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| Community through books - monthly discussions at the Franklin Public Library |
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Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reading. Show all posts
Friday, June 27, 2025
Community through books - monthly discussions at the Franklin Public Library
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
School Committee reluctantly approves personnel & funding cuts to FY 2026 budget (audio)
FM #1460 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1460 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. 6 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 remote (Sompally).
Quick recap:
A brief executive session was held before approving the new teacher contract for a 3 year term. Details of the amount approved were not shared, however, members of the negotiation subcommittee spoke highly of the collaboration and cooperation that resulted in a good deal for the district and the Town. The vote was unanimous and included Town Administrator Jamie Hellen (7-0-1) (1 absent)
The budget adjustment reducing the proposed budget by $2M was previewed in a subcommittee meeting before the full committee meeting. 12 personnel are added to the 29 that were reduced by redistricting. Additional expenses were cut to bring the budget into balance per revised Town funding due to the failed override
Bus fee will remain at $387, Sports fees will remain high at this year's levels for next year. A full analysis of the fees and participation will be conducted next year as part of the FY 2027 budget to see what can be done given the lower funding from the Town
The Superintendent evaluation was approved as "Exemplary". A fair results given the multiple threads of work, budget, override, redistricting and oh, conducting school for the district at the same time
The recording leaves out the executive session (replacing with a brief music interlude) Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1470-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-06-10-25/
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Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYQVNOKqqR8
The agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102025-1780
The meeting packet folder (all the docs released before or after the meeting)
My full set of notes -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rqv1NSxrFjWZdzwpeo2WJwq3H7FIwujA/view?usp=drive_link
Pictures of the budget revisions can be viewed here -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/YnKXoUH5NncMo2Wk6
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| School Committee reluctantly approves personnel & funding cuts to FY 2026 budget (audio) |
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Library summer blitz kicks off this week
Action packed every day (except Thursday - Juneteenth)
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| Library summer blitz kicks off this week |
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| Library summer blitz kicks off this week 2 |
Additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=24&showPastEvents=false
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 12, 2025
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.
It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.
Tune in to listen to the following:
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events
- This segment features my Chalkboard Chat with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/this-chalkboard-chat-condenses-may-13.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour
Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"
The Turntable Show album hour features the "The Rising" double album by Bruce Springsteen and a Vibe playlist hour including live Bruce music from Songs of Introspection.
"The Rising", released July 30, 2002, is Springsteen's 12th studio album and is based on his reflections in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. A big success and his first album to top the US Billboard 200 in 15 years winning two Grammy Awards. It marked the return to the studio after almost two decades with the famous E Street Band. Includes the hits: "The Rising" , "Lonesome Day", and "Waitin' on a Sunny Day". Enjoy The Boss!
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 ???
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| Library & Senior Center events |
9:00am Parmenter 5th Chorus Concert/Celebration (Gerald M. Parmenter Elementary School)
1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)
2:00pm Franklin Middle School Summer Reading Kickoff Book Fair (An Unlikely Story)
3:00pm Love your brain - Healthy Brain Initiative (Franklin Senior Center)
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->
** Town Meetings today **
Charles River Pollution Control Meeting
Wednesday, June 11 Time: 3:00 PM
Historical Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 11 Time: 6:00 PM
Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 11 Time: 7:00 PM
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Middle School Summer Reading Kickoff today, online link available
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| Middle School Summer Reading Kickoff today, online link available |
For those who cannot attend but still want to support our fair, here's the link to our online store.
Teachers receive 20% off and are encouraged to stop at our little sign-in station and wear a nametag identifying them as a Franklin teacher.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Talking about the summer reading blitz and "Meet Me in the Middle" (audio)
FM #1463 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1463 in the series.
This session shares my conversation about the Summer Reading Blitz and the middle school program “Meet Me in the Middle.” We talk with Erin O’Leary and Caleigh Keating, the collaborators who fill in the details on summer reading efforts for readers of all ages. We recorded this conversation virtually on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Caleigh Keating, Youth Services Librarian
Erin O’Leary, Reading Specialist at Horace Mann Middle School
We cover the following in our conversation
Library events for the June school half days
Reading program sign up for grades 0-6, teens, and adults
Middle school “Meet Me in the Middle” reading program
The middle school will begin in September with some common points around reading (the 6 books)
The recording runs about 37 minutes
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1463-summer-reading-blitz-05-29-25/--------------
Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library
Meet Me in the Middle info page -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms/article/2230185
Erin O’Leary email address -> olearye@franklinps.net
Caleigh Keating email address -> ckeating@minlib.net
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Talking about the summer reading blitz and "Meet Me in the Middle" (audio) |
Thursday, June 5, 2025
New Reading Challenge for Massachusetts Students
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| New Reading Challenge for Massachusetts Students |
Check out the rules and sign up at MassBook.org -> https://www.massbook.org/student-reading-challenge
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Sunday, June 1, 2025
Middle School Summer Reading 2025: "Meet Me in the Middle"
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| "Meet Me in the Middle" |
For more information about the FMS Summer Reading program, watch Ms. O'Leary's video -> https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTh32zn6rfV
Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms/article/2230185
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Level up your reading for this summer
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| Level up your reading for this summer |
It's time to LEVEL UP! Sign ups for Summer Reading 2025 have begin!
Simply fill out the quick form on our website (https://forms.gle/hpjoZacdgPdqbsg66) and stop by the library to pick up your folder!
We've got a fun-filled summer planned and we can't wait for you to be a part of it!!
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