#ShopFranklin - Painted Lady Flower Farm (video)

Sarah Mabardy gets Amy Acevedo of Franklin's Painted Lady Flower Farm to share her story of how she became Franklin Massachusetts' local flower farmer.




Find out more about Amy and her wonderful flowers
https://www.facebook.com/PaintedLadyFlowers/

https://www.facebook.com/PaintedLadyFlowers/

Franklin Almanac - Episode 1 (video)

Published on Jan 22, 2017 - The first episode of Franklin Almanac, a compendium of life in Franklin




At about 14:00 minutes, I sit with Polikseni to tell her the Franklin Matters story.

http://franklin.tv/

This was originally posted in January, 2017

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-almanac-episode-1-features.html

In the News: another safe city recognition; volunteers step up for the 4th

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

"Parents might be happy to learn that Franklin has been named one of the top 30 safest cities in the country to raise a child in 2017. 

According to SafeWise.com Franklin comes in at number 12 on the list, namely because of its quality schooling and for winning the 7th Annual AP Honor Roll Award for superior high schools. 

Town Administrator Jeff Nutting said he is proud to learn of the recognition and “happy to accept the results.” 

Nutting, an eight-year Franklin resident, said the list is long as to why he likes living in town."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170628/franklin-one-of-safest-for-raising-children

"As a child, it was a family tradition for Michelle Beaupre to attend the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. 

“I grew up in Norfolk and it’s something that we often went to. It’s something I’ve gone to since I was a kid,” Beaupre said. 

The parade and fireworks were always a highlight, the Franklin resident said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170628/volunteers-keep-franklins-july-4th-tradition-going

the carnival rides are set up on the Town Common and ready for the 4th of July Celebration

Live reporting: to Closing

L. Town Administrator's Report adjustments to Pond St with berm
M. Future Agenda Items Pfeffer - request for better description on what a board or committee does to help create awareness of what they do Pellegri - to talk about 4th of July and fireworks for next year
N. Council Comments Pellegri - wishing the 4th committee all the luck in the world to pull it off Padula - playground on Pleasant St in constantly packed Mercer - condolences to local families on passings Vallee - what oversight do we have over the 4th? Joines - happy 4th Dellorco - condolences to Ranieri family Bissanti - condolences to Rick Power for his sister's passing I'd like to see fireworks next year Pfeffer - condolences to the Cook's family Kelly - condolences to the many who have lost someone recently lights at Horace Mann Sq heading west to W Central St timers are messed up
O. Adjourn

Live reporting: Legislation for action

H. License Transactions	License Transactions - Table and Vine - Change of Manager Jim Wilson who had the position has moved to a corporate office position, Kevin Petrillo has been with Big Y long set of experience motion to accept, seconded, passed 9-0
I. Presentations/Discussions	(none scheduled)
J. Subcommittee Reports	(provided during meeting) EDC - new business coming to town Nerds to Go, small business starting here
K. Legislation for Action	1. Resolution 17-43: MBTA - Dean Station Solar Canopy (Motion to Move Resolution 17-43 - majority vote (5)) MBTA was proposing a solar canopy at the Dean Station, solar panels were being proposed. Forge Park is a better location for such motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 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)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 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)) recommend not to purchase, not connected, not really a viable option motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 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)) Kelly recused himself land for purchase is $5M, not in best interest for town explanation of title 61A and 61B land, for farm use, if a use change, then there is back tax payment required with town of 1st right of refusal protects open space and cultivation land motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0-1(recused) 5. Resolution 17-42: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Move Resolution 17-42 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 6. Resolution 17-44: Creation of Cultural District Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 17-44 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 7. Resolution 17-45: Proposed Franklin Cultural District (Motion to Move Resolution 17-45 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 (2 minute recess) 8. Resolution 17-46: Appropriation - Town Common Stage Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-46 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 not likely to be ready until next year after bid process 9. Resolution 17-47: Appropriation - FY 17 Operating Budget Transfer - Fire Salaries (Motion to Move Resolution 17-47 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-788: Definitions. Brewer, Distillery, or Winery with Tasting Room - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-788 - 2/3 majority roll call vote (6)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call 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)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call 12. Bylaw Amendment 17-793: Amendment to Water System Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-793 - majority roll call vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call 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)) updating an outstanding bylaw, clear up effort, bringing up to current terms and language motion to approve, seconded, failed 6-3  objection to restriction on elected officials being prohibited from participating as members of the Directors

Live reporting: Public Hearing - Cultural District Proposal

G. Hearings

Public Hearing - Franklin Cultural District - 7:10 PM

citizens speaking for the Cultural District

• Sue Sheridan
• Pandora Carlucci
• Steve Sherlock
• Lisa Piana, Downtown Partnership
• Pam Warren, Diane Padula O'Neill - Franklin Art Association
• Lillian Gould,   Franklin Cultural Council

Councilors speaking for the proposal

Tom Mercer

Bob Vallee

Glenn Jones

Andy Bissanti - looking for a 'cultural center building'

Chair Kelly thanks Bryan Taberner for the work being done

Question on the map, required by the State

submitted to the State, under reviewing, usually have changes to propose

motion to close hearing

Live reporting: Town Council - June 28, 2017

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Vallee, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent:  none

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Executive Session	A. Executive Session - Real Property Acquisition/Value The Council opened the meeting at 6:45 PM, went into executive session and then returned (approx 6:50) to re-open the meeting at the normal time of 7:00 PM
B. Approval of Minutes	May 24, 2017 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 May 25, 2017 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 June 7, 2017 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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.
D. Proclamations/Recognitions	Swearing in of Firefighters James Polito  Dean College recognition of the annual scholarship award to a resident valued at 20K per year for the 4 years, hence a total of 80K proclamation read by Councilor Padula, photo to be added later
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. none tonight
F. Appointments	Cultural Council Lillian Gould motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 Election Workers listing of workers in agenda package motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 Citizens Committee listing of names in agenda package motion to approve,seconded, passed 9-0