Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Live reporting - license transfer

G. LICENSE TRANSACTION
Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License – Dacey’s Market


Motion to approve - passed 8-0



Live reporting - Town Council


Attending: Jones, Kelly, Vallee, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, McGann, Powderly
Missing: Zollo

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - none

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Councilors Forum at Senior Center
School Committee invited Councilors for a tour of the school facilities
Committee subcommittee announcements (to be added later)
Strategic Planning Committee changes (to be added later)

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robert Jarvis returned to complain about the water filters being changed

E. APPOINTMENTS -       Library Board of Directors
Motion to approve Monique Doyle, passed 8-0



Town Council - Agenda - 11/18/09

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS -       Library Board of Directors

F. HEARINGS -   7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-637: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-638: Amendment to Chapter 185-39. Uses Accessory to Dwelling

G. LICENSE TRANSACTION
Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License – Dacey’s Market

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS  -
1. Reports on the Open Space & Recreation Plan and the Master Plan – Beth Dahlstrom, Town Planner

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 09-71: Adoption of Council Procedures
2. Resolution 09-72: Acceptance of Gift – Senior Center
3. Resolution 09-73: Endorsement of the Five Year Financial Outlook Report
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-637: Amendment to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 09-638: Amendment to Chapter 185-39. Uses Accessory to Dwelling – 1st Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN



School Committee Mtg 11/17/09

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High School Reunion - Class of 1960

Hold the date - June 4, 2010 for the Franklin High School Class of 1960 Reunion.

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In the News - MCAS, toy drive

Without extra help, some Franklin students struggle with MCAS

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Toy drive stirs the Christmas spirit in Franklin

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Downtown Partnership: Winter Beautification Day


Dear Franklin Downtown Partnership Members:

Winter Beautification Day
Sunday, November 22nd at 9 AM

Please come with gloves and tools.
We will meet in the center of downtown.

Important:  If you have a barrel in front of your business please have the flowers cleaned out by Sunday. Please submit your barrel beautification payments by this Thursday.

Please email Eileen at emason11@verizon.net if you plan to volunteer on
Sunday.  It is a FUN community event and we hope to have all of you participate this year!

Anyone who would still like to sponsor our Winter Decorations please contact
Lisa Piana this week.  Thanks to all of you who have supported our spring flowers!