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| Franklin map with MultiFamily dwellings highlighted |
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| Franklin map where the area is 5 acres or more (parcels in purple) |
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| Franklin map showing the different zoning districts |
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| view from the back of the Council Chamber |
– Milford scored in five different innings to pick up its second straight win. The Scarlet Hawks scored single runs in the first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth against the Panthers. Aidan Wilde tossed a complete game without giving up an earned run, striking out seven and letting up just two hits. Ryan Goncalves went 2-for-4 with an RBI, a run scored and two stolen bases, Alex Coady had a home run and Anthony Arcudi was 1-for-3 with a double, a run and two stolen bases.
– Milford senior Ali Atherton inherited a two-on, no out situation in a relief appearance and struck out three straight batters to help the Hawks escape danger in the sixth inning. Atherton picked up the save with two innings of work. Kelley Reichert earned the win, striking out five while allowing five hits in five innings of work. At the plate, Maggie Farrell was 2-for-4 with two doubles and Emily Hartman was 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Milford head coach Steve DeVitto praised the defense play of shortstop Emily Piergustavo and third baseman Kaitlyn DeCapua.
– Franklin clamped down defensively, allowing just one goal in the second half to pull away from the Shamrocks. Franklin built a 6-4 lead by the break but won the second half 3-1. Annie Walsh had four goals, Erin Walsh had two goals and Jordan Jette recorded three assists to pace the offense. Freshman Gianna Cameron had five saves in net for the Panthers.
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| Great way to start the season with a win vs. OA! Awesome team effort! Congrats to both the girls and the guys! @FHS_girlsXC |
Great win against Oliver Ames boys!! Lots of great performances to be proud of! Next meet: Mansfield Speed Classic on Tuesday— FHS Boys Track (@FHSPanthersTF) April 14, 2017
Great win against Oliver Ames boys!! Lots of great performances to be proud of! Next meet: Mansfield Speed Classic on Tuesday— FHS Boys Track (@FHSPanthersTF) April 14, 2017
Solids wins today for both boys and girls T&F teams against an always classy Oliver Ames team. Great way to start the season— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) April 13, 2017
Great win today over Milford 13-1 💙⚾️👏🏼 #weneedtoworkharder #thisistraining #coachD pic.twitter.com/IREyKbDwEr— Jenna Dicruttalo (@CoachJennaD) April 14, 2017
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"Annie Sullivan Middle School students - garbed in blue and yellow - took part in a “Boston Strong” walk midday Thursday to honor and remember those injured and killed in the Marathon bombing four years ago.
The event was the culmination of a “spirit week” at the school, organized by students in the “Best Buddies” program.
School Principal Beth Witcoff said the Best Buddies program works to partner students with members of the school’s class for those with intellectual disabilities.
“The program is introduced in sixth grade, and students apply by writing an essay,” she said. “By eighth grade, they’re allowed to choose officers and have more opportunities for one-on-one interaction.”
"The snow and rain during the last few months may have helped curb the arid effects of last year’s intense drought, but MetroWest and the Milford region are not in the clear yet, according to the latest figures and local officials.
The U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday indicates just less than half of Massachusetts, including northern sections of Worcester and Middlesex counties, is experiencing abnormally dry conditions.
Though the other half, which includes towns like Milford and Framingham, falls into the non-drought category, local officials say the change is not significant enough for them to roll back water restrictions in their communities.
“I know they’re predicting a hot summer,” said Barry Smith, deputy director of Medway’s Public Works Department. “I hope we don’t (end up) in the same situation as the last year.”
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| Story Walk - At DelCarte Park - Saturday April 15, 10:30 AM. |
"The Franklin High School varsity cheerleading team topped two divisions at a national competition over the weekend.
Coach Amy Murphy said the squad - participating in the Platinum Nationals competition in Rochester, New York - won the high school division and was the grand champion of the school division.
“They scored 91.71 out of a possible 95 - they did great,” she said.
THEY DID IT! @FHScheer_ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS HIGH SCHOOL DIV!!!— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 9, 2017
2 time GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in School and College Div!! #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/mZNDunuTDw
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| THEY DID IT! @FHScheer_ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS HIGH SCHOOL DIV!!! |
"Recent security upgrades helped keep an unwanted visitor out of the Parmenter Elementary School, officials said during an update on school safety this week.
Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski said a reconfigured entrance - part of ongoing security efforts - kept that person from entering the building. Sabolinski, along with Assistant Superintendent Peter Light, gave a presentation on school safety at Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting.
Sabolinski said school safety ties in with the district’s recent work with social/emotional learning, especially the idea that students have to be emotionally ready to receive instruction.
“If students do not feel safe in school, they’re not learning,” she said. “The research is replete with data (showing that).”
– Courtney Fisher allowed one earned run to pick up her fifth win of the season. Kya Enos had a home run and a double and drove in three runs for the Tigers, while Hailey Medeiros had a double, triple, and two RBI and Katie Van Zandt had a pair of hits. Eighth grader McKenzie McAloon added her first career varsity hit and RBI in the win.
– Eleven different players found the back of the net as Franklin rolled to its second league win. Four players scored their first career goals for the Panthers; sophomore Cam Sweeney had two goals and one assist, junior Scott Ehrenberg (5/8 on face offs) scored once and sophomores Ben Kolb and Aaron Mollo each netted one goal. Sophomore Jacob Alexander won 14 of 16 face offs. Junior Connor O’Rourke made five saves in net and sophomore Will Davis made three saves in the cage for Franklin.
– Eleven players scored a goal in Franklin’s win and 13 players recorded at least a point for the Panthers. Hailey Toolin had three goals, Grace Platner and Kelsey MacCallum each had two goals and a pair of assists and Lauren DeStefano had four draw controls for Franklin.
– Franklin senior Rahul Herur won a competitive match at first singles while the Panthers won all five matches in straight sets. Herur won 7-5, 6-2 while Eli Brooks won 6-1, 6-1 at second singles and Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-0 at third singles. James Johnston and Derek Wu won 6-0, 6-0 at first doubles and Tyler DiPalma and Rahul Hosdurg won 6-3, 6-0 at second doubles for the Panthers.
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| PUB CRAWL Fundraiser - April 29 |
| J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
| 1. Resolution 17-20: Chapter 61A. Non-Exercise of First Refusal Option -Property located at 4 Mount Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-20: Majority Vote (5)) |
1. Resolution 17-20: Chapter 61A. Non-Exercise of First Refusal Option -Property located at 4 Mount Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-20: Majority Vote (5))
Bissanti - recused himself
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
10 acres not of great value, not connected to other property;it would cost us more
new owner would have to cover for the back taxes for change of use
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| 2. Resolution 17-21: Compenation Plan, FY 2018 (Motion to Move Resolution 17-21: Majority vote (5)) |
2. Resolution 17-21: Compensation Plan, FY 2018 (Motion to Move Resolution 17-21: Majority vote (5))
motion to approve as amended, seconded, passed 9-0
each year to adjust wage scales when required; recommending 2% increase, won't affect individuals, just the scale overall
minimum wage doesn't not apply to Town employees
discussion on minimum vs. summer help, etc.
point of order, amendment to bring G1 to minimum wages (to remain at 10 and 11.62)
* passed 8-1 on amendment
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| 3. Resolution 17-22:Town Council Apprval 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 ( Motion to Move Resolution 17-22: Majority vote (5)) |
3. 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 ( Motion to Move Resolution 17-22: Majority vote (5))
Bissanti - recuses himself
letter received from B HUnchard, property owner, request a continuation of this matter, placed on an agenda during June 28th, exploring alternative
motion to postpone, via roll
dellorco N
jones N
mercer N
padula Y
pfeffer N
vallee Y
pellegri N
kelly Y
** failed 5-3
move resolution, seconded
mercer
difference in rules and procedures vs Roberts Rules of Order
Padula - don't see it as an ethical issue
it is properly before us, it is highly likely that a 40B will go there
Pfeffer - I agree with Padula to see 40 condos vs 40B and and hundred units, the town has nothing to do with it
dellorco N
jones N
mercer N
padula Y
pfeffer N
vallee N
pellegri N
kelly Y
** failed 6-2
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| 4. Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Water - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Majority Roll Call vote (5)) |
4. Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Water - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-787: Majority Roll Call vote (5))
motion to waive reading, seconded passed 9-0
dellorco y
jones y
mercer y
padula y
pfeffer y
vallee y
pellegri y
kelly - y
** failed 9-0
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| 5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to the Planning Board (Majority Vote (5)) |
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 17-788 to the Planning Board (Majority Vote (5))
motion to refer, seconded, passed 9-0
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| 6. Bylaw Amendment 17-789: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-789 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5)) |
6. Bylaw Amendment 17-789: Amendment to Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-789 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))
motion to more to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0
Bissanti recused himself
would extend water lines to 8 existing homes but no further
school would relocate from Attleboro to Franklin and grow by 25 students, 50 students currently
sewer/water extension specified in the resolution
discussion on adding a covenant to the property
discussion on water irrigation rather than using the water extention
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| 7. Bylaw Amendment 17-790: Amendment to Sewer System Map-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-790 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5)) |
7. Bylaw Amendment 17-790: Amendment to Sewer System Map-1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-790 to a 2nd Reading- Majority vote(5))
motion to waive reading, second, passed 8-0
motion to more to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0
Bissanti recused himself
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| H. Presentations/Discussions |
H. Presentations/Discussions: Ligislative Delegation: Senator Karen Spilka, Senator Richard Ross, Representative Jeffrey Roy
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