"Resubmission requires that a majority of the Council present at a Town Council meeting approve the resubmittal"

TOWN OF FRANKLIN

RESOLUTION 17-22

TOWN COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE RESUBMITTAL OF

ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT 16-775

ZONING MAP CHANGES FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL I TO

RESIDENTIAL VII OF AN AREA ON SUMMER STREET

WHEREAS, the Franklin Town Council failed to pass Zoning Bylaw Amendment
16-775 at its second reading on January 18, 2017, and

WHEREAS, the proposed bylaw amendment’s sponsor desires to resubmit it to
the Town Council, and

WHEREAS, Franklin Town Council Procedures Manual, Section VIII,
Resubmission requires that a majority of the Council present at a Town Council meeting approve the resubmittal,

NOW THEREFORE, the Franklin Town Council, hereby approves the resubmittal
of Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-775 for consideration and action, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, applicable to the reconsideration within two years of a proposed zoning bylaw amendment which has been unfavorably acted upon.

This Resolution shall become effective according to the rules and regulations of
the Town of Franklin Home Rule Charter.


The PDF of this agenda item can be found on the official Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/17-22_resubmittal_of_zoning_bylaw_amendment_for_summer_st_0.pdf

Voices of Franklin: Sarah Mabardy on the proposal for Summer St rezoning

Dear Town Council,

As a Franklin resident, I am reaching out to express my opposition to the proposed zoning changes for the Summer Street property. While I appreciate a private land owner's desire to maximize personal gain from privately owned land, it is my opinion that the Franklin Town Council and Planning Board should not be complicit in making opportunistic changes that directly contradict the Franklin Master Plan and compromise Franklin's finite resources and infrastructure.

As outlined in Jeff Nutting's letter to council in October 2016 in response to this very subject, there are over 800+ units proposed in Franklin in the not so distant future. Administrator Nutting asks "Does the Town Council want to maintain the zoning plan adopted in the Master Plan or make changes to the plan?" I would amend this question to ask 'Does the Town Council represent the residents of Franklin in their desire to maintain the zoning plan adopted in the Master Plan or make changes to the plan?'

Please take this opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to serving the entire Franklin community in your role as an elected Town Councilor.

Thank you sincerely for your service and for your commitment to our city.

Sarah Mabardy
resident


The Jeff Nutting letter referred to:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/jeff-nuttings-letter-to-town-council.html

Sarah's letter was shared from Facebook with her permission
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/1864863610450323/


The recap of the Residential 7 zoning was covered in a 5 part Special Series published earlier this year

Part 1

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/part-1-residential-vii-area-on-summer.html

Part 2

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/part-2-residential-vii-proposal-for.html

Part 3
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/part-3-residential-vii-processing.html


Part 4
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/part-4-following-residential-vii-bylaw.html

Part 5
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/part-5-full-residential-vii-timeline.html

Cook's Farm is being built  on RT 140 as the first Residential VII development in Franklin

FHS Mahon, Peterson, Samuels recognized with HockomockSports Boys Basketball Awards

Hockomock Sports .Com has published their Boys Basketball Awards for the 2016-2017 season. The FHS student athletes recognized as listed here. Follow the link at the end of this for all the awards.

HockomockSports Boys Basketball 1st Team (HockomockSports photo)

1st Team

Paul Mahon – Franklin – Guard

Franklin junior Paul Mahon emerged as one of the top guards in the league with strong all around play for the Panthers this season. Mahon helped the Panthers to a second place finish in the division and then was a key piece in the Panthers’ run to the state title game. He averaged 11.1 points per game, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and shot an impressive 40% from the three-point line. “Paul is the most unselfish player I have ever coached and set the tone and expectations for our team with his leadership throughout the year,” said head coach CJ Neely.

HockomockSports Boys Basketball 2nd Team (HockomockSports photo)

2nd Team

Connor Peterson – Franklin – Forward

Franklin junior Connor Peterson played a key role for the Panthers this season. Peterson helped Franklin on both ends of the floor during the Panthers’ run to the state title game. He averaged 11.2 points per game and hauled in 5.6 boards per game. His size gave the Panthers a big advantage on the defensive end of the court as well, often altering many shots. “Connor was a solid force on the interior for us all year long and was able to impact the game on both ends of the floor,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely.

HockomockSports Boys Basketball All Underclassman Team (HockomockSports photo)

All Uuderclassman Team

Jalen Samuels, Franklin 

Samuels did it all during the season for the Panthers. He averaged 8.7 points per game along with 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2 steals and one block a game. He seemed to insert himself more and more as the season went along.


https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2016-2017/

DelCarte - herbicide treatments scheduled for 2017 and 2018

During 2017 and 2018, herbicide treatments will be applied to the DelCarte Ponds as part of the restoration and preservation of this important recreation area. The treatments are designed to eliminate the invasive plant species which are proliferating rapidly and threaten to completely “take over” the waterbodies unless action is taken to stop their spread.

The time frame for this work is as follows:

• Prepare and File MA DEP License to Apply Chemicals Permit - APRIL
• Pre-Treatment Survey – MAY
• Variable Milfoil Treatment – EARLY JUNE
• Initial Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JUNE
• Interim Survey – LATE JUNE
• Follow-Up Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JULY
• Final Post-Treatment Survey – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
• Year-End Report – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Signs will be posted at the ponds concerning this work it is important to bear in mind that ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENTS, USE OF THE PONDS WILL BE RESTRICTED.

Any questions on this project should be directed to the Conservation office at 508-520-4929.

invasive species in the water at DelCarte

The ecological study performed to show the need for these herbicide treatments can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/ecological-and-management-study-of.html


The reminder on the treatments was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/get-rid-those-invasive-weeds-delcarte-pond-herbicide-treatment-begins-2017-stay-tuned-more

Anglican Church of the Redeemer - Easter Services

Father Dan Sylvia and all the people of Redeemer invite you to come and worship with us on Sundays at 10 a.m. Children’s Church is offered most Sundays during the service. We especially invite you to join us on Easter Sunday on April 16 at 10 a.m. and Good Friday, April 14 at noon or 7 p.m. for a candlelight service. Anglican Church of the Redeemer is located at Moseley Mill, 31 Hayward Street in Franklin, MA. A time of fellowship and refreshments follow the service.

We seek to be a faithful Christian community where the joy of knowing Jesus spills out into our families, our relationships with others where we live, work and go to school. Worship, Sunday school, small groups, opportunities for prayer and community service are offered for all. You don’t have to be a believing Christian; if you are a “seeker,” please come and seek God with us. There is ample parking and the church is accessible to all. 

The Church of the Redeemer is a parish of the Anglican Diocese in New England of the Anglican Church in North America.

Questions? You can us at 508-346-3423, email office@redeemeranglicanchurch.org or on the web at www.redeemerfranklin.com

Anglican Church of the Redeemer is located at Moseley Mill, 31 Hayward Street in Franklin, MA

Livingston Taylor - April 22 with Chelsea Berry

We are sending this email earlier than usual because we expect this show to sell-out. Order now and you will not be disappointed. Livingston Taylor with Chelsea Berry April 22 View this email in your browser Livingston Taylor  with Chelsea Berry April 22nd 8PM $35 Well known singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor will make his Circle of Friends Coffeehouse debut on Saturday, April 22nd. He recorded his first record at the age of 18 and has continued to create well crafted, introspective, and original songs that have earned him listeners worldwide.  Wednesday, January 18, 2017 was declared "Livingston Taylor Day" by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker in celebration of Livingston's 50th year of making music.   His musical knowledge has inspired a varied repertoire, and he is equally at home with a range of musical genres—folk, pop, gospel, jazz—and from upbeat storytelling to touching ballads. He has toured with major artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Jimmy Buffett, and Jethro Tull, and he continues to maintain a busy concert schedule. http://livtaylor.com/ Longtime collaborator Chelsea Berry, a former student of Mr. Taylor's at Berklee, will open the  show and join him as a guest during his set. Ms. Berry is a Boston-based musician known for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. http://www.chelseaberry.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. Admission is $35. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.  Upcoming Shows May 6       Catie Curtis "final outing" tour with Rachael Kilgour

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

In the News: maybe no party on the 4th; proactively offering drug a consideration

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

"Unless organizers find someone new to take the reins, it’s possible the local Independence Day celebration will not take place this year. 

The Franklin Fourth of July Coalition co-chairmen - Warren Revell and Mike Kelly - announced their retirement from the effort this year. The lack of volunteers, rather than money, is the problem, Revell said Friday. 

Revell said the group has been trying to find new people to continue the event, but years of searching have borne little fruit. 

“I’ve been trying to get help for 10 years,” he said. “Everybody wants (the festivities), but no one wants to do anything about it.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170407/franklin-fourth-of-july-event-imperiled

"Pharmacies should proactively offer the overdose-reversing drug naloxone to help put it in the hands of people at risk of abusing opioids, according to a recent Boston Medical Center study. 

The study, which was published last month in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, found that while naloxone is available without a prescription at Massachusetts pharmacies, patients and their loved ones are reluctant to ask for it due to the stigma that surrounds addiction. Additionally, pharmacists may be reluctant to bring up the subject out of fear of offending patients. 

The Boston Medical Center researchers worked with focus groups of people taking prescription opioids for chronic pain management, recovering addicts, family members of addicts and pharmacists. 

“The idea of universally offering it was attractive to all the groups,” said epidemiologist Traci Green, the study’s lead author and associate director of the Injury Prevention Center at Boston Medical Center. “This makes it a less-stigmatizing interaction at the pharmacy.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170407/study-suggests-new-approach-to-od-reversing-drug