Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 12, 2014

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 29, 2014- Workshop; January 22, 2014 - Executive Session

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

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Financial Forecast – Jeffrey Nutting

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14:06: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Public Library
2. Resolution 14-07: Revoke Civil Service – Fire Department
3. Resolution 14-08: The Woodlands-Approval of Modification (Amendment) to Regulatory Agreement
4. Bylaw Amendment 14-727: Amendment to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages – 2nd Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 14-729: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Exhibit A, Water System Map - 2nd Reading
6. Bylaw Amendment 14-730: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Exhibit A, Sewer System Map – 2nd Reading

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

Franklin, MA: Municipal Building

The full set of documents as released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/021214.pdf

Random Smile - Annual Gala Event - March 1, 2014

Rhode Island Convention Center

6pm - Midnight

$85 per person

Semi-Formal/Black Tie Optional

Hot and Cold Hors D’oeuvres

Silent and Live Auctions

Dinner and Dancing

Live Music by The Grab Brothers Band

*Block of rooms at Omni Providence held until Saturday, February 15th*

Random Smile Gala - March 1, 2014

For additional information, check out the Random Smile webpage

http://randomsmile.org/events

In the News: food waste, school retention

Businesses required to change their food waste disposal methods this fall will have multiple options, including anaerobic digestion facilities. These new facilities have been met with mixed reactions from residents. 

Under the new regulations, reusable food must be donated or "repurposed", and the remaining food waste must be composted, used as animal feed, or sent to one of the half dozen anaerobic digesters planned or currently operating in Massachusetts.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140210/NEWS/140219890/1994/NEWS#sthash.XizQ4AEr.dpuf

The state is taking public input over the next few weeks as it crafts guidelines aimed at keeping students in school by reducing suspensions and expulsions. 

The guidelines are part of a law passed in 2012 that requires public and charter school principals to keep students out of school only as a last resort. The proposed guidelines would require school officials to notify parents of suspensions, allow students to appeal and let those suspended complete assignments.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140209/NEWS/140206423/1994/NEWS#sthash.0sJyW2fG.dpuf

Walking Franklin (photo essay)

It was a bright sunny day on Saturday so I enjoyed my long walk stopping to take photos along the way.

There is a reason they call this a baseball diamond

The monster tree on Main St at Dean College

Flag in the breeze on the Town Common

Many feet have played in this snow

No train uses these tracks

A rabbit made these tracks

Rockland Trust sign caught extra snow

white snow, white fence with shadows playing

snow for lunch anyone?

Anyone need their snow plowed?

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 11, 2014

Note: The School Committee meeting will be in the 3rd Floor Training room instead of the Council Chambers for this session due to the budget workshop on the agenda.

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.

AGENDA

"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 January 28, 2014 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Community Reading Day Invitation – Evemarie McNeil

2. Discussion
Policy – Second Reading – KCDA

3. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $6,000.00 from the Jefferson PCC for supplies.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,288.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips.
c. I recommend acceptance of the donation of 10 laptops, valued at approximately $1,000.00, from Ziopharm Oncology, Inc. for the Franklin School District.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $558.00 from the Parmenter PCC for a Field trip.
e. I recommend approval of the request of the HMMS Ski Club to travel to Pats Peak in Henniker, NH on March 1, 2014 as detailed.
f. I recommend acceptance of several checks from the Oak Street PCC totaling $2,512.00 for field trips.
g. I recommend approval of the request to take Oak Street 2nd & 3rd graders to Roger Williams Planetarium on May 8th and May 29th as detailed.
h. I recommend approval of the request of Brad Sidwell for the Boys Ice Hockey Team travel to Barnstable, MA for a competition on Feb. 19-20, 2014 as detailed.
i. I recommend adoption of Policy KCDA –Memorial Commemorations as discussed.

4. Worksession
FY15 Budget Worksession

5. Adjourn

Franklin, MA: Municipal Building 

"support the Munroe family"

The Milford Daily News writes of the fund raising event for the Monroe family:

Starting at 10 a.m. today, Delgado and a small group of others will be hosting a yard and bake sale at the VFW Post 3402 at 1034 Pond St. in Franklin. 

Delgado said an email to her Facebook friends and to a yard sale website of which she is a member received more than 200 responses within an hour. 

"It really is a group effort," she said. 

Delgado said the group of organizers has received "tons" of donations from the entire local community, including raffle items from local businesses like Pinz, Pepperoncini’s, Bellingham Town Pizza and Noelle Day Spa and Salon.

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140209/NEWS/140206628#sthash.qsCSGCpi.dpuf

Candlelight celebration for Lexi and Sam at the Town Common

"Why the 'Baby Line'?"

The Milford Daily News has a nice write up on the boys Franklin High School hockey team.

The Franklin boys hockey team was having one of its pasta parties as a player's house last year when a video — probably a DVD rather than VHS, considering their age — was unearthed. 

"One of the dads found it from when we were squirts," senior Troy Donahue said. "It was really fun to see what we were like back then. They actually were doing interviews with all of us. It was pretty funny, I think in my interview they asked me for my name and I couldn't get it out. I stumbled over my own name. 

"I'm definitely a lot better at wording things now." 

Most of the Panthers have been playing together since they were babes, so perhaps it's fitting it's been the 'Baby Line' that's been making the difference now.

Read the full article: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140208/SPORTS/140206612/1020/SPORTS#sthash.zEZJoL8O.dpuf



The Saturday night game against Milford was reported on by HockomockSports.com

Franklin, 7 @ Milford, 1 - Final - Ryan Spillane recorded a hat trick, Troy Donahue added two goals, Mason Saunders and Vincent Geromini each scored once and Kyle Powers added two assists. Mike Donadio made 17 saves in net for Franklin. Drew Wilde scored Milford's lone goal.