Franklin Matters

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Live reporting: Legislation for Action

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-36: Red Brick School: Declaration as Surplus and Available for Disposition (Leasing) and Authorization to Lease (Motion to approve Resolution 19-36 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-37: Acceptance of Gift - Veterans Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-37 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-38 Acceptance of Gift - Conservation Commission (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-38 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-39: Acceptance of Gift-Franklin Cultural Council (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-39 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-40: Appropriation of Cable Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-40 - Majority Vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 quarterly process
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-842 Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Changes to Chapter 185 section 40.D(3)(a) - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-842 - Majority Vote (5)) Motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 a technical change to clear up a disconnect between terms in conflicting statements motion to referral to the Planning Board, seconded, passed 9-0
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-843: Bylaw Amendment- Chapter 25 Human Resource Management - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-843 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5)) motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 9-0 cleaning up the by-law which had not been updated to reflect the policies and regulations that are actually being followed

Live reporting: Presentation - Red Brick Schoolhouse

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

b. Red Brick Schoolhouse

4H - First Robotics

A
Lot of
Awesome
Robot
Makers

Mansfield, Millis, Uxbridge, whole King Philip region

high school focuses on programing

this group does the mechanical as well

STEAM (science technology engineering art math)

coopetition (cooperative competition)

teaching real skills that are needed in the work place

did form in 2007, so have some experience over time

"the sport of the mind"

mutually beneficial to be here in Franklin and use the Red Brick School

senior mentors devote over 150 hours per year volunteering

a win-win for Franklin

Live Reporting: Presentation - Ag Commission

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Agricultural Commission

officially formed in 2018
5 person commission with 2 associates
diverse group; horses, eggs, vegetables, Farmers Market

screen grab of presentation copy (to be added later)

Ag Comm brochure
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/agcom_brochure.pdf

women farmers are 38% of the farmers in MA
MA leading country in farm to table movement

moving to smaller farms, hydroponics, etc.

working with local ag comms and other agencies and organizations in this arena

looking to help with MGL understanding to help the farmers and the community
farming is a little different

Franklin farms story map
https://townoffranklin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=89e4b7b4fae645cca1fc6c5645d9b0b6

Facebook page with current posts on events and info
newsletters on local farms

not much open space left, if you want it get it now
mapped chapter 61 land
http://townoffranklin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=cf4e63e0a95a49d0af7ea02525d34772

pollinator pastures to be piloted at Remington-Jefferson and Dacey Fields

looking to partner with the schools

re-look at the Community Preservation Act, maybe better late than never

Establish an Open Farm Day

20,000 to 80,000 in a hive and currently about 50 hives
1 1/2 to 2 hives per acres for a cranberry bog

Live Reporting: Swearing in - Public Hearing on 19-837

5. APPOINTMENTS	Swearing in of Fire Captain Darrell Griffin, sworn in a new fire captain 2 minute recess Meeting resumes
6. HEARINGS	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes from General Residential V to Single Family Residential IV an Area on or Near West Central Street - 7:10 PM early April began process on zoning pending litigation it was postponed to now due to on going litigation, should continue to a future date motion to continue to July 24 at 7:10 likely executive session last meeting in June can also be continued after July but there should be additional info to possibly discuss
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Shaw's 1 - change in officers 2 - alteration to premises, $2.5M remodel to the Shaw on East Central; better consolidation of beer and wine section (currently on opposite sides; shrinking the area of sales numbers changed due to how the ABS measures 236 total sq ft to 216 beer and wine were in aisles 1 and 9-10, now to be in aisles 1, 2, 3 motion to approve alteration of premises, seconded, passed 9-0 adding Starbucks inside Shaw's actually a department managed by Shaw's redoing the vote to include change in corporate officers and directors, seconded, passed 9-0

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/what-is-public-hearing-for-19-837-about.html

Live reporting: Town Council - June 5, 2019

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

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of June 5, 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. none
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	Meeting of May 8, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Electric Youth Performance

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_agenda_6-5-19_0.pdf

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

Franklin●TV Annual Meeting, June 13, 2019

The time is approaching for our annual open board meeting. This year our meeting will be at our 23 Hutchinson St. studios on Thursday, June 13th at 7:00 PM and is open to all Franklin businesses and residents.

We’ll meet-and-greet and enjoy refreshments starting at 6:30 PM. You can tour our studios, meet our current board and staff, and learn about Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm. We’ll also review our progress during the past year and discuss plans for the future.

At our open meeting you may cast a vote for new and/or renewing board positions. There will be a vote by all in attendance to extend term(s) of office for current board member(s). This year we will vote to extend John Milot’s board position for an additional three years.

Excerpt from FCCA bylaws: (Available on our website.)

"Section 15. Election of Director by the Membership (a) Members shall be notified by the Clerk of the election of a director by the Membership at the Annual Meeting.

Said notice shall be in accordance with the notice provisions of Section 4 of this Article IV. (b) Any eligible voting Member may be nominated for election to the position of Director by: (i) Written notification to the Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to Annual Meeting; or (ii) By nomination from the floor of the Annual Meeting made and seconded by no less than three (3) eligible voting members."

Our facility enables us to provide full production support for Franklin residents and groups who wish to create TV and radio programs. Thanks to our board members who contribute their time and energy to help make Franklin●TV all that a public access studio can be.

If you would like to become involved either as a volunteer or as a producer of your own TV or radio programming at Franklin●TV and wfpr●fm, just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us for more information. 508-541-4118.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director
05/12/2019

Franklin●TV Annual Meeting, June 13, 2019

INTERFACE, a Town of Franklin sponsored service for mental health

The Town of Franklin, in association with William James College, provides a service for mental health information and provider referrals. Please click the file below for more information about this service.

Wondering About Mental Health Services?

What services exist in and around your community?
How do you navigate the mental health system in Massachusetts?
Where can you find information about topics related to mental health?

Find answers at the William James College INTERFACE Referral Service
interface.williamjames.edu

William James College INTERFACE Referral Service works to increase awareness of mental health issues impacting children, families, and adults and to facilitate access to appropriate services.

Visit the website to learn more about anxiety, depression, divorce, substance abuse, suicide and much more. In addition, helpline services are available in: Franklin

Additional information contained in the flyer
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/20190530094515580.pdf