Wednesday, October 15, 2014
live reporting - Public Hearing - Liquor license compliance
Stephan Semerjian, Chief of Police
introducing new police officers
(photo to be added)
Sargent Alan Thibeault going to retire
one of the old guard, came through some difficult times, weathered the storm and did it well, doesn't like the attention, lifelong Franklin resident
Chairman Vallee reads proclamation for Sargent Thibeault
Padula - I grew up next to Alan
had some trouble spinning his wheels on the high school grass
Alan helped him
Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10
• 99Restaurant
conducted Sep 26th with underage license check, 3 were not open, 2 did fail the operation
9:00 PM under cover operative entered, asked for a Bud Lite received and paid for the drink without carding
99 representatives do not dispute the facts
Operations director, we always take precaution, it is embarrassing as it is Boys and Girls Club fund raising month; bartender fired immediately (part of their policy)
all servers re-took class and exam, working to ensure it never happens again
had not occurred in the 7 years of operation; sympathetic and apologetic
I stand humble before you
recommendation 1 day suspension, 2 days held in reserve for a period of two years
Padula - Clarification on section of policy that applies to the sting operations
Bissanti - the compliance check notification is sent?
Yes, we knew
The bartender completely failed to do that, put a black eye on the restaurant, he lost his job
Vote via roll, unanimous
• British Beer Company
now that the package is given with the license renewal, we don't do another notification (we used to)
asked for Bud Lite, paid for it with a $20 received the change
also a first offense, recommendation like for 99
3 day suspension, 1 day to be served; 2 days held in abeyance
we do acknowledge that we were stung
we are a family establishment, we have been in business for 17 years it is our first offence, not proud of our first offense
it is an embarrassment for our company
each pub is our own individual family, the leaders take ownership
The bartender was suspended immediately, for a week
has retaken the course and is back at work
has been a good employee and has not had any other cause for
we love Franklin and plan on being here for a long time
Padula - they are taken steps, they are apologetic, they are good corporate partners
Pfeffer- thank you for the suspension and for not firing the bartender
Padula - motion to serve on October 31 with two days held,
vote via roll call, unanimous
Live reporting - Special Presentation
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Senator Richard Ross
Senator Karen Spilka
Representative Jeffrey Roy
Presentation of a Senate Citation for Glenn Jones
in recognition for his service to Franklin
has been tirelessly working on economic development
Glenn will be back, his heart is in all of these issues
his students are reaping the benefits of his time
(photos to be added)
Senator Ross congratulations on working together for the past four years
working together with Senator Spilka to bring things back to Franklin
$1.5M for the SNETT trail work among recent accomplishments
listing of items done for Franklin, in the future when you have things coming down the pike, let us know, keep us informed and we'll help you
it is never an embarrassment to represent Franklin
Sen Spilka
thank you, surprising that it has been nine years representing Franklin
thank you for the close relationship that we have
Trying to work with Best Buddies, Franklin has a special spot with this program
these are programs that enrich every bodies life
Franklin may be the first community to go from elementary through higher ed coordinating with the schools and Dean College
Commission on Status of Women, nine member commission
can decide for themselves the agenda and areas to target
very exciting, we rely on policy recommendations from groups like these
applications are due Sep 1
Rep Roy
it has been an honor and a privilege to represent Franklin as a team
Richard read off the laundry list of things we have delivered together
by working together collaboratively we are able to get a whole lot accomplished
the formula will be reviewed, to look at how schools and education is funded in MA, hopefully to see some increases in Chapter 70 money
thanks for the great presentation of Franklin when the Governor was able to visit, it sends a strong message about what the community is, I continue to hear positive things from that day
Senator Richard Ross
Senator Karen Spilka
Representative Jeffrey Roy
Presentation of a Senate Citation for Glenn Jones
in recognition for his service to Franklin
has been tirelessly working on economic development
Glenn will be back, his heart is in all of these issues
his students are reaping the benefits of his time
(photos to be added)
Senator Ross congratulations on working together for the past four years
working together with Senator Spilka to bring things back to Franklin
$1.5M for the SNETT trail work among recent accomplishments
listing of items done for Franklin, in the future when you have things coming down the pike, let us know, keep us informed and we'll help you
it is never an embarrassment to represent Franklin
Sen Spilka
thank you, surprising that it has been nine years representing Franklin
thank you for the close relationship that we have
Trying to work with Best Buddies, Franklin has a special spot with this program
these are programs that enrich every bodies life
Franklin may be the first community to go from elementary through higher ed coordinating with the schools and Dean College
Commission on Status of Women, nine member commission
can decide for themselves the agenda and areas to target
very exciting, we rely on policy recommendations from groups like these
applications are due Sep 1
Rep Roy
it has been an honor and a privilege to represent Franklin as a team
Richard read off the laundry list of things we have delivered together
by working together collaboratively we are able to get a whole lot accomplished
the formula will be reviewed, to look at how schools and education is funded in MA, hopefully to see some increases in Chapter 70 money
thanks for the great presentation of Franklin when the Governor was able to visit, it sends a strong message about what the community is, I continue to hear positive things from that day
Live reporting: Town Council - October 15, 2014
Present: Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti
Absent: Williams, Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
Presentation - DPW on Lincoln St
Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
roadwork bid in May, contractor got notice to proceed in June
180 days to proceed
we could put it out for being done in 60 days but the bid would be far higher and cost more
Aggregate Industries won the bid, have been here before
Focused on getting the road repaired in front of the school, they did that
and then the road slowed down
discovered the culverts at Winterberry that needed to be replaced
The work needed to be coordinated with the gas company to get a line lowered to allow the culvert to get replaced
I have worked with the Project Manager and I'll not beat around the bush, I have worked with better.
The road will be completed
The dip in the road.is due to the flatness of the road, need to keep the water off the roadway
Could have put more catch basins in but that costs money
One of the issues we had on Lincoln was the school, how do we calm the traffic?
You narrow the road, notified the residence of a pubic hearing in May
we did remove some sections of the dividers to meet with criticisms
the area is not actually done yet, it will be layered with some visual indicator
The contractor will be prepping the work tomorrow and be doing it soon
The contractor last year was for the water lines, this contractor was for the repaving
there is a penalty clause in the contract
we do document the various issues
Mercer - keeping documentation on contractors, have you thrown someone out in the contractor
Cantoreggi - yes, we did this year
Mercer - it is important to know that there are ways and you need the documentation
their communication was an issue, we needed updates, the PM could have been better, their work is good
Kelly: What about the dividers?
The divider is on the DPW, that is our design
we got no push back on this, this is to create the boulevard effect, it would slow the traffic down; they could see that.
we worked with folks on the curb cuts themselves, we put sand bags out there so they could see for themselves
Kelly: Snow - what is the plan for ice and snow down there?
It will be a resin product, about a half inch that goes down
Bissanti - mentioned the communication problem, a liaison between their PM and use
Cantoreggi - we have someone out there almost daily
Bissanti - was weather an issue?
Cantoreggi - no, not really. They are within their contract now
Absent: Williams, Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 3, 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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
Presentation - DPW on Lincoln St
Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director
roadwork bid in May, contractor got notice to proceed in June
180 days to proceed
we could put it out for being done in 60 days but the bid would be far higher and cost more
Aggregate Industries won the bid, have been here before
Focused on getting the road repaired in front of the school, they did that
and then the road slowed down
discovered the culverts at Winterberry that needed to be replaced
The work needed to be coordinated with the gas company to get a line lowered to allow the culvert to get replaced
I have worked with the Project Manager and I'll not beat around the bush, I have worked with better.
The road will be completed
The dip in the road.is due to the flatness of the road, need to keep the water off the roadway
Could have put more catch basins in but that costs money
One of the issues we had on Lincoln was the school, how do we calm the traffic?
You narrow the road, notified the residence of a pubic hearing in May
we did remove some sections of the dividers to meet with criticisms
the area is not actually done yet, it will be layered with some visual indicator
The contractor will be prepping the work tomorrow and be doing it soon
The contractor last year was for the water lines, this contractor was for the repaving
there is a penalty clause in the contract
we do document the various issues
Mercer - keeping documentation on contractors, have you thrown someone out in the contractor
Cantoreggi - yes, we did this year
Mercer - it is important to know that there are ways and you need the documentation
their communication was an issue, we needed updates, the PM could have been better, their work is good
Kelly: What about the dividers?
The divider is on the DPW, that is our design
we got no push back on this, this is to create the boulevard effect, it would slow the traffic down; they could see that.
we worked with folks on the curb cuts themselves, we put sand bags out there so they could see for themselves
Kelly: Snow - what is the plan for ice and snow down there?
It will be a resin product, about a half inch that goes down
Bissanti - mentioned the communication problem, a liaison between their PM and use
Cantoreggi - we have someone out there almost daily
Bissanti - was weather an issue?
Cantoreggi - no, not really. They are within their contract now
Reminder: Walk to Break the Silence - Oct 18th
Friendly reminder that you can take action to help end domestic violence.
The "Walk to Break the Silence" flyer:
For additional information about Voices Against Violence you can visit their webpage
http://smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php
To register for the Walk to Break the Silence, follow this link
Voices Against Violence provides comprehensive services including a 24 hour hotline, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy and shelter to more the 3000 victims and survivors in the Metrowest area every year. Voices depends on the generosity of the community to ensure that life-saving services remain free and accessible to all.
The "Walk to Break the Silence" is an annual, family-friendly, 1/2 day rally and walk-a-thon event in downtown Framingham that celebrates the strength and courage of victims and survivors. The event includes powerful visual art displays, games and face painting for the kids, inspiration from our speakers, and a little exercise too! Registration is free and there are several ways you can lend your support - you can be a Team Captain, a Walker, or a Virtual Friend!
The "Walk to Break the Silence" flyer:
For additional information about Voices Against Violence you can visit their webpage
http://smoc.org/voices-against-violence.php
To register for the Walk to Break the Silence, follow this link
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| Register to Walk to Break the Silence |
Library: Book and Bag Sale -> Oct 18-19
The monthly Library Book and Bag sale comes up this weekend October 18 and 19.
- The Book Sale runs Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- The Bag Sale runs Sunday from 9:00 AM to noon.
Classical music by Betty Kushner will be available from 9:00 to 10:00 AM
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| Oct 2014 - Book and Bag Sale |
This was shared from the Franklin Public Library webpage here
Fun Workshop .... Living you Yoga
From Karen Ring:
I wanted to let you all know that I am running a 6 week workshop with Betsy Barry and Kathryn Nulf of Franklin Yoga & Wellness about "Living you Yoga and LOVING YOUR LIFE!!" (See below for the details)
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| live a life you love |
We will meet every Friday 6pm-8pm except Halloween we will meet Sunday Nov. 2nd 6pm-8pm. This all starts October 17th and runs through to Nov. 21st. Just in time for all the holidays!!!
Enter this Holiday season with a clear, happy, healthy mind and a new outlook on your life :) SIGN UP HERE --> http://franklinyoga.com/workshops-2
Thank you for reading this email and if you ever want to be removed from my email list please let me know, do not hesitate to send me a simple reply "Please remove my email" :) and I will get right on it! Hope to see some of you for this fun workshop!!
Much Love.
-Karen
This unique 40-day program includes:
- · Weekly class meeting (1 ½ - 2 hours)
- · 40 days unlimited yoga (all current class passes will be put on hold)
- · Instruction to begin a deeper, personal meditation practice
- · Tools to move past current limiting beliefs and habits
- · Short yoga practices unlock, open and heal the body gently
- · Stress reduction techniques to invite peace into everyday living
- · Nutritional tips and techniques
- · One hour wellness consultation with a certified holistic health counselor
- · Weekly journaling assignment
- · Online FaceBook group support
- · 20% of holistic health services for 40 days after the program ends (November 26 – January 5th) – clear with practitioners first!
The Six Weekly Themes:
- 1. Seeing & Accepting: Beginning where you are
- 2. It Doesn't Have to Be Hard: Learning to release, forgive and move on
- 3. Detox Your Life (remove toxic relationships, excess, clutter, food (the "whites!"))
- 4. Pleasure: A guide to self-care
- 5. Ease & Grace: "When you are relaxing, you are receiving"
- 6. Gratitude: Positive strategies to manifest abundance (this last week should be a mini-celebration with food)
"online security can be a complicated task"
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The MA.GOV blog has a good posting with good tips like:
The internet enables people to conduct everyday transactions from anywhere, at any time, including the convenience of online commerce. As we become more dependent on this technology, we also become more exposed to the threat of cybercrime. By taking some simple cybersecurity steps, you can better safeguard yourself against it.
- Prioritize laptop and wireless security. Stay away from unsecure internet connections.
- Create strong passwords for your wireless internet network, restricting unwanted users.
- Update antivirus software to protect your laptop or desktop from viruses, spyware, and malware.
- Monitor your child’s internet use and social interaction online.
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| National Cyber Security Awareness Month |
There are security measures I take with the postings I male here and on Facebook to hopefully help all of us stay secure. I vet all links before I post them. I generally will layout the link in detail so you'll know where you are going before you click.
Be safe. Be secure. Share good info!
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