9. Resolution 08-67: Acceptance of Sewer Pump Station- Franklin Farms
roll call; approved 7-0
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Senior Center study revealed 780 seniors with homes that are eligible for tax benefits
10. Resolution 08-68: Appropriation – Emergency Repairs - Lincoln St. Culvert
Robert Cantoreggio, Dir of Public Works
Limited Lincoln Street closure required to do the work, coordinated with Town CTS system for notifications,School Dept notified for bus routing, most of the time, there will be one lane open
roll call; approved 7-0
11. Resolution 08-69: Appropriation – DPW – Trench Repairs
extended discussion on the cost per square yard vs. the amount charged/held from the contractor
approved 7-0
12. Resolution 08-70: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
approved 7-0
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
live reporting - action items
4. Resolution 08-62: Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Chase
roll call; approved -> 7-0
5. Resolution 08-63: Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Oaks
roll call; approved -> 7-0
6. Resolution 08-64: Order of Acceptance and Taking – Easements – Franklin Farms
roll call; approved -> 7-0
7. Resolution 08-65: Acceptance of Open Space and Access Strip- Franklin Farms
roll call; approved -> 7-0
8. Resolution 08-66: Acceptance of Deed of Detention Basin Parcels-Franklin Farms
roll call; approved -> 7-0
roll call; approved -> 7-0
5. Resolution 08-63: Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Oaks
roll call; approved -> 7-0
6. Resolution 08-64: Order of Acceptance and Taking – Easements – Franklin Farms
roll call; approved -> 7-0
7. Resolution 08-65: Acceptance of Open Space and Access Strip- Franklin Farms
roll call; approved -> 7-0
8. Resolution 08-66: Acceptance of Deed of Detention Basin Parcels-Franklin Farms
roll call; approved -> 7-0
Live reporting - legislation for action
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 08-59: Dissolution of Fire Station Building Committee (Tabled on 10/1/08) moved to a future meeting
2. Resolution 08-60: Designation of Municipal Officer to Issue Trench Excavation Permits
McGann - will there be a fee required?
Nutting - yes, but that remains to be determined
Bartlett - what is this for?
Cerel - we need to do this to enforce the current law
Bartlett - should they complain where do they go to?
Nutting - state legislature
Approved 7-0
3. Resolution 08-61: Red Brick School: Declaration as Surplus and Available/Authorization to Lease
Vallee - what is the amount of the lease? people have a right to know, it is not ours it is theirs.
Nutting - we have not sat down yet to discuss. I am asking for 10 years. They have indicated one year to trial.
Vallee - let's put everything on the table before we vote on it.
Whalen - are they any other instances that the Town has currently?
Nutting - not right now.
Whalen - my inclination is that this is something that should be handed over to Jeff to handle
Doak - I am not in favor of the Town acting as a landlord but under the circumstances, this is a good thing to do
Feeley - does this need a 2/3 vote?
Cerel - yes, it is a change of status on the assets
Vallee - the Town is leasing for no profit?
Nutting - there is no market value for this building, it will cost us more while it is vacant.
Doak - can we get a report back on what the deal was?
Nutting - yes
Pfeffer - we are not doing this to make money, the Charter School is not a profit making operation
Herb Hunter, Paula Sandman - Brick School Association
We are committed to fund utilities and associated repairs for the next three years and solicit grants for continuation, if it requires after that.
Whalen - Brick has been an emotional issue for the Town, this make absolute perfect sense to me
Roll call vote passed 7-0
1. Resolution 08-59: Dissolution of Fire Station Building Committee (Tabled on 10/1/08) moved to a future meeting
2. Resolution 08-60: Designation of Municipal Officer to Issue Trench Excavation Permits
McGann - will there be a fee required?
Nutting - yes, but that remains to be determined
Bartlett - what is this for?
Cerel - we need to do this to enforce the current law
Bartlett - should they complain where do they go to?
Nutting - state legislature
Approved 7-0
3. Resolution 08-61: Red Brick School: Declaration as Surplus and Available/Authorization to Lease
Vallee - what is the amount of the lease? people have a right to know, it is not ours it is theirs.
Nutting - we have not sat down yet to discuss. I am asking for 10 years. They have indicated one year to trial.
Vallee - let's put everything on the table before we vote on it.
Whalen - are they any other instances that the Town has currently?
Nutting - not right now.
Whalen - my inclination is that this is something that should be handed over to Jeff to handle
Doak - I am not in favor of the Town acting as a landlord but under the circumstances, this is a good thing to do
Feeley - does this need a 2/3 vote?
Cerel - yes, it is a change of status on the assets
Vallee - the Town is leasing for no profit?
Nutting - there is no market value for this building, it will cost us more while it is vacant.
Doak - can we get a report back on what the deal was?
Nutting - yes
Pfeffer - we are not doing this to make money, the Charter School is not a profit making operation
Herb Hunter, Paula Sandman - Brick School Association
We are committed to fund utilities and associated repairs for the next three years and solicit grants for continuation, if it requires after that.
Whalen - Brick has been an emotional issue for the Town, this make absolute perfect sense to me
Roll call vote passed 7-0
Live reporting - Town Council 10/15/08
Councilors attending: Whalen (late), Vallee, Bartlett, Feeley, Pfeffer, Doak, McGann,
Not present: Mason, Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 1, 2008-Executive Session - approved 6-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Library book fair, Saturday, 10/18 at Public Works Dept, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Library Board of Directors
Finance Committee
Disability Commission
Not present: Mason, Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 1, 2008-Executive Session - approved 6-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - Library book fair, Saturday, 10/18 at Public Works Dept, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Library Board of Directors
- Susan Rittenhouse
- Cynthia Dobroynski
- Andrea Burke
- these were approved 6-0
Finance Committee
- Robert Teixeira
- Juan Riveria
- Tina Powderly
- these were approved 6-0
Disability Commission
- Dennis Groleau
- This was approved 6-0
"strong public schools are a cornerstone of a democratic society"
GHS
FRANKLIN —
Assistant Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, the only candidate for the district's superintendent job, told the School Committee last night she is ready to take the reins from Wayne Ogden.
The School Committee will vote whether to appoint Sabolinski at its next meeting Oct. 28, said Vice Chairwoman Paula Mullen, who acted as chairwoman in Jeffrey Roy's absence last night.
"We know a lot about her," Mullen said, calling her work ethic and talent "amazing" just before inviting Sabolinski to speak to the committee about her background and vision for the district.
Sabolinski described an extensive background in special education that began in her home state of New York, where she worked with inner-city children.
When she and her husband decided to come to Massachusetts in 1992, they focused on Sharon, Mansfield and Franklin, she said, and it was immediately clear that Franklin was the right community.
"One draw to Franklin was, when we came here, we were able to walk into the schools and were welcomed. We had never gotten that reception in any of the other towns. Franklin was really welcoming, and that spoke highly of the teachers," she said.
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FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL - Agenda - 10/15/08
FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
October 15, 2008
7:00 PM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 1, 2008-Executive Session
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 08-59: Dissolution of Fire Station Building Committee (Tabled on 10/1/08)
2. Resolution 08-60: Designation of Municipal Officer to Issue Trench Excavation Permits
3. Resolution 08-61: Red Brick School: Declaration as Surplus and Available/Authorization to Lease
4. Resolution 08-62: Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Chase
5. Resolution 08-63:Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Oaks
6. Resolution 08-64: Order of Acceptance and Taking – Easements – Franklin Farms
7. Resolution 08-65:Acceptance of Open Space and Access Strip- Franklin Farms
8. Resolution 08-66: Acceptance of Deed of Detention Basin Parcels-Franklin Farms
9. Resolution 08-67: Acceptance of Sewer Pump Station- Franklin Farms
10. Resolution 08-68: Appropriation – Emergency Repairs-Lincoln St. Culvert
11. Resolution 08-69: Appropriation – DPW – Trench Repairs
12. Resolution 08-70: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
13. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 08-625: Chapter 185-5, Town Code: Zoning Map – Business to Commercial II – 2nd Reading (Tabled on 10/1/08)
14. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 08-628: Chapter 185-18. Nonconforming Uses and Structures – Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
October 15, 2008
7:00 PM
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 1, 2008-Executive Session
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Library Board of Directors
- Finance Committee
- Disability Commission
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 08-59: Dissolution of Fire Station Building Committee (Tabled on 10/1/08)
2. Resolution 08-60: Designation of Municipal Officer to Issue Trench Excavation Permits
3. Resolution 08-61: Red Brick School: Declaration as Surplus and Available/Authorization to Lease
4. Resolution 08-62: Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Chase
5. Resolution 08-63:Acceptance of Deed of Open Space- Franklin Oaks
6. Resolution 08-64: Order of Acceptance and Taking – Easements – Franklin Farms
7. Resolution 08-65:Acceptance of Open Space and Access Strip- Franklin Farms
8. Resolution 08-66: Acceptance of Deed of Detention Basin Parcels-Franklin Farms
9. Resolution 08-67: Acceptance of Sewer Pump Station- Franklin Farms
10. Resolution 08-68: Appropriation – Emergency Repairs-Lincoln St. Culvert
11. Resolution 08-69: Appropriation – DPW – Trench Repairs
12. Resolution 08-70: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
13. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 08-625: Chapter 185-5, Town Code: Zoning Map – Business to Commercial II – 2nd Reading (Tabled on 10/1/08)
14. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 08-628: Chapter 185-18. Nonconforming Uses and Structures – Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
"this is a solution that puts it back in use"
GHS
FRANKLIN —
Town Council tonight will vote on leasing the historic Red Brick School to the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School.
Earlier this month, the charter school's board of trustees agreed to rent the Red Brick School from the town for one year, according to its board president, John Neas, a Franklin resident.
Trustees primarily want to use the Brick School, Neas said, because there is a "critical need of space" at the charter school, which is an estimated 35,000 square feet.
The charter school's student population is 416, Neas said, and there is a waiting list of 200 students the school cannot accommodate.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
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