Franklin Matters

Sunday, October 2, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council meeting agenda for October 5, 2022 session

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 5, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

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.
c. Municipal Aggregation Electricity Rates.

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 - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.

6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm

a. Chapter 61A, Town’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Approx. 113 Acres of Land together with any and all buildings and any other improvements thereon, located at 215 Prospect St., Franklin. https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6a._1_-_memo_-_schmidts_farm_rofr.pdf

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of Manager: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club #105, Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a_bjs_change_of_mgr.pdf

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Discussion: Norfolk County Commission

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-62: Request for Special Legislation Re: Authority for the Town of Franklin Acting Through the Franklin Town Council to Grant an All Alcoholic Beverages Not to be Drunk on the Premises Alcoholic Beverages License in Excess of the Town’s Quota to Madd Deli, Inc. D/B/A Dacey’s Market (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-62 - Majority Roll Call Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._web_22-62_daceys_market.pdf

b. Bylaw Amendment 22-884: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-884 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._web_22-884_parking_map.pdf

c. Bylaw Amendment 22-885: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, §170-20, Additional regulations; violations and penalties. - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-885 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._-_bylaw_amendment_22-885_amendment_chapter_170_ta_auth_to_set_fees.pdf

d. Bylaw Amendment 22-886: Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, § 82-6, Subsection K. Police - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-886 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._-_bylaw_amendment_22-886_amendment_chapter_82_municipal_service_fees_striking_quarterly_fees.pdf

e. Bylaw Amendment 22-879: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Appendix A, Fines, Parking Violations - First Reading (Motion to Take off the Table and Move Bylaw Amendment 22-879 to Second Reading - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/bylaw_amendment_-_parking_fees.pdf

f. Resolution 22-63: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($2,550), Fire Dept. ($2,500) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-63 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9f._web_22-63_gift_acceptance.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Beaver Street Interceptor

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 - None Scheduled.

15. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

16. ADJOURN

Note:

Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda and documents released for this meeting

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.05.22_town_council_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council meeting agenda for October 5, 2022 session

Making Sense of Climate #16 - from municipal aggregation to zoning changes (audio)

FM #855 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 855 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Tuesday, Sep 27, 2022.

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well.

Topics covered this time

Electric rate increases

DPU process, Inequity around New England, ISO New England

Municipal aggregation for Franklin shields us

Machin and side deal

FERC role mentioned for aiding in interstate transmission role

Ezra Klien podcast with Jesse Kenkins

Scope of work required

Heat pump explanation

Affordable housing, zoning for residential & commercial neighborhoods

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.

The conversation runs about 48 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-855-making-sense-of-climate-16-09-27-22

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Jesse Jenkins https://netzeroamerica.princeton.edu/ and https://repeatproject.org/

Podcast link

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS84MkZJMzVQeA/episode/NzEwY2Y1NTMtMGFjYS00YmI0LTg3YWUtMGUxYjAxNjk2Zjgw?ep=14

There is a great section on heat pumps as well as an explanation on the side effect of reducing premature deaths due to improved air quality

Other climate podcast referral -> https://www.volts.wtf/p/welcome-to-volts

See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin's Municipal Aggregation program

Franklin TV: Holiday Festival Postponed - Happening Sunday (10/2)

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/02/2022

In their widely distributed email sent yesterday morning, the Franklin Downtown Partnership announced the postponement of their annual Harvest Festival, originally slated to take over the downtown (closing Main Street) this afternoon.

Franklin TV: Holiday Festival Postponed - Happening Sunday (10/2)

Due to predicted strong and steady rains, the event has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 2, noon to 5 PM. All event logistics and booth locations will remain the same.

"Please be prepared for the potential of wind and the chance of showers on Sunday; tents and items on your booths and displays must be secured for the safety of all event attendees.”

We’ll be posting pix on Monday.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And, thank you for watching.

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

Franklin Public Schools, MA: hiring a director of human resources

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) tweeted Fri, Sep 30, 2022:

The Franklin Public School District is looking for an experienced, hands-on, Director of Human Resources to join our great team!

Access the posting here: https://t.co/ztwCsPLGyI https://t.co/PCCBoioWAe

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1575903456354672640?t=sVLrlvRFXbYQW5ft-fglBA&s=03

Franklin Public Schools, MA: hiring a director of human resources

Take out or eat in to help the FHS Music Booster fund raiser with Jersey Mike's on Wednesday

The FHS Music Boosters are holding a fund raiser at Jersey Mike's on Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022. 20% of the dine-in or take-out sales will be donated to the program.

Take out or eat in to help the FHS Music Booster fund raiser with Jersey Mike's on Wednesday

Shared from Facebook ->

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid033xvDDD51tsNVxihNDA8dskzxMMagNiWcBDiygDwANvZjiRYu39ARigy3oS87yk8yl&id=100029115622784

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - Agenda for Oct 4 session includes Schmidt's Farm purchase

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 4, 2022 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd Floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes

a. June 7, 2022

2. Chapter 61, Town’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Approx. 113 Acres of Land off 215 Prospect Street. Discussion and vote on recommending use of CPA funding for purchase to the Town Council.

3. Community Preservation Master Plan v. 2

a. Request for Appropriation: $50,000 for the Red Brick Schoolhouse
b. Other project updates:

i. Nason Street Tot Lot
ii. Historical Museum Cupola
iii. King Street Memorial Park
iv. Townwide Open Space & Recreational Plan
v. State Matching Fund update

Agenda doc and remote connection info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.04.22_cpc_agenda.pdf

cupola at the Franklin Historical Museum

Author Visits scheduled for Franklin Middle Schools Oct 25-27

Horace Mann MS (@HMMSLightning) tweeted Fri, Sep 30, 2022:

Exciting news! We'll welcome @LeslieConnor29 to HMMS in October - this will be her second tour of the middle schools and our first IN PERSON author in two years!

Be sure to read before her visit @EscapeIntoFictn @FrkPublicLib https://t.co/kl8A7N2HWK

Shared from Twitter ->
https://twitter.com/HMMSLightning/status/1575881728249339910?t=lk2ltmsX3s4kaW7eMbUUyQ&s=03

Author Tour scheduled for Middle Schools Oct 25-27

Town Council Quarterbacking: the short version of Wednesday's (Sep 28, 2022) Council meeting (audio)

FM #854 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 854 in the series.

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of Sep 28, 2022:

ok, what just happened?
What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

Appointments

a. Agricultural Commission - Daniel Morse

b. Conservation Commission - Meghann Hagen

c. Council on Aging - Kimberly Mu-Chow

d. Finance Committee - Michael Hamilton

LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-61: Direction for Issuance of Request for Proposals for Town Property Containing "South Franklin Congregational Meeting House" Located at 762 Washington Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-61 - Majority Vote)

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Bylaw Amendment 22-880: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map

Municipal aggregation protects Franklin residents from the proposed NationalGrid electric rate increase

Touch a truck – Oct 15 (10 AM to 2 PM)

Red Brick School exterior renovation underway

State flag resolution request – Oct 19 state legislation (Roy, Rausch, & Spilka) visits Council

Harvest Festival – Sat Oct 1, rain date Oct 2

Our conversation runs about 27 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes.

Let’s listen to this session of Town Council Quarterbacking recorded Sep 29, 2022

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-854-town-council-quarterbacking-09-29-22

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Meeting agenda =>

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/september_28_town_council_mtg_agenda.pdf

My notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eAHa49OpU8nK1RDzU42n74iDy77-smig/view?usp=sharing

The meeting video is also available for viewing on YouTube https://youtu.be/oZ84NlUKaNE

Volunteer for boards & committees

http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

Vacant terms -> http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/vt.php

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Old South Meeting House, Washington St

FHS girls and boys soccer, golf, field hockey, and football teams all post wins on Friday

HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Friday, Sep 30, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below.

Boys Soccer = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

– In a battle of the top two teams in the Kelley-Rex division, Franklin used a late-winner to take over first place in the division at the midway point of the season. The Panthers got off to a great start at home as Trey Lovell finished off an assist from Will Kryzak in the sixth minute for the early lead. Attleboro junior Alex Vecchioli converted a pass from Esvin Morales to bring the visitors level in the 15th minute. The game stayed level for the majority of the game before Kryzak finished off a great pass from Andrew O’Neill in the 77th minute to secure the win.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final

– Kelly O’Connor scored a pair of goals to help Franklin bounce back from its loss on Wednesday and to keep pace with KP in the league title race. It was an even first half, but the Panthers took the lead in the final five minutes, O’Connor nodding home a Bridget Leo corner. With Attleboro pushing for an equalizer, Franklin was able to strike twice more after the break. Anya Zub doubled the lead a little more than halfway through the second half, with O’Connor picking up the assist. O’Connor then secured her brace and her third point of the night with a goal with nine minutes to play. Alexis Campbell made six big saves that kept Attleboro in the game, while Rachel Welch made seven stops for the Panthers. Attleboro coach Steve Santos was proud of the way the team kept battling to the end.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 8 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final

– Holding a 3-0 lead at halftime, Franklin pulled away with two more goals in the third quarter and three more in the fourth to finish with an 8-0 lead. Emily Carney scored a hat trick for the Panthers, scoring once in each of the first three quarters, while Payten Crandall had two goals and one assist in the win. Kaitlyn Carney (one assist), Haley Wernig, and Sydney Rogan (one assist) each scored once in the win. Devon Barry and Megan Sullivan (two saves) combined for the shutout in net.

Volleyball = Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final

– Attleboro rattled off three straight points in the final set to turn a one-point deficit into a 3-2 (14-25, 26-24, 21-25, 25-20, 15-13) win over visiting Franklin, giving the Bombardiers one of their biggest wins in program history. Julia Leonardo was a monster at the net for the Bombardiers, putting down 36 kills to go along with 20 digs to pace the attack, while Sadie Whiwtmarsh had a huge showing with 23 kills. Addie Shelton added 11 kills and 12 digs in the win. Natalie Brojek orchestrated the offense for the hosts, dishing out 49 assists to go along with 15 digs and three blocks.

Golf = Attleboro, 175 @ Franklin, 145 – Final

– Brendan Collins had a consistent day out on the links, shooting a medalist round to lead the Panthers to a win over Attleboro. Collins carded a 36 to lead the way, CJ Steel shot a 38, and both Caden Sullivan (one birdie) and Jack Hagerty (one birdie) each came in at 38. Bradley Martin led the Bombardiers with a 43.

Football = Franklin, 21 @ North Attleboro, 20 – Final

1Q: (NA) Nathan Shultz 49-yard rush, Austin Clemente XP good; (F) Jase Lyons 24-yard pass to Derek Dubriske, Garrett Portesi XP good.

2Q: (F) J. Lyons 31-yard pass to Luke Davis, G. Portesi XP good; (F) J. Lyons 30-yard pass to Grayson Hunter, G. Portesi XP good.

3Q: (NA) Greg Berthiaume 7-yard rush, A. Clemente XP good.

4Q: (NA) Chase Frisoli 1-yard rush, Conversion failed.

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

"When Cole Sidwell intercepted a pass inside his own 30 with 36 seconds remaining, the Franklin bench exploded onto the field assuming that the victory was sealed. But, two penalty flags sat on the Community Field grass and, after a lengthy discussion between the officials, off-setting penalties meant that North Attleboro would have one last chance.

Facing fourth and 13 from the Franklin 49, North quarterback Chase Frisoli dropped back one more time and fired a deep ball to Jovany Rivera down the right sideline. The North receiver had a step on the corner, but he just wasn’t able to haul in the pass.

After a giant exhale, the Franklin sideline exploded into life again, knowing that all it would take was one kneel down and the win was theirs. The Panthers survived Friday’s league opener 21-20, earning their first win at North since 1992.

“It’s two top 10 teams, Franklin coach Eain Bain said. “I don’t care if we won by half a point, as long as we get out of here with a win. We knew coming in here there would be adversity tonight, fortunately we took advantage of some things in the first half. As a team effort, I thought it was a great win.”

Continue reading the game recap -> https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-holds-on-in-last-minute-earns-rare-win-at-north/

For a Photo Gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Fall-2022/North-Attleboro-Franklin-Football-09-30-22

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-30-22/

Luke Davis caught a first half touchdown, helping Franklin pull out its first win at North Attleboro since 1992. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Harvest Festival re-scheduled for on Sunday, Oct 2 from noon to 5 PM

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is holding its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday from noon to 5 PM.

The map showing the location of vendors and activities downtown along Main St and West Central St is shared here. Page 2 is the vendor listing with where they are located by location #.

Due to the rain that is forecasted for Saturday, the FDP Harvest Festival will move to its rain date on Sunday, October 2.

Please note that all other event logistics regarding set up times and booth locations will remain the same.

We hope that your schedule will still allow you to participate. If you are a vendor that has a schedule conflict that will prevent you from participating in the event, please contact Harvest Festival Chair Scott Martin.

Shared from the FDP page -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/p/harvest-festival.html