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expanded parking lot at the Senior Center will accommodate more parking when the 2nd floor and renovations are complete |
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expanded parking lot at the Senior Center will accommodate more parking when the 2nd floor and renovations are complete |
Event participants will make bowls out of clay that will later be painted and glazed for the 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner |
Franklin High School is participating in an international charity project called Empty Bowls, which supports hungry people in local communities. The first part of this project is to make ceramic bowls with students, faculty, district K-12 art teachers, and the Franklin community. Then, the Empty Bowls Club and the Franklin Food Pantry co-host a community meal of soup and bread. All funds raised at this event are donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities once a month to 504 households, including more than 300 children. Clients have access to bread and fresh produce daily during Pantry hours. As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding. Other programs include a Mobile Pantry, Cooking Matters classes, a Healthy Futures Market, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
– Bishop Fenwick used a 17-8 run in the third quarter to turn a four point lead into a double-digit advantage. Carli Koffinke led the Panthers with 13 points while Ali Brigham added eight points, Kate Morse had six points and Bea Bondhus chipped in with five points.
– Mansfield picked up first place finishes in nine events and swept first, second and third in four of them. Nick Horn won the 300M, Mike Shannon was first in the 600M, Sean Lanzillo crossed first in the 1 Mile, Kevin McCree won the shot put and Jack Olsen won the high jump. Kevin Crawford, Nick Rispoli and Jackson Murphy swept the 1000M, Paxton Howard, Cullen Lancaster and Eric McQuiggan swept the 2 Mile, Aidan Sacco, Jareme DiLorenzo and Cameron McIntyre swept the 55M hurdles and Kyle Haley, DiLorenzo and Sacco swept the long jump. Franklin’s Tucker Cherry won the 55M dash.
– Franklin and Mansfield split with six first place finishes apiece but the Panthers came through win the win. Jess Kroushl won the 55M dash, Halle Atkinson was first in the 300M, Nicole Clermont won the 1 Mile, Katherine Hartnett crossed first in the 2 Mile, Lauren McGrath won the 55M hurdles and Miranda Smith won the shot put. Mansfield’s Caitlin Whitman won the 600M, Lauren Duggan was first in the 1000M, Amanda Mangano took first in the high jump and Angela Corkery won the long jump.
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EDC meeting: discussion on storage use per zoning; currently only allowed in CII and not in industrial zone. #edc0104— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 4, 2017
EDC meeting: motion to endorse the zoning change for storage use in industrial zone, passed unanimously #edc0104— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 4, 2017
EDC meeting: proposal for joint workshop with Town Council, Planning Board, and Planning Dept to be scheduled #edc0104— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 4, 2017
"Early response to the second annual "Empty Bowls" dinner has already exceeded expectations.
The event - held by the Franklin High School's Empty Bowls Club - looks to raise awareness of hunger by bringing in community members for a simple meal and auctioning off hand-made bowls to remind them that "somewhere, someone's bowl is empty." Proceeds from the dinner benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.
Brenna Johnson, an art teacher at the high school, said the club restarted operations last year after several years of inactivity.
"We approached the Franklin Food Pantry and worked together, hand-in-hand, to construct the event," she said. "We raised over $6,000 that night - it blew us away."
Event participants will make bowls out of clay that will later be painted and glazed for the 2nd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner |
"The Town Council will not hold joint public hearings with the Planning Board on zoning matters.
The council Wednesday night considered a proposal to streamline the public hearing process by convening hearings with both the council and board present.
The idea was first raised by Councilor Deborah Pellegri, who asked at a prior meeting for a discussion.
Pellegri said she believed such sessions have been held in the past.
"For myself, I think it would be very helpful," she said. "We might be asking questions that, perhaps, we can't answer. The Planning Board could be right there (to answer)."
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT tax bills are out, the 1st 2 in each year are estimate the second two are higher as they catch up the first two use the prior rate per Council action, a note was included in the bills asking for contributions to the Veterans fund. if any questions, check with the Veterans Agent | |
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
M. COUNCIL COMMENTS Pellegri - John Tully, a former election worker, passed away this week meals on wheels needs help to deliver meals, contact the Senior Center Jones - Franklin Food Pantry in need of supplies and donations Pfeffer - happy new year to all Kelly - I got my tax bill and called Jeff to complain we do act in the best interests in Franklin, what we do up here affects us as much as it affects everyone when they send us an email about something they don't like, remember that we are neighbors too | |
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION none tonight | |
O. ADJOURN motion to adjourn, passed |
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Bissanti - EDC just met Jones - presentation coming on the Town website for next meeting Mercer - delays with Senior Center, biggest hold up is the elevator, need to get the State inspection, once they inspect, then we can utilize the second floor High school project - while open for a couple of years, it has not ended yet. The fields will be up and operating in the spring. Finalizing the last invoice with the contractor. Setting up the audit process with the MSBA to get signed off gym floor being re-done this summer, a glass door issue to be taken care of before we sign off Pfeffer - new addition should be all closed in by now, roof being worked on. Temporary heat there. it will be gorgeous to see what it will look like when done. Stop by 25 Kenwood to see the displays. the Benjamin Franklin books will be on display in a much better showcase for viewing by all. It may not open in July | |
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
1. Bylaw Amendment 16-778: Chapter 160, Taxpayers, Delinquent- 2nd Reading (majority vote - via roll call) need to revise to bring into compliance with current MA requirements passed 8-0 | |
2. Bylaw Amendment 17-784: Repeal Sign Restrictions Bylaw- 1st Reading (majority vote) motion to move to second reading, passed 8-0 removing the second reading the billboards across the street are 'pre-existing and non-conforming' they will come down with the new development | |
3. Bylaw Amendment 17-785: Repeal of Sidewalk Snow and Ice Removal Bylaw -1st Reading (majority vote) looking for a discussion and decision on either remove or decide to enforce not practical for for some sections passed 8-0 | |
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw (Referral to the Planning Board) this was the item that was discussed at the EDC meeting earlier currently the storage facilities are only zoned for CII they are in an industrial area and have been grandfathered, someone putting a new one in couldn't do so recommended by EDC to proceed vote on referral to Planning Board, passed 8-0 CII property is a valuable property in Franklin, storage is not a good use (for revenue) |
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | |
2. Master Plan Update |
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES none for approval tonight | |
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS | |
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS none tonight | |
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS none tonight | |
E. APPOINTMENTS none tonight | |
F. HEARINGS none tonight | |
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS none tonight | |
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | |
1. Discussion on Joint Town Council/Planning Board meetings |
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Franklin TV at 23 Hutchinson St at night |
Final: CM 58 Franklin 57 Ulyen Coleman's 3 with 4.7 seconds left sealed it for the Knights @HockomockSports— Joe Clark (@joeclark0) January 4, 2017
End of 3: Franklin 48 CM 46, Will McDonnell's four threes in the 3rd sparking CM's comeback @HockomockSports— Joe Clark (@joeclark0) January 4, 2017
Halftime: Franklin: 30 Catholic Memorial: 25 @HockomockSports Franklin's defense on Ulyen Coleman has been the difference so far— Joe Clark (@joeclark0) January 4, 2017
End of the 1st quarter at the Ronnie, CM with a 15-13 lead @HockomockSports— Joe Clark (@joeclark0) January 4, 2017
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North American theatrical teaser poster for the film, designed by John Alvin |
night view downtown Franklin |
"The Town Council this week is scheduled to take up a measure that could streamline the way the town handles zoning changes.
The council is set to discuss, at its meeting tonight, whether it can hold joint public hearings with the Planning Board.
The matter has been raised in the past by Councilor Deborah Pellegri as a way to make the process move more smoothly.
Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said that, as things stand now, zoning changes require public hearings by both the council and the Planning Board. Pellegri has suggested that the two hold a joint session, fulfilling both public hearing requirements simultaneously."
construction on the Library renovation continues |
expanded parking lot at the Senior Center |