Thursday, February 16, 2017

Franklin's 239th Birthday Party - March 5


The Franklin Historical Museum will celebrate our Town’s 239th Birthday on Sunday March 5th in the museum library at 1:00PM. All are invited to visit the museum and share in the celebration.

Franklin’s rich history began with the establishment of the official town charter on March 2, 1778. The original founding fathers, with such names as Pond, Failes, Fisher, Metcalf, Hawes, Whiting, Partridge, Clark and Darling, to name a few, originally intended to name our town Exeter. Upon hearing of the exciting news that was just hitting the shores of our young country, these men scratched out the name Exeter and instead applied to establish the town of Franklin. This gesture was to honor Diplomat Benjamin Franklin who had just successfully negotiated a treaty with France as an ally against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.

So we celebrate the name, the man and our town each year, reminding ourselves of our place in history. To help celebrate, we invite all residents who share their March 2nd birthday with the town to join us. You will be recognized for your shared birthday and your own place in history. All residents are invited to join us for cake and coffee on Sunday the 5th at 1:00PM.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street and is wheelchair accessible.

Visit the Historical Museum online  http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
 
Franklin Historical Museum
Franklin Historical Museum

Madalene Village documents for ZBA Meeting - 2/16/17


The listing of waivers requested

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczaGdRRGpiS0NkWXFSRG1IV3ZYMnA0NG8yMlJj


Letter from the Developer

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTWNCb2xaMTR3VnpJbjU5WmltOE81NGg5bmVn


ZBA Consultants assessment of project and issues to be addressed

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczTVdsLVFpbHg3N0xSM0FVT29aRUxEWUdNRjBv


the Spruce Pond Stream is being proposed to be relocated as part of the development
the Spruce Pond Stream is being proposed to be relocated as part of the development

Both FHS hockey team drop matches on Wednesday



Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Malden Catholic, 4 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Ursuline, 7 – Final

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-021517/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

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Circle of Friends: Celtic band RUNA March 4th



RUNA returns!
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Celtic Band RUNA
Mar 4th 8PM $20

Celtic band RUNA returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 4th, at 8PM.  Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music's new "supergroups," RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music into the Americana and roots music formats since their formation in 2008. Interweaving the haunting melodies and exuberant tunes of Ireland and Scotland with the lush harmonies and intoxicating rhythms of jazz, bluegrass, flamenco and blues, they offer a thrilling and redefining take on traditional music.

The group has been honored internationally, winning Top Group and Top Traditional Group in the Irish Music Awards and four Independent Music Awards including Best Live Album, Best World/Traditional Song and Best Bluegrass Song.

"Timeless and flawless…" – Jim Allford, PA Music Scene

RUNA consists of vocalist and step-dancer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan of Philadelphia, Dublin-born guitarist, Fionán de Barra, Cheryl Prashker of Canada on percussion, Dave Curley of Galway on mandolin, vocals, bodhrán, and step-dancing, and Maggie White of Kentucky on the fiddle.
http://www.runamusic.com/


The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Tickets for this shows are $20.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
Upcoming Shows
Mar 18      The Boxcar Lilies
Apr 1         Brother Sun
Apr 22       Livingston Taylor

May 6        Catie Curtis


Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

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"We're not a water ban town, we're a conservation town"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"A provision that would add private well owners to the town's outside water bans elicited discussion at a Wednesday night Town Council meeting. 
The matter was raised by Department of Public Works officials after a presentation on the town's water system. Water and Sewer Superintendent Laurie Ruszala said the bylaw would only take effect during a full water ban. 
DPW Director Robert "Brutus" Cantoreggi said other towns had implemented such a provision. 
"We're all in this together," he said. "We're sharing the same water supply."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170216/franklin-council-considers-adding-well-owners-to-water-bans

My notes from the Water Update section of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/live-reporting-water-update.html

The notes will be updated to include the presentation when it is made available later today.

slide showing average daily pumping (bars) versus population (line) since 2001
slide showing average daily pumping (bars) versus population (line) since 2001

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Live reporting: Closing


K. Town Administrator's Report(To be provided during meeting)
L. Future Agenda Items(To be provided during meeting if required)

none
M. Council Comments(To be provided during meeting)

Paulda, thanks for the DPW great job
coach Leone in the 1970"s
read previously (couple of years ago)
talks about what we learn from our coaches and teachers
make our coaches and teachers proud

Vallee - could you get him to do a presentation on water?
Cantoreggi - I can reach out to him, he is retired but we'll see

Jones- Safe Coalition training tonight at the Fire Station

Dellorco - I went down the street at 4:30 and it was fine, it was quick and fast, it was a tough one

Bissanti - I thought I was going to have to stick up for Brutus tonight, we have an archaic system and can believe the schools didn't have a 2 hour delay

Pfeffer - sidewalks around Davis Thayer not done, Parmenter was done
the Town needs to implement some rules for the Library and Senior Center
art hanging wall systems, a garden club, etc, Art Association, need to be able to have these groups to be able to sell their items in this buildings

Kelly - perhaps could have made a couple of better choices, the Council could have gotten a better update from Administration

Cantoreggi - I have been doing DPW a long time, no one knew, we are more watchful,

Kelly - you need to communicate with us, we need to know, I got several phones calls, I need better communication to the Council

Cantoreggi - I have been here before, I get calls all day

N. Executive Session
Potential Purchase of Land at 0 Washington Street (Exercise of Town's Right of First Refusal - Discussion Only)

motion to go into executive session, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call


Live reporting: Water update

DPW Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi
Water Superintendent Laurie Ruszala

(hopefully presentation doc to be added later)



You can also find the copy on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/town-council-presentation-water-system-2152017


cost estimate to replace Beaver St Connector would be about $10-20M

every gallon we don't send to the Charles River treatment plant we save money on

challenging the MS4 permits with a consortium of communities

reconstruction of retention ponds; for example, Lockewood Dr

DPW built the retention basis on Lockewood

permit requires less than 65 gal/person per day

since 2001 fixed 750 leaks to water system

when the ban went into effect, for the most part people did obey and our pumping dropped

photo to be added of the raw water before treatment is astounding

$6M for a new treatment plant for wells 3 and 6 coming down the road (soon)
wells are close to each other so they can be pumped together and use one treatment plant for both

Populatic St has a site that hasn't been fully approved, we are not asking for more water, we are asking for flexibility to pull from other areas within the Town

3 and 6 are registered wells and pre-date the permitting process

permitted for 3.45 reduced to 3.14 MGD

received a number of grants, right behind the City of Worcester which is amazing

Pfeffer - How soon do we need the treatment plant?
Cantoreggi - soon, but not tomorrow, working on the numbers, 2-3 years to be online
Nutting - need to fund within 12-18 months

Padula - do we get any recapture? what is infiltration?
Cantoreggi - Charles River not capable of sending the water back to us. We can show through sewer and water conservation what we are doing but they can't show the improvements as it goes into the Charles

Jones - thanks for bringing this forward, how has our conditions to improve?
Ruszala - no, it takes time for the water to get into the ground

Jones - I think we need to get the treatment plant underway
Ruszala - we are getting better readings with the new meters, old readers fail and read low, folks only call when the meter reads high

Jones - what is your opinion on current capacity?
Cantoreggi - we are not at peak, we have decent daily flows, the peaks are what can hurt us. Supporting the fire flow is our concern, Schedule work for May as our wettest time of year and what happened last year, the drought came when we were doing work on some of our key producing wells.

Dellorco - we need to be cautious, with well 6 back online that would help
Ruszala - we need to change the pumps and well field to regain the full capacity of 3 and 6

Nutting - once we get the price we'll get a 20 year bond and get a rate increase, could be a 10-15% increase in the cost. At the end of the day, water is the most important thing. It could be 8 years between rate increases

Nutting - some home son Green St, and some off Populatic. Norfolk collects and pays our rate.

Sewer gets a flat rate for those with private wells

Sewer bill is based upon the water use, simple mathematics calculations

At one time, we had a permit to purchase water from Millis?
It would cost us significant to do so; we don't have the right, They can sell to us

most under our control is treatment plant in
second is to add a new well, could cost a $1m to have someone say no
third would be to spend money to add infrastructure to purchase from Millis


Water restrictions
Ruszala - to include private wells for a severe drought
over a thousand registered wells in Franklin
about 225 are for irrigation only
would only impact the private users during the full ban

Cantoreggi
when we go to a full band, we should have them join us, we are all drawing from the same aquifer, no matter the depth of the well, same aquifer

what is more important, the grass or the drinking water?

had a drought in 2007, so this is the second time
conservation, not a water ban

John Redwine, 9 Mapletree Lane
I understand it is the good for everyone, once you start hard to know when it will stop

Allen,
also private well owner, agree wholeheartedly, happy to know just the ban not the restriction
exception from the provision for the golf course
also an exemption for the Town, mis-aligned public valued
lawn versus irrigation discrepancies

I worry about the horticulture, the things that help the oxygenation we use
worry about the whole system effect, a fundamental balance
not creating a false comfort
2 things would love to see more about irrigation systems
many not following water sense system
moving thought process within the Town

Franklin Country Club gets their irrigation water from Wrentham
they have their own permits with the State

regarding exemptions for the Town, we did stop watering the fields
there are fields that for player safety that are watered
we also do have water sense systems

Kit Brady
really appreciate the work
wasn't aware of the facts
I don't consider us part of the water problem but part of the solution
as we are not effecting the problem, not convinced that the private wells are drawing from a common aquifer; private wells drilled at a different depth, has someone that diagram
not a hydroligist did research in the last couple of days
MA law reference
do see plenty of lawns that are wet in the mornings that could be enforced to help with compliance

Patalano, 11 Newall Drive
don't think it is necessary to regulate 225 wells

Bissanti
a drop in the bucket, I don't see enforcement
history of the wells in Franklin, a blunderous decision in 89-90 had to put in wells
expensive to maintain, irrigation system but stopped use and saves on landscaping as lawn cuts less frequently

Ruszala -
the main complaint, was how do they get water and I don't

Dellorco
I got caught up in the water moratorium too, I spent over $10K, and a recent $2500 for a new pump

Jones
the most simplistic way to put this, it is almost unmanageable, what this boils down to is what folks should and shouldn't do; folks have a clearer idea after tonight
everybody get on board with a basic understanding on what to do if we have a repeat of what happened last summer
a significant drought would be a public health issue

We have moved to a moderate level, it is recovering and the snow hasn't got there yet, but there is improvement

Bissanti - is there a rule about owning down and up
Cerel - other town have done this, it can be done. Owner rights are seldom absolute. It is an oversimplification

Would anyone object to posting that you have a well?
I think we can regulate a new irrigation system for better usage

DPW - we do water enforcement, we do public education, we do warning and we did one fine
we Google maps from neighbors, I don't like being water police and snow police but we do do that, we are active, more education than fining

Cerel - the bylaw is a re-write so even if we omit the privcate wells, it should go fardward

Live reporting: Storage Facility



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



Live Reporting: Town Council Meeting - Feb 15, 2017

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: Mercer


A. Approval of Minutes
February 1, 2017

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

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
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

E. Appointments
Design Review Appointment
James Bartro
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

skipping ahead to cover other agenda items due to the scheduled Pubic Hearing at 7:10 PM

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

Old bill received late

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

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
 
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

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

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

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

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.
FHS Panthers
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.

Giovanna and Olivia Sabini-Leite, seniors at Franklin High School, are coordinating the blood drive March 4
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/

FHS Panthers
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.


image from https://jeannerosiersmith.com/
image from https://jeannerosiersmith.com/