Franklin Food Services Celebrates Dr Seuss's birthday with Green eggs and ham (video)

Franklin Food Services Celebrates Dr Seuss's
birthday with Green eggs and ham (video)

Franklin I Am. Do You Like Green Eggs And Ham? 

Check out our video Celebrating Dr. Seuss's Birthday - https://youtube.com/shorts/uybI8Z9Ju1w

On March 2 we celebrated Dr. Seuss’s Birthday with a Green Eggs and Ham meal at the Franklin Elementary Schools. We also did a lucky tray and gave out Dr. Seuss books as prizes. Our staff joined in the fun and dressed up like Cat in the Hat!

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bz6EfKywH/

School Committee gets insights the recipes and kitchens on food services (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. All 7 members were present in Council Chambers.

 

The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/CBHC618gXFE?&t=230

The agenda can be found - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-2175 

My notes via Bluesky thread in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xZdhJ_TR0vgcoX-NAP_06FKpj1LndhMW/view?usp=drive_link

Quick recap:

• Recognition for Chloe Bowser, FHS sophomore, selected as one of 12 essays for the commissioning for the USS Massachusetts March 28, plaque on the sub, for Chloe and Franklin
• Presentation on Food Services, self sufficient with fee based services, able to utilize almost $1M over 3 years for capital upgrades of ovens, refrigerators, etc. to support the food preparation and delivery operations
• Grants also used to cover specific food program and in one case the start up costs for the new District Chef
• pictures of the presentation slides in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/KKTXdScdVsxVK6mg7
• Consent agenda approved
• March 18 Town Council meeting includes a presentation from DESE on Chapter 70 funding, School Committee also scheduled for a public meeting to enable participation that night

Mentioned during the presentation was a fish display at
Parmenter School last year (May 2025) (which I was able to attend)

Agenda for the Franklin School Committee meeting - Tuesday, March 10 at 6 PM

Franklin School Committee 

March 10, 2026 = 6:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers 

FPS Portrait of a Graduate

Call to Order Dr. Griffith

 

Announcements from the Chair

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Dr. Griffith

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Food Services Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. none

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. Monthly Financial Report

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 your February 24, 2026 School Committee meeting as detailed. 

B.   Washington Street K-2 Gift

I recommend the acceptance of $5,096.00 from the WK-2 PCC for field trips as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

The agenda also contains remote participation info - 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03102026-2175

The meeting packet folder will hold the docs released for this meeting. Some before, some are posted after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/march-10%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/26068396

FPS Food Service new lunch to feature

FPS Food Service new lunch to feature

"Yesterday (2/25/26), We served a flavor-packed lunch at Franklin Public Schools!

Our culturally-inspired meal consisting of steamed tamales with fluffy yellow rice and caramelized sweet plantains was a big hit at our Middle and High Schools."

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/18L5hzbTt4/

FPS Food Service shares "Local Beef Bolognese" student meal (video)

FPS Food Service shares "Local Beef Bolognese"
student meal (video)

Check out how we made our Local Beef Bolognese in the video below.

https://youtube.com/shorts/kr2GpMGS07c

Our District Chef used Local Grass Fed Ground Beef from Weatherlow Farms, In Westport, MA, to make our scratch made Beef Bolognese for lunch today!

We used fresh ingredients like pancetta, onions, celery and carrots.

Shared from -https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17nDpt7Mn2/

FPS food service update on a recent meal

FPS food service update on a recent meal

"On Thursday 1/29 we served slices of slow roasted carved ham across the entire district. This was accompanied by creamy whipped mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, and a sweet warm cornbread muffin."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1DYccqgdBW/

Freshly made pizza for the kiddos !!!

Freshly made pizza for the kiddos !!!

via Franklin Public Schools

"Click the link to check this video to see how we make our freshly made pizzas

https://youtube.com/shorts/zudZkXVzfs8?feature=share

We recently purchased a new conveyor oven at the Franklin Middle School to match the one we have at the HS.

We use this oven to make our freshly made pizzas daily."

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/14R4YYQ2tLh/

Franklin Public School video of the Thanksgiving Dinner served last Thursday, Nov 20

via Franklin Public Schools Food Service:

"Click the Link to Check out our video for Thanksgiving Dinner.

https://youtube.com/shorts/laaTAj-m80o?feature=share

On Thursday Nov. 20th all the Franklin Public School Kitchens served fresh roasted turkey breast and scratch made stuffing, with mashed potatoes and gravy!"

Franklin Public School video of the Thanksgiving Dinner served last Thursday, Nov 20

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/17gisaZsR7/

Check out the FPS Food Service video for Local Beef Nachos

"Click the Link to Check out our video for Local Beef Nachos.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-5L0YL7jHa0

On Wednesday October 29th all the Franklin Public School kitchens served Local MA Grass-Fed Beef Nachos from Weatherlow Farm, in Westport, MA.

We served it with all the fixings. The kids went crazy over it!"

Shared from -> 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1JXww7z7iF/

Chicken Tikka Masala prepared and served Thursday, Oct 23 in Franklin Public Schools

Chicken Tikka Masala video

Click the link to check out our video for Chicken Tikka Masala video https://youtube.com/shorts/0IvnZ4fBoFA

On Thursday October 23rd we served Chicken Tikka Masala with our new fresh chicken thighs made from scratch by our District Chef Steve Foote.

The meal was served with chickpeas, jasmine rice, roasted spiced cauliflower, and naan bread.

https://www.facebook.com/share/176Pt3ooWq/

Stainless steel trays introduced at Washington Street School (video)

https://youtube.com/shorts/s6c5Zy0jmIc

"On Friday, September 26th Franklin Foodservice introduced our new Sustainable Stainless Steel trays at Washington Street School. 

Watch our video on YouTube to see the details of why we made the change. 

Spoiler alert...the kids went crazy over them. " ->    https://youtube.com/shorts/s6c5Zy0jmIc

Stainless steel trays

The QR Code will take you here -> 

https://ahimsaschools.com/pages/cafeteria-guide

"Corn Shucking Party" volunteers needed Tuesday, Sep 16 at 2:30 PM

"Corn Shucking Party" volunteers
needed Tuesday, Sep 16 at 2:30 PM

"Franklin Food Services is buying local MA grown corn for the entire district (around 1400 pieces) and will be served on Thursday across the district.

Food Services is looking for volunteers to have a "shucking party" at FHS on Tuesday, September 16th, at 2:30 PM.

Coffee and cookies will be provided for volunteers. Please see the attached flier for more information."

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ACbsoojP1/

Note: Because there's no RSVP on the flier, you can just probably just show up. You can also email Aaron Lenart from Food Services at lenarta@franklinps.net

Franklin High School lunch featured Local Grass Fed Beef (video)

FHS lunch featured Local Grass Fed Beef (video)

To watch the video on how it was made click: https://youtube.com/shorts/mSBJpYmXV0k?feature=share 

Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with Bok Choy and Fried Rice !  

We used the top round cut to make our scratch made - 17 hour - Beef and Broccoli for lunch today!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/14sKCKtGVf/?mibextid=xfxF2i

Franklin Food Service video shows how a local grass fed meal is prepared (video)

how a local grass fed meal is prepared

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) posted on Tue, Jan 07, 2025:

"Today, Franklin High School featured Local Grass Fed Beef on their menu from Weatherlow Farms in Westport, MA served with a Ginger Lemon Risotto.  

To watch the video on how it was made, visit: https://t.co/AYUR0JdhZi "

Shared from -> https://x.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1876715334880600373

School Committee recognizes FHS Cheerleaders, hears of food services, Lifelong Learning, and snow preparations (audio)

FM #1114 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1114 in the series. 

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 as scheduled.  All seven newly elected members participated in Council Chambers.

Quick recap:

• Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions (again). Proposal in the process of coming to authorize a trip to the National Championships (details TBD)

• Colin Boisvert, Food Services Director, provided an update on the operation and delivery of the school lunch program and gradual expansion of breakfast. Also highlighted was the use of local food sources and providing healthy options including fish

• Patricia Gay, Lifelong Learning Director, provided an update on the programs offered through the year. School Choice (before & after school programs), Community Learning (a variety of workshops, classes and exercise programs), Music Academy (year round music education and tutoring), and the Summer programs (including High School Experience). Lifelong Learning is self funded via registrations fees for the programs

• Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director, provided and update on the annual snow program and engaged in a extensive Q&A with the Committee to cover as many of the nuances as possible

Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of Dec 12.  The total meeting audio runs about 2 hours & 8 minutes.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1114-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-12-12-23

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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

The agenda -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-12-23.pdf 

Meeting Packet folder -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet 

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVm3PER71UQ 

My notes collected via PDF (captured during meeting via Twitter)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YmyqSv0kI2UiuIAplhRBkjz4kiPJ4whc/view?usp=drive_link 

Food Service Update presentation ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/food-svc

Lifelong Learning Update ->  

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/lll

DPW Snow Presentation ->   

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/snow 

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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 franklin.news/ or 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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FHS Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions

School Committee recognizes FHS Cheerleaders, hears of food services, Lifelong Learning, and snow preparations (video)

The Franklin School Committee met for the last time in this calendar year on Tuesday, Dec 12. The meeting featured a variety of information updates and recognition of the FHS Cheerleaders who repeated as State Champions.

Quick Recap:

• Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions (again). Proposal in the process of coming to authorize a trip to the National Championships (details TBD)
• Colin Boisvert, Food Services Director, provided an update on the operation and delivery of the school lunch program and gradual expansion of breakfast. Also highlighted was the use of local food sources and providing healthy options including fish
• Patricia Gay, Lifelong Learning Director, provided an update on the programs offered through the year. School Choice (before & after school programs), Community Learning (a variety of workshops, classes and exercise programs), Music Academy (year round music education and tutoring), and the Summer programs (including High School Experience). Lifelong Learning is self funded via registrations fees for the programs
• Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director, provided and update on the annual snow program and engaged in a extensive Q&A with the Committee to cover as many of the nuances as possible

The agenda for the meeting can be found ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-12-23.pdf

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVm3PER71UQ

My notes captured during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YmyqSv0kI2UiuIAplhRBkjz4kiPJ4whc/view?usp=drive_link

While the presentation docs were (mostly) not available before the meeting, my photo captures can share them. The presentations are usually posted a day or so after the meeting.  Meeting packet folder ->    https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Food service  https://photos.app.goo.gl/NNJGoqSyGjjzE9iy8

Lifelong Learning  https://photos.app.goo.gl/owfR3mJXq716u5NR8

DPW Snow update - (from 2021 but generally the same with minor updates) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/snow_pres_for_dpw_council_dec_21.pdf

FHS Cheerleaders recognized as State Champions

Tri-County Culinary Program provided catering for the recent SAFE Jack Frost Jubilee

Flanking members of the Tri-County RVTHS Culinary Program are Culinary Instructor and TC alum Mrs. Brittney Colon and SAFE's COO Ms. Carrie Asprinio during the pickup of the order prior to SAFE's Jack Frost Jubilee, held late last week.

Preparing and executing this complex catering order is one of many ways our students gain real-world industry-level experience as part of CTE.

Tri-County Culinary Program provided catering for the recent SAFE Jack Frost Jubilee

The SAFE Coalition, Inc. is a Franklin-based non-profit that bills itself as a judgment-free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts.

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Dec 12, 2023

Franklin School Committee

December 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order       Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. FHS Cheerleaders – State Champions!

B. Food Services Highlights

C. Lifelong Learning Presentation

D. Snow Presentation

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. none

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 your November 28, 2023 School

Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Oak St. Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,300.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field

trips as detailed.

C. 40% Club - Student Activity Account

I recommend creating a student Activity Account for the 40% Club at FHS.

D. Recurring Vet’s Auditorium Field Trip - Parmenter/JFK

I recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take music students

to the Veteran’s Auditorium, Providence, RI, on May 23 (Parmenter) and May 24

(JFK), 2024 to see a concert and perform with the musicians as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc (also contains remote participation info)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_12-12-23.pdf

Meeting packet folder ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-12-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for Meeting Dec 12, 2023