| K. Town Administrator's Report | (To be provided during meeting) |
| L. Future Agenda Items | (To be provided during meeting if required) none |
| M. Council Comments | (To be provided during meeting) Paulda, thanks for the DPW great job coach Leone in the 1970"s read previously (couple of years ago) talks about what we learn from our coaches and teachers make our coaches and teachers proud Vallee - could you get him to do a presentation on water? Cantoreggi - I can reach out to him, he is retired but we'll see Jones- Safe Coalition training tonight at the Fire Station Dellorco - I went down the street at 4:30 and it was fine, it was quick and fast, it was a tough one Bissanti - I thought I was going to have to stick up for Brutus tonight, we have an archaic system and can believe the schools didn't have a 2 hour delay Pfeffer - sidewalks around Davis Thayer not done, Parmenter was done the Town needs to implement some rules for the Library and Senior Center art hanging wall systems, a garden club, etc, Art Association, need to be able to have these groups to be able to sell their items in this buildings Kelly - perhaps could have made a couple of better choices, the Council could have gotten a better update from Administration Cantoreggi - I have been doing DPW a long time, no one knew, we are more watchful, Kelly - you need to communicate with us, we need to know, I got several phones calls, I need better communication to the Council Cantoreggi - I have been here before, I get calls all day |
| N. Executive Session |
Potential Purchase of Land at 0 Washington Street (Exercise of Town's Right of First Refusal - Discussion Only)
motion to go into executive session, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Live reporting: Closing
Live reporting: Water update
DPW Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi
Water Superintendent Laurie Ruszala
(hopefully presentation doc to be added later)
You can also find the copy on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/town-council-presentation-water-system-2152017
cost estimate to replace Beaver St Connector would be about $10-20M
every gallon we don't send to the Charles River treatment plant we save money on
challenging the MS4 permits with a consortium of communities
reconstruction of retention ponds; for example, Lockewood Dr
DPW built the retention basis on Lockewood
permit requires less than 65 gal/person per day
since 2001 fixed 750 leaks to water system
when the ban went into effect, for the most part people did obey and our pumping dropped
photo to be added of the raw water before treatment is astounding
$6M for a new treatment plant for wells 3 and 6 coming down the road (soon)
wells are close to each other so they can be pumped together and use one treatment plant for both
Populatic St has a site that hasn't been fully approved, we are not asking for more water, we are asking for flexibility to pull from other areas within the Town
3 and 6 are registered wells and pre-date the permitting process
permitted for 3.45 reduced to 3.14 MGD
received a number of grants, right behind the City of Worcester which is amazing
Pfeffer - How soon do we need the treatment plant?
Cantoreggi - soon, but not tomorrow, working on the numbers, 2-3 years to be online
Nutting - need to fund within 12-18 months
Padula - do we get any recapture? what is infiltration?
Cantoreggi - Charles River not capable of sending the water back to us. We can show through sewer and water conservation what we are doing but they can't show the improvements as it goes into the Charles
Jones - thanks for bringing this forward, how has our conditions to improve?
Ruszala - no, it takes time for the water to get into the ground
Jones - I think we need to get the treatment plant underway
Ruszala - we are getting better readings with the new meters, old readers fail and read low, folks only call when the meter reads high
Jones - what is your opinion on current capacity?
Cantoreggi - we are not at peak, we have decent daily flows, the peaks are what can hurt us. Supporting the fire flow is our concern, Schedule work for May as our wettest time of year and what happened last year, the drought came when we were doing work on some of our key producing wells.
Dellorco - we need to be cautious, with well 6 back online that would help
Ruszala - we need to change the pumps and well field to regain the full capacity of 3 and 6
Nutting - once we get the price we'll get a 20 year bond and get a rate increase, could be a 10-15% increase in the cost. At the end of the day, water is the most important thing. It could be 8 years between rate increases
Nutting - some home son Green St, and some off Populatic. Norfolk collects and pays our rate.
Sewer gets a flat rate for those with private wells
Sewer bill is based upon the water use, simple mathematics calculations
At one time, we had a permit to purchase water from Millis?
It would cost us significant to do so; we don't have the right, They can sell to us
most under our control is treatment plant in
second is to add a new well, could cost a $1m to have someone say no
third would be to spend money to add infrastructure to purchase from Millis
Water restrictions
Ruszala - to include private wells for a severe drought
over a thousand registered wells in Franklin
about 225 are for irrigation only
would only impact the private users during the full ban
Cantoreggi
when we go to a full band, we should have them join us, we are all drawing from the same aquifer, no matter the depth of the well, same aquifer
what is more important, the grass or the drinking water?
had a drought in 2007, so this is the second time
conservation, not a water ban
John Redwine, 9 Mapletree Lane
I understand it is the good for everyone, once you start hard to know when it will stop
Allen,
also private well owner, agree wholeheartedly, happy to know just the ban not the restriction
exception from the provision for the golf course
also an exemption for the Town, mis-aligned public valued
lawn versus irrigation discrepancies
I worry about the horticulture, the things that help the oxygenation we use
worry about the whole system effect, a fundamental balance
not creating a false comfort
2 things would love to see more about irrigation systems
many not following water sense system
moving thought process within the Town
Franklin Country Club gets their irrigation water from Wrentham
they have their own permits with the State
regarding exemptions for the Town, we did stop watering the fields
there are fields that for player safety that are watered
we also do have water sense systems
Kit Brady
really appreciate the work
wasn't aware of the facts
I don't consider us part of the water problem but part of the solution
as we are not effecting the problem, not convinced that the private wells are drawing from a common aquifer; private wells drilled at a different depth, has someone that diagram
not a hydroligist did research in the last couple of days
MA law reference
do see plenty of lawns that are wet in the mornings that could be enforced to help with compliance
Patalano, 11 Newall Drive
don't think it is necessary to regulate 225 wells
Bissanti
a drop in the bucket, I don't see enforcement
history of the wells in Franklin, a blunderous decision in 89-90 had to put in wells
expensive to maintain, irrigation system but stopped use and saves on landscaping as lawn cuts less frequently
Ruszala -
the main complaint, was how do they get water and I don't
Dellorco
I got caught up in the water moratorium too, I spent over $10K, and a recent $2500 for a new pump
Jones
the most simplistic way to put this, it is almost unmanageable, what this boils down to is what folks should and shouldn't do; folks have a clearer idea after tonight
everybody get on board with a basic understanding on what to do if we have a repeat of what happened last summer
a significant drought would be a public health issue
We have moved to a moderate level, it is recovering and the snow hasn't got there yet, but there is improvement
Bissanti - is there a rule about owning down and up
Cerel - other town have done this, it can be done. Owner rights are seldom absolute. It is an oversimplification
Would anyone object to posting that you have a well?
I think we can regulate a new irrigation system for better usage
DPW - we do water enforcement, we do public education, we do warning and we did one fine
we Google maps from neighbors, I don't like being water police and snow police but we do do that, we are active, more education than fining
Cerel - the bylaw is a re-write so even if we omit the privcate wells, it should go fardward
Water Superintendent Laurie Ruszala
You can also find the copy on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/town-council-presentation-water-system-2152017
cost estimate to replace Beaver St Connector would be about $10-20M
every gallon we don't send to the Charles River treatment plant we save money on
challenging the MS4 permits with a consortium of communities
reconstruction of retention ponds; for example, Lockewood Dr
DPW built the retention basis on Lockewood
permit requires less than 65 gal/person per day
since 2001 fixed 750 leaks to water system
when the ban went into effect, for the most part people did obey and our pumping dropped
photo to be added of the raw water before treatment is astounding
$6M for a new treatment plant for wells 3 and 6 coming down the road (soon)
wells are close to each other so they can be pumped together and use one treatment plant for both
Populatic St has a site that hasn't been fully approved, we are not asking for more water, we are asking for flexibility to pull from other areas within the Town
3 and 6 are registered wells and pre-date the permitting process
permitted for 3.45 reduced to 3.14 MGD
received a number of grants, right behind the City of Worcester which is amazing
Pfeffer - How soon do we need the treatment plant?
Cantoreggi - soon, but not tomorrow, working on the numbers, 2-3 years to be online
Nutting - need to fund within 12-18 months
Padula - do we get any recapture? what is infiltration?
Cantoreggi - Charles River not capable of sending the water back to us. We can show through sewer and water conservation what we are doing but they can't show the improvements as it goes into the Charles
Jones - thanks for bringing this forward, how has our conditions to improve?
Ruszala - no, it takes time for the water to get into the ground
Jones - I think we need to get the treatment plant underway
Ruszala - we are getting better readings with the new meters, old readers fail and read low, folks only call when the meter reads high
Jones - what is your opinion on current capacity?
Cantoreggi - we are not at peak, we have decent daily flows, the peaks are what can hurt us. Supporting the fire flow is our concern, Schedule work for May as our wettest time of year and what happened last year, the drought came when we were doing work on some of our key producing wells.
Dellorco - we need to be cautious, with well 6 back online that would help
Ruszala - we need to change the pumps and well field to regain the full capacity of 3 and 6
Nutting - once we get the price we'll get a 20 year bond and get a rate increase, could be a 10-15% increase in the cost. At the end of the day, water is the most important thing. It could be 8 years between rate increases
Nutting - some home son Green St, and some off Populatic. Norfolk collects and pays our rate.
Sewer gets a flat rate for those with private wells
Sewer bill is based upon the water use, simple mathematics calculations
At one time, we had a permit to purchase water from Millis?
It would cost us significant to do so; we don't have the right, They can sell to us
most under our control is treatment plant in
second is to add a new well, could cost a $1m to have someone say no
third would be to spend money to add infrastructure to purchase from Millis
Water restrictions
Ruszala - to include private wells for a severe drought
over a thousand registered wells in Franklin
about 225 are for irrigation only
would only impact the private users during the full ban
Cantoreggi
when we go to a full band, we should have them join us, we are all drawing from the same aquifer, no matter the depth of the well, same aquifer
what is more important, the grass or the drinking water?
had a drought in 2007, so this is the second time
conservation, not a water ban
John Redwine, 9 Mapletree Lane
I understand it is the good for everyone, once you start hard to know when it will stop
Allen,
also private well owner, agree wholeheartedly, happy to know just the ban not the restriction
exception from the provision for the golf course
also an exemption for the Town, mis-aligned public valued
lawn versus irrigation discrepancies
I worry about the horticulture, the things that help the oxygenation we use
worry about the whole system effect, a fundamental balance
not creating a false comfort
2 things would love to see more about irrigation systems
many not following water sense system
moving thought process within the Town
Franklin Country Club gets their irrigation water from Wrentham
they have their own permits with the State
regarding exemptions for the Town, we did stop watering the fields
there are fields that for player safety that are watered
we also do have water sense systems
Kit Brady
really appreciate the work
wasn't aware of the facts
I don't consider us part of the water problem but part of the solution
as we are not effecting the problem, not convinced that the private wells are drawing from a common aquifer; private wells drilled at a different depth, has someone that diagram
not a hydroligist did research in the last couple of days
MA law reference
do see plenty of lawns that are wet in the mornings that could be enforced to help with compliance
Patalano, 11 Newall Drive
don't think it is necessary to regulate 225 wells
Bissanti
a drop in the bucket, I don't see enforcement
history of the wells in Franklin, a blunderous decision in 89-90 had to put in wells
expensive to maintain, irrigation system but stopped use and saves on landscaping as lawn cuts less frequently
Ruszala -
the main complaint, was how do they get water and I don't
Dellorco
I got caught up in the water moratorium too, I spent over $10K, and a recent $2500 for a new pump
Jones
the most simplistic way to put this, it is almost unmanageable, what this boils down to is what folks should and shouldn't do; folks have a clearer idea after tonight
everybody get on board with a basic understanding on what to do if we have a repeat of what happened last summer
a significant drought would be a public health issue
We have moved to a moderate level, it is recovering and the snow hasn't got there yet, but there is improvement
Bissanti - is there a rule about owning down and up
Cerel - other town have done this, it can be done. Owner rights are seldom absolute. It is an oversimplification
Would anyone object to posting that you have a well?
I think we can regulate a new irrigation system for better usage
DPW - we do water enforcement, we do public education, we do warning and we did one fine
we Google maps from neighbors, I don't like being water police and snow police but we do do that, we are active, more education than fining
Cerel - the bylaw is a re-write so even if we omit the privcate wells, it should go fardward
Live reporting: Storage Facility
| J. Legislation for Action |
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 16-786 to a 2nd Reading (majority vote))
motion to open hearing, seconded
move to allow storage within the industrial zoning rather than letting it getting into another commercial zone
motion to close reading, seconded
motion to move to a second reading, seconded, passed 8-0
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Live Reporting: Town Council Meeting - Feb 15, 2017
Present: Pellegri, Padula, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: Mercer
skipping ahead to cover other agenda items due to the scheduled Pubic Hearing at 7:10 PM
Old bill received late
Absent: Mercer
| A. Approval of Minutes |
February 1, 2017
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| 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.
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| 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.
Old Forge Hill resident
road not cleared for snow
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| E. Appointments |
Design Review Appointment
James Bartro
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| J. Legislation for Action |
1. Resolution 17-06: Appropriation: Animal Control - Prior Year's Bill (Motion to Move Resolution 17-06: appropriation Animal Control - 4/5 vote)
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| J. Legislation for Action |
2. Resolution 17-07: Local acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C (Motion to Move Resolution 17-07: Local Acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C - Majority vote (5))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
MA general law changes a current Town of Franklin practice
funds collected from parking would go to a fund for future purchases of space for parking
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| J. Legislation for Action |
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 3 Definitions - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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| J. Legislation for Action |
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 4 Districts Enumerated - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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| J. Legislation for Action |
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 5 Zoning Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
follow up questions on potential challenges, this is setting us up conservatively as the State has not yet set up their process. The State will be the licensing authority for this. If the State doesn't do anything, our zoning actions set us up
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| J. Legislation for Action |
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 Changes to Chapter 185 Section 7 Compliance required - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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| J. Legislation for Action |
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-783: Amendment to Chapter 185 Section 49 Marijuana Use Overlay District - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-783 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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FHS Panthers Softball Clinic - March 25, 2017
Saturday March 25th 2017 (Rain or Shine) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Franklin High School Gymnasium
$30.00 per player Grades 1-6
Players will learn the fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball. Specific skills will be covered using a series of stations which the players will rotate between to insure age groups and skill levels are being maintained.
Stations include:
• Proper throwing and catching mechanics
• Proper hitting mechanics
• Overall fielding and base running
The lead instructor will be KATE FALLON-COMEAU, Franklin High School Softball Program Director and Head Coach of Franklin High Panthers Varsity Softball.
Coach Fallon-Comeau was a four year starter at Curry College in both pitching and catching and was team captain her senior year. After coaching JV softball at Cardinal Spellman High School, she went on to be Varsity Coach of SE Regional Vocational High School.
Assistant coach Matt Connelly, along with the Varsity players will be on hand to assist in what should truly be an exciting three hours.
Please complete and mail the form below with payment by March 18th 2017, to insure your softball player will be part of this event.
Franklin High School Gymnasium
$30.00 per player Grades 1-6
Players will learn the fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball. Specific skills will be covered using a series of stations which the players will rotate between to insure age groups and skill levels are being maintained.
Stations include:
• Proper throwing and catching mechanics
• Proper hitting mechanics
• Overall fielding and base running
The lead instructor will be KATE FALLON-COMEAU, Franklin High School Softball Program Director and Head Coach of Franklin High Panthers Varsity Softball.
Coach Fallon-Comeau was a four year starter at Curry College in both pitching and catching and was team captain her senior year. After coaching JV softball at Cardinal Spellman High School, she went on to be Varsity Coach of SE Regional Vocational High School.
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| FHS Panthers |
Assistant coach Matt Connelly, along with the Varsity players will be on hand to assist in what should truly be an exciting three hours.
Please complete and mail the form below with payment by March 18th 2017, to insure your softball player will be part of this event.
Blood Drive - March 4 - Hockomock YMCA
Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating their second blood drive through Boston Children's Hospital in the Franklin community as part of their National Honor Society Service Project. Joining them is their younger sister, Sophia, who is a junior at the High School.
Giovanna, Olivia, and Sophia have been regular blood donors at Boston Children’s Hospital since they turned 16, the legal age to donate. When one of the twins underwent major surgery and needed blood at the age of 12, the significance of blood donation hit home.
Today, their goal is to encourage young people like themselves to become life-long donors. Donating takes only a little time, but the result is huge and lasts forever! Each pint can help make well three children. Their first blood drive held on November 11, collected more than 30 units of blood! That's equal to helping up to 90 children.
Their blood drive will take place on Saturday, March 4, at the Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, in Franklin from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Sign up on-line at halfpints.childrenshospital.org for an appointment time (sponsor code YMCAFR), or contact Giovanna and Olivia at (857)266-3324, or giovannasylvia@hotmail.com, or oliviasabini@hotmail.com, for more information and to sign up.
Get on board the bus, and give the gift of life!
Hope to see you on March 4 on the Boston Children's Blood Mobile bus!
Giovanna, Olivia, and Sophia have been regular blood donors at Boston Children’s Hospital since they turned 16, the legal age to donate. When one of the twins underwent major surgery and needed blood at the age of 12, the significance of blood donation hit home.
Today, their goal is to encourage young people like themselves to become life-long donors. Donating takes only a little time, but the result is huge and lasts forever! Each pint can help make well three children. Their first blood drive held on November 11, collected more than 30 units of blood! That's equal to helping up to 90 children.
Their blood drive will take place on Saturday, March 4, at the Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, in Franklin from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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| Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating the blood drive March 4 |
Sign up on-line at halfpints.childrenshospital.org for an appointment time (sponsor code YMCAFR), or contact Giovanna and Olivia at (857)266-3324, or giovannasylvia@hotmail.com, or oliviasabini@hotmail.com, for more information and to sign up.
Get on board the bus, and give the gift of life!
Hope to see you on March 4 on the Boston Children's Blood Mobile bus!
Both FHS basketball teams top Attleboro, girls in OT
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 73 @ Attleboro, 65 – Final
– Franklin built a 10-point lead heading into the final quarter and held off the Bombardiers to earn the win. Attleboro cut the deficit to five on two separate occasions, including with just under a minute to play but the Panthers finished the game strong. Connor Peterson had 16 points while Josh Macchi and Paul Mahon each chipped in with 14 points for the Panthers.
Girls Basketball = Attleboro, 52 @ Franklin, 59 – Final (OT)
– Franklin rallied late in the game to force overtime and outscored Attleboro 16-9 in the extra period. Carli Koffinke buried a pair of threes (her only two of the game) and Bea Bondhus scored five points in OT to lead the Panthers, after the duo combined for only one point in regulation. Freshman Ali Brigham was the game’s top scorer, leading the Panthers with 21 points, and classmate Megan O’Connell added nine points in the win. Julia Strachan led the Bombardiers with 18 points and Sarah Deyo had nine.
Girls Hockey = Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Cat Luciano scored a hat trick for the Warriors and Madison Haughey scored the fourth.
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-021417/
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin Art Association - March 1 Meeting
The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:00PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin.
Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Jeanne Rosier Smith, highly acclaimed pastel artist from Sudbury MA. Smith's work has appeared in International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, and The Pastel Journal, and she is a regular contributing writer for the Pastel Journal. Her paintings are in collections on five continents.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.
Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Jeanne Rosier Smith, highly acclaimed pastel artist from Sudbury MA. Smith's work has appeared in International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, and The Pastel Journal, and she is a regular contributing writer for the Pastel Journal. Her paintings are in collections on five continents.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.
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| image from https://jeannerosiersmith.com/ |
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Feb 16 for Madalene Village
DATE: Feb. 14, 2017
TO: Mr. Bruce Hunchard, Chairman
Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: George Russell, AICP
Conservation Agent
RE: Comprehensive Permit Application, Madalene Village
21 Peck-180 Cottage Streets
I have read the minutes of the Board concerning the above project.
Neither my office nor the Conservation Commission members have been contacted by the applicant concerning this project. Further, until a formal application is presented to the Commission, no comments over and above what have been transmitted to the Board by my office can be made without prejudicing the Commission on an application upon which they must decide. The minutes of 11/17/16 state:
. . . ConComm doesn’t want anything to do with it until they file. Mark: I always take the position that, if someone requests a waiver from a local ConComm rule, we ought to get what the ConComm thinks. Chairman: Their agent responded that they didn’t want to look at it until they file. . . .Although these minutes have been accepted, I need to go on record that my office has repeatedly indicated that the applicant should be discussing this project with my office. I in fact do “ . . . want to look . . .” just as would happen at a tech review meeting. What must be avoided is compromising the Commission from taking a position before the application is filed.
It is still my opinion that at least some preliminary discussions on the project concerning the wetlands issues are warranted and should have already taken place and that the waiver of the local wetlands by-law is not in the best interests of the Town.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Letter From Conservation Commission
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczajZ2YWZESXJGUjlFUUZteUZSUkMtSE92a25j
Flyer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdzktaHRvYlI3U1RFWENFM1B0bHU5ZnUwTTgw
Town Engineer letter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczREF1UFJEN0s4Z191bUtXdFlkZ1lfWUxTdXpj/view?usp=sharing
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| Spruce Pond Brook is proposed to be rerouted for the development |
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Real time reporting: School Committee (Twitter notes)
(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)
Real time reporting: Action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $479.00 from the Oak Street PCC for in-house enrichment at Oak Street Elementary School.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 4-0 (3 absent)
b. I recommend acceptance of 4 checks totaling $2,445.00 for Parmenter Elementary School as detailed:
- $470.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
- $345.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
- $930.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
- $700.00 Target – Field Trips
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.60 from Barnes & Noble for supplemental supplies for Horace Mann Middle School.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 4-0 (3 absent)
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $778.35 from All American Publishing for High School Athletics.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 4-0 (3 absent)
e. I recommend approval of the request for FHS students to travel to the Boston Marriott for a DECA State Competition from March 9 to 11, 2017 as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 4-0 (3 absent)
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,525.00 from Keller PCC for field trips for Keller Elementary School.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 4-0 (3 absent)
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 4-0 (3 absent)
Real time Reporting: District Current Needs
coordinator for social emotional learning
STEM coordinator for pre-K to 12 levels
a district of this size would have layers of curriculum people, we don't have an entire layer that others have
department heads currently teaching 2-3 classes, other districts usually teach only one so the time can be spent on curriculum development
need a technology support person full time, currently share with the Town and the needs can not be met
1 digital integration specialist at the high school, technical support for each school but that is limited
approx 1,000 special education students in the district. approx 17% of the population
professional development adds days to the school year and is rather expensive
extend school year for teachers to not affect the 180 day requirement
adds approx $200K per day
looking at about $400K to add the line item for textbooks and Chrome books to the budget; currently using capital budget process for this recurring expense
school fees are one item they would like to do away with.
(school fees are one reason why I got started doing this reporting. The fees came in and then went up and up. I went to meetings to find out why and try and make sense of it.)
advertising on the buses? we don't own the buses so it would not be possible to generate revenue that way
(left off at 8:00 for a work meeting; returned to meeting at 9 PM)
Real time Reporting: School Committee - 2/14/17
Present: Scofield, Bergen, O'Malley, Schultz (late), Jewell
Absent: Douglas, Bilello
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 19 and January 24, 2017 School Committee Meetings.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Resources For Our Educational Vision
Sabolinski - The educational resources needed throughout the district to deliver a world class education.
This is what is needed for the students to be successful in the 21st Century
O'Malley - Budgets and schools are difficult, budgets and Franklin schools are even more difficult.
Bergen
- the School Committee priorities
STEM materials - science framework
high school Chrome books
renovations at Davis Thayer, carpeting, painting
painting at Parmenter
would like to see your listing so the combination could make a powerful budget
counselors K-8
Professional Development at HS, particularly in differentiated learning
grant writing
technology coordinator
strategic pan for the Schools
improve communications with the new tools
Absent: Douglas, Bilello
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 19 and January 24, 2017 School Committee Meetings.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Resources For Our Educational Vision
Sabolinski - The educational resources needed throughout the district to deliver a world class education.
This is what is needed for the students to be successful in the 21st Century
O'Malley - Budgets and schools are difficult, budgets and Franklin schools are even more difficult.
Bergen
- the School Committee priorities
STEM materials - science framework
high school Chrome books
renovations at Davis Thayer, carpeting, painting
painting at Parmenter
would like to see your listing so the combination could make a powerful budget
counselors K-8
Professional Development at HS, particularly in differentiated learning
grant writing
technology coordinator
strategic pan for the Schools
improve communications with the new tools
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 14, 2017
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
AGENDA
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which
may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed
and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent
permitted by law."
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| the key to learning |
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 19 and January 24, 2017 School Committee Meetings.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Resources For Our Educational Vision
3. Discussion Only Items
none
4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $479.00 from the Oak Street PCC for in-house enrichment at Oak Street Elementary School.
b. I recommend acceptance of 4 checks totaling $2,445.00 for Parmenter Elementary School as detailed:
- $470.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
- $345.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
- $930.00 Parmenter PCC – Field Trips
- $700.00 Target – Field Trips
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.60 from Barnes & Noble for supplemental supplies for Horace Mann Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $778.35 from All American Publishing for High School Athletics.
e. I recommend approval of the request for FHS students to travel to the Boston Marriott for a DECA State Competition from March 9 to 11, 2017 as detailed.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,525.00 from Keller PCC for field trips for Keller Elementary School.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
a. Community Relations – Denise Schultz
b. Budget Sub Committee – Kevin O’Malley
School Committee Liaison Reports
a. none
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Motion to Adjourn
– Dr. O’Malley
21st Annual Spring Training Clinic - Baseball - March 18
21st Annual Spring Training Clinic
Ages 7 thru 13
Learn from Franklin High School Baseball Head Coach Zach Brown, his Coaching Staff and Varsity Players!
All players will participate in drills and receive instruction on hitting, fielding and throwing techniques.
PREPARE FOR FYBO SEASON!
This event is sponsored by the FHS Baseball Boosters Club, providing equipment, scholarships and support for FHS Baseball teams.
Cost = $40
Thank you for supporting our teams!
Ages 7 thru 13
Learn from Franklin High School Baseball Head Coach Zach Brown, his Coaching Staff and Varsity Players!
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| FHS Panthers |
All players will participate in drills and receive instruction on hitting, fielding and throwing techniques.
PREPARE FOR FYBO SEASON!
This event is sponsored by the FHS Baseball Boosters Club, providing equipment, scholarships and support for FHS Baseball teams.
Cost = $40
Thank you for supporting our teams!
Roy Announces Open Office Hours for February 2017
State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent open office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of February on the following days:
Medway – February 18, 9:00-10:00AM, Muffin House Café – 116 Main Street, Medway, MA.
Franklin – February 23, 8:30-9:30AM Franklin Senior Center – 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA.
Ryan Arego, his Legislative Aide, will be accompanying him.
Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.
He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617)722-2020, stop by Room 527A in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov
Medway – February 18, 9:00-10:00AM, Muffin House Café – 116 Main Street, Medway, MA.
Franklin – February 23, 8:30-9:30AM Franklin Senior Center – 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA.
Ryan Arego, his Legislative Aide, will be accompanying him.
Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.
He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617)722-2020, stop by Room 527A in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov
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| The Franklin Senior Center before the snows hit in February |
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