Town Council to vote on $4.5M capital budget Wednesday, Jan 30

"Be It Moved and Voted by the Town Council that the sum of Four Million Five Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand ($ 4,596,000) be appropriated and transferred from the following sources:

Free Cash                                                   $ 2,296,000
Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings   1,800,000
Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings     500,000"


The Capital Budget memo that outlines the items for consideration some of which are proposed for funding
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10._fy20_capital_plan_proposal_memo.pdf

The resolution outlining the specific items to be funded with the request
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10a._19-02_resolution_capital_fy19_v2_2.pdf


The complete Town Council agenda and released documents can be found online
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/january-30-town-council-agenda

The meeting is scheduled for Weds, Jan 30 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Among the Capital Budget items is $23,000 to continue the herbicide treatments at DelCarte

FHS Fenerty, Pierre finish 3rd, and 4th respectively in their events at MSTCA Coaches Invitational

The Coaches Invitational run on Saturday, January 26 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston had some top performances from FHS women runners

Girls 55 Meter   91 #  248 DeSimone, Kaylee   12 Franklin                  8.20   7  8.193

Girls 300 Meter   19 #  250 Fenerty, Jillian    9 Franklin                 44.30   8

Girls 600 Meter   3 #  251 Fenerty, Julia     12 Franklin               1:39.47   8

Girls 600 Meter   32 #  256 Powderly, Samanth  11 Franklin               1:45.62   5

Girls 1000 Meter   31 #  253 Hawkins, Sydney    10 Franklin               3:17.90   3

Girls 55 Meter Hurdles  (Finals)  4 #  255 Pierre, Daniella   12 Franklin               8.74

Girls 55 Meter Hurdles  (Prelims)  46 #  248 DeSimone, Kaylee   12 Franklin      9.96   8

Girls 4x200 Meter Relay   24 Franklin  'A'                                       1:53.86   5

Girls 4x400 Meter Relay   7 Franklin  'A'                                       4:15.43   3

Girls 4x800 Meter Relay   23 Franklin  'A'                                      10:36.84   2

At the MSTCA Large School Coaches Invitational Julia Fenerty finished 3rd in the 600 meter race and Bella Pierre finished in 4th Place in the 55 Meter Hurdles. Both athletes ran their fastest time of the season. Congrats!

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 27, 2019

The complete MSTCA results can be found:
http://www.mstca.org/Winter_Season/Winter%202019/Resultslarge.htm

FHS Panthers

Franklin Library: Remembering the Blizzard of '78

Franklin historian, Alan Earls will present a slideshow and talk on "Remembering the Blizzard of '78", Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 PM.

Franklin Library: Remembering the Blizzard of '78

Shared from the Town of Franklin Public Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/remembering-blizzard-78

“We are seeing persistent and troubling gaps in opportunities across communities and student subgroups”

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

Should students have a say on policy?

"When Maya Mathews was in fifth grade, her favorite subject was math. 

But when she entered sixth grade and asked to be placed in a more-advanced math track, her request was denied because a teacher said she “lacked the confidence necessary to handle a more rigorous curriculum,” Mathews recounted. 

“I was shocked. It had never really occurred to me that I had to show confidence as well as right answers in order to handle a more rigorous curriculum,” she said. 

Mathews is currently a senior at Newton North High School and serves as the student member of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. She is also the chairperson of the State Student Advisory Council and a fourth-term class president."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190128/should-students-have-say-on-policy/1

The School Committee goals can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scgoals.pdf

Strategy for Improvement Presentation
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/strategy-improvement-presentation

Elementary Schools Improvement Plan
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/elementary-sip-presentation

Middle Schools Improvement Plan
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/ms-sip-presentation

Davis Thayer Elementary School in an early morning sunrise

"committee is preparing to model out the different options"

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

"A committee of elected officials, business leaders and transportation experts tasked with identifying possible improvements to the state’s commuter rail system is considering a wide range of options, from investing in new vehicles to electrifying the entire network. 

After months of research, the MBTA’s Rail Vision Advisory Committee has identified seven options for improving the system. All would require significant investment, and committee members hope their work will help improve service for the public. 

The panel’s work lies early in the planning phase — and the committee itself will not be responsible for the final decision — but progress is showing. Last week, the group discussed how the options will be analyzed with advanced modeling software to get a better sense of the impacts. In the coming months, the final findings will be presented to the public and to state leaders who will decide what, if any, changes to make."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190127/panel-envisions-range-of-options-for-commuter-rail

For more about the Rail Vision visit the MBTA page
https://www.mbta.com/projects/rail-vision

MBTA’s Rail Vision Advisory Committee

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 30, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  

(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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_january_30_2019_0.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of January 30, 2019
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	December 19, 2018 Minutes
3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	January 9, 2019 Minutes
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Swearing in of Two Deputy Fire Chiefs
5. APPONTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS
6a. HEARINGS	Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way.
6b. HEARINGS	Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement.
6c. HEARINGS	Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way.
6d. HEARINGS	Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Carter Lane as Public Ways.
6e. HEARINGS	Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	New Annual All Alcohol License- Franklin Performing Arts Company
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Public Works Water Presentation
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-02: Appropriation Capital FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-02 Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-03: Appropriation Turf Field Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-03 Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-04: Appropriation Fire Truck Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-04 Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-05: Appropriation Water Main Appropriation & Borrowing Authorization FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-05 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-06: Appropriation OPEB Trust Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-06 Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-07: Appropriation SPED Van FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-07 Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-08: Appropriation Street Lighting LED Project FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-08 Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-12: Acceptance of Gift - Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-12 Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-13: Acceptance of Gift -Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-13 Majority Vote (5))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-14: Order of Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-14 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-15: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-15 Two- Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-16:Order of Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-16 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10m. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-17: Order of Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Carter Lane as Public Ways (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-17 Two -Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10n. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-18:Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner of Sole Lot Accessed by Padula Drive (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-18 Majority Vote (5))
10o. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-19: Order of Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-19 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10p. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822R: Changes To §185-20. Signs - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822R - Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10q. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations  - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 -Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10r. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824-Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10s. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-835: Changes to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages-2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-835- Majority Roll Call Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

work to redo the basketball courts at King St fields would be similar to that proposed for Fletcher Field

MyFM In The Morning - Jamie Hellen 1-25-19

Via Myfm103

Friday January 25th, 2019 - Franklin Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen makes his monthly visit and talks about Franklin's snow storm procedures, New England sports, and this Spring's ArtWeek.




Go to Myfm103 on the internet
http://www.myfm1013.com/news/myfm-on-demand

MyFM In The Morning - Jamie Hellen 1-25-19

“Our motto this year is ‘Team First’"

The Boston Globe spotlights the FHS girls basketball team in their "Team of the Week" series

"The Franklin girls’ basketball team has outscored opponents by about 22 points per game this season. 

What’s the formula? Simple: a star center, feisty defense, and an experienced coach. 

The Panthers are 12-1, the only loss coming in an exclusion game to defending Division 4 state champion Coyle & Cassidy that will not impact seeding for the Division 1 Central tourney."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2019/01/26/franklin-girls-basketball-team-steamrolling-opponents/HGH2v6gkvUwnZlpws9q7qN/story.html

Franklin star Ali Brigham looks for a passing lane against tight defense by Foxborough’s Abby Hassman during Tuesday night’s game. ROBERT E. KLEIN FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE 

FHS girls hockey, boys hockey, and wrestling teams all posts wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Jan 26, 2019


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ King Philip, 2 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Medfield/Norton, 1 – Final
– Three different players each scored once as Franklin rolled to a win on the road over Medfield. Cassi Ronan (two assists), Regan paterson (assist) and Amanda Lewandowski each found the back of while Gabby Colace (13 saves) earned the win in net for Franklin.

Wrestling = Hock Super Quad (Canton, Franklin, Foxboro, King Philip, Taunton, Stoughton), 9:00 (@ Foxboro)

Photo gallery from the Super Quad at Foxboro
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Hockomock-Wrestling-Super-Quad-1-26-19/i-MzwxhDD

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-26-19/

And via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS Panthers

#PantherPride https://t.co/a7iCZzRABo

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) January 27, 2019

Franklin G V Ice Hockey - defeats Medfield 3-1. Ronan 1 g 2 a Paterson 1g 1a lewandowski 1 g ... gAbby Colace 13 saves 12-0-1 over all 4-0 league!

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 27, 2019

3-1 Win vs Medfield!! Goals by Paterson, Ronan, and Lewandowski🏒 MVP Belt to Lewandowski!! #letsgo 🚨🎉‼️ pic.twitter.com/tUbKCImhLq

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) January 27, 2019

Big hock win for the panthers by a score of 5-2 in favor of the good guys. Hard hat to @Holmesy183 (Matt Holmes) for getting a goal, working hard and getting revenge on his old youth teammates. #hoorah pic.twitter.com/aHZHaR9s0t

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) January 27, 2019

Franklin 5 KP 2. G’s from Casella, Holmes, Elliott, McCaffrey and Lizotte. Hat to Holmes for grinding against his boys @FHSSports @In_The_Slot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @HockomockSports @BGlobeSports @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) January 27, 2019

Team finishes the day 3-0. DiFilippo, Jake, Fracassa, Zogby, Colella, MacLean, Sackley, Nawn, Jacoby and Walker go undefeated. @FHSSports

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 26, 2019

70-7 Win over Stoughton. Pins from Jake, Fracassa, Colella, MacLean, Sackley, Nawn and Jacoby.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 26, 2019

50-6 Win over Canton. Pins from Jake, Fracassa, Sauer, Zogby, Colella, MacLean and Sackley.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 26, 2019

46-16 Win over Foxboro. Pins from Jake, Fracassa, Colella, MacLean, and Sackley.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 26, 2019

Julia Fenerty takes 3in the 600 at the coaches invitational with a time of 1:39.47

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) January 26, 2019

Both @FHSBVSWIM and @fhsgvswim1 end the regular season with a 5-1 record in the Kelley-Rex Division... 7-1 in the HOCK... 8-2 overall on the season! #bringonHOCKchamps #proudcoaches @CoachP_FHSswim

— Coach Balliro (@coachB_fhs) January 26, 2019