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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
FTC Consumer Alert: New tools to fight gift card scams
New York Times: "The ‘Red Slime’ Lawsuit That Could Sink Right-Wing Media"
From the New York Times, an article of interest for Franklin:
“Of course I was surprised, but at the same time, it was pretty clear that these people were trying to discredit the election and they were throwing out 25 conspiracy theories in parallel,” he told me in an interview last week from Barbados, where his company has an office. “I thought it was so absurd that it was not going to have legs.”
But by Nov. 14, he knew he had a problem. That’s when Rudy Giuliani, serving as the president’s lawyer, suggested that one voting company, Dominion Voting Systems, had a sinister connection to vote counts in “Michigan, Arizona and Georgia and other states.” Mr. Giuliani declared on Twitter that the company “was a front for SMARTMATIC, who was really doing the computing. Look up SMARTMATIC and tweet me what you think?”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Tweet from Dr. Erin Bromage Ph.D.: "More on the UK variant"
Dr. Erin Bromage Ph.D. (@ErinBromage) tweeted at 8:36 AM on Mon, Dec 21, 2020: More on the UK variant
Bottom line: "There is a concern for 3 of these mutations that could enhance the transmission.
Be aware but don't panic."
More on the UK variant https://t.co/PWYlE6lLZ6
— Dr. Erin Bromage Ph.D. (@ErinBromage) December 21, 2020
Monday, December 21, 2020
Planning Board - Agenda - Dec 21, 2020
The Franklin Food Pantry is on the agenda for the Planning Board meeting Monday to introduce the site plan for their new building on East Central St and begin the permit approval process.
Planning Board Agenda
7:00 PM - Commencement/General Business
7:05PM - PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
52 East Central St
Special Permit & Site Plan Modification
WITHDRAWN
7:10 PM - PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
515 West Central Street
Site Plan TO BE CONTINUED
7:15 PM PUBLIC HEARING - Initial
138 East Central Street (Franklin Food Pantry)
Site Plan https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/138_east_central_st_site_plan.pdf
Review docs https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/138_east_central_review.pdf
7:20 PM PUBLIC HEARING - Initial
Countryside Estates
Subdivision Modification
7:25 PM PUBLIC HEARING – Continued
186 Grove St
Site plan Modification
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Road Acceptance: Laurinda Lane
B. Bond Release: Sandy Knoll Estates
C. Decision: 72-94 East Central Street- Special Permit & Site Plan
D. Phasing Plan Approval: 160 Grove St
E. Endorsement: 164 Grove St
F. Endorsement: 162 Grove St
G. 81-P ANR: 15-17 Margaret’s Cove
H. 81-P ANR Rescind Vote: 55 Coutu Street
I. Meeting Minutes: November 2, 2020 & November 16, 2020
This agenda is subject to change. Last updated: December 15, 2020
The next meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled for January 11, 2021
Agenda doc in PDF format:
Additional renderings and diagrams of the new facility at 138 East Central St
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| new Franklin Food Pantry Rendering: View from East Central Street |
FM #418 Town Council Meeting - 12/16/20 (audio)
FM #418 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 418 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, the public was remote via Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. The recording runs about one hour and fifty minutes
Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of Dec 16, 2020. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HZZbRDPS
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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-dec-16.html
Spear phishing update folder
https://franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/spear-phishing
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/12/town-council-meeting-recap-dec-16-2020.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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newly elected Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo
The Hill: "Federal agency says employers can require workers to get COVID-19 vaccine"
Via The Hill
"A key federal agency said this week that employers can legally require their workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine and prevent them from entering their workplaces if they refuse.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in guidance issued Wednesday said that requiring a test would not violate the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. The law bars employers from requiring medical exams such as blood tests that seek information on an employee’s physical or mental condition, but the EEOC said a COVID-19 vaccine does not fall under that category.
“If a vaccine is administered to an employee by an employer for protection against contracting COVID-19, the employer is not seeking information about an individual’s impairments or current health status and, therefore, it is not a medical examination,” the commission said."
Continue reading the article online
The EEOC page with COVID-19 highlights in a Q&A format
Franklin School Committee to hear presentations on ECDC and Performing Arts Tuesday, Dec 21
The presentation documents as released for discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Dec 21, 2020.
II. Guests/Presentations
A. ECDC Highlights - Kelty Kelley https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/ecdc_update_to_school_committee_12_22_20.pdf
A. ECDC Highlights - Kelty Kelley https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/ecdc_update_to_school_committee_12_22_20.pdf
B. Performing Arts Events - Diane Plouffe https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/franklin_performing_arts_department_presentation_2020.pdf
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| Franklin School Committee to hear presentations on ECDC and Performing Arts Tuesday, Dec 21 |
Register O’Donnell Discusses Need for Mortgage Transparency
With the legislative session winding down, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reiterated the importance he places on pending legislation to promote mortgage transparency here in Massachusetts.
At the beginning of 2019, Register O’Donnell had two bills filed, H.1413 and S.960, which stated that when banks sold their residential mortgages to a different lending institution, that transaction, or assignment, would be required to be recorded with the relevant Massachusetts Registry of Deeds office within 30 days of its execution.
“During the most recent legislative session,” noted O’Donnell, “both H.1413 and S.960 wound their way through the legislative process. After both pieces of legislation were filed with the Massachusetts House and Senate Clerks offices by lead sponsors Rep. William Galvin (D-Canton) and Sen. John Keenan (D-Quincy) respectively and given a docket number, dozens of other state representatives and senators signed up as co-sponsors. The clerks offices then gave each piece of legislation a bill number (H. 1413 and S.960). Then each bill was assigned to the Joint Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. A public hearing on the legislation was then held where I provided arguments for supporting the legislation. The joint committee on the Judiciary reported the legislation favorably in early 2020. On February 13, 2020, H.1413, accompanied by S. 960, was ordered to a third reading by the Massachusetts House. Unfortunately, no further action has taken place on the legislation. Certainly, the members of the legislature have been dealing with many pressing matters including COVID-19 and the fiscal year 2021 State Budget.”
The Register further stated, “My specific arguments for supporting the mortgage transparency legislation included the fact the legislation would eliminate the possibility that a homeowner may not know who the holder of their mortgage is because an assignment was not recorded. Because some banks have gone out of business in previous years or merged with another lending institution, homeowners are in some instances forced to consult with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation website or the Massachusetts Division of Banks to determine who holds their mortgage. The legislation would make assignments of residential mortgages more transparent to the consumer.”
Another argument for the bill’s passage was that it created a more level playing field between smaller community banks and larger lending institutions. The smaller community banks tend to hold their mortgages while many larger nationwide banks are not diligent in recording their mortgage assignments.
The need for this legislation hit home recently when the Boston Globe published an article by Sean P. Murphy on December 8, 2020 which highlighted the difficulties that can result when an assignment is not recorded. O’Donnell stated, “The article spoke about a couple who had found a home in Worcester which needed work. To finance the purchase and remodeling costs, the couple wanted to sell their condo in Easton. However, a title problem developed with the Easton condo due to a mortgage assignment not being properly recorded. Because the assignment was not recorded at the Registry of Deeds, the lending institution who was the current holder of the mortgage lacked the legal authority to discharge the mortgage. A process that should have taken a few days took several weeks as two large lending institutions could not get their act together and solve the title problem by filing the assignment. After several weeks of back and forth the problem was resolved and the assignment was recorded, but only after the intervention of the Boston Globe.”
“The assignment legislation that has been filed would have eliminated this problem as an assignment would have been required to be recorded 30 days after the mortgage was transferred, or sold, to another lending institution,” stated O’Donnell.
In conclusion, Register O’Donnell noted, “With the legislative session winding down, it is unlikely the legislation, H.1413 and S.960 will advance further. However, I am not giving up the fight to help Massachusetts homeowners. I will once again be filing mortgage transparency legislation in the upcoming 2021-2022 legislative session. I am hopeful our arguments will be persuasive and after years of trying, the legislation will wind its way through the legislative process and onto Governor Baker’s desk for his signature.”
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at Facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org
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| Register O’Donnell Discusses Need for Mortgage Transparency |
Franklin Federated Church - Christmas Eve Service - Dec 24
Franklin Federated Church will LIVESTREAM special Christmas services via the FFC Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/franklinfederated)
Thursday, December 24 = 5:00 PM
Christmas Eve Worship (Live)
- Reading of Clement Moore's "Twas the Night Before Christmas"
- Reading from Luke 2....The story of Jesus's birth
- Christmas Carols
- Candle lighting
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| Franklin Federated Church - Christmas Eve Service - Dec 24 |
"Food insecurity leaving an impact across MA"
Via Boston25 News
"Alison Caruso left her part-time job earlier in 2020 to care for her teenage son, who she said had become depressed after the death of a family member and spending months trying to learn from home. She relies on the food pantry in Franklin as well as food stamps to survive, she said.
The state has seen food insecurity rise significantly, according to a study by Feeding America.
Norfolk County was cited as the area with the highest child food insecure rate at 163%, which is also the country’s highest mark, according to Feeding America."
Continue reading online (video clip also available on page)
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| screengrab of FFP Executive Director Lynn Calling |
Veterans Coffee Social - Jan 6, 2021
January 2021 Coffee Social
Join us as we ZOOM into the New Year!
Hello Veterans!
The Veterans' Services Office will welcome the New Year with a VIRTUAL Coffee Social on Wednesday, January 6 at 10:00 Hours. We hope you will join us for veterans' updates and friendly conversation. All Veterans are welcome!
If you have not participated in a Zoom call yet, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your device before joining us.
Here is the log-in information for the January 6, 2021 meeting only:
Join Zoom via URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89944022073
Call in number: 1-929-205-6099
Enter Meeting ID: 899 4402 2073
For more information, contact the Veterans' Services Office at: (508) 613-1315.
We look forward to Zooming into the New Year with you at the January Coffee Social!
Shared from the Town of Franklin page
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| Veterans Coffee Social - Jan 6, 2021 |
Dr Fauci gave the vaccine to Santa (video)
The video with the quote we shared from Dr Fauci on bringing the vaccine to Santa
"This made me cry. Listening to the worry in those little voices and the relief they must feel thanks to the good doctor."
Direct link to YouTube video = https://youtu.be/Dx25ZNY6p1s
Fauci vaccinated Santa! (And the way he says “chimney”!) pic.twitter.com/DjCg4nH3HK
— John Aravosis 🇺🇸🇬🇷🏳️🌈 (@aravosis) December 20, 2020
CDC issues two new recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine process
Via CNN
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new recommendations on getting a Covid-19 vaccine for those with a history of allergies.The recommendations, published on the CDC’s site on Saturday, suggest that people who have ever had a severe allergic reaction, also known as anaphylaxis, to any ingredient in a Covid-19 vaccine should not get that vaccine.The CDC considers a reaction severe if it requires the person to be treated with epinephrine or they need to be hospitalized. Symptoms of anaphylaxis can include shortness of breath, a closing of the throat, nausea, and dizziness.The agency added that people with a history of anaphylaxis to other vaccines or injectable medications should consult their doctor on getting the Covid-19 vaccine.
Continue reading the article online https://t.co/wHrhfOHraU
The CNN tweet: https://t.co/I0jwJKSWYr
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory panel recommended on Sunday that people 75 and older and certain front-line essential workers be next in line for COVID-19 vaccines.Continue reading the article online
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 13-1 to advise the CDC to include those 75 and older and specific front-line essential workers, including emergency responders and teachers, in the next phase of coronavirus vaccinations, several news outlets reported Sunday.
These recommendations would apply to phase 1b of the vaccination process, after the committee and the CDC advised that health care workers and residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities get the first vaccinations in the country. Phase 1b will aim to vaccinate about 50 million people before the end of February, according to The New York Times.
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Town Council meeting recap - Dec 16, 2020: bylaw for Community Preservation Committee approved
Quick Recap:
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZvfqAjHWzwMGpKPi9
- new Councilor Cobi Frongillo welcomed (apparently sworn in previously)
- set of lot line clean up bylaw changes heard in public hearing and approved
- annual alcohol license renewals approved, some licenses open as British Beer and Uptowne Pub closed, some licenses held (as usual) for outstanding permit payments/inspections
- Community Preservation Committee bylaw back as amended per prior discussion (see the Town Council 12/02/20meeting) after discussion on who should be the reviewer of the application pool (Council vs. Town Administrator), motion approved unanimously to use regular process for Town Administrator vetting of the candidates to provide to Council for their approval
- GPS upgrade for DPW registered vehicles approved. All lease/purchase arrangements require legislative body approval (as opposed to standard purchase arrangements -once funded, can be completed by purchasing agent - per MA general law)
- Note - early votes showed 9-0 approvals and until Dellorco arrived remotely during the Community Preservation discussion, they should have been recorded as 8-0-1 (8 for, zero against, one absent). This was noted in the Twitter thread but the prior tweets couldn't be changed.
- vote to authorize transfer of emergency funds from the water enterprise account to make payment to vendor that had previously not been made due to the spear phishing incident (for details on that see Town Council meeting 12/02/20)
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZvfqAjHWzwMGpKPi9
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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #tc1216
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23tc1216&src=typeahead_click
- Real time reporting for the Town Council meeting about to begin #tc1216 agenda doc https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/december-16-town-council-agenda
- Chair Tom Mercer opens and makes standard statement outlining protocol and info for phone connection #tc1216
- #tc1216 info to connect via phone
- Welcome to new councilor Cobi Frongillo (apparently already sworn in)
- DPW Director Cantoreggi makes reminder on parking ban and trash delay due to impending storm. Citizen complaint about town clerk action on election 150' rules. #tc1216 complaint about the Dominion Software used and election integrity, speculation.
- #tc1216 move to approval of minutes for Nov 18. https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/3a._november_18_2020_tc_meeting_minutes_-_draft_for_review.docx.pdf … Motion, second, as amended (correction of person's name and sex reference)
- Public hearings opened on lot line clean up effort. Bryan Taverner provides update https://franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda-items/6-hearings-710pm-11
- #tc1216 questions but no concerns raised previously. Did pass EDC and planning board. Motion to close hearing, second, passes 9-0
- License renewals for 2021 annual, motion to approve, second, with exception of those with fees outstanding to be held until cleared
- Clarification that the name, address of each to be ready for the record. Reading commences by council clerk. Doc is located on agenda page https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/license_renewals.pdf …
- #tc1216 There are always some open and usually cleaned up by year end, 3 restaurants not renewing (British beer, Uptown Pub, ?) Motion carries by 9-0 vote
- #tc1216 subcommittee meetings, EDC did have a listening session last week 2 award winners of manufacturing here in town.
- #tc1216 EDC next listening session Jan 13, 2021 Legislation for action: https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10a._20-861_oak_0.pdf … Motion made to waive reading, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent) Motion to adopt, second, 8-0-1 via roll call
- Note other votes recorded should be restated as 8-0-1 (1 absent) and not 9-0 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._20-862_longhillpleasant_0.pdf … Passes 8-0-1 #tc1216
- franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._20-864_cpc_1.pdf … Community Preservation Committee back for second reading as amended (per discussion at 12/02/20 meeting) #tc1216 motion to approve, second, passes Jamie updates on changes, will do an application for the open spots, time TBD, but early next year
- #tc1216 one change discussed but not voted to include was considered and is not part of this; this aligns the appointment process with all the other committee/board appointments. We are getting good folks and have all spots filled so the process is working. All the other
- Communities appointment in the same way. Attny Cerel interjects that the proposal would violate the state statue, need to have a level of independence. Otherwise the council would control the people and the approval of the projects. #tc1216
- #tc1216 most recent Committee established was the agriculture commission. I vet and get the best decisions for you to make a good vote and out forth the best civic stewards, looking for passion, open minds, collaboration, this is new and can get complicated
- If you know someone, give them a recommendation letter to help the application process. #tc1216 have some guts to say no. We have hired Jamie to do this. Protocol and perception, why do we want to go out and vet the candidates? The process we have works, we have final say
- #tc1216 I have the utmost belief that the administrator will bring forward the best and most qualified Councilor Dellorco has joined via zoom (he was missing earlier) Trahan speaking for the proposal, Jamie has experience with CPA, nicely mentions uninformed comments can be
- Hurtful. Spears speaking for the proposal, it is about procedure and protocol, meetings will be public (like other committees) and when projects come forward to Council for approval others will be able to speak for, against at that time #tc1216
- #tc1216 there is no reason for personal attacks on personnel or councilors, esp when they are misinformed. Doherty, and now Doyle speaking in favor and for the committee as proposed. If Dellorco joins it makes the meeting remote and requires a roll call vote.
- Pellegri backs off request for interview process and wants to make this a unanimous vote. #tc1216 doesn't want to have a damper on this. Vote as amended, via roll call 9-0
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10d._20-75_gps_lease.pdf … #tc1216 new devices for DPW via lease finance requires a 2/3 vote to approve. Upgrade of 4G devices it does save money and requires special vote approx. 60 units for all the vehicles in the fleet. They do work and are very effective, any with registration
- Vote on motion, via roll call passes 9-0 #tc1216 https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10e._20-76_water_treatment.pdf … this allocates the funds for the payment previously misdirected via the spear phishing event, if further restoration is available, will replace the emergency funds
- Motion and seconded, vote via roll call - passes via 9-0 #tc1216 need to complete the water treatment plant to add the 700K gallons, vendor has not charged any interest. Citizen with question on clarification, any future funds will replenish the emergency balance
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10f._20-77_peg.pdf… standard processing of cable funds thru to Franklin TV Motion to approve, second, passes 8-1-0 (Bissanti no)! via roll call first quarterly statement from Comcast; Bissanti doesn't understand cable competition Kelly speaks for competition, cable on way out
- #tc1216 motion to vote on the Council calendar of meetings for next year https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10g._20-78_2020_council_schedule_-_memo_resolution_office_hours.pdf… Vote 9-0
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10h._20-29_police_gift.pdf… #tc1216 vote to accept gift to police dept. Motion passes 9-0 via roll call.
- https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10i._library_gift.pdf… #tc1216 acceptance of gift to Library for digitization and programs Vote to approve, passes 9-0 via roll call thanks to Scott Nolan and Franklin Library Assoc.
- TA report: Down to 95 active cases of COVID buildings closed in AM folks will be working. Water ban lifted #tc1216 happy holidays and new year to all, thanks to all the citizens for making this a year like no other. Only 2 weeks away from 2021.
- Bissanti wants a citizen advisory committee, feels it is needed #tc1216 Comments: Frongillo excited to begin work, remember to #thinkfranklinfirst this season
- Bissanti thanks the other three candidates. #tc1216 Pellegri invites all to museum on Sunday (only open then 1-4) stop by and get an ornament. Happy holiday season to all. See you next year! Thanks to the town workers it was a tough year. Be safe. Old generator from high school was stored and will be redeploy 2 Parmenter
- Request for debt exclusion listing and when they roll off the taxes, would be good to know. #tc1216 happy holiday season and vaccine filled 2021 That's all for tonight, catch you next time (not next year yet, some meetings to before then)!
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| newly elected Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo |
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Dec 22, 2020
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments
In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters 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…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH
C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. ECDC Highlights - Kelty Kelley https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/ecdc_update_to_school_committee_12_22_20.pdf
B. Performing Arts Events - Diane Plouffe https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/franklin_performing_arts_department_presentation_2020.pdf
A. ECDC Highlights - Kelty Kelley https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/ecdc_update_to_school_committee_12_22_20.pdf
B. Performing Arts Events - Diane Plouffe https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/franklin_performing_arts_department_presentation_2020.pdf
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Superintendent’s Goals 2020-21
I recommend approval of the Superintendent’s Goals for 2020-2021 as discussed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_supt._goals_20-21.pdf
A. Superintendent’s Goals 2020-21
I recommend approval of the Superintendent’s Goals for 2020-2021 as discussed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_supt._goals_20-21.pdf
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. School Calendar Draft - 2021-22 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/calendar_2021-22_draft.pdf
B. School Reopening Status Update (as of 12/18/20) https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/reopening-status-update
A. School Calendar Draft - 2021-22 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/calendar_2021-22_draft.pdf
B. School Reopening Status Update (as of 12/18/20) https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/reopening-status-update
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)VI. New Business
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)
A. To discuss any future agenda items
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the December 8, 2020 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Budget Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
C. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,625.00 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.
D. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from Sean Jobin for a FHS Scholarship as detailed.
E. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $296.45 from the Keller PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.
F. Air Purifiers
I recommend acceptance of the donation of 650 Air Purifiers from the DESE valued at $175,500.00 as detailed.
VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
IX. Payroll Ms. D’Angelo
X. Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.XI. Adjournment
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel.
The documents released for this meeting can be found in the meeting packet folder https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/december-22-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Dec 22, 2020 |
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