Live Reporting: Town Council - May 16, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent: none

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/may_16_council_agenda.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes
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. volunteers still looked for the Downtown Beautification day bricks for sale at the Library and the veteran's walkway
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions recognition for DPW, Water Dept for outstanding performance for water conservation lower per resident water usage in State the whole water crew does a great job
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. Gary McCarragher - next week is national medical services they delivered a baby and then attended someone who took their own life, they do a range of things on a daily basis Monique Doyle for the support of the Library renovations
E. Appointments	E. Appointments
F. Hearings	F. Hearings  - FY 2019 Budget Hearing - 7:10 PM

G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions - La Cantina Winery Company looking for a license to sell at the Town Common/Farmer's Market Pellegri - question on police detail required? Nutting - this is for samples and purchases, not consumption This is third year participating in the market, we are cautious in our selling, we are building a community here in Franklin Jones - appreciate your help with non-profits in the area, particularly the recent one for the FEF, it was well received
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions - Franklin Farmer's Market Cynthia Garbosci, market manager starting in June coordinating with groups/org to expand working with Library for example to do a scavenger hunt  anything for sale needs to be related to farm and farm produce every Friday starting June 1, from 12-6 no market on July 6th (due to other events on the Common)
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital nothing 2. Budget nothing 3. EDC nothing tonight
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-21: Expenditure Limits for FY 2019 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in G. L. Chapter 44 Section 53E 1/2, as Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 18-21 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 annual requirement to be set no comments, no questions from Council
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 18-22: Salary Schedule, Full Time Elected Official (Motion to Move Resolution 18-22 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 this is the last year of the agreement
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 3. Resolution 18-23: Compensation Plan, FY 2019 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-23 - Majorirty Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 recommended increase of 3% in the ranges, separate and apart from individual salaries

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities (updated)

Job Opportunities

• Part-Time Librarian 1 - Library Assistant
• Part-Time Librarian 3 - Assistant Youth Services Librarian 
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
• Part-Time Office Assistant I - Elections and Registrations - Town Clerk's Office
• Summer Jobs Program - positions are available in Facilities and the Department of Public Works 
• Part-Time Custodian 
• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

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Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities (updated)

Davis Thayer Special Report (video)

Stop and enjoy this brief and very special report!

Breaking news from the DT News Studio! Do you know who Davis Thayer was named after? Ever hear of the battle at Indian Rock? Do you know where Dean College got its name or why this town is called Franklin? Watch and learn from our amazing news crew! https://t.co/L1v55q6KvB

— Davis Thayer School (@DT_Bobcats) May 15, 2018

Rock the Night Away for the Kids - May 26

A ‘Parent’s Night Out’ Fundraiser for Remington Middle School PCC

Rock cover band w/ a Remington parent drummer
Plays everything from 80’s music to 90’s punk, country, and today’s pop music.

Cole's Tavern
Saturday, May 26, 7 - 11 PM
$10 Cover/Donation

Find out more about the band here  www.facebook.com/POIgoesto11/

Get the full flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczc3h6Y0ZERHJHMThTS0lkN01IRFhuaFdkTEZr/view?usp=sharing

Persons of Interest

FHS softball loses to KP in weather shortened game

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, May 15, 2018


Softball = King Philip, 4 @ Franklin, 0 – Final (5.5 inn.)
– King Philip got off to a strong start with three runs in the first inning. Sydney Phillips and Hailey McCasland each had two hits for King Philip while Elise Pereira gave up just one hit in five innings of work. Meg Caron had Franklin’s hit while Emily Valentino struck out two while scattering seven hits in six innings. The game was called after 5.5 innings due to lightning.

Boys Outdoor Track = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45

per Twitter, the meet was shortened due to the weather rolling through on Tuesday, so I suppose it will be continued sometime

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-15-18/

FHS Track seniors kickin' it old school at senior night after a shortened meet against KP @FHSSports @FHSPanthersTF pic.twitter.com/cTIEI6WrmV

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) May 15, 2018

It's a great day to recognize women in sports, inclusion in sports, equality in sports, and joy in sports. Congratulations to all involved with the @MIAA033 Women in Sports Day! #ChooseToInclude https://t.co/luqKYHwIc8

— Special Olympics MA (@SpOlympicsMA) May 15, 2018

May 8-Gerald Scaparotti; May 9-Adam Michaud; May 10-Michelle Hess; May 11-Denise Harley; May 12-Mike Boudreau; May 13-Andrea Hayes; May 14-Patty&George Roy; May 15-Spencer Briggs. Prizes shown below
We will contact all winners.
Next round of winners will be announced next week! pic.twitter.com/L9trcl1H4O

— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) May 15, 2018

Love golf? Love FHS track even more? Then sign up for the FHS Track and Field Boosters Golf Tournament being held on Friday June 1st. Click the link below to sign uphttps://t.co/dgwfrsIJmg pic.twitter.com/R6DivCDgh5

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) May 15, 2018

Sara, Nicole and Taylor with keynote speaker, Sarah McKenna, Vice President for Fan Services and Entertainment, Boston Red Sox at the 2018 Girls & Women in Sports Day! @FranklinHSNews @MIAA033 @milforddaily @SpOlympicsMA pic.twitter.com/o1RUfH13Vg

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) May 15, 2018

Civetti selected as HockomockSports.com Player of the Week; FHS baseball recap of game vs. Mansfield

"Franklin senior Eric Civetti has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for May 6 through May 12. Civetti is the 28th player selected for the 2017-18 school year and the fifth player chosen during the spring season. 

Civetti scored 15 goals and assisted on four others this week to lead Franklin to a marquee win against state power Longmeadow and an important league victory against and up-and-coming Oliver Ames team. The program’s all-time leading scorer added to his record-breaking career against the Lancers by scoring nine goals, which sets a new single-game mark for the Panthers. He had twice before scored eight in a game. 

Franklin coach Lou Verrochi said of Civetti after his record-breaking performance against Longmeadow, “He can create his own offense. He’s been able to do it for four years now. He’s just an outstanding player and to do it against them was huge because defensively I thought they were very good, he just had a great game. He gets up for big games like this.”

Continue reading the Player of the Week article
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-eric-civetti-franklin-lacrosse/

Franklin senior Eric Civetti has been selected as the HockomockSports.com
Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance

Ryan Lanigan, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com,provides the write up for the FHS baseball game on Monday vs. Mansfield.

"With the bases loaded and the go-ahead run at the plate for the visiting Franklin Panthers, Mansfield head coach Joe Breen had no hesitation going to sophomore John Carney in the big moment. 

Carney needed just four pitches to get the third out — a ground ball to third — to help the Hornets escape from further damage. The sophomore right-hander was just one of many players that stepped up and delivered for the Hornets in a 10-3 victory. 

There was also senior Justin Pena, who had two hits, two RBI and two runs scored. 

And senior Mike Hargadon, who was pivotal in getting the Mansfield offense going from the nine-hole with the teams’ first two hits."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-baseball-land-big-win-over-visiting-franklin/

For a photo gallery of the game follow this link
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/Franklin-Mansfield-Baseball-05-14-18/

FHS Evan Wendell at bat  (HockomockSports.com photo)

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THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents The Peacheaters/The Daybreakers - May 25

THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series presents The Peacheaters – An Allman Brothers Band Experience and The Daybreakers on Friday, May 25 at 8 p.m. THE BLACK BOX theater, music and event venue is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.

Fueled by admiration and passion for the music of the Allman Brothers Band, The Peacheaters have been rocking audiences for more than 15 years, digging deep into the 40+-year catalog of Allman Brothers Band music. The Boston Globe, WZLX - Boston's Classic Rock Radio, and many other media outlets have raved about the authenticity of the band's performances, and the group has won multiple “Best Tribute Band” awards. From festivals to concert halls, the band's success has taken them all over the U.S., including performances at venues such as Showcase Live, The House of Blues, Daytona's Bike Week, The Big House in Macon, GA and B.B. Kings, NYC.

Blending folk-rock melodies with blues guitar muscle and rock ‘n’ roll grit, the DayBreakers have earned their stripes over four years of consistent gigging throughout New England. The band has played many of Boston and Cambridge's most revered rooms, sharing the stage with some of the region's best roots rockers, such as Entrain and the Silks. The group has also performed at Indian Ranch for three years running, opening for Three Dog Night, The Beach Boys and Bret Michaels. Combining rock ‘n’ roll, blues, country and funk, the band has worked tirelessly to craft a sound that is filled with hard riffs and soulful melodies. Their music tells timeless stories of happiness, heartbreak, rejection and redemption with rhythm that keeps audiences dancing.

Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 at the door. A cash bar is available. 

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

More about The Peacheaters  https://www.peacheaters.com/

More about The Daybreakers  https://www.daybreakersband.com/

The Peacheaters/The Daybreakers - May 25

Charter School Expansion Update (video)

From the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School blog we share this update and video:

"We are incredibly excited to share a new update on the BFCCPS Expansion. Our construction manager CTA has made fantastic process with respect to the site-work. In particular there has been dramatic progress with respect to drainage, building the roadway and parking lot. The foundation forms are arriving and we anticipate that digging will begin towards the middle of this week!

We invite you to view the most recent drone footage from the site which was taken on May 10th:"

Find the full article here
http://bfccps.org/may-expansion-update/?doing_wp_cron=1526377425.1590619087219238281250

Friendly reminder of the fund raising Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair on June 2
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/05/community-yard-sale-and-vendor-fair.html

Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair - June 2

"a more compatible space for several departments that normally work together anyway"

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

"In July, the Inspectional Services Department will merge with the Board of Health, and the renovation will make that transition easier, Hellen said. 

“We’re merging the permitting functions with the clerks in the inspectional department,” he said. “We’re making it all into one office-suite, opposed to the separate offices it is now.” 

The increase open space, he said, will not only allow for the immediate crossover of information between departments, but will also allow the Board of Health department to stay open on Fridays. The merger means there will be more hands on deck, Hellen said. 

“It’s a bit of reconstructing of those departments to bring a greater scale of efficiency, better customer service, and more online options,” Hellen said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180515/multiple-franklin-town-offices-closed-for-renovation

"a more compatible space for several departments that normally work together anyway"

The Love Dogs Headline At THE BLACK BOX - May 19

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series presents The Love Dogs, featuring rockin’ rhythm and blues, on Saturday, May 19 at 8 PM at the downtown Franklin venue. With barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano, stinging Fender guitar, and a red-hot horn section of trombone and alto, tenor and baritone saxes, 

The Love Dogs also showcases a swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called “the best in the business” and a charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Based out of Boston, the septet recently celebrated its 20th year. Combining elements of jump blues, New Orleans RandB, and early rock ‘n’ roll, The Love Dogs have played juke joints, festivals, and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. 

They’ve released four CDs. Many of the cuts have been blues radio favorites and several of the Dogs’ signature original songs have been used in feature films and on television. Voted “Best New England Band” by Blues Audience magazine, The Love Dogs is part Rat Pack party, part 20th century musical encyclopedia, and part revival meeting.

Tickets are $20. A cash bar is available. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. 

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

For more about the Love Dogs  http://www.thelovedogs.com/

The Love Dogs Headline At THE BLACK BOX - May 19

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Budget Hearing #2 - May 17

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 17, 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
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/may_17_pdf.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes
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
F. Hearings	F. Hearings - FY 2019 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital 2. Budget 3. EDC
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-24:  Adoption of FY 2019 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 18-24 - 2/3  Majority Vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 18-25: Amendment of FY 2019 Budget (Motion to Move Resolution 18-25 - Majority 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
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn

Budget Collection - FY 2019

FHS softball and boys tennis post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, May 14, 2018


Baseball = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 10 – Final

Softball = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 9 – Final
– Megan Letendre had the lone hit of the game for the Hornets, doubling in the fourth inning to score Kara Bendanillo, who had reached on a walk.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 8 vs. Walpole, 9 – Final

Boys Tennis = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ Mansfield, 3:45

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-14-18/

FHS Panthers

Mansfield 10, Franklin 3. Disappointed in the outcome today but never with the character of these players. Proud of our guys for showing support for Coach Lerner & his family after a tough loss today. #perspective #family https://t.co/zOkUQsgC4m

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) May 15, 2018

Final: Mansfield 10, Franklin 3. Hornets move into a tie with the Panthers in first place in the Kelley-Rex with a game in hand. #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) May 14, 2018

At Mansfield HS as the Hornets host Franklin in a big Kelley-Rex showdown. #hockomock pic.twitter.com/ci452S9mfd

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) May 14, 2018

"Finishing and understanding a book was such an accomplishment for him. That one win is the start to rebuilding his confidence"

From the Franklin radar for regular readers, the exploits of the "Crazy Reading Ladies" at Horace Mann may be familiar. This article provides a nice recap of their insights in getting middle school students to read.

"The expectations of middle school are daunting enough without the added challenges for students with learning disabilities. Students who have difficulty with reading skills and comprehension find themselves at a disadvantage that has repercussions academically and socially. 

Fortunately, Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin, Massachusetts, has Erin O’Leary and Mary Cotillo, affectionately known by their students as “The Crazy Reading Ladies.” Erin is a reading specialist who provides intensive reading instruction while Mary is the assistant principal and a former 8th grade English Language Arts teacher who cultivates a schoolwide community of readers and literacy. 

In a recently published Bookshare blog series, Erin and Mary share their wildly successful techniques and philosophy on removing barriers and getting reluctant readers to succeed."

Continue reading the article online   https://benetech.org/teach-reading-skills/

Erin O’Leary and Mary Cotillo, affectionately known by their students as “The Crazy Reading Ladies"

Wine Tasting Evening - May 19

Come and learn about different wines while your tastebuds are teased with the variety of flavors!

Hosted by the Franklin Lions and Franklin Liquors

May 19, 2018 5 PM to 6:30 PM

Franklin Liquors, 636 East Central St, Franklin, MA

Tickets $35 each. Space is Limited

To purchase tickets contact a Franklin Lion or email franklinmalions@gmail.com

Wine Tasting Evening - May 19

Attention high school seniors: Rotary Club Grant Application due May 31, 2018

As your high school experience is coming to a close, it is time to contemplate, plan and make decisions that will affect your future. Part of that process is determining how to pay for education. The cost of furthering your education is high but the failure to obtain additional knowledge will cost you even more. Our members understand this and recognize the significant expense and sacrifice that often accompanies its pursuit. With this in mind, the Rotary Club of Franklin, as it has for many years, continues to offer graduating high school seniors from Bellingham, Franklin, King Phillip, Medway and Tri-County High Schools an opportunity to receive a grant towards the expense of higher education.

The Rotary Club is an international service organization that is dedicated to world peace through service to others and an increased awareness of people’s needs though education. Based on this premise, each application for the Franklin Rotary Club Grant is evaluated on their community involvement, financial need, and academic achievement. This is a grant that is being offered to help defray college expenses in your second semester of your freshman year. The committee will let you know if you have been selected for a scholarship before you leave for college, but to actually receive your check, you will need to send in your first semester’s transcript.

Find the Rotary Club application here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczSThVZ3JEYVBSb25ZNWg2OWZMT1dPaWtIS3gw/view?usp=sharing

Attention high school seniors: Rotary Club Grant Application due May 31, 2018

Attention Residents: Building/Zoning/Planning/Conservation/Board of Health Departments will be closed Wednesday, May 16th at 4:30 PM until Monday May 21

The Building, Zoning, Planning, Conservation and Board of Health Departments will be closing Wednesday at 4:30 PM for renovations and will reopen Monday, May 21 at 8 AM.

We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Building/Zoning/Planning/Conservation/Board of Health Departments will be closed
Wednesday, May 16 at 4:30 PM until Monday May 21

‘End of the Line – How it Starts.” - May 24

The SAFE Coalition, with sponsorship by the Rotary Club of Foxboro and Infinity Family Care, PC of Mansfield, is pleased to present a play entitled ‘End of the Line – How it Starts.” The program is intended to help our community bring addiction into the light and to talk about it.

Improbable Players will perform “End of the Line - How it starts,” a short play followed by a talkback and Q& and A. Based on true stories, the play is performed by actors in long-term recovery. Through education and reducing stigma, their mission is to stop addiction before it starts and help end the opioid epidemic. The show is appropriate for anyone 6th grade and up.

When: Thursday, May 24th at 7:00 PM
Where: Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center (Formerly The Orpheum Theatre), 1 School Street, Foxboro, MA
Tickets: This event is FREE and open to the public
Reserve your seat at: www.facebook.com/SAFECoalitionMA

‘End of the Line – How it Starts.” - May 24

SAFE is a regional coalition of community partners in Western Norfolk County who have come together to provide a pathway for support, education, treatment options and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder. We do so by empowering those affected, including their families, with the tools necessary to succeed on their journey to recovery. We understand that while I can’t, we can!   http://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Franklin Children's School Registration and Open House - May 19

Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on May 19 9:30-11:00 for families interested in learning more about the school. FCS is located at 900 Chestnut Street in Franklin.

If you are interested in setting up a tour, would like a fall 2018 registration application or have any questions, please contact Executive Director- Kim Barrett at 508-528-9378 or e-mail fcskids@verizon.net.

Franklin Children's School Registration and Open House - May 19