Sunday, March 31, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 3, 2013
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 6, 2013
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-21: Acceptance of Real Estate Payment Agreement Between Town and Franklin Community Cable Access, Inc., RE: Property at 23 Hutchinson Street
2. Resolution 13-22: Long Range Financial Planning Process
3. Resolution 13-23: Appropriation: Town Clerk, Poll Workers, Expenses
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District – Referral to Planning Board
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts – Referral to Planning Board
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – Referral to Planning Board
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – Referral to Planning Board
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – Referral to Planning Board
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – Referral to Planning Board
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
The full set of documents released for this meeting can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/040313.pdf
Franklin Updates
The Franklin webpage had a bunch of updates Thursday and Friday of this week. I have shared them here:
DelCarte Recreation Plans and Maps
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01AA78F9-000F8513
Street Sweeping
Dog Licenses
4th Quarter Property Tax Bills
Cultural Council
Hydrant Flushing
DelCarte Recreation Plans and Maps
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01AA78F9-000F8513
Street Sweeping
The Department of Public Works will commence street sweeping operations on Monday, April 29th. Sweeping will start downtown and will be followed by primary roadways. Secondary roadways and subdivisions will be swept based upon the order for the 2013 street sweeping zones. Street sweeping is expected to take up to 3 months and is weather dependent. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the Department of Public Works. Link to maphttp://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01AA7117-000F8513
Dog Licenses
Town Clerk, Deborah L. Pellegri is reminding dog owners that licenses are due April 1st. Owners have until July 1ST to come into the office or mail in a renewal to obtain a 2013 license without any additional fees. After July 1, the late fee will be $25.00 plus the cost of the dog tag. Please remember to license your dog TODAY and avoid any late charges. All dogs must show updated rabies information if it is not on file with us.http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01AA425D-000F8513
4th Quarter Property Tax Bills
Treasurer Collector James P. Dacey has mailed fourth quarter fiscal 2013 real estate and personal property tax bills. Bills are due May 1, 2013. Payments received after due date are charged 14% interest.http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01AA7217-000F8513
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council is looking for member Please see contacts above if you would like information about the committee. If you are interested, please complete the committee request form and return to the Town Clerk's Office. Committee Request Form
Hydrant Flushing
"it’s getting better, but it’s not great"
At Northeastern University’s Center for Labor Market Studies, director Andrew Sum uses data collected in the census to estimate how many people stopped actively looking for work in 2011 and 2012.
In data compiled monthly during the past two years, the number of people in Massachusetts who were unemployed, wanted jobs but had stopped looking was about 108,000.
They gave up.Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1522346510/Long-term-unemployed-struggle-in-job-search#ixzz2P7CZ0vdG
You don't need to give up. In addition to the state Workforce Development Centers in Framingham (as mention in this article) or in Milford (the closest to Franklin), there are networking groups around. If you choose to be actively involved in your job search, you can find a group.
In Hopkinton, there is a group meeting every other week at St John the Evangelist Church Parish Center. During the better part of the two years that I was looking for work, this group was a great resource.
On June 14th, there will be a Job Search Jam Session held in conjunction with the Hopkinton Networking Group. For a nominal cost (about $10), you get coffee, lunch and snacks during the day long event. There will be sessions to provide information on what you need at the moment in your search. Sessions on your resume, the use of LinkedIn, networking, and other similar topics will be offered.
You can visit the event webpage and sign up for future updates via email.
http://jobsearchjamsessions.blogspot.com/2013/03/job-search-jam-sessions-returns-jun-14.html
Jane's Frames: April Zentangle Class
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| Zentangle Class "Anything is possible, One Stroke at at Time" | |
| Dear Steve, Experience Zentangle! "You Can Do Anything, One Stroke at a Time." Enjoy an evening of relaxation and fun with Certified Zentangle Instructor Cathy Corcoran. Learn the process of "Tangling," a meditative art form that is a unique and exciting tool for accessing and encouraging quiet mind while creating beautifully patterned paper tiles. (Yes, you can ~~~ anyone can learn to "Tangle!"). Zentangle helps to open your intuitive connection, heighten creativity, improve focus, calm anxiety, and help to manage pain. Zentangle provides the perfect space for inspirations and solutions to flow, as well as improving your problem-solving capabilities. It is a remarkable stress buster, and most of all, IT IS FUN!!! Everything is provided for you, just bring an open mind and heart, and be ready to explore a new aspect of your soul. ABSOLUTELY NO ART OR CREATIVE TRAINING REQUIRED!!!
Sincerely,
Jane Curran
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Franklin Library: Teen Advisory Board - M.A.G.I.K.
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Director's Welcome
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March 30, 2013
Teen Advisory Board - M.A.G.I.K.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013
Alisa Vitti: What If Drugs Weren’t The Answer?
Jonathan Fields has a great video series underway called the "Good Life Project". Alisa Vitti is his most recent guest. She provides some great insights into the relationship between what we eat and how healthy we are.
Viewing this, I am changing how I drink coffee.
Coffee, yes...
Spend 45 minutes and this may change your approach to what you eat and drink
What do you think?
Viewing this, I am changing how I drink coffee.
Coffee, yes...
Spend 45 minutes and this may change your approach to what you eat and drink
What do you think?
Red Sox Nation alert!
Author Glenn Stout will be coming to the Franklin Library Monday, Apr 8th at 6:30 PM. He'll talk about his book "Fenway 1912"
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