Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Live reporting: Legislation for roadway acceptances


10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-14: Order of Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-14 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-15: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-15 Two- Thirds Majority Vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-16:Order of Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-16 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10m. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-17: Order of Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Canter Lane as Public Ways (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-17 Two -Thirds Majority Vote (6))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10n. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-18:Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner of Sole Lot Accessed by Padula Drive (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-18 Majority Vote (5))

Padula recuses himself 

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

10o. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-19: Order of Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-19 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))

Padula recuses himself 

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0




Live reporting: Public Hearings

resume from 2 minute recess to allow Fire Dept and families to leave after swearing in

opens all the public hearings together

6. HEARINGS
6a. HEARINGS
Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way.


6b. HEARINGS
Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement.


6c. HEARINGS
Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way.


6d. HEARINGS
Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Canter Lane as Public Ways.


6e. HEARINGS
Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way.


assuming the town accepts, then the maintenance and repairs are covered by the town
slowly eliminating the backlog left by various developers
will do plowing and potholes but if road needs to be rebuilt, it is not done

correction of "Carter" to 'Canter" way
it is correct in the actual resolution, only the agenda was incorrect

hearings closed



Live reporting: Town Council - Jan 30, 2019

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


Agenda ItemSummary
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Meeting of January 30, 2019
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
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 19, 2018 Minutes

motion to approve both together , seconded, passed 9-0

3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 9, 2019 Minutes
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Swearing in of Two Deputy Fire Chiefs


5. APPONTMENTS
None

Citizens Comments
Dale Kurtz, Veterans Services Officer
At legislative luncheon today, census is out, the only way he knows if someone is veteran or a widower of veteran, please check the box.

Swearing in of two new Deputy Chiefs for the Fire Dept.
James Klich, Joseph Barbieri


Franklin Public Schools Music Program: Jazz Cafe - Feb 8

Franklin Music Program is pleased to present our annual Jazz Cafe concert! The Jazz Bands from Franklin High School, Remington Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School, and Annie Sullivan Middle School will be performing in a jazz club-themed evening. 

Enjoy a comfortable, casual setting where Franklin's jazz students will set the mood. Family is encouraged to attend and refreshments will be served! Please join us Friday, February 8, 7:00 PM at the Franklin High School Cafeteria.

Tickets are sold only at the event, $10 person or $25 family. We hope to see you there!

Franklin Public Schools Music Program: Jazz Cafe - Feb 8
Franklin Public Schools Music Program: Jazz Cafe - Feb 8

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Sharon

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 74 @ Sharon 35 – Final
– Franklin jumped out to a 16-11 lead after eight minutes and then poured in 27 points in the second quarter to record a win on the road at Sharon. Jalen Samuels (eight points), Chris Edgehill (10 points), James Marsh (11 points) and Brayden Sullivan each connected on a three in the second quarter. Will Harvey added 12 points, including 10 in the opening quarter.

Girls Basketball = Sharon, 25 @ Franklin, 53 – Final
– Franklin continued its unbeaten start to league play with a dominant second half. Ali Brigham led the way again for the Panthers with 18 points and Meghan O’Connell added 15. Telishya Herbert scored 10 points for the Eagles.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-29-19/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Franklin Senior Center: February 2019 - Newsletter

The February 2019 edition of the newsletter from the Franklin Senior Center is now available. Follow the link to get your copy and find out all that is happening at the Senior Center in February. 

Newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/feb19connection.pdf


To subscribe for your own copy delivered directly to your email visit the Senior Center page  https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Franklin Senior Center: February 2019 - Newsletter
Franklin Senior Center: February 2019 - Newsletter

Ski Trip Planned - Saturday, March 2, 2019

Lifelong Community Learning has announced a March 2 ski trip to Bretton Woods, NH. Participants will enjoy a day on the slopes without thinking about the driving. 

Transportation will be provided by a chartered motor coach departing Franklin High School parking lot at 5:30 AM and will depart Bretton Woods at 4:30 PM to return home. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, and to register, go online to   www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Community Learning-Special Events. 

You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.

Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.

NOTE: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Brenda Reed at 508-613-1483 or email at reedb@franklinps.net.


Get a copy of the Flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhcza2NKOGRqLTg3T09iR0JadzEtSG5zM0FBZkxV/view?usp=sharing



Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019
Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019