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Monday, August 13, 2012
Franklin Public Library: Star Wars Symposium
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Parmenter - Modular Units
Walked by the Parmenter School on Saturday to get pictures of the modular units before they get removed. According to the update at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday (8/7/12), the propane tank is scheduled to be removed first, then the units will come down. During the last week of August, the DPW will return the space below the modulars to useful land, seeding grass, etc.
What do the modulars look like?
From the outside, a walk around them produces the following views.
The tech department would probably not be happy to find that one of their computer cables was being used to hold the door open from time to time.
What do the modulars look like?
From the outside, a walk around them produces the following views.
The tech department would probably not be happy to find that one of their computer cables was being used to hold the door open from time to time.
Closing Day for St Rocco's
Today marks the closing of the Olympics in London and St Rocco's Festival here in Franklin.
Yes, the major reason for St Rocco's Festival is a fund raiser for St Mary's Church
Annual fun at St. Rocco's in Franklin
Yes, the major reason for St Rocco's Festival is a fund raiser for St Mary's Church
"considered high quality by all standards"
Towns with a higher bond rating are more likely to be able to pay off their loans, and as such are often given a lower rate of interest on their bonds.
"On smaller projects, a few (percentage) points isn’t going to matter too much," said Ballantine. "But if you’re building a high school, it can make a significant difference."
Much like there are three main credit bureaus for personal credit scores, there are three main bond rating agencies — Moody’s Investors Service, Standard and Poor’s, and Fitch Group.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x521655892/Despite-recession-area-municipal-bond-rates-in-good-shape#ixzz23KDAVE3B
Franklin has been able to maintain a very good bond rating with its overall budget management. This will be a major factor as the new high project goes out to bid for the bonds to finance the building. Of course, the timing for the actual construction bids will hopefully produce the lowest overall cost for the project as well.
Franklin is also aggressive in managing its debt to take advantage of the lowest ratings available. It was able to perform two refinancing exercises that substantially reduced the amount of interest that would be paid over the life of the bond. The most recent of these efforts was reported on during the FinCom meeting in April
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/live-reporting-fincom.html
Saturday, August 11, 2012
The Parkinson's Voice Initiative
Do you know someone with Parkinson's? or maybe they are not sure they have Parkinson's?
There is a new service available that with a short phone call to record your voice, the analysis of the recording can determine and track progress of Parkinson's.
How do they do that? In this TED video, Max Little explains:
What is the phone number to call?
In the US, the phone number is 1-857-284-8035
You can visit the Parkinson's Voice Initiative web page for more information http://www.parkinsonsvoice.org/
What is Parkinson's Disease?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease
https://www.michaeljfox.org/understanding-parkinsons/i-have-got-what.php
There is a new service available that with a short phone call to record your voice, the analysis of the recording can determine and track progress of Parkinson's.
How do they do that? In this TED video, Max Little explains:
What is the phone number to call?
In the US, the phone number is 1-857-284-8035
You can visit the Parkinson's Voice Initiative web page for more information http://www.parkinsonsvoice.org/
What is Parkinson's Disease?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkinson%27s_disease
https://www.michaeljfox.org/understanding-parkinsons/i-have-got-what.php
Friday, August 10, 2012
Franklin Food Pantry
If you want to get to the Franklin Food Pantry website, use this link
Note: we are having problems with the redirection of our domain but the information on the website is available. So for the short term, you can use the above link and still get information about the Food Pantry.
St Rocco Festival
The 34th Annual St Rocco Festival is underway in Franklin this weekend. The Milford Daily News writes:
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1602170505/Franklins-fantastic-festival#ixzz238dz1gqk
St. Mary Parish’s biggest fundraiser, the four-day festival raised $59,000 last year, with thousands attending. Father Michael Guerino started it in 1979 to honor St. Rocco, the patron saint of healing.
Since then, a tight-knit group of church volunteers, old and young, have made sure the feast pushes on, August after August. They have managed it for so long, the setup has become a reflex.
Indeed, their hard work was on display on the sprawling festival grounds.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1602170505/Franklins-fantastic-festival#ixzz238dz1gqk
Free Soccer Camp
From the Yahoo Group for Franklin Area Parents come this posting worthy of sharing here
Do you know a child with an intellectual or physical disability that would enjoying playing soccer? We are hosting a free soccer camp in Franklin this August and are asking for your help to spread the word.
The camp will be held from August 27th through August 30th, 5:00pm to 6:00pm each day at Carpe Diem Field on 34 Saxon Street. The camp is held indoors out of the sun and heat, in an air-conditioned facility.
Many thanks to Franklin Soccer School and Carpe Diem Technologies for their generous donations allowing us to host this special and unique camp.
Participants can be from any town, are asked to pre-register for the camp, and can find more information at: http://franklinsoccerschool.com/challengerform
Thank you,
Aaron Frongillo and Michael Katinas
8th Grade Students
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Franklin Public Library: Animal World
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Thursday, August 9, 2012
Franklin Public Schools: Class sizes by school
August, preparing for schools to open this September. What will be the class sizes around the Franklin school district? The information as presented to the School Committee on Tuesday is shown here.
These numbers can also be found on the Franklin Schools web page here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/019309C3-000F8513
You can also view the School Committee meeting from Tuesday where these numbers were discussed.
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?ecm=634800882920015000&indexSessionSKU=9nH/HANkgO8EKZ7iG4dGYQ%3D%3D&siteSKU=L7qhQ46xin/r3Z0jcDVCNw%3D%3D
These numbers can also be found on the Franklin Schools web page here
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/019309C3-000F8513
You can also view the School Committee meeting from Tuesday where these numbers were discussed.
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?ecm=634800882920015000&indexSessionSKU=9nH/HANkgO8EKZ7iG4dGYQ%3D%3D&siteSKU=L7qhQ46xin/r3Z0jcDVCNw%3D%3D
"$100 fine for first offenders, up from $25"
If there is trouble with enforcement of the existing dog feces law, how will increasing the fine help? I missed the Town Council meeting last night but wish I had been able to ask that question (if no one else did).
And for all the items that were on the agenda, the dog bylaw is what gets into the paper first? Not the new contract for Town Administrator? Or the report from the Citizens Committee?
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x866122448/Franklin-council-takes-up-dog-bylaw-proposal#ixzz232Wwod1l
The full agenda for Wednesday's Town Council meeting and accompanying document can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-aug-8.html
And for all the items that were on the agenda, the dog bylaw is what gets into the paper first? Not the new contract for Town Administrator? Or the report from the Citizens Committee?
The town intends to strike the previous leashing bylaw and replace it with a longer one titled, "Regulation of Conduct." The section on leashing was largely unchanged.
The bylaw proposal, presented to Town Council for the first time on Wednesday night, states that the chief of police will have the authority to order a dog muzzled or confined for a period of time if it bites a person or another pet or chases a vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian in a public setting. Council was expected to vote on the measure Wednesday night after discussion.
"We are trying to be proactive," said Town Attorney Mark Cerel, who rewrote the bylaw proposal with help from former Police Chief Steve Williams and Cindy Souza, the animal control officer for Franklin and Bellingham. "We don’t want to have any issues in the future with vicious dogs."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x866122448/Franklin-council-takes-up-dog-bylaw-proposal#ixzz232Wwod1l
The full agenda for Wednesday's Town Council meeting and accompanying document can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-aug-8.html
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Aug 8, 2012
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– March 7, 2012
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission - Doug Newton
Zoning Board of Appeals - Sean P. Slater
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
- Citizens Committee
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-42(Amended):Authorization for DPW Garage/Storage Building
2. Resolution 12-63: Town Administrator’s Employment Agreement
3. Bylaw Amendment 12-686:Amendment to Chapter 165, Transient Vendors- 1st Reading
4. Bylaw Amendment 12-690: Amendment to Chapter 8, Council on Aging – 1st Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 12-691:Amendment to Chapter 75, Dogs – 1st Reading
6. Bylaw Amendment 12-692: Amendment to Water System Map – 1st Reading
7. Bylaw Amendment 12-693: Amendment to Sewer System Map – 1st Reading
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The set of documents for this agenda were posted to the Franklin, MA web page here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/080812.pdf
Business Tax Breaks in Massachusetts
Tax breaks are a form of spending. Money that the state spends on tax breaks is money that it can't spend on education, infrastructure, or other forms of economic development.
Our new report, Business Tax Breaks in Massachusetts, describes the various types of business tax breaks in Massachusetts and shows how much the state spends on each. It focuses most directly on what we call special business tax breaks, meaning those tax breaks which: 1) apply to businesses, and 2) have as their most basic rationale the effort to bolster economic development.*
We find that:
To accompany this report, we are also releasing a two-page Factsheet which describes the major findings.
* Other kinds of business tax breaks include those designed to minimize double-taxation and those which mirror the federal tax code.
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Wedding dresses weren't always white
The Milford Daily News has an article on the wedding dress exhibit currently showing at Franklin's Historical Museum. Wedding dress through the ages are displayed so you can see the changes and development.
Franklin's Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central St.
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/location-and-hours.html
Read more of the article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x866121845/Franklin-exhibit-traces-gowns-through-the-years#ixzz22weB6k19
"In Victorian times, everything was covered, whereas now — how do I put this diplomatically — everything is exposed," she said.
In contrast to the symbolic bride of the present, who practically glows as she walks down the aisle in her milky white gown, Ferguson said gowns for much of the 1900s were beige or off-colored.
Pure white gowns did not emerge until the 1960s, she said.
Franklin's Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central St.
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/location-and-hours.html
Read more of the article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x866121845/Franklin-exhibit-traces-gowns-through-the-years#ixzz22weB6k19
Singleton Gains Endorsements
FRANKLIN—Matt Kelly and Glenn Jones, two members of Franklin's Town Council, have announced their official endorsement of Stolle Singleton for State Representative in the 10th Norfolk District. Stolle, a Franklin resident, is running in the Republican Primary on Thursday, September 6th.
"I am deeply honored to have the support of Matt and Glenn, who have both given so much to Franklin in their roles as Town Councilors," said Stolle Singleton. "It is a privilege to call these gentlemen my friends and their expertise regarding the needs of the Franklin community, as public servants, engaged citizens, and family-men, will be invaluable throughout my campaign and beyond."
On the endorsement, Matt Kelly said, "Stolle has a proven track record at the State House as a policy advisor and will continue to keep Franklin and Medway moving forward as our next State Representative. She is dedicated to Franklin, Medway and the Commonwealth and I believe she is the best candidate in this race because she will ensure that our communities have an experienced voice to represent the interests of our residents in the Massachusetts House."
"I am happy to endorse Stolle Singleton as she is by far the best choice for Franklin and Medway," said Glenn Jones. "Stolle is a dedicated, energetic, and flexible advocate who has first-hand experience on Beacon Hill and will work tirelessly as a full-time legislator to secure the many needs of our communities."
Stolle Singleton has spent the past two years working as a policy analyst for the 33-member Republican Caucus in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. During her time at the State House, she authored over 17 pieces of legislation and numerous amendments to state budgets and bills, some of which were signed into law. Previously, she interned in former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown's Office and the Office of Legislative Education.
Stolle's legislative experience will enable her, from day one, to be an effective leader in crafting policies to restore our economy, maintain our local aid, and bring accountability to State Government.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
School Committee: Action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a $100.00 Office Depot gift card and 5 large one-topping pizza’s from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for the HMMS for raising $2,067.47 for Pennies for Patients. motion to accept, passed 6-0
b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Selmer Liberty Tenor Sax from the McLean Family valued at $1200.00 for the Remington Middle School. motion to accept, passed 6-0
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $282.66 from Wells Fargo (Douglas Lee) for the FHS. motion to accept, passed 6-0
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Stephanie & Michael Quinn for the FHS Schaeffer memorial scholarship. motion to accept, passed 6-0
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $25.00 from Judi Hershman for the FHS Schaeffer memorial scholarship. motion to accept, passed 6-0
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $10.00 via Just Give as an anonymous donation from Capella University for FHS scholarships. motion to accept, passed 6-0
g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of CPR Mannequins valued at 1109.00 from Roberta Trahan for the District. motion to accept, passed 6-0
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $20.00 from Sheila Hooper for the FHS Schaeffer memorial scholarship. motion to accept, passed 6-0
i. I recommend approval of the Elementary and Middle School’s Handbooks as presented. motion to accept, passed 6-0
If you are not registered for the bus, it is too late!
Real-time reporting: School Committee (via cable broadcast)
Per the transportation update at Tuesday's School Committee meeting, the school transportation process started in April with a registration deadline of June 30. The second payment was due July 9th. Reminders went out to the parents/families who needed to complete their payments. There are still about 50 accounts that need to get completed. High school and middle school buses are currently full. No additional registrations are being accepted.
Once school begins in Sep, ridership on the routes will be measured and if additional capacity is available, there may be adjustments by the end of Sep.
The bus routes are scheduled to be posted to the School's website by the end of next week.
Bus passes for the Charter School will be available Aug 21 and for the other Franklin students Aug 27th.
Bus fees are $325 per student with a cap at three students paying within one family ($975).
Students K-6 who live outside of 2 miles from school are eligable for a 'free' ride. Students at middle school and high school and all other K-6 less than 2 miles can register for 'pay to ride'.
There are approx 1500 in the 'pay to ride' program currently with another 500+ in the 'free ride' program.
Per the transportation update at Tuesday's School Committee meeting, the school transportation process started in April with a registration deadline of June 30. The second payment was due July 9th. Reminders went out to the parents/families who needed to complete their payments. There are still about 50 accounts that need to get completed. High school and middle school buses are currently full. No additional registrations are being accepted.
Once school begins in Sep, ridership on the routes will be measured and if additional capacity is available, there may be adjustments by the end of Sep.
The bus routes are scheduled to be posted to the School's website by the end of next week.
Bus passes for the Charter School will be available Aug 21 and for the other Franklin students Aug 27th.
Bus fees are $325 per student with a cap at three students paying within one family ($975).
Students K-6 who live outside of 2 miles from school are eligable for a 'free' ride. Students at middle school and high school and all other K-6 less than 2 miles can register for 'pay to ride'.
There are approx 1500 in the 'pay to ride' program currently with another 500+ in the 'free ride' program.
Attention: Businesses and Organizations - Registration is Open for the Franklin Harvest Festival
Franklin's Harvest Festival is set for Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Franklin Downtown Partnership is already planning for this fun event, which they expect will draw about 5,000 visitors to town. Organizers have set a registration deadline of August 20 for crafters, vendors, artists and community groups who want to participate in this year's festival.
The Harvest Festival will be held rain or shine, and booth space is limited. The booth fee for non-Partnership members is $125, and the food vendor fee is $175. A late charge of $25 will be added for registrations received after August 20 if there is booth space still available.
Event details and registration forms can be downloaded from the Partnership's website, www.franklindowntownpartnership.org. This year's booth chairperson, Mary Graff, can be contacted at mgraff@berryinsurance.com. Co-Chair Jeanne Sherlock is planning the entertainment and children's area fun and can be reached at jeannes@hockymca.org.
Sponsors are still needed to fund this festival. As a non-profit organization, the Downtown Partnership depends on sponsors to fund this and other efforts, including Beautification, the Strawberry Stroll and the Holiday Stroll.
Area Sikhs: Shootings 'a sad teachable moment'
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Simran Kaur believes ignorance might have motivated the gunman who killed six people at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis., on Sunday. "I think it was a hate crime," she said Monday at the Sikh temple in Milford.
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Boston Heart Walk - Sep 15 - help the Baby Beats!
From the Amante Family:
You can find the fund raising page here
Welcome to the fundraising page for team Baby Beats. We have been raising money for the Heart Association since 2002! Just two weeks after Damian's third open heart surgery we attended our first Heart Walk in New York.
Funds donated to the Heart Association go toward life saving research, techniques and equipment.
Damian has directly benefited from projects that were funded by the Heart Association.
We celebrate Damian and the victory over his struggles by raising money to support this important organization.
Please support our team by donating to the Heart Association! Thank you!
You can find the fund raising page here
Monday, August 6, 2012
Uncas Pond
Having heard of Uncas Pond here and here, I decided a needed to go exploring to find it. Sunday was humid. I needed a little extra incentive to run in the heat. I decided that since Uncas Pond was off Summer St, I'd go find it. Finding it would give me an excuse to stop for pictures (and rest as well).
The water looked inviting but it was behind a securely locked fence so I didn't venture forth.
Updated 8/6/12 7:00 PM
The Franklin Rod and Gun Club is located at the end of Florence St. Access to the pondappears to be via the Club property or one of the neighboring private properties actually is available from a dirt parking lot on the left of Florence as you approach the end of the road.
Access is outlined on this photo:
My thanks to Franklin Matters reader Rich for the correction and photo!
For more information on the Franklin Rod and Gun Club, you can visit their website http://franklinrodandgun.org/
BTW - According to their web page, they are still looking to find "Declan F". Declan won the 12 and under trophy for their recent tournament and left without getting the trophy!
The water looked inviting but it was behind a securely locked fence so I didn't venture forth.
Updated 8/6/12 7:00 PM
The Franklin Rod and Gun Club is located at the end of Florence St. Access to the pond
Access is outlined on this photo:
My thanks to Franklin Matters reader Rich for the correction and photo!
For more information on the Franklin Rod and Gun Club, you can visit their website http://franklinrodandgun.org/
BTW - According to their web page, they are still looking to find "Declan F". Declan won the 12 and under trophy for their recent tournament and left without getting the trophy!
"give their time and effort"
In addition to being a 'high performing' school district, Franklin is fortunate to have the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School as well. Was it mentioned in this article? No.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167970/Despite-high-interest-at-some-schools-charter-movement-slow-to-catch-on-in-MetroWest#ixzz22l970Ycu
For additional information on the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School you can visit their web page http://bfccps.org/
Ultimately, the overriding factor determining whether a charter is approved by the state has less to do with where it is and more to do with why it's being proposed, said J.C. Considine, a spokesman for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
"I don't think there's a preference," he said. "Where there's a need and demand is shown, we're open to considering strong proposals in really any region."
There's also nothing inherent to MetroWest that would make it objectionable to potential founding groups, said Brown, who added a town like Framingham, with its growing non-English speaking population, could be a good site for a charter school specializing in language education.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167970/Despite-high-interest-at-some-schools-charter-movement-slow-to-catch-on-in-MetroWest#ixzz22l970Ycu
For additional information on the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School you can visit their web page http://bfccps.org/
"find a way to balance clinical work with research"
Kalutkiewicz, who will be a senior biology major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the fall, has been working on a 10-week summer research fellowship at the university. Supported by the heart association, her full-time project is on cell division.
"Cells have to establish a plane of division," Kalutkiewicz said. "We’re looking at how they divide."
This is not the first time the UMass Amherst senior has been a part of scientific research. She also participated in studies at Tufts, where the focus of the projects was similar to hers: cells and genetics.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1602168073/Franklin-woman-has-passion-for-life-sciences#ixzz22l7Uweso
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Up Coming Event
Would you please put this event in Franklin Matters in time -- Sept. 15th. The organization is T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)? Thank you. Faith Flaherty, TOPS Leader
T.O.P.S. Inspiration Workshop
Inspire each person to manage their nutrition and life in ways that will help each person. T.O.P.S. is a support group that aims to promote health and well-being nutritionally. T.O.P.S. mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly.
When: Saturday, September 15, 2012Where: Franklin Senior CenterTime: 8:30 AM registration 9:00 - 12:00 programCost: Free
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 7, 2012
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
"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."
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the July 17, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills – none Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Athletic Fees – Brad Sidwell
b. Handbooks – Sally Winslow
3. Discussion Only Items
Enrollment Update
Transportation Update
4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a $100.00 Office Depot gift card and 5 large one-topping pizza’s from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for the HMMS for raising $2,067.47 for Pennies for Patients.
b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Selmer Liberty Tenor Sax from the McLean Family valued at $1200.00 for the Remington Middle School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $282.66 from Wells Fargo (Douglas Lee) for the FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Stephanie & Michael Quinn for the FHS Schaeffer memorial scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $25.00 from Judi Hershman for the FHS Schaeffer memorial scholarship.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $10.00 via Just Give as an anonymous donation from Capella University for FHS scholarships.
g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of CPR Mannequins valued at 1109.00 from Roberta Trahan for the District.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $20.00 from Sheila Hooper for the FHS Schaeffer memorial scholarship.
i. I recommend approval of the Elementary and Middle School’s Handbooks as presented.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
Approval of Executive Session minutes from 4/10/12, 5/22/12 & 6/12/12 meetings. Contractual Negotiations
8. Adjourn
10th Norfolk: Republican Debate
The three republican candidates will step to the debate on Tuesday, Aug 28th in the Town Council Chambers at 7:00 PM
Additional details can be found on Facebook
For additional information on each candidate, you can visit their websites:
Richard Eustis http://www.facebook.com/RichEustisForStateRepresentative
John Jewell http://www.johnjewell.org/
C Stolle Singleton http://www.votesingleton.com/
"worth every bit of effort we put in"
On Saturday, about 2,700 bikers began the longest route of the Pan-Mass Challenge, 192-mile Sturbridge to Provincetown, in the pre-dawn fog. They will rest up in Bourne Saturday night before climbing on their bikes again early Sunday morning.
In all, thousands of cyclists will have traveled through Sutton, Northbridge, Uxbridge, Mendon, Bellingham, Franklin, Wrentham, Plainville, Foxborough and Norfolk by Saturday evening.
Since 1980, the bike-a-thon has, through the Jimmy Fund, raised $338 million for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Last year, the PMC raised $35 million, and this year’s goal is $36 million.
Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1602167844/Pan-Mass-Challenge-rolls-through-MetroWest#ixzz22fWUnEvj
If you have not contributed to a rider or a team you can still do so on the Pan-Mass web page here
https://www.pmc.org/donation.asp
Saturday, August 4, 2012
RT 140 nicely paved
RT 140 was nicely paved on Wednesday as scheduled. Some finishing work is still required to complete the set up in advance of the Big Y opening on Aug 23.
The road has been widened. Lane lines will need to be added. The traffic lights are in place and will need to be activated.
The road has been widened. Lane lines will need to be added. The traffic lights are in place and will need to be activated.
Harmony from the Heart - Sep 15
Mary and Kai Olsson are pleased to once again host HARMONY FROM THE HEART, a concert fundraiser to benefit the Center for Platelet Research Studies at Boston Children's Hospital, to support the vital research that saved their son's life.
Date: September 15, 2012
Location: The Adirondack Club: Franklin, MA
Boston Children's Hospital provides every kid the best care possible. Children's has been nationally ranked as one of the best pediatric hospitals for almost two decades. They care for more than 500,000 patients every year – many with health problems no other hospital in the world can handle. Every day, the doctors and nurses at Children's combine courage, creativity and compassion to provide life-changing care.
The Olsson's hope you will consider supporting Harmony from the Heart's fundraising efforts for not only the kids at Children's, but for all who will benefit from this vital research.
You can find their fund raising page here
Friday, August 3, 2012
Farmers Market - Blueberry Picking
The Farmers Market is open today on the Town Common from noon to 6:00 PM.
You can pick your own blueberries today and tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
More info on Gianetti's blueberries can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/gianettis-u-pick-blueberries-newsletter.html
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Talent at Franklin High School (video)
Some of the teachers, faculty and staff at FHS know how to have a good time!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
10th Norfolk Democrat Debate - video
The video of the Democratic Candidate Debate on Monday evening is now available for replay:
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?ecm=634795355508885000&indexSessionSKU=n0i8L3XRGsloBIb3aj/POA%3D%3D&siteSKU=L7qhQ46xin/r3Z0jcDVCNw%3D%3D
Related posts:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/showed-just-how-closely-aligned-they.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/more-questions-for-democratic-debate.html
Franklin Public Library: Davey the Clown
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
"an appropriate first response"
National Grid is beginning to respond to their service issues in Franklin. As posted yesterday, they are beginning to trim trees around the power lines.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1602166441/National-Grid-responds-to-Franklin-officials-criticism#ixzz22Ne1wMKH
National Grid this week began isolating the trees around the poorest performing circuits as targets for trimming. And it recently briefed Department of Public Works Director and Tree Warden Robert Cantoreggi.
Cantoreggi said Wednesday National Grid does not plan to perform any clear cutting and will only prune and trim around lines. "For any specific tree take down, they would have to come before us," he said. "If (the tree) is a hazard tree or a dead tree, we would probably let them do it. If it is a healthy tree, we would have to have a hearing."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1602166441/National-Grid-responds-to-Franklin-officials-criticism#ixzz22Ne1wMKH
MassDOT RMV Customer Service: New Number
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via Commonwealth Conversations: Transportation by Klark Jessen on 8/1/12
MassDOT today announced a new telephone number for Registry of Motor Vehicles business and transactions, 857-DOT-8000/857-368-8000.
The number is live today and serves the RMV's Call Center which answers an average of 45,000 calls each month.
"The Call Center is one part of our customer-service oriented operation and serves a population accustomed to receiving assistance and performing transactions with a helpful voice on the other end of the line," said Registrar of Motor Vehicles Rachel Kaprielian.
Over the next year, customers will become familiar with the 857-DOT area code and exchange as MassDOT offices across the Commonwealth transition to the new number. The telephone transition will result in annual phone bill and maintenance savings of approximately $422,000.
"Transportation Reform continues with 857-DOT," said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. "We are replacing the antiqued and redundant telecom systems of the RMV, Turnpike, MassHighway and Executive Office of Transportation to realize significant savings and improve customer service."
The RMV's new telephone number, 857-DOT-8000 is being advertised inside Registry branches, on the MBTA system and through the Highway Division's digital billboard PSA program throughout the month of August.
In addition, more than two dozen RMV transactions may be performed online at mass.gov/RMV.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Art show: Tom Rose, Aug 3, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Maybe you read about the Franklin Art Center in the August edition of the localtownpages Franklin:
The calendar project collaborating with local artists and the Historical Museum is a great idea!
Would you like to know about the Franklin Art Center? Come on down to see the Photography Show Friday, August 3, from 7 to 9 PM. Tom Rose, from Medfield, will be showcasing his work. "Tom is known for not manipulating his photos".
For more about the Franklin Art Center, visit their web page http://franklinartcenter.com/
To read the online version of the Franklin Town News, visit the web page here http://www.franklintownnews.com/
Note: my daughter Allison works there as an art instructor
The calendar project collaborating with local artists and the Historical Museum is a great idea!
Would you like to know about the Franklin Art Center? Come on down to see the Photography Show Friday, August 3, from 7 to 9 PM. Tom Rose, from Medfield, will be showcasing his work. "Tom is known for not manipulating his photos".
For more about the Franklin Art Center, visit their web page http://franklinartcenter.com/
To read the online version of the Franklin Town News, visit the web page here http://www.franklintownnews.com/
Note: my daughter Allison works there as an art instructor
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