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- a. R7
- a. Over 55 Housing Overlay
- b. Inclusionary Zoning Discussion
- c. Multi-Family Housing in Residential V and Commercial 1
- d. Downtown extension/C1/Village District Discussion
- e. Affordable Housing Plan
Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Nov 28, 2018 |
FHS Panthers |
"The Town Council will discuss on Wednesday the possibility of Deputy Town Administrator Jaime Hellen taking over for Town Administrator Jeff Nutting once Nutting retires next year.
A letter sent to town officials in September indicated that Nutting would be retiring no later than June 30. Nutting’s suggestion is to bring Hellen into the captain’s chair.
A search committee was organized earlier this year to decide how the town would go about choosing a new town administrator, but the group decided it would best for Hellen to take over the top job.
“After some discussion, they (the search committee) openly decided that he should be the next TA (town administrator),” Nutting said."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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"The Bob’s Stores location at the Horace Mann Plaza will soon be closing, although it’s not clear exactly when.
A large red banner reading “Store Closing - This Location Only” appeared on the Bob’s Stores facade at 303 East Central St., shortly before Black Friday. Store employees referred requests for comment to Bob’s corporate offices in Meriden, Connecticut, but calls placed there by The Daily News were not returned.
Town officials from Franklin did not have information as to why the store is closing."
Pine Street Road Work |
Franklin, MA - Net Change in Valuation (Million) vs.
Tax Rate (Percent)
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Certified Free Cash as Percent of Franklin, MA Budget |
Franklin High School Winter Concert - Dec 5, 2018 |
"Snow and ice is on the way and Franklin needs help getting rid of it.
During the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, members will be discussing the lack of contractors available to help plow streets during winter storms.
Without proper help, according to Deputy Town Administrator Jaime Hellen, there could be more school delays, unplowed sidewalks and icier roads.
“The impacts that people need to know about the expectation of the roads is going to be really important to know,” Hellen said.
The town had 71 signed contractors to plow snow last winter. So far this year, only 32 have signed up. Hellen said that with more than a 50-percent decline in helping hands, there could be trouble."
Municipal Building, 355 East Central St, Franklin, MA |
"The fire chief said smoke detectors likely limited a Saturday-morning blaze on Hawthorne Drive to the basement, allowing the occupants to escape unharmed.
The fire started about 11:44 a.m. at 19 Hawthorne Drive and was fought by outfits in Wrentham, Plainville, Norfolk, Bellingham and Milford. There were two adults in the house at the time, both of which made it out safely.
“We arrived and we found smoke coming from the front door,” FranklinPoliceFire Chief Gary McCarraher said. “We searched the building and the fire ended up being a sort of sub-basement area.”
Though the house did suffer smoke damage, the fire was contained to the basement. McCarraher emphasized that due to working smoke detectors, the fire was contained before anyone was harmed.
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Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of November 28, 2018 - 7:00PM
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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
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2. CITIZENS 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.
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3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES |
None
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4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS |
a. Swearing in of Firefighters
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5. APPOINTMENTS |
None
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6. HEARINGS | |
6a. HEARINGS |
Tax Classification Hearing
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6b. HEARINGS |
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes On Or Near Plain Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive
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7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS |
None
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8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
a. Snow Update
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9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
d. Town Administrator Search Committee
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10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-65: Conditional Offer of Town Administartor Position to Current Deputy Town Administartor (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-65- Majority Vote (5))
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10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-66: Classification Tax Allocation - Residential Factor (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-66 - Majority Vote (5))
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10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-67: Classification Tax Allocation- Open Space Exemption (Motion To Approve Resolution 18-67- Majority Vote (5))
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10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-68: Classification Tax Allocation- Small Business Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-68 - Majority Vote (5))
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10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-69: Classification Tax Allocation- Residential Property Exemption (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-69 - Majority Vote (5))
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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))
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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))
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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))
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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))
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10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Bylaw Amendment 18-825: Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beveralges- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-825 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
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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))
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11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT | |
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
None Scheduled
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15. ADJOURN |
Municipal Building, 355 East Central St, Franklin, MA |
Franklin Newcomers: Yankee Swap and Holiday Party - Dec 12 |
"Final Video with Highlights from Championship Game, Fenway Park and Ring Ceremony Pictures. Extra Post-Championship clips included"
"Massachusetts lawmakers are hopeful civics-based education will improve civic engagement among young people.
The challenge for administration, schools and teachers, however, will be whether they can check politics at the door when encouraging young people to participate in American democracy.
“The last thing we need in a school or district is to create something that seems partisan-based,” said Thomas Scott, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents in Lexington.
Civics education, the study of the rights and duties of citizenship, was once an integral facet of American education. But it started disappearing from schools in the 1960s, and the trend accelerated when more standardized testing was required under the No Child Left Behind Act, according to the National Education Association."
"About half of American teenagers have never visited doctors without a parent or guardian present, despite recommendations that such visits begin about age 13, a study led by a Chicago researcher shows.
Dr. Jon Klein wanted find whether the American Medical Association’s 1992 recommendation had any effect on teenagers taking an active role in their health care. The study showed that little has changed in 25 years.
“When we launched, we really were going back to that question of has it gotten any better,” said Klein, head of pediatrics at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center. “It’s still only about half who have had private one-on-ones with a clinician.”
The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, surveyed adolescents and their parents, exploring at what age they think children and teenagers should begin to meet privately with doctors. He realized early on that key to a parent’s understanding of why doctors want to speak with teenagers alone is explaining that it’s so teenagers can take some ownership of their health."
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDHc. FHS Student Representative Comments
new sign at Parmenter School |