FHS - Construction update and quality check wall

Between the showers on Saturday, I stopped for some photos at the new Franklin High School.

cranes in position to work

The framing of the walls is just starting. According to Building Committee Chairman Tom Mercer, they are on schedule to have the exterior complete before the winter sets in. The building walls, windows, doors and roof will be complete and what will remain will be all the interior work.

walls getting framed

When I was here Apr 24, the yellow wall sections were just getting into place.

the front corner getting a roof

Roofing sections are now being placed as well.

The back corner

I was curious to see the 'quality wall' that Tom Mercer mentioned during his update at a recent Town Council meeting. This is a good and recent innovation by the MSBA. Each of the subcontractors works to do their thing to put this 'quality wall' together. The architect can then observe the product in this test section before they work on the real building.

quality wall

This allows the architect to confirm that the materials and process are being used as specified and that the end result is what they were looking for.

quality wall - side view

This quality wall will be taken down but serves a good purpose with minimal expense and effort!

In the News: syringe holdup

Husband, wife plead guilty to robbing Honey Dew Donuts last year

A husband and wife accused of holding up several doughnut shops last year with a syringe pleaded guilty in Worcester Superior Court on Monday to armed robbery.

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 16 - budget hearing and vote

7:00 PM

A. 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.

B. HEARING - FY 2014 Budget Hearing – 2nd Reading

C. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-37: Adoption of FY 2014 Budget

D. ADJOURN


The FY 2014 budget with the line items by department that will be used as the voting document

Franklin Elks Care 5K - road race results

The Franklin Elks Care 5K road race attracted over 140 finishers on Saturday. The full listing of results can be found on Cool Running here.

Franklin Elks Lodge - Pond St

As mentioned the race benefited the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project

The start of the race looked like this. A few cars go by on Pond St and then the start is announced.




At the finish line, this is a few minutes of the mid-pack finishers



Our thanks to the Franklin Elks for being part of this event!


This was originally posted on the Franklin Food Pantry webpage
Franklin Elks Care 5K - Results

Slalom driving course

The East and West Street neighborhood is providing a good test for drivers these days. The utility covers are now being raised in preparation for the final coat of asphalt.

West St - slalom course

The obstacles are creating a slalom course for drivers.

Behind the Fire Station on West St

Drive safely! The roads will be real nice when they are finished.

In the News: travel time, Kennedy School, Parmenter School, water adivsory

"Prior to the spring, I tried to go through every day," said Sidwell, part AD, part traveling secretary. "Then you have to figure out when there’s rain. The bus company has been helpful, bussing our kids every day around town. Our baseball and softball coaches have been very patient with it." 

The baseball and softball teams have played many of their games at Dean College. The tennis teams don’t have home matches.

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/editorspick_mobile/x183057346/High-School-Notebook-Franklin-teams-on-a-long-road-trip#ixzz2TDlboUAD



Recycling Day fundraiser set at Kennedy School, May 18

The J. F. Kennedy Parent Communication Council (PCC) and Cub Scout Pack 126 have joined to sponsor a Recycling Day Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Kennedy Elementary School parking lot, 551 Pond St., Franklin.

Franklin DPW working on Pleasant Street pump station Monday, Tuesday

ADVISORY TO FRANKLIN WATER CUSTOMERS: The Franklin DPW is working on the Flintlock Pump Station, located off Pleasant Street, today, Monday, May 13, until 4 p.m., and tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may experience a low pressure flow or discolored water. Despite the color, the water remains safe to drink. The DPW advises running water from an outside faucet or tub until the color clears.

Parmenter School car wash, can drive set for May 18

On Saturday, May 18, Parmenter School is holding a car wash and a bottle and can drive to benefit the 5th grade class.

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 15 - Budget hearing

The Town Council has a busy week with back-to-back meetings on Weds and Thur. The FY 2014 budget hearing is the key item heard over both nights with the vote on the budget scheduled for Thursday.

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 3, 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 - 7:10 PM
Impervious Surfaces
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-701: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces – To be Continued to June 5 at 7:10 pm.
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – To be Continued to June 5 at 7:10 pm.
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements

Zoning Map Amendment: Old West Central Street Zoning
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map

Adult Entertainment:
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts

Medical Marijuana
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District

Budget:
13. FY 2014 Budget Hearing – 1st Reading

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Impervious Surfaces
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-716: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-717: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – Referral to Planning Board

Zoning Map:Old West Central Street
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map – 1st Reading

Adult Entertainment
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District- 1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts – 1st Reading

Medical Marijuana
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – 1st Reading
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 1st Reading
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – 1st Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 1st Reading

Pond Street Change of Zoning
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-714:Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-715: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – Referral to Planning Board.
13. Resolution 13-31: Appropriation- Remington Jefferson School
14. Resolution 13-32: Salary Schedule Full Time Elected Officials
15. Resolution 13-33: Establishment of a Use of Facilities Account for Fiscal Year 2014
16. Resolution 13-34: Establishment of a Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014
17. Resolution 13-35: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014
18. Resolution 13-36: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014

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 set of documents as published for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/051513.pdf