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"The town has a new town moderator in Erin Underhill following Monday’s annual town election.
Underhill won the posting with 408 votes over challenger Brutus Cantoreggi’s 346. The contest was the only one on this year’s ballot.
“I wanted to say thanks for all your support,” she wrote on her Erin Underhill for Millis Town Moderator Facebook page Monday night. “I’m so excited to be the next Town Moderator in Millis.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Nearly 70 percent of the state’s population lives in communities that have adopted local policies raising their tobacco-buying age to 21, and a bill teed up for Wednesday’s House session would extend that age hike statewide.
Along with raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from its current 18, the bill would impose new regulations on e-cigarettes, including banning their use in places where state law already prohibits smoking. It would also prohibit the sale of tobacco products by pharmacies.
With the Senate last session overwhelmingly backing a bill to accomplish the same goals and more than half of House lawmakers supporting a version this session, the bill stands a good chance of making it to the desk of Gov. Charlie Baker, who is “conceptually” supportive of the age increase."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
WWI Doughboy on the Town Common when trees are in full bloom |
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"When Franklin and Oliver Ames met on April 11th, Franklin needed some late game heroics to come out of Easton with an extra innings win. On Monday night in Franklin, the Panthers needed no such heroics, as they walked away with a convincing 10-1 win over the Tigers.
It didn’t look like things would be easy for Franklin in the top of the first, as OA’s Michael Friel led off the game with a triple, and then later came home to score on a wild pitch from Jake Noviello. After a strikeout, OA came through with three straight singles from Mitch Goulet, Chris Pearsons, and Matt Muir to load the bases with just one out.
Noviello came through though, striking out the next two OA batters to end the top half of the inning with limited damage."
FHS Panthers |
Hockomock Area YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day® |
May 19 at Patriot Place |
LET'S LAUGH TODAY |
Wednesday, May 9! |
Agenda Item | Summary |
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A. Approval of Minutes |
A. Approval of Minutes - April 11, 2018
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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.
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C. Proclamations/Recognitions |
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
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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.
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E. Appointments |
E. Appointments
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F. Hearings |
F. Hearings
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G. License Transactions |
G. License Transactions - Shaw's Supermarkets. Inc.
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H. Presentations/Discussions |
H. Presentations/Discussions - Opioid Litigation - Information to follow
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I. Subcommittee Reports |
I. Subcommittee Reports
1. Capital
2. Budget
3. EDC
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J. Legislation for Action |
J. Legislation for Action
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J. Legislation for Action |
1. Resolution 18-18: Appropriation and Loan Order (Borrowing Authorization) for Water (Motion to Move Resolution 18-18 - 2/3 Majority Vote (6))
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J. Legislation for Action |
2. Resolution 18-19: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Cultural Council (Motion to Move Resolution 18-19 - Majority vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
3. Resolution 18-20: Adoption of Revised Town Council Procedures Manual (Motion to Move Resolution 18-20 - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
4. Bylaw Amendment 18-801: Amendment of Service Fees: Solid Waste and Recycling - 2nd Reading (Motion for Move Bylaw Amendment 18-801 - Majority Roll Call Vote - (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-802: Zoning Map Changes from Commercial II, or Rural Residential II & Single Family Residential IV, to Rural Residential II or Single Family Residential IV, an Area on or Near Edwards, Raymond, and Beaver Streets - Referral to Planning Board - (Motion to Refer ZBL Amendment 18-802 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-803: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial, or Industrial & Single Family Residential IV, or Industrial & Rural Residential I, or Rural Residential I, to Single Family Residential IV or Industrial an Area on or Near Fisher, Hayward, and McCarthy Streets - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer ZBL Amendment 18-803 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-804: Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential III & Single Family Residantial IV, to Single Family Residential III or Single Family Residential IV, an Area on or Near Washington, Arlington, and James Streets - Referral to the Planning Board(Motion to Refer ZBL 18-804 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-805: Changes to Section 185-21 Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer ZBL 18-805 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
9. Bylaw Amendment 18-806: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic Section 170-22 - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-806 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
10. Bylaw Amendment 18-807: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - Section 170-22.1 -1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-807 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
11. Bylaw Amendment 18-808: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - Section 170-22.2 and Section 170-29 - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-808 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
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J. Legislation for Action |
12. Bylaw Amendment 18-809: Chapter 170 Vehicles and Traffic - Section 170-31.B - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-809 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote - (5))
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K. Town Administrator's Report |
K. Town Administrator's Report
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L. Future Agenda Items |
L. Future Agenda Items
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M. Council Comments |
M. Council Comments
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N. Executive Session |
N. Executive Session - None
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O. Adjourn |
O. Adjourn
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Franklin, MA: Town Council - May 9, 2018 - Agenda |