Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 26, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_june_26_2019.pdf

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of June 26, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	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.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five 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. May 22, 2019 b. May 23, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	a. Kevin Petriello- Finance Intern b. Swearing in of Police Officer, Police Sergeant and New Firefighter
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Annual Board/Committee Appointments b. Reappointment of Election Workers
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Franklin July 4th Coalition
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-41: Acceptance of Gift-Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-41 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-42: Appropriation Transfers FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-42 - Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-43: Appropriation FY19 Capital Plan Round 2 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-43 - Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-44: Appropriation Public Safety Communications Infrastructure (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-44 - Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-45: Appropriation Wage Settlement Account (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-45 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-46: Appropriation Historical Museum Artifacts Preservation (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-46 - Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-47: Authority For Town Administrator to Negotiate and Execute Tax Agreement with Owner Of Ground-Mounted Solar Facility Located Off Spring Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-47 - Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-48: Dissolution of the Franklin Community Garden Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-48  Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-843: Bylaw Amendment- Chapter 25 Human Resource Management - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-843 - Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

The 4th of July schedule is shared at the Town Council meeting June 26, 2019

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

Solid Waste mailer - PDF copy to keep handy

The Solid Waste mailer should have arrived in your mail this week. It has the updated schedule for  pick delays for the holidays. It has the yard waste pick up days as well as the Christmas tree pick up week. Yes, in summer time we'll both have forgotten when the tree pick up will be. But we'll have a copy available via PDF here or on the Town of Franklin page to go to when we need it.

Franklin Matters copy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iuZGcAGYSZv-UsIXw1ekZ2MWR59RUHBC/view?usp=sharing

Town of Franklin copy
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/franklin_2019_2020_mailer.pdf

Solid Waste mailer - PDF copy to keep handy

In the News: 100 years of the 19th Amendment; ZēLUS Beer designed specifically active lifestyle

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

"Massachusetts ratified the 19th Amendment 100 years ago, ensuring a woman’s right to vote. Though more women are running for office and casting more ballots than men, female elected officials are still in the minority. Women make up 28.5% of the Massachusetts Legislature. 

When Shirley Anita Chisholm, the first black congresswoman in the United States, met 6-year-old Yvonne Spicer, she said her job was “to help people.” 

Spicer, who lived in the congresswoman’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York, was immediately enamored by her. 

“I think about that experience and where that seed was being planted when I was six,” said Spicer, Framingham’s mayor and the first African-American woman popularly elected mayor in Massachusetts."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190623/womens-right-to-vote-is-no-guarantee-for-equal-representation




"ZēLUS Beer was designed specifically for your active lifestyle"

"Though the Zelus Beer Company launched in 2015, the Medfield brewer has been somewhat incognito, operating from an office and warehouse not open to the public. 

The company is set to change that soon; it has been building a “tap room” at 1 Green St. to feature its offerings, and plans to open it in coming days. 

Company founder Geoffrey Pedder said the company - named for Zelus, the Greek personification of competition and rivalry - began with the intent of connecting to anyone who’s active. 

“It was designed and developed with athletes in mind,” he said. “We do want to be known as the home for wellness beers, which is a big segment of the market.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190622/new-tap-room-for-medfield-brewer

According the the Zelus webpage, the tap room is indeed open
https://www.zelusbeer.com/home

Zelus Beer Company

Jennifer Knight-Levine Honored As 2019 Unsung Heroine

Jennifer Knight-Levine was honored Tuesday as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2019 class of Unsung Heroines. Jennifer was nominated by Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) because of her years of dedicated service and for her role in founding the SAFE Coalition and helping people struggling with substance use disorder in Franklin and surrounding communities. Jennifer was honored with 130 other Unsung Heroines in a ceremony in the Great Hall at the State House in Boston.

In 2014, Jennifer had recently returned to Franklin, and was astonished to hear the heartbreaking stories of those struggling with heroin addiction in the community. She urged the creation of a warm, kind, and sustainable education platform for this matter. She envisioned a support system for people to come together to grieve and heal. From that, Jennifer went on to become one of the founders of the SAFE Coalition, a regional coalition of community partners who provide a pathway for support, education, treatment options and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance use disorder.

The Coalition has grown in the past 5 years, becoming one of the strongest in Massachusetts. The Coalition provides “Community Conversations” about substance use and prevention, Support Groups, a Support Telephone Line, Narcan training, a High School Peer-to-Peer Advisory Group, and a comprehensive Resource Manual for those suffering from the disease of addiction. Jennifer now serves as the SAFE President and through her efforts many lives have been saved and many people are on the pathway to recovery.

Rep Jeff Roy with Jennifer Knight-Levine

“Jennifer’s great work with Franklin’s substance use disorder community provides peace of mind for countless families, a supportive space for people coping with addiction, and a place for education on substance use disorder,” said Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) “Throughout her years of service, she has given her time, talent, spirit, and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of Franklin’s recovery and addiction community.”

"It was an absolute honor to stand with these 129 incredible woman from around the state and to be recognized as an Unsung Heroin for 2019 by the Massachusetts Commission on The Status of Women,” said Jennifer Knight-Levine. “I was moved during each of the nominees’ introductions and was humbled by the stories of resilience, dedication, and compassion each provide to their communities. I am so thankful that Rep. Roy nominated me for this award and so proud to have the opportunity to continue the community work that I know my grandmothers would be proud of."

“The work of the 2019 Unsung Heroines has mattered long before this day and this award is an overdue recognition of their impact. Each and every one of the Honorees has and continues to sacrifice endless time and energy to their pursuits, and for that, we are humbled with admiration.” Chair Nina Kimball, Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women.

The Unsung Heroines are women who do not always make the news, but make a difference. They are the women who use their time, talent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of others and make a difference in their neighborhoods, cities and towns. They are mentors, volunteers and innovators who do what needs to be done without expectation of recognition or gratitude. These women are the glue that keeps a community together and every community is better because of their contribution.

SAFE Coalition  http://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-commission-on-the-status-of-women

Franklin Public Schools newsletter - June 2019

The Franklin Public Schools newsletter for June 2019 is available for reading and sharing. Note that the underlines indicate links to an additional page. The one page PDF has lots of info!

You can also get your PDF copy directly from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/news/franklinpsnews-june-2019

school is finally all out for the summer!

Senator Spilka: Join Me Tuesday, June 25 - MetroWest Economic Development Planning Council Engagement Session

You are cordially invited to join Senate President Karen Spilka, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy for a MetroWest Economic Development Planning Council Engagement Session Date: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Time: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Location: Framingham State University McCarthy Center Forum Room 100 State Street, Framingham Please join me, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy as well as municipal officials, legislators, and community and business leaders for a MetroWest regional engagement session to inform the Baker-Polito Administration's economic development strategy over the next four years. The engagement session is an opportunity to connect with local economic development leaders on their priorities as the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development writes a new Economic Development Plan to be signed by the Governor at the end of this year. Please contact my office at 617-722-1500 if you have any questions. Office of Senate President Karen E. Spilka | 617-722-1500 | Karen.Spilka@masenate.gov www.karenspilka.com  ‌  ‌

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"Where does your plastic go? Global investigation reveals America's dirty secret"

The Franklin trash rate is scheduled to increase July 1 to $248 per year. The primary reason for the increase is that the cost benefits of recycling are gone for now with the international market changes outlined in the Guardian article. Will there be a return to 'making money' o our recycling instead of paying for it go be taken care of? Hard to say.

A Guardian report from 11 countries tracks how US waste makes its way across the world – and overwhelms the poorest nations:

"What happens to your plastic after you drop it in a recycling bin? 

According to promotional materials from America’s plastics industry, it is whisked off to a factory where it is seamlessly transformed into something new. 

This is not the experience of Nguyễn Thị Hồng Thắm, a 60-year-old Vietnamese mother of seven, living amid piles of grimy American plastic on the outskirts of Hanoi. Outside her home, the sun beats down on a Cheetos bag; aisle markers from a Walmart store; and a plastic bag from ShopRite, a chain of supermarkets in New Jersey, bearing a message urging people to recycle it."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/17/recycled-plastic-america-global-crisis

"Where does your plastic go? Global investigation reveals America's dirty secret" (Guardian photo)

Town Council Actions Taken to raise rate
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_april_10_2019.pdf

The Franklin trash rate is scheduled to increase July 1 to $248 per year

MBTA Commuter Rail: This weekend - Franklin Line no Back Bay or Ruggles stops

On weekend June 22-23, due to Amtrak switch replacement near Readville, all Franklin line trains will not stop at Back Bay and Ruggles. Please board all Franklin line trains on the upper platform at Readville.

Affected trips:
1702 (6:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1702 (6:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1703 (7:20 am from South Station)
1703 (7:20 am from South Station)
1704 (8:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1704 (8:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1705 (9:20 am from South Station)
1705 (9:20 am from South Station)
1706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
1708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
1709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
1710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
1711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
1712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
1713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
1714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
2715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
2715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
1715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
1716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
2717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
2717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
1717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
1718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
2719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
2719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
1719 (11:20 pm from South Station)

Last Updated: Jun 17 2019 12:34 PM

For additional info, visit MBTA.com
https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

MBTA Commuter Rail: This weekend - Franklin Line no Back Bay or Ruggles stops

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 21 to THU - Jun 28

Friday, June 21

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:30am

 SUMMER Happy Feet! (Community Room)

12:00pm

 Farmers Market

3:30pm

 Chess Club for Kids

Saturday, June 22

8:00am

 American Legion 5M-5K

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:00am

 StoryWalk®

10:30am

 Sing to Your Baby with Julie Stepanek (FOFL)

1:00pm

 Star Explorers Party!

3:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Pride Month Potluck and bookchat (Teen Room) (CALEIGH)

8:00pm

 “Homecoming Cabaret”

Sunday, June 23

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, June 24

10:30am

 SUMMER MOVE ALONG (outside if permitting, otherwise in Community Room)

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Picnic Storytime (CALEIGH) An Assortment of Animals Reading!!

4:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Writer's Block!

7:00pm

 Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, June 25

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

1:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Page to Screen Showdown (Community Room) (CALEIGH)

7:00pm

 School Committee

7:00pm

 Franklin Public Library Book Club

Wednesday, June 26

10:30am

 SUMMER PERFORMER: Rockabye Beats with Marcos Valles!

4:00pm

 SUMMER Crafternoon! (FOFL) (CALEIGH)

6:30pm

 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

6:30pm

 Bump and Beyond Expecting Parents Group

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting

Thursday, June 27

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

3:30pm

 TEEN SUMMER Board Game Cafe!

4:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

5:00pm

 SUMMER Thursday Movie Night (FOFL) (BREE)

6:30pm

 Genealogy Club Meeting

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 21 to THU - Jun 28