45th Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair - Nov 10

SAVE THE DATE!! 

The 45th Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair is to be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Tri-County High School in Franklin. Proceeds are distributed to local charities and non-profit organizations.  
Vendor applications are still being accepted. Send us an email at franklincraftfair@gmail.com for an application. Mark your calendar!!!

 45th Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair - Nov 10

Town Council - Aug 8, 2018

Unable to participate in the Town Council meeting on August 8, I share the Actions Taken document and the video recording of the meeting.

Actions Taken by the Town Council
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_august_8_2018.pdf

Franklin TV's video recording of the meeting is available for replay on demand
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=577

Some of the key items approved are shown here. For all the zoning bylaw changes approved or moved to 2nd reading review the action taken doc linked to

• The Council approved the Appointment of Chrystle Chase to the Community Garden Committee ​with a term expiration of June 30, 2019
• The Council approved the request by Franklin BBC, LLC d/b/a British Beer Company for a Change of Manager to Joscelin Carson. Approved ​9-0​.
• ​The Council tabled the request by Table and Vine, Inc. for a Change of Manager to Nathan James Draper until the next meeting on September 5, 2018 due to no representation.
• The Council approved resolution 18-45 to Participate in Opioid Litigation and Engagement of Legal Counsel for that purpose

Town Council - Aug 8, 2018

Town Council - July 11, 2018

Unable to participate in the Town Council meeting of July 11, here are links to the official Actions Taken document and to the video recording.

Actions Taken document
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_july_11_2018.pdf

Franklin TV's video recording is available for replay on demand
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=569

Some of the key items approved by the Town Council at this meeting

• The Council approved the Appointment of the Election Workers for the upcoming 2018 Election
• The Council approved the request by Santa Fe Burrito Grill for a new All Alcohol License and also approved the Manager Hector Angel.
• The Council approved a resolution to accept Padden Road and a Portion of Longhill Road as Public Ways
• The Council approved a resolution to accept Sheila Lane and Tobacco Road as Public Ways
• The Council approved a resolution to accept Sarah Lane as a Public Way
• The Council approved a resolution to adopt and execute an Order of Taking to enable widening and other roadway improvements along Rt. 140 at its intersection with Maple Street to increase public safety and convenience.
• The Council approved a resolution to accept $5,390 for the general preservation assessment by Northeast Document Conservation Center and $1,055 for the construction of two exhibit cradles and installation from the Franklin Library Association.

Town Council - July 11, 2018

Town Council - June 20, 2018

I was out of town on business and missed the June 20th meeting for the Town Council. 

You can find the actions taken document here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_june_20_2018.pdf

Franklin TV has the recording of the meeting available for video replay
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=565

From the Actions Taken document, some of the key items approved at this meeting

• The Council approved Bylaw to amend the Town Code at Chapter 125 Peace and Good Order banning consumption of marijuana or marijuana products on public property, including all public property, such as the Town Common, Sidewalk, Parks, Parking lots and Buildings.
• The Council approved a resolution to Designate the members of the Agricultural Commission, Community Cable Access, Inc. Board of Directors, Cultural Council, Cultural District, and OPEB Trust Board of Trustees as “Special Municipal Employees” which limits the application of the statute to more obvious conflicts, such as self-dealing.
• The Council approved a resolution to Appropriate $20,000 for a Town- Wide Operation Risk Assessment that would review all School and Town operations from a fiscal management prospective and will outline any weakness that should be addressed.
• The Council approved a resolution to appropriate $160,000 for a Sidewalk Snow blower.
• The Council approved a resolution to appropriate $300,000 for Road improvements to Pond Street, Washington Street and others as needed.
• The Council approved a resolution to appropriate $40,000 to cover the shortfall on the Fire Department Salary Account.
• The Council approved a resolution to appropriate $10,815 to cover a shortfall in the interest account as a result of slightly higher cost to borrow funds for the Library Construction Project.

Town Council - June 20, 2018

Dan Gentile - Franklin Rotary President

Franklin Rotary 's new President Daniel Gentile, presents Past-President's gavel plaque to outgoing President Scott Martin. 

Dan is President of his third Rotary club as a result of job relocations. Scott is Director of the Hockomock Y in Franklin.

Dan Gentile - Franklin Rotary President; outgoing President Scott Martin

In the News: St Rocco's statue new home; PawSox move to Worcester

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

"The celebrated of St. Rocco may have seen its last big festival, but by this time next year it will have a new and far more visible home. 

The statue formerly sat in the old St. Mary’s convent grounds, an area that hasn’t seen much use other than for the annual Feast of St. Rocco festival. With the festival wrapping up last weekend after a 40-year run, church officials say they will move the statue to a new home in front of St. Mary’s, 1 Church Square. 

“What I thought it was important to do was to take the statue of St. Rocco from over there, and place it at our new entrance, which is for everyone,” said the Rev. Brian Manning, pastor at St. Mary Parish. “He’s the beacon of welcoming people, and healing and hope in our lives.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180817/permanent-home-for-st-rocco-statue-in-franklin

"The Pawtucket Red Sox and the city have signed an agreement that clears the way for the Triple A team to move here and play in a stadium that will be built on the former Wyman-Gordon property near Kelley Square. 

City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. emphasized Friday that the project involves more than just bringing a minor league baseball team to Worcester and building a ballpark for it. 

He said it includes a large-scale redevelopment of 18 acres of largely vacant and blighted property in the Kelley Square area that will add to the ongoing revitalization of the Canal District and transform that part of the city. 

In addition to construction of a 10,000-seat multi-use stadium, at an estimated cost of $86 million to $90 million, the deal includes a development blueprint that calls for $90 million in private development for 225 market-rate apartments, a 150-room hotel, a second boutique hotel consisting of about 100-110 rooms overlooking the ballpark, and 65,000 square feet of retail/restaurants."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180817/pawsox-to-move-to-worcester-plan-includes-shops-hotels-apartments

BNI® Massachusetts Launches 100th Networking Group

BNI®, the world’s leading networking and business referral organization, announced today that it crossed a major milestone in Massachusetts by launching its 100th BNI chapter in the Boston Region.

The new East Boston networking group, called BNI Thrive, officially marked their launch on June 15 at the Courtyard Marriott, collecting new applications from local business owners and sales professionals seeking a way to market and grow their businesses.
The launch of BNI Thrive has potential to bring significant benefits to the small business community in East Boston and to boost the local economy.

BNI Thrive members with Launch Director Claudia Thompson (third from left).

“We are thrilled to have BNI Thrive become our 100th chapter. It shows that there is still great demand for local professionals to build a reliable network to support their businesses,” said Patti Salvucci, Executive Director of BNI Massachusetts. “There has never been a better time for membership in BNI. It works because it’s a proven formula that has helped thousands of Boston-area business owners and salespeople build meaningful relationships that lead to qualified referrals and closed business.”

BNI Massachusetts has more than 2700 members representing a wide diversity of professions across its 100 chapters. In 2017 BNI Mass. reported $121 million in closed business from member referrals – an average of $45,500 per member. Those were the highest numbers in the organization’s 23-year history.

“BNI’s philosophy of Givers Gain® works. By giving business to others, you will receive business in return.” Salvucci said.

BNI Thrive meets weekly on Friday mornings from 7 AM to 8:30 AM at the Courtyard Marriott at 225 McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA 02128.

Graham Weihmiller, Chairman & CEO of BNI offered congratulations to BNI Thrive and the chapter’s Launch Director Claudia Thompson.

“We’re thrilled to see how area business leaders have embraced BNI, and we look forward to launching more chapters in the months and years to come, and building many lifelong relationships in the Boston area,” Weihmiller said. “Claudia and her launch team have done excellent work positioning BNI Thrive for long-term success by delivering new business referrals for its members.”



Franklin has a BNI group meeting

Franklin has a BNI group meeting