Dean College President Ken Elmore talks with me, yes, we have a wonderful and fun conversation in this "Riffin' on Main Street" episode => https://youtu.be/QhwVdEZqRyo?si=8hvHVVLK-3__0pja
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Sep 26, 2023 at 7 PM
Franklin School Committee
September 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
Call to Order Ms. Spencer
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
I. Routine Business
A. Review of AgendaB. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeillC. Payroll Ms. SpencerD. FHS Student Representative CommentsE. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. K-5 School Improvement PlansB. 6-12 School Improvement Plans
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. K-5 School Improvement PlansI recommend approval of the K-5 School Improvement Plans as discussed.B. 6-12 School Improvement PlansI recommend approval of the 6-12 School Improvement Plans as discussed.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. ACCEPT Quarterly ReportB. BICO Quarterly Report
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison Reports
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of MinutesI recommend approval of the minutes from your September 12, 2023 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
VII. Citizen’s Comments
VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items
IX. Adjournment
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda - Sep 26, 2023 at 7 PM |
FHS boys & girls soccer post wins, field hockey gains a tie on Friday
Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, Sep 22, 2023.
Football = Franklin 13 @ Duxbury 42 - Final
Boys Soccer = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– Franklin scored once inside the final 10 minutes of the first half and once inside the opening 10 minutes of the second half to earn a big win over visiting Sharon. Hansy Jacques (from Wyatt Herndon) opened the scoring in the 33rd minute and Garrett Scagliarini (from Sean O’Leary) doubled the lead just before the break with a goal in the 37th minute. In the second half, Jacques returned the favor to Herndon for a 45th minute tally. Senior Rex Cinelli capped the scoring in the 61st minute.
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 8 @ Sharon, 0 – Final
– After opening her account for the season on Tuesday, Olivia Costa had a hat trick and an assist to lead the Panthers to their second straight 8-0 victory. Kelly O’Connor had a brace and dished out an assist and Anya Zub scored once and set up another. Selene Hammad and Gwen Holland both found the back of the net for Franklin. Morgan Lovell, Vera Hansen, Meghan Griffith, and Cailyn Bruno each had assists and Rachel Welch and Jill Hamilton split time in goal to secure the clean sheet.
Another 8-0 win @ Sharon Goals by Liv x3, Kelly x2, Anya, Gwen, and Genie G2 goes to Liv for a HATTY Onto the next, Tuesday @ N. Attleboro 3:45
Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored once in each of the first two quarters to stake a lead at halftime but Feehan rallied in the second half to tie the game. Emily Carney opened the scoring at 9:41 off of an assist from Haley Wernig while Sophia Cuneo scored an unassisted goal at 8:25 of the second quarter to make it 2-0. Devon Barry made four saves in net for the Panthers. Franklin head coach Michelle Hess praised the efforts of Cuneo, Wernig, and Lindsay Dennett.
For other results around the league (subscription required)
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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Town Council receives Elks donations, approves debt exclusion question for Tri-County school (video)
The Franklin (MA) Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023. There was a full and varied agenda accomplished in the 2 hour 16 minute meeting. All nine members were present in Council Chambers.
The Franklin TV video replay is available -> https://www.youtube.com/live/bF13Dgn_6qs
Quick recap:
- Three appointments to individual committees were unanimously approved. a. Council on Aging - Collette Ferguson b. Finance Committee - Heather Sanscoucy c. Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Kimberly Mu-Chow
- Franklin Elks Riders presented a donation of $1k, the Franklin Elks Bingo donated $10k to the Town of Franklin veterans services
- Council goals review, a long list of accomplishments, a list to be proud of
- The funds previously allocated for purchase of a new ambulance were authorized to be paid to the vendor to hold the contract and avoid a price increase - Resolution 23-54: Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation
- The Council discussed and approved placement of the debt exclusion to fund the Franklin portion of the Tri-County RVTHS new building. The question language approved was as follows:
"Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay the Town’s allocable share of the bonds issued by the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District to pay costs of designing constructing and equipping a new high school to be located at 147 Pond Street, in Franklin, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto?"
- The Open Space & Recreation Plan developed over the course of 15 months, muti[;e meetings and 3 public hearings was approved by the Council. IT will be submitted to the State and assuming their acceptance will also be part of the Master Plan Update now underway
- Town Administrators report provided updates on the migrant housing situation, the demolition delay report and a report on decommissioning a section of Spring Street.
The Council agenda doc including supporting documents
My notes captured during the meeting in one PDF for easy reading
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| Mark Ellis presenting the $10,000 check from bingo |
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| Elks riders presenting the check for $1000 |
Did you know that there is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Time to Apply is Now!
Conservation Commission Vacancy - Apply Now!
Do you have an interest in conservation, wildlife, wetlands, and the environment?
Do you see yourself as a leader in Franklin for green initiatives and open space planning?
Would you like to a part of decision making processes for the growth and development around Town?
Then what are you waiting for? Apply to the Franklin Conservation Commission today!
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Land planning, environmental science, engineering, or construction experience a plus, but not required.
Training and continued education provided upon appointment. Applications can be submitted online at https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php. For more information about the vacancy, please contact Breeka Li Goodlander via email at bgoodlander@franklinma.gov or via phone at 508-520-4847.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/conservation-commission-vacancy-apply-now
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| Did you know that there is a Conservation Commission Vacancy - Time to Apply is Now! |
Franklin Food Pantry grateful for our community partners including Officer Gove
"We're grateful for our community partners including Officer Gove of the @franklinmapolice who assists The Pantry with home delivery to our neighbors in need. #grateful #community #gooddog" https://t.co/gABOvr40M0Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FranklinFoodPan/status/1704542779907375410
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| Franklin Food Pantry grateful for our community partners including Officer Gove |
Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival - Sep 30
Community Relations Subcommittee at Harvest Festival
Downtown Franklin
Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/community_relations_harvest_festival_posting_2023.pdf
Note: one of the requirements of Open Meeting Law is to declare an agenda for a posted meeting where the committee members will be gathering for this kind of public event.
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"Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America"
"School shootings, social media, beauty standards.
13-year-olds Erika Young and Norah Weiner delve into what middle school looks like today in their award-winning podcast.
@sequoiastweets @NPR https://t.co/hVyBB74v7G"
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED/status/1705054313498734628
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| "Student podcasters share the dark realities of middle school in America" |
Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam
Finding and keeping health insurance for your family can be stressful and expensive. During the pandemic, your state’s Medicaid Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) might have helped — but with the end of the pandemic, states may be reaching out to update your family Medicaid enrollments. Except scammers might try to get to you first. So how can you spot them?
First, while the process to renew may differ from state to state, nobody legit will ask for your personal information over the phone or demand that you pay to renew. Medicaid won’t. CHIP won’t. But scammers will.
Continue reading -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/childrens-health-insurance-program-spot-scam
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| Children’s Health Insurance Program: Spot the scam |
Friday, September 22, 2023
REMINDER - Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT - Saturday, 9/23/23 at 10 AM
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Franklin's Event Outlook: September 22, 2023 to September 28, 2023
Friday, September 22
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
6:00pm - Messy Excuses (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, September 23
8:00am - Bottle & can drive (FHS boys hockey) (Pirelli Arena)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am - Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT (Grove St entrance)
4:00pm - Moxie (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Elastic Five (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - CHERYL WHEELER & Kenny White (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
Sunday, September 24
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Tuesday, September 26
10:00am - Senior Scribblers Book Release Party (Franklin Senior Center)
2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
Wednesday, September 27
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group)
2:00pm - Restaurant Expo
Thursday, September 28
12:00pm - Adult Flu Clinic
6:00pm - Open Mic Night
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full Community event calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar
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
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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| Franklin's Event Outlook: September 22, 2023 to September 28, 2023 |
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Facilities, DPW, & Charles River Pollution Control District
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.
Wastewater Treatment Operator - Charles River Pollution Control District
Junior Building Custodian - Facilities Department
Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works
Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Updated 09/21/2023
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 -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
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| Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Facilities, DPW, & Charles River Pollution Control District |
FHS volleyball tops Bishop Feehan 3-0 on the road Thursday
Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, Sep 21, 2023.
Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final
– Franklin went on the road and returned home with one of its most impressive wins of the season, knocking off previously unbeaten Bishop Feehan in straight sets (25-22, 25-20, 25-15). Taylor Lacerda notched seven digs, put down 10 kills, and added an ace while Makayla Kuykendall had a big all-around performance with 19 digs, seven kills, three aces, and a block.
Great team win against a very talented @Feehan_VBall team, a lot of fun to watch and a lot of energy all around! 25-22 25-20 25-15
For other results around the league (subscription required)
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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.
To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Apply to this project if you are a hiker, a birder, a biker, a forager, or want to contribute to a sustainable future for our world's forests.
Do you like to travel and explore outside of Franklin? Do you frequent western and southern Massachusetts? Help further the knowledge of tulip poplar in the state until December 31, 2023 through the Timber Tracking Project.
WHAT: Collect leaves, twigs, and in some cases wood cores
WHEN: Now through December 31, 2023
WHERE: Public lands (forests, refuges, reserves, parks) throughout sampling range pictured above
DIFFICULTY: Easy/Moderate. May require off-trail travel for short or moderate distances. Multiple sample types. May require accessing leaves in the high canopy; Training and tools are provided to do so.
You can collect by yourself or with as many partners as you'd like! You can apply with up to 3 partners and your team will receive one gear kit for the field sampling. There is no requirement that you organize a big group or cohort, but if you have friends that want to participate, you can each apply and sample together.
To apply please visit the Timber volunteer page where you will be able to find the application and learn more about the project and mission. Once you apply, you will get access to the online training for how to identify and sample tulip poplars.
Here are the volunteer qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older (minors are welcome to join sampling outings but asked not to lead data collection)
- Able to use a smartphone to collect data
- Have the experience and ability to travel in the outdoors with at least one partner safely
- Previous field data collection experience is preferred, but not required
- Adventure Scientists will supply you with the tools and training necessary to collect samples from the forest. You are required to follow all environmental, safety, and permitting protocols.
Happy trails and safe sampling!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/adventure-scientists-help-protect-tulip-poplar-liriodendron-tulipifera
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| Adventure Scientists - Help Protect Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) |
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