiali Madden (age 11, Milford), who tied for 8th.
Individual age division winners, include: Aliyah Quijada (age 12, Franklin), 4th place; Ashley Hammann (age 11, Franklin), 1st place; Jiali Madden (age 11, Milford), 2nd place; Caroline DeSimone (age 10, Hopkinton), 2nd place; Anna Wilmarth (age 10, Bellingham), 3rd place; Emma Nelson (age 10, Franklin), 5th place; and Danica Rutkowski (age 10, Bellingham), 5th place
Marcov Sharp Gymnastics is located in Bellingham and offers recreational and competitive team gymnastics from 18 months through high school. For more information, call 508-966-3808 or visit www.marcovsharp.com.
Source: MyMeetScores
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| Photo (L to R): Nick Marcov (coach), Emma Nelson, Caroline DeSimone, Anna Wilmarth, Aliyah Quijada, Ashley Hammann, Jiali Madden, Danica Rutkowski, Rodica Marcov (coach), Paul Marcov (coach) |
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Saturday, March 5, 2016
Roadwork in downtown will likely resume in April
When will two way traffic appear downtown? Looks like in early July according to the current schedule.
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160304/franklin-road-project-may-resume-in-april
"We've been fortunate with the weather," he said. "We're working on the (Main Street) bridge right now, and we'll probably be out there for the next two or three weeks."
The coming week, he said, would likely see work done on the traffic signal next to the fire station. Efforts are also underway to get all the street lights up and fully functional, he said.
Actual roadway construction, Tavalone said, would likely start the middle of or at the end of April.
"We're pretty much on schedule," he said. "Our scheduled completion date is July 9. We may be a little past that, but I don't think it will be by a lot."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160304/franklin-road-project-may-resume-in-april
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| preparation along Main St for two way traffic later this year |
Public Forum on the Spectra Pipeline - April 7
The No Sharon Gas Pipeline organization is sponsoring a public forum for anyone in any of the nine affected towns. Anyone can attend this free and informative conference.
The Franklin officials at the Town Hall have all received a personal invitation by now, but this forum is open to anyone who is concerned or interested in knowing more about it.
Thanks.
Jim Hill
The flyer can also be downloaded from here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczTFVrUC1fUWNwYi1BQmdTbnF2eDUtSEQyV3RF/view?usp=sharing
For more about the No Sharon Gas Pipeline organization visit their web page
http://nosharongaspipeline.org/
FHS girls basketball end season with loss at Westford Academy, 51-44
Following the tweets on the FHS girls basketball game, they played hard but were unable to top the Westford Academy team on Friday night. They were tied at the half, lead at the end of the 3rd quarter, but the finished on the short end at the final buzzer 51-44.
From the Twitterverse:
From the Twitterverse:
WA 51-FHS 44. Hard fought game by the Panthers #neverquit— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2016
End of 3rd,— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2016
FHS 38
WA 36
At half, FHS 23-WA 23 Panthers overcome early foul trouble. Great effort from the bench #neverquit— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2016
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 4, 2016
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| 3 mins to tipoff. @fhsgvbasketball vs Westford. #gopanthers #neverquit |
"It touched me, not because you loved the book, but because you loved reading."
The "All In" reading program at Horace Mann Middle School had a special day on Thursday, Mar 3.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160304/franklin-students-hear-from-author-of-the-finest-hours
And from the twitterverse other posts about the visit on Thursday:
"Heroism was the theme of the day as the Horace Mann Middle School welcomed the best-selling co-author of "The Finest Hours" and one of the Coast Guard members featured in the book.
Co-author Casey Sherman and Coast Guard engineer Mel Gouthro spoke to students - who had chosen the book as the school's "All In!" reading campaign selection - in an assembly midday Thursday. The book - and the movie based on it - recounts a 1952 ocean rescue mission off Chatham. The movie, starring Chris Pine, opened in January.
Sherman, a Massachusetts native, said he had learned of Horace Mann's reading drive - in which many students at the school read and discuss the same book - through social media.
"I didn't know anything about your school until I was on Twitter and stumbled across a moving video (recommending the book as the drive's selection)," he said. "It touched me, not because you loved the book, but because you loved reading."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160304/franklin-students-hear-from-author-of-the-finest-hours
And from the twitterverse other posts about the visit on Thursday:
With the real "Gus" from #TheFinestHours and @allinreading at HHMS. Great day! pic.twitter.com/RGQGMoWgQI— casey sherman (@caseysherman123) March 3, 2016
— Mr Kessler (@MrKessler1) February 24, 2016
Yes, there is a story here. Let us tell you what can happen when kids read a book. #ALLIN16 #TheFinestHours #hmmsma pic.twitter.com/EFaw9InsI5— Crazy Reading Ladies (@allinreading) March 3, 2016
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| A piece of CG36500 will live at #hmmsma to remind us what's possible #ALLIN16 |
A piece of CG36500 will live at #hmmsma to remind us what's possible #ALLIN16 We are speechless @caseysherman123 pic.twitter.com/BmoXp5sgJ9— Crazy Reading Ladies (@allinreading) March 3, 2016
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