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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
September Events with Metacomet Land Trust
“The idea is to cut back on all single-use bags”
From the Boston Globe, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/08/19/massachusetts-plastic-bag-ban-now-tied-beacon-hill/Yc6mWZY5SyDgRz4Csnm5LJ/story.html
The plastic bag ban is under discussion by the Economic Development Committee and part of the June 12 and Aug 14 meetings
Aug 14
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/fm-169-economic-development.html
Jun 12
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/fm-165-economic-development.html
"As more and more cities across the state and country prohibit plastic shopping bags, a statewide ban came closer to reality last month. There’s just one major problem: Some of the most adamant supporters of efforts to enact a ban say they can’t support the bill.
At the heart of the issue is an ideological battle over how well plastic bag ban policies actually work, and whether such legislation creates unintended environmental consequences.
A coalition of environmental, retail, and municipal groups had worked with lawmakers to draft legislation with two key components: banning single-use plastic bags statewide and requiring a fee on all paper bags used during checkout. The bipartisan bill was sponsored by Representative Lori Ehrlich and Senator Jamie Eldridge, and endorsed by nearly 100 legislators and 200 constituent groups."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2019/08/19/massachusetts-plastic-bag-ban-now-tied-beacon-hill/Yc6mWZY5SyDgRz4Csnm5LJ/story.html
(JONATHAN WIGGS/GLOBE STAFF) |
The plastic bag ban is under discussion by the Economic Development Committee and part of the June 12 and Aug 14 meetings
Aug 14
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/08/fm-169-economic-development.html
Jun 12
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/fm-165-economic-development.html
Monday, August 19, 2019
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Aug 21, 2019
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2019
You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)
Agenda Item | Summary |
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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. CITIZEN 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 | a. July 24, 2019 |
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | None Scheduled |
5. APPOINTMENTS | a. Fire Chief Pinning Ceremony |
6. HEARINGS | None Scheduled |
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. New All-Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License, 466 King Street. |
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | None Scheduled |
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS | a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee |
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-53: Rescind Outdated Bonds (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-53 - Majority Vote (5)) |
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-54: Amendment to FY2020 Budget (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-54 - Majority Vote (5)) |
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-55: Acceptance of Gift - Council on Aging (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-55 - Majority Vote (5)) |
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-56: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Senior Center (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-56 - Majority Vote (5)) |
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-57: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Fire Department (Motion to approve Resolution 19-57 - Majority Vote (5)) |
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-58: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Police Department (Motion to approve Resolution 19-58 - Majority Vote (5)) |
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-842: Changes to 185-40 Water Resource District - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-842: Changes to 185-40 Water Resource District - Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6)) |
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Bylaw Amendment 19-844: 225 Plain Street - Sewer System Extension - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-844: 225 Plain Street - Sewer Extension to a Second Reading - Majority Vote (5)) |
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | |
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION | None Scheduled |
ADJOURN |
future location of The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc |
Franklin Democratic Town Committee - public demonstration - Aug 24
The Franklin Democratic Town Committee has organized a public demonstration to protest the Trump administration’s lawlessness.
Demonstrators will gather across from the Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street, Franklin, between 10:00 AM and noon on Saturday, August 24.
Participants from neighboring towns are expected. People can make signs or just show up.
Demonstrators will gather across from the Rome Restaurant, 4 East Central Street, Franklin, between 10:00 AM and noon on Saturday, August 24.
Participants from neighboring towns are expected. People can make signs or just show up.
demonstration on Saturday, June 15 (courtesy photo) |
The Wall That Heals - in Bellinghham, Aug 22 - 25
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190819/wall-that-heals-coming-to-bellingham---what-you-need-to-know
"The Wall That Heals, a 7.5-foot-tall wall featuring the names of 58,276 veterans who died serving in Vietnam, will be coming to Bellingham from August 22-25. Several speakers and events are planned during its monumental visit to the town during its 300th anniversary.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
In Paksem, Laos, on Oct. 19, 1972, German-born Sgt. John Peterson, a paramilitary officer for the Central Intelligence Agency boarded a helicopter. By mid-afternoon, he heard shots fired in the distance.
Peterson grew up in Bellingham and attended its high school.
“John knew it was time to get out of there,” said his wife Martha (Marti) Denny, who flew to Laos with him in June 1971 to arm and train the Hmong, a Laotian highland tribe, to fight the Communist Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190819/wall-that-heals-coming-to-bellingham---what-you-need-to-know
screen capture of The Wall that Heals |
Register O'Donnell Highlights Partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions
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Register O'Donnell Highlights Partnership with NeighborWorks Housing Solutions |
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Downtown Partnership Prepares for Harvest Festival on October 5
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is making plans for its 17th annual Harvest Festival, a family-fun community event, scheduled for Saturday, October 5.
The Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Franklin from noon to 5 PM. on Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, and Depot Street, as well as the large parking area behind Rockland Bank. The event’s rain date is Sunday, October 6.
Plans for the festival are well underway and booth space is filling up fast. Visitors will be treated to exciting local entertainment, delicious fall flavors from local restaurants, fun kid crafts and activities, shop specials, artwork and crafts by area artisans and helpful information from community groups and vendors.
Organizers expect booth space for this event to sell out. Partnership members receive a booth for free; non-members pay $125. Downtown businesses must register to ensure store-front space. Booths are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis.
Find the registration link at http://bit.ly/FranklinHF or on the Partnership website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org. Register before September 17. Please add a $35 late fee if you register after September 17. Registration will close on September 20. Email Scott Martin, chair of the Harvest Festival, at fdpevent@gmail.com with questions about the event.
The Partnership also welcomes businesses to help support the Harvest Festival. Sponsor forms are posted on the website, or business owners can contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
Silver sponsors for the Harvest Festival are Dean Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust.
Bronze sponsors are Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, the Bernon Family Branch YMCA, Chestnut Dental Associates, DCU, Glen Meadow Apartments, Keefe Insurance.
Friends sponsors are Camford Property Group, Charles River Bank, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, LeafFilter, MyFM.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of 270 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area.
The Harvest Festival will be held in downtown Franklin from noon to 5 PM. on Main Street, Dean Avenue, West Central Street, and Depot Street, as well as the large parking area behind Rockland Bank. The event’s rain date is Sunday, October 6.
Plans for the festival are well underway and booth space is filling up fast. Visitors will be treated to exciting local entertainment, delicious fall flavors from local restaurants, fun kid crafts and activities, shop specials, artwork and crafts by area artisans and helpful information from community groups and vendors.
Organizers expect booth space for this event to sell out. Partnership members receive a booth for free; non-members pay $125. Downtown businesses must register to ensure store-front space. Booths are assigned on a first-come first-serve basis.
Downtown Partnership Prepares for Harvest Festival on October 5 |
Find the registration link at http://bit.ly/FranklinHF or on the Partnership website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org. Register before September 17. Please add a $35 late fee if you register after September 17. Registration will close on September 20. Email Scott Martin, chair of the Harvest Festival, at fdpevent@gmail.com with questions about the event.
The Partnership also welcomes businesses to help support the Harvest Festival. Sponsor forms are posted on the website, or business owners can contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.
Silver sponsors for the Harvest Festival are Dean Bank, Middlesex Savings Bank and Rockland Trust.
Bronze sponsors are Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, the Bernon Family Branch YMCA, Chestnut Dental Associates, DCU, Glen Meadow Apartments, Keefe Insurance.
Friends sponsors are Camford Property Group, Charles River Bank, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, LeafFilter, MyFM.
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of 270 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area.
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