Live reporting: Senior Housing Project

b. Franklin Ridge Senior Housing Proposal

3 story building to meet an increasing need for Senior housing in Franklin
60% of Boston amount for income qualification

Eaton Place - 50 unit housing already in area

mimic some of the design used at Eaton Place
ledge primarily but to be landscaped all around

up to 3 years to get the financing needed
anticipate 2024 completion for occupation

looking for support

Jones - I am looking forward to this project
check on freezing water pipes in the existing building, hopefully to avoid in the new building
meeting with Eaton Place next week, meeting with Abutters as well

we are working with the Housing Trust and the Town
Eaton Place had a HUD2 design requirement limitation we are going with State requirements to avoid

Housing Trust did commit $500K and the land towards the project
working with low income housing tax credits and housing program to secure the financing necessary

Hamblen - any open space left?
Yes, another 8-10 acres being reserved for future housing options

Eaton Place meeting scheduled for May 17, 10:00 AM
most of the HUD components have shifted to the state level since the last time
don't need a co-sponsor like we did need at Eaton Place

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 19-31: Franklin Ridge Senior Housing Development (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-31- Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Town Council - May 8, 2019

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

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of May 8, 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. Cathy Mellor, Skyline Drive subdivision change without notification to owners; streets narrowed,  45 years resident, supported others width 30 plus, reducing to 20 something doesn't slow down speed family neighborhood taking out the sidewalks without notification until 2 weeks ago asking for a disaster with the sizes of all the trucks, Amazon, UPS, etc. new drainage system to help with Skyline Estate; four new storm drains, but not at the mouth where the water is coming from; people need clarity on what is going to happen with the storm drains and run off complaining about the removal sidewalks, they are aesthetically pleasing; with parties on the street how will the fire trucks get through sidewalk drew them to the neighborhood, to hear that they are being removed is upsetting, we walk on them all the time
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	April 24, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Franklin Cultural District, Roberta DeBaggis Trahan motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	La Cantina Winery Company, Farmer  Winery, Farmers Market motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_may_8_2019_1.pdf

Franklin Unified Partners Signed by New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to 2019 Unified Team

Franklin, MA Unified Partners Carly Alston, Farley Asmath and Calen Frongillo were signed by the New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to their 2019 Unified Team on May 6 at Gillette Stadium. 

The signing is part of the organizations’ partnership that leverages the power of sports to promote an environment of inclusion and friendly competition. The Special Olympics Unified athletes met with Revolution coaches, signed their contracts, and met the media.

The Unified signing marks the second event of the 2019 partnership between the Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts. The Revs and Special Olympics Massachusetts joined forces in March for their Unified Clinic which serves as a precursor to three other events slated for this summer: a pair of Unified matches at D.C. United on July 12 and at Gillette Stadium against New York City FC on Sept. 7, and the club’s annual fundraiser, Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance, on Aug. 21.

Revs sign Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners
at fifth annual Unified Team signing day

Calen Frongillo

Carly Alston

Farley Asmath

“It is a statement of the Senate’s priorities and our values and what we hold dear”

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

"Senate leaders unveiled a $42.7 billion fiscal year 2020 budget proposal on Tuesday, virtually mirroring the total spending figure in the House’s budget approved last week but embracing additional revenues the other chamber avoided. 

The Senate Ways and Means Committee’s proposal calls for a 3.1 percent increase in spending over last year’s budget, including what lawmakers describe as a “historic” boost in public education funding, new initiatives to improve mental health and a University of Massachusetts tuition freeze. Those efforts are buoyed by new taxes on opioid manufacturers and vaping products, two ideas backed by Gov. Charlie Baker but eschewed in the House budget. 

“Each line item, each number, is much more than just a number,” said Senate President Karen Spilka in a briefing about the budget. “It is a statement of the Senate’s priorities and our values and what we hold dear.” 

The Ways and Means Committee favorably reported the budget proposal by a voice vote at a Tuesday executive session. Senators can file amendments until noon on Friday and the full chamber will launch its annual string of formal sessions to debate the budget starting on May 21."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190507/senate-budget-boosts-education-mental-health-spending

The full set of details associated with the Senate Ways and Means budget for FY 2020 can be found online https://malegislature.gov/Budget/SenateWaysMeansBudget

Senate Ways and Means budget proposal for FY 2020

FHS outdoor track; two very close meets vs. Oliver Ames

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, May 7, 2019


Boys Outdoor Track = Oliver Ames, 69 @ Franklin, 67 – Final
– Oliver Ames’ Aaron MacDonald notches four first-place finishes and Anthony DeCosta and Harrison Webster each won a pair of events to help the Tigers edge Franklin. MacDonald won the 400m (50.9), the 200M (22.7), the triple jump (39’6”), and the long jump (20’5.75”). Webster crossed first in the 100M (11.3) and won the high jump (5’2) while DeCosta had the longest throws in the discus (111’11.5″) and the shot put (42’10”). Sean Flaherty added a win in the 400M hurdles (59.4) for OA.

Girls Outdoor Track = Oliver Ames, 67 @ Franklin, 69 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-07-19/

Come out tomorrow night and join FHS Boys Lax Boosters for a wine & cheese tasting event at Pour Richards! Maybe pick up a nice Mothers Day gift... pic.twitter.com/cEVVvZnmLt

— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) May 8, 2019

FHS Boys Lax Boosters - wine & cheese tasting event at Pour Richards - May 8

Tri-County Students Get Pinned

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School friends and family members joined Medical Careers instructors, Anne-Marie Guanci, Suzanne Dodakian, Aimee Evers, and Victoria Shokunbi, in honoring senior students for all their certifications and accomplishments with a pinning ceremony.

Since beginning their Medical Careers program, students received the following certifications/training:

Sophomore year: American Heart Association's First Aid and CPR, OSHA, Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology, and the Alzheimer Association's Dementia Care training.

Junior year: Certified Nursing Assistant.

Senior Year: Home Health Aide Training, AHA Health Care Provider CPR with AED, and some students completed First Responder Training.

The pinning ceremony honored twenty-six seniors in the Medical Careers vocational program. The students awarded their pins are:

• Caroline Aspinwall of Walpole
• Corinne Blasetti of North Attleboro
• Christina Brousseau of North Attleboro
• Emily Brousseau of North Attleboro
• Adianna Celeste of North Attleboro
• Mackenzie Crawford of Attleboro
• Andrea DeLeon of Walpole
• Ava DiCenso of North Attleboro
• Grace Dunnebier of Franklin
• Nathan Glidden of North Attleboro
• Lia Hall of North Attleboro
• Kaitlyn Jones of Plainville
• Sarah Killoy of Franklin
• Hannah Lanthier of North Attleboro
• Maia Lavigne of North Attleboro
• Carolyn MacPherson of North Attleboro
• Emma Mangiacotti of Norfolk
• Avery McMorran of North Attleboro
• Gabriella Mills of North Attleboro
• Olivia Muise of North Attleboro
• Delaney Myers of North Attleboro
• Jillian Plante of North Attleboro
• Justina-Ann Sauro of Franklin
• Katie Udell of Medway
• Nicole Veader of Seekonk
• Shannon Zogalis of North Attleboro

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

The pinning ceremony honored twenty-six seniors
in the Medical Careers vocational program

FTC Alerts: Avoid crowdfunding scams

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