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Thursday, October 11, 2012
FCCA / Franklin TV Annual Member Meeting, Nov. 8th, 2012
Curbside Chronicle - 4Q - revised
A revised version of the previously published Curbside Chronicle is now available. As near as I can tell the difference between the two is an added date (Nov 12) where there will be no pickup and the regular pickup days will slide one. Those getting picked up Monday will now be Tuesday, Tues to Weds, etc.
If you find any other differences, please share
If you find any other differences, please share
Interested in politics? We're interested in you
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports on 10/9/12
We are putting together a panel of people to comment on political issues and we are looking specifically for a couple of average voters - people not afiliated with a campaign or elected officials and ideally people who consider themselves "midd-of-the-road."Things you can do from here:
- Subscribe to The Milford Daily News News RSS using Google Reader
- Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
FHS: A CABARET!
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
via Pantherbook by amandafarnan on 10/9/12
Come to A Cabaret in the FHS lecture hall Wednesday, October 10th and Thursday, October 11th 7-9pm
Featuring outstanding talent! Dances, comedic skits, and solo/duets are few of many things shown at A Cabaret. If you are looking for a good time, this show is just for you.
Bring your friends and family, all are welcome!
Students/Seniors $5 Adults $10
Things you can do from here:
- Subscribe to Pantherbook using Google Reader
- Get started using Google Reader to easily keep up with all your favorite sites
Franklin TV: "Things of Beauty"
This was also posted to the Franklin Downtown Partnership webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2012/10/franklin-tv-newsletter.html
School Committee - 10/09/12
The collection of posts from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday evening can be found here. I saved time traveling to and fro by reporting via the cable broadcast.
Good news for the SNETT!
Rail trails or bike trails are trending recently and this article brings more good news. A section of the Southern New England TrunkLine Trail (SNETT) which begins in Franklin and runs west to Palmer, MA will be upgraded as part of this north-south trail between Providence and Worcester!
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x233634188/Groundbreaking-set-for-Blackstone-River-bike-trail-work#ixzz28t1JJYUS
The Franklin bellingham Citizens Rail Trail Committee is working on the Franklin and Bellingham section of the SNETT. http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
The Rhode Island segment mentioned here runs from Woonsocket through Cumberland and Lincoln to Central Falls. This segment runs along the Blackstone River canal and is a very good ride. You can start in Woonsocket at the River Edge athletic fields, or at the rest area on northbound i295 and have a choice of connecting to the trail to ride north or south.
More about the Blackstone River Bikeway can be found on their website
http://www.blackstoneriverbikeway.com/
“The bike trail will be a two-state transportation network between Worcester and Providence,” she said. “Much of the trail in Rhode Island has already been built.”
According to DiPrete, though, progress on the Massachusetts half of the project, which will eventually run 28 miles, has been slower. The Rhode Island trail is 10 miles long.
“The Massachusetts end has languished a bit because of environmental challenges along the route,” she said. “We’re hoping we’ll eventually see a bike trail between Worcester and Providence, two of the largest cities in New England.”
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x233634188/Groundbreaking-set-for-Blackstone-River-bike-trail-work#ixzz28t1JJYUS
The Franklin bellingham Citizens Rail Trail Committee is working on the Franklin and Bellingham section of the SNETT. http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
The Rhode Island segment mentioned here runs from Woonsocket through Cumberland and Lincoln to Central Falls. This segment runs along the Blackstone River canal and is a very good ride. You can start in Woonsocket at the River Edge athletic fields, or at the rest area on northbound i295 and have a choice of connecting to the trail to ride north or south.
More about the Blackstone River Bikeway can be found on their website
http://www.blackstoneriverbikeway.com/
Foliage train scheduled for Blackstone Valley
this should be a good ride!
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The following appeared on Boston.com:
Headline: Foliage train scheduled for Blackstone Valley
Date: Oct 9, 2012
By Paul E. Kandarian, Globe Correspondent The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is hosting its annual Fall Foliage and Shopping Train Excursion Oct. 20 aboard the Providence and Worcester Railroad, which leaves the Woonsocket train depot in Rhode Island at 9...
http://www.boston.com/travel/blog/2012/10/foliage_train_s.html?s_campaign=8315
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The following appeared on Boston.com:
Headline: Foliage train scheduled for Blackstone Valley
Date: Oct 9, 2012
By Paul E. Kandarian, Globe Correspondent The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is hosting its annual Fall Foliage and Shopping Train Excursion Oct. 20 aboard the Providence and Worcester Railroad, which leaves the Woonsocket train depot in Rhode Island at 9...
http://www.boston.com/travel/blog/2012/10/foliage_train_s.html?s_campaign=8315
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
real time reporting: closing items
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
new high school ground breaking -Sat Oct 13, 1:30 PM - public invited
NEASC visit was informative in professional development, saw new standards in action, will be meeting to develop a three year action plan for the high school and how to implement the new standards.; changes in assessments, school wide rubrics, implementation of analytical rubrics, will be budget driven as well, will need to spread it out.
Started the official tours of the schools; four adults and a couple of children
Next tour will be Oak/Horace Mann/ECDC
Mrs Trahan, amazing that as much has she has been in the school, there is something to be learned each time, it is a good feeling coming away from the school at how much is going on and how well it
Mrs Mullen, thanks to Franklin Matters for the publicity, the school was immaculate. Did not get to tour the new playground, as it was too dark.
Supt Sabolinski demonstrated sitting on a therapy ball to meet the needs of the diverse learners.Thanks to those for stopping by during the Harvest Festival, there are still a lot of questions about the high school. Hopefully, there will be more news about the traffic flow when the construction starts. There will be an impact to traffic when it starts. The more we can get out there, the better off we'll be
"Light up a life" fund raisers, peer leaders are sponsoring a basketball game against the Harlem Wizards. Supt Sabolinski will be the coach.
The new cable operation has an opportunity for the School Committee to make an appointment to represent their interests.
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
joint budget committee started to discuss FY 2014
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
Casino night - Nov 3
more information on the Franklin Education Foundation website
School Committee requested to appoint someone to the cable committee, send suggestions to mRs Mullen, will need to vote at next meeting to have ready for the Nov 8th cable meeting.
7. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations - none
8. Adjourn
motion to adjourn, passed
Real time reporting: Action Items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of Horace Mann Middle School’s School Improvement Plan.
motion to accept, passed
b. I recommend adoption of Remington Middle School’s School Improvement Plan.
motion to accept, passed
c. I recommend adoption of Annie Sullivan Middle School’s School Improvement Plan.
motion to accept, passed
d. I recommend moving Policy JFAA, JLCB & JLCCA to a second reading.
motion to move to second reading, passed
e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $50.00 from Richard DiPrima for FHS Schaeffer Scholarship. motion to accept, passed
f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Bach TR 300 Trumpet and wire metal folding music stand (valued at $360.00) by Donna Estey for Remington Middle School.motion to accept, passed
g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Selmer USA Clarinet and Selmer USA Saxophone (valued at $550.00) from Susan & Jim Jacobson for the Franklin High School.
motion to accept, passed
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from HMEA for a banner ad at the Franklin High School. motion to accept, passed
i. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Fitzgerald for the recurring field trip for the Remington Adventure Club to Mt. Monadnock in Jaffrey, NH on October 20, 2012.
motion to accept, passed
j. I recommend acceptance of the donation of art supplies from Mr. & Mrs. Richard Groth valued at approximately $300.00 for the FHS.
motion to accept, passed
k. recommendation to approve FHS football team to travel to play a game in CT on Saturday
motion to accept, passed
Real time reporting: Middle Schools - SIP
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Middle Schools’ School Improvement Plans
- Horace Mann - presented second; stepping into the role full time for the full year, taking charge
- Remington - presented last; oldest building among the three, it is seventeen years old and in good shape. New assistant principal last year, went wireless last year, moving more to "bring your own device" into instruction
- Annie Sullivan - actually went first in presenting this evening, highlighted 65-67% participation in after school clubs
The school improvement plans can be found within the links on each of the names shown above.
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – First Readings
1. JFAA – New Resident Procedures
clearing up the language but not a change in how the policy has been implemented
Policy – First Readings
1. JFAA – New Resident Procedures
clearing up the language but not a change in how the policy has been implemented
2. JLCB – Student Immunizations
also clearing up the language, reference to state organization updated as well
also clearing up the language, reference to state organization updated as well
Policy Elimination – First Reading
1. JLCCA – AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) School Attendance Policy
Real time reporting: School Committee - Oct 9, 2012
Present: Douglas, McIntyre, Rohrbach, Mullen, Trahan
Absent: Donahue, Jewell
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2012 School Committee Meeting. motion to approve, passed
Payment of Bills - Mrs. McIntyre, motion to approve, passed
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
Budget to actual highlighted by Miriam Goodman, transfers for some accounts will be scheduled for the second October meeting
Absent: Donahue, Jewell
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2012 School Committee Meeting. motion to approve, passed
Payment of Bills - Mrs. McIntyre, motion to approve, passed
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
Budget to actual highlighted by Miriam Goodman, transfers for some accounts will be scheduled for the second October meeting
FHS Charity Event/Basketball Game
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Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - meeting 10/9/12
The agenda for the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, Oct 9 at 7:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the YMCA on 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin.
A listing of proposed events up for discussion at the meeting
For additional information on the rail trail, visit their webpage here
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
or their Facebook page here
A listing of proposed events up for discussion at the meeting
For additional information on the rail trail, visit their webpage here
http://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/
or their Facebook page here
2 important events this weekend at Franklin Federated Church
There are 2 important events going on at Franklin Federated Church this coming weekend - I was hoping you could help us spread the word!
Thanks so much!
On Saturday, Oct. 13, is the Annual Rummage/ Yard Sale from 9 AM to 2 PM at the church, 171 Main Street.
This important fundraiser helps to support the work of the church. Buyers can find bargains galore as they browse through books, toys, clothes, household items, jewelry, electronics, unique and antiques, and holiday decor. Many items are brand new with others priced to sell. Items half off last hour of sale, so come early and then come back! Rain or shine, this is a fun event for the whole family. Much of the sale is held inside the church. All items not sold will be donated to charity. No early birds please.
On Sunday, Oct. 14, at 6:30 PM the public is invited to a U2charist - a communion service accompanied by a live performance of U2 music – at the church.
A U2charist service combines the spiritually expressive music of U2 with worship, communion, and a message of God's call to address issues of justice, peace and helping the oppressed. The service includes readings and reflections on the meaning and symbolism of U2's songs. The evening will be thought-provoking, addressing issues of spirituality and social justice, interspersed with rocking renditions of classic U2 songs.
A U2charist service is designed to bring together people of different generations and backgrounds in a worship context while raising awareness and encouraging others to rally around concrete action to address global reconciliation, justice for the poor and oppressed, and the importance of caring for our neighbors. U2 has waived its copyrights for any of its songs used by churches in this way, as long as any proceeds collected are given to fighting poverty.
100% of the offering collected at the Franklin Federated U2charist will be donated to Church World Service, an organization that works with partners around the world to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice. There is no admission charge.
Performing the music of U2 will be a dedicated group of musicians led by Willie Sordillo on sax and the Rev. Lisa Durkee-Abbott on lead vocals and guitar.
Find out more about Franklin Federated at http://www.franklinfederated.org, find us on Facebook or call 508-528-3803.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Columbus Day - go explore!
It looks like it will be a good fall day.
In the spirit of Columbus, why not explore a part of Franklin that you haven't before!
What else would you add to this listing?
In the spirit of Columbus, why not explore a part of Franklin that you haven't before!
- Check out the Community Garden at the King St fields
- Explore the DelCarte property along Pleasant St
- Take a walk on the SNETT Trail out on Grove St
- Find Indian Rock off Burning Tree Road
What else would you add to this listing?
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