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Sunday, November 20, 2022
NEW American Sign Language Class Coming Soon
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Lifelong Community Learning: Winter/Spring Registration Opens Dec 1, 2022
Registration for Winter/Springs classes will open at Lifelong Community Learning on December 1. We hope you can join us. There’s a lot going on.
Lifelong Learning is the community education branch of Franklin Public Schools, and provides educational experiences for Franklin residents, and those from surrounding towns, from elementary school through retirement.
Adult participants can choose from a very interesting variety of options this winter and spring, including Arts & Crafts, Lifestyle & Culture, Exercise & Wellness, Team Sports, Workshops & Special Events, and Online Learning. Some of the exercise and sports choices are Badminton and Badminton for Teens, LaBlast Dance Fitness, Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Volleyball, and Ladies Hiking. New this year: Basketball for Men Over 45 along with much more.
If you are looking for language options, once again we have Beginner Spanish for adults, American Sign Language (ASL), and English as a Second Language (ESL) both for adults.
For children, Lifelong Community Learning’s ever popular Kids’ Corner program is once again offering Kids’ Cooking classes. In these 1-hour classes, students will gain kitchen skills like searing, sautéing, folding, and more. They will create 1 -2 dishes per week depending on complexity and timing. You will want to check this out, there is so much more to see and do at Kids’ Corner. It’s where fun and learning meet after school.
Visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com for full course details and to register. You may also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.
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| Lifelong Community Learning: Winter/Spring Registration Opens Dec 1, 2022 |
Franklin School Committee: Agenda for Nov 22, 2022 meeting
Franklin School Committee
November 22, 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 TBD
C. Payroll TBD
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. District Assessment Presentation - Dr. Rogers, Mr. Fraizer
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Superintendent’s Proposed Goals
I recommend approval of the Superintendent’s Goals as discussed.
B. Policy - First Reading
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:
● KF-E3 - Facilities Fee Schedule
● JLCCD - Managing Life-Threatening Food Allergies in the Education Setting
● JLCCD-E - Protocol & Guidelines for Management of Life-Threatening Food Allergies in FPS
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. None
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 8, 2022 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Recurring Field Trip - HMMS
I recommend approval of the request of Mallori Polucha to take HMMS 7th Grade Science students to Colt’s State Park in Bristol, RI on May 30 & 31, 2023 for a Save the Bay program as detailed.
C. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $800.00 from VFJ Renovations for in house enrichment as detailed.
D. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,488.65 from O’Connor Portraiture for supplemental supplies as detailed.
E. Drum Set Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of a drum set, valued at approximately $1,000.00, from Mr. Faenza to the Franklin Music Department as detailed.
VII. Citizen’s Comments
VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items
IX. Executive Session
Approval of Executive Session minutes from October 25, 2022 and November 8, 2022
School Committee meetings as detailed.
X. Adjournment
Agenda document with remote connection info ->
Meeting packet (documents released for this meeting) (note not all docs are released before the meeting) -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-22-2022-school-committee-packet
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| Franklin School Committee: Agenda for Nov 22, 2022 meeting |
The Zajac Brothers Band - Thanksgiving Eve at THE BLACK BOX
The night that comes once a year is finally here! Always a busy night in Franklin night-life; Thanksgiving Eve is a time where everyone gets together and celebrates what they are grateful for.
Add The Zajac Brother’s Band to your list of stops for the occasion and join us 8-11 for a night of music and celebration at THE BLACK BOX. Rock & roll, blues, funk and jam will get you grooving the night away with this talented band!
Presale: $15 - Door: $20 - VIP: $45
Tickets available online or by calling the box office
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| The Zajac Brothers Band - Thanksgiving Eve at THE BLACK BOX |
Governor-elect Healey announces transition committee chairs
"Ten days after her historic win, Governor-elect Maura Healey announced 15 committee co-chairs will join her transition team as she prepares to take office in January.The Cambridge Democrat, who won the Nov. 8 election by a landslide, announced Friday a transition team that includes former state transportation leaders, community advocates, business and nonprofit leaders, and a former White House official.She had previously announced that Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, the lieutenant governor-elect, will chair the transition. The team had also launched a website to solicit applications from those who wish to serve in the administration as well as offer the public a chance to weigh in on what an incoming Healey administration should prioritize."
Continue reading the Boston Globe article (subscription maybe required)
CommonWealth Magazine coverage ->
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/healey-announces-transition-committee-chairs/
Pre-Negotiations Committee Strategy Meeting - Executive Session - Dec 8
Franklin School Committee
Negotiations Sub Committee
December 8, 2022 - 3:30-5:00 PM
Remote Participation via Zoom:
Meeting of the Negotiating Sub-Committee for the ESP/LPN, Cafeteria,Secretaries & Van Driver Units
1. Call to Order
2. Executive Session
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collectivebargaining with the ESP/LPN, Cafeteria, Secretaries & Van Drivers units as anopen meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of theSchool Committee and the chair so declares.
3. Adjournment
Shared from: https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/preneg_meeting_12-8-22_esp-lpn_cafe_sec_van.pdf
Note: since the meeting is mainly an "executive session", not much use in attending. Sharing to help comply with open meeting legalese.
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| Pre-Negotiations Committee Strategy Meeting - Executive Session - Dec 8 |
Networking Your Way to a New Job - Dec 6
Topic: Networking Your Way to a New Job
Where: Zoom/Virtual
When: Tuesday December 6 @ 12:30 pm [1 hr session]
To register:
Call the Natick Service Council's Brack Career Center; 508-655-1791
OR use your phone and scan the QR code in the attached flyer
OR use this link -> https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkd-CoqzkiEtLc6daiSIzH_pDXublLg4Qf
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Ed Lawrence
www.getstart-ed.com
CPRW; NCOPE
Certified Interview Coach
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee
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| Networking Your Way to a New Job - Dec 6 |
The Town of Franklin awarded $11K from Sustainable Materials Recovery Program
The Town of Franklin gains $11K from this grant program:
"On America Recycles Day, Nov. 15, the Baker-Polito administration announced $4.2 million in grant funding to 270 municipalities and regional solid waste districts across the Commonwealth.The grants, made available through the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program and approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, will help communities maximize their recycling, composting and waste reduction programs.“One of the most effective measures we can take to reduce the waste stream in communities across the Commonwealth is to support and encourage recycling, diversion, and reuse of waste materials,” said Gov. Charlie Baker.This year, 265 communities qualified for the Recycling Dividends Program and will receive payments ranging from $245 to $110,500 for a total of $3.37 million."
Continue reading the Mass Municipal Assoc (MMA) article online
Details on the program can be found online ->
The full listing of grant award recipients
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| Sustainable Materials Recovery Program |
Friday, November 18, 2022
Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 18, 2022 to Nov 24, 2022
Theater, theater, and theater. The Dean College shows are sold out but the FHS performances of Cinderella and the FPAC performances of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time have tickets for sale this weekend.
Winter Farmers Market opens this Saturday, join the Deep Dive into the school district's work on diversity, equity, and inclusion that is scheduled for the Library Saturday morning or stop by the Library book & bag sale also schedule for today and Saturday.
Friday, November 18
12:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - FHS Red Cross Club: Movie Night -> Monster's Inc (Franklin High School)
5:30pm - Patrick Durkin (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Jess Ward (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Saturday, November 19
9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Deep Dive
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (books by the bag) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
3:00pm - Trolley Dogs Food Truck (La Cantina Winery)
4:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:30pm - Jennifer Teft (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (Franklin High School)
7:30pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
Sunday, November 20
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (FPAC - THE BLACK BOX)
2:00pm - All Shook Up (sold out) (Dean College)
7:00pm - Interfaith Thanksgiving Service (Franklin Federated Church)
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving Day
8:00am - Turkey Trot - 5K walk/run (Church of Latter Day Saints - benefits Franklin Food Pantry)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full Community event calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar
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
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| Community Calendar |
First Winter Farmers Market this season opens on Saturday, Nov 19 at 10 AM
The first of the series of Winter Farmers Markets open on Saturday, Nov 19 at Fairmount Fruit Farms. Located at 887 Lincoln St, the market is open from 10 AM to 2 PM. The market runs approximately twice a month on Saturday.
Check out the listing of vendors -> https://www.fairmountfruit.com/farmer-s-market
Check out more info about Fairmount Fruit Farm online -> https://www.fairmountfruit.com/
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