In the News: FHS Class of 1968; "paper-palooza" drive for St Mary's

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

"The Franklin High School class of 1968 is celebrating their 50 th class reunion on June 1 and 2, 2018. 

Class reunion committee members have been reaching out to members of their class to make them aware of planned festivities.The majority of classmates have been located and contacted. However the committee is still attempting to locate/contact the following classmates: Nancy Blizzard, Anne Cunningham, George DeLucia, Linda McKay, James J. Nelson, John Robichau, Joanne Simmons, Linda St. Elmo, and Candace Wilcox-O’Neil. 

The committee members are asking that anyone who has contact information regarding any of the above listed names to forward the information via email to mscjmacd@me.comor mwhitcomb4@cox.net.

http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171128/franklin-high-school-class-of-1968-looking-for-classmates

field house exterior

"The St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society is holding its December food collection drive Dec. 2 and 3. 

The shelves are well stocked with food due to the Thanksgiving food collection. For December, the theme of the collection will be “Paper-Palooza.” The organizers are seeking donations of paper towels, napkins, Kleenex and toilet paper. 

Donations may be dropped off any time in the boxes at the doors of the church, One Church Square, Franklin.

http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20171128/st-vincent-de-paul-holding-paper-palooza-drive

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Live reporting: Snow-Ice presentation

H. Presentations/Discussions

H. Presentations/Discussions - Snow and Ice Presentation - Brutus Cantoreggi assisted by Carlos Rebello

Franklin (MA) DPW Snow/Ice Presentation - 2017 from Franklin Matters

approx $30,000 to do the entire town, vs. $8,000 on the 5 truck route

$45/reimbursement for mailboxes, there is not a contest or lottery to hit boxes

some good contractors, can not get enough, it is not money, they just are not wanting to do plowing
the one man plow on the small pickup is okay, the heavier equipment is where the shortage is

we have $950,000 in the snow/ice budget his year, are using a five year average
which is also why we keep free cash in the spring to use where necessary

need to do a balancing act to keep the salt use a minimum and avoid the sand use

detail contract for the snow plow contractors, specifics and follow up

Cottage Court - Town no longer to plow, it took 19 months for a decision and no we need to maintain it with short notice; the trucks, fire trucks, trash trucks all use it, all we are asking for is to plow the Court; ten tax payer residents on Cottage Court

spot in front of Bamboo House apparently is not a public way and yet it is plowed

M Heard - 8 Cottage Court - we all bought our homes down there knowing the town would take care of the road

Set up a neighborhood meeting together some info and hear all sides

Live reporting: Legislation for action

Legislation for Action

J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 17-70: Classification Tax Allocation - Residential Factor motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 2. Resolution 17-71: Classification Tax Allocation - Open Space Exemption motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 3. Resolution 17-72: Classification Tax Allocation - Small Business Exemption motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 4. Resolution 17-73: Classification Tax Allocation - Residential Property Exemption motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Town Council - Nov 29, 2017

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Kelly, Jones, Padula, Pellegri, Earls 
Absent:  none


The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2017

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF (83 pages)

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/november_29_agenda_0.pdf

A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes - October 11, 2017, October 25, 2017 motion to approve Oct 11, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to approve Oct 25, seconded, passed 9-0
B. Announcements	B. Announcements - This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.  The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. no citizens comments
E. Appointments	E. Appointments - Cultural District Committee (listing contained in the link) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
F. Hearings	F. Hearings - Public Hearing - 7:10 pm 1. Tax Classification Hearing motion to open hearing, seconded, passed 9-0 Kevin Doyle, Ken Norman, Chris Feeley based upon calendar year 2016 market data approx 2% increase in single family residential property last year was a revaluation year, now on a five year cycle (used to be a three year cycle) 2022 will be next revaluation year, interim years are market valuation adjustments all the sheets and info in the package were approved by the Dept of Revenue before being shared here Prop 2.5% is related to the overall property tax levy but not to the individual residential valuations first two tax bills are estimates, and second two bills are current but they also reflect the increase that should have been paid earlier had it been known annual updates should help to smooth out the changes and so avoid some 'sticker shock' with major changes Max Morrongiello - speaking to the tax rate that is insufficient to support the town needs, We need to do more for the schools, we are on the bottom of the funding for schools. teacher retention and school class sizes need to be talked about. Nutting - clarification on the levy limit, the amount that the Town can raise to support the budget. There will be plenty of opportunity to talk about the budget which is the only way to raise more, via a budget override which would take a vote of the citizens motion to close the hearing, second, passed 9-0

Budget Subcommittee - Padula

EDC - Mercer

Capital - Dellorco

name listed is chair of subcommittee, additional details to be added later

Budget:  Padula, Mercer, Pellegri, Kelly

Economic Development Committee (EDC): Mercer, Earls, Jones, Hamblin

Capital: Dellorco, Casey, Kelly, Pellegri

Review of council procedures: Mercer, Padula, Pellegri

Hamblin - Liaison to the Agricultural commission
Delorco / Casey - Liaison to the Safe Coalition

Town Administrators Update

thanks to the Concerts on the Common for the big turnout and good work, DPW too

Holiday Stroll downtown on Dec 7

draft schedule for meetings looking for feedback

Lt Darling - trip to Puerto Rico

Lt Chief Mills - good story on bone marrow donation

the stories caught my eye and were great stories, these are good people

Request for water topic to be addressed as mentioned in Feb meeting

Councilor Comments

Pellegri - Looking for additional help on the committee; Barbara Rondeau, call to volunteer

The lights are looking good, thanks for all the work

Jones - there is need for additional help, there is capacity in lots of spots

Hamblen - thanks to Eileen Mason for the work on decorating the downtown, a 2 day effort, all volunteer effort, hockey teams and lots of individuals helped

Casey - with what I read in the Gazette, it was humbling to see a resident go there to do that work

Dellorco - thanks for the lights, it looks good

Franklin Newcomers and Friends annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Party - Dec 13

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Party. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, December 13th at 7:30. To participate in the swap, bring a wrapped gift valued between $15 and $20. No need to RSVP, just join us!

We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin.

Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available. We meet upstairs at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

For more information, please visit our website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.

Franklin Newcomers and Friends annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Party - Dec 13

Fashions of The WW II Era - Dec 10

Karen (Ren) Antonowicz of Spirits of Fashion discusses the influence of war and rationing on 1940s Fashions. Despite the restrictions there was still a distinct style and trends that developed in everyday fashion. Join us as she presents dress and style of the WWII era.


Sunday December 10, 1:15 PM

Hours of Operation: Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4, Thursdays 5-8. Always Free and handicap accessible

Fashions of The WW II Era

Find out more about the Franklin Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 2

Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast on December 2 from 8 - 11 AM at the Franklin Elks. 

Santa will be in attendance! 

$7/ per person, Children under 3 & Scouts in uniform are free.

Cub Scouts Annual Pancake Breakfast - Dec 2

Franklin SEPAC: Movie Night - Thursday, Nov 30

MOVIE NIGHT
Thursday, Nov 30



 

We will be meeting at the Regal Cinemas in Bellingham, MA at 6:50 PM on Thursday, November 30. Movie starts at 7:20 PM and following the movie we will be going to Chili's for drinks.

 

Hope you can join us for a night out to have a few laughs, which is guaranteed with this movie!  

 

Please RSVP to our email franklinsepac@gmail.com by Wednesday, November 29.  

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Request for Proposal - Computer Aided Dispatch Software

The Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC) invites qualified vendors that manufacture and provide direct training, maintenance and support of their own Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) software to submit responses at their own expense to this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/149333

This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA

You can find the full RFP here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/cad_rfp_final_11-26-17.pdf

Facebook photo for MECC

In the News: school start times discussion; Hopkinton Superintendent search

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

"The School Committee began discussions Wednesday about implementing later start times for older students. 

The meeting represented a re-visitation of committee member Denise Shultz’s request at the Oct. 24 meeting to discuss the topic more in depth. 

Superintendent Sara Ahern believes a later start will benefit students and hopes to form an advisory committee. 

“It’s more consistent with teens’ natural sleep cycles and a shift in their natural clock that has them going to sleep later and waking up later,” Ahern said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171128/franklin-begins-discussion-on-school-start-times

"The (Hopkinton) School Committee will interview four local finalists to become the next superintendent, including the assistant superintendent and the former principal of the Hopkins School. 

The finalists are: Uxbridge Superintendent Kevin Carney, Hopkinton Assistant Superintendent Carol Cavanaugh, Franklin Assistant Superintendent Peter Light and Northborough-Southborough Assistant Superintendent Gregory Martineau, who previously served as principal at Hopkins. 

The Screening Committee considered 27 applicants and interviewed nine, according to a press release. The finalist will replace Cathy MacLeod, who is retiring at the end of the school year."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171128/four-superintendent-finalists-named-in-hopkinton

Live reporting: to Closing

7. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC)

Policy - meeting TBD, Scofield, Linden, Schultz
Community Awareness - next meeting 12/5 at Library; Zub, Feeley, Bergen
Public School Advocacy - Schultz, 
Budget - next meeting, Dec 6 - Bergen
School Wellness Advisory Council (SWAC) - Douglas, Feeley study of the BOX program at Davis Thayer in preparation of implementation at Parmenter, also piloting a food backpack program at Parmenter
Joint PCC - next meeting Dec 4
Substance Abuse Task Force - started in January, drafted a revision to the substance abuse policy to focus on educational aspects not just the restrictions; looking at "The Ride Home" a packet to prepare parents/guardians for discussion with their students and athletes about substance abuse


8. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
none
9. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes - I recommend approval of the minutes from the November 14, 2017 School Committee Organizational meeting.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $852.04 from O’Connor Portraiture for Supplemental Supplies at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $181.74 from Barnes & Noble for in- house enrichment at FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $800.00 from David Sylvester/CAVU Wealth Advisors for FHS Scholarships.
e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a classroom rug valued at $572.42 from Ms. Dunbar, Ms. Lyons, Mr. Bigos, HM Companies Sara & Allison Madden for Parmenter as detailed.
f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of flexible seating options valued at
$544.00 from Ms. Strandskov, Macy’s Gives, M/M Poland, Ms. Trudo, Anonymous, M/M Consilvio, O’Brien Family, Ms. Jennings and Ms. Capaldi for Parmenter as detailed.
g. I recommend approval of the request for a recurring field trip for the RMS Adventure Club to Lincoln, RI to the “Rock Spot” on December 14, 2017 as detailed.
h. I recommend declaring ASMS books listed as surplus.
i. I recommend acceptance of a Swimming Record Board donated by the Swim Booster Club and valued at $1,260.00 as detailed.
j. I recommend acceptance of two Track Record Boards donated by the Track Booster Club and valued at $2,385.00 as detailed.

motion to approve, second, passed 7-0


10. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

11. Payroll Ms. Douglas

12. Executive Session
a. Negotiations – non union personnel

motion to go to executive session to not return to open meeting


All the documents released for this agenda can be found on the School Committee page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/

Live reporting: Discussion Only Items

6. Discussion Only Items
a. School Start Times
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/A.%20%20Memo%20about%20School%20Start%20Times.pdf

proposal to undertake a study of the matter, a complex matter
could spend next couple meetings to frame the committee
including appropriate stakeholders

this is not anything quick, it needs to take some time to work through it

Superintendent Ahern will come back with a more formal proposal and time lines for next meeting

Donna Grady, President of FEA
issue not new to Franklin, this could begin an other chapter in this
there is a good amount of info out there
the issue is not that simple, far reaching implications
day care, work schedules, transportation, busing and related items
before and after school care
needs to be heavily researched, not just for now but for future as well
some items are going to require negotiation with the teachers union


b. 18-19 School Calendar Draft
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/B.%20%20Draft%20School%20Calendar%202018-2019.pdf

looking for feedback, for a potential vote at an upcoming meeting
relatively few changes to prior years as Superintendent is only here for five months

combined conferences across the district on two days in October is a change

input and feedback is welcomed

thinking about the number of interrupted weeks (where 5 days are not taught)

half day vs. full day provide different opportunities for professional development, a combination of both is a nice blend (full allowing cross district, half more building based)

c. School Committee Presentation Schedule 2017-18
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/C.%20%20Draft%202017-2018%20SC%20PRESENTATION%20SCHEDULE.pdf

an outcome from the School Committee and Central office planning session during the summer, the plan has been brought forward for feedback and input


d. Class Size Report
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Packets/x11-28-2017%20SC/D1.%20%20Memo%20about%20Class%20Size%20Reports.pdf


providing some additional detail around class size at the high school, i.e where there are areas of need to be consistent across the district. Most in middle school are meeting School Committee guidelines

class sizes at FHS tend to be larger, enrollment increases can be justification for adjustments