Franklin Town Council to consider proposal for Rural 7 zoning expansion

The Town Council has a rather full agenda scheduled for the meeting on Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016. The public hearing for the proposed "rural business zone" is scheduled. There are 6 separate bylaw amendments that need to be consider together to put this proposal in effect.

The documents for the rural business zone can be summarized here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Council/October%2019,%202016/Hearing.pdf

and found here http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/024F90D5-000F8513


Also on the agenda for the meeting is a discussion on a proposal to rezone a parcel along Summer St from R 1 to R 7. The proposal would enable the property to be developed for four times the units allowed for R 1. The proposal would also require approval for a sewer extension.

The proposal documents outline the current buildings under construction and the 800+ units already approved to build.

• The associated documents for this Town Council discussion item

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Council/October%2019,%202016/R7%20HANDOUTS%201%20AND%202.pdf

• The 2013 Master Plan as referenced can be found here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRVFxM1hsemUzb2c/view?usp=sharing

The Cook's Farm development which was approved as the initial R 7 development

The Cook's Farm development which was approved as the initial R 7 development. Located at the entrance to Franklin on RT 140 coming in from Norfolk near the Franklin Country Club.

• The full Town Council agenda can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-oct-19.html

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club: meeting and craft fair scheduled

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to our next monthly meeting. On Wednesday, November 9th we are hosting Susan Nicholl, Executive Director of the MetroWest Visitors Bureau.

We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available.  

We meet upstairs at 7:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run September through May but hold many other casual events to stay connected throughout the year.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club

CRAFT FAIR ANNOUNCEMENT

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is proud to announce our upcoming 43rd Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair is coming up. It will be held on Saturday, November 5, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin. 

Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event. Admission is $3, children are free. We are accepting donations of non-perishable items for the Franklin Food Pantry. Donations may be dropped off at the entrance.

For more information visit www.franklinnewcomers.com.

FHS Cross Country Results from the McIntyre Twilight Invitational

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS cross country results from Saturday, Oct 15


BOYS

Division 1
Teams
1. Wellesley – 47
8. Attleboro – 315
12. North Attleboro – 411
17. Franklin – 493
18. Sharon – 531
19. Mansfield – 551
22. Taunton – 587
24. Stoughton – 661
27. King Philip – 682


Results
1. Ben Kovacs, Saint John’s – 15:20.11

47. Tyler Marchioni, Franklin – 16:50.29
68. Everett Henderson, Franklin – 17:07.73
128. Kyle Stevens, Franklin – 17:51.24
144. Hayden Goldsmith, Franklin – 18:03.60
150. Nicholas Gnaman, Franklin – 18:07.62
199. Zachary Siders, Franklin – 18:58.25
206. Owen McKenna, Franklin – 19:06.01


GIRLS

Division 1
Teams
1. Hopkinton – 123
10. Franklin – 292
11. North Attleboro – 295
14. Sharon – 386
20. King Philip – 473
24. Attleboro – 660

Results

FHS Panthers

1. Clare Morgan, Newton South – 17:45.50

3. Nicole Clermont, Franklin – 18:24.49
15. Katherine Hartnett, Franklin – 19:17.15
71. Ella Gutkowski, Franklin – 20:34.17
101. Brianna Cummings, Franklin – 21:04.78
118. Kyra Siano, Franklin – 21:26.23
152. Molly Houlihan, Franklin – 22:18.98
157. Hanna Cunniff, Franklin – 22:23.39
196. Erin Barry, Franklin – 23:52.87


For the complete set of Hockomock results
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-results-from-cm-twilight-invitationals/

Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell is providing a friendly reminder to consumers that you don't have to spend time and money to drive to the Registry to view land records since they are available online via the Registry's internet-based document research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "Consumers can see up to 6,000,000 scanned land document images dating back to the founding of Norfolk County in 1793. These documents are available via our internet-based document research system. "Providing secure, accurate and accessible land record information, coupled with our on-site customer service center, is critical to our success at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds," said Register O'Donnell. Elaborating on the Registry's research capabilities, O'Donnell said, "Land record information can be researched by multiple options, including the name of the property owner and property address. Consumers can access our internet-based document research system for many endeavors such as, to determine property ownership, to research land titles, to review land plans (not plot plans which are not recorded at the Registry) and finally to confirm that documents affecting a person's property - such as mortgage discharges - have been duly recorded." The Registry's website also provides information on how to obtain copies of land documents. The Registry copy charges are $1.00 per page plus an additional $1.00 per document for postage. In conclusion, O'Donnell stated, "Providing first-class customer service is a core objective of the Registry. Norfolk County residents and businesses deserve a Registry of Deeds that provides them with access to land record information in an easily accessible and consumer friendly manner. The Registry website www.norfolkdeeds.org does that by bringing the Registry records into your homes and businesses." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Doggie Tales returns to the Library on Wednesday, Oct 19

Doggie Tales returns to the Franklin Public Library on Wednesday, Oct 19. This will be held at the temporary location, 25 Kenwood Circle.

Doggie Tales returns to the Library on Wednesday, Oct 19

This was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/10/doggie-tales-wednesday-october-19-630-pm.html

"We're in control of the situation"

"The town has gone out to bid for energy suppliers, looking to put into motion a plan that could save money for local electricity customers. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the state Department of Public Utilities has approved Franklin's municipal aggregation plan, which has the town seeking alternative suppliers and, hopefully, lower rates for its residents. He said the bidding process began on Oct. 7, and the town hopes to have preliminary pricing within the next few days. 

"(This) week is where the rubber meets the road," he said. "We'll see if there are savings, and what the savings might be."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161016/franklin-goes-out-to-bid-for-power

• Related posts

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/municipal-aggregation-program.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/in-news-national-grid-gets-rate-increase.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html

cover page of presentation to Town Council on Aggregation Program

Voter information - What is early voting? (video)

Watch Town Clerk Teresa Burr and Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen discuss the 2016 Presidential election, new laws regarding early voting, and other aspects of the upcoming election.

Polikseni Manxhari leads the discussion to answer the following questions 

• What the difference is between absentee voting and early voting? 

Absentee voting applies to those who will be out of town or unable to get to the polling place on November 8. Early voting is open to all registered voters. Early voting will take place at the Town Clerk's office beginning Oct 24, 2016.

• Where do I vote? 

Early voting will take place at the Town Clerk's office from Oct 24 to Nov 4 and voting on November 8 will be at Franklin High School

• What is the last day to register to vote?

Wednesday, October 19


Watch the video to hear other questions answered



For additional information on the November 8, 2016 election, visit the "Election Collection"  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/election-collection-2016.html.   Information will be added to this page as the election and voting information becomes available

the mailing with information on the Nov 8 election and ballot questions