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Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Franklin Downtown Partnership: Thanks for a Great Harvest Festival!!!
FHS volleyball, field hockey, and golf teams post wins on Monday
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Oct 15, 2018
Field Hockey = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin set the tone early, scoring twice in the opening five minutes, in a big 5-0 win over Mansfield. Victoria Quinn had both of the first two goals, the first assisted by Amanda Lewandowski just 86 seconds into the contest. Quinn made it 2-0 on assists from Ashley Reutlinger and Regan Paterson just before the five minute mark. Lewandowski (from Reutlinger) made it 3-0 at the midway point of the first half. Paterson (from Lewandowski) made it 4-0 in the 36th minute and Quinn completed the hat trick with an unassisted tally in the 39th minute. Christina Luccini made nine saves for the shutout and FHS head coach Michelle Hess said Maeve Ledwith had a fantastic game defensively and Cassi Ronan had a great game controlling the field from the center mid position.
Volleyball = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Mansfield became just the third team to take a set against the Panthers this year, winning the second set to make it 1-1 but Franklin notched convincing wins in the next two sets to get the win (25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 25-13). For the Hornets, Greenly Kelly had nine kills and eight service points, Sam Sternberg had eight digs and eight service points, and Ashley Santos chipped in with five kills.
Golf = Franklin, 162 @ Stoughton, 187 – Final
– Franklin was led by medalist Quentin Faro, who carded a low-round of 37. Matt D’Errico added a 39 for Franklin, and Gerard Collins and Jake Peterson each shot a 43. Stoughton
was led by Josh Hough win a 42.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-15-18/
Field Hockey = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin set the tone early, scoring twice in the opening five minutes, in a big 5-0 win over Mansfield. Victoria Quinn had both of the first two goals, the first assisted by Amanda Lewandowski just 86 seconds into the contest. Quinn made it 2-0 on assists from Ashley Reutlinger and Regan Paterson just before the five minute mark. Lewandowski (from Reutlinger) made it 3-0 at the midway point of the first half. Paterson (from Lewandowski) made it 4-0 in the 36th minute and Quinn completed the hat trick with an unassisted tally in the 39th minute. Christina Luccini made nine saves for the shutout and FHS head coach Michelle Hess said Maeve Ledwith had a fantastic game defensively and Cassi Ronan had a great game controlling the field from the center mid position.
Volleyball = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Mansfield became just the third team to take a set against the Panthers this year, winning the second set to make it 1-1 but Franklin notched convincing wins in the next two sets to get the win (25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 25-13). For the Hornets, Greenly Kelly had nine kills and eight service points, Sam Sternberg had eight digs and eight service points, and Ashley Santos chipped in with five kills.
Golf = Franklin, 162 @ Stoughton, 187 – Final
– Franklin was led by medalist Quentin Faro, who carded a low-round of 37. Matt D’Errico added a 39 for Franklin, and Gerard Collins and Jake Peterson each shot a 43. Stoughton
was led by Josh Hough win a 42.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-15-18/
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Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School: Tiered Focused Monitoring Review
Heather Zolnowski, Executive Director of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School was informed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education of an upcoming Tiered Focused Monitoring (TFM) Review that will be taking place this school year. As part of this TFM Review, Department staff will visit the charter school during the week of November 12, 2018.
Such visits are routinely conducted by the Department to satisfy federal and state requirements for the periodic review of specific education programs and services in schools throughout the Commonwealth. The Department is reviewing several programs during a single visit in order to use Department and school staff's time most efficiently and to encourage strong connections among the programs.
The Department's TFM Review will involve reviewing charter school procedures and individual student records, interviewing administrators and a Special Education Parent Advisory Council member, and surveying parents of students with IEPs. After the onsite visit, a report will be prepared for the Executive Director and Board of Directors, with detailed findings.
Using a scale of ratings ranging from "Commendable" to "Not Implemented," the report will rate the implementation of each requirement reviewed by the Department. Where requirements are found not implemented or only partially implemented, the district [or charter school] must propose to the Department corrective action to bring those areas into compliance with statutes and regulations. Districts and schools are encouraged to incorporate the corrective action into their district and school improvement plans and professional development plan.
The school district [or charter school] will be provided with technical assistance from the Department in developing a corrective action plan. Both the Department's report and the corrective action plan are public information and will be available to the public upon request. TFM Review Final Reports are also available on the Department's Internet website at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/reports/.
Any member of the public may request to be interviewed by telephone by a member of the Department's visiting team. Those wishing to be interviewed should call the charter school leader's office at (508) 541-3434 no later than 11/9/2018 to leave their name and phone number, or they may call the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at (781) 338-3704.
A member of the visiting team will contact each person desiring an interview within two weeks after the completion of the onsite visit. If an individual is not comfortable communicating in English or requires some other accommodation, the Department will make arrangements to communicate appropriately with the individual.
Such visits are routinely conducted by the Department to satisfy federal and state requirements for the periodic review of specific education programs and services in schools throughout the Commonwealth. The Department is reviewing several programs during a single visit in order to use Department and school staff's time most efficiently and to encourage strong connections among the programs.
The Department's TFM Review will involve reviewing charter school procedures and individual student records, interviewing administrators and a Special Education Parent Advisory Council member, and surveying parents of students with IEPs. After the onsite visit, a report will be prepared for the Executive Director and Board of Directors, with detailed findings.
Using a scale of ratings ranging from "Commendable" to "Not Implemented," the report will rate the implementation of each requirement reviewed by the Department. Where requirements are found not implemented or only partially implemented, the district [or charter school] must propose to the Department corrective action to bring those areas into compliance with statutes and regulations. Districts and schools are encouraged to incorporate the corrective action into their district and school improvement plans and professional development plan.
The school district [or charter school] will be provided with technical assistance from the Department in developing a corrective action plan. Both the Department's report and the corrective action plan are public information and will be available to the public upon request. TFM Review Final Reports are also available on the Department's Internet website at: http://www.doe.mass.edu/pqa/review/cpr/reports/.
Any member of the public may request to be interviewed by telephone by a member of the Department's visiting team. Those wishing to be interviewed should call the charter school leader's office at (508) 541-3434 no later than 11/9/2018 to leave their name and phone number, or they may call the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at (781) 338-3704.
A member of the visiting team will contact each person desiring an interview within two weeks after the completion of the onsite visit. If an individual is not comfortable communicating in English or requires some other accommodation, the Department will make arrangements to communicate appropriately with the individual.
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| Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School: Tiered Focused Monitoring Review |
MBTA Commuter Alert: Franklin Line shuttle bus for Friday night, and weekend; fall/winter schedule Oct 29
Multiple alerts for the MBTA Commuter Rail for Franklin
Shuttle buses Friday night
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Shuttle buses for Weekend
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Fall/Winter schedules take effect on October 29
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| MBTA Commuter Alert: Franklin Line shuttle bus for Friday night, and weekend; fall/winter schedule Oct 29 |
In the News: FHS preparing for Rolling Stones tribute concert; self-serve gas coming to Milford
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/franklin-high-to-roll-with-stones
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/milford-gas-stations-now-allowed-self-serve
"The golden age of rock ‘n’ roll is alive and well at the Franklin High School as the band, orchestra, and chorus rehearse for the upcoming Rolling Stones tribute concert.
Last year, the school hired a Beatles cover band to rock the class out to the new year, but now they’re shifting the rock spectrum to their 60s competitors, The Rolling Stones. On Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Franklin High School, a Rolling Stones cover band will be rocking out for the school’s benefit. A few of their songs will also be accompanied by the Franklin high school, band, chorus, and orchestra.
Last year’s BeatleMania concert raised about $5,000 from the community, and they’re hoping to attract the same attention this year.
Music director at the Franklin High School, Diane Plouffe, said money from the show will be put towards their major trip, which occurs every four years. Plouffe said that BeatleMania was such a big success last year, and they were hoping for a similar outcome through their efforts."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/franklin-high-to-roll-with-stones
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| Classic Stones Live |
Tickets at Shaw's Markets or online via Purplepass
When using purplepass, go direct to
"Drivers stopping in Milford will soon be able to pump their own gas, thanks to overwhelming approval from Town Meeting members Monday night.
“In 2018, we live in an automatic world,” resident R.J. Sheedy said. “I don’t know why, in an automatic world, we would not accept self-service gas stations in town.”
The town has been the longtime home of full-serve-only gas stations, meaning an attendant pumps your gas."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/milford-gas-stations-now-allowed-self-serve
Question 3: Transgender Anti-Discrimination
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/question-3-question-of-transgender-rights
Additional info on the ballot questions
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/ballot_questions18.htm
"Kelly Jenkins earned her license to teach middle school science earlier this year, but decided not to apply to teach her own classroom in part because she’s wary of the outcome of Ballot Question No. 3.
“If this law gets repealed and I go somewhere with my students, I’m concerned I could be discriminated against in front of them,” she explained.
Jenkins, a teacher’s assistant at Wellesley Middle School, is a transgender woman. Massachusetts voters on Nov. 6 will be asked whether to uphold a 2016 law that prohibits discrimination against transgender people, including Jenkins, who use places of public accommodation.
A “yes” vote means the law remains and transgender people will continue to be legally protected against discrimination in public places, including convenience stores and bathrooms. A “no” vote means the law is repealed and the legal protection is eliminated."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181015/question-3-question-of-transgender-rights
Additional info on the ballot questions
https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele18/ballot_questions_18/ballot_questions18.htm
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Monday, October 15, 2018
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Agenda - Oct 16, 2018
Town of Franklin - Finance Committee Agenda
Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Municipal Center Council Chambers
355 East Central Street – 2nd Floor
1. Call to Order
2. Vote for Officers
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Citizen’s Comments
5. Memo: New format for Finance Committee Recommendations
6. FY19 Budget Adjustments and Transfers; Town Administrator, Community Development,
Police, Fire, MECC and Roads
7. Stabilization Fund Appropriation and Transfer
8. Capital Appropriation of Roads: Earmarking of Hotel Excise Tax
9. Risk Management Study Update
10. School Van Update
11. FY19 Capital Update
12. FY20 Budget Update
13. Water Infrastructure Update
14. Adjournment
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qmHnqAbn7Jh6yi24WN9IOrN8IHmzNAMo/view?usp=sharing
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| new Fire truck, money being put aside in stabilization fund for the next one |
FM #148 - 10th Norfolk Representative District Debate - Oct 13, 2018 (audio)
FM #148
This internet radio show or podcast is number 148 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording is the first of three segments from the Election Information Event hosted by Franklin in Focus held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
This first segment covers the information session with the two candidates for the 10th Norfolk Representative district: incumbent Representative Jeff Roy and challenger current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey.
The intro is provided by Monique Doyle and Alan Earls, founders of Franklin In Focus. The information session allowed each candidate to make an opening statement, answer three questions that were asked of each candidate, and three questions specific to each candidate before providing a closing comment.
The session recording runs just over an hour (61+ minutes). Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall; if you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This internet radio show or podcast is number 148 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording is the first of three segments from the Election Information Event hosted by Franklin in Focus held at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
This first segment covers the information session with the two candidates for the 10th Norfolk Representative district: incumbent Representative Jeff Roy and challenger current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey.
The intro is provided by Monique Doyle and Alan Earls, founders of Franklin In Focus. The information session allowed each candidate to make an opening statement, answer three questions that were asked of each candidate, and three questions specific to each candidate before providing a closing comment.
The session recording runs just over an hour (61+ minutes). Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
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| incumbent Representative Jeff Roy (left) and challenger current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey (right) |
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall; if you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes |
FHS boys cross country take 2nd, girls 6th at Bay State Invitational
The FHS boys cross country team finished 2nd and the girls 6th at the Bay State Invitational run at Northfield Mountain on Saturday, October 13, 2018.
| Place | Name | Grade | School | T Time | Scoring Pl |
| 5 | Tyler Brogan | 11 | Franklin | 16:43.8 | 5 |
| 6 | Michael Hagen | 12 | Franklin | 16:46.0 | 6 |
| 8 | Nicholas Calitri | 10 | Franklin | 16:55.9 | 8 |
| 29 | Camden Harrington | 11 | Franklin | 17:46.3 | 25 |
| 36 | Dylan Kehoe | 12 | Franklin | 17:59.2 | 32 |
| 51 | Mitchell Regan | 12 | Franklin | 18:16.4 | 44 |
| 90 | Daniel Barrow | 12 | Franklin | 18:49.8 | 83 |
| 106 | Matthew Shumway | 12 | Franklin | 19:13.1 | 99 |
| 127 | Declan Walmsley | 10 | Franklin | 19:29.8 | 119 |
| 134 | Cooper Ross | 12 | Franklin | 19:35.5 | 126 |
| 184 | Nicholas Zaffino | 12 | Franklin | 20:57.3 |
Team Scores
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Rank Team Total 1 2 3 4 5 *6 *7 *8 *9
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1 Wellesley 46 1 3 9 16 17 20
Total Time: 1:25:07.61
Average: 17:01.53
2 Franklin 76 5 6 8 25 32 44 83 99 119
Total Time: 1:26:11.24
Average: 17:14.25
3 Wakefield 132 11 12 22 36 51 55 79 145 148
Total Time: 1:28:20.12
Average: 17:40.03
4 St. Johns Shrewbury 144 15 21 24 38 46 52 53 78 84
Total Time: 1:29:03.26
Average: 17:48.66
5 Pentucket 162 7 26 30 41 58 63 73 77 135
Total Time: 1:29:06.90
Average: 17:49.38
| Place | Name | Grade | School | T Time | Scoring Pl |
| 41 | Julia Fenerty | 12 | Franklin | 22:55.2 | 34 |
| 42 | Katrina Walbert | 12 | Franklin | 22:55.3 | 35 |
| 44 | Sydney Hawkins | 10 | Franklin | 22:55.9 | 37 |
| 53 | Sarah Giuliano | 11 | Franklin | 23:03.0 | 45 |
| 58 | Julia DiGiacomo | 12 | Franklin | 23:14.4 | 49 |
| 60 | Brandi Osborne | 12 | Franklin | 23:16.7 | 51 |
| 66 | Liliana Duffy | 9 | Franklin | 23:34.3 | 55 |
| 73 | Caitlyn Casey | 9 | Franklin | 23:51.4 | 62 |
| 78 | Mary Viera | 12 | Franklin | 24:11.9 | 67 |
| 80 | Stephanie Malachowski | 12 | Franklin | 24:15.5 | 69 |
| 82 | Maura Bruns | 12 | Franklin | 24:21.8 | |
| 89 | Erin Barry | 12 | Franklin | 24:50.6 |
Team Scores
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Rank Team Total 1 2 3 4 5 *6 *7 *8 *9
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1 Wellesley 43 1 3 5 15 19 20 22 31
Total Time: 1:42:23.71
Average: 20:28.75
2 Billerica 44 4 7 9 11 13 14 28 39 65
Total Time: 1:43:01.09
Average: 20:36.22
3 Marshfield 111 6 8 24 27 46 50 64
Total Time: 1:48:05.65
Average: 21:37.13
4 Hingham 113 2 10 29 32 40 56 57 60 61
Total Time: 1:48:43.10
Average: 21:44.62
5 Lunenburg 191 17 30 41 44 59
Total Time: 1:53:43.16
Average: 22:44.64
6 Franklin 200 34 35 37 45 49 51 55 62 67
Total Time: 1:55:03.81
Average: 23:00.77
Complete results can be found online at
http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%202018/Bay%20State%20Invitational%20Results.htm
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Register O'Donnell Delivers 3rd Quarter 2018 Real Estate Activity Report
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"it’s another tool in the toolbox for our department to have”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181014/franklin-medway-police-will-share-clinician-to-aid-in-mental-health-related-calls
This was announced by Franklin Police and shared here in August
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/franklin-and-medway-police-receive-jail.html
Franklin also agreed to share a resource office with Tri-County Regional VT with the agreement reached with Town Council approval last week.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/live-reporting-subcommittee-reports.html
"A new face will soon be a prominent part of the Franklin and Medway police departments.
The towns were recently awarded a joint grant with Framingham-based Advocates Inc. to hire a clinical social worker to assist with cases involving people in mental health crises. The initial grant is valued at about $300,000 and is for three years, according to the Franklin town website. Renewals are possible afterward.
Medway Police Chief Allen Tingley said the clinician will work in Medway on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while occupying the Franklin station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181014/franklin-medway-police-will-share-clinician-to-aid-in-mental-health-related-calls
This was announced by Franklin Police and shared here in August
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/08/franklin-and-medway-police-receive-jail.html
Franklin also agreed to share a resource office with Tri-County Regional VT with the agreement reached with Town Council approval last week.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/live-reporting-subcommittee-reports.html
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| "it’s another tool in the toolbox for our department to have” |
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