Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Dec 4, 2019

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 3rd Floor Training Room Franklin, MA

December 4, 2019

6:00 PM

Announcements:
This meeting may be recorded by audio or video


Discussion:
1 - Plastic Bag Ban Proposal



The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/events/234913


Prior EDC meetings

• October 23, 2019 meeting (audio recording and notes)
• Quick Summary Aug 14 (audio recording)
• June 12, 2019 meeting (audio recording)

 
 

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Dec 4, 2019

Town of Franklin: Online Payments, Permits and Licensing Center

Town of Franklin Online Payments, Permits, and Licensing Center

The Town of Franklin website is a great resource for information and can save you time and a trip! Click on the "Payments & Permits" icon on our homepage to find links to our online payment portal, our online licensing center, forms, documents and more.

Or go directly ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/files

 

Town of Franklin: Online Payments, Permits and Licensing Center

Franklin Residents: Town Offices to Open at 10:00 AM - Dec 3, 2019

Town Offices Open at 10:00 AM

Good Morning

Due to the continued snow storm, Franklin Town Offices and School Administration Offices will open at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Please drive safely.
 

Franklin Residents: Town Offices to Open at 10:00 AM - Dec 3, 2019

FHS' Casey, Guiliano, Hawkins named as 2019 Hockomock League Girls Cross Country All Stars

HockomockSports.com has announced the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Cross Country All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Hockomock League MVP

• Abby Hassman, Foxboro

Hockomock League All Stars

• Sydney Hawkins, Franklin
• Sarah Guiliano, Franklin
• Caitlyn Casey, Franklin

For the complete listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-cross-country-all-stars/ 

FHS' Casey, Guiliano, Hawkins named as 2019 Hockomock League Girls Cross Country All Stars

 

FHS' Brogan, Calitri, Harrington, Walmsley named 2019 Hockomock League Boys Cross Country All Stars

HockomockSports.com has announced the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Cross Country All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Hockomock League MVP

• Michael Griffin, King Philip

Hockomock League All Stars

• Tyler Brogan, Franklin
• Nicholas Calitri, Franklin
• Declan Walmsley, Franklin
• Cam Harrington, Franklin

For the complete listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-cross-country-all-stars/

FHS' Brogan, Calitri, Harrington, Walmsley named 2019 Hockomock League Boys Cross Country All Stars

“it is with regret that we have closed the Firehouse Subs permanently"

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

"Fans of Firehouse Subs in Franklin Village Plaza will need to look elsewhere for a sandwich fix now that the shop is closed.

Customers this week were met with papered-over windows, a blank spot above the door where the shop’s sign was hanging, and a typed note on the door informing them of the shop’s permanent closure.

It is unclear when the shop shut its doors. Word was still spreading among customers as of Monday, with expressions of surprise shared on social media.

John MacLennan, of Plainville, said he noticed the sub shop was closed over the Thanksgiving holiday. The shop was still open as recently as Nov. 25."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191202/franklin-firehouse-subs-closes/1

Firehouse Subs

Franklin Public Schools: School Closed Due to Weather 12/3/19

Tuesday December 3, 2019

We have been monitoring the storm closely and have been in contact with our DPW department, who has been working long hours on snow removal and road treatment during this long duration event.

Due to the snowfall overnight and forecast for accumulating snow to last to mid-morning and continued snow showers until noon, the Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Hockey practice this morning will also be cancelled.

The district and school offices will open at 10:00 AM.

Please take extra care to stay safe.


Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools: School Closed Due to Weather 12/3/19