Franklin Matters

Monday, June 2, 2014

Networking Event - Jun 12

Charles Tashjian, Publisher of Local Town Pages, would like to invite you to his Free Networking event.
Up to 100 attendees are expected. Refreshments and coffee will be served.

When: June 12th 9:00am –12:00pm

Where: This Free Networking event to be held at The Thayer House, 2B Oak Street, Rt 109 Medway, MA 02053. Thayer House is located next to Choate Park.

Action: You can RSVP by June 6th with your information to be included in the Network booklet that will be handed out at the event. To register e-mail publisher@localtownpages.com

networking

Local Town Pages publishes the monthly Franklin newspaper delivered via the US Postal service.
http://www.franklintownnews.com/

Sunday, June 1, 2014

DelCarte Recreation and Conservation - Ribbon Cutting - Jun 4th, 5;00 PM

The DelCarte Playground Committee invites you to join us at the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony celebrating the opening of the DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area. The Town of Franklin recognizes Nick Alfieri for his endless commitment to the preservation of the environment which was instrumental to the creation of the trail system here for you all to utilize.

Please join us at the DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 5:00 PM

Pleasant St

Franklin, MA

DelCarte Recreation and Conservation

Seasonal Video clips
Winter - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/delcarte-property-winter-wonderland.html
Fall - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/delcarte-property-video.html
Dec 2012 - http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 4, 2014

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– March 19, 2014

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
– Super HK, LLC d/b/a Maguro House

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Allan Mercer – Cultural District

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 14-37: Authorization for Planning and Design Costs for Library Reconstruction/Addition
2. Resolution 14-38: Appropriation – Town Administration: Zoning Board of Appeals
3. Resolution 14-39: Appropriation – Town Administration: Street Lights
4. Resolution 14-40: Appropriation – Town Administration: Legal Expenses
5. Resolution 14-41: Appropriation – Snow and Ice
6. Resolution 14-42: Appropriation – Town Administration: Comptroller
7. Resolution 14-44: Acceptance of Gift – Town of Franklin
8. Resolution 14-45: Dedicated Proposition 2-1/2 Override Ballot Question for Stabilization Fund for Roadway, Sidewalk, and Related Drainage (text for override can be found here)
9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-728-R: Industrial to Single-Family III - 2nd Reading
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-732: Amendment to the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 21. Parking, Loading, and driveway requirements - 2nd Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-733: Zoning Map changes from Commercial I to Downtown Commercial District in an Area on or Near Alpine Row - 2nd Reading
12. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 14-734: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Josephine Street - 2nd Reading
13. Bylaw Amendment 14-737: Amendment to Sewer System Map – 1st 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

The full set of documents released for this meeting can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf

Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St

Resolution 14-45: Dedicated Override to fund Road Repair - $1.5 million

RESOLUTION 14-45

DEDICATED PROPOSITION 2-1/2 OVERRIDE BALLOT QUESTION
FOR STABILIZATION FUND FOR ROADWAY, SIDEWALK AND
RELATED DRAINAGE WORK

WHEREAS, Subsection g of GL Chapter 59 Section 21C (Proposition 2 ½)authorizes a municipality to assess taxes in excess of the amount otherwise allowed, to fund a stabilization fund for a stated purpose, and

WHEREAS, The Town of Franklin (Town) has a significant backlog of roadways, sidewalks, and related drainage which require work, the cost for which exceeds forty-eight million dollars, and

WHEREAS, The Town desires to undertake said work,

NOW THEREFORE, The Franklin Town Council, as the appropriating authority for Town, hereby seeks voter approval as authorized by GL Chapter 59 Section 21C (g) to assess taxes in excess of the amount otherwise allowed, for the purpose of funding a stabilization fund for roadway, sidewalk, and related drainage work, and hereby directs the Town Clerk to place the following question on the ballot to be decided by voters at the general election to be held on Tuesday November 4, 2014;

Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional $1,500,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding a stabilization fund as provided in GL Chapter 40 Section 5 B, said funds to be expended solely for roadway, sidewalk and related drainage work for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and sixteen?

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

The full set of documents for the Town Council agenda for June 4, 2014 can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/050714.pdf

one of the road repair steps is crack seal

Related posts:

From Aug 2013, the initial proposal
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/live-reporting-dpw-proposal-on-road.html

The presentation document from the Aug meeting
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/General_Pages/2013%20Roadway%20Presentation.pdf

From Mar 2014, the updated listing of road projects already being planned
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/live-reporting-dpw-update-road-projects.html

Franklin beats Barnstable to advance in baseball playoffs

Hockomock Sports provides the news that the FHS baseball team won on Saturday and advances in the playoffs

Baseball
#8 Franklin, 7 vs. #9 Barnstable, 2 - Final

Sophomore Nick Santucci went 2-3 with three RBI, a double and a run scored, Nick Burgos was 1-2 with two walks and two runs scored and a stolen base. Zane Byrne tossed a complete game, giving up two unearned runs and just two hits with three strikeouts. The Panthers scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth, sparked by a squeeze play by Andrew Parent that scored Nick Gallo.

Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals to play at #1 Wellesley (17-5) on Monday, 6/2 at 4:00.

For all the results of Hockomock League action in the playoffs visit
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-053114

Join us for the 2014 Ranger Walkabouts

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NPS Rangers Peter Coffin and Terri Teller presented a program

on Sargeant's Trench and fish ladders at Slater Mill.

National Park Service Walking Adventures:

Blackstone River Valley Ranger Walkabouts Feature History, Culture, Scenery and Exercise

The National Park Service (NPS) park rangers and volunteers of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor will once again be offering Thursday Night Walkabouts this summer. The Walkabouts are free public programs, offered on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm June through August. Each week, you will have a chance to explore a new community. Spend an evening heading down an unknown trail and discover some of the people, places and stories that make the Blackstone Valley such a fascinating place. Last year about 400 participated during our 12-week program. We're hoping to have even more this year! Please join us!

This year, the schedule kicks off on June 5, at the 1770 Quaker Meeting House in Uxbridge, MA as we hear about some of the Fiery Females and Freedom Seekers who made the Blackstone River Valley their home, at least for a short time.

We're excited about this year's new programs which include: tours of the villages of Rockdale and Manville, an exploration of H. P. Lovecraft's Providence, and a look at the construction of a rain garden.

blackstone river valley national heritage corridor

"We really enjoy doing these Walkabouts because it gives us a chance to take people to some of the often overlooked jewels of the Blackstone River Valley. Some of these tours are old favorites, but doing the Walkabouts also gives us a reason to do some more research to either create an entirely new program or to add fresh twists to stories we have told in the past."

- Kevin Klyberg, National Park Service Ranger

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