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Friday, November 13, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
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Live reporting: Town Council - November 12, 2015
Present: Padula, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones, Mercer (via remote), Pellegri (although in role of Town Clerk)
Absent: None
swearing in ceremony
Motion to nominate Kelly as Chair
seconded, passed 8-0 as role call
Jones made motion to nominate Mercer as vice chair, Dellorco seconded
Bissanti made motion to nominate Vallee as vice chair, Padula seconded
4-4 tie
move to schedule new vote when the full Council is seat
motion passed 8-0 via roll call
Motion to nominate Pfeffer as Council Clerk
motion to close nomination, 8-0 via roll call
seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
approval of minutes for Oct 7
motion to approve, seconded, 7-0 via roll call (Jones abstain - wasn't present)
approval of minutes for Oct 21
motion to approve, seconded, 7-0 via roll call (Jones abstain - wasn't present)
Town Council Dec meeting moved to Dec 9
fiscal tax hearing
alternate planning board position open, contact no later than Nov
Nov 14, public hearing at Library on the open space and recreation
with no Vice Chair, issue of schedule
Citizens Comments
Helen Chalk, speaking on the Spectra pipeline, looking for Council input on issue
Jim Hill, 120 signatures on a petition and packet on fracked gas
organizing against the Spectra pipeline
30" extension of pipeline running through 21 towns
proposed utility bill tariff means the utility users actually pay for the pipeline
Karen Lavery
commenting against the Spectra pipeline
no many people are aware of what is possible
119 folks have signed an online petition (as of a few minutes ago)
surprised that there hasn't been more information surrounding this issue
Gail Chirdon
what is the process to get special meeting with the Council before Christmas
Donald Parsling
asking for a meeting on the Spectra pipeline
focus should be more on renewable energy
Paul Sacky (?)
I haven't heard why we should have the pipeline
resident since 1998, volunteer with Franklin Youth Hockey
motion to approve, seconded, 8-0 via roll call
Ken Norman
Rose Turco
motion to approve, seconded, 8-0 via roll call
no hearings, no license transaction,
motion to approve, seconded, 8-0 via roll call
Town Administrator's report
will be in touch to get a meeting on the pipeline after the new year
downtown project wrapping up for this season
back in April to do the bridge and Main St
Dean college cross walk moved, there are stop signs at the end of Emmons
the lights will be activated there eventually
OPEB obligation being reviewed next week
next meeting next Weds, then Dec 9th
Nov 29th - holiday event on the Town Common
fiscal tax hearing on this night
with the expansion of power plant, and the pipeline coming, can we get a special attorney to help us
Nutting has reached out hopeful of having an answer next week
Jones, Dellorco
get them here as soon as possible
Bissanti
Wachusett st lot, expanding parking
Nutting - the work in not complete, you will come in the regular spot and turn right, the driveway won't be used as an entrance. it is still a work in progress
Pfeffer
discussion on getting the children more involved with the election process
perhaps a contest, open to all children, how to use the South meeting house for a public purpose
have an open house to let folks see what the possibilities are
Nutting to check with school folks
Dellorco - thanks to all voters, thanks to my wife and kids
Bissanti - thanks, it was intriguing to get social media involved, we are hearing of you and seeing you know
Pfeffer - thanks to all the voters and my family; thanks to Steve Lombardi for all his work for the town who just retired
Padula - thanks, I am humbled to be back here, I am looking forward to another 2 years
Vallee - no comments
Mercer - thanks to all, my wife and others for their help, looking forward to the next couple of years
even though the Clerk was elected, she can't hold a council position until the recount is completed
there will be a resolution to compensate her for her extra time
(Debbie was still in the audience)
Kelly- thanks to the almost 20% of the voters who came out and participate in the democratic process, thanks for your confidence in me as the Chair, I am fortunate to sit among an amazing group of councilors. I couldn't be working with better folks for the next two years
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
Absent: None
swearing in ceremony
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| Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri swears in the new Town Council |
Motion to nominate Kelly as Chair
seconded, passed 8-0 as role call
Jones made motion to nominate Mercer as vice chair, Dellorco seconded
Bissanti made motion to nominate Vallee as vice chair, Padula seconded
- Bissanti voted for Vallee
- Dellorco voted to Mercer
- Jones voted for Mercer
- Mercer voted for Mercer
- Padula voted for Vallee
- Pfeffer voted for Vallee
- Vallee voted for Vallee
- Kelly (Chair) voted for Mercer
4-4 tie
move to schedule new vote when the full Council is seat
motion passed 8-0 via roll call
Motion to nominate Pfeffer as Council Clerk
motion to close nomination, 8-0 via roll call
seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
approval of minutes for Oct 7
motion to approve, seconded, 7-0 via roll call (Jones abstain - wasn't present)
approval of minutes for Oct 21
motion to approve, seconded, 7-0 via roll call (Jones abstain - wasn't present)
Town Council Dec meeting moved to Dec 9
fiscal tax hearing
alternate planning board position open, contact no later than Nov
Nov 14, public hearing at Library on the open space and recreation
with no Vice Chair, issue of schedule
Citizens Comments
Helen Chalk, speaking on the Spectra pipeline, looking for Council input on issue
Jim Hill, 120 signatures on a petition and packet on fracked gas
organizing against the Spectra pipeline
30" extension of pipeline running through 21 towns
proposed utility bill tariff means the utility users actually pay for the pipeline
Karen Lavery
commenting against the Spectra pipeline
no many people are aware of what is possible
119 folks have signed an online petition (as of a few minutes ago)
surprised that there hasn't been more information surrounding this issue
Gail Chirdon
what is the process to get special meeting with the Council before Christmas
Donald Parsling
asking for a meeting on the Spectra pipeline
focus should be more on renewable energy
Paul Sacky (?)
I haven't heard why we should have the pipeline
Appointments
- Finance Committee - David Moses
resident since 1998, volunteer with Franklin Youth Hockey
motion to approve, seconded, 8-0 via roll call
- Cable Access Committee
Ken Norman
Rose Turco
motion to approve, seconded, 8-0 via roll call
no hearings, no license transaction,
Legislation for action
- establishment for school store resolving account
motion to approve, seconded, 8-0 via roll call
Town Administrator's report
will be in touch to get a meeting on the pipeline after the new year
downtown project wrapping up for this season
back in April to do the bridge and Main St
Dean college cross walk moved, there are stop signs at the end of Emmons
the lights will be activated there eventually
OPEB obligation being reviewed next week
next meeting next Weds, then Dec 9th
Nov 29th - holiday event on the Town Common
Old business
Padula - thanks for the paint donations to get the containers painted at the recycling centerNew business
discussion on the Dec 9th meeting, looking at the 10th insteadfiscal tax hearing on this night
with the expansion of power plant, and the pipeline coming, can we get a special attorney to help us
Nutting has reached out hopeful of having an answer next week
Jones, Dellorco
get them here as soon as possible
Bissanti
Wachusett st lot, expanding parking
Nutting - the work in not complete, you will come in the regular spot and turn right, the driveway won't be used as an entrance. it is still a work in progress
Pfeffer
discussion on getting the children more involved with the election process
perhaps a contest, open to all children, how to use the South meeting house for a public purpose
have an open house to let folks see what the possibilities are
Nutting to check with school folks
Councilor Comments
Jones - thanks for all the voters to turn out last week, thanks to my wife and kids, and all my friendsDellorco - thanks to all voters, thanks to my wife and kids
Bissanti - thanks, it was intriguing to get social media involved, we are hearing of you and seeing you know
Pfeffer - thanks to all the voters and my family; thanks to Steve Lombardi for all his work for the town who just retired
Padula - thanks, I am humbled to be back here, I am looking forward to another 2 years
Vallee - no comments
Mercer - thanks to all, my wife and others for their help, looking forward to the next couple of years
even though the Clerk was elected, she can't hold a council position until the recount is completed
there will be a resolution to compensate her for her extra time
(Debbie was still in the audience)
Kelly- thanks to the almost 20% of the voters who came out and participate in the democratic process, thanks for your confidence in me as the Chair, I am fortunate to sit among an amazing group of councilors. I couldn't be working with better folks for the next two years
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
Franklin TV - Annual Meeting - Nov 12 - 7:00 PM
The time has come once again for our annual open member meeting. This year our meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th at 7:00pm. This meeting is open to all Franklin cable subscribers and Franklin TV members.
If you would like to become a Franklin TV member it’s absolutely free. Just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us for more info. 508-541-4118.
This meeting is an opportunity to tour and learn about Franklin TV’s studio. Our facility enables us to provide full production support for Franklin residents and organizations who wish to create TV programs. It’s also an opportunity to meet our current board and staff. Our progress to date, plus all the groundwork for our plans going forward are all thanks to our board members who contribute so much of their time and energy to help make Franklin TV everything that a public access TV studio can be and more.
Please join us at this important Franklin TV event. Starting at 6:00pm we’ll have tours of our facility, some good eats, and you can meet our board and staff. Meeting begins at 7:00pm. Come meet, greet, and learn all about local TV in Franklin.
This was shared from http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
If you would like to become a Franklin TV member it’s absolutely free. Just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us for more info. 508-541-4118.
This meeting is an opportunity to tour and learn about Franklin TV’s studio. Our facility enables us to provide full production support for Franklin residents and organizations who wish to create TV programs. It’s also an opportunity to meet our current board and staff. Our progress to date, plus all the groundwork for our plans going forward are all thanks to our board members who contribute so much of their time and energy to help make Franklin TV everything that a public access TV studio can be and more.
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| L to R: W. Ken Norman, John Milot, Nick Remissong, Anne K. Bergen, Jay Horrigan, Rose Turco, and Wesley Rea |
Please join us at this important Franklin TV event. Starting at 6:00pm we’ll have tours of our facility, some good eats, and you can meet our board and staff. Meeting begins at 7:00pm. Come meet, greet, and learn all about local TV in Franklin.
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| Franklin TV studio on Hutchinson St |
This was shared from http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Kenny Hadley Big Band - Sunday, November 15
THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s new theater, music, and event venue, presents a Big Band Brunch, featuring the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band, on Sunday, November 15. The critically-acclaimed 16-piece juggernaut, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more.
Kenny Hadley Big Band
The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson. Brunch selections feature Belgian waffles, cheddar scrambled eggs, red bliss home-fried potatoes, bacon, muffins, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee.
A cash bar is also available, serving brunch cocktails including Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Enjoy this memorable pairing of Big Band music and delicious fare. Brunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with entertainment starting at noon.
Combination tickets for the brunch and performance are $45; tickets for the Big Band only are $20. THE BLACK BOX, home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Monday, November 23rd!
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| Laughter Yoga |
Trade in your stress for laughter on Monday, November 23rd (and every fourth Monday) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
Laughter Yoga is a unique and playful practice that does not rely on humor, jokes or comedy. Laughter Yoga will have you smiling frequently and laughing heartily. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience!
New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.
Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating.
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
See other opportunities to laugh at www.letslaughtoday.com.
In the News: Clerk vote to be recounted, Tri-County solar, Dean students do 'Bye Bye Birdie'
From the Milford Daily News - articles with interest for Franklin'
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"A candidate in the Nov. 3 election for the town clerk position is requesting a recount of the ballots after coming 32 votes shy in the race.
Diane Padula-O'Neill announced on Wednesday her intention to make that request.
The original tally of the four-way race had assistant Town Clerk Teresa Burr winning with 1,113 votes, defeating Padula-O'Neill (1,081), Elizabeth Simon (978) and Paul Cheli (472) for the seat.
In a statement, Padula-O'Neill noted that the winning margin was less than 1 percent of the votes cast. The statement further said that 198 ballots in the race were blanks, and questioned whether they were tallied correctly."
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"Tri-County Vocational Technical High School and its energy partners will unveil a 1.3 megawatt solar panel array 10 a.m. Nov. 13 at the school, located at 147 Pond St.
U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III will join state lawmakers and energy leaders to unveil the ground-mounted solar system, created in partnership with nonprofit energy-buying consortium PowerOptions and SunEdison. The array is expected to offset the school’s annual electricity usage by 85 percent, with expected energy cost savings of over $50,000 in its first year and more than $1 million over the next 20 years."
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"Chelsea Daniels, of Mendon, and Liam Devine, of Franklin, will perform in Dean College’s “Bye Bye Birdie” from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22.
“Bye Bye Birdie,” set in the 1960s, tells the story of Conrad Birdie, an Elvis-like rock-’n’-roll singer and his hapless agent Albert Peterson. The rock singer travels to a small Ohio town to make his “farewell” television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he is drafted. Songs include “Put on a Happy Face” and “A Lot of Livin’ to Do.”
The Dean College production will take place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 21-22 in the Main Stage within the Campus Center at Dean College, 109 W. Central St., Franklin. Tickets range from $5-$22 and can be purchased online.
To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/byebyebirdie."
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