Franklin Matters

Friday, October 26, 2018

FTC Consumer Alert: Immigration help – watch your step

by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education

If you're looking for immigration help, you might run across what look like government websites – but are actually from companies pretending to be part of the U.S. government. The FTC's recent settlement has some lessons on how to protect yourself.

Read more
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/immigration-help-watch-your-step?utm_source=govdelivery

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Franklin Turkey Trot Helps Feed Local Families in Need - Nov 22

For the hundreds who will come out on Thanksgiving morning for the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Fun Run, the motto is “Run now, gobble later!” When families gather together for their traditional feast after the event, there will be many more grateful for the bounty that results from the race. The registration fee of $20, or 20 nonperishable goods, goes directly to the Franklin Food Pantry, keeping donations local to help feed those in need.

The event begins and ends at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) at 91 Jordan Road in Franklin. The race, open to runners and walkers of all ages, attracts experienced runners as well as families who want to get out and exercise together before their traditional holiday get-together. A professional race organizer officially records timing, pace and rankings for each runner.

Registration is now open for this year’s event on November 22
(Photo courtesy of Gloria Meredith Photography)

“Thanksgiving is truly a time to be grateful for the many blessings we have,” said Erin Lynch, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “But it is also an occasion to think of others who are struggling to put food on their tables. The Franklin Turkey Trot rallies our community to give back and help protect others from the threat of hunger. The nearly 1,000 individuals we serve are grateful to our community for coming out to support us.”

The November 22 race will begin at 8 a.m. Registration can be done online at franklinturkeytrot.org; at the LDS Church from 7 – 9 p.m. the Wednesday before the race; or the morning of the race from 7 – 8 a.m. Official race t-shirts can be purchased online for $10 for those who register by November 2.

The Pavao family walked last year to support the
Franklin Food Pantry in this festive holiday tradition.
(Photo courtesy of Gloria Meredith Photography.)

The registration fee of $20 is preferred as it allows the Pantry to “stretch our budget for leaner times,” said Lynch. “Our capacity to store the donated goods is extremely limited this time of year.” If participants prefer to donate goods, Lynch said they can check the list of current needs on the Pantry’s website at franklinfoodpantry.org.

Lynch is grateful for the hard work of Race Director Krystal Whitmore who volunteers her time and energy to coordinating this traditional event. “We are fortunate to have an incredibly hard-working group of volunteers, led by Krystal, who make this event possible,” said Lynch. “Krystal organizes church members, high school students, and her own family members to volunteer. The amount of work involved is amazing. We could not do this without them.”

For more information, call 508-520-9864 or email franklinturkeytrot@gmail.com.

Susan Werner - Nov 3 at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Susan Werner Nov 3 with Jim Henry and Ruby

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Susan Werner
with special guests Jim Henry and Ruby
Nov 3rd 8PM $27

Favorite Susan Werner returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, Nov 3rd at 8:00 PM. She has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative songwriter with a killer live show that endeavors to weave old with new to create altogether new genres of music when existing ones do not suit her muse. With more than a dozen albums under her belt, an active touring career throughout the U.S., and a string of accolades from the likes of The Washington Post, The Village Voice and The New Yorker, Susan Werner has become one of the defining artists of the folk music genre. Her songs effortlessly slide between folk, jazz and pop, and are delivered with a sassy wit and classic midwestern charm. http://www.susanwerner.com/

"One of the most innovative songwriters working today." — Chicago Tribune

"Susan Werner, a clever songwriter and an engaging performer, brings literacy and wit back to popular song." — The New Yorker

Jim Henry and his daughter Ruby will open the show. Jim is a world-class guitarist who has appeared at Circle of Friends many times. His adult daughter Ruby has a gorgeous voice and they sound wonderful together. http://www.jimhenry.net/

Jim will also be joining Susan on-stage.

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

Nov 17 Eliza Gilkyson with Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry NEW!
Dec 8 The Nields Holiday Show & Singalong
Jan 5 Joe Crookston
Jan 26 Dar Williams

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams top Attleboro

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018

Field Hockey = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 7 – Final
– Attleboro scored early in the second half to cut Franklin’s lead in half but the Panthers responded with five goals in a 15-minute span to earn a big win. Cassi Ronan and Regan Paterson (from Amanda Lewandowski) scored in the first half to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead at the break. Alex Compton scored for Attleboro to make it 2-1 just two minutes into the second half. Franklin responded with goals from Victoria Quinn (from Paterson) in the 41st minute, Ashley Reutinger (from Lewandowski) in the 45th minute, Paterson just 17 seconds later, Lewandowski in the 50th minute, and Ronan in the 55th minute. Christina Luccini and Anna Jardine each had three saves in net.

Volleyball = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin completed its undefeated regular season (17-0) with a 3-0 win over visiting Attleboro (25-9, 25-14, 25-11). Ellie Wisniewski (three aces) had a team-high eight kills while Peyton Arone (two aces), Hailey Sanders, and Lily Galluccio had six kills apiece. Lauren McGrath finished with 26 assists while Emma Clifford ended the game with an ace for the Panthers.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-24-18/

FHS Panthers

Volunteers wanted: Rotary Club and Franklin Food Pantry Service Project - Nov 1

Volunteers wanted! Please join the Franklin Rotary Club as we partner with the Franklin Food Pantry on a community service project to supply cleaning supplies to members of our community who are in need.

One of the biggest needs for families that the Food Pantry serves is access to cleaning supplies, as food stamps do not cover the costs of these items. The Franklin Rotary Club needs help assembling buckets of cleaning supplies the Food Pantry can distribute to families to take home with them.

Here's how you can participate:

Volunteers arrive at the Franklin Food Pantry, 43 West Central Street, at 5:00 PM
Following the project, please join us at Incontro Restaurant at 860 West Central Street for pizza and beverages
Email Scott Martin at scottm@hockymca.org if you can participate, or interested in learning more about the Franklin Rotary Club's community service projects.

Volunteers wanted: Rotary Club and
Franklin Food Pantry Service Project - Nov 1

Scott Martin
Branch Executive Director
Hockomock Area YMCA
Bernon Family Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508-528-8708
Direct Dial: 774-235-2756

http://www.hockymca.org/franklin

Latex Paint is accepted at the Recycling Center (ONLY APRIL thru NOVEMBER)

Latex Paint is now accepted at the Recycling Center
(ONLY APRIL thru NOVEMBER)

See Attached fact sheet for what is accepted in the latex paint container.

There is no additional charge for this new type of paint recycling. Paint is only accepted at the Recycling Center April though November as we cannot use frozen paint.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w59yp--URWZus41H3jwSXxNarPJyZu9V/view?usp=sharing

In the News: Hopkinton adds unified basketball; kindergartener paints his finger nails

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

"With a little more than seven minutes left on the clock in the first period of the Unified Sports basketball game at Hopkinton High, Max McNamara lines up a three-pointer and sinks it.

He lifted his hands and jumped across the court as dozens cheered during the team’s first-ever home game against Worcester Tech.

“Just like the last two games,” McNamara said of sinking the shot. The 17-year-old senior with autism enjoyed having his brother, Grant, referee the game and being cheered on by his sister, Emma. The three are triplets.

Special Olympics Unified Sports programs promote social inclusion through sports by joining people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, according to the organization. Hopkinton High launched the unified program last spring with a track team and added the basketball team this fall."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181024/hopkinton-launches-unified-sports-basketball-team

"With his chin held high, Sam Gouveia, 5, went back into his kindergarten classroom on Tuesday morning with more confidence and, of course, freshly painted fingernails.

On Monday night, Sam’s father, Aaron, posted on his internationally popular Twitter account, DaddyFiles, about how his son had been ridiculed by his young classmates because of his painted nails that day. Though Aaron said he doesn’t blame the school or the teachers for the incident, he took to social media nonetheless.

“I love painting my nails,” Sam said, laughing. “I’m just a crazy man, and it just looks pretty.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181023/franklin-boy-on-painting-nails-it-just-looks-pretty

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29

The Franklin High Unified Basketball Team has challenged three groups to play us in basketball and help collect food and non perishable goods for the Franklin Food Pantry

Monday, October 29 - 6 PM

Game 1 - Avengers vs FHS Administration

Game 2 - Ballers vs Franklin Fire Department

Game 3 - UFB vs Franklin Police Department

Admission Free - We just ask that you bring in Non Perishable food items, Personal Hygiene Items, and Cleaning Supplies.

There is a current need for:
Flour (white, 2 lbs. or larger), Coffee, White tuna, Stuffing, Granola bars, Small boxes of cereal, Apple filling, Soap bars, Toothbrushes, Feminine hygiene products, Razors, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo

Come join the fun and be sure to visit our autograph and selfie area where you can meet and greet our star players!

Ice Cream Social to follow the Games

Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15

FRANKLIN CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting

Thursday, November 15 2018, 7:15 PM

Franklin TV - Franklin Radio

23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin MA

AGENDA
1. TOUR OF FRANKLIN TV/FRANKLIN RADIO FACILITIES 7:15 PM
2. Review of MCC Site Visit and Status of FCD Application 7:30 PM
3. Partnership Goals and Responsibilities - Quick Review 7:40 PM
4. FCD Marketing Subcommittee 7:45 PM

a. Social Media Efforts and Branding Strategy
b. “Did You Know” Campaign
c. Cross-promotional and Marketing Ideas
d. FCD Tool Kit

5. Brainstorming for Cross-Promotional Partnership Activities 7:55 PM
6. Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting Schedule 8:30 PM
7. Questions 8:40 PM
8. Adjourn 9:00 PM

The listings 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.

For Additional information, contact:
Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15

FHS golf finishes 13th in D1 Sectionals; Tri-County volleyball wins again

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS and Tri-County fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018

Volleyball = Foxboro, 1 vs. Tri-County, 3 – Final

Golf = MIAA D1 South Sectional

Teams
1. BC High – 303
2. Xaverian – 317
3. Wellesley – 319
T4. Bridgewater-Raynham – 321
T4. Brookline – 321
6. Braintree – 328
7. Mansfield – 333
T8. King Philip – 338
T8. Needham – 338
10. Framingham – 341
11. Brockton – 346
12. Plymouth North – 348
13. Franklin – 364
14. Marshfield – 372

Individuals
Franklin

Gerard Collins – 86
Quinten Faro – 92
Jack Paterson – 93
Jake Blaney – 93
Matt D’Errico – 95
Nolan Norton – 96

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-23-18/

FHS Panthers

Library of Congress: NEW BOOK- “Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”

NEW BOOK: "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress"

“Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”

AVAILABLE NOW!

A new book, "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress," offers baseball fans and historians a visual delight that showcases early baseball cards from the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastime. Author Peter Devereaux takes readers behind the scenes of the Library of Congress' Benjamin K. Edwards Collection to see the vibrant world of the early boom of America's pastime.

Click here for more information
https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-130/?loclr=ealn
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In the News: GOP group urges voters to ‘blank’ Baker

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

"As he runs for a second term against Democrat Jay Gonzalez, Gov. Charlie Baker is now also facing a different campaign from his right, as a conservative group urges Republicans to blank their ballots in the gubernatorial contest.

The Massachusetts Republican Assembly on Thursday announced its “Blank Baker” campaign, saying the governor has displayed a hesitance “to support fellow Republicans,” and alluding to his decision not to vote for either candidate in the 2016 presidential election.

“In an election that offers no actual gubernatorial choice to advance the cause of common sense or conservatism, the Massachusetts Republican Assembly will invoke Baker’s own standard: Do not vote for the lesser of two evils,” the group said in a press release."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181023/gop-group-urges-voters-to-blank-baker

Governor Baker official state page  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-governor

Campaign page   https://www.charliebakerma.com/

Jay Gonzalez campaign page  https://jay4ma.com/

Election Information for Nov 2018

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visits Gillette Stadium

"From Thursday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 12, Patriot Place will host the Moving Wall, the half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Since the memorial requires 24-hour watch we are looking for volunteers while it is on display. Please fill out the following information if you are interested in volunteering."

To volunteer for the visit, please sign up online for a 3-hour shift
https://www.gillettestadium.com/2018-moving-wall-volunteers-needed/

About the Moving Wall:
"The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.

John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.

More about the Moving Wall http://www.themovingwall.org/index.html

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visit Gillette Stadium

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Live reporting: Discussion only items through to Closing

4. Discussion Only Items
a. BICO Quarterly Information Update
quaterly update in packet, two new districts

b. Enrollment Data Update
pre-K, (i.e. ECDC not included in totals)
see doc in meeting packet
Oct 1 reporting to DESE is required and become the yearly start numbers
breakdown of some students attending elsewhere but not all inclusive
36 students choiced into other neighboring districts

end of Sep #s, 100 fewer than last year at this time
elementary 8 higher (first time an increase, i.e. possibly turning the corner on the number decline in elementary)

more info in Nov on class sizes in Middle schools/high school

? on Mount St Charles, used to be almost a bus; will look at again

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
Budget
prep for Budget workshop on Nov 13

Community Relations
good interaction at Harvest Festival
will do with better booth next time
Nov 3 at Franklin TV, social emotional Learning

Policy
meeting Nov 5

Transportation
no meeting, looking to schedule one

Public Schools Advocacy
met Oct 2; prepared for Harvest Festival
reconvening in Nov/Dec to support budget work

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
Monica, Diane and Ann
to set meeting

b. School Committee Liaison Reports
Joint PCC
well attended, only 2 schools missed
funding more equitable then thought; elementary more active than middle school
FEF came to present

Substance Abuse Task Force
developing resources within schools and community
add membership, Town Council, YMCA

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
meeting Nov 13
developing new goals, consistent across district

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC],
meeting Weds

MASC
covered earlier

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
org meeting in November
budget workshop

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from your September 25, 2018 meeting to be released.
c. NYC Field Trip Request
I recommend approval of the recurring request of Diane Plouffe to take approximately 50 Middle School Chorus students to New York City to see “Once On This Island” on May 11, 2018 as detailed.
d. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,755.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,230.00 from various music parents for in-house enrichments as detailed.
f. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $725.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips
as detailed.

motion to accept consent agenda, seconded, passed 7-0

8. Payment of Bills - Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll - Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-23-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items

a. Policy – Second Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies:
i. JFABE – Education Opportunities for Military Children
ii. JFABF – Education Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
iii. BCA – School Committee Member Ethics

recommend adoption
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the following MASC Resolutions as discussed:

Conf to be held Nov 7, delegate assembly on Nov 9

Rejecting the Arming of Educators