Register O'Donnell Reports on November Norfolk County Real Estate Activity

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Reports on November Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Mirroring trends seen across eastern Massachusetts, Norfolk County real estate is continuing to experience sluggish sales due to limited inventory of available properties, according to Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. Register O'Donnell noted, "During the month of November, real estate sales, for both residential and commercial activity, fell 2% from the previous year. A total of 1,476 property transactions were recorded versus 1,512 in November 2017. The bottom line is you can't sell more of what you don't have." According to last month's statistics, the average combined sale price of residential and commercial property for the month was $936,750, a 47% increase year over year. In addition, total dollar sales volume, again for both residential and commercial properties, was $911 million, also a 47% increase from November 2017. These numbers were greatly spiked by a $153 million commercial sale recorded in Brookline. On the financial side, Norfolk County lending numbers were mixed during the month of November. The Register noted, "The number of mortgages recorded during the month decreased by 16%. However, the total volume of mortgage financing, for both residential and commercial properties, came in at $1.2 billion, a 3% increase year over year. There can be no doubt consumers are being prudent when considering big ticket expenses due to increases in the interest rates." While the figures were mixed, there are some definite reasons for optimism when it comes to foreclosure activity. "First the bad news," noted the Register, "there were 17 foreclosure deeds filed in November compared to 13 during the same time period in 2017. The good news; during the same time period there was a 68% reduction in the number of Notice to Foreclose Mortgage filings, the first step in the foreclosure process." "The Notice to Foreclose Mortgage numbers were really encouraging," stated Register O'Donnell. "With that said, we need to remember that foreclosure activity has a human face. I want to remind Norfolk County residents that my office continues to partner with the Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x376, and NeighborWorks Southern Mass, 508-587-0950. These organizations can help homeowners who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage document. A third option is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400." On the consumer front, the number of Homestead recordings showed a small increase. A total of 1,022 Homesteads were filed compared to 1,004 in November 2017. O'Donnell noted, "A Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual's primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000." Register O'Donnell concluded, "Once again, we are seeing some troubling concerns in the real estate market brought on by low inventory numbers. The only way we will see a more robust real estate market is through greater inventory and the stabilizing of interest rates." 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 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today Register O'Donnell Reports on November Norfolk County Real Estate Activity

"You know you’re going to like it when you leave here”

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

"It starts with the distinct flavor of Italian basil, freshly plucked from the garden -- summer distilled down into a teaspoon, washing pleasantly over every taste bud. 

And then it transforms and there are strawberries, warmed by the sun, lingering like a late June twilight, a luxurious afterthought. 

The taster’s face blooms with pleasure: The pairing of basil-infused olive oil and strawberry balsamic vinegar is a pure delight. The connoisseur grins, pleased to have elicited such a response. He pokes a finger into the air in a “just wait” gesture, his expression speaking volumes. He has another palatable creation to share. 

“This!” he says, taking up a small sampling cup from atop a thick cutting board, “This is a sweet pepper stuffed with mascarpone and drizzled with Saba, which is a traditional dark balsamic vinegar.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181216/at-franklins-little-shop-of-olive-oils-taste-is-what-its-all-about

The Butter infused olive oil is great for making popcorn

focused “on the big picture on the what and the why” and was “less specific on the how”

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

"A regional market-based program to reduce carbon emissions from transportation and a goal that all new cars, light trucks and buses sold in Massachusetts be electric by 2040 are among the recommendations in a two-volume, 237-page state report rolled out Friday afternoon. 

The report, released by the Commission on the Future of Transportation, recommends 18 ways the state should prepare for potential changes in transportation over the next two decades. 

Many of the ideas, Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack said, respond to “the twin transportation challenges of the 21st century” - climate change and congestion. 

“Whether today or in the future, we simply must move more people in fewer vehicles if we are serious about reducing congestion and greenhouse gas pollution from the transportation sector,” she said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181216/state-unveils-carbon-emissions-reduction-plan

Visit the Commission page  
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/commission-on-the-future-of-transportation

Report - Volume 1:
Choices for Stewardship: Recommendations to Meet the Transportation Future
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/12/14/FOTCVolume1_1.pdf

Report - Volume 2:
Choices for Stewardship: Background Books – Facts, Trends, and Issues
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/12/14/FOTCVolume2.pdf

Commission on the Future of Transportation, recommends 18 ways the state
should prepare for potential changes in transportation

The Franklin Education Foundation Announces The 2019 Grant Awardees

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) has awarded 10 grants totaling $25,905 for 2019 to teachers in the Franklin Public School (FPS) system. A committee composed of FEF representatives and FPS staff read all proposals through a blind review process and selected the recipients. 

Final approval was made by the full FEF board at its December meeting. “Consideration was given to need, innovation, impact, and integration with other school programs when selecting applications for funding. These 10 grants will provide needed funding for innovative programs at the elementary, middle, and high schools that would not otherwise be possible”, stated Kit Brady, Ph.D., Chair of the FEF Grant Review Committee.

The committee also awarded this year’s FEF Pinnacle Award to Mary Cotillo and Erin O'Leary of Horace Mann Middle School for their proposal to enhance classroom libraries in Grades 6-8 to support the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) social emotional competencies curriculum. The Pinnacle Award provides up to $5000 for the project budget.

This year’s other recipients at the elementary school level are (lead applicant listed first): Kennedy Elementary School – Chris Banks, Epson projector set up for physical education and health lessons; Parmenter Elementary School – Stephanie Consilvio and Shannon Barca, Design thinking and digital literacy makerspace.

At the middle school level are: District wide - Erin O'Leary and Mary Cotillo, Author visits to all FPS middle schools; Remington Middle School – Dan Chase and Susan Richards, Video production studio (Year 2); Jane Pichette, Celebrate diversity art installation; and Jane Pichette and Jeff Chaffee, Interdisciplinary program to create a mosaic art installation (Year 3).

At Franklin High School are: Dawn-Marie Fernandes, Language lab for English learners; Brenna Johnson, Art installation for FHS main entrance; and Patricia London, Celebrate fandom for reading.

Franklin Education
Foundation (FEF)

Since its inception in 1997, the FEF has awarded approximately $400,000 in grants to FPS. Yearly fundraisers such as November’s Harlem Wizards basketball game as well as an annual fund campaign provide much appreciated support from businesses, families, and organizations for the FEF grants. 

To see a list of programs the FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/FranklinEdOrg). 

The Franklin Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible. New members are always welcome – see our web site for an application or email: franklined.org@gmail.com.

FSPA Alum Named 2019 Lincoln Center Emerging Artist

Nadine Malouf, graduate of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), has been selected as one of Lincoln Center in New York City’s “Emerging Artists” for 2019. Malouf has starred in two Lincoln Center productions: last season’s qUEENS and 2014’s The Who and the What, both at LCT3. Recipients are chosen by one of Lincoln Center’s resident organizations in acknowledgement of their extraordinary talent and promising careers in the performing arts.

Nadine Malouf

In addition to Malouf, this year’s winners include singer and actress Mikaela Bennett (The Juilliard School); dancer Savannah Durham (The School of American Ballet); composer and sound artist Ashley Fure (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and the New York Philharmonic); bassist Endea Owens (Jazz at Lincoln Center); soprano Gabriella Reyes (The Metropolitan Opera); musician Adam Tendler (The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts); dancer Sebastian Villarini-Velez (New York City Ballet); filmmaker Eduardo Williams (Film Society of Lincoln Center); and violinist Angelo Xiang Yu (The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center).

Nadine Malouf trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in acting, singing, and various dance styles. She was a member of the international touring ensemble Electric Youth and appeared in many Franklin Performing Arts Company productions including West Side Story (Anita), Seussical (Gertrude), and Little Shop of Horrors (Crystal). She then went on to study at Syracuse University’s prestigious Drama Department.

Following her run in the 25th Anniversary tour of Les Misérables, Malouf had the distinct opportunity to perform alongside Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and other principals from Cameron Mackintosh’s film adaptation of Les Misérables at the 85th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Her burgeoning film career includes the British drama Shame, with Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, and a featured role in Cherien Dabis’ May in the Summer, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2013 as an opening day pick. She received critical acclaim for playing the title role in Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Salomé.

For more information on Acting and other programs at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, call 508-528-8668, visit www.fspaonline.com, or stop by 38 Main Street in Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 19, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 19, 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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_12-19-2018_0.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of December 19, 2018 - 7:00PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. 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.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
5. APPOINTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	a. 2019 Annual Alcoholic Beverages License Renewals
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Technology Department
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee  b. Budget Subcommittee  c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-73: Designate Milford Daily News (Motion to approve Resolution 18-73- Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-75: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner-Developer of O'Brien Estates, A Two-Lot Subdivision (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-75- Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive- 2nd Reading (Motion to adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821- Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-825: Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages- 2nd Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 18-825 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-828: Fees Bylaw Changes- 2nd Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 18-828- Majority Roll Call Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829: District Enumerated-Creation of Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District-Referral to the Planning Board ( Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830: Use Regulations- Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831: Mixed Business Innovation Zone Dimensional Regulations -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832: Changes to §185-20. Signs, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -Referral to the Planning Board ( Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-833: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to Mixed Business Innovation on Area on or near Fisher and Hayward Streets -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-833 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 19, 2018

“Playing at BC gives you an extra bit of motivation"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides a good write up on former FHS football standout Colton Cardinal.

"On Dec. 8, Boston College’s football team held its annual Senior Banquet to hand out awards to some of the players in their final season in the program. Among the honorees that night was senior fullback Colton Cardinal. The former Franklin standout arrived at BC as a preferred walk-on at linebacker and lasted four years with the Eagles as a fullback and as a regular on special teams. 

Cardinal was honored with the Loyalty Award, which is given each year, according to the BC website, “to the individual who possesses an unwavering amount of support and allegiance to a long-term commitment.” 

“That was kind of special,” said Cardinal following the team’s a mid-week practice. “It kind of took me by surprise but I was really happy. 

He added, “Not really having anyone behind me and believing in me except the locals in Franklin and being able to solidify myself as a player on special teams and a little bit on offense. Then to have my coaches and teammates honor me with the Loyalty Award meant the world to me. It was the highlight of my four years here.”

Continue reading the article
https://hockomocksports.com/colton-cardinal-still-flying-high-as-bc-career-comes-to-close/

Former Franklin standout Colton Cardinal started as a walk-on at Boston College
and stuck it out for four years as a regular on special teams, earning the team’s
Loyalty Award for his efforts over the last four years. (BC Athletics)

FHS gymnastics, girls hockey and both boys and girls indoor track teams post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Dec 15, 2018

Wrestling = Lawrence Quad (Franklin)
– Franklin started the day with a pair of setbacks, falling to Lawrence and Salem (NH). The Panthers dropped match to Lawrence (40-30) and Salem (37-37, criteria). Franklin finished strong by picking up a win over St. John’s Prep (36-29). Jake Carlucci, Jordan Carlucci and Dylan MacLean each went undefeated on the day.

Gymnastics = Sharon 100.7 @ Franklin, 134.7 – Final 
– Franklin’s Mia Lizotte and Sadie Rondeau took first and second overall in the All Around to pace the Panthers to a season-opening win over Sharon. Lizotte scored a 35.95 to take first with Rondeau right behind in second with a 33.10. Franklin freshman Kate Rudolph had a memorable debut, scoring in three events – bars (8.1), beam (8.25), and floor (8.55) – for the Panthers.

Boys Indoor Track = Attleboro, 39 vs. Franklin, 61 – Final
– Franklin won a total of nine events, including both relays, and took first and second in four of those events. The Panthers had the top two finishes in each the 600M (Daniel Barrow [1:30.52] and Michael Hagen), the 1000M (Camden Harrington [2:51.98] and Nicholas Calitri), the 1 Mile (Tyler Brogan [4:40.69] and Dylan Kehoe) and the 2 Mile (Brogan [10:05.23] and Calitri). 

Other individual winners for Franklin included Liam Pek (300M, 38.19), Jared Cain (high jump, 5-08.00), and Andrew Faught (long jump, 19-08.00). Attleboro swept the 55M dash, with Colin Levis taking first (6.90) followed by Dante Williams and Henry Boateng. David Cataloni (55M hurdles, 8.26) and Ethan Crosby (39-04.00) also won for Attleboro.

Girls Indoor Track = Attleboro, 36 vs. Franklin, 64 – Final
– Franklin showed its depth, taking at least two of the top three spots in all individual events by one to earn a victory over Attleboro. Jillian Fenerty (300M, 45.86), Samantha Powderly (600M, 1:48.44), Julia Fenerty (1000M, 3:18.54), Daniella Pierre (55M hurdles, 9.37), and Dreya Martin (high jump, 4-10.00) each had individual wins for Franklin. 

Attleboro’s Kelly Neuendorf and Abisola Olaogun were two-time winners, wih Neuendorf taking first in both the 1 Mile (5:39.04) and the 2 Mile (12:36.36) and Olaogun crossing first in the 55M dash (7.82) and winning the long jump (14-10.00). Tianna McDonald (shot put, 28-06.50) also had a win for the Bombardiers.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-15-18/


Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 4 – Final

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the hockey game recap:

"Both times that Mansfield/Oliver Ames and Franklin met in the opening season of Hockomock League girls hockey, the game ended in a stalemate, including the opening game of the year. The two teams opened league play again this season and, when the Warriors tied the game with a power play goal inside the final 90 seconds of Saturday afternoon’s game at Rodman Arena, it looked like another tie was on the cards. 

That was until Franklin senior Regan Paterson, who had given away the penalty that MOA had turned into the tying goal, stole a puck on the edge of the attacking zone and skated in alone on the goalie. A head fake, a good deke to the forehand and a drag to the backhand opened up the far post and she slid the puck into the back of the net with just 4.1 seconds on the clock. 

Paterson’s goal sealed a 5-4 come from behind win for the Panthers in a game that saw four lead changes and was indicative of how most of the games in the Hockomock League have been played thus far. 

“It was a great game,” said Franklin coach Margie Burke. “It seems like it’s always a great game when we play them.”

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-hockey-pulls-out-last-second-win-over-warriors/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/MansfieldOliver-Ames-Franklin-Girls-Hockey-12-15-18/

Franklin senior Cassi Ronan (10) lines up a shot against Mansfield/Oliver Ames at Rodman Arena. The Panthers got a goal with 4.1 seconds left to pull out a 5-4 win. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

School; Committee - partial recap - Dec 11, 2018

I reported on the School Committee meeting Tuesday evening for about 45 minutes before tuning out to conduct a meeting for work. 

The agenda was posted here
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/agenda/school-committee-meeting-agenda-12112018

The Superintendent's report is posted online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_december_11_2018.pdf

The presentation document used for the Report Card discussion
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/report_cards_presentation_to_the_franklin_school_committee.pdf

Report Card Presentation - Dec 11, 2018 from Franklin Matters

Other documents released for the meeting can be found in the meeting packet folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-11-2018-school-committee-packet-documents


My notes from the meeting were recorded via Twitter:

Reporting remotely - #SchComm1211 Superintendent Ahern and Dr Edwards presenting on report cards pic.twitter.com/IyqkMh0ZWN

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting: #SchComm1211 ECDC is covered with a report to parents on trimester pic.twitter.com/kB1ccW1OLO

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting: #SchComm1211 standards based report cards used for elementary schools pic.twitter.com/lJSgae619D

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 questions on the letter grading, what does the P, M, N really mean when they are given pic.twitter.com/nJLtrYxxyh

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting- #SchComm1211 one of the hidden expenses is translation of the materials going home; report cards and notices, etc. pic.twitter.com/n5bHhKN0M5

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 - other items covered by report cards and the process to ensure consistency across the District pic.twitter.com/w8EhGXd6pX

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 - middle schools get reports at same time but Maybe different from elementary schools pic.twitter.com/2pzRgMC4p6

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 - factoring a zero with a value of 50 created a pause and question for discussion pic.twitter.com/piBvN47O3f

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting coming to end as I have a work meeting to conduct. Tune in to cable or via the live web feed to continue the meeting #SchComm1211

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

School; Committee - partial recap - Dec 11, 2018

FM #155 - Economic Development Committee - Dec 12, 2018 (audio)

FM #155

This internet radio show or podcast is number 155 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held before the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

The discussion covered the two scheduled agenda items. The first up heard additional research on whether to modify the existing brewing distillery bylaw to remove the kitchen requirement. Do tap rooms, tasting rooms, really need to have a kitchen?

You can listen to the discussion as it developed. Ultimately, the motion moved to the Town Council by a 4-0 vote to remove kitchens from the tasting bylaw.

The second item was a discussion on the proposed Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District to help control and enable appropriate reuse of the Clark, Cutler, McDermott property.

After discussion on various aspects of the pros, cons, what was really being attempted, the motion moved to the Town Council by a 3-1 vote (Kelly = no). 

The official meeting minutes are also included in the show notes that accompany this podcast.

Agenda 

Discussion:
1. Brewery, Winery, Distillery Bylaw Issues - food requirement
2. Clark, Cutler, McDermott rezoning

Future Meetings:
3. 2013 Master Plan Update
4. Housing - Generally
a. Over 55 Housing Overlay
a. Inclusionary Zoning Discussion
b. Multi-Family Housing in Residential V and Commercial 1
c. R7
d. Downtown extension/C1/Village District Discussion
e. Affordable Housing Plan

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_meeting_agenda_12-12-2018.pdf

The total meeting recording runs just about 58 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.




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Meeting Minutes for the Economic Development Committee

Members present: Matthew Kelly, Glenn Jones, Melanie Hamblen, Eamon McCarthy Earls.

Also in attendance: Deborah Pellegri, Anthony Padula, Joseph Halligan, Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Planning Director Bryan Taberner, Building Inspector - Gus Brown, Planner - Amy Love and Steve Sherlock. Also participating was an unidentified potential brewing establishment owner.

Matt Kelly called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM, and read a statement into the record regarding attendance of Town Councilors not on the Economic Development Subcommittee.

Brewery, Winery, Distillery Bylaw Issues - food requirement. Jamie Hellen provided a summary of the issue before the Committee. The discussion was to determine if the Town should continue to require food for the new farmer series facilities (Brewery, Winery or Distillery with taproom) as the current by-law reads. There was discussion about Breweries starting off as only serving beer, and expanding in the future into serving food. 

There was discussion about the breweries being a gathering spot and customers expecting food to be served. Mr. Taberner said they can order food from local residents to be delivered to the brewery. Mr. Hellen said they researched with many local breweries and even breweries from out of state, that none of them are required to serve food. There was further discussion on the hours of operation and how much they are allowed to pour per customer.

Motion to move to Town Council, Mr. Earls, second by Mrs. Hamblen, voted (4-0).

Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District — Mr. Hellen provided an overview of the proposed new zoning district and also provided a map that included what lots the zoning is proposed to be applied. Mr. Taberner further explained the uses that would be allowed in this district, if the property were to be re-zoned. 

In addition, the Use Table would add 3 more uses catered to the zone. Mr. Taberner said he has spoken with some of the property owners who agree this would be good for property uses. Mr. Kelley asked about adding a residential portion to this zone. Mr. Kelley said he thought this would be a tear down and residential should be allowed on the upper floors. 

There was discussion of the current industrial uses and potential for future of the buildings. Mr. Padula asked if the Town was trying to control what goes there. Mr. Hellen said they are trying to make the property more marketable and attract more businesses there. Mr. Jones said they are trying to re-purpose the property. 

Mr. Eamon said with the single story mill, there are not much option currently with the zoning. The MBI zoning would better help sell the building. Mr. Taberner explained that currently the only use is heavy manufacturing and explained the definition of heavy manufacturing.

Motion to move to Town Council, Mr.Jones, second by Mr. Earls, voted (3-'1). 

Next EDC meeting TBD.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/minutes/edc-meeting-minutes-3