Showing posts with label application. Show all posts
Showing posts with label application. Show all posts

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Enrollment Applications Open for the 2022-2023 School Year at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School


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


December 22, 2021

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 20221-2023 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 all 13 communities in the school's district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on March 3, 2022.  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 2022-2023 school year 96 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. As a public school, there is no tuition to pay if an applicant receives an offer of enrollment during the upcoming lottery.

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.  In the fall of 2019 BFCCPS moved to a brand new 72,000 square foot facility located at 500 Financial Park in Franklin. 

In lieu of our traditional in person enrollment information sessions BFCCPS is offering Enrollment Videos and will hold a virtual Question and Answer session on January 15, 2022.  All of the enrollment details, including applications can be found on the school website at www.bfccps.org/info. Please note that the enrollment period will come to a close on February 15, 2022 at 4 PM.

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.


Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School


Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Community Preservation Act Public Hearings Set to Begin in January 2022

The new portal to accept ideas or applications for funding for Community Preservation is now open. As required by law, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is required to have one public hearing per year to hear input on how to allocate Community Preservation funds. The Franklin CPC has decided on two public sessions in January. 


The public hearing dates are:
1. January 4, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street  Agenda = https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-04_cpc_agenda_-_hearing_1.pdf
2. January 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street   Agenda =   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-01-18_cpc_agenda_-_hearing_2.pdf

Citizens may attend in person, through Zoom, offer comments and opinions, ask questions or submit ideas for consideration in our new online portal. Hard copy applications are also available by contacting Alecia Alleyne in the Town Administrator's Office at 508-520-4949 or by emailing aalleyne@franklinma.gov.

The Online application can be found HERE or by copying this link into your internet browser: https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1097

The Application for Funding for the fiscal year 2023 (FY23) beginning July 1, 2022 must be received by 4:00 PM on Monday, February 28, 2022. After the first year of CPA funding, applications will be then taken on a rolling basis. 

Applicants should review the State CPA legislation prior to submitting any applications for CPA Funding. Please keep in mind that there are legal limitations on the use of CPA funds. 

Additional information regarding the CPC & CPA can be found at the following links:
  1.  Community Preservation Coalition -> https://www.communitypreservation.org/about
  2.  MA State Legislator - Community Preservation ->   https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter44B
  3.  Secretary of State Page - Accepting the CPA ->   https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elecpa/cpaidx.htm

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was passed in 2000 to help communities empower themselves to raise a dedicated revenue source for the purposes of open space preservation, historic preservation, affordable housing and recreation. 

The Town of Franklin approved the Community Preservation Act by local ballot November 2020. 

Please bookmark the Franklin CPC website: https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee



CPA logo
Community Preservation Act

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting - Agenda - Dec 8, 2021

Finance Committee Meeting on December 8, 2021

Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes:
a. October 13, 2021
b. November 10, 2021
4. 2022 Finance Committee Calendar
5. Community Preservation Act
a. Sample CPA Plans
b. Sample CPA Applications
6. Open Meeting Law discussion
7. Future Agenda Items
8. Adjourn


Please find the agenda and links for the upcoming Finance Committee meeting posted here: https://www.franklinma.gov/node/51/agenda/2021

Agenda doc (PDF) (including remote connection info) ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/fin_com_agenda_12.8.21.pdf

Finance Committee Meeting - Agenda - Dec 8, 2021
Finance Committee Meeting - Agenda - Dec 8, 2021


Sunday, December 5, 2021

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - Agenda - Dec 7, 2021

Community Preservation Committee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
December 7, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd Floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street

Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes for October 5, 2021.

2. Discussion on the following topics:
a. 2022 Schedule
i. Sample CPA Plans
ii. Sample CPA Applications


Full agenda (including remote connection info)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2021-12-07_cpc_packet.pdf 

the CPC toured the Red Brick School and Historical Museum on Sep 29, 2021
the CPC toured the Red Brick School and Historical Museum on Sep 29, 2021




Franklin Cultural District Grant Information and Application

Dear Cultural District Partners,

We are re-sending the message you would have received a few weeks ago about a Cultural District grant opportunity made possible by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Please take a moment to re-read Nancy's message about this grant opportunity (below) and consider applying for a grant. The grant application form is attached. All grant applications are due to btaberner@franklinma.gov by Friday, December 10, 2021. 

Regards,
The Franklin Cultural District Committee

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Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Massachusetts Cultural Council is once again offering a grant program for all of the Massachusetts Cultural Districts which is focused on continuing the "Rebuilding and Recovery" of the Massachusetts Cultural Districts. The $7,500.00 grant is an opportunity for Franklin's Cultural District (FCD) Partners to work together to encourage interest and engagement in culture and the arts as well as economic development in the FCD.

The Franklin Cultural District Committee is sponsoring the second annual ArtWALK Celebration the weekend of June 10th - 12th. The ArtWALK Celebration will  begin on Friday, June 10th, the same day as the Franklin Downtown Partnership's Strawberry Stroll. During this weekend celebration the Cultural District will celebrate the diversity, history, arts and culture of our community.
 
All Cultural District Partners are invited to participate in the ArtWALK Celebration. Partners are encouraged to develop an event, performance, exhibit or display, that visitors to the Franklin Cultural District can view, attend or participate in when they visit the Cultural District. The $7,500.00 grant is designed to help support this initiative. Partners can submit an application for funding to support their event, performance or display.
Attached (see link below) you will find an application for the grant. If you have any questions regarding the grant or the invoicing for the grant, please contact Bryan Taberner at  btaberner@franklinma.gov or (508) 520-4907. All applications are due to btaberner@franklinma.gov by Friday, December 10, 2021.

 

Important Dates

Friday   -   December 10, 2021 FCD Cultural Grant Application Due

Friday   -    March 4, 2022   All invoices for events are due

The FCD Grant Decisions will be made by the end of January

We hope that many of the Cultural District Partners will consider applying for funding to participate in the 2022 ArtWALK Celebration.


Regards,

 

The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Amy Adams                John LoPresti

Jamie Barrett              Candace Narsasian

Pandora Carlucci          Nancy Schoen

Roberta Trahan



Grant application form ->   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lT0ZHlX3pHN57LBS0cxLa6WidLB4siMb/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101938843903614700481&rtpof=true&sd=true


Franklin Cultural District Grant Information and Application
Franklin Cultural District Grant Information and Application

Sunday, November 7, 2021

Charter School Applications Available

Applications for the 2022-2023 school year at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School are now available -> http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/?doing_wp_cron=1636153600.6683359146118164062500
You can learn more about this regional public charter school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight by visiting www.bfccps.org/info
Charter School Applications Available
Charter School Applications Available

Shared from Facebook

Friday, October 22, 2021

Franklin Cultural District Grant Opportunity - stay tuned for details

Dear Cultural District Partners,

We hope that you are all well and are enjoying these crisp fall days.

Once again the Massachusetts Cultural Council will be offering a  grant opportunity to all of the Massachusetts Cultural Districts. While we have not yet received the details or the amount for this grant, the Franklin Cultural District Committee wanted to reach out to all of the Franklin Cultural District partners so that when we do receive the details all partners will have had plenty of time  to develop a potential grant application.

Like last year the Franklin Cultural District will be looking for collaborative grant ideas for possible events, performances or exhibits to be held during the 2022 June ArtWALK Celebration. Last year the Franklin Cultural District Committee was able to fund eight different Cultural District Grants for events and performances during the ArtWALK weekend. We hope to be able to support many grants again this year.

Since we do not have the specific details for this grant we are asking any interested partners to submit their ideas to the Franklin  Cultural District Committee at franklinculture@franklinma.gov. Once we receive any additional information regarding this grant opportunity we will share it with all of the Franklin Cultural District partners.

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Franklin Cultural District at franklinculture@franklinma.gov.

Regards,

Nancy Schoen
Chair, Franklin Cultural District

Franklin Cultural District Grant Opportunity - stay tuned for details
Franklin Cultural District Grant Opportunity - stay tuned for details 


Sunday, September 19, 2021

Franklin Cultural Council accepting grants for new funding cycle until Oct 15, 2021

"Apply Now!

Applications for cultural grants are now being accepted at https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com until October 15th.

All are encouraged to apply and please share this with your friends and colleagues who may be interested. 
Apply now for GRANTS funding projects and events in the ARTS, HUMANITIES and SCIENCES!"
Guidelines for grant applications -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/franklin/


Franklin Cultural Council accepting grants for new funding cycle until Oct 15, 2021
Franklin Cultural Council accepting grants for new funding cycle until Oct 15, 2021


Tuesday, June 1, 2021

BFCCPS is hiring for the 2021-2022 school year

BFCCPS is a regional public charter school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight.  We are exited to announce that we're hiring for the 2021-2022 school year!
You may notice that several new positions are available as a result of the expansion of our Grade 7 class from 52 to 96 students next year!
You can learn more about the school's mission and history and see available openings on this page of our website.   http://bfccps.org/about/employment

Shared From the Charter School Facebook page

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Tue, May 18, 2021:
Are you a small business owner looking to "pop up"? Our Pop Shop application is now open! We will be opening our very first location at 70 East Central Street (Rt 140) in mid-June! 
We are accepting applications for vendors here https://t.co/TMZCxFvJvp Reach out with questions! https://t.co/fbwn9vJLqM
 
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1394684681564696576

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open
Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open


Friday, May 7, 2021

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location.

Eligible entities who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss include:

  • Restaurants
  • Food stands, food trucks, food carts
  • Caterers
  • Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
  • Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars
  • Bakeries
  • Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms
  • Breweries and/or microbreweries 
  • Wineries and distilleries 
  • Inns 
  • Licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products

Learn more about on their website here https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund

SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund
SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund


"Thank you to all who registered and attended yesterday’s informative session on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund with Dan Martiniello from the SBA.  ….and the Chamber is here to help you!

Attached is Dan’s presentation.  And if you want to watch or listen, the video link is below.  Dan also provided links to help make life easier for you as well.  These links are below.  If you need further assistance or direction, please feel free to contact you local Chamber and we will direct you to the right people to help you!

RRF Registration Link:   SBA Restaurant Revitalization Fund::<https://restaurants.sba.gov/requests/borrower/login/?next=/>

RRF Sample Application: SBA Form 3172 Restaurant Revitalization Funding Application (Sample only)<https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/SBA%20Form%203172%20RRF%20Application%204.20.21-508.pdf>

RRF Program Guide Updated 4/28/21: Restaurant Revitalization Funding Program Guide as of April 28, 2021 (sba.gov)<https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-04/Restaurant%20Revitalization%20Fund%20Program%20Guide%20as%20of%204.28.21-508_0.pdf>

RRF FAQs: Restaurant Revitalization Fund Knowledge Base – SBA Restaurant Program (zendesk.com)<https://ussbaforgiveness.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360005965311-Restaurant-Revitalization-Fund-Knowledge-Base>

RRF Website Informational Landing Page on SBA.gov: Restaurant Revitalization Fund (sba.gov)<https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/restaurant-revitalization-fund>

Video of Info Session:  https://www.youtub
e.com/watch?v=-wdoCyMa_3E&t=4s"


Saturday, May 1, 2021

SPECIAL FORCES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - CPT James Ahn

SPECIAL FORCES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP 

CPT James Ahn Special Forces Memorial Scholarship

James Ahn
CPT James Ahn
 

Captain James Ahn, a graduate of UC Riverside and the Claremont McKenna College Army ROTC program, died in 2015 during a parachute training operation while participating with his Special Forces unit in Washington State. For all of those who knew and loved James, he will never be forgotten. He was the consummate person and professional who was respected by everyone he came in contact with. 

In James' honor, Gain Service Academy is sponsoring an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree. 

For more details and a scholarship application, go to the link below:   https://www.gainserviceacademyadmission.com/cpt-james-ahn-memorial-scholarship/



Friday, April 2, 2021

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Part-time Office Asst; DPW and Facilities summer positions; and others

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.  

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

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: Job Opportunities - Pert-time Office Asst; DPW and Facilites summer positions; and others
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Pert-time Office Asst; DPW and Facilities summer positions; and others

 

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Reminder: Two $1000 Scholarships Offered by Knights of Columbus - applications due Apr 16, 2021

Knights of Columbus 1847 in Franklin, MA is accepting applications for 2- $1000 Scholarships. The applicants must be a registered member of St. Mary's Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in the Spring 2021 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2- or 4-year college/ university. Please submit a complete our Scholarship Application postmarked on or before the Application Deadline of Friday April 16, 2021.

The application form is available from the banner on the St. Mary's Parish, Franklin website or on the Knights of Columbus 1847 website https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, St. Mary's Parish c/o Mike Swan, 38 Madison Ave., Franklin, MA 02038.

The award will be given to the recipients upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

Please contact Mike Swan for more information at 508-404-4792. 

https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program
https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program


 

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Two $1000 Scholarships Offered by Knights of Columbus - Applications due Apr 16, 2021

Knights of Columbus 1847 in Franklin, MA is accepting applications for 2- $1000 Scholarships. The applicants must be a registered member of St. Mary's Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in the Spring 2021 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2- or 4-year college/ university. Please submit a complete our Scholarship Application postmarked on or before the Application Deadline of Friday April 16, 2021.

The application form is available from the banner on the St. Mary's Parish, Franklin website or on the Knights of Columbus 1847 website https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, St. Mary's Parish c/o Mike Swan, 38 Madison Ave., Franklin, MA 02038.

The award will be given to the recipients upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

Please contact Mike Swan for more information at 508-404-4792. 

https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program
https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program


 

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Extension of Premises: Outdoor Dining on Private Property/Parking Lot - UPDATE

 

"This guidance is for restaurants who wish to use or currently use private parking lots for outdoor dining to increase business activity and revenues in a safe and responsible way during the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 3 2020, the Town Council authorized the Town Administrator to execute any and all licenses relative to COVID-19 Executive Order No. 35 in regards to opening reactants for outdoor dining.

For any businesses who applied and were approved last year: Your permit remains in effect however you must send the Town Administration Office your updated Certificate of Liability Insurance. Also, if you had tents and wish to use these again you must have those reinspected by the building department. Please contact the Building department at 508-528-4926 with any questions or complete the online building application here: https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1081/record-types/6456

For any new businesses applying or any changes to existing permit being made: Before the private parking lot is used for the benefit of the restaurant, the owner or his/her/their designee, shall complete the online “Temporary Outdoor Dining License” application via Viewpoint under “Administration”. https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/"
 

Download a copy of the file:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VPKyWSW1Umi5IoWmwgVJxzY__HJSGx0x/view?usp=sharing

Shared from: https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/update-temporary-outdoor-dining

Extension of Premises: Outdoor Dining on Private Property/Parking Lot - UPDATED
Extension of Premises: Outdoor Dining on Private Property/Parking Lot - UPDATE

 

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Two $1000 Scholarships Offered by Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, Franklin, MA

Knights of Columbus 1847 in Franklin, MA is accepting applications for 2- $1000 Scholarships. The applicants must be a registered member of St. Mary's Parish in Franklin, and must be graduating from High School in the Spring 2021 and progressing onto their first year of study at a 2- or 4-year college/ university. Please submit a complete our Scholarship Application postmarked on or before the Application Deadline of Friday April 16, 2021.

The application form is available from the banner on the St. Mary's Parish, Franklin website or on the Knights of Columbus 1847 website https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program

Please fill in ALL information accurately and clearly, and then submit the completed application to the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, St. Mary's Parish c/o Mike Swan, 38 Madison Ave., Franklin, MA 02038.

The award will be given to the recipients upon completion of their 1st semester of studies and upon proof of enrollment in the 2nd semester.

Please contact Mike Swan for more information at 508-404-4792. 

https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program
https://www.kofc1847.org/scholarship-program


Friday, February 12, 2021

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with 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.  

  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works - updated February 2021

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 (https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe).
 
 


Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with DPW and Facilities
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with DPW and Facilities


Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Franklin Cultural District & Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Application


Good Morning,

Thank you all very much for your participation in the Cultural District Meeting last night (Monday). It was great to see everyone and hear your ideas for our June arts celebration.

Below you will find the link to the FCD grant application. Once you have completed the application please email it to franklinculture@franklinma.gov with "Grant Application" in the subject line. All grant applications are due by February 11, 2021. We are expecting to notify all grant recipients by the end of February.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee



Franklin Cultural District & Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Application
Franklin Cultural District & Massachusetts Cultural Council Grant Application


Sunday, January 31, 2021

Encore Music Education Foundation: 2021 Senior Scholarship Application Open

The Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc.'s 2021 Senior Scholarship Application is now OPEN! 
 
* Applications are due before March 31, 2021 
 
*To be an eligible applicant you must be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate studying a musical instrument or voice, with the intention to pursue an undergraduate degree in music performance, music education, sound recording and engineering, music business administration, or musical theatre at a two or four-year accredited institution of higher learning. 
 
* To learn more, and to download and print it out, click here: https://www.wesupportmusic.org/scholarship-opportunities/
 
Encore Music Education Foundation: 2021 Senior Scholarship Application Open
Encore Music Education Foundation: 2021 Senior Scholarship Application Open