Live reporting: Legislation for action

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-46: Appropriation: Water Enterprise – Prior Year Bill – 9/10 Vote
T failed to bill Franklin for two years
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

2. Resolution 15-47: Appropriation: Other Post Employment Trust Fund – 2/3 Vote
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

a trust fund has now been established, and voted to invest the funds with the State, this would take the money from the Stabilization Fund, move it to the Trust and increase the return opportunity


3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave – Referral to Planning
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

this rezones the last piece of Industrial zone property in downtown Franklin
would start the public process, hearing, etc.
smart growth near the train station
go to the Planning Board and will come back here for a public hearing

Residential 5 abuts the property so it really expands it rather than leaping over


4. Bylaw Amendment 15-748: Amendment to Chapter 128 Peddling and Soliciting – 2nd Reading
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

modification of hours for solicitation, limits to 7:00 PM or half hour prior to sunset
effectively to daylight hours

Live reporting: Dacey's Market

F. HEARINGS
– Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34: Sale, Delivery or furnishing of an Alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 – 7:10 PM

• Dacey’s Market

Chief Semerjian reads the report as found in the agenda document

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/07082015.pdf


Cerel questions Sargent Jason Riley
who was sworn to tell the truth

Riley recaps the story in his own words

Owner disputes the license check as the machine passed the license
they are dependent upon the license

Chief - an out of state license is not valid for those under 30

Cerel puts into the record, the incident of May 23, 2011 where an underage was confirmed

had been the owner at the time in 2011

purchased the scanner after the incident in 2011

what is the use of the false ID? it is a violation

ABCC says you can sell if the machine passes

In 2011, they brought the individual right away
this time we did not hear until 3 days later

Officer Hamilton - sworn in
actually a CT license not a RI, attached to the incident
a fake ID, was not used to purchase

Pfeffer - you get many RI purchases, you don't you think it is odd to get so many, as you are out of the way

Williams - MA licenses, liquor ID or military IDs are the only defense

Cerel - it is only those IDs that are in the statues, there is no defense provided for other licenses

Pfeffer - what was the penalty days held for?
Cerel - not marked, usually 2 years

Bissanti - they put us in a difficult position, the shopkeeper has a stack of fake IDs. I am not advocating underage drinking. The Council has a no tolerance policy

Kelly - this was not a sting
Riley - this was 'the wrong place at the wrong time'

sting operation has very specific bylaw regulations
the second operation is more open for the case by case basis

7 days, 3 to be served with 4 held for 2 years
amend, 4 days, 3 to be held for 2 years

Kelly - he could have brought the employee in, he could have brought additional evidence in, this is not passing the smell test for me

motion to amend to enforce beginning July 16 for 4 days
opportunity to appeal via the ABCC

Live reporting: Sewer Extension

5. Bylaw Amendment 15-749: Amendment to Chapter 139-14 Sewer System Map – 2nd Reading

Don Neilson, representing landowner
spent time with Board of Health agent
property is mostly ledge, and not available for septic
looking to extend force main to Crocker Ave
exact routing to be determined

being recommended by the Town, single family, it is the right thing to do

Live reporting: Franklin Advisory Committee

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Franklin Advisory Committee

Larry Benedetto
town headed in proper direction,
no complaints mostly compliments about the helpfulness of the employees

cul-de-sac issue, we are consistent with our neighbors, whether it can be raised to 800' is still open

much discussion with the Master Plan and how to proceed with it
idea of creating new mixed used development
South Franklin, Washington St (among others) would benefit from this possible development

the mom-pop stores that many grew up with will not return
can provide a convenience, create employment and revenue

parking should be left to the determination of the owners
the owner should have some freedom to make their own determination
the developer has the knowledge to make a good decision

South Meeting House
there will be a debate in the coming months about the use of it for future
need to preserve our historical assets
we are encouraged by the report and encourage all to be familiar with the details

site plan review/limited site plan review
decision to allow the Planning Board to proceed seems to have resolved the issue
complaints on 'fast tracking' are problematic, usually it  is the applicant who is slowing things down

removal of modulars will enhance and compliment the entrance to the town

the train station
we have a new roof and a paint job, the myriad problems that the T faces will hinder further
possibility of the developer of the Thompson property is a consideration

Council should retain the right to rezone a property
RT 140 rezoning caused an uproar but when all was said and done those impacted profited from the change

property owners should maintain their property

urgent care facility coming in across the street (i.e. new development replacing Ficco's et al)

Amendment to Chapter 185-18
applies to construction of non-conforming properties
coming in future meetings

need to expand the relationship with Dean College

housing
we have a very active housing partnership
we keep seeing 'workforce housing' popping up
our position is that there are adequate measures in place
we need to work on commercial revenue

MBTA property
took property by eminent domain
will be a valuable property, I think we really need to start ringing that bell
I think they can find another place to put a salt barn and some old trailers

Padula
I am in favor of working with Dean, so what do they do for us?
Benedetto
They used to do some free classes, not sure what they are doing now

Live reporting: Town Council - July 8, 2015

Present: Feldman, Padula, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Williams, Dellorco
Absent: Mercer


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 10, 2015, June 11, 2015 Budget Hearings, June 24, 2015
motion to approve, passed 8-0

includes one adjustment to reflect that the motion for the Fire Fighters was made by Padula and seconded by Kelly


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 others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none

E. APPOINTMENTS
Cultural Council = Gia Podobinski; Justin Haslett
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

Charles River Pollution Control District = Joseph V. Cameron
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

Registrar of Voters = Lois D’Amico
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

2015 HockomockSports.com Softball Awards feature 3 players from FHS

The Franklin High School Softball team put three players on the 2015 HockomockSports.com Softball Awards

FHS Panthers

Outfield - Erin Hanley, Franklin

Franklin's senior centerfielder was one of the Panthers most consistent performers over the course of the season. At the top of the Franklin lineup, Hanley hit .333 with a team-high of 81 plate appearances. She scored 17 runs, drove in seven and showed some pop to go along with her speed by hitting six doubles and two triples this season. Hanley was also a solid defensive outfielder who reads the game well. She helped Franklin reach the second round of the D1 South tournament.

Bench - Brie Flaherty, Franklin

Flaherty, who was also recognized as a top catcher last year, was a source of power in the Franklin lineup and a leader from behind the plate for the Panthers. The senior hit .314 this season with six doubles, three homers, and 19 RBI. The UMass Dartmouth-commit is one of the top players at arguably the league's deepest position and was chosen as an All-Star by the league's coaches while helping the Panthers reach the second round of the tournament.

Pitching Rotation - Sabrina LoMonaco, Franklin

The Franklin senior had another solid spring in the circle for the Panthers. As Franklin's ace, LoMonaco threw more than 115 innings this season and finished with an 11-8 record and a 1.64 ERA. LoMonaco struck out 106 batters whie walking only 38 and she finished with an imppresive WHIP of 1.16. She was named a league All-Star by the coaches and helped lead the Panthers into the second round of the D1 South sectional.

The full set of Hockomock Awards for softball can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/softball-awards.html

Downtown Project Update # 6

Work will continue with sidewalks and curbing from School to Pleasant Street over the next few weeks. 

They anticipate repaving the roadway from the Church to Moore Avenue starting in a few weeks. 

Following that they will mill and overlaying portions on Emmons street. Following that work will begin on West Central Street. More information will be available for the next update. 

In the meanwhile they will be installing the mast arms for the traffic control at Emmons and West Central and at the Bridge. Further they will continue to install the bases of the street lights. 

If anyone has a question please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer Michael, Maglio at 508-553-5500 or my office at 508-520-4949

curbing work underway along Main St