Opening hearing - Van Roon Chiropractic looking to expand their business by converting a single family home into an office space, expanding the land to accommodate parking, etc. The house is facing on East Central, the driveway comes in from Jordan Road.
Design Review suggested landscaping and sign changes
This will need to go to the Zoning Board as the current plan requirements should not exceed 15% impervious and while they are reducing it from 19.6 to 18.4, it still exceeds 15%.
Town Engineer would rather have the paving removed and have a smaller walk way put into place to reduce the impervious way. The septic system is inadequate and should be addressed. Letters to ZBA and Board of Health will raise these issues.
Hearing on Special Permit for Big Y, and continued hearing on Site Plan for Big Y were announced to be open after the Van Roon hearing completes
Hours of operation - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Discussion on where the water drains to, trying to reduce the drain to Jordan Road. Other spots on the property drain into the grass and that is okay.
Resident on Jordan Road across from the property. The property looks green from her yard today and would change to that of cars in the parking lot. The lighting for night should stay within the Chiropractic property
Jordan Road is a scenic road and having a business entrance on a scenic road goes against what the road designation is for.
Traffic is already dangerous and screened on Jordan at RT 140, good idea to move the entrance to RT 140 where there is more visibility.
Mass Highway would likely object to a curb cut on RT 140 with the existing curb cut on the side street already available.
Continued to 7:15 PM on May 3rd
5 minute recess
Franklin, MA
Monday, March 22, 2010
Live reporting - Planning Board
Present: John Carroll, Mark Denommee, Ronald Calabrese, Tony Padula, Joseph Halligan,
Bill Yadsernia, Beth Dahlstrom, Brian Taberner
Request for Uncas Ave Extension, notion to approve extension for one year to April 5, 2010. passed unanimously
Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes, Feb 8, 2010, motion to approve, passed unaniously
recessed until 7:15 for hearing on 691 East Central, Van Ron Chiropractic
Franklin, MA
Bill Yadsernia, Beth Dahlstrom, Brian Taberner
Request for Uncas Ave Extension, notion to approve extension for one year to April 5, 2010. passed unanimously
Approval of Planning Board meeting minutes, Feb 8, 2010, motion to approve, passed unaniously
recessed until 7:15 for hearing on 691 East Central, Van Ron Chiropractic
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - agenda, 3/23/10
Town of Franklin
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday March 23, 2010
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Third Floor Training Room
Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday March 23, 2010
7:00 PM
Municipal Building Third Floor Training Room
Balances as of January 2010
Gen Stab 4,611,121
PW Stab 129,430
Debt Stab 379,144
Traffic Stab 21,391
Overlay Surplus 40,000
Free Cash 2,173,842
Call to Order
Citizens Comments
Approval of Minutes
Action Items:
Appropriation:
Assessors - Triennial Property Revaluation - $19,200, Source of Funds: Overlay Surplus
Personal Property Revaluation - $12,000, Source of Funds: Overlay Surplus
Facilities – Parmenter School Solar panels - $10,000 Source of Funds: Free Cash
Capital Improvement Plan - $2,119,000
Old Business
New Business
Adjournment
Franklin, MA
"There is something wrong with it"
Do this now.
You can take 3 minutes.
More rewarding that radio
or that Facebook update in your email
Sir Ken Robinson in a short three minute video:
Attending the Finance Committee meeting doesn't mean I don't believe that the School Committee meeting isn't important.
The School Committee meeting is important.
Multiple worthy recognitions will be awarded.
Good things will occur that will reward the effort and time put into them.
I'll "follow the money" in this case to see what will happen in the Finance Committee meeting.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view this video clip.
Franklin, MA
You can take 3 minutes.
More rewarding that radio
or that Facebook update in your email
Sir Ken Robinson in a short three minute video:
Attending the Finance Committee meeting doesn't mean I don't believe that the School Committee meeting isn't important.
The School Committee meeting is important.
Multiple worthy recognitions will be awarded.
Good things will occur that will reward the effort and time put into them.
I'll "follow the money" in this case to see what will happen in the Finance Committee meeting.
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view this video clip.
Franklin, MA
Busy Tuesday
There are three meetings scheduled for the same time (7:00 PM) in different rooms at the Municipal Bldg Tuesday evening.
The School Committee meeting is in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. This will be broadcast via cable and the internet. The agenda is available on the Schools page and here on Franklin Matters.
The Design Review Committee is also scheduled to meet at Room 205 next to the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. This group is part of the review process for the Big Y application. The Town website provides a schedule of their meetings and when applications are due but no agenda.
The Finance Committee is also scheduled to meet in the Training Room on the 3rd floor. No agenda is currently available on the Town website to confirm what will be discussed.
Given the likelihood of the FY 2011 budget being art of the Finance Committee meeting, I'll attend that one and attempt to broadcast it via the internet. Assuming I am successful, you can return here on Tuesday night and find a link to view the broadcast. The broadcast should also be available after the meeting for review on demand.
Updated 3/22/10 - 7:35 AM
I just received a copy of the Finance Committee agenda. The Capital Budget will be the major item for Tuesday's agenda.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-finance-committee-agenda.html
Franklin, MA
The School Committee meeting is in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM. This will be broadcast via cable and the internet. The agenda is available on the Schools page and here on Franklin Matters.
The Design Review Committee is also scheduled to meet at Room 205 next to the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor. This group is part of the review process for the Big Y application. The Town website provides a schedule of their meetings and when applications are due but no agenda.
The Finance Committee is also scheduled to meet in the Training Room on the 3rd floor. No agenda is currently available on the Town website to confirm what will be discussed.
Given the likelihood of the FY 2011 budget being art of the Finance Committee meeting, I'll attend that one and attempt to broadcast it via the internet. Assuming I am successful, you can return here on Tuesday night and find a link to view the broadcast. The broadcast should also be available after the meeting for review on demand.
Updated 3/22/10 - 7:35 AM
I just received a copy of the Finance Committee agenda. The Capital Budget will be the major item for Tuesday's agenda.
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-finance-committee-agenda.html
Franklin, MA
Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda 3/23/10
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the Executive and Open Sessions of the March 9, 2010 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Glynn
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Awards, Recognitions:
1. Retirement – Francis Mazzola, Van Driver
2. Matt Palazini – FHS Basketball: 1,000 points
3. Kimberely Takahata – MIAA National Women in sports Day essay contest winner
4. FHS Wrestling Team – Division 1 Champs: Dan Telhada & Eric Des Lauriers
b. Rock Band Presentation - Annie Sullivan Middle School
1. 8th Grade: Tom Downing, Chris Rich, Drew Simon, Joe Tobin 7th Grade: Sophie Barrow, Kate Franklin, Kaytee Vetrano
3. Discussion Only Items
Budget to Actual
DECA Trip
School Committee Packets
Email Accounts
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the FHS Program of Study.
b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $750.00 from the JF Kennedy PCC for a field trip to Boston on May 7, 2010.
c. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $2000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library books.
d. I recommend approval of the request of FHS for the Girls Lacrosse Team’s trip to Guilford, CT on April 2-3, 2010 for a competition.
e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $5,000.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field trips as detailed.
f. I recommend approval of the RMS recurring field trip to the IMAX Theater in Providence, RI on April 15, 2010 as detailed.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $64.00 from Heart of Stone for the Franklin High School.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $29.16 from Shaws for the Horace Mann Middle School.
i. I recommend approval to declare the attached list of books surplus for the Jefferson Elementary School.
j. I recommend approval of the FHS DECA trip to Louisville, KY for national competition as detailed.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
a. Dean College Partnership
b. MSBA
c. FHS Open House
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
Grievance
8. Adjourn
Franklin, MA
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