Rep Roy - April Office Hours

Boston, MA -- State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Month of April on the following days:

Medway – Saturday, April 6th, 10:00-11:00AM, Coffee Sensations - 116 Main Street Medway, MA 

Franklin – Tuesday. April 16th, 8:30-9:30AM, Franklin Senior Center - 10 Daniel McCahill Street Franklin, MA 

Medway – Thursday, April 25th, 7:30-8:30AM, Medway Senior Center - 76 Oakland Street Medway, MA

Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2400, stop by Room 134 in the State House, or email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

Hock 5 Rankings Released for Spring Sports

Hock 5 Rankings Released for Spring Sports
http://feedly.com/k/Z4nhNm

As the majority of spring teams open up their 2013 campaigns this week, we have released our Hock 5 Rankings for Baseball, Softball, and Boys and Girls Lacrosse. This is the first time in HockomockSports.com's history we have done Spring Hock 5 rankings. 

For baseball, two DI teams - Franklin and Taunton - who met in the playoffs last year battle for the top spot in the preseason poll.Click here for the Baseball Hock 5  

In softball, both newcomers Milford and Taunton made the poll, but only one of them was chosen to be the unanimous number one to start the season. Click here for the Softball Hock 5 

For boys lacrosse, the Davenport took the majority of the spots in the poll, including the top spot. And in girls lacrosse, the Kelley-Rex took the one, three, and five spots.Click here for the Boys Lacrosse Hock 5Click here for the Girls Lacrosse Hock 5

In the News: STAR, summer camp, Stony Brook

The Franklin Public Schools Summer STAR program has expanded its summer courses and is offering new classes specifically designed for incoming 5th and 6th grade students.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/franklin/news/x2082723775/Franklin-STAR-program-expands-summer-courses?rssfeed=true

Registration is now open for summer camp at the Hockomock Area YMCA. All three branches in Foxborough, North Attleboro, and Franklin will hold camp information days on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/franklin/news/x2082723755/Hockomock-YMCA-branches-plan-camp-information-days?rssfeed=true

Spring! What more is there to say?  Join the naturalists at Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, 108 North St., Norfolk, for a number of exciting programs.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/franklin/news/x898158015/Stony-Brook-slates-April-programs?rssfeed=true

Finance Committee - Agenda - Apr 2, 2013

The agenda for the Finance Committee (FinCom) meeting on Tuesday, April 2 is shown below. They will conclude their budget hearings with their vote on the budget. The budget voting doc is not yet posted to the Franklin webpage. When it is, I'll update the link.



Information on the three budget hearings can be found here:

• Finance Committee - Budget hearing - 03/28/13
• Finance Committee - Budget hearing - 03/14/13
• Finance Committee - Budget hearing - 03/13/13

The overall budget summary can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/FY%202014%20Proposed%20Budget/FY%2014%20Proposed%20Budget.pdf

Life is good Co-founder Bert Jacobs at Dean College

Life is good

Life is good Co-founder, Bert Jacobs, brings the good vibes to the Dean College campus as part of the Dean Leadership Institute's Executive Lecture Series. This event is free and open to the public, but you must RSVP by emailing DLI@Dean.edu with the names of people attending.

Location: Dean College Campus Center, 6:30 PM

"a voyage of discovery"

The Milford Daily News has an article on the interns from Dean College working with the Franklin Historical Commission.

"It’s gratifying for the historical commission in that the materials are not just sitting there: people are creating new knowledge," he said, adding "I like it as a history professor because my students are getting some real world experience." 

Alan Earls, a member of the commission, said that the intern’s scholarly exuberance freshens up the monotonous inventory process. 

"The thought is that students can bring their academic capabilities into it," Earls said. "We welcome the hands and minds." 

He added, "We hope to do more with Dean. They have a great history program there and a strong connection with the town."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x898157795/Dean-College-student-interns-get-inspired-at-Historical-Museum#ixzz2PChZvF2C

Dean student Alan Procknow presented on the industrial revolution as seen in Franklin, during the Franklin Downtown Partnerships' Holiday Stroll in November 2012.  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/11/alan-procknow-franklins-industrial.html

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