Live reporting - Hearings

F. HEARINGS - Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Tanglewood Dr., Sierra Dr., Dutchess Rd., Summer Heights Dr., Autumn Ln., Fall Ln., Mary Jane Rd., and Anna Rd. – 7:10 PM

Continued to May 8th, 7:10 PM

Live reporting: Town Council - 5/1/13

Present: Mercer, Powderly, Vallee, Bissanti, Roy
Absent: Dellorco, Kelly, Pfeffer, Jones


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none this evening

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.

Motion to appoint Tom Mercer as Clerk for this meeting
second, passed 5-0-4

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none

E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission - Claudine Silverman
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4

Historical Commission - Pearce Murphy, Maureen Murphy, Alice Vendetti as associate members
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS 

adjusted the agenda to fill in time before the 7:10 scheduled hearing
Change of Manager /New Officer-Director/Transfer of Stock – M and C Restaurant Group, Inc. dba Alumni Restaurant & Bar
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4


New Wine & Malt Package Store License – Angela Hayat Corporation dba DB Mart 1
motion to approve, passed 5-0-4

Discussion on training requirements
amend motion to only release license upon completion of training by all employees
amendment seconded, and approved 5-0-4

Attorney speaking to their enhancement of the services provided

neighbors speaking against the trash currently found in the area from the store
objections to the lack of parking at the store no need to add alcohol to the operations
school bus stop right at the store, not necessary, already advertising cigarettes, soon to be alcohol

Owners will be adding to the parking lot and working on better trash maintenance for the area

Concern about the size of the lot to be able to meet the needs of the increased traffic and business at the store

The owners are looking to see if they will be able to obtain the license to commit to working on the site plan. They have engineer and draft design. 

Concern about the chicken and egg nature of the proposal
more likely to be selling to the existing customers

Full blown site plan would be addressing these issues via the Planning Board process

"you can't sell drugs at the Kennedy school, why sell alcohol?"

motion to continue the hearing to May 8th at 7:15 PM

Franklin in spring color (part 2)

A couple more photos of the spring colors around Franklin

spring colors

Spruce Pond looks good this season

Spruce Pond

And even the lowly dandelion adds its color

dandelion

Celtic Band RUNA May 11

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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse 262 Chestnut St Franklin, MA  02038 Phone: 508 528 2541 > Map > Official Site > ReverbNation Profile RUNA with special guests Stefilia's Stone Saturday, May 11 $20 RUNA   Philadelphia Celtic band RUNA will be performing at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, May 11th. The Stefilia's Stone duo will be opening the show. RUNA burst onto the musical scene in 2008 and has been taking audiences by storm ever since. RUNA brings a contemporary and refreshing experience to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Members of RUNA have played with Solas, Riverdance, Clannad, Eileen Ivers, and the Guy Mendilow band. Join us for a wonderful evening of music. http://www.runamusic.com/ Stefilia's Stone Together, Carrie Rowan and Adrienne Fawkes are Stefilia's Stone. They create a dynamic display of original music infusing classical piano style with finger picked guitar, smothered with lyrical finesse, served up with a splash of indie, adult contemporary, and modern folk with a pinch of funk. http://www.stefiliasstone.com/   The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. UPCOMING SHOWS Sat May 11 13, 08:00 PM RUNA, Stefilia's Stone Tickets: $20 Celtic band RUNA returns Sat Sep 28 13, 08:00 PM Chris Smither Tickets: $30 Sat Oct 19 13, 08:00 PM Red Molly, Layah Jane Tickets: $25 Sat Nov 09 13, 08:00 PM Seth Glier, Liz Longley Tickets: $20 Sat Nov 23 13, 08:00 PM The Kennedys, The Boxcar Lilies Tickets: $20   Sat Dec 14 13, 08:00 PM Robbie O'Connell, Aoife Clancy Tickets: $25 A Celtic Christmas > See More / Details

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Veterans Needed to Drive Fellow Veterans to Medical Appointments

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Your Invitation to Respond to Your Community!

Norfolk County RSVP Volunteer Program 614 High Street, Dedham, MA  02026 Tel: 781-329-5728   Internet: www.norfolkcounty.org April 30, 2013      If You're a Veteran - Buddy, Can You Spare the Time?  Norfolk County RSVP Volunteer Program is seeking your help, as volunteer Veterans, to drive your fellow Vets to their medical appointments. Your assistance is urgently needed to help them get the care that they need; otherwise, many vets are unable to keep doctors' appointments which are necessary to address a medical issue that they have.  "Remember," said Norfolk County Commissioner Francis O'Brien, U.S. Navy Veteran, "Many of the benefits that we enjoy today as American citizens are a direct result of American men and women who served our country. As a veteran, you know this better than anyone. Please answer the call to a fellow vet who needs you now." For more information, please contact Elizabeth Larkin at Norfolk County RSVP office, telephone: (781) 329-5728, Email: rsvp@norfolkcounty.org         Norfolk County RSVP recruits and places volunteers who are 55+ years of age in service positions throughout Norfolk County, and is sponsored by the Norfolk County Commissioners and is affiliated with the Federal Corporation for National and Community Service.

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Raise a Glass with the Franklin Downtown Partnership

Dear FDP Members:

Please send this e-mail to your friends to help us advertise.

Raise a Glass with the Downtown Partnership at Pour Richard's 

The Franklin Downtown Partnership invites the public to Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits for a wine and beer tasting party on Tuesday, May 7. Come mingle with friends old and new while sampling a variety of beverages and learning about Pour Richard's unique products. Try your luck with a chance to win raffle prizes and hear about the FDP's plans for downtown Franklin. 

The fundraiser will take place at Pour Richard's new location, 14 Grove Street, Franklin, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will help to support the Partnership's Beautification efforts and downtown events. Dean Bank and Next Step Living will sponsor the event. Raffle prizes include items donated by Jane's Frames and Emma's Quilt Cupboard. 

"Pour Richard's is a unique new business in Franklin and we invite everyone to come experience something different," says Lisa Piana, FDP executive director. "We hope to bring the community together to support our downtown revitalization efforts, and this is a fun way for residents and business owners to learn more about the Partnership's goals." 

Money raised at this tasting evening will be used to support on-going beautification efforts and the downtown events, including the Strawberry Festival on June 13th. The Partnership, the Franklin Garden Club and many volunteers plant more than 1,200 colorful flowers downtown each spring, and hang wreaths and greenery for the holidays. This year's spring Beautification Day will be Saturday, May 18.

 For additional information about the Downtown Partnership visit their website
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Hockomock Sports: Stephanie Pisani

Hockocmock Sports continues their Senior Spotlight series this time with the focus on Stephanie Pisani