Skipping ahead to cover some of the action items before getting to the public hearing at 7:10 PM
2. Resolution 13-51: Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel Between Old West Central and West Central Streets)as Surplus and Available for Disposition
motion to approve, seconded, 9-0 via roll call
the lot is not buildable without being tied to another lot, proposing to put up for sale at a reduced price (because it is not buildable)
F. HEARINGS
Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Jade Street, Ruby Way, Garnet Drive and Opal Circle. – 7:10 PM
many other streets had not yet been accepted, this one is next in line to become accepted. Hence, the Town would be responsible for maintenance going forward.
This leads to another situation where another development would be done in Wrentham, just over the line. There is no access to the development from Wrentham.
There will be a future hearing at the Planning Board.
motion to close the hearing, hearing closed
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Live reporting - Town Council
Present: Mercer, Dellorco, Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bisssanti, Roy
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 1, 2013
motion to approve minutes, seconded, passed 9-0
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
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Annual Committee Appointments
(see listing in agenda doc below)
motion to add Councilor Bissanti to the Citizens Committee, accepted
motion to approve appointments, passed 9-0
The set of documents published for this meeting can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/061913.pdf
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 1, 2013
motion to approve minutes, seconded, passed 9-0
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
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Annual Committee Appointments
(see listing in agenda doc below)
motion to add Councilor Bissanti to the Citizens Committee, accepted
motion to approve appointments, passed 9-0
The set of documents published for this meeting can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/061913.pdf
MassBudget: Ed Reform at Twenty: What's Worked, What's Changed, and What's Next
Twenty years ago this week, Massachusetts remade its education system to help ensure that all children across the Commonwealth would have the opportunity to learn and thrive. Among other things, the state introduced a more equitable system of school funding, reformed school governance, and changed the way students are evaluated. Millions of Massachusetts students have benefited from those reforms, but in recent years a combination of tax cuts, the recession, and the rising cost of health care have constrained the state's ability to keep up with the funding needs of our schools.
In honor of the anniversary, and as part of a broader effort to think about the next stage of education reform, MassBudget is releasing a new factsheet and organizing a discussion at the group blog, MassKidsCount.org.
Read ED REFORM AT TWENTY
Visit MassKidsCount.org
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Verspille and Igoe take awards for Hockomock Girls Lacrosse
Franklin junior midfielder Marta Vesprille has been named the inaugural 2013 HockomockSports.com Girls’ Lacrosse Player of the Year. Vesprille helped lead the Panthers to another Kelley-Rex division title and to the Division 1 South sectional semifinal.Marta was joined in the awards by Kristi Kirshe in getting named to the Hock 5 First Team. Steph Pisani and Meagan Shumauder were named to the Second Team. Coach Kristen Igoe was named "Coach of the Year"
The full article can be read at HockomockSports.com
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2013/06/hockomocksportscom-2013-girls-lacrosse-awards.html
Franklin resident shows off classic car at Herb Chambers "Cars and Coffee" 6/15/13
On Saturday, June 15th, Franklin resident Mike Lucier attended Herb Chambers' "Cars & Coffee" at the Herb Chambers Lexus in Sharon, an early morning meet up of classic, vintage and specialty cars from all over New England. Car enthusiasts are invited to gather at the dealership, and showcase their pride and joys while admiring the prized hardware of other automotive fanatics.
Chambers has always looked to gather people who are passionate about cars in one location, grab a cup of coffee and exchange stories of what makes their unique car so special to them.
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In the News: dorms allowed, scholarship winners
The state’s Board of Higher Education today unanimously approved a policy change allowing community colleges to build campus housing.
Franklin Republican Town Committee scholarship winnersNicole Higgins and Laura Murphy received the Franklin Republican Town Committee Scholarships at the Franklin High School Awards Night.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The magic of books
What happens when a dream you've held since childhood … doesn't come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
Whether you read in the tradtional hardcover or paperback or on a modern reader (Kindle, tablet, etc.), reading is important.
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