Monday, February 12, 2018

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 14, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF (51 pages)


Agenda ItemSummary
A. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes : January 10, 2018,   January 24,2018

B. Announcements
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
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments
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
E. Appointments
1. Agricultural Commission
  • Jeffrey Perry – One year term to expire June 31, 2018 
  • Marian Szymanski – One year term to expire June 31, 2018 Linda Noel – Two year term to expire June 31, 2019 
  • Carly Fisher – Two year term to expire June 31, 2019 
  • Roger Trahan – Three year term to expire June 31, 2020
2. Design Review Commission
Sean Preston

F. Hearings
F. Hearings
G. License Transactions
G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions
H. Presentations/Discussions
I. Subcommittee Reports
I. Subcommittee Reports
1. Capital

2. Budget

3. Economic Development Commmittee

J. Legislation for Action
J. Legislation for Action
1. Resolution 18-04 - Appropriation - Street Lighting (Motion to Move Resolution 18-04 - Majority Vote (5))
1a. FY 18 Capital Plan Proposal
1b. Capital Plan FY 19- FY 22

2. Resolution 18-05 - Appropriation - General Fund Capital FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-05 - Majority Vote (5))

 3. Resolution 18-06 - Appropriation - Fire Truck Stabilization Fund FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-06 - Majority Vote(5))

 4. Resolution 18-07 - Appropriation - Turf Field Stabilization Fund FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-07 - Majority Vote (5)) 

 5. Resolution 18-08 - Appropriation - Enterprise Fund Capital FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-08 - Majority Vote (5))

 6. Resolution 18-09 - Appropriation - OPEB Trust Fund FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-09 - Majority Vote (5))

 7. Resolution 18-10 - Dissolution of the Senior Center Building Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 18-10 - Majority Vote (5))

 8. Resolution 18-11 - Dissolution of the Library Building Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 18-11 - Majority Vote (5))

 9. Resolution 18-12 - Dissolution 18-12 - Dissolution of the Franklin Advisory Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 18-12 - Majority vote (5))

 10. Bylaw Amendment 18-798R - Chapter 155, Streets and Sidewalks - 1st Reading(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-798R to a 2nd  Reading - Majority Vote (5))

 11. Bylaw Amendment 18-799 - Chapter 82, Fees, Appendix B - Sewer Rates - 2ndReading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 18-799 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

 12. Bylaw Amendment 18-800 - Chapter 82, Fees, Appendix B - Water Rates - 2ndReading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 18-800 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))

K. Town Administrator's Report
K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items
L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments
M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session
N. Executive Session - None
O. Adjourn
O. Adjourn

DelCarte frozen surface and scheduled for additional invasive species work
DelCarte has a frozen surface now and is scheduled for
additional invasive species work later this year


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FPAC - Culinary Cabaret - April 6

"Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, wine and entertainment, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and delectable desserts!

 Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits presents representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wine tastings to compliment the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard's "Never Drink Ordinary" motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

 Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth's 2018 European tour including Fourth of July at Aviano Air Force Base!"

 When:
April 6th, 2018
7:00 - 10:00 PM

 Where:
THE BLACK BOX
15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA


Tickets can be purchased online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1080
FPAC - Culinary Cabaret - April 6
FPAC - Culinary Cabaret - April 6
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FHS girls hockey post win over Leominster

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 10, 2018. In the midst of the Hockomock Championships for gymnastics and indoor track, and the Sectionals for wrestling, I did not get to share the girls hockey results.
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 7 @ Leominster, 0 – Final


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-10-18/

The Sectional swim meets were also held this weekend. The girls results are posted but not the boys. If someone know where the results can be found (other than the MIAA link I have) please share.


 Girls Swim Sectional results
http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8100

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Register O'Donnell Reports Mixed Real Estate Results for January 2018



Norfolk County Registry of Deeds

Register O'Donnell Reports Mixed Real Estate Results for January

Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported mixed Norfolk County real estate results for January, 2018. The Register noted that while the total real estate sales volume and average sales price showed increases, mortgage lending activity continues to decline in what has become a challenging market.

During the month of January 2018, a total of 1,228 residential and commercial real estate sales were recorded countywide, resulting in a 6% reduction from the previous January numbers. However, the total dollar volume of these residential and commercial real estate sales increased 41% to $750 million year over year. The average sale price, again including both residential and commercial, also increased 59% coming in at $1,077,669. "These numbers," noted O'Donnell, "were impacted by two Quincy commercial real estate sales, one for $80 million and the other for $43 million."

Continuing a trend from the past several months, lending activity experienced a decline. A total of 1,853 mortgages were recorded in January, a 19% reduction from the previous year. Register O'Donnell stated, "There is no question Norfolk County consumers continue to be very cautious when contemplating borrowing money to pay for big ticket items such as home improvements and higher education costs," In addition, total mortgage lending in January decreased by 20% to $1.4 billion from the January of 2017.

Norfolk County foreclosure activity was a mixed bag. The good news was a 40% reduction in the number of foreclosure deeds recorded; 18 were recorded in January compared to 30 in January, 2017. The discouraging news was a total of 67 Notice to Foreclose Mortgages, the first step in the foreclosure process, were filed during the month compared to only 41 year over year. This represented a disturbing 63% increase.

Register O'Donnell noted, "While the economic climate in eastern Massachusetts remains strong, there are some property homeowners who are facing economic challenges, many through no fault of their own. As Register, I am very proud of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds partnership with Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x-376, and NeighborWorks Southern Mass, 508-587-0950. They are available to help anyone who has received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage from a lender. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400. Each of these programs is staffed by committed and knowledgeable professionals. I urge anyone who is facing a foreclosure issue to avail themselves of these excellent programs."

On the consumer front, the number of Homestead recordings also fell in January. A total of 791 Homesteads were recorded compared to 902 in January 2017. "A Homestead," stated O'Donnell, "provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. I urge homeowners who have not recorded a Homestead against their primary residence to consider this valuable consumer protection tool."

In conclusion, Register O'Donnell stated, "There is no question we are continuing to see a slowdown in the Norfolk County real estate market. A lack of available real estate inventory continues to have a negative impact on the market. This lack of inventory, and consumers continued caution when contemplating borrowing money, is also causing a corresponding slowdown in the lending market. Until we see an uptick in available real estate inventory, these trends are more than likely to continue."

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Register William P. O'Donnell
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org
phone: 781-234-3336
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831

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Register O'Donnell Reports Mixed Real Estate Results for January
Register O'Donnell Reports Mixed Real Estate Results for January

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Sunday, February 11, 2018

Franklin School Committee Legislative Forum on Education Funding - Feb 13

Our goal as a School Committee is to make sure Franklin Public Schools remain a shining star among both private and public schools across the state. We have been able to maintain services while ranking 272 out of 323 Massachusetts districts in per pupil spending. In our region of more than 30 towns we ranked fifth from the bottom in per pupil expenditure (based on fiscal year 2016 data). 

 Rising health insurance, transportation and special education tuition costs have increasingly created pressures on the school budget. Additionally, the state has mandated a number of programs with which all public schools must comply, but has not provided additional funds to support them. In addition, the Franklin Fiscal Forecast published on April 11, 2017 indicates challenging budget cycles are ahead. We cannot and will not jeopardize our excellence as a school system.

 We have confirmed attendance of our state legislators, Senators Richard Ross and Karen Spilka and Representative Jeffrey Roy to provide updates and insights on legislative initiatives directly impacting public schools in general and Franklin in particular. Their focus will be on funding and other school issues on which they will be working in the current legislative session.

 Please join us on Tuesday evening, February 13, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. in the Franklin High School Lecture Hall. We strongly encourage and greatly appreciate citizen involvement in the budget process.

 The Franklin School Committee intends to host another forum in the Spring with our federal elected official(s) to discuss federal level funding and policy impacts. We hope you can join us for these important community discussions.

 For additional information, please contact Anne Bergen, Chair of the Franklin School Committee, at 508-520-1469 or Denise Schultz, Vice Chair of the Franklin School Committee at 508-612-5950.
Franklin School Committee Legislative Forum on Education Funding - Feb 13
Franklin School Committee Legislative Forum on Education Funding - Feb 13

 The Franklin Fiscal Forecast
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/five_year_fiscal_forecast_fy18_-_fy22.pdf



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FHS girls take 1st in Hockomock Indoor Track Championships; FHS boys 4th

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 10, 2018.


GIRLS TEAM RESULTS
1. Franklin – 101
2. Sharon – 78
3. North Attleboro – 67
4. Taunton – 58
5. Mansfield – 55
6. King Philip – 45
7. Milford – 38
8. Oliver Ames – 27
9. Foxboro – 24
10. Foxboro – 24
11. Attleboro – 10
11. Canton – 4

55M Dash
1. Jessica Kroushl, Franklin – 7.34

300M
1. Veronica Wallace, Sharon – 41.86
2. Jessica Kroushl, Franklin – 42.07

600M
1. Julia Fenerty, Franklin – 1:38.74
6. Samantha Powderly, Franklin – 1:44.90

1000M
1. Maggie Sullivan, Taunton – 3:15.35
5. Sydney Hawkins, Franklin – 3:20.83
5. Ella Gutkowski, Franklin – 3:21.82

1 Mile
1. Nicole Clermont, Franklin – 5:22.36
2. Katherine Hartnett, Franklin – 5:27.69

4×200 Relay
1. Sharon – 1:47.54
3. Franklin – 1:52.16

4×400 Relay
1. Franklin – 4:12.81

4×800 Relay
1. Franklin – 10:14.27

Shot Put
1. Shira Stoller, Sharon – 35′ 3.25″
4. Sarah Goodermuth, Franklin – 32′ 10″

Long Jump
1. Jada Johnson, Sharon – 17′ 6.5″
6. Lauren McGrath, Franklin – 16′ 5.25


BOYS TEAM RESULTS
1. Mansfield – 125
2. North Attleboro – 80
3. Milford – 43
4. Franklin – 42
5. Oliver Ames – 40
6. Stoughton – 36.5
7. Taunton – 36
8. Sharon – 35.5
9. King Philip – 31.5
10. Canton – 14.5
11. Foxboro – 11
12. Attleboro – 3

600M
1. Mike Shannon, Mansfield – 1:23.69
3. Dylan Kehoe, Franklin – 1:25.73

1000M
1. Jason Windvogel, Oliver Ames – 2:35.91
6. Nicholas Calitri, Franklin – 2:45.96

1 Mile
1. Tyler Brogan, Franklin – 4:25.83
5. Michael Hagen, Franklin – 4:42.49
6. Paul Linehan, Franklin – 4:43.71

4×400 Relay
1. Mansfield – 3:34.47
6. Franklin – 3:50.09

4×800 Relay
1. Mansfield – 8:27.28
2. Franklin – 8:37.51


For all the Hockomock results
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-indoor-track-championships-2018/

The HockomockSports.Com photo gallery can be found here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Hockomock-Indoor-Track-Championships-02-10-18/

The complete meet results can also be found on Cool Running
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/18/ma/Feb10_Hockom_set1.shtml

3 peat!!!! The girls are Hockomock League Champions!!! Awesome team effort today
3 peat!!!! The girls are Hockomock League Champions!!! Awesome team effort today







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FHS Gymnastics finish 4th in Hockomock Championships

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 10, 2018.
TEAM RESULTS
1. Mansfield – 144.450
2. Oliver Ames – 140.500
3. North Attleboro – 138.650
4. Franklin – 134.950
5. Attleboro – 133.800
6. King Philip – 133. 350
7. Sharon – 128.550
8. Taunton – 123.850
9. Canton – 109.950
All-Around
1. Erin Hurley, Mansfield – 36.800
2. Mia Lizotte, Franklin – 36.450

 Floor Exercise (All-Around)
1. Lil Goulding, Mansfield – 9.400
T-1. Liz Traphagen, Franklin – 9.400
3. Mia Lizotte, Franklin – 9.350

 Balance Beam (All-Around)
1. Mia Lizotte, Franklin – 9.400

 Balance Beam (Specialist)
T-6. Julia Hill, Mansfield – 8.500
T-6. Sadie Rondeau, Franklin – 8.500

 Uneven Bars (All-Around)
1. Emma Hurley, Mansfield – 9.600
6. Mia Lizotte, Franklin – 8.400

 Vault (All-Around)
T-1. Erin Hurley, Mansfield – 9.300
T-1. Mia Lizotte, Franklin – 9.300

For the full results from gymnastics
 https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-gymnastics-championships-2018-results/

 For the HockomockSports.Com photo gallery from the meet
 https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Hockomock-Gymnastics-Championships-2-10-18/

FHS Panther at gymnastics meet
FHS Panther at gymnastics meet









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FHS wrestling takes First place in D1 Sectional Meet

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 10, 2018.

Wrestling


 D1 CENTRAL
Teams = 1. Franklin – 254.5

 PLACEMENTS
106 = 2nd – Jake Carlucci, Franklin
113 = 2nd – Ken Sauer, Franklin
120 = 2nd – Ian Bakalars, Franklin
126 = 2nd – Jordan Carlucci, Franklin
132 = 1st – TJ Remillard, Franklin
138 = 3rd – Brian Farrell, Franklin
145 = 3rd – Mike Racca, Franklin
152 = 4th – Seamus Cogavin, Franklin
160 = 4th – Don Sackley, Franklin
170 = 4th – Caleb Maclean, Franklin
182 = 2nd – Myles Polito, Franklin
195 = 2nd – Bruce Johnson, Franklin
220= 4th – Jack Coughlin, Franklin
285 = 4th – Riley Downing, Franklin


For other wrestling results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hock-results-from-miaa-wrestling-sectional-meets-2018/

FHS wrestling take 1st at D1 Central Sectionals
FHS wrestling take 1st at D1 Central Sectionals












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Call for Figurative Artists for "Art in Motion Juried Exhibition" - April 28

The Franklin Cultural Council has announced a call for artists for their Art in Motion Juried Exhibition and Live Art Event being held at the Franklin Public Library during ArtWeek. The juried exhibition will showcase paintings and drawings of figures in motion. 

 The kick off to the Art in Motion Exhibition will be the Live Art Event on April 28 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, during which the public can watch exhibition artists paint and draw live performers as they are performing. 

 The prospectus for the exhibition can be found at http://bit.ly/ArtinMotion_prospectus. Online applications are due by March 1, and can be found at http://bit.ly/artist_entry. There is no fee to enter this inaugural ArtWeek exhibition.

 The Art in Motion Juried Exhibition is part of ArtWeek, a statewide art festival April 27-May 6, 2018, that is being sponsored in Franklin by the Franklin Cultural Council. 

 Dozens of arts, cultural and culinary events will be held in Franklin during ArtWeek. More information on ArtWeek can be found at www.artweekma.org.
Call for Artists for "Art in Motion Juried Exhibition" - April 28
Call for Artists for "Art in Motion Juried Exhibition" - April 28
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Franklin Cultural Council Seeking High School And College Performers For "Art In Motion Live Art Event"

The Franklin Cultural Council is holding open video auditions for a Live Art Event during their ArtWeek Art in Motion Exhibition at the Franklin Public Library. The juried exhibition will showcase paintings and drawings of figures in motion. 

 The kick off to the Art in Motion Exhibition will be the Live Art Event on April 28 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, during which the public can watch exhibition artists paint and draw live performers as they are performing. The FCC is seeking groups of high school and college dancers, musicians and actors to perform fifteen minute segments during the event. 

 There is no fee to participate, and performers will be featured in press releases and on social media. A short application form and one to five minute video audition is all that is required to apply. 
High School And College Performers For "Art In Motion Live Art Event"
High School And College Performers
For "Art In Motion Live Art Event"
Applications are due March 1, and can be found online at http://bit.ly/ArtinMotion_performer. 

 Detailed information and application requirements can be found at http://bit.ly/ArtinMotion_details.
The Art in Motion Exhibition is part of ArtWeek, a statewide art festival April 27-May 6, 2018, that is being sponsored in Franklin by the Franklin Cultural Council. Dozens of arts, cultural and culinary events will be held in Franklin during ArtWeek. More information on ArtWeek can be found at www.artweekma.org.
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In the News: Roy seeks 4th term; school technology uses

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin.

"Now serving his sixth year on Beacon Hill, state Rep. Jeffrey Roy will seek a fourth term this fall. 
There’s more work ahead, without question, the Franklin Democrat, of the 10th Norfolk District, said in an interview Friday. 
“When I started in 2012, I was dedicated to education. I think that’s the most important thing that we do as a government and there is still a lot of work to be done in that area.” 
Roy currently serves on a national commission on student-centered learning, an initiative that brings lawmakers from across the country together to find ways to bring project-based and competency-based education into local classrooms."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
 http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180211/political-notebook-roy-seeks-fourth-term


"Students in Lorraine Magee’s third-grade class are pros at using technology. 
The class at Natick’s Johnson Elementary School has Skyped with students in other states and countries, tweeted favorite authors, shared pen pal letters with students in Uganda through Google Drive, sent cloud observations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and an average Thursday morning had them solving a math challenge from students in Georgia. 
That’s the short list. 
“It’s cool because when we were in third grade, we could say, ‘Yeah, I do science experiments in class,’” Magee said. “But now (students can say), ‘Yeah, I do science experiments and send them to NASA."'

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180211/raising-good-digital-citizens


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"we want to build a country that works for all of us”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Wrentham resident Larry Grant chose to get personal when he stepped up to the microphone to quiz U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Saturday. 
He described his 30-year-old son, who has spent much of his life battling drug and alcohol addiction. 
He argued for more investment in helping people struggling to get sober, and suggested transforming Wrentham State School into a rehab facility. 
While Warren said she looks for guidance from local officials on the help they need, she highlighted the importance of cutting down on the prevalence of opioids and advancing alternative painkillers."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180210/sen-elizabeth-warren-shares-vision-at-franklin-town-hall-meeting


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