FPS Music Department: 3 Concert Hours - Feb 11 (1) and Feb 13 (2)

CONCERT HOUR

The Franklin Public Schools Music Department will be presenting two nights of chamber music. "Concert Hour" is a showcase of small musical ensembles from the middle schools and high school. 

These recitals will take place on Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 PM and Thursday, February 13 at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the Franklin High School auditorium. 

Come hear our talented student musicians from grades 6-12 perform solo and small ensemble repertoire. The recital is open to the public.

A $5 donation is requested at the door.



For more about the Music Boosters, visit their page  https://franklinmusic.org/

FPS Music Department: Concert Hour - Feb 11 and Feb 13

Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates

Important Dates for February-March 2020

Contact Information Changes-If you need to change an email address or phone number in your student's Aspen contact information, click here to send us those changes

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Thursday, February 6 - "Frankly Hysterical" presented by Drama III  7:30 PM in the FHS Auditorium

Friday, February 7 - 1/2 day of school; Dismissal at 10:55 AM, no lunch served

Friday, February 7 - Jazz Cafe @7PM in the FHS Cafeteria-tickets $10 adults/$5 students, seniors

Saturday, February 8th - 8th grade Orientation - for all Franklin 8th graders 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM in the FHS Auditorium

Monday, February 17 - Friday February 21 - Winter Break - no school

Wednesday, February 26 - Prom Tickets go on sale for Class of 2021; click HERE to purchase Prom Tickets

Friday, February 28 - "Six Rounds of Vengeance" presented by FHS Theater Company  @7 PM in the FHS Auditorium;  Click  to purchase tickets in advance beginning week of 1/27/2020:  Adults $10 / Students $5 (plus cc processing fee) 
At the door, tickets will cost:  Adults$12 / Students $7

Friday, March 6 - Senior Banquet at Lake Pearl; Tickets cost $80  Click HERE to purchase tickets

Friday, March 20 - Best Buddies Prom at the Elks Club on Pond Street

Friday, March 27 - Sophomore Banquet 7-10 PM in the FHS Cafeteria

No School and Half days of school 2020

Date	Event
02/07/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
02/17/20 through 2/21/20	Winter Break, No School
03/03/20	No School PDD Day
04/03/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
04/10/20	No School- Good Friday
04/20/20 through 04/24/20	Spring Break-No School
05/08/20	½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM  -PDD
05/25/20	No School- Memorial Day
06/18/20	Last day of School-Reflects one snow day

Snow Days:

• Snow Day #1 Tuesday, December 3, 2019

MCAS (draft) Testing Calendar

• ELA - 10th graders: March 24th and 25th
• Math - 10th graders: May 19th & 20th
• Biology - 9th graders: June 2nd and 3rd

Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates

Jazz Cafe - FHS cafeteria - Feb 7

Jazz Cafe

Annie Sullivan, Horace Mann and Remington Middle Schools

and

Franklin High School Jazz Bands

Franklin High School Cafeteria
Friday, February 7, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Adults $10.00, Children/Students and Seniors $5.00
(Family of up to 5 guests - $25.00, all additional guests - $5.00)

Light refreshments will be served

Come join us for an evening of great music!

Jazz Cafe - FHS cafeteria - Feb 7

Middle School Students can learn Public Speaking Skills - Register Now for Jan 29 session start

Whether it's getting an A on a school presentation, a successful college or job interview, the ability to present to an audience is a critical skill. 

With preparation, practice and experience, you can overcome fear, build confidence, and deliver memorable speeches. 

Students will learn how to engage an audience, tips to overcome stage fright, and eliminate fear, and how to appear confident throughout any presentation.

Day: Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Dates: Jan 29 through March 11 (no class Feb 19)
Location: Franklin Recreation
Ages: 10-14 years old
Fee: $75

For more info about the program itself:  https://www.miccaptains.com/

To register use the Recreation page  (and select "Public Speaking" on the left menu)
https://franklinrecreation.activityreg.com/selectactivity_t2.wcs

Middle School Students can learn Public Speaking Skills

Middle School Glee Starts Feb. 3 - Register now

Lifelong Music Academy = Middle School Glee Starts Feb. 3rd!

Middle school singers and performers, spend an hour with friends singing and dancing to Pop music, Broadway music, and movie soundtracks!

· Mondays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Franklin High School.
· Class begins Monday, February 3, 2020.
· Concert Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 6:00 PM.
· Tuition for the 13-week program is $160.00.


Register Online: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

Choose “Lifelong Music Academy” then “Chorus School”.

Middle School Glee Starts Feb. 3 - Register now

"What are you Puffing?" Vaping and Our Youth - Jan 6, 2020

FPS Parent Education Series

Please join us for a workshop on electronic vapor product (EVP) use. 

This event is open to all interested parents, community members and Middle/High School students. Younger students are welcome at parents' discretion. 

We will be providing the latest information on this issue, including resource sharing. This event is facilitated by the Massachusetts Partnership for Youth. 

Monday, Jan 6, 2020
Franklin High School Auditorium at 6:00 PM

"What are you Puffing?" Vaping and Our Youth - Jan 6, 2020

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/news/what-are-you-puffing-vaping-and-our-youth

Franklin Public Schools: Annual Winter Art Showcase opens Dec 4 at 4:30 PM

The Franklin Public Schools (FPS) Annual Winter Art Showcase is set to open Wednesday evening, Dec 4! Selected works for across the District will be on view in the FHS Community Lobby from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. 

Work will remain up through Dec. 10

FPS Annual Winter Art Showcase opens Dec 4 at 4:30 PM

This was shared from the Franklin Public Schools Art Dept Twitter account
https://twitter.com/FranklinPSart/status/1202020745301430273

“It’s like a new hangout spot, especially for middle-schoolers”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After opening last month, Altitude Trampoline Park held its grand opening on Saturday, giving out free, all-day jump passes to its first 50 customers.

About 30 people were in line at 9 a.m. when the park at 303 East Central St. opened, said Assistant General Manager Gladis Guardado, extending the last of its 20 free passes to others visiting the park throughout the day.

Outfitted with more than 26,500 square feet of bright purple, blue and orange mats and indoor trampolines, the park offers attractions like “Trampoline Basketball,” “Wipeout,” “Extreme Dodgeball,” “Valo Jump,” “Cardio Wall,” “Kids Court” and “Foam Pit.”

The park is in the Horace Mann Plaza at the former home of Bob’s Store, which closed late last year."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191123/altitude-trampoline-holds-grand-opening-in-franklin

For more about Altitude Trampoline Park, visit their web page
https://altitudefranklin.com/

For more about Altitude Trampoline Park, visit their web page

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present THE WIZARD OF OZ

When: Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23 beginning at 7:00 PM

Where:  HMMS auditorium

Tickets $10 at the door

Over 50 Franklin middle school students in the cast, 25+ helping with set art and on crew, FHS kids playing in the orchestra

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

Shared from Twitter  https://twitter.com/MelloHistory/status/1192137509209333760

Wanted Food Elves for the Franklin Food Pantry!

The food elf program has fundraised for the Franklin Food Pantry for thirteen years and is our largest fundraising event. This program is unique because it is driven by high school and middle school students only. 

Starting December 1 for twelve days the elves participate in "12 days of giving" and collect funds from their neighborhoods. Each elf is assigned to a particular neighborhood and drops off a customized envelope and flyer to a Franklin resident and then returns to pick up a donation to the Franklin Food Pantry. Elves can also fundraise online through our donorperfect platform.

The Franklin Food Pantry provides all the elves with everything they need including their own webpage, flyers and thank you notes. Each elf also receives either between 10 and 12 community service hours for participating in the program.

Interested volunteers can visit our website to sign up at: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/franklin-food-elves

Wanted Food Elves for the Franklin Food Pantry!

"Screenagers: Next Chapter" to be shown at Medway HS

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Superintendent of Schools Armand Pires invites parents to attend the district’s screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter” from 7-8:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Medway High School auditorium.

Parents can watch the film and hear from a panel of experts to learn about how screen time may be affecting teens. The event is hosted by Medway’s T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools necessary to foster Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council).

The film follows a physician who tries to find a way to help her own teens with their mental and emotional well-being. The film, which includes input from brain researchers, psychologists and other thought leaders, explores how teens’ well-being is impacted by screens and how parents and schools can help teens develop skills to overcome mental and emotional health challenges.

The film will be shown to all Medway middle and high school students during school that day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191010/medway-schools-to-offer-screening-of-screenagers-next-chapter


BFCCPS showed "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" in March 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/join-us-on-march-30th-for-private.html

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/are-your-kids-addicted-to-their-phones.html



"From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world."  Video trailer  https://vimeo.com/357620460

For more about Screenagers visit their web page  https://www.screenagersmovie.com/ 

Author to visit the three Franklin Middle Schools in November

#VisitingAuthor has been announced! We are thrilled to welcome @LeslieConnor29 to ALL THREE Franklin middle schools in November! @HMMSLightning look for info flyer coming home with your student today @FranklinEdOrg @FranklinMatters pic.twitter.com/ZLiedLpZdo

— Crazy Reading Ladies (@allinreading) October 8, 2019

Download your copy of the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AiJPm1t1wZyOB-U07wxc3RZnsLR03Bfg/view?usp=sharing

Author to visit ALL THREE Franklin middle schools in November

School Committee - Recap - Sep 10, 2019

The recap of the School Committee meeting held Sep 10, 2019 is summarized as follows:

The three middle schools collaborated to present the highlights of their individual improvement plans. There is more consistency across the district as shown in the plans.

The high school followed to share their improvement plan updates. There is similarity with some programs continuing across the district to the high school. Some programs are also continuing to evolve as they develop with each of the schools.

The high school also presented plans to eventually recognize the students for biliteracy achievement. Student with another language as their primary and achieving levels of mastery in both their primary and English languages. Going the other way, students with mastery in English who also master another language would also be recognized. More work to develop the program is underway with possible first recognition for the graduates in the class of 2021. 

The proposal to study the implications of closing Davis Thayer was approved. The study will take time before coming back with some real numbers and scenarios for decision.

Additional details can be found in my notes reported live during the meeting. Links provided below.

Middle Schools Improvement Plan Presentation from Franklin Matters

FHS: Seal of Biliteracy Proposal from Franklin Matters

Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_september_10_2019.pdf


Live Reporting: Information Matters to closing
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-information-matters-to.html

Live reporting: Discussion Action Items - Improvem...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html
 
Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 10, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-school-committee-sep-10.html


Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, ...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html

Retirement of Facilities: Recommendation for Furth...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/retirement-of-facilities-recommendation.html

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, 2019

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH
c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Middle/High School Improvement Goals 2019-20
b. Seal of Biliteracy Presentation

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Middle/High School Improvement Goals 2019-20

I recommend approval of the 2019-20 improvement goals for Horace Mann Middle School, Annie Sullivan Middle School, Remington Middle School and Franklin High School as discussed.

b. Authorization for Further Analysis

I recommend authorization for further analysis of the Davis Thayer Elementary School through a comprehensive closing study as discussed.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 27, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $659.39 from Ahold for supplemental supplies at FHS as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

12. Adjournment


The meeting agenda and documents released for this meeting can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/september-10-2019-school-committee-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, 2019

Franklin VFW Post 3402 - high school and middle school essay contest announced

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

Patriot's Pen: The 2019-20 theme is: What Makes America Great

Each year more than 132,000 students in grades 6-8 enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen youth essay contest. The national first-place winner wins $5,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. The first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $55,000, with each first-place state winner receiving a minimum of $500 at the national level. 

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2019-20 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31, 2019.

Voice of Democracy: The 2019-20 theme is: What Makes America Great

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 40,000 9-12 grade students from across the country enter to win their share of $2.1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. 

The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college or vocational/technical school. A complete list of other national scholarships range from $1,000-$16,000, and the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) wins a minimum scholarship of $1,000 and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Want to apply? Read the rules and eligibility requirements, then download and complete the 2019-20 entry form. All student entries must be submitted to a sponsoring local VFW Post by midnight, Oct. 31, 2019.

Official Entry Forms and Instructions can be found at:  https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships 

Entries are to be mailed to:  Franklin VFW Post 3402, PO Box 96, Franklin, MA  

VFW Post 3402, Franklin, MA; VFW Auxiliary 3402 Franklin, MA; https://post3402.org/  Contact JoAnn Wright at joannw826@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Download the PDF of this announcement

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1knkkzfOcl8-iJTDzJhBT8dMYS8BtAFlr/view?usp=sharing

Franklin VFW Post - 1034 Pond Street

"strongly recommends that school start times for middle and high school students be delayed to 8:30 AM or later"

Via the FEF Twitter post we find:

"AAST is pleased to release the AAST Position Statement for Support of the Start School Later Initiative. This position statement, supporting the efforts of Start School Later, Inc, outlines AASTs view on this important issue. 

Given the compelling research currently available, AAST strongly recommends that school start times for middle and high school students be delayed to 8:30 AM or later to adequately accommodate student sleep requirements. 

AAST President Rita Brooks commented that, “Support of this initiative is critically important for AAST as an organization whose members educate and assist in the follow-up care of patients with sleep disorders. Reinforcing the importance of sleep and advocating for later school start times is a necessary step in ensuring a more rested younger generation.”

Continue reading the announcement here
https://www.aastweb.org/newsandevents/aast-position-statement-for-support-of-the-start-school-later-initiative

The full context of the position statement can be found here
https://www.aastweb.org/position-statement-start-school-later

"strongly recommends that school start times for middle and high school students be delayed to 8:30 AM or later"

“Data shows that high stakes testing doesn’t measure outcomes that matter"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Educators and advocates on Monday urged lawmakers to press the pause button on the use of the state’s standardized test program as a graduation requirement and a component of school accountability measures. 

Bills filed by Rep. Marjorie Decker and Sen. Michael Rush would impose a three-year moratorium on what critics describe as the “high-stakes” nature of the MCAS exam, temporarily halting consideration of the results for graduation, accountability rankings, and teacher evaluations. 

Supporters of the bills told the Education Committee that the MCAS tests are not working as intended, and a break would give state education officials a chance to come up with new methods of measuring student and school performance. 

Jack Schneider, research director for the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment, said standardized tests can act as a gauge of family income, race, and parents’ educational attainment, while not always capturing “many facets of a good school.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190617/moratorium-sought-for-mcas-exam

“Data shows that high stakes testing doesn’t measure outcomes that matter"

A good place to start with MCAS on the MA.gov site is
https://www.mass.gov/parents-guide-to-the-mcas

Franklin (MA) School Committee recap - May 14, 2019

Catching up to the School Committee meeting recap for the May 14, 2019 session.

• The Middle and High School education goals and improvement plans updated
• first reading of policies on Physical Restraint of Students and Emotional Support Dogs were held
• The School Start Time Advisory Committee was formally dissolved (as planned), the next meeting will have additional info on the planning the School District is continuing to conduct
• School Choice was approved to NOT accept students again this year
• The calendar of meetings for the School Committee was approved for 2019-2020

Additional details can be found in my notes as recorded live during the meeting

• Live reporting: Consent agenda to Closing
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/05/live-reporting-consent-agenda-to-closing.html
• Live reporting: Information Matters
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/05/live-reporting-information-matters.html
• Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/05/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html
• Live Reporting: School Committee - May 14, 2019
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/05/live-reporting-school-committee-may-14.html

Documents released for this meeting can be found

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

The Franklin TV video can be viewed on demand

https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=648

Davis Thayer school sign

Tri-County Regional Opens Summer Camp Registration

Pique your child’s curiosity this summer with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Summer Camp program. A variety of exciting camp themes ensures a fun, safe, and engaging environment for your child to enjoy while learning something new.

Tri-County’s licensed teachers use their industry expertise to teach campers about everything from Computer Information Technology to Baking. During the week-long camps, students will learn how to program a video game, style hair and create nail art, or design a custom t-shirt. These creative activities allow campers to continue learning during the summer months.

“Experiencing camp is another opportunity for children to become independent and self-confident and is a great time to enjoy activities of interest while continuing to learn,” said Cathie Rebelo, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County. ““Tri-County Summer Camp offers campers opportunities to become familiar with various career pathways in innovative and engaging ways while making new friends and having fun.”

Tri-County camps include: Art Adventures Camp, Baking Camp, Cosmetology Camp, Cyber Camp, and Hall Pass to Healthcare Camp. Full camp descriptions are available on the high school’s website.

Camps will be offered in a one-week session beginning on July 8th and ending on July 12, 2019. The cost of each camp is $225. Enrollment in each program is limited to students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 in September 2019. Students living in the Tri-County school district are given preference for enrollment. Early registration is highly recommended as the camps are expected to fill up. All programs are subject to adequate enrollment.

A completed registration form and payment in full must be received in order to be registered. To learn more or to register, visit www.tri-county.us/summercamps.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Tri-County Regional Opens Summer Camp Registration

FM #161 - School Start Times Report - 3/26/19 (audio)

FM #161

This internet radio show or podcast is number 161 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the School Start Times Advisory Committee report to the Franklin, MA School Committee on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in the Council Chambers.

School Superintendent Sara Ahern leads with the intro and overview before handing off to Kit Brady and FHS Deputy Principal William Klements who cover most of the presentation before Sara comes back to close it out.

My notes from the session can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-school-start-times.html

Recall that the applications for the Start Times Advisory Committee were accepted early in 2018
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/friendly-reminder-school-start-times_15.html

The Committee was appointed at the Feb 27, 2018 meeting and began work shortly after that
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html

The Start Times presentation is displayed here

School Start Time Recommendation from Franklin Matters

Or downloaded from here
https://www.slideshare.net/shersteve/school-start-time-recommendation

If the School Committee decides to make the start time change, it would be effective no earlier than the 2020-2021 school year. As the meeting closed Tuesday, there was no indication of when the Committee would take this up for a formal vote.

If you have questions, the School Committee has been making themselves available. The coffee hour schedule is posted. Their contact information is available. Each School Committee meeting has a portion for audience input for items not on the agenda. During the meeting, there are spots for input for those items on the agenda. Take advantage of these opportunities and raise your questions.

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

The total meeting recording runs just about 1 and 45 minutes. Yes, this is a long one. Settle in comfortably, have my Franklin Matters live reported notes handy, and have the Start Times presentation at hand.

Without further ado, here is the audio recording.





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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?

In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to help us by following the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and or the Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive, open mind and willingness to learn and share.

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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