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

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 5, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 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/town_council_meeting_agenda_packet_9-5-2018.pdf

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 angage 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	August 8, 2018 Minutes
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Police Officers - Retiring and New
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.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
7a. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Santa Fe Burrito Grill LLC- New License-Public Hearing 7:10pm
7b. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Table and Vine, Inc. - Manager Change
7c. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	BBRG TR, LLC d/b/a Joe's American Bar & Grill- Change of Manager & Change of Beneficial Interest.
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-18 (Corrected) Appropriation Loan Order (Borrowing Authorization) (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-18 - Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-44: Acceptance of Gift to the Council on Aging (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-44- Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-46: Appropriation of Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programing per MGL ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-46- Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-47: Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-47- Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-48: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Police Department(Motion to Approve Resolution 18-48 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-49: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-49 - Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-50: Acceptance of Gift to the Franklin Fire Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-50 - Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-815: Changes to 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-815 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-816: Changes to §185, Use Regulations Schedule Parts I and VII, Attachments 2 and 8 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-816 - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-818: Maximum Building Height Dimensional Regulations- 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-818 - Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-819: Amendment to Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 18-819 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	Police Negotiations- Patrol Officers, Sergeants
15. ADJOURN

new sign recently observed on Summer St