Groundbreaking for New Franklin High School

The Franklin community is invited to celebrate the groundbreaking for the new FHS on Saturday, October 13, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The ceremony will occur on the athletic fields between the Field House and Pisini Field. During the week of October 14, leaders of Bacon & Agostini Construction of East Providence, R.I., the Building Committee, and project and design managers will meet to plan the best phasing for the construction work to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions to students, parents, teachers, visitors, pedestrians, neighbors and motorists.

Additional information on the new high school can be found on their webpage  http://www.newfhs.com/  or find them on Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/thenewfhs

Absentee ballots available

The last day to register to vote for the November election is October 17th. Absentee ballots are now available and additional details can be found in the notice shown here




Additional information can be found on the Franklin Town Clerk webpage
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Clerk/index

or on the MA Secretary of the Commonwealth webpage
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm

In the News: assisted suicide, Cardinal tweets

Opponents gather support to fight assisted suicide ballot question

by Chris Burrell

Cardinal O’Malley joins the Twitter world

by Lane Lambert

If you do have a Twitter account and want to follow the Cardinal, you can check out his profile here

https://twitter.com/CardinalSean

If you'd like to follow Franklin Matters on Twitter while you are at it, please do so! @franklinmatters

Dean College: OKLAHOMA!

Multiple Tony Winner and Broadway Sensation Comes to Franklin, Massachusetts in Dean College Presentation of OKLAHOMA!

Toe-tapping show dates scheduled for November 14-18

Franklin, MA  - October 11, 2012…The Dean College Theatre department is pleased to announce that its second production of the 2012-2013 academic year is Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!. Dean College invites the public to make plans now to buy tickets before the production hits the stage for five consecutive days at Dean's Main Stage theatre. 

Set in a Western Indian Territory just after the turn of the century, the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys provides the colorful backdrop against which Curly, a handsome cowboy, and Laurey, a winsome farm girl, play out their love story. Although the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, love's journey is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road. That they will succeed in making a new life together we have no doubt, and that this new life will begin in a brand-new state provides the ultimate climax to the triumphant OKLAHOMA!

"A classic ground-breaking event in American musical theatre," says David Krasner, Dean of the School of the Arts at Dean College. "Rodger & Hammerstein's first collaboration and some consider it their greatest."

Directed by Dean Faculty Member Jim Beauregard, with Musical Direction by Stephen Bergman, and Choreography by Julie Cassamas-White,  Oklahoma! will involve over 45 Dean Students in all aspects of the production including stage managing, house managing, lighting and sound operations, costume and back stage help.

Music is  by Richard Rodgers, and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, with  Book by Oscar Hammerstein II.

All performances are reserved seating and advance purchase is strongly recommended. Show times are Wednesday – Friday, November 14-16 at 7:30PM with a matinee (2:00PM) and evening (7:30PM) performance on Saturday November 17 and a matinee performance on Sunday, November 18 at 2:00PM.

For ticket and information, email boxoffice@dean.edu , call 508-541-1605 or visit www.dean.edu/Oklahoma

Main Stage theatre is located in the Campus Center at Dean College.

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Franklin Library: Sparky's Puppets

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Sparky's Puppets

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Couple sought for donut shop robberies

Franklin police seek couple in donut shop robberies

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

The full release from the Franklin Police Dept:

FCCA / Franklin TV Annual Member Meeting, Nov. 8th, 2012

FCCA / Franklin TV Member Meeting, November 8th, 2012 We have a big event coming up.  Our first annual member meeting is scheduled for November 8th at 6:00 PM at the Senior Center.  This meeting is open to all Franklin TV members.  Questions?  Send an email to  info@franklin.tv    You can also call us at 508-541-4118. This meeting is an opportunity to learn about Franklin TV's plans for a new studio that will enable us to provide better production support for Franklin residents and organizations who wish to create TV programs.  It's also an opportunity to meet our current board.  Our progress to date, plus the groundwork for our plans going forward are all thanks to our current board members who have contributed so much of their time and energy to shape a clear vision for Franklin TV and move ahead as a new nonprofit organization. Come to the Senior Center, November 8th at 6:00 PM.  Presentations begin at 6:30.  Please join us at this important Franklin TV event.  Get to know the current board.  Come meet, greet, and vote for the latest board nominees.  And, thanks for watching!        - Pete Fasciano, Executive Director, Franklin TV [Insert social links here – select the logos from the toolbar on the left side.]

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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

In the News: Dunkin robbed, gas leak, debates

Franklin Police: Pair robs Dunkin' Donuts with HIV syringe

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Franklin homes evacuated due to gas leak

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

Brown, Warren spar in 3rd debate

by Bob Salsberg and Steve LeBlanc

Bielat, Kennedy spar on ways to achieve the American Dream

by Will Richmond

Interested in politics? We're interested in you

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Interested in politics? We're interested in you

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."

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FHS: A CABARET!

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A CABARET!

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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

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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.

• real time reporting: closing items
• Real time reporting: Action Items
• Real time reporting: Middle Schools - SIP
• Real time reporting: School Committee - Oct 9, 201...
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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!

“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

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

2. JLCB – Student Immunizations
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