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Monday, July 24, 2023
Senior Center events for week of 7/24/23
Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26
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Pub Crawl - fund raising for Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund Walk returns July 26 |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, July 24, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
Sunday, July 23, 2023
The Franklin TV Open Board Meeting - It’s Happening. August 19 at Our Studio
Join us, Saturday, August 19th at 3:00 PM.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by August 12 to: info@franklin.tv
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Franklin TV Open Board Meeting |
Section 15. Election of Director by the Membership (a) Members shall be notified by the Clerk of the election of a director by the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Said notice shall be in accordance with the notice provisions of Section 4 of this Article IV. (b) Any eligible voting Member may be nominated for election to the position of Director by: (i) Written notification to the Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to Annual Meeting; or (ii) By nomination from the floor of the Annual Meeting made and seconded by no less than three (3) eligible voting members.
See you then. And – as always –Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.And, thank you for watching.
Town Council approves Accessory Dwelling bylaws, hears from State legislative delegation (audio)
FM #1025 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1025 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. All 9 members of the Council were present in the Council Chambers.
Quick recap:
APPOINTMENTS
a. Agricultural Commission i. Nick Capoccia
b. Cultural District Committee i. Sue Cass ii. Patrick Conlan
c. Design Review Commission i. Amy Adams ii. Jim Bartro
d. Finance Committee i. Lauren Nagel
e. Franklin Cultural Council i. Carol Fletcher ii. John Ristaino iii. Jean Wolf
Legislative delegation visit: Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Jeffrey Roy
Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations , D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment - Second Reading
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
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 - Second Reading
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units - Second Reading
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 - Second Reading
Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin
Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street
Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)
The recording runs about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on July 19, 2023.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1025-town-council-mtg-07-19-23
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The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/july_19_2023_tc_agenda.pdf
My notes in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nt4hKCkbmVavbV-XCPyr9d1lJTpsF3pK/view?usp=drive_link
Franklin TV meeting video -> https://youtu.be/O8_1FbZyKJI
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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.
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Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17
"Come support the Franklin Field Hockey Players on August 17.
They will be hosting a clinic and working on skills and game play with the youth players. Cost to join is $40.
All proceeds go to the Franklin Field Hockey Program.
Please fill out the Google Link https://forms.gle/Yz9cpKzDrKqFM7sw9
We thank you for your support!"
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Register today for the FHS field hockey clinic Aug 17 |
Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25
"The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division in collaboration with the Friends of the Slater Park Looff Carousel organization will once again be celebrating National Merry-Go Round Day on Tuesday, July 25 at the Slater Memorial Park Looff Carousel. On this day only, the carousel will be providing free rides to all visitors throughout the day from 11 am – 8 pm. This is the first National Merry-Go-Round celebration taking place in Slater Park since 2018 and 2016.
The Friends of the Looff Carousel (a non-profit 501(c)3 organization) will have a welcome booth at the carousel from 3 pm - 8pm, where they will be selling specially designed Looff Carousel Christmas ornaments, trivets, coasters, mugs, magnets and other items. The profits from all merchandise found at the welcome tent or within the carousel, directly support the ongoing operation and restoration efforts of the carousel.
Additionally, an estimated 20 artists throughout the Blackstone Valley will be at Slater Park to also join in the celebration. The artists will be scattered throughout the grounds of Slater Memorial Park, including the Potter Casino, home of the RI Watercolor Society and the historic Looff Carousel between noon and 4 pm. The Plein Air Painting event is sponsored by the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor and Volunteers of the National Park Service.
Lastly, two-time Grammy award winning artist and Slater Park favorite, Bill Harley, will be performing as part of the weekly scheduled Slater Park Children’s Performance Series from 6 pm – 7 pm. Bill Harley is recognized internationally by audiences and peers as one of the finest performing storytellers in the country through music and books.
July 25 is chosen as National Merry-Go-Round Day because it coincides with the day when the first U.S. patent for the modern carousel was given to William Schneider of Davenport, Iowa in 1871. The Slater Park Looff Carousel is a nationally-recognized carousel built by Charles I. D. Looff in 1895 and moved to Slater Memorial Park in 1910. The Slater Looff Carousel is currently open daily through August, weather permitting, from 11 am – 5 pm with the exception of being closed on Wednesdays. Details regarding operational hours can be found on the Slater Park Looff Carousel Facebook page.:
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Celebrate National Merry-Go-Round Day with a Free carousel ride in Pawtucket Tuesday, July 25 |
Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event
"Here's a schedule.
Save it for a handy reference! Lowell Folk Festival July 28-30. #lowellfolk https://t.co/7yqRjfOy3r"Visit the Festival page for additional info -> https://lowellfolkfestival.org/
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Lowell Folk Festival scheduled for July 28-30 - a great free event |
Only In Boston: an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA
Only in Boston tweeted on Friday
"A comprehensive map of all breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in Massachusetts."
View the interactive map -> https://t.co/LaKbIoIio8
Shared from -> https://t.co/hbvIcRVuvS
Only In Boston: an impressive map of breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries in MA |
"Massachusetts Craft Beverage Map: Breweries, Cideries, Distilleries, and Wineries Information Page.All mapped businesses have a tasting room.Business information may be subject to errors.The Massachusetts Department of Agriculture does not endorse any individual business listed on this map. This map is to be used as a general reference guide to Massachusetts craft beverage businesses.If you want your businesses to be included or if there is an update needed, contact: bonita.oehlke@MassMail.State.MA.US.Data from sources including:Massachusetts Brewers Guild, Mass. Brew Bros., Massachusetts Farm Wineries & Growers Assoc., the Massachusetts Distillers Alliance, Massachusetts Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, MassGIS, and other sources. "
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Franklin, MA - Agenda for School Committee meeting - July 25 at 7 PM
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
A. Review of AgendaB. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeillC. Payroll Ms. SpencerD. FHS Student Representative CommentsE. Superintendent’s Report
A. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub CommitteeI recommend that the School Committee dissolve the Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee as detailedhttps://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_dissolve_space_needs_committee.pdf
B. School Facilities Master Planning SubcommitteeI recommend that the School Committee establish a School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee as detailedhttps://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_establish_master_plan_committee.pdf
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your June 13, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.B. TransfersI recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.C. Recurring NH Primary Field TripI recommend approval of the request to take FHS AP Government students to NH on February 12, 2024 for the Primary as detailed.D. Oak Street GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $190.62 from the Oak Street PCC for Field Trips as detailed.E. FHS GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $2,635.00 from the “Class of 1973” for supplemental supplies to offset Yearbook costs as detailed.F. Parmenter GiftsI recommend acceptance of two checks totalling $592.46 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.G. Remington GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $4,695.00 from the Remington PCC for field trips as detailed.H. Music GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $2,617.00 from music parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.I. Districtwide GiftI recommend acceptance of a check for $265.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for districtwide in-house enrichment as detailed.
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21 (a) (3) for the purpose of discussing strategy as it relates to collective bargaining with the Franklin Cafeteria Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Committee, as declared by the Chair.