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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jul 17, 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 June 26, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll - none Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Linda Ashley – New Principal at Jefferson
b. Evemarie McNeil – New Principal at Davis Thayer
c. Barbara Sherman – New FHS Assistant Principal for Student Services
d. Whitsons – Food Service Presentation (Joe Armenti, District Manager and Kyle Parson, Chef)

3. Discussion Only Items
Remote Participation

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation of the JF Kennedy School Inclusive Playground by the JFK PCC valued at $114,830.00.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $453.42 from A+ School Rewards for the Franklin High School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $66.94 from A+ School Rewards for Remington Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $792.85 from Life Touch for Davis Thayer Elementary School.
e. I recommend acceptance of $50.00 cash from Oak St. School’s fifth grade class for Oak St. Elementary School.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $775.25 from All American Publishing for the Athletic Dept. at FHS.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,600.00 from Parmenter PCC for supplies for Parmenter School.

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. Adjourn

Franklin's Big Y getting ready

The final preparations along RT 140 are underway for the Big Y to open as announced on Aug 23.



New curbing is being placed as the road will be wider approaching the Big Y entrance.



New concrete sidewalks are being finished along the way on both sides.



The wider road becomes more evident as you approach the main entrance which is also opposite the entrance to the Franklin Municipal Bldg and neighboring retail plaza.



This is one of the light poles that will control access to the main entrance of the Big Y as well as the entrance into the Franklin Municipal Bldg and retail plaza.



The landscaping is looking good. The signs are in place. Aug 23 will be here soon.

For more about the Big Y feel free to visit their web page http://www.bigy.com/

Museums turn to high tech to attract young audience

Franklin's Historical Museum has a web page and a Facebook page. Have you visited them yet?

Web page http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

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Museums turn to high tech to attract young audience

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In 2009, as part of a major re-branding campaign, the Framingham Historical Society became the Framingham History Center. Along with the hipper name, it hired a freelance Web designer to build a spiffy, streamlined website, which included a blog.

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Molloy's new sign

The smiley face sign has gone to wherever those old signs may go.



A smaller version of the smile remains on the Molloy's Service Center sign.

All the gas pumps were replaced and are not yet operational.

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jul 18, 2012

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 6, 2012, June 20 Regular and Executive Session - to be released

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS – Franklin Lodge of Elks #2136

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS
Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10

1. Alumni Restaurant
2. Franklin Mobil
3. Guru Restaurant
4. Ichigo Ichie Restaurant

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
New All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store– Devita’s

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
1. Senators Karen Spilka and Richard Ross
2. Emergency Management – Gary McCarraher

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-56:Ratification of Franklin Police Association Contract
2. Resolution 12-57:Ratification of Franklin Police Sergeants Association Contract
3. Resolution 12-58:Ratification of Franklin Public Library Staff Association Contract
4. Resolution 12-59:Ratification of Department of Public Works Contract
5. Resolution 12-60:Exemption of All Positions in the Police Department from the Civil Service Law
6. Resolution 12-61:Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Two Unimproved Lots Off Beaver Court) As Surplus and Available for Disposition and Authorization to Convey Same for Nominal Consideration to the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund
7. Resolution 12-62: Authorization to Hold Bonfire
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-685: Amendment to Chapter 185 §24 Floodplain District – 2nd Reading
9. Bylaw Amendment 12-687:Amendment to Chapter 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A, Classification Plan and Appendix B Compensation Plan Pay Schedules – 2nd Reading
10. Bylaw Amendment 12-688:Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates-Board of Health, Department of Public Works, Recreation, Council on Aging – 2nd Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-689:Amendment to Chapter 185 §5. Zoning Map - Single Family III to Business Zoning – Referral to Planning Board

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 full set of documents for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/071812.pdf

In the News: ballot questions, trash costs, tax holiday

Questions on the right to life, medical marijuana, and auto-repair will be on the ballot this November

Three hot-button issues on Nov. ballot in Mass.

by David Riley and Michael Morton, Daily News staff

As with many of the articles published by MDN, referring to a survey of some number of communities (16 in this case), Franklin is excluded. The story on solid waste from Franklin's perspective is a good one. Although there was much disagreement from some folks arguing against the switch two years ago, the results have been positive. Trash has declined, recycling has increased, the rates have declined, the totters were paid off early, the streets have a better appearance on collection day. Are there still any nay-sayers? If there are, what argument can they put forward?

Towns work to rein in trash costs

by Brad Petrishen/Daily News staff

The holiday if it is approved would take place on the Aug 11-12 weekend.

Massachusetts lawmakers expected to OK tax holiday

by Steve Adams

Slyde is coming to Franklin Jul 21

Good Morning -

Just wanted to share our latest addition to our race this year - SLYDE, the Mascot for the NE Revolution, will be at our event!

If you haven't registered yet you still have time - we have extended registration through Tuesday of next week so you have until July 17th to pre-register. We have over 30 raffles to include 2 American Airline Tickets anywhere in the US, Dinner Cruises on Spirit out of Boston, complimentary hotel stays and many great restaurants, museums and aquarium gift certificates.

You can check out our website at http://www.wontlaydown2cancer.com/ Thank you for all your support over the years....we will be going over $50k raised in 3 years this year and its because of YOU!!!!

Warmest Regards,

Amy Buzzell
http://www.wewontlaydown2cancer.com/

Franklin/Bellingham Rail Trail receives state grant

This is good news! The committee has been working hard and their work is getting rewarded.

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The Massachusetts Department of Recreation (DCR) announced yesterday that the Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee and the Bay State Trail Riders Association were among this year's recipients of the DCR Partnerships Matching Funds Grant.

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Additional info on the Franklin-Bellingham Rail Trail Committee can be found on their website
www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org

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http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/04/fundraising-for-rail-trail-effort.html

Franklin, MA: Farmers Market - noon to 6:00 PM

The Farmers Market is open today on the Town Common from noon to 6:00 PM.



Where in Franklin is the Town Common?


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“Kids don’t even realize they are learning"

Throughout the summer, the Franklin schools’ Lifelong Learning Institute offers an eclectic array of classes for all levels of students — from kindergarten to high school. 

The institute, envisioned in 1998 by then-Superintendent Richard Warren, takes a different approach to learning, said Executive Director Pandora Carlucci. Simply put, it mixes things up a bit. 

“This takes the traditional academic subjects — music, math, drama, fine arts, literature, science — and presents them in a different way,” Carlucci said yesterday. “We present them through a different lens.” 

Due in large part to smaller classes and interactive lesson plans, students enrolled at the institute soak up every lesson, stay engaged and display a desire to learn even as they enjoy their 2½-month hiatus from traditional school.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1975584928/Learning-goes-untraditional-in-the-summer#ixzz20Ul0sLoh

You can find out more about the Lifelong Learning programs on their website http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/

In the News: unclaimed money, tax holiday, healthy kids

84 million reasons to check this site

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Some question value of sales tax holiday

by Laura Krantz/Daily News staff

Stop & Shop hosting families at Fenway for free 'Healthy Kids Summit'

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin, MA: Concerts on the Common

Summer 2012 - Wednesdays from 6:30 PM TO 8:30 PM

July 11 - Frank Padula

July 18 - Sharon Band

July 25 - Electric Youth

August 8 - Roy Scott Swing Band

August 15 - Leeds Bank

August 22 - Ayla Brown


Children's Programs 6:00 pm -6:30 pm

July 11 - Rob Peters Bubble Music Man

August 8 - Mike Rutkowski DJ

August 15 - Story Teller Elaine Kessler


In the event of rain, the concert will be held at St.Mary's/Ben Franklin Charter School - across from the Town Common.

Gianettis' U Pick Blueberries Newsletter - Summer Edition 2012

Dear Valued Customer,

IT'S BLUEBERRY TIME!

We are so happy to announce that Gianetti's U-Pick Blueberries will be opening for the season on Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th at 8 a.m.. If at all possible, please arrive after 8 a.m. to ease the traffic jam during the morning commute, and to prevent a back-up on the street. So mark your calendars, tell all of your friends, grab your favorite picking pail and join us for a tasty time.

As usual will be open every Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. throughout the months of July and August. If there happens to be inclement weather on either a Friday or Saturday, please call 508-528-9430 ahead of time to make sure that we are open. A message will be posted on the machine by 7 a.m..

If you happen to forget to bring your own picking container, don't worry, we have containers for you to use.

Please use the link below to forward this e-mail to your family and friends. We don't want anyone to miss out on this year's great picking season!

OPENING WEEKEND!

The unuaually warm spring means that U-Pick Blueberries will be open for 2012 picking season two weeks earlier than normal, Friday July 6th and Saturday July 7th!

We have a fine crop of blueberries this year due to the early heat wave in March and the frequent rain storms in May and June. Of course our tender loving care over the past 10 months didn't hurt either. Do you know that each and every one of our bushes are hand pruned every year to help promote new growth and lots of blueberries? We also make sure we have enough honeybees on the property in the spring to ensure proper pollination and large berries.

We have 5 varieties of blueberries on our farm. Collins are the earliest variety of the season. Our mid-season varieties are Blueray, Bluecrop, and Berkley. Finally, our late season variety is Coville. With these five
varieties we are able to provide our customers with lots of big, sweet, and tasty blueberries for about 6-8 weeks each year.

Through proclamation of the United States Department of Agriculture, July is National Blueberry Month, and what a wonderful time to celebrate these little berries by picking your own at our farm!

Remember we usually pick through the end of August so if you can't make it on our opening weekend, don't worry.


Blueberries and Your Health

Did you know that blueberries are the second most commonly eaten berry in the U.S.? (Strawberries are the first). They are also one of the few fruits native to North America, blueberries have been enjoyed by Native Americans for hundreds of years.

Blueberries are renowned not only for their flavor but for their impact on health. The USDA recommends adults enjoy two cups of fruit a day - all year round. Fresh blueberries can help you fulfill that  recommendation. A half-cup of blueberries has just 40 calories and contributes to our daily intake of dietary fiber and vitamin C.

After many years of research on blueberry antioxidants and their potential benefits for the nervous system and for brain health, there is exciting new evidence from researchers at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center that blueberries can help improve memory. Also, scientific studies show that blueberries contain antioxidants that may be beneficial to good health. Antioxidants help to neutralize free radicals, which are linked to the development of a number of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and other age-related conditions such as Alzheimer's.

New studies also make it clear that we can freeze blueberries without doing damage to their delicate anthocyanin antioxidants.


FAQ

How much does a pint weigh?
A pint of blueberries weighs approximately 3/4 of a pound.

What's the best way to store fresh blueberries?
Fresh blueberries should be stored uncovered in the refrigerator. They will last for up to 10 days. Remember that they need to be completely dry when stored.

Do you have handicapped parking? We try our best to accomodate our handicapped customers with allowing them to park as close to the field as possible. However, since this is a working farm some walking on uneven ground is required.

Can I bring my dog along?
Unfortunately due to health reasons, dogs (except service dogs of course) are not allowed in the field. Please be kind to your pet and leave them at home to rest, while you enjoy your picking experience, it's really too hot to leave them in your car in the middle of the summer.

Do you take credit cards?
We do not have electricity out in the field, and therefore do not accept credit cards. Cash and personal checks are always more than happily accepted.

Do you advertise?
Word of mouth is our best form of advertisement. We rely on our customers to spread the word to their family, friends, and neighbors. So we appreciate it when you do your part!

Do you have restroom facilities?
Unfortunately, we do not have restroom facilities on-site. However, if Mother Nature calls, there is a gas station or Dunkin Donuts 1/10th of a mile down the street.

Thank you for your continued patronage. It is loyal customers like you that make all of our hard work enjoyable. We hope you enjoy our blueberries and your picking experience at our farm.

Gianettis' U Pick Blueberries

We Won't Lay Down 2 Cancer Run, Walk, or Crawl 5K

The We Won't Lay Down 2 Cancer Run, Walk or Crawl 5k is less than 2 weeks away and only a few more days to pre-register.

Registration is $25 by July 13 and $30 day of the event.

This will be held July 21, 2012 at the Franklin High School and we have lots of vendors, raffles, a certified coarse, professionally timed, etc - for more information or to register you can go to http://www.wontlaydown2cancer.com/