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Next up #tc0105 with Town council meeting agenda doc franklinma.gov/town-council/a…

Meeting agenda doc has a broken Zoom link, need to manually enter the numbers to join #tc0105

Meeting opens shortly after 7, #tc0105

Chair Mercer reads normal protocol statement. DCR announcement read about the land transfer being swapped with the State (state forest goes, recycling center comes) #tc0105

C Cass observing Jan 6 at Town Common at 5 PM
DPW Director waste management delayed due to COVID-19 absences. 30% out due to close contacts, be safe due to storm, staff limited
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Motion to approve mins both sets passed with unanimous votes, #tc0105
Recognition of Franklin Library Assoc.

FLA in existence for 150 years, from the Rays, and down the years. #tc0105
Town council goals session, TA Hellen takes lead also reference not the capacity issue raised during CPC meeting Tuesday

goals doc can be found #tc0105 franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…

Clerk reads the goals as drafted #tc0105

Maybe an update on NuStyle in May/Jun time frame. Clarification on other items may be included, maybe others are not? SNETT extension? Composting? Add some language to complete streets line, mitigate our ToF carbon footprint? Inline with state goals #tc0105

TA Hellen to investigate further and may in future add a goal #tc0105 consideration of additional charging stations, will need more than what we have now and the group just put in at Franklin Village. Quincy just got $100m consent order for storm water mitigation

There is work moving toward electric vehicles, the pilot worked well, and town employees are willing to move forward. Beaver st interceptor should be #1 #tc0105 add the historical museum study discussion on plan vs develop Washington and Beaver St sidewalks feasible ...

Could look to develop a list vs delivering, what is achievable? Esp when it is tied to funding. Consideration of improvement to Town Common? Good discussion for the capital budget. Consider Maple Hill trail plan? #tc0105

Subcommittee report, EDC met earlier this evening, to start work with the zoning project next meeting Feb 2, forum Mar 7 #tc0105

Resolution 22-01, moved, seconded, passes 9-0
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- Resolution 22-02, moved, seconded, passes 9-0
- Resolution 22-03, moved, seconded, passes 9-0. Details contained in the agenda doc franklinma.gov/town-council/a…

Nothing more from TA Hellen; Charter? Presentation being out together,. Birchwood open, Escape into Fiction moving to new location, #tc0105 thanks for helping with the Owen family. Best wishes to former councilor Bissanti get well soon.

Pellegri announces that the Food pantry will be moving to the former Edwin's; if any contribution available, Food pantry has been busy and appreciates donations. #tc0105 multiple comments on turn out for Owens family.

Motion to enter executive session, chair recuses himself, Dellorco assumes chair role, motion passes 8-0-1 1 abstain
not to resume to open session via roll
That's all for tonight, catch you next time! #tc0105

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