Applications Now Open at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for the 2024-2025 School Year

November 7, 2023

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has begun accepting applications for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.  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. 

Siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter applicants from communities in the school's district will have a chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on February 26, 2024.  Applicants from outside of the region (who reside within the state of Massachusetts) will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed.  

For the 2024-2025 school year 100 spaces will be offered for Kindergarten and students at all other grade levels will receive a waiting list number.  Offers for Grades One through Eight would be contingent upon currently enrolled students electing not to return next year. 

The school provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child providing courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education.  In addition to our core academic and co-curricular classes, students in Grade Six through Eight participate in weekly Classical Enrichment Courses and start Latin studies in Grade Six. Middle schoolers are also eligible to participate in our Spring Musical. Students in Grades 5-8 also have the opportunity to participate in overnight field trips each spring.

Round trip bus transportation is available with bus stops currently in Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Norfolk, Mendon, Medway, Milford, Millis, Walpole, and Wrentham. 

BFCCPS alumni continue to excel during their attendance at local public high schools as well as independent high schools. 

Please visit the school's website at www.bfccps.org for enrollment details, including applications.  Enrollment information sessions and building tours will be held on January 20th and February 3 from 10am to noon . Please note that the enrollment period will come to a close on February 14, 2024 at 4pm.

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.

Applications Now Open at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for the 2024-2025 School Year

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

VA extends deadline for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022

Hello All, 

There is an extension to Monday to submit an Intent to File for backdated PACT Act benefits.  

Please know you can file a PACT Act claim at any time, the deadline only applies to back pay.

If you want to submit a PACT Act Intent to File before this deadline, please email me at snisbett@franklinma.gov No Later Than Monday 8/14/23 at 9 AM. 

For a list of PACT Act presumptives, visit:  https://www.va.gov/resources/the-pact-act-and-your-va-benefits/

See the press release below for more detailed information.

Sincerely, 

Shannon Nisbett

Veterans Services Officer

Town of Franklin, MA

Info on the PACT Act was shared in a video created last year and you can watch on YouTube ->  https://youtu.be/-qzZkUMsheI

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VA extends deadline Through Monday for Veterans and survivors to apply for PACT Act benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 

 

Extension will ensure that no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of backdated PACT Act benefits

Today VA announced that Veterans and survivors who apply (or submit their intent to file) for PACT Act benefits by 11:59PM ET on Monday, August 14, 2023 will be eligible to have their benefits backdated to August 10, 2022 – the day that President Biden signed the PACT Act into law. This is an extension from the original deadline of August 9, 2023. We encourage all Veterans and their survivors to apply – or submit their intent to file – for PACT Act benefits now by visiting VA.gov/PACT.

VA has made this decision out of an abundance of caution after experiencing technical difficulties with VA.gov/PACT in recent days. Specifically, due to extremely high demand, some Veterans who have sought to submit their intent to file for PACT Act benefits have received error messages while doing so. Despite these messages, VA has successfully logged every one of these intents to file – meaning that every Veteran or survivor who has received an error message while applying for PACT Act benefits can consider their intent to file complete. We are working to contact these individuals to confirm directly to them that their intent to file will be honored and their effective date protected. Most importantly, no Veteran or survivor will miss out on a single day of benefits due to this issue.

VA has also resolved nearly all of the technical issues with VA.gov/PACT. As of 5:00pm, less than one tenth of one percent of attempts to submit an “intent to file” today (August 9) had resulted in an error message. This percentage is down from about 18% on August 8. Additionally, we have had a high volume of calls to VA call centers throughout this week, and we are working to decrease abnormally long call center wait times. We continue to work on these issues and will not rest until they are fully resolved.

Throughout the past day, VA has sent out communications from all channels to reassure Veterans and survivors that they would not miss out on their earned benefits due to this issue. We put an emergency banner on the VA website to tell Veterans and survivors that their intents to file will be honored. We changed the intent to file error message to confirm that, despite the error message, the intent to file has been saved. Finally, we communicated with Veterans directly on social media, via email, and through coordination with Congressional leaders and Veterans Service Organizations. All of this messaging will be updated tonight (details below) to reflect the extended deadline for Veterans and survivors to apply for benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.

We at VA will continue to encourage Veterans and their survivors to immediately file their PACT Act claims — or submit their intents to file — at VA.gov/PACT. With the extended deadline, Veterans and survivors who do so by 11:59PM ET on Monday, August 14, 2023 may receive benefits backdated to August 10, 2022.

Please also see the news release that came out today: One year of the PACT Act: A historic expansion of benefits and health care for Veterans and their survivors

veterans memorials on the Franklin Town Common at night

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 243 - Jeff Gillis Interview Wine Likes App

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 243

Exploring all things wine with you!

In this episode Kim and Mark interview Jeff Gillis the founder and CEO of the Wine Likes app.

Winelikes connects wine enthusiasts.

From the complete novice to the sommelier; users can learn about wine, develop their preferences and palate, find new favorite bottles and places to visit, and see what their friends are doing on their own wine journey.

All without the distractions you'd typically find on other social media sites.

Listen to hear what Jeff's original app idea was going to be.  We talk about development, current features and what's to come.

You can download the app or visit them on www.Winelikes.com

Cheers

Kim and Mark

Audio link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-243-jeff-gillis-interview-wine-likes-app

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 243 - Jeff Gillis Interview Wine Likes App

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 243-Jeff Gillis Interview Wine Likes App

Limited Openings Available at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for Grade Eight

July 26, 2022
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has a limited number of openings for students to join the Grade 8 class for the 2023-2024 school year. 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. 

If the number of applications exceeds the number of spaces available, a lottery will be held on August 25th.  As a regional public charter school there is no tuition to be paid if your applicant receives an offer of enrollment. Please note that applications for other grades are not available at this time, but will open on November 1st for the 2024-2025 school year. 

The school provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child providing 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. 

Please visit the school's website  for enrollment details, including applications.   

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.

 

Limited Openings Available at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for Grade Eight

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities Open Now for Building & Inspections, DPW, and Facilities

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. 

Administrative Assistant - Building and Inspections Department

Motor Equipment Repair Person - Department of Public Works

Local Building Inspector - Building and Inspections Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department

Updated 07/06/2023

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

Town of Franklin has multiple Job Opportunities - 1 could be for You!

Town of Franklin, MA: Affordable Home Available - 90 Palomino Drive

"Please see attached flyer for an affordable home resale at 90 Palomino Drive in Dover Farms. 

Applications are available at https://t.co/KmOrHZJX1d"

Shared from -> https://t.co/0Vi5myWRZ8

Application ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/application_2023_-_first_come_first_serve_0.pdf

Flyer ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/flyer_1_90_palomino_0.pdf   

Town of Franklin, MA: Affordable Home Available - 90 Palomino Drive

Franklin, MA: Job Opportunities with Public Works, Facilities, & Fire Dept

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. 

Heavy Motor Equipment Operators - Department of Public Works

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department

Patrol Officer - Franklin Police Department

Summer Employment - Facilities Department 

Firefighter / Paramedic - Franklin Fire Department

Custodian - Facilities Department 

Updated 05/19/2023

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

Franklin, MA: Job Opportunities with Public Works, Facilities, & Fire Dept

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Reminder Small Business Grant application window closes Apr 28

Franklin Downtown Partnership Inclusive Recovery Grant Program Applications Close April 28 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made $75,000,000 available to support small businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program targets businesses that focus on reaching markets predominantly made up of socially and economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented groups, underserved markets, and those owned by minorities, women, veterans, immigrants, first-generation immigrants, disabled individuals, or those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. MGCC will administer grants up to $75,000 for eligible small businesses, in a geographically equitable manner.  Click here for more information. Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org

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Franklin ECDC New Student Open House - January 13, 2023

• Are you looking for a preschool program for your child?
• Do you live in Franklin?
• Is your child going to be 3 by August 31st and not yet eligible for kindergarten in the fall of 2023?

Parents and children are invited to join us at ECDC for a tour of the school, to meet our teaching team and learn about our wonderful preschool program! 

If you are unable to attend the OPEN HOUSE, you can contact Laura Flanagan to schedule a tour:  Email:  flanaganla@franklinps.net      Phone: 508-541-8166

Tours are held at 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM to preserve the confidentiality and safety of our current students. 

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are available on the ECDC Website (https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc). 

Applications can also be picked up at the Franklin Superintendent’s office and at ECDC.

The Early Childhood Development Center - https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc

Franklin ECDC New Student Open House - January 13, 2023

ECDC is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year

Franklin ECDC (@FranklinECDC) tweeted  Thu, Dec 08, 2022:

"ECDC is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year! 

We are also hosting an OPEN HOUSE on January 13th here at ECDC! https://t.co/7hRNK88Bmc  

@FranklinPSNews @FranklinMatters @TOFranklinMA"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinECDC/status/1600963899352051712

Or find the application online ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WharWMYiwWmLlSXCxOOFMFkqBokQiG5t/view

Visit the ECDC page -> https://www.franklinps.net/ecdc

ECDC is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year

Attention Franklin: Multiple Job Opportunities to work for the Town of Franklin

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. 

Payroll Administrator - Finance Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works

Part-Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

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

Attention: Multiple Job Opportunities to work for the Town of Franklin

Cultural Council grant applications open through Oct 15

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Wed, Oct 12, 2022:

"Submit a grant application to the Franklin Cultural Council today! Deadline is 10/15. 

Funds are to support programs promoting Arts, Humanities, Civics, History & Interpretive Sciences in Franklin!

Learn more: https://t.co/whkUyvONLR
#PowerofCulture #ArtsHappenHere @masscultural

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Cultural Council grant applications open through Oct 15

EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application Nu Style Jewelry Factory - Oct 24 - 6 PM (remote only meeting)

The Town of Franklin is applying for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application for the Nu Style Jewelry Factory Site, at 21 Grove Street, Assessor Map 276 Lot 22 in Franklin, Massachusetts. 

A public meeting to discuss the Cleanup Grant Application and to receive comments will be held on October 24, 2022 at 6:00PM remotely. 

Access to the zoom meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8794211 or call on your phone at 312-626-6799, meeting #87942694211. 

The Draft Cleanup Grant Application includes an Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours. 

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Shared from Town of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/epa_grant_public_hearing_notice.pdf

Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St

Limited Openings Available for Grade Eight at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has a limited number of openings for students to join the Grade 8 class starting in October 2022. Founded in 1995, BFCCPS is one of the oldest and most successful charter schools in the state of Massachusetts. 

Siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter applicants from all 13 communities in the school's district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through this special enrollment lottery for Grade 8.  Applicants from outside of the region (who reside within the state of Massachusetts) will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed.  

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.

A family who enrolled for Grade 8 last year shared the following: 

"We are so happy that our daughter joined 8th grade last year at BFCCPS. BFCCPS has a very supportive community, the teachers greatly care for students' success and were very supportive emotionally and academically. Just one year at BFCCPS helped our daughter to feel more self confident and got her academically prepared for high school. We felt extremely blessed that our daughter won the lottery." - Elena Hearn

All of the enrollment details, including applications can be found on the school website at www.bfccps.org. Please note that the applications for this special lottery will come to a close on October 11th, 2022 at 9am and the enrollment lottery will take place on October 12, 2022.

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

Limited Openings Available for Grade Eight at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Franklin Cultural Council: FY23 Grant Applications Open Now Through October 15, 2022.

Franklin Cultural Council FY23 Grant Applications Open Now Through October 15, 2022.

The Franklin Cultural Council is accepting grant applications NOW through October 15th, 2022. Each year, the FCC processes grants in partnership with the Town of Franklin and the Mass Cultural Council to support programs promoting Arts, Humanities, Civics, History and Interpretive Sciences within our community.

Learn more and apply today: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/Franklin/?fbclid=IwAR2CBD8d23UuQHxFTlVizfDNZ_u2znCTH0ifuabG2ytXt1OqUqCYvSY7n7M

Alt text: Franklin Cultural Council Logo, Town of Franklin Logo and Mass Cultural Council Logo to the left of graphic. To the right, states "FY23 Grant Application Window is September 1st, 2022 through October 15th, 2022. For programs supporting the arts, humanities, civics, history or interpretive sciences. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3QYlr2y

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Franklin Cultural Council: FY23 Grant Applications Open Now Through October 15, 2022.

Know someone going to college? Consider the "College Admissions Insights" session scheduled Aug 1 at 1 PM

Know someone going to college?

Is the process anything like when you considered college? Or your kids did?

For answers to these questions, consider joining Allison Sherlock, Director of Admission at Saint Michael's College for an informative session on what the college admissions process is like these days. 

Allison will provide some insights on 
• the application process (now a Common app)
• what the student (and family) should consider in their college search
• lessons learned from reading more than 10,000 college entry essays

When: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 1:00 PM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (conf room) and via Zoom

To attend via Zoom, use this form and we'll email the link  ->   https://forms.gle/8cte5TsuJUB3XkxN8

Who is Allison? (aside from my daughter)

Allison graduated from Franklin High in 2004, earned her BA in 2008 and her Masters in 2016 both at Assumption College.

Allison has worked in admissions at Assumption, MCPHS University, Wheelock College, and for 5 years at Saint Michael’s mostly as a Regional Recruiter, now currently as Admissions Director.

Her full LinkedIn profile can be found online at https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsherlock/

Consider the "College Admissions Insights" session scheduled Aug 1 at 1 PM

Franklin Cultural Festival opens applications for artisan vendor booths

CALL FOR ARTISAN VENDOR BOOTHS!

The Franklin Cultural Festival is in search of 50 HIGH QUALITY Artisan Vendors for our juried vendor portion of the festival!

Applications must be submitted online at:
https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1098

Entries can be made in the following categories:
• Fine Arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media, etc.)

• Fine Crafts (wood, metal, glass, clay, etc.)

• Jewelry (Please note – Jewelry must have some handmade component. Assembled
product won’t be accepted.)
• Accessories (hats, bags, belts, scarves, etc.)
• Fiber Arts (weaving, quilt making, embroidery, home decor)
• Paper Arts
• Bath and Body
• Specialty Foods
Demonstrations of your process are welcome and encouraged.

Please email Shelley Green @ culturalcouncil@franklinma.gov with questions! 

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Franklin Cultural Festival opens applications for artisan vendor booths