Tri-County PRIDE!
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TriRvths/status/1354132747527348230
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| Tri-County RVTHS Athletics: Captain's Council |
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Boston Globe: “The electoral system was the cause of the inequity”
"In Everett today, white, non-Hispanic residents make up less than 44 percent of the population, but they dominate city government. Seventy-five percent of the elected councilors and school committee members are white.
That’s no accident, critics say; it’s a natural outgrowth of the city’s electoral system.
Everett is one of several cities in Massachusetts where all local officials are elected at-large, and none by individual wards or districts. For years, civil rights specialists have called that a recipe for exclusion. White residents, even as a minority, often vote as a bloc and drown out the voices of Black and brown voters. Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit legal organization, recently put Everett councilors on notice that they’re vulnerable to a challenge under the Voting Rights Act.
“There’s no shot against anybody because they’re a white man or a white woman. We are violating the federal Voting Rights Act,” Everett City Councilor Gerly Adrien, the first Black woman to serve on the council, warned her colleagues at a December council meeting."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Editorial note: Voting for our Town Council or School Committee by precinct rather than "at-large" (as we do today) may be more of a consideration as our population grows. In the meantime, there are other practical ways to increase the diversity of candidates for our local government and ensure a fair and equitable voice "in the room where it happens." We do need to work at being a government "of the people, by the people, for the people."
FHS Oskey Yearbook: parents, time is running out for your student Ad in OSKEY!
Only 15 days left to place a parent Ad in the yearbook! Order your now: https://t.co/ehbhAxMjEO
And only 150 books left for purchase! Do you have yours?
@FHS_ClassOf2021 @FHS_PCC @FHSPantherbook @FranklinMatters
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| FHS Oskey Yearbook: parents, time is running out for your student Ad in OSKEY! |
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
HMEA is hiring Direct Support staff for its Residential Division
Looking for a rewarding job? HMEA is currently hiring Direct Support staff for its Residential division in the Franklin Area
Full & part time available, visit www.hmea.org or email a resume to jobs@hmea.org for more information
What is Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)? Listen to the interview with HMEA President Michael Moloney. We talk about
- How HMEA is adapting their service delivery to the pandemic
- What services they provide to more than 4,000 people in over 100 communities
- How Cloud 4 Causes is helping non-profits with their technology needs
Listen here:
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| HMEA is hiring Direct Support staff for its Residential Division |
FM #445 Talk Franklin - 01/22/21 (audio)
FM #445 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 445 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about:
- Storm water and EPA adjustments
- Street acceptance
- Complete streets
- Pandemic and vaccine distribution
Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 49 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HNTvQNcS
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Town Council Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/01-20-2021_town_council_agenda.pdf
My notes from the Town Council meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/town-council-meeting-recap-jan-20-2021.html
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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?
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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
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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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FM #445 Talk Franklin - 01/22/21 (audio)
State of the Commonwealth - Jan 26, 2021
Via Gov Baker
"Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) night as I provide an update on the state of our Commonwealth.
This year's address will look different, but I look forward to sharing some thoughts about the resilient people and communities of Massachusetts. #MASOTC"
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/QjU8MRQixj
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| State of the Commonwealth - Jan 26, 2021 - 7:00 PM |
CommonWealth Magazine: "Baker defends vaccine rollout; those 65-plus moved up"
"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER on Monday continued to defend the state’s slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout even as he announced plans to expand the number of inoculation sites and moved residents 65 and older up in the vaccination line.
At a State House press conference, Baker addressed growing impatience over the pace of vaccinations by blaming the federal government’s disjointed allocation to states. He also said all the vaccines the state is receiving are being distributed to those who administer the shots.
“Virtually all the vaccine that we have received as a Commonwealth has been distributed to either the long-term care community through the pharmacy program or to providers – both community providers, hospitals, congregate care settings, and others – to begin the process of either first dosing people or second dosing people,” said Baker."
Continue reading the article online
Gov Baker's Press Conf on Monday: https://youtu.be/P9QeH2UyEqs
Phase I info https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-timeline-phase-overview
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| Adults 65+ have been moved up within Phase 2, to the second priority group (after adults 75+). Phase 2 begins next month |
Both FHS swim teams top Mansfield on Monday
From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:
Girls Hockey = Franklin @ Stoughton/Sharon – Postponed to TBD.
Boys Swimming = Mansfield, 72 @ Franklin, 85 – Final
Girls Swimming = Mansfield, 68 @ Franklin, 89 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
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| Both FHS swim teams top Mansfield on Monday |
CommonWealth Magazine: "State slow to improve criminal justice data collection"
"A sweeping 2018 criminal justice reform law required state officials to create a comprehensive cross-tracking system that would be maintained in an online system. But two and a half years after the law was passed, there has been little evident progress." https://t.co/dJB7WITWuw
"A WELL-KNOWN management maxim warns, if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. By that reckoning, those trying to better the state’s criminal justice system are often flying blind.
How long, for example, does the average probationer in Massachusetts stay on probation? Or how many people last year had their probation revoked?
State Probation Commissioner Edward Dolan has no idea. While each probationer has their own physical case file, the Massachusetts Probation Department has no computer-based case management system that would let state officials or researchers track information on an aggregate basis.
“A lot of things we do, we do manually,” Dolan said."
Continue reading the article online
“listening deeply enough to be changed by what you learn"
Sustained dialogue (SD). This sounds like something that would need to happen constructively to work through some difficult conversations. It is.
"The Sustained Dialogue Institute helps people to transform conflictual relationships and design change processes around the world. We define dialogue as “listening deeply enough to be changed by what you learn.”
"SD is a unique change process which (1) focuses on transforming relationships that cause problems, create conflict, and block change; and (2) emphasizes the importance of effective change over time.
Since transforming relationships requires an ongoing effort, SD gradually develops over a five-stage process. This multistage approach serves as a guidepost for SD programs and for those in conflict to create sustainable change in their relationships and communities."Find out more about the Sustained dialogue approach https://sustaineddialogue.org/our-approach/
Find out more about Sustained dialogue https://sustaineddialogue.org/about-us/
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| “listening deeply enough to be changed by what you learn" |
Reminder: School Committee meeting - Jan 26, 2021 - 7 PM
Among the choices for Tuesday evening, the Governor's State of the Commonwealth address or the Franklin School Committee meeting.
Key items on the School Committee agenda
II. Guests/Presentations
A. HMMS School Highlight -- Ms. Rebecca Motte and Mr. Craig Williams
A. HMMS School Highlight -- Ms. Rebecca Motte and Mr. Craig Williams
B. FHS Program of Study Update – Josh Hanna, Principal FHS
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/fhs-presentation
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/prog-studies-21-22
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/prog-studies-21-22
C. Homework & Homework Policy – Dr. Joyce Edwards
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. 2021-2022 School Calendar
I recommend approval of the 2021-2022 School Calendar as discussed.
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/disc-action-21-22-calendar
A. 2021-2022 School Calendar
I recommend approval of the 2021-2022 School Calendar as discussed.
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/disc-action-21-22-calendar
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening Status Update (January 22, 2021)
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/reopening-status-update-12221
A. Reopening Status Update (January 22, 2021)
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/reopening-status-update-12221
Meeting packet folder containing the doc released for this agenda
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| Reminder: School Committee meeting - Jan 26, 2021 - 7 PM |
Some Dean College students back on campus for classes this semester
"It's the first day of the spring semester!
Have a wonderful day, Bulldogs! 🐾💻📚 https://t.co/RaBaKtcoUz"
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeanCollege/status/1353749033165213697
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| Some Dean College students back on campus for classes this semester |
Basics of Estate Planning - Franklin Senior Center (virtual session) - Jan 27
On 1/27/2021 @JennTaddeo is presenting a virtual program, "Basics of #EstatePlanning," to members of the Franklin Senior Center in Franklin, MA. She will cover what attendees need to know about planning their estate and more: https://t.co/xMQkSmLrGI#TrustsAndEstates https://t.co/jt6CNn7R15
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| Basics of Estate Planning - Franklin Senior Center (virtual session) - Jan 27 |
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/ConnKavanaugh/status/1353799756917702656
Basics of Estate Planning
Basics of Estate Planning
Franklin Police: Time to lock up - reminder
It's 9 o'clock, did you lock up yet?
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| Franklin Police: Time to lock up - reminder |
Monday, January 25, 2021
Watch "A Roundtable Discussion of Racism in Franklin, MA" on YouTube
"On November 22, 2020 Franklin residents gathered to share their experiences as "people of color".
Since the conversation has taken place, Superintendent Ahern has met with participants to create change. Franklin High School plans on implementing a Race in American society course for the next school year. Students will be able to participate in professional development meetings with staff to further discuss how schools can support students. Also, a District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been established.
Every word in this roundtable discussion has been the catapult to many changes over the span of 2 months. Our voices matter. We deserve to be represented and when we use our voice, we create change.
Thank you to Town Council member, Cobi Frongillo for moderating this conversation. Thank you to James Fredrick, Farley Asmath, Mickey Mitchell, and everyone who participated in this video."
Direct video link = https://youtu.be/XwBOqz_e9Zs
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