Monday, April 5, 2021

Senior Center - Connections Newsletter for April 2021

Find the April 2021 edition of Connections here =>  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/apr_connection_2021.pdf

Senior Center - Connections Newsletter for April 2021
Senior Center - Connections Newsletter for April 2021


50+ Job Seekers Group - Upcoming Events for April

Two workshops scheduled

1 - LAUNCHING OUR 50+ LATINO JOB SEEKERS BILINGUAL WORKSHOP SERIES!

If you are a job seeker residing in one of our many Latino communities in MA, we invite you to attend our 3-part Bilingual Workshop Series
  • April 21, 1-3pm: Skills Assessment and New Career Pathways
  • May 19, 1-3pm: Turn your Resume into a Marketing Tool
  • June 16, 1-3pm: Network your way to a New Career
 
*Advanced Registration Required for these Bilingual Workshops*

2 - Volunteerism-Path to Purpose & Employment

We are excited to have the following panelists:
  • Kara Cohen-AARP
  • Stacey Sirios-Commonwealth Corp/Mass Service Alliance
  • Donna Morelle-Empower Success Corp [ESC]
  • David Guydan-Discovery Centers
Learn how volunteering an change your life - and the lives’ of others. Gain an understanding of the value of volunteering as it relates to your job search. 

*Advanced Registration for this Special Event is Required*



50+ Job Seekers Group - Upcoming Events for April
50+ Job Seekers Group - Upcoming Events for April


Sunday, April 4, 2021

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Apr 7, 2021

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR  

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.
b. Identification of Council Members participating remotely

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
March 17, 2021

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS
None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm
a. Street Acceptances: Union Meadows Road, Laurinda Lane, Brandywine Drive, Charles Drive from Station 0+00 to Station 2+51.71

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Department of Public Works - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director and Staff

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-13: Capital FY21 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-13 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-14: OPEB Trust Funds Transfer (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-14 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-15: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-15 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-16: Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-16 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-17: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Union Meadows Road and Drainage Lot Parcel A and Drainage Easement (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-17 - Two-thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-18: Order of Acceptance of Laurinda Lane as a Public Way and Related Drainage Easements (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-18 - Two-thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)

10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-20: Order of Acceptance of Brandywine Road and Portion of Charles Drive as Public Ways and Related Drainage and Utility Easements (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-20 - Two-thirds Majority Roll Call Vote)

10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-21: Complete Streets Policy (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-21 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10h._web.pdf

10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 21-22: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Foxborough for the Town of Foxborough to Provide Emergency Motor Vehicle Technician Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-22 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 21-868: Chapter 185, Zoning Article V, Special Regulations - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 21-868 to a second Reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 21-871: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees, Amended at Section 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, Subsection A. Administration - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 21-871 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 21-873: Chapter 139, Sewer Use Regulation Update - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 21-873 to a second Reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
COVID-19

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 


or find the individual documents on the Town Council page

Franklin, MA: Town Council  - Agenda - Apr 7, 2021
Franklin, MA: Town Council  - Agenda - Apr 7, 2021


Milford football tops FHS 34-27

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results: 

Football = Milford, 34 @ Franklin, 27 – Final 
1st Quarter: (F) Mack Gulla 2-yard rush, XP no good; (M) Carter Scudo 8-yard rush, Nicholas Araujo XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jared Arone 32-yard pass to Will Tracey, Parker Cheuvront XP good; (M) Brady Olson 1-yard rush, N. Araujo XP good; (M) Evan Hazard 35-yard fumble return, N. Araujo XP good; (F) J. Arone 3-yard pass to W. Tracey, P. Cheuvront XP good; (M) B. Olson 1-yard rush, XP no good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (M) Kevin O’Connor 60-yard interception return, N. Araujo XP good; (F) J. Arone 7-yard pass to Jake O’Brien, P. Cheuvront XP good.

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap
Considering Milford’s track record in this long-running series against neighboring Franklin, it should be no surprise that if the Hawks were going to pull out just their second win against the Panthers since 1990 that it was going come right down to the final play.

Evan Hazard’s interception in the end zone sealed a wild, 34-27 victory for the Hawks on Saturday afternoon at Pisini Stadium, ending a wait of more than three decades for a road win against Franklin.

The Milford defense, which had recorded two shutouts in its three games so far this season, was given a stern test by Franklin’s spread offense but forced four turnovers and scored a pair of touchdowns, including Kevin O’Connor’s late interception return that proved to be the game-winner.

“I’ll take a win,” said first-year Milford coach Dale Olson. “I knew this rivalry had been one-sided in the past, I didn’t know it was that one-sided. I’m happy for our kids and we’ve just got to keep getting better. That’s it.”
Continue reading the game recap


For other results around the Hockomock League

Milford senior Carter Scudo (11) rushed for more than 170 yards to help the Hawks earn their second win against Franklin since 1990. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)
Milford senior Carter Scudo (11) rushed for more than 170 yards to help the Hawks earn their second win against Franklin since 1990. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)


Volunteers needed for spring beautification project

Spring is in the air at the Franklin Downtown Partnership! The FDP and Franklin Garden Club is seeking volunteers for its spring beautification project. 

The volunteers will plant fresh flowers throughout the downtown area on Saturday, May 22

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for beautification. 

Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer or Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com to sponsor beautification.

 

Volunteers needed for spring beautification project
Volunteers needed for spring beautification project

Franklin Food Pantry donation reminders

"We have been receiving an abundance of perishable foods in our donation bin. Please do not donate items like milk, salads, yogurt or items from school lunches into our donation bin. We can not give those donated items out to our neighbors and it creates extra work for our staff and volunteers. 
In addition our donation bin will be LOCKED over the weekends now. 
Please drop off your nonperishable, unexpired items Monday through Friday but no during our distribution hours which are Tuesday from 9 to 1 and 5:30 to 6:30 pm and Friday from 9 to 1. 
Thank you for understanding."

Franklin Food Pantry donation reminders
Franklin Food Pantry donation reminders

Shared from the Food Pantry Facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/posts/4237546216279960


Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Mandala Painting - May 2

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Mandala Painting

Kitchen Table Art Workshop: Mandala Painting

May 2, 2021 at 4 PM

With the The Creativity Curator, Jacqueline Volpe

Mandala

Mandala paintings are colorful geometric patterns with roots in ancient cultures. We will explore the practice of making mandala paintings as a form of intuitive meditation that can restore our body, mind, and heart. Presented on Zoom by Jacqueline Volpe, The Creativity Curator at jbvdesignstudio. Sign up by April 16, 2021. Kits will be provided for the first 12 Franklin residents. Pick up is at the Library from April 24 to May 1. To register, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941, or email kshipala@minlib.net . For a supply list and pre-workshop instructions visit Jacqueline at www.thecreativitycurator.com.

Mandala paintings are colorful geometric patterns with roots in ancient cultures. We will explore the practice of making mandala paintings as a form of intuitive meditation that can restore our body, mind, and heart. Presented on Zoom by Jacqueline Volpe, The Creativity Curator at jbvdesignstudio. Sign up by April 16, 2021. Kits will be provided for the first 12 Franklin residents. Pick up is at the Library from April 24 to May 1. To register, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at 508-520-4941, or email kshipala@minlib.net . For a supply list and pre-workshop instructions visit Jacqueline at www.thecreativitycurator.com.

Shared from the Library page: https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/kitchen-table-art-workshop-mandala-painting