Sunday, March 12, 2023

Franklin Public School Spring Art Showcase - March 15 - 4:30 to 6:30 PM

The Franklin Public School Spring Art Showcase is available for viewing at Franklin High School on Wednesday, March 15 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Student works from across the district will be on display.

Franklin Public School Spring Art Showcase - March 15 - 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Franklin Public School Spring Art Showcase - March 15 - 4:30 to 6:30 PM


Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/FNxQGX1M31

An Update from Your Congressman Jake Auchincloss - March 10, 2023


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LAST 2 WEEKS IN REVIEW

I'm your representative in Congress and I write to keep you informed.

On the Hill

An Update from Your Congressman Jake Auchincloss - March 10, 2023


China Select Committee Hearing: Last week, I participated in the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party's first hearing, where we discussed the CCP's threat to America. I spoke about my belief that competing with the CCP on values starts with defending those values at home. As I said in the hearing, January 6th, 2021 was Xi Jinping's best day in office. We must heal and strengthen American democracy if we're going to advance democracy globally. You can read more about our first hearing here.

Taiwan: Yesterday, I spoke about my trip to Taiwan and the need for the United States to maintain a strong partnership with the island. I met with the president, government officials of both parties, business executives, and military commanders. The trip reaffirmed that we must remain committed to standing up to the Chinese Communist Party. The United States and Taiwan should help support each other's democracies through collaboration on countering disinformation and propaganda. We should also strengthen one another's economies through increased flows of trade and investment. Specifically, we should negotiate expanded market access, common rules, and the end of double taxation on Taiwanese investment in the United States, which is especially critical as we seek to revive US semiconductor manufacturing. As the United States seeks to strengthen our position in the Indo-Pacific, let us commit to Taiwan as a long-term ally.

Environmental Scorecard: I am proud to have received an "A" rating from the League of Conservation Voters for the third year in a row. As a young parent, I am focused on leaving the planet better than we found it – and my voting record in Congress reflects that. Since the start of my first term, I have been a leading proponent of offshore wind development off Massachusetts' South Coast. From supporting clean energy to expanding transit to safeguarding our water, we must protect and heal our planet. I will continue to support legislation that advances environmental stewardship and advances the clean energy transition in the 118th Congress.

Make your voice heard → What do you think about offshore wind?

Do you support offshore wind as a clean energy source?

 

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Around the Fourth

OpusNewton Groundbreaking


OpusNewton Groundbreaking: Earlier this week, I attended the groundbreaking for OpusNewton, a 174-unit apartment building for middle-income older adults who don't qualify for subsidized housing, but cannot afford market-rate units. I was joined by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, State Senator Cynthia Creem, and Mayor of Newton Ruthanne Fuller in celebrating the production of more housing. We must continue to support developments like this one as Massachusetts grapples with its biggest challenge: the cost of housing.

Town Halls: I'm hosting a series of three town halls tomorrow, March 11, in Milford, Attleboro, and Fall River. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you, hear your concerns, and answer your questions about Congress. You will also have an opportunity to connect with my staff to avail yourself of casework services in our office. If you'd like to attend, please see below the details and links to RSVP for each town hall. I hope to see you there.

Milford Town Hall
Saturday, March 11th
10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Milford Town Hall
52 Main St, Milford, MA 01757
RSVP Here

Attleboro Town Hall
Saturday, March 11th
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Sweet Community House
44 Peck St, Attleboro, MA 02703
RSVP Here

Fall River Town Hall
Saturday, March 11th
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Fall River Government Center
1 Government Center, Fall River, MA 02720
RSVP Here

Onwards,

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WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB

Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Steet
Suite 200

Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110


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Are you a Pickleballer?! Play and help the SAFE Coalition!!

Hello SAFE Community!

Are you a Pickleballer? 

Come out and join us on March 26th to test those skills!

Beginner and Advanced Team options
No gear? No problem! We have you covered!
Raffle items, fabulous gift bags, healthy competition!
 
Your support will help continue the groundbreaking work by the SAFE Coalition which is to listen to the needs of the community and develop compassionate styles of care for anyone impacted by mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and sexual assault. All our programs remain free of charge to any community member interested in care.

We look forward to seeing you!   


Warmly,

Jen Levine
CEO, co-founder
SAFE Coalition


Our Contact Information
SAFE Coalition
31 Hayward St., Unit 2c
Franklin, MA 02038-0434
774 847 9474          http://www.safecoalitionma.org

Are you a Pickleballer?! Play and help the SAFE Coalition!!
Are you a Pickleballer?! Play and help the SAFE Coalition!!

Tri-County gets grant for a food truck, scheduled to roll out in Fall 2023

"Tri-County was awarded a Capital Skills grant for $499,999 for Culinary Arts! TC is the proud new owner of a food truck and with the rest plans to buy a great deal of new equipment. 
Tri-County will hold a competition to name the food truck! Our graphic communications students will compete to come up with the design for the truck. 
The retrofitting is planned to be completed by the fall! 
Get ready TC community here we come to feed you! "

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpns9DLyPvh/

Tri-County gets grant for a food truck, scheduled to roll out in Fall 2023
Tri-County gets grant for a food truck, scheduled to roll out in Fall 2023

Franklin Q&A scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM

Due to the partial opening of the Senior Center this week, and due to the Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with the Franklin Fire Dept on March 15 (sold out), the monthly Q&A session will be scheduled for Wednesday, March 22 and available in person as well as via Zoom.

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?



Download this flyer to share with a friend or neighbor ->

All invited to the remote only Franklin Q&A session Weds, Feb 15 at 11:00 AM - get your questions answered

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for Human Resources, Town Administration, DPW, Facilities & more (updated)

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email. 

Benefits Coordinator - Human Resources Department

Local Building Inspector - Building and Inspections Department

Deputy Town Administrator - Office of Town Administrator

Staff Engineer - Department of Public Works

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 03/10/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for Human Resources, Town Administration, DPW, Facilities & more (updated)
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for Human Resources, Town Administration, DPW, Facilities & more (updated) 

The Guardian: turf issue link to Phillies health?; heat pump explainer

“There is a high number of Philadelphia Phillies diagnosed with this rare cancer and it looks weird, so that should be a red flag,” said Bennett. “We don’t know what those chemicals are doing to us – what happened to exercising caution when we’re talking about human health?”

However, all brain cancer experts who have spoken with the Guardian or were quoted in previous stories on the Phillies deaths cautioned that it is impossible to prove that the ball players’ cancers were caused by PFAS from the turf.

“The bottom line is anything in the world is possible, but what’s plausible and provable are totally different things,” said Henry Friedman, a neuro-oncologist at Duke University who treated two of the players. “There is no way to now say, ‘If these chemicals are there, they are causing the tumors.’”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)


"Few climate technologies have ever had a moment quite like the one heat pumps are currently enjoying.

While the share of electric vehicles and induction stoves sales may be growing, they still represent a sliver of all cars and stoves sold respectively. US heat pump sales, though, surpassed those of gas furnaces last year as the tech of choice to keep homes comfortable.

The sudden rise of the heat pump may have you wondering: what actually are they, how do they work, and are there incentives that can help lower the price?"
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

A heat pump can do both – warm and cool the house depending on the season. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images
A heat pump can do both – warm and cool the house depending on the season. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

FREE Beginner Yoga Class for Veterans - March 24

FREE Beginner Yoga Class for Veterans

Friday, March 24, 6:15 PM - Vets and Spouses/Partners Invited!

Christopher Boehm, Veteran, and Certified Yoga Instructor, invites Vets and their spouses/partners to join him on Friday, March 24 at 6:15 PM for a FREE BEGINNER yoga class at Franklin Family Karate.

Interested? Email Chris at: christopher.m.boehm@gmail.com

See flier for details!

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/free-beginner-veterans-yoga-class

FREE Beginner Yoga Class for  Veterans - March 24
FREE Beginner Yoga Class for  Veterans - March 24

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda for Mar 14, 2023 - 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
March 14, 2023 - 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 Mr. McNeill
C. Payroll Ms. Spencer
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Parmenter Highlights
B. FY24 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Franklin School Committee Resolution Special Education Circuit Breaker Funding
I recommend support of the resolution for Special Education Circuit Breaker
B. Franklin School Committee Resolution Universal Free School Meals
I recommend support of the resolution for Universal Free School Meals as

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 February 28, 2023 School
Committee meeting as detailed.
B. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1158.60 from the JFK PCC for
supplemental supplies as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to
collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and
Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on
the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so
declares.
X. Adjournment 

The agenda doc includes remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-14-23.pdf

The meeting packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting (not all documents are released Before the meeting)

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda for Mar 14, 2023 - 7 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda for Mar 14, 2023 - 7 PM


Franklin Senior Center update on opening status for week of March 13 - 17, 2023

Hello Everyone!

Next week, the Franklin Senior Center will continue to be open only partially. The Senior Center's Common Grounds Café and attached multipurpose room will be open and fully functional. Although the rest of the building will still be inaccessible, we are able to have breakfast and lunch daily, as well as varied programming throughout the week! Everyone will need to enter through the multi purpose room doors (to the left of the main entrance), as entrance into the lobby will be prohibited while construction is happening. 

On Wednesday, March 15th, there will not be any programming at the Senior Center and the café will be closed due to our Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with the Franklin Fire Dept., which is already sold out!

The programming schedule will be posted on our website and social media, or you can give us a call at 508-520-4945 to see what programs are available to you if you do not have computer access.

The hope is the rest of the building is mostly back is open as of the following Monday, March 20th.

Thanks for your understanding and patience!

-Danielle Hopkins, 
Franklin Senior Center Director


programming schedule
programming schedule



Franklin Senior Center update on opening status for week of March 13 - 17,  2023
Franklin Senior Center update on opening status for week of March 13 - 17,  2023