Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates

Important Information and Dates

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	EVENT
Dates/Times subject to change	School Year 2023-2024
September 19	FHS PCC Meeting(s)   8-9 AM and 7-8 PM   FHS Library and Virtual
September 20	FHS School Picture Day - Photos taken during English classes that meet during C - D - E - F or G today
September 21	FHS School Picture Day - Photos taken during English classes that meet during A or B today
September 25	No School - Yom Kippur
September 26	Half Day of School - PD Day
September 28	FHS Curriculum Night-Info will be emailed home from Mr. Hanna
October 9	No School - Indigenous People's Day
October 14	PSAT's for the Class of 2025
October 18	Half Day of School - PD Day
November 7	No School - PD Day
November 9	Half Day of School PD Day
November 10	No School Veteran's Day
November 15 & 16	Half Days of School / Parent Conferences
November 22, 23, 24	No School-Thanksgiving Break
December 22	Half Day of School - PD Day
December 25 - January 1	No School - Holiday Break
January 15	No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16	Half Day of School - PD Day
February 2	Half Day of School - PD Day
February 19-23	No School - Winter Break
February 28	Half Day of School - PD Day
March 28	Half Day of School - PD Day
March 29	No School - Good Friday
April 12	Half Day of School - PD Day
April 15-19	No School Spring Break
May 27	No School - Memorial Day
May 31	Graduation for the Class of 2024!

 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/news/important-information-and-dates

Franklin High School: Important Information and Dates

Congressman Auchincloss: An Update for the past 2 weeks (as of 09/19/23)

LAST 2 WEEKS IN REVIEW I'm your representative in Congress and I write to keep you informed. On the Hill Funding the Government: I recently joined CNN to discuss a potential GOP-led government shutdown. My message was clear: this is not a math problem, it's a MAGA problem. The policy is written and the votes are there to pass it. But the Speaker is too afraid of Donald Trump to bring it to a vote. In the spring, Republicans and Democrats negotiated a deal to fund the government for the next year. It passed Congress overwhelmingly. Now, Speaker McCarthy is walking away from that deal under pressure from extreme MAGA members of the House Republican conference, who have voted to increase federal debt while demanding deep cuts to programs like Head Start, cancer research, and community health centers. The sensible solution is to return to the deal that already passed Congress with Republicans and Democrats in support. This deal, the Fiscal Responsibility Act, cuts the debt while still funding important programs and investing in our people and economy. I will continue to work towards implementing this compromise to keep the government open and functional. Supporting Ukraine: Ahead of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's upcoming trip to Washington, I wrote an op-ed about why it's critical for Congress to support additional aid for Ukraine. In the face of weakening global resolve, Republicans and Democrats should double down on Congress's support for Ukraine. A bipartisan economic and military lifeline will bring peace closer to hand and strengthen the United States. In Ukraine, it will sustain the counter-offensive, the success of which is necessary leverage for potential negotiations. To Russia, it will reset Putin's calculation that the Kremlin can outlast Washington's willpower. And for America, it will demonstrate the example of our power, and the power of our example, to Russia's "no-limits" ally, the Chinese Communist Party. You can read the full op-ed here. Immigration Reform: Last week, I spoke about the migrant crisis in our state. I strongly believe that we must uphold the values this nation was founded on, including providing a safe haven for those seeking refuge. Under a legal and orderly process, migrants seeking a better life should be allowed to work and provide for their families, and cities & towns should receive the resources they need to help transition new residents to autonomy. But our immigration system is broken, and Congress is to blame. Massachusetts is paying the price for inaction in Washington. Congressional Republicans need to stop the chaos around impeachment and government shutdown and instead work with Democrats on immigration reform. We should be having a serious conversation about how to fix our immigration system to improve security and due process at the border, ensure documentation and dignity for DREAMers, and help countries of origin reverse the tide of poverty and crime that is causing emigrants to flee. Make your voice heard → I want to hear from you. Do you support bipartisan immigration reform? Around the Fourth Dover Day: I attended Dover Day along with my friend, State Representative Denise Garlick, where we discussed federal and state action on the influx of migrants. My kids loved the inflatable slides and fire truck, while I enjoyed speaking with fellow parents about their back-to-school plans. Meet & Greet: I hosted a virtual meeting with residents of Swansea, Millis, and Taunton. This was the last in my summer series of meet and greets. It was great traveling the Massachusetts Fourth and hearing from constituents from across the district about a wide range of issues. In total, I hosted nine constituent gatherings over this summer and I look forward to continuing to visit residents in their cities and towns in the future. Anniversary of September 11th: I attended the City of Taunton's 9/11 Tribute to remember and honor those we lost and the heroic first responders who rushed to the rescue. I spoke about how in the years after the tragic attacks, Americans stood together. Hundreds of thousands of young Americans enlisted, and their countrymen had their backs. At a distance of more than two decades, with the forever wars behind us and a new set of geopolitical and domestic challenges ahead of us, we have an opportunity to re-dedicate this anniversary to its original ethos. We salute those troops who answered the call to arms, and take inspiration from their dedication to a cause bigger than themselves, in an era when tribalism threatens to unbind our sense of duty. Onwards, Jake WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Steet Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110 Contact

Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26

Open Space and Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources

Master Plan Subcommittee

Agenda

September 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM 

(location will likely change, as this is the same location for the School Committee meeting)

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

Room 205, 2nd Floor

355 East Central Street

1. Introductions

2. Update on OSRP

a. Next steps

3. Review of 2013 Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Goal & Objectives

4. Minutes

a. August 8, 2023

5. Future meeting dates

Agenda doc with remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/osrp_and_nchr_subcommittee_agenda_-_sept_26th_2023_2.pdf

Open Space & Recreation, and Natural, Cultural, and Historic Resources Master Plan Subcommittee - Sep 26

Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 23-901 - King Street area Rezone from SFRIII to B

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Section 5, notice is hereby given that

the Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street (also available to be attended remotely) to consider amending Chapter 185, Section 5 of the Code of the Town of Franklin.

ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT 23-901

Zoning Map Amendment 23-901 would amend the Town’s existing Zoning Map (Chapter 185,

Section 5, of Franklin Town Code) by changing parcels 313-061-000 and 313-062-000 parcels

from the Single Family Residential III zoning district to the Business zoning district

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you

require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours.

Greg Rondeau, 

Chairman 

Zoning Bylaw Amendment - 23-901 - King Street area Rezone from SFRIII to B

FEMA: reminder on nationwide emergency alert test - Oct 4

Upcoming nationwide emergency alert test

What: A one minute test alert on cell phones, radios, and TVs 

When: Wednesday, October 4, 2:20 PM  ET 

Why: To ensure systems are effective to warn the public about emergencies

Please share this info!

• Additional info on test -> https://t.co/ke0EOoSYPK   
• Shared from ->   https://t.co/EHwjBnq4Ps

FEMA: reminder on nationwide emergency alert test - Oct 4

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Sep 21, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

8:00 am Veterans' Call: John Milot

9:00 am     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Allan Earls

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Drink Responsibly: La Cantina Winery

1:00 pm     Franklin Farms and Gardens: Farmer's Market 2023

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Service Stations & Car Dealerships

4:30 pm     Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

5:30 pm     Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

6:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

7:00 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

8:00 pm 9-11 Memorial 2023

9:30 pm     4th of July 2023: Duppy Conquerors

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am     Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

8:30 am     All-Town Showcase 2023: Band

10:30 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2020

1:00 pm     Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

2:30 pm     FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

5:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

9:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Bishop Feehan 04-18-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 09-07-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 09-07-23

7:00 pm     Conservation Commission:  LIVE Chambers  827 3848 4031

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Franklin Cultural District: Farmers Market, bottle & can drive, Circle of Friends concert & more

Wednesday, September 20

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, September 21

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm - Tyler Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Book Club (Escape Into Fiction)

Franklin Farmers Market

Friday, September 22

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

6:00pm - Messy Excuses (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

Saturday, September 23

8:00am - Bottle & can drive (FHS boys hockey) (Pirelli Arena)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am - Stephen Green: Memorial Walk on the SNETT (Grove St entrance)

4:00pm - Moxie (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - Elastic Five (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

8:00pm - CHERYL WHEELER & Kenny White (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

(Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

Sunday, September 24

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Tuesday, September 26

10:00am - Senior Scribblers Book Release Party (Franklin Senior Center)

2:30pm - Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Jamie & Amy provide updates on FinCom, migrants, municipal aggregation, and outlook to Council Mtg (audio)

FM #1064 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1064 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" session with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti. We had our conversation in the Municipal Building on Monday, September 18, 2023.  

Topics for this session

Finance Cmte recap

Migrant update

Municipal Aggregation

Town Council outlook

• Open Space plan

• Council goals update

• Tri-County ballot question

• Demolition bylaw

• Spring St decommission

The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Amy on Monday, September 18, 2023 Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1064-talk-franklin-09-18-23

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin 

Finance Committee agenda for 9/13/23 ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/finance_committee_agenda_9.13.23.pdf 

Town Council agenda for 9/20/23 -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_sept_20_2023.pdf 

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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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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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Jamie & Amy provide updates on FinCom, migrants, municipal aggregation, and outlook to Council Mtg (audio)