Encore Music: Open House on Saturday, September 28

Come and stop by Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios' Open House on Saturday, September 28. We will be open from 9 AM to 2 PM. 

You will have the chance to watch lessons in progress, classes, ensembles, and more, to see how our school operates and all we have to offer.

Registration will be open, and you can have all of your questions answered. We hope to see you there!

Download your copy of the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczSjdqTEd1WUVhQWpnWUJqMHpxREJqMEZ6MnBv/view?usp=sharing

Encore Music: Open House on Saturday, September 28

FHS boys soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and golf teams all post wins

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019


Boys Soccer = Franklin, 7 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final
– Senior Donny Tappin, junior Charlie Amante, and junior Sam George all had multiple points as Franklin earned a big win on the road at Stoughton. Tappin and Amante each scored once and had an assist while George registered two helpers in the win. Ben Moccia, Terry O’Neill, Jeff Yelle, Trevor O’Neill and Tyler Powderly also scored for the Panthers while Ethan Cain had an assist in the win.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 9 @ Stoughton, 1 – Final
– Franklin’s Amanda Lewandowski scored four first half goals to pace the Panthers to a big win on the road. Lewandowski scored in the 6th minute (from Kate O’Rourke), the 16th minute (from Olivia Rondeau), the 25th minute (unassisted) and in the 28th minute (from Rondeau) to give the Panthers a 4-1 lead at the break. Hanna Richardson added two second half goals for the Panthers. Haley Nelson scored an unassisted goal in the first half for Stoughton.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final

Golf = King Philip, 166 @ Franklin, 152 – Final
– Franklin’s Pat Dolan shot an even par round of 35 to help the Panthers secure a key win over division rival King Philip. Jack Paterson shot a 38, Jake Blaney added a 39, and Quinten Faro carded a round of 40 for Franklin. King Philip’s Jack Hastry led the Warriors with a 40 while Kayla Schuberth and Nate Ihley each finished with a 42.


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-18-19/

FHS boys soccer, field hockey, volleyball, and golf teams all post wins

Real-time Reporting: Legislation for action through to Closing

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
no meetings held since last meeting


10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 19-63: Appropriation Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-63: Majority Vote (5))

regular transaction per quarter to allocate to Cable Group

motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0


10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 19-845: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-845 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote (5))

motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 8-0
 

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT 
nothing tonight

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
request for update on 300 Fisher Stpaving at RT 140 is a State project likely scheduled for end of month


13. COUNCIL COMMENTS 
Earls - issue resolved at Library to get doors locked like they should be

Pellegri - re: flags not lowered for 9/11, we missed out this year, we can't let that happen again
Old Museum -in the contract stage

complaint about the use of the consultant for Davis Thayer when it 'could be done inhouse'
it could take multiple years to decide? really, was that a typo?

Mercer - This is not a debate for the Council - it is a School Committee decision
at some point I expect them to provide us an update

Padula- good job on the Tree Warden presentation

Hamblen - South St Six at Dean at 6 PM
get Oct 5 - Harvest Festival

Dellorco - was going to talk about 9/11 but Councilor Pellegri covered that

Kelly - tribute to the Wall, on Dean Ave - should be ashamed of himself for what he has done
doesn't cost that much to deliver a double faced wall, I hope one of the board require him to fix that
not the impression I thought we would give to the residents

Mercer - I agree with the wall comments, hopefully it can be dealt with going forward


14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled

ADJOURN

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0

Real-time Reporting: DPW Presentation

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

DPW Presentation 
Brutus Cantoreggi, Director

Clothing Recycling Program
with Chris White


it is another option to recycle, folks can still use the other non-profit recyclers. The other benefit we can get is removing it from the waste stream and our recycle contamination rates.

it makes it easier for folks to help us remove from the waste stream, for those who want to call or deliver themselves to the other non-profits, they can do so. For those who wouldn't use it should help remove these items from the waste stream which will also save us.

it is a weekly program,  bags will be coming via mail.

everything can go in the same bag for convenience

Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director with Chris White on the Clothing Recycling Program

Tree Removal Update 
(presentation doc to be added) 

The drought a couple of year ago and the gypsy moth (2 years in a row) both helped to reduce the health of the trees in our area

trees covered in only the 'public right of way', does not cover trees on Town property or school property

trees overhanging a sidewalk can be addressed because they are blocking a public way
Bushes on a corner blocking the sight line are part of the building inspector role (not tree warden)

what is a public way? not only where the road is, depending upon when the development was built it is either clear or tricky. Partridge St was built along stone walls and private property.  If tree grows in the berm between the curb and the sidewalk it is town owned; if on the other side of the sidewalk closer to the residence, it is private property

Real-time reporting: Historical Museum presentation

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Historical Museum Presentation

Franklin Historical Museum Presentation - Sep 18, 2019 from Franklin Matters

Rebecca Finnegan, archivist at the Historical Museum
Rebecca will help organize and preserve items in the basement and those that have been arriving
developing a collection policy

Rebecca Finnegan, archivist at the Historical Museum

inventory of entire collection underway, provides an idea of what can be used in future exhibits

what we collect will help future historians tell our story

make research available online so it can be accessible even when the museum is closed

Jones, Earls, Pellegri making multiple comments in favor of the museum, the items there, the videos and the stories that visitors share when they come

Kelly, Dellorco, Hamblen also made positive and joyous comments in favor of the work being done and information shared

Real-time Reporting: Public Hearing - Zoning Bylaw Change

6. HEARINGS
a. 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 - Public Hearing 7:10 PM

need to close the public hearing, there is no action item

clarification on area of W Central

Joe D'Errico presenting

Mr Cannon - representing Panera Bread an abutter of the proposal, existing development is dense development on a dangerous corner. Not the right development for this location.

motion to close hearing, seconded, passed 8-0



7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
None Scheduled

Real-time Reporting: Town Council - Sep 18, 2019

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


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.

Teresa Burr, Town Clerk provides an update on the candidate listing now finalized with 32 candidates for 27 positions.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/final_candidates_-_2019_biennial_town_election.pdf



3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
a. September 4, 2019

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 

Franklin Police Department New Hire: John Godino and David Ricci

John Godino and David Ricci being sworn in

Franklin Police Department Promotion: Nick Palmieri

Nick Palmieri congratulated by Capt Lynch on promotion

Franklin Police Department Retirement: Daniel McGlynn
retiring after 27 years of service

Daniel McGlynn presented with a plaque in recognition of his 27 years of service

b. Franklin Fire Department EMS Lieutenant: William Blanchard

William Blanchard being sworn in as a new Lieutenant

5. APPOINTMENTS 
None Scheduled

2 minute recess

South Street Six plays Dean Bank on Friday, Sep 20

On Friday, September 20, Dean Bank is hosting a free concert from 6-9 PM at 21 Main Street in Franklin, MA. Please join us in welcoming back the South Street Six to the Dean Bank stage! 

Listen to a variety of popular covers from Maren Morris to Zac Brown! There will be food, drinks, dancing, and fun! We can't wait to see you there! 

Follow the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/489082718304020/

South Street Six plays Dean Bank on Friday, Sep 20

FPAC presents Yasmina Reza’s ART - Sep 20-22

The Franklin Performing Arts Company will open its 29th season this weekend with Yasmina Reza’s award winning comedy Art at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin.

Serge has bought a modern painting for a huge sum of money. Marc hates it and cannot believe that a friend of his could possibly want such a work. Yvan attempts, unsuccessfully, to placate both sides. If your friendship is based on tacit mutual agreement, what happens when one person does something completely different and unexpected? Art directed by Nick Paone runs September 20-22 at THE BLACK BOX.

The production stars Greg Leach, Joe C. Burke, and Michael Baratta. Leach, playing Marc, is a frequent FPAC performer most recently seen in Seussical (Mr. Mayor). Other FPAC credits include Humbug! (Freddy Mac), Disney’s Newsies (Wiesel, Roosevelt), Noises Off! (Gary Lejeune), Monty Python’s Spamalot (King Arthur), God of Carnage (Michael Novak), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (King Triton), The Crucible (Thomas Putnam), The Odd Couple (Murray), Othello (Lodovico), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Monsieur D’Arque), A Glass Slipper Christmas (King of Hearts), and more. In addition to performing, Greg penned the most recent FPAC holiday panto Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto.

Joe C. Burke is returning to FPAC in ART as Serge, after a two-year hiatus from the stage. He previously appeared in The Crucible, Little Shop of Horrors, Brigadoon, The Mikado, Plaza Suite, Bye Bye Birdie, and more with FPAC. Joe played the role of Col. Nathan Jessup in A Few Good Men with the Bridgewater Theater Co., and multiple parts in California Suite with the Newton Players, as well as roles with other regional theater companies in Massachusetts over the past two decades.

FPAC presents Yasmina Reza’s ART - Sep 20-22

Rounding out the cast as Yvan, Michael Baratta is returning to FPAC for the third time, appearing last season in Cabaret (Ernst) and You Can’t Take It With You (Mr. Kirby). Many moons ago, he almost committed to life as a professional actor, before leaving the world of the theatre for law school. Before that, he trained at The Juilliard School in New York and spent two summers acting at the Williamstown Theatre Festival; he also studied theatre at Williams College. A Hopkinton resident, he’s been featured in a number of Enter Stage Left Theater productions, including Twelfth Night (Malvolio), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), The Glass Menagerie (Tom; EMACT DASH Award nominee, Best Actor), Blithe Spirit (Charles), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Jonathan).

For tickets and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA.

FHS golf, boys and girls cross country teams all post wins on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019


Boys Cross Country = Franklin, 25 @ King Philip, 34 – Final
– King Philip had two of the top three runners but Franklin had four of the top six finishers to pick up a win on the road over the Warriors. KP’s Mike Griffin (14:34) won the race with Mike Norberg (14:51) taking third place. Franklin’s Tyler Brogan was second overall while Nicholas Calitri, Camden Harrington, and Declan Walmsey all scored key points for the Panthers.

Results: 1. Mike Griffin, KP (14:34) 2. Tyler Brogan, Frank (14:51) 3. Mike Norberg, KP (14:51) 4. Nicholas Calitri, Frank (15:12) 5. Camden Harrington, Frank (15:50) 6. Declan Walmsey, Frank (16:03) 7. Dan Botte, KP (16:04) 8. Clancy Golden, Frank (16:39) 9. Griffin Sieczkiewicz, Frank (16:45) 10. Joseph Zercie, Frank (16:48)


Girls Cross Country = Franklin, 26 @ King Philip, 33 – Final
– Franklin had seven of the top 10 runners, including seventh through 10th, to edge King Philip for the win. Sidney Hawkins was second while Sarah Giuliano and Caitlin Casey were fourth and fifth, respectively, to grab key points for Franklin. King Philip’s Maya Evans won the race in 18:57.

Results: 1. Maya Evans, KP (18:57) 2. Sidney Hawkins, Frank (19:10) 3. Ava Pisani, KP (19:16) 4. Sarah Giuliano, Frank (19:18) 5. Caitlin Casey, Frank (19:25) 6. Meg Sherwood, KP (20:00) 7. Charlene Peng, Frank (20:32) 8. Ruth Ann Mulvey, Frank (20:37) 9. Emma Nelson, Frank (20:40) 10. Liliana Duffy, Frank (20:41)


Golf = Stoughton, 188 @ Franklin, 156 – Final
– Franklin’s Pat Dolan had his best outing of the season, shooting a low round of 37 to earn match medalists honors and lead the Panthers to a win over Stoughton. Jack Paterson followed with a 38, Quinten Faro added a 40, and Jake Blaney shot a 41 for the Panthers. Stoughton’s Max Huminik and Joe Mark each shot a 45.


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-17-19/

FHS golf, boys and girls cross country teams all post wins on Tuesday

HockomockSports.Com: "Teams of the Decade" Project Announcement

HockomockSports.Com is starting a project to put together a listing of the "Teams of the Decade" covering the Hockomock League from 2010 to 2020. Teams from this year will be eligible to participate. For more details and the entry form:

"There has been a lot of talent in the Hockomock League over the past decade, and we’ve seen first hand the ups and downs that happen throughout each season. Some of my favorite memories from covering high school sports are the moments following state championship games, seeing all of the hard work from the athletes pay off. I’ve always said it takes a perfect storm for teams to win a state title, it’s an incredible achievement.

We are excited to announce a new feature that we will be working on with the goal of publishing by the end of the school year: The HockomockSports Teams of the Decade Project. This website has covered the league for nearly the entire decade, but both Josh and I were freelancing with other publications in the area prior to that. We have covered countless games, interviews hundreds of coaches and athletes, and covered some incredible teams during the last decade and we’re hoping this will be a fun project for all involved.

This is going to be one list, roughly 15-20 teams, with all sports considered. That means we’ll be comparing baseball teams with field hockey teams, football teams with softball teams, lacrosse teams with gymnastics teams, and so on. The only requirements are that the team competed in the Hockomock League and competed between Fall 2010 and Spring 2020 (yes, this school years teams are eligible). Some squads will have state championship trophies, but it isn’t a requirement. There are a lot of great teams that came up short for a variety of reasons. Of course, it’s tough to judge different sports against one another, and there are a lot of factors we’ll be considering as we construct this list."

Continue reading about the "Teams of the Decade" process
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomocksports-teams-of-the-decade-project-announcement/

Franklin poses with its 2018 MIAA D1A State Championship trophy after beating Central Catholic. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Marijuana dispensary: Information meeting at Senior Center, Sep 19

Via the SAFE Coalition:

"Many of you have reached out with questions regarding the proposed dispensary in Franklin. We thank ALL of you for writing, calling, and meeting with us. Your voices have been heard and GTE Franklin, LLC will be holding an informational community meeting this Thursday 9/19/2019, 6:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center. We invite all community members to visit with the owners and ask your questions."

Marijuana dispensary: Information meeting at Senior Center, Sep 19

Franklin Library: The Four Billion Year Story - Sep 19

Eamon McCarthy Earls will talk about "The Four Billion Year Story" at the Franklin Library, Thursday, Sep 19 at 6:30 PM.

Franklin Library: The Four Billion Year Story - Sep 19

Shared from the Library Upcoming events
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-public-library-upcoming-events

Lifelong Community Learning: Online Learning

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Head's up on the Newcomers and Friends meetings for October/November 2019

Not just for Newcomers . . . 

Two Great Wednesday Nights . . . mark your calendar!!!

On October 9th, Rick Lacroix will introduce us to The Dementia Friends. This global movement’s purpose is to educate people about dementia and ways they could help make a difference in their communities, by making them friendly places for people living with Dementia. By attending this session you become a Dementia Friend!

Newcomers and Friends meetings

This November we’re meeting one week later than our usual 2nd Wednesday of the month. On November 20th, we’re hosting two speakers . . . Town Administrator Jamie Helen and Franklin School Superintendent Sara Ahern. They’ll be updating us regarding the FY2021 Budget and other important matters in Franklin. Come with your questions! 

No need to RSVP, just join us at 7:30 at “3”! We run our meetings September through May at “3” Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin. Heavy appetizers and beverages are complimentary; a cash bar is available.

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers organization, are welcome to join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month (occasionally we switch Wednesdays to accommodate holidays or speakers). 

Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Look for us on our website www.franklinnewcomers.com, or on our Facebook page or on Meetup.com, Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club.

 

Franklin Residents: Curbside Clothing Starts November 11, 2019

"We are pleased to announce that Franklin will begin a curbside clothing recycling program starting November 11, 2019 with Simplerecycling https://simplerecycling.com/"


Note: The DPW is scheduled for an update to the Town Council on Wednesday. Tune into the meeting to find out more info about this new program. Based upon the mailer copy (shown below) each household looks like they will get 2 bags with the initial mailing.


Shared from the DPW page
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-clothing-starts-november-11-2019  (mailer found on a link in the left menu column for the page)


FAQs
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/faq.pdf

Acceptable Items
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/acceptable_items.pdf

Franklin Residents: Curbside Clothing Starts November 11, 2019

FHS field hockey, volleyball, and boys soccer teams post wins over Mansfield

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 16, 2019

Boys Soccer = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– It was a tale of two halves between the visiting Hornets and hosts Panthers on Monday evening. Franklin controlled the first half and scored the lone goal of the game as sophomore Terry O’Neill finished off a corner from senior Donny Tappin in the 10th minute. The Hornets had a strong second half but couldn’t find the back of the net.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– Sara Sacco scored the game’s only goal midway through the first half. Katie Miller got the assist for the Hornets and Olivia Salisbury made five saves to record the shutout. Maria Sevastos, Erin Dooling, Anna Darlington, and Abby Oppenheim all played well in the Mansfield back line, as Franklin continued to pressure throughout the second half.

Field Hockey = Mansfield, 2 @ Franklin, 7 – Final
– Franklin raced out to a 3-0 lead at halftime and added four more in the second half to knock off visiting Mansfield. Hanna Richardson scored twice in the opening half and added one more in the second half to finish with a hat trick. Olivia Rondeau scored twice and had two assists for the Panthers, who scored twice in a two-minute span in the second half after the Hornets’ Gabby Devlin cut the deficit to 3-1 less than a minute into the second half. Freshman Kaitlyn Carney had three assists for Franklin, Neilee Hess made three saves in net, and Kendall Jones came up with two big defensive saves for the Panthers.

Volleyball = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin emerged with wins in tight first and third sets to pick up a 3-0 (23-25, 13-25, 23-25) win over the Hornets. For Mansfield, Julia Kelly had six kills and seven service points, Alina Nowakowski added five kills, and Olivia McGrath and Emily Dardinski each chipped in with four kills.


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-16-19/

FHS field hockey, volleyball, and boys soccer teams post wins over Mansfield