Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 11, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 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 50 pages of documents released for this agenda (PDF) 
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/october_11_2017_agenda.pdf

A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes - September 13, 2017
B. Announcements	B. 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.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations
D. Citizen Comments	D. 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 to review the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments
F. Hearings	F. Hearings
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions: Shaw's - Change of Manager and New Officer: (Move to approve the Change of Manager to William M. Nasif and Change of Officer to Gary R. Morton on the Shaw's Supermarkets, Inc. Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License.
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports
J. Legislation for Action	1. Resolution 17-62: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Move Resolution 17-62 - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	2. Resolution 17-63: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Police Department (Motion to Move Resolution 17-63 - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	3. Resolution 17-64: Request to Town of Norfolk Zoning Board of Appeals to Request a Traffic Study of the Intersection of Mill Street and Chestnut Street in Franklin (Motion to Move Resolution 17-64 - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	4. Bylaw Amendment 17-796: Chapter 63, Buildings, Numbering Of - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-796 - Majority Roll Call vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797: Setbacks for Accessory Buildings and Structures - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-797 - 2/3 Majority Roll Call vote (6))
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

things are taking shape as the renovation of the Franklin Public Library is finishing up

Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee endorses Monica Linden

The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee today announced its endorsement of Monica Linden for Franklin School Committee. MWPC's endorsement of Ms. Linden is part of the efforts made to support candidates running for elected office in communities across the Commonwealth.

Endorsing a record 36 women running for municipal level office to date in 2017, coupled with a surge of new members by 450%, MWPC is building strong momentum heading into the highly anticipated 2018 federal and state elections. 

The groundswell of support comes as MWPC PAC endorsed candidates are running for elected office in competitive races, including School Committee, Board of Selectmen, City Council and Mayor in Beverly, Boston, Cambridge, Easthampton, Everett, Framingham, Franklin, Melrose, Newton, North Adams, Pittsfield, Springfield and other communities.

"MWPC is pleased to endorse Monica in her race for the Franklin School Committee," said Linnea Walsh, MWPC interim executive director. "Monica is committed to MWPC's goals of parity to ensure that more women are equally represented at the policy and decision-making table. She recognizes that municipal government is where the rubber meets the road in terms of advocating for the investments and programs to help students and families succeed."

MWPC PAC endorsements have yielded several wins including Cindy Friedman, who won the special election for the 4th Middlesex Senate seat in July, and Elizabeth Almeida, who won her election in the race for the Westford Board of Selectmen race.

Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus (MWPC)
Political Action Committee endorses Monica Linden

About the MWPC PAC

The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Political Action Committee is a non-partisan organization that works to increase the number of women elected and appointed to public office and public policy positions. 

Please visit www.mwpc.org to learn more about our Political Action Committee. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MWPC and connect on our Facebook page.

For more about Monica
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/linden-announces-candidacy-for-franklin.html

In the News: cross country is different; Tangerini's pick your own flowers

Articles of interest for Franklin:

"There’s something different about cross country that sets it apart from other sports. 

There are no playbooks or signs to memorize. There are no balls to throw or hit, and there’s no need to maneuver around any approaching defender on a cross country course, unless you happen to take a wrong turn and a tree stands in your way. 

On a cross country course, although there is a team element to the sport, the runner is focused on just him or herself and how they can achieve the best possible time. And that is all up to them — no missed call by an official can alter their finish in a race. Much of a cross country runner’s individual performance is driven by just that, the individual. 

In a season that begins in the doldrums of summer, moves through the fall as the leaves change colors, and ends just before Thanksgiving with a pre-winter chill in the air, cross country runners need to train in a way that keeps them conditioned through all weather and course conditions. Different teams and their top runners have different training regimens to stay in peak physical shape."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/20171007/high-school-notebook-cross-country-runners-experience-vigorous-season

Franklin Girls XC vs. Mansfield. On your marks... Let's Go Panthers! via Twitter

"When the sun is shining and the air is warm, as is often the case this time of year, there is a general fluttering and buzzing that occurs among some of the furrows at Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm. 

This is where the wildflowers grow - a colorful realm of industrious honey and bumble bees languidly visiting the various blooms collecting nectar for winter, and of butterflies flittering, basking and sipping. It is also a spot visited by people, come to collect stems for themselves, mason jars, buckets, and clippers in hand. 

The mostly organic, non-GMO farm at 139 Spring St. has been running a CSA (community supported agriculture) flower share for about 10 years now. 

“People can come pick their own flowers,” said owner/grower Laura Tangerini on a recent warm afternoon, running her palms over a thick patch of red globe amaranth while taking a break from her other work to visit the flower furrows."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171006/walk-on-wildflower-side-at-tangerinis-farm

https://twitter.com/TangerinisFarm

COLUMBUS DAY SALE !!! - Polar Express Train Ride in Blackstone Valley

SAVE on your tickets for the Blackstone Valley Polar Express!

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Blackstone Valley Tourism Council | 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Sent by info@tourblackstone.com in collaboration with Try it free today

Take a walk in the "Meadowlands" - October 28

Saturday, October 28, at 10:30 AM, Alan Earls will be leading a walk through the fields and wetlands along Mine Brook in Franklin to assess potential public access points and existing trails on behalf of the Charles River Meadowlands Initiative.

We will meet at the end of Oak Street Extension (please park carefully so as not to impact neighbors) and depart, rain or shine, heading roughly south toward the former town sewage treatment facilities (now being redeveloped).

Depending on conditions we will either retrace our route or exit via White Ave., returning to our cars on foot. This is an opportunity to see this hidden open space gem and to contribute to efforts with town and federal authorities to improve access. Plan on a duration of approximately two hours.

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE ARE NO DEVELOPED TRAILS IN MOST PARTS OF THE PROPERTY. EXPECT MUD, WATER, BRAMBLES AND BRUSH AND USE TICK REPELLENT

image shared from the Charles River Meadowlands webpage

FHS: "Help Keep Music Education Alive" - Nov 3

The Franklin High School music students are preparing for their participation in the Beatlemania concert being held at Franklin High School November 3 at 7:30 PM.

The music students will be performing back up instrumentation on a few songs with the national touring production of Beatlemania Stage Show. Students will perform on the songs “Yesterday” with the school’s orchestra; “Sgt. Pepper” with the marching band and “Yellow Submarine” with the chorus.

The concert is a benefit to offset some of the expenses for the school’s music department’s trip to Washington DC in the spring for a music festival and competition.

The concert is titled “Help Keep Music Education Alive” which benefits music education programs throughout New England.

The concert is a full professional production with big venue sound and lighting brought in to facilitate the concert experience. Paul Lococo event organizer said “The Franklin High School has a brand new state of the art auditorium and will be a nice place to stage such a production.” 

The Beatlemania Stage Show is the complete Beatle’s experience with period costume changes and vintage Beatle’s instruments. The show will take you from the Beatle’s early years from the Ed Sullivan days to Sgt. Pepper’s Magical Mystery Tour and beyond.

Help Keep Music Education Alive - Nov 3

Diane Plouffe, the Franklin High School Music Director said “This is a unique community event supporting the music students and a fun event for both the students and the community.”

“The show is educational for our students as well as they learn the music of the Beatle’s and get to perform in a professional production right here at Franklin High.” Stated Plouffe.

Tickets for the show are on sale at Purplepass.com and Shaw’s Market in Franklin

KP takes FHS football at very end; FHS boys girls soccer post wins over Stoughton

From Hockomock Sports and Twitter we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports action from Friday, Oct 6.


Football = King Philip, 17 @ Franklin, 14 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Shane Frommer 1-yard rush, Cole Baker XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 55-yard pass to Sean Leonard, Matt Zucco XP good; (F) J. Noviello 1-yard rush, M. Zucco XP good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (KP) Brendan Lydon 31-yard pass to Tom Madden, C. Baker XP good; (KP) C. Baker 18-yard field goal.

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Donny Tappin factored into both of the Panthers’ goals, helping take two points on the road at Stoughton. Tappin opened the scoring on a feed from classmate Jacob Cummings and then set up senior Will Conley for the Panthers’ second tally.

Girls Soccer = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Miranda Smith got the Franklin offense going with a pair of goals, while Anna Balkus added a goal and an assist for the Panthers. Halle Atkinson and Olivia Dellorco also scored in the win and Molly Duncan, Erin Quaile, and Calen Frongillo had assists. According to Stoughton coach Tara Daniels, Victoria Fallon had a “strong game” and showed off “her versatility and leadership as a center back.”

Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Stoughton, 3 – Final
– After falling 25-27 in the first set, Stoughton’s Molly Turner started the second game with 10 service points, including four aces, and the Black Knights never looked back in rattling off three straight wins. Seniors Jordan Motley, Val Whalen and Vicky Ramos combined for over 30 kills for Stoughton. Lauren Lockhart led Franklin with eight kills while Meaghan Maguire (three blocks) added seven kills and Maggie Doyle (five blocks) had six kills. Lauren Bissanti finished with seven digs and three aces for the Panthers.

Golf = North Attleboro, 169 @ Franklin, 163 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-100617/

Very PROUD of our Cheer & Football SENIORS! #PantherPride #Classof2018 #SeniorNight

Very PROUD of our Cheer & Football SENIORS! #PantherPride #Classof2018 #SeniorNight pic.twitter.com/fypAsWIOT7

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) October 6, 2017

V Football - Halftime in Franklin: Panthers 14 KP 7 LETSGO!!! @HockomockSports

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) October 7, 2017

Noviello - QB sneak with no time left in the half - giving the Panthers a 13-7 lead. X point was good. 14-7 at the half. @HockomockSports pic.twitter.com/Xdlo3P0xku

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) October 7, 2017

V Football - KP ties it up with 4:40 left in the game. 14-14 @HockomockSports

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) October 7, 2017

King Philip kicks a field goal w no time remaining. Final: KP 17 Franklin 14. Heads High Panthers! Tremendous effort! #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) October 7, 2017

"From the Hardware Store to the Quilt Shop" - Yankee Quilters meeting Tuesday Oct 10

Yankee Quilters announces that Jennifer Watchorn, of Nashua, NH, a quilt designer and teacher will speak on "From the Hardware Store to the Quilt Shop". Her program is part of Yankee's monthly meeting and is open to non-members for a modest fee of $5. 

The program will begin at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 10 and will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street. 

For more information, email yankeequilters11@gmail.com

image from Yankee Quilters Facebook page

Senator Spilka: October News from the State House

Also: Join us for the Senior Health & Wellness Fair on October 14!

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Greetings!  I'd like to invite you and your friends, family and neighbors to my annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair.  Please spread the word! This year, the Senior Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, October 14th  at the Joseph P. Keefe Technical School in Framingham. All MetroWest seniors are invited to learn about ways to lead healthy and active lifestyles and enjoy a fun morning out in the community. Co-sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center and the MetroWest Health Foundation, the Senior Fair offers health screenings, as well as a variety of workshops and presentations about senior health programs, benefits and wellness activities. Representatives from local health care and elder services organizations will share information on services and opportunities in MetroWest. The best part?  The food!  The day includes a continental breakfast and hot lunch. Please see below for additional details, as well as some other news from the State House.   Can't wait to see you at the Health and Wellness Fair!  SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR       Senator Karen Spilka's Annual Senior Health & Wellness Fair Co-sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center and the MetroWest Health Foundation Saturday, October 14, 2017 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Joseph P. Keefe Technical School 750 Winter Street, Framingham, MA 01702 View Map Seniors in the MetroWest area are encouraged to contact Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District Director, at (617) 722-1640 or Puja.Mehta@masenate.gov for more information and to RSVP. Presentations include: The Brain, Aging and Memory Loss Center of Alzheimer Research and Treatment, Brigham and Women's Hospital Making Your Community Dementia Friendly Mirick O'Connell Attorneys at Law Keeping Your Brain Safe Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Lifting Strategies for Golden Years FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers Free Medical Equipment  REquipment, INC. Get Ready for Your New Medicare Card Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Maze Udeshi Financials Easy Yoga and Pranayama Shobha Monteserin Narayana & David Monteserin Narayana Click here for a list of vendors and participants: Senior Fair Vendor &; Participant List Office of State Senator Karen E. Spilka Room 212, State House Boston, Massachusetts  02133 Phone: (617) 722-1640 - Fax: (617) 722-1077 http://www.karenspilka.com

Senator Karen E. Spilka, Massachusetts State House, Room 212, Boston, MA 02133 Sent by karen.spilka@masenate.gov in collaboration with Try it free today

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