Live Reporting: Town Council - Feb 14, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Earls
Absent: Kelly

A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes : January 10, 2018,   January 24,2018 motion to approve minutes, Jan 10, 2018 seconded, passed 8-0 motion to approve minutes, Jan 24, 2018 seconded, passed 8-0
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/Recognitions none
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 the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments 1. Agricultural Commission postponed to next meeting agenda 2. Design Review Commission Sean Preston motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

School Committee: Community Coffee - Feb 15

The Franklin School Committee community relations sub-committee is continuing our Community “Coffees” in 2018 with themes for each of our gatherings. Please join us for a conversation about diversity and inclusion in Franklin Public Schools on February 15.

Our topics over the course of 2018 will include school budget, school start times, homework policy, social emotional learning and sessions focused on elementary, middle and high school.

For questions, please email zubv@franklinps.net (Gigi Zub)

When:
Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:30 PM

Where:
Franklin Public Library

School Committee: Coffee Hour - Feb 15

Download the flyer for this event:

Live reporting: Legislative Forum - Feb 13, 2018

Notes via Twitter from the Legislative Forum hosted by the Franklin, MA School Committee in the Franklin High School Lecture Hall on Feb 13, 2018. 

Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.

Jennifer Knight of SAFE Coalition tying some comments and points together at the end 

LiveARTS: the Boston Trio - Feb 25

The Boston Trio - Heng-Jin Park, piano, Jonah Ellsworth, cello, and Irina Muresanu, violin - are scheduled to perform at the LiveARTS concert on Sunday, Feb 25, 2018. The program will include works by Beethoven, Smetana, and Dvorak.

Ticket prices are: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors; and Students under 18 free

When:
February 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Where:

All Concerts on Sundays, 3:00 pm (NEW TIME!) at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society

262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA

Doors open at 2:30 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible

LiveARTS: the Boston Trio - Feb 25 (photo courtesy of Boston Trio)

Both FHS basketball teams post wins vs. Attleboro

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018


Boys Basketball = Attleboro, 44 @ Franklin, 59 – Final 
– Franklin led by three at halftime (26-23) but broke the game open with a 24-point third quarter. The Panthers outscored the visitors 24-13 in the third quarter to create the big lead. Junior Jalen Samuels led the Panthers with 18 points.


Girls Basketball = Franklin, 46 @ Attleboro, 39 – Final 
– Ali Brigham dominated the game for the Panthers, recording 27 points and 28 rebounds in the victory.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-13-18/


The FHS boys individual results from the swim Sectional meet were post yesterday, here are the details on the girls team


GIRLS TEAM RESULTS - Swim Sectionals

1. Duxbury – 334.5
8. King Philip – 113
9. Franklin – 104
12. Oliver Ames – 93
16. Attleboro – 42
22. Taunton – 26
25. Mansfield – 16
30. Milford – 8
41. Sharon – 1

200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Duxbury – 1:46.66
13. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Katharine Cashin, Kathryn McGuire, Ashley Loomis) – 2:00.17

200 Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 1:49.94 (Meet record)
5. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:58.89
16. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 2:06.27

500 Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 4:55.25
13. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 5:30.07

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Nantucket – 1:40.75
25. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Elizabeth Leo, Katherine Gillies, Audrey Finn) – 1:50.57

100 Yard Backstroke
1. Julia Ali, Duxbury – 57.07
9. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:01.39

400 Yard Free Relay
1. Duxbury – 3:34.04
5. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Kathryn Maguire, Katharine Cashin, Ashley Loomis) – 3:45.49

For all the Hockomock  results from the swim sectionals
https://hockomocksports.com/hock-results-from-miaa-swimming-sectional-meets-2018/

Franklin’s Ashley Loomis (center) became a four-time champ in both the 200 and 500 free races.

Dean College to Host Annual Dean Dash 5K, April 21, 2018

Dean College will host its 5th Annual Dean Dash 5K on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Franklin, MA campus.

The course will start and finish at Awpie Way, directly outside of Dean Hall at the Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA. The race will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. for competitors to take a 3.2-mile walk, jog, or run through the residential streets of Franklin. A hydration station will be waiting for you at the 2-mile mark.

Registration is $5 for Dean College students and kids 12 and under; $13 for faculty/staff/alumni; and $18 for family/community members. Registration prices will increase by $5 on race day. Price includes race t-shirt, race bib, drawstring bag souvenir, lunch, hydration station and live entertainment. Race day registration begins at 12:00 noon. Individuals who do not register ahead of time should be on location no later than 12:15 p.m. to complete the registration process.

Whether you are a seasoned race enthusiast or a first-time runner, we hope you will join us by participating in this year's race.

For more information and to register, visit www.dean.edu/deandash.

set up for the Dean Dash 5K on the Dean campus

In the News: Cannabis Control Commission timeline discussion; Boston Herald sold; Hopkinton waiting on plastic bag ban

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

"With the chorus of critics calling for the Cannabis Control Commission to pump the brakes on its rollout of an expansive legal marijuana industry growing louder, the top marijuana regulator said Tuesday the agency will debate later this month whether it should license only certain types of marijuana businesses to open July 1 and wait to license others. 

Gov. Charlie Baker, House Speaker Robert DeLeo and others have called on the CCC to scale back the industry envisioned in its draft regulations -- which includes marijuana cafes, delivery-only marijuana businesses, and the ability for establishments like cinemas and massage parlors to offer limited marijuana products -- at least until an initial retail market takes hold. 

“We’re absolutely going to talk about that and if we do decide to not issue certain categories of licenses on day one we’re not going to leave them open-ended, we’ll say ‘here’s our timeline for subsequent rollout,’ ” CCC Chairman Steven Hoffman said Tuesday when asked if the commission would consider a phased rollout of legal cannabis businesses. “But we have not made that decision, we are going to have that conversation.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180213/official-pot-licenses-could-be-rolled-out-on-timeline

"The second biggest newspaper in Boston is on track to be sold for $11.9 million. 

A subsidiary of Digital First, owner of the Denver Post and hundreds of other publications across the country, made the winning bid for the Boston Herald at a closed-door auction held at the downtown Boston offices of the Herald’s bankruptcy attorney, Brown Rudnick, which confirmed the bid selection to The Patriot Ledger on Tuesday night. The Boston Herald reported that the bid was for $11.9 million. 

Digital First was one of three companies to submit bids for the paper before a deadline Friday, including GateHouse Media, the owner of The Patriot Ledger. The company also owns the Lowell Sun and the Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise in Massachusetts.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180213/digital-first-media-wins-auction-for-boston-herald

"The town is waiting to see how a statewide plastic bag ban take shape before taking its own action. 

Board of Health member Jennifer Flanagan brought up the idea to ban plastic bags at stores in town about a year ago after hearing about such a ban passed in Natick. Last week, the board brought the discussion back up. 

“We are still in the research and review stage,” said Shaun McAuliffe, health director."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180213/hopkinton-waits-on-statewide-plastic-bag-ban

Capital Plan for FY 2018

The memo from Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator, to the Town Council outlining the current plan for the Capital Budget is captured and shared below:

"Please find the attached Capital Plan for FY18, as well as the five-year capital plan. 

The Capital Subcommittee voted to recommend the capital program as described below on January 31, 2018 by a unanimous 4-0 vote. The Finance Committee also recommend the Capital Program below by a unanimous 9-0 vote on January 30, 2018. 

Free cash was certified at almost $1 million less than last year (FY17). From the certified total, there are several major policy commitments that eat into the total right off the bat, most notably the OPEB contribution (per Council policy), the turf fields stabilization fund contribution, scheduled fire engine replacement stabilization fund contribution and annual snow and ice funds. These recommendations are Round 1 of the FY18 Capital program. Once we know the final totals of the winter costs for snow removal, if there are remaining funds, staff will propose a “Round 2” Capital later in the Spring."

snow and ice removal is a key item that drives the capital budgeting for Franklin

You can also find the doc on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/memo_capital_plan_2018.pdf

You can find the Capital Plan for 2019-2022
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/2018-01-17_fy18-fy22_capital_plan_version_1_-_fy19-fy22.pdf

No School Committee meeting today - Legislative Forum at FHS Lecture Hall at 7:00 PM

Friendly reminder that in place of the normal School Committee meeting today, there will be the Legislative Forum held at the FHS Lecture Hall beginning at 7:00 PM.

Additional info on the Legislative Forum can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/franklin-school-committee-legislative.html

FHS Lecture Hall - photo from the opening day tour in 2014

Tri-County's Carlucci claims wrestling Sectional Championship

The Tri-County RVTHS wrestling team competed at sectionals over the weekend and had a strong showing. Kevin Carlucci, a junior from Franklin, claimed a sectional championship and earned his 100th career win in the process. 

Tri-County's Carlucci claims
wrestling Sectional Championship

Also wrestling well and qualifying for the State Tournament were Phil Hulbig, a senior from North Attleboro, Harley Blanchette, a junior from Attleboro, Patrick Griffin, a sophomore from Franklin, Drew Hansen, a junior from Plainville, and Dominic Parrella, a junior from Medway. Bobby Fryar, a senior from Plainville and Zach Senay, a junior from North Attleboro also won medals for their efforts. 

The qualifiers will compete in the State Tournament this coming Friday and Saturday.

Some Tri-County's wrestlers qualify for State Tournament

Franklin SEPAC: "I Feel Worried! Tips to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety" - Feb 15

The Franklin SEPAC February Workshop is titled:

"I Feel Worried! Tips to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety" By Nadine Briggs

Ms. Briggs brings a philosophy and hands-on tools that parents can use so help their anxious children. 

Learn more about Nadine and her work at www.simplysocialkids.com.

When:
Thursday, February 15th at 7:00 PM

Where:
3rd Floor Training Room, Franklin Municipal Building

Franklin SEPAC: "I Feel Worried! Tips to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety"

For more about the Special Education Parents Advisory Council,. visit their webpage  http://franklinsepac.org/

FHS boys swim team results from MIAA Sectionals

2018 Winter South Boys Swimming and Diving Results

Event 1 Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay
14 Franklin 1:47.26 1:47.64@ 6
1) Luke Cashin FR 2) John Cashin SR
3) Sumit Choudhury 4) Roy Wang JR
27.81 58.40 (30.59) 1:24.22 (25.82) 1:47.64 (23.42)

Event 3 Boys 200 Yard IM
14 Roy Wang JR Franklin 2:06.52 2:07.15@ 3
27.64 1:00.50 (32.86) 1:38.57 (38.07) 2:07.15 (28.58)

Event 6 Boys 100 Yard Butterfly
18 John Cashin SR Franklin 57.77 56.98@
26.26 56.98 (30.72)

Event 8 Boys 500 Yard Freestyle
13 Roy Wang JR Franklin 5:05.85 5:09.28@ 4
27.24 57.71 (30.47) 1:28.61 (30.90) 2:00.04 (31.43)
2:31.46 (31.42) 3:03.13 (31.67) 3:34.96 (31.83) 4:06.77 (31.81)
4:38.59 (31.82) 5:09.28 (30.69)

Event 9 Boys 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
18 Franklin 1:37.24            1:37.26@
1) Sumit Choudhury 2) Luke Cashin FR
3) Roy Wang JR 4) John Cashin SR

Event 10 Boys 100 Yard Backstroke
21 Luke Cashin FR Franklin 59.59 59.79%

22 John Cashin SR Franklin 58.99 59.93


Men - Team Rankings - Through Event 12

1. Needham 247                                                   2.  Natick 240
3. Ashland 175                                                     4. Wellesley 148
5. Framingham 146                                              6. Nantucket 136
7. Boston College High 124                                8. King Philip 118
9. Old Rochester 110                                         10. Nauset 100
11. Catholic Memorial 91                                  12. Brookline 79
13. North Attleborough 68                                14. Bishop Feehan 54
15. Newton North 49                                         16. Holliston 47
17. Cohasset 46.5                                              18. Duxbury 46
19. Scituate 42                                                   20. Bishop Stang 41
21. Oliver Ames 40                                        22. Xaverian Brothers 26
23. Hopkinton 21                                            24. Dover-Sherborn 20
25. Bridgewater-Raynham 15                         26. Mansfield 13
26. Franklin 13                                               28. Dighton-Rehoboth 12
29. Sharon 11                                                 30. Milford 9
30. Medfield 9                                               32. Seekonk 7
33. Norwell 6                                                 34. Norton 5
35. Middleboro 4                                            36. Barnstable 3
36. Blue Hills Tech 3                                     38. Attleboro 0.5


The full set of results can be found online
http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8103

FHS Panthers

In the News: Dean children's center applications; Franklin's birthday party

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

"Individualized tours are now available for the Children’s Center at Dean College. 

Parents of children ages 2.9 through 6 years old are encouraged to bring their child to explore the school and learn about our program. 

Applications for fall 2018 are being accepted for five-day morning, two-day morning, three-day morning preschool program or five-day afternoon Pre-K program. Dean also offers a full-day option (8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.) for 4- to 6-year-olds who will be transitioning to a kindergarten program the following year."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180213/dean-college-childrens-center-accepting-fall-enrollment-offering-tours

Individualized tours are now available for the Children’s Center at Dean College

"THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin is hosting a community celebration marking Franklin’s 240th birthday Friday, Feb. 16, from 7-11 p.m. 

Enjoy fun Franklin history shared by Joe Landry, along with historic photos and town trivia. The birthday party will also feature music, including a special appearance by Franklin’s own Jamie Barrett, as well as snacks and a cash bar. This special event marks the milestone 240th anniversary of Franklin’s secession from Wrentham in 1778. 

“We hope to have a fun night of conversation, storytelling, and reminiscing,” notes Franklin Performing Arts Company director and lifelong Franklin resident Raye Lynn Mercer. “The date Franklin seceded from Wrentham seemed like a good excuse for a party in the dead of winter and an opportunity to get people together, share some laughs, and celebrate our town.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180213/black-box-hosting-celebration-of-franklins-240th

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 14, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF (51 pages)

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/february_14_agenda_0.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes : January 10, 2018,   January 24,2018
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/Recognitions
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 the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments 1. Agricultural Commission Jeffrey Perry – One year term to expire June 31, 2018  Marian Szymanski – One year term to expire June 31, 2018 Linda Noel – Two year term to expire June 31, 2019  Carly Fisher – Two year term to expire June 31, 2019  Roger Trahan – Three year term to expire June 31, 2020 2. Design Review Commission Sean Preston
F. Hearings	F. Hearings
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital 2. Budget 3. Economic Development Commmittee
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-04 - Appropriation - Street Lighting (Motion to Move Resolution 18-04 - Majority Vote (5)) 1a. FY 18 Capital Plan Proposal 1b. Capital Plan FY 19- FY 22 2. Resolution 18-05 - Appropriation - General Fund Capital FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-05 - Majority Vote (5)) 3. Resolution 18-06 - Appropriation - Fire Truck Stabilization Fund FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-06 - Majority Vote(5)) 4. Resolution 18-07 - Appropriation - Turf Field Stabilization Fund FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-07 - Majority Vote (5))  5. Resolution 18-08 - Appropriation - Enterprise Fund Capital FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-08 - Majority Vote (5)) 6. Resolution 18-09 - Appropriation - OPEB Trust Fund FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-09 - Majority Vote (5)) 7. Resolution 18-10 - Dissolution of the Senior Center Building Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 18-10 - Majority Vote (5)) 8. Resolution 18-11 - Dissolution of the Library Building Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 18-11 - Majority Vote (5)) 9. Resolution 18-12 - Dissolution 18-12 - Dissolution of the Franklin Advisory Committee (Motion to Move Resolution 18-12 - Majority vote (5)) 10. Bylaw Amendment 18-798R - Chapter 155, Streets and Sidewalks - 1st Reading(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-798R to a 2nd  Reading - Majority Vote (5)) 11. Bylaw Amendment 18-799 - Chapter 82, Fees, Appendix B - Sewer Rates - 2ndReading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 18-799 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) 12. Bylaw Amendment 18-800 - Chapter 82, Fees, Appendix B - Water Rates - 2ndReading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 18-800 - Majority Roll Call 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 - None
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn

DelCarte has a frozen surface now and is scheduled for
additional invasive species work later this year