Jamie Barrett Concert - June 28 |
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Jamie Barrett Concert - June 28 |
"A long line of excited children formed for their chance to pet baby chicks, bunnies, goats and ducks at the Franklin Public Library Monday morning.
“We can’t wait, we really want to pet the goats,” said Franklin’s Christina Beaupre, 8, who was waiting with her brother Zach, 11, and friends Morgan Trulby, 7 and Peter Bryan, 11.
Animal Affair, a traveling petting zoo, was visiting as part of the library’s summer programming. The library offers special events throughout July and August that include the petting zoo, a pajama dance party, pirate party and Harry Potter party."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Last month, a former Lowell building inspector was convicted of larceny after swindling an elderly neighbor out of her home. A year ago, authorities accused a Raynham woman of scamming her stepfather out of $200,000. And just last week, a Waltham man pleaded guilty to a securities fraud scheme that stole $82,000 from victims including a senior citizen and his own girlfriend.
Those incidents are among countless examples of financial abuse and exploitation of elders in Massachusetts.
“Financial abuse is an extremely important topic in the commonwealth,” said David P. Stevens, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of Councils on Aging. “We need to make everyone aware of the extent that this is going on and the issues involved in it.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
the Franklin Senior Center |
3rd Annual Cultural Festival to showcase the arts that happen here in Franklin |
To: Town Council
From: Jamie Hellen
Re: Cultural District Committee and State Designation
We are requesting the Town Council approve two resolutions that will:
1. Establish a town committee of no more than seven members to coordinate the big picture marketing and public relations strategy of the Franklin Downtown Cultural District; and
2. Approve of the town staff forwarding our application to the state for approval.
These resolutions are required by the state.
Now that the downtown infrastrastructure is complete, the next phase of the downtown revitalization is to help foster a creative economic development atmosphere. Already we have seen new private investment with the Horace Mann plaza and other new small businesses, including Teddy Gallagher's
Pub, the Little Shop of Olive Oils, Dharani Grill and more.
Additionally, the many cultural events have been seeing increased participation and this district will help to promote and market these events to a wider audience.
Finally, with the library renovation and expansion project opening in the Fall, we believe there are additional opportunities to offer new attractions, such as the Benjamin Franklin exhibits, to a wider audience where people can also eat and shop in Franklin. This is the right time to have some additional public relations for the downtown.
Setting up this Cultural District will:
● Help promote and market the Downtown attractions to a wider audience;
● Receive free marketing and promotion from the state;
● Give the town a $5,000 seed grant for local marketing and public relations activities for downtown Franklin (we spend the money at our discretion);
● Coordinate big picture marketing policy for the district and downtown;
● Help foster additional investment in the arts and culture communities in town.
"Franklin junior attacker Eric Civetti has been selected as the 2017 HockomockSports.com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year. Civetti paced the Panthers’ powerful offense and helped Franklin clinch its fifth straight Kelley-Rex division title, going a perfect 11-0 in league play.
“Eric is one of the most gifted offensive players that the Hockomock has seen in recent history,” said HockomockSports.com Editor-in-Chief Ryan Lanigan. “Even with opposing defenses putting plenty of attention on him, he still found a way to score.”
For the second straight year, Civetti led the Hockomock League in scoring. He scored a league-best 79 goals – more than 20 more than the next player on the list – and added 21 assists for a league-high 100 points in 2017. He also scored four goals in Franklin’s opening playoff game against Xaverian."
2017 Hockomock Sports. com Boys Lacrosse Player of the Year Eric Civetti |
2017 Hockomock Sports .com Boys Lacrosse Underclassman of the Year Jacob Alexander |
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | |||
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Agenda Item | Summary |
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A. Executive Session |
A. Executive Session - Real Property Acquisition/Value
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B. Approval of Minutes |
May 24, 2017
May 25, 2017
June 7, 2017
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C. 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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D. Proclamations/Recognitions |
Swearing in of Firefighters
Dean College
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E. 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.
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F. Appointments |
Cultural Council
Election Workers
Citizens Committee
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G. Hearings |
Public Hearing - Franklin Cultural District - 7:10 PM
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H. License Transactions |
License Transactions - Table and Vine - Change of Manager
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I. Presentations/Discussions | (none scheduled) |
J. Subcommittee Reports | (provided during meeting) |
K. Legislation for Action |
1. Resolution 17-43: MBTA - Dean Station Solar Canopy (Motion to Move Resolution 17-43 - majority vote (5))
2. Resolution 17-39: Grant of Reserved Easement on former Town-Owned Land on Pond Street to Charles River Pollution Control District (Motion o Move Resolution 17-39 - 2/3 majority vote (6))
3. Resolution 17-40: Chapter 61B - Non-exercise of 1st Refusal Option - 17.12 Acres of land off Maple Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-40 - majority vote (5))
4. Resolution 17-41: Chapter 61A - Non-exercise of 1st Refusal Option - 114.473 Acres located at 215 Prospect Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-41 - majority vote (5))
5. Resolution 17-42: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Move Resolution 17-42 - majority vote (5))
6. Resolution 17-44: Creation of Cultural District Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 17-44 - majority vote (5))
7. Resolution 17-45: Proposed Franklin Cultural District (Motion to Move Resolution 17-45 - majority vote (5))
8. Resolution 17-46: Appropriation - Town Common Stage Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-46 - majority vote (5))
9. Resolution 17-47: Appropriation - FY 17 Operating Budget Transfer - Fire Salaries (Motion to Move Resolution 17-47 - majority vote (5))
10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewer, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amentment 17-788 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6))
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-792: Use Regulations for Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-792 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6))
12. Bylaw Amendment 17-793: Amendment to Water System Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-793 - majority roll call vote (5))
13. Bylaw Amendment 17-794: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Adding a New Chapter: Chapter 108 Library Board of Directors - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-794 - majority roll call vote (5))
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L. Town Administrator's Report | (provided during meeting) |
M. Future Agenda Items | (provided during meeting) |
N. Council Comments | (provided during meeting) |
O. Adjourn |
work on the Chestnut St sidewalk has resumed |
Bridal Gown Display at the Franklin Historical Museum |
"We also have a beautiful 1950’s gown from Priscilla of Boston. Trimmed in delicate blue flowers, this gown is a favorite at the museum. And we’re very proud to have on display again this year the gown worn by Franklin’s own Stella Jeon. The lovely gown, gloves, hat and veil had been preserved for nearly 60 years before being opened and presented to the museum as Stella wished. Photographs and keepsakes from her wedding are also on display."
Tri-County RVTHS Senior, Michael “Mike” Barrett of Walpole, MA |
yellow blossoms in downtown Franklin |
Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1 |
Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 2 |
Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 3 |
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.
rain garden at Fletcher Field, Wachusett St side of park |
"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)
Franklin's Community Gardens is located at the King St Memorial Fields |