This is another event in the series sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
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This was shared from the Franklin Library page
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Franklin LIbrary: Barn Babies - Aug 25, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Pet the animals today! The Franklin Library welcomes the traveling petting zoo today at 1:00 PM.
This is another event in the series sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
This is another event in the series sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
In the News: i495 accident, 2800 on bus this year
A crash between a car and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 495 sent the driver to the hospital via medical helicopter with life-threatening injuries Tuesday, state police officials say.
The crash, which occurred sometime after 11 a.m. just prior to exit 17, shut down all three southbound lanes of the highway, reducing traffic to just the breakdown lane for about two and a half hours.
The driver of a 2002 Toyota Echo, a 25-year-old from Brockton, was taken to a Rhode Island hospital via medical helicopter with life-threatening injuries and a 22-year-old passenger was taken by ambulance to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, state police spokesman David Procopio said. The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured.Continue reading the article (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150825/NEWS/150827803/1994/NEWS
About 2,800 students will be taking the bus to school this year and nearly 70 percent of them will pay for the privilege, the School Committee was told Tuesday night.
Business Administrator Miriam Goodman said the district will be hauling approximately 2,800 students on 31 buses. A total of 51 students are on a waiting list.
"Twenty-one of them are at the high school level - the high school buses are pretty full," she said, noting that 19 buses travel to the high school. "We're trying to get everyone on as quickly as possible and meet everyone's needs."
Continue reading the article (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150825/NEWS/150827582/1994/NEWS
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda, Aug 25, 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."
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments |
| The key to learning |
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Town School Facilities MOUb. Transportation Update
3. Discussion Only Items
School OpeningCapital Update
Establishment of a School Store Revolving Account
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.b. I recommend acceptance of the Town School Facilities MOU as presented.
c. I recommend approval of the establishment of a School Store Revolving Account as discussed.
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 Matter8. Adjourn
Franklin Public Schools: Memorandum of Understanding on the Maintenance and Repair of School Facilities (renewal)
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Public Schools. Several years ago, the custodians were transferred from the School Dept to the DPW which resulted in the first MOU and then renewals of such. This document contains the latest renewal agreement and appears to run for 5 years.
Tune in to the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Aug 25 to hear the discussion. The meeting is broadcast via Comcast and Verizon and also available via the internet for those who can not make it to the meeting in person
Tune in to the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Aug 25 to hear the discussion. The meeting is broadcast via Comcast and Verizon and also available via the internet for those who can not make it to the meeting in person
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The Whalemobile comes to the Franklin Library
Yes, the Whalemobile arrives today (Tuesday, Aug 25) at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library. Good for kids from K-6 grade, you'll learn about whales and step inside to examine the "whalemobile."
Another in the series of summer events sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library
This was shared from the Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-whalemobile.html
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| The Whalemobile - Tuesday, Aug 24 at 1:00 PM |
Another in the series of summer events sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Library
This was shared from the Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-whalemobile.html
Franklin Public Schools - Welcome Back!
The annual letter from Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski to the district at the start of the school year. Additional changes in school administration are announced in this letter.
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Franklin Public Schools: Private Music Lesson Registration Is Open
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"more effectively involve the community"
Opioid abuse and addiction will become a regular topic on the Board of Health’s agenda.
Member Jordan Warnick, who made the push for Medway to join the SAFE Community Coalition, based out of Franklin, made the request at Monday’s meeting “so opioid abuse can come up as a regular topic.”
Warnick said the coalition’s meeting – which featured a speech by Director of Addiction Recovery Management Service at Mass General Hospital Dr. John Kelly – was a success.
“He gave a really good discussion of the problem at a community level so that everybody could understand it,” said Warnick, a professor of pharmacology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2012. “I even took some new things away from it.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150824/NEWS/150828077/1994/NEWS
The June 30 meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/07/live-reporting-community-coalition-june.html
The Aug 12 meeting
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/live-reporting-safe-community-meeting.html
Monday, August 24, 2015
Franklin TV: "It Takes a Village" features Judy Giovangelo from 'Ben Speaks'
Steve -
Hope you might notify people about the next program in our series around the substance abuse disorder issue.
Hope you might notify people about the next program in our series around the substance abuse disorder issue.
Judy Giovangelo talks about the suicide of her creative, but troubled son who committed suicide just six days after his 18th birthday. She turned her grief into a non-profit foundation, Ben Speaks Louder than Words, with a mission to empower youth and reduce self-destructive behavior.
She shares her wisdom and offers gentle guidance for young people and the people who love them.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday : 8:30 p.m.
Verizon - Channel 26
Comcast - Channel 8
Thanks Steve -
UNITE to Face Addiction - Oct 4, 2015
Addiction to alcohol and other drugs is an insidious public health crisis impacting more than 85 million Americans. The time has come to UNITE to Face Addiction at a national rally that will transform the conversation from problems to solutions for one of the most pressing issues of our time.
On October 4, 2015 a transformative event will take place in Washington, D.C. that will ignite and grow an emerging national grassroots movement to solve the addiction crisis.
UNITE To Face Addiction is being organized by an independent coalition of national, state, and local non-profit organizations to produce a collaborative and unifying event to collectively raise awareness and reduce the human and social costs of addiction.
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| UNITE to Face Addiction - Oct 4, 2015 |
Why Now?
Long-term recovery from addiction is a reality for over 23 million Americans, one of our nation’s best-kept secrets. Regardless of the paths people have chosen to achieve recovery, their lives and the lives of their families, friends, neighbors, co-workers and communities are vastly improved as a result. They are the living proof that there are real solutions to the devastation of addiction.
While recovery from addiction is a reality, more than 350 Americans die from alcohol or other drugs on average each day – some 135,000 people each year – more than who die from either homicides or motor vehicle accidents. Another 22 million Americans are still suffering from addiction and the majority never receive any help.
Where is the national outrage about this needless loss of life, the costs to families and the economy, and more importantly, the demand for solutions? We know that addiction is preventable, treatable, and people can and do get well. Too many of those affected have been incarcerated, and for decades they and others have been afraid to speak up about the failed policies and poor care due to long-standing stigma and discriminatory public policies. And, for too long, a great majority of people connected to addiction have remained silent.
The time is now to break that silence.
Greg Williams
Campaign Director, UNITE To Face Addiction
From the About page on UNITE to Face Addiction
#opioidFranklin
In the News: section of Main St closed, Nov election drawing interest
Those who use Main Street to get to work may wish to alter their commute for the next two days.
The portion of Main Street between School Street and Emmons Street will close Monday morning at 7, and will remain so until at least noon on Tuesday.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the closure will allow for a "raised table" across Main Street for Dean College students to use.
"A raised table is a crosswalk - it's like a speed bump that's about 30 feet wide," he said. "It slows traffic and provides for the public safety."Continue reading the article (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150823/NEWS/150828418/1994/NEWS
About 40 candidates have taken out nomination papers to run in the town's November election.
The majority of the Town Council has taken out papers to seek re-election, and a total of 14 candidates are seeking election to the council. All nine of the body's seats are up for election.
Eight council incumbents have taken out papers: Brett Feldman, Judith Pond Pfeffer, Peter Padula, Thomas Mercer, Robert Dellorco, Matthew Kelly, Andrew Bissanti and Robert Vallee. Six newcomers are seeking seats on the council, including current Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri, Richard Power Sr., Glenn Jones, James Schultz Jr., Sean Slater and James Gianotti Jr.. Of the 14 candidates, only Power and Pellegri have returned papers so far.Continue reading the article (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150823/NEWS/150828411/1994/NEWS
MA Gov: Know Your Rights as a Tenant
The MA Gov blog ran a two part series for renters recently. Citing a stat from the Census, 37% of MA live in rental units. Excerpts from each of the two parts are shared here.
Follow the links for additional details on "Knowing Your Rights as a Tenant"
Follow the links for additional details on "Knowing Your Rights as a Tenant"
Part 1 - before you move in:
According to the United States Census Bureau (USCB), as of 2013, more than 37 percent of Massachusetts homes were occupied by renters.
Searching for a rental home, signing a lease, and meeting new neighbors can be exciting, but it’s also important that you keep your rights as a tenant in mind. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) provide information on what you should expect from your landlord before renting a home in Massachusetts.
Continue with Part 1 here
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| image from Part 1 of Know Your Rights as a Tenant |
Part 2 - after you move in
Once you’ve learned your rights as a tenant prior to signing your lease, it’s time to figure out what happens after you move in. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR) and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) share information about your rights once you have signed the lease and begun your tenancy.
Continue with Part 2 here
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Who are the candidates for Nov 3?
Franklin will have some choices to make for key positions. It is good to see so many candidates at this time!
The updated listing of candidates as of Friday, August 21 is shown below.
8 of these have returned their papers and 6 of the 8 have had their papers certified at this time. There is still time to take out papers, the ballot won't get finalized until the end of September. The full election calendar is linked to below.
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What does the calendar for the run up to Nov 3 look like?
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/07/calendar-for-biennial-town-election.html
The updated listing of candidates as of Friday, August 21 is shown below.
8 of these have returned their papers and 6 of the 8 have had their papers certified at this time. There is still time to take out papers, the ballot won't get finalized until the end of September. The full election calendar is linked to below.
| POSITION | NAME | Total |
| Assessor | Donna Greenwood | |
| W.Kenneth Norman | ||
| 2 | ||
| Bd. Of Health | Donald G. Ranieri, Jr. | |
| Gail P. Chirdon | ||
| Philip M. Brunelli | ||
| Tara E. Gurge | ||
| 4 | ||
| Constable | Daniel J. McCahill | |
| John S. Power | ||
| Philip M. Brunelli | ||
| 3 | ||
| Planning Bd | Gregory Giardino | |
| Gregory T. Rondeau | ||
| John F. Carroll | ||
| Mikel G. DeFrancesco | ||
| William D. David | ||
| 5 | ||
| School Com. | Anne K. Bergen | |
| Cynthia J. Douglas | ||
| Denise L. Schultz | ||
| Kenneth B. Hiscoe, III | ||
| Kevin P. O'Malley | ||
| Mary Jane Scofield | ||
| Rita M. Graci | ||
| Trevor A. Clement | ||
| Vanessa A. Bilello | ||
| 9 | ||
| Town Clerk | Diane M. Padula-O'Neill | |
| Elizabeth F. Simon | ||
| Paul J. Cheli | ||
| Teresa M. Burr | ||
| 4 | ||
| Town Council | Andrew M. Bissanti | |
| Brett S. Feldman | ||
| Deborah L. Pellegri | ||
| Glenn F. Jones | ||
| James D. Schultz, Jr. | ||
| James V. Gianotti, Jr. | ||
| Judith Pond Pfeffer | ||
| Matthew T. Kelly | ||
| Peter E. Padula | ||
| Richard W. Power, Sr. | ||
| Robert D. Dellorco | ||
| Robert R. Vallee | ||
| Sean P. Slater | ||
| Thomas D. Mercer | ||
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What does the calendar for the run up to Nov 3 look like?
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/07/calendar-for-biennial-town-election.html
Proposed pipeline information meetings scheduled
Informational meetings are scheduled for those landowners potentially affected by the proposed pipeline.
The full letter and schedule of meetings can be found here
This was shared from the Official Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/021CADA3-000F8513
"Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC ("Algonquin")' is hosting Landowner Informational Meetings in your area for our proposed Access Northeast Project ("Project"). The Project could have construction on or near your property.
As we have mentioned to you in previous correspondence, we are currently evaluating a proposed expansion of our Algonquin pipeline system. The proposed project plans include replacement of existing pipelines and construction of new pipelines in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
At the informational meetings, Algonquin representatives will be available to answer questions concerning the proposed facilities, safety, environmental and permitting processes, construction and operation, and other aspects of the Project.
We encourage you to attend the informational meeting and share with us your questions about the proposed project. For your convenience, please feel welcome to attend any of the landowner informational meetings on the dates and times listed below. Please note that there is no formal speaking program, so you can arrive anytime within the timeframes listed below."
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Medway, Bellingham, Franklin, Massachusetts
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham
835 Union Street Franklin, MA 02038
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| Access Northeast pipeline map |
The full letter and schedule of meetings can be found here
This was shared from the Official Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/021CADA3-000F8513
The Panther has arrived !!!
The panther statue has been installed among the new fields on the ground of Franklin High School. I captured these photos on my walk last weekend. The panther statue is a gift from the Graci Family in memory of their daughter Kristen Graci, a 2007 graduate of FHS who died at 21 from complications with leukemia.
(If you are not familiar with the story, you can fill in some details here, here and here.)
Suffice to say that the trials and tribulations that occurred along the way to bring the panther to this position are not unlike that experienced by any of the FHS athletes in the course of their time wearing the blue and white colors of FHS.
The way was paved with ups and downs, twists and turns, logic and not so, and multiple conversations. Some lessons were learned, some accomplishments were significant, some will last more than others. Just like life.
Now the panther is properly placed to serve as a reminder of the FHS athlete creed "Franklin athletes never quit."
(If you are not familiar with the story, you can fill in some details here, here and here.)
Suffice to say that the trials and tribulations that occurred along the way to bring the panther to this position are not unlike that experienced by any of the FHS athletes in the course of their time wearing the blue and white colors of FHS.
The way was paved with ups and downs, twists and turns, logic and not so, and multiple conversations. Some lessons were learned, some accomplishments were significant, some will last more than others. Just like life.
Now the panther is properly placed to serve as a reminder of the FHS athlete creed "Franklin athletes never quit."
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| Panther among the new ball fields at FHS |
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| Panther among the new ball fields at FHS 1 |
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| Panther among the new ball fields at FHS 2 |
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| Panther among the new ball fields at FHS 3 |
Downtown Project Update: Main St closed in front of Dean College
As announced with the recent Downtown Project Update, Main St in front of Dean College will be closed to allow the contractor to put in the raised crosswalk.
Main Street between School Street and Emmons Street will be closed beginning at 7:00 AM this Monday August 24, 2015 and be completed with work by 12:00 PM on Tuesday August 25, 2015.
Walsh (the contractor) will plate the raised area overnight in Case any Emergency personnel need access.
Otherwise, it will be closed.
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| Main St in front of Dean College will be closed Monday into Tuesday |
This was shared from the Official Town of Franklin page
In the News: DelCarte reopens, wiffle ball tourney a hit
"After being closed for much of the season, the playground at the DelCarte Conservation Area reopened on Saturday.
The Pleasant Street playground, which fits into the surrounding park with its resemblance to a tree, first opened in fall 2014, said Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting.
"We discovered this spring that a couple of cracks had developed in and around the playground equipment," he said. "We were concerned about what went wrong, so we called the company to fix it."
Nutting said, after some time, the company came out do the needed repairs.
"It's been closed all summer," Nutting said, noting that, while there was no warranty, the company did cover the cost of the work."
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| DelCarte playground has reopened after being repaired |
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150822/NEWS/150828468/1994/NEWS
"Fletcher Field was packed with Wiffle ball players Saturday, with a several simultaneous games occurring side by side.
The players were taking part in the Random Smile Project's Third Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament, an event designed to benefit the local charity.
Colleen Swenson, one of the members of Random Smiles, said participation in this year's tournament was strong.
"Right now, we have about 30 teams," she said. "Every year, we add on a few teams.""Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150822/NEWS/150828466/1994/NEWS
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