Live reporting: Town Council - Sep 5, 2018

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls (via phone remote)

all votes via roll call this evening

Absent: none

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of September 5, 2018 - 7:00PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shows on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS	a. 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. no comments
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	August 8, 2018 Minutes motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0  via roll call
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Police Officers - Retiring and New 4 retiring, 4 new hires to fill in the spots Photos to be added Change of #1 badge from retiring Officer Fiori to Office Lawrence (?)

five minute recess

Excitement tonight in Franklin. New fire truck outside, 4 retirees and 4 new hires for Police inside pic.twitter.com/16YAVAhDxz

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) September 5, 2018

FHS girls and boys soccer preview from HockomockSports.com

HockomockSports.com has published their Kelly-Rex Division Preview for both girls and boys soccer. The recap for Franklin High School is shared here. The links for the preview of the other teams in the Kelly-Rex Division are below.

FRANKLIN Girls Soccer

2017 Record: 10-8-2
2017 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South first round.
Coach: Tom Geysen

Franklin battled injuries throughout the 2017 season and those injuries tested the Panthers depth, but heading into a new season head coach Tom Geysen is confident that this year’s squad can withstand the rigors of Hockomock play. The Panthers will be tested early, with King Philip, Mansfield, and Canton in the opening four games.

Versatility will be a key for the Panthers this season with players capable of slotting into different positions. One of those players is junior Anna Balkus, who can play up top or drop back into the midfield depending on the formation. Sophomore Sydney St. Marie will also play up top and Geysen said that she has shown real progress from last year. Junior Carly Alston will be in the heart of the midfield, while senior Halle Atkinson will give Franklin an outlet on one wing and sophomore Erin Qualie, fresh off an impressive rookie campaign, will be on the other. Defensively, Franklin will count on third-year center back Grace Gallo, fellow senior Maddie Stewart, and junior Sabrina Addi, who moved from the midfield to defense last fall. Athletic junior Breanna Atwood will jump into goal and continue Franklin’s run of strong goalkeepers.

“We have a good nucleus of kids coming back and kids moving around to new positions,” said Geysen. “There are a lot of freshmen with potential to develop into strong players. Everyone had a good attitude and has been working hard.”

For all the Hockomock League girls soccer in the Kelly-Rex Division https://hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2018-kelley-rex-division-preview/

FRANKLIN Boys Soccer

2017 Record: 5-9-4
2017 Finish: Missed playoffs
Coach: Fran Bositis

After going through some growing pains throughout the 2017 season, the Panthers are looking to make it back to the state tournament.

It all starts with the Panthers’ three senior captains, who will be relied upon to help Franklin compete in a very talented Kelley-Rex division.

Nitin Chaudhury, Nick Barry, and Sam Stowell are all veteran players and will be joined by 10 other returners from last year’s team that got better as the season went on. The Panthers must replace talented goalie Freddie Beckmann but head coach Fran Bositis is expecting good things from junior Jack Rudolph because of his excellent athletic ability.

Chaudhury will once again be the engine of the team from the midfield position while Stowell is back for his third year in the heart of the Panthers’ defense. Jacob Cummings will be another weapon for Franklin in the midfield while senior Tim Duval and junior Donny Tappin return up top.

“As always we are looking forward to competing in the very competitive Hockomock League,” Bositis said.

For all the Hockomock League boys soccer in the Kelly-Rex Division https://hockomocksports.com/2018-kelley-rex-boys-soccer-preview/

Taunton’s Colby Fernandes and Franklin’ Nitin Chaudhury battle for possession last season. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin, MA: Capital Budget Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 5

Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, Room 205

Franklin, MA

September 5, 2018 6:40 PM

Discussion:
1. Discussion on immediate need: new school special education van


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/capital_budget_subcommittee_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Capital Budget Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 5

Ronan - FHS field hockey "Player to Watch"

HockomockSports.com has published their Field Hockey Players to Watch listing for the 2018 fall season. Franklin High School Field Hockey has a player on the listing.


CASSI RONAN, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Ronan was the key to Franklin’s resurgence from a difficult start to the 2017 season to taking second in the Kelley-Rex division and push eventual South (and league champion) King Philip to double overtime in the second round of the state tournament. Ronan, one of the top stickhandlers in the league, showcased her all-around game to get the Panthers back into the playoffs. She scored team highs in goals (20) and assists (10) and consistently created scoring chances for the Franklin attack, while also chipping in with defensive work in the midfield to limit counterattacks from the opposition. Ronan will be counted on again this fall, under a new coaching staff, to once again keep control of games for the Panthers and try to get Franklin back on top of the league.

For all the Hockomock League Field Hockey players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-field-hockey-players-to-watch-in-2018/

Ronan - FHS field hockey "Player to Watch"

SAFE Coalition: 9/5/18 Meeting cancellation

The Community Forum scheduled for Wednesday night 9/5 has been cancelled. Sorry about the late notice.

The next Community Forum is Wednesday, October 3 at Franklin Municipal Bldg 3rd Floor.

SAFE Coalition: 9/5/18 Meeting cancellation

Franklin Liquor: Upcoming September Events

Franklin Lifelong Learning Event

Exploring French wines

September 25 - 7 PM

Lets take a tasting tour around France.

This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.
We will discuss regions, laws and explore unique wines from Champagne to the Southwest. Don't let wines from France confuse you, learn what grapes grow best where and so much more!

Register -> https://bit.ly/2LQGDuc

Franklin Wine Club Event

September 27 - 7 PM

Exploring Portugal

Host: Augusto Gabriel

At this sit down event we will taste and talk about the Portuguese wine regions.
Exploring its history as well as the indigenous grape varieties and the rules and laws of Portuguese wine .

About Augusto
Assistant Sales Manager, MS Walker imports, Wines of Portugal
Augusto was born in Portugal and has resided in the United States for over 30 years.
Working with wines of Portugal for over 16 years. Gabriel has traveled throughout all the Portuguese wine regions. He has met, discussed, and studied this wine sector, in detail with leading wine personalities across the country.
He is recognized in the wine industry circles as one of the leading Portuguese wine personalities.

Register -> https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/254384026/

Franklin Liquor: Upcoming September Events

In the News: Primary results

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

"In a political stunner, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano lost Tuesday’s primary to Ayanna Pressley, a Boston city councilor who is virtually assured of becoming the first black woman to serve Massachusetts in Congress. 

Republican Gov. Charlie Baker won his party’s nomination for a second term, defeating Scott Lively, a conservative minister and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump who frequently called Baker — a frequent critic of the president — a RINO, or Republican in Name Only. Baker will face Democrat Jay Gonzalez. 

Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren sailed through the primary unopposed. She’ll face Geoff Diehl, a state representative who served as co-chair of Trump’s 2016 campaign in the state and defeated two other Republicans for his party’s nomination."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/primary-roundup-ayanna-pressley-unseats-incumbent-mike-capuano-other-big-news

"Three Democrats battled it out in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary in the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. 

Early returns showed Needham lawyer Becca Rausch had a 2,900-vote lead over challengers Jackie Katz and Kris Alexsov, according to the Rausch campaign late Tuesday night. All precincts reported except for Norfolk and Franklin. 

The winner faces incumbent Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, in November. Ross has held the seat since 2010."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180904/rausch-wins-democratic-race--will-take-on-incumbent-gop-sen-richard-ross

In the News: Primary results

The unofficial Franklin results can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/unofficial-results-for-franklin-primary.html

Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4

The voter turnout for Franklin was good for the Tuesday State Primary. Unofficial tally shows the following:

Party	Unofficial Vote Tally
Democrat	2,426
Republican	1,579
Libertarian	8
Total	4,013
Registered Voters	23,003
	17.45%

Official results will be provided by the Franklin Town Clerk Wednesday, Sep 5 (and shared here as soon as available).

Additional unofficial results will be shared as soon as practical.

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Senator - Democrat	Votes		Senator - Republican	Votes
Warren	2119		Diehl	761
			Kingston	393
			Lindstrom	335
Governor - Democrat			Governor - Republican
Gonzalez	1212		Baker	1076
Massie	629		Lively	480
Lt Governor - Democrat			Lt Governor - Republican
Palfrey	1103		Polito	1172
Tingle	756
Attny General - Democrat			Attny General - Republican
Healey	2155		McMahon	765
			Shores	486
Sec of State - Democrat			Sec of State - Republican
Galvin	1729		Amore	1081
Zakim	576
Treasurer - Democrat			Treasurer - Republican
Goldberg	1963		Orrall	1051
Auditor - Democrat			Auditor - Republican
Bump	1912		Brady	1003
Rep Congress - Democrat
Kennedy	2233
Rucinski	126
Councilor 2nd District - Democrat
Jubinville	1801
Senator Gen'l Court - Democrat			Senator Gen'l Court - Republican
Katz	756		Ross	760
Rauch	415
Aleksov	91
Senator Gen'l Court - Democrat			Senator Gen'l Court - Republican
Spilka	753
Rep General Court - Democrat			Rep General Court - Republican
Roy	2141		Casey	1151
Dist Attny - Democrat
Morrissey	1963
Clerk of Courts - Democrat
W Timility	1931
Register Deeds - Democrat
O'Donnell	1971
County Commissioner - Democrat
Collins	1851
County Treasurer - Democrat
J Timilty	1929

Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4

Updated: 
From a vote total perspective since 2004, this Primary vote total was only exceeded by that of 2012. You may recall that was the primary for Elizabeth Warren and Scott Brown.

Primary vote totals since 2004

Vote today - Primary election

The state Primary election is being held today with voting for all Franklin precincts at Franklin High School from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Primary info can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/09/primary-election-info-for-tuesday-sep-4.html

http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/elections-2018

Vote today - Primary election

Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, Training Room

Franklin, MA

September 5, 2018 5:45 PM

Discussion:
1. Lot line changes proposal
2. Residential development impact on abutters
3. Sale of Town owned land discussion
4. Brewery zoning discussion
5. Signs bylaw proposal


Future Meetings:
6. Commuter/business parking
7. Food trucks

Multi-Family Housing in RV and Cl/Affordable Housing

a. R7
b. Over 55 Housing Overlay
c. Inclusionary Zoning
d. Affordable Housing Plan


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_agenda_1.pdf

Franklin, MA: Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Sep 5

Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9

On Sunday, September 9, Encore will be hosting an Open House at both locations. You are invited to come meet the faculty, staff, and students of Encore, and learn about all of the programs, lessons, and classes that are offered to music students of all ages and abilities.

Established seven years ago, Encore has grown to two locations and 27 faculty members, teaching all aspects of music from Music Theory group classes to Private Instruction on any and all instruments including, but not limited to, voice, piano, guitar, bass, drums, harp, and all woodwinds, strings and brass.

Encore also offers unique programs like Music for Young Children, ages two to seven, a keyboard-based program that combines piano skills, rhythm, reading music notation, and creativity to set the foundation for your child’s solid musical future.

Other classes include Piano Lab, for ages 10 and up, perfect for those studying voice and other instruments who could benefit from an introduction to keyboards; two Woodwind Chamber Ensembles; and, a Songwriting and Composition Workshop that culminates in an opportunity to record a composition in Encore’s state-of-the-art recording studio. 

Encore also offers a Vocal Preparatory class for younger singers, ages six to eight, among many other class opportunities.

Visit one or both locations, as each has something unique to offer. There will be performances by Encore students and faculty, as well as refreshments, tours, sample classes, and raffles!

Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios

Sunday, September 9, 2018

2:00-5:00 p.m.

3 Bent Street, Franklin, MA 

and 352 Village St., Millis, MA

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1afAxHlyZ3BoJQRNOox72vWkL3QVdB8H4/view?usp=sharing

Open house - Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios - Sep 9

McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"

HockomockSports.com has published their Volleyball Players to Watch listing for the 2018 school year. Franklin High School volleyball has two players on the listing.


LAUREN MCGRATH, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
The 2016 Underclassman of the Year followed up her stellar sophomore season with another strong fall for the Panthers to help Franklin return to the postseason. McGrath got things going for the Franklin offense with 545 assists, 148 service points (including 37 aces), and was also a defensive stalwart with 63 digs. She used her athleticism to cover ground on the defensive side and she consistently made the right decisions as a setter to keep all of her teammates involved and find the right angles to attack opposing blocks. McGrath will be counted on again this fall to set up her teammates and keep the program in the running for a league title and another tournament berth.


ELLIE WISNIEWSKI, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
When you look at last year’s list of kill leaders, almost all of the outside hitters graduated. But Franklin is one of the few schools that will bring their top outside option back as Ellie Wisniewski (124 kills) is back for the Panthers. We’ve seen Wisniewski step up each of the last two seasons, making the jump from 75 kills as a sophomore to 124 last season, improving both her kill percentage and hitting percentage. And not only is she a weapon at the net, she’s dangerous at the service line. She landed 34 aces last season with an impressive 90.5% serve percentage. Wisniewski also gives Franklin some flexibility defensively because she can play in the back row (73 digs, 216 serve receives in 2017).

For all the Hockomock League volleyball players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-volleyball-players-to-watch/

McGrath, Wisniewski FHS Volleyball "Players to Watch"

Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!

Franklin DPW post on Facebook alerts to a bunch of road work in the next several weeks:

"Road work is happening all over town over the next few weeks!! Please read to know what areas to look out for!! 

Washington St from South St to Jefferson Rd - mill and overlay starting next week, lasting several weeks. 

Elm St from Lincoln St to Anchorage Rd and Partridge St from Elm St to just past Harborwood Dr - full reclamation starting next week, lasting into October. 

Alpine Place and Ruggles St Neighborhood - top coat of pavement next week, final completion of project within several weeks after final paving. 

Lincolnwood Dr and Linda Ln - Starting paving next week, final completion of project within several weeks after paving."

Franklin DPW: Road Construction Alerts!

First meeting of the season for Yankee Quilters

Yankee Quilters will hold the first meeting of the season at

St John's Episcopal Church
237 Pleasant St, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

on Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM – 9 PM

https://www.facebook.com/YankeeQuilters/

First meeting of the season for Yankee Quilters

“Online school is really becoming a very popular option"

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

"At the Franklin School for Performing Arts, it’s easy to see that success on stage translates into success in the classroom. 

For a third year, FSPA has opened the doors to its academy next door to its studio on Main Street. This year, enrollment has nearly doubled, from six to 11 students in the academy’s full-day schooling program for grades 5-11. 

The program is a collaboration with the Massachusetts online system, TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), a tuition-free virtual public school. By making FSPA a hub for students that see their future on the stage but also require an education, Franklin School for Performing Arts founder Director Raye Lynn Mercer said the academy is looking to create a viable and effective alternative to regular schooling."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180903/fspa-sees-academy-enrollment-nearly-double

Related post on the FSPA Academy
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/fspa-academy-enters-third-year.html

FSPA Academy enters third year