Thursday, September 22, 2016

FALL PORKETTA - October 15

FALL PORKETTA = OCTOBER 15th!! Public Welcome!

Come join us for our annual Fall Porketta at the Franklin Rod and Gun Club, Saturday, October 15, 2016. Doors and cash bar open at 4pm. Dinner is served at 5pm.

Enjoy all you can eat pasta, salad, superbly cooked pork roast and roasted potatoes. All included with the cost of a ticket.

Tickets donations are $20 per person. Seating is limited so please reserve your tickets as soon as you can.

To reserve tickets or for more information please contact us at info@franklinrodandgun.org

http://www.franklinrodandgun.org/
http://www.franklinrodandgun.org/

In the News: plastic bag ban proposed, Sen Ross perfect record, Community Relations meeting scheduled

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A group of Franklin High School seniors asked the Town Council to support a ban on plastic shopping bags in town. 
The seniors gave a presentation at Wednesday's council meeting detailing issues with the bags and answering common questions about such a bylaw. 
Student Alycia Felli said the group started working on the matter last May, and put up a change.org petition that had thus far garnered 727 supporters.
"We believe we can have a much greener Franklin - not only looking at today, but tomorrow as well," she said.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160921/franklin-council-discusses-plastic-bag-ban

many of the FHS students presenting to the Town Council to propose a ban on the use of plastic bag for retail establishments
many of the FHS students presenting to the Town Council to propose a ban on the use of plastic bag for retail establishments


"State Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, was recently recognized by Beacon Hill Roll Call for his 100 percent voting attendance record in the Massachusetts Senate in 2016. This marks the fifth year in a row Ross has received a perfect attendance record. 
In 2016, the Senate held 469 roll call votes, more than double those held in 2015. The near 500 votes pertained to legislation including topics such as the fiscal year 2017 budget, pay equity, economic development, energy diversity and MBTA fare increases. Throughout the remainder of the year, the Senate is continuing to hold informal sessions and will return to formal sessions in January 2016."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160921/state-sen-richard-ross-recognized-for-voting-record



"The Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee will host another series of coffee hours throughout the school year, starting at 9 a.m. Sept. 24 at Franklin Cable Access Studio, 23 Hutchinson St. 
The role of the school committee is to hire the superintendent of schools, develop the budget, create school policy and make sure that community members are encouraged to and given the opportunity to provide feedback on all of the above. 
Concerns brought forward from previous coffee events are currently being discussed with principals at all levels in a series of meetings arranged by Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160921/community-relations-subcommittee-to-hold-coffee-hours

Hold the date -- Parent Forum on Ballot Question 2

Hi, Steve!

The Franklin Education Association is having a parent forum at the Alumni Restaurant on October 17th, from 7-9. The forum is to discuss/disseminate information on Ballot Question 2 - lifting the cap on Charter Schools.

We'd love it if you could share this information!

Donna Grady, President
Franklin Education Association

The MA voter information booklet should be arriving in your mailbox this week.
The MA voter information booklet should be arriving in your mailbox this week.


Save the Date: The Great Thanksgiving Listen 2016



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    Wednesday, September 21, 2016

    Live reporting: Closing

    Future agenda items

    Bissanti - would like to explore why we can't get industrial land to come under grandfather?

    Vallee - who is going to draft the bylaw for the plastic bags?
    Nutting - it is already drafted and ready for review

    Councilor Comments

    Pellegri
    Huang - There were 7 girls locally and 6 at the State level

    Pellegri - If there is anything I can help with?

    Padula - I thank you for voicing your opinion, I respect your opinion

    Mercer - chaired MA program for many years, Mobile, AL in June is not a good place due to the weather.
    Status of the fields at the new high school have raised concerns
    we are in a really nasty drought, difficult growing times during the summer
    been out there once, if not twice a week since the meetings in the spring
    the landscape architect, site contractors, etc all feel comfortable that it will be playable next year
    identified leaks and broken heads in the sprinkler system
    replacing some of the sod that didn't take
    discussing plans to remove the weeds from the boxes, etc.
    you are not looking at the green grass, they do the infields at the end, that is the easiest to do
    requesting a provisional acceptance, short of the punch list which will need to be completed before the spring, possible to take final ownership in the spring

    2 guys 2.5 days just to mow the field, it is massive

    spring sports are at the mercy of the weather

    Jones - FEF basketball game in Nov as a fund raiser

    Dellorco - there was a rec meeting and the fields were a lot of discussion

    Mercer - girls softball field dip will be fixed in next couple of weeks

    Pfeffer - affordable Housing Trust made donation, work on the Central Park Terrace, work to replace windows, gutters, etc

    Concrete walls complete, steel scheduled to arrive next week
    looking for most comfortable chairs, three samples in the library

    motion to adjourn
    seconded, passed 9-0
    .

    Live reporting: Legislation


    J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
    1. Resolution 16-54: Appropriation: FY 17 School Budget (Majority Vote)
    state budget eliminated this item, adjust from Chap 70 to use for K grant

    should have a little more info for the Councilors to know what they are voting for
    motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


    2. Resolution 16-55: Acceptance of Deed of Land and Grant of Access Easements off Lincoln Street (Majority Vote)
    motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

    Bissanti - why is this land so great? I see nothing but rivers and streams all over
    Nutting - this would be open space, to prevent houses being built. Anything that would be done would come under the Conservation Commission

    issue with waivers from the Planning Board

    quote from the memorandum is 'scary' per Pfeffer

    Mercer - I endorse this, when we have an opportunity to get land near the school

    Nutting - the land is in back of Keller/Sullivan, it also abuts the Metacomet land

    Kelly - he got two extra lots as part of the deal (the developer)

    motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-1 (Bissanti no)


    3. Resolution 16-56: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Developer of Rolling Brook Estates off Lincoln Street (Majority Vote)
    corrected date from July 16 to July 11

    Fire Chief now has access to the land and has had issues with access to this before

    this was one of the grandfathered subdivisions to get water and sewer

    motion to approve, seconded, 8-1 (Bissanti no)


    4. Resolution 16-57: Grant of Utility Easement Town-Owned Land at 118 Main Street (Franklin Public Library)( 2/3 vote)

    motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

    The gas company does not require an easement but the electric does



    Live reporting: Plastic Bag Presentation


    About a dozen FHS students participated in making the presentation

    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TvMM2CLtm0PkZU3FZYXYtb1m6LtD2kPkgFc5EZ9phcs/edit?usp=sharing
    Plastic Bag Presentation

    The presentation document can be found here
    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1TvMM2CLtm0PkZU3FZYXYtb1m6LtD2kPkgFc5EZ9phcs/edit?usp=sharing

    (presentation view to be added)

    if there were to be a bylaw, it would be part of the public hearing process (2 public hearings) for local and larger businesses to come and present their issues (if any)

    What kind of data has been gathered from the towns that have passed this?
    Will the corporations deal with this? They have been able to adjust. We have talked with a number of small businesses in Franklin. The transition period has been crucial for the success


    Live reporting: Helen Huang - Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts

    C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 
    - Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts



    • News announced from earlier this year

    http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/helen-huang-of-franklin-was-named.html


    Proclamation from Town Council, Chair Matt Kelley
    Proclamation from House of Representatives from Rep Roy
    Proclamation from the State Senate via Rep Roy on behalf of Senator Spilka and Senator Ross

    (photo to be added)


    Live reporting: Town Council - Sep 21, 2016

    Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
    Absent: none


    A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    – September 7, 2016
    motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0


    B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
    – This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.

    C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
    - Distinguished Young Woman of Massachusetts

    D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
    – Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

    E. APPOINTMENTS
    none

    F. HEARINGS
    none

    G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS 
    - TM1 Solutions d/b/a 7-Eleven Store Number 37380A – Transfer of License, Change of Manager, Alteration of Description of Premises
    motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

    (3 minute recess)


    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.

    http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/oct16connection.pdf


    Franklin Senior Center
    Franklin Senior Center




    Disney Silhouette Artist - Oct 10 - by appointment

    We have a special Disney Silhouette Artist, Keith Donaldson, from Walt Disney World coming to the Franklin Art Center, October 10 11-6 pm.

    Appointments can be made prior to the date $10 per registration.

    Children only need to sit for 3-4 minutes for Keith to cut out their silhouette.

    $40 per child includes 2 matted silhouettes 
    Oval frames will be available $15. 

    These make great Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.


    http://www.silhouettesinasnap.com/
    http://www.silhouettesinasnap.com/


    You can call the Franklin Art Center for an appointment -->> Telephone:1-508-887-2797

    FHS cross country and golf teams post wins, girls soccer ties, boys lose

    From Hockomock Sports we share the results from the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday 

    *** Boys soccer = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
    Click here for a full recap.


    *** Girls soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
    – Miranda Smith scored the opener for the Panthers and Lauren Wright tied it off a cross from Julia Roy for OA in the second half.


    *** Golf = Sharon, 176 @ Franklin, 156 – Final
    – Bryan Woelfel led the way for the Panthers, earning match medalist honors with a round of 38. Tyler Langevin and Matt Dao each finished with a round of 39. Corey Carter led Sharon with a round of 42.

    *** Boys cross country = Franklin, 21 @ Taunton, 39 – Final

    *** Girls cross country = Franklin, 20 @ Taunton, 39 – Final
    – Franklin placed a trio of juniors in the top four places, including the top two finishers, to beat Taunton. Nicole Clermont placed first in a time of 21:05 while Kate Hartnett was second in 21:13. Ella Gutkowski finished in fourth overall, clocking in at 22:08.

    FHS Panthers
    FHS Panthers


    For all the results around the Hockomock League
    https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-092016/


    Kids' Corner: Art, Science, Yoga & Cooking Fun



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    Kids' Corner Franklin, a program of Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning, is a unique collection of after school activities for children with the goal of making learning fun.

    Classes are small, relaxed and designed to encourage children's creativity……a place where fun and learning meet.

    Click on the yellow button below and explore the opportunities we have created just for kids.

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    In the News: cultural district application being prepared, St Mary's presents "A journey in Faith"



    "Efforts to name the downtown area a "cultural district" are moving forward, with those involved hoping to complete an application to do so in the coming months. 
    The designation - is given by the Massachusetts Cultural Council - would recognize the area as a place in which cultural opportunities and resources are concentrated, and make it eligible for state support and incentives. 
    Alan Mercer - a member of the effort and official with the Franklin School for the Performing Arts - said the state has noticed that such areas encourage economic development. 
    "A cultural district is a walkable area that contains things like performance venues, farmers markets, restaurants - cultural assets which, by their nature, bring tourists in," he said.

    Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
    http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160920/franklin-seeking-cultural-district-designation

    as part of the application for 'cultural district', the annual cultural festivals have been organized
    as part of the application for 'cultural district', the annual cultural festivals have been organized


    "St. Mary Catholic Church will present A Journey In Faith from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evenings at the church’s conference room, 1 Church Square, Franklin, starting Oct. 17. 
    The events are for anyone interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic faith. 
    The sessions are based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA’s main purpose is to assist prospective Catholics in their journey to become active members of the church community and for Catholics who have not received First Communion or Confirmation."

    Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
    http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160920/st-mary-catholic-church-to-present-journey-in-faith

    Tuesday, September 20, 2016

    #shopFranklin speaks with Devin Gray of Optimize Fitness and Performance (video)

    #shopFranklin speaks with Devin Gray of Optimize Fitness and Performance. Optimize Fitness & Performance is a strength and conditioning facility in Franklin, MA that specializes in 100% personalized fitness programs.



    For more about Devin Grey, visit his webpage http://www.optimizefp.com/

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