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Sunday, January 23, 2022
Franklin Food Pantry: Donor Nibble - January 2022
Owen family fund raiser for household replacement with Simon's Furniture
"The Owen family has begun planning for their new home. Simon's Furniture has donated 3 bedroom sets and 3 mattresses to get them started in the new home but they will need many more items for their living room, dining area and appliances.
To help them finish the house you can make donations towards a gift card at Simon's by calling the store at 508-528-0501 and press 2 for the office. All furniture will be stored at Simon’s warehouse until we are ready for next steps.As always we are thankful to the outpouring love and support."
Shared from Facebook page -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/326889772613518/permalink/347662243869604/
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| Owen family fund raiser for household replacement with Simon's Furniture |
Pantherbook series on "The Player Perspective"
A new series at PantherBook covers the successful sports teams. Three article thus far in the series and given the number of team, likely more to come.
Girls basketball - 4 in a row thus far
Boys soccer - fall 2021 season recap
Boys basketball - intense defense and strong coaching
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin Town Charter discussion: Frank and Steve take a winding road - P2 (audio)
FM #707 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 707 in the series.
This shares part 2 of my conversation with Frank Falvey, of Franklin Presents, a long time Franklin resident and cable show host. This is part of a three-part series on the Town Charter, the process to change it, and some of the possible revisions that Frank and I discuss.
While Frank and I start with the charter, we take a winding round through Franklin topics in this session.
Links to the current Town charter (modified in 2013) and the charter report for 1995 (prior changes) are included in the show notes.
The recording runs just over an hour: Let’s listen to this recording of Frank and I talk about the charter.
Note: while we mention the PCC’s role in communicating with the parents, there is also a School Council where parents join with faculty representatives in determining changes at the ‘school’ level.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-707-franklin-charter-discussion-frank-steve-take-winding-road-p2-11-15-21
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Feedback via email -> info@franklin.tv
Current Town Charter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/revised_2013_1.pdf
Charter Commission Report - 1995
MA General Law Chapter 34 https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVI/Chapter34A/Section4
Division of Local Services (DLS) - newsletter summarizing change change process https://www.mass.gov/doc/october4thpdf/download
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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 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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| Falvey and Sherlock in FHS for the first live broadcast on wfpr.fm Nov 2019 |
OCPF Reports: Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Regulation Changes
OCPF Reports (@OCPFReports) tweeted on Thu, Jan 20, 2022:
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
E-mail jtait@cpf.state.ma.us for an invite to the hearing via Zoom. https://t.co/4i5TzDE4GG
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/OCPFReports/status/1484274264559738883
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| OCPF Reports: Notice of Public Hearing on proposed Regulation Changes |
MA News roundup: ballot question funding, federal aid priority discussion; and 3 views on local aid
Costly ballot fights ahead on gig economy, income tax amendment
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/costly-ballot-fights-ahead-on-gig-economy-income-tax-amendment-2/
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/costly-ballot-fights-ahead-on-gig-economy-income-tax-amendment-2/
Unprecedented federal funding is chance to push for priorities
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/unprecedented-federal-funding-is-chance-to-push-for-priorities/
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/unprecedented-federal-funding-is-chance-to-push-for-priorities/
3 views on same issue
Municipal officials slam Polito local aid projection
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/government/municipal-officials-slam-polito-local-aid-projection/
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/government/municipal-officials-slam-polito-local-aid-projection/
Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA) reporting on the update
Baker seeks level funding for local road projects in next year’s budget
Saturday, January 22, 2022
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities with Fire Dept, HR, Senior Center, DPW, Facilities, and Library
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
Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Department
Water Treatment Operations Person - Department of Public Works
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works
Human Resources Administrator - Human Resources Department
Head Chef and Kitchen Manager - Franklin Senior Center
Companion Caregiver - Franklin Senior Center
Recycling Center Laborer - Department of Public Works
Part-time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
Substitute Library Assistant - Franklin Public Library
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 the Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
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| Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities |
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments
In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters 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…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDHC. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. FHS Program of Studies – Josh Hanna, Principal FHS
A. FHS Program of Studies – Josh Hanna, Principal FHS
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Extending Senior Perks to Include Lunch Block for Students in Directed Study
I recommend approval of the request of Principal Josh Hanna to extend student
perks to include lunch block for students in Directed Study as detailed.
B. Varsity Cheerleading National Competition
I recommend approval of the request of Doni Gill (Coach) to take 11 cheerleaders
to Orlando, Florida from March 18-21, 2022 for the Nationals Competition as
detailed.
C. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee
I recommend that the School Committee establish a Space Needs & Facilities
Assessment Sub Committee as detailed.
A. Extending Senior Perks to Include Lunch Block for Students in Directed Study
I recommend approval of the request of Principal Josh Hanna to extend student
perks to include lunch block for students in Directed Study as detailed.
B. Varsity Cheerleading National Competition
I recommend approval of the request of Doni Gill (Coach) to take 11 cheerleaders
to Orlando, Florida from March 18-21, 2022 for the Nationals Competition as
detailed.
C. Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee
I recommend that the School Committee establish a Space Needs & Facilities
Assessment Sub Committee as detailed.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. COVID Status Update
A. COVID Status Update
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Supt. Evaluation, Budget,
Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, (SATF) Substance Abuse Task
Force, (SWAC) School Wellness Advisory Council, SEPAC (Special Education Parent
Advisory Council), DEI Committee (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Supt. Evaluation, Budget,
Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, (SATF) Substance Abuse Task
Force, (SWAC) School Wellness Advisory Council, SEPAC (Special Education Parent
Advisory Council), DEI Committee (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).
VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items
A. To discuss any future agenda items
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 11, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $664.40 from music parents for supplemental supplies as detailed.
D. Jazz Festival Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take Jazz Band students to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, on March 12, 2022 to participate in the Annual Jazz Festival as detailed.
E. Executive Session Minutes for Release
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Meeting as detailed.
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 11, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $664.40 from music parents for supplemental supplies as detailed.
D. Jazz Festival Recurring Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Diane Plouffe to take Jazz Band students to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, on March 12, 2022 to participate in the Annual Jazz Festival as detailed.
E. Executive Session Minutes for Release
I recommend approval of the Executive Session Minutes from the January 11, 2022 Meeting as detailed.
VIII. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer
IX. Payroll Ms. Stokes
X. Executive Session
XI. Adjournment
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with non-union personnel.
XI. Adjournment
Remote connection info contained in document -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_1-25-22.pdf
Documents released for this meeting can be found in the packet folder ->
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Jan 25, 2022 |
FHS gymnastics, girls, and boys basketball teams all post wins on Friday
Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Friday:
Boys Basketball = Milford, 34 @ Franklin, 77 – Final
– Franklin poured in 21 points in the first quarter and never looked back in a big win over visiting Milford. Junior Justin Allen hit half of his four three-pointers in the first quarter, sophomore Henry Digiorgio hit had one of his game-high five three-pointers in the opening quarter, and senior Sean Vinson also hit from deep as the Panthers established a 21-9 lead after one, and pushed the lead to 40-17 at half after hitting five more threes in the second, including one from freshman Caden Sullivan. Digiorgio finished with a game-high 21 points, Allen had 16 points, Vinson finished at 10 points, and junior Geino Scaringello chipped in with 10 second half points.
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 62 @ Milford, 19 – Final
– Franklin held Milford to six or fewer points in each quarter to continue its win streak. The Panthers jumped out to a 23-4 lead after the first and then extended the lead to 41-9 by halftime. Katie Peterson and Olivia Quinn each scored 11 to lead the Panthers and Stefany Padula added 10, as a dozen Franklin players got on the board. Maeve Driscoll led Milford with six, all in the fourth quarter on a pair of threes. Maddalena Mannucci Pacini and Brooke Ferreira each scored four.
Gymnastics = Franklin, 147.0 @ Attleboro, 140.6 – Final
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| https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1484698118713233412 |
For other results around the Hockomock League
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| FHS Panthers |
BFCCPS Announces this Year's Alumni Scholarship Opportunity
The Benjamin Franklin Classical
Charter Public School
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
www.bfccps.org
January 20, 2021
The faculty and staff of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, are pleased to announce that alumni scholarship applications for alumni who are graduating from high school this year are now available. This scholarship is designed for Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School graduates who have displayed academic achievement, a commitment to serving others, and continued to demonstrate virtuous behavior since graduating from BFCCPS. Eligible students would have been a member of the BFCCPS Grade Eight class of 2018.
Applicants must be a BFCCPS graduate who attended BFCCPS for a minimum of 3 years, a graduating high school senior who will be entering their first year of post-secondary education and available to attend the BFCCPS 8th grade graduation in June where the scholarship will be awarded.
The scholarship application is posted on the school's website at www.bfccps.org and to the BFCCPS Alumni Facebook page. The application deadline is March 28, 2022.
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.
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. Enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year are available through February 15, 2022. Families can learn more and even apply online at www.bfccps.org/info.
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.
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| BFCCPS Announces this Year's Alumni Scholarship Opportunity |
Town Council Meeting - 01/19/22 - 3 parts audio - 1 part all you need to know about DPW
FM #704-705-706 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 704-705-706 in the series.
This session shares part of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel, the Police retirement and promotion individuals, along with their guest and family members were in the Council Chambers, some members of the public participated in person, some via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the just about two hours and five minutes ( 2:05 total elapsed time) into three (3) logical segments:
First - covers the opening, recognition of three Police Dept individuals (~29 mins)
Second - covers the DPW budget overview and Q&A session (~ 1:07 minutes)
- Third - covers the Legislation for Action, Council Comments and meeting close (~ 29 minutes) audio file ->
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Jan 19, 2022
Part 1 ->
Part 2 ->
Part 3 ->
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Town Council Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/tc_agenda_jan_19_2022.pdf
My notes for the meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/recap-town-council-gets-whole-lot-of.html
Town Council Quarterbacking session (a short recap with Council Chair Tom Mercer) ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair_017189172.html
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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 www.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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| Town Council Meeting - 01/19/22 - 3 parts audio - 1 part all you need to know about DPW |
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