Saturday, July 16, 2022

MassCEC Seeks Participants for Decarbonization Pathways Pilot - converting from fossil fuels to green energy



 
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is seeking around 30 homes to participate in the first cohort of the Decarbonization Pathways Pilot. This new pilot will offer technical support, generous financial incentives, and performance monitoring to implement high-efficiency decarbonization measures. This is a great opportunity to get the technical support and financial assistance to bring your home into the 21st century!
 
Please consider applying and share this opportunity with your network. If you have any questions, please contact us at buildings@masscec.com.
 
MassCEC is accepting application between July 15, 2022 and July 31, 2022. 

MassCEC is specifically looking for participants who intend to install whole-home heat pump systems within the coming year and are interested in completely eliminating fossil fuels from their homes during the pilot. We will also be looking for geographic, income, and building type diversity within the cohort.
 
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Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda - Jul 19, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
July 19, 2022 -7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Ms. Spencer
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer
C. Payroll Ms. Stokes
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Franklin Education Foundation Update - Mrs. Carlucci & Mrs. Trahan

III. Discussion/Action Items - None

IV. Discussion Only Items - None

V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
(i) I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 14, 2022 School
Committee Meeting as detailed.
(ii) I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from the June 14,
2022 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
(iii) I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 27, 2022 School
Committee Meeting as detailed.
(iv) I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from the June 27,
2022 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B. Declare Surplus
I recommend approval to declare the list of Jefferson Elementary School books as
surplus as detailed.
C. Jefferson Gifts
I recommend acceptance of 2 checks totaling $2,217.14 as follows:
Jefferson PCC - Field Trips $1,813.14
Jefferson 5th Grade Celebration Committee - Supplemental Supplies $404
D. Music Gifts
I recommend acceptance for two checks totaling $3,239.48 as follows:
$ 846.48 Students Field Trip
$2,393.00 Gate MS Spring Concerts In-house enrichment
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,015.00 from the Class of 1972 for a
scholarship as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Adjournment


Meeting packet folder -> 

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda - Jul 19, 2022 - 7 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda - Jul 19, 2022 - 7 PM

Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Jul 19 at 6 PM

Franklin School Committee
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Municipal Building – 3rd Floor Training Room


AGENDA

“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.”

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

I. School Committee Goal Setting Workshop

Adjournment



Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Jul 19 at 6 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Jul 19 at 6 PM

035 - Frank Presents - Caron Grupposo - a discussion on diabetes (audio)

In this episode, Frank Falvey is joined by Caron Grupposo, a registered nurse at Milford Regional Physician Group teaching diabetes education, to help support patients with diabetes. The two discuss what is diabetes, warning signs, treatment and how Caron educates and cares for patients.

Audio file -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/035-frank-presents-caron-grupposo

035 - Frank Presents - Caron Grupposo - a discussion on diabetes (audio)
035 - Frank Presents - Caron Grupposo - a discussion on diabetes (audio)


"State officials are reminding the public to limit outdoor watering"

"The lack of rainfall over the past four months is being felt across Massachusetts, as 90 percent of the state is now experiencing drought conditions, officials said.

On July 12 Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Bethany Card declared that there was a “significant” drought in the Connecticut River Valley, central, northeast and southeast parts of the state, and a mild drought in western Massachusetts, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.

According to the latest map from the US Drought Monitor, the northeast part of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions. That level of dryness means specialty crops can be impacted in both yield and fruit size; trees become brittle and susceptible to insects; fish kills occur; wildlife move to farms to find food; water quality becomes poor; groundwater declines; and irrigation ponds dry up."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

The State of Mass drought status page -> https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status 
 

"State officials are reminding the public to limit outdoor watering"
"State officials are reminding the public to limit outdoor watering"

Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022

"The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline activates their new Mental Health Emergency Line tomorrow. If you or someone you know is suicidal or struggling with a mental health crisis, you can dial 988 to be connected to immediate support. There is Hope.

Just call or text 988"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1548091265941614597


Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022
Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022

Franklin Fire Dept takes emergency vehicle driver training

"This week each group went through emergency vehicle driver training through . The training included a classroom presentation followed by each member of the department operating a simulator."

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1547953456190595073 

Franklin Fire Dept takes emergency vehicle driver training
Franklin Fire Dept takes emergency vehicle driver training

Town of Franklin: Legal Notice - FY2021 Tax Taking

Legal Notice FY2021 Tax Taking

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/legal_notice_tax_taking.pdf

Town of Franklin: Legal Notice - FY2021 Tax Taking
Town of Franklin: Legal Notice - FY2021 Tax Taking

Friday, July 15, 2022

Franklin's Event Outlook: July 15, 2022 to July 21, 2022

On the Town Common, the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common come together with food, vendors, music and movie night ("Luca"). There is also food and music at La Cantina & 67 Degrees. 

Get out and enjoy the local offerings!

Friday, July 15
Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewing - check open hours)  
1:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)
3:30pm - Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac  (Town Common)
4:00pm - Food truck: Yai's Thai Truck (Town Common)
4:30pm - Raina’s Plate Food Truck (67 Degrees Brewing)
6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (67 Degrees Brewing)
6:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: NorthEast Groove (Town Common)
8:30pm - Movie Night: "Luca"  (Town Common)

Saturday, July 16
Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewing - check open hours)  
9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Supa Dupa food truck (67 Degrees Brewing)
4:00pm - Zach & Robin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Sunday, July 17
Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewing - check open hours)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)


The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26


Community Calendar
Community Calendar

Town of Franklin Awarded 150k by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division

The Town of Franklin has been approved for an award of $150,902 by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division. The funding will support the following projects proposed in the Town of Franklin’s Green Communities Competitive grant application.
  • $15,000: Town — Electric vehicles (2)
  • $49,514: Horace Mann School — Smart LED lighting
  • $24,895: Horace Mann School — Transformer
  • $12,194: Remington Jefferson School — Transformer
  • $49,299: Keller Sullivan School — Transformer
All of these projects are currently underway and the Town hopes to have all projects completed by December of 2022. 

For more information on our Green Communities status and previous grant awards, please view our green communities page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/green-community

Town of Franklin Awarded 150k by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
Town of Franklin Awarded 150k by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)