FHS selections for Indoor Track All Stars; Tyler Brogan named MVP

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Jada Johnson, Sharon

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Bella Pierre, Franklin
• Julia Fenerty, Franklin
• Samantha Powderly, Franklin
• Sydney Hawkins, Franklin
• Julia DiGiacomo, Franklin

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Tyler Brogan, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

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

For the complete of girls Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/

For the complete of boys Indoor Track All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Internet & Social Media Safety For Students - March 27

FREE Event - Grades 6-8

Internet & Social Media Safety for Students Grades 6-8 Register for FREE Wednesday, March 27 6 PM - 7:30 PM Franklin High School Social networks involve a lot of sharing, including photos, videos, links, and personal information - and it's not always good. Many kids and teens enjoy sharing these things with their friends, but they may actually be sharing information with more people than they realize. For example, accepting friend requests from strangers. This means their 'friends' may not be people they can trust. This workshop is FREE but registration is required. https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

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Library of Congress: Additions to National Recording Registry

New National Recording Registry Class Is "Superfly" The classic radio western "Gunsmoke"; Ritchie Valens' groundbreaking 1958 sensation "La Bamba"; Sam & Dave's 1967 hit single "Soul Man"; the revolutionary 1968 Broadway musical "Hair"; and Neil Diamond's 1969 "Sweet Caroline," which became a popular sports anthem, are the newest recordings inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.  Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden today named these and 20 other recordings as aural treasures worthy of preservation because of their cultural, historic and aesthetic importance to the nation's recorded sound heritage. Click here for more information  https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-19-018/?loclr=ealn .

In the News: Distillery proposal gets Planning Board approval; Franklin man charged with failing fiduciary duty; Worcester ball park build team gets completed

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

Distillery proposal gets Planning Board approval

"A proposal to open a distillery in the mill building formerly occupied by the Incontro restaurant took a step forward last week after a positive vote from the Planning Board. 

Town Planner Amy Love reported that the meeting drew a small crowd, but that those who did attend were in favor of the distillery opening at 860 West Central St. (Rte. 140). A 20-day period to appeal the proposal began March 16, she said. 

Love said many people have called her office trying to get in touch with the company seeking the distillery, Brookdale Mill Realty, LLC, whose principals are Franklin residents Patrick and Beth Downing. 

Brookdale is seeking a special permit to distill spirits on-site. The Downings plan to distill many types of alcohol, including vodka, gin and whiskey, and offer a tasting room."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190314/proposed-franklin-distillery-approved-by-planning-board


Franklin man charged with failing fiduciary duty

"A pair of local investment representatives are being charged with fraud after “gambling away” the investment funds of more than 250 clients in high-risk investments, according to a press release from Secretary of State William Galvin’s office. 

James G. Daly, of Franklin, and Michael J. O’Keeffe, of Millis, both of Millis-based Oakdale Wealth Management, LLC, are charged with violating their fiduciary duties to their investors. According to the release, a majority of their victims are Massachusetts residents. 

Galvin said he brought charges against the men and their firm for “gambling away” the investments of more than 250 client accounts. The charges pertained to “high risk” investments in energy such as oil and gas, according to the release."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190320/franklin-millis-men-charged-with-making-faulty-investments


Worcester Red Sox ball park build team gets completed

"The final piece of the construction/design team for the city’s ballpark project is now in place. 

In a related matter, offers have begun to be made for the acquisition of properties in the areas of the proposed ballpark site, to be located in the Canal District/Kelley Square area. 

The Worcester Redevelopment Authority board unanimously voted Wednesday to award the construction manager at risk contract for the ballpark project to Gilbane-Hunt, a joint venture. 

The initial award is for $10.8 million and largely covers various “soft costs” and pre-construction services, according to Michael E. Traynor, the city’s chief development officer and chief executive officer of the WRA."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190320/worcester-ballpark-construction-manager-set-to-go-offers-made-for-land-acquisitions

Construction Alert: Dean Ave, Hillside Road

A heads up for downtown residents and commuters to the train - expect delays on Dean Ave and Hillside Rd starting next week (week of March 25 and following)

Construction Alert: Dean Ave, Hillside Road

Found for sharing via Twitter
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1108017057596166145

Live reporting: to Closing

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Teresa and Nancy both got certified as Town Clerks

March 30 - Arts Advocacy Day at Senior Center

Earth Day - Apr 27 lots of trash around

Happy Spring!

20 events mostly salting, last one was snow, about 40K under budget

motion to adjourn

Live Reporting: Legislation for action

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-25: Appropriation Police & Fire Station Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-25 - Majority Vote (5)) MECC was originally going to cover, now with short notice the communities need to fix this have about 694K left in free cash motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-26: Appropriation Transfer Funds Public Works Curbside (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-26- Majority Vote (5)) curbside account is based upon fees, with China's removal from the recycling market, the market is a mess. Boston Globe, WBUR, and other sources for info on the worldwide problem motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-839: Municipal Service Fees- Recycling Sticker Rate Increase- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) as discussed above, with the collapse of the recycling market, raising the sticker fee for the Beaver St facility motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 7-0
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-840: Municipal Service Fees- Curbside Trash/Recycling Rate Increase- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-840 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5)) the fee would increase from 208 to 240, see chart below, we are still well below where we were in 2005 (300) motion to move to 2nd reading, seconded, passed 7-0

Due to global market issues for recycling, proposal to increase curbside fee