Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for June 7, 2023

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 7, 2023 - 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.

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

a. April 12, 2023 -  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._april_12_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_1.pdf

b. April 26, 2023 - 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3b._april_26_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

c. May 3, 2023 -  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3c._may_3_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Recognition: Electric Youth

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Annual Reappointments of Boards and Committees

i. See “Committee Appointments” in packet for names -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._committee_renewals_2023.pdf

b. Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee

i. See “Appointments: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee” in packet for names  -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5b._davis_thayer_committee_appointments.pdf

 

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. License Modification - Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Stock Interest: Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World, Located at 365 West Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

i. See 7: License Transactions (a) below -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._liquor_world.pdf

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition

i. Legislation for Action Item #9a -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6b-d._adu_hearings.pdf

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (formerly 23-895): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units

i. Legislation for Action Item #9b 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6b-d._adu_hearings.pdf

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks

i. Legislation for Action Item #9c  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6b-d._adu_hearings.pdf

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Stock Interest: Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World, Located at 365 West Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

• a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition - First Reading  (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_23-894_-_185-3_definitions.pdf
• b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (formerly 23-895): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._bylaw_amendment_23-895r_-_185_attachment_8_1.pdf
• c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks - First Reading  (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._bylaw_amendment_23-896_-_185-19_accessory_buildings_and_structures.pdf
• d. Resolution 23-39: FY2024 Budget Adjustment (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-39 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d_23-39_budget_adjustment.pdf
• e. Resolution 23-40: MECC Stabilization Account Transfer to MECC Appropriation FY24 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-40 - ⅔ Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9e._resolution_23-40_mecc_stabilization_transfer_to_mecc_fy24.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc and remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_june_7_2023.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for June 7, 2023 

Electric Youth 2023 Bon Voyage Concert and European Tour Dates

Electric Youth 2023 returns at THE BLACK BOX for their Bon Voyage Concert with 2 shows -- Friday, June 16th at 7:30 pm sponsored by 1776 Financial and Saturday June 17th at 7:30 pm with special guests Future Shock!. Offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

Electric Youth 2023 includes Tatiana McAlpine, Audrey Miningham, Devin DeAngelis, Finley Doherty, John Fitzhenry, Madigan Wirkus, Abby Trombert, Anya Fox, Ashley Pepin, Erin Belger, Tzintli Cerda, Hannah Connors, Anna Linde, Macie Hoben, and Mason Sanford.

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment!

Tickets for the Bon Voyage Concerts -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1673&month=06&year=2023

Electric Youth 2023 Bon Voyage Concert

Electric Youth 2023  European Tour Dates

Electric Youth 2023 European Tour dates shared from ->

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs_sT5nOwlt/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng==

School Committee member Dave Callaghan talks about the school budget & hard choices - 05/31/23 (audio)

FM #1003 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1003 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with Franklin School Committee member Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation in person in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. 

Our primary topic was the school budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024). The Finance Committee meetings are done, the Town Council held their budget hearings and approved the budget. Coming up at the June 7 are a couple of resolutions to add another approx. $700K to the schools budget. This still leaves the School budget short of what they were asking for and hard choices remain.

One bright spot coming out of the hearing is that there appears to be agreement on trying to do something to address the systemic issues in the school and town budget.

The recording runs about 40 minutes so let’s listen to my conversation with Dave Callaghan. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1003-school-cmte-dave-callaghan-05-31-23

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School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/fy24budget 

Town Administrator’s budget ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-24-budget-materials 

  

Town Council budget hearings (video & audio links)

• May 24 & 25 (budget hearings) - recap & audio links ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/audio-recordings-for-1st-of-2-budget.html       https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/town-council-approves-fy-24-budget_01384873643.html 

• recap & video links ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/town-council-approves-fy-24-budget.html 

Finance Committee budget hearings (video & audio links)

• May 11 - (FY 2024 budget hearing) public safety (police, fire, dispatch) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/finance-cmte-completes-fy-2024-budget.html 

• May 10 - (FY 2024 budget hearing) schools (FPS, Tri-County, Norfolk Aggie) recap, audio & video links -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/finance-committee-budget-hearing-2-gets.html 

• May 8 - (FY 2024 budget hearing) general government and DPW (enterprise accounts (sewer, water, solid waste & stormwater) - recap, audio & video links ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/fincom-gets-fy-2024-summary-from-town.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.  

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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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School Committee member Dave Callaghan talks about the school budget & hard choices - 05/31/23 (audio) 

LiveARTS features FREE quartet concert SATURDAY, June 10 at the Franklin Public Library

June. 10th at 2:00pm at the Franklin Public Library

Features  A free summer concert with the LiveARTS String Quartet Come and hear the renowned LiveARTS String Quartet perform a free concert of music by Bolcom, Schubert, and Ravel! Join us at the Franklin Public Library Saturday, June 10  at 2:00 PM The LiveARTS String Quartet: Zenas Hsu and Omar Chen-Guey, violins Donald Krishnaswami, viola Jennifer Lucht, cello Saturday, June 10 -  Time: 2:00 PM Location: Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin MA Tickets =  Free, and available at the door! Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website liveartsma.org for more information Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts · 283 Prospect Street · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Nason Street tot lot reopened after renovation with CPA funds

The Nason Street tot lot was reopened on Wednesday evening with a brief ribbon cutting ceremony and dozens of kiddos big and small ready to play. Recreation Director Ryan Jette was the master of the ceremony. Recreation Advisory board member and Community Preservation Committee member Wayne Simarrian were the speakers. Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding paid for the renovations.

The video captures the event (approx. 10 minutes) -> https://youtu.be/me9ePjAfgwk

Additional photos of the event including details of the playground can be found in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/rcShXw7E2Bf7joX96

memorial marker for Henry "Ski" Faenza

Town Clerk Nancy Danello, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen having some fun

CPA sign at entrance to Nason St tot lot

Recreation Director Ryan Jette

Franklin.TV tells the story behind the FHS graduation broadcast issues

Good v Bad Days, Part 2

…and we srsly hate it when that happens

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/03/2023

It’s 6am, Saturday, 6/3. Yesterday’s graduation ceremony is history. So is the torrential weather that plagued it. I’m still stunned and dismayed by events that prevented us from covering FHS graduation live. Last week I wrote:

“These days (good or bad) there is much digital complexity in what we do. So, we maintain backup systems wherever we can.”

That reflection became a prophetic understatement: Yesterday was a bad day. We do all we can to prepare for the worst, but even the best preparations and plans go only so far. Here is the simplest telling of events:

First – We lost power at the high school and longer still at the field.

Backup plan: emergency power – we had that, but – Parts of the school did not.

The school’s PA system on the field was not working.

Facilities brought in their electrician to troubleshoot the issue.

Second – Fiber communication lines went dark.

We had no direct connection to the school, our studio, and the internet. 

Backup plan: Verizon cellular internet service to our studio.

Third – Verizon cell service was also disrupted – for the duration. 

We no longer had power or a digital connection of any kind. 

Backup backup plan – Record the event and rebroadcast later.

We were on the field with torrential storm, thunder and lightning all around. We had to pull and keep all our gear – cameras, microphones off the field, shut down and cover the school’s PA systems while the storm rolled through. Setting and testing it all in place takes an afternoon. What could we do in about 20 minutes?

We scrambled to get PA systems working for one podium mic and hustled two of our 5 cameras back onto the field. We are reassembling our recording of the event for rebroadcast and video on demand as soon as possible.

They say, “Man plans, God laughs.” I fail to see the humor.

The storm was indeed biblical. We had no power, no communication, no joy. 

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.

And – as always – thanks for watching.

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

rain? Yup, some rain!!!

and the show does get recorded...

FPAC to close out their season with performance of Violet - Jun 8, 9, & 10 at THE BLACK BOX

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will close out their star-studded 2022-23 season with the musical Violet, June 8-10 at THE BLACK BOX starring Broadway’s Emily Koch and Tyrick Wiltez Jones. 

Emily Koch, currently on Broadway in Kimberly Akimbo, will lead the cast as Violet. Koch also appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in WICKED and Waitress as Jenna.

 

Tyrick Wiltez Jones will appear as Flick. Jones has been seen on Broadway in Hairspray and Finian’s Rainbow as well as the off-Broadway cast of Bat Out of Hell. NYC’s Robbie Rescigno will round out the principal cast as Monty.

Set to Jeanine Tesori’s stunning score, Violet tells a gripping story. As a girl, Violet was struck by a wayward axe blade when her father was chopping wood, leaving her with a visible scar across her face. With enough money finally saved, she travels across the Deep South in 1964 towards a miracle – the healing touch of a TV evangelist who will make her beautiful.

Although she may not succeed in having the scar on her face healed, Violet is able to repair those scars that are lying deeper than her skin. On the way, she meets a young soldier whose love for her reaches far past her physical “imperfections.” 

The production’s opening night sponsor is Physician One Urgent Care and FPAC’s Broadway sponsor is Dean College. 

The Franklin Performing Arts Company at THE BLACK BOX is a professional Equity theater  producing musicals, plays, and more, featuring Broadway stars, professional and regional performers, and emerging artists. The 2022-23 season featured performances by Sara Jean Ford (The Phantom of the Opera, CATS, and more), Tyrick Wiltez Jones (Hairspray, Finian’s Rainbow), Michael Barra (A Bronx Tale), and Christopher Rice-Thomson (Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Pretty Woman), new choreography by Broadway dance legend Tyler Hanes, and direction by FPAC resident artists and New York guests.

For Violet tickets and more information, visit THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at (508) 528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA.

FPAC to close out their season with performance of Violet - Jun 8, 9, & 10 at THE BLACK BOX

Town of Franklin, MA: Affordable Home Available - 90 Palomino Drive

"Please see attached flyer for an affordable home resale at 90 Palomino Drive in Dover Farms. 

Applications are available at https://t.co/KmOrHZJX1d"

Shared from -> https://t.co/0Vi5myWRZ8

Application ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/application_2023_-_first_come_first_serve_0.pdf

Flyer ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/flyer_1_90_palomino_0.pdf   

Town of Franklin, MA: Affordable Home Available - 90 Palomino Drive

Franklin Police & Fire Dept. conducted joint tactical training this week

Per the Franklin Police Dept Facebook posting: 

"Last week the Franklin Police Department completed joint tactics training with the Franklin Fire Department. Officers and Fire Fighters were trained in integrated rapid rescue and the formation of a rescue task force.  

A rescue task force is the main team made up of police and fire charged with treating the wounded on-site and getting them to a collection point for victims. They will arrive on the scene of a critical incident and immediately begin assessing the severity of injuries and performing life-saving interventions."

Shared from -> 

https://www.facebook.com/100064353536794/posts/pfbid0LmKd8AyAy2V6eLc8AEDabj9zRBfA4WiV7gZNuRWzDTU5fm72t6wHeFqPKE2EeKotl/   (follow the link to Facebook for additional photos)

Franklin Police & Fire Dept. conducted joint tactical training this week

Special Announcement from HMEA

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM HMEA HMEA Board of Directors Announces CEO Retirement Last September, the Boards of Directors of both HMEA and Advocates strongly voted in favor of a full merger of both organizations with the goal of completing that merger in stages by July 1, 2024. Since last fall, HMEA and Advocates have made considerable progress toward full integration of Administration and Finance, with a plan to work towards an organizational design for Services that will best meet the needs of the individuals, families, employees, and communities we support. While all of this progress and momentum is great news for both organizations, it does come with some bittersweet news as well.  Jule Gomes Noack, President and Chief Executive officer of HMEA, has decided that now is the right time for her to transition into retirement after more than 36 years with the organization. With the merger on track and a strong senior leadership team remaining in place at HMEA, Jule believes that her work is complete, and that the successful merger is a fitting capstone to her career.  Jule's last day will align with the next merger milestone date which is June 30, 2023. Jule has made it clear that she is committed to remaining a resource and advisor to the new organization. As such, she will be available to share her institutional knowledge and provide guidance beyond the end of June.  While we are very sad to see her go, we respect and support her decision and will now turn our attention to celebrating her incredible career and contributions. Jule Gomes Noack Retiring President & CEO Here are just a few highlights from Jule's career at HMEA... Jule joined HMEA in 1987 as the agency's first clinical coordinator and has worked directly in or managed nearly every program, service, and administrative role within the organization. For the past 16 years, she has been a key member of HMEA's executive leadership team and has served as President/CEO since 2020. She led the creation and expansion of the agency's Quality, Learning and Performance department, which is focused on ensuring the highest levels of service quality, improving staff development methods to address a diverse workforce, and measuring performance outcomes in all divisions and departments throughout the organization.  Jule has also been the champion and driving force behind the development of HMEA's diversity initiative which promotes a culture of inclusion with a strong focus on a resolution of respect and a 'No Place for Hate' workplace. HMEA employees come from more than 38 different countries.  She also successfully led the organization through one of the most challenging times in recent history with the confluence of a global pandemic, racial reckoning, and political unrest.  We are incredibly grateful to Jule for her dedication as a servant leader in support of social justice for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and the staff who support them.  Please join us in thanking and honoring Jule for all she has done and celebrating with her as she embarks on her next chapter. The Advocates and HMEA Administration and Boards of Directors are working together on a plan for leadership succession, and information including the timeline for merger will be shared in the next few weeks.

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