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Friday, March 2, 2018
Mommy & Me Baby Yoga Class - Thursdays beginning March 8
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Mustard’s Retreat plays Wrentham - Mar 23
Who: Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich and Michael Hough)
When: 7:30 PM, Friday, March 23
Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093
Description:
For more information and tickets, go to https://www.musicatocc.org.
For more about Mustard's Retreat http://www.mustardsretreat.com/
When: 7:30 PM, Friday, March 23
Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093
Description:
Their special brand of folk music. Highly acclaimed as not only songwriters, but as interpreters of traditional and contemporary songs and stories, their show is full of enthusiasm, good humor and fine musicianship.
For more information and tickets, go to https://www.musicatocc.org.
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| Mustard’s Retreat plays Wrentham - Mar 23 |
For more about Mustard's Retreat http://www.mustardsretreat.com/
Superintendent to School Committee - FY 2019 School Budget Memo and Presentation
"I am pleased to present the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 19 Budget on February 27, 2018 at the regular School Committee meeting. This presentation is the culmination of many steps in the development process, beginning with the School Committee’s Budget Workshop on October 10, 2017. I have been working closely with the central office administrators and building principals to consider budgetary needs as we plan for the 2018-2019 school year. I have also been in communication with the Town Administrator as part of the planning process.
The Budget Subcommittee has met several times, including in December with the Town’s Budget Subcommittee. The subcommittee members have been updated about progress along the way and have agreed to the proposed process for budget development. Since the last Budget Subcommittee meeting on February 13, 2018, the central office administrators, building principals, and I met to discuss the “Critical Needs” of the district, a selected few of which are included as additions to a Level Service budget. The recommended actions related to our “Critical Needs” are aligned with the current District Improvement Plan or are consistent with the process I have outlined for developing a new Strategy for Improvement for Franklin Public Schools in the coming months.
The Superintendent’s Recommended Budget proposes an appropriation of $64,390,935, which represents a 6.9% increase over the FY 18 appropriation. When revolving funds of $3,623,985 are considered compared to last years’ revolving fund amount of $6,329,935, the proposed increase in expenses is reduced to 2.18%. This proposal includes a $955,935 budget gap (at this time) yet to be closed. There are some outstanding variables that will impact the school budget, including the town’s actual allocation toward the school budget, the actual rate of increase of health insurance, whether or not there is additional Circuit Breaker revenue expected in a supplemental state budget, and the remaining expenses for FY 18.
From here, I recommend that the School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee begin to work on refining the budget in this iterative process, ultimately bringing forward a proposed budget for public hearing on March 27, 2018 with a proposed School Committee vote on the FY 19 budget on April 10, 2018.
I want to thank and commend Miriam Goodman, our School Business Administrator, for her keen insight, diligence, and attention to detail in preparing the FY 19 budget. In addition to the presentation, we are sharing supporting documentation with you."
Sara E. Ahern, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
This copy was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/Supt%20Rec%20FY%2019%20Budget%20Memo%20for%20Packet%20(1).pdf
The budget presentation document can also be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/FY%2019%20Superintendent's%20Recommended%20Budget%20(1).pdf
The "supporting documentation" hasnot yet been made available to the public (updated 3/2/18 - documents uploaded after this post was originally created)
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/
The Budget Subcommittee has met several times, including in December with the Town’s Budget Subcommittee. The subcommittee members have been updated about progress along the way and have agreed to the proposed process for budget development. Since the last Budget Subcommittee meeting on February 13, 2018, the central office administrators, building principals, and I met to discuss the “Critical Needs” of the district, a selected few of which are included as additions to a Level Service budget. The recommended actions related to our “Critical Needs” are aligned with the current District Improvement Plan or are consistent with the process I have outlined for developing a new Strategy for Improvement for Franklin Public Schools in the coming months.
The Superintendent’s Recommended Budget proposes an appropriation of $64,390,935, which represents a 6.9% increase over the FY 18 appropriation. When revolving funds of $3,623,985 are considered compared to last years’ revolving fund amount of $6,329,935, the proposed increase in expenses is reduced to 2.18%. This proposal includes a $955,935 budget gap (at this time) yet to be closed. There are some outstanding variables that will impact the school budget, including the town’s actual allocation toward the school budget, the actual rate of increase of health insurance, whether or not there is additional Circuit Breaker revenue expected in a supplemental state budget, and the remaining expenses for FY 18.
From here, I recommend that the School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee begin to work on refining the budget in this iterative process, ultimately bringing forward a proposed budget for public hearing on March 27, 2018 with a proposed School Committee vote on the FY 19 budget on April 10, 2018.
I want to thank and commend Miriam Goodman, our School Business Administrator, for her keen insight, diligence, and attention to detail in preparing the FY 19 budget. In addition to the presentation, we are sharing supporting documentation with you."
Sara E. Ahern, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools
This copy was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/Supt%20Rec%20FY%2019%20Budget%20Memo%20for%20Packet%20(1).pdf
The budget presentation document can also be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/FY%2019%20Superintendent's%20Recommended%20Budget%20(1).pdf
The "supporting documentation" has
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/
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| Superintendent to School Committee - FY 2019 School Budget Memo and Presentation |
FHS girls basketball and boys hockey end playoff run
Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the news of the FHS playoff games on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.
Girls Basketball = D1 Central
#5 Franklin, 39 @ #4 Natick, 53 – Final
Boys Hockey = D1 South
#3 Franklin, 0 vs. #14 Barnstable, 1 – Final
For other playoff results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-28-18/
Girls Basketball = D1 Central
#5 Franklin, 39 @ #4 Natick, 53 – Final
Boys Hockey = D1 South
#3 Franklin, 0 vs. #14 Barnstable, 1 – Final
For other playoff results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-28-18/
Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports |
| FHS Panthers |
Congrats on a great season and an awesome improvement!! https://t.co/OCNOdSf6GN— FHS Girls Lacrosse (@Fhsglax) March 1, 2018
Franklin drops a tough game to Barnstable 1-0, shots 32-21 in favor of the Panthers. Special thanks to the 13 Seniors for their contribution to our program. @FHSSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) March 1, 2018
Great season Boys Hockey! We are very proud of what you accomplished this year. Thank you seniors! #PantherPride— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 1, 2018
The season comes to an end for @fhsgvbasketball Lots of exciting wins and memories to last a lifetime. Be proud of your hard work and accomplishments! Thank you seniors! #PantherPride— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 1, 2018
Lets go panthers one more period. Lets keep the pressure up! #keepshooting #comeback #pantherpride @FHSSports @FHS_PuckCoach @FranklinMatters pic.twitter.com/QuSZERRj9S— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) March 1, 2018
Brigham got going late in the second quarter with a personal 7-0 run but she has been facing double & triple teams all night— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) March 1, 2018
After 3: Natick 35 Franklin 24. Hailey Murphy with a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Redhawks a double-digit advantage— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) March 1, 2018
Final: Natick 53 Franklin 39. Redhawks advance to the D1 Central semifinals Sunday where they will face Wachusett— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) March 1, 2018
Laney Ross finished with a team-high 13 points for Natick. Joining her in double figures were Makenna Range (11 points) and Claire Gaziano (12 points)— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) March 1, 2018
After scoring just 1 point in the first quarter, Ali Brigham finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds & 5 blocks— Greg Dudek (@gdudek10) March 1, 2018
Franklin Garden Club: “House Plant Success” - Mar 6
“House Plant Success” will be the focus of the Tuesday, March 6 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.
Dr. Paul Steen, a Master Gardener certified by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, will discuss common mistakes that cause failure in caring for house plants and how to avoid them. He will provide practical tips and easy solutions to avoid failures. Steen will also discuss 12 common house plants and how to make them bloom and thrive. The program will include an opportunity to ask question and for participants to bring in a few of their house plants for Steen to diagnose problems and make suggestions regarding care.
Steen is a retired physician who has been gardening for more than 50 years. He owns a home greenhouse and manages a one-acre shade garden. He has served as an instructor at Tower Hills Botanic Garden where he taught courses in tropical plants, shade gardening, and home greenhouse management. An Overseer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Steen is Past President of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association.
The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. Visit them on the web at http://gcfm.org/franklingc/Home.aspx
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| Franklin Garden Club: “House Plant Success” - Mar 6 |
Dr. Paul Steen, a Master Gardener certified by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, will discuss common mistakes that cause failure in caring for house plants and how to avoid them. He will provide practical tips and easy solutions to avoid failures. Steen will also discuss 12 common house plants and how to make them bloom and thrive. The program will include an opportunity to ask question and for participants to bring in a few of their house plants for Steen to diagnose problems and make suggestions regarding care.
Steen is a retired physician who has been gardening for more than 50 years. He owns a home greenhouse and manages a one-acre shade garden. He has served as an instructor at Tower Hills Botanic Garden where he taught courses in tropical plants, shade gardening, and home greenhouse management. An Overseer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Steen is Past President of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association.
The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts. Visit them on the web at http://gcfm.org/franklingc/Home.aspx
FPAC - Culinary Cabaret - April 6
"Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, wine and entertainment, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and delectable desserts!
Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits presents representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wine tastings to compliment the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard's "Never Drink Ordinary" motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.
Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth's 2018 European tour including Fourth of July at Aviano Air Force Base!"
When:
April 6th, 2018
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Where:
THE BLACK BOX
15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA
Tickets can be purchased online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1080
Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits presents representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wine tastings to compliment the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard's "Never Drink Ordinary" motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.
Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company. Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth's 2018 European tour including Fourth of July at Aviano Air Force Base!"
When:
April 6th, 2018
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Where:
THE BLACK BOX
15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA
Tickets can be purchased online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1080
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| FPAC - Culinary Cabaret - April 6 |
Bellingham-Franklin Annual Rabies Clinic - Apr 21
The Bellingham-Franklin Annual Rabies Clinic has been scheduled.
When: April 21 st 2018
Where: Bellingham D.P.W. Blackstone St.· Fee: $20.00 (Cash Only)
Time: 9 AM till noon Rain or Shine
Dogs MUST be on a leash, cats MUST be in a carrier
For Info : Call 508-966-5823 or 508-520-4922
Written proof of previous rabies vaccine within the last 9 - 12 months is needed for a three year vaccine.
You can download a copy of this notice from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/annual_rabies_clinic_1.pdf
When: April 21 st 2018
Where: Bellingham D.P.W. Blackstone St.· Fee: $20.00 (Cash Only)
Time: 9 AM till noon Rain or Shine
Dogs MUST be on a leash, cats MUST be in a carrier
For Info : Call 508-966-5823 or 508-520-4922
Written proof of previous rabies vaccine within the last 9 - 12 months is needed for a three year vaccine.
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| http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/bellingham-franklin-annual-rabies-clinic-april-21st |
You can download a copy of this notice from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/annual_rabies_clinic_1.pdf
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