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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Live reporting: Hearings
F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-701: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-702: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 36. Impervious Surfaces
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements
motion to move these items to another meeting.
reason, the Planning Board has these under discussion but hasn't completed their hearing yet to make a recommendation to the Town Council. Moving the items out to another meeting gives them the time to do so
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map
This came through the Economic Development Council
motion to close hearing, passed 8-0
motion to move to first reading, passed 8-0
Live reporting: Town Council - Apr 24, 2013
Present: Mercer, Dellorco, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti
Absent: Roy
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 13, 2013, March 27, 2012
adjust March 27, 2012 to 2013
motion to approve, passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Steve Derdierian
Regent Circle resident
brings the road condition back to the discussion, did a separate survey and analysis of the worst conditions roads, Regent came out 7th in this listing so as bad as it is there are worse roads
Earl Martin
Regent Circle
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
Absent: Roy
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 13, 2013, March 27, 2012
adjust March 27, 2012 to 2013
motion to approve, passed 8-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Steve Derdierian
Regent Circle resident
brings the road condition back to the discussion, did a separate survey and analysis of the worst conditions roads, Regent came out 7th in this listing so as bad as it is there are worse roads
Earl Martin
Regent Circle
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
Parmenter Book Fair
The Parmenter School sign on Weds morning. A dreary start to the day but one that should brighten and warm up, assuming the weather forecast holds true.
The Book Fair starts Thursday and runs through May 1 when the "Night of the Arts" is held at the school.
Boston Strong Spirit Day Friday 4/26/13
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MassBudget: Children & Public Health - the House Ways & Means Budget
To ensure the health and well-being of children in Massachusetts, we run a number of Public Health programs through our state government, including immunizations, violence prevention, support for pregnant women & infants, and other broad-based efforts to nurture kids and strengthen families.
MassBudget's new brief, "Children and Public Health in the House Ways & Means Budget" analyzes the House Ways & Means plans for Public Health, particularly as it would affect kids. We find that:
MassBudget's Children's Budget includes a "Health" section with detailed descriptions of these programs as well as complete funding information. "Children and Public Health in the House Ways & Means Budget" is part of a series of MassBudget briefs analyzing key elements in the budget proposals for FY 2014.
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Healthy Kids Day - Patriot Place - Saturday, Apr 27
On Saturday, April 27, the Hockomock Area YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that encourages kids to be active and provides families with options and methods for living healthier. This event will take place at Patriot Place in Foxborough from 10:00am – 1:00pm, making it the 1st year all Hockomock Area YMCA branches will join together to form one big event. Activities will take place at the NRG Plaza at the lower level concourse outside The Hall at Patriot Place. The community is invited to attend this free event.
“Our Y’s promise is to help strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are, what they can achieve, and how to grow up active and healthy,” says Ed Hurley, President of the Hockomock Area YMCA.
Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, is being celebrated by 1,900 YMCAs this year. The event encourages healthier behaviors through exercise and nutrition. The event aligns perfectly with the Hockomock Y’s Healthy Futures initiative, a program committed to reduce inactivity and poor nutrition in the fifteen communities served by the Hockomock Area YMCA.
“Our Healthy Kids Day helps reinforce the importance of our Healthy Futures initiative and will encourage kids and families to get a jump on creating a healthier summer, and ultimately a healthier lifestyle. We’re grateful to Patriot Place for partnering with us to host the event this year and are proud to be collaborating with our community partners and organizations. We look forward to welcoming kids and families for a day filled with fun and creative healthy activities for everyone,” adds Hurley.
The day will feature active play and educational activities including BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) activity bursts, bouncy houses, a DJ, dance party, Y camp activities, a kids boot camp, imagination station, nutrition & active games, science experiments, gymnastics, golf, slime making, tattoos, and more. Prizes, raffles, coupons, goody bags, and YMCA passes will also be part of the day.
Community partners include Stop & Shop, the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Futures Initiative sponsor, as well as participating Patriot Place businesses including Bass Pro Shops, Brigham and Women’s/MGH Health Care Center, Life is Good, Reebok, Tastings, and Trader Joe’s. Other community partner participants (as of April 19) include CBS Radio, Cyclo-Cross, Dock Dogs/Team 21, Dorel, The First Tee/MGA Links, Green Schools Education, Mansfield Community Garden, Milford Hospital, New York Life Insurance, Norwood Hospital, Pediatric Dental Health Care, Safe Routes to School, and Sturdy Memorial Hospital.
“We’re thrilled to be a part of the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day this year and to host the event. Patriot Place is proud to be associated with such an innovative, mission-driven Y. Both organizations have a shared vision and commitment to bring people and families together. Healthy Kids Day will be a great event and we look forward to seeing the community there to participate in a free fun, active day,” says Brian Earley, general manager of Patriot Place.
Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically and gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year. On April 27, YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day will help parents begin thinking early about what their kids need to grow and achieve all summer long.
It's almost summer at Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin
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