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Getting ready for the Town Council meeting, starting at 7, agenda with remote connection info here #tc0907 franklinma.gov/town-council/a…

Chair Tom Mercer opens meeting, reviews usual protocol statement and announcements, etc. #tc0907

No citizen comments. Motion to approve mins for prior meeting, moved, second, passes 9-0 #tc0907
Moving to presentations and discussions

a. Dean College President Kenneth Elmore J.D. and Chancellor Edward M. Augustus, Jr. #tc0907

Intro session for both gentlemen as they enter their freshman year in this role. #tc0907 acknowledge receipt of feedback that Dean had a moat around it, and they are here to make a bridge ...

Talking to the symbiotic relationship between the college and the Town, how they can best work together. The charm of a movie set on some level is attractive to students and families. #tc0907 talking of prior experiences to help build relationships and solve things before

Dean is here but Franklin is not known as a college town per Councilor Jones, and that has bothered him. An opportunity to address, looking to the beginning of a great relationship #tc0907

b. Discussion: Drought Conditions - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director & Doug Martin, Water/Sewer Superintendent #tc0907 timing is everything talking about drought after a 2 day deluge, takes time for the water 2 refill aquifer, state met today haven't heard if they chgd status

The new wells along Grove St have been a game changer for the Town this year, that has helped a whole lot with maintaining water levels while in the drought as we have better access to our supply #tc0907 state does not regulate private wells, hence we don't / can't

It is still a straw drinking from the same aquifer #tc0907 private wells should have a sign posted. There are parts of the permit that help us, i.e. the trash day as the one day to water allows later start and earlier end to conservation period. Also our wells are mostly...

Registered and thereby we're in a better status than some of our neighboring communitues. #tc0907
The link to the Town page with the water system podcast as mentioned franklinma.gov/water-sewer-di…

Legislation pending to fund the state seal commission for some graphic design work for possible improvements to the current image #tc0907 Discussion: Massachusetts State Seal & Motto -> franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/…

This is just a discussion for future consideration, the resolution could get considered but isn't for vote tonight #tc0907

Citizen comments for the seal work to progress, it will take time, 52 communities have approved this resolution.
Falvey speaking for the existing flag and seal #tc0907 "no way should we be changing this flag"

Pellegri also agrees with Falvey that the flag shouldn't be changed. #tc0907 "if this comes forward again, I will have more comments on it."
Moving on to legislation for action

Bylaw Amendment 22-883: Amendment to Water System Map, 2nd Reading (Motion to
Approve Bylaw Amendment 22-883 - Majority Roll Call Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0907 moved, second, passes 9-0 via roll call

b. Resolution 22-59: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-59 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… #tc0907 motion to approve, second, passes 9-0

c. Resolution 22-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($3,289), Senior Center ($250), Franklin Historical Museum ($200) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-60 - Majority Vote) franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/… motion to approve, second, passes 9-0

5000 plus voters, 21% of the voters cast ballots; don't have break out on mail, vs early or in person. #tc0907 RFP for South Meeting house being worked, Red Brick school work to start Sep 19; signs in abundance, wants a discussion, possible enforcement issue...

AgCom has a forester scheduled for a special meeting on Monday. Thanks to voters and those who worked at the polls Tuesday. Thanks to the Elks but not sure they get enough. Drone helped save a little boy this week before anyone else did. #tc0907

Cultural Festival reminders on Saturday lots of things happening on the Town Common #tc0907 thanks to the Town Clerk and the entire team for a job well done, it is more than a one day event and well done.
Happy anniversary to Debbie and Ronnie

Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0
That is all for tonight Catch you next time #tc0907

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