Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 8, 2020

Agenda - January 8, 2020

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. December 4, 2019  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/3a._12-4-19_web.pdf

b. December 11, 2019   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/3b._12-11-19_web.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS
- None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS
- None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - 7:10 PM
a. Franklin Brewing Company, LLC d/b/a 67 Degrees, New Farmer Series Pouring Permit for a Farmer-Brewery, located at 158 Grove Street

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Town Council 2020-2021 Legislative Session Goals
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8b._town_council_2020-2021_goals_memo.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 20-847: New Chapter 130, Plastic Checkout Bag Prohibition - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 20-847: New Chapter 130, Plastic Checkout Bag Prohibition, to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10a._20-847_plastic_bag_web.pdf

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 20-848: Chapter 147, Snow and Ice Removal - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 20-848: Chapter 147, Snow and Ice Removal, to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10b._snow_ice_web.pdf

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw 19-846: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-846: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management - Majority Roll Call Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda-items/10c-legislation-action-20

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-01: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Police Department, $2,675 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-01 - Majority Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-02: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Council on Aging, $1,500 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-02 - Majority Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- None Scheduled

ADJOURN

Note:

• Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
• Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/january-8-town-council-agenda

The full agenda and documents released can be found in one PDF file
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/1-8-20_tc_full_agenda_final_final.pdf

Bylaw Amendment 20-848: Chapter 147, Snow and Ice Removal - First Reading

FHS wrestling, girls and boys hockey teams all post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Saturday.

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Franklin cashed in for a pair of goals in the first period behind a strong start and tacked on two more in the third period to skate past OA in league action. The Panthers peppered the net in the opening minutes with Colin Hedvig scoring unassisted just 59 seconds into the game. Shane McCaffrey added a goal on a wrist shot with 4:05 to go in the opening frame. After a scoreless second, Franklin extended its league with a shorthanded goal as Tom Tasker finished off a pass from Kyle Hedvig on an odd-man rush. OA’s Jake Gottwald redirected a shot from Zach Manganaro to get the Tigers on the board but McCaffrey sealed the game with an empty netter. OA goalie Owen Connor had 36 saves in net.

For a photo gallery from this game:
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-2019-2020/Oliver-Ames-Franklin-Boys-Hockey-01-04-20/

Wrestling = Natick Quad (Franklin), 9:00AM

Great day of wrestling at the Natick Red Hawk Duals. 53-18 win over Hopkinton, 66-6 win over Cranston East, 36-32 win over Brookline, and 61-6 win over Wellesley. @FHSSports

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 4, 2020

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 0 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap

"Goals are at a premium in league games this season and that remained the case when Mansfield/Oliver Ames hosted defending Hockomock champion Franklin at Rodman Arena on Saturday afternoon. 

Amanda Lewandowski scored against the run of play in the second period and Gabby Colace made 25 stops to preserve a 1-0 victory for the Panthers in a game in which they were kept on the back foot for the first 30 minutes. 

“Definitely a slow start, but we know that every Hockomock League game is going to be like this,” said Frankin coach Margie Burke. “We’re not going to put a lot of pucks on the net this year. We’re going to have to count on good defense and a few lucky breaks.”

Continue reading the game recap:
https://hockomocksports.com/lewandowski-lifts-franklin-girls-hockey-past-mansfield-oa/

For a photo gallery from this game:
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-2019-2020/MansfieldOliver-Ames-Franklin-Girls-Hockey-1-4-20/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-04-20/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Franklin goalie Gabby Colace made 25 saves to record a shutout against Mansfield/Oliver Ames. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

MBTA Franklin Line notices: Weekend Shuttle Service though March 2020; Overnight Test Trains

1 - Weekend Shuttle Service
Weekends, through March, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot.

Additional weekends may be added to the train service suspension between Forge Park/495 and Readville as work progresses on the Franklin line.

Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules. Visit MBTA.com/PTC for more information on how this project will improve commuter rail safety and travel. Passengers may experience delays of up to 30 minutes as a result of shuttle bus connections.

There will be no Franklin line service at Back Bay and Ruggles stations on weekends. Please travel to South Station to reach a Franklin Line station. If you are travelling inbound, please board a Worcester/Framingham line Train for direct connection to Back Bay or a Providence/Stoughton line Train for a direct connection to Back Bay or Ruggles.

We also recommend the subway: board the Red Line at South Station and transfer to the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing to reach Back Bay or Ruggles.

Due to proximity of adjacent stations, bus shuttles will not serve Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot stations:
-Endicott station customers, please use Readville or Dedham Corp stations.
-Islington station customers, please use Dedham Corp station.
-Norwood Depot customers, please use Norwood Central or Dedham Corp station.

8:40pm and 10:40pm departures from Forge Park as well as 11:20pm departure from South Station will be accommodated by a bus for the entire trip between South Station and Forge Park (including the portion between South Station and Readville).

Thank you for your patience while we improve the signal system on your Commuter Rail line.

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Jan 04 2020 10:35 AM

MBTA Franklin Line notices: Weekend Shuttle Service though March 2020

2 - Overnight Test Trains on Franklin Line

Per the notice shared via the Franklin Police (but unable to be located on the MBTA page), there will be overnight testing of the Positive Train Control (PTC) system along the Franklin Line. Additional details in the photo below:

MBTA Franklin Line notices: Overnight Test Trains

Shared via Twitter  https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1213170943612399618

Franklin Issue on the 2020 'Watch List': School Start Time

The School Start Time issue has been "paused" but isn't going away. This TEDx talk by sleep researcher Wendy Troxel summarizes the teen sleep issue.

Franklin's School Start Time Advisory Committee archive can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-start-times-advisory-committee-sstac

The two updates provided by Superintendent Sara Ahern including the "pause" announcement can be found online

• The most recent presentation from Sep 2019

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/school_start_times_presentation_part_ii_1.pdf

"Teens don't get enough sleep, and it's not because of Snapchat, social lives or hormones -- it's because of public policy, says Wendy Troxel. Drawing from her experience as a sleep researcher, clinician and mother of a teenager, Troxel discusses how early school start times deprive adolescents of sleep during the time of their lives when they need it most. 

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxManhattanBeach, an independent event. TED's editors chose to feature it for you."

Wendy's TED profile   https://www.ted.com/speakers/wendy_troxel?

The Franklin Public Schools sponsored a parent information night on sleep featuring Dr Judith Owens in November

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/fm-183-parent-information-session-on.html

Franklin Issue on the 2020 'Watch List': School Start Time

"What are you Puffing?" Vaping and Our Youth - Jan 6, 2020

FPS Parent Education Series

Please join us for a workshop on electronic vapor product (EVP) use. 

This event is open to all interested parents, community members and Middle/High School students. Younger students are welcome at parents' discretion. 

We will be providing the latest information on this issue, including resource sharing. This event is facilitated by the Massachusetts Partnership for Youth. 

Monday, Jan 6, 2020
Franklin High School Auditorium at 6:00 PM

"What are you Puffing?" Vaping and Our Youth - Jan 6, 2020

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/news/what-are-you-puffing-vaping-and-our-youth

Ben Franklin Autobiography Readathon 2020 - Jan 16

Ben Franklin Autobiography 

Readathon 2020!

Thursday, January 16, 2020 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In honor of the 314th birthday of Benjamin Franklin, the namesake of our town and founder of our library, the Franklin Public Library will be holding its third annual "readathon" – a marathon reading of the full text of the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. 

The book is considered a classic of American literature. According to the Library of Congress, "It was not only the first autobiography to achieve widespread popularity, but after two hundred years remains one of the most enduringly popular examples of the genre ever written."

Like other readathons, this one invites the public to participate! Readers are encouraged to sign up in advance for 15-minute segments. Commencing when the library opens at 9 AM on January 16 [the day before Ben's actual birthday], readers will share the words of Ben Franklin with anyone interested in dropping by for all or part of the event. 

It is expected that the reading will be completed between 6 PM and 8PM, when the library closes. Water and other refreshments will be available for readers and audience. 

To register, visit https://forms.gle/tpwzALpEb4XhzD279 .

Ben Franklin Autobiography Readathon 2020 - Jan 16

FHS girls and boys basketball, gymnastics all post victories on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Friday.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 67 @ Mansfield, 39 – Final
– Franklin controlled the paint to earn the big road win. Ali Brigham scored 20 points to lead the way and fellow forwards Olivia Quinn (16 points) and Meghan O’Connell (11 points) also had big nights. The Panthers jumped out to a 22-3 lead after one quarter and also held the Hornets to just four points in the third, as they built a 34-point advantage heading into the fourth. Mansfield was paced by Kayla Vine’s 17 points and freshman Abby Wager’s 11. Mansfield coach Mike Redding said, “Their post players were just too much for us. They dominated the paint and got a bunch of second chance points.”

Girls Gymnastics = King Philip, 127.70 @ Franklin, 136.50 – Final

Boys Basketball = Mansfield, 45 @ Franklin, 63 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Franklin’s offense was red-hot to start the game, its defense was on point from start to finish, and the Panthers rolled to a big win over rival Mansfield.

The Panthers sank their first five three-point attempts, forced the visiting Hornets into 18 turnovers and limited Mansfield to under 30% shooting from the field to pick up a 63-45 win, snapping a four-game skid to their rivals.

“[Mansfield] is arguably one of the best teams in the state every year so we know it’s going to be a ridiculous challenge every time we play them,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “We were excited for it, we wanted to play a really good team. Being home obviously helps. Mansfield presents a huge challenge and I thought we were up for it tonight.

“We know each other so well so familiarity is pretty big, I thought our scout was pretty solid and I thought our guys did a job of really executing, especially on the defensive end of the floor. I thought we limited their best guys to some really tough shots and that’s what we wanted to do. We knew what their strengths were and we wanted to do our best to take those guys away. It’s not something you can usually do with [Sam] Stevens and [Matt] Boen especially, and [TJ] Guy is such a presence in there. And down the line, their guys know how to play off of them. I thought our guys did a good job tonight against their offense.”"

Continue reading the game recap:
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-dominant-win-rival-mansfield/

For a photo gallery from this game:
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-2019-2020/Franklin-Mansfield-Boys-Basketball-01-03-20/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-01-03-20/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS has a very strong showing tonight! We defeated KP 136.5 to 127.7. Highlights to follow. I can’t tell you how proud I am we were down many girls with illness and our other coach. @Beemc78 they did you proud!! 💙🤸🏼‍♂️ @FHSSports @FranklinMatters @HockomockSports @FranklinHS

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 4, 2020

What an amazing win! Season high. 136.5! Record high for @katerudolph17_ 36.0! Write up was long but so many deserving athletes!! 💙🤸🏼‍♂️ @FHSSports @FranklinMatters @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports @FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS pic.twitter.com/ZnMdpfun2m

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 4, 2020

FHS Chris Edgehill at the free thrown line

Franklin Rod & Gun Club: all-you-can-eat breakfast - Jan 12

The Franklin Rod & Gun Club slated its all-you-can-eat breakfast events through April.

Breakfasts will be held from 8 to 11 AM Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 8, and April 5 at the Franklin Rod & Gun Club, 53 Florence St. 

The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, baked beans, coffee, tea, orange juice and hot cocoa.

The cost is $6 per person and free for children ages 4 and younger.

For information, visit https://franklinrodandgun.org or call 508-528-2573.

Franklin Rod & Gun Club: all-you-can-eat breakfast - Jan 12

Franklin Issue on the 2020 'Watch List': new PFAS regulations from MA DEP

As we enter 2020, there are several issue that I will be keeping an eye out for. In no particular priority order, this first one carries over from 2019. The proposed MA DEP regulations are open for review. Public hearings are scheduled throughout the State during January to review the proposed regulations. You can find the schedule at the end of the MMA article linked to and quoted below. Alternatively:

"Public comments on the draft regulations will be accepted by email to program.director-dwp@mass.gov through Feb. 28"

From the Mass Municipal Association (MMA):

"On Dec. 13, the Baker-Polito administration and the Department of Environmental Protection announced their intent to file two regulations related to PFAS, a class of manmade chemical compounds considered hazardous to public and environmental health. 

While many chemicals have been identified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the MassDEP regulations pertain to six targeted PFAS compounds. 

The first regulation, filed by MassDEP, mandates cleanup by parties found responsible for groundwater contamination of 20 parts per trillion (ppt) or more of the sum of the six PFAS compounds. The cleanup rule also establishes PFAS limits specifically for soil contamination. Massachusetts is one of only a few states that have established formal PFAS cleanup standards. 

The second regulation is a draft rule that would establish a maximum contaminant level for drinking water at the same 20 ppt of the sum of the six PFAS compounds. In a press release, the MassDEP notes that the proposed maximum contaminant level for drinking water “covers a larger subgroup of compounds than any other state and provides a greater deal of protection, particularly for sensitive subgroups.”

Continue reading the article online
https://www.mma.org/state-files-regulations-regarding-pfas-contamination/

Why?

As an update to the previously shared listing on the "turf issue":

What we know:

• The prior conversations around the field replacements (completed in 2017) were centered around the crumb rubber infill. The Town spent more for an acrylic coated infill (which apparently was installed), the issue now is NOT with the infill but the with chemicals used to treat the carpet itself.
• A third party filed a complaint with DEP about the old turf stored at the Beaver St fields
• Article in TheIntercept about PFAS found in the turf itself  https://theintercept.com/2019/10/08/pfas-chemicals-artificial-turf-soccer/
• Article in the Boston Globe alleging potential issues with the water supply and shared via Franklin Matters  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/we-will-work-with-dep-to-resolve-matter.html
• The Franklin community on Facebook reacted in the online conversation around the article and issue
• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen makes statement at Town Council meeting 10/16/19 https://drive.google.com/open?id=14VSvuZvTifTbeHO4bWFtIy2YxVdjRF4O
• Updated 12/5/19 - Town Administrator Jamie Hellen makes statement at Town Council meeting 12/4/19 referring to the DEP letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/15WMp_zZiMXs_7MfpUQJd5hgtaVbrlkY_/view?usp=sharing
• Updated 12/13/19 - While PFAS in the water supply was tested by Town of Franklin once in 2018, is PFAS still being tested by ToF now? No, nor are they required to do so (although as the final testing standards issued 12/27/19 are evaluated, this may change).
• Updated 12/13/19 - What will the State do with PFAS and the recent revelations (if anything)? The State just issued new testing standards to be finalized by 12/27/19  https://www.mass.gov/lists/preview-of-the-final-pfas-related-revisions-to-the-mcp-2019

What we don’t know:

• What happened to the Conservation Commission mitigation measures from when the field was first installed (in 2004?)?
• Where was the old carpet and bags of unused infill taken?
• What will the Federal agencies do with PFAS and the recent revelations (if anything)?

Related Links

TA Statement 12/4/19 meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/fm-184-town-administrators-report-to.html

TA Statement 10/16/19 meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/town-administrators-statement-on-old.html

Pantherbook article 12/11/19

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/pantherbook-toxic-turf-at-beaver-pond.html

bags of the acrylic coated infill ready for install at FHS in August 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jan 3 to THU - Jan 9

Friday, January 3

10:00am

 Knitting Group

Saturday, January 4

9:30am

 St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Baby Sensory!

3:00pm

 Teen Murder Mystery Party

4:00pm

 Electric Youth 2020

8:00pm

 Cheryl Wheeler: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

8:00pm

 Electric Youth 2020

Sunday, January 5

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

3:00pm

 Author Talk with David Farrow

Monday, January 6

10:30am

 Move Along

3:30pm

 D&D for Kids

6:00pm

 "What are you Puffing?" Vaping and Our Youth

Tuesday, January 7

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

4:00pm

 Code I.T.

4:00pm

 Toe-Tapping Tuesdays!

6:30pm

 Foreign Film Night

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group

Wednesday, January 8

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

3:30pm

 Creation Station!

6:30pm

 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

6:30pm

 Get Organized in 2020

6:30pm

 Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, January 9

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story Xplorers

4:00pm

 Chess Club for Kids

4:00pm

 Bookworm Bounce Storytime!

7:00pm

 Frankin Music Boosters Meeting

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jan  3 to THU - Jan 9

Still Time To Register - Exercise & Wellness Classes

Exercise & Wellness Classes

Winter / Spring

starting January 6

STILL TIME TO REGISTER

YOGA YOGA YOGA
Yoga, which has been around since the 15th century, helps to quiet the mind and improve health. Whether you are looking for Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga for Anyone, or Teen Yoga for Girls, you can find it here on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Winter/spring prices vary by class.


TAI CHI
Tai Chi is an ancient martial arts practice that has its roots in health, well-being, and spirituality. The benefits of tai chi practice are numerous and life-changing.

• Winter 7 weeks - $65/person
• Spring 10 weeks - $90/person



ZUMBA MONDAY or WEDNESDAY
You don't have to know how to dance to Zumba! Zumba uses the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. Join the party-like atmosphere that is less intimidating and fun!

• Winter 7 weeks - $65/person
• Spring 10 weeks - $90/person

For more class options and additional details visit:
www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Still Time To Register - Exercise & Wellness Classes

Electric Youth 2020 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 4

Electric Youth 2020 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Saturday, January 4 at 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, Electric Youth (EY) delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock, and country hits.

Electric Youth 2020 includes Lily Barney, Cassidy Baratta, Kelsey Breslin, Laney Dragsbaek, Hayley Driscoll, Sami Goldman, Tatiana McAlpine, Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson, Maddie Rezendes, Hannah Rezendes, Susauna Wickstrom, Caroline Wilkins, and Lindsey Wyner. EY is backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment! Tickets are $26.  https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1341

Reservations for tables of 6 or more are available. Please call 508-528-3370 after all tickets are purchased to reserve your table.

Electric Youth 2020 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 4

Franklin, Mass History: Victor Pisini (video)

Eamon McCarthy Earls interviews Victor Pisini in this almost one hour video.

"Victor Pisini, owner of Pisini Shoes in downtown Franklin, reflects on seven decades working in town, serving in the Korean War, raising a family, and watching Franklin transform."

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/jrKmP8eTS_Y

Pisini Shoe Store set up for the Holiday Stroll in Dec 2017 (Facebook photo)