Meeting notes archive for 2017

2017

• Special Report: Residential VII zoning

Economic Development Committee (EDC)

• EDC meeting (scheduled as needed)
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• Economic Development - 08/09/17 (audio exclusive)
• Economic Development - 03/22/17
• EDC - 01/04/17

Finance Committee (FinCom)

• FinCom meeting (usually 1st Tues of month, special schedule for Budget Hearings in May/June)
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• FinCom - 09/26/17 (audio exclusive)
• FinCom - 05/03/17
• FinCom - 04/05/17 - Budget hearing #3 Franklin TV video replay
• FinCom - 04/03/17 - Budget hearing #2 Franklin TV video replay
• FinCom - 03/29/17 - Budget hearing #1 Franklin TV video replay
• FinCom - 01/31/17 (audio exclusive)

School Committee  (SchCom)

• School Committee meetings (usually 2nd/4th Tuesday of month; exceptions noted)
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• School Committee - 12/13/17
• Community Forum - Superintendent Ahern - 11/30/17
• School Committee - 11/28/17
• School Committee - 11/14/17
• School Committee - 10/24/17 (missed)
• School Committee - Budgeting Workshop - 10/10/17 (audio exclusive)
• School Committee - 09/26/17
• School Committee - 09/12/17
• School Committee - 08/22/17
• School Committee - 08/08/17
• School Committee - 07/18/17 (missed)
• School Committee - 06/27/17 
• School Committee - 06/13/17
• School Committee - 05/23/17
• School Committee - 05/09/17 (Franklin TV video available, missed due to business travel)
• School Committee - 04/25/17
• School Committee - 04/11/17
• School Committee - 03/28/17 (budget hearing FY 2018)
• School Committee - 03/23/17 special meeting superintendent
• School Committee - 03/20/17 - Superintendent Candidate Forum (audio exclusive)
• School Committee - 03/15/17 (audio)
• School Committee - 02/28/17
• School Committee - 02/14/17
• School Committee - 02/06/17 - re-open search (audio exclusive)
• School Committee - Superintendent Candidate Forums - 01/30/17 (audio exclusive)
• School Committee - 01/24/17
• School Committee - 01/10/17

Town Council (TC)

• TC meeting (usually 1st/3rd Wednesday of month, exceptions noted)
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• Town Council - 12/20/17 (missed)
• Town Council - 12/13/17
• Town Council - 11/29/17
• Town Council - 11/15/17
• Town Council - 10/25/17
• Town Council - 10/11/17
• Town Council - 09/27/17
• Town Council - 09/13/17
• Town Council - 08/09/17
• Town Council - 07/12/17
• Town Council - 06/28/17
• Town Council - 06/07/17
• Town Council - 05/25/17
• Town Council - 05/24/17
• Town Council - 05/10/17 (missed due to business travel, Franklin TV video replay available)
• Town Council - 04/13/17 (land use planning workshop)
• Town Council - 04/12/17
• Town Council - 03/22/17
• Town Council - 03/01/17
• Town Council - 02/15/17
• Town Council - 02/01/17
• Town Council - 01/18/17
• Town Council - 01/04/17

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

• ZBA meetings are usually 1st/3rd Thursday of the month
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• ZBA meeting 02/16/17 (via video replay)

Annual Report 2017: Advisory Committee

The Annual Report is compiled and published each year to be ready for voters to obtain at the November election. A PDF copy is also posted online and available for viewing our downloading. I'll highlight some key sections from the current report over the next week or so.

The following is a text representation of the printed page 73 (actually 80 of 264)



"ANNUAL REPORT OF THE 2016 ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Council Advisory Committee annual report for 2016 is as follows.

The Advisory Committee held four meetings during the year, and its work consisted, largely, of updating and reviewing past initiatives with reviewing two significant proposals.

The first involved a thirty-four unit condominium development which was primarily a matter-of-right with some minor revisions and was fully supported by the Committee and the Council. It is now before the Planning Board.

The second proposal was for a sub-division of approximately 37 units of upscale housing under a private home ownership/condominium form of ownership. Said development which fit the parameters of a newly established Zoning district, Zone 7. The proposal was fully supported by the Advisory Committee and endorsed by same, sending a recommendation of support to the Council. However, the council failed to support a two thirds majority (6) needed for approval of the Zoning change.

It was then, and remains, the position of the Committee, that development that benefits the community at large, which the foregoing development did, that it is incumbent of the Councilors to make decisions based on that standard and not to succumb to either political posturing or influence. Which, in my opinion, and other members, concur, caused the failure of this legislation to pass. This opinion, certainly in no way is to either disregard or
ignore valid argument in opposition, or to recognize the independence of the Council and it’s obligations to the electorate, but rather to seek decisions that positively impact the community at large and particularly have a positive economic and aesthetic impact. Indeed, the assessment of the Committee of that action left many members wondering whether to continue serving if the opinions and charge of the committee, as defined by the Council, is not being recognized. The Advisory Committee has agreed to serve until the November election and will then decide whether to continue.

Certain past discussions and topics which the Committee has addressed, and the Council and Administration have implemented: some ongoing, others concluded are: Cook’s Farm, train station, downtown revitalization, fasttracking development, South Franklin Historic Meeting House, rezoning, the Community-Business concept, old town hall development, Thompson Press development proposal, the recycle center (Town Dump), removal of temp classrooms at Davis Thayer, improvements to Davis Thayer, the Gate Way concept as well as numerous meetings and discussions to encourage and support commercial development in our central business district. Commercial Development in South Franklin, and proposing the town move to acquire the land on 140/495, which currently houses a salt barn and storage site, and has significant potential and value to the community and was, at one time, acknowledged by the state as such.

Our role is to create and/or add to the discussion, and to that end, I am obliged to the Committee and those members of the Council, staff and administration for their support and contribution; to the many municipal employees who are second to none; and the many volunteers and residents who help make our community a special place.

Thank you all in behalf of the Committee.
L.P. Benedetto, Chairman

Members:
Paul Cheli, Vice Chair
Judith Pond Pfeffer, Vice Chair
Robert Ficco
Bruce Hunchard
Diane Daddario Jardine
Robert Vallee

Associate Members
Joseph Halligan
Paul Compton
Rick Circone"

The Franklin Dean MBTA station

You can find the online copy at the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/pages/annual-reports

and specifically for 2017
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/town-annual-report-2017-revised

FHS boys hockey advances to final at Mt St Charles; wrestling finishes 7th (of 76); FHS girls run team pentathlon

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Dec 29, 2017

Boys Hockey

The semi-final game for the Mt Saint Charles Tournament
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 vs. Bishop Guertin, 1 – Final

A 2-1 win secures the boys a spot in the championship game. Hardhat to Lizotte. pic.twitter.com/qkSIgNxiWE

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) December 30, 2017

Other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-29-17/

Indoor Track

The FHS girls indoor track team participated in a team pentathlon on Friday. The "A" team finished 4th, the "B" team finished 6th.

https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/MeetResults.aspx?Meet=319294&show=all

 Womens Results 

800 Meters  Varsity - Finals x
1.	12	Nicole Clermont		2:21.40a SR	Franklin
6.	12	Katherine Hartnett		2:29.33a PR	Franklin
55m Hurdles - 33"  Varsity - Finals x
1.	11	Daniella Pierre		9.23a	Franklin
6.	11	Kaylee DeSimone		10.71a	Franklin
Shot Put - 4kg  Varsity - Finals x
3.	12	Allison Rizoli		9.68m PR	Franklin
6.	12	Miranda Smith		8.93m	Franklin
High Jump  Varsity - Finals x
6.	11	Lauren McGrath		1.35m SR	Franklin
6.	11	Elizabeth Wisniewski		1.35m	Franklin
Long Jump  Varsity - Finals x
3.	12	Jessica Kroushl		4.89m	Franklin
5.	12	Brianna Cummings		4.49m	Franklin

These results were shared from 

https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/MeetResults.aspx?Meet=319294&show=all

Wrestling

Wrestling = Lowell Holiday Tournament (Canton, Foxboro, Franklin, Stoughton) 
– Franklin had the best showing among Hock teams, placing seventh overall with 112.5 points. Jordan Carlucci (126) placed fifth overall and TJ Remillard (132) took seventh in his bracket. For Foxboro, senior Phil Dure was eighth overall in the 126 bracket and the Warriors earned 64 points. Canton earned 50 points and Stoughton had 31 points.

Complete results bracket by bracket for the wrestling meet can be found online
http://arena.flowrestling.org/event/fde9a39a-9aae-16dc-2162-2358faabd4fb

FHS Panthers

"The reason for the unique color and spots goes back over 600 million years"

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

"It’s well known to true Milfordians that the famous Milford pink granite is used in landmark structures around the country like Grand Central Station in New York and the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., but there are still a few that are less known to even the most avid townies. 

Anne Lamontagne, of the Milford Historical Commission, found that the William McKinley Tomb in Canton, Ohio, as well as the Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial in Ohio, overlooking Lake Erie are both made completely of the indigenous rock. 

She also said that parts of the base of the Statue of Liberty, and even parts of the Escadrille Memorial la Fayette in France."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171229/celebrating-milfords-trademark-pink-granite

The Franklin Library also is a showcase for the Milford granite

Town Offices Closed on January 1

Town Offices Closed on January 1

Town Offices Closed on January 1

This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage  http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-offices-closed-january-1st

Franklin Library: New Year's Eve Party - Dec 30 - 10:00 AM

Celebrate New Year's Eve early by partying at the Franklin Library on Saturday from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Franklin Library: New Year's Eve Party - Dec 30 - 10:00 AM

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/noon-years-eve-party

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 12/29/17 - THU 1/4/18

FRIDAY 12/29/17
10:30am   Fairytale Snow Queen Party @ Franklin Public Library
11:30am   Mommy and Me Fitness (ages 3-8) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm

SATURDAY 12/30/17
10am-12pm   Noon Year’s Eve Party @ Franklin Public Library
11am-1pm   Happy New Year Party @ Kidz Plaster Zone
2pm   Franklin Public Library Closing

SUNDAY 12/31/17
All Day   Franklin Public Library Closed

MONDAY 1/1/18 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
All Day   Franklin Public Library Closed

TUESDAY 1/2/18
10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Friends Book Group @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 1/3/18
10am   Animal Tales (for ages 2.5-5) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Friends of Franklin Public Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   YA Dystopian Book Club @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 1/4/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time (ages 0-18 months) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA 

Guide to Holiday Lights and Events (includes Franklin, MA) click HERE.

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM.