K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Happy holidays
L. OLD BUSINESS
none
M. NEW BUSINESS
none
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Pfeffer - congrats on Franklin Arts Show
Senior Center held the Veterans Day, well attended, thanks to the participants
The Council did have an open meeting at the coffee shop and the only attendees were the councilors
Dec 10th -
Holiday Stroll - Dec 2nd
Tree lighting - Nov 28th 4:00 PM
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, passed, 7-0
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Live reporting - Action items
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS - none
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-63: Acceptance of Amendment to Chapter 138, Section 33B
Adds one hour to the Sunday hour for selling liquor
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Franklin, MA
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 10-63: Acceptance of Amendment to Chapter 138, Section 33B
Adds one hour to the Sunday hour for selling liquor
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Sign Bylaw Proposal
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Cable- Creation of a Non-profit access Corporation
Proposed Changes to the Sign Bylaw, the Commercial 1 Zoning District, & Creation of a New Downtown Commercial Zoning District- Zoning Bylaw –
Bryan Taberner, Department of Planning & Community Dev.
Nick Alferi, Asst Planner
(a copy of the presentation will be posted later, Bryan will be emailing it to me)
the document can be seen as part of the meeting document
TC 11-17-10 Downtown Bylaw Changes Presentation
Existing sign bylaw does not meet the Town's needs
treat the downtown as a separate commercial zone
re-zone 74 parcels into the new Commercial I zone
all the changes are coming through together as they are all related to one another
Change the district, zoning map, use tables, change the parking requirements
Eliminates the special permit for height by reducing permit for 4th and 5th story buildings to be only 3 story buildings
Could still get 4th and 5th floor outside the downtown district via special permit
Changes mixes uses for downtown to allow retail on the first floor and residential above
Residential parking .75 for one bedroom, plus one space for every ten bedrooms
option to buy out and feed a parking fund
sign districts similar to design review guidelines
permitted and no-permitted signs
exempt, temporary and political sign
signs allowed by district - in table (part of packet)
establishing a procedure for timing of the temporary signs and the political signs
bylaw changes are not going to make all current signs illegal (if illegal today, still illegal)
does not disallow all temporary and political signs
listing of the multiple bylaws required to accomplish all the changes required
Pfeffer - I was at that meeting in Jan 2008, why did it take you so long to get here
Taberner - The sign bylaw took multiple revisions
Pfeffer - When Mariani came downtown, the bylaws were changed to allow his building coloring
Taberner - That was before my time, I understand what was done, we are making it easier now
Nutting - the bylaws were changed back in 2003, we have learned from what we did then to incorporate them now. These proposals have a building setback, they add downtown parking, they allow a 3 story by right as opposed to the special permit.
Pfeffer - I don't understand why we changed it then and are changing it now
Nutting - changing the density from 40 to 20 is much more practical
Vallee - I like the mixed use, but there are a number of things that I don't like. What model did you use to get this?
Taberner - this is developed specific to what we need to do here, learning from what others have done
Vallee - what do you have against the mixed use.
Taberner, right now, these are not allowed by right, that is what this is about. I understand what you are saying about the upper stories. To get a special permit, right now will take a long time and there is no guarantee of getting it. With the 3-story, it is an appropriate use for that space and should be available by right. Leaving the option for 4-5 in the outside the core is possible
Taberner - if you change the use, then these regulations would kick in, unless you change the use, these changes wouldn't kick in
Alteri - the parking requirements are based upon the square footage of the building
Nutting - that is a non-conforming pre-existing use, if they don't change the use, this would not have an effect
Powderly - What is the feedback from the Downtown Partnership
Taberner - I was there several months ago, I will be there tomorrow morning
I expect that there will be additional input from them based upon the current proposals
Franklin, MA
Cable- Creation of a Non-profit access Corporation
Proposed Changes to the Sign Bylaw, the Commercial 1 Zoning District, & Creation of a New Downtown Commercial Zoning District- Zoning Bylaw –
Bryan Taberner, Department of Planning & Community Dev.
Nick Alferi, Asst Planner
the document can be seen as part of the meeting document
TC 11-17-10 Downtown Bylaw Changes Presentation
Existing sign bylaw does not meet the Town's needs
treat the downtown as a separate commercial zone
re-zone 74 parcels into the new Commercial I zone
all the changes are coming through together as they are all related to one another
Change the district, zoning map, use tables, change the parking requirements
Eliminates the special permit for height by reducing permit for 4th and 5th story buildings to be only 3 story buildings
Could still get 4th and 5th floor outside the downtown district via special permit
Changes mixes uses for downtown to allow retail on the first floor and residential above
Residential parking .75 for one bedroom, plus one space for every ten bedrooms
option to buy out and feed a parking fund
sign districts similar to design review guidelines
permitted and no-permitted signs
exempt, temporary and political sign
signs allowed by district - in table (part of packet)
establishing a procedure for timing of the temporary signs and the political signs
bylaw changes are not going to make all current signs illegal (if illegal today, still illegal)
does not disallow all temporary and political signs
listing of the multiple bylaws required to accomplish all the changes required
Pfeffer - I was at that meeting in Jan 2008, why did it take you so long to get here
Taberner - The sign bylaw took multiple revisions
Pfeffer - When Mariani came downtown, the bylaws were changed to allow his building coloring
Taberner - That was before my time, I understand what was done, we are making it easier now
Nutting - the bylaws were changed back in 2003, we have learned from what we did then to incorporate them now. These proposals have a building setback, they add downtown parking, they allow a 3 story by right as opposed to the special permit.
Pfeffer - I don't understand why we changed it then and are changing it now
Nutting - changing the density from 40 to 20 is much more practical
Vallee - I like the mixed use, but there are a number of things that I don't like. What model did you use to get this?
Taberner - this is developed specific to what we need to do here, learning from what others have done
Vallee - what do you have against the mixed use.
Taberner, right now, these are not allowed by right, that is what this is about. I understand what you are saying about the upper stories. To get a special permit, right now will take a long time and there is no guarantee of getting it. With the 3-story, it is an appropriate use for that space and should be available by right. Leaving the option for 4-5 in the outside the core is possible
Taberner - if you change the use, then these regulations would kick in, unless you change the use, these changes wouldn't kick in
Alteri - the parking requirements are based upon the square footage of the building
Nutting - that is a non-conforming pre-existing use, if they don't change the use, this would not have an effect
Powderly - What is the feedback from the Downtown Partnership
Taberner - I was there several months ago, I will be there tomorrow morning
I expect that there will be additional input from them based upon the current proposals
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Cable Update
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Cable- Creation of a Non-profit access Corporation
Jeff Nutting provided an overview, then Bob Dean, current committee chair went into the details
the committee would look at setting up a cable access corp, a non-profit to help separate the Town legally from some of the broadcast issues.
Continue to improve PEG (Public Education and Government) access for the citizens
Continue existing lease for now to go through the non-profit establishment/creation
Approx $1 million in fund currently
Possibility of putting the studio in as part of the high school renovation, that is possible
but not likely to happen within 3-5 years due to the construction timeline
Existing fees and capital grants have contributed to the current fund level
Jeff - Bob was a little shy in getting a studio set up
There are two options, we (the Town) keeps operating or we set up a non-profit to operate it
Franklin, MA
Cable- Creation of a Non-profit access Corporation
Jeff Nutting provided an overview, then Bob Dean, current committee chair went into the details
the committee would look at setting up a cable access corp, a non-profit to help separate the Town legally from some of the broadcast issues.
Continue to improve PEG (Public Education and Government) access for the citizens
Continue existing lease for now to go through the non-profit establishment/creation
Approx $1 million in fund currently
Possibility of putting the studio in as part of the high school renovation, that is possible
but not likely to happen within 3-5 years due to the construction timeline
Existing fees and capital grants have contributed to the current fund level
Jeff - Bob was a little shy in getting a studio set up
There are two options, we (the Town) keeps operating or we set up a non-profit to operate it
Franklin, MA
Live reporting - Town Council
Present: Kelly, Jones, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, Powderly, Valle
Absent: McGann, Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 20, 2010
motion to approve, passed 7-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded by Verizon, Comcast and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Steve Sherlock spent a couple of minutes making three recommendations to the Town Council
these are available in more detail in the FM #77 Mid-Term Update
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Disability Commission (Mary O'Neill)
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Library Board of Trustees (Karen Gerwatowski)
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Long Range Financial Planning Committee
The names of seven citizens appointed will be added, their appointed was accepted 7-0
Updated 11/18/10 - this update was removed and the correct names listed below
Doug Hardesty, Deborah Bartlett, Graydon Smith, Greg DiMarzio, John Hogan, Ken Harvey, Orrin Bean
Updated 11/29/10
F. HEARINGS
none
Franklin, MA
Absent: McGann, Zollo
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 20, 2010
motion to approve, passed 7-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings of the Town Council are Recorded by Verizon, Comcast and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS - none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Steve Sherlock spent a couple of minutes making three recommendations to the Town Council
these are available in more detail in the FM #77 Mid-Term Update
E. APPOINTMENTS
Franklin Disability Commission (Mary O'Neill)
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Library Board of Trustees (Karen Gerwatowski)
motion to accept, passed 7-0
Long Range Financial Planning Committee
The names of seven citizens appointed will be added, their appointed was accepted 7-0
Doug Hardesty, Deborah Bartlett, Graydon Smith, Greg DiMarzio, John Hogan, Ken Harvey, Orrin Bean
Updated 11/29/10
F. HEARINGS
none
Franklin, MA
The Franklin Food Pantry says "Thank You"
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Gratitude Hugs to our many supporters who touched our hearts and shelves this past year – With you we are able to make a difference. Thank You.
Thank you:
Linda, Dave, Michael and Tony for your extraordinary dedication in keeping the shelves stocked and clients satisfied
Vicki, Karen, Amy, Linda, Maureen, Paul and Steve for bringing your talent and collaborative spirit to our new Board
Rockland Trust
Susan and Pat for your support during this transition
75+ volunteers who helped us unload, sort and stock over 8,000 lbs of deliveries and donations this month
Volunteers for helping us assemble more than 200 Thanksgiving bags
Interfaith Council for working together to collect food donations to fill our Thanksgiving bags
Davis Thayer Bobcat Buddies and Mrs. Wayne for organizing, assembling and delivering 65 Thanksgiving bags
Mayflower trucking for picking up our turkeys from the Greater Boston Food Bank
Tony M for donating turkeys in memory of your wife Dora
Panera, Elizabeth's Bagels and BJ's bakery for your weekly bread and pastry donations
Lisa for your time, mentoring spirit, generous resources and connections
Stop and Shop for hosting a collection bin for the Franklin Food Pantry resulting in more than 6,000 lbs of donations this year
Rich Brachold, Bigelow Station and 3 restaurant for organizing a wonderful evening of friends, fundraising, great food, music and dancing
Legacy Place for including us in your inaugural event
Tangerini's Farm for your generosity and fresh, local produce which made Mondays our favorite day for 20 weeks
Amy and Tony for meeting us at the Farm every week to help with UPick and loading 15 CSA shares
Brenda for helping us back at the pantry every Monday for 20 weeks of free, fresh produce distributions
Backyard gardeners who donated their garden harvest to those in need
Acorn Animal Hospital and Vet Med for keeping our pet food shelves stocked
Andrew Wilson (& Wilson family) for Eagle Scout project organizing and completing more than 130 hours developing our Salesforce.com database
Annie Sullivan Middle School
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
Berry Insurance
Birthday celebrations who collected Food Pantry donations instead of presents
BJ's Franklin
Boston Sports Club
Boy Scout Troops
Caritas Norwood Hospital
Chestnut Dental
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Church of the Redeemer
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
Clients for your gratitude and patience
Cost Cutters
Covidien
Curves Franklin
CVS
David Thayer Elementary School
David & Pat
Dean Bank
Dean College
Define by Design
Digital Federal Credit Union
Donations of gently used refrigerators and freezers
Dr Mark Valle DDS
Dr William Koplin DDS
Dynisco
ElemenTree House
Elizabeth's Bagels Franklin
Emma's Quilt Cupboard
EMC
ERA Key Realty
Fallon Community Health Plan
Families who collected food while trick or treating this year
Feed the Need
Feet in Motion School of Dance
Ferguson
First Universalist Society Franklin
Franklin Alden Club
Franklin Art Association
Franklin Chargers
Franklin Childrens School
Franklin Community
Franklin Country Day Camp
Franklin Downtown Partnership
Franklin Elks
Franklin Federated Church
Franklin High School
Franklin High School National Honor Society
Franklin Interfaith Council
Franklin Library
Franklin Lions Club
Franklin Newcomers
Franklin Postal Workers
Franklin Rod & Gun Club
Franklin Rotary
Franklin School for the Performing Arts
Franklin Schools and PCCs
Franklin Senior Center
Franklin Skilled Nursing
Franklin Sons of Italy
Franklin United Methodist Church
Franklin VFW
Franklin Youth Hockey
FranklinCommunityGardens.org for bringing a Giving Garden closer to reality
Friends of Franklin
FX ORegan ECDC Preschool
Girl Scout Troops
Greater Boston Food Bank
Gutter Gals
Harriet
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Helen Keller Elementary School
HMEA
Hockomock YMCA
Horace Mann Middle School
HP angel who helped us stay within our technology budget
Integrated Defense Solutions
Jefferson Elementary School
Keller Williams Realty
Kennedy Elementary School
Kimberly Clark
Legacy of Giving
Liquor World
Longobardi Construction
MA Track Coaches Association
Metrowest Community Healthcare Foundation
Middlesex Savings Bank
Milford Daily News for Gifts of Hope and helping us share our stories
Mom's Clubs
Next Generation
New England Chapel
Oak Street Elementary School
Obers Express
Panera Bread Franklin
Parmenter Elementary School
Paul A Longobardi Trucking
Pierce Aluminum
Prospect Hill Country Day School
Random Smile
Remax Executive Realty
Remington Middle School
Ricks Restaurant
Rockland Trust
Santa Foundation
Shaws Supermarket
St Johns Episcopal Church
St Marys Catholic Church
St Vincent de Paul
Stop and Shop
Sunrise Montessori School
Tangerini's Farm
Team Fitness
Temple Etz Chaim
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Town of Franklin
Tri County High School
United Regional Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Tri County
Vendetti Motors
Vet Med
Walgreens
Weight Watchers
WGAO 88.3 FM (Dean College)
WMRC 1490 AM (Milford)
Women's Success Network
to the many individual donors who we are unable to mention by name
to the many neighbors who support us anonymously
Gratitude Hugs to All - Happy Thanksgiving
Please forward our Thank You to anyone associated with those listed above.
in gratitude,
Anne Marie
--
Anne Marie Bellavance
Franklin Food Pantry
43 West Central Street
PO Box 116
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 528-3115
www.franklinfoodpantry.org
School Committee - 11/16/10
The collection of live reporting from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Nov 16th can be found here:
Franklin, MA
- Live reporting - Closing
- Live reporting - Action items
- Live reporting - Discussion only items
- Live reporting - MCAS - part 3 - Q&A
- Live reporting - MCAS - part 2
- Live reporting - MCAS - part 1
- Live reporting - Remington Teacher Recognition
- Live reporting - School Committee Meeting
Franklin, MA
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