Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda - June 8 at 5:30 PM

 Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 8, 2022 = 5:30 PM

Agenda:

1. Update: MAPC “Franklin For All” zoning reform project for Franklin Center, including the Downtown Commercial District and surrounding neighborhoods

a. Draft set of Recommendations - Slideshow from 5/16/22 Presentation  

https://www.mapc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Public-Forum-2-Presentation_updated-5-16.pdf

b. Updated Memo & Timeline (see below)

Re: Franklin For All Project Future Dates

The Franklin For All project is in it’s home stretch heading towards completion of the diagnostic analysis. Future dates are a sketch for upcoming meetings to note, but are subject to change:

1. June 10th at the Strawberry Stroll there will be a promotional event to help discuss the Franklin For All Project recommendations with residents and festival goers.

a. The Planning and Community Development department will be located at the intersection of Dean Ave and Main Street, directly across from the stage.

b. Attendees will be able to connect with Franklin for All project staff regarding the proposed recommendations.

c. Enjoy a town sponsored magic mirror photo booth experience to document the fun and resident aspirations of downtown revitalization.

2. June 30th Final report due (but should be in earlier and will be released upon final receipt)

3. July/August meeting of the EDC + Steering Committee to discuss prioritization of the formal recommendations by MAPC.

a. Each member of the Steering Committee will be given 3 votes to prioritize recommendations by MAPC to the staff. This is an effort to allow the committee to discuss the recommendations and give the staff some initial priorities to help focus our work and alleviate the potential to be scattered.

b. The Committee dates over the summer have not been set. We are hopeful that at the June 8th meeting we can set those dates in July or August on an evening without additional meetings after it.

c. The staff will also have some additional recommendations to consider that are not a part of the MAPC recommendations that focus on areas outside of the study zone, these are issues that have arisen locally that need to be addressed or have been discussed during this process.

4. September we will begin to publicly discuss the recommendations chosen by the Steering Committee and staff.

Agenda doc with remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/6-8-22_edc_agenda.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda - June 8 at 5:30 PM

FHS lacrosse teams set for playoff games on Wednesday (girls) and Tuesday (boys)

 
Boys - Division 1 = #7 Franklin (13-5) will host #26 Framingham (7-9) on Tuesday, June 7 at 5:00.

Complete Boys MIAA D1 bracket -> http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5832 

Girls - Division 1 = #6 Franklin (16-2) will host the winner of #27 Newton North (3-13)/#38 Milford (11-8) on Wednesday, June 8 at 5:00.

Complete Girls MIAA D1 bracket -> http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5828

Boston Globe insights on girls bracket (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/03/sports/state-girls-lacrosse-tournament-seeds-schedule-analysis-divisions-1-4/

FHS Panthers

FHS girls tennis win to advance in playoffs, 3 medals at Outdoor track State meet

Via HockomockSports.com, Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports playoff action on Saturday:

Softball - Division 1 = #17 Franklin, 8 @ #16 Newton North, 10 – Final

Not the outcome we had hoped for losing today 10-8 to a good Newton North team but we fought until the end. Whole team effort all the way through. Some fantastic plays, heads up base running, hitting up and down the line up. Proud of you ladies! https://twitter.com/CoachKatieH/status/1533209120899211268

Girls Tennis - Division 1 = #35 Lynn Classical, 0 @ #30 Franklin, 5 – Final

FHS GT wins first playoff match against Lynn Classical 5-0! Izzy Trull, Chloe Essam and Sarah Schiavo all with straight set wins. Doubles duos of Vedika Vinayak/Brooke Daniels & Amulya Jayam/Allison Bagley also didn't drop a set. Up next for FHS is a matchup with Brookline Monday https://twitter.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1533215637811736576

Outdoor Track = some medals at State meet

Congrats to medalists at day 2 of the MIAA Meet of Champions; Liz Hopkins (4th - javelin), Sarah Dumas (8th - 100 hurdles) and 4x4 (4th - Olivia Costa, Sarah Dumas, Sophia Cuneo and Anna Cliff). Such great accomplishments by all!  https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1533289452050710528

 

FHS Sophomore

@elizabe82032317

came into today’s MA Meet of Champions seeded 10th in the Javelin. A massive 7’ PR, throwing 119’1” places her 4th in the state & qualifies her for the New England Regionals next week! Congratulations

@elizabe82032317

@FHSSports

@HockomockSports

Complete girls state meeting results

http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8566&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=5175410&CFTOKEN=4cd3638c3c1fc0a3-04C7D303-D248-17F6-95CD46989F509D47

Complete boys state meet results

http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8567&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=5175410&CFTOKEN=4cd3638c3c1fc0a3-04C7D303-D248-17F6-95CD46989F509D47

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-04-22/ 

4x400 takes 4th place, earn place for New England's with a time of 4:05. Oh by the way they’re all sophomores!

FHS Sophomore (Liz Hopkins)

@elizabe82032317

came into today’s MA Meet of Champions seeded 10th in the Javelin. A massive 7’ PR, throwing 119’1” places her 4th in the state & qualifies her for the New England Regionals next week!

Franklin Public Schools: Seal of Biliteracy Awards

The Franklin Public School District has shared a profile for the 12 individuals who achieved the Seal of Biliteracy from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Google doc provides details on each of the 12 and the languages with which they achieved this status.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQbPW6hgF9jmIenrayVtdwq2wLuMmS28E9d_R4oIFBgjMOVUsTnJh0aPmpEaORDGyDAbCXRGZ_mP5zk/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g12eacd699bc_0_0

Franklin Public Schools: Seal of Biliteracy Awards

The Biliteracy awards were originally shared here

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/seal-of-biliteracy-achieved-by-fhs.html

School Committee: Policy Subcommittee meeting - agenda - June 8 at 6 PM

FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Jun 8, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

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.”

I. Distribution of Approved Policies
A. ADF - Wellness Policy
B. Other previously approved policies for manuals

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee
A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item
A. AC - Nondiscrimination
B. ACAB - Harassment
C. Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan - DRAFT
D. EB - Safety Program
E. EBC - Emergency Plans
F. EBCF - Safety Crisis Intervention Policy
G. ACAB-R1 - Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Harassment and Discrimination
H. ACAB-R2 - Grievance Procedure for Complaints of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Agenda document contains remote participation info for this virtual meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/6_8_2022_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf

School Committee: Policy Subcommittee meeting

Check out the Franklin Food Pantry updated current needs list

"We have updated our current needs list! As you are doing your shopping this weekend, please consider picking up a few items to donate to The Pantry. One of our highest need items is individually wrapped rolls of toilet paper. 

Thank you for your support!"

https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/donate-food/current-needs-list/ 

https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/donate-food/current-needs-list/

Franklin TV: Grads ‘22! They are the ones who just might change the world

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/05/2022

Graduation – the way I see it. As the proceeding unfolds I sit before 5 cameras, doing my best as director to guide, frame and divine the best view for everyone else.

It’s a lot to take in, and I’m literally calling the shots.

Graduation – the way I see it.

Graduation – the way the students of 2022 see it, is a very unique commencement.

As sophomores their world unraveled as COVID took hold, disrupting everything about their schooling, their lives, the lives of family and friends. Proms and other social events, gone, but that was just the small stuff. Broad fears and uncertainties rolled on through their junior year as they and teachers soldiered on remotely. Now they meet a world with even more economic and political uncertainty. They have had to rally, to grow up faster, become more aware, seek wisdom sooner. This became evident in student speeches that spoke not to these devastations, but to what personal inner strengths and compassions they will need going forward.

The way they see it, the world needs changing in many ways. That’s why they will. It’s a lot to take in. But, now they’re calling the shots.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching. 

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Representative Roy - "Outside the House"

 

"Hi Folks, As we approach the summer months, I hope you are all enjoying the warmer weather and sunshine. When I’m not legislating, I love to spend my free time playing the guitar and writing music. Not only am I able to collaborate with my band, Ben Gardener’s Boat, but I’ve recently been working on solo music! In fact, I just released a brand new, original song called, “Temptation Was There”. If you’re interested in giving it a listen, you can stream it on Spotify or Apple Music. I’ll also be back in the studio to work on some more music in the next few months."

Continue reading the newsletter online -> https://mailchi.mp/77e13789a53a/outside-the-house-presidential-libraries-7144917?

Representative Roy - "Outside the House" 

Weekly COVID-19 dashboards for FPS and Town of Franklin

The weekly FPS COVID-19 Dashboard is now available to view: https://buff.ly/3pQh91e

Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1532476914283208719 

weekly FPS COVID-19 Dashboard

The weekly Health Dept COVID-19 portal is found on the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal

Health Dept COVID-19 portal

FPAC to present Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Jun 10-12, 2022

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), Franklin’s own professional theater company, will present Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street June 10-12 at THE BLACK BOX. 

FPAC to present Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd has become a bloody, worldwide success since being awarded eight Tonys, (including Best Musical), for its Broadway premiere. Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's tasty, thrilling, theatrical treat has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences across the world. An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett's luck sharply shifts when Todd's thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up.

The cast includes FPAC’s Nick Paone as the title character, Kellie Stamp as Mrs. Lovett, Mariko Matsumura as the Beggar Woman, Paul Rescigno as Pirelli, Robbie Rescigno as Tobias, Audrey Miningham as Johanna, John Fitzhenry as Anthony, and more. 

FPAC is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, ballets, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local artists, and students of the arts. 

THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. For tickets and more information on Sweeney Todd, visit THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. Follow Franklin Performing Arts Company and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook and Instagram for updates on programming.