Cultural Connections - Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House - Oct 10

The Franklin Cultural Council is sponsoring a new program called Cultural Connections, an arts and culture roundtable designed to bring members of arts and cultural organizations from many towns together to talk, network, and share stories on various topics about what has and hasn't worked in their organizations. 

Cultural Connections will get together several times a year for a casual few hours of discussion. 

The first session will be held on Oct. 10 at 7:00 pm at Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House at 395 E. Central Street, Franklin, and the topic up for discussion is Social Media in the arts community. 

For more information, or to register, please visit http://bit.ly/2wI2wRp. 

This program is free and open to anyone interested in the arts from any organization in any town.

Cultural Connections - Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House - Oct 10

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor Fundraiser, Sat - Sep 30

7th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

Sponsored by St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Society

September 30, 2017

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m

This weekend the St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold their 7th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk. This Walk is the group's main fund raiser. Proceeds allow the St. Vincent de Paul group to accomplish our major goal, caring for our neighbors in need. Full details available online at www.fopwalk.org

Registration will be between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. After registration participants will . then begin the walk of (1, 2 or 3 miles). All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help, which can take many forms - including financial help, food, housing, medicine and clothing. All information is kept confidential.

Join together, with family and friends

to make our Walk better than ever!

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor Fundraiser, Sat - Sep 30

Reminder: SEPAC Parents' Night Out - Sep 28

From the Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Parents' Night Out

Please join us on Thursday, September 28, 2017
At 7:00 pm Cole's Tavern

Come for a casual night out for some laughs, good food and a few drinks!

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Bring your family to Panera Bread and support Remington - Sep 29

You don't want to miss this.

Support Remington Middle School and have a delicious time at Panera Bread! Just print or show this flier to them and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will go to Remington!   The flyer is good from Open to Close on Friday, September 29.

Remington PCC | 628 Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by pccremington@gmail.comin collaboration with Tryit free today

Live reporting: Closing items

K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items 2 parcels of value in the center could be helpful
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments Bissanti -  Friends of Franklin Historical Museum open house Sunday from 1-4 PM Pellegri - for all Franklin residents, flu clinic at Senior Center, Oct 17 9:30 to 11:30 What is happening with the museum with the siding? didn't get to it this summer Mercer - those watching could appreciate a can of WD-40 to oil the chairs
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn motion to adjoourn, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Legislation for Action

I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports none
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 17-55: Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel on Summer Street) as Surplus and Available for Disposition and Authorization to Sell Said Parcel (Motion to Move Resolution 17-55 - 2/3 Majority vote (6)) had tried to sell before, no progress, abutter had asked for no plans for the space other than adding it, can use for development, doesn't have enough frontage to do so motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 the Deed reference is correct per the Town Attorney
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 17-56: Declaration as Surplus and Available for Partial Disposition (Leasing) and Authorization therefor of Town-Owned Structure and Land on Upper Union Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-56 - 2/3 Majority vote (6)) do have other leases for cell towers on our water tank, doesn't interfere, $50K/year with escalator, revenue to the town; 4 currently, one expiring; would go out for new leases; new leases have different mounting requirements motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 3. Resolution 17-57: Amendment of FY 2018 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 17-57 - Majority vote (5)) explanations provided by Jeff (covered in FinCom meeting Tuesday) FinCom approved by 6-0 vote additional State aid to be applied to School budget increase Town Admin salaries, decrease Planning Dept, switching dollars to save money overall  Police salaries, 2 known retirements, take a year to hire off the list, proposing to hire in advance to get the training ahead of the retirements asking for 9K to replace the canine who passed suddenly FinCom approved by 6-0 vote Police has done well with transfers, but would like to use the list 16 weeks as a patrol dog first, then trained for narcotics only one here is needed, we can get mutual aid for when needed motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 4. Resolution 17-60: Appropriation - DPW - Public Way Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-60 - Majority vote (5) $550K to be raised an appropriated for public way improvements potential listing of streets drafted, sewer/water listing being finalized and will be brought to the Council for review FinCom approved by 6-0 vote this would be the full utilization of the hotel tax motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 5. Resolution 17-61: Appropriation - Police - Radio Systems Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-61 - Majority vote (5)) FinCom approved by 6-0 vote motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 6. Resolution 17-59: Declaration of Town-Owned Land on Grove Street (Remaining Portion of Former Nu-Style Property) as Surplus and Available for Disposition (Motion to Move Resolution 17-59 - 2/3 Majority vote (6)) discussed at EDC meeting previously, could be a good option for the buyer to get the land reasonably and then still have the requirement to do the brown field fixes as needed no harm in trying this way thanks for showing the map in this way motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R: Zoning Map Changes from Business and Commercial II to Single Family Residential IV and Commercial I, In an Area on or Near Union, Cottage, and Saxon Streets - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R - 2/3 Majroity Roll Call vote (6)) Bissanti recused map shown on big screen (photo to be added later) cleaning up plot lines, second reading motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797 to a 2nd Reading - Majority vote (5)) public hearing with no comments held earlier in this meeting motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

NuStyle plot of land proposed for an RFP to the Town Council, discussion underway #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/exOiYvEstr

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017

Proposed plot line clean up map up for discussion at 2nd reading for Town Council #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/lPpecpLN7k

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017

Live reporting: License transaction for 99 Restaurant

G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions - 99 Restaurant - Change in Officer/Director - 7:10pm (Motion to Remove 99 Restaurant License Transaction from the Table - Majority Vote (5))
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions none

motion to remove from table, seconded, passed 9-0

corporate move of filing with corporate personnel changing

there was an error in the filing

there is nothing to affect the operations locally

our corporate apologies, there was a mix-up 

responsible service, everyone is required for Tip certification

side issue with Bissanti and the 'tragic rewrite of the bylaw'