Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Cub Scout Pack 126 - Dec 1

Cub Scout Pack 126 will hold its annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8–11 AM at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin, Mass. 

For just $7 per person, enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Kids under 3 eat for free!

Have your picture taken with Santa! Only $5, including frame.

Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 1

For info on the event, visit the Cub Scout Pack 126 page

https://franklinpack126.org/2018/11/28/pancake-breakfast-2018/#more-4992

In the News: Pine St closure coming; Hollywood filming movie here

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

"The Department of Public Works is warning residents that a section of road on Pine Street leading to Bellingham will soon be closed due to construction. 

The $55,000 project to replace a culvert pipe will occur over about a three-week period starting Monday, but the road will be closed to public traffic all the way to the Bellingham border. 

Deacon Perotta, director of operations at the Franklin DPW, said the repair is necessary to make sure there are no flooding issues in the area. 

“We have a road problem there,” he said. “Basically, the culvert underneath the road has become impacted because of its age.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181128/franklin-to-close-part-of-pine-street-for-culvert-repair

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/pine-street-road-work

Pine Street Road Work

"People in Franklin could possibly catch a glimpse of stars over the next week or so, and they’re not the ones in the sky. 

Town Administrator Jeff Nutting has confirmed that Hollywood is in town finishing up the latest iteration of “Little Women,” due out next December. The secured set is at an undisclosed location in the Forge Park industrial area and is closed to visitors. 

One of the stars said to be doing final work on the film is silver screen legend Meryl Streep, who is playing the role of Aunt March in the famous Louisa May Alcott story. Also said to be doing work here is A-lister Emma Watson, who first rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. She plays the role of Meg March. 

A producer for the film did not return calls for more information."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181129/hollywood-is-in-franklin-for-work-on-little-women

Live reporting: Administrator's Report To Closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT Did meet with Mr Lippet, don't have much standing under the law, can't solve every problem the Alpine street light was referred to the Police Dept Congratulations to Jamie, we are a better org because of him Recycling center reopens on Friday Holiday Happenings, Dec 6 through 9th a whole bunch of events LED lights at halfway through change over will save 2.96 million over the next 20 years - even over time, that is a lot of money
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
nothing at this time 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS lights at the Union Cafe, out thanks for the Concerts on the Common, they did a great job Sunday Tree on the center, light now 150 Emmons now has a sign on where the high school used to be put up by the Historical Museum report of mold at Parmenter, basement is wet all the time, has been that way forever; School Dept has not notified us Santa on the Common was a wonderful event, changing town, lots of new faces to meet thanks to DPW for decorating the Town and Common for the season
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Legislation for Action

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee nothing now, will be getting going soon b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee preliminary discussion this evening, next meeting Dec 12 at 5:45 d. Town Administrator Search Committee to be updated in another portion of the agenda
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-65: Conditional Offer of Town Administrator Position to Current Deputy Town Administrator (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-65- Majority Vote (5)) Kelly - Chair of search committee none of the applicants were from Franklin (audio recording of the meeting is available and has been posted here previously) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/town-administrator-search-subcommittee.html recap of items mentioned during subcommittee meeting Pellegri - ditto to everything Kelly said assistants need to be developed for these roles Hamblen - we're looking for a candidate with the best qualifications to fulfill the spot, Jamie gets Franklin, he has been around, volunteering even on the decoration effort recently Jones - there is a logical path, some sense for what we do. When he was hired three years ago, he has worked closely with us, this is a person who is ready willing and able to make Franklin better.  Padula - you have to earn this job, we are absolutely spoiled with the best in Jeff Nutting, people want to emulate Franklin, applaud this search committee for making this decision. He has a great attitude, he gets it. He has been on a three year job interview. I think we are through that and he fits the bill for us. I want this because he will make our job easier. Dellorco - commend you for making this decision, it wasn't handed to him. He has got to be the best guy, I have been on the council 8 years, and I never call Jeff anymore, I call Jamie. Earls - I have been impressed with his professionalism and wide range of experience; apprenticeship the last three years Mercer - on the search committee this gave me some insights to what is out there. Three years ago, I was part of the committee that has hired Hellen. He has been mentored by the best and has done a great job. I am looking for someone who cares. Jamie cares about the community. motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call  Jamie does have some 'prepared' remarks
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821 to a 2nd Reading-Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-825: Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-825 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5)) effectively a modification to the existing bylaw to enable THE BLACK BOX and other entertainment establishments to apply for an annual liquor license without having to do the single license per event that they have been doing. motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-828: Fees Bylaw Changes- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-828 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) a series of tweaks based upon feedback and items just missed previously, adding a fee waiver for Beaver St Recycling for those who qualify by income motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0

L-R Attny Mark Cerel, Deputy Admin Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting

Live reporting: Snow Report

6a. HEARINGS	Tax Classification Hearing
6b. HEARINGS	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive hearing opened,  Kelly's prior questions not followed, not material to the change hearing closed
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Snow Update

Brutus Cantoreggi, Deacon Perrota, Carlos Rebelo

presentation copy to be added when available

shortage of contractors for snow removal, not just a Franklin issue, prevalent around the region and state

exploring options to address the insurance cost for the contractors as one of the real issues 

unable to clear roads within the time frames previously committed

Town has raised the rate, actually paying more than the State rate

last snow storm, we had 8", and 12 contractors; we could get by with some shortcuts as it was cold coming to warm and the warmth helped us. If it was cold to cold, we would have problems meeting requirements

Padula: "It will be a tough sell for the taxpayers with taxes going up"

Cantoreggi: "We talk a lot of pride in what we do, it is a fact of life that we are as good as how we clear the snow"

Rebelo: "We don't have a lot of extra trucks hanging around"

"It will get there but how long it will be to get good will take time"

screen grab of presentation page for the snow removal update to the Town Council

Live reporting: Tax classification hearing

5. APPOINTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS	None

Chris Feeley, chair of Board of Assessors
Kevin Doyle, Assessor; Chris Sandini, Comptroller

80.31 %   19.68%

motion to close hearing, seconded, passed 9-0

motion to move tax motions to now, rather than wait until later, seconded, passed 9-0

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-66: Classification Tax Allocation - Residential Factor (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-66 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-67: Classification Tax Allocation- Open Space Exemption (Motion To Approve Resolution 18-67- Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-68: Classification Tax Allocation- Small Business Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-68 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-69: Classification Tax Allocation- Residential Property Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-69 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Town Council - November 28, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none

Note: technical difficulties with Franklin TV results in the persistent beeping being heard, it is not something to be alarmed about. Updated post meeting - there was no recording or broadcast of this meeting. Fortunately, I did record the audio and that will be available later.

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of November 28, 2018 - 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.  The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	a. Swearing in of Firefighters two new Captains to be sworn in Captain Charles Allen Captain Thomas Carlucci

Citizens Comment

Dale Lippert, 8 Beth Road

did meet with Town Admin and lawyer on Monday

put back by treatment he received

town should buy the house and tear it down

their suggestion was to move the house up the hill, and move the septic system

other this would be to raise the house

third option was to tear up concrete and replace with rubble, effectively making the house a sump pump

sell the house, at a loss so someone could do one of the other items

The town will maintain the pump, so still on the hook

acknowledge member of the council who reached out to provide support and encouragement

acknowledge some of the former DPW workers, many of them have reached out to prove support

L-R: Teresa Burr, Captain Thomas Carlucci, Captain Charles Allen