Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Meeting - Sep 10

The Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. The meeting will be held at the YMCA in Franklin and begin at 7:30 pm. Attached is an agenda, and the meeting is open to any one who wants to participate and help develop the trail.





Also, if you are interested in helping with the annual SNETT Benefit Road Race, please contact David Labonte at david.labonte@verizon.net or Terri Tomaino at territom2@comcast.net.

Re-routing the approach to the DPW Garage

Earlier this year, Franklin realized that the location of the approach to the DPW Garage off Hayward St was encroaching upon private property. Franklin was granted a formal easement and re-located the approach to the DPW Garage. The re-location is not finished but functional as shown in the photos taken recently.

Approaching the DPW Garage along Hayward St from RT 140

Re-routing Hayward St

closer view of the re-route

new approach to DPW Garage

full view of the approach to the DPW Garage

the approach from the other direction

Harmony from the Heart is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 21

What is Harmony from the Heart?

Its time for our annual Concert for Platelet Research. Entertainment by: PT 73, Kai Olsson, Abbi Elizabeth Butler, Jamie Barrett, Toby Olsson, Patrick Dreier. Guest Hosts former Major League Baseball Centerfielder Brett Butler and his wife Eveline. Tickets $25.00 in advance $30.00 the night of the event. Silent Auction and Raffles, good eats, great music. Join us for a night of fun, friends and fundraising. Tickets can be purchased and/or direct donations can be made online at http://tinyurl.com/HFTH2013. If purchasing tickets, just indicate how many in the 'special note' section of the donation page and your name will be added to our guest list. All proceeds benefit The Center for Platelet Research Studies at Boston Children's Hospital. It's a great night out for a great cause. Join us and thanks so much for your support!

You can also find information about this event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/536548363083792/

Citizen's Committee scope creep?

The Town Council meeting scheduled for Weds Sep 11th has an item to add the responsibility for watching over the condition of the Franklin/Dean Train Station to the Citizens Committee

RESOLUTION 13-68 

CITIZEN COMMITTEE 

WHEREAS, the Citizen Committee was created by the Town Council to allow for participation by the citizens to provide valuable input in critical areas; and 

WHEREAS, the Citizen Committee has expressed concern with the current condition of the Downtown train station where the train station is a gateway to our community. 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Council of the Town of Franklin requests the Citizen Committee and Town Administrator investigate what steps are needed to ensure that the station and the surrounding parking lot are kept in good repair. 

This resolution shall become effective according to the provisions of the Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter.

I don't follow this one.

Milford Daily News had an article in August where the Chair of the Citizens Committee referred to the work being done on the station as it "looks like the South Bronx".
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/we-have-long-way-to-go.html

The work was completed and now the train station looks pretty good

new roof on the downtown train station

new roof, copper trim, on the recently repair train station

In the News: West Point, string auditions

Franklin teen is first FHS grad in 10 years to attend West Point

Upon graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 2017, Clay Shropshire will take on an immense responsibility.

String School of Franklin Repertory Orchestra to hold auditions

The Franklin Public Schools String School of Franklin Repertory Orchestra would like to invite string players from Franklin and the surrounding  communities to audition for the 2013 - 2014 school year. 

Orchestra auditions will take place at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St., on Thursday, Sept. 12.

YPO@ Twenty8 in Patriot Place - special deals if you pre-register!

What is the YPO? The YPO is THE place for young professionals who have an interest in social and business networking, community involvement, and professional development.   Come meet other young professionals in your area and check out the YPO!        YPO Now Accepting New Members The YPO Membership Application is now available! For your convenience, you can download the application here, or you can complete it online at our new website: www.unitedregionalypo.org/join. Membership fees are $50 per person, annually. If your business is a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC), your first year of membership into the YPO is free! Applications can be returned: Online: unitedregionalypo.org/join Email:unitedregionalypo@ymail.com Fax: (508) 223-5220 Mail: 42 Union Street, Attleboro, MA 02703  Thank You to our recent Event Sponsor      CBS Scene 200 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA YPO@Twenty8 Food and Spirits Wednesday, September 18th 6-8pm          Situated in the Patriot Place Complex inside the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place, Twenty8 Food and Spirits has quickly become one of the hottest dining spots in Foxboro, MA. The ambiance is sophisticated yet fun while the menu features New England favorites with a trendy twist. Please join the YPO on Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 pm, for the opportunity to make connections, build relationships and showcase your business with your peers in Twenty8's eclectic, electric setting in Foxboro. This event will be well attended, so don't miss this great opportunity to meet and connect with other local Young Professionals. Pre-register for this event NOW to receive the reduced cover of $5 by clicking here.  Pre-register and receive a coupon for 20% off at Life is Good  Registrations at the door will $10.    Light appetizers will be provided! Door Prizes! We hope to see you all there!!! Board Member Positions Available       The YPO is looking for additional board members to assist with event promotion and ideas as well as in other areas. If you feel you can contribute, or want to discuss an opportunity, please contact us. We always welcome your ideas, as we desire growth of the organization and our members' businesses and general connections. This may be an attractive opportunity to work alongside your peers and also be recognized at every YPO event.                                                                                                                                                                                            For more information, please contact the YPO at unitedregionalypo@ymail.com or 508-488-YPO (9761). ____________________________________ Be sure to check out our upcoming events  on our website and stay up to date on everything YPO by connecting with us online!     We look forward to seeing you at our next event!    Kind Regards, United Regional YPO About Us Our events will be a mix of networking and fun held in some of the best places in the area. *Must be at least 21 years old to attend events For more info call 508-488-9761 or e-mail unitedregionalypo@ymail.com .

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 11, 2013

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– June 5, 2013, June 19, 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 – Robert R. Dean

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission

Claudine Silverman
Robert J. Tobin Jr

Conservation Commission

Dayna Gill
Ravi Pendkar

F. HEARINGS
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to §185-7. Compliance Required
• Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34: Sale, Delivery of Furnishing of an Alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 – Postponed to September 11, 2013- 7:10 PM

• Ichigo Ichie
• Village Mall Liquors

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Residence Inn by Marriott-Franklin: Change of Manager

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Bylaw Amendment 13-719: Changes to Chapter 185. Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – Referral to Planning Board
2. Bylaw Amendment 13-720:Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated. – Referral to Planning Board
3. Bylaw Amendment 13-721: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map. - Referral to Planning Board
4. Bylaw Amendment 13-722: Changes to Chapter 185-50. Residential VII Zoning District – Referral to Planning Board
5. Bylaw Amendment 13-723: Changes to Chapter 185 Use Regulation Schedule, Parts I through Parts VII. - Referral to Planning Board
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required - 1st Reading
7. Resolution 13-61: Acceptance of Relocated Water Easement and Release (Abandonment) of Original Water Easement on Property at 34 Longfellow Drive
8. Resolution 13-62: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 1, Paragraph 8
9. Resolution 13-63: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 9
10. Resolution 13-64: Council on Aging – Outreach Coordinator
11. Resolution 13-65: Ratification of Town Administrator’s Contract
12. Resolution 13-66: Authorization for Disposition (Sale) of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel Between Old West Central and West Central Streets)
13. Resolution 13-67: Order of Taking – Downtown Roadway Improvements
14. Resolution 13-68: Citizen Committee

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 original agenda documents for Sep 4th
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/090413.pdf

The update agenda documents for Sep 11th
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/091113.pdf