New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 10

New England Irish Harp Orchestra will share a wonderful medley of Holiday music that will put you in the perfect mood for the season!

Sunday, December 10 - 7:00 pm

St. John’s Episcopal Church 
237 Pleasant Street Franklin, MA 

Tickets $10 (payable at the door) 

FREE  With Dean College ID 

Transportation provided call (781) 708-1327 

New England Irish Harp Orchestra - Dec 10

"qualify for a new “seal of biliteracy”

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

"The Legislature on Wednesday approved a bilingual education reform bill designed to give educators more flexibility in teaching English language learners. 

A conference committee report filed Tuesday night by House and Senate negotiators was endorsed by the House 155-1. The Senate approved it unanimously as the branches wrapped up formal sessions for 2017. Informal sessions will continue for the next seven weeks, with formal sessions resuming in January. 

Under the bill, school districts can maintain current the immersion programming or choose an alternative that meets federal and state standards, according to bill sponsors, who said the legislation expands the role of parental advisory councils and allows parents the flexibility to choose programs that best meet their child’s needs."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171116/legislature-approves-bilingual-education-reform

The PDF of the legislation can be found here
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4032

House accepts LOOK bill conference committee report. After 10+ years working on this, we have legislation that will guarantee all students learning English will be taught in strong programs tailored to fit their needs. Thank you for your leadership, @RepAlicePeisch #mapoli pic.twitter.com/3eDANkd79U

— Jeffrey Sanchez (@jeffrey_sanchez) November 15, 2017

Big Band Brunch: The Kenny Hadley Big Band - Nov 19

The critically acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. 

The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stagewith such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson.

Brunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with music beginning at noon.

Tickets: Big Band Only ~ $20
Big Band & Brunch ~ $45

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370

Big Band Brunch: The Kenny Hadley Big Band - Nov 19

 

NEHSCA Info Night - Nov 27 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Middle and High school mountain bike racing has come to New England. 

Monday November 27, 2017 at the Bellingham Public Library the Franklin/Bellingham based team Charles River Rats will be hosting an open house for people to come learn about riding and racing for their 5th - 12th grade kids. 

Reach out to coach Rob Rood @ overthesummitcoaching@gmail.com for more information. Stop by at any time to meet the coaches, league officials and team members.

11/27 6 PM - 7:30 PM 
Bellingham Public Library Community Room
100 Blackstone St, Bellingham, MA 02019

NEHSCA Info Night - Nov 27 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Regards,
Rob
Head Coach, Over The Summit Coaching
overthesummitcoaching@gmail.com
OverTheSummitCoaching.com

Comedy Fund Raiser - Nov 18

Come and join the fun at the Son’s of Italy Quattro Eroi Lodge #1414 is hosting a Comedy Fundraiser to benefit their Scholarship Fund!

Tickets $25
Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm
Light snacks provided
Cash bar available
Raffles and 50/50 drawing


For tickets, please contact Valerie Carlucci 401-488-5510 or email vcarlucci@ymail.com

Comedy Fund Raiser - Nov 18

For additional info visit the event page on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/events/1894264550786512/

Historical Museum: Joe Landry presents "You Remember When" - Nov 19 - 1:15 PM

This will be the last presentation of the year of Joe's popular series of You Remember When. This presentation looks at the events of the year 1938, including the effects of the 1938 hurricane. Join us for an interesting and memorable look at Franklin's history.

Historical Museum: Joe Landry presents "You Remember When" - Nov 19 - 1:15 PM

In the News: reasons to run Turkey Trot; Town Council sworn in

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

"You’ve seen the signs around town advertising the local race and maybe you’ve dodged some of the runners on the road each year on Thanksgiving morning. Have you ever wondered what’s the big deal with Turkey Trots? Well, here’s five reasons to give them a shot. 

1. You’ll have plenty of company - Nearly every community has a Turkey Trot. Some happen the weekend before Thanksgiving but most happen on Thanksgiving morning. It is the most popular day for road racing, according to a recent study by Runners World and the app RunKeeper. In fact, Thanksgiving passed July 4 as the most popular day for running a race in 2011 and never looked back. New Year’s Day is the third most popular day to run a race."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171116/5-reasons-to-run-turkey-trot

For more info about Franklin's Turkey Trot
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/franklin-turkey-trot-helps-feed-local.html

Franklin Turkey Trot Helps Feed Local Families in Need - "run now, gobble later!"

"It was the debut for three newcomers on the Franklin Town Council on Wednesday night, while six incumbents were welcomed back to the table. 

Town Clerk Theresa Burr swore in the nine newly elected Council members before their first meeting as a group on Wednesday night. 

Election incumbents Robert Dellorco, Glenn Jones, Matthew Kelly, Thomas Mercer, Peter Padula and Deborah Pellegri rearranged their seats to accommodate the new faces of Melanie Hamblin, Eamon McCarthy-Earls and Patrick Casey into the chamber."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171116/franklin-town-council-members-sworn-in

For complete reporting on the meeting you can visit my links here

• Live reporting: Legislation to Closing
• Live reporting: Open meeting law overview
• Live reporting: Town Council - Nov 15, 2017

Left to right: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Pellegri, Jones, Kelly, Mercer, Padula, Earls

Live reporting: Legislation to Closing

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)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) VFW to sell bricks as fund raising not really fund raising yet, awaiting approval of the proposal ideally would be completed as early as Memorial Day or latest for November will be able to maintain the brickway going forward to add to once or twice a year motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) estimate of new growth last Jan/Feb has changed and hence the number is higher now than it was then. Can raise the amount now (before the tax rate is set)  - recommending to put the money aside now for use later (i.e. fiscal 2019 budget challenge) clarification on stabilization accounts general stab is about 5M there is a fire truck, turf field, building, and the budget stabilization account to which this would be added motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
M. Town Administrator's Report	M. Town Administrator's Report "you've been sworn in, and now you can get sworn at" tax hearing for next meeting Brutus returning for Snow update soon draft schedule for future town council meetings we do allow for remote for one councilor goal setting workshop coming up in January (maybe Jan 10) Senate approve the Ag Commission but with some minor changes so it goes back to the House
N. Future Agenda Items	N. Future Agenda Items 4th of July back to agenda to see what support can be provided sub committee to be filled, express interest so they can be assigned
O. Council Comments	O. Council Comments Hamblen - thank you Franklin looking forard to next 2 years Casey - thanks, looking for ward and excited to serve Dellorco - welcome to all, new and old,  Mercer - thanks to the voters for re-electing to a two year term LOsdge of Elks for sponsoring the veterans breakfast Historical Museum for the coffee on Saturday morning Earls - it is an honor to be hear, and I look forward to serving Pellegri - save this packet, it has all the info from Mark Padula - thganks for the four years serving and the two years going forward, make no mistake it is due to the staff we have, they want to come here because we have good people here Jones - thanks, so many to do so, pleasure and an honor Harlem Wizards basketball at Tri-County this Friday Nov 17th Kelly - thanks to the Library committee, kudos to Judy and the whole committee
P. Executive Session - None	P. Executive Session - None
Q. Adjourn	Q. Adjourn

Live reporting: Open meeting law overview

Attorney Mark Cerel provides an overview an update

J. Presentations/Discussions

J. Presentations/Discussions - Open Meeting Law, Public Records, Public Hearings, & Ethics Presentation - Attorney Mark Cerel

Open Meeting Law

Broad interpretation of discussion and deliberation and meeting
especially where a quorum is present

can not use serial communication, one talks to one, one to another and so forth until all effectively we involved.

provides examples of other bodies that have fallen afoul of the law

fines not significant but they can also nullify action

still lobbying for personal fines

person requesting remote participation needs to confirm with the Chair, all votes even procedural need to be by roll call

social occasions are permissible as long as town business is not discussed
need to be really aware of this as folks around can overhear your conversations

workshops are not required to comply with open meeting law

clearly permissable to attend but not participate

definition of deliberation is the grey area

quorum is defined as 5 for the Town Council

Public Records Law

separation of public records from private email is a concern, hence each councilor has their own Town of Franklin email
You can find the info here   http://www.franklinma.gov/town-council

"Reply All" could be a violation of open meeting law

Ethics Law

extremely broad, complicated, overlap among scenarios

by statue Town Council can not be "special municipal employees"

statue applies to members of the immediate family

online training and certification is required and in your best interest

there are criminal penalties and hefty fines possible

recusal up front to avoid a conflict, if you do remain in the room you could still be subject to accusation of collusion or conflict

The MA Ethics Commission can be found here
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/state-ethics-commission

If a councilor recuses themselves, they should also not participate in discussion with Town personnel on that topic

Conducting Public Hearings

you are a legislative body, you can perform some functions that are administrative in nature, a different set of rules apply

important to abide by the role of jury in hearing the matter and then as a judge in making the determination, especially with regards to liquor licenses and license violations

Live reporting: Town Council - Nov 15, 2017

Swearing in ceremony by Town Clerk, Teresa Burr

Left to right: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Pellegri, Jones, Kelly, Mercer, Padula, Earls

Nomination for Chair,- Kelly, seconded, unanimous
Nomination for Vice Chair - Mercer, seconded, 8-0-1 (8 for, 0 against, 1 abstain (Padula) )
Nomination for Clerk - Jones, seconded, 8-0-1 (8 for, 0 against, 1 abstain (Padula) )

C. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2017	C. Approval of Minutes - September 27, 2017 motion to approve, 9-0 not sure the 3 new members should have officially voted, should have abstained as they were not participating in the meeting at that time
D. Announcements	D. Announcements - This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 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. Teresa Burr - thanks to all the volunteers and contributions from town, school, Maplegate Country Club for golf carts
G. Appointments	G. Appointments - Finance Director/Comptroller Christopher M Sandini Sr search, multiple candidates, 4 selected for interview, one withdrew three interviewed, Chris selected as top candidate Padula - recap of process Pellegri - fortunate to have followed all the requirements motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
H. Hearings	H. Hearings
I. License Transactions	I. License Transactions

“We are committed to effective treatment for every individual"

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

"The police chief and district attorney were among officials who explored local effects of the opioid epidemic at a forum Tuesday night. 

Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey, Police Chief Gerard Daigle, officials from Wrentham District Court, area substance-abuse activists and a recovering addict discussed the scope of the problem, ways it had been addressed in recent years and their personal experiences. 

Daigle said he had deep roots in the community, and had seen many changes. For most of his 32 years in the department, overdoses had been an occasional matter. 

“All of a sudden, it’s been brought to the forefront,” he said at the Bellingham Public Library. “I’ve seen kids and parents struggling with this crisis... it hits home a lot.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171114/da-bellingham-police-chief-discuss-opioids-at-forum

"The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the second significant package to fight the opioid and heroin epidemic, including legislation titled An act relative to Combating addiction, Accessing treatment, Reducing prescriptions and Enhancing prevention (CARE Act) and administrative actions. 

These proposals will:

• Increase access to treatment and recovery services
• Strengthen education and prevention efforts
• Seek regulatory relief from the federal government to increase treatment access 

These initiatives build upon and expand the Commonwealth’s prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery strategies unveiled in June 2015 and the STEP Act, legislation authored by the Baker-Polito Administration in October 2015 and enacted in March 2016, which expanded treatment, created new education programs and instituted the nation’s first seven day limit on opioid prescriptions for adults."

Continue reading the press release online
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-more-reforms-to-combat-the-opioid-and-heroin-epidemic

Comprehensive plan includes combating addiction, accessing treatment,
reducing prescriptions and enhancing prevention

Alice Wiggin gets a Grave Marker - Saturday, Nov 18 - 10 AM

"Alice Wiggin 1878-1966 - Alice Wiggin was a much beloved English Teacher at FHS for 42 years. A graduate of Radcliffe College, she dedicated her life to her passion of teaching, to her students, and to her friends. She was a strong and positive influence on all who knew her. The Rotary Club of Franklin voted her 'Citizen of the Year' in 1956. 

When she died, at the age of 88 in 1966, she was buried in the family plot of a close, life long friend. It was recently discovered that there was no proper marker on this amazing woman's grave. 

Next Saturday, November 18th at 10 AM there will be a small dedication ceremony for the placing of a grave marker for Alice Wiggin in the Union Street Cemetery. 

The Franklin HS Class of 1929 dedicated their yearbook to Ms. Wiggin. Their words. 'Scholar, Counselor, Teacher, Friend' have been inscribed on her marker. "

Alice Wiggin gets a Grave Marker - Saturday, Nov 18  - 10 AM

Franklin Police issue reminder on hunting

From the Franklin Police Dept:

"We have been seeing a lot of questions about hunting in Franklin over the last few days. Please be advised that hunting, including with a bow, is forbidden on any Town owned property. 

By Massachusetts law, hunters may hunt on any property, private or public, which is not posted or forbidden by local statue. If a hunter is notified by the landowner, or person in charge of said property that they are forbidden, they must leave or be subject to a trespassing complaint. 

No discharge of a firearm may occur within 500 feet of any dwelling, and hunters must have proper licensing and safety equipment. 

Hunting on STATE OWNED land is permissible provided it is not posted that it is forbidden."

Direct link to the Town of Franklin code on firearms
https://ecode360.com/10433857

Franklin Police issue reminder on hunting

Reminder: Help with the Franklin St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food baskets

Each year, the St. Vincent de Paul headquarters in Stoughton offers the Franklin St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food baskets ($10 each) for distribution throughout the community. If you are in need of assistance for Thanksgiving, please call the St. Vincent de Paul office at (508) 918-2291.

The St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul Society will be conducting its 9th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on the weekend of November 18 and 19, to enhance the baskets from HQ and to restock our food pantry shelves. 

Suggested items to donate include applesauce, cranberry juice, popcorn, peanut butter, jelly, jams, cookies, crackers, bread mix, pudding, candy corn, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cereal, fruit cocktail, coffee/tea/cocoa, boxes of chocolate, canned yams and vegetables, rice, chowder, and a Thanksgiving tablecloth or decoration.

Donations may also be dropped off any time between now and November 19 and may be placed in the boxes at the doors of the church. 

Please know that these donations will give many families in the community a memorable Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you for all your help and support!

Help with the Franklin St. Mary’s St. Vincent de Paul
Thanksgiving food baskets

Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio - Nov 17

Who: Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio
When: 7:30 pm, Fri., Nov. 17
Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093

Description: From New Orleans-style jazz and blues to rousing Americana and poignant folk narratives, the trio features Heather's virtuosity on piano, her bell-tone vocals, and her commanding yet playful stage presence while wielding a tenor banjo, melodica, ukulele, or acoustic guitar.

For more information and tickets, go to http://www.musicatocc.org

Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio - Nov 17

For more about Heather Pierson Trio visit their webpage  http://www.heatherpierson.com/

Live Reporting: Information Matters

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

brief overview of each of the sub-committee's focus and in some cases accomplishments. Creating awareness of the work being done 'behind the scenes' to help move the overall work of the committee and district forward.

if any interest in these arenas, let the chair know so that one the work can continue and those most interested can help to drive that forward.


5. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
items if not ready now, can be added up to 5 days prior to meeting, let Chair or Superintendent know of the details


6. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes – I recommend approval of the Minutes from the October 24, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
only four returning members voting on this, motion, seconded, passed 4-0 (2 abstained)

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. Hold requested - to help acknowledge the age of the equipment, needs to be declared surplus before releasing
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.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 6-0

proposal for one hour before next session (11/28) to have more of a workshop for the new members

7. Adjournment
motion, seconded, passed 6-0


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