Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Live reporting: Subcommittee reports


8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONSnone

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
capital request for school handicap van to fill in for service, current need, renting on a daily basis until purchase approved

coming to a future meeting as an agenda item

b. Budget Subcommittee
meeting 9/18 with Town Admin, to prep for meeting 9/26 at 5:30

c. Economic Development Subcommittee
met this evening, plot line changes brought forward, other items being discussed


Live reporting: Public Hearings


5. APPOINTMENTS
6. HEARINGS
7:10 PM
6a. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive and Uncas Ave.

changing zoning to bring plot lines in alignment with zoning so that the properties are in one zone, no real significant changes to property owners

motion to close hearing 9-0 via roll call

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Santa Fe Burrito Grill LLC- New License-Public Hearing 7:10pm

motion to approve new license, seconded, passed previously but due to some technicalities it is being redone

Hector Angel, manager of the Grill, capacity of 63

motion passed 9-0 via roll call


7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Table and Vine, Inc. - Manager Change


motion passed 9-0 via roll call

7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
BBRG TR, LLC d/b/a Joe's American Bar and Grill- 
Change of Manager and Change of Beneficial Interest.


motion passed 9-0 via roll call



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 ItemSummary
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







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)
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
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"
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
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
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
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

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4

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

PartyUnofficial Vote Tally
Democrat2,426
Republican1,579
Libertarian8
Total4,013
Registered Voters23,003
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 - DemocratVotesSenator - RepublicanVotes
Warren2119Diehl761
Kingston393
Lindstrom335
Governor - DemocratGovernor - Republican
Gonzalez1212Baker1076
Massie629Lively480
Lt Governor - DemocratLt Governor - Republican
Palfrey1103Polito1172
Tingle756
Attny General - DemocratAttny General - Republican
Healey2155McMahon765
Shores486
Sec of State - DemocratSec of State - Republican
Galvin1729Amore1081
Zakim576
Treasurer - DemocratTreasurer - Republican
Goldberg1963Orrall1051
Auditor - DemocratAuditor - Republican
Bump1912Brady1003
Rep Congress - Democrat
Kennedy2233
Rucinski126
Councilor 2nd District - Democrat
Jubinville1801
Senator Gen'l Court - DemocratSenator Gen'l Court - Republican
Katz756Ross760
Rauch415
Aleksov91
Senator Gen'l Court - DemocratSenator Gen'l Court - Republican
Spilka753
Rep General Court - DemocratRep General Court - Republican
Roy2141Casey1151
Dist Attny - Democrat
Morrissey1963
Clerk of Courts - Democrat
W Timility1931
Register Deeds - Democrat
O'Donnell1971
County Commissioner - Democrat
Collins1851
County Treasurer - Democrat
J Timilty1929
Unofficial results for Franklin Primary - Sep 4
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
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
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/elections-2018

Vote today - Primary election
Vote today - Primary election