The vote for each position by precinct can be viewed in the following document provided by Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Vote totals by Precinct - 11/3/09
3,244 votes cast were on the November 3, 2009 election. This is 16.4% of the total 19,780 registered voters in Franklin.
The vote for each position by precinct can be viewed in the following document provided by Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri.
The vote for each position by precinct can be viewed in the following document provided by Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri.
Franklin 2009 Election Results
| Board of Assessors | ||
| Chris Feeley (write-in candidate) | 217 | |
| Board of Health | ||
| Bruce Hunchard | 1556 | winner |
| Koren Kanadanian | 1150 | |
| Planning Board | ||
| Anthony Padula | 1570 | |
| Joseph Halligan | 1780 | |
| Planning Board (Associate) | ||
| John Carroll | 1892 | |
| Town Council | Votes | |
| Tina Powderly | 1868 | 1 |
| Robert Vallee | 1826 | 2 |
| Glenn Jones | 1767 | 3 |
| Shannon Zollo | 1648 | 4 |
| Matthew Kelly | 1617 | 5 |
| Judith Pond Pfeffer | 1553 | 6 |
| R. Scott Mason | 1528 | 7 |
| Joseph McGann | 1443 | 8 |
| Stephen Whalen | 1437 | 9 |
| Robert Avakian | 1378 | |
| Daniel Ballinger | 1211 | |
| Glenna Richards | 1182 | |
| Bryce Kuchs | 592 | |
| School Committee | Votes | |
| Cynthia Douglas | 1927 | |
| William Glynn | 1621 | |
| Jeffrey Roy | 1616 | |
| Paula Mullen | 1562 | |
| Roberta Trahan | 1558 | |
| Edward Cafasso | 1507 | |
| Susan Rohrbach | 1412 | |
3,244 total votes were cast. Only 16.4% of the 19,780 registered voters in Franklin.
Election Day
There are two civic duties required. However, one is considered by most to be optional while the other is required. The required one is to pay your taxes. The 'optional' one is to cast your vote. Since casting your vote helps to determine what taxes you will pay, voting should also be required.
The most important thing you should do today is to cast your ballot at the high school field house.
The polls open at 6:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM
Make your vote count!
The most important thing you should do today is to cast your ballot at the high school field house.
The polls open at 6:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM
Make your vote count!
Monday, November 2, 2009
School Committee - Agenda - 11/4/09
Call to order Mrs. Sabolinski
1. Discussion Only Items
2. Adjourn
- Re-Organizational Chart Update
- Swearing In with Town Clerk
2. Adjourn
Note the meeting is scheduled for the Training Room on the third floor of the Municipal Building.
Town Council - Agenda - 11/4/09
A. SWEARING IN OF NEW COUNCIL
B. ORGANIZATION
Election of Officers
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
F. CITIZEN COMMENTS
G. APPOINTMENTS
H. HEARINGS
I. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
J. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
K. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
L.LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 09-70: Appropriation – Exit 16/King Street Reconstruction Account
M. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
N. OLD BUSINESS
O. NEW BUSINESS
P. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
R. ADJOURN
B. ORGANIZATION
Election of Officers
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D. ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
F. CITIZEN COMMENTS
G. APPOINTMENTS
H. HEARINGS
I. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
J. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
K. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
L.LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 09-70: Appropriation – Exit 16/King Street Reconstruction Account
M. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
N. OLD BUSINESS
O. NEW BUSINESS
P. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
R. ADJOURN
STATE SENATOR KAREN SPILKA'S 2009 SENIOR HEALTH and WELLNESS FAIR
STATE SENATOR KAREN SPILKA'S 2009 SENIOR HEALTH and WELLNESS FAIR will be held on November 21 from 9:00-1:30 at the Callahan Senior Center 535 Union Avenue in Framingham.
This year's program will include ongoing presentations on health, wellness & prevention, informational booths, and health care screening along with a wonderful hot lunch.
While at the fair, take advantage of the many workshops including container gardening, financial planning, Medicare D, genealogy, zumba, and much more.
Informational booths on topics ranging from area discounts, health care services and providers & transportation as well as health care screening will be available throughout the day.
Contact Senator Spilka's office at 617-722-1640 or email her at Karen.E.Spilka@state.ma.us to reserve your spot and take advantage of this wonderful event.
In the News - FHS Swim Team
My daughters would have liked to have had this opportunity when they went to FHS. They had swum for the Y and for the Adirondack Club before high school and switched to track & field at FHS. I hope the trial works out.
Franklin swim team ready to make a splash
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Why an iPhone could actually be good for your 3-year-old
But here’s the tantalizing part: If done the right way, with the right limits, handing a preschooler a smart phone could be good not just for the parents’ sanity. It might even be good for the child’s development.
Read the full article here. I question his logic. He quotes from sources to show both sides of the story but makes the leap to say it is a good thing without having proved that it is.
I think the evidence shows that kids should spend more time away from technology and TVs as long as possible. The book "Last Child in the Woods" raises the issue of "nature-deficit disorder". Kids should spend more time in nature and less time with technology. For more on this topic, you can read what I wrote earlier this year.
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via Boston Globe -- Globe Magazine by Neil Swidey on 10/30/09
Parents who hand smart phones to their preschoolers as a distraction are shocked to see how quickly the kids become pros. They may worry about such early screen time. But for this generation of "mobile kids," portable, wireless technology promises to improve the way they learn.
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Letter from Ed Cafasso
Tuesday, as you know, is Election Day in Franklin. I hope you will get to the polls to cast your votes for candidates for Town Council, School Committee, and other positions, including Board of Health and Board of Assessors. I am seeking my third full term as a volunteer member of the School Committee and once again I ask for your support. In my view, our schools face three priorities in the next two years:
Budget – We were able to balance the current year’s budget with state and federal stimulus money, a wage freeze for school employees, and budget cuts. Our task will be no easier when we begin working with Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski to create the fiscal 2011 budget. The stimulus monies that helped us this year will not be available next year. It also seems clear that our state aid will be threatened and local revenues will likely fail to keep pace with rising costs.
Franklin High School – Principal Peter Light and his team have made big strides in strengthening the academic and cultural atmosphere of FHS. We need to continue to support those improvements while also finalizing a plan for addressing the building’s structural deficiencies and classroom capabilities. Community support will be critical to move forward with the renovations that will help Franklin High deliver a competitive experience for our students.
Efficient Academic Excellence – The Franklin Public Schools remain a fantastic bargain in a community that offers a nice quality of life with incredibly low property tax rates. Your schools spend well below average in every cost category, but your students consistently score well above average on every academic benchmark. It’s a record to be proud of, but it’s highly unlikely to continue unless we provide more financial support and reduce our reliance on state aid.
The contested race for Franklin Town Council demands your attention on Tuesday. Twelve candidates are running for nine Council seats. In addition to having the final say on school spending, the new Council will face tough decisions on how to fund and manage public safety, public works and other services that are important to our quality of life and property values.
You can learn more about the Town Council candidates at:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/homepage/x876590732/Meet-the-candidates-for-Franklin-Town-Council
Please take the time to vote for the candidates of your choice on Tuesday. It’s important to make your voices heard to those who seek to represent you. I will be outside the Field House at various times during the day. I hope you’ll say hello. And thank you for your support.
These e-mails are provided as a constituent service. I try to distribute at least one e-mail update each month during the school year, as issues warrant. As always, I welcome your thoughts and suggestions. If you are receiving duplicate e-mails or if you no longer wish to receive these e-mails, please let me know and I will remove you from the distribution list. If you know of someone you would like to add to the list, please send along their e-mail address.
Thank you!
Ed Cafasso, Member
Franklin School Committee
edcafasso@comcast.net
Budget – We were able to balance the current year’s budget with state and federal stimulus money, a wage freeze for school employees, and budget cuts. Our task will be no easier when we begin working with Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski to create the fiscal 2011 budget. The stimulus monies that helped us this year will not be available next year. It also seems clear that our state aid will be threatened and local revenues will likely fail to keep pace with rising costs.
Franklin High School – Principal Peter Light and his team have made big strides in strengthening the academic and cultural atmosphere of FHS. We need to continue to support those improvements while also finalizing a plan for addressing the building’s structural deficiencies and classroom capabilities. Community support will be critical to move forward with the renovations that will help Franklin High deliver a competitive experience for our students.
Efficient Academic Excellence – The Franklin Public Schools remain a fantastic bargain in a community that offers a nice quality of life with incredibly low property tax rates. Your schools spend well below average in every cost category, but your students consistently score well above average on every academic benchmark. It’s a record to be proud of, but it’s highly unlikely to continue unless we provide more financial support and reduce our reliance on state aid.
The contested race for Franklin Town Council demands your attention on Tuesday. Twelve candidates are running for nine Council seats. In addition to having the final say on school spending, the new Council will face tough decisions on how to fund and manage public safety, public works and other services that are important to our quality of life and property values.
You can learn more about the Town Council candidates at:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/homepage/x876590732/Meet-the-candidates-for-Franklin-Town-Council
Please take the time to vote for the candidates of your choice on Tuesday. It’s important to make your voices heard to those who seek to represent you. I will be outside the Field House at various times during the day. I hope you’ll say hello. And thank you for your support.
These e-mails are provided as a constituent service. I try to distribute at least one e-mail update each month during the school year, as issues warrant. As always, I welcome your thoughts and suggestions. If you are receiving duplicate e-mails or if you no longer wish to receive these e-mails, please let me know and I will remove you from the distribution list. If you know of someone you would like to add to the list, please send along their e-mail address.
Thank you!
Ed Cafasso, Member
Franklin School Committee
edcafasso@comcast.net
Fall back!
Friendly reminder that you should have turned your clocks back one hour.
You can use the extra hour to think about who you'll chose to vote for on Tuesday when the polls open from 6:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM in the High School field house.
The election collection can be found here
You can use the extra hour to think about who you'll chose to vote for on Tuesday when the polls open from 6:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM in the High School field house.
The election collection can be found here
In the News - First Universalist
The Faithful Nine were Grace Buchanon, Joe Cook and his wife Ellie, Edna Fitzgerald, Marion Chilson, Lincoln and Bunny Dana and Robert and Emilia Dean. Emilia Dean and Bunny Dana are the only living members.
"They were determined this church was not going to die," Rosine said. "Their families grew up in the church, were baptized, had weddings and funerals...they were not going to let this church die."
Franklin church will dedicate rooms those who kept it alive
"can track the growth in individual students’ achievement"
Nearly everyone can probably recall a teacher who lit their passion for poetry or who was able to help them connect all the dots in a seemingly incomprehensible algebra formula. We know that individual teachers can make a huge difference.
But public schools in America have been bent on ignoring the obvious: Almost nothing about the way we hire, evaluate, pay, or assign teachers to classrooms is designed to operate with that goal in mind. Most teachers receive only cursory performance evaluations, with virtually every teacher graded highly. We use a one-size-for-all salary structure, in which the only factors used in raises are teachers’ higher-education credentials and number of years in the system, neither of which is strongly linked to their effectiveness. And we often let seniority, rather than merit, drive decisions about where a teacher is placed. It is in many ways an industrial model that treats teachers as identical, interchangeable parts, when we know that they are not.
Now, increasingly challenging this status quo is a new wave of research showing that one can actually measure the difference a teacher makes. The studies use a statistical analysis of standardized test results to measure the “value added” that each teacher contributes each year, revealing stark differences in their ability to move a class forward. According to one recent value-added study of Los Angeles schools conducted by Harvard economist Tom Kane, having a good teacher for a single year translates to a 10-point-higher score on student achievement tests that use a standard 100-point scale. “That’s a big difference.” says Kane.Read the full article in the Boston Globe here
This will likely be a topic of much discussion as the school year progresses. The new School Committee will be dealing with a tight budget and a teacher contract negotiation amongst other issues during the school year.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Are you looking for work?
Do you know someone looking for work?
You are not alone. With unemployment at 13% in RI and 9.3% in MA, there are lots of folks out of work and looking.
There is a heavy population of those 40+ looking for work. There is also a significant number of recent college graduates out looking for work.
In the course of my own job search effort, one thing became evident: the power of we. Who you know is as important as what you know. By talking with each other, sharing our experiences, sharing what has worked or didn't work. By networking with each, sharing our connections, who knows who, we can help each other get a better connection to the next position.
With as many resumes being submitted for each job posting, the pile for the hiring manager is overwhelming. How do you get out of the pile? Your network!
A core group my connections who understand the "power of we" are working hard to put together the LaidOff Camp. The camp will facilitate the best practices of the job search effort. In one afternoon, over the course of four hours, you'll be able to participate in a session to help your own individual job search effort. Sessions on networking, using LinkedIn, interview tips, a practice interview session and others are being planned for this event.
This is a non-profit effort. The $10 charge will simply allow us to cover the facility fee and provide some refreshments during the afternoon.
For this small dollar cost, you will walk away with more knowledge, more connections and hopefully more confidence in taking the next step in your job search effort.
You should visit the LaidOff Camp website to register.
You should tell whomever you know that is looking for work about this event.
We are in this together and the 'power of we' can help us to success!
A sample of recent posts to the LaidOff Camp website:
This was originally posted on Steve's 2 Cents
You are not alone. With unemployment at 13% in RI and 9.3% in MA, there are lots of folks out of work and looking.
There is a heavy population of those 40+ looking for work. There is also a significant number of recent college graduates out looking for work.
In the course of my own job search effort, one thing became evident: the power of we. Who you know is as important as what you know. By talking with each other, sharing our experiences, sharing what has worked or didn't work. By networking with each, sharing our connections, who knows who, we can help each other get a better connection to the next position.
With as many resumes being submitted for each job posting, the pile for the hiring manager is overwhelming. How do you get out of the pile? Your network!
A core group my connections who understand the "power of we" are working hard to put together the LaidOff Camp. The camp will facilitate the best practices of the job search effort. In one afternoon, over the course of four hours, you'll be able to participate in a session to help your own individual job search effort. Sessions on networking, using LinkedIn, interview tips, a practice interview session and others are being planned for this event.
This is a non-profit effort. The $10 charge will simply allow us to cover the facility fee and provide some refreshments during the afternoon.
For this small dollar cost, you will walk away with more knowledge, more connections and hopefully more confidence in taking the next step in your job search effort.
You should visit the LaidOff Camp website to register.
You should tell whomever you know that is looking for work about this event.
We are in this together and the 'power of we' can help us to success!
A sample of recent posts to the LaidOff Camp website:
- Session: How To Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Fo...
- What do I wear to LaidOff Camp?
- This is "a performance-driven marketplace"
- Should we have a session on posture?
- How bad is unemployment in New England?
This was originally posted on Steve's 2 Cents
Friday, October 30, 2009
Downtown Partnership prepares for Holiday Stroll
Don't Miss Out on Free Advertising for your business!
If you are interested in participating in the upcoming Downtown Holiday Stroll Event on December 3rd please contact us by November 3rd. The event will include Tree Lighting Ceremony, Music, Holiday Singing, and much more.
Participating Retailers will be listed on flyers, posters, website and Press Releases. This is free for FDP members!
All interested retailers must e-mail the Franklin Downtown Partnership at Downtown.Franklin@yahoo.com attn: Lisa no later than November 3rd in order to be included in the Stroll.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Retailers should submit a short one line description of what activity or special holiday offering they will have for visitors. This is for the flyer and poster. A two sentence description should be submitted for the press release. Depending on the number of participants and the room available the Holiday Stroll Committee may need to edit this information.
Note: Sponsors will be given first priority and a large listing on all promotional materials. If you would like to be a $100 bronze sponsor please contact the FDP office at (774)571-3109 by November 1st.
If you are interested in participating in the upcoming Downtown Holiday Stroll Event on December 3rd please contact us by November 3rd. The event will include Tree Lighting Ceremony, Music, Holiday Singing, and much more.
Participating Retailers will be listed on flyers, posters, website and Press Releases. This is free for FDP members!
All interested retailers must e-mail the Franklin Downtown Partnership at Downtown.Franklin@yahoo.com attn: Lisa no later than November 3rd in order to be included in the Stroll.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Retailers should submit a short one line description of what activity or special holiday offering they will have for visitors. This is for the flyer and poster. A two sentence description should be submitted for the press release. Depending on the number of participants and the room available the Holiday Stroll Committee may need to edit this information.
Note: Sponsors will be given first priority and a large listing on all promotional materials. If you would like to be a $100 bronze sponsor please contact the FDP office at (774)571-3109 by November 1st.
Gov Patrick on the state budget cuts
Franklin appears to be dodging reductions in State Aid as Chapter 70 and local aid are referenced in this video by Governor Patrick.
J.F. Kennedy School PCC plans recycling fundraiser
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The J.F. Kennedy Parent Communication Council (PCC) will hold a recycling fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the J.F. Kennedy Elementary School parking lot, Pond Street, Franklin.
Bring clean redeemable bottles and cans. No water bottles. The group will also accept computers, electronics and appliances for recycling. Fees for these items vary from $5-$20. All computer hard drives will be destroyed and items will be properly handled by our professional recycler.
Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used by the PCC for educational programs for the J.F. Kennedy Elementary School students.
For more information contact Blanca Di Giacomo at dijoc@comcast.net.
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Chamber Job Fair - Wed Nov 5th 10:00 - 2:00
Job Help is on the Way!
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Living Waters Church, is sponsoring Employment Workshops and a Job Fair on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Living Waters Church, 15 John L. Dietsch Blvd., North Attleborough. Companies that are actively hiring, as well as representatives from educational facilities, will be at the event.
Do you or someone you know need to sharpen your job search skills? Then you are welcome to attend this free event!
The following workshops will be offered in two sessions (10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) and (11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.):
* Ten Tips for the Tongue Tied
* Interview Tips for the Non-Salesperson
* Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Job Search
* 10 Most Common Interview Mistakes
Need a resume? We can help you prepare your resume and print it on the spot.
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Living Waters Church, is sponsoring Employment Workshops and a Job Fair on Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Living Waters Church, 15 John L. Dietsch Blvd., North Attleborough. Companies that are actively hiring, as well as representatives from educational facilities, will be at the event.
Do you or someone you know need to sharpen your job search skills? Then you are welcome to attend this free event!
The following workshops will be offered in two sessions (10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.) and (11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.):
* Ten Tips for the Tongue Tied
* Interview Tips for the Non-Salesperson
* Develop a Marketing Plan for Your Job Search
* 10 Most Common Interview Mistakes
Need a resume? We can help you prepare your resume and print it on the spot.
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