Thursday, November 29, 2018

FBRTC: Walk the SNETT this Friday!



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FBRTC: Walk the SNETT this Friday!

Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
Walk the SNETT with the FBRTC
Friday, November 30, 9 - 10 AM


Join members of the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee for a walk on the Southern New England Trunkline Trail in Franklin. Be sure to wear gear appropriate for a light, late November hike where the weather my be chilly and parts of the trail may be wet. Also please wear bright colored clothing as it is hunting season for woods neighboring the trail. For any questions or additional information, please visit our Facebook page.

See you on the trail!



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FHS girls and boys cross country with several representatives selected as All Stars

Below are the official 2018 Hockomock League Girls and Boys Cross Country All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.


** Girls **
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

  • Lexi Quinn, Foxboro


HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

  • Katrina Walbert, Franklin
  • Julia Fenerty, Franklin
  • Sydney Hawkins, Franklin


Honorable Mentions:

  • Sarah Giuliano, Franklin



** Boys **
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

  • Mike Griffin, King Philip


HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

  • Tyler Brogan, Franklin
  • Michael Hagen, Franklin
  • Cam Harrington, Franklin
  • Dylan Kehoe, Franklin
  • Nicholas Calitri, Franklin


Honorable Mentions:

  • Mitchell Regan, Franklin



For the complete listing of girls all stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-girls-cross-country-all-stars/

For the complete listing of boys all stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-cross-country-all-stars/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

NEHSCA Info Night - Tuesday, Dec 4

New England High School Cycling Association NEHSCA Info Night

Middle and High school mountain bike racing has come to New England. Tuesday December 4, 2018 at the Bellingham Public Library the Franklin/Bellingham based team Charles River Rats will be hosting an open house for people to come learn about riding and racing for their 5th - 12th grade kids.

Reach out to coach Rob Rood @ overthesummitcoaching@gmail.com for more information. Stop by at any time to meet the coaches, league officials and team members.


Dec 4, 6 PM - 7 PM

Bellingham Public Library Community Room
100 Blackstone St, Bellingham, MA 02019


Regards,
Rob

Head Coach, Over The Summit Coaching
overthesummitcoaching@gmail.com

OverTheSummitCoaching.com

screen grab from http://nehsca.com/ webpage
screen grab from http://nehsca.com/ webpage

Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Cub Scout Pack 126 - Dec 1

Cub Scout Pack 126 will hold its annual All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 8–11 AM at the Franklin Elks, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin, Mass. 

For just $7 per person, enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, orange juice, coffee and tea. Kids under 3 eat for free!

Have your picture taken with Santa! Only $5, including frame.


Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 1


For info on the event, visit the Cub Scout Pack 126 page

In the News: Pine St closure coming; Hollywood filming movie here

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The Department of Public Works is warning residents that a section of road on Pine Street leading to Bellingham will soon be closed due to construction. 
The $55,000 project to replace a culvert pipe will occur over about a three-week period starting Monday, but the road will be closed to public traffic all the way to the Bellingham border. 
Deacon Perotta, director of operations at the Franklin DPW, said the repair is necessary to make sure there are no flooding issues in the area. 
“We have a road problem there,” he said. “Basically, the culvert underneath the road has become impacted because of its age.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181128/franklin-to-close-part-of-pine-street-for-culvert-repair

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/pine-street-road-work


Pine Street Road Work
Pine Street Road Work

"People in Franklin could possibly catch a glimpse of stars over the next week or so, and they’re not the ones in the sky. 
Town Administrator Jeff Nutting has confirmed that Hollywood is in town finishing up the latest iteration of “Little Women,” due out next December. The secured set is at an undisclosed location in the Forge Park industrial area and is closed to visitors. 
One of the stars said to be doing final work on the film is silver screen legend Meryl Streep, who is playing the role of Aunt March in the famous Louisa May Alcott story. Also said to be doing work here is A-lister Emma Watson, who first rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies. She plays the role of Meg March. 
A producer for the film did not return calls for more information."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181129/hollywood-is-in-franklin-for-work-on-little-women

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Live reporting: Administrator's Report To Closing


11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Did meet with Mr Lippet, don't have much standing under the law, can't solve every problem

the Alpine street light was referred to the Police Dept

Congratulations to Jamie, we are a better org because of him


Recycling center reopens on Friday
Holiday Happenings, Dec 6 through 9th
a whole bunch of events

LED lights at halfway through change over
will save 2.96 million over the next 20 years - even over time, that is a lot of money

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
nothing at this time

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS


lights at the Union Cafe, out
thanks for the Concerts on the Common, they did a great job Sunday

Tree on the center, light now

150 Emmons now has a sign on where the high school used to be
put up by the Historical Museum

report of mold at Parmenter, basement is wet all the time, has been that way forever; School Dept has not notified us

Santa on the Common was a wonderful event, changing town, lots of new faces to meet

thanks to DPW for decorating the Town and Common for the season

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN


motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Legislation for Action


9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
nothing now, will be getting going soon

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee
preliminary discussion this evening, next meeting Dec 12 at 5:45

d. Town Administrator Search Committee
to be updated in another portion of the agenda
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-65: Conditional Offer of Town Administrator Position to Current Deputy Town Administrator (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-65- Majority Vote (5))

Kelly - Chair of search committee
none of the applicants were from Franklin
(audio recording of the meeting is available and has been posted here previously)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/town-administrator-search-subcommittee.html

recap of items mentioned during subcommittee meeting

Pellegri - ditto to everything Kelly said
assistants need to be developed for these roles

Hamblen - we're looking for a candidate with the best qualifications to fulfill the spot, Jamie gets Franklin, he has been around, volunteering even on the decoration effort recently

Jones - there is a logical path, some sense for what we do. When he was hired three years ago, he has worked closely with us, this is a person who is ready willing and able to make Franklin better. 

Padula - you have to earn this job, we are absolutely spoiled with the best in Jeff Nutting, people want to emulate Franklin, applaud this search committee for making this decision. He has a great attitude, he gets it. He has been on a three year job interview. I think we are through that and he fits the bill for us. I want this because he will make our job easier.

Dellorco - commend you for making this decision, it wasn't handed to him. He has got to be the best guy, I have been on the council 8 years, and I never call Jeff anymore, I call Jamie.

Earls - I have been impressed with his professionalism and wide range of experience; apprenticeship the last three years

Mercer - on the search committee this gave me some insights to what is out there. Three years ago, I was part of the committee that has hired Hellen. He has been mentored by the best and has done a great job. I am looking for someone who cares. Jamie cares about the community.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
via roll call 

Jamie does have some 'prepared' remarks


10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821 to a 2nd Reading-Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0

10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map- Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))

motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0
motion to refer to planning board, seconded, passed 9-0

10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 18-825: Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-825 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))

effectively a modification to the existing bylaw to enable THE BLACK BOX and other entertainment establishments to apply for an annual liquor license without having to do the single license per event that they have been doing.

motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0

10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 18-828: Fees Bylaw Changes- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-828 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))

a series of tweaks based upon feedback and items just missed previously, adding a fee waiver for Beaver St Recycling for those who qualify by income

motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 9-0



L-R Attny Mark Cerel, Deputy Admin Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting
L-R Attny Mark Cerel, Deputy Admin Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting

Live reporting: Snow Report

6a. HEARINGS
Tax Classification Hearing

6b. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive

hearing opened, 

Kelly's prior questions not followed, not material to the change

hearing closed

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Snow Update


Brutus Cantoreggi, Deacon Perrota, Carlos Rebelo

presentation copy to be added when available

shortage of contractors for snow removal, not just a Franklin issue, prevalent around the region and state

exploring options to address the insurance cost for the contractors as one of the real issues 

unable to clear roads within the time frames previously committed

Town has raised the rate, actually paying more than the State rate

last snow storm, we had 8", and 12 contractors; we could get by with some shortcuts as it was cold coming to warm and the warmth helped us. If it was cold to cold, we would have problems meeting requirements

Padula: "It will be a tough sell for the taxpayers with taxes going up"

Cantoreggi: "We talk a lot of pride in what we do, it is a fact of life that we are as good as how we clear the snow"

Rebelo: "We don't have a lot of extra trucks hanging around"

"It will get there but how long it will be to get good will take time"

screen grab of presentation page for the snow removal update to the Town Council
screen grab of presentation page for the snow removal update to the Town Council

Live reporting: Tax classification hearing


5. APPOINTMENTS
None
6. HEARINGSNone

Chris Feeley, chair of Board of Assessors
Kevin Doyle, Assessor; Chris Sandini, Comptroller

80.31 %   19.68%

motion to close hearing, seconded, passed 9-0

motion to move tax motions to now, rather than wait until later, seconded, passed 9-0

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-66: Classification Tax Allocation - Residential Factor (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-66 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-67: Classification Tax Allocation- Open Space Exemption (Motion To Approve Resolution 18-67- Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-68: Classification Tax Allocation- Small Business Exemptio(Motion to Approve Resolution 18-68 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 18-69: Classification Tax Allocation- Residential Property Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-69 - Majority Vote (5))

motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0