Franklin, MA, Town Council - Agenda - Jan 20, 2016

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
– January 6, 2016, January 12, 2016

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 
– Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2016

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS 
– Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

E. APPOINTMENTS 
- Historical Commission

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 

• Billboards
• Pond Street Land Discussion

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 16-85: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Police Dept.
2. Resolution 16-86: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
3. Resolution 16-87: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Police Dept.

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
- Pending or threatened litigation

1. Proposed Excelon expansion of Medway electric generating facility pending before Energy Facilities Siting Board.
2. Proposed Spectra gas transmission line through Franklin.

P. ADJOURN

the billboard proposal is up for discussion at this Town Council meeting

The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2016%20Complete/012016.pdf

MassBudget: Building a Strong Economy: The Roles of Education, Transportation, and Tax Policy

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Building a Strong Economy:  The Roles of Education, Transportation, and Tax Policy  Effective economic policies can create a more highly productive state economy and make it possible to improve economic opportunity and security for working families. Building a Strong Economy: The Roles of Education, Transportation, and Tax Policy examines the economic research on the relationship between effective investments in education and transportation and improved economic productivity.  In both cases the findings of the research are clear: investments that lead to a better educated workforce and more efficient transportation improve the productivity of a state economy. Failing to make those investments can lead to weaker economic growth and greater costs down the line. The paper also examines the economic effects of tax reforms that can fund those investments. Over the past several decades, incomes for most in our state have barely budged, while incomes for our highest-income households have grown rapidly. Our highest-income households also benefit most from the structure of our tax system: they currently pay the smallest share of their income in state and local taxes.  We examine the evidence on the likely economic effects of tax reforms that would bring the overall level of state and local taxation for very high income households closer to that of other residents. Studies of other states that have enacted such reforms have found little to no negative economic effects. When such reforms raise revenue for investments that improve the long term strength of the state economy they can be an important part of an effective state economic development strategy. To read the full report, please click HERE. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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BFCCPS 8th Grade Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

BFCCPS 8th Grade Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 

*** All proceeds to benefit our Washington DC Trip *** 

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016 
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30AM 
Place: Franklin Elks ~ 1077 Pond Street, Franklin 
Cost: $5 per person Max $20 per Family (pay at the door) 

Not able to attend? 

• Any and all donations are gratefully accepted! Checks can be made out to BFCCPS and sent to: BFCCPS 201 Main St Franklin, MA 02038 

Bring your friends and neighbors! 

Raffles will be held!

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School

FHS wrestling wins 2 matches, girls hockey ties their games on Saturday

The FHS wrestling wins 2 matches and the girls hockey ties their games on Saturday. All results from Hockomock Sports.

FHS Panthers

Wrestling

• Franklin @ Algonquin 

– The Panthers went 2-0 on the day, beating Algonquin (45-27) and beating Framingham (37-31)

Girls Hockey

• Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 3 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

For the remainder of the results on Saturday around the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-011616/

When Franklin and Mansfield get together, there is competition

When Franklin and Mansfield get together, there is competition. This was no different on Friday night as the basketball and swimming teams ended up splitting close matches. The FHS boys basketball team hung on to win 60-57, the girls lost 48-51. The tables turned in swimming as the FHS boys lost 70-98 and the girls won 92-70. All results via Hockomock Sports.

Boys Basketball

• Franklin, 60 @ Mansfield, 57 – Final 

– Freshman Jay Dieterle hit a three with 1:34 left to put Franklin ahead for good. The Panthers, which led by as much as 22, had to stave off a rally from Mansfield over the third and fourth quarters. Franklin sophomore Connor Peterson scored a career-high 23 points and had seven rebounds, Tim Prunier added 15 points and five assists, sophomore Paul Mahon added eight points and six rebounds and Dieterle had six assists to go with five points. Matt Ehrlich had 16 points and five rebounds for Mansfield and Max Boen added 11 points.

Girls Basketball

• Mansfield, 51 @ Franklin, 48 – Final 

– Meg Hill was the top scorer for the Hornets with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Jen Peel added 10 points (eight in the first half) and eight assists for the Hornets and Jackie Carchedi scored nine points (eight in the fourth quarter). Lauren Rudolph led the Panthers with 11 points (nine in the third quarter) and Aubrie Kutil had eight points and nine rebounds.

Swimming

• Franklin boys, 70 @ Mansfield boys, 98 – Final
• Franklin girls, 92 @ Mansfield girls, 70 – Final

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-011516/


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Franklin’s Connor Peterson hangs on the rim after a two handed dunk in the second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Hockomock Sports also filed full reports on both the boys and girls basketball games.

Ryan Lanigan, Editor-in-Chief wrote about the boys game:

"Based on the final score, it certainly looked like another typical back and forth game between Mansfield and Franklin. 

But this one was different. 

Franklin led by as much as 22 points — on the road at Mansfield — and looked to be racing away with a rout over the rival Hornets. 

But this one was different. 

The Hornets rattled off a 20-8 run to close the third quarter and then outscored the Panthers 19-7 to start the fourth quarter to take their first lead (57-55) since the first quarter. Another chapter in the storied rivalry looked to be complete with another Mansfield home win. 

But this one was different."

Continue reading the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-holds-off-wicked-rally-from-mansfield/

Photos from the game can be found here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Winter-201516/Franklin-Mansfield-Boys/

Jackie Carchedi (24) scored eight of her nine points in the fourth quarter to help the Hornets escape with a win and stay unbeaten in the league. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Josh Perry, Managing Editor, writes about the girls game:

"With the game slipping away in the second half, turnovers piling up, and shots clanging off the rim, Mansfield looked like it was on the brink of picking up its first league loss of the season. Then the Hornets found a second wind, and their shooting touch, to pull out the win. 

Seniors Jackie Carchedi, Caroline Maher and Jen Kemp knocked down three straight shots from beyond the arc to turn a three-point deficit into a three-point lead. After four free throws were matched by a pair of Franklin layups, the Panthers had one more chance to send the game to overtime but Carli Koffinke’s shot went halfway down and rimmed out. 

Mansfield battled back in the fourth quarter for a 51-48 road victory over its rival that keeps the Hornets one game in front of Attleboro at the top of the Kelley-Rex division standings."

Continue reading the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/seniors-come-through-as-mansfield-rallies-past-franklin/

Photos from the game can be found here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Winter-201516/Franklin-Mansfield-Girls/

And All That Jazz .... Beginner Jazz Dance Class

And All  That Jazz...........dance class The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning is pleased to offer its first Adult Beginner Jazz Class.......beginning Monday, January 25  Don't Miss This Exciting Class! This Adult Beginner Jazz Course  will encompass components from jazz, modern and ballet techniques. The session will focus on learning different styles/combinations of jazz such as classic jazz, musical theater, lyrical jazz, latin and hip hop. Students will warm up with stretching exercises, isolations, strengthening exercises and "across the floor" exercises.   The class ends with a combination that is usually fast-paced and danced to popular music. Jazz shoes are optional; socks or bare feet acceptable. When and Where? Mondays, Jan 25 - Mar 21  7:00 to 8:00 PM Parmenter Elementary School   Cost: $75  REGISTER NOW      Franklin Public Schools          Lifelong Learning Institute      The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning 508-613-1480      www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Helping Your Kids Navigate Social Media And Cyberbullying - Feb 1

You are invited to join representatives from the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center with a presentation for parents regarding online safety to be held at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School on Monday, February 1st at 7pm. 

The event is free and open to the public, we hope you can join us.

BFCCPS sign

PARENT/COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS:

The MARC Parent and community education evenings feature presentations that are more tailored to the individual needs and wants of the community. The presentation involves both an easy-to-understand update on typical online activities of children, internet safety (including cyberbullying), and how parents can work with their children and their schools in both bullying and cyberbullying situations.

The emphasis will be on practical, concrete knowledge, and how parents do not need to be computer experts to become more aware of how to help their children navigate the online world safely. It is also imperative that parents understand how to approach schools for help effectively and how to assist school administrators in resolving bullying situations.