Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Live Reporting: Legislation for Action


10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-01: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Council on Aging (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-01 Majority Vote (5))

Motion to Approve, seconded, passed 8-0

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-09: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-09 Majority Vote (5))

Motion to Approve, seconded, passed 8-0

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-10: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-10 Majority Vote (5))

Motion to Approve, seconded, passed 8-0

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-11: Acceptance of Gift- Franklin Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-11 Majority Vote (5))

Motion to Approve, seconded, passed 8-0

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))

Motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0
as amended to sections b and i as presented in memo and discussed by Bryan

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes Changes to Sign District Regulations -1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))

Motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))

Motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 19-835: Changes to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-835 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))


Motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 8-0

per EDC discussion reported here earlier

Live Reporting: Presentations - Goals, OPEB


7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
8a. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
2018-2019 Goals Update
8b. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
OPEB Actuarial Presentation - Daniel Sherman





9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee 
b. Budget Subcommittee 
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

OPEB - Other Post Employment Benefits
we have an account accumulating fund to meet the liability

how much is this going to cost us?

page 3 of the 2017 document

full pre-funding 7.5%
3.3M in assets
73.5M liabilities
70M net owed

at 114% of payroll, ahead of game as other communities are about 140%
normal cost = 2.4M
the normal payment for cost of coverage each year
3.6M amortized would pay off the 70M

3.7M is the additional funds that needs to be found, actually did fund 800K

single page doc, last page of doc (p20)

key assumptions drive the forecast over the 30 year period
employee count remains the same, health increase of 4.5%, etc.
if those assumptions changed, then the forecast would be high or low

as the Norfolk pension gets funded (for Franklin in 2031), then those pension payments could be diverted to fund the OPEB and we would be funded sooner

bottom of page 5 other report (page 26 of 41 on the PDF above)

back to the goals section at 7:45 PM

the Town Council goals document.

items in red are brief updates as to where they are
Jan 10, 2018 these were put together

what else should be added to this listing?
Are those items that remain still valid?

20-25M for renovation or expansion of the Police Station would require a debt exclusion sometime; still needs to get more formal work done, study funding in the capital budget request process coming up soon

DelCarte - capital subcommmittee met earlier, looking for 20K for invasive weed project; the invasive fish project is further out, would be additional cost

municipal aggregation goes to bid periodically, we need to get something of a penny or more to make the move, not getting the right bids to move yet

request for expressions of interest for Red Brick School
coming out soon, goal to get some interest by the end of March
looking for some substantial proposals for educational uses

NuStyle under P&S, owner working through the development process, Conservation, etc.
has a year to get the permits, etc. wants to remove the existing building and build a new showroom with parking spaces

Would it be worthwhile putting out an RFI for the Washington St meeting house (former museum); does have problems with zoning for re-use; might be good to do an RFI to see if something comes back
put it on a future agenda for a discussion, solicit the neighbors to weigh in
would it be far fetched to obtain the building next door, move the meeting house next door
to allow for the museum to use in a 'complex'


a. Capital Budget Subcommittee 
met this evening, more coming

b. Budget Subcommittee 
meeting Feb 13

c. Economic Development Subcommittee
Kelly not here, no meeting scheduled

Live Reporting: Town Council - January 9, 2019

Present:  Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls
Absent:  Kelly


Agenda ItemSummary
Town Council Meeting Agenda
Meeting of January 9, 2019- 7:00 PM
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.
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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 28, 2018 Minutes

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 12, 2018 Minutes
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None
5. APPOINTMENTS
None
6. HEARINGS
skipping ahead to OPEB presentation

will return here after 7:10
6a. HEARINGS
hearings open at 7:32 PM

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs
6b. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations
6c. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map
Teresa Burr, Town Clerk
dog registration has started, Jan 1 through April 1
can register via online or print form to bring to office

census form going out the week of Jan 20
dog form going out with the mailing as well
check the census form for accuracy

top dog drawing
all entries into a box, three prizes to be draw
drawing on Apr 2


Sign zoning bylaw changes

Bryan Taberner talking about the sign zoning bylaws

construction screening added
political signs all at one size max

Planning Board approved all three with one additional change to account for storm damage replacement as opposed to other replacement changes

there is no need to reference to include the Police Dept as "enforcement", they can be consulted as  noted in a couple of other sections

Mark Fitzgerald, Design Review Commission
would the non-compliant sign be replaced due to damage?
same as for building?

Casey - question on building commissioner enforcement with Police?
Taberner - they are consultants, but have not enforced, the Building Commissioner is the enforcement agent and can fine if necessary

political signs are exempt from this for timing but are covered by the dimension requirements

Supreme Court has also ruled on political signs so they can effectively be posted at any time for any length




Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Dar Williams - Jan 26




Dar Williams Jan 26
View this email in your browser
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Dar Williams Jan 26
Dar Williams
with special guest
Jim Infantino
Jan 26th 8 PM $40
We are super excited to have Dar Williams performing at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse. We are sending this email early because tickets are going fast and the show is sure to sell out.
Jake

***
Dar Williams is making her first appearance at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on January 26.  She has been called "one of America's very best singer-songwriters" by The New Yorker. She's released ten studio albums and authored four books including her latest, "What I Found In A Thousand Towns".

Dar's most recent album, Emerald, "deals as bluntly as ever with the shadowy, subtle corners of humanity" according to Rolling Stone, and was recorded with friends such as Richard Thompson, Jill Sobule, Jim Lauderdale, the Milk Carton Kids, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Suzzy Roche, the Hooters and others in various studios across the U.S.  https://www.darwilliams.com/

Jim Infantino, lead singer and songwriter of Jim's Big Ego, will open the show.  https://jiminfantino.com/
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.
Upcoming Shows
Mar 9         Greg Greenway
Mar 23       Patty Larkin
Mar 30       Celtic Band RUNA
Apr 13       Tracy Grammer
May 11       Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp

64 Tri-County Students Receive John and Abigail Adams Scholarship

Sixty-four seniors at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School qualified to receive the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for their performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) test.

The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides a tuition waiver for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university.

The students were recognized on Monday, January 7, during a celebratory reception in the school’s library.

Recipients from the Class of 2019 from their respective towns are:

Attleboro: Harley Blanchette and Emily Pion

Bellingham: Kelley Anne Briggs

Franklin: Perrin Aube, Michael Barba, Emily Doherty, Morgan Dowd-Allan, Rachel Gordon, Amy Keigwin, and Antonio Mendonca

Medway: Alina Coffey, Haley Cummings, Kyra Dolan, Avery Fiero, Steven Linnell, Dominic Parrella, Douglas Proctor, Katie Udell, and Alexander Wood

Millis: Bethany Bruno, Joseph Capuzzo, Jakob O'Gara, and Kasandra Rempelakis

Norfolk: Adam Carlson and Amber Standing

North Attleboro: Ashley Barry, Corinne Blasetti, Lorene Bowness, Christina Brousseau, Adrianna Celeste, Nathaniel Clarke, James Corcoran, Brodie Damato, Tyler Fernandes, Kara Ghisalbert, Colin Haueisen, Brandon Hayward, Michael Hulbig, Emilie Humes, Grace Kaluzny, Alana Kessler, Evan Langille, Maia Lavigne, Chloe Lynch, Gabriella Mills, Tyler Packer, Nicholas Stone, Sheridan Warshany, Ian Whitney, John Winship, and Shannon Zogalis

Plainville: Thomas Cunningham and Drew Hansen

Seekonk: Scott Danley, Nicholas Feeney, Antonio Figueiredo, Kaitlyn Gorton, Sabrina Howarth, Tanner Tiplady, and Sean Westfield

Wrentham: Julia Boucher, Michael Foote, Henry Gnecco, and Emily Jutras

The scholarship provides up to eight semesters of free tuition to full-time undergraduate students who attend a Massachusetts state college or university. The scholarship covers tuition only; fees and room and board are not included. The scholarship must be used within six years of a student's high school graduation.

To be eligible, students in the Class of 2019 had to achieve an Advanced score on one of the three high school state assessment tests in ELA, Mathematics or STE, and score at the Proficient level or higher on the two remaining tests. Their combined scores must also place them among the top 25-percent of students in the graduating class within their district.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
64 Tri-County Students Receive John and Abigail Adams Scholarship
64 Tri-County Students Receive John and Abigail Adams Scholarship

FHS girls basketball, boys basketball, and girls hockey teams all post wins on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Jan 8, 2019


Boys Basketball = Stoughton, 60 @ Franklin, 74 – Final
– Franklin jumped out to a 22-8 lead after the first quarter and maintained a double-digit advantage the rest of the way. The Panthers led 38-22 at half and 52-31 heading into the final quarter. Senior Jalen Samuels scored a team-high 16 points while junior Chris Edgehill added 13 points, all coming in the first quarters for both players. Will Harvey added eight points for the Panthers, who connected on eight three-pointers. Stoughton junior Myles Grigalunas-Powell had a team-high 14 points while senior Zak Paquette finished with nine points.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 62 @ Stoughton, 36 – Final
– Ali Brigham scored a game-high 29 points to lead the Panthers to a big win. Franklin broke the game open in the second half, after leading just 22-16 at the break. Megan O’Connell chipped in with 11 points in the win. Sydnee Hyacinthe was the top scorer for the Black Knights with 18 points.

Girls Hockey = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Amanda Lewandowski scored a pair of goals and Gianna Cameron added a goal and an assist for the unbeaten Panthers. Gabby Colace (16 saves) earned the shutout in goal.


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-08-19/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

When is the Christmas Tree pickup?

According to the Fall/Winter Solid Waste Mailer, the Christmas Tree collection days will be during the week of January 14, 2019

Your tree will be picked up during the week of January 14 on the day of your normal trash/recycling.


Need a new copy of the solid waste mailer? Get one here:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/franklin_2018_2019.pdf

When do they pick up my Christmas tree?
When do they pick up my Christmas tree?

Franklin Library: Indoor Seed Starting - Jan 15

A presentation by the Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardening group will cover "Indoor Seed Starting" at the Franklin Public Library on Tuesday, January 15 at 6:30 PM.


Franklin Library: Indoor Seed Starting - Jan 15
Franklin Library: Indoor Seed Starting - Jan 15



"At Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, our mission is to inspire others to grow their own fresh produce. We deliver residential and community based training, consulting, and assistance in vegetable garden development. We are dedicated to the belief that most people should have the knowledge and opportunity to grow wholesome fruits and veggies in containers, raised beds, or in-ground gardens."

For more info about Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardening visit

http://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Second Sunday Speaker Series Continues at the Franklin Historical Museum

Our first year of the Second Sunday Speaker Series was a huge success and we are pleased to continue the series this year with the first two events scheduled for January and February.

Local historian Alan Earls returns to the museum Sunday January 13 at 1:15 PM to discuss a dark day in Franklin’s history. The early decades of the 1900’s were tumultuous and violent times throughout the world. Anarchy ruled and many cities, towns and communities found themselves caught up in the violent movement, including right here in Franklin.

When Terrorism Struck Franklin: February 28, 2019 will mark the 100th anniversary an historic and terrifying tragedy in Franklin’s history – an attempted bombing of the Ray Textile Mill on Union Street. Four local Italian-immigrant anarchists were killed when the dynamite bomb they were carrying to the Ray Mill went off prematurely, an event that brought world attention to Franklin. Earls will deliver a slide show and presentation on this event; the historical background and world events that led up to it; the men and their motives, and the aftermath – including the stories of the children and families of the would-be bombers. Join us for an interesting look back at this tragic event.

In February, Dean College History Professor Rob Lawson joins us to discuss historical memory, There are many contemporary controversies over historical memory, for example Confederate memory (i.e., the statues), and closer to home, the legacy of European relations to Native Americans, and the legacy of anti-immigrant discrimination. Lawson will discuss New England industrialists (Dean, for example), who profited by manufacturing with slave-grown cotton and the presence of slave-trade magnates in New England port cities. 

Presented in a lecture style atmosphere, this topic lends itself to input and conversation. Join us Sunday, February 10 at 1:15 PM for this intriguing presentation.

2019 Calendars are available for sale in the museum gift shop for $5.00. Filled with photos and facts on the town we all love. Get yours now.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and always free. Come in and find your history.


Second Sunday Speaker Series Continues at the Franklin Historical Museum
Second Sunday Speaker Series Continues at the Franklin Historical Museum

SAFE Community Forum Agenda - Jan 9

SAFE Community Forum Agenda
Franklin Municipal Building
Third Floor
Wednesday, January 9, 2018

I. Welcome 7:00-7:05

II. Introductions 7:05-7:15

III. Recovery Stories Shared 7:15-7:30

IV. What is the PMP and how is it used? 7:30-8:15

V. Grandparents Raising Grandparents group plan 8:15-8:30

VI. Upcoming Community Events 8:30-8:55
(HIPS, Narcan, 5k, ask about interest for college night/comedy show event)

VII. Closing 8:55

Next Meeting: TUESDAY, February 5 @ 7-9 pm, Franklin Municipal Building

For more about the SAFE Coalition  http://www.safecoalitionma.org/
SAFE Community Forum Agenda - Jan 9
SAFE Community Forum Agenda - Jan 9

In the News: sign bylaw up for change; energy saving tips

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

Sign Zoning Bylaw up for Town Council review/vote
"Regulations on signs in town are very loose, but that may soon change. 
The bylaw, written in 2012, is up for a public hearing on Wednesday, during the next Town Council meeting. 
Bryan Taberner, director of Planning and Community Development, said that the bylaw does not regulate how many signs can be in one plaza. For example, if a plaza in town had 10 businesses, there could be 10 different signs, one for each business. 
That reason, he said, is why the pending bylaw is going to be important."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190107/franklin-sign-bylaw-to-change


  • Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822: Changes to §185-20. Signs

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/zoning_bylaw_amendment_18-822.pdf

  • Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/zoning_bylaw_amendment_18-823.pdf


  • Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/zoning_bylaw_amendment_18-824.pdf


Sign Zoning Bylaw up for Town Council review/vote
Sign Zoning Bylaw up for Town Council review/vote




Energy saving tips
"Massachusetts residents are no strangers to expensive energy costs, especially during colder months. 
A recent report by Move.org shows Massachusetts residents on average pay the eighth-highest utility costs in the country -- $469 per month -- and the fourth highest in New England. 
What some residents don’t know, however, is that there are several ways to make changes -- big and small -- around any home or apartment that could help lower those costs. 
“Becoming more energy efficient is the single-most important step a homeowner or renter can take to gain control of their energy use and energy costs,” said Bill Stack, energy efficiency manager for Eversource, one of the state’s largest utility companies."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190107/tips-to-save-on-energy-costs-in-massachusetts

Which states pay the most for utilities?
Which states pay the most for utilities?