Legislative Forum scheduled for April 14 has been canceled

"FYI: The Legislative Forum scheduled for April 14th has been canceled until further notice."

Shared from Twitter ->   https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1513592431211597834 

Legislative Forum scheduled for April 14 has been canceled

FBRTC fund raising: Rail Trail Road Race 5K - May 7, 2022

The biggest fundraiser of the year for the the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC). We hope you will join us and the Tri-Valley Front Runners in support of the local SNETT rail trail.

Date: May 7, 2022

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Shared from the Rail Trail page ->   https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/11th-annual-fbrtc-5k-road-race/

Registration is open now!
https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/11th-annual-fbrtc-5k-road-race-2022 

Rail Trail Roadrace 5K - May 7, 2022

 

wfpr.fm: Episode 040 - Baseball, Hockey, Spring, Meatloaf And So Much More (audio)

"In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center writers group presents stories and poems about growing up playing baseball, being a mother in a hockey family, the dawning of Spring, how meatloaf saved Zenobia's life and much more.

This episode aired on Franklin Radio for April 2022. "

Audio file ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-040-baseball-hockey-spring-meatloaf-and-so-much-more

wfpr.fm:  Episode 040 - Baseball, Hockey, Spring, Meatloaf And So Much More (audio)

National #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek

"We're kicking off National #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek today!

From 2018-2021, there were 181 work zone-related crashes that resulted in a serious injury or fatality in #MA. Please take a moment to reflect on the individuals who build, patrol & maintain the roads we travel on daily."

Shared from Twitter https://twitter.com/MassDOTSafety/status/1513496760815038466

Franklin has a number of road construction projects underway around town so please be careful!

 

National #WorkZoneAwarenessWeek

Commonwealth Magazine: MA House budget to be released on Weds; agreement on priorities leads to worry

"THE MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE budget, which will be released from the Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, will include major new investments in early childhood education targeted at expanding the workforce and helping providers that offer subsidized care to low-income families.  

However, the changes, which are aimed at increasing the accessibility of childcare, do not address the problem that many middle-class families have affording the state’s expensive private pay childcare system.  

“We have to start somewhere, and the subsidized programs serve our most vulnerable students and children,” said House Education Committee Chair Alice Peisch at a press conference at Ellis Early Learning in Boston. Peisch chaired a special commission that examined the economics of early childhood education and made myriad recommendations for improving the system, to the tune of $1.5 billion a year."

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/education/house-budget-increases-spending-on-subsidized-childcare/

https://malegislature.gov/Budget/HouseWaysMeansBudget

"KEY BEACON HILL lawmakers said on Monday they were supportive of Gov. Charlie Baker’s bid to tilt health care more toward behavioral and primary care, but they worried that the $1.4 billion spending mandate over three years would result in higher health care spending.

At a hearing of the Legislature’s Health Care Financing Committee, Baker and Marylou Sudders, his secretary of health and human services, pushed for passage of legislation that would require health care providers to boost spending by 30 percent over three years on primary care, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, and geriatric care.

The bill requires providers to boost their spending in those areas while still remaining within the health care cost benchmark established by the Health Policy Commission. But several members of the committee said they were concerned about the potential for a rapid runup in health care spending. "

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health-care/key-lawmakers-like-baker-health-care-priorities/

 

Did you get a text from your own number? That’s a scam

Did you get a text from your own number? That's a scam By Andrew Rayo Scammers are always thinking up ways to put a new spin on their criminal tricks. This time, they're sending spam texts to you — from your own phone number. They've changed (spoofed) the caller ID to look like they're messaging you from your number, but the shock of getting a text from yourself is bound to get your attention — which is what they're after. Read More ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/04/did-you-get-text-your-own-number-thats-scam

Did you get a text from your own number? That’s a scam

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Apr 12, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen
Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio
9:00 am It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club
10:00 am Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley
10:42 am Frank's Musings: Back to Ukraine
11:30 am Senior Connection: Hearing Loss
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad
12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5
3:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact
4:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8
4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
5:30 pm Physician Focus: Alzheimer's
8:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

9:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

10:30 am FHS Varsity Baseball: v Oliver Ames 04-08-22

12:30 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

6:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Attleboro 04-04-22

8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Milford 04-07-22

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Canton 04-04-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 03-22-22

12:00 pm Community Preservation: 04-05-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 03-22-22

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 882 5472 9551, Passcode; 047250

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Fire Dept achieves ISO Class 1 rating

Fire Chief James McLaughlin and Joseph Pasco, Northeast Manager of ISO (Insurance Services Office, Inc.), presented the upgraded rating of an ISO Class 1 to the Town Council on April 6th, 2022.  The Franklin Fire Department will move to the ISO Class 1 rating effective July 1st, 2022.  The ISO Class 1 rating from the Public Protection Classification is the highest rating attainable.

Franklin will be the 9th Fire Department in Massachusetts, only the 15th Fire Department in New England, and 459th in the Nation to obtain this rating.  This is out of over 45,000 fire departments rated nationally.  The Public Protection Classification goes from 1 to 10.  Class 1 represents superior property fire protection and Class 10 indicates that the area’s fire-suppression program doesn’t meet minimum criteria. 

This rating is based on strict criteria developed and assessed by the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS).  ISO provides data and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry.  Most U.S. insurers use the Public Protection Classification information as part of their decision making on offering coverage and the fees charged for the coverage of personal or commercial property insurance.  It is estimated that the improvement of each rating on the scale of 1-10 helps save property owners 7-15% on insurance.

Please note that the insurance policy holder must contact their insurance company to inquire about any savings.  Not every insurance company may use this rating. 

The formal notification can be found on the Town of Franklin page   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/iso_town_of_franklin_letter.pdf

The ISO Class 1 rating from the Public Protection Classification is the highest rating attainable

Some of the factors graded include:
- Emergency Communications
- The Fire Department
- Water Supply
- Community Efforts to Reduce the Risk of Fire
 
It is important to note that the Town of Franklin Water Department is instrumental in this rating as 40% is based on the Town Water Supply.  Additionally, communications, including the support of our regional dispatch center, The Metacomet Emergency Communications Center, play an important role in this rating.    
 
Below is information from the ISO Mitigation Public Protection Classification website:  https://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/

Fire Dept achieves ISO Class 1 rating

wfpr.fm: 029 - Frank's Musings - Fraud (audio)

 "In this episode, Frank Falvey discusses internet and telephone fraud; the common scams that are affecting people, the tell tale signs of fraud, and other information to help protect yourself from fraud."

Episode link ->  https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/029-frank-musings-fraud 

wfpr.fm: 029 - Frank's Musings - Fraud (audio)

FHS Orchestra performs at Mechanics Hall

Via Twitter from Principal Hanna (4/10/22): 

"Congrats to @MrsRudsitMusic @FranklinHSOrch on being honored @MechanicsHall today.  

Performances were top notch! "

Congrats to @MrsRudsitMusic @FranklinHSOrch on being honored @MechanicsHall today

Pantherbook: interviews with DECA students reveal insights on the business program

Grace Tucceri writes on her interview with Aradhya Garg, elected to a state office for DECA:

"DECA at FHS has reached a new height this year. 87 exceptional students went to States, with 27 state finalists and an additional 24 of them placing in the Top 5, qualifying for the International Career Development Conference. Even more impressive, Aradhya Garg, a junior at FHS, got elected as a state officer for Action Team 64. I interviewed him about the experience and his future goals."

Continue reading the article ->

https://franklinpanthers.us/uncategorized/2022/03/28/student-spotlight-aradhya-garg/

FHS’s very own Aradhya Garg was elected to Mass DECA’s State Action Team 64 this year!

Sofia Smith interviews Abby Auerr and Maya Sankaran to get more info about the DECA State competition: 

"The DECA States competition took place on March 11th this year, with almost 90 Massachusetts teens attending the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

Abby Auerr and Maya Sankaran are two seniors at Franklin High School who attended the competition. The two students both joined DECA this year, and have been quite successful despite having less than a year of experience.

DECA is a non-profit student organization that prepares emerging adults and entrepreneurs in marketing and finance. "

Continue reading the article ->

https://franklinpanthers.us/clubs-activities/2022/04/05/deca-states-teens-experiencing-the-business-world/ 

DECA States: Teens Experiencing the Business World

Register O’Donnell Reports on March 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that the March numbers relative to Norfolk County real estate activity decreased as compared to March 2021 but showed an increase over February’s numbers.

“Our data indicates that the Norfolk County real estate market in March slowed when compared to March 2021 but has rebounded somewhat when compared to the February numbers”, noted Register O’Donnell. “There were 12,402 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in March, a 38% decrease from March, 2021 but an increase of 21% from last month.

“The number of deeds for March 2022, which reflect real estate sales and transfers both commercial and residential, decreased by 8% from March 2021 but increased by 58% from February. Sale prices continue to increase compared to last year but now appear to be leveling off. The average sale price in March  was $1,122,863, a 23% increase compared to March 2021 but down 8% from February. Total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales also showed gains from one year ago, increasing 13% and surprisingly are up 46% from February,” noted the Register. “The March number compared to February may be skewed somewhat by a small number of high priced commercial transactions. Four separate sales of commercial properties together totaling over $200 million dollars were recorded in March. It remains to be seen if this trend continues into the second quarter.”

Overall lending activity showed a decrease again for the month of March. A total of 2,399 mortgages were recorded during the month, a 56% decrease compared to a year ago but up 24% from last month. “It appears that many consumers have already refinanced given the past low interest rate environment, although the mortgage activity is starting to pick up from earlier this year, perhaps due to a concern about rates increasing,” noted O’Donnell.

A continuing cause for concern in Norfolk County is the number of foreclosures. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely watching the foreclosure market. During March, there were 5 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, one more than in March, 2021.  However, there were 11 Notices to Foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded in March, down from 16 recorded in March 2021, and down from 27 recorded last month. “These numbers remind us that some of our neighbors are still facing financial challenges”, said O’Donnell.  “We will continue to monitor these numbers.”

 

For the past several years, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has partnered with Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x376, and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, 508-587-0950 to help anyone facing challenges paying their mortgage. Another option for homeowners is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400. Register O’Donnell stated, “If you are having difficulty paying your monthly mortgage, please consider contacting one of these non-profit agencies for help and guidance.”

 

Homestead recordings by owners of homes and condominiums decreased this month at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds.   There was a 17% decrease in homestead recordings in March 2022 compared to March 2021 but an increase of 39% from February. “The comparison from last March is not too surprising where the sales of homes have started to level off, but all homeowners, not just new purchasers, should keep in mind that a recorded Declaration of Homestead provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000,” noted O’Donnell. “We want to see folks protecting the biggest asset most of us have, our homes.  I would urge anyone who has not availed themselves of this important consumer protection tool to consider doing so.  The recording fee is only $36. Feel free to visit the Registry website at www.norfolkdeeds.org  to get more information on homesteads and to make sure you have taken advantage of this protection.”

 

Register O’Donnell concluded, “March real estate activity in Norfolk County continues to show a decline from last year but looks like it’s beginning to pick up as we head into the second quarter. We still see available real estate inventory as a source of concern in Norfolk County but clearly, the market is not as hot as last year. Whether this translates into more and better opportunities for buyers, particularly first time buyers, remains to be seen.”

The Registry of Deeds continues to be open to the public for business. Registry personnel are processing in-person recordings while vigilantly maintaining Covid related protocols.  The drop-off box located at the main entrance of the Registry Building will continue to be available for use by those members of the public who may not be comfortable entering the Registry of Deeds Building The volume of documents recorded electronically for many of our institutional users continues to increase.. We are also receiving documents in person, via regular mail, Federal Express, UPS and from our drop-off box located just outside our main entrance at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA.”     

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 in 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 www.norfolkdeeds.org.  Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

March 2022 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race

Ducky Wucky is back and we want to know “Where will you go?” …and enjoy dinner for 2 ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD…yes we said ANYWHERE! 

About the Race:

The race is run on the Nashua River and will be held on Saturday May 21, 2022. Due to COVID concerns there will be no spectators. 

Each rubber duck has a number imprinted on it that corresponds to a ticket number. 

A $40 ticket for example, will be assigned to 13 ducks.

The Grand Prize is "Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!" This includes airfare, two-night hotel stay and dinner for two (alcohol not included). The winner has two years to book their trip.

All winners will be notified directly by the Ayer Rotary Club and may also see the winners, runner-up prizes & official rules on www.DuckyWucky.

Tickets are limited so call us today!!

Also look for Rotary Club of Franklin, MA at a local venue near you!!

Thank you for your support! 

Franklin Rotary selling tickets to Ayer Rotary's Ducky Wucky Race

Shared from Rotary Facebook posting ->  https://www.facebook.com/groups/FranklinRotary/permalink/10160163095604083/

Upcoming Sessions for the 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

Tuesday April 12 - 10 am - Practice Interviewing (Ed Lawrence, facilitator)

If already registered with the program, you can use the same link you have used to join previous Tuesday sessions this year.

Thursday April 14 - 11 am - Savvy Seeker Series: MassHire Services with special guest Kim Leonard, Dept of Career Services

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlcu-orTMpH91SbUJArIVqpAp5VaKmwtGS 11 am -

Thursday April 21 - 2 pm - Special Event: Personal Branding with special guest Stephen Melanson

Register in advance for this special event:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtf-GopjMtGtREV5kEQqte0vH5UHAhPid0

Tuesday April 26 - 10 am - Job Applications (Melody Beach, facilitator)

If already registered with the program, you can use the same link you have used to join previous Tuesday sessions this year.

Thursday April 28 - 11 am - Savvy Seeker Series: Reimagining Gender with special guest Sarah Gustafson

Register in advance for this event:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrdOGqqzwuGNcGBEhukMxX1j8nCueu4JbA

Wednesday May 4 - 2 pm - Savvy Seeker Series: The Sociology of Aspirations with special guest Ofer Sharone

Register in advance for this event:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcudeqqqDwvEtQw-A33MuH0Tbb94QmoHd6B

New to the program? Registration is Required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/

For more information contact Denise Magnett: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) andthe Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Thank you,

Ed Lawrence

Group Leader, MCOA

CPRW; NCOPE; Member, CPRW Certification Committee

Upcoming Sessions for the 50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

MetroWest Visitors Bureau Awarded Tourism Recovery Grant

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau (MWVB) announced today (Apr 5, 2022) that they have been awarded $99,000 by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) as part of the Travel and Tourism Recovery Grant Program. This grant award will help fund the MWVB’s new “We Are MetroWest” campaign, designed to highlight the diversity of MetroWest, as well as the following projects by their collaborative partners:

• Natick Cultural District’s Natick Nights, Holi Festival, and Multicultural Day marketing

• Framingham Centre Common Cultural District’s “Many Cultures, One Heart” public art project and multicultural festival marketing

• MetroWest Chamber of Commerce’s guide to underrepresented businesses

• Town of Marlborough’s Brazilian Festival, Greek Festival, Marlborough Food Truck & Arts Festival, and Labor Day Weekend event marketing

• Town of Ashland’s “The Corner Spot” marketing

• Framingham Together’s diversity video

The Bureau’s executive director Erin Lynch says “MetroWest is an incredibly vibrant region, with a variety of cultural experiences to offer its residents and visitors. This award is exciting because it celebrates so many aspects of who we are as a welcoming and inviting destination.”

Part of the “We Are MetroWest” campaign will include a public TV series with episodes highlighting the diversity of MetroWest and its many ethnic and cultural communities and festivals. Episodes will air throughout MetroWest and on the MWVB’s YouTube channel. A new section of the website will be created to promote all “We Are MetroWest” events and activities. 

Sign up to receive updates here: https://www.metrowestvisitors.org/#newsletter

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau promotes travel and tourism throughout the 19 towns of the MetroWest region: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, and Westborough. For more information, please visit the MWVB website at www.metrowestvisitors.org

Metrowest Visitors Bureau Awarded Tourism Recovery Grant 

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Apr 11, 2022

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Todd Monjur
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – with Dr. Michael Walker-Jones,
Representative Jeff Roy and Dr. Natalia Linos

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:59:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

8:00:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Jamie Barrett & Electric Youth

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Spring

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

5:30 pm Senior Connection: Hearing Loss

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: Social Security

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Shawn Dooley

8:12 pm Frank's Musings: Back to Ukraine

8:30 pm The Black Box: Wicked

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Canton 04-04-22

10:30 am All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra

12:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Milford 04-07-22

1:30 pm ArtWeek: Games

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

6:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

8:30 pm Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board: 03-28-22

12:00 pm Community Preservation: 04-05-22

2:00 pm Planning Board: 03-28-22

7:00 pm Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers, 813 7178 0452

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - April 13, 2022 - 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 13, 2022 - 7 PM

1.     ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b.     Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2.     CITIZEN COMMENTS
a.     Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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 Scheduled.

4.     PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
a.     Recognition: Roger Magalhaes - Recipient of The Immigrant Learning Center’s Barry M. Portnoy Immigrant Entrepreneur Award in Outstanding Business Growth

5.     APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6.     HEARINGS - 7:00 pm
a.     Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6a._1_memo_and_backup.pdf
i.          TM1 Solutions, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven 37380 - 664 Union Street
ii.          Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World - 365 West Central Street
iii.          Jimmy D’s LLC d/b/a Jimmy D’s - 338 Union Street

7.     LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8.     PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a.     Presentation: Community Planning: DHCD Multi-Family Housing Guidelines for MBTA Communities - Bryan Taberner, Director, Planning and Community Development

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._dpcd_memo_to_tc.pdf

9.     LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a.     Resolution 22-26: Acceptance of Easement of Property at 732 Washington Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-26 - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._22-26_acceptance_of_easement_732_washington_street.pdf

10.  TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11.  SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a.     Capital Budget Subcommittee
b.     Budget Subcommittee
c.      Economic Development Subcommittee

12.  FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13.  COUNCIL COMMENTS

14.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

15.  ADJOURN
 
Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Full agenda and associated documents released for this meeting ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_13_2022.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - April 13, 2022 - 7 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee: Agenda - Apr 13, 2022 - 5:45 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 13, 2022 - 5:45 PM

3rd Floor training room & Zoom option

Agenda:
1. Downtown traffic and parking improvements

a. West Street neighborhood follow-up

i. Town Administrator Memo

ii. Town Bylaw Parking Fines

b. Downtown Main Corridor Parking

i. Map Amendment proposal

Full agenda and associated documents including remote connection info
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-04-13_edc_agenda_packet_0.pdf 

West Street neighborhood parking follow-up