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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Dance, Exercise & Wellness for Fall
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Real time reporting: to closing
5. Information Matters
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
nothing
7. Motion to Adjourn , seconded, passed 7-0
– Dr. O’Malley
- Superintendent’s Report
successful opening, bus counts next week to ensure folks are on the proper bus
rave reviews at middle and high school
high school flatbread pizza getting a high review, tacos taken to a new level
NutriSlice - iPhone app to rate school food and choices
improvements in schools newsletters, blogging and other communications to their community (i.e. parents)
amazing instruction going on in the classrooms, a great hiring year, the new teachers have hit the ground running
- School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
policy subcommittee will meet on Sep 19th to discuss dress code
middle and high school as well as legal counsel
7:00 PM
community relations committee working on newsletter
align discussions with coffees
next Sat 24th at Franklin TV at 9:00 AM
strategic planning meeting for SAFE Coalition Tuesday, Sep 20
"teamwork makes the dream work"
- School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
nothing
7. Motion to Adjourn , seconded, passed 7-0
– Dr. O’Malley
Real time reporting: action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the following 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans:
b. I recommend adoption of School Committee Policies:
c. I recommend acceptance of the check from the Franklin Music Boosters in the amount of $1600.00 for supplemental supplies for the Elementary Music Program.
a return to string instruments for elementary schools, used to be strings, now will be ukulele
motion to approve, seconded, pass 7-0
a. I recommend approval of the following 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans:
1. Annie Sullivan MSmotion to approve, seconded, pass 7-0
2. Horace Mann MS
3. Remington MS
4. FHS
b. I recommend adoption of School Committee Policies:
1. DJE - Bidding Requirementsmotion to approve, seconded, pass 7-0
2. DKC - Expense Reimbursements
3. JJF - Student Activity Accounts
4. JJF-R - Student Activity Accounts
5. JJFG - Disposition of Student Activity Accounts
c. I recommend acceptance of the check from the Franklin Music Boosters in the amount of $1600.00 for supplemental supplies for the Elementary Music Program.
a return to string instruments for elementary schools, used to be strings, now will be ukulele
motion to approve, seconded, pass 7-0
Real time reporting: superintendent search decision
picking up end of the discussion on the FHS School Improvement Plan
(2 minute break)
3. Discussion Only Items
Superintendent Search Discussion/Decision
pick one of the three groups, do it themselves, or go out again for more choices
effectively five choices
MASC
confidentiality of the search committee is key
"we can go with someone else but they will still be there for us"
there is a difference in cost and focus on how a search goes but there are more similarities across the three
"others stood out stronger to me" depth of this presentation was not as strong as others
ECRA
The report they prepare is so thorough, we can use that for several years
I looked at what the local knowledge brought and the background checks were so important
there are so many folks looking for superintendent, we need to be efficient, we need to be prepared to help the candidate
they will do the preparations and make the short list to handle the confidentiality
the most important thing we do is what we are about to do, bring a new superintendent
they spoke to the skills needed for the 21st century leader
Jewel = "I can not see 11 residents of Franklin keeping their mouths shut"
Your always looking for people who already have a job and are a good fit
this is the only group to pull that person to put in the application
I think this group might not be able to reach out to the stakeholders as well as some of the others
he was the only one who talked of interviewing each of us
sense that folks coming forward would be coming because there is an agenda they espouse as opposed to working for the 'commonwealth'
NESDEC
good reviews, largest volume of business
concern about who would be the consultant to work with
Lisa Trainor
you are the driver, this person is going to be your face in the focus groups, etc.
you need good info
I personally preferred ECRA/HYA
what i like about Mr Connolly was about the personal nature of hiring
"are you vested in Franklin, they are going to be vested in you"
that personal piece is an important piece
there shouldn't be a lot of surprises in the profile that comes out
the fact that they (NESDEC) didn't put a focus on that (confidentiality) is a concern
Bilello - HYA
Scofield - MASC
Bergen - HYA
Douglas - HYA
O'Malley - HYA
Schultz - HYA
Jewel - HYA
phone calls to be made to set up a meeting and a contract
Note- prior meeting notes referred to HYA as ECRA...
(2 minute break)
3. Discussion Only Items
Superintendent Search Discussion/Decision
pick one of the three groups, do it themselves, or go out again for more choices
effectively five choices
MASC
confidentiality of the search committee is key
"we can go with someone else but they will still be there for us"
there is a difference in cost and focus on how a search goes but there are more similarities across the three
"others stood out stronger to me" depth of this presentation was not as strong as others
ECRA
The report they prepare is so thorough, we can use that for several years
I looked at what the local knowledge brought and the background checks were so important
there are so many folks looking for superintendent, we need to be efficient, we need to be prepared to help the candidate
they will do the preparations and make the short list to handle the confidentiality
the most important thing we do is what we are about to do, bring a new superintendent
they spoke to the skills needed for the 21st century leader
Jewel = "I can not see 11 residents of Franklin keeping their mouths shut"
Your always looking for people who already have a job and are a good fit
this is the only group to pull that person to put in the application
I think this group might not be able to reach out to the stakeholders as well as some of the others
he was the only one who talked of interviewing each of us
sense that folks coming forward would be coming because there is an agenda they espouse as opposed to working for the 'commonwealth'
NESDEC
good reviews, largest volume of business
concern about who would be the consultant to work with
Lisa Trainor
you are the driver, this person is going to be your face in the focus groups, etc.
you need good info
I personally preferred ECRA/HYA
what i like about Mr Connolly was about the personal nature of hiring
"are you vested in Franklin, they are going to be vested in you"
that personal piece is an important piece
there shouldn't be a lot of surprises in the profile that comes out
the fact that they (NESDEC) didn't put a focus on that (confidentiality) is a concern
Bilello - HYA
Scofield - MASC
Bergen - HYA
Douglas - HYA
O'Malley - HYA
Schultz - HYA
Jewel - HYA
phone calls to be made to set up a meeting and a contract
Note- prior meeting notes referred to HYA as ECRA...
Real time reporting: Superintendent Search - MASC
2. Guests/Presentations
a. MASC Superintendent Search - Jim Hardy
technology reason, not glamourous for missing last meeting
he had added to his calendar but for 2017, not 2016
looks to help identify the skill set being looked for
survey and focus groups used to solicit input from the various stakeholder groups
utilize national in kind advertising through membership in national organizations they do use mailing to help attract some candidates; mailed to all superintendents in New England
recommendations on the charge from the School Committee to the search committee
size of the search committee, 11-13
number of candidates to bring for decision, no less than 3, no more than 5
once candidates get to the School Committee, the applications are public records
timeline backs of from the desired start date
interview with candidate, public portion,
his job is to ensure a fair and equitable process
at the end of the day, it is nice to know that everyone is behind the choice
the optimum outcome is that it is a real hard choice among three great candidates
model contracts available, legal advice is available
the range has already been announced, so most of the negotiation would be around the fringe benefits
Dorothy Presser would be the key as this is her region but it is your choice
we work for you, if you want me, I would still have folks help each other out
Q - are you advising that we have a search committee?
A - if you have a number of stakeholders then they have a vested interest in the selection. (2) the only other reason is that you can get a preliminary interview without public knowledge of the candidates.
only 2 searches done by consultant at a time, there is a process to keep things separate. searches are specific to the district
need to be careful to not let the hiring guidelines become skewed due to a 'issue of the day'
the priorities should be aligned by the group that the item rose from
Lisa Trainor, HR for Franklin
question on the nature of the committees and the pre-interview process
narrow 30 down to 10, then down to 3
group review of the candidates for initial interview
done by consensus
there is a spreadsheet with a rubric built on the identified qualifications for the ideal candidate
the questions should outline what the scoring or answers were looked for
did not have a search committee not deliver a candidate
does not consider a search successful unless there is a renewal for the contract
one year notice for non-renewal
one search in 20 years did not renew, other than retires
a. MASC Superintendent Search - Jim Hardy
technology reason, not glamourous for missing last meeting
he had added to his calendar but for 2017, not 2016
looks to help identify the skill set being looked for
survey and focus groups used to solicit input from the various stakeholder groups
utilize national in kind advertising through membership in national organizations they do use mailing to help attract some candidates; mailed to all superintendents in New England
recommendations on the charge from the School Committee to the search committee
size of the search committee, 11-13
number of candidates to bring for decision, no less than 3, no more than 5
once candidates get to the School Committee, the applications are public records
timeline backs of from the desired start date
interview with candidate, public portion,
his job is to ensure a fair and equitable process
at the end of the day, it is nice to know that everyone is behind the choice
the optimum outcome is that it is a real hard choice among three great candidates
model contracts available, legal advice is available
the range has already been announced, so most of the negotiation would be around the fringe benefits
Dorothy Presser would be the key as this is her region but it is your choice
we work for you, if you want me, I would still have folks help each other out
Q - are you advising that we have a search committee?
A - if you have a number of stakeholders then they have a vested interest in the selection. (2) the only other reason is that you can get a preliminary interview without public knowledge of the candidates.
only 2 searches done by consultant at a time, there is a process to keep things separate. searches are specific to the district
need to be careful to not let the hiring guidelines become skewed due to a 'issue of the day'
the priorities should be aligned by the group that the item rose from
Lisa Trainor, HR for Franklin
question on the nature of the committees and the pre-interview process
narrow 30 down to 10, then down to 3
group review of the candidates for initial interview
done by consensus
there is a spreadsheet with a rubric built on the identified qualifications for the ideal candidate
the questions should outline what the scoring or answers were looked for
did not have a search committee not deliver a candidate
does not consider a search successful unless there is a renewal for the contract
one year notice for non-renewal
one search in 20 years did not renew, other than retires
Real time Reporting: School Committee - Sep 13
Present: O'Malley, Schultz, Douglas, Jewell, Scofield, Bilello, Bergen
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
- Citizen’s Comments
none
- Review of Agenda
nothing to add
- Budget to Actual
- Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 23, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
- Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
- Payroll Mrs. Douglas
- FHS Student Representatives
Alex and Nick, the two new student representatives
high school experience was a good experience, the courtyard is different, the trees are growing, its appearance is remarkably different
freshman school election
activities fair to be held at the high school next Monday, to help share what each club and activity is about and perhaps sign up
spirit week, hoping to get floats for the homecoming game
first TV announcements will be starting next week, taking advantage of the technology
sports have started, the FHS athletic program is amazing, the 'never quit' motto
everyone is excited to get into the new year
use a Google calendar to get access to all the events and sports
- Correspondence
Franklin can use your help!
The Town of Franklin encourages all residents who are interested in volunteering to apply now to any committee. If you have been curious or interested in giving your time, expertise or perspective on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved.
Current Committee Vacancies:
To apply for a volunteer position on a Town Committee, please visit the Town’s website and fill out the online volunteer form at:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/VOLUNTEER%20FORM.pdf
Interested parties may also visit the Town Administrator’s Office in the Municipal Building to fill out an application in person or call the office to have staff assist in applying.
If there are no current vacancies for a committee you are interested in, please apply and we will keep you application on file until one comes up.
For more information or questions about a Board or Committee, please visit the individual committee website or contact the Town Administrator’s Office, at 508-520-4949.
This was shared from the official Town of Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/024C5CF1-000F8513
or find a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczYWwzZ1JwQkJmdzQ/view?usp=sharing
Current Committee Vacancies:
- Community Garden 2 Term 1 year
- Cultural Council 4 Term 3 years
- Finance 1 Term 1 year
- Council on Aging 1 Term 1 year
To apply for a volunteer position on a Town Committee, please visit the Town’s website and fill out the online volunteer form at:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Admin/VOLUNTEER%20FORM.pdf
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| Franklin can use your help in a number of volunteer committee positions |
Interested parties may also visit the Town Administrator’s Office in the Municipal Building to fill out an application in person or call the office to have staff assist in applying.
If there are no current vacancies for a committee you are interested in, please apply and we will keep you application on file until one comes up.
For more information or questions about a Board or Committee, please visit the individual committee website or contact the Town Administrator’s Office, at 508-520-4949.
This was shared from the official Town of Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/024C5CF1-000F8513
or find a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczYWwzZ1JwQkJmdzQ/view?usp=sharing
Temple Etz Chaim - High Holy Days Schedule 5777
High Holy Days Schedule 5777
7:30 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service @ FFC
Rosh Hashanah
9:00 a.m. Children’s Service @ FFC
10:15 a.m. Morning Service @ FFC
4:00 p.m. Tashlich @ Choate Park, Medway
10:00 a.m. 2nd day Rosh Hashanah Service @ TEC
7:30 p.m. Kol Nidre @ FFC
9:00 a.m. Children’s Service @ FFC
10:15 a.m. Morning Service @ FFC
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Study Session
2:45 p.m. Musical Interlude @ FFC
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Service, Yizkor Service, and Ne’ilah (Concluding Service) @ FFC approx. 6:30 p.m. Havdalah and Break Fast @FFC
Services are held at the Franklin Federated Church (FFC), 171 Main St., except for 2nd day Rosh Hashanah service, which is at Temple Etz Chaim (TEC), 900 Washington St. High Holy Day tickets are mailed to all adult Temple members in good standing, and will be required for all services.
If you are not a member of Temple Etz Chaim, but are interested in attending High Holy Day services with us, please contact the temple office for information regarding obtaining tickets: 508-528-3738. Complimentary tickets will be available for students, members of the military and members of other Reform congregations. Check with the temple office for details.
Rosh Hashanah
- Sunday, October 2, 2016
7:30 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah Service @ FFC
- Monday, October 3, 2016
Rosh Hashanah
9:00 a.m. Children’s Service @ FFC
10:15 a.m. Morning Service @ FFC
4:00 p.m. Tashlich @ Choate Park, Medway
- Tuesday, October 4, 2016
10:00 a.m. 2nd day Rosh Hashanah Service @ TEC
Yom Kippur
- Tuesday, October 11, 2016
7:30 p.m. Kol Nidre @ FFC
- Wednesday, October 12, 2016
9:00 a.m. Children’s Service @ FFC
10:15 a.m. Morning Service @ FFC
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Study Session
2:45 p.m. Musical Interlude @ FFC
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Service, Yizkor Service, and Ne’ilah (Concluding Service) @ FFC approx. 6:30 p.m. Havdalah and Break Fast @FFC
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| Temple Etz Chaim |
Services are held at the Franklin Federated Church (FFC), 171 Main St., except for 2nd day Rosh Hashanah service, which is at Temple Etz Chaim (TEC), 900 Washington St. High Holy Day tickets are mailed to all adult Temple members in good standing, and will be required for all services.
If you are not a member of Temple Etz Chaim, but are interested in attending High Holy Day services with us, please contact the temple office for information regarding obtaining tickets: 508-528-3738. Complimentary tickets will be available for students, members of the military and members of other Reform congregations. Check with the temple office for details.
FHS volleyball loses, while field hockey and boys soccer post wins on Monday
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the fall sports action for FHS
Continue reading the full game recap by Hockomock Sports Editor in Chief Ryan Lanigan
https://hockomocksports.com/milford-volleyball-finish-off-franklin/
Volleyball photos
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Fall-2016/Milford-Franklin-Volleyball-09/
Franklin, 2 @ Xaverian, 1 – Final
"Even though it’s just the second week of the season, Milford found themselves in a familiar position. But this time, they proved they had learned their lesson.
The Scarlet Hawks won the first two sets of the match for the third straight game, but unlike their loss to King Philip last week, Milford was able to finish off Franklin to get a 3-1 win.
Milford took a thrilling first set, 29-27, and followed with an impressive 25-15 win in the second set. Franklin rallied to win the third set, 25-21, giving the visitors a bit of momentum.
“We started off a little slow but then we got on track,” Milford head coach Linda Zacchilli said. “I thought we played pretty decent games one and two but momentum can shift. We just didn’t play in that third game and the momentum was with them. Once you let a team take the third game, they believe they can win and it’s harder to win it yourself. I tried to reinforce that.”
Continue reading the full game recap by Hockomock Sports Editor in Chief Ryan Lanigan
https://hockomocksports.com/milford-volleyball-finish-off-franklin/
Volleyball photos
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Fall-2016/Milford-Franklin-Volleyball-09/
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| Milford’s Brianna Croteau and Juliana Tracy go up for a block against Franklin’s Erin Skidmore. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Franklin, 5 @ Milford, 1 – Final
– Senior Alex Sullivan and senior Brayden Downing found the back of the cage in the first half as the Panthers built a 2-0 lead by halftime. Junior Kate Morse had a pair of goals off of corners with assists coming from Maddie Hinkley (her second) and Cassi Ronan. Caroline Lounsbury capped the scoring off an assist from freshman Maeve Ledwith. Senior Sam Hertzberg made a pair of saves, including one on a breakaway, to earn her first win. Shannon Cormier scored Milford’s goal in the game.
Field hockey photos
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Fall-2016/Franklin-Milford-Field-Hockey/Boys Soccer
Franklin, 2 @ Xaverian, 1 – Final
– Franklin rallied from a one goal deficit with a pair of second half goals to earn the win. Farley Asmath scored off an assist from Cam LeBlanc to tie the game while Kevin Hall scored the game winner for the Panthers.
In the News: 99 grand re-opening Weds, ed board chair donation questioned
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160912/ninety-nine-restaurant--pub-to-host-grand-reopening
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160912/charter-foes-say-ed-board-chair-should-resign-over-100k-donation
"The Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub, 847 W. Central St., Franklin, will celebrate its grand reopening at 5 p.m. Sept. 15 after undergoing a revitalization of the restaurant’s décor and amenities. The restaurant will be closed for renovations from Sept. 12-14.
As part of the reopening celebration, the Ninety Nine will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and offer prizes for guests as they enjoy appetizer sampling. In addition to the festivities, $1,000 will be donated to Franklin High School’s Junior Varsity cheerleading team. The restaurant will reopen at 4 p.m. Sept. 15. The Grand Re-Opening Celebration will begin at 5 p.m. Franklin Town Council members Matt Kelly, Glenn Jones and Judith Pfeffer; Franklin High School Junior Varsity Head Coach Amy Murphy; and the Junior Varsity cheerleading team are scheduled to attend.
For information: 99restaurants.com; facebook.com/99restaurants."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160912/ninety-nine-restaurant--pub-to-host-grand-reopening
"Opponents of a November ballot question that would allow more charter schools are demanding the resignation of the chairman of the Massachusetts education board.
The No on Question 2 Campaign said Monday that Paul Sagan's judgment and impartiality would be impaired because Sagan made a $100,000 contribution to a group pushing for passage of the charter school proposal.
The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has the final say on applications for new or expanded charter schools.
Sagan was appointed to chair the panel in March by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker, who strongly supports the ballot question."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160912/charter-foes-say-ed-board-chair-should-resign-over-100k-donation
Franklin School For The Performing Arts Hosts Open Houses
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold back-to-school Open Houses for prospective students and families on Monday, September 19 and Thursday, September 29 from 4-8 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama. Prospective students are also encouraged to try a complimentary class.
Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school provides an extraordinary faculty of artist-teachers and a nurturing environment where students grow skills for the stage and for life. FSPA offers extensive classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano.
A year-round calendar of performing opportunities features musicals, plays, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, chamber ensembles, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater showcases, summer theater productions, ballet and dance company performances, and the school’s signature Spring Concert. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located just behind the school and provides a professional venue for FSPA student productions. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in FPAC’s annual season of shows.
Registration is ongoing. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. For more information, including fall class schedule and catalogue, call (508) 528-8668 or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.
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| FSPA |
Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school provides an extraordinary faculty of artist-teachers and a nurturing environment where students grow skills for the stage and for life. FSPA offers extensive classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano.
A year-round calendar of performing opportunities features musicals, plays, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, chamber ensembles, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater showcases, summer theater productions, ballet and dance company performances, and the school’s signature Spring Concert. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located just behind the school and provides a professional venue for FSPA student productions. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in FPAC’s annual season of shows.
Registration is ongoing. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. For more information, including fall class schedule and catalogue, call (508) 528-8668 or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.
"find candidates that fit the leadership role"
"The School Committee will likely engage a superintendent search firm this week as it prepares for the retirement of its current district leader, Maureen Sabolinski.
The committee will meet Tuesday and hear from James Hardy of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), which has offered its services. It is slated to consider awarding a contract to either MASC or one of the two other search firms (the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) and the ECRA Group it has already interviewed.
District officials have said they are looking to move quickly to find a new superintendent to replace Sabolinski, who announced in July that she would be retiring at the end of this school year. Sabolinski has spent 32 years in education, serving the last seven years as superintendent."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160912/franklin-school-committee-set-to-select-search-firm
- Meeting notes from the 8/23/16 meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/school-committee-begins-search-process.html
- Agenda for the Tuesday, Sep 13 meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-sep-13-2016.html
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| Davis Thayer Elementary School |
YMCA’s Youth Soccer and Fall T-ball Enrollment Opens
The Y is a great place to learn to love a sport and the upcoming youth sports season mean kids can have fun outdoors, while taking advantage of the best time of year to live (and be active outdoors) in New England. Try soccer or t-ball and be part of Team YMCA.
YMCA sports leagues emphasize skill development and the importance of good sportsmanship. Everyone plays and learns. A team sports shirt is provided with registration. A family event will also be included to end the season in celebration of all athletes.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations by calling 508-528-8708 or registering online (members) at hockymca.org/franklin. For a small fee, non-members can also participate at the program member rate (must register in person).
Soccer players will develop and improve fundamentals like dribbling, passing and kicking. Those enrolled in T-ball will develop baseball skills that include catching, throwing and hitting. All leagues are run in a positive and structured environment to ensure every child has fun and thrives.
Season runs: Saturdays, September 17 – November 5, 2016.
Soccer – coed teams will meet at the Y as follows: Ages 3-4, 9:00-10:00 am; ages 5-6, 10:10–11:10 am; ages 7-10, 11:20 am – 12:20 pm.
T-ball – coed teams will meet at the Y as follows: Ages 3-4, 12:30-1:30 pm; ages 5-6, 1:40–2:40 pm.
Cost is $99 for members or $149 for program members. For more information, visit hockymca.org/franklin.
Bernon Family YMCA: 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, 508-528-8708 | Sports Director: Jeff Moore 774-235-2720, jeffm@hockymca.org.
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| girl playing T ball |
YMCA sports leagues emphasize skill development and the importance of good sportsmanship. Everyone plays and learns. A team sports shirt is provided with registration. A family event will also be included to end the season in celebration of all athletes.
The Hockomock Area YMCA is accepting registrations by calling 508-528-8708 or registering online (members) at hockymca.org/franklin. For a small fee, non-members can also participate at the program member rate (must register in person).
Soccer players will develop and improve fundamentals like dribbling, passing and kicking. Those enrolled in T-ball will develop baseball skills that include catching, throwing and hitting. All leagues are run in a positive and structured environment to ensure every child has fun and thrives.
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| boys on the soccer field |
Soccer – coed teams will meet at the Y as follows: Ages 3-4, 9:00-10:00 am; ages 5-6, 10:10–11:10 am; ages 7-10, 11:20 am – 12:20 pm.
T-ball – coed teams will meet at the Y as follows: Ages 3-4, 12:30-1:30 pm; ages 5-6, 1:40–2:40 pm.
Cost is $99 for members or $149 for program members. For more information, visit hockymca.org/franklin.
Bernon Family YMCA: 45 Forge Hill Road Franklin, 508-528-8708 | Sports Director: Jeff Moore 774-235-2720, jeffm@hockymca.org.
About Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.
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Monday, September 12, 2016
From FHS to Endicott, Anderson continues to help
"In May, Endicott senior defensive tackle Craig Anderson became the fifth recipient of the Jack Daly Award for Academics, Citizenship and Football. The award was presented to Anderson by the Eastern Mass. Chapter of the National Football Foundation to honor his outstanding play on the gridiron, in the classroom, and in the community.
It was the last part that really struck home for Anderson, a Franklin High alum.
Speaking the day before Endicott opened its 2016 season against Framingham State, he explained, “I always, when I can, try to give back to the community because there’s always people less fortunate than you. When the coaches talk about different community service opportunities, I try to get involved in as many as I can.”
Anderson began volunteering and developed his passion for community service in the peer leadership group at Franklin High. The students raised money every holiday season to buy gifts for young people in need in the community. The peer leaders would deliver the gifts and saw the joy that it created to do something good for someone else."
Read the complete article by Hockomock Sports.Com Managing Editor Josh Perry
https://hockomocksports.com/anderson-a-leader-on-and-off-the-field-at-endicott/
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| Senior defensive lineman Craig Anderson was honored for his commitment to football, the classroom, and community service at Endicott. (Courtesy of Endicott College Athletics) |
“We can move forward with our business – that of educating our kids.”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160911/superintendent-turnover-high-across-state
The Franklin (MA) School Committee agenda for Tuesday includes the discussion on the search process to replace Superintendent Sabolinski. The most recent meeting heard from two firms and their search proposals. The third candidate search firm is scheduled to present on Tuesday.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/school-committee-begins-search-process.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-sep-13-2016.html
"Returning to classrooms across the state and region, students have been busy adjusting to the leadership styles of their new teachers – a process many of those same educators have also recently undergone with the leadership in their district.
During the past decade, an average of 55 to 65 school superintendents leave their post each year in Massachusetts. Tom Scott, executive director of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, said most school chiefs leave their position to take another superintendency in the state or retire."
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"In Franklin, Maureen Sabolinski has served as superintendent for the past eight years. Prior to that, she spent four years as the assistant superintendent and five as the director of special education and student services.
Due to her vast experience in the district, Sabolinski, who is retiring at the end of the year, called her transition to the superintendency “seamless.”
“The work we had been doing as a district continued and under my tenure we continued to evolve to strengthen and expand our academic programs and offer unique opportunities for students in academics, the arts, socially and in athletics,” said Sabolinski."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160911/superintendent-turnover-high-across-state
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| Left to Right: Asst Superintendent Peter Light, Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Business Director Miriam Goodman, Asst Superintendent for Teaching and LEarning Joyce Edwards |
The Franklin (MA) School Committee agenda for Tuesday includes the discussion on the search process to replace Superintendent Sabolinski. The most recent meeting heard from two firms and their search proposals. The third candidate search firm is scheduled to present on Tuesday.
- More about the Superintendent search from the prior meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/school-committee-begins-search-process.html
- Tuesday (9/13/16) meeting agenda
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-sep-13-2016.html
Recap of Town Council meeting Sep 7, 2016
The Town Council meeting of Wednesday, Sep 7 is recapped as follows:
Single person appointments were made to the Conservation Commission and Citizens Advisory Committee
Liquor license suspensions to be served by Acapulco's and Joe's American Bar and Grill for one day each with two days held in abeyance for three years.
Liquor license transfers for Longhorn Steakhouse and 99 Restaurant were approved
School Dude which already is used by the Town for their facility work order system is also being piloted for their preventive maintenance planning tool. The application sounds really slick and easy to use. It does depend upon and inventory of the facility infrastructure (heater, lighting fixtures, etc.). There is likely to be a proposal to expand the pilot with a full rollout as part of the capital budget planning for FY 2018.
The prior Charter commission and committee reports were reviewed with leadership of the prior efforts present to answer questions. Bottom line: some of the Town Council are upset with the lack of say they have in the direct hiring process for certain personnel within the Town. This is a slippery slope. As a legislative body, they should only hire the Town Administrator and approve of the key departmental appointments (as they do today). To do otherwise, would change their role from the legislative body to one of being active in day-to-day operations and in so doing, create additional liabilities for the individual councilors. The easier solution since addressing this via the Charter is not really practical, would be to simply address the issue via better communications. Better communications is something the Council should do all around. They have occasionally made improvements but there is a whole lot of room to work with.
The Pine St legal claim was approved for settlement. A complicated issue whereby many years ago, a property was taken for tax tile by the Town which was eventually taken to court and by this agreement finally resolved.
Ribbon cutting of the new downtown improvements will open the Holiday Stroll, Thursday, October 6. 4:00 PM on the triangle. The rather large planters on the triangle (some have referred to as burial urns) will be swapped out with units that are shorter in height.
The Actions Taken document can be viewed here:
My notes from the meeting reported live on Wednesday evening can be found here by the section of the meeting they apply to:
The full agenda and associated documents (i.e. the Pine St legal issue, and the Charter commission report) can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-sep-7.html
Single person appointments were made to the Conservation Commission and Citizens Advisory Committee
Liquor license suspensions to be served by Acapulco's and Joe's American Bar and Grill for one day each with two days held in abeyance for three years.
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| Acapulco's |
- Acapulco's will not serve liquor on Wednesday, Sep 14.
- Joe's will not serve on liquor Thursday, Sep 15
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| Joe's American Bar and Grill |
Liquor license transfers for Longhorn Steakhouse and 99 Restaurant were approved
School Dude which already is used by the Town for their facility work order system is also being piloted for their preventive maintenance planning tool. The application sounds really slick and easy to use. It does depend upon and inventory of the facility infrastructure (heater, lighting fixtures, etc.). There is likely to be a proposal to expand the pilot with a full rollout as part of the capital budget planning for FY 2018.
The prior Charter commission and committee reports were reviewed with leadership of the prior efforts present to answer questions. Bottom line: some of the Town Council are upset with the lack of say they have in the direct hiring process for certain personnel within the Town. This is a slippery slope. As a legislative body, they should only hire the Town Administrator and approve of the key departmental appointments (as they do today). To do otherwise, would change their role from the legislative body to one of being active in day-to-day operations and in so doing, create additional liabilities for the individual councilors. The easier solution since addressing this via the Charter is not really practical, would be to simply address the issue via better communications. Better communications is something the Council should do all around. They have occasionally made improvements but there is a whole lot of room to work with.
The Pine St legal claim was approved for settlement. A complicated issue whereby many years ago, a property was taken for tax tile by the Town which was eventually taken to court and by this agreement finally resolved.
Ribbon cutting of the new downtown improvements will open the Holiday Stroll, Thursday, October 6. 4:00 PM on the triangle. The rather large planters on the triangle (some have referred to as burial urns) will be swapped out with units that are shorter in height.
The Actions Taken document can be viewed here:
My notes from the meeting reported live on Wednesday evening can be found here by the section of the meeting they apply to:
- Live reporting: closing
- Live reporting: School Dude and Charter discussion...
- Live reporting: License transfers
- Live reporting: License Compliance Check Violation...
- Live reporting: Legislation for Action
- Live reporting: Town Council - Sep 7, 2016
The full agenda and associated documents (i.e. the Pine St legal issue, and the Charter commission report) can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-sep-7.html
Update: Gala 2016 - LAUGH IN THE BOX
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