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Monday, September 14, 2015
News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Deputy Chief sworn in, funding for Horace Mann statue authorized
The Town Council meeting opened with a full house to witness and celebrate the swearing in of Thomas Lynch as the Deputy Police Chief. Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri officiated for the swearing in. Chief Lynch's family and most of the Franklin police force were in attendance.
In the legislation for action, the approval of a portion of Lewis St to become a public way was referred to the Planning Board. As the paperwork was being reviewed while the Lewis St/Crocker St neighborhood roads are being reconstructed, it was uncovered that a portion of the street was still titled to the land owners as 'private'.
As the roadwork is nearing completion, getting the formal approval to make it a public way will 'legalize' the work being done. The residents have signed off on the change.
Funding for the Horace Mann statue was approved. Funds from two trust funds accumulating interest were authorized to be used. The architect was selected and it will take about one year to complete the status itself. A drawing of the statue can be found in the agenda documents.
The zoning bylaw change to Residential 6 for the downtown area along Dean St was formally approved. This will not force changes upon the existing structures or owners unless they choose to sell or make some changes to the current property.
Additional details from the meeting can be found in the links created when I was reporting live from the meeting on Wednesday night.
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| Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri swears in Deputy Chief Thomas Lynch as Chief Stephan Semerjian looks on |
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| Deputy Chief Lynch's son adds the new pin to his father's uniform |
In the legislation for action, the approval of a portion of Lewis St to become a public way was referred to the Planning Board. As the paperwork was being reviewed while the Lewis St/Crocker St neighborhood roads are being reconstructed, it was uncovered that a portion of the street was still titled to the land owners as 'private'.
As the roadwork is nearing completion, getting the formal approval to make it a public way will 'legalize' the work being done. The residents have signed off on the change.
Funding for the Horace Mann statue was approved. Funds from two trust funds accumulating interest were authorized to be used. The architect was selected and it will take about one year to complete the status itself. A drawing of the statue can be found in the agenda documents.
The zoning bylaw change to Residential 6 for the downtown area along Dean St was formally approved. This will not force changes upon the existing structures or owners unless they choose to sell or make some changes to the current property.
Additional details from the meeting can be found in the links created when I was reporting live from the meeting on Wednesday night.
- Live reporting: to closing
- Live reporting: legislation for action
- Live Reporting: Town Council - Sep 9, 2015
Planning Board: Agenda - Sep 14, 2015
The Planning Board will begin hearing the proposal for the retail complex on the land where Ficco's and Kegan Chevrolet was located. They will also get the first view of the 'final' proposal for the new building at 150 Emmons St.
The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. The meeting will also be broadcast via the local cable channels (Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29).
The full agenda document can viewed here
The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. The meeting will also be broadcast via the local cable channels (Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29).
The full agenda document can viewed here
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| Ficco's Bowladrome |
Summer is over but summer was busy for the school district
Over 2500 students participated in one or more of the summer activities that were offered by the schools. Highlights of the various events and sessions occupied most of the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Sep 8.
It is heartening to see the involvement and variety of offerings. If I had the time, I would go back for a course or two. Summer school does not have the stigma that it used to have.
The programs reviewed covered music and art, science and adult education activities, the high school experience, Solutions programs, math and the STAR program. Additional details on each of these are in the notes from Tuesday evening.
Two new high school students were introduced as the student representatives for the School Committee; Julie Harrington (Student Body President) and Alanna Lynch (President of Senior Class).
Standard 1 Instructional Leadership
Standard 2 Teaching All Students
Standard 3 Community Engagement
Standard 4 Professional Culture
Franklin will take part in the Think Taylor Concussion Awareness week scheduled for Sep 21-25. Many of the MIAA school districts are taking part. For additional info visit the Think Taylor webpage here http://thinktaylor.org/
Additional details from the meeting can be found in this collection of notes published live from the meeting room.
It is heartening to see the involvement and variety of offerings. If I had the time, I would go back for a course or two. Summer school does not have the stigma that it used to have.
The programs reviewed covered music and art, science and adult education activities, the high school experience, Solutions programs, math and the STAR program. Additional details on each of these are in the notes from Tuesday evening.
Two new high school students were introduced as the student representatives for the School Committee; Julie Harrington (Student Body President) and Alanna Lynch (President of Senior Class).
The District Improvement Plan was revised for the current year and is worth repeating here.
Goal
"We will define, identify, develop, and implement strategies to advance increased complexity and rigor across all curricula, instructional practices, and assessments within the Franklin Public Schools."
Sub-Goals:
Standard 1 Instructional Leadership
- We will continue to align curricula to the Massachusetts Frameworks and develop corresponding common assessments to ensure that all students in each grade and course have the same opportunities to develop and demonstrate mastery in the required concepts and skills.
Standard 2 Teaching All Students
- We will utilize differentiated instructional strategies to meet needs of students at all levels, by using a Response to Intervention Program (RtI) and the implementation of high expectations for increased complexity and rigor for all learners.
- By implementing research-based curricula to support social/emotional learning all students will benefit from a safe and supportive learning environment.
Standard 3 Community Engagement
- Through effective partnerships with families, community members, and organizations, educators will promote learning expectations and initiatives that enable all students to grow academically, socially, and physically.
- Expectations for the appropriate mastery of concepts and skills and the demonstration of proficiency in these content and skills will be shared with families and the community, including celebrations of success.
- Through school-based activities and initiatives, we will create inclusive communities in all of our schools for all students and families, especially those coming from diverse backgrounds.
Standard 4 Professional Culture
- All staff will participate in the alignment of curricula, the development and implementation of common assessments, and will provide evidence of differentiated instruction in their classrooms.
- Using the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model, faculty and administration will collaborate and engage in professional activities to implement instructional practices that engage all students and establish expectations that challenge students to meet or exceed their potential.
Franklin will take part in the Think Taylor Concussion Awareness week scheduled for Sep 21-25. Many of the MIAA school districts are taking part. For additional info visit the Think Taylor webpage here http://thinktaylor.org/
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| Think Taylor Concussion Awareness Week 9/21 - 9/25 |
Additional details from the meeting can be found in this collection of notes published live from the meeting room.
Community Garden Committee - Agenda - Sep 14, 21015
The next meeting of the Community Garden Committee will be held at the Municipal Building at 8:00 PM in Room 205, Monday, Sep 14.
The agenda document can viewed or downloaded here
And from the official Franklin page here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/021EDFF0-000F8513
Additional info on the Committee can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/garden
The agenda document can viewed or downloaded here
And from the official Franklin page here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/021EDFF0-000F8513
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| Franklin Community Gardens - located at King St Memorial Field |
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/garden
Senior Center: Companion program reminder
Just a reminder! If you are looking for respite care, the Franklin Senior Center offers a Companion Caregiver Program.
One of our trained companions can come to your home and relieve you for a few hours a week to allow you time to run an errand or just have some down time!
If you are caring for someone over 60 who has Alzheimer's or a related Dementia, or a major medical illness, we can help.
Rates are between $8-$12 per hour depending on household income.
Please call Elaine Owens at the Franklin Senior Center for more information. 508-520-4945
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| Franklin Senior Center |
Additional info can be found on the Senior Center page (PDF)
Additional info on the companion care program was posted here
and here
In the News: opioid awareness walk, food pantries see increase in need
A procession of 200 people took to the streets of Milford midday Saturday to raise awareness of opioid addiction and celebrate the life of a young man who succumbed to that disease.
The Missin' Matt Walk - a three-mile trek through town - was put on by the Missin' Matt Foundation, formed in honor of Hopedale resident Matt Bertulli after he died of a heroin overdose.
Meghan Giacomuzzi, Matt's sister and a recovering addict herself, said the purpose of the walk was to raise awareness of an epidemic sweeping through the state. She said she and her mother recently started the foundation, which is raising funds in an effort to build a sober house in the area.
Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150912/NEWS/150918294/1994/NEWS
It takes a village to raise a child, but it takes many just to feed them, according to area food pantries.
“We serve about 30 towns and cities that make up MetroWest so we really count on the community,” said Joanne Barry, director at Natick’s A Place to Turn.
“During the summer months it’s hard because organizations aren't meeting, schools aren't in session… our food spending, buying things, is just astronomical,” she said.
“We have (donations from) parishioners from St. Blaise, residents, local businesses,
larger grants,” said Franklin’s Sue Durkin, director of the Loaves and Fishes pantry in Bellingham. “God seems to provide when we’re running low,” she said, noting that other pantries sometimes share their extras with smaller groups.
Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150912/NEWS/150918292/1994/NEWS
Saturday, September 12, 2015
FHS tops Foxboro as both soccer teams and the volleyball team post wins
From Hockomock Sports we find and share the results of FHS fall sports action on Friday.
Franklin, 2 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final
Feature article for boys soccer
http://www.hockomocksports.com/kent-helps-panthers-roar-past-foxboro/
Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
For the complete set of results across the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-091115/
Boys Soccer
Franklin, 2 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final
– Franklin’s Kevin Hall headed home a cross from Austin Kent in the first half and then Kent converted a penalty kick in the second half to give Franklin its first win of the season.
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| Austin Kent (2) scored a penalty and assisted on Kevin Hall’s (6) goal, as the Panthers defeated Foxboro 2-0 on Friday afternoon. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Feature article for boys soccer
http://www.hockomocksports.com/kent-helps-panthers-roar-past-foxboro/
Girls Soccer
Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– The Panthers got goals from defenders Meghan Dieterle and Nadia Havens to earn their first win of the season.
Volleyball
Franklin, 3 @ Foxboro, 2 – Final– Franklin was able to edge the Warriors 21-25, 25-21, 8-25, 29-27, 15-12. Franklin’s Dayna McCue had a match-high 47 serve receives and added 14 digs, Alyssa Shea had 11 kills, Caroline Maguire also had 11 kills and added a pair of blocks and aces while Beth Neal had 27 assists, eight kills and four aces for the Panthers.
Golf
Taunton, 161 @ Franklin, 170 – Final– Taunton’s Mario Wilson shot a match-low 38 to pace Taunton. Ryan O’Berg and Kaynel Gonsalves each shot 40. Franklin’s Matt Dao shot a 40 and Matt Pleshaw shot a 41.
Football
Franklin, 0 @ Arlington, 21 – FinalFor the complete set of results across the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-091115/
FM #114 - Economic Development Committee meeting 9/9/15
The Economic Development Committee met on Wednesday, Sep 9 at 6:00 PM. This is the audio recording of the meeting held in the 3rd Floor Training Room at the Municipal Building.
My notes were published here and can be used to follow along with the audio.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/live-reporting-economic-development.html
The Planning and Community Development memo handed out to participants is also posted to the Franklin webpage and can be viewed here:
My notes were published here and can be used to follow along with the audio.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/live-reporting-economic-development.html
The audio recording of the Economic Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday, Sep 9, 2015. The agenda topics were marketing Franklin, the Nu-Style building, and the RFPs for the Pond St property.
The Planning and Community Development memo handed out to participants is also posted to the Franklin webpage and can be viewed here:
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Franklin Performing Arts Company - PO Box 16, Franklin, MA, 02038, (508) 528-8668
Vendini, Inc. - 660 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94104, 1 (800) 901-7173
View as a web page.
Pour Richard's: Pennywise Sale this Sunday
It's back! Our favorite bargain-hunting, money-saving, new wine-finding event, PENNYWISE! returns to Pour Richard's this Sunday, September 13 from 1-4 PM.
Summer guests deplete your wine reserves?
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| Pour Richard's Pennywise |
Need to stock up for those tailgate parties? Or maybe you just want a couple of nice bottles to serve as consolation for the end of summer? No worries. We've got you covered.
25+ wines, all 20-70% off original retail, all open for tasting so you can buy what you already know you like. Chardonnay for $7. Delicious Russian River red at 70% Off. Half off Super-Tuscan. Sauvignon Blanc. Prosecco. Zinfandel. Anejo Tequila. And much, much more.
Tasting is free. Orders available for pickup next Friday, September 18 after 5 PM.
Forget pennies...you'll save big $$. Never Drink Ordinary. See you Sunday!
Pour Richard's is located at 14 Grove Street in Franklin.
Support Franklin's Neighbor Brigade -> Pam's Run 5K/10K
Registration is now open for Neighbor Brigade's 3rd Annual Benefit Event:
Honoring the Legacy of Neighbor Brigade Founder Pam Manikas Washek and
Supporting the "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" Movement she Ignited
Sunday, October 18, 2015 – 10:00 am, Wayland, MA
Franklin has its own chapter of the Neighbor Brigade and they are quite helpful in the community.
You can find out more info on the chapter page here
http://www.neighborbrigade.org/1-public/chapters/?chapter=FranklinMA
(Caution, I do not approve of their web design. It makes it very difficult to read)
Friday, September 11, 2015
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/11/15 - THU 9/17/15
12-6pm Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
5pm Friday Night Fish Fry at the Franklin Rod and Gun Club (dinner starts at 6pm)
6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
7:30pm Soul Kitchen Reunion Concert at The Black Box
8-9:50pm Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
SATURDAY 9/12/15
8:00am - 4:00pm FHS Field Hockey car wash at FHS $10/car
10am-12pm 7th Annual Cruisin’ For a Cure Car Show at the Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill. Free and open to public!
10am-4pm FSPA Back to School Open House
11am Opiate Addiction Awareness Walk in Milford (meet at the Town Park Bandstand)
1pm Zentangle workshop at Franklin Art Center (please register in advance)
1pm Adult Coffee and Craft at the Franklin Public Library - Book Page Wreath
SUNDAY 9/13/15
9am The 11th Annual Franklin 5K at Jefferson/Remington Schools (registration at 9am, run at 10am)
1:00pm - 4:00pm Pennywise sale at Pour Richard's; free wine tasting then purchase what you liked at a discount
1:30pm - 5:00pm Library Sunday hours resume
MONDAY 9/14/15
10am-12pm Franklin MOMS Club Annual Fall Social at the Franklin YMCA. Activities for kids. Interested non-members welcome.
WEDNESDAY 9/16/15
10am-8pm FSPA Back to School Open House
THURSDAY 9/17/15
3pm Memory Cafe for caregivers and their loved ones at Franklin Senior Center (each month new theme). Please call senior center to register.
6:30pm Open Mic Night at The Cake Bar - FREE admission, acoustic and a cappella performers welcome. Franklin Forte Adult Co Ed Chorus performing at 7:30pm.
7pm Franklin SEPAC Workshop: Your Basic Rights presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
Sunday hours resume at the Franklin Public Library Sep 13.
Sunday hours resume at the Franklin Public Library Sep 13.
The Library will be open from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
This was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/09/blog-post.html
The Library will be open from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
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| Sunday hours resume at the Franklin Public Library Sep 13 |
This was shared from the Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/09/blog-post.html
Fall Pastel Art Classes Begin Next Week
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