EDC Agenda to discuss zoning lines near Cottage/Union

Economic Development Committee Meeting

June 28, 2017

6:15 PM

Room 205

355 East Central Street

Franklin, MA 02038

Agenda
1. Discussion about zoning lines near Cottage and Union Street.



This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/revised_edc_agenda_6-28-17.pdf

yellow blossoms in downtown Franklin

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti

"Stop by Fletcher Field this summer
To see the new memorial for Harvey Nasuti. Thanks to Carlos Rebelo at the DPW and Ryan Jette at the Rec Department for making a beautiful memorial!"

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 2

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 3

Franklin is in good company

How does Franklin fit in this listing of major US cities?

• Indianapolis, Indiana
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Shoreline, Washington
• Long Island City, New York
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Los Angeles, California
• Omaha, Nebraska
• Houston, Texas
• Franklin, Massachusetts

The EPA recently published "Green Infrastructure in Parks: A Guide to Collaboration, Funding, and Community Engagement" Each of the communities listed were a case study to demonstrate how to implement green infrastructure in parks.

Case Study: Starting with a Small-Scale Project at Fletcher Field 

Franklin, Massachusetts 

In the town of Franklin, Massachusetts, a rain garden was installed at Fletcher Field, a multi-use park that includes a playground, a baseball field, and basketball court, and picnic area. Installation of this rain garden with native shrubs and plants provided aesthetic improvements while simultaneously capturing runoff from the parking lot. This project was constructed in 2010 at a cost of $16,000. The town was able to maximize resources by having Department of Public Works crews install the soils, mulches, signs, and plants. This project highlights multiple benefits of implementing green infrastructure: the opportunity for site-specific stormwater management, improvement of green space for the community to enjoy, and public education.

You can review the full publication here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/06/green-infrastructure-in-parks-guide-to.html

rain garden at Fletcher Field, Wachusett St side of park

"commercial urban agriculture is a newer trend"

With an Agricultural Commission underway, a thriving Community Gardens, and several farms in the area Franklin is maintaining a link to farming. And apparently, we are not alone!

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

"Long the domain of rural areas, commercial farming operations are now starting to take root in urban neighborhoods. 

“Demand has been really strong for this,” said Rose Arruda, urban agriculture coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, which has awarded approximately $1.5 million in urban farming grants over the past five years. 

Perched up on rooftops, packed into greenhouses or spread across vacant lots, urban farmers grow a variety of crops to sell to customers in their communities."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170623/farming-takes-root-in-city

Franklin's Community Gardens is located at the King St Memorial Fields

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/23/17 - THU 6/29/17

FRIDAY 6/23/17
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
4:30pm   Yoga on the Town Common
6-8pm  MA Walking Tour : Free Concert and Local Artist Showcase @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Into The Woods @ Orpheum Theatre in Foxborough
9pm   Comedy Night (Bill Campbell) and Bigelow Station @ 3 Restaurant

SATURDAY 6/24/17
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1pm   Into The Woods @ Orpheum Theatre in Foxborough
7pm   Into The Woods @ Orpheum Theatre in Foxborough
7:30pm   Electric Youth Bon Voyage Concert @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 6/25/17
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7pm   Franklin Artists Collaborative Event @ Cole’s Tavern

MONDAY 6/26/17
10:30am   Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo @ Franklin Public Library
4-8pm   FSPA Open House @ 38 Main Street
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 6/27/17
9am   Craft-Tastic! (all day, drop in) @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 6/28/17
10:30am   Jamie Barrett Concert @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Dog Park Clean Up (volunteers wanted) @ Dacey Field CANCELED - to be rescheduled

THURSDAY 6/29/17
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6-10pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common
7-10pm   Concert: Swimmers Band @ Franklin Town Common
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the 4th of July Celebrations schedule click HERE.

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Theatre Institute presents "Into the Woods" - 6/23 -6/24

The Hockomock Area YMCA Theatre Institute Presents Into the Woods

Our Theatre Institute actors age 15-22 invite you to take a journey with them Into the Woods. Sondheim’s musical brings to life all your favorite fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and others as they set off to make their wishes come true. What inner strengths will they discover during the exciting journey?

This is a thrilling story! All ages will enjoy the show. Give yourself a late spring night out or a matinee on Saturday and join families from around the region. You’re sure to be impressed by the lengths the young adults go to, pushing themselves to achieve milestones in their pursuit of theatre excellence: singing, acting, and stage production.

We are thrilled to share this wonderful story with you.

Performs:
June 23 (Fri) 7:00 pm
June 24 (Sat) 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

At the Orpheum Theatre
1 School St, Foxborough, Massachusetts

Tickets are $10 at the door for students, $12 for adults

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

Theatre Institute presents "Into the Woods" - 6/23 -6/24

This was shared from the Hockomock YMCA page
https://www.hockymca.org/into-the-woods/

37th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic - Sep 16

Hello to all past participants in the Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race at Wrentham Developmental Center. 

Your support was greatly appreciated! I hope to see you again for the 37th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic Race on September 16, 2017. 

You can preregister on line through Runreg.com 

Thanks in advance, 
Rich Katno, Race Director

37th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic - Sep 16