In the News: superintendent search forum; heroin arrests made

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The school district has scheduled a public forum with its superintendent candidates as it continues its search for a new leader. 

The event - scheduled to take place at the Franklin Municipal Building on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - will give participants a chance to meet the finalists: Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch and Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka. 

Each of the candidates, according to the district, will be available for 30 minutes to answer questions and listen to comments from the public. 

"Hopefully, we'll get productive feedback from that event," said School Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170124/franklin-public-to-meet-schools-chief-hopefuls

Vice Chair Anne Bergen, Chair Kevin O'Malley and Denise Schultz at the School Committee meeting Tuesday

"Three men were arraigned in Wrentham District Court Tuesday on heroin distribution charges stemming from a Monday night arrest in Franklin. 

Johan Olea, 27, of 128 Empire St., Lynn, pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing a class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law, driving with a suspended license and being present where heroin is kept. He had a $250 cash bail imposed on him by Judge Emogene Johnson Smith. 

Jugeily Luciano-Mateo, 30, of 285 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, pleaded not guilty to distributing a class A drug and conspiracy to violate drug law. He was held without bail on a separate charge of being a fugitive from justice on a court warrant. 

Sterlin Almanzar, 26, of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing a class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law and being present where heroin is kept. He was released on personal recognizance."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170124/franklin-three-charged-with-heroin-distribution

Reminder - What not to flush!

Franklin DPW posted this reminder to Facebook!

swiffers that have clogged up sewer pumping stations

For additional info on what not to flush!
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/help-us-keep-our-sewer-system-running-smoothly-learn-what-not-flush

Real Time Reporting: Action items through Closing

3. Discussion Only Items
none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. I recommend approval of the FHS Program of Study as presented.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1.060.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,991.58 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental supplies at Keller Elementary School.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

e. I recommend approval of the request for Parmenter & JFK Chorus students to travel to the Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI for a concert.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

f. I recommend approval of the request for FHS Music students to travel to Washington, D.C. for a music festival on April 19 through April 22, 2018 as detailed.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0



5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
family science night March 16, student run evening of STEM, etc. open to families of K-8 students (6:00 -8:00 PM at FHS)

piloting a peer coaching program, team of teachers did a walk through of elementary schools, and saw the value of seeing peer to peer evaluation around instruction

how do you take proficient teachers and move them to exemplary? have provided coaches for struggling teachers before, this extends that effort

educator round table with teachers from around the district
a lack of resources doesn't stop the innovation within the district that doesn't cost anything


School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

• a. Superintendent Search
• reminder, Jan 30th Superintendent forum, 3 candidates
• looking for community input
• b. Community Engagement
• another edition of newsletter coming
• coffee scheduled for Feb 1 at Franklin TV at 7:00 PM
• looking to get the School Committee website to be easier to use, will bring update ideas to the budget sub-committee for discussion
• budget sub-committee
• reports from the rest of the committee, what are the goals for the next budget; due for the next School Committee workshop meeting 1/31/17 (3rd floor training room); create priority blueprint for school district implementation
• meeting with the Town budget subcommittee on Feb 1, 5:30 PM (RM 205) discussion on the capital recommendations, Feb 14 to go before FinCom, and then before the Town Council  (TBD)

motion to adjourn

Real Time Reporting: FHS Athletics update

Tuned into the School Committee late. Time enough to catch the update on FHS athletics by new athletic Director Tom Angelo.

2. Guests/Presentations
b. FHS Athletics Update – Tom Angelo

FHS Athletics - January 2017 from Franklin Matters

6 basketball teams: varsity, junior varsity and freshman each for boys and girls.

FHS athletic director Tom Angelo providing an update on athletics to School Committee #schcom0124 pic.twitter.com/uYXnqU7kMR

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 25, 2017

moving many items to online, including online ticket sales

big Twitter user (as you have seen as I have shared)

"Franklin is lucky to have 3 turf fields"

gym floor being re-done during the summer, there were issues with the original install this is being done by the builder at no cost to Franklin

Turf Fields being replaced as part of the Town facilities planning, they have been putting funds aside for several years in anticipation of the replacements.

Athletic program 1/3 covered by funds, 2/3s covered by fees. Still in budget process and no decisions made yet. #schcom0124 pic.twitter.com/Qxi7ERohul

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 25, 2017

MIAA app touted tonight
Great way to get schedules for all the FHS sports teams#schcom0124 pic.twitter.com/JHbWwSilOo

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) January 25, 2017

will have need for additional coaches to help manage the proper numbers (athletes to coach ratio)

there are non-cut sports during most seasons

https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/824045257390260227

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan_23.html

Real TIme Reporting: FHS Update; Program of Studies

(sharing the doc that I would have shared earlier had I not been late)

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Update / Program of Study / Alumni Survey – Paul Peri and Bill Klement

https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/824051052345487361

Franklin High School - update 1/24/2017 from Franklin Matters

FHS 2017-18 Program of Studies from Franklin Matters

Full agenda for the School Committee meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan_23.html

Free Narcan and CPR (‘Hands Only’) Training Session - Feb 15

The S.A.F.E. Coalition, in association with the Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Police Department and BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.) will present a Free Narcan and CPR (‘Hands Only’) Training Session on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Franklin Fire Department Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin MA. 

The public is invited.

‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session

The ‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session will be ongoing from 4:00-8:00 pm with no reservation necessary. Narcan will be distributed at no charge after the training session.

“Overdose deaths caused by heroin and synthetic opioids have reached an all-time high. Naloxone, commonly referred to by the brand name Narcan, has been proven to save lives by reversing the effects of opioids. Anyone with minimal training can learn how to administer naloxone and save the life of an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose.”

T.J. Lynch

Chief of Police, Franklin

“Generic Narcan (naloxone), an opioid antagonist, is perhaps the one most critical drugs in combatting overdose with heroin, fentanyl and other illicit opioids. Without this drug, untold numbers of lives, far in excess of those already lost, would have not been given the chance to battle Substance Use Disorder. It is critical that ‘Narcan’ become widely available during this prolonged and growing epidemic until we can stem the deaths associated with these opioids.”

Jordan E. Warnick, Ph.D.

Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Associate Dean (Ret.)

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Secretary, S.A.F.E.

"Providing Narcan is an important step in combating the opioid epidemic that is raging in our community. Life-saving Narcan grants overdose victims another chance to find recovery" 

Jim Derick

President, S.A.F.E.

Franklin Fire Dept Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin MA

CPR Training Session

The CPR Training Session is a ‘Hands-Only’ session and will be offered at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm. REGISTRATION is essential for the CPR training – send an email to info@safecoalitionma.com with your name and session time. Information of certificate programs will be available.

“In an emergency that causes a loss of breathing or lose their pulse, whether it is drug-related or not, the availability of CPR can be critical. Waiting for an ambulance and trained medical personnel may not be an option. You can make a difference!”


The S.A.F.E. Coalition provides this and other sessions to provide education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by Substance Abuse Disorder, their families and friends. For more information please contact the S.A.F.E. Coalition at 508-488-8105 or info@safecoalitionma.com

http://safecoalitionma.com/

Opera for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood - Sunday, February 5

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Opera for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood on Sunday, February 5, at 2:30 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. 

This special program is a presentation of FPAC’s Family Concert Series and is offered free to the community. A treasured FPAC tradition for more than two decades, Family Concert Series events are geared toward children in length and format and provide young audiences with a fun introduction to the world of live music. The performances introduce audiences of all ages to music of many genres and feature talented, professional musicians in an engaging, entertaining and interactive way.

Set to the masterful music of American composer Seymour Barab, Little Red Riding Hood is an operatic adaptation of the children’s fairy tale classic and brings the beloved story to life. Engaging audiences of all ages, the opera is under 45 minutes in length and is in rhymed verse. 

The performance features sopranos Mariko Matsumura and Shauna Martin as Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother, along with lyric baritone Thomas Gareau as the wolf. Pianist Synthia Sture will accompany the vocalists.

A native of Winnipeg, Canada, Shauna Martin received her master’s degree in Opera from the University of British Columbia and a Bachelor of Music degree from Brandon University. Her performances include a wide variety of operatic and musical theater roles in works by classical as well as contemporary composers. Shauna is a founding member of the popular children's show Opera Night in Canada and has performed with Canada’s regional orchestras and on CBC Radio. 

A native of Tokyo, Japan, Mariko Matsumura received her bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance with high honors from the University of Montana and a master’s degree in Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music. Mariko's performance credits include Messiah, Aida, Hansel and Gretl, Der Rosenkavalier, The Magic Flute and numerous premiere performances throughout the Boston area. She has performed with Lorelei Ensemble, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Jyugoya Ensemble, Chorus Boston, Setegaya Women’s Chorus and Opera Unmet. 

A graduate of The Boston Conservatory with a BM in Vocal Performance and an MM in Vocal Pedagogy and Performance, Thomas Gareau has performed a wide variety of repertoire, from jazz to musical theater to opera and oratorio. As a regular and soloist with the Boston Choral Ensemble, he performed in the memorable production of Thomas Tallis’ Spem in alium at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross as part of the Boston Early Music Festival. Other notable engagements include Odyssey Opera’s debut concert production of Wagner’s Rienzi at Jordan Hall. Thomas has appeared in numerous solo recitals performing standard repertoire and unearthing lesser known art songs and arias. 
 

Little Red Riding Hood (1881) by Carl Larsson (via wikipedia.org/)

FPAC’s 2017 Family Concert Series is sponsored by Berry Insurance. For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com and www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 24, 2017

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.

AGENDA

"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."

the key to learning

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 5, 2017 and January 10, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Update / Program of Study / Alumni
Survey – Paul Peri & Bill Klement
b. FHS Athletics Update – Tom Angelo

3. Discussion Only Items
none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend approval of the FHS Program of Study as presented.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1.060.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,991.58 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental supplies at Keller Elementary School.
e. I recommend approval of the request for Parmenter & JFK Chorus students to travel to the Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI for a concert.
f. I recommend approval of the request for FHS Music students to travel to Washington, D.C. for a music festival on April 19 through April 22, 2018 as detailed.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

• a. Superintendent Search
• b. Community Engagement

School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Personnel Update

8. Motion to Adjourn
– Dr. O’Malley

Both FHS swim teams and the girls hockey team post wins on Monday

Boys Swimming = Franklin, 104 @ Mansfield, 65 – Final
– Connor Bourgeois, Roy Wang and Jack Cashin each won a pair of events to pace the Panthers to a win over Mansfield. Bourgeois won the 50 and 100 free, Wang took first in the 100 back and 200 IM and Cashin won the 200 IM and the 100 breast, qualifying for sectionals in the latter event.

Girls Swimming = Franklin, 95 @ Mansfield, 70 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Leominster/St. Bernards, 2 – Final


https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-012317/

FHS Panthers

Via the Twitterverse

[Boys Winter Varsity Swimming] Franklin HS defeats Mansfield HS, 104 to 65.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 24, 2017

[Girls Winter Varsity Swimming] Franklin HS defeats Mansfield HS, 95 to 70.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 24, 2017

FHS SWIM: Helen Huang just qualified for Sectionals in the 50 free. Congrats Helen! @FHSGVSWIM #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 24, 2017

4-2 win over Leominster!! Goals scored by Paterson, Quinn, Connelly, & McLaughlin #JuiceEm 🍋

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) January 23, 2017

Note: I have a list of all the FHS sports Twitter accounts. You can follow the listing for updates. If you find an account not part of the listing, let me know

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

WFPR - 102.9 FM - A Radio Station Grows in Franklin

"It was a very big week for our soon-to-be community radio station WFPR, here in Franklin. On Tuesday, Jan 17 our new broadcast tower suddenly sprouted up at Forge Hill. On Friday our transmitter housing was installed in place. After years of planning, paperwork and preparations, it’s all finally coming together.

This week we install our FM antenna system and transmission equipment. Thus
far, the winter weather gods have been reasonably accommodating, and once our antennas are installed, the larger technical challenges will be behind us.

We’re also wiring up / firing up the audio equipment in our radio studio. We plan
to begin our on-air broadcast tests on Thursday, February 2nd, Groundhog Day.
(Just like in Bill Murray’s movie, if we don’t get it quite right, we get a do–over).

During the next few months we’ll be conducting program tests while we plan our full program schedule to be launched in spring. 

So, what do our programming plans look like? That’s where you come in. WFPR is Franklin’s community radio station. It will be powered and programmed by the passions of people who have something to say and music to play. 

Could that be you? Consider volunteering. Help us to make WFPR into great community radio. 

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in community radio, call us. 508-528-9377 – That’s 528-WFPR


Soon we’ll be able to say, “Thanks for listening”.

But, for now – as always, thanks for watching!"

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 01/22/2017

the empty spot was ready for the tower to be installed

Men are assembling the WFPR (102.9 FM) tower today. pic.twitter.com/JrxNMKrPt1

— Ken Norman (@wknorman) January 17, 2017

This week's viewing guide can be found here  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

or here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRzdhRFk1SElxVFE/view?usp=sharing

Note: phone number updated/corrected 4/11/17

Annual Report 2016: Franklin Advisory Committee

"The Committee met only three times in 2015 and most of our discussions and topics were related to ongoing issues and objectives begun in the preceding years. 

Updates and status reports, often from the Town Administrator, on a multitude of ongoing endeavors, such as: 
(1) the land swap with the Commonwealth at the recycle site; 
(2) improving maintenance and enhancing the appearance of the two train stations. There have been certain remedial repairs to walkways and parking lots, but little of significance since the building was painted and roofed two years ago; 
(3) South Franklin Congregational Church. Presently the building is secured and a decision how best to proceed and appropriate use remains with the Council. This historic property, along with the Ray Memorial library and Brick School are testament to the town's significant history and deserving of our attention and support; 
(4) The "Gateway" effort has materialized and we are witnessing new construction at the old town hall site with new roadway construction and removal of the temporary classrooms at Davis Thayer. Dean College continues to provide a positive image to the area with new buildings and landscaping. At the East end of town, an upscale housing development at the former Cook's Farm site along with land acquisition from the Country Club has dramatically enhanced the area so that entering from East or West projects a positive impression to our community;

Council actions that benefited the community in which we provided opinion or input, along with the work of the Town Administrator and staff, includes certain zoning and building issues, the Pond Street RFP and subsequent award for development, attempts to bring businesses into the downtown, supporting development of the former bowladrome and car dealership site on 140 as well as the former Thompson Press site, exploration of establishing a Neighborhood Commercial Development in South Franklin, and proposing the town move to acquire the land on 140/495, which currently houses a salt barn and storage site, and has significant potential and value to the community and was, at one time, acknowledged by the state as such. Obviously, the Council, Town Administrator and staff do the work and make the important decisions.

Our role is to create and/or add to the discussion, and to that end, I am obliged to the Committee and those members of the Council, staff and administration for their support and contribution; to the many municipal employees who are second to none; and the many volunteers and residents who help make our community a special place. 

Thank you all in behalf of the Committee. 

L.P. Benedetto, Chairman

Members:

• Paul Cheli, Vice Chair
• Judith Pond Pfeffer Vice Chair
• Robert Ficco
• Bruce Hunchard
• Andrew Bissanti (2015)
• Robert Avakian (2015)
• Nancy Rappa (2015)

Associate Members:

• Joseph Halligan
• Paul Compton
• Rick Circone
• Deborah Pellegri (2015)"

view of the Cook's Farm development on Norfolk side of Franklin along RT 140

Download and read the full Annual Report for the Town of Franklin FY 2016

http://franklinma.gov/administrator/files/franklin-2016-town-report

Prior year annual reports can be found
http://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/annual-reports

In the News: Senior Center expansion nears completion; MassDOT seeks input; Franklin Man OUI

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The senior center's renovation project passed a milestone last week, and officials are preparing for a grand opening of its new space next month. 

Town Councilor Thomas Mercer, who serves as the chairman of the renovation's building committee, said the state inspected and signed off on the center's elevator on Jan. 18, one of the final steps in the $1 million project. 

"We're down to punch list items," he said on Friday. "In the next 10 days or two weeks, we're hoping to get an occupancy permit." 

Mercer said the elevator had been one of the factors delaying the project, as rock at the site forced a relocation of the elevator shaft."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170123/franklin-senior-center-work-nears-completion

the rear view of the Senior Center shows the new elevator shaft popping up above the roof line before the cupola

"Citing a successful input process last year, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will once again seek public comment and suggestions on its five-year capital investment plan, which lays out projects for the state's highways to rail lines and the roadways in between. 

According to Trey Wadsworth, manager of the capital planning group, state officials hope to collect ideas on current projects and on new potential ones to be included in the department's 2018 through 2022 fiscal years investment plan. 

"There is always a desire for new ideas," Wadsworth said Monday. "Every community and region has a particular need." 

---Those seeking to provide comment online for the 2018-2022 plan can do so at http://www.mass.gov/massdot/cip or by emailing masscip@state.ma.us. Comments will be accepted through March 17.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170123/massdot-seeking-comments-on-capital-investment-plan

screen grab of MassDOT Capital Investment Plan

"A Franklin man was passed out drunk behind the wheel of his car for more than a half hour on Sunday in the parking lot of a West Main Street convenience store, authorities said. 

Hopkinton Police arrested Michael J. Martin, 27, at the Cumberland Farms, 91 West Main St., at 1:53 a.m. 

According to a police report filed in Framingham District Court on Monday, a police officer encountered Martin in the parking lot of the store. He appeared to be asleep behind the wheel of a Toyota SUV that had been running for 35 minutes."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170123/franklin-man-charged-in-hopkinton-oui

"Are Your Kids Addicted To Their Phones? 'Screenagers' Wants to Help"

"Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston saw that with her own kids and learned that the average kid spends 6.5 hours a day looking at screens. She wondered about the impact of all this time and about the friction occurring in homes and schools around negotiating screen time—friction she knew all too well.

In SCREENAGERS, as with her award-winning documentaries on mental health, Delaney takes a deeply personal approach as she probes into the vulnerable corners of family life, including her own, to explore struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction. Through poignant, and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, SCREENAGERS reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults canempower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance."

SCREENAGERS (Official Trailer) from Delaney Ruston on Vimeo.

More info can be found on their webpage  http://www.screenagersmovie.com/

Superintendent Search Public Forum - Jan 30, 2017

The Franklin School Committee along with four individuals representing school principals, town officials, teachers, and parents has narrowed the superintendent search down to three candidates: Dr. Linda Hirsch, Ms. Susan Kutska and Dr. David Thomson. 

To be as inclusive as possible we are encouraging citizens to meet the candidates and bring your questions and concerns! Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30, the three candidates will be available in thirty minute time slots to address those questions/issues. 

Your input is valued and appreciated:


When: 
Monday evening, January 30 from 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m.

Where: 
Town Council Chambers
Franklin Municipal Building
Second Floor, 355 East Central Street

Horace Mann/Oak St early in the morning before school opens

Dean College Announces 2017 Summer Camp Schedule

Dean College is pleased to announce the creation of four summer camp options for high school students ages 14 and up, including sports broadcasting, sport management, forensics and stage combat.

Upon completion of the two-week camp, students will not only walk away with a unique learning experience, but will have earned three college credits.

“We are excited to offer these amazing programs that truly are one-of-a-kind opportunities. The camps are both fun and educational and having the chance to earn college credit really adds to their appeal,” says Gregg Chalk, Dean’s Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.

Each camp is designed to provide students with unmatched experiences, including instruction by leaders in their respective field, advice on the college admissions process from a Dean College admissions counselor (one-on-one consultation), college credit for successful completion of the course/camp, and behind the scenes access to Gillette stadium, WEEI Sports Radio, McCoy Stadium and other locations appropriate to the respective camp.

Both Sport Management camp and Stage Combat camp will take place July 10-21, 2017, with the Sports Broadcasting and Forensics camps happening July 24th through August 4, 2017.

“Every camp will have customized experiences embedded into them,” says Chalk. “For example, Sports Broadcasting will have the campers creating their own demo reel, announcing on Power 88 FM and actually doing live play-by-play at a Pawtucket Red Sox game. Similar experiences will be weaved into each camp.”

Overnight and day-only options are available. Housing for overnight campers will be provided by Dean College, with night and weekend activities included with room and board.

For pricing and to learn more information about Dean College summer camp offerings, visit www.dean.edu/summercamps.

summer camp is a warm thought in midwinter at a snowy Dean College campus

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.