Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race & Walk

The Second Annual

Elks Care Elks Share 5K Road Race & Walk

to benefit the

Franklin Food Pantry & Wounded Warrior Project

SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014

FRANKLIN ELKS

1077 Pond Street

FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS

Registration:  9:00 AM    Start: 10:00 AM

Help Support the Franklin Food Pantry and

Wounded Warrior Project

·       Post race refreshments, giveaways, raffles, and prizes 

·       T-SHIRTS available to runners that register online. While supply lasts.

·       REGISTER NOW to get your T-SHIRT!!!

·       Run or Walk Route - 5K loop of paved roads

·       Awards given to top three male & female finishers in each age group

·       Professional Race Timing by RaceWire

·       Online registration fee $25.00                                                                                         https://www.franklinelks5k.racewire.com

·       Giveaways, raffles, and prizes

·       More info on Web Site  http://franklinelks5k.com/

·       Follow us http://www.facebook.com/FranklinElksAnnual5K

"the last one available"

In a memo to the council, Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said he’d prefer professional offices, which create less traffic, for the south side as opposed to commercial development. 

"Professional office space helps the tax base without the heavy traffic counts, noise, etc., found with commercial development," he said, adding the Planning Board could issue a special permit for offices. 

Nutting also urged councilors to consider the recent condominium development for the Cook’s Farm property on East Central Street, saying it could create additional traffic on Rte. 140. 

Rezoning the residential zone on the north side of Rte. 140 for commercial use, he added, may create the perception of an "extended strip mall" from one end of Franklin to the other.

Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140306/NEWS/140307915/1994/NEWS


Note: The Milford Daily News is implementing a 'pay wall' for their website. They had recently changed their website and it has been riddled with bugs. Hardly a day goes by where I encounter no errors on the page (and this occurs across multiple browsers so it is not just one issue).  The amount of material shared from their webpage may decline. I'll need to consider subscribing. If I do subscribe and continue to link to their material, it will also 'force' you to consider subscribing. I have stopped sharing articles from the Boston Globe for the same reason. That was an easier decision as they rarely had an article that covered Franklin. MDN has more articles but does not have something every day.

For the 2.5 hour meeting, the decision to move the zoning of RT 140 to the Economic Development Subcommittee took less than a minute. For complete coverage of the meeting, you have come to the proper place.

In the News: Oscar trip, mock trial, former astronaut

After a whirlwind weekend of limos, glimpses of celebrities, an awards dinner and even taking a twirl around Ellen DeGeneres’ studio, Franklin’s Karen Purvis said she still can’t believe it all happened. 

“It was absolutely amazing, I was really in awe,” Purvis said on Wednesday after she returned from a weekend in Los Angeles attending the Oscars.

Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140306/NEWS/140307918

Wayland and Franklin high schools are among the 16 named regional finalists in the 29th annual High School Mock Trial Program presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association. 

The "Sweet 16" teams will now compete in trials this week. Eight winners will emerge and compete next week for a chance to reach the Final Four semifinal elimination round, where four teams will compete during trials held simultaneously on March 20 in Boston and Worcester.

Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140305/NEWS/140308057


Former astronaut Susan Kilrain spoke to Dean College students.

Throughout her presentation, at times thrilling and funny, Kilrain had the more than 100 people in Dean’s Campus Center rapt. Speaking with a Southern drawl, she walked them through every detail of her second mission to space in July 1997. 

As she closed, her message to students was concise and, she admitted, cheesy: shoot for the stars and strive to do what you love. 

"Do what your passionate about, but keep it realistic," she said.

Read the full article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140306/NEWS/140307920

Proposed Resolution: RESTORING CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE RESOLUTION OF FRANKLIN, MA

As mentioned during the citizens comment for the Town Council meeting, this is a draft of what Rich Aucoin discussed:



RESTORING CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE RESOLUTION OF FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS

WHEREAS, the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts is not a “battlefield” subject to the “laws of war;” and

WHEREAS, Federal Judge Katherine Forrest has ruled Section 1021 of the 2012 NDAA unconstitutional;

WHEREAS, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that neither Congress nor the President can Constitutionally authorize the detention and/or disposition of any person in the United States, or citizen of the United States “under the law of war” who is not serving “in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger;” and

WHEREAS, for the purposes of this resolution, the terms “arrest,” “capture,” “detention under the law of war,” “disposition under the law of war,” and “law of war” are used in the same sense and shall have the same meaning as such terms have in the 2012 NDAA, Section 1021(c); and therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, that notwithstanding any treaty, federal, state, or local law or authority, enacted or claimed, including, but not limited to, an authorization for use of military force, national defense authorization act, or any similar law or authority enacted or claimed by Congress or the Office of the President directed at any person in the Town of Franklin, who is not serving “in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger,” it is unconstitutional, and therefore unlawful for any person to:

a. arrest or capture any person in Franklin, or citizen of Franklin, within the United States, with the intent of “detention under the law of war,” or

b. actually subject a person in Franklin, to “disposition under the law of war,” or 
c. subject any person to targeted killing in Franklin, or citizen of Franklin within the United States; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town of Franklin requests the Massachusetts State Legislature recognize the duty of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to interpose itself between unconstitutional usurpations by the federal government or its agents and the inhabitants of this Commonwealth, as well as the duty to defend the unalienable natural rights of the people, all of which is consistent with our oaths to defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town of Franklin, requests our Congressional delegation commence immediately with renewed efforts to repeal the unconstitutional sections of the NDAA, towit,

sections 1021 and 1022, and any other section or provision which will have the same or substantially the same effect on any person in the United States not serving “in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger;” and be it finally

RESOLVED, that the Town of Franklin requests our Congressional delegation to introduce, support, and secure the passage of legislation which clearly states that Congress not only does not authorize, but in fact prohibits the use of military force, military detention, military trial, extraordinary rendition, or any other power of the “law of war” against any person in the United States not serving “in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger.”

Recognizing our duty to defend the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as well as recognizing the duty of the people to protect our unalienable natural rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” as articulated in the Declaration of Independence, we, the Town Council of the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, do hereby adopt this resolution.

Live reporting - closing

old business
no bylaw for parking hours
Nutting - I would like to come forward with a comprehensive measure to cover the parking meters, etc.

new business
will come forward wit h a draft  resolution

Aucoin - we should assert as a town, I did attend the meeting when you were all sworn in
the draft resolution shares elements of both the Federal and State constitutions

Jones - could we include a public hearing for the final beer/wine licence?
Nutting to advertise, or discuss it first? (discuss)

Bissanti - I would like to get the RFP moving for Pond St as soon as possible

Cerel - can't do a general RFP, need to be specific
there needs to be some specific inputs required

Nutting -  we can bring Norma to show what is required?
Cerel - preliminary expression of intent is nonbinding
on for next meeting

Comments
Pfeffer - acknowledge B Swenson passing for service at the Library
Senior Center showing a movie on loosing one's sight, Mar 26th

motion to adjourn

live reporting - legislation

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
2. Resolution 14-10:Confirmatory Order of Taking – Land off Cottontail Lane
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

3. Resolution 14-11:Appropriation – Legal – Other Contractual Services
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

a result of legal issues ongoing, we need some funds for legal expenses

4. Resolution 14-12:Appropriation – Human Resources – Medical Expenses
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

budget over expended or will be by the hiring of the four firefighters via the grant

5. Resolution 14-13:Authorization to Expend Funds in Excess of Available Appropriations
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

snow and ice removal, we have exceeded the budget, when we have a final number we will come back to move money from free cash

Live Reporting - Facilities

Michael D’Angelo, Director of Facilities

Richard Gaskin, Manager of public facilties

presentation copy hopefully to be added later

overview of the facilities covered

org chart included

hire students during the summer to supplement the help

will be requesting an additional custodian for the new high school

over 10,700 work orders for maintenance

interesting charts, the high school has been declining in work orders yet all the other schools have shown an increase in work orders

(staff more diligent in doing work with tickets and only with tickets)

preventive maintenance schedule, long list of items from roofs to floors, etc.

the solar farm will be providing 70% of the power required, not many can say that

replacing LED lights, did 3 school complex, have plans for remaining buildings to replace exterior lights with LEDs

capital repair projects of 8.6M over the last 12 years

in the middle of buying the fixtures, furniture and equipment for the new high school

Pfeffer - there are 22 buildings; how often are they toured? 

D'Angelo - likely at least once a month, some buildings more than others, high school taking 15 hours or so now

I had provided the 5 year outlook with our capital

Pfeffer - I am fishing to see if any other building hasn't been maintained

D'Angelo - the old museum would need work not sure what you'll do with that

Pfeffer - how is the leaking roof problem?

D'Angelo - there are active leaks on the old high school due to the snow and ice build up, we haven't been able to get to

Pfeffer - we spend lots of money on HVAC, how come we don't have that inside?

D'Angelo - there are more advantages to having the outside contractors, they also serve as equipment reps

Kelly - prior to the School Building Committee turning over the high school, will you be providing us with a maintenance plan

D'Angelo - after the training, let us get into the building and see what is going on

Kelly - or are we going to see you coming with requests?

Mercer - why don't you share the schedule of what is being done with the summer schedule? 

Kelly - so you'll bring us a schedule?

D'Angelo - yes

Kelly - why do you have so many work orders here? so this shouldn't concern me?

D'Angelo - no

Gaskin - a lot of this is very minor, should have the major work taken out so you can see a break down by category

Kelly - "school dude" - has the library issue been taken care of?

D'Angelo - it has not been yet, it is not work that we do

we want to see what the outcome of the whole thing

Kelly - isn't that our problem? that we are just waiting and seeing?

D'Angelo - we presented a very comprehensive plan to work on the library

Kelly - So you're not going to do anything until you get a decision?

D'Angelo - I am going to do the right thing

Kelly - so how does one get the summer position?

D'Angelo - this is a free ad, they should fill out an application with HR

Bissanti - have you thought of doing some hiring to compliment the HVAC?

D'Angelo - it is a weird specialty, a little bit of electrical, some plumbing, a good HVAC guys get good money, I tried to get someone from a company but they are so expensive

Jones -  a lot of the HVAC is service contracts?

D'Angelo - yes, a lot of those things are specialties, these people have licenses and special insurance, they do it well to work for us or they don't work for us

Jones- we wouldn't want to have our folks work on these to put them out of warranty

D'Angelo - yes, you are absolutely correct

Jones - as part of the subcontractors, would it be wide to have some one come in to do an annual sweep?

D'Angelo - our current contract with the custodians requires them to do the work

Nutting - our custodians go above and beyond what they do to maintain what we have

Mercer - what yu staff is dealing with is over 1 million sq foot of space, they do a wonderful job