Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 27, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2017

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also download and review the 118 pages of documents released for this agenda (PDF) 
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/september_27_2017_town_council_agenda.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes
B. Announcements	B. Announcements
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments
E. Appointments	E. Appointments 1. Council on Aging - Janet Milici 2. Treasurer Collector - Kerri Anne Bertone
F. Hearings	F. Hearings - Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 7:10 pm
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions - 99 Restaurant - Change in Officer/Director - 7:10pm (Motion to Remove 99 Restaurant License Transaction from the Table - Majority Vote (5))
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 17-55: Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel on Summer Street) as Surplus and Available for Disposition and Authorization to Sell Said Parcel (Motion to Move Resolution 17-55 - 2/3 Majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 17-56: Declaration as Surplus and Available for Partial Disposition (Leasing) and Authorization therefor of Town-Owned Structure and Land on Upper Union Street (Motion to Move Resolution 17-56 - 2/3 Majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 3. Resolution 17-57: Amendment of FY 2018 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 17-57 - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 4. Resolution 17-60: Appropriation - DPW - Public Way Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-60 - Majority vote (5)
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 5. Resolution 17-61: Appropriation - Police - Radio Systems Improvements (Motion to Move Resolution 17-61 - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 6. Resolution 17-59: Declaration of Town-Owned Land on Grove Street (Remaining Portion of Former Nu-Style Property) as Surplus and Available for Disposition (Motion to Move Resolution 17-59 - 2/3 Majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R: Zoning Map Changes from Business and Commercial II to Single Family Residential IV and Commercial I, In an Area on or Near Union, Cottage, and Saxon Streets - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-795R - 2/3 Majroity Roll Call vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797 to a 2nd Reading - Majority vote (5))
K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn

The track and field were opened temporarily for the FHS football on Friday night.
How much less will the cost be due to the $1,000/day penalty the contractor is being assessed?

FHS field hockey falls to Walpole 3-0

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School field hockey team results from Saturday, Sep 23.


Field Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Walpole, 3 – Final
– Franklin junior goalie Anna Jardine made a highlight-reel save with a beautiful slide tackle on a breakaway as one of her career-high 16 saves but the Panthers fell to state perennial power Walpole. FHS head coach Lisa Cropper noted sophomore Maeve Ledwith and junior Cassi Ronan also played well for Franklin.


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-092317/

FHS Panthers

Save the Date - Taste of the Region is Back - Oct 24

28th Annual

Taste of the Region Event

Save the Date!

The "Taste of the Region" is back! This exciting event enables a restaurant/food vendor to showcase their specialty to a large audience—free of any fee! I hope you will join us this year as I believe that this event will provide you and your business with many benefits both now and for the future.

Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Tri-County Reg. Vocational High School
147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Last year's event drew a record crowd of well over 500 attendees. Guests are primarily employees of the many companies and residents around our 16-town region.

This magnificent evening features creative and abundant samples from the wonderful restaurants around the area, enhanced by a beautiful setting, music and a great crowd. Load-in and set-up will be between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Participants are encouraged to promote the event at their establishments!

Participants will be expected to provide:

• Approximately 300 hot or cold samplings of dishes that best reflect their restaurant or hotel.
• Sternos to keep food warmed as there will be limited electricity to the individual tables.
• One or two volunteers to assist with serving food and answering questions from guests. This is a great opportunity to talk about the participant's business!
• Marketing material, menus, etc. to decorate your table. Be creative!
• White linens for a 6-foot table (tables will be provided).

There are approximately 25 FREE participant opportunities available at this time.  
The Taste of the Region committee will provide each participant with five complimentary tickets for the event.

If you would like to participate, the completed Food Vendor Participation Agreement must be received by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce prior to October 13. Please note, our Taste of the Region participants must be either a member in good standing of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce, or must donate a $50.00 (or two $25.00) gift certificate(s) to their establishment (to be used in our Silent Auction).

Please fax your completed Food Vendor Participation Agreement (see link below) to 508-316-1992.

If you have any questions, please call 508-316-0861.


Jack Lank, IOM
President and CEO
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce
310 South Street
Plainville, MA 02762
Phone: 508-316-0861
www.unitedregionalchamber.org
"People Do Business With People They Know"

Save the Date - Taste of the Region is Back - Oct 24

Food Vendor Participation Agreement
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczeFZFbTFnWHVjQkJsZ05HTWJabl9ONUhNQVZB/view?usp=sharing

The TC Insider

September 22, 2017 To the Tri-County Community, We are off on another school year adventure! It's like starting two school years here at TC an "A" school year and a "B" school year. Forty-two seniors got off to a quick start this week with Cooperative Education working full-time at a number of different local companies. Many other seniors are in the process of getting approved for Co-op as well. Our freshmen have survived one exploratory cycle last week and begin their academics in earnest this week. We welcomed Mr. Silva, our new Asst. Principal, to TC a couple of weeks ago. Mr. Silva has blended right in getting to know the students and teachers. All of our fall athletic programs have begun their season including our new Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Team. We wish Coach Martin well in their first season. Our clubs and activities are getting underway with many students taking advantage of the opportunity to participate. Fall is always a very busy time at TC with the next two weeks bringing our freshmen-junior Parent Orientation this week and our sophomore-senior Parent Orientation next week. We will be holding our annual Showcase Spectacular this year on Saturday, November 4th.  The Showcase Spectacular is an event for all people in our communities to visit Tri-County and see all the great career-focused programs we have to offer. We hope to see you and your family there. Lastly, the 2017-18 school year will be a New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) self-study year as we will have our decennial accreditation visit next school year. The NEASC self-study will take up most of our early release days.    Thanks for your support, Mr. Procaccini Upcoming Events Parent Orientation Grade 10 & 12 September 28 @6:30 PM PSATs October 11 Tri-County College Fair October 12 @ 6 PM Student Picture Retakes October 12 @ 6 PM Showcase Spectacular November 4 @ 10 AM About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. Follow us on Instagram Follow on Twitter Like us on Facebook View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District · 147 Pond Street · Franklin, Ma 02038 · USA

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Open Auditions For Rising Stars Cabaret - Oct 7

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for the third annual Rising Stars Cabaret on Saturday, October 7 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. Showcasing the vocal talents of promising young area performers, Rising Stars will be presented on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s BLACK BOX Cabaret series. 

Auditions begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-8, 1:30 for ages 9 and 10, 2:00 for ages 11 and 12, and 2:30 for teens. Students must be 6 years of age or older on the audition date to participate. 

Please prepare a 32-bar audition cut and share a brief story or experience related to the song. Bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. 

Singers from a variety of age groups will be chosen. If selected, a production fee applies, which includes private coaching, group rehearsal with the band, and musical arrangements of your songs to keep. 

For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit online at www.FPAConline.com.

Open Auditions For Rising Stars Cabaret - Oct 7

Train Excursion through the Blackstone Valley less than a month away!

Tickets are going fast!!!

For tickets, call 401-495-1213 or Visit our website Join us for a scenic trip through the Blackstone Valley, and a day filled with fun autumn activities! Enjoy a relaxing train ride, Putnam's Annual Pumpkin Festival, many antique and gift shops, a farmers' market, local restaurants, and more! Last year's trip sold out! Get your tickets today!

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In the News: background check revision proposed; social emotional learning focus

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

"THE ISSUE: Background checks for school employees don’t include reports of abuse or neglect of disabled adults. THE IMPACT: While there are no known incidents involving school employees with records of abusing disabled adults, pending legislation would include such records in the background-check process. 

While background checks are standard procedure for anyone working in a school, some say a gap in the system could put children at risk. 

Under the current system, the Department of Children and Families provides information about whether a prospective school employee has ever been the subject of substantiated reports of child abuse or neglect. Reports of abuse or neglect of adults with disabilities, however, are not provided."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170922/school-association-seeks-background-check-reforms

For more from MAAPS on their legislative priorities
http://maaps.org/action-network-center/proposed-legislation/

maaps mission is “to represent private special education schools in their goal of providing the highest quality education to students with special needs.”

"THE ISSUE: Some educators say focusing on social-emotional learning can better prepare students for future success.
THE IMPACT: Nine Massachusetts school districts have joined a new program to develop and implement social-emotional learning strategies in everyday classroom activities. 

Nine Massachusetts school districts are partnering in a new program to help children build the social and emotional base they need to develop skills such as perseverance, empathy, self-awareness and healthy decision-making. 

The Excellence through Social-Emotional Learning, or exSEL, network, is intended to help schools better teach students to appropriately navigate social interactions, understand their emotions and be aware of their own strengths and weaknesses in positive ways. Developing children’s social and emotional sides can set them up for future success in life and help them deal with issues such as depression, anxiety and bullying, program participants say."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170922/schools-bring-new-focus-to-social-emotional-learning

More from the exSEL Network can be found on their webpage http://www.exselmass.org/

Jessica Minahan was the key speaker for the first professional development day for the teachers as school opened this year  http://jessicaminahan.com/

http://www.exselmass.org/

Final listing of Candidates for the Franklin, MA election - November 7, 2017

Friday, September 22, 2017, the following is the final list of Candidates who have returned there nomination papers and have been certified for the upcoming Biennial Town Election this November 7, 2017.

Teresa M. Burr, Town Clerk


Town Council – 9 Seats – 2 year term

• Andrew Bissanti - Candidate for Re-Election
• Robert Dellorco - Candidate for Re-Election
• Glenn Jones - Candidate for Re-Election
• Matthew Kelly – Candidate for Re-Election
• Thomas D. Mercer - Candidate for Re-Election
• Peter E. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election
• Deborah L. Pellegri - Candidate for Re-Election
• Judith Pond Pfeffer - Candidate for Re-Election
• Patrick Casey
• Melanie Hamblen
• Eamon McCarthy-Earls
• Mickey Lee Whitmore

School Committee – 7 Seats – 2 year term

• Anne K. Bergen – Candidate for Re-Election
• Cynthia Douglas - Candidate for Re-Election
• Denise L. Schultz - Candidate for Re-Election
• Mary Jane Scofield –Candidate for Re-Election
• Dianne C. Feeley
• Dr. Monica Linden
• Alexandra Porter-Marques
• Virginia (Gigi) Zub

Planning Board – 2 Seats- 4 year term

• Joseph Halligan - Candidate for Re-Election
• Anthony D. Padula – Candidate for Re-Election

Planning Board –Associate – 1 Seat – 4 year term

• Richard W. Power, Sr.

Board of Health – 1 Seat – 4 year term

• Bruce J. Hunchard - Candidate for Re-Election
• Bridget Sweet

Board of Assessors – 1 Seat – 4 year term

• Christopher K. Feeley – Candidate for Re-Election

Note: assuming there are no changes between now and October 5 (the last date to object or withdraw), the ballot will look similar to this. The candidates for re-election will be listed first in alphabetical order followed by the new candidates also in alphabetical order for each seat.

You can find this listing on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/candidates_nov_7_2017_2.pdf

Franklin Election Collection - 2017