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Monday, February 9, 2015
Please let this be the LAST snow message of the year!
#shopFranklin: Breaking News - 2/9/15
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Trash and recycling pick up delayed one day (again this week)
Due to the winter storm curbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day this week.
Service will start on Tuesday at 7 AM and end on Saturday this week only.
Please make sure your carts do not interfere with snowplowing operations.
The voice message said
pick ups scheduled for Monday would be picked up on Tuesday
Tuesday, on Wednesday
Wednesday, onThursday
Thursday, on Friday
and Friday on Saturday
While this was the same notice that we saw last week it is legitimate for this week (week of 2/9/15).
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| screen grab of Franklin DPW webpage |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 11, 2015
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– May 14, 2014, June 4, 2014, January 21, 2015
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS – This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-09: Authorization to Expend Funds in Excess of Available Appropriations
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Discussion of Strategy for negotiations with all Town Employee Unions
P. ADJOURN
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| another sample sidewalk photo, this from early Sunday morning Feb 8th |
The agenda and accompanying documents can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/0211.pdf
FHS Swimming results from Hockomock Sectional Meet
Hockomock Sports has posted the results of the Hockomock League Sectional meet. The FHS boys and girls results for their individual and team events can be found on the links here.
Girls
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/girls-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results
Boys
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/boys-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results
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| FHS Panthers |
Girls
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/girls-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results
Boys
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/boys-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results
United Regional Young Professionals Organization Raises Funds To Benefit Children’s Advocacy Center Of Bristol County
Each quarter the United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) selects a deserving local charity to support. Half of monthly event admission fees, on-site donations, and other contributions are collected and given back to the community charities that need them most.
The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County (CAC) was selected as the local charity to be supported by the YPO’s quarterly fundraising efforts to end 2014. The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County is a child centered facility to assist child victims of abuse and their families. Their team of professionals come together to investigate allegations of abuse and assist families in the healing process. From forensic interviews and health services to community resources and general advocacy, the CAC assists families in their time of need.
The CAC’s Executive Director, Michelle Loranger expressed her appreciation to the YPO by saying, “We are grateful for the partnership and support of United Regional YPO for supporting our mission of helping abused children who need their voice and advocacy.”
United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO)
The United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) is a community of diverse individuals who share a common interest in professional relationship building, career development, social engagement and civic leadership.
To learn more about the YPO or to register for an upcoming event, visit the YPO’s website at unitedregionalypo.org or by contact 508-488-YPO1 (9761).
TeamFitness - The email you've all been waiting for.....
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Sunday, February 8, 2015
Franklin Public Schools: School Cancelation - Monday, Feb 9
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Due to the snow storm, school will be canceled tomorrow, February 9th. There will be no afternoon or evening activities. All school offices and central office will be closed.
Think Spring and stay safe!
Sally Winslow
Assistant Superintendent of Schools
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| Parmenter Elementary School, in the snow Sunday morning, Feb 8th |
This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.
For those with good eyes yes, that is the red marker of a buried fire hydrant. I went back after my walk this morning to dig it out.
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| fire hydrant in front of Parmenter School |
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 10, 2015
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.
AGENDA
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."
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| Franklin Public Schools: 'the key to learning' |
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s CommentsReview of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 13, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Senator Karen Spilka, Senator Richard Ross and Representative Jeffrey Royb. Middle School Blended Learning – MS Principals
The Blended Learning presentation document can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/middle-schools-blended-learning.html
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading – For Eliminationo GCBA – Professional Staff Salary SchedulePolicy – First Readings
o KCDA – Memorial Commemorations
o KCD-E1 – Non-Budgeted Funds Donation Form
o KCD-E2 – Guidelines for Donations of Gifts/Memorials Non-Budgeted Funds to the Franklin Public SchoolsThe policy documents can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-memorial-policy.html
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the 2015-2016 School Calendar as discussed. (Note the draft calendar can be found here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-draft-calendar.html )b. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
c. I recommend elimination of Policy GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedule as discussed.
d. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. KCDA – Memorial Commemorations2. KCD-E1 – Non-Budgeted Funds Donation Form3. KCD-E2 – Guidelines for Donations of Gifts/Memorials Non-Budgeted Funds to the Franklin Public Schoolse. I recommend approval of the request of Anthony Joseph to take Keller 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 1, 2015 as detailed.
f. I recommend approval of student activities as detailed.
g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of pottery glaze from EMC (valued at $68.30) for the Empty Bowls program at Oak Street Elementary School.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,394.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library books.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for Extra Curricular Music.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $305.50 from All American Publishing for the Athletic Department.
l. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,725.00 from the Gen Youth Foundation for Remington Middle School.
m. I recommend approval of the request of Dawn Lacerda to take 5th grade JF Kennedy students to the Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown, RI on March 10, 2015 as detailed.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s ReportSchool 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
Personnel Update8. Adjourn
Middle Schools - Blended Learning
The presentation document scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2105.
Blended Learning in the Middle Schools
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| community entrance to FHS |
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 10, 2015 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html
Franklin Public Schools: draft calendar for 2015-2016 school year
The school calendar for 2015-2016 as currently drafted for review and discussion by the School Committee can be shown here:
You can also find a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRE5jajdpcGVieVk/view?usp=sharing
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| Davis Thayer Elementary School in the snow |
Franklin Public Schools: Memorial Policy documents
On the agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 10th (due to the blizzard, the meeting on Jan 29th was canceled) are revisions to the policy on memorial gifts.
You may recall the discussion around the Graci family memorial proposed for the new high school. During the two years in which the family had been preparing the gift, the policy had been changed restricting the gift that the family had been planning.
The old policy and the proposed policies are provided here for review and comparison.
The changes to the policy require two readings. Assuming they move successfully from one reading to the next, even with modifications, they can be approved at the second reading.
'Old'/current policy
File: KCDA
MEMORIAL COMMEMORATIONS
The Franklin Public Schools recognize that all life has equal value. In keeping with the mission of the school department and in recognition of the contribution of deceased faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, donations may be made to Franklin scholarship funds.
The Franklin Public Schools do not commemorate deceased individuals in the form of assemblies, memorials, dedications, plaques, gardens, plantings, walkways or other permanent physical structures.
In the event of the death of an actively employed staff member or an enrolled student, the School Crisis Team will follow the protocol delineated in the district’s Emergency Response Manual and will determine a course of action that is appropriate to the situation and is consistent with district policy.
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| the proposed Kristin Graci Class of 2007 Memorial |
Cross References: KCD, FF Emergency Response Manual
Proposed policy revision:
File: KCDA
Memorial Commemorations
The Franklin Public Schools recognize that all life has equal value. In keeping with the mission of the school department and in recognition of the contribution of deceased family, staff, students, alumni, and community members, donations to the Franklin scholarships are encouraged.
If an individual or group would like to make a memorial donation other than a scholarship, the person/group, must contact the Principal at the school where the donation is to be located. The Principal, in consultation with the Superintendent and the School Committee will determine the appropriateness of the gift. Franklin Public Schools do not commemorate deceased individuals in the form of assemblies, dedications, gardens, plantings or walkways.
In the event of the death of an actively employed staff member or an enrolled student, the School Crisis Team will follow the protocol delineated in the district’s Emergency Response Manual and will determined a course of action that is appropriate to the situation and is consistent with district policy
Cross References: KCD, KCD-E1, KCD-E2, FF, Emergency Response Manual
PDF Copies of the policy revisions and associated documents can be downloaded here:
Proposed policy revision
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdXV3bTM1M0lQQTQ/view?usp=sharing
Policy donation form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczLTZXb0dzUFRlS0U/view?usp=sharing
Policy guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczalpfSnpCaGQ1RkU/view?usp=sharing
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 10, 2015 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html
Walking Franklin in the Snow
As many of you know I spend time on the weekends walking around Franklin, "Reporting by walking around." With 43" os snow deposited in such a short period of time, the range of my walks has been challenged. Yesterday, I did get to venture a good deal in and around downtown testing the sidewalk status. As shown in the sample photos here, the status of the sidewalks varies greatly.
Some sidewalks are cleared by the DPW, some by the residents or business owners, some not at all.
I'll need to do some research in the Town bylaws to find out what if anything is said about clearning sidewalks. I recall there is a policy against putting snow into the streets. For some of the businesses on Main St, they don't have much of an option for where to put the snow, other than to pile it further on the sidewalk. Doing so creates a narrow path way restricting handicap access, nevemind making it more challenging for people to walk together.
Some sidewalks are cleared by the DPW, some by the residents or business owners, some not at all.
I'll need to do some research in the Town bylaws to find out what if anything is said about clearning sidewalks. I recall there is a policy against putting snow into the streets. For some of the businesses on Main St, they don't have much of an option for where to put the snow, other than to pile it further on the sidewalk. Doing so creates a narrow path way restricting handicap access, nevemind making it more challenging for people to walk together.
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| Main St in front of the Depot Building |
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| Dean St on the side of Dean Bank |
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| Main St in front of Dean College |
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| Along the side of St Mary's on Daniel McCahill Way (leading to Oak St) |
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| Oak St, along the side of the parking lot for the Oak St/Horace Mann school complex |
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| Oak St, parking lot entrance to Oak St/Horace Mann and Franklin High School |
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| RT 140 in front of Akin Bak |
YPO@ Barrett's Ale House February 25th 6pm-8pm and “Young Artists Perspective” March 28th 7-9pm
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