Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire Dept, HR, Senior Center, DPW, Facilities, and Library

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email

Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department

Water Treatment Operations Person - Department of Public Works

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

Human Resources Administrator - Human Resources Department

Head Chef and Kitchen Manager - Franklin Senior Center 

Companion Caregiver - Franklin Senior Center 

Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works 

Part-time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Substitute Library Assistant - Franklin Public Library  

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

Shared from the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022

Call to Order 
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made…. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. FHS Program of Studies – Josh Hanna, Principal FHS

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Extending Senior Perks to Include Lunch Block for Students in Directed Study
I recommend approval of the request of Principal Josh Hanna to extend student
perks to include lunch block for students in Directed Study as detailed.
B. Varsity Cheerleading National Competition
I recommend approval of the request of Doni Gill (Coach) to take 11 cheerleaders
to Orlando, Florida from March 18-21, 2022 for the Nationals Competition as
detailed.
C. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee
I recommend that the School Committee establish a Space Needs & Facilities
Assessment Sub Committee as detailed.

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. COVID Status Update

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Supt. Evaluation, Budget,
Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, (SATF) Substance Abuse Task
Force, (SWAC) School Wellness Advisory Council, SEPAC (Special Education Parent
Advisory Council), DEI Committee (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).

VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items

VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 11, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $664.40 from music parents for supplemental supplies as detailed.
D. Jazz Festival Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take Jazz Band students to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, on March 12, 2022 to participate in the Annual Jazz Festival as detailed.
E. Executive Session Minutes for Release
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Meeting as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer

IX. Payroll Ms. Stokes

X. Executive Session

 Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with non-union personnel.

XI. Adjournment 

Remote connection info contained in document ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_1-25-22.pdf

Documents released for this meeting can be found in the packet folder ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/january-25-2022-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022

FHS gymnastics, girls, and boys basketball teams all post wins on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Friday:

Boys Basketball = Milford, 34 @ Franklin, 77 – Final 

– Franklin poured in 21 points in the first quarter and never looked back in a big win over visiting Milford. Junior Justin Allen hit half of his four three-pointers in the first quarter, sophomore Henry Digiorgio hit had one of his game-high five three-pointers in the opening quarter, and senior Sean Vinson also hit from deep as the Panthers established a 21-9 lead after one, and pushed the lead to 40-17 at half after hitting five more threes in the second, including one from freshman Caden Sullivan. Digiorgio finished with a game-high 21 points, Allen had 16 points, Vinson finished at 10 points, and junior Geino Scaringello chipped in with 10 second half points.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 62 @ Milford, 19 – Final 

– Franklin held Milford to six or fewer points in each quarter to continue its win streak. The Panthers jumped out to a 23-4 lead after the first and then extended the lead to 41-9 by halftime. Katie Peterson and Olivia Quinn each scored 11 to lead the Panthers and Stefany Padula added 10, as a dozen Franklin players got on the board. Maeve Driscoll led Milford with six, all in the fourth quarter on a pair of threes. Maddalena Mannucci Pacini and Brooke Ferreira each scored four.

Gymnastics = Franklin, 147.0 @ Attleboro, 140.6 – Final

https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1484698118713233412

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-01-21-22/

FHS Panthers

BFCCPS Announces this Year's Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

The Benjamin Franklin Classical
Charter Public School
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
www.bfccps.org

January 20, 2021

The faculty and staff of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, are pleased to announce that alumni scholarship applications for alumni who are graduating from high school this year are now available. This scholarship is designed for Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School graduates who have displayed academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, and continued to demonstrate virtuous behavior since graduating from BFCCPS.  Eligible students would have been a member of the BFCCPS Grade Eight class of 2018.

 Applicants must be a BFCCPS graduate who attended BFCCPS for a minimum of 3 years,  a graduating high school senior who will be entering their first year of post-secondary education and available to attend the BFCCPS 8th grade graduation in June where the scholarship will be awarded. 

The scholarship application is posted on the school's website at www.bfccps.org and to the BFCCPS Alumni Facebook page.  The application deadline is March 28, 2022. 

BFCCPS is a regional public charter school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight.  Founded in 1995, BFCCPS is one of the oldest and most successful charter schools in the state of Massachusetts. 

The school provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child providing yearlong courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education. The school's integrated character education, community service, and strong parent partnerships, have led to local, state and national recognition. BFCCPS alumni continue to excel during their attendance at local public high schools as well as independent high schools.  Enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year are available through February 15, 2022. Families can learn more and even apply online at www.bfccps.org/info.

If you'd like to learn more about the educational mission of the school or have enrollment related questions please contact the school's Communication Coordinator, Joanne Basile at jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x104.

About the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does.

BFCCPS Announces this Year's Alumni Scholarship Opportunity

Town Council Meeting - 01/19/22 - 3 parts audio - 1 part all you need to know about DPW

FM #704-705-706 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 704-705-706 in the series. 

This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel, the Police retirement and promotion individuals, along with their guest and family members were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just about two hours and five minutes ( 2:05 total elapsed time) into three (3) logical segments:

• First - covers the opening, recognition of three Police Dept individuals (~29 mins)

audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-704-town-council-meeting-10-20-21-p1-of-3

• Second - covers the DPW budget overview and Q&A session (~ 1:07 minutes)

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-705-town-council-meeting-01-19-22-p2-of-3

• Third - covers the Legislation for Action, Council Comments and meeting close (~ 29 minutes) audio file ->

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-706-town-council-meeting-01-19-22-p3-of-3

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Jan 19, 2022

Part 1 ->

Part 2 ->

Part 3 ->

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Town Council Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/tc_agenda_jan_19_2022.pdf 

My notes for the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-town-council-gets-whole-lot-of.html 

Town Council Quarterbacking session (a short recap with Council Chair Tom Mercer) ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair_017189172.html

 

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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 www.Franklinmatters.org   or www.franklin.news 

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"

 

Town Council Meeting - 01/19/22 - 3 parts audio - 1 part all you need to know about DPW

SAFE Coalition: Stop and Shop Community Bag Program fund raiser during February

Bags That Give Back: SAFE Coalition is Selected to Benefit in The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Designed to Give Back in Local Communities

Reduce single-use plastic in the environment and give back to those in need in the local community, all while running routine weekly errands at the local Stop & Shop. SAFE Coalition has been selected by local Stop & Shop store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Stop & Shop Community Bag for the month of February!

The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program is an easy way for shoppers to give back to the local community and the environment as part of the regular shopping routine. Every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sends a $1 donation to a non-profit local to the Stop & Shop in which it was purchased.

As part of this ongoing program, every month at every Stop & Shop location a different local non-profit is selected to benefit from the sale of the reusable Community Bag. SAFE Coalition was selected as the February beneficiary by local store leadership at the store located at Franklin. SAFE Coalition will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag purchased at this location in February.

"It's more important than ever to increase awareness about substance use and mental health and help reduce single-use plastic in the environment," said Jennifer Levine Executive Director of SAFE Coalition. "Non-profits at the local level, like us, aim to increase community support. This program offers the perfect solution to multiple issues of the world today. We hope you'll support us in February by purchasing one - or two! -Community Bags at our local Stop and Shop!"

SAFE Coalition is a non-profit based in Norfolk, MA. Founded in 2016, The SAFE Coalition works to increase supportive services to those impacted by Substance Use, Mental Health, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault. Learn more about SAFE Coalition by visiting www.safecoalitionma.org.

For more information about the Stop & Shop Community Bag pl se visit stopandshop.bags4mycause.com.

SAFE Coalition: Stop and Shop Community Bag Program fund raiser during February

Resumes Part 2 - The Experience Section--Tuesday January 25 @ 10 AM

50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and  the Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Session 6: Resumes - Experience

Tuesday January 25th: 10 am – 12 pm

Presented by Melody Beach and Ed Lawrence

In this 2^nd of two sessions on resumes, we discuss the Experience section, including:

•  Successful format styles
  
• What experience to include/exclude
• How many years the section should cover
  
• How to write bullet lines that will impress the reader
• How to manage a gap

Why you need to know about this:  Your resume is your primary marketing document. It must present the best you.

Start your journey towards self-realization, reinvention and transformation with these virtual sessions

New to the program? Registration is Required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/

For more information contact Denise Magnett: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com

Please share this info with anybody whom you feel could benefit by attending.

--

Ed Lawrence

Group Leader, 50+ Program

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

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Download the flyer to use as a reminder or to share:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R5SRGMrW4VMBLyvRRGJFzh-w1yGuH3LI/view?usp=sharing

Resumes Part 2 - The Experience Section--Tuesday January 25 @ 10 AM

Virtual Town Halls with Congressman Auchincloss scheduled for Next Week

Neighbor,  Next week, I'll be hosting two virtual town hall events. This is an opportunity for you to meet me, ask about issues important to you, and get updates on what I'm doing to serve our community. We'll be discussing the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure bill and other pressing issues facing Congress. In addition, there will be an opportunity to be connected with members of my team to discuss casework services in our office. Details about each town hall are below, I hope you'll be able to join me. Infrastructure Roundtable with Special Guests Including Mayors and the Brookline Town Administrator, Monday January 24 at 12:00 PM ET                      Special guests include Administrator Mel Kleckner (Brookline), Mayor Paul Coogan (Fall River), Mayor Ruthanne Fuller (Newton), Mayor Shaunna O'Connell (Taunton) Register HERE Virtual Town Hall with Congressman Jake Auchincloss, Wednesday January 26 at 7:00 PM ET Register HERE If you are not able to attend these events in real time, you can always watch them in their entirety after their conclusion on my Facebook page.  Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss Member of Congress OFFICE LOCATIONS WASHINGTON DC OFFICE • 1524 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515 • Phone: (202) 255-5931 NEWTON DISTRICT OFFICE • 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 • Newton, MA 02458 • Phone : (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO DISTRICT OFFICE • 8 N. Main St. Suite 200 • Attleboro, MA 02703 • Phone : (508) 431-1110   WEBSITE   Click Here to view this email in your browser

Franklin's Event Outlook: Jan 21, 2022 to Jan 27, 2022

A quiet weekend on the calendar especially with the Historical Museum closed for the month. Stay well and safe, better times are ahead. 

Saturday, January 22
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free) CLOSED during JANUARY
11:00am - Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Open House

Sunday, January 23
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)  CLOSED during JANUARY

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Town Council Quarterbacking - with Chair Tom Mercer - 01/20/22 (audio)

FM #703 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 703 in the series. 

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England,  this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting of January 19, 2022: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

Moment of silence for former Councilor Andy Bissanti

Proclamation/Recognition: Police Department

Retirement - Sgt. Brian Johnson

Retirement - Patrol Officer Rick Grover

Moving On - Kallie Montagano, Clinical Social Worker

FY23 Department of Public Works Budget & Enterprise Fund Preview 

Brutus Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works

Legislation

Resolution 22-04: Adoption of 2021-2022 Town Council Goals 

Resolution 22-05: FY22 Transfer of MECC Appropriation 

Resolution 22-06: Gift Acceptance - Senior Center 

LGBTQ+ Discrimination Project (Franklin High School) (video)  

The recording runs about 38 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 

Let’s listen to this recording of Town Council Quarterbacking Jan 20, 2022

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-703-town-council-quarterbacking-01-20-22

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Town Council Agenda document ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/tc_agenda_jan_19_2022.pdf 

My notes for the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-town-council-gets-whole-lot-of.html 

Direct link to video if you have not seen it -> https://youtu.be/q8bXTNxtTiw

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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/ or www.franklin.news/

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"

Town Council Quarterbacking - with Chair Tom Mercer - 01/20/22 (audio)

FHS girls indoor track team tops Taunton in 3-way meet on Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Thursday:  

Boys Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis Center) = Mansfield, 65 @ Franklin, 31 
– Final – Mansfield took first place in seven events plus swept both relays to grab a win over Franklin. Jake Wall was a double-winner, taking first in both the 55M (6.79) and the long jump (21-06.25) while the Hornets also got wins from Riley Tremblay (1000M, 2:50.19), Chris Leonard (1 Mile, 4:39.97), Collin Stevens (2 Mile, 10:30.17), Evan Rawlings (high jump, 5-02.00), and Dylan Buchanan (55M hurdles, 8.54). Luke Sidwell (300M, 37.70), Tyler Powderly (300M, 1:28.58), and Emmett Lackey (shot put, 40-08.75) had wins for Franklin.

Tough loss for the boys vs Mansfield (32-64).  Congrats to event winners Luke Sidwell (300), Tyler Powderly (600), and Emmett Lackey (SP).

https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1484361598680457218

Loss by the boys in a virtual meet vs Taunton (34-57). Congrats to event winners Tyler Powderly (600), Kevin Proenca (LJ), and Emmett Lackey (SP).

https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1484362080480157697

Double meet v Mansfield and Taunton.  Congrats to @emmettlackey1  for taking 1st against both Mansfield and Taunton.  Congrats to @ecournoyer23  for a big PR and placing 3rd v Mansfield.  Shoutouts to @GomezKaleth  for a season best and  @JamesSt80580917 a PR. Great work!  @FHSSports

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1484318547467665408

Girls Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis Center) = Mansfield, 53 @ Franklin, 47 – Final 
– Mansfield took points from each individual event, getting two of the top three spots in five events to just edge out Franklin and finish the season at 5-0 for the Kelley-Rex division title. The Hornets got key points with a 1-2 finish in the 55M dash (Chloe Guthrie, Abigail Scott), the 1000M (Katherine Miller, Meghan Johnston), the 1 Mile (Norah Puleo, Alanna Conley) and the long jump (Anna Buckley, Elsie Roberts) plus first and third in the 55M hurdles (Buckley, Julia Pike). Mansfield also got key wins in the 600M (Caitlin Dumouchel) and the 2 Mile (Anna Moore). Franklin picked up wins from Sophia Cuneo (300M, 1:48.13), Abigail Griffith (high jump, 5-00.00), and Darby Nicholson (shot put, 30-08.50).

Hard fought loss to Mansfield by the girls tonight (47-53). Congrats to event winners  Sophia Cuneo (300), Abby Griffith (HJ), Darby Nicholson (SP), 4x2 (Sophia Cuneo, Alex Pond, Maddie Gaughran, Barra Pfluke) and 4x4 (Olivia Costa, Anna Cliff, Sarah Dumas, Lainey Costa)

https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1484361431805956096

Big win for the girls vs Taunton (66-34). Congrats to event winners Anna Cliff (55), Sarah Dumas (55H), Olivia Costa (600), Meghan Griffith (mile), Abby Griffith (HJ), Cailyn Bruno (LJ), Darby Nicholson (SP), and 4x2 (Sophia Cuneo, Alex Pond, Maddie Gaughran, Barra Pfluke)

https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1484361958350462977

In girls shot at Double meet v Mansfield and Taunton.  Congrats to 

@darbynicholson_ for taking 1st in both meets and  @elizabe82032317  for taking 2nd against Taunton and 3rd v Mansfield.  @FHSSports

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1484324785765044231

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-20-22/

FHS Panthers