Franklin Cultural District Celebration May 10, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is pleased to announce that a date has been set for the formal celebration of the Franklin Cultural District. The celebration will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Franklin Historical Museum on Friday, May 10.

State officials from the Massachusetts Cultural Council will join us for the festivities. After a short ceremony at the Historical Museum there will be an unveiling of the official "Franklin Cultural District" sign. The festivities will conclude with a social at THE BLACK BOX. 

The Cultural District Committee would love to have you come to celebrate Franklin's new Cultural District. Please mark your calendars for May 10 at 3:30 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum.

We hope that you will all be able to join us for this celebration!

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Franklin Cultural District Celebration May 10, 2019 - 3:30 PM

Taste Of Artweek Festival: Announces Beer & Wine Garden Line Up for Apr 27

Taste of ArtWeek, a kick-off celebration to Franklin ArtWeek, announced today that La Cantina Winery, Jack's Abby Craft Lagers, Exhibit 'A' Brewing Company, Crue Brew Brewery, and Zelus Beer Company will all be featured in their beer and wine garden. 

The festival is on Saturday, April 27 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM, and will also include food trucks, a craft fair, and free live performances on the Franklin Town Common. The beer and wine garden and a fine art exhibition will be held across the street at Hayward Manor. 

Taste of ArtWeek is intended to give attendees a "taste" of what ArtWeek is all about. Beer and wine garden tickets are $20, and will provide guests with either a flight of six tastes of different beverages, or two full pours. Tickets can be purchased in advance, starting April 1, at www.randomsmile.org/festival.

Taste Of Artweek Festival: - Apr 27

"As a local resident of Franklin and owner of the winery in Franklin, I am thrilled to take part in this community event. The town has been very supportive of our winery and it’s great to see them allowing food trucks and a beer/wine tent. Our award winning wines are produced and bottled in Franklin with grapes sourced from California and Chile. It is our mission to work with all organizations in town with efforts in supporting the community. We are honored to take part in ArtWeek, especially in the town we call home." says Bob Vozzella, owner of La Cantina Winery and one of this year's festival sponsors.

Taste of ArtWeek is being organized by the Franklin Cultural Council, in partnership with Random Smile Project charity. Proceeds from the event will benefit both organizations. More details on this and other ArtWeek events can be found online at www.artweekma.org.

About the Franklin Cultural Council — The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

FHS selections for girls and boys hockey Hockomock League All Stars

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Maggie Malloy, Canton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Cassi Ronan, Franklin
• Regan Paterson, Franklin
• Tina Pisano, Franklin
• Gabby Colace, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:

• Gianna Cornetta, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Espen Reager, Foxboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Joseph Lizotte, Franklin
• Thomas Tasker, Franklin
• Shane McCaffrey, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:

• Cam Cassella, Franklin

For the complete of girls Hockey All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-hockey-all-stars/

For the complete of boys Hockey All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-hockey-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

"decades-old cast iron pipes will be swapped for a ductile iron main that’s a bit wider"

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

"A three-month water main replacement project will get underway next week, potentially affecting traffic downtown. 

The project will affect Hillside and Dean avenues. Town Engineer Mike Maglio said work will be conducted from Ray Street to just past Hillside Road. There’s another section that will be replaced off Hillside Road from School Street to Dean Avenue. 

“The work on Dean Avenue will have most of the cut-through traffic coming through,” Maglio said. “This is an area that there are enough (alternative) roads that we can detour traffic easily if we need to.” 

He said police details will be on hand to direct traffic. If traffic gets too congested, officials will set up a small detour through Emmons Street. He also made clear that detours would be removed each day after construction ends."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190321/franklin-water-main-project-may-affect-downtown-traffic

Related notice from DPW
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/construction-alert-dean-ave-hillside.html

Update from Town of Franklin:

"A waterline replacement project is scheduled to begin the week of April 1st along Hillside Rd and Dean Ave.  The project extents include Dean Ave from Ray St to Hillside Rd and Hillside Rd from Dean Ave to School St.   This project is expected to last approximately 3 months."

At Dean and Hillside looking towards downtown

At Dean and the former Thompson Press site looking out towards Pleasant St

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting - Apr 11

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting

A Franklin Wine Club Sit Down Educational Tasting Held In The Franklin Liquors Wine Room

Hosts: Kim Simone And Mark Lenzi  Cost $15

April 11 -  7 PM

Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire and Game of Thrones know that there's a lot of wine flowing through Westeros. Ever curious about what those wines might taste like?

Come channel your inner Lannister and taste through a selection of wines from Europe, the Middle East, and the New World that reflect the styles, climates, and regions of George RR Martin's fictional one.

Sign Up   https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/259899764/

Wine of Westeros: A Game of Thrones Wine Tasting - Apr 11

Celtic Band RUNA to play at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Mar 30

Celtic band RUNA return to Circle of Friends on their 10th anniversary tour.

RUNA March 30                          View this email in your browser Celtic Band RUNA 10th Anniversary Tour March 30 - 8 PM - $25 Celtic band RUNA returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 30th, at 8PM.  Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music's new "supergroups," RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music. The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and four Independent Music Awards including Best Live Album, Best World/Traditional Song and Best Bluegrass Song. "Timeless and flawless…" – Jim Allford, PA Music Scene RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist, Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Caleb Edwards of Nashville on mandolin and vocals, and Jake James of New York on the fiddle. RUNA recently released their fifth album, "RUNA: LIVE". Receiving lavish praise on both sides of the Atlantic, the album has been hailed as "an incredible masterpiece" – Marcene Bronson, The Celtic Crier   http://www.runamusic.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Apr 13       Tracy Grammer May 11       Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

April At The Franklin Historical Museum

A sure sign of Spring … 
The Franklin Historical Museum will resume its Thursday evening hours beginning Thursday April 4. 

Now that the snow has cleared and we have a little more daylight in the evenings we welcome visitors on Thursday evenings from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM, in addition to our Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon schedule. 

Come in and experience our collection of the Stanley Chilson films, which will be available to view Thursday evenings. The Chilson films provide a look back at Franklin from the early 1930s to the late 1950s. Parades, town events, new road construction, church events and everyday life was capture on film by Stanley Chilson and left to the town of Franklin as a way to look back and remember the way things were in our beloved town.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series on Sunday April 14 features Cambridge architect Thomas J. Stohlman who will discuss historical architecture as well as share stories of his experience as a long time volunteer at the Boston Public Library. Doors open at 1:00 with the presentation scheduled for 1:15.

The Franklin Cultural Commission is pleased to welcome newly hired archivist, Rebecca Finnigan as she takes on the task of archiving the museum’s vast collection of Franklin photographs, artifacts, documents, books, and newspapers. The commission looks forward to working with Rebecca and moving the museum forward into the digital age. One of our mutual goals is to be able to share our collection online. More information to follow.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, we’re open Saturday mornings 10 AM - 1 PM; Sunday afternoons 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Admission is always free, donations are always welcome. Visit us soon and discover your history.

April At The Franklin Historical Museum (FHM photo)

FHS selections for Indoor Track All Stars; Tyler Brogan named MVP

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Jada Johnson, Sharon

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Bella Pierre, Franklin
• Julia Fenerty, Franklin
• Samantha Powderly, Franklin
• Sydney Hawkins, Franklin
• Julia DiGiacomo, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Tyler Brogan, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Tyler Brogan, Franklin
• Dylan Kehoe, Franklin
• Nicholas Calitri, Franklin
• Michael Hagen, Franklin

For the complete of girls Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/

For the complete of boys Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Internet & Social Media Safety For Students - March 27

FREE Event - Grades 6-8

Internet & Social Media Safety for Students Grades 6-8 Register for FREE Wednesday, March 27 6 PM - 7:30 PM Franklin High School Social networks involve a lot of sharing, including photos, videos, links, and personal information - and it's not always good. Many kids and teens enjoy sharing these things with their friends, but they may actually be sharing information with more people than they realize. For example, accepting friend requests from strangers. This means their 'friends' may not be people they can trust. This workshop is FREE but registration is required. https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

Lifelong Community Learning - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street, Room 137, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

Library of Congress: Additions to National Recording Registry

New National Recording Registry Class Is "Superfly" The classic radio western "Gunsmoke"; Ritchie Valens' groundbreaking 1958 sensation "La Bamba"; Sam & Dave's 1967 hit single "Soul Man"; the revolutionary 1968 Broadway musical "Hair"; and Neil Diamond's 1969 "Sweet Caroline," which became a popular sports anthem, are the newest recordings inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.  Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today named these and 20 other recordings as aural treasures worthy of preservation because of their cultural, historic and aesthetic importance to the nation's recorded sound heritage. Click here for more information  https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-19-018/?loclr=ealn .

In the News: Distillery proposal gets Planning Board approval; Franklin man charged with failing fiduciary duty; Worcester ball park build team gets completed

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

Distillery proposal gets Planning Board approval

"A proposal to open a distillery in the mill building formerly occupied by the Incontro restaurant took a step forward last week after a positive vote from the Planning Board. 

Town Planner Amy Love reported that the meeting drew a small crowd, but that those who did attend were in favor of the distillery opening at 860 West Central St. (Rte. 140). A 20-day period to appeal the proposal began March 16, she said. 

Love said many people have called her office trying to get in touch with the company seeking the distillery, Brookdale Mill Realty, LLC, whose principals are Franklin residents Patrick and Beth Downing. 

Brookdale is seeking a special permit to distill spirits on-site. The Downings plan to distill many types of alcohol, including vodka, gin and whiskey, and offer a tasting room."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190314/proposed-franklin-distillery-approved-by-planning-board


Franklin man charged with failing fiduciary duty

"A pair of local investment representatives are being charged with fraud after “gambling away” the investment funds of more than 250 clients in high-risk investments, according to a press release from Secretary of State William Galvin’s office. 

James G. Daly, of Franklin, and Michael J. O’Keeffe, of Millis, both of Millis-based Oakdale Wealth Management, LLC, are charged with violating their fiduciary duties to their investors. According to the release, a majority of their victims are Massachusetts residents. 

Galvin said he brought charges against the men and their firm for “gambling away” the investments of more than 250 client accounts. The charges pertained to “high risk” investments in energy such as oil and gas, according to the release."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190320/franklin-millis-men-charged-with-making-faulty-investments


Worcester Red Sox ball park build team gets completed

"The final piece of the construction/design team for the city’s ballpark project is now in place. 

In a related matter, offers have begun to be made for the acquisition of properties in the areas of the proposed ballpark site, to be located in the Canal District/Kelley Square area. 

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority board unanimously voted Wednesday to award the construction manager at risk contract for the ballpark project to Gilbane-Hunt, a joint venture. 

The initial award is for $10.8 million and largely covers various “soft costs” and pre-construction services, according to Michael E. Traynor, the city’s chief development officer and chief executive officer of the WRA."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190320/worcester-ballpark-construction-manager-set-to-go-offers-made-for-land-acquisitions

Construction Alert: Dean Ave, Hillside Road

A heads up for downtown residents and commuters to the train - expect delays on Dean Ave and Hillside Rd starting next week (week of March 25 and following)

Construction Alert: Dean Ave, Hillside Road

Found for sharing via Twitter
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1108017057596166145

Live reporting: to Closing

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Teresa and Nancy both got certified as Town Clerks

March 30 - Arts Advocacy Day at Senior Center

Earth Day - Apr 27 lots of trash around

Happy Spring!

20 events mostly salting, last one was snow, about 40K under budget

motion to adjourn

Live Reporting: Legislation for action

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-25: Appropriation Police & Fire Station Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-25 - Majority Vote (5)) MECC was originally going to cover, now with short notice the communities need to fix this have about 694K left in free cash motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-26: Appropriation Transfer Funds Public Works Curbside (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-26- Majority Vote (5)) curbside account is based upon fees, with China's removal from the recycling market, the market is a mess. Boston Globe, WBUR, and other sources for info on the worldwide problem motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-839: Municipal Service Fees- Recycling Sticker Rate Increase- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) as discussed above, with the collapse of the recycling market, raising the sticker fee for the Beaver St facility motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 7-0
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-840: Municipal Service Fees- Curbside Trash/Recycling Rate Increase- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-840 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) the fee would increase from 208 to 240, see chart below, we are still well below where we were in 2005 (300) motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 7-0

Due to global market issues for recycling, proposal to increase curbside fee