Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Live reporting: License Transactions
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
»The Curry House- Transfer of License
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
»The Bamboo House-Transfer of License
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
Live reporting: Public Hearing on street acceptance
F. HEARINGS
- Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Lenox Drive, Berkshire Drive, and Symphony Drive-7:10
- Public Hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Windsor Circle-7:10
working on the process of getting streets that had been developed under the proper support model for the Town. The developer had gone under in this case but the paperwork is in good shape and therefore coming before the Council for approval.
The issue is not with recent subdivisions the issue is with older subdivisions, where the process wasn't followed and the bonds weren't released. The special legislation has allowed the acceptance plan for the road layout no matter where the individual owners property lines were, in the middle of the road or up to the curbs, etc.
Multiple questions around the older process and the process today; where the recent subdivisions came through the process the Planning Board has covered the process and those were taken. Some others had not been properly handled and those are still being worked, these are the easier ones left to do.
There are problems will all that remain. They are being worked.
There is a condition on acceptance of the bond dependent upon the delivery of the plans. Developers need to retain ownership of the road (rather than in some cases where the homeowners own to the middle of the road).
We can make repairs under the statute. We can't do a full depth rebuild. In some cases, where there are unaccepted but the water line has been replaced so they have been repaired.
It is more of an equity issue when tied to Chapter 90 funding.
move to close the hearings, passed 9-0
Live reporting: Town Council - March 18, 2015
Present: Feldman, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Williams, Dellorco
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Resident from Beth Dr with a story over 45 years of water problems that the Town had maintained a pump to control. THe pump has recently failed and the DPW is now disavowing responsibility for maintaining such pump mitigations.
to be addressed during new business
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Finance Committee = Kerri Anne Bertone
motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 30 2014 Budget Hearing Pt. 1motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
May 1, 2014 Budget Hearing Pt. 2
January 7, 2015 – Executive Session
March 4, 2015 – Executive Session
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Resident from Beth Dr with a story over 45 years of water problems that the Town had maintained a pump to control. THe pump has recently failed and the DPW is now disavowing responsibility for maintaining such pump mitigations.
to be addressed during new business
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Finance Committee = Kerri Anne Bertone
motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
Teams still needed for the 18th Annual Trivia Bee - Apr 8th
The Franklin Education Foundation will hold its 18th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 8th, 2015. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.
The Bee is the FEF’s largest fundraiser and has enabled the organization to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.
NEW THIS YEAR: MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!
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| Trivia Bee - Apr 8th |
The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be movie trivia. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by March 25th.
For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)
Good Friday 'Cross Walk' is scheduled on the Franklin Town Common
Good Friday 'Cross Walk' is scheduled on the Franklin Town Common
Friday, April 3- 12:00-1:00 pm
St Mary's teen ministry is organizing a 'Cross Walk' procession on the Franklin Town Common beginning at Noon on Good Friday.
Christians of all denominations and ages are welcome. Participants will gather on the Church Square end of the common. Together, they will walk through and around the Franklin town common and back to St Mary's lawn, pausing along the way to reflect on Jesus' great love for us.
Anyone who wishes to may help share the burden of carrying the heavy cross during the procession. Teens from The Rock Youth Ministry of St Mary's parish will read reflections and prayers at each stop.
All area residents and our families and friends from surrounding communities are encouraged to take part in this meaningful procession on Good Friday to remember Christ's Passion.
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| remember how much snow we had? it is already disappearing! |
Softball Players Clinic to be held on Saturday March 21
Could you please help us spread the word regarding the upcoming Softball Players Clinic to be held on Saturday March 21st 9am to 12:00pm at the FHS Gym. The Flyer attached has the sign up information, more details of the event are below.
Saturday March 21st 2015 (Rain or Shine)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Franklin High School Gymnasium
$30.00 per player
FHS Lady Panthers
Grades 1-6
Players will learn the fundamentals of Fastpitch Softball. Specific skills will be covered using a series of stations which the players will rotate between to insure age groups and skill levels are being maintained.
Stations include:
• Proper throwing and catching mechanics
• Proper hitting mechanics
• Overall fielding and base running
The lead instructor will be KATE FALLON, Franklin High School Softball Program Director and Head Coach of Franklin High Lady Panthers Varsity Softball. Coach Fallon was a four year starter at Curry College in both pitching and catching and was team captain her senior year. After coaching JV softball at Cardinal Spellman High School, she went on to be Varsity Coach of SE Regional Vocational High School. Assistant coach Matt Connelly, along with the Varsity players will be on hand to assist in what should truly be an exciting three hours
Thanks
Blanca Di Giacomo
FHS Softball Boosters
The Flyer mentioned can be downloaded from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRXNVbHowSVMybUE4Wk1IdjVCVzBEMTcxTmw0/view?usp=sharingFHS members of the boys basketball all stars
The boys basketball all stars have been annnounced after a vote by the coaches. Hockomock Sports shows Franklin's representatives on the team are as follows:
and for honorable mention -> Markus Bohmiller, Franklin
For the complete listing of Hockomock League basketball all stars
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-boys-basketball-all-stars
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| FHS Panthers |
| Dylan Reno | Franklin |
| Marcus Giese | Franklin |
| Tim Prunier | Franklin |
and for honorable mention -> Markus Bohmiller, Franklin
For the complete listing of Hockomock League basketball all stars
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-boys-basketball-all-stars
You're invited - Meet and Greet With Congressman Joe Kennedy III
Meet and Greet With
Congressman Joe Kennedy III
12 pm on Saturday March 28th
at the Hayward Mansion
(195 Main Street, Franklin)
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| http://kennedy.house.gov/about-joe |
All proceeds benefit the FDTC Scholarship Fund
Suggested Contributions: $50, $20
Students: $10
RSVP at http://www.franklindemocrats.com/
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Movie Night at the Historical Museum
Film: The Miracle Worker (starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke)
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street (across from the old municipal building)
Admission: one canned good, for the Franklin Food Pantry
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| image from Amzon.com |
Come join us for a showing of this Oscar Award winning film!!!
Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan. – (from www.imdb.com)
(A few years after their meeting, Helen and Annie took up residence in nearby Wrentham.)
Free popcorn and bottled water will be served!
Senior Center: A new edition of The Franklin Connection is available
A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site.
Click the link below to read the latest edition.
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FHS Mock Trial and Drama Club advance
While the winter sports teams have completed their season at FHS, two other teams are continuing to advance.
See more at: http://pantherbook.org/news/school-news/2015/03/16/semifinals-are-right-around-the-corner/#sthash.Hx6O4bEG.dpuf
1 - The Mock Trial team has made it to the Final Four for the 1st time!
With our win this morning, @FHSMock advances to the Final Four for the 1st time in school history. 160 teams began the season, 4 are left.
— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) March 16, 2015
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| auditorium at the new FHS |
2 - The Drama Club has made it to the Semifinals
The Franklin High School drama club has moved on to the semi-finals at a drama festival with their play Rebel Without A Cause.
The Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild holds a festival for high school plays every year, and this year it was held at Attleboro High School on Saturday, Feb. 28. During the festival, Franklin High School’s drama club was chosen along with three other schools to move on to the semifinal round.
See more at: http://pantherbook.org/news/school-news/2015/03/16/semifinals-are-right-around-the-corner/#sthash.Hx6O4bEG.dpuf
Looking for a little push? Frustrated with lack of change? Bored?
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Hockomock League girls basketball All Stars named
From Hockomock Sports we find that the Hockomock League girls basketball coaches have voted on the All Stars for the season that just completed.
For the complete list of All Stars for girls basketball
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-girls-basketball-all-stars
All Stars
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| FHS Panthers |
| Lexi Martin | Franklin |
| Jill Spolidoro | Franklin |
Honorable Mention
Julianne Pisani, FranklinFor the complete list of All Stars for girls basketball
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/the-2015-hockomock-league-girls-basketball-all-stars
Monday, March 16, 2015
What is the story about a pipeline coming through Franklin?
Come to the Helen Keller Elementary School Monday night to find out.
Spectra Energy is holding a series of Open House events to share information and gather feedback on the proposed Atlantic Bridge pipeline.
You can find information about the pipeline project here
http://www.spectraenergy.com/Operations/New-Projects-and-Our-Process/New-Projects-in-US/Atlantic-Bridge/
The PDF of the Atlantic Bridge map can be viewed here (7 MB file size)
http://www.spectraenergy.com/content/documents/Projects/AtlanticBridge-map-12-18-14.pdf
WBUR did a piece on the overall supply situation and alternatives
http://www.wbur.org/2015/03/11/natural-gas-lng-everett-terminal
Spectra Energy is holding a series of Open House events to share information and gather feedback on the proposed Atlantic Bridge pipeline.
| March 16, 2015 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Helen Keller Elementary School Cafeteria 500 Lincoln Street Franklin, MA 02038 |
You can find information about the pipeline project here
http://www.spectraenergy.com/Operations/New-Projects-and-Our-Process/New-Projects-in-US/Atlantic-Bridge/
http://www.spectraenergy.com/content/documents/Projects/AtlanticBridge-map-12-18-14.pdf
WBUR did a piece on the overall supply situation and alternatives
http://www.wbur.org/2015/03/11/natural-gas-lng-everett-terminal
Governor Baker wants us to pay for the construction of the pipeline through our electricity bills?
Reminder: open house - Sunrise Montessori - March 19
Montessori Open House
Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 6pm
31 Hayward St., Franklin
Free event. The public is welcome to learn about our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs.
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| Sunrise Montessori School |
Contact: Karen Roeber, Director at 508-541-8010
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