"Talk Franklin" features vaccine distribution readiness, Davis Thayer, stormwater, "Hearts of Kindness" and #Project Envoy

FM #463 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 463 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

• Vaccine distribution readiness
• Recent School Committee Davis Thayer decision 
• The Stormwater discussion continues
• A preview of Town Council meeting 
• Complete streets
• Community Preservation Committee appointments possible
• "Hearts of Kindness" on the Town Common
• #thinkfranklinFirst, #ProjectEnvoy

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie.  Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2eee4090-a465-4a7b-a5bd-49edf5d9825e

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Town of Franklin COVID-19 page = https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/vaccination-and-covid-19-data 

Storm water Division page = https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division 
Check your impervious coverage = 
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e45452a3047e4c83b27170a8f4f79aa5 

My notes from the Feb 3, 2021 Town Council meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/town-council-meeting-recap-020321-town.html 

#Project Envoy - February schedule = https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/project-envoy/ 

#ThinkFranklinFirst gift cards = https://franklingiftcard.com/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

"Talk Franklin" features vaccine distribution readiness, Davis Thayer, stormwater, "Hearts of Kindness" and #Project Envoy 

Roy appointed Chair of Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy

State Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin) was named by House Speaker Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy) as the new House Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy. The committee considers all matters concerning the exploration, exploitation and development of energy sources, including the siting of energy facilities, public utilities, wind farms, and the bottle bill.

“It’s a great honor to have been chosen for this assignment,” noted Roy, who is serving his fifth term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. “These are challenging times and the sustainability issues, including the climate crisis, energy needs, and pollution are top priorities. I am humbled and honored that the Speaker entrusted me with this leadership post to face these challenges and help build a sustainable future.”

In the last session, Roy chaired the Higher Education Committee and led efforts to address financial issues on our campuses with the enactment of an act to support improved financial stability (Chapter 113 of the Acts of 2019) and make them safer with the enactment of an act relative to sexual violence at colleges (Chapter 337 of the Acts of 2020).

He also served on the special commission studying veteran’s tuition and the Harm Reduction Commission which addressed prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addiction. In addition to those duties, he serves as the House Chair of the Manufacturing Caucus which promotes making it in Massachusetts.

State Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy

During his years in office, Roy has also served as Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Finance, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Ethics, and as a member on the Committees on Ways and Means, Judiciary, Education, Mental Health, Substance Use, & Recovery, and Labor & Workforce Development.

Since 2013 Roy has been part of the legislative efforts that have addressed the issues of education, economic development, the coronavirus pandemic, health care, substance use disorder, criminal justice, veteran’s services, seniors, housing, tax relief, civil rights, social equity, gun safety, energy, and the environment.

Also appointed to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy were Minority Leader Brad Jones (R-N. Reading), and Reps. Dylan Fernandes (D-Falmouth), Joan Meschino (D-Hull), Jim Hawkins (D-Attleborough), David Robertson (D-Wilmington), Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-Melrose), Richard Haggerty (D-Woburn), Steven Owens (Watertown), and Len Mirra (R-Groveland).

Looking for something to read? How about the School Committee policy manual?

Looking for reading material during school vacation? Have you checked out the policy manual for the School Committee?

 

"THE PEOPLE AND THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Franklin School Committee has the dual responsibility for implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education and local citizens' expectations for the education of the community's youth. It also has an obligation to determine and assess citizens' desires. When citizens elect delegates to represent them in the conduct of public education, their representatives have the authority to exercise their best judgment in determining policies, making decisions, and approving procedures for carrying out the responsibility.  

The Franklin School Committee therefore affirms and declares its intent to:

• Maintain two-way communications with citizens of the community. The public will be kept informed of the progress and problems of the school system, and citizens will be urged to bring their aspirations and feelings about their public schools to the attention of this body, which they have chosen to represent them in the management of public education. 
• Establish policies and make decisions on the basis of declared educational philosophy and goals. All decisions made by this Committee will be made with priority given to the purposes set forth, most crucial of which is the optimal learning of the student enrolled in our schools. 
• Act as a truly representative body for members of the community in matters involving  public education.  The Committee recognizes that ultimate responsibility for public education rests with the state, but individual School Committees have been assigned specific authority through state law.  The Committee will not relinquish any of this authority since it believes that decision-making control over the student’s learning should be in the hands of local citizens as much as possible. "

Reviewed; no revisions 4/8/2008;  Reviewed; revised 5/3/2014

Shared from the Franklin Public Schools page: https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee-policy-manual/pages/ab-people-and-their-school-district

Top level of the policy manual  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee-policy-manual

https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee-policy-manual

Washington Post: What is "the future of transportation funding?"

"Bruce Starr spotted the problem right away: The hydrogen-powered cars General Motors was showing off on the Oregon Capitol grounds wouldn’t need gas. And if they didn’t need gas, drivers wouldn’t be paying gas taxes that fund the state’s roads.

It was 2001, and the problem seemed urgent. GM predicted the cars would be on the market in a few years. Starr, then a Republican state representative, created a task force to figure out the future of transportation funding."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/interactive/2021/electric-mileage-tax/?itid=hp-more-top-stories

Public Hearing Notice - Amendment to Franklin Planning Board Subdivision Rules Chapter 300, Sections 11 & 12

Public Hearing Notice - Amendment to Franklin Planning Board Subdivision Rules Chapter 300, Section 11

Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Language to bring section into compliance with the current MS4 stormwater permit

For the specific language and changes:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/public_hearing_notice_-_s-21-01.pdf

Public Hearing Notice - Amendment to Franklin Planning Board Subdivision Rules Chapter 300, Section 12

Monday, February 22, 2021 at 7:10 PM

Language to bring the sections up to date with current LED lighting terminology 

For the specific language and changes: 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/public_hearing_notice_-_s-21-02.pdf
 

Public Hearing Notice - Amendment to Franklin Planning Board Subdivision Rules Chapter 300, Sections 11 & 12

Neighbor Brigade: Save the Date for our 10 Year Celebration!

Neighbor Brigade has been a part of the Franklin community since 2012! We are grateful to work along side many of the great resources in Franklin in helping our neighbors. 

To sponsor, make an auction donation or learn more about Neighbor Brigade in its 10th year, you can go to www.neighborbrigade.org or email the Franklin chapter- Franklinma@neighborbrigade.org.

Thank you,

Cheryl Ferri and Linda Gagnon,

Franklin chapter co-leaders

We'd love to see you

We're looking for great auction items and sponsorships, email us for details!

Neighbor Brigade | PO Box 735, Maynard, MA 01754 Sent by polly@neighborbrigade.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

new webpage to explore -> Industrial History New England

"This new website is a celebration of New England as a landscape of work and innovation and a portal for exploring the American birthplace of a revolution that triggered the most profound set of social and environmental changes in human history."

Shared from Twitter:   https://t.co/A6zJj5rzrU

Explore the web page -> https://industrialhistorynewengland.org/

new webpage -> Industrial History New England

FM #462 - Franklin's Acting Town Clerk - 02/10/21 (audio)

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin’s Acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello along with her assistant Susan Merullo.

We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about: 

• What is your Franklin story?
• Almost 6 months already, including two elections (Nov, Dec 2020)
• What else are you doing?
• What does the 2021 year hold (beside November elections)?

Links to the Town Clerk web page is included in the show notes. The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Nancy and Susan.

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7541a85e-30d4-4916-bb7f-1a078094ad77

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Town Clerk page = https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Updated official directory (as mentioned) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/2021_directory_of_town_state_and_county_officials_0.pdf 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Acting Town Clerk Nancy Danello provides an update to a Town Council meeting in 2020

Medway Marches invites you to "Allies in Action" - Feb 24

Medway Marches invites the community to a free virtual event on February 24 from 7:00-8:00 pm. This “Allies in Action'' event will focus discussion on becoming an active ally, the role of race and history in allyship, and how community organizations can affect change through allyship.  Based in Medway, Medway Marches is an organization whose vision is to build an inclusive community for people of color through education, engagement, and empowerment. This presentation and discussion feature renowned Victoria Alexander, a diversity educator, and critical race scholar.  Alexander will lead a discussion for allies of BIPOC, answering such questions as, “How can I help?” and “What can I do as a non-BIPOC person?” This informative and open discussion will address these questions and more under the expert guidance of Alexander, an experienced diversity educator.  To register, visit https://bit.ly/MMALLIES for Zoom log in info via email. The free event will also be live-streamed on the Medway Cable Access Facebook Page. More about Victoria Alexander: Victoria conducts critical research challenging myths regarding the distribution of power and the role of racism and anti-racism in social, professional, and educational spaces. She empowers people to analyze their own social identities and positions within power systems.  Follow her on Instagram @victoriaalxndr.  For more information about Medway Marches and its mission to engage, enable, and empower our community, join its Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/medwaymarches).

Medway Marches invites you to "Allies in Action" - Feb 24

MetroWest Visitors Bureau to Offer Mini-Grants - applications open Feb 15

The MetroWest Visitors Bureau (MWVB) announced today a new mini-grant program funded through the MWVB and the Mass Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). The MWVB will consider mini-grant applications for projects devoted to marketing a MetroWest event, attraction, business, service, or cultural or recreational offering including virtual and online projects.

Grant applications open Feb. 15, 2021, and close April 1, 2021. Projects must be completed by June 30, 2021. Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.

One of sixteen Regional Tourism Councils in Massachusetts, the MetroWest Visitors Bureau participates in the state’s MyLocalMA campaign encouraging Massachusetts residents to eat, shop and stay local. The Bureau’s mini-grant program aligns with that mission and calls for marketing proposals that will increase revenue generation for MetroWest’s designated region: Ashland, Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland and Westborough.

“Many of our region’s attractions, hospitality and retail operations have been hard hit during the Covid pandemic. These grant funds provide some much-needed assistance as we work together to promote local businesses and stimulate economic recovery,” says Erin Lynch, Executive Director of the Visitors Bureau. “Unlike previous years, there is no match required for grant funding, making it even easier for organizations to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Grant applications and program information can be found online at http://bit.ly/MWVBmini-grants. For questions or more information, please email Erin Lynch at erin@metrowestvisitors.org.

About the MetroWest Visitors Bureau — As the only regional organization with the mission of stimulating the MetroWest economy by marketing the region's assets, the MetroWest Visitors Bureau has served hundreds of businesses, nonprofit agencies, and municipalities since its founding. This independent nonprofit organization markets the region’s cultural and recreational venues, retailers, restaurants, accommodations, and educational and other services to visitors and residents alike. These marketing efforts also serve to brand the region, to build collaborations across sectors and towns, to support jobs-producing enterprises, and to celebrate the diverse and vibrant MetroWest community. Learn more about the MWVB by visiting www.metrowestvisitors.org or by following on social media @visitmetrowest.

 

MetroWest Visitors Bureau to Offer Mini-Grants

What's with Complete Streets?

The memo to the Franklin, MA Town Council and the "Complete Streets" presentation document scheduled for discussion at the Feb 17, 2021 meeting.

Link to the doc on the Town of Franklin page

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

Full agenda for the Town Council meeting Feb 17, 2021

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

 

MA Complete Streets Program - Overview for Town Council from Franklin Matters

What's with Complete Streets?

FHS Gymnastics: Saturday meet results

FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) tweeted on Sun, Feb 14, 2021:

Another great win for these girls!! 💙#undefeated @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters  @MetroWestSports @HockomockSports @MyFM1013 @KatCornetta @FHSTrainingRoom 

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/MAXRE8EWED

FHS Gymnastics: Saturday meet results 1

FHS Gymnastics: Saturday meet results 2

FHS Gymnastics: Saturday meet results 3

A Good Deed by the Dedham Fire Department

As past readers of these “Good Deeds” articles know sometimes the subject matter deals with real estate and home ownership issues.  Other times a current event, a matter involving history or just something of interest is written about.  With this article due I started looking at and writing about Groundhog Day which occurred on February 2, 2021.  This is the day a groundhog, most notably Punxsutawney Phil, comes out of his home and predicts how much time is left of winter.  There is even a movie film entitled “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray where everyday he wakes up reliving the same day over and over again.  How many of us have felt that this is what has been taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic?

There is a saying “Life is what happens as you are making plans”.  My plan and words for the “Good Deeds” article went right out the door when I received a call at 6:50 A.M. on Saturday morning February 6, 2021.  I will get into what happened – but this “Good Deeds” message first and foremost is “Thank you to the Dedham Fire Department for responding to and knocking down a fire that took place at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Building.”

That early Saturday morning call I received was to get to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building in Dedham.  There was not only a fire alarm sounding but there was a fire in the building.  The fast and timely response of the Dedham Fire Department was crucial in preventing what could have been a disastrous fire at the beautiful and historic Registry building in Dedham square.  No one got hurt in the fire.  No firefighter nor other first responders got hurt.  Property can be replaced but individuals not getting hurt or worse is what is most important.

How many times do firefighters respond to fire alarms going off and it was nothing?  Not in the case of this call to the Registry building during the early hours of a Saturday morning.  Firefighters, police officers and all first responders have to be ever vigilant and on top of these calls because the situations they walk in to may not be “false” or “routine”.  In this case what was later to be determined to be an electrical fire caused by a light fixture ballast was taking place in a first-floor basement area of the Registry building.  The firefighters of the Dedham Fire Department were on top of things as they came into the Registry Building using their training and skills.  The fire personnel did a wonderful job in containing the fire and putting the fire out.  You also see the work the Fire department does after a fire is put out.  The firefighters start sorting through debris, putting items on a separate tarp while other fire personnel as well as police personnel start reviewing evidence left behind by the fire.  Thank you to Dedham Deputy Police Chief Mike Buckley and Massachusetts State Police Detective Sergeant Tom Berteletti of the Office of the State Fire Marshall for their admirable professionalism and thoroughness after the fire was put out.

The words I kept repeating when I was at the Registry the morning of the fire was “It could have been worse.”  These are the words I continue to repeat when asked since about the fire.  Some might say what is the big deal of putting out a fire at the Registry of Deeds Building.  As Register of Deeds with a responsibility to make sure land records get recorded and preserved that deal with the biggest asset most of us have, our homes, my biggest concern and fear over the years has been the Registry of Deeds due to fire burning down.  Many hours of staff time have been spent looking at disaster recovery and business continuity planning. 

Dedham Fire Department

This beautiful and historic edifice built in 1903 has received extensive repairs and renovations culminating with a building rededication in 2019.  A fire that destroyed this building would be a loss from a historical and preservationist perspective.  But what about the records, indexes and land information dating back to Norfolk County’s founding in 1793?  What about the modernization initiatives that have brought computers, servers and other technological equipment into the Registry Building?  Be assured the records have been backed up on off-site computers as well as put on microfilm that is also stored at off-site facilities.  However, the business impact of not having a Registry of Deeds Building in a key component of our economy, the real estate sector, would be incalculable.  Buyers of homes, sellers of homes, lenders and banks, carpenters, developers, house builders, real estate brokers, attorneys, title examiners, engineers, house appraisers, home inspectors, tradesman and so many others have livelihoods that depend on what takes place at the Registry of Deeds Building.  So, to me putting out a fire at the Registry of Deeds Building is a real big deal as it saved the Registry of Deeds Building and all that takes place, as well as the ripple effects of what takes place, in that building.

My thanks to all first responders everywhere for what you do everyday especially with the difficulties the Coronavirus pandemic has brought on.  I am so grateful to the Dedham Fire Department for their professionalism in putting out this fire.  In thanking these first responders that morning I could tell that they felt they were “Just doing their job”.  For the Dedham firefighters it may be just doing their jobs but the effect of what they prevented is so much more.  The firefighters of Dedham did and do their jobs exceptionally well.  THANK YOU DEDHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT.

50+ group events upcoming this week

1) Monday evening: Third presentation of Session #3.

2) Tuesday morning (10am - 11:30) G2G networking session. Use the same URL you use to join one of the session #3 presentations.

Interactive Workshop Series: Session #3

Using Your STARS

Offered: Mon Feb 15^th  6:30-8:30pm

Virtual Doors open 15 minutes before session begins.

Workshop begins promptly at start time.

             Facilitators: Melody Beach and Ed Lawrence

 

During the 3^rd session in our 12-part Interactive Workshop Series, we shall review the STAR concept, and you will enjoy 4 opportunities to share your STAR stories.

 

STAR stories enable you to concisely convey who you are, state your strengths, and differentiate yourself from the crowd of jobseekers.

 

Join us--- try out your STAR stories and receive real-time feedback as you prepare for networking events or interviews.

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50+ Interactive Event --- Using STARs

The Hill: "Five things to know about new CDC coronavirus guidelines"

 

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put out a flurry of new guidance this week, with advice on topics such as mask wearing and quarantining after COVID-19 exposure.

The guidelines are in response to threats from new, more contagious virus strains, but they also indicate what life post-vaccine might look like in the U.S.

Here are five things to know about the agency's advice."

Continue reading the article online

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/538705-five-things-to-know-about-new-cdc-coronavirus-guidelines

Direct link to the CDC COVID-19 page  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

No one day delay for trash/recycle on the calendar until May (Memorial Day)

No one day delay for trash/recycle on the calendar until May (Memorial Day).

Carry on!

The current issue of the recycling flyer can be found online

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2020-2021.pdf

No one day delay for trash/recycle on the calendar until May (Memorial Day)

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