Proposed Agenda for April 13, 2010
Attendees:
I. Call to Order / Introductions of New Attendees
A. Introduction of new attendees
B. Quick review of minutes of previous meeting
C. Approve previous meeting minutes
II. Report from our representative from DCR
A.
B.
C.
III. Membership Committee Report (Denison, McKeown, Sawyer)
A. Committee to report on membership activity
IV. Report from Finance Committee (Rossetti)
A. Report from Treasurer
V. Report of Fund Raising Committee (Sawyer)
A. Report on fund raising activities
1. Report on Raffle Ticket Sales by Carl Svendsen
2. Report Road Race Committee prep by Dave Labonte
VI. Report from Grant Writing Committee (if any)
A. Extend committee with more members & participation
VII. Unfinished Business
A. Earth Day Preparations
a. Make sign for bike, raffle ticket sales, etc.
B. Additional fraternal organizations in town
VIII. New Business
A. Need volunteers to work on the 2nd edition brochure
B. Form the Race Committee and set date as the 1st item of business
Send in forms to Marsh for approval on property
C.
IX. Set Date & place for Next Meeting and Adjourn
Franklin, MA
Monday, April 12, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Money flowing in bid for Senate
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via Boston Globe -- Globe West by Erica Noonan, Globe Staff on 4/10/10
With just two days before the Democratic primary for the state Senate seat left vacant by US Senator Scott Brown, political newcomer Peter Smulowitz has spent most of the campaign money he raised in the first three months of the year on his bid to defeat state Representative Lida Harkins for the party's nomination.
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Franklin, MA: School Committee, Agenda, 4/13/10
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
Mission Statement
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the Open and Executive Session minutes from the March 23, 2010 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills - Mr. Glynn
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence
1. Budget to Actual
2. Demand for Arbitration
2. Guests/Presentations
1. Signing of the Secretaries Contract
2. JF Kennedy Food Service Presentation
5th Graders: Madison Harrington, Kendyl Ryan, Joseph Sarno, Daniel Wasnewsky.
4th Graders: Jake Noviello, Cameron Riu, Kevin Sassaman, Camille Fischer.
3rd Graders: Nitin Chaudhury, Riley Downing, Arun Kavishwar, Cade Ryan.
3. Discussion Only Items
A. Space Needs Sub Committee Report and Modular Rubric
B. Budget Discussion
4. Action Items
A. I recommend approval of the 2010-2011 School Calendar with the change discussed.
B. I recommend adoption of the Secretaries Contract for July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 as detailed.
C. I recommend approval of the field trip request for Keller 5th Grade class to visit Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 7, 2010 as detailed.
D. I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from the Alliance for Climate Education for the FHS for supplemental curriculum materials.
E. I recommend approval of the RMS Adventure Club’s recurring trip to Mt. Monadnock, Jaffrey, NH for May 15, 2010 as detailed.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
a. Enrollment Comparison
b. Financial Audit
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
8. Adjourn
In the News - Senate primary
Who will Democrats pick in state Senate primary
from The Milford Daily News News RSSFranklin voters in Precincts 2, 3 and 4 will have an opportunity to vote in the primary on Tuesday April 13th and then again in the final election on May 11th to select the successor to Scott Brown.
Franklin voters will cast their ballot in the Field House at Franklin High School from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Franklin, MA
What's on your plate?
Come seen the documentary film on food for kids and families. This will be shown as part of a film and discussion with local farmers.
When:
Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00 PM. The film starts promptly at 6:15 and the vent should complete about 7:30 PM
Where:
Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School on Oak St in Franklin, MA
More info on the film itself can be found here: http://www.whatsonyourplateproject.org/
Sponsored by the Healthy Futures Task Force
Tuesday, April 13th at 6:00 PM. The film starts promptly at 6:15 and the vent should complete about 7:30 PM
Where:
Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School on Oak St in Franklin, MA
More info on the film itself can be found here: http://www.whatsonyourplateproject.org/
Sponsored by the Healthy Futures Task Force
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Franklin raises a garden
Several groups in the community will be coordinating their efforts to build 11 raised gardens on 6 locations as part of the Earth Day activities, April 17th.
The Franklin Community Garden project began as a cooperative effort between the Franklin Hockomock Bernon YMCA, New England Chapel, and Franklin Foods Pantry. These groups share a common interest in the long term goal of developing a community garden in Franklin.
The purpose of community gardening is to develop a sustainable culture of food growth, to provide education for both children and adults, and to provide less advantaged community members access to fresh, healthy produce. Our first step to reaching the long term goal of a community garden is to accomplish the short term goal of developing 15 raised garden beds throughout Franklin. These community garden beds will develop relationships between community members and develop the infrastructure for a broader community garden. We will be engaging community partners such as schools, faith organizations, other non-profit organizations and other committed community members to participate in the project.
This Community Garden project is partly funded by the Hockomock YMCA and $60,000 grant received by MetroWest Community Healthcare Foundation.
The project is also grateful for the following contributions:
The planning committee met at Cafe Dolce this past week:
What will happen with the produce from the gardens?
Currently there are 11 beds planned at six sites in Franklin
What can I do to help?
Note: The Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is one of the schools that are part of the Oak St /Horace Mann Complex.
Note: This post was compiled based upon text provided by Lauren Marciszyn and Amy Cornwell i addition to my own notes from the meeting. Thanks for your input Lauren and Amy! And yes, I took the photo!
The Franklin Community Garden project began as a cooperative effort between the Franklin Hockomock Bernon YMCA, New England Chapel, and Franklin Foods Pantry. These groups share a common interest in the long term goal of developing a community garden in Franklin.
The purpose of community gardening is to develop a sustainable culture of food growth, to provide education for both children and adults, and to provide less advantaged community members access to fresh, healthy produce. Our first step to reaching the long term goal of a community garden is to accomplish the short term goal of developing 15 raised garden beds throughout Franklin. These community garden beds will develop relationships between community members and develop the infrastructure for a broader community garden. We will be engaging community partners such as schools, faith organizations, other non-profit organizations and other committed community members to participate in the project.
This Community Garden project is partly funded by the Hockomock YMCA and $60,000 grant received by MetroWest Community Healthcare Foundation.
The project is also grateful for the following contributions:
- Lumber and building supplies are being provided and subsidized by Koopman Lumber Co.
- Compost and soil is being donated and delivered to the garden sites by Steve Nedoroscik from McIntyre Materials
- Laura Tangerini of Tangerini's Farm in Millis is donating seedlings and transplants in addition to help/advice as needed
The planning committee met at Cafe Dolce this past week:
- Deb Schwab, Ben Franklin Charter School
- Lauren Marciszyn, YMCA
- Ken Norman, Franklin Senior Center
- Robin McLaughlin, United Way
- Nicole Harter, Franklin resident & key contributor
- Jodi Koeman, New England Chapel
- Leann Danielson, YMCA
- Amy Cornwell, New England Chapel & Cornerstone Christian Academy
- Sandy Bryant, Franklin resident & key contributor
What will happen with the produce from the gardens?
Food/harvest obtained from the raised beds should be used at the sites for foods/meals and a portion of the food grown/produced will be donated to those Franklin community members with limited access to fresh produce via the Franklin Food Pantry.What will be planted?
Currently planning to have a gardener to work with each site to determine the crops to be planted, a planting schedule, regular maintenance plans, and harvest. The hope would be that the gardeners would work with the sites to help meet their needs, but also to communicate with other site gardeners to share ideas and knowledge.When will the raised beds be constructed?
The plan is to coordinate this with Earth Day on April 17th. Each bed location will be a building site. The building materials to be delivered to each site a couple of days prior.Where will be the raised beds be located?
Currently there are 11 beds planned at six sites in Franklin
- Hockomock YMCA
- Cornerstone Christian Academy/New England Chapel
- Ben Franklin Charter School
- Franklin Food Pantry
- Senior Center
- Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
What can I do to help?
If you are part of one of the sites where a bed will be located, there should be a contact person with information. Otherwise show up at theNote: This information did change on 4/14/10. The original "training" site was going to be the ECDC, it is now going to be next door at the Senior Center.ECDCSenior Center for 9:00 AM. TheECDCSenior Center will serve as the "training" site for all groups. After the first raised bed is constructed, folks can return to each of their sites to construct their own.
Note: The Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) is one of the schools that are part of the Oak St /Horace Mann Complex.
Note: This post was compiled based upon text provided by Lauren Marciszyn and Amy Cornwell i addition to my own notes from the meeting. Thanks for your input Lauren and Amy! And yes, I took the photo!
In the News - walk for multiple sclerosis
Almost two years after her diagnosis, the Franklin woman will walk for MS on Sunday to raise money for what she describes as a curable disease.
"I think there is a cure in my future, in my lifetime," Dwyer said. "The more money there is for research, the more we can figure out what causes this - and cure it."
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Jodi Dwyer's fund raising page for the MS Walk on Sunday can be found here:
main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/jodidwyer
Franklin, MA
Curbside Yard Waste Collection
Franklin’s Curbside Yard Waste Collection will be held on Saturday April 17th, May 1st and May 15th.
Be sure to have all material in paper bags, trash barrels or cardboard boxes.
Brush must be bundled and shall not be more than 4 feet in length and 6–inches in diameter.
DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS THEY WILL BE REJECTED
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HMEA 5K Race/Walk - May 23rd
What happens on May 23rd?
Who is HMEA?
Why you should help?
These questions and more can be answered in this brief video.
If you'd like to register to run or walk, you can go to HMEA.org.
If you'd like to contribute as part of my fund raising page, there is a widget on this page or here: http://www.firstgiving.com/stephensherlock
I hope to see you on May 23rd!
Who is HMEA?
Why you should help?
These questions and more can be answered in this brief video.
If you'd like to register to run or walk, you can go to HMEA.org.
If you'd like to contribute as part of my fund raising page, there is a widget on this page or here: http://www.firstgiving.com/stephensherlock
I hope to see you on May 23rd!
Friday, April 9, 2010
In the News - Clara Lodi
Even at 84, the Franklin resident helped out wherever she was needed - right up until her one-year battle with cancer ended Tuesday.
"She just would always do what needed to be done ... whatever she got involved in, she did to her fullest," said Lodi's oldest son, Ruston of Newton.
Read the full article about Clara Lodi in the Milford Daily News here
Franklin, MA
In the News - Override
The Milford Daily News does some funky things with their RSS Feed. Case in point this week, the article on the Town Council meeting Wednesday did not appear in their MDN feed but did appear in the weekly Franklin Gazette feed.
You can find the full text of the article here.
There isn't anything new in the article itself that wasn't already reported here. Of great interest is the list of comments from our fellow Franklin residents. Have fun reading them!
The one reason why there should be an override is for the voters to have their say. Do the majority of commenters represent the majority of voters? We'll see come election day.
Franklin, MA
You can find the full text of the article here.
There isn't anything new in the article itself that wasn't already reported here. Of great interest is the list of comments from our fellow Franklin residents. Have fun reading them!
The one reason why there should be an override is for the voters to have their say. Do the majority of commenters represent the majority of voters? We'll see come election day.
Franklin, MA
"Our primary concern is not making candy"
The existing 55-year-old factory had been added to over the years, but its size makes for tight working quarters and its infrastructure is barely passing its health inspections.
"It's passing code, but it's not going to do that forever," Sister Mariann Garrity said.
Garrity said one reason for construction is the walls, which have a bumpy surface and cannot be washed - creating a sanitary issue.
"The most important reason we are building a larger candy factory is that we'd like to expand our production," she said. "The building now is too tight space-wise to be able to do that."
Read more about the Sisters candy operation and fund raising effort for their new building here
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What does the health care bill have for MA?
I like the presentation. Input your state and the data from the state then fills out the script to make it your (state) story.
They don't provide the code to embed it here but you can follow this link to view it.
Don't get too distracted by it and forget to come back here though!
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Don't get too distracted by it and forget to come back here though!
Franklin, MA
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Town Council Mtg Smry 04/07/10
The collection of posts reported live from the Town Council meeting on Weds April 7th can be found here
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- Live reporting - Adminstrator, closing
- Live reporting - legislation
- Live reporting - budget update
- Live reporting - Community Health Council
- Live reporting - license transaction
- Live reporting - Town Council - Apr 7, 2010
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2nd Fund Raising Event for Abbey Candy House
FRIENDS of the ABBEY
In
In
SPORTS AND SONG
Come join with us in Sports
MATT LIGHT
PATRIOTS Offensive Tackle
(Six Division Championships, Four Conference Titles,
Three Super Bowl Championships)
Three Super Bowl Championships)
AUTOGRAPH SIGNING – PATRIOTS MEMORABILIA
Come join with us in Song
AYLA BROWN
– former American Idol finalist from season 5:
(Boston College Eagles Basketball)
(Boston College Eagles Basketball)
SILENT AUCTIONS, RAFFLES, DOOR PRIZE
ADMISSION: ADULTS $10.00
Children Free - Cash/Checks only
Where: Lake Pearl Luciano’s
When: April 11, 2010
2:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Creek St., Wrentham, Ma.
Mt. St. Mary’s Abbey – 300 Arnold St. – Wrentham, Ma. 02093
Phone: 508 528 1282 Web www.msmabbey.org
Parmenter 5K Race/Walk - May 16th
The Parmenter Elementary School will be the start and finish for their 2nd Annual 5K Race/Walk on Sunday, May 16th.
You can visit the event website for detailed information here
http://parmenter5k.weebly.com/index.html
You can also register at Active.com here
http://www.active.com/running/franklin-ma/2nd-annual-parmenter-5k-for-all-ages-2010
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You can visit the event website for detailed information here
http://parmenter5k.weebly.com/index.html
You can also register at Active.com here
http://www.active.com/running/franklin-ma/2nd-annual-parmenter-5k-for-all-ages-2010
Franklin, MA
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Live reporting - Adminstrator, closing
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Online payments, coming next week
note the passing of Clara Lodi
L. OLD BUSINESS - none
M. NEW BUSINESS -
Kelly -Can we get a briefing on the sewer system for the new councilors?
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Powderly - precincts 2, 3, 4 special election on Apr 13th
Franklin Food Pantry running low on donations at this time
Based upon the budget discussion, try to get information, read the long range financial report
the more informed, the better we will be
Zollo - I would hope that the parties would be able to reach an agreement
it seems to be in the Town's interest to resolve this
on the budget issue, I supported the capital plan
you can suffer disproportionate consequences
for the same reasons that I supported the capital plan, I will look to support the human capital
Pfeffer - it is a great thing to visit the Senior Center, it is not limited to Tina, Scott and I
Jones - I'd like to apologize for my absence, I was in Haiti.
Whalen - the long range committee is projecting a deficit of about 6 million for FY 12 and we are also looking at a debt exclusion for the high school renovation
Mason - my condolences to the Lodi family
congratulations to Jones for returning safely
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
motion to go into executive session, not to return, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
Online payments, coming next week
note the passing of Clara Lodi
L. OLD BUSINESS - none
M. NEW BUSINESS -
Kelly -Can we get a briefing on the sewer system for the new councilors?
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Powderly - precincts 2, 3, 4 special election on Apr 13th
Franklin Food Pantry running low on donations at this time
Based upon the budget discussion, try to get information, read the long range financial report
the more informed, the better we will be
Zollo - I would hope that the parties would be able to reach an agreement
it seems to be in the Town's interest to resolve this
on the budget issue, I supported the capital plan
you can suffer disproportionate consequences
for the same reasons that I supported the capital plan, I will look to support the human capital
Pfeffer - it is a great thing to visit the Senior Center, it is not limited to Tina, Scott and I
Jones - I'd like to apologize for my absence, I was in Haiti.
Whalen - the long range committee is projecting a deficit of about 6 million for FY 12 and we are also looking at a debt exclusion for the high school renovation
Mason - my condolences to the Lodi family
congratulations to Jones for returning safely
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
motion to go into executive session, not to return, passed 8-0
Franklin, MA
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