UPDATED: Franklin Senior Center will be Closed for the Week of Feb 13-17, 2023 (audio)

Hello!

Everyone is working hard trying to get the Franklin Senior Center back to tip top shape, but unfortunately we are going to be closed another week, next week February 13- 17. 

At this time we will be suspending the grab and go meals as well. 

Staff will be working remotely, so please leave a message on our voicemail if you do have any questions and we will get back to you, or if an urgent matter you can reach out to Danielle via email dhopkins@franklinma.gov or her work phone 508-570-6755. 

Hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather and we miss you all

Thank you for your understanding and support

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/senior-center-will-be-closed-for-the-week-of-feb-13-17-2023

UPDATED: Franklin Senior Center will be Closed for the Week of Feb 13-17, 2023 (audio)

Art Exhibit Opening Reception - Feb 16 at Escape Into Fiction from 6 to 8 PM

The Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Art Association would like to invite the community to the new Art Exhibit Opening Reception on Thursday, February 16 at Escape Into Fiction. Please bring your friends and neighbors and enjoy an evening out in downtown Franklin.

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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the Meeting scheduled for Feb 14, 2023 - 7 PM

Franklin School Committee 

February 14, 2023 -  7:00 P.M.

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

 

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. JFK Highlights – Dr. Connolly, Mr. Haynes

B. Belize Presentation – Ms. Balliro & Ms. Quigley

C. Advisory Update – MS Advisors & Principals

D. EduSpeak Update – Tim Frazier

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Belize Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Ms. Balliro and Ms. Quigley to take FHS students to Balize from February 17-24, 2024 as presented.

B. 2023-24 School Calendar – DRAFT

I recommend approval of the 2023-24 School Calendar as discussed.

C. Policy - 1st Readings

I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed: EEB - Student Transportation Policy - Routing and Scheduling

IE - Organization of Instruction IGA - Curriculum Development IGB - Student Services Program IGD - Curriculum Adoption

D. Policy Elimination

I recommend elimination of Policy IGAA - Curriculum Goals as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 24, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. UNH Jazz Festival (recurring) Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Ms Rudsit & Mr. Geisinger to take jazz students to the UNH Jazz Festival on March 11, 2023 in Durham, NH as detailed.

C. Oak St. (recurring) Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Hendrixson to take 3rd & 4th grade students to the RI Philharmonic in Providence, RI on May 24, 2023 as detailed.

D. Keller Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totalling $4,400.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.

E. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1025.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.

F. Jefferson Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Judy Krueger for Supplemental supplies at Jefferson Elementary School as detailed.

G. Music Gifts

I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $945.00 from music parents for in-house enrichment as detailed.

H. FHS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,212.71 from Grynn & Barrett Enterprises for in-house enrichment at FHS as detailed.

I. HMMS (Recurring) Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Noreen Langmeyer to take 3 groups of 6th graders to Colt’s State Park, in Bristol, RI for a Save the Bay lesson on May 23, 24, & 25, 2023 as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc with remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-2-14-23

Meeting packet folder -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-14-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the Meeting scheduled for Feb 14, 2023 - 7 PM

Dean College to Host an Evening Salon to Celebrate the Legacy of Bayard Rustin

In celebration of Black History Month, Dean College is pleased to announce a special program to celebrate and reflect on the life and work of Bayard Rustin — a visionary activist and strategist described by TIME Magazine as “perhaps the most critical figure in the struggle for African American dignity that many people have never heard of.”

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Dean College President Kenneth Elmore will lead the discussion on Rustin’s life and legacy with two special guests: Walter Naegle, who was Rustin’s life partner; and Bennett Singer, a filmmaker who co-directed “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin,” an award- winning film about Rustin. Clips from the documentary will be interspersed throughout the conversation.

The event will take place at Marvin Chapel, inside Dean Hall on the Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, Mass., from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Both Naegle and Singer will join the conversation with the community via Zoom, while Elmore will moderate the in-person discussion.

The event is FREE and open to students, faculty, staff and the general public. To learn more about Dean College, visit www.dean.edu.

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

The cover art is believed to belong to the publisher; Question Why Films or the cover artist - https://www.amazon.com/Brother-Outsider-Life-Bayard-Rustin/dp/B003LR5BBC

February 12, 2023 - Second Sunday Speaker Canceled - to be rescheduled

Due to a death in the Lawson family, the event scheduled for Sunday, Feb 12, 2023 has been canceled and will be rescheduled. We extend our condolences to the Lawson family for their loss.

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February Second Sunday Speaker Series at Franklin Historical Museum features Dean College Professor Rob Lawson

History is everywhere around us—we all know that. However, we often focus on that which is most easily seen: a monument, an historic site, a holiday marking an historical anniversary. Inspired to find social connections and foster historical curiosity during the COVID-19 pandemic, two editors at the New England Journal of History (who happen to also be Dean College professors) developed a citizen-historian video series entitled History in Your Backyard. The goal was to get people looking for—and sharing—the history in our communities. 

Recent post announcing event

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/february-second-sunday-speaker-series.html

R. A. Lawson

From passive houses to planning and zoning, Ted helps me Make Sense of Climate in this session (audio)

FM #940 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 940 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist via the Zoom conference bridge Tuesday, February 7, 2023.  

In this episode we covered the following topics: 

• Cold, weather incidents

• Bill McKIbben reference of book “End of Nature”  

• Passive House (or Haus) technology

• Wu revamps Boston planning

• Ties to Franklin efforts on “Franklin For All” project and inclusionary zoning

• Master Plan, determining the action plan for Franklin’s future 

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while it helps me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well. 

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.  

The conversation runs about 36 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted McIntyre as he helps me ‘make sense of climate’

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-940-making-sense-of-climate-23-02-07-23

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Links to articles referenced:

Polar vortex and climate change ->  https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/climate-change-impacts/why-polar-vortex-keeps-breaking-out-arctic

Bill McKibben book -> https://www.amazon.com/End-Nature-Bill-McKibben-ebook/dp/B00MKZBT2G/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 

Passive House (or Haus) -> https://www.wbur.org/news/2023/01/25/sustainable-energy-heat-winter-home-maine 

Distillery House in Boston was mentioned as a passive house example ->  https://www.distillerynorth.com/

Wu changing Boston  redevelopment processes -> 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/michelle-wu-is-ready-to-remake-the-system-for-remaking-boston/ 

See the page that collects all the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.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 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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Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top North Attleboro on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, February 10, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = North Attleboro, 49 @ Franklin, 67 – Final 

– Franklin sank four of its 11 three-pointers in the opening eight minutes to stake an early lead and the Panthers never looked back in a big win over visiting North Attleboro. Andrew O’Neill hit a pair, Justin Allen had one of his four triples, and Nick Scala tossed another in to take a 16-7 lead after one, and the Panthers never surrendered that lead. Bradley Herndon got going in the second with six of his 11 points and junior Sean O’Leary had a third of his 12 points in the second as Franklin took a 31-15 lead into the locker room. Allen had a team-high 14 points, O’Neill and O’Leary finished at 12 points apiece, and Herndon had 11 points. North senior Jack Munley and sophomore Jonnie Obuchowski each had nine points.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 66 @ North Attleboro, 48 – Final 

– Katie Peterson scored a career-high 28 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out three assists to lead Franklin to the road win that keeps the Panthers atop the Kelley-Rex by a game heading into Tuesday’s showdown with second-place Attleboro. Peterson got the visitors off to a strong start, burying a pair of threes and scoring 10 points in the first. Bridget Leo and Chloe Fales also knocked down threes for Franklin, which took a 24-8 lead after one. Peterson hit her third three and had four points in the second to help the Panthers extend the lead by two, 35-17, going into the locker room. After scoring only 17 points total in the first meeting, North found another gear offensively in the third. Despite Peterson scoring another eight points, North cut the lead by a couple, scoring 18 in the quarter. Maryellen Charette had five points and Ava McKeon, Sam Faria, and Ella McLaughlin each drilled threes for the Rocketeers. Peterson added six more in the fourth, including a drive midway through the quarter to set her new high mark. Sam Sweeney matched Peterson with five in the final eight minutes. Caelyn Leonard scored 11 (going 6-of-7 from the line), Bridget Leo added nine points and four assists, and Chloe Fales had six (all in the first). Sweeney and Charette each scored 10 and McLaughlin had nine, while McKeon and Katie Corsetti both finished with eight points for North.

For a Photo Gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Winter-2022-2023/North-Attleboro-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-02-10-23

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-10-23/

Katie Peterson readies herself for a free throw (HockomockSports.com photo)

FHS girls indoor team takes First, boys take Third in Hockomock Championships (with top finisher results)

GIRLS TEAM RESULTS

1. Franklin – 115.50

2. Oliver Ames – 70.50

3. Mansfield – 61

4. Stoughton – 54

5. King Philip – 42

6. Milford – 32

7. Canton – 31

8. Taunton – 30

9. North Attleboro – 20.50

10. Sharon – 19

11. Attleboro – 16

12. Foxboro – 15.50

300M

1. Shayla Ford, Stoughton – 40.51

6. Sophia Cuneo, Franklin – 44.57

600M

1. Madison Bruno, Franklin – 1:40.76

1000M

1. Gwenyth Holland, Franklin – 3:06.07

1 Mile

1. Katie Sobieraj, Oliver Ames – 5:11.00

3. Meghan Griffith, Franklin – 5:46.93

55M Hurdles

1. Sarah Dumas, Franklin – 8.69

3. Ella Chandaria, Franklin – 9.05

5. Vera Hansen, Franklin – 9.33

4×200 Relay

1. Mansfield (Abigail Scott, Meghan Driscoll, Elyssa Buchanan, Chloe Guthrie) – 1:47.15

3. Franklin (Cassidy Carmignani, Ella Chandaria, Vera Hansen, Alexandra Pond) – 1:49.77

4×400 Relay

1. Franklin (Olivia Costa, Sophia Cuneo, Anna Cliff, Lainey Costa) – 4:18.67

4×800 Relay

1. Oliver Ames (Jenna Gilman, Molly Capece, Taegan Hodges, Katie Sobieraj) – 9:51.99

2. Franklin (Gwenyth Holland, Allison Powderly, Meghan Griffith, Madison Bruno) – 10:01.89

High Jump

1. Sara Dumas, Franklin – 5-00.00

4. Vera Hansen, Franklin – 4-09.00

Long Jump

1. Kiyanni Simas, Milford – 17-05.50

6. Sarah Dumas, Franklin – 16-04.00

Shot Put

1. Lily DeForge, Franklin – 37-03.00

4. Elizabeth Hopkins, Franklin – 33-08.50

8. Darby Nicholson, Franklin – 30-07.00

BOYS TEAM RESULTS

1. Mansfield – 88

2. North Attleboro – 70

3. Franklin – 53

4. Oliver Ames – 52

5. Attleboro – 47

6. Taunton – 38

T7. Stoughton – 35

T7. King Philip – 35

T7. Sharon – 35

10. Foxboro – 32

11. Milford – 19

12. Canton – 2

300M

1. Dmitrius Shearrion, Taunton – 35.01

3. Luke Sidwell, Franklin – 36.21

600M

1. Grady Sullivan, Mansfield – 1:25.67

2. Trey Lovell, Franklin – 1:26.37

3. Jake Vaccarezza, Franklin – 1:26.51

1 Mile

1. Brendan Thomas, Oliver Ames – 4:23.90

4. Jonathan Pink, Franklin – 4:52.69

7. Bradford Morin, Franklin – 4:53.37

8. Will Boozang, Franklin – 4:53.98

55M Hurdles

1. Alexander Gong, Sharon – 8.05

6. Jaret Schmidt, Franklin – 8.60

4×200 Relay

1. Mansfield (Myles Brown, Jack Reed, Nolan Clarke, Nate Kablik) – 1:33.40

7. Franklin (Luke Sidwell, Joshua Dunlap, Trey Lovell, Bryce Dragsbaek) – 1:37.75

4×400 Relay

1. Franklin (Fraser Baird, Aidan Orr, Jake Lorenzo, Jake Vaccarezza) – 3:32.93

4×800 Relay

1. Oliver Ames (Alexander Pierce, Brendan Thomas, Aidan Dupill, Ryan Sarney) – 8:31.27

4. Franklin (Jonathan Pink, Will Boozang, Andrew Scotland, Aidan Bisbett) – 8:56.21

High Jump

1. Nathan Shultz, North Attleboro – 6-03.00

5. Christopher Botchis, Franklin – J5-09.00

Long Jump

1. Nathan Shultz, North Attleboro – 22-03.00

8. Quinten Hardt, Franklin – 19-03.50

The HockomockSports.com post can be found ->

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-indoor-track-championships-2023/

The full set of meet results (prelims and finals) can be found ->

http://live.lancertiming.com/meets/83/events

Girls take first at the Hock League meet! Nice team effort!

Finance Committee hears from the Town permitting departments and reviews the stormwater credit manual (audio)

FM #939 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 939 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2023. 

Five members of the Finance Committee participated (4 absent); present in the Council Chambers were M Hamilton, N Corbosiero, Chair G Conley, N Riley, T Hansen. 

The Finance Committee continued their 'deep dive' series to hear about the permit organizations within the Town of Franklin and their first view of the stormwater credit manual currently in draft. 

These departments account for the "local receipts" portion of the Town revenue stream. The departments in order of presentation were Building & Inspections, Community Planning and Development (including Conservation) and Health.

Interesting to note that while MA general law does not require us to have a police or fire department, it does mandate these other departments.

The meeting recording runs 1 hour and 56 minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting Feb 8, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-939-franklin-ma-finance-cmte-mtg-02-08-23

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Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/fin_com_agenda_-_feb_8_2023.pdf 

Draft stormwater credit manual -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/draft_stormwater_utility_credit_manual_rev_3_10.24.22_watermark.pdf 

Franklin TV Video link ->  

https://www.youtube.com/live/cWmkflTkiMs?feature=share 

My notes in one PDF (including screen grabs of the presentations)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a-PEcRqSbqUS-9YEEv4tAgGBb32ksUOo/view?usp=share_link 

Link to Finance Committee => https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee 

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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"

multiple views of Derek Adams and Kate Sjoberg talking about storm water

Panther TV: PantherNews for Feb 10, 2023

On this week's news: 

A recap of Panther Pride Night, coverage of the Robotics team's latest competition, and where to find a "hug in a mug!" @FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FranklinMatters 

https://t.co/gmeGns6c8t via @YouTube

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1624073345644826626

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