Live reporting: Town Administrator's Report to Closing of meeting

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS restored old fire station using donations; possible use for the Old South Meeting House
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS Hamblen - Friday first farmers market - June 7 Strawberry Stroll - June 14 listing of farms at the booth Casey - Thanks for Memorial Day celebration to Kelly and Kurtz Dellorco - anniversary of D-Day Thursday, give thanks to a veteran tomorrow Jones - shares birthday with grandfather who survived D-Day FHS graduation this Friday, June 7 Kelly - thanks for all the help I am fortunate to be able to run this Pasta Supper tomorrow without Johnny Padula Mercer - thanks to Kelly and Kurtz for Memorial Day time and effort 75th Anniversary tomorrow wishes to mother on her birthday tomorrow
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Franklin, MA: Town Council  - Agenda - 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

William James College INTERFACE Referral Service

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/interface-town-franklin-sponsored-service-mental-health

Tri-County recognizes 239 at 40th Graduation Ceremony

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School officially gave 239 diplomas to the Class of 2019 during the school’s 40th graduation ceremony held on Sunday, June 2, at 12 PM.

Joining Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray at the stage were School Committee Chair David Bento, of Medfield, School Committee Vice Chair Brian Mushnick, of Norfolk, Principal Michael Procaccini, Vocational Director Cathie Rebelo, Director of Special Education John Martin, Class Valedictorian Nathaniel Clarke of North Attleboro, Class Salutatorian Maia Lavigne of North Attleboro, and Class President Michael Hulbig of North Attleboro.

“While today is a day to celebrate with family and friends, in the next few weeks you will begin a new set of challenges,” Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray said. “As you begin this next journey in your lives, dream big, work hard and be passionate in whatever career path you choose.”

During his valedictory speech, Clarke addressed his classmates by asking them to give a round of applause to the audience for helping them to graduate and for taking the time to celebrate the day.

Clarke spoke of his love of competitive bowling and the perfect score. “The highest possible score is 300 and I’ve fell short of that by a single pin.” He further explained, “When things don’t go your way, when you try your hardest and give it your all, you don’t quit. You try again. It’s only a matter of time until that metaphorical “one pin” falls and you achieve your goals.”

During the ceremony, several students were awarded local scholarships and tool awards totaling $80,000 that were available only to Tri-County students. Similar to scholarships, tool awards are given by local businesses, civic organizations and families to aid students entering the workforce with the purchase of tools of the trade.

One of the biggest scholarships given out at graduation was the Dean College scholarship given annually to one Tri-County graduate. Julia Farrell of Medfield, has been awarded a $34,000 tuition scholarship to Dean College for the 2019-2020 academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years/8 semesters of attendance at Dean College. This is the twenty-first year that Dean College is awarding the scholarship to a Tri-County Regional student.

Many Tri-County graduates will further their education by attending a university or post-secondary education, others will enter the workforce, and six Tri-County graduates plan to enter into the U.S. Military.

Congratulations to the Class of 2019

CIS Students in the graduating Class of 2019

The graduating Class of 2019

The graduating Class of 2019
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HbE50hyNkLtoP6seY83X4VB2zPXISZfV/view?usp=sharing

Both FHS boys lacrosse and tennis teams top Mansfield in playoffs

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports playoff action on Tuesday, June 4, 2019


Boys Tennis = D1 South = #9 Franklin, 3 @ #8 Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Liam Marr earned one of the biggest wins of his career, knocking off league MVP Luke Nickerson at first singles to help the Panthers earn the win. Marr battled to a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win at first singles. Rohan Herur added a 6-2, 6-3 win at second singles, and the team of Saketh Saripalli and Vayshnav Malhotra picked up a 6-3, 7-5 win at first doubles.

Boys Lacrosse = D1 South = #15 Mansfield, 8 @ #2 Franklin, 19 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Franklin entered the postseason with just two losses (both in double overtime) and with its highest-ever seed (No. 2). The Panthers rolled through a perfect league campaign, going 10-0 in the Hockomock, while compiling both the league’s best attack and its stingiest defense. 

So, all the pressure was definitely on the Panthers when they opened up the state tournament at Pisini Stadium on Tuesday night against division rival Mansfield. The Hornets were playing with house money, having won the final three games of the regular season to qualify for the playoffs and having lost to Franklin by 20 goals a month ago. 

When Jake DiSangro scored with just under six minutes left to go in the opening quarter, cutting the Franklin lead to 2-1, the Hornets bench exploded and there was a fleeting moment where an upset seemed possible. 

But, the Panthers responded with two goals in 29 seconds and rattled off seven straight goals to close out the quarter with a 9-1 lead. Franklin never looked back, going up by 14 at halftime, and, despite Mansfield scoring the game’s final five goals, comfortably advancing to the second round with a 19-8 victory."

Continue reading the lacrosse recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-lacrosse-powers-past-mansfield-in-playoff-opener/

For a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Franklin-Mansfield-Boys-Lacrosse-6-4-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-04-19/

Matt Lazzaro (4) goes behind his back to score one of his seven goals on Tuesday night in a big win over league rival Mansfield in the tournament opener. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS softball scheduled to play Wellsely on Thursday in D1 South playoffs

Softball = D1 South

#11 Franklin (14-6) will host #22 Wellesley (8-8) on Thursday at 4:00.


For other Hockomock League softball seeds
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-softball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2019/

For the MIAA bracket  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5265

FHS softball scheduled to play Wellsely on Thursday in D1 South playoffs

"RUN -- A short course in what it takes to run for elected town office in Franklin" (presentation copy)

As a follow up to the program offered on June 1 at the Franklin TV studio by Franklin in Focus, the presentation materials for "RUN -- A short course in what it takes to run for elected town office in Franklin," are now available for downloading on the home page of Franklin in Focus www.franklininfocus.org

Run: a short course by Franklin In Focus from Franklin Matters

Or get your copy directly from the Franklin In Focus page
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2fc87e_d8cae55a092f4a2fbe2ecb4f7e3895dc.pdf

"RUN -- A short course in what it takes to run for elected town office in Franklin" (presentation copy)

Zoning Board of Appeals: Public Hearing - June 6

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on June 6, 2019 in the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA At: 7:40 PM

Applicant: Madison Place Holdings
Address of Subject Property: 120 Union Street (278-207-000-000)
Petition Type: Variance

To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct two, single family townhouses that are 14’from the right side yard setback where 20’ is required, 14.6’ from the left side yard setback where 20’ is required, 12.1’ from the rear set back where 20’ is required and 39.7% of maximum impervious coverage where on 35% is allowed. The building permit is denied without a variance from the ZBA.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/120_union_street_-_legal_ad.pdf

120 Union Street (278-207-000-000)

existing plot lines and setbacks

proposed plot lines and setbacks

owner info

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Strawberry Stroll - June 14, 2019

The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s annual Strawberry Stroll is scheduled in downtown Franklin on Friday, June 14 and is expected to be the largest Stroll in its 17-year history. Come to the family-fun event and enjoy live bands, sidewalk sales and activities from 4 PM to 8 PM Main Street and Dean Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic during the Strawberry Stroll. The rain date is Saturday, June 15.

Franklin Downtown Partnership:
Strawberry Stroll - June 14, 2019

“The Strawberry Stroll is our opportunity to invite people to come together downtown and have fun experiencing the local businesses throughout our community that are unique to this area,” said Scott Martin, president of the Franklin Downtown Partnership and event chairperson. “The mix of activities, crafters and entertainment we have for this year’s festival will make this community event special for all ages, while showcasing what shopping and dining downtown offers.”

For the first time, the FDP is inviting residents to wear straw hats to the Stroll to honor Franklin’s straw hat manufacturing history!

For the second year in a row, Dean Bank has organized Dancing on Dean, a fun dance party featuring two local bands: Matt Zajac and The Northeast Groove.

Read all the details of the Strawberry Stroll here 
https://files.constantcontact.com/ceff47be401/1ca5267a-4ba9-42a6-a728-39b90f317aef.pdf

and view the performance schedule here
https://files.constantcontact.com/ceff47be401/214b2b97-14b6-4358-8f35-1395c2d71e85.pdf