Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 17, 2021

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

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

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

January 20, 2021

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

Community Preservation Committee (CPC) Nominee Ratification

6. HEARINGS - 7:10 PM

MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market and Deli: As Provided in Chapter 382 of Legislative Acts of 2020, An Act Authorizing The City Known As The Town Of Franklin To Grant An Additional Wine And Malt Beverages Not To Be Drunk On The Premises Alcoholic Beverages License, located at 353 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA 02038   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/6a._madd_deli_license.pdf

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

MADD Deli, Inc. d/b/a Dacey’s Market: New Wine and Malt Retail Package Store License, As Provided in Chapter 382 of Legislative Acts of 2020

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Complete Streets Program: Mike Maglio, Town Engineer

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8a._complete_streets_web.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

d. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-10: Gift Acceptance, Franklin Public Library - $4,000 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-10 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-11: Appropriating Funds by Borrowing and Transfer to Pay Costs of Purchasing Fire Apparatus (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-10 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._fire_borrowing_web.pdf

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-870: Chapter 170, Vehicles And Traffic, Section 170-22, Subsection A, Location of Stop Signs - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 21-870 to a second reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._stop_signs_web.pdf

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-865: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article I, General Provisions - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-865 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10d._stormwater_art_1_web.pdf

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-866: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article II, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-866 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10e._stormh2o_art_2_web.pdf

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-867: Chapter 153, Stormwater Management Article III, Post Construction Stormwater Management - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-867 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10f._storm_h20_web_art_3.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

COVID-19 Update

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

For all the documents released for this meeting

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/february-17-town-council-agenda

Franklin, MA:  Town Council - Agenda - Feb 17, 2021

Shopping? Think Long!

Save some money, and just perhaps save your life? 
by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director  - 02/14/2021

In this ever-more complicated world I seek simplicity. I like simple. It’s my thing. When you discover a simpler way to do something or save some time or a few dollars, that’s a good day.

It seems there’s nothing simple about the C19 virus. Even in our push toward mass vaccination there is complexity. The virus threatens us with mutation, and the looming possibility that its eradication may be more complex than we thought. The end is less clear. The need to remain vigilant and distant goes on. Washing our hands, disinfecting surfaces, masking, now double-masking. The risk of contagion is rising. Yet somehow, we still need to go about the ordinary business of our daily lives.

There’s asimple shopping habit I learned many moons ago. If I need one, buy three or four. Is it small? Is it inexpensive? Will it keep? How long? Will I eventually use it all? If yes, buy more. Make a checklist of these common items. Is it on sale? Bonus! This is about simplicity and efficiency – and in these times, some added safety. The store is among the most public of places that we frequent regularly. Reduce the frequency, reduce your risk of infection. Not all of us can or want to shop online.

When you do go to the store, make that trip more productive. You will find that by working the long game with your shopping list, life becomes a bit simpler (and safer). Fewer trips to the store(s) saves money through sales and BOGO (Buy One – Get One) discounts. You also save money on gas.

Most kitchens have cabinets wrapping the walls. A century ago, the typical kitchen had a walk-in pantry. Do you have space that can become a longer-term pantry? That’s where you keep your checklist. That’s where you can plan what to stock as you head out to the store.

Yes, this all sounds stupidly simple. Duh! But, here’s a real statistic worth knowing. Trips to the store – down fifty percent.

That saves you more time, more money – and these days, a bit more safety.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online

http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  

or for archive purposes  https://drive.google.com/file/d/11ZgISL1-cIEw4LnKFh_qUx04inQjKzGj/view?usp=sharing

Shopping? Think Long!

FHS boys basketball top Stoughton 77-67

Via Hockomock Sports we can share the results of the FHS boys basketball game on Saturday 

Boys Basketball = Stoughton, 67 @ Franklin, 77 – Final 

– Franklin created separation in the opening quarter and that was proved to be the difference in a non-league crossover clash between the Panthers and visiting Stoughton. The hosts used a 15-3 surge in the first quarter, outscoring the Black Knights 22-10 overall in the first eight minutes. The game hovered around the 10-point cushion the rest of the way, with Stoughton winning the second (17-16) and fourth (21-18) quarters while Franklin edged the visitors in the third (21-19). 

The closest Stoughton got the rest of the way was seven, down 34-27 in the second quarter, and Franklin had the lead up to as much 19 (49-32) in the third. But the Black Knights continued to make a game of it, the game playing out like a one-possession game throughout. Stoughton made it an eight point game, 70-62, in the final minutes but Jake O’Brien delivered a dagger three, one of 13 made triples for the Panthers. Declan Walmsley saved the best for last, dropping a career-high 34 points (on 71% shooting) along with 11 rebounds in the final game of his high school career. 

Junior Sean Vinson came off the bench and added a career-high 12 points and six rebounds while Alex Newman had nine points and four boards for the hosts. Senior Waseem Sablon hit six threes for a career-high 22 points for Stoughton while junior KC Ugwuakazi had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and senior Jake Queeney finished with 10 points and three assists.

For a photo gallery from this game  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Winter-2020-2021/Franklin-Stoughton-Boys-Basketball-02-13-21/

For the other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-13-21/

Strive Ninja Warriors now hiring - "Kids Fitness Coach"

"If you love fitness, coaching and you are great with kids... Strive Ninja Fitness is the place for you!

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our fun and growing team!

What do we do?

We are a ninja warrior/obstacle fitness facility… we help kids and adults develop skills on obstacles that you might see on the TV show American Ninja Warrior or in Obstacle Course Races.

But what if I'm not a ninja?

Prior Ninja Warrior/Obstacle experience is not required, but it certainly helps to be excited about the idea of Ninja/Obstacle training (since that is what we do!). Being a fan of the TV show American Ninja Warrior is a plus! We will train you to help deliver outstanding gym experiences for our customers."

For the full job posting, find the details on Indeed =>   https://www.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=c8b0d50a2fe42f3c&from=mobhp_jobfeed&tk=1eu90sekgn55b800

Strive Ninja Warriors hiring - "Kids Fitness Coach"

St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group - March Meeting announcement

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation is pleased to announce that Bishop Robert Reed will be the guest speaker for their monthly Saturday morning Zoom meeting on March 6 starting at 9:30 AM. 

 

Bishop Reed is an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Boston, Vicar General for the West Region and the President of Catholic TV. Bishop Reed will be presenting on the topic "The Meaning of Lent". 

 

This meeting is open to all women. If interested in attending this 45 minute Zoom meeting, please email Deacon Guy (deaconguy@stmarysfranklin.org) for Zoom link contact information.

St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group - March Meeting announcement

Numerous Franklin Police Department officers sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs in Norfolk County

"Norfolk County Sheriff's Office  Sheriff Patrick McDermott came to the Franklin Police Department to swear in numerous officers as Deputy Sheriffs in Norfolk County.  

Officers from various units including administration, detectives, school resource and others were deputized.   

The purpose for this is to help overcome jurisdictional boundaries when officers are working cases that cross town lines in Norfolk County.   

Chief Lynch thanked Sheriff McDermott for his time and consideration in including Franklin officers in this program."

Shared from the Franklin Police Facebook page

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10157418309460916&id=162770995915

numerous Franklin Police Department officers sworn in as Deputy Sheriffs in Norfolk County

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Feb 12, 2021

Hello Everyone!

   

Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day 

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news 

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 

Some people are concerned about the side effects of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.  This article explains why the side effects show the vaccine is doing what it is supposed to do.  

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/02/second-vaccine-side-effects/617892/

Tips

7 Balance Exercises to help prevent falls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNC4bi3Ucac 

Gentle stretching for Seniors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfjVFQWWiZw 

Music

This is incredible.  The link below will bring you to a map of the Earth filled with green dots.  Each dot represents a radio station somewhere in the world.  You can click and listen live to any station!!!  

http://radio.garden/visit/ 

Absence - Alexandr Misko - Fingerstyle guitar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTxuNDYIkhU 

The history of stringed instruments

https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-string-family-instruments-history-facts.html 

The Lyre of Megiddo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27opcKxcg1c 

Just for Fun

Kinetic sculptures

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDHDeoMM82g 

 

Yardi Gras - Due to the pandemic Mardi Gras has changed.  See how New Orleans residents are changing it up this year https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFUZ-p9lR74 

8 cool vehicles you will see for the first time.  Would you ride any of these?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prIElcJOrOM 

Converting a concrete pipe into a cabin!  I want to do this now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX7sAzB0HEE 

Amazingly creative water fountains.  WOW!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PkM2GOOlFI 

Humor

Understanding your love language - Jeff Allen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXpr7SCq4A4 

The best of TV News bloopers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnEHMAhqUZM 

Kindness Matters

Inspire Kindness a blog for practicing kindness during COVID-19. 

https://inspirekindness.com/blog/practicing-kindness-during-the-coronavirus 

Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday - CLOSED

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Low Vision Group- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Tuesday at 2pm - Route 128 - Route 128, sometimes despised as 'the longest parking lot in New England' was also the symbol of the new high-tech industries that flocked to our region after World War II. Learn about the amazing story of how venture capital, modern computing and the internet all got their start here in Massachusetts from the 1940s to the 1990s . Alan Earls, author of Route 128 and the Birth of the Age of High Tech will present a slideshow and discussion

*Wed. At 4pm - Caregiver support group - email elaine.owens@verizon.net 

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

Attached you will find Donna's Fun Filled Valentine's Day themed fun pages.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JG5ZRfybN8ToZGPCrTx-nLMH_DOv8g-I/view?usp=sharing

Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  We are still here for you!  Please feel free to email Donna and I with questions, concerns or just to check in!

Ariel & Donna

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 

REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here

MEMORY CAFE!

For those of you who attend our Memory Cafe events I invite you to learn more about attending a VIRTUAL Memory Cafe through Zoom!  There are many options to choose from.

https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/cafe-connect/

--

Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Valentine's Day Indian Cooking Class with Sandhya Jain

Back by popular demand, Sandhya Jain will be teaching how to make Butter Paneer (chicken) for a special Valentine's Day dinner.

Recipe, Ingredient list and link will be sent with your free registration. Only one ticket is needed per computer!  

 

Follow the Facebook event =>  https://fb.me/e/4F4iGBsQu

 

Get your ticket (free) via Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-indian-cooking-class-with-sandhya-jain-tickets-140450480167

 
This event organized by the Franklin Cultural Council  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil

 

 

Valentine's Day Indian Cooking Class with Sandhya Jain

The Love Dogs: Live-Stream Event - Feb 13

THE BLACK BOX presents The Love Dogs this Valentine's Weekend for a special night "in"! Live-streamed from TBB!

Take one red-hot horn section - were talkin' alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone - down and dirty. Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour over a funky and swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called "the best in the business" and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. 

Season with a few years on the road tearing up juke joints, festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. Sound tasty? It's a recipe for music and mayhem, for intensity and irreverence; it's THE LOVE DOGS!

Tickets available https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1437

The Love Dogs: Live-Stream Event - Feb 13

 

FHS gymnastics posts win vs. Canton - remains undefeated this season

Via Hockomock Sports and Twitter we can share the results of the FHS gymnastics meet on Friday

** Gymnastics = Canton, 120.55 @ Franklin, 142.25 – Final

 

Twitter results  https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1360422960213991424

 

The gymnastics lineup for Friday:

 

The FHS gymnastics lineup for Friday

 

For the other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-12-21/

 

FM #461 SchComm - Davis Thayer Facility Analysis Meeting - 02/03/21 (audio)

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee - Davis Thayer Facility Analysis Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a remote format; all the subcommittee, Central Office personnel and the public participants were remote via conference bridge, to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Catching up to this, after the fact, yes, but sharing this as a matter of public record. I was unable to participate fully in this meeting on Feb 3 due to the multiple meetings scheduled in competing time slots. You may recall that I chose to cover the Board of Health meeting (5:00 to 5:25 PM - it was short and ended then), the beginning of this meeting (5:30 to 5:43 PM) and left to cover the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting (from 5:45 to 6:50 PM) followed by the Town Council meeting at 7 PM.

I did listen to the recording provided by the Franklin Public Schools to prepare this for sharing. Unfortunately, there is not much to add to what was already reviewed and discussed during the School Committee meeting of Feb 9. In case you did not hear, the School Committee did accept the report and did vote to close the school by a 5-2 vote.

Due to the recording I viewed to make this audio copy, I could not tell how many participants there were. The three members of the committee, Supt Ahern, and Business Manager Miriam Goodman are the voices acknowledged that we hear. At the end of the meeting, Subcommittee Chair Stokes states that they will not take comments as this is their last meeting. So I feel bad for anyone in the public who did participate hoping to get to say something. My two cents would also have been silenced. 

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. 

The recording runs just about 51 minutes. Let’s listen to this segment of the Davis Thayer Facility Analysis meeting of Feb 3, 2021. Audio file => https://player.captivate.fm/episode/ef72fb33-5539-40e0-baf7-3d4eb9b3c6d0

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Agenda doc
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/agenda_dt_subcom_1.28.21.docx.pdf

Davis Thayer Facility Analysis folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis

Davis Thayer Closing Options memo
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/davis_thayer_closing_options.pdf

The draft of the final report from the subcommittee was what was reviewed during the meeting. The final version of the report and action item for the School Committee discussion on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_retirement_of_dt.pdf

Feb 3 meeting choices
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/too-many-meeting-choices-for-wednesday.html  

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FM #461 SchComm - Davis Thayer Facility Analysis Meeting - 02/03/21 (audio)

Boston Globe: MA "officials Friday unveiled a substantial upgrade"

"THE STATE’S  COVID-19 vaccine website now lists available appointments for some locations, part of a new platform the Baker administration launched Friday to smooth the sometimes-challenging process of securing doses.

A new appointment-finder hub on mass.gov/covidvaccine lists all public vaccine sites across Massachusetts, searchable by location — much like the existing website — but will now add information on whether there are vaccination slots available and link visitors directly to the booking page.

Baker administration officials who outlined the new tool said it will eliminate an existing barrier by centralizing availability and searching in one location, rather than listing vaccine sites and requiring residents to search through multiple different separate sites to learn where appointments are still open."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health/state-vaccine-website-gets-upgrade/

Boston Globe coverage (subscription may be required)   

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/12/nation/mass-debuts-new-website-book-covid-vaccine-appointments/

 

Go to State web page =>  https://vaxfinder.mass.gov/

Franklin's COVID-19 status improved this week. The positivity dropped from 4.7 to 3.7. Keep up the good work folks, especially with school vacation here. Be safe, be social (at a distance)!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAERJvYx-CA/RDnuYIFlWB8rUKQrGQlX0Q/view

 

Franklin's COVID-19 status improved this week

St John's Episcopal: Ash Wednesday - Feb 17

Join St John's for Ash Wednesday on Facebook Live

 

St John's Episcopal Church will offer an Ash Wednesday service on Facebook Live on February 17 at 7 PM. https://www.facebook.com/events/753464702258770/

 

If you would like to pick-up ashes ahead of time, please contact Rev Kathy at Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org.

 

 

St John's Episcopal: Ash Wednesday

 

 

FPS: Budget Subcommittee Meeting - March 3, 2021

Franklin School Committee

Budget Sub Committee Meeting

March 3, 2021 -  4:30 PM

Virtual Meeting (Link in agenda)

 

• FY22 Budget Development

Shared from the Franklin Schools page https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/agenda/budget-sub-committee-meeting-8

FPS: Budget Subcommittee Meeting - March 3, 2021

 

 

Senior Center Coffee Hour - Thu, Feb 18

The next Senior Coffee Hour with Officials will be held on Thursday, February 18th at 8:30am.  

Find the meeting link here https://t.co/P0l7grjjr0 or else call in (audio only)  +1 617-865-5269,   Pin 61414166#

(Note - this is using Microsoft Teams for the meeting not Google or Zoom)

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/0wBntU2NGL

 

Senior Center Coffee Hour - Thu, Feb 18