The District Improvement Plan for the Franklin Public Schools for school year 2012-2013. This is scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting 9/11/12.
The full agenda for the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Franklin Public Schools: Enrollment 2011 to 2012
As the school year starts, there are changes in enrollment school by school and these changes can be viewed here:
The full agenda for the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html
The full agenda for the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html
Stop & Shop A+ can help your Franklin school!
Registration has re-opened to set up your frequent buyer card with up to two schools. The A+ program from Stop & Shop will accumulate the points you spend during the school year and then write a check to the school at the end of the year.
You are going to go food shopping, might as well help the Franklin schools as you do so. The one time registration to set up your card and link it to a school is all that is required.
Franklin schools received more than $10,000 from this program in June from purchases during the last school year. This is easy money. Let's see if we can get more than that this time around!
How to set up your card
Go to Stop and Shop's web page to register your card. When you login to your account (if you don't already have one, you'll need to create one), you select your home town by state. This will return the listing of school in the area. Most are already registered for this program. A couple haven't completed the registration for this year. Talk the the principal to encourage them to do so!
Select your school. You can select two schools, one at a time.
In these screen shots, I have chosen Oak St and then Franklin High School.
The registration ends with a confirmation page.
As a results of Franklin's shopping last school year, the school received a total of more than $10,000.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/franklin-schools-gain-10000-dollars.html
You are going to go food shopping, might as well help the Franklin schools as you do so. The one time registration to set up your card and link it to a school is all that is required.
Franklin schools received more than $10,000 from this program in June from purchases during the last school year. This is easy money. Let's see if we can get more than that this time around!
How to set up your card
Go to Stop and Shop's web page to register your card. When you login to your account (if you don't already have one, you'll need to create one), you select your home town by state. This will return the listing of school in the area. Most are already registered for this program. A couple haven't completed the registration for this year. Talk the the principal to encourage them to do so!
Select your school. You can select two schools, one at a time.
In these screen shots, I have chosen Oak St and then Franklin High School.
The registration ends with a confirmation page.
As a results of Franklin's shopping last school year, the school received a total of more than $10,000.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/franklin-schools-gain-10000-dollars.html
Franklin Police officer saves man in King Street fire
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A local resident had no idea that a "massive" two-alarm fire had erupted in his King Street home Saturday afternoon, until a police officer showed up at his door telling him to get out.
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Franklin High boys hockey boosters plan bottle, can drive
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The Franklin High School Boys Ice Hockey Boosters Club will hold its annual bottle and can drive on Sept. 29, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Things you can do from here:
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
Padula says "Thank you"
Dear Friends:
I want to thank all of the voters of Franklin and Medway who supported my candidacy for State Representative.
Although we fell short in the primary election, we worked hard and listened and learned from the voters of both towns.
I particularly want to thank all of those, including so many friends and family, who volunteered and gave tirelessly of their time and energy in support of my campaign.
Our state and region continue to face tough challenges, and although unsuccessful in this race, I will continue working to help meet those challenges. I hope that this campaign has made a positive contribution to the future of our communities and the Commonwealth.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Peter Padula
(508) 528-8811
padulaforrep@gmail.com
Boston Magazine says spending more is a big deal!
The Boston Magazine has just published its Top 50 high schools inside the i495 beltway around Boston. Franklin did NOT make this listing and as I looked at the data, I began to wonder why.
I made a copy of the Top 50 and then added Franklin to work with a listing of 51 schools. When you look at the data this way, Franklin compares very well.
Why were the MCAS Math scores apparently weighted more than the Avg SAT Math scores?
Why was the percent going to college weighed so high? Isn't high school supposed to prepare you for life?
I think the real driver behind why Franklin is not on this listing has to do with money. Only Georgetown spends less than Franklin on this listing of the Top50! I believe that if the weighting on the per pupil expenditures was considered differently, that is spending less would actually be better than spending more, Franklin would have made this listing!
The Milford Daily News article is here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1526497624/MetroWest-and-Milford-area-schools-make-magazine-list
The Boston Magazine listing is here:
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/best-schools-boston-2012-top-50/
My copy of 51 schools can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczT0EyaVhBRjF5TmM/edit
I made a copy of the Top 50 and then added Franklin to work with a listing of 51 schools. When you look at the data this way, Franklin compares very well.
- When looking at the enrollment, only 8 high schools are larger!
- When sorting by Student-Teacher ratio, only 7 schools have a greater ratio that Franklin
- When looking at the graduation rate, Franklin ties with Cohasset and still beats 11 other schools
- When looking at the MCAS English scores, Franklin ties with 9 schools and beats 7 more
- When looking at the MCAS Science scores, Franklin ties with Hingham and Marblehead and beats 25 more!
- When looking at the Avg SAT Reading scores, Franklin beats 7 schools
- When looking at the Avg SAT Writing scores, Franklin ties with Pentucket, Ashland and Lynnfield and beats 8 more
- When looking at the Avg SAT Math scores, Franklin beat 15 other schools
- When looking at the Percent AP Proficiency scores, Franklin beat 15 other schools
- When looking at the # of AP Classes offered, only Boston Latin beat Franklin!
- When looking at the # of varsity sports offered, Franklin ties with Concord-Carlisle and Cohasset and still beat 21 other schools
- When looking at the # of clubs offered, Franklin tied with Norwell and still beat 19 other schools
So the weighting of some of the data had to be the cause for Franklin not to be in this Top50. There were two categories where Franklin did not do so well:
- When looking at the MCAS Math scores, Franklin beats 4 schools
- When looking at the percent going to college, Franklin ties with Cohasset and Reading and beats one other school (Ashland)
Why were the MCAS Math scores apparently weighted more than the Avg SAT Math scores?
Why was the percent going to college weighed so high? Isn't high school supposed to prepare you for life?
I think the real driver behind why Franklin is not on this listing has to do with money. Only Georgetown spends less than Franklin on this listing of the Top50! I believe that if the weighting on the per pupil expenditures was considered differently, that is spending less would actually be better than spending more, Franklin would have made this listing!
The Milford Daily News article is here:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1526497624/MetroWest-and-Milford-area-schools-make-magazine-list
The Boston Magazine listing is here:
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/best-schools-boston-2012-top-50/
My copy of 51 schools can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczT0EyaVhBRjF5TmM/edit
60 million reasons to check this site
The webpage to check to see if your name is on it is: https://abpweb.tre.state.ma.us/abp/abp.htm
Time to check the treasurer's unclaimed money list. It totals $60 million, including 11 accounts over $100,000, 23 accounts between $50,000 and $100,000, 434 accounts between $10,000 and $50,000 and 10,795 accounts in excess of $1,000.
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Time to check the treasurer's unclaimed money list. It totals $60 million, including 11 accounts over $100,000, 23 accounts between $50,000 and $100,000, 434 accounts between $10,000 and $50,000 and 10,795 accounts in excess of $1,000.
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Friday, September 7, 2012
Roy, Eustis, Kennedy, Bielat win primary elections
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Democrat Jeffrey N. Roy and Republican Richard A. Eustis in November will square off for the 10th Norfolk District state representative seat after winning their parties' nominations during Thursday's primary election.
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Franklin SEPAC to host special back-to-school program
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The Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites the public to attend "Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid! A Special Presentation for Imperfect Parents of Special Children" on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.Things you can do from here:
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Taste of the Region: Oct 23, 2012
SAMPLE TASTE OF THE REGION AT CHAMBER EVENT
Sample the variety of delicacies offered from around the region at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual Taste of the Region event. This fun-filled food festival features an eclectic mix of restaurants serving a variety of dishes. Enjoy wonderful music and bid on exciting items in a silent auction.
The Taste of the Region is Tues., Oct. 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin. Tickets are available at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce offices in Attleboro (40 Union St.) and Franklin (4 West St.). Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Call 508-528-2800, 508-222-0801 or 508-695-6011 for more information.
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, business support organization serving the communities of Attleboro, Bellingham, Blackstone, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk and Wrentham.
Fall Yard Waste - November Pickup Scheduled
Curbside Fall Yard Waste pickup will be the week of November 5th and the week of November 26th on your normal trash and recycling day. All yard waste must be in compostable bags, open barrels or bundled with compostable twine no longer than 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter. Additional yard waste can be brought to the Beaver Street Recycling Center.
Originally posted to the Franklin webpage here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01957ACD-000F8513
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Franklin, MA: State Primary Results
The official results as provided by Franklin Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri for the MA State Primary held on Thursday, Sep 6, 2012
Page 1 - Democratic Party results
Page 2 - Republican Party results
Page 3 - Green Rainbow Party results
Page 1 - Democratic Party results
Page 2 - Republican Party results
Page 3 - Green Rainbow Party results
Voters to decide races today
The polls open at 6:00 AM at the high school field house in Franklin and close at 8:00 PM
For months now, candidates across the region have campaigned, pitching themselves to likely voters in neighborhoods and at events, with the goal of getting past today's primaries and emerging as the sole representative of their party. The area has been a battleground for two hotly contested races — the 4th Congressional seat and the 10th Norfolk District State House seat.
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For months now, candidates across the region have campaigned, pitching themselves to likely voters in neighborhoods and at events, with the goal of getting past today's primaries and emerging as the sole representative of their party. The area has been a battleground for two hotly contested races — the 4th Congressional seat and the 10th Norfolk District State House seat.
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2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive
The Franklin Ford dealership is looking to help the Franklin Food Pantry as well as Feeding America with a program they are calling "2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive".
For every test drive of a new 2013 Ford Escape on Saturday, Sep 8th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Franklin Ford will make a contribution to Feeding America that will provide 40 meals. Donations to the Franklin Food Pantry will be accepted at Franklin Ford.
A test drive will
When you go for a test drive, you can drop off a donation for the Franklin Food Pantry!
For every test drive of a new 2013 Ford Escape on Saturday, Sep 8th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Franklin Ford will make a contribution to Feeding America that will provide 40 meals. Donations to the Franklin Food Pantry will be accepted at Franklin Ford.
2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive
A test drive will
- gain a donation from Ford to provide 40 meals
- get an entry to win a 2013 Ford Escape
When you go for a test drive, you can drop off a donation for the Franklin Food Pantry!
Franklin's roads need regular maintenance
This topic was scheduled for the Town Council meeting on Wednesday night yet this article mentions that the report will be given to the "Town Councilors on Thursday". So was it previewed as scheduled at the meeting and then a copy will be sent to the Councilors? Not clear.
What is clear is that the roads do need more maintenance than has been spent on them. This has been recognized in the Long Range Financial Planning Committee's report and mentioned regularly by the Town Administrator and DPW Director.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x764810139/Franklin-mulls-plan-to-keep-roads-in-good-shape#ixzz25gJCBajX
For reference the Long Range Report can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/LRFPDOC/june%2012fINAL.pdf
What is clear is that the roads do need more maintenance than has been spent on them. This has been recognized in the Long Range Financial Planning Committee's report and mentioned regularly by the Town Administrator and DPW Director.
DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi said it is cheaper to maintain roads in fair or good condition than to deal with ones requiring extensive rehabilitation. His plan would prioritize maintenance so that certain roads are kept in good condition and never allowed to deteriorate.
The life cycle of a road is about 25 years, though it can be prolonged. As it ages, the road becomes costlier and costlier to rejuvenate.
"We want to use the most cost-effective maintenance program at the right time," Cantoreggi said.The report prepared by an outside firm gives Wachusett St, recently rebuilt, a rating of 99. So to help frame the discussion, if this road was recently rebuilt and it only gets a 99, what is holding it back from getting a 100?
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x764810139/Franklin-mulls-plan-to-keep-roads-in-good-shape#ixzz25gJCBajX
For reference the Long Range Report can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/LRFPDOC/june%2012fINAL.pdf
Water restrictions come to an end - Monday, Sep 10
2012 MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
END ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Originally posted to the Franklin webpage here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0195938E-000F8513
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