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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 16, 2013
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– August 7, 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
- Ichigo Ichie – Reconsideration of Penalty for Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34:
Sale, Delivery of, Furnishing of an Alcoholic Beverage to a person under the age of 21
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
– Tastebuds Fresh Marketplace- New Wine and Malt Package Store License
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-70: Acceptance of Easement for Public Sidewalk on Property at 411 West Central Street
2. Resolution 13-71: Adoption of FY 2014 Budget - Amended
3. Resolution 13-72: Authorization to Appropriate Premium
4. Resolution 13-73:Transfer from Water Enterprise and Rescind Borrowing Authority (Resolution No. 10-66 Appropriation Funding Sources)
5. Resolution 13-74: Appropriation: Chapter 90 Fund
6. Resolution 13-75: Appropriation: Administration GASB 45 Actuary Study
7. Resolution 13-76: Appropriation: FY 2014 School Department Budget
8. Resolution 13-77: Appropriation: FY 2014 Fire Department Expenses
9. Resolution 13-78: Appropriation: Ambulance Purchase FY 2014
10. Resolution 13-79: Appropriation: Roads/sidewalks/drainage/stormwater/and infrastructure, and all costs incidental and related thereto
11. Resolution 13-80: Appropriation: Senior Center Stabilization Fund
12. Resolution 13-81: Appropriation: Operating Budget Stabilization Fund
13.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-719: Amendment to Chapter 185of the Town Code, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – 2nd Reading
14.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-720: Amendment to Chapter 185, §4. Districts Enumerated – 2nd Reading
15.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-721: Amendment to Chapter 185, §5. Zoning Map- 2nd Reading
16.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-722: Amendment to Chapter 185, §50. Residential VII Zoning District – 2nd Reading
17.Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-723: Amendment to Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule – 2nd Reading
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 documents released for this meeting can be found online here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/101613.pdf
Reminder: Fire Dept - Open House - Today
Fire Station #2 on King St will be the site of the open house today. The Open House starts at 10:00 AM and completes by 2:00 PM with food and refreshments from Papa Gino's.
More about the Fire Dept can be found on their web page http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Fire/index
Papa Gino's has two Franklin locations; 245 Franklin Village Dr and 267 East Central St
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More about the Fire Dept can be found on their web page http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Fire/index
Papa Gino's has two Franklin locations; 245 Franklin Village Dr and 267 East Central St
Last day to register to vote - Oct 16th
Biennial Town ELECTION NOTICE
DATE: TUESDAY, November 5, 2013
TIME: 6:00a.m. – 8:00p.m.
PLACE: FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL FIELDHOUSE ON OAK STREET - ALL PRECINCTS
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE: October 16, 2013 at 8:00pm at the Town Clerk’s Office, First Floor, 355 East Central Street, Municipal Building.
Absentee Ballot Information: Absentee ballots are now available in the Town Clerk’s office. A registered voter who will be unable to vote at the polls on election day due to the following reasons may vote absentee up to 12:00 noon Monday, November 4, 2013.
(1) absence from your city or town during normal polling hours; or
(2) physical disability preventing you from going to the polling place; or
(3) religious belief.
All absentee requests must be made in writing with an original signature (no faxes or e-mails are accepted). If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call Deborah L. Pellegri, Town Clerk, at 508-520-4900.
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/2013%20Nov.%20absentee%20notice.pdf
In the News: fire muster
Wet fun at Cracker Barrel Fire Muster in Wrentham, continuing through weekend
Firefighters from Wrentham's and surrounding towns' fire departments had a fun, if wet, time Saturday at the 1st Annual Crackerbarrel Fire Muster Weekend at the Crackerbarrel Fairgrounds at the Wrentham Developmental Center on Emerald Street. The fun continues on Sunday, Oct. 13 and Monday, Oct. 14.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Reminder: Rail Trail Opportunity today!
The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) is hosting a clean-up day tomorrow morning (Saturday) from 8:30 to noon. No experience is necessary and tools will be provided.
If you are interested in helping clear and clean-up this great asset in your backyard, we will be meeting at the Lake Street parking area in Bellingham. You can bring your own tools if you would like, but please no power tools.
“There is no typical hungry person"
“Hunger is a very real, chronic condition in our state,” Ellen Parker, executive director of Project Bread, said in a statement announcing the distribution of funds.
“There is no typical hungry person. And we know that it takes more than one solution to solve a problem as complex, and yet as personal, as hunger. Each of the organizations we funded provides a critical role in helping to solve hunger in the community.”
Project Bread runs and supports programs that connect community farms to local food pantries; screen families for hunger within health centers; and make it possible for people in need to pick up food with dignity.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1155175560/Local-food-pantries-get-support-from-Project-Bread#ixzz2hVCrOW1h
For more about Project Bread visit their webpage http://www.projectbread.org/
To contribute to the Franklin Food Pantry, you can do so securely via their webpage
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
Friday, October 11, 2013
Franklin Sculpture Park (updated video)
When I visited on Tuesday to grab some photos of the first two pieces located at the Sculpture Park, I also shot this about 4:00 minute video.
Stop by to see the "emerging art" from the "emerging forest"!
Enjoy!
Prior visits to the Sculpture Park recorded these photos and videos
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/sculpture-park-update.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/09/sculpture-park-update.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/future-sculpture-park-video.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-sculpture-park-imagine-future.html
Stop by to see the "emerging art" from the "emerging forest"!
Enjoy!
Prior visits to the Sculpture Park recorded these photos and videos
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/sculpture-park-update.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/09/sculpture-park-update.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/future-sculpture-park-video.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/04/franklin-sculpture-park-imagine-future.html
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