Economic Development Subcommittee: Agenda - Oct 3

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 

Training Room Franklin, MA

October 3, 2018  5:45 PM

Discussion:

1. Food trucks
2. Commuter/business parking
3. Signs bylaw proposal
4. Residential development impact on abutters


Future Meetings:

Multi-Family Housing in RV and C1/Affordable Housing

a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. Inclusionary Zoning
d. Affordable Housing Plan


The full agenda PDF can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeGpJeXJ2UVVGNnZXdDdMYjdZLVFZVlFWM2hv/view?usp=sharing

signs and food trucks are on the agenda for the next EDC meeting

FHS field hockey, volleyball, and golf all post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Oct 1, 2018


Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 3 – Final
– Hannah Stryke opened the scoring with 10 minutes left in the first, but Franklin scored four times over the next half hour to get control. Sarah Carney tied the game for Franklin and Victoria Quinn scored twice (both assisted by Cassi Ronan) to give Franklin a 3-1 lead. Ronan then scored unassisted in the second half to extend the advantage to 4-1. The Tigers answered back with two goals in two minutes, one by Stryke (assisted by Kayla Lozzi) and the second by Maggie Woods (assisted by Emily Dionne) to cut the lead to just one. OA kept pressuring and had several chances to tie it but the Panthers held on for the win. OA coach Sharon Lawrence praise Lozzi for her overall performance. Franklin goalie Anna Jardine made four saves in the win.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– OA won the opening set, but Franklin won the final three sets to stay unbeaten. The Panthers won 17-25, 25-19, 25-18, 25-15. Sadie Homer set a career-high with 40 digs for OA, while Allie Kemp had 31 assists. The Tigers also got 14 kills from Jordan Bosse and seven kills and three aces from Jackie Raymond.

Golf = Franklin, 162 @ King Philip, 165 – Final

for other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-01-18/

FHS field hockey, volleyball, and golf all post wins on Monday

Via the Twitterverse

🎉🏑🎉 Congrats FHS Varsity for a 4-3 Victory over OA in the gross wet & cold rain!! 💦💦 SO EXCITED for Sara C on her return to play & SCORING our 1st goal today!! Also scoring was Victoria Q w/ 2 goals & Cassi R w/ 1 goal & 2 assists!! Anna J had 4 saves in the win 🎉🏑🎉

— Franklin HS Field Hockey (@FHS_FH_02038) October 2, 2018

JV moves to 8-0 with a 1-0 WIN over OA on the grass in the rain. Game ball goes to Lindsey Morse for tenacity, perseverance and overall stellar play.

— Coach Carney (@carney_coach) October 1, 2018

It may have been gloomy outside but it was bright and cheery inside FHS today watching @FranklinUnified play 🏀 ball! Thank you @FHScheer_ as well as @FranklinHS admin for your love and support. #choosetoinclude #besthighschoolever #proudboostermom pic.twitter.com/gX6kj5VReG

— Kate Lynch (@kateluvs2laugh) October 2, 2018

Unified Sports Basketball Game was Awesome! Former Remington Student/Athletes made us REMDAWG Proud! pic.twitter.com/lOmSUA9VUi

— RMS (@RMS_Remdawgs) October 1, 2018

Tomorrow’s XC meet vs Taunton has been postponed, possibly to Wednesday, due to the rain and damage to the course. Practice will be held as usual

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) October 1, 2018

So how cool is this! This photo on the home page of the Boston Youth Theater we visited last year features none other than the Franklin High School Arts Academy! @FPS_FAA pic.twitter.com/YIXzMetoRE

— Franklin PS Art Dpt (@FranklinPSart) October 1, 2018

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, October 10

Boost your joy factor, lighten up, release happy chemicals and open channels of expression and well-being to source your natural aliveness! Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Wednesday, October 10 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

LET'S LAUGH TODAY

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. 

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, October 10

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 

There will be Halloween candy and feel free to wear a funny hat or costume if you wish! See other opportunities to laugh at www.letslaughtoday.com.

          

Boston Herald recognizes Tyler Saunders of Tri-County

Tyler Saunders

Boston Herald's "High school football stars of the week" recognizes Tyler Saunders of Tri-County

• Tyler Saunders threw three touchdown passes as Tri-County remained unbeaten with a 33-0 win over Atlantis Charter

For the full listing 
http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/high_school/2018/09/high_school_football_stars_of_the_week_0

High school football stars of the week

"it’s referred to as the Fisher House"

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

"In 1750, in a backwoods edge of Wrentham, a house was erected. More than two centuries later, it is still standing in what is now part of Franklin. 

But the house, located on Lincoln Street, could be on the verge of potential destruction. 

The Franklin Historical Commission will hold a public hearing next week about the house’s potential demolition and its historic value to the town. The hearing takes place at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St. 

Amy Roberson, who owns the house, said she had not heard about the hearing, but as a history buff, she is uneasy about the house’s possible fate. The idea of the house being demolished was news to her, but she said it isn’t surprising due to the house’s condition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181001/house-possibly-tied-to-early-franklin-family-subject-of-demolition-hearing

Where is the Fisher house?

In the News: Project Pink Patch in Franklin; Circle of Friends Concert Oct 6

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

"Their members have an obligation to serve and protect, but caring is also big part of being on the Franklin Police force. 

For the first time, officers have the option to add a pink patch to their uniforms in order to bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A few officers are already sporting the patches, but soon all of the department’s officers will be adorned with the powerful patch. 

Project Pink Patch, according to Sgt. Brian Johnson, was started on the West Coast. 

“There are a lot of area stations that do this,” said Johnson. “They ‘Pink it out’ they call it. They change the color scheme of the badge around and some even put the pink ribbon in there.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181001/franklin-officers-to-wear-pink-patches-in-honor-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month

"Franklin’s Circle of Friends Coffeehouse will host a concert featuring Joe Jencks with Katherine Rondeau on Saturday, Oct. 6. 

Some highlights 

1 Franklin’s Circle of Friends Coffeehouse will host a concert featuring Joe Jencks with Katherine Rondeau on Saturday. 

2 Jencks is an international touring musician, award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness and spiritual exploration."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181001/franklins-circle-of-friends-to-host-top-folk-songwriter

Attention businesses: survey "on employer-specific issues"

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

"For a sixth consecutive year, businesses throughout the MetroWest and Milford regions have been invited to weigh in on factors affecting their companies through an online survey. 

The 495/MetroWest Employer Survey and Forecast is being conducted by the 495/MetroWest Partnership, Framingham State University and the MetroWest and Milford Daily News. 

Paul Matthews, executive director of the 495/MetroWest Partnership - a Westborough-based public-private association that advocates for economic development, transportation and a skilled workforce in the region - said the survey was formed about five years ago with an initial goal of gauging employers’ confidence in the region’s business climate. 

“It was designed to be similar to AIM’s monthly survey, except to be focused on our region,” Matthews said, in reference to the statewide Associated Industries of Massachusetts Business Confidence Survey, which has been conducted monthly since 1991."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181001/employers-we-need-your-help-to-gauge-local-business-climate

"The survey runs for roughly a month, from Oct. 1 through Nov. 3, and can be accessed through several links, including one through the the MetroWest Daily News, https://www.research.net/r/495SurveyMWDN. Respondents can expect to complete it in 5 to 7 minutes, Matthews and Harrison said.

Results will be released on Nov. 30."

https://www.495partnership.org/