Attention Parents: Check out the Interent Safety event April 3; comes with free kid care & a meal (audio)

FM #1416 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1416 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Donna Grady about the internet safety event coming up April 3. We recorded this talk in the Franklin TV Studios on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 

Most folks know of Donna as the Franklin Education Association (FEA) unit president and as a kindergarten at Keller, previously Jefferson, and teaching for over 35 years.

Donna has a new role as Chair of the MASS PTA Health & Wellness Committee. Wearing this hat, she heard of the grant opportunity to bring this program to Franklin and neighboring communities.

Parents with school age children are the target for this training/awareness. It is a free night with childcare and meals provided 

The recording runs about 24 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1416-donna-grady-on-the-social-network-forum-apr-3-03-25-25/

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Donna’s school contact info -> gradyd@franklinps.net 

MASS PTA page -> https://www.massachusettspta.org/

MASS PTA Committees page -> https://www.massachusettspta.org/massachusetts-pta-committees/ 

Link to register for April 3   https://share.hsforms.com/2226Sv7n_QoyNDp00gcpumwgbr 

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P7-y7T1nTm44l3WTh7SzD7ZWccJa4ce8/view?usp=drive_link 

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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 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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Help yourself with a Spin Class and Help the Jefferson PCC fund raising efforts on March 30

Folks still need to sign up. If not enough do so ahead of time, the class will be cancelled

Help Jefferson PCC fund raising on Mar 30

Sign up for a 45 minute ride with a short reception to follow on Sunday, March 30 at Cyclebar Milford. $40/rider.  

All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Elementary PCC.

Registration opened March 16 ->    https://members.cyclebar.com/book/cyclebar-milford/piq_16456721

https://www.cyclebar.com/location/milford

Kennedy PCC fund raiser all day Tuesday, March 11 at Maks Roast Beef & Pizza

Kennedy PCC fund raiser all day
Tuesday, March 11  at Maks Roast Beef & Pizza

Don’t cook this Tuesday (March 11) and support Kennedy!

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/FranklinParents/posts/3020537451429884/

JF Kennedy School PCC fund raiser at Papa Gino's starting at 4 PM June 6

JF Kennedy School PCC fund raiser at Papa Gino's starting at 4 PM June 6

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gkTkxDHeRaBnAEW3/

FHS picture days scheduled

Picture Days - click on link to view packages ->

http://www.grynnandbarrett.com/

Shared from Facebook -> 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/121835879824/permalink/10158899470434825/

FHS picture days scheduled

FHS PCC - Meeting Monday, Mar 15, changed to 7:30 PM

FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) tweeted on Sat, Mar 13, 2021:

"Our meeting time has changed to 7:30 PM on Monday, March 15th 2021.  Sara Ahern will be in attendance at our meeting."

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/EfbMnaC4Gl  or https://twitter.com/FHS_PCC/status/1370747837282140163

FHS PCC - Meeting Monday, Mar 15, changed to 7:30 PM

FHS PCC Meeting - Oct 5

FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) tweeted at 4:34 PM on Sun, Sep 27, 2020:

Mark your calendars! October 5th 7 PM will be our first PCC Meeting of the year! 

Link for the meeting invite - https://t.co/Zq1ZyX15bV and link for parent question form https://t.co/NDBXVRgCNp 

Shared from Twitter https://t.co/oBJrhJAdrV

FHS PCC Meeting - Oct 5

FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) - Parent Information

FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) tweeted at 6:43 PM on Fri, Aug 28, 2020:

FHS Chromebook 1:1 Program Consent/Participation Form https://t.co/rVc6y7NltZ 

Technology Request Form https://t.co/HecBngoKYQ 

Principal Hanna Email-consent email https://t.co/rVc6y7NltZ
Technology Request Form https://t.co/HecBngoKYQ pic.twitter.com/JYupFnGYKD

— FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) August 28, 2020

(https://twitter.com/FHS_PCC/status/1299477679167746050?s=03)

FM #182 - FHS PCC - "Everything You Need to Know"

FM #182

This internet radio show or podcast is number 182 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Franklin High School PCC meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019. A panel discussion on vaping was on the agenda and recorded for sharing with the community who could not participate in person. 

Franklin TV did record the session as well and it will be shared on the local cable channels. When the schedule is confirmed for those re-broadcasts, we’ll share that.

The panel members were

• Jennifer Knight-Levine, President of the SAFE Coalition
• Lieutenant Mark Manocchio, Franklin Police Dept
• James J. Ledwith Jr., MD, FAAFP

The recording of the discussion itself runs approx xx minutes. The PCC meeting portion was edited out of this broadcast.

Without further ado, here is the vaping panel discussion
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HstVTxsX



Resources mentioned by Jennifer:

• Text - Smokefreetxt - QUIT to 47848
• Phone App - quitSTART
• Speak to an expert - 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
• Text for dipping - SPIT to 333888
• Instagram - smokefreeus
• Build your Quit plan! - https://smokefree.gov/build-your-quit-plan
• http://makesmokinghistory.org/quit-now/what-is-the-helpline/
• https://truthinitiative.org/press/press-release/first-its-kind-free-e-cigarette-quit-program-now-available-young-vapers-looking 
• https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html
• https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolk…/E-Cigs.html
• https://teen.smokefree.gov/
• https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teens

Resources that Dr Ledwith mentioned:

• “MCPAP” is the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project. It provides consultation between the PCP and an expert in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry within 30 minutes of a phone call, Monday through Friday. In 2003 a pilot program was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. Enthusiastically received, in 2004 the Department of Mental Health and Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership adapted the model to be implemented statewide. Over 30 states have since developed similar programs based on the MCPAP model. https://www.mcpap.com/About/OverviewVisionHistory.aspx
• “MCSTAP” is the Massachusetts Consultation Service on Treatment of Addiction and Pain, set in action in January 2019. It provides similar consultations for physicians on the management of addictions and complex pain conditions based on the MCPAP model. Consultants are on call to advise treating physicians on effective treatment approaches and to provide resources for ongoing care of their patients. https://www.mcstap.com/About/About.aspx
• The newest service is “ASAP-MCPAP” is the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program within MCPAP. The program will specifically provide guidance on the management of substance use concerns in teenagers. The program will be formally announced in the next few weeks but the MCPAP office is already gearing up to assist health care providers.
• “MBHP” is the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, an organization funded by contracts and grants from the state and insurance plans to develop and manage these programs.

Institute for Health and Recovery  http://www.healthrecovery.org/

FM #182 - FHS PCC - "Everything You Need to Know"

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.

How can you help?

Overall:

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like this, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
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"

search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FHS - PCC - VAPING: Everything You Need to Know - Nov 18

2. VAPING: Everything You Need to Know

We are pleased to have in attendance Jennifer Knight-Levine President of the SAFE Coalition*, Franklin Police Sergeant Spillane and a representative from the Medical Profession to have an open discussion regarding teenagers and vaping.

As mentioned by Principal Paul Peri there has been an increase in vaping related incidents in school. We will have an open dialog discussing vaping, Sergeant Spillane will share what is being observed at the school and share samples of recent vaping devices that have been confiscated and hear from a medical professional about the dangerous side effects of vaping and what doctors are seeing in today’s youth.

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL PCC

MEETING AGENDA

November 18, 2019

FHS Media Center 7:00 PM

Download a copy of the full agenda document

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iXzgX4gGNvMIUJ2iIDW3lFBXrZ9dXtR8/view?usp=sharing

FHS - PCC - VAPING: Everything You Need to Know - Nov 18

Franklin High School PCC meeting - May 13 - Superintendent Sara Ahern

The Franklin High School will be having their last PCC meeting for the 2018-2019 school year on May 13 at 7:00 PM at the Franklin High School media center/library. 

With all of the discussions concerning the school budget, start time, and homework policy we have asked Superintendent Sara Ahern to attend the meeting and she has agreed.

Monday, May 13th 2019 at 7PM in the Library/Media will be out last PCC Meeting for the year. At this meeting, there will be updates on all year end activities, dates of finals, etc. With all the discussion on budget, start time, homework policy, we have invited Dr. Ahern to come pic.twitter.com/3GddKpPRqN

— FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) May 6, 2019

Franklin High School PCC meeting - May 13 - Superintendent Sara Ahern

Parmenter 5K - June 2012

The Parmenter 5K was held on Jun 10, 2012 at the Gerald M Parmenter Elementary School in Franklin, MA 02038.



or go directly to Flickr
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157630033523485/

Remington Middle School PCC kicks off the "Rally for Remington"

Dear Franklin Residents:

The Remington Middle School PCC is kicking off our annual Direct Donation program for Remington, Rally For Remington. The funds raised through this program help to pay for programs for the students, including cultural enrichment, field trips, and much much more!

We want to be able to help mold and shape the minds of our young students. If you are unfamiliar with us, we are a parent volunteer organization whose mission is to positively impact the lives of the Remington Students.

We are looking to the community for help this year as we have not met our goal in recent years due to many factors, most prevalent is the increase in the cost to provide quality programs. While our Remington family has contributed, we are asking for your help to keep our quality programs continuing for the benefit of the students. All of the monies raised, 100%, stays in Remington and is not used for anything other than programs to benefit the students.

We hope that you will consider making a onetime donation to Remington Middle School so that we can continue to provide these important programs for the students. You can make your donation by PayPal, or sending check or cash to Remington School PCC, 628 Washington Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Thru PayPal, a receipt will be generated and sent to you or we can send you one at your request for check and cash donations.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jenn O’Duggan, PCC President
Remington Middle School PCC

The Remington Parent Communication Council, Inc. (“PCC”) is a 501-C(3) corporation.

As defined under the Internal Revenue Code.

Federal Tax Id Number: 11006908

Remington Middle School, Franklin, MA