Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello walks us through voting process for the Oct 24 Tri-County Election, then for the Nov 7 Biennial Election (audio)

FM #1074 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1074 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello conducted in her office at the Municipal Building on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. 

We talk about 

• The Tri-County election October 24

• The biennial Town of Franklin election Nov 7, includes the debt exclusion to fund the Tri-County building 

The show notes include links to the Town Clerk page and to the Tri-County information.

The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1074-franklin-ma-town-clerk-nancy-danello-10-03-23

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Town Clerk’s page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk 

Tri-County new building page -> https://www.tri-countybuilding.com/ 

Tri County School Building Project - Karen Maguire, Tri County Superintendent (presentation to Town Council) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._tri_county_presentation.pdf

Building update meeting in June, 2023 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/06/tri-county-building-project-update.html 

Tri-County Election Announcement  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/important-news-tri-county-district-wide-election-10242023

Memo from Town Administrator - Tri-County Election if approved: Estimated Cost Per Household   ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/imce/u353/8b._1_-_memo_-_tri_county_school_financing.jpg

Tri-County Election Warrant  ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/news/tri-county-warrant

Tri-County Sample Ballot  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/tri-county_10-24_sample_ballot.pdf

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Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin

"The Franklin Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin. Jazlyn Rodrigues is a Hispanic female with dark curly hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black pants, and black sneakers.

She was last seen on October 10, 2023, around 7 pm after leaving her residence at 200 Woodview Way in Franklin. Jazlyn is entered as a missing person in NCIC.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or the Franklin Police Department at 508-528-1212."

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1712204140854624278 

and

https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/pfbid0bXAcVXERxLQdkqM9wiV7RSxf5KxAEqsKvhapvEyQo6y6uYuk5FSeBQwkQSCAUU99l?__cft__[0]=AZUKE_vqo2r4VtAko4qLCAvzS5ODU3vK3Pe83oInt37F6oXjWlxEUyT7BXfM8hWM5vEK3VWbJgNEWKrmlbiRrj4W8UNKkvjv4bRSQhI43rImlAS1w6nMiTOhVsd_0xfy3QSPltcSKttiAVG0hHSlqvDz&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Franklin Police Dept Missing Person Alert: Jazlyn Rodrigues, 15, of Franklin

Franklin Police join Trust Building Campaign

The Franklin Police Department is pleased to announce that they have completed a pledge to enhance trust and collaboration between police and the communities served. The pledge is part of an initiative called the Trust Building Campaign which was started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. To join the Trust Building Campaign, law enforcement agencies must pledge to implement 25 key policies and leading practices within a 36-month period.

Chief Thomas Lynch made the decision to join the Trust Building Campaign as a means to enhance the trust and partnership the department has with the community.

By completing the Trust Building Campaign Pledge, the Franklin Police Department established policies and trainings, conducted assessments, and developed strategies within six focused areas (bias-free policing; use of force; leadership and culture; recruitment, hiring, and retention; victim services; and community relations) designed to encourage positive community-police partnerships that promote safe, effective interactions, create strategies to prevent and reduce crime, and improve the wellbeing and quality of life for all.

The IACP is encouraged by the efforts of agencies as they incorporate the pledge’s concepts into their everyday operations. When trust building is prioritized, community members and the police benefit from relationships focused on unified visions, goals, and values. Building and rebuilding trust in the community and around the world is critical, and must remain a primary objective.

The greatest benefit in taking the Trust Building Campaign Pledge has been reinforcing the policies and procedures that the department has established through the accreditation process and looking at them through the lens of community trust building and partnerships.

Chief Lynch states, “I feel the police department has a great relationship with the community but we are always trying to do better, to do a little more. The Franklin Police Department is constantly looking for ways to connect with and enhance those partnerships. The IACP Trust Building Campaign gave us a mechanism to review and improve our policies, procedures, and training with the goal of increasing the community’s trust and create additional positive relationships”.

For more information about the Trust Building Campaign, visit the IACP’s website at https://www.theiacp.org/iacp-trust-building-campaign.

Trust Building Campaign

Manufacturing Caucus Hosts 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony at Polar Park

Xpression Prints, Inc. of Franklin, Massachusetts received the Manufacturer of the Year Award for the 10th Norfolk District at the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony held in the DCU Club at Polar Park in Worcester. 

Xpression Prints, Inc. of Franklin, MA

Xpression Prints, Inc. was nominated by State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin), House Chair of the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus.  Xpression Prints, Inc. was built from the ground up by dedicated and enthusiastic professionals and is driven to offer customers access to any type of custom printed items they need. And the company delivers these products quickly, efficiently and at a fair price. 

The Legislature, under the leadership of Speaker Ron Mariano and Senate President Karen E. Spilka, has spearheaded several major economic development packages which focus on improving the renaissance of manufacturing, with the goal of making Massachusetts the best place to build things. 

State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy

During his open remarks Representative Roy observed that “manufacturing provides high-paying jobs, contributes significantly to the state’s economy, and plays a vital role in driving innovation and technological advancements.  The state’s manufacturing industry is also known for its focus on innovation and sustainability, with many companies investing in research and development to create new products and processes that reduce waste, conserve resources, and improve energy efficiency.”  

The event was the state’s 8th Annual Manufacturing Award Ceremony hosted by the Legislature’s Manufacturing Caucus.  Sponsored by MassMEP and MassTech Collaborative, this was the third time the event was held in the DCU Club at Polar Park. 

Christine Nolan, Director for the Center of Advanced Manufacturing and Kathie Mahoney, President and CEO of MassMEP offered remarks at the ceremony along with Brooke Thomson, President of AIM. Senate President Karen E. Spilka and Secretary of Housing & Economic Development Yvonne Hao addressed the audience via pre-recorded video. 

After the successful event Representative Roy added, “Manufacturing output here is at its highest level in history and accounts for about 10 percent of the state’s economy and employs about 7% of the workforce with $56 billion in manufactured goods exported from the Commonwealth each year.  During the 8th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony, we celebrated 68 manufacturing awardees from across the state of Massachusetts. These are truly great companies who make our economy soar and contribute to these statistics. These manufacturers are examples of what is means to Make it in Massachusetts.”

Formed in August 2014, the Manufacturing Caucus includes 71 legislators from around the Commonwealth. Lawmakers focus on training for manufacturing employees; encouraging innovation by helping start-ups access resources; and expanding apprenticeship opportunities in key manufacturing sectors.

FHS girls & boys soccer teams top Stoughton on Wednesday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023. 

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final

Varsity stays strong pulling off a 1-0 win over Stoughton this afternoon. Next up, a visit to KP on Friday.  https://twitter.com/FHSBoysSocBSTRs/status/1712244320923787347

Girls Soccer = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Kelly O’Connor had a goal and an assist, as the Panthers won for the second time in as many days and stayed just a game back in the league title race. Olivia Costa got the game-winner, finishing off an O’Connor pass to make it 1-0. With about 12 minutes to play, O’Connor would get the telling touch from a Cassidy Carmignani corner to clinch the two points. Rachel Welch and Jill Hamilton split time in goal to secure the clean sheet.

Golf = Franklin, 146 @ King Philip, 144 – Final

Panthers drop first Hock match of the season in an epic battle with rival KP 144-146.

CJ Steel & Tyler O'Brien shoot 36 and Liam Lewandowski & Jack Nelson with 37s but it wasn't enough to overcome a pair of 35s from KP.

Franklin & KP split the season series and both are 7-1   https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1712252570415059044

For other results around the league (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-11-23/

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Reminder that HockomockSports.com changed to a subscription model in July. I have a subscription to view and share the FHS results that they provide. If you want to view all the worth Hockomock League reporting they do, subscribing is a good thing. It is quite reasonable. The subscription link is provided below.

To subscribe to HockomockSports.com ->

https://hockomocksports.com/sign-up/#utm_source=HockomockSports&utm_medium=HomepageDesktop&utm_campaign=20232024

FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com

Senator Rausch: Statement and Resources about Israel

View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Over the last several days, since Hamas launched its massacre, I have issued several statements about the unspeakable horrors unfolding in Israel. I write to reiterate my stance and offer several resources to you. Given the risks both abroad and domestically, please review and employ these resources: For Americans who are currently in Israel — please register with STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. This free service ensures that the U.S. Embassy in Israel has your contact and travel details so: (1) you can receive important safety and security information; (2) the Embassy can contact you in case of emergency; and (3) family and friends will be better able to get in touch with you in an emergency. For Americans who are currently in Israel and want to leave — the U.S. government is aware that domestic airlines have limited or stopped flights in and out of Israel. They are working on finding alternatives, such as connecting flights through intermediate locations and ground/water travel. Please contact the Embassy in Jerusalem, located at 14 David Flusser St. (in Arnona), phone 02-630-4000.  For people in the U.S. who are involved with synagogues, community centers, or other organizations at heightened risk for targeted violence and terrorism, especially individuals in leadership roles — please consult the federal government's community safety and prevention kit.  For Massachusetts residents who are in leadership roles at synagogues, community centers, and other organizations at heightened risk for targeted violence and terrorism — our FY24 state budget allocates $4,000,000 for nonprofit security grants. Keep an eye out for the next application period.  For all people in the U.S. — if you see antisemitic or other content online that includes a call to or threat of violence, report it to your local law enforcement; you can also report to the FBI directly.  For Massachusetts residents who personally experience or witness antisemitic discrimination or harassment, or any discriminatory behavior based on identity — file a civil rights complaint with the Attorney General's Office.  For everyone — the ADL has numerous resources (including this toolkit) to address and challenge antisemitism.  This is a difficult time for many of us. For support, please utilize 988 and the Hey Sam peer-to-peer youth mental health text line. Take care of yourselves, and each other. Yours in service,   Senator Becca Rausch    Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215                            24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133

School Committee hears of the ECDC Improvement plan and need for space (video & audio)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday evening at 7 PM in the Council Chambers. All 7 members were present for this penultimate session for this group. (With Nov 7 election, 3 members will return and there will be 4 new members).

Quick recap:

• Superintendent's report. FHS game for thanksgiving at Fenway Park, tickets through Red Sox. Professional dev 10/18 and an early release day, Nov 7 full professional dev (election day)
• Anticipating approx. 40 students from the migrant housing enrolled in school by end of this week. State providing funding to compensate
• Hiring, a few positions; open 1 special Ed, 7 special Ed aids, (other info being shared)
• Joint Budget Subcmte meeting Weds 10/11 at 5:30 PM, planning on an update on the currentFY24 budget. Some info to be shared with SchCom before meeting (as it will be public during the evening session). Anticipating quarterly disbursement from State on migrant funding
• ECDC School Improvement Plan up next. Andy Bernabei, new principal, came in from Marlboro. Appreciated the help from his staff in making his transition. (Copy of presentation likely added to School page on Weds) new curriculum at ECDC (Note: as of Thursday morning, presentation copy not yet available)
• Coordinate with Library and Senior Center for resources and event space. Looking to develop the relationship with Dean as well. Did meet with FHS to coordinate with students in early childhood program
• Did add 2 classes last year, another this year at ECDC, have hired all the positions required. It is good educationally as well as financially, never mind required by law
• Rolling enrollment at preschool has some real challenges with capacity and delivering appropriate services. The space issues will be addressed during the strategic long range facility planning process.
• Has used a 2 step process, visit and play, a couple months later come back for the evaluation; this tends to bring students in with appropriate prep and usually less special Ed plans required. Do have sufficient peer students for the IEP students, do have afternoon capacity
• In recognition of listening, they did explore providing lunch for the students who do both morning and afternoon sessions, survey revealed about 70 families expressed interest so it is being provided by the complex kitchen (157 students in total attendance)
• School Cmte entered executive session not to return to open meeting for negotiation reasons

Franklin TV video ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyKoaGXMfr8

Agenda doc  ->

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_10-10-23.pdf

My notes captured during session ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uzqOqkpKeV7VjHxAcrdFhc8Cfpx3qrxR/view?usp=drive_link

Packet folder for meeting docs ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-10-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1075-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-10-23

School Committee hears of the ECDC Improvement plan and need for space (video & audio)

Public Square Rosary Rally scheduled for Saturday, Oct 14 at noon

Please join us in a Public Square Rosary Rally on Saturday, Oct 14 at 12:00 PM at St. Mary’s Rectory front lawn.

This Public Square Rosary, sponsored by America Needs Fatima, will be one of over 22,000 rallies that will take place all across the United States on that day. Please join us in praying the Rosary for the peace and well-being of our world.

In case of rain, the Rally will take place in the Chapel.

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/public-square-rosary-rally/871331970784666/

Public Square Rosary Rally scheduled for Saturday, Oct 14 at noon

Legislature overrides 24 of 35 budget vetoes; restoration of civics education - "an example of 'civics in action'”

"MATT WILSON calls it an example of “civics in action.” 

After Gov. Maura Healey vetoed $1 million from the budget appropriation for a fund dedicated to expanding civics education in the state, a coalition of nonprofits, educators, and other groups focused on civics education sprang into action, meeting with legislative leaders and urging lawmakers to restore the funding. 

Last week, the Senate followed the House lead and overrode Healey’s veto. It means the state’s Civics Education Trust Fund, first established in 2018, will see an infusion of $2.5 million this year, a $500,000 bump from last year’s $2 million appropriation. 

“It really confirms for us the longtime support of civics education that legislators have shown over the last five years,” said Wilson, advocacy director for the Massachusetts Civic Learning Coalition."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/education/civics-education-gets-boost-from-veto-override-2/ 

"OVER THE COURSE of two weeks, the Legislature overrode the majority of Gov. Maura Healey’s vetoes from her first budget, restoring about $80 million across 24 overrides targeting child care, early education, suicide prevention, and anti-poverty funding. Current revenue levels, plus the recently signed tax cut package, make the package of overrides fiscally sound, lawmakers said.

The budget passed by lawmakers, House Ways and Means chair Aaron Michlewitz told representatives in late September, “was fiscally responsible, while also making sure we protected the programs our most vulnerable populations relied on.”  

Gov. Maura Healey used a light touch with the veto pen in her first budget cycle, but legislators in both chambers made quick work of several vetoes that had caused public consternation.

The governor made 35 vetoes, slicing about $270 million in total spending from the $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2024. Most of the cuts, she said, left programs at necessary levels or removed redundancies. "

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/legislators-override-two-dozen-healey-vetoes/

 

Legislature overrides 24 of 35 budget vetoes, restoring civics - "an example of 'civics in action'”

Franklin Public Library: Special Events for Adults scheduled for October 2023

• Wildlife Photography Showcase, Thursday October 12th @ 6:00 PM

No Registration Required

Come see the pictures from the Wildlife Photography Workshop! Show off you best from the event, get feedback on your photos, or see what you missed!

• Q&A with Mystery Writer Andrea Penrose, Thursday October 12th @ 7:00 PM

Virtual

We are so excited to be in conversation with Andrea Penrose! Her newest book, "Murder at Merton Library" is right up our alley. A Regency-era mystery set in a library - Yes, Please! Join us for what is going to be a fun and fascinating discussion. RSVP on the Library Calendar!

• Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger, Monday October 23rd @ 7:00 PM

This ghostly multi-media program will take you on a journey through the haunts in your backyard, and around the world.

Franklin Library News & Events scheduled for October 2023

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Oct 12, 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: Steve Crouteau

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Senior Center Chef Showdown

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

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

5:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

6:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

7:00 pm Tri County Building Project

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Chris Stickney

8:30 pm Frank Presents: Jay Mello

9:30 pm Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

1:00 pm Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

2:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

7:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v Attleboro 10-02-23

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 10-05-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 10-05-23

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote  981 7356 2075

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

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