FHS golf finishes 13th in D1 Sectionals; Tri-County volleyball wins again

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS and Tri-County fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018


Volleyball = Foxboro, 1 vs. Tri-County, 3 – Final


Golf = MIAA D1 South Sectional

Teams
1. BC High – 303
2. Xaverian – 317
3. Wellesley – 319
T4. Bridgewater-Raynham – 321
T4. Brookline – 321
6. Braintree – 328
7. Mansfield – 333
T8. King Philip – 338
T8. Needham – 338
10. Framingham – 341
11. Brockton – 346
12. Plymouth North – 348
13. Franklin – 364
14. Marshfield – 372

Individuals
Franklin

• Gerard Collins – 86
• Quinten Faro – 92
• Jack Paterson – 93
• Jake Blaney – 93
• Matt D’Errico – 95
• Nolan Norton – 96

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-23-18/

FHS Panthers

Library of Congress: NEW BOOK- “Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”

NEW BOOK: "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress" “Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress” AVAILABLE NOW! A new book, "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress," offers baseball fans and historians a visual delight that showcases early baseball cards from the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastime. Author Peter Devereaux takes readers behind the scenes of the Library of Congress' Benjamin K. Edwards Collection to see the vibrant world of the early boom of America's pastime. Click here for more information https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-130/?loclr=ealn .

In the News: GOP group urges voters to ‘blank’ Baker

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

"As he runs for a second term against Democrat Jay Gonzalez, Gov. Charlie Baker is now also facing a different campaign from his right, as a conservative group urges Republicans to blank their ballots in the gubernatorial contest. 

The Massachusetts Republican Assembly on Thursday announced its “Blank Baker” campaign, saying the governor has displayed a hesitance “to support fellow Republicans,” and alluding to his decision not to vote for either candidate in the 2016 presidential election. 

“In an election that offers no actual gubernatorial choice to advance the cause of common sense or conservatism, the Massachusetts Republican Assembly will invoke Baker’s own standard: Do not vote for the lesser of two evils,” the group said in a press release."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181023/gop-group-urges-voters-to-blank-baker

Governor Baker official state page  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-governor

Campaign page   https://www.charliebakerma.com/

Jay Gonzalez campaign page  https://jay4ma.com/

Election Information for Nov 2018

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visits Gillette Stadium

"From Thursday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 12, Patriot Place will host the Moving Wall, the half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Since the memorial requires 24-hour watch we are looking for volunteers while it is on display. Please fill out the following information if you are interested in volunteering."

To volunteer for the visit, please sign up online for a 3-hour shift
https://www.gillettestadium.com/2018-moving-wall-volunteers-needed/


About the Moving Wall:
"The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.

John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.

More about the Moving Wall  http://www.themovingwall.org/index.html

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visit Gillette Stadium

Live reporting: Discussion only items through to Closing

4. Discussion Only Items
a. BICO Quarterly Information Update
quaterly update in packet, two new districts

b. Enrollment Data Update
pre-K, (i.e. ECDC not included in totals)
see doc in meeting packet
Oct 1 reporting to DESE is required and become the yearly start numbers
breakdown of some students attending elsewhere but not all inclusive
36 students choiced into other neighboring districts

end of Sep #s, 100 fewer than last year at this time
elementary 8 higher (first time an increase, i.e. possibly turning the corner on the number decline in elementary)

more info in Nov on class sizes in Middle schools/high school

? on Mount St Charles, used to be almost a bus; will look at again


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
prep for Budget workshop on Nov 13

Community Relations
good interaction at Harvest Festival
will do with better booth next time
Nov 3 at Franklin TV, social emotional Learning

Policy
meeting Nov 5

Transportation
no meeting, looking to schedule one

Public Schools Advocacy
met Oct 2; prepared for Harvest Festival
reconvening in Nov/Dec to support budget work

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
Monica, Diane and Ann
to set meeting

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC
well attended, only 2 schools missed
funding more equitable then thought; elementary more active than middle school
FEF came to present

Substance Abuse Task Force
developing resources within schools and community
add membership, Town Council, YMCA

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
meeting Nov 13
developing new goals, consistent across district

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], 
meeting Weds

MASC
covered earlier

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
org meeting in November
budget workshop


7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from your September 25, 2018 meeting to be released.
c. NYC Field Trip Request
I recommend approval of the recurring request of Diane Plouffe to take approximately 50 Middle School Chorus students to New York City to see “Once On This Island” on May 11, 2018 as detailed.
d. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,755.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,230.00 from various music parents for in-house enrichments as detailed.
f. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $725.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips
as detailed.

motion to accept consent agenda, seconded, passed 7-0

8. Payment of Bills - Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll - Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-23-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items

a. Policy – Second Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies:
i. JFABE – Education Opportunities for Military Children
ii. JFABF – Education Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
iii. BCA – School Committee Member Ethics

recommend adoption 
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


b. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the following MASC Resolutions as discussed:

Conf to be held Nov 7, delegate assembly on Nov 9

• Rejecting the Arming of Educators

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• On Small and Rural Districts

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• Elimination of the Federal Department of Education

motion to accept, seconded, passed 5-2 (Feeley, Scofield = no)

• Regional School Transportation

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• Regarding Reporting and Accountability Standards

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0; 

• Regarding Reproductive Health Education

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• On Gender Identity Inclusive Athletic Participation Policy

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0; as modified to remove "preferred" pronoun

• Relative to Sports Wagering

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

• Relative to Access to Information for Parents and Students Who Are Clients of Special Education

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-1;  add amendment to include funding rather than an unfunded mandate

• Proposal to Amend the MASC By-Laws

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0


View the MASC resolutions here
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_masc_resolutions.pdf

Live reporting: School Committee - Oct 23, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
no changes

b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

no comments

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
club fair yesterday, 70 clubs represented
lots of teams made the playoffs
homecoming last Saturday night, over 600 students in attendance
Panther Pride night coming up
Light up a life coming up, peer leaders do fund raising
Cabaret performed last week, good attendance at both performances

d. Superintendent’s Report
most related to professional learning, October
next Thursday hosting Finnish educator
6th grade teacher coming for workshops and day in district
Central Office, then Social Studies curriculum team
3 hour workshop after school with teachers around the district

last week, MassCue Conference, ThuFri educational Technology focused
approx 3500 educators over 2 days, FPS sent about 18 teachers
6 presenters, including students

2 FPS educators awarded at EFF conference

2 general reminders, half days coming 25-26 for conferences
no school on Nov 6 

school system has a value for inclusiveness in schools

Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Oct 24, 2018

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, Training Room

October 24, 2018 5:45 PM



Discussion:
1. Lot Lines Changes - Plain Street, Pond Street and Palomino Drive
2. Clark, Cutler McDermott rezoning
3. Freestanding Sign Bylaw



Future Meetings:
Housing - Generally

1. R7
2. Over 55 Housing Overlay
3. Inclusionary Zoning Discussion
4. Multi-Family Housing in Residential V and Commercial 1
5. Downtown extension/C1/Village District Discussion
6. Affordable Housing Plan

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/edc_agenda_10-24-18.pdf

Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Oct 24, 2018

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, Nov 14

Trade all your holiday stress for laughter on Wednesday, November 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (and every second Wednesday of the month) at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Wednesday, Nov 14

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin

Come and enjoy this unique exercise of guided laughter exercises combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body's cells. 

This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! 

New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker www.letslaughtoday.com.  
If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY

FHS boys soccer, field hockey and volleyball teams posts wins against Oliver Ames

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Oct 22, 2018

Boys Soccer = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– After a scoreless first half, Franklin scored a pair of goals early in the second half to earn a victory over visiting Oliver Ames. Tim Duval opened the scoring for the Panthers off an assist from Nitin Chaudhury. Before the 50th minute, the Panthers added to their lead when Nick Barry set up Donny Tappin to make it 2-0.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Oliver Ames took a 1-0 lead late in the first half but Franklin equalized early in the second half to help the Panthers grab a point on the road. Daniella Ferrini put OA ahead in the 38th minute but Sam Powderly tied things up in the 44th minute on an assist from Anna Balkus. Bre Atwood had 10 saves in net for the Panthers while Emily Meyers and Emma O’Donnell both had strong games in net for the Tigers.

Field Hockey = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

Volleyball = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin took care of business on its home court, handing Oliver Ames a 3-0 loss (25-17, 25-17, 25-18). Lauren McGrath dished out 26 assists for the Panthers with Maggie Doyle (four aces) recording nine kills and Lily Galluccio adding seven kills. Riley Marino anchored the Panther defense with 12 digs. For Oliver Ames, Jordan Bosse had 12 kills, Allie Kemp handed out 20 assists and Sadie Homer finished with 23 digs.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-22-18/

FHS Panthers

Tri-County Varsity Volleyball Clinches Mayflower League Championship

For the fifth time in five years, the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School varsity volleyball team are the Mayflower League Champions. The Cougars remain undefeated in their regular season with a record of 16-0 with 4 games remaining.

This year the team is comprised of seven seniors. Sarah Killoy of Franklin, is one of the team’s four captains and third-year starting setter. Carolyn MacPherson of North Attleboro is a team captain and a third-year starter playing outside hitter. MacPherson is also a 2-year Mayflower League All Star and Sun Chronicle All Star. Elizabeth Naff of Franklin is a third-year starting middle, Mayflower League All Star, and team captain. Ashely Barry from North Attleboro is a two-year outside hitter. Emma Mangiacotti of Norfolk has transitioned into the libero position. Sabrina Howarth of Seekonk is a utility player, who sees most time at middle and right side hitter. Finally, Emily Jutras of Wrentham is one of three players vying for the starting middle position.

Other players fighting for the starting middle position include junior, Jitarra Ellis of Franklin, and sophomore Camden Schweitzer of Wrentham.

Starter Keira Dempsey, a junior from North Attleboro is a team captain who is a two-year right side hitter, a Mayflower League All Star, 2017 Player of the Year and Sun Chronicle All Star. Hailey White, a junior from North Attleboro is a starting defensive specialist.

Varsity coach, Stephanie Caffrey, has been coaching at Tri-County for the past 8 years. “We work hard every single day to earn every point in a match”, said Caffrey. “Our girls are all self-motivated to accomplish big goals in the post-season and I look forward to what’s to come.”

(Pictured are the seven seniors from l-r are: Sarah Killoy,
Sabrina Howarth, Elizabeth Naff, Emma Mangiacotti,
Emily Jutras, Ashley Barry, and Carolyn MacPherson)

All fifteen members of the Cougars are strong academic and vocational students. The team participates in many bonding events such as team breakfasts, lunches and dinners. They also travel to area colleges to see former players play on their respective college volleyball teams. Post-season, all members play in the Mass Premier Club Volleyball summer league. In the summer, the team take part in Coach Caffrey’s “Butts and Guts” classes made for all Cougar athletes.

“All teams here at Tri-County support each other and focus on attending as many sporting events as possible”, said Caffrey. “We’re all about TC Pride for our school and love to see all the accomplishments and successes every student brings to our Athletic program.”

Pictured is the 2018 Tri-County Varsity Volleyball team.  Starting l-r kneeling:  Hannah Will of Medway, Isabelle Zagame of Bellingham, Hailey White of North Attleboro, Keira Dempsey of North Attleboro, Camden Schweitzer of Wrentham, Kaya Chambers of Millis, and Jitarra Ellis of Franklin.  Standing l-r:  Sarah Killoy of Franklin, Sabrina Howarth of Seekonk, Elizabeth Naff of Franklin, Emma Mangiacotti of Norfolk, Emily Jutras of Wrentham, Ashley Barry of North Attleboro, and Caroline MacPherson of North Attleboro

Starting on October 29th, the Cougars will be competing for their fourth straight Massachusetts State Vocational Championship. Then on Thursday, November 1st, the Cougars will be playing in the MIAA State Volleyball tournament.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

SAFE Coalition Community Event - Oct 17, 2018

via Twitter, we share this news from the Safe Coalition:

"The SAFE Coalition Community Leaders event was a huge success! The evening brought together key stakeholder partners from the 8 communities that we serve. Michael Bottecelli, Exec Director at the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine, was the keynote speaker. 

At the Community Leaders event Mandy Lerner courageously told her recovery story and illustrated how the collaboration between SAFE and Franklin Police department worked to open the pathway to recovery."

Michael Bottecelli, Exec Director at the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine, was the keynote speaker

Mandy Lerner courageously told her recovery story

For more about the SAFE Coalition, visit their page
http://www.safecoalitionma.org/

The information was shared from the SAFE Coalition tweets:
https://twitter.com/SafeCoalitionMA/status/1054147580853215233

https://twitter.com/SafeCoalitionMA/status/1054146537801031680

In the News: Galvin, Amore debate gets nasty; Ayyadurai in long-shot bid as independent

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

"The only debate in the secretary of state’s race ended with the candidates branding each other “a liar” and “a faker,” capping off a testy exchange in which the two men sparred over voter identification, electoral security, the way the incumbent runs his office, and his challenger’s background. 

Secretary Bill Galvin, a Brighton Democrat, went after Swampscott Republican Anthony Amore on WGBH’s “Greater Boston” over Amore’s voting record, speaking fees he’d accepted as an author, and his stance on voter ID requirements, which Galvin said came out of the “Republican playbook.” 

Amore, in turn, said Galvin had “no vision” for his office, relies on an antiquated security system and does not attend meetings of the historical commission that he chairs. 

Galvin does not support requiring identification to vote, saying voter ID laws have been used in other states “to prevent people from voting.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181022/debate-between-galvin-amore-turns-nasty

Galvin campaign page   http://www.billgalvin.org/
Amore campaign page   http://www.amore2018.com/
Sanchez campaign page  http://www.green-rainbow.org/juan_sanchez_for_secretary_of_the_commonwealth

"As many Republicans in Massachusetts work to keep a safe distance from President Donald Trump this election season, one candidate from outside the party is going the other way, fighting to be recognized as a standard-bearer for the president’s anti-establishment populism as he makes a long-shot bid for U.S. Senate. 

Shiva Ayyadurai, a former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and entrepreneur who claims to have invented email as a teenager, is running a scorched-earth campaign in which he casts himself as a working man’s hero – despite his advanced degrees and business acumen – raging against what he sees as a conspiracy between the Republican and Democratic parties in Massachusetts to keep Sen. Elizabeth Warren in power. According to this narrative, for which Ayyadurai provides only anecdotal evidence, the Republican candidate in the race, state Rep. Geoff Diehl of Whitman, is a pawn of both parties whose only purpose in the race is to take away votes from Ayyadurai, the real “Trumper” in the race."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181022/for-shiva-ayyadurai-independent-in-senate-race-its-all-about-whos-real-trumper

campaign page  https://shiva4senate.com/

The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

"it’s likely that traffic flow, and public safety will likely be the biggest part of the conversation"

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

"A public hearing will be held to discuss a new pathway on Grove Street that could benefit local business Grove Street Towing and Tire. 

The hearing will take place Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building. The purpose is to discuss a new entrance for the company’s tow trucks that goes against a set zoning bylaw. 

The space between the entrance and the proposed space is about 135 feet, while the town requires 150 feet in order to meet the current zoning requirement, thus the need for the hearing, according to Patrick Weidman, owner of Grove Street Towing and Tire. 

There is currently a gravel pathway in the proposed space, but it’s not usable for the company’s trucks."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181022/franklin-to-discuss-towing-companys-desire-for-new-entrance

The official Planning Board Public Hearing notice
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_25.pdf

https://www.grovestreettt.com/

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 23, 2018

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.

A G E N D A

“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
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items

a. Policy – Second Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies:
i. JFABE – Education Opportunities for Military Children
ii. JFABF – Education Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
iii. BCA – School Committee Member Ethics

b. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the following MASC Resolutions as discussed:

1. Rejecting the Arming of Educators
2. On Small and Rural Districts
3. Elimination of the Federal Department of Education
4. Regional School Transportation
5. Regarding Reporting and Accountability Standards
6. Regarding Reproductive Health Education
7. On Gender Identity Inclusive Athletic Participation Policy
8. Relative to Sports Wagering
9. Relative to Access to Information for Parents and Students Who Are Clients of Special Education
10. Proposal to Amend the MASC By-Laws

View the MASC resolutions here
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_masc_resolutions.pdf


4. Discussion Only Items
a. BICO Quarterly Information Update
b. Enrollment Data Update

5. 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]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from your September 25, 2018 meeting to be released.
c. NYC Field Trip Request
I recommend approval of the recurring request of Diane Plouffe to take approximately 50 Middle School Chorus students to New York City to see “Once On This Island” on May 11, 2018 as detailed.
d. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,755.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,230.00 from various music parents for in-house enrichments as detailed.
f. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $725.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips
as detailed.
8. Payment of Bills - Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll - Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-23-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

MASC resolutions