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Sunday, November 12, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for Nov 15, 2023 meeting

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
November 15, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. SWEARING IN OF TOWN COUNCIL

2. ELECTION OF OFFICERS – Town Council Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk

3. ADOPTION OF TOWN COUNCIL PROCEDURES MANUAL
a. Resolution 23-60: Adoption of the Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-60 - Majority Vote)

4. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

5. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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.

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. October 18, 2023

7. APPOINTMENTS
a. Agricultural Commission
i. Cynthia Garboski

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
 
a. Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Approval of Pledge of Liquor License, and Approval of Bhaveshkumar Patel as the Manager - Heeru Corporation d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038
i. License Transaction #9a

9. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Approval of Pledge of Liquor License, and Approval of Bhaveshkumar Patel as the Manager - Heeru Corporation d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

10. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department
i. Legislation for Action #9f
b. Discussion: Open Meeting Law, Public Records, Ethics and Conducting a Public Meeting - Mark Cerel, Town Attorney

11. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION -
a. Resolution 23-58: General Funds Appropriation, Transfers and Adjustments FY24 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-58 - Majority Vote)
b. Resolution 23-59: Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation Reduction FY24
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-59 - Majority Vote)
c. Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - First Reading
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-903 to a Second Reading)
d. Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - First Reading
(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-902 to a Second Reading - ⅔ Majority Vote)
e. Resolution 23-61: 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-61 - Majority Vote)
f. Resolution 23-62: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($1,000)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-62 - Majority Vote)
g. Resolution 23-63: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($1,975)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-63 - Majority Vote)
h. Resolution 23-64: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Town Administrator Evaluation (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-64 - Majority Vote)
i. Resolution 23-65: Establishment by Town Council of Subcommittee for Review of Rules of Procedure of the Town Council (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-65 - Majority Vote)

12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

13. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

15. COUNCIL COMMENTS

16. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

17. ADJOURN

Agenda doc and additional docs released for this meeting ->


Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for Nov 15, 2023 meeting
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Sunday, October 29, 2023

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council meeting Nov 1, 2023 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
November 1, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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
a. September 20, 2023  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._september_20_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf
b. October 11, 2023  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3b._october_11_2023_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review.pdf
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. 2023 Election Workers
i. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of names  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._appointments_-_election_workers.pdf
b. Conservation Commission
c. Fire Department - Swearing In of New Firefighters/Paramedics
i. Kenneth Cotnoir
ii. Douglas Jasper
iii. Christopher Rose
iv. Ovidiu Ticlea
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Town Charter Presentation - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator & Mark Cerel, Town Attorney  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._charter_presentation.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION - None Scheduled.

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Migrant Housing Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: 
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting


ribbon cutting at Schmidt Farm to acknowledge the open space purchase with CPA funds
ribbon cutting at Schmidt Farm to acknowledge the open space purchase with CPA funds
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Sunday, October 15, 2023

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council Meeting October 18, 2023 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
October 18, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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 Scheduled.
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Police Department - Swearing In of New Patrol Officers
i. Officer Parker Luther
ii. Officer Joseph Medina
iii. Officer Robert Young
iv. Officer Martin Zimei
b. Police Department - Introductions
i. Kallie Montagano, Co-Response Program Manager
ii. Frankie, Therapy Dog
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. New Section 19B(n) Farmer-Winery Pouring Permit and Approval of Robert Vozzella as the Manager - La Cantina Winery Company, Located at 341 Union Street 
i. License Transaction #7a.
b. New Section 19C(n) Farmer-Brewery Pouring Permit and Approval of Robert Vozzella as the Manager - La Cantina Winery Company, Located at 341 Union Street 
i. License Transaction #7b.
c. License Modification: Alteration of Premises to combine Section 19B(n) Farmer-Winery Pouring Permit and Section 19C(n) Farmer-Brewery Pouring Permit to create a Section 19H Farmer-Winery / Farmer-Brewery Pouring Permit and Approval of Robert Vozzella as the
Manager - La Cantina Winery Company, Located at 341 Union Street
i. License Transaction #7c.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. New Section 19B(n) Farmer-Winery Pouring Permit and Approval of Robert Vozzella as the Manager - La Cantina Winery Company, Located at 341 Union Street
b. New Section 19C(n) Farmer-Brewery Pouring Permit and Approval of Robert Vozzella as the Manager - La Cantina Winery Company, Located at 341 Union Street
c. License Modification: Alteration of Premises to combine Section 19B(n) Farmer-Winery Pouring Permit and Section 19C(n) Farmer-Brewery Pouring Permit to create a Section 19H Farmer-Winery / Farmer-Brewery Pouring Permit and Approval of Robert Vozzella as the Manager - La Cantina Winery Company, Located at 341 Union Street
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: SAFE Coalition - Jennifer Knight-Levine, SAFE Coalition CEO & Co-Founder

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 23-57: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($3,205)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-57 - Majority Vote)
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Migrant Housing Update
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting


The expansion of La Cantina Winery is progressing
The expansion of La Cantina Winery is progressing

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Sunday, October 8, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
October 11, 2023 - 7 PM


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8a._1_-_discussion_memo_-_bylaw_amendment_23-902_-_snow_removal_.pdf
i. Legislation for Action Item #9a.  
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-902 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._23-902_-_snow_removal_bylaw.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> 

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 at 7 PM
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Saturday, October 7, 2023

#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin

To those who #LOVEfranklin:

Here’s your quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin. A few more families have arrived. The Franklin Interfaith Council (FIC) is beginning to think long-term hospitality and distribution of donations. 

All persons placed at the shelter are being signed up for SNAP benefits, Mass Health, and school quickly. The Town staff has worked hard to hone this process and it is working smoothly. 

As people are signed up for essential services, our focus is shifting to welcome, hospitality, and community—social well-being. We are continuing to organize volunteers for an after-school program. Contact Rev. Kathy McAdams for details.

Also in the works from the FIC are Intake/Hospitality bags (to meet the   immediate needs of people when they arrive), a discretionary fund for   transportation via GATRA, and a weekly communal meal. We’ll release more
information about these opportunities once details are firmed up and we
get the final go-ahead from the town.

Attached to this email you will find the updated donation/volunteer flyer (.pdf and .jpeg versions). 

NOTE: we’ve provided more details about where to drop off donations as there has been some confusion. Clothing can be dropped off on the back porch of the parsonage of Franklin Federated Church (183 Main Street); and, for those who don’t know, St. Rocco Square is the side entrance (off of Church Street) to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Thank you for being part of this long-term effort to support the evolving needs of those being placed in the Emergency Shelter in Franklin! 

Feel free to share this information; and, if others would like to be added to this distribution list, have them email  info@franklininterfaith.org.

Peace
Jacob



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Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker
Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church
President, Franklin Interfaith Council

#LOVEfranklin: quick update
#LOVEfranklin: quick update



#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin
#LOVEfranklin: quick update RE: the emergency shelter in Franklin
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Sunday, September 17, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council - agenda for meeting scheduled Weds, Sep 20 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Council on Aging
b. Finance Committee
c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
    i. Legislation for Action #9a
    i. Legislation for Action #9a
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 23-53: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department
b. Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
c. Resolution 23-55: Authorizing the Placement of a Debt Exclusion Ballot Question Relating to the Town’s Allocable Share of Debt Service on Debt of the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District on the Ballot for the Town Election to be Held on November 7, 2023
d. Resolution 23-56: A Resolution Adopting the Town of Franklin 2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-56 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._23-56_-_osrp.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Migrant Housing update
11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc includes supporting docs as well as remote participation info

Tri-County building project update provided, some questions remain but the date to vote is set as Oct 24, 2023
Tri-County building project update provided, some questions remain but the date to vote is set as Oct 24, 2023
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Monday, September 4, 2023

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Sep 6, 2023 Town Council Meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 6, 2023 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Design Review Commission
i. Andrew Pratt
b. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
i. Jayaprabha Vijayaraghavan
c. Fire Department - New Employee
i. Jack Lennon: Firefighter/Paramedic
d. Fire Department - Promotions
i. Thomas Konieczny: Battalion Chief
ii. Paul Molla: Captain
iii. Laurie Kaye: EMS Captain
iv. Matthew Kelly: Lieutenant
v. Michael Berthiaume: Lieutenant
vi. Jonathan Chalk: Lieutenant
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Dean College Update - Ken Elmore, President of Dean College
b. Discussion: Tri-County Regional Vocational School Financing  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.pdf
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at
Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements -
Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-898 - 2/3 Majority Roll Call Vote)

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-899 -2/3 Majority Roll Call Vote)

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-901: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of
Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-901 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 23-49: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Plymouth for County of Plymouth to Provide Parking Ticket Computerization and Processing Services to
Franklin (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-49 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 23-50: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner-Developer of Prospect
Hills Estates with Access Road Off Prospect Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-50 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 23-51: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($1,525)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 23-51 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 23-52: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-52 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Migrant Housing Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body

15. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting


Franklin, MA: Agenda for Sep 6, 2023 Town Council Meeting
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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for August 16, 2023 Meeting

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
August 16, 2023 - 7 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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 Scheduled.
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Agricultural Commission
i. Daniel Morse  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._appointment_-_dan_morse.pdf
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._23-898_-_grv.pdf
i. Legislation for Action Item #9a
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6b._23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdf
i. Legislation for Action #9b
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: DPW Project Updates - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
i. Current Project Updates
ii. Pavement Management Program & Sidewalk Plan   
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8aii._franklin_ma_-_pavement_management_report_-_final_draft_8.3.2023.pdf
iii. Water Tank Master Plan
b. Discussion: Proposition 2 ½ Operating Override
i. Process - Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8b._i_-_override_discussion.pdf
ii. Campaign & Political Finance and Ethics Laws - Mark Cerel, Town Attorney  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8bii._1_-_discussion_memo_-_ethics_-_mark_1.pdf
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-898 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_23-898_-_grv.pdf
b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-899 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._-_bylaw_amendment_23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdf
c. Resolution 23-48: Appropriation of $35,000 from Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund (Motion to approve Resolution 23-48 - ⅔ Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._23-48_-_opioid_funding_35k.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee
f. Police Station Building Committee
g. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for August 16, 2023 Meeting
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Sunday, July 16, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for July 19, 2023 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
July 19, 2023 -  7 PM


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three 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
a. May 25, 2023
b. June 7, 2023
c. June 21, 2023
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. Agricultural Commission
i. Nick Capoccia
b. Cultural District Committee
i. Sue Cass
ii. Patrick Conlan
c. Design Review Commission
i. Amy Adams
ii. Jim Bartro
d. Finance Committee
i. Lauren Nagel
e. Franklin Cultural Council
i. Carol Fletcher
ii. John Ristaino
iii. Jean Wolf
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. License Modification - Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc., d/b/a Shaw’s, Located at 255 East Central Street

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Discussion: Legislative Delegation: Senator Rebecca Rausch, Representative Jeffrey Roy

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Bylaw Amendment 23-900R: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map Amendment - Second Reading   (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 23-900R - Majority Roll Call Vote)

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to add Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Definition - Second Reading  (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R (As Further Revised): To Amend Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses of the Franklin Town Code to Add Accessory Dwelling Residential Units - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895R - Majority Roll Call Vote)

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: To Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin to Add on Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks - Second Reading  (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

e. Resolution 23-45: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Sealer of Weights and Measures Services to Town of Franklin  (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-45 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 23-46: Acceptance of and Authorization for Town Administrator to Execute Conservation Restriction on Two Open Space Parcels at Brookview Condominium located off Pond Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-46 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 23-47: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($600), Fire Dept. ($300)  (Motion to Approve Resolution 23-47 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. GATRA Advisory Board
e. Master Plan Committee
f. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN
 
Note: 
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda document contains remote participation info along with the documents released for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/july_19_2023_tc_agenda.pdf

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