Saturday, October 31, 2020

FM #377 School Committee Mtg - 10/27/20 P3 of 3 (audio)

FM #377 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 377 in the series. 

This session shares one of three segments for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:

* First - covers the opening through the Superintendent's Report, covering the re-opening status; moving from remote to hybrid (52 minutes)

* Second - covers the presentation/discussion on the Comprehensive Facility Analysis (1 hour and 17 mins)

* Third - covers the Discussion Actions Items, and the remainder of the meeting up to where the School Committee enters the executive session not to return to a public meeting. (40 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to the presentation document.

Let’s listen to this third segment of the School Committee meeting of Oct 27, 2020   Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/Hcd40SMK

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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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Superintendent Sara Ahern answers a question during the School Committee meeting
Superintendent Sara Ahern answers a question during the School Committee meeting


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FM #376 School Committee Mtg - 10/27/20 P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #376 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 376 in the series. 

This session shares one of three segments for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:

* First - covers the opening through the Superintendent's Report, covering the re-opening status; moving from remote to hybrid (52 minutes)

* Second - covers the presentation/discussion on the Comprehensive Facility Analysis (1 hour and 17 mins)

* Third - covers the Discussion Actions Items, and the remainder of the meeting up to where the School Committee enters the executive session not to return to a public meeting. (40 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to the presentation document.

Let’s listen to this second segment of the School Committee meeting of Oct 27, 2020   Audio file  = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HVJdxbqK


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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"

Craig Olsen presenting on the facilities assessment
Craig Olsen presenting on the facilities assessment


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FM #375 School Committee Mtg - 10/27/20 P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #375 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 375 in the series. 

This session shares one of three segments for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 27, 2020. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:

* First - covers the opening through the Superintendent's Report, covering the re-opening status; moving from remote to hybrid (52 minutes)

* Second - covers the presentation/discussion on the Comprehensive Facility Analysis (1 hour and 17 mins)

* Third - covers the Discussion Actions Items, and the remainder of the meeting up to where the School Committee enters the executive session not to return to a public meeting. (40 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to the presentation document.

Let’s listen to this first segment of the School Committee meeting of Oct 27, 2020   Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HsQ3HR2K

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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!

------------------

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

 

Superintendent Sara Ahern presents her report to the School Committee
Superintendent Sara Ahern presents her report to the School Committee

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Franklin Art Association meeting on Nov 4 features Nan Hass Feldman

The Franklin Art Association’s monthly Zoom meeting is scheduled to take place next Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 PM.  It will feature a demonstration by acclaimed artist Nan Hass Feldman.  A bio is below this, along with her photo and some photos of her work. 

"Nan Hass Feldman has been painting for more than 40 years. In that time she has had 49 solo exhibitions and has been included in over 50 group shows, and 28 museum exhibitions. She has work in private collections in five countries; in corporate collections such as Fidelity Investments, Meditech, and Veryfine Products; and in hospital collections, including Boston Children’s, Brigham and Womens, and the Mayo Clinic.

For many years she has taught in the Boston area, including at the Museum of Fine Arts, Worcester Art Museum, the DeCordova Museum, Danforth/Art, and Framingham State University, and, since 1999, she has also been leading painting retreats in France, Greece, Italy, and Mexico, and, recently, in the Mediterranean, Baltic, and Caribbean, forOceania Cruises. At present, Nan is part of a community of artists who live and work at Boston’s historic Fenway Studios.

Her awards include two Frances A. Kinnicutt traveling fellowships from the Worcester Art Museum to paint in Oaxaca, Mexico, and in the Dordogne Region in France; the Basil H. Alkazzi National Acquisition Award; the Liquitex Fine Art Achievement Award; and a Massachusetts Arts and Humanities Foundation Commission from the Museum Without Walls.

As Nan briefly describes her work, she says: “For me, art is really about enhancing and interpreting reality to create a more positive and joyous world.” 

Nan Hass Feldman
Nan Hass Feldman

The-Boats-Come-to-Yellow-Sky
The Boats Come to Yellow Sky

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Franklin Cultural Council: “Monday Night Masterclasses”

  • Monday, November 2nd

“Indian Cooking Made Easy” with Sandhya Jain, Indian Chef
Meet us online to cook Chicken Saag – Spinach and kale curry with seared chicken and aromatic spices!
Registration https://www.facebook.com/events/847938989356030
 

  • Monday, November 9th

“Making Tiny Room Birdfeeders” with Betsy Miller
Meet us online to make creative birdhouses with tiny furniture and artwork that attach to your house (all with materials you have at home!).
Registration https://www.facebook.com/events/692631538295296

  • Monday, November 16th

“Annarella’s Favorites: Italian Almond Macaroons & Almond Crunch Biscotti”, presented by baker and owner of Annarella’s Cookies, Suzanne Gendreau.
Registration can be found on the FCC Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil

  • Monday, November 23rd

“Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design”, presented by Carolyn Tubman of Valley and Vines Floral Design.
Meet us online to learn how to make gorgeous fall centerpieces for your table!
Registration  can be found on the FCC Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil


All Masterclasses are free, courtesy of the Franklin Cultural Council.
Participants are responsible for costs of ingredients and materials. 

Franklin Cultural Council: “Monday Night Masterclasses”
Franklin Cultural Council: “Monday Night Masterclasses”


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School Committee meeting Oct 27, 2020 - Recap

Quick Recap:
  • An extended discussion on the re-opening update from Superintendent Ahern as the schools transition from remote to hybrid. Issues acknowledged around communications (i.e. notifications), technology, developmental appropriateness for K-1-2 students, among items discussed.
  • SchComm member (Keenan) spoke in citizens comments (as a parent) to raise issues with the COVID-19 communications protocol around who gets notified about what.
  • Presentation on the Davis Thayer facility analysis touted as '20 minutes with time for Q&A' goes for 1 hour and twenty minutes and initially leaves out parent/community Q&A. 
  • The report is more than what was asked for as Davis Thayer was the initial question but once started, other questions arose to be addressed. Multiple options were laid out. Many questions remain to be addressed by the School District and the DT subcommittee. It is likely the study could result in a short term proposal from the DT subcommittee and a longer term plan with another committee formed to address the long term issues raised by the report (excess under utilization of facilities).
  • Next set of MASC resolutions addressed. Update on the Oct 1 enrollment provided. Further update coming from McKibben on the demographic study he prepared for the DT analysis (time TBD).
  • SchComm entered executive session and did not return to open meeting.


Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in the album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/VzGggfChpxYcSts7A

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.
 
The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #schcomm1027
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SchComm1027&src=typed_query 

  • Real time reporting underway for the School Committee meeting #SchComm1027
  • Meeting agenda doc can be found on the Schools page #schcomm1027  https://franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/sc-agenda-10-27-20
  • Meeting packet folder is on the schools page #schcomm1027 https://franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/october-27-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
  • #schcomm1027 Committee member speaking as a parent wants to review the current COVID Communications protocol as not being very helpful to parents. Will share link to current protocol https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/responding_to_covid_communication_expectations_sept_2020-english.pdf
  • #schcomm1027 brief updates from the FHS student representatives 
  • A parent pair adds they wanted to address the citizens comment section: will kids be allowed eventually to return in person, what metrics would govern that. Parent for 1st grader also adds desire for discussion
  • Another parent of 2 K students with request to consider the hybrid, ask for input, explore change of days kids are remote #schcomm1027 kids in this age are dependent upon parent or caregiver to allow student to participate. Need to make day easier for students; + another parent
  • Finally continues with the superintendent report after set of comments. #schcomm1027 acknowledges principals and their effort to make things happen, Oct month of principals. Working Herculean hours to make things happen in School these days
  • Photo of school hallway marked for direction, 2 examples of elementary classroom #schcomm1027
  • Middle school photos #schcomm1027 instruction has changed and takes longer, many challenges with the in person setting. Chromebook shipment distribution this week
  • #schcomm1027 budget update, Gov Baker's refile of the budget provides cautious hope, appears to avoid the major cuts feared, FY 22 will be a challenge. Metrics for re-opening, trend of increase in cases, still under the red line, would continue to bring FHS students in
  • #schcomm1027 acknowledges the comments made earlier, doesn't want to speak off the cuff, wants to take it back and review with the staff before bringing info back. Thanks for input in feedback. CDC guidance changed recently, awaiting further clarification from DPH and DESE
  • Acknowledges keeping privacy in place (in regards to Committee member comment opening the meeting) #schcomm1027 full day of professional development scheduled for Nov 3, election day. Teachers will have choice of remote or in person
  • #schcomm1027 looking to provide more planning time for middle and high school teachers for planning time, would have
  •  students in more asynchronous time. Q - To what extent do the space limitations make the 5 day in person not happen for younger grades?
  • Q - on why not participate in a town Council budget Subcommittee meeting? A - would generally get an invite. Do participate in joint budget Subcommittee meetings #schcomm1027 discussion on comms per COVID cases, contact tracing covers those cases. There are no easy answers
  • #schcomm1027 BTW, we were at about 74 participants earlier, now at 89. Another 10 via the live stream. Digital learning integrationist will do a demo Weds (info to be shared on that later). Pressure on technology across board (town and schools) to address issues timely
  • Will need to further address in FY 22 budget cycle, did add another layer of remote tech support via contracted service to help now. Some of the demo Weds will cover some of this. #schcomm1027 Illustrative math program highly rated
  • Moving to presentation and report on the facilities Analysis #schcomm1027 hold questions for after report, approx 20 mins presentation copy =  https://franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/facilities-analysis-presentation-10-27-20
  • What isn't in the report? A whole lot of work to be done based upon this... #schcomm1027
  • Spacing for capacity based upon pre-COVID #schcomm1027
  • Flexibility built into the calculation with the range of capacity #schcomm1027
  • Utilization will change due to enrollment projections #schcomm1027
  • Underutilized middle schools today, will get worse (i.e.) more capacity not used overtime #schcomm1027
  • Educational adequacy calculated #schcomm1027
  • No school gets a perfect score. #schcomm1027 DT, Parmenter, and Kennedy ranked low for adequacy. Tech issue letting people into meeting from waiting room, backing up to the adequacy slide
  • #schcomm1027 one person (Craig) did the adequacy assessment to ensure consistency.
  • #schcomm1027 overall enrollment decline forecasted, slight rise in elementary, larger decline in middle, resulting in -12% national enrollment lines up with Franklin.
  • Any decision needs to be long term as the cohorts will move thru the system grade but grade. #schcomm1027 layered the school building age to the industrial ages
  • Explored multiple avenues to address decline in enrollment #schcomm1027
  • #schcomm1027
  • #schcomm1027 end of presentation
  • now Qs from Committee. Q calculation of adequacy 'customized' for Franklin. All recommendations based upon current districting. Redistricting not a consideration for simplicity sake could/should be done later as part of master plan
  • This does not cover costing of operation today. #schcomm1027 Q find it difficult to deal with the concept not adequacy. The Parmenter/Kennedy close option would require some redistricting of Parmenter students elsewhere to fit the remaining within Jefferson
  • Title I funding follows the students not school based. #schcomm1027 clarification of DT use of driveway vs use of it differently. No separate DT parent drop off as they follow the buses. DT a very challenging building. In ed today, less classrooms required, more other space
  • DT was renovated in the 70's and then redone later as the open space concept wasn't working. Piece of history not mentioned in report. #schcomm1027 highlight of Appendix B from report (not presentation) showing an example of how adequacy could be improved for older buildings
  • Looking for consistency across the elementary environment, the right spaces start but then the professional development needs to prepare the faculty. #schcomm1027
  • Will need to make some rational decisions going forward.
  • Immediate is your choice of timeline, closing the 2 gets to 85% adequacy. But all is the school Committee decision #schcomm1027 Q on what the charge for the DT Committee be? Changed? Expanded? Additional Committee?
  • Thinking long term after the pandemic and with a revised enrollment forecast with 2020 census numbers, did approach DT but to do it right did take the broader scope. #schcomm1027 there are other data points to gather, financial as well as Community input to do
  • More discussion to come on this topic. #schcomm1027 
  • a slip? Or oversight  But apparently there is No opportunity for Community question or input at this time.
  • Moving to MASC resolutions https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_masc_resolutions.pdf #schcomm1027 resolution 7 passes via roll call; resolution 8 passes via roll call; resolution 9 passes via roll call; resolution 10 passes via roll call; all votes 7-0 except for res 10, res 10 vote 6-1
  • Citizen comment/question on DT, seemed that the decision for DT and Parmenter could be separated. #schcomm1027 need to continue to follow the process
  • Moving to policies for approval, move to second readings https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_policy_1st_reads_0.pdf
  • #schcomm1027 (thanks @DSpencerFSC for catching citizen input) needing separate votes on each policy to second reading #schcomm1027
  • Roll call votes for policies to move to second reading all passed via 7-0 #schcomm1027 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_policy_1st_reads_0.pdf
  • Moving to discussion only items   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/bico_quarterly_report_-_october_13_2020.pdf
  • Enrollment update   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/october_enrollment_report.pdf  #schcomm1027 October 1 enrollment important for funding basis
  • Pre K enrollment usually grows during year, not anticipating it this year. Big bump in home school enrollment during Aug/Sep seen in other districts as well. #schcomm1027 (link to doc provides in prior tweet)
  • Budget workshop Nov 17, process and timeline to be reviewed, looking also for priorities for this cycle.
  • #schcomm1027 Community relations met Oct 20, MASC conf coming (using the resolutions) training Fri/Sat
  • Following process, gathering more input will prepare for a Community info session on Nov 4, meeting scheduled for Thursday 10/29, time for info session to be set at Thursday meeting #schcomm1027
  • Event held Oct 17 to showcase art and diversity of Community, well received, #schcomm1027 portrait of a graduate at a future meeting.
  • Consent agenda, move to accept, passes 7-0 via roll call
  • Move to executive session, seconded, passes 7-0 will not return to open mtg
  • That's all folks! Catch you next time #schcomm1027 
Superintendent's report   https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/superintendents-report-10272020

screen capture of one of the DT study slides
screen capture of one of the DT study slides


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Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Community Information Night - Nov 4

Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Community Information Night

Virtual Meeting (Links in agenda doc)

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2020 - 7:00 PM

 

MEETING AGENDA

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at themeeting.  Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up fordiscussion to the extent permitted by law.”

 

  • Overview of 5-Step DT Facilities Analysis Subcommittee Process
  • Presentation of major themes from Kaestle Boos, Inc. Comprehensive Facilities Analysis Report to the School Committee (October 27, 2020)
  • Next steps
  • Q and A

 

Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Community Information Night - Nov 4
Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Community Information Night - Nov 4


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Public Hearing Notice - 52 East Central Street

Public Hearing Notice - 52 East Central Street

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a Remote Public Hearing on Monday, November 16, 2020 at 7:10 PM, for a Special Permit and Site Plan application titled “Proposed Drive Thru at 52 East Central Street” Franklin, MA prepared by Choubah Engineering, N. Dartmouth, MA, and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on October 20, 2020, by 52 East Central St, LLC, 1 Iron Gate Dr, Franklin, MA.

The property is located in the Downtown Commercial Zoning District (Assessors Map 286 Lot 037) at 52 East Central Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a drive thru window at the existing building. The purpose of the Special Permit and Site Plan Modification is to allow a drive thru facility under 185 Attachment 3, Part II Section 2.16 of Franklin’s Zoning By-Law regulations.

This meeting will be done remotely via “ZOOM” platform. Residents can view the Town Website and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on access to the meeting.  Read more  https://www.franklinma.gov/legal-notices/agenda/public-hearing-notice-52-east-central-street


side view of building at 52 East Central Street
side view of building at 52 East Central Street

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“The clock has run out on us"

From CommonWealth Magazine we share an article of interest for Franklin:

"THE TOWN OF WEYMOUTH will drop its ongoing legal fight against a controversial natural gas project, and energy giant Enbridge will pay the municipality $10 million as part of a newly reached host community agreement that immediately drew condemnation from opponents of the compressor station.

With the compressor station already built and awaiting permission to advance after recent emergency shutdowns, municipal and company officials announced a joint agreement Friday, ending years of courtroom battles.

Enbridge will pay Weymouth $10 million within 30 days. Town officials said in a press release that the money will go toward a range of public safety, infrastructure, and environmental uses.

The company will also help the town seek changes to the state tax structure in an attempt to avoid a “less favorable property tax structure from being applied to the compressor station upon operation,” the town wrote in a press release. If successful, Weymouth could collect up to $28 million more in property taxes over the next 35 years. "

Continue reading article online

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Franklin Cultural Council - Halloween Contest Winners Announced

THANK YOU to all who participated - by decorating and by driving by to appreciate the hard work! We are so grateful for the time and money our participants invested into this contest! As we've mentioned to them privately, they've brought a lot of much needed JOY to our community this fall! Community Resilience is where it's AT this year, Franklin. 


AND THE WINNERS ARE....
 

TOP WINNERS:

  • 2 Russett Hill "Egyptian Horror"       
  • 366 Pond Street  "Graveyard Nightmare"
  • 404 Martello "Graveyard & Gardens"


BEST COLLABORATION:

  • 232 and 235 Pleasant Street, "Zombie Apocalypse"

 

HONORABLE MENTIONS (in no particular order):

  • 121 School Street Skeletons
  • 26 Shady Lane Flying Ghosts
  • 11 Berkshire Blow Ups
  • 10 Bogan Way Grim Reaper
  • 44 Barron Road Handmade Hell
  • 137 East Street Cadavers
  • 35 Meadowlark Lane Mausoleum
  • 189 Peck Street Poltergeist
  • 3 Ashbury Drive Asylum
  • 8 Cortland Cobwebs
  • 194 Wachusett Street Witchcraft 


https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/viewer?mid=1Iqc-8rNkjx1W0vP1byCyYRxg9gh7uTbn&ll=42.08735167733269%2C-71.4017092&z=12 

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Senior Center: Email Blast - Oct 30, 2020

Hello Everyone!

Happy Halloween!


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/2020-07-07

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

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


November 1st-25th - "Thankful Wreath" - During November we are asking that folks trace their hand on colored paper and write what they are thankful for in it.  You can add your first name and age IF you want.  Get creative and decorate your hand or simply trace, cut and write on it. We will be creating one HUGE community wide Thankful Wreath with the hands.  Colored paper is available for pick up at the Senior center (by appointment) and you can drop completed hands off or mail them in to: Franklin Senior Center - 10 Daniel McCahill St. Franklin, MA 02038. 

Help us tie the community together. What are you thankful for?!


Tips and Fitness

Paul Eugene - Halloween Chair Dance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQaEZ83sbI 


Monster Mash Chair Yoga Dance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JjjmVb8mJc 


Halloween workout - full mobility

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4f8LB_aNkw 


Music

Relaxing instrumental music.  Very soothing.  Helps with stress and sleep problems

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iqNnHU7VIk 


Young girl performs :Defying Gravity" on Britain's Got Talent and blows everyone away.  This is one of my favorite songs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVQ53howlr8 


Just for Fun

Spend a night in Dracula's castle

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/you-can-spend-this-halloween-at-count-dracula-s-castle-in-transylvania/vi-BB18WTTA?ocid=msedgdhp 


9 year old piano prodigy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oybU09RQUTs&t=83s 


Ghost Manor in New Orleans - Now this is dedication to Halloween!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6U4udq0Bts 


Top 10 optical illusions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t2ePlwTeBQ 


Here is a fun story about penguins who are causing a ruckus at their zoo

https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/27/us/penguin-couple-steals-nest-at-zoo-trnd-scn/index.html 


Humor

Monster Mask - some COVID humor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dThiYFgI_g 


Jeanne Robertson - Don't trick or treat without the right costume

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2DWAvLo8A0 


Kindness Matters

An outstanding story of kindness and unconditional friendship. This one hit me right in the heart!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR_oZIiZm6M 


Acts of Kindness.  Get the tissues ready!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPqNSiECzG0 


Watch this incredible transformation over a year!  How inspiring. "If you knew success was a certainty what would you attempt to do?"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz9nsEjSS1o 


Attached you will find:


NOVEMBER SPECIAL ZOOM EVENTS  - Email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

  • 11-9 @ 11am - NANTUCKET CRANBERRY BOGS - Nantucket Conservation Ranger, Allen Reinhard takes us on a virtual tour of the Milestone Cranberry Bogs and discusses their rich history. A Q&A follows the tour. 

  • 11-9 @ 2pm - Time Out Memory Cafe

  • 11-16 @11am - Movie and discussion - "Alive Inside:A Story of Music and Memory"

  • 11-16 @ 2PM - Grateful Moments Memory Cafe

  • 11-18 @ 11am - Stampin' Up! Art event 

  • 11-18 @ 1pm - Positive Psychology with Nurse Trish (cell the senior center to register)

  • 11-19 @ 1pm - Talk Franklin Matters with Steve Sherlock

  • 11-19 @ 6:30pm - NAME THAT TUNE!  Game show!

  • 11-23 @ 2pm - Memory Cafe with Barbara Kessler

  • 11-25 @ 5pm - FRIENDSGIVING


For a complete list of all our daily activities please check the newsletter or our website 

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc 


Curbside Cafe -  https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb


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



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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small
 
Senior Center: Email Blast - Oct 30, 2020
Senior Center: Email Blast - Oct 30, 2020

 
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