Franklin SEPAC: November 2017 Newsletter

November 2017 November Fair Franklin SEPAC hosts the Camps, Activities and Respite Resource Fair We have a great group of local providers, state agencies and small businesses who look forward to discussing activities for your special needs child for school vacations, summer vacation, afterschool and weekends. Thursday, November 16th 7:00 -9:00 PM Keller School Cafeteria 500 Lincoln Street, Franklin MA Some of our participants include: MGH Aspire, DDS, Hockomock YMCA, HMEA's Autism Resource Central, Kennedy Donovan Center, Special Olympics, Unique Steps Dance Academy, Excel Karate, Willow Brook Farm Holliston, Franklin ESY, House of Possibilities, The Bridge Center, Rising Hope Farm, iCan Bike (iCan Shine) - Bellingham co-hosted by Bellingham and Hopedale SEPACs, Drama Kids, JCC Camps,etc. We look forward to seeing you there.  "Bad Moms" Support Group! Dads are welcome too! Where: Regal Cinemas, Bellingham When: Thursday, November 30 around 8:00 PM (we will confirm the time closer to the date) Similar to last year, after the movie we are going to Chilli's for a drink. Anyone is welcome to join us! Come laugh with other moms (& dads) and take a well deserved night off. Please RSVP (Facebook message or franklinsepac@gmail.com) so we know how many to expect. Hope to see you there! More fun coming your way! Sensory Friendly Santa Claus! (More details to follow) This event is open to all special-needs students and their families at no cost.  The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs. We host monthly workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We also hold support groups, fun meet-ups for the kids and donate educational supplies to the Franklin Public School Special Education programs. We are a volunteer-run organization and need donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs. We receive our primary funding through an annual "Evening of Comedy" fundraiser that we host in April. www.franklinsepac.org We are always looking for feedback and ways that we can help meet the needs of our community here in town.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at franklinsepac@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at @franklinsepac, and now on Twitter at @franklin_sepac. Stay updated about our workshops, support groups and events. Get social with us!

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Leaf Pick Up - with trash schedule this week

Leaf pick up will take place this week (the week of November 13th) on your regularly scheduled trash day. 

If you have any questions, please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/leaf-pick-0

Leaf Pick Up - with trash schedule this week

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 14, 2017

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."

the key to learning

Organizational Meeting:

• Swearing in of Members
• Election of Chair
• Chair solicits nominations of Vice Chair

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Discussion / Action Items
a. New Coach Positions
I recommend approval of the new coach positions as discussed.

New Student Activities
I recommend approval of the new FHS Student Activities as discussed.

b. Field Trip Request – Chorus (recurring field trip)
I recommend approval of the request of Renee Hersee to take 8th grade chorus students to New York City to see the play “School of Rock” as detailed.

c. Field Trip Request – RMS Math at the Mall (recurring field trip) I recommend approval of the request of Catherine Gallo to take 8th grade Remington MS students to Providence Place Mall on April 13, 2018 as detailed.

3. Discussion Only Items

4. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Policy Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation) 

• i. Budget Sub Committee – Dr. Bergen

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC) 

• i. Joint PCC – Dr. Bergen
• ii. MASC Liaison – Ms. Schultz

5. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

6. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes – I recommend approval of the Minutes from the October 24, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
b. I recommend approval of Budget Transfers as detailed.
c. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $1,345.00 from various donors for FHS Scholarship.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Special Olympics for in-house enrichment at FHS.
e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a ukulele lending library, sensory rocking chairs and other learning supplies with an approximate value of $1,680.00 for JF Kennedy.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $375.00 from the Remington PCC for field trips.
g. I recommend declaring the attached list of obsolete technology equipment as surplus.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $925.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field trips.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $490.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club as a districtwide gift.
j. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $200.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Venkataraman for a scholarship as detailed.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,896.09 from O’Connor Studios for supplemental supplies & supplemental curriculum materials for Keller Elementary School as detailed.

7. Adjournment


http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Agendas/r20172018/SCAGENDA%2011-14-17.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Nov 15, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 15, 2017

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/november_15_town_council_agenda_0.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Swearing in of Town Council	A. Swearing in of Town Council
B. Election of Officers - Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk	B. Election of Officers - Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk
C. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2017	C. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2017
D. Announcements	D. Announcements - This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon chanel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
E. Proclamations/Recognitions	E. Proclamations/Recognitions
F. Citizen Comments	F. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
G. Appointments	G. Appointments - Finance Director/Comptroller Christopher M Sandini Sr
H. Hearings	H. Hearings
I. License Transactions	I. License Transactions
J. Presentations/Discussions	J. Presentations/Discussions - Open Meeting Law, Public Records, Public Hearings, & Ethics Presentation - Attorney Mark Cerel
K. Subcommittee Reports	K. Subcommittee Reports
L. Legislation for Action	L. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 17-67: Adoption of Town Council Procedures Manual (Motion to Move Resolution 17-67 - majority vote (5))
L. Legislation for Action	L. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 17-68: Authorization for Installation on the Town Common (Motion to Move Resolution 17-68 - majority vote (5))
L. Legislation for Action	L. Legislation for Action 3. Resolution 17-69: Appropriation - Operating Budget Stabilization Fund (Motion to Move Resolution 17-69 - majority vote (5))
M. Town Administrator's Report	M. Town Administrator's Report
N. Future Agenda Items	N. Future Agenda Items
O. Council Comments	O. Council Comments
P. Executive Session - None	P. Executive Session - None
Q. Adjourn	Q. Adjourn

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Nov 15, 2017

FHS girls 6th, boys 10th in Eastern MA Division Cross Country meet

The FHS girls finished 6th and the boys team 10th in the Eastern MA Division Cross Country meet held on Saturday, Nov 11 at the Wrentham Developmental Center.



The FHS girls individual results

Place	Name	Year	School	Final	Points
10	Clermont, Nicole	12	Franklin	19:34.1	10
26	Hartnett, Kate	12	Franklin	20:07.8	26
52	Cummings, Brianna	12	Franklin	20:45.9	52
60	Hawkins, Sydney	9	Franklin	20:55.3	59
66	Walbert, Katrina	11	Franklin	21:00.0	65
93	Gutkowski, Ella	12	Franklin	21:45.3	92
103	Osborne, Brandi	11	Franklin	21:55.5	102

The FHS boys  individual results

	Name	Year	School	Final	Points
14	Brogan, Tyler	10	Franklin	16:16.1	14
43	Linehan, Paul	12	Franklin	16:47.3	43
71	Kehoe, Dylan	11	Franklin	17:15.7	71
73	Regan, Mitchell	11	Franklin	17:17.8	73
83	Goldsmith, Hayden	12	Franklin	17:23.9	83
100	Harrington, Camden	10	Franklin	17:36.7	99
122	Hagen, Michael	11	Franklin	18:17.0	120

The complete listing of girls results  http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%202017/girlsd1.txt

The complete listing of boys results  http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%202017/boysd1.txt

HockomockSports also posted their version of the Hockomock League results

https://hockomocksports.com/miaa-emass-xc-championships-2017-hock-results/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Police join Home Base First Responder No-Shave November Campaign

If you have noticed that the male Franklin Police officers have started allowing their facial hair to grow, it is not a change in department policy - except for the month of November.

The Franklin Police Department will join other area departments in the 3rd annual No-Shave November Campaign. November 1, 2017 is the official start to the Home Base First Responder No-Shave November Campaign. 

MBTA Transit Officer, Purple Heart recipient, and former Home Base patient Kurt Power embarks on a month-long journey to support Home Base and honor his fallen brothers through the No-Shave November campaign. 

Officers and other First Responders pledge to forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation, raise awareness and break the stigma associated with post-traumatic stress (PTS) and other invisible wounds of war.

More information about this campaign is available here: http://homebase.org/no-shave-november/

This was shared from the Town of Franklin Police webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/franklin-police-join-home-base-first-responder-no-shave-november-campaign

Franklin Police join Home Base First Responder No-Shave November Campaign

And from the Milford Daily News:

"Looking around at the Franklin Police department, it’s easy to tell which officers are breaking a customary rule by participating in No Shave November. 

Twenty members of the department, along with dozens of other police officers across Massachusetts, have put down their razors to raise awareness – and money – for the Home Base veteran and family care organization. Home Base provides services for veterans suffering from PTSD and raises awareness about suicide among veterans. 

“We have a lot of veterans in the department, and they continue to serve, not only their country but their community,” said Sgt. Brian Johnson. “This was seen as a way to generate awareness and raise money for a good cause.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171112/franklin-police-get-hairy-to-help-veterans

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Announces Holiday Food Drive ~ Nov. 20th thru Dec. 29th

Press Release ~ Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell Announces Holiday Food Drive ~ Nov. 20th thru Dec. 29th

Dedham, MA-Noting that some Norfolk County families are more worried about putting food on the table this holiday season than putting lights on a Christmas tree, Register of Deeds William O'Donnell is asking people to contribute to the 11th Annual Registry of Deeds food drive, starting Monday November 20th and running through Friday December 29th.    "There is no doubt that Norfolk County is a destination place to live and to work. However, there are people throughout the county that are truly hurting who need a helping hand. We, at the Registry can see firsthand how people are being impacted from our monthly foreclosure numbers. Adversity can strike in a number of ways, from a job lay-off to an unexpected medical catastrophe or just from a case of misfortune".    Today according to the latest Project Bread statistics 1 out of every 10 households in Massachusetts is considered food insecure. And cases of food insecurity have risen by 24% since the year 2000. "Hunger is a year round concern, but it is especially acute during the holidays with the rise of heating bills and children home from school, meaning extra food costs," noted O'Donnell.    Rene Feureman, Director of the Brookline Food echoed the Register's concerns. "As we near the holidays, there is defintely more of a need for food. Some families would like to prepare a holiday meal. Others, as the winter cold sets in, are looking for comfort food to keep them warm. While others, the elderly particularly, are looking to stock-up in case there are winter storms."    Non-perishable food items can be brought directly to the Registry of Deeds located at 649 High Street in Dedham. A donation bin will be set-up in the Registry building lobby which is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Suggested donations include canned goods, breakfast cereals, pasta, sauces, toiletries and paper products.    If you can't get here to drop off food, you can check the Registry's website.at www.norwfolkdeeds.org for a location in your community. "Working together, we can truly make a huge difference this holiday season," concluded Register O'Donnell. To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on facebook.com/norfolkdeeds, follow us on twitter and instagram @norfolkdeeds.    The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., 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. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register O'Donnell Announces Holiday Food Drive November 20th through December 29th email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-461-6116 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Get Ready for Kindergarten! - Tuesday - 10:30 AM

This 45 minute program featuring stories, songs, activities, and crafts will help prepare your children for preschool and kindergarten. Parents and caregivers can attend with their child if they wish. No registration is required.

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

Franklin Public Library

Get Ready for Kindergarten! - Tuesday - 10:30 AM

See the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/123368145024723/

Happy anniversary, by way of three music videos

Cue the music please!

"Fools, said I, you do not know
Silence like a cancer grows
Hear my words that I might teach you
Take my arms that I might reach you
But my words, like silent raindrops fell
And echoed in the wells of silence"

https://play.google.com/music/preview/Trl6tawgwanyxvmpcedposoopoi?









I hope you enjoyed the music. 

All this by way of celebrating 11 years of Franklin Matters. The webpage (Franklin Matters.org/) was born 10 years ago. My reporting on Franklin matters started the year before that. 

I am looking forward to continuing the collaboration for many more years!

Thank you for reading and sharing!

the Franklin Matters archives are deep and rich with information

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THE BLACK BOX Classical Series: Quartett Giocosa - Nov 12 at 4 PM

THE BLACK BOX Classical Series presents Quartett Giocosa. Violinists Heather Goodchild and Irina Fainkichen are joined by Irina Naryshkova on Viola and Elizabeth Schultze on Cello to presents selections from Rachmaninoff, Dvorak, Still and Gershwin. 

Tea will be served. 

at THE BLACK BOX  Sunday, Nov 12 at 4:00 PM

https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1054

THE BLACK BOX Classical Series: Quartett Giocosa - Nov 12   4 PM

2017 New England Holiday Lights and Event Guide

Halloween has just passed up, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and that means Christmas is coming too.

For those interested in all the Christmas holiday events, our Community Calendar collaborator, Renata Gilrova, has compiled a masterful listing.

Check out the 2017 New England Holiday Lights and Event Guide
http://franklinliving.blogspot.com/2017/11/2017-new-england-holiday-lights-and.html

If you find an event not listed, let us know. Comment here or send an email to Renata and the listing can be updated.

2017 New England Holiday Lights and Event Guide

Franklin Police - Scam Alert

From the Franklin Police Dept Facebook page

"SCAM ALERT. The Franklin Police Department has been made aware of an ongoing scam where unsolicited calls are being made by individuals who identify themselves as the "American Police Officers Alliance". 

These calls request donations. 

Please be advised that information we have received from the Essex County District Attorney's Office who investigated this organization, concluded that this group is highly suspect, and residents should consider this before giving to this, or any group that they are not completely familiar with."

Visit the Franklin Police on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Franklin-Police-Department-162770995915/

or at their official Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/police-department

Franklin Police - Scam Alert

"stumbled across a bill of sale for a Franklin man"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"While every veteran of war is important, there are some, going back 200 years in history of this country, who have received no recognition for their sacrifices because of the color of their skin. 

Susan Elliot, a writing tutor at Dean College and history buff, took it upon herself to honor Charles Paine, a forgotten Revolutionary War veteran, this Veteran’s Day by placing a sign next the memorial on Franklin town common. 

The sign commemorates an African-American slave that served in the Continental Army from 1777 to 1780. Though historical documents prove he was a soldier, his name was omitted from the memorial, because he was also omitted from official enlistment records. 

“What got me fired up is that I went to the town common and he wasn’t listed,” said Elliot, who lives in Milford. “This is part of the whitewashing of history.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171111/forgotten-revolutionary-war-vet-remembered-in-franklin

Eat, Drink and Shop Local Holiday Extravaganza - Nov 30

Name: Eat, Drink and Shop Local Holiday Extravaganza
Date: November 30, 2017
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Event Description:
Interested in being a retail or food vendor? Want to have your looks walk the runway? See link for more info and sign-up forms. 
http://business.milfordchamber.org/events/details/eat-drink-shop-local-holiday-extravaganza-1076

Download, complete and send back to kbrown@MilfordChamber.org or call us at 508.473.6700.

Location:
Lake Pearl
299 Creek Street
Wrentham, MA

Contact Information:
Kelley Brown, Director of Programs & Services
Send an Email

Fees/Admission:
$25 per person

Eat, Drink and Shop Local Holiday Extravaganza - Nov 30