Wednesday, May 15, 2013

In the News: syringe holdup



A husband and wife accused of holding up several doughnut shops last year with a syringe pleaded guilty in Worcester Superior Court on Monday to armed robbery.



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 16 - budget hearing and vote


7:00 PM

A. 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.

B. HEARING - FY 2014 Budget Hearing – 2nd Reading

C. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-37: Adoption of FY 2014 Budget

D. ADJOURN


The FY 2014 budget with the line items by department that will be used as the voting document

Franklin Elks Care 5K - road race results

The Franklin Elks Care 5K road race attracted over 140 finishers on Saturday. The full listing of results can be found on Cool Running here.

Franklin Elks Lodge - Pond St
Franklin Elks Lodge - Pond St

As mentioned the race benefited the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warrior Project

The start of the race looked like this. A few cars go by on Pond St and then the start is announced.




At the finish line, this is a few minutes of the mid-pack finishers



Our thanks to the Franklin Elks for being part of this event!


This was originally posted on the Franklin Food Pantry webpage
Franklin Elks Care 5K - Results

Slalom driving course

The East and West Street neighborhood is providing a good test for drivers these days. The utility covers are now being raised in preparation for the final coat of asphalt.

West St - slalom course

The obstacles are creating a slalom course for drivers.


Behind the Fire Station on West St
Drive safely! The roads will be real nice when they are finished.


In the News: travel time, Kennedy School, Parmenter School, water adivsory


"Prior to the spring, I tried to go through every day," said Sidwell, part AD, part traveling secretary. "Then you have to figure out when there’s rain. The bus company has been helpful, bussing our kids every day around town. Our baseball and softball coaches have been very patient with it." 
The baseball and softball teams have played many of their games at Dean College. The tennis teams don’t have home matches.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/editorspick_mobile/x183057346/High-School-Notebook-Franklin-teams-on-a-long-road-trip#ixzz2TDlboUAD



Recycling Day fundraiser set at Kennedy School, May 18

The J. F. Kennedy Parent Communication Council (PCC) and Cub Scout Pack 126 have joined to sponsor a Recycling Day Fundraiser on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. at the Kennedy Elementary School parking lot, 551 Pond St., Franklin.

Franklin DPW working on Pleasant Street pump station Monday, Tuesday

ADVISORY TO FRANKLIN WATER CUSTOMERS: The Franklin DPW is working on the Flintlock Pump Station, located off Pleasant Street, today, Monday, May 13, until 4 p.m., and tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents may experience a low pressure flow or discolored water. Despite the color, the water remains safe to drink. The DPW advises running water from an outside faucet or tub until the color clears.


On Saturday, May 18, Parmenter School is holding a car wash and a bottle and can drive to benefit the 5th grade class.




Monday, May 13, 2013

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 15 - Budget hearing

The Town Council has a busy week with back-to-back meetings on Weds and Thur. The FY 2014 budget hearing is the key item heard over both nights with the vote on the budget scheduled for Thursday.


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 3, 2013

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

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM
Impervious Surfaces
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 – To be Continued to June 5 at 7:10 pm.
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-703: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 40. Water Resource District – To be Continued to June 5 at 7:10 pm.
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-704: Changes to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements

Zoning Map Amendment: Old West Central Street Zoning
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map

Adult Entertainment:
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts

Medical Marijuana
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District

Budget:
13. FY 2014 Budget Hearing – 1st Reading

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Impervious Surfaces
1. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-716: Changes to Chapter 185, Section 3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-717: Amendment to Chapter 185, Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – Referral to Planning Board

Zoning Map:Old West Central Street
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-705: Amendment to Chapter 185, Section 5. Zoning Map – 1st Reading

Adult Entertainment
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-706: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Adult Use Overlay District- 1st Reading
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-707: Changes to Chapter 185-47. Adult Entertainment Establishment Districts – 1st Reading

Medical Marijuana
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-708: Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – 1st Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-709: Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated – 1st Reading
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-710: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map, Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 1st Reading
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-711: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – 1st Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-712: Changes to Chapter 185-49. Medical Marijuana Use Overlay District – 1st Reading

Pond Street Change of Zoning
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-714:Changes to Chapter 185-3. Definitions – Referral to Planning Board
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-715: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required – Referral to Planning Board.
13. Resolution 13-31: Appropriation- Remington Jefferson School
14. Resolution 13-32: Salary Schedule Full Time Elected Officials
15. Resolution 13-33: Establishment of a Use of Facilities Account for Fiscal Year 2014
16. Resolution 13-34: Establishment of a Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014
17. Resolution 13-35: Establishment of a Council on Aging Supportive Day Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014
18. Resolution 13-36: Establishment of a Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Account for Fiscal Year 2014

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

The set of documents as published for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/051513.pdf

Rail Trail Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, May 14

From the FBRTC email:
Thank you to everyone who was involved with the Road Race on Saturday. It was great team effort. The day was a success with over 80 runners and Representative Jeff Roy in attendance, and it helped raise important operating capital for the trail effort.

The Committee will have its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2012 at the YMCA in Franklin at 7:30 pm. Attached is the agenda and minutes from the last meeting. At this meeting we will have a special presentation from Charlie Tracy of the Nation Park Service about the Friends of the SNETT committee, a recap of the road race, and a discussion about upcoming events with the Franklin Downtown Partnership. The meeting is open, and we hope you will consider attending to learn more about the Rail Trail effort in Franklin and Bellingham.
franklin bellingham rail trail committee
Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee

The full listing of results from the 5K race held on Saturday can be found here
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/13/ma/May11_SNETTR_set1.shtml

The agenda for the meeting Tuesday can be viewed here:




Additional information about the Rail Trail Committee can be found on their website
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

MassDOT's farmers market opens May 17


MassDOT's annual Farmer’s Market Program will begin on Friday, May 17, and invites local farmers to take advantage of free space to sell their home grown produce and made-in-Massachusetts products at our 18 Service Plazas. Eleven plazas are located along the Massachusetts Turnpike and seven others along various Massachusetts highways. 

Farmers Markets, I-90, May 21, 2010
MassDOT Farmers Market

This year’s selling season kicks off at the I-90 Charlton Service Plazas, East and West, Friday, May 17, 10am-4pm, with Frank and Kay Magrone of Shaker Kitchen in Athol and Kevin Nimtz of Prairie Orchard’s at the Charlton eastbound Service Plaza and Joe Strong of East Brookfield selling his local fruits and vegetables at the Charlton West Service Plaza.

For additional information, click through to the Commonwealth Conversations Transportation webpage here
http://transportation.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2013/05/massdot-farmers-markets-2013.html?utm_source=feedly

In the News: school orchestras take gold



Franklin orchestras win gold at festival


The Franklin Middle Schools Combined String Orchestra and the Franklin Repertory String Orchestra both took home gold medals from the regional three-day Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) festival.


Sunday, May 12, 2013

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 14, 2013

Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 30, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Davis Thayer Update – Evemarie McNeil

3. Discussion Only Items
a. none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $235.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Paul & Lorraine Cody for a FHS Scholarship.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Patricia Belliveau for a FHS Scholarship.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Louis & Beverly Marguerite for a FHS Scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $40.00 from Bertha LeBeau Perry for a FHS Scholarship.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Natalie Brunelli for a FHS Scholarship.
g. I recommend approval of the request of Mike Walsh for a trip to China in June, 2014 for 9-12 days as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Wayne Palumbo for a FHS Scholarship.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Frank & Rosemary Fontana for a FHS Scholarship.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Florence Shepherd for a FHS Scholarship.
l. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Blake & J. Oatley Kidder for a FHS Scholarship.
m. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Elaine Carroll for a FHS Scholarship.
n. I recommend acceptance of a check for $25.00 from Faye & Howard Pike for a FHS Scholarship.
o. I recommend acceptance of a check for $25.00 from Carol Beard for a FHS Scholarship.
p. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Thomas Metcalf for a FHS Scholarship.
q. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Franklin Country Club for a FHS Scholarship.
r. I recommend acceptance of a check for $255.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for in-house enrichment district wide.
s. I recommend acceptance of a check for $643.35 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for in-house enrichment at Keller.
t. I recommend acceptance of a check for $119.00 from Five Olson’s, LLC for in-house enrichment at FHS.
u. I recommend acceptance of a check for $275.00 from Kennedy PCC for field trips.
v. I recommend acceptance of a check for $525.00 from the Kennedy PCC for field trips.
w. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Jane Vouros for a FHS Scholarship.
x. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Nancy Flowers for a FHS Scholarship.
y. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Nancy Bassignani for a FHS Scholarship.
z. I recommend acceptance of a check for $41.27 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for in-house enrichment at the FHS.
aa. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a bench from the Kennedy PCC as detailed.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

School Committee: Davis Thayer Update

The presentation document to be used for the scheduled update on Davis Thayer Elementary School for this Tuesday's School Committee meeting is ready for your reading pleasure.




The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be viewed here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-may.html

Franklin News

The Franklin webpage has some items worthy of sharing:


Colored water for residents along Pleasant St
On Monday May 13 and Tuesday May 14 from 7am to 4pm. The DPW will be be preforming water work on the Flintlock Pump Station (off Pleasant St). Customers may experience low pressure and/or dis-colored water. There is no health effect. Run water on outside faucet or faucet without an aerator, i.e. tub until the water color clears. Call DPW with any questions (508) 520-4910.


What happened to the flag pole on the Town Common?
The Flag Pole on the High Street side of the common was removed for safety concerns. 
It will be evaluated to see if it is possible to correct safety concerns and if so re-installed. 
Please contact the Public Works Department with questions 508-553-5500


Final Curbside Yard Waste Pickup is Week of May 13th

Yard waste will be picked up on your trash day. Yard waste must be in compostable bags or open bins and barrels. Small brush will be collected and must be bundled with organic twine no larger than 2 feet by 4 feet. Branches must be under 4” and less than 4 feet. No — loose yard waste, plastic of any kind, large items or non-yard waste. 
The Recycling Center is open Tuesday 12-3, Friday 8-3 and Saturday 8-3. Please see Recycling Center information on DPW website for more information.


These notices were originally posted to the official Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/


Library: Krafty Mondays - Make a Kick Sac

Krafty Mondays - Make a Kick Sac

kick sack
kick sack


Franklin Public Library - 118 Main Street Franklin MA 02038 - 508.520.4940

Mother's Day Flowers Fairmount Fruit Farm



Fairmount Fruit Farm Mother's Day Flowers!
Dear Stephen,
  
Everyone at Fairmount Fruit Farm wishes you a Happy Mother's Day!
  
Greenhouses full of flowers

snap dragon
If you are looking for last minute ideas for gifts, we have a ton to choose from.
  
Annuals from the classic bedding plants that had color to your yard to vibrant combo pots and hangers.
  
We also have some small gift ideas such as garden terrariums, handmade soaps, local maple syrup and other gifts.
  
If you want to go all out this Mother's Day, we have the perfect gift for the gardener in your life. A hydroponic vertical growing unit, that is great for the experienced gardener as well as the novice. Low maintenance, no weeding, sustainable and increased yields.
  
Fot more infomation visit our website at  fairmountfruit.com
  
Hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day!
  
Sincerely,
  
 The Koshivas Family

Fairmount Fruit
Fairmount Fruit Farm


Fairmount Fruit Farm | 887 Lincoln St. | Franklin | MA | 02038

Friends of Franklin Library book sale - May 17, 18, 19



Just a reminder that the Friends will once again be holding the spring book sale the weekend of May 17, 18 and 19th. 
New this year is a 10% discount to members who show their 2013 membership card on either Friday night or Saturday all day. 
New members can join at the door and still get the discount.
Memberships are $15./Individual and $25./Family. 
Friday from 4-7 is Members' Night, Saturday is general public from 9-4. On Sunday from 9 to noon anyone can purchase a bag for $5.00 and fill it to the top with great summer reading material. Multiple bags can be purchased.


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Library book sale


After the sale on Sunday, we select about 24-25 boxes of books to be donated to the prison in Waltham for the inmates and families.

We will still take food or monetary donations for the Food Pantry. A coupon will be issued for donations worth $1.00 off at the check out table.

We will have a special priced area for rare finds, new copies, and collectibles. 
In conjunction with the sale, DPW will host "Touch a Truck" from 10-1 and offer refreshments. In the past, this has included hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn.

It will be a true community event.

Is Mental Health Addressed?



 


Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness month? It coincides with the time of year when students across the country are busy taking state exams, AP tests and preparing for final exams. Our team is hitting the road, asking people far and wide what educational changes we can all make that best support the mental health of our children.
 


Earlier this week we visited New Jersey, talking to schools that are collaborating across districts to adopt policies that support thriving students. From limits on homework and APs, to later start times and student-driven curriculum, we're seeing a mindset shift around the way we are raising and educating our children. These conversations prove it.
 


And today, we're engaging stakeholders in higher education with a screening of "Race to Nowhere" for Harvard University's Health Services. Colleges across the country, including the Ivy Leagues, are seeing the long-term effects of the way students are being pushed and "packaged." We are thrilled to be a part of Harvard's work to spread the "Race to Nowhere" message and to remind students that they are more than just a test score or letter grade on a report card.
 


You can make a difference too. Take a moment to think about how your school has--or has not--addressed the mental health of students and share your
stories and work to foster conversation with us! Take a first step by using "Race to Nowhere" and the Companion Book to begin your community's conversation about student well-being. Learn more about bringing the film to your community or home today by visiting our website or replying to this email.

Then pay it forward by sharing or acquiring the film for a friend, teacher or school administrator and help grow the conversation and movement.
 


Together we can champion a more balanced, healthy learning experience for every child.
 


Thank you,

Vicki Abeles and the "Race to Nowhere" team


P.S. Know of a mother juggling too much? As a "Race to Nowhere" supporter, you can register for the "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms" virtual conference for free! Join me and New York Times bestselling author Kristine Carlson, along with 50 other bestselling authors/speakers, online to discover how to to stress less and enjoy your family more! 



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Saturday, May 11, 2013

Activities in Franklin today


1 - Stamp Out Hunger
leave non-perishable food and non-food items in a plastic bag at your mailbox for the postal carriers to pick up as they make the rounds to deliver mail today. This will help the Franklin Food Pantry serve your neighbors!
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2013/05/stamp-out-hunger-may-11.html

stamp out hunger
stamp out hunger


2 - 5K road race - walk
You have a choice of running to help the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warriors Project by participating the the inaugural Franklin Elks 5K today at 10:00 AM
http://www.franklinelks5k.com/

or

Help the Franklin Bellingham Citizens Rail Trail Committee with this fund raising 5K also at 10:00AM
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/


3 - Sunrise Montessori - spring fair noon to 2:00 PM
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/spring-fair-sunrise-montessori.html


4 - FHS All-Night Party bottle/can drive
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - High school parking lot


5 - Circle of Friends Coffeehouse - Runa
For tickets and additional details visit the webpage here  http://circlefolk.org/

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Take the Hero of Hope Pledge!


Since 1949, May has been officially recognized as Mental Health Month. The first Thursday in May is celebrated as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, to raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health and that positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development from birth. 
Take the hero of hope pledge
Mental Health Awareness
Over the next week, the Partnership for Early Childhood Mental Health, (which includes the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, the Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission) invites all state employees to take a pledge to nurture a child’s social and emotional development. Enter your pledge and state email address at www.ecmhmatters.org, in the “for families and friends” section, and you will be included in a raffle to win an Early Childhood Mental Health Matters t-shirt.

Why take the Hero of Hope Pledge
Early childhood mental health means that young children are growing in their ability to understand and share feelings, have close and positive relationships, and explore and learn. Studies show that good social and behavioral skills in young children lead to good academic performance in the 1st grade and beyond.

 Read the full post on the Commonwealth Conversations, Health and Human Services website here
http://hhs.blog.state.ma.us/blog/2013/05/may-is-mental-health-month-take-the-hero-of-hope-pledge.html?utm_source=feedly


Women's Success Network's Annual June Scholarship Awards dinner


The Women's Success Network's 2013 Scholarship Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting will be held on, June 5th at Highland Country Club, in Attleboro where several women will be awarded the WSN Founders' Scholarships. These scholarships provide deserving women with the opportunity to start, return or continue their education.
 In conjunction with the general WSN Founders Scholarship, Dean College School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Fisher College and Middlesex Savings Bank will also sponsor specific awards each for non-traditional student applicants.               
Bill Napolitano of the Institute for Business Excellence, will speak briefly about how we can carry the momentum we've gained into the summer months while the official WSN programming gets ready for the September 2013 meeting. The June meeting is the last WSN meeting until we resume in September. To register for the June meeting or to obtain more information about WSN go to www.wsninc.org