Looking to have the hearing closed so the Planning Board can make their final decision
The only permit required remains the Zoning Board of Appeals decision on the impervious coverage. The Planning Board has continued their hearing to June 7th to allow the ZBA to make their decision and all the Planning Board to have the 'final' say.
Recommendation to add a condition to maintain the chain link fence to enforce the appearance of the fence and to ensure that the snow doesn't get into the wetlands area.
Motion to close hearing, passed 5-0-0
The video for this segment of the Conservation Commission meeting on May 13th can be viewed on the Franklin website
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=VAkHfszEzhQtckT5u3J1qA%3d%3d
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
What's in? What's out? - either way, vote June 8th!
What’s in and what’s out? | |||
Item | Override Fails | Override Passes | |
Schools | Personnel | Loss of: 7 elementary teachers and 8 middle school teachers | Staffing remains at FY10 levels |
Fees | Club and activity fees at middle and high school will double to $50. Athletic fees will increase and move to a tiered system, resulting in fees ranging from $175 to $450 (up from current $125 fee) | No fee increases | |
Class sizes | Significant increases in class sizes in grades K‐8 and a shortened school day at elementary schools | No changes | |
Transportation | Elimination of 3 buses | No change in service | |
Town | Police | Loss of three police dispatchers; potential implementation of recorded service for emergency call system; less coverage of parking meters and parking enforcement downtown | No change in service |
Fire | Loss of one firefighter; uncertainty on availability of 2nd ambulance; revenue loss from ambulance fees | No change in service | |
DPW | Needed roadway repairs delayed indefinitely; 3 less employees; slower response times | Road repairs begin | |
Library | Loss of one half‐time employee; reduction in book budget of over $60,000. | No changes | |
For more information on the special election June 8th to approve an increase of $3 Million to maintain services for Franklin, visit this page:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/05/budget-override-collection-fy-2011.html
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"It's a fantastic opportunity for us"
"It's been a great success, especially since the Field House program (took off) just as the economy began to sink," Cafasso said. "The business community's support for high school athletics is really inspiring. We really appreciate it."
The School Committee came up with a list of guidelines that prohibits alcohol and drug content, the use of vulgar or sexually explicit language and anything harassing or prejudicial.
Gym and field ads cost the vendor $480 for a one-year commitment, which goes directly into the athletics account, Sidwell said.
"This is just one of the innovative ways the School Committee has tried to avoid draconian cuts in important non-academic programs," Cafasso said. "This doesn't cost the taxpayers a dime, but it's priceless to athletics at Franklin High."
Franklin to expand advertising to outdoor ball field
from The Milford Daily News News RSSFranklin, MA
Conservation Commission - Price Chopper
The applicant team presented to the Conservation Commission on May 13th for the site proposal at 485 East Central St.
You can view the video on the Franklin website here
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=szzm9lYUY7Sv62s3X%2faulA%3d%3d
The property is 9.6 acres, zoned Commercial 2
Review of water flow on the property, on both sides of the access road
Spaces for 307 vehicles in the parking lot for the proposed supermarket, approx. 61,000 sq ft. Current zoning requires this number of parking spots, the tenant also agrees that this amount would be consistent with the use of the property as proposed. (Note: this differs from the proposal for the Big Y down the road, where they are proposing less parking than zoning required with substantial information to support the lesser number.)
Prior development plans included the plans coming right up to RT 140 (East Central St), current plans would be recessed from RT 140.
Recommend a site walk before the hearing is closed to better understand the proposal and the property itself
Proposal includes a "fully actuated lighting system at the intersection" this would require approval from MassHighway
Applicant will be going for an LEED certification, hoping to achieve a "silver" classification.
Explanation of wetlands activities, mitigation, prior disturbances, attempted restoration of prior conditions.
Notice of Intent (NOI) cites specifics.
Site walk scheduled for 5/18/10 at 6:30 PM
Nick Alferi comments, calculation of permitting fee was short, dollar amount provided
Documents submitted require additional information
Plantings need to be specified and be on the "best practices guide"
Construction sequence was missing some statements
De-watering plan is required
Need to address "bubbling water"
A project description need to tell what the property is like and what it will look like, existing conditions were well explained but the construction details need to be expanded upon it.
The existing cliff is going to be moved back 40-50 feet.
The building would be put on the property on top of the existing rock, the parking lot would be at a level lower, and the existing access road would remain at a level still lower
The elevation of the north retaining wall would be about 50ft at its highest point
The access road would be expanded as it approached the intersection
Motion to continue public hearing May 27th (time TBD), passed 5-0
Franklin, MA
You can view the video on the Franklin website here
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=szzm9lYUY7Sv62s3X%2faulA%3d%3d
The property is 9.6 acres, zoned Commercial 2
Review of water flow on the property, on both sides of the access road
Spaces for 307 vehicles in the parking lot for the proposed supermarket, approx. 61,000 sq ft. Current zoning requires this number of parking spots, the tenant also agrees that this amount would be consistent with the use of the property as proposed. (Note: this differs from the proposal for the Big Y down the road, where they are proposing less parking than zoning required with substantial information to support the lesser number.)
Prior development plans included the plans coming right up to RT 140 (East Central St), current plans would be recessed from RT 140.
Recommend a site walk before the hearing is closed to better understand the proposal and the property itself
Proposal includes a "fully actuated lighting system at the intersection" this would require approval from MassHighway
Applicant will be going for an LEED certification, hoping to achieve a "silver" classification.
Explanation of wetlands activities, mitigation, prior disturbances, attempted restoration of prior conditions.
Notice of Intent (NOI) cites specifics.
Site walk scheduled for 5/18/10 at 6:30 PM
Nick Alferi comments, calculation of permitting fee was short, dollar amount provided
Documents submitted require additional information
Plantings need to be specified and be on the "best practices guide"
Construction sequence was missing some statements
De-watering plan is required
Need to address "bubbling water"
A project description need to tell what the property is like and what it will look like, existing conditions were well explained but the construction details need to be expanded upon it.
The existing cliff is going to be moved back 40-50 feet.
The building would be put on the property on top of the existing rock, the parking lot would be at a level lower, and the existing access road would remain at a level still lower
The elevation of the north retaining wall would be about 50ft at its highest point
The access road would be expanded as it approached the intersection
Motion to continue public hearing May 27th (time TBD), passed 5-0
Franklin, MA
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Franklin, MA: Special election flyer
The flyer with pertinent information about the special election on June 8th can be viewed here:
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Downtown Beautification Day - May 22
All residents are welcome to pull on their gardening gloves and bring their tools to help plant more than 1,200 plants during Franklin’s seventh annual Beautification Day on Saturday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The event will take place rain or shine.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership, together with the Franklin Garden Club and Wadsworth Farm, is again organizing the plantings for the bridge and the islands downtown. Volunteers are asked to meet at 9:00 a.m. on the center island in downtown. High school students who need community service hours are welcome to participate.
“This is our seventh year beautifying the downtown and it’s become a passion for all involved,” says Eileen Mason, Beautification Day chairperson. “We want to make a strong, positive impression on all those who visit Franklin in hopes that they may someday come back to shop, eat and relax in our wonderfully revitalized downtown community.
“We also do this to soften and minimize the ‘concrete look’ in the center of town,” adds Mason. “All this is accomplished solely through sponsorships, donations and 100 percent volunteer hours. We need everyone’s participation.”
The color scheme for this year’s plantings is pinks and blues, including Rose and Purple Wave Petunias, Blue Annabelle Lobelia, Persian Shield, Diamond Frost, and blue, white and pink Salvia.
According to Mason, the downtown beautification effort follows a year-long cycle. This spring’s plants were chosen last November, and then planted in the Wadsworth Farm greenhouses in March in order to be ready for planting this May. In October, beautification volunteers remove the plants and prepare for winter, placing evergreen decorations in containers the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
“Although we plant in May, this is a year-round project. Sponsorships and donations are what keep this effort going,” says Mason.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Gold and platinum-level sponsors will have their names prominently displayed on a sign in the center island for the 2010 season. Silver sponsors will have their name displayed on a group sign in the center island for the remainder of the year.
All contributions to the Franklin Downtown Partnership, a non-profit organization, are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to: Franklin Downtown Partnership, P.O. Box 413, Franklin, MA, 02038. For more information about the Partnership and becoming a member, contact Executive Director Lisa Piana at (774) 571-3109 or downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
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