Information meeting Oct 5 for Destination Imagination

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

"An information meeting about Destination Imagination (DI) in Franklin will be held on Oct. 5, 7 p.m., in the pre-school room at the Franklin YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, to learn more about DI and all that the program has to offer children. 

Franklin Destination Imagination is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates this after school enrichment program open to all kids from 2nd grade through high school in Franklin. 

Also check out www.destinationimagination.org.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170926/time-to-sign-up-for-destination-imagination-in-franklin

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4th Annual "Choggy Strong" Firefighter Fundraiser - Oct 7

On July 29, 2014, while off duty, my friend and fellow Taunton Firefighter, Chad "Choggy" Larivee suffered a severe spinal cord injury, resulting from a fall from a roof. Chad, along with two other off duty firefighters, was repairing a roof when Chad fell approximately twenty-five feet. Chad was immediately flown to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center where he underwent over 9 hours of extensive surgery. At that time it was determined that Chad's accident had left him paralyzed. 

 

Upon receiving this devastating news, Chad's brother and sister firefighters, friends, and family did what they do best and jumped into action. Knowing the possible financial struggles that come with an accident like this, the Taunton firefighters kicked their fundraising efforts into high gear.

 

In this past 3 years Chad and his family have had to make some major adjustments. Many of these adjustments were facilitated by the people and local businesses that donated to, and or attended the past years fundraisers. The donations have also helped to offset the cost of some of Chad's much needed therapy, which is not covered by medical insurance. 

 

The members of the Taunton Fire Department, along with Chad's family and friends, are coming together once again to hold our 4th Annual "Choggy Strong" Firefighter Fundraiser. We are currently seeking raffle prize donations that will be used during our event to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the PACC in Taunton. Please consider donating, so that we can help assist our brother firefighter and his family in their continued fight. If you or your business is able to donate, please contact Anne Gilberti at 508-667-4066 or annegilberti@yahoo.com.

 

Thank you in advance for your continued support.

 

Tim O'Leary

Anne Gilberti

33 Jackson Cir

Franklin,MA 02038

508-667-4066 (cell)

annegilberti@yahoo.com

4th Annual "Choggy Strong" Firefighter Fundraiser - Oct 7

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

Come join us for a fun filled afternoon at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way, Sunday, Oct 29. 

The fun starts at 4:00 PM and last until 7:00 PM. Ages pre-school to 5th grade.

Food donations being accepted for the Franklin Food Pantry

Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams top Attleboro

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results from Wednesday, Sep 27.


Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final
– Frankin junior Cassi Ronan had a hand in all four Panthers goals, scoring a pair and assisting on the other two. Juniors Annie Walsh and Regan Paterson each scored once and added one assist in the win. Panthers goalie Christina Luccini made nine saves in the win while FHS head coach Lisa Cropper said Jill McLaughlin did “an outstanding job in the midfield.”


Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Maggie Doyle had a strong day at the service line, recording 14 service points, including three aces, and added five kills as the Panthers earned a sweep on the road. Ellie Wisniewski (eight kills) and Meaghan Maguire (seven kills) helped pace Franklin’s offense.


Golf = Franklin, 166 @ Mansfield, 162 – Final
– Mansfield senior Brendan Loomer and freshman Brian See both carded rounds of 38 to lead the Hornets to a close win over Franklin. Senior Madison Haughey and freshman Joseph Gormley added rounds of 43 for the Hornets.


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-092717/

FHS Panthers

Cultural Connections - Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House - Oct 10

The Franklin Cultural Council is sponsoring a new program called Cultural Connections, an arts and culture roundtable designed to bring members of arts and cultural organizations from many towns together to talk, network, and share stories on various topics about what has and hasn't worked in their organizations. 

Cultural Connections will get together several times a year for a casual few hours of discussion. 

The first session will be held on Oct. 10 at 7:00 pm at Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House at 395 E. Central Street, Franklin, and the topic up for discussion is Social Media in the arts community. 

For more information, or to register, please visit http://bit.ly/2wI2wRp. 

This program is free and open to anyone interested in the arts from any organization in any town.

Cultural Connections - Rhapsody’s Victorian Coffee House - Oct 10

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor Fundraiser, Sat - Sep 30

7th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk

Sponsored by St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Society

September 30, 2017

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m

This weekend the St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Society will hold their 7th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk. This Walk is the group's main fund raiser. Proceeds allow the St. Vincent de Paul group to accomplish our major goal, caring for our neighbors in need. Full details available online at www.fopwalk.org

Registration will be between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. After registration participants will . then begin the walk of (1, 2 or 3 miles). All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help, which can take many forms - including financial help, food, housing, medicine and clothing. All information is kept confidential.

Join together, with family and friends

to make our Walk better than ever!

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor Fundraiser, Sat - Sep 30

Reminder: SEPAC Parents' Night Out - Sep 28

From the Franklin Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)

Parents' Night Out

Please join us on Thursday, September 28, 2017
At 7:00 pm Cole's Tavern

Come for a casual night out for some laughs, good food and a few drinks!

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Bring your family to Panera Bread and support Remington - Sep 29

You don't want to miss this.

Support Remington Middle School and have a delicious time at Panera Bread! Just print or show this flier to them and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will go to Remington!   The flyer is good from Open to Close on Friday, September 29.

Remington PCC | 628 Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by pccremington@gmail.comin collaboration with Tryit free today

Live reporting: Closing items

K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items 2 parcels of value in the center could be helpful
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments Bissanti -  Friends of Franklin Historical Museum open house Sunday from 1-4 PM Pellegri - for all Franklin residents, flu clinic at Senior Center, Oct 17 9:30 to 11:30 What is happening with the museum with the siding? didn't get to it this summer Mercer - those watching could appreciate a can of WD-40 to oil the chairs
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn motion to adjoourn, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Legislation for Action

I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports none
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)) had tried to sell before, no progress, abutter had asked for no plans for the space other than adding it, can use for development, doesn't have enough frontage to do so motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 the Deed reference is correct per the Town Attorney
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)) do have other leases for cell towers on our water tank, doesn't interfere, $50K/year with escalator, revenue to the town; 4 currently, one expiring; would go out for new leases; new leases have different mounting requirements motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) explanations provided by Jeff (covered in FinCom meeting Tuesday) FinCom approved by 6-0 vote additional State aid to be applied to School budget increase Town Admin salaries, decrease Planning Dept, switching dollars to save money overall  Police salaries, 2 known retirements, take a year to hire off the list, proposing to hire in advance to get the training ahead of the retirements asking for 9K to replace the canine who passed suddenly FinCom approved by 6-0 vote Police has done well with transfers, but would like to use the list 16 weeks as a patrol dog first, then trained for narcotics only one here is needed, we can get mutual aid for when needed motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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) $550K to be raised an appropriated for public way improvements potential listing of streets drafted, sewer/water listing being finalized and will be brought to the Council for review FinCom approved by 6-0 vote this would be the full utilization of the hotel tax motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) FinCom approved by 6-0 vote motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) discussed at EDC meeting previously, could be a good option for the buyer to get the land reasonably and then still have the requirement to do the brown field fixes as needed no harm in trying this way thanks for showing the map in this way motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) Bissanti recused map shown on big screen (photo to be added later) cleaning up plot lines, second reading motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0 via roll call
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)) public hearing with no comments held earlier in this meeting motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

NuStyle plot of land proposed for an RFP to the Town Council, discussion underway #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/exOiYvEstr

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017

Proposed plot line clean up map up for discussion at 2nd reading for Town Council #tc0927 pic.twitter.com/lPpecpLN7k

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 28, 2017