Live Reporting: School Committee - Jan 26, 2016

Present: Bilello,Scofield, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent:  none


1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
none

Review of Agenda
no changes

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2016 School Committee Meeting. 
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley

Payroll Mrs. Douglas

FHS Student Representatives
not present this session, this is mid-term week, they are likely home studying

now a level 1 high school

Correspondence: none


2. Guests/Presentations
a. Capital Budget




Asst Superintendent Sally Winslow
Technical Director  Tim Raposa
Facility Director  Mike D'Angelo

capital plan funds the big ticket items not covered by the operating budget
usually wait until after snow removal bills are covered to see how much 'free cash' is available for capital items

capital budget items will be reviewed by the School Committee, then the Finance Committee and ultimately the Town Council

priority coding key for the items
items this year around school safety

draft school safety audit was presented in August 2015

1 - update network access point licenses
$47/access point per year

2 - visitor badge software
piloting at FHS and Parmenter
scan visitors driver license and prints a sticker for the visitor to be worn for the day
provides level of security for outsiders to be within the building and visibly aware

3 - security door at Parmenter
adding the extra level of security to Parmenter like at other schools
Parmenter was originally built in the 1950 and did not have this vestibule feature

4 - security cameras for special education vans
provide a level of security for the student riders as well as the personnel
recording device cameras, not live connections to anywhere

5 - replace doors at Remington/Jefferson
doors are getting corroded by the salt during the winter periods
aluminum curtain wall used there, not usually found elsewhere
will also add a safety

6 - replace toilet partitions at Davis Thayer
feasibility study of upgrading the building was done a couple of years ago
it was not economically feasible to do so
however some capital repairs (like this) are being requested and being implemented over time
replacing metal dividers put in during the 1970's when it was renovated at that time

7 - automatic door openers for Keller/Sullivan
requesting for the Keller side first, to gradually add here and add elsewhere as opportunity arises


Scofield - license scan what does it check?
it will check any publicly available record, it will not do a CORI check (not publicly available records)

Scofield - follow up question on the aluminum doors
not been seen elsewhere, with steel doors last 25-30 years

Bilello - shopping around is good, what is the technology plan if these are still from 2009?
it would be helpful to have that kind of info to help us planning

it is on the list of 'things to do'
I have a five year plan and even three years ago is difficult as we did not have these 3 years ago

Sabolinski - we are under resourced in both facility and technology and scrambling to keep up. I agree that a more strategic plane is warranted

O'Malley - can we get a presentation on the overall technology plan

With the PARCC decision, 900 chromebooks and access points were added quickly
putting this into the capital budget at least avoid an operational issue

Senior Center: Companion Caregiver program has openings

The Companion Caregiver program at the Franklin Senior Center currently has openings for new clients! We provide in home care for a loved one over 60 years of age who has a form of Dementia or a major medical illness.

One of our trained companions can provide care for 4 or more hours per week at a very reasonable rate. This allows a full time caregiver to do something in or out of the home that does not involve caregiving. We provide respite for the caregiver and companionship and socialization for the loved one.

Our Companions are trained in CPR and first aid, Dementia Care, Fall risk and cultural competency amongst other areas of training.

Franklin Senior Center

Please see the attached brochure and call Elaine Owens at the Senior Center at 508-520-4945 to gather more information or to schedule a home visit.

Elaine M. Owens
Companion Caregiver Program Supervisor
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Highway
Franklin, Mass. 02038
508-520-4945

"It is possible at any age to discover a lifelong desire you never knew you had". ~ Robert Brault.

Business Workshop in Franklin "Automated Local Leads"

I, along with Dave Miles of Miles Internet Marketing, am hosting a free workshop at Dean College this Thursday (1/28) which is sponsored by the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.

It's called Automated Local Leads and it is geared towards business owners that want to find more customers.

Automated Local Leads Workshop - Franklin - Jan 28

I've attached a PDF for your review.






Folks can register by calling the chamber (508-222-0801) or through the following link on my website:  http://ECEMarketingServices.com/LeadGenWorkshop


Please let me know if you have any questions.

All the Best,

Ed McDonough

Y World of Tots Preschool - open house - Feb 2

The Y World of Tots Preschool at the Franklin Hockomock YMCA is hosting an open house on Tuesday, February 2nd from 1-2:30pm. 

Hockomock YMCA

This is an opportunity to visit our newly designed classroom, meet the staff, and learn about the program's philosophy. We offer 5, 3 and 2 day options for ages 2.9- 5 yrs. old. 

Swimming, sports, dance and gymnastics are also included in our curriculum throughout the year. 

Please call Lisa or Debbie @ 774-235-2725 or email yworldoftots@hockymca.org for further information. 

Y World of Tots
45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin

2016-2017 School Calendar Drafts for review

The updated draft calendars are shown below for your review. The School Committee is scheduled to accept one of them tonight. The agenda calls for the recommendation of Option 2. 

Option 2 starts school before Labor Day. Option one starts school after Labor Day. That is basically the difference between the two calendars.

• Option 1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczSXEtV3VLRHlkQU1JVVk4dmgtR21pcWJ2NGxz/view?usp=sharing

• Option 2

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVTNObjNiWDFVYTNHZWljczgwZFZrTk1XT1I4/view?usp=sharing



The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan_25.html

Parmenter School on a snowy windy day

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jan 26, 2016

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."

Franklin Public Schools - "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 12, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

a. Capital Budget
b. Personnel Update

3. Discussion Only Items

2016-2017 School Calendar
Food Service

4. Action Items

a. I recommend adoption of the 2016-2017 School Calendar option 2 as discussed. (The two school calendar options as discussed at the Jan 12 meeting can be found here -> 
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/022F816A-000F8513 )

b. I recommend approval of Budget Transfers as detailed.
c. I recommend the following revisions to Action Items A and B from the 1/12/16 meeting:

1. (1/12/16-Action A) Anonymous donation is $500.00 (not $300.00)
2. (1/12/16-Action B) Music donations total $6,678.00 (not $12,496.00)

d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $7,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library and Field Trips.
e. I recommend acceptance of four checks totaling $2,995.00 from the Parmenter PCC for Field Trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $4,710.88 for Franklin High School as follows:

1. $700.00 from Scholarship America for field trips.
2. $463.88 from All American Publishing for in-house enrichment.
3. $3,547.00 from Vicario Studio, Inc. for in-house enrichment.

g. I recommend approval of the recurring overnight trip for the Boys Ice Hockey Team to travel to Barnstable, MA on 2/17-18, 2016 for a competition as detailed.
h. I recommend adoption of the Capital Plan as presented.

5. Information Matters

Superintendent’s Report
School 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

a. Personnel matter in litigation

8. Adjourn

Franklin Education Foundation 2016 Trivia Bee - Apr 13

The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) will hold its 19th Annual Trivia Bee on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016. There will be live music by the Franklin High School Jazz Band, a raffle table, and refreshments.

19th annual FEF Trivia Bee - Apr 13

Fundraisers such as the Trivia Bee have enabled the FEF to donate over $300,000 to the Franklin Public Schools since 1997 for innovative education programs that would not otherwise be possible.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIVIA BEE PRIOR TO THE REGULAR BEE!

The Bee will be held at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium at the Horace Mann Middle School. 

• The middle school Bee will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and the theme will be general trivia. Teams for the middle school Bee will be composed of students from each of the 3 Franklin middle schools. 
• The regular Bee will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the theme will be pop culture. For the regular Bee, teams consist of three people sponsored by local businesses, civic groups and individuals. 

Organizations may send their own team or may sponsor a team of Franklin High School students.

Anyone interested in sponsoring a team, donating an item to the raffle table, or bidding on naming rights for the final championship round should contact Kit Brady at cbbrady1@comcast.net. All entries must be received by Wednesday, March 30th .

For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigation Course

"Navigation has changed since the “old days” when navigators plotted a course relying on dead-reckoning and seeing a buoy was a bonus. Today we have inexpensive Global Positioning Systems (GPS) - even in our cell phones - that can enable you to pinpoint your position anywhere on the face of the earth. However, while electronics can be very helpful, easy to use, and accurate, they can also break or quit. Knowing how to navigate with electronics is useful, but knowing how to navigate the traditional way using dividers, parallel rulers, and a compass could make the difference between survival and a catastrophe. 

The Coast Guard Auxiliary's Weekend Navigator course combines our Basic Navigation Course, and our Advanced Navigation course, which can be taught separately. 

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Weekend Navigation Course

The basic portions of Weekend Navigator are designed to give the student the rudiments of navigation by using GPS, and the back-up skill of navigation using charts, navigation plotting tools, and dead-reckoning. The intent is to provide the student with a solid foundation with emphasis on technique and not blind reliance on electronics. GPS will be mentioned and discussed as it relates to plotting waypoints, etc. 

The advanced portion of the course covers the use of GPS and other electronic devices in more technical detail as well as some more sophisticated traditional navigation skills as back-ups. An added segment covers fuel management, which is the final crucial issue for all power boat navigation."

The flyer can be viewed here

Course: Weekend Navigator

Start Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016
End Date: Wed, 06 Apr 2016

Days: Wednesday
Hours: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Duration: 7 Weeks
Lessons: 7

Location: Milford High School; Room C-8 
Contact: Cheryl Douglas 
31 West Fountain Street 
Milford, MA 01757 
cdouglas@milfordma.com
(508) 478-1119 

Phil Kubat 
(508) 478-3778 

Course Cost: R: $135, NR: $145

Register By: Sat, 13 Feb 2016

For additional info visit the website here

http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged/classes/2011/wn.php

FHS Indoor Track results from MSTCA Elite and MSTCA Invitational

The MSTCA Boys and Girls Invitational was held on Saturday and the MSTCA ELITE meet was held on Sunday. Here are the results for the FHS team courtesy of Hockomock Sports and the MSTCA (Mass State Track Coaches Association).

FHS Panthers

MSTCA ELITE Meet

Boys

• 1 Mile = 18. Ryan Spelman, Franklin – 4:36.57

Girls

• 300M = 14. Halle Atkinson, Franklin – 42.30

• 4×200 Relay = 9. Franklin (Halle Atkinson, Lauren McGrath, Madison Stewart, Jessica Kroushl) – 1:48.82

• 4×800 Relay = 4. Franklin (Nicole Clermont, Meghan Doherty, Katherine Hartnett, Brittany Robinson) – 9:46.92

MSTCA Invitational

Boys

• 300M

25. Luke Gordon, Franklin – 38.31

• 600M

26. Dominic Giardini, Franklin – 1:29.20
66. Paul Kroushl, Franklin – 1:36.20

• 1000M

8. Jimmy Robbins, Franklin – 2:41.87


Girls

• 300M Dash

69. Ashley Jacques, Franklin – 46.23
70. Meghan Dieterle, Franklin – 46.28

• 600M

17. Katherine Hartnett, Franklin – 1:43.77

• Shot Put

30. Miranda Smith, Franklin – 29-06.25
43. Sarah Goodermuth, Franklin – 27-02.50



For the full set of Hockomock results
http://www.hockomocksports.com/hock-results-from-mstca-invitational-elite-meets/


For the full set of results from the MSTCA Invitational Meet
http://www.mstca.org/Winter_Season/Winter%202016/ResultsMSTCA%20Invitational.htm

For the full set of results from the MSTCA Elite Meet
http://www.mstca.org/Winter_Season/Winter%202016/ResultsMSTCA%20Elite.htm

Reminder: Women's Success Network - Feb 3

Women’s Success Network (WSN) invites you to join us for an evening of networking and connecting on Wednesday, February 3 from 6 – 9PM at Lake Pearl in Wrentham. The program is conducted by WSN’s own members and it consists of Table Topics: a selection of topics of expertise based on the women who are speaking. Come learn about everything from Health and Wellness to Investments and Real Estate, and Legal, from Mediation to Social Media and Blogging and many other topics.

screen grab of Women's Success Network webpage

WSN is one of the oldest and largest women’s networking group in Massachusetts. WSN offers a supportive environment for women to grow their businesses and build strong and lasting relationships. The monthly meetings feature networking, dinner and speakers related to business or personal growth. WSN members are fun, supportive, and energetic. The evening is geared for women to network with one another and we welcome guests to join our monthly meetings.

Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. To register for the next meeting and find out more details please visit https://www.wsninc.org by Tuesday, January 26th, 2016.

Downtown Project Update #22

Released January 21, 2016

Verizon ground crew will be on site Tuesday (the 26th) or Wednesday (the 27th) to transfer the line on Main St. They are there now doing overheard work in preparation for that.

Jersey barriers on the railroad bridge

This update was shared from the official Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/022FBC5B-000F8513

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: Register O'Donnell Promotes Campaign Against Real Estate Fraud

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Campaign Against Real Estate Fraud Continuing his efforts to protect homeowners against dishonest individuals, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reminds residents about the availability of a free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Registry to protect Norfolk County property owners against fraud. "The F.B.I. has reported that property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in the United States. Multiple jurisdictions across the country have reported individuals recording fraudulent documents and making it appear like they own another person's home or property. While we have been fortunate that this problem has not revealed itself here in Norfolk County, I want to make sure my office is proactively and vigorously protecting consumers," noted Register O'Donnell. Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can sign-up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org, and click on the Consumer Notification Alerts button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions. Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individual or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, non-mortgage liens, homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against the property. If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry's on-line land research records at www.norfolkresearch.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. The subscriber would also be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry. Register O'Donnell concluded, "As your Norfolk County Register of Deeds, I take very seriously the Registry's responsibility to provide secure, accurate and accessible land records for all Norfolk County communities. I also want to be proactive in ensuring that there is no fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. By offering the Consumer Notification Service, we are able to provide a level of protection to the program's subscribers against unscrupulous individuals who would attempt to commit real estate fraud." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Forward email Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | 649 High Street | Dedham, | MA | 02026-1831 screen grab of Norfolk Deeds webpage

"most municipalities have seen savings of $100 per family"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

The town is making progress in an initiative to lower electricity bills for local residents, officials reported at the most recent Town Council meeting. 

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said at the Jan. 20 council meeting that he had tasked new deputy town administrator Jamie Hellen with exploring municipal aggregation opportunities for the town. 

"He's been full steam ahead into that," Nutting said. "He'll probably be able to report back to you in 30 to 45 days, and we're looking forward to that."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160124/franklin-research-on-municipal-aggregation-progressing-officials-say

Alexis Frasca is recognized, the billboard proposal was a no-show, and Pond St generated a lot of feedback

The summary of the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, January 20.

Recognition

The Town Council recognized Alexis Frasca recently selected as Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2016. Alexis is a senior at FHS and captain of the cheerleading squad. She had just arrived from cheer practice to be recognized. Chair Matt Kelly read the proclamation.

Alexis Frasca listens to Chair Matt Kelly read the proclamation

Digital billboard

There was a brief discussion on the absence of those proposing a digital sign to be placed along i495. The presentation has been made to the Economic Development Committee meeting ans was scheduled to be picked up by the Town Council. Despite the no show, there will be a future meeting scheduled to review the proposal.

The proposal document as shared at the EDC meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/01/ion-ball-proposal-for-franklin-digital.html

Pond St

Much of the meeting centered on the discussion around the status and plans for the Pond St property. Jeff Nutting provided some background and an overview of the three options: (1) accept the current RFP response for some condos, (2) put a new RFP out for a hotel or ??? (3) do nothing.

Many of the community present for this discussion commented and or raised questions. The Town Council will take this information to a discussion at their next meeting to determine how they will proceed. The decision at that time will be around what resolution will need to be crafted for the official vote.

rendering of the condo current proposal

So while this will be resolved soon, the actual final decision could take time depending upon what the Council chooses to do. If they do nothing, that would be the quickest route to an ending. If they either accept the current RFP the discussion to fine tune the current proposal will commence. As Franklin owns the property, it can work with the purchaser to confirm the details (setbacks, access to MIne Brook, mix of 2 or 3 bedrooms, etc.) all the items as discussed, before getting an official deal which the Council would need to approve. Then the proposal would have to navigate the Planning Board and other zoning regulations before actually doing something.

If the Council chooses to go out for another RFP, we take several steps back in time to begin the process over again. Stay tuned.

• Live reporting: Action items to Closing
• Live reporting: Billboards and Pond St
• LIve reporting: Town Council - Jan 20, 2016

The agenda and documents released for the meeting

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/01/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-jan-20.html

Franklin Garden Club to hear about multi-season shade gardens

The February meeting of the Franklin Garden Club will feature a program on creating multi-season shade gardens on Tuesday, February 2 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, located at 26 Daniel McCahill Street. The program is open to all residents.

Paul Steen, a certified master gardener, will discuss the variety of plants that can be used to create an interesting and diverse shade garden, as well as various garden designs. A retired physician, he has been gardening for more than 50 years and manages a one-acre shade garden. 

Steen has served as an instructor at Tower Hills Botanic Garden, where he has taught courses on shade gardening, home greenhouse management, and tropical plants. He is a member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, where he is an Overseer and Past President of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association.

Franklin Garden Club

The Franklin Garden Club was founded in 1987 and became a member of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. in 2015. The Club sponsors a variety of educational programs. Members volunteer to plant and maintain the Veteran’s Memorial Garden at the Town Common, distribute pine tree seedlings to all first graders in Franklin schools, and provide a scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing an education in environmental or horticultural studies. Membership is open to all area residents. For further information, visit the Club website at: http://gcfm.org/franklingc/Home or email franklingardenclubma@gmail.com

MassBudget: A Preview of the FY 2017 Budget

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. A Preview of the FY 2017 Budget   Next week the Governor will file his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2017. Funding provided in our state budget can be how we improve the education we provide for our children, how we maintain our roads, bridges, subways and other critical infrastructure, and how we protect and strengthen the economic security of all of our people. But in recent years we have struggled to make these types of effective investments. A long-term pattern has plagued Massachusetts for more than a decade: deep cuts in recessions, barely balanced budgets in the best of times, and chronic structural budget gaps. Each of our last three Governors has taken office facing substantial budget gaps. And each has left office with substantial budget gaps. Why? The data provides a very clear answer: the state cut taxes by over $3 billion between 1998 and 2002 and has never been able fully to close the budget gap created by those tax cuts. The majority of the gap has been closed by annual budget cuts that have compounded over time: since FY 2001, unrestricted local aid has been cut by 43 percent, funding for higher education has been cut by 19 percent, support for environment and recreation accounts is down 28 percent, and there have been similar cuts throughout much of state government. MassBudget's A Preview of the FY 2017 Budget provides an overview of both the specific challenges facing the Commonwealth this year and troubling longer-term trends. We see that tax cuts that are reducing revenue by over $3 billion a year have undermined our capacity to make the investments in our people and communities that could make our economy more productive and our Commonwealth an even better place in which to live, work, and raise a family. To read the full Preview, click HERE. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, 15 Court Square, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108 Sent by nberger@massbudget.org in collaboration with Try it free today

screen grab of MA Gov budget process webpage

For the complete step by step process of the MA budget
https://malegislature.gov/Budget/Process

FHS wrestling wins 2, loses one match on Saturday

The FHS wrestling team picked up two wins (Beverly and Salem) and lost to Central Catholic on Saturday, January 23. The weather caused the postponement of the hockey double header. The hockey games will be rescheduled but the date/time is not yet available. The results via Hockomock Sports.

FHS Panthers

Wrestling

• Franklin @ Beverly 

The Panthers beat host Beverly (49-18) and Salem (36-12) to pick up two wins but lost to Central Catholic (52-19).

Girls Hockey

• Franklin vs. Whitman-Hanson/Silver Lake – Postponed to TBA

Boys Hockey

• Taunton @ Franklin – Postponed to TBA

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Sturday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-012316/

Valentine Chocolate and Wine Tasting - Feb 9

Just in time for Valentine's Day. Chocolates and wine pairings and bring your sweetheart, your BFF, your neighbor and join the good folks from the Sugar Shoppe and Franklin Liquors for an evening you won't soon forget!

Explore the world of decadent chocolate and a minimum of 6 fabulous wine pairings. There is simply nothing better. The Sugar Shoppe's Courtney Nappa and Franklin Liquor's Mark Lenzi will show you the way for this educational sit-down tasting.



And, a portion of your registration will go towards helping someone in need through the Sugar Shoppe, a local non-profit candy store working with local businesses to help raise money for homeless moms and kids in joint community efforts.

When:

Tuesday, February 9 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Sign up online at Franklin’s Lifelong Learning (link on our Facebook page)
http://cfweb.smartedu.net/lll/LSDOofferingsDetail.cfm?ID=1563&tbl=course