With the Holiday - Trash and Recycling Pick up is delayed one day this week

Reminder: Trash and Recycling Pick up will be delayed a day due to the Labor Day Holiday Starting on Tuesday September 5th

trash and recycling containers at curbside

Curbside Pick-up webpage

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/reminder-trash-and-recycling-pick-will-be-delayed-day-due-labor-day-holiday-starting

FHS Boys Hockey - Bottle and Can Drive - Sep 16

*** Bottle and Can Drive Saturday, September 16, 2017 ***

The Franklin High School boys hockey team is having their annual Bottle and Can Drive on Saturday, September 16th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Veteran's Arena ice rink parking lot.

Any donation is much appreciated, so please save your returnable bottles and cans in support of the boys hockey program.

If you need (or would like) a separate bag to put them in, please comment and we will drop off as many as are needed.

Thank you!

FHS Boys Hockey - Bottle and Can Drive - Sep 16

YMCA Fall Sports Leagues - register now

The Y is a great place to learn to love a sport. And YMCA Fall Sports Leagues offer a great method for taking advantage of sunny fall days while being active outdoors. Keep kids engaged and moving through participation in coed sports teams led by expert staff.

With an emphasis on skill development and sportsmanship, you’re sure to find an environment where everyone plays and develops. The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations for the 8-week season, running September 8-October 29.

Soccer League includes three practices and five games, and players will be given a t-shirt and end of season award. NFL Flag Football League also includes three practices and five games. Players will be given a team jersey. T-ball players will practice three weeks and participate in five games, giving kids the chance to learn the fundamentals of baseball. Players receive t-shirt and end of season award. Beginner cheerleading will introduce girls to basic cheerleading and gymnastics including jumps, tumbling, and cheering. The girls will practice for four weeks and then cheer at games for the last four weeks.

Soccer
SUNDAY @ the Foxboro Y: 3 YRS 9:00am, 4 YRS 10:00am, 5-6 YRS 11:00am, 7-10 YRS 12:00pm
SATURDAY @ the Franklin Y: 3-4 YRS 9:00am, 5-6 YRS 10:15am, 7-10 YRS 11:30am
SATURDAY @ the North Attleboro Y: 3 YRS 9:00am, 4 YRS 10:00am, 5-6 YRS 11:00am, 7-10 YRS 12:00pm
Foxboro and North Soccer 3 YRS is a “prep for leagues” 45 minutes vs standard hour, with t-shirt and award not included and lower cost.

NFL Flag Football
FRIDAY @ the Foxboro Y: 5 YRS 5:00pm, 6-7 YRS 6:00pm, 8-10 YRS 7:00pm, 11-14 YRS 8:00pm
FRIDAY @ the North Attleboro Y: 5-6 YRS 5:30pm, 7-8 YRS 6:30pm, 9-14 YRS 7:30pm
Foxboro 5 YRS is a “prep for leagues” 45 minutes vs standard hour, with jersey not included and lower cost.

T-ball
SATURDAY @ the Franklin Y: 3-4 YRS 12:30pm, 5-6 YRS 1:40pm
SATURDAY @ the North Attleboro Y: 3 YRS 1:00pm, 4-5 YRS 2:00pm

Cheerleading
FRIDAY @ the Foxboro Y: 5 YRS 5:00pm, 6-7 YRS 6:00pm, 8-10 YRS 7:00pm
FRIDAY @ the North Attleboro Y: 4-5 YRS 5:30pm, 6-9 YRS 6:30pm
Cheering at games will be done by those 6 YRS+.

Cost is as follows: Tball/Soccer Family-type Member (FTM) $42, Youth Member (YM) $84, Program Member (PM) $126; Cheerleading/Football FTM $57, YM $114, PM $171; NEW Drop-in Pricing: Member $11/day, PM $17/day, limited to oldest age groups listed above, Soccer/Football only. For more information, visit hockymca.org/fall-sports-leagues-for-every-kid.

YMCA Fall Sports Leagues - register now

About Hockomock Area YMCA: Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 

Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

In the News: Spamalot auditions; Rally Day; Cannabis Control Commission appointed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Franklin Performing Arts Company will hold open auditions for “Monty Python’s Spamalot” on Sept. 7 at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St. 

Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. for ages 14-17 and continue at 7 p.m. for adults. Participants should prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. 

FPAC will present Spamalot on Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 27-29 at The Black Box as part of the company’s 27th season. A retelling of the legendary tale of “King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table,” the musical parody was inspired by the 1975 classic comedy film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” and likewise diverts from more traditional versions of the legend."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170902/strongfranklin-performing-arts-company-to-host-auditionsstrong

(FPAC) will hold open auditions for Monty Python’s Spamalot

"Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main St., will kick off the program year with Rally Day, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 10. 

The event will feature a blessing of the backpacks during worship, followed by a catered barbecue cookout. "Franklin Federated Church, 171 Main St., will kick off the program year with Rally Day, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 10. 

The day’s activities will begin with Adult Discovery Group, a Bible exploration. Sunday School registration for children preschool through eighth grade will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor, just inside the front entrance"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170902/strongfranklin-federated-church-announces-rally-daystrong

Franklin Federated Church

"Marijuana legalization opponents will outnumber supporters four to one on the new commission that will spearhead the state’s efforts to get a legal marijuana industry up and running by next summer and then regulate the newly legal market. 

Attorney General Maura Healey on Friday appointed Britte McBride, an attorney with experience working for the attorney general’s office, the state Senate and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to the newly-minted Cannabis Control Commission, and joined Gov. Charlie Baker and Treasurer Deborah Goldberg in agreeing on two picks to round out the five-person panel. 

McBride, a Lynnfield resident, will join former state Sen. Jennifer Flanagan and former Bain and Company partner Steve Hoffman, who were previously announced this week, on the CCC. Like Hoffman and Flanagan, McBride voted against Question 4, the successful ballot initiative that legalized adult use of marijuana last year, according to Healey’s office. 

The three constitutional officers on Friday also agreed to appoint Kay Doyle, a former deputy general counsel to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Shaleen Title, co-founder of cannabis recruiting firm THC Staffing Group, to the commission.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170902/pot-commission-stacked-with-opponents

Additional info on the Cannabis Control Commission can be found on the Attorney General's page
http://www.mass.gov/ago/news-and-updates/press-releases/2017/2017-09-01-cannabis-control-commission.html

Election Prep: What does the Planning Board do?

From the Town of Franklin Planning Board webpage we can share:

"The Planning Board, established under Massachusetts General Laws (MGL) Chapter 41, Section 81A, is an elected board comprised of five members, each with a three year term and one appointed associate member. 

The Planning Board’s primary responsibilities are to administer the Subdivision Control Law pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 and to issue certain special permits and site plan approval under the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws in order to ensure the public safety, interest and welfare of the residents of the Town. State and local laws and regulations governing procedures for these approvals are MGL Chapter 40A (the Zoning Act); MGL Chapter 41, Sections 81K - 81GG (the Subdivision Control Law); Chapter 300 of the Franklin Town Code Subdivision Regulations; and the Town of Franklin Zoning Bylaws Chapter 185.

The Board conducts meetings and public hearings in compliance with Town of Franklin General Laws to review and consider preliminary and definitive subdivision plans, Site plans and Special Permits, Approval Not Required (Form A) plans, and Certificate of completion applications. 

The Planning Board also considers and prepares amendments to the Town of Franklin Zoning By-laws and the Town of Franklin Subdivision Regulations. The Board conducts public hearings on amendments created by the Board and on zoning amendments that are submitted to the Board by way of citizen petition or by landowners or other town boards through the proper procedures for submitting to Town Council.

All material received by the Planning Board in connection with applications is considered public information and can be seen during posted office hours."

Additional information on the Planning Board can be found on their page
http://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board

Note: the Town of Franklin webpage is incorrect in stating the terms of office are three years (they are 4) and that the Associate is an appointed position (it is up for election this year).

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD (FY 2016)

The Planning Board, as established by MGL. Ch. 41 sec.70, is responsible for “…making plans for the development of the municipality, with special reference to proper housing of its inhabitants.” The Board is charged with administering the State’s Subdivision Control Law (MGL. 41 Ch.81K) and the local subdivision rules and regulations (Chapter 300). The Board makes recommendations to the Town Council on Zoning By-Law amendments and may at its own discretion adopt new subdivision regulations. The Board is also designated as the permitting authority for various site plan and special permit submittals under the Town’s Zoning Bylaw (Ch. 185). The Board receives recommendations from the Design Review Commission on building design, elevation, and signage for commercial site plan permits, and from the Conservation Commission on wetland related issues, and works closely with the Planning and Community Development and Public Works Departments. 

In FY2016, the Planning Board reviewed and issued decisions for several projects throughout the year. One major project the Planning Board approved was 150 Emmons Street, a multi-unit retail development at the location of the former Municipal Building. The Site Plan includes demolition of the existing building and construction of a new retail building, which is to include a restaurant, salon and additional retail spaces. In front of the building land has been reserved to create a small park with a statue of Horace Mann. The largest project before the Planning Board during FY16 was the proposed Central Square project at 300 - 340 East Central Street, which will replace the former Ficco Bowling and Keigan Auto buildings with a multi-building, 113,000+ sf retail, commercial, and restaurant shopping center. Proposed uses include but are not limited to a 4,500 sf filling station and convenience store, and a 2,371 sf vehicle service/repair center. The Planning Board reviewed and approved a Site Plan for a bath house at Camp Haiastan, which was for summer campers. 

The Planning Board approved two new Definitive Subdivisions, Union Meadows and Rolling Brook Estates. Both were for single family homes to be built on a new roadway that end in a cul-de-sac. The Planning Board voted to endorse (2) two 81-P plans, and accepted ten (10) Form H - Certificate of Completions. Acceptance of a Form H indicates all work has been completed according to Site Plans or Subdivision Plans previously approved by the Planning Board. Examples of completed Site Plans include Midas Auto Repair and CVS Pharmacy, both located on West Central Street, and Eastern Propane located at 11 Forge Parkway. The table below is a summary of Planning Board Activity during the 2016 Fiscal Year.

Decisions - Approvals Total FY2016

• Preliminary Subdivisions 1
• Definitive Subdivisions 2
• Definitive Subdivision Modifications 2
• 81-P Plans (ANR) 2
• Site Plans 3
• Site Plan Modifications 3
• Limited Site Plan 1
• Limited Site Plan Modifications 2
• Special Permits 3
• Street Acceptance Recommendation 1
• Certificate of Completion 10
• Zoning Bylaw Amendments 4
• Subdivision Regulation Amendments 2
• Bond Releases 1
• Acceptance of Bonds 1

The Planning Board held public hearings on several proposed Zoning Bylaw changes including Zoning Bylaw 16-762, which clarifies requirements of the Stormwater section of the Zoning Bylaw, and Zoning Bylaw 16-764 was needed to address the filing criteria for a limited site plan. With these changes, the Planning Board is hoping to better streamline the application process. The Board continues to help property owners make the desired changes and improvements to their properties while fostering responsible growth and development in the Town of Franklin. 

The Planning Board typically meets twice a month on Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building. All Board meetings are open to the public, and are televised via Community Cable Access.

Planning Board Membership
The Planning Board consists of five members and one associate member. The associate member participates in all hearings but only votes on Special
Permits if one of the members is unable to act. The Board members are elected and serve 4-year terms. Below is a list of current Planning Board members:

• Anthony Padula, Chairman 
• Joseph Halligan, Vice Chairman 
• John Carroll, Clerk 
• Gregory Rondeau 
• William David 
• Rick Power, Associate Member

Respectfully submitted,
Anthony Padula, Chairman

the Horace Mann statue stands to welcome folks to downtown Franklin
in the front of the new building at 150 Emmons St

Download and read the full Annual Report for the Town of Franklin FY 2016
http://franklinma.gov/administrator/files/franklin-2016-town-report

Prior year annual reports can be found 
http://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/annual-reports

Hold the Date - Beatlemania Stage Show - Nov 3

Catching up to a future event from the social radar:

"The Franklin High School Band will host a Beatlemania Stage Show benefit concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Franklin High School Auditorium, 218 Oak St. The event, called Keep Music Education Alive, will raise funds to support the school’s music programs. 

The concert is a professional production with big venue sound and lighting equipment. The national touring production Beatlemania Stage Show will perform the complete Beatles experience, from the Ed Sullivan days through the Magical Mystery Tour, Sgt. Pepper and Abbey Road, with period costume changes and authentic Beatles instruments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/entertainmentlife/20170817/franklin-high-school-band-to-host-benefit-concert

Hold the Date - Beatlemania Stage Show - Nov 3 (Image from show webpage)

For more about the show and organization that performs
http://www.beatlemaniastageshow.com/MusicEducation.html

BFCCPS hosting an Ice Cream Social - Sep 15

An Ice Cream Social will be hosted by B.F.C.C.P.S Parent Community Organization Friday, Sep 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Join us to kick off the school year. TC Scoops will be scooping up the fun with ice cream and Italian ice. We look forward to seeing you!

BFCCPS hosting an Ice Cream Social  - Sep 15

As additional info is available it is likely to be posted to the Facebook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/114374999248517