| J. Legislation for Action |
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 16-786 to a 2nd Reading (majority vote))
motion to open hearing, seconded
move to allow storage within the industrial zoning rather than letting it getting into another commercial zone
motion to close reading, seconded
motion to move to a second reading, seconded, passed 8-0
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Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Live reporting: Storage Facility
Live Reporting: Town Council Meeting - Feb 15, 2017
Present: Pellegri, Padula, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: Mercer
skipping ahead to cover other agenda items due to the scheduled Pubic Hearing at 7:10 PM
Old bill received late
Absent: Mercer
| A. Approval of Minutes |
February 1, 2017
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| 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.
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| C. Proclamations/Recognitions | |
| 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.
Old Forge Hill resident
road not cleared for snow
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| E. Appointments |
Design Review Appointment
James Bartro
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| J. Legislation for Action |
1. Resolution 17-06: Appropriation: Animal Control - Prior Year's Bill (Motion to Move Resolution 17-06: appropriation Animal Control - 4/5 vote)
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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| J. Legislation for Action |
2. Resolution 17-07: Local acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C (Motion to Move Resolution 17-07: Local Acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C - Majority vote (5))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
MA general law changes a current Town of Franklin practice
funds collected from parking would go to a fund for future purchases of space for parking
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| J. Legislation for Action |
3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 3 Definitions - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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| J. Legislation for Action |
4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 4 Districts Enumerated - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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| J. Legislation for Action |
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 5 Zoning Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
follow up questions on potential challenges, this is setting us up conservatively as the State has not yet set up their process. The State will be the licensing authority for this. If the State doesn't do anything, our zoning actions set us up
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| J. Legislation for Action |
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 Changes to Chapter 185 Section 7 Compliance required - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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| J. Legislation for Action |
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-783: Amendment to Chapter 185 Section 49 Marijuana Use Overlay District - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-783 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 (via roll call, Mercer absent)
the first of a set of bylaws zoning recreational marijuana with medical
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FHS Panthers Softball Clinic - March 25, 2017
Saturday March 25th 2017 (Rain or Shine) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Franklin High School Gymnasium
$30.00 per player 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-COMEAU, Franklin High School Softball Program Director and Head Coach of Franklin High Panthers Varsity Softball.
Coach Fallon-Comeau 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.
Please complete and mail the form below with payment by March 18th 2017, to insure your softball player will be part of this event.
Franklin High School Gymnasium
$30.00 per player 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-COMEAU, Franklin High School Softball Program Director and Head Coach of Franklin High Panthers Varsity Softball.
Coach Fallon-Comeau 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.
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| FHS Panthers |
Assistant coach Matt Connelly, along with the Varsity players will be on hand to assist in what should truly be an exciting three hours.
Please complete and mail the form below with payment by March 18th 2017, to insure your softball player will be part of this event.
Blood Drive - March 4 - Hockomock YMCA
Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating their second blood drive through Boston Children's Hospital in the Franklin community as part of their National Honor Society Service Project. Joining them is their younger sister, Sophia, who is a junior at the High School.
Giovanna, Olivia, and Sophia have been regular blood donors at Boston Children’s Hospital since they turned 16, the legal age to donate. When one of the twins underwent major surgery and needed blood at the age of 12, the significance of blood donation hit home.
Today, their goal is to encourage young people like themselves to become life-long donors. Donating takes only a little time, but the result is huge and lasts forever! Each pint can help make well three children. Their first blood drive held on November 11, collected more than 30 units of blood! That's equal to helping up to 90 children.
Their blood drive will take place on Saturday, March 4, at the Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, in Franklin from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Sign up on-line at halfpints.childrenshospital.org for an appointment time (sponsor code YMCAFR), or contact Giovanna and Olivia at (857)266-3324, or giovannasylvia@hotmail.com, or oliviasabini@hotmail.com, for more information and to sign up.
Get on board the bus, and give the gift of life!
Hope to see you on March 4 on the Boston Children's Blood Mobile bus!
Giovanna, Olivia, and Sophia have been regular blood donors at Boston Children’s Hospital since they turned 16, the legal age to donate. When one of the twins underwent major surgery and needed blood at the age of 12, the significance of blood donation hit home.
Today, their goal is to encourage young people like themselves to become life-long donors. Donating takes only a little time, but the result is huge and lasts forever! Each pint can help make well three children. Their first blood drive held on November 11, collected more than 30 units of blood! That's equal to helping up to 90 children.
Their blood drive will take place on Saturday, March 4, at the Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, in Franklin from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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| Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating the blood drive March 4 |
Sign up on-line at halfpints.childrenshospital.org for an appointment time (sponsor code YMCAFR), or contact Giovanna and Olivia at (857)266-3324, or giovannasylvia@hotmail.com, or oliviasabini@hotmail.com, for more information and to sign up.
Get on board the bus, and give the gift of life!
Hope to see you on March 4 on the Boston Children's Blood Mobile bus!
Both FHS basketball teams top Attleboro, girls in OT
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 73 @ Attleboro, 65 – Final
– Franklin built a 10-point lead heading into the final quarter and held off the Bombardiers to earn the win. Attleboro cut the deficit to five on two separate occasions, including with just under a minute to play but the Panthers finished the game strong. Connor Peterson had 16 points while Josh Macchi and Paul Mahon each chipped in with 14 points for the Panthers.
Girls Basketball = Attleboro, 52 @ Franklin, 59 – Final (OT)
– Franklin rallied late in the game to force overtime and outscored Attleboro 16-9 in the extra period. Carli Koffinke buried a pair of threes (her only two of the game) and Bea Bondhus scored five points in OT to lead the Panthers, after the duo combined for only one point in regulation. Freshman Ali Brigham was the game’s top scorer, leading the Panthers with 21 points, and classmate Megan O’Connell added nine points in the win. Julia Strachan led the Bombardiers with 18 points and Sarah Deyo had nine.
Girls Hockey = Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 4 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Cat Luciano scored a hat trick for the Warriors and Madison Haughey scored the fourth.
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-021417/
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin Art Association - March 1 Meeting
The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:00PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin.
Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Jeanne Rosier Smith, highly acclaimed pastel artist from Sudbury MA. Smith's work has appeared in International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, and The Pastel Journal, and she is a regular contributing writer for the Pastel Journal. Her paintings are in collections on five continents.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.
Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Jeanne Rosier Smith, highly acclaimed pastel artist from Sudbury MA. Smith's work has appeared in International Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, and The Pastel Journal, and she is a regular contributing writer for the Pastel Journal. Her paintings are in collections on five continents.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.
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| image from https://jeannerosiersmith.com/ |
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Feb 16 for Madalene Village
DATE: Feb. 14, 2017
TO: Mr. Bruce Hunchard, Chairman
Franklin Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: George Russell, AICP
Conservation Agent
RE: Comprehensive Permit Application, Madalene Village
21 Peck-180 Cottage Streets
I have read the minutes of the Board concerning the above project.
Neither my office nor the Conservation Commission members have been contacted by the applicant concerning this project. Further, until a formal application is presented to the Commission, no comments over and above what have been transmitted to the Board by my office can be made without prejudicing the Commission on an application upon which they must decide. The minutes of 11/17/16 state:
. . . ConComm doesn’t want anything to do with it until they file. Mark: I always take the position that, if someone requests a waiver from a local ConComm rule, we ought to get what the ConComm thinks. Chairman: Their agent responded that they didn’t want to look at it until they file. . . .Although these minutes have been accepted, I need to go on record that my office has repeatedly indicated that the applicant should be discussing this project with my office. I in fact do “ . . . want to look . . .” just as would happen at a tech review meeting. What must be avoided is compromising the Commission from taking a position before the application is filed.
It is still my opinion that at least some preliminary discussions on the project concerning the wetlands issues are warranted and should have already taken place and that the waiver of the local wetlands by-law is not in the best interests of the Town.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Letter From Conservation Commission
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczajZ2YWZESXJGUjlFUUZteUZSUkMtSE92a25j
Flyer
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdzktaHRvYlI3U1RFWENFM1B0bHU5ZnUwTTgw
Town Engineer letter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczREF1UFJEN0s4Z191bUtXdFlkZ1lfWUxTdXpj/view?usp=sharing
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| Spruce Pond Brook is proposed to be rerouted for the development |
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