The Massachusetts State Senate is committed to urgently addressing racial inequities in the Commonwealth, to that end Senate President Karen E. Spilka has formed a bipartisan Senate Advisory Group on Racial Justice to review and recommend legislation to consider this session.
The Advisory Group will be chaired by Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, and Senate President Pro Tempore Senator William Brownsberger (D-Belmont).
"I believe we have reached a history-making moment in our Commonwealth and that it should not pass without taking action on policing and racial justice this session," stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "As the driving force behind that action, I have convened a bipartisan Senate Advisory Group on Racial Justice – chaired by Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz, a member of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus, and Senate President Pro Tempore Senator William Brownsberger (D-Belmont). The Senate group, which already met today, was tasked to review existing legislation and recommend further policies to address systemic racism."
"This moment in public consciousness, born out of tragedy, presents a rare opportunity to accomplish serious changes in public policy," stated Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz. "My hope is that this working group will help the Senate quickly digest the advocacy we're receiving and advance serious police accountability legislation in the immediate term--and keep our eye on the ball of racial justice more broadly even after this initial spike in public attention has passed. I'm grateful for President Spilka's sense of urgency on this issue, and I'm looking forward to working with Senator Brownsberger, Senator Collins, Senator Comerford, Senator Moore, and Senator Tarr on policies to provide meaningful, systemic change."
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting - June 10, 2020
Announcements:
Remote Meeting - Held on “Zoom” platform January 10, 2020 - 5:30 PM
This meeting may be recorded by audio or video.
● For link to Access the Meeting Click HERE then click “Open Zoom”
○ Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89521197448
● Call-in Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID 895 2119 7448 - then press “#”
Discussion:
1. Review Finance Committee actions on capital request and borrowing authorization.
PDF of agenda
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/06-10-2020_capital_budget_subcommittee_meeting.pdf
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The Finance Committee meeting of 6/04/20 provides the details to be review at this session
Budget Hearing #4 - 6/04/20
- audio = https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/06/franklin-ma-finance-committee-budget_55.html
- notes = https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/06/finance-committee-budget-hearing-4.html
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| Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting - June 10, 2020 |
Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for 6/10 - 6/11/20
Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
Wednesday 11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm
- “Talk Franklin” = 290 - Jamie Hellen and Anne Marie Tracey - (46 m)
Thursday: 9:00a/12:00p/6:00p
- 292 – Franklin author – Aaron Gouveia (29 m)
- 294 – former Franklin teacher – Kathy Pennell (20 m)
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| Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for 6/10 - 6/11 |
Facilities Analysis Sub Committee Meeting - Jun 11
Franklin Public Schools
Franklin School Committee
DT Facility Analysis Subcommittee
Per Governor Baker’s order suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A sec. 20, the public will not be allowed to physically access this School Committee Subcommittee meeting. Members of the Public can access the meeting via remote conference. The School Committee reserves the right to implement additional remote participation procedures and will notify the public of these procedures as soon as practicable.
DATE: 6/11/2020
TIME: 7:00pm
LOCATION: Remote participation -- link below
Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/95513183676?pwd=amdlNGRiRG5LWmlhcU1sUVNIUWRGdz09
MEETING 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.”
Approval of past minutes (6/1/20)
Discussion:
● draft questionnaire questions
● review email response
● receive update of Kaestle Boos facilities analysis report
Shared from the Town of Franklin schools page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/agenda/facilities-analysis-sub-committee-meeting-1
PDF version of the agenda
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/agenda_dt_subcom_6.11.2020.pdf
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| Facilities Analysis Sub Committee Meeting - Jun 11 |
Town of Franklin: Department Protocols
Phase II Procedures and Customer Service Updates
The Town of Franklin has updated our department procedures to reflect Phase II of the Governor's Reopening Plan. This document is updated frequently, as changes arise. It can be found as part of our Coronavirus Information Portal, in the Town of Franklin News section.
Find the detailed document here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/department_protocols_covid_19_12.pdf
The Town of Franklin has updated our department procedures to reflect Phase II of the Governor's Reopening Plan. This document is updated frequently, as changes arise. It can be found as part of our Coronavirus Information Portal, in the Town of Franklin News section.
Find the detailed document here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/department_protocols_covid_19_12.pdf
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| Town of Franklin: Department Protocols |
Friday June 12th - 50+ program virtual session
Friday, June 12th 9:00 am – Noon
Facilitator: Edward Lawrence; Career Coach
Co-facilitator: Erin Rogers; Franklin Social Services Coordinator
How are you feeling?
Odds are, you've got plenty to worry about—and your finances are probably near the top of the list. How do you pay the bills, take care of loved ones, help the kids or grandkids---let alone, protect your retirement savings?
Our guest speaker, Maria Perez is here to help.
Maria Perez is a Private Client advisor and Certified Financial Planner at JPMorgan Chase where she manages and advises Chase private-client investment relationships. In her 15 years as an advisor and banker she has grown assets under management by millions, providing excellent client care and guidance. In her private-client advisor role Maria provides financial advice, long term planning, and most importantly a trusting relationship that leads to organic growth.
In addition, to talking with Maria, you'll have ample time for networking with your 50+ job-seeking colleagues; so, you can offer your own successful stress-relieving and money-handling tips.
Pre-Registration (once per town location) is required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/
For additional information about this program, please contact Erin Rogers; Social Services Coordinator, Franklin Senior Center; erogers@franklinma.gov; (508) 520-4945.
Download a copy of the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNDFDKLddwr2fxC8qpKHF78EV9suPw-4/view?usp=sharing
Facilitator: Edward Lawrence; Career Coach
Co-facilitator: Erin Rogers; Franklin Social Services Coordinator
How are you feeling?
Odds are, you've got plenty to worry about—and your finances are probably near the top of the list. How do you pay the bills, take care of loved ones, help the kids or grandkids---let alone, protect your retirement savings?
Our guest speaker, Maria Perez is here to help.
Maria Perez is a Private Client advisor and Certified Financial Planner at JPMorgan Chase where she manages and advises Chase private-client investment relationships. In her 15 years as an advisor and banker she has grown assets under management by millions, providing excellent client care and guidance. In her private-client advisor role Maria provides financial advice, long term planning, and most importantly a trusting relationship that leads to organic growth.
In addition, to talking with Maria, you'll have ample time for networking with your 50+ job-seeking colleagues; so, you can offer your own successful stress-relieving and money-handling tips.
Pre-Registration (once per town location) is required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/
For additional information about this program, please contact Erin Rogers; Social Services Coordinator, Franklin Senior Center; erogers@franklinma.gov; (508) 520-4945.
Download a copy of the flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MNDFDKLddwr2fxC8qpKHF78EV9suPw-4/view?usp=sharing
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| Friday June 12th - 50+ program virtual session |
School Committee: Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Development & Facts
The current School Committee has released their first newsletter in a new format. To subscribe follow this link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/R7hHeRh/SCnews
Watch "Frank Presents Massachusetts State House Tour with Franklin Rep. Jeff Roy" on YouTube
"Franklin State Representative Jeff Roy joins Frank Falvey for a tour of the Massachusetts State House. Frank and the team from Franklin.TV came up to Beacon Hill to take an in-depth look at the building and the history that surrounds it. We hope you enjoy the tour and make it a point to come into the People's House and see it for yourself."Video link = https://youtu.be/wOCvEh26334
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - June 10
Economic Development Subcommittee
Meeting June 10, 2020 6:30 PM
Remote Meeting - Held on “Zoom” Platform
Announcements:
This meeting may be recorded by audio or video.
● For link to Access the Meeting Click HERE then click “Open Zoom”
○ Or copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81955187367
● Call-in Phone Number: Call 1-929-205-6099 and enter Meeting ID 819 5518 7367 - then press “#”
Discussion:
1. Grants updates
a. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Assessment & Hazard Mitigation Plan
b. Update Market Analysis & Market Position Summary
c. CDBG COVID with Bellingham
2. Reopening Phase 2 update
3. Lot Line #4: Zoning Map Amendment on or Near Beaver and Oak Streets
4. Snow Removal Bylaw Proposal
5. Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Proposal
Agenda document:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/06-10-2020_edc_agenda.pdf
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| Franklin Municipal Building at night |
FHS 40% Club pays tribute to Mr Peri
Direct YouTube link: https://youtu.be/QyOrRwhEkqY
Found via Twitter https://twitter.com/FHS_40Percent/status/1270015649612529665?s=09
Statement by the Franklin Interfaith Council on the Murder of George Floyd
As religious leaders of diverse traditions we understand life to be the greatest and most sacred gift endowed by our Creator. Inherent in that gift is the inalienable right to live freely and without fear. The May 25, 2020 abhorrent killing of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, at the knee of a law enforcement official, sworn and entrusted to protect the public and keep the peace, is yet another stark reminder of humanity's blindness to the sacredness of that gift of life and society's failure, if not refusal, to act to ensure equal rights for all created beings.
We lament the murder and death of George Floyd and pray for him, his family, loved ones and all in need of strength and comfort in this fragile time of grief. The overwhelming national response to George Floyd's death, manifested in peaceful protests, not only honors his life, but powerfully expresses that we, as Americans, will no longer tolerate injustice, systematic racism and discrimination against people of color.
This powerful resurgence of a long overdue civil rights movement will not be silenced until structural change is realized. We lift our voices and stand in unity and solidarity with our sisters and brothers of color in proclaiming that BLACK LIVES MATTER. (Adapted from a statement by the San Francisco Interfaith Council)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
First Universalist Society in Franklin
Franklin Federated Church
Franklin United Methodist Church
St John's Episcopal Church
St Mary's Catholic Parish
Temple Etz Chaim
franklininterfaith.org
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| franklininterfaith.org |
Rep Jeff Roy; Watch "Empty Bowls" on YouTube
Representative Jeff Roy talks about the Empty Bowls event this week
YouTube link = https://youtu.be/Ar35in5eEdY
Auction link opened June 8: https://sites.google.com/view/emptybowls5/live-auction
YouTube link = https://youtu.be/Ar35in5eEdY
Auction link opened June 8: https://sites.google.com/view/emptybowls5/live-auction
FHS Class of 2020 post graduation plans
Thanks to the FHS administration for sharing the data to create the following pivot table. While some graduates are headed off to military (Army, US Coast Guard), some off to the working world, many have plans to continue their education in a two or four year college or university.
More than 80 institutions get 2 or more graduates. Another 50+ institutions get at least one graduate. So depending upon how you count the categories, the class of 2020 is certainly spreading out!
Get a copy of the PDF file here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfXgcp6OYJAli1_KHMK_I0r6dToecbt_/view?usp=sharing
More than 80 institutions get 2 or more graduates. Another 50+ institutions get at least one graduate. So depending upon how you count the categories, the class of 2020 is certainly spreading out!
Get a copy of the PDF file here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfXgcp6OYJAli1_KHMK_I0r6dToecbt_/view?usp=sharing
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| FHS Class of 2020 post graduation plans |
FM #293 Town Council - State Delegation - 6/03/20 (audio)
FM #293 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 293 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the State delegation segment of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The meeting was conducted virtually to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
For budget discussion purposes, this segment only includes the State delegation updates and Town Councilor questions relative to the budget. The public question section respectfully included other topics NOT related to the FY 2021 budget discussion. That segment will be available when the full meeting video is posted for on demand play on the Town of Franklin web page.
The recording runs about 56 minutes, so let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of June 3, 2020.
Audio file - https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HDqT3tZ7
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My full set of notes for the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/06/town-council-june-3-2020-meeting-recap.html
The Council meeting agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-remote.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I 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 & 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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This session of the radio show shares the State delegation segment of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The meeting was conducted virtually to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
For budget discussion purposes, this segment only includes the State delegation updates and Town Councilor questions relative to the budget. The public question section respectfully included other topics NOT related to the FY 2021 budget discussion. That segment will be available when the full meeting video is posted for on demand play on the Town of Franklin web page.
The recording runs about 56 minutes, so let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of June 3, 2020.
Audio file - https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HDqT3tZ7
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My full set of notes for the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/06/town-council-june-3-2020-meeting-recap.html
The Council meeting agenda
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-remote.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I 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 & 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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| screen grab of Senate President Karen Spilka |
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| Town Council Tom Mercer |
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| Senator Becca Rausch |
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| Representative Jeff Roy |
FM #292 Aaron Gouveia - Daddy Files - 5/21/20 (audio)
FM #292 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 292 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin resident and author, Aaron Gouveia. We had our conversation on the Town Common on a gorgeous day in May while adhering to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk of his popping to my Franklin radar as a dad blogger when in 2018, his son in kindergarten came home with a problem due to some of his class’s reaction to his fingernails being painted. Aaron set up a Twitter thread before he went to bed that night and woke up to find his phone exploding with notifications.
Long story short as he made the media rounds, he got an offer to write a book about toxic masculinity. His book is now due to be published June 16
We had a great conversation
The show notes include links to Aaron’s Twitter profile, the Amazon book page, his book web page, and to the quote I botched during the conversation.
The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Aaron. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-292-aaron-gouveia-daddy-files-5-21-20
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Franklin Public Library Author Event, June 24 https://facebook.com/events/s/raising-boys-to-be-good-men-a-/2312169695751328/?ti=cl
The DaddyFiles page https://www.daddyfiles.com/
The Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510749411?tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Aaron’s Amazon author link https://www.amazon.com/Aaron-Gouveia/e/B08127Z6JN
Boston Globe article from 2018
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/10/23/this-franklin-father-has-powerful-message-anyone-who-has-issue-with-his-son-painting-his-nails/P9lPTb9IAqGtf0toIuO58K/story.html
Follow Aaron on Twitter https://twitter.com/daddyfiles
And the quote I butchered goes like this:
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I 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 & 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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin resident and author, Aaron Gouveia. We had our conversation on the Town Common on a gorgeous day in May while adhering to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk of his popping to my Franklin radar as a dad blogger when in 2018, his son in kindergarten came home with a problem due to some of his class’s reaction to his fingernails being painted. Aaron set up a Twitter thread before he went to bed that night and woke up to find his phone exploding with notifications.
Long story short as he made the media rounds, he got an offer to write a book about toxic masculinity. His book is now due to be published June 16
We had a great conversation
- about parenting, both boys and girls,
- the needs for good role models for our youth
- the minimum wage workers who are the heroes in this pandemic.
- the nature of work is changing and
- maybe there is a silver lining in this pandemic.
The show notes include links to Aaron’s Twitter profile, the Amazon book page, his book web page, and to the quote I botched during the conversation.
The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Aaron. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-292-aaron-gouveia-daddy-files-5-21-20
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Franklin Public Library Author Event, June 24 https://facebook.com/events/s/raising-boys-to-be-good-men-a-/2312169695751328/?ti=cl
The DaddyFiles page https://www.daddyfiles.com/
The Amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1510749411?tag=duckduckgo-ffab-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1
Aaron’s Amazon author link https://www.amazon.com/Aaron-Gouveia/e/B08127Z6JN
Boston Globe article from 2018
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/10/23/this-franklin-father-has-powerful-message-anyone-who-has-issue-with-his-son-painting-his-nails/P9lPTb9IAqGtf0toIuO58K/story.html
Follow Aaron on Twitter https://twitter.com/daddyfiles
And the quote I butchered goes like this:
"Our example to our children, to our families, and to the world around us is constant. The question is not whether or not anyone is watching, the question is what are they learning as they watch." -- Kirk Weisler
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I 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 & 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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| FM #292 Aaron Gouveia - Daddy Files - 5/21/20 (audio) |
TuNesDay - Wake up with Mr Barrett at 8:00 AM
This is the 2nd to last one...
To view, click this link tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. (or anytime thereafter!):
https://youtu.be/RguN9AwSetM
Here's my latest video... a blast back to the 90s... anyone remember this one?
https://youtu.be/jyYiVwciyks
And another 90s song with my friend Chris Totten on drums:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0OgQnCVenY
And, if you like these shows and these videos, please consider liking them, sharing them (with everyone you know!), and subscribing to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Geetarmann
Thanks so much for your support!
Jamie
James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer
To view, click this link tomorrow morning at 8:00 A.M. (or anytime thereafter!):
https://youtu.be/RguN9AwSetM
Here's my latest video... a blast back to the 90s... anyone remember this one?
https://youtu.be/jyYiVwciyks
And another 90s song with my friend Chris Totten on drums:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0OgQnCVenY
And, if you like these shows and these videos, please consider liking them, sharing them (with everyone you know!), and subscribing to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Geetarmann
Thanks so much for your support!
Jamie
James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer
Estimated school costs for re-opening in September
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200608/guidance-from-department-of-elementary-and-secondary-education-offers-glimpse-at-what-massachusetts-schools-will-look-like-come-fall
DESE links = http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop.html
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_de6l-Zq7j34YIzmG7vx2lt7tb-UlTT2/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gktep3tyebWCQaCP9hIhTau1oFKMgB/view?usp=sharing
Aside from the major budget problem looming over Franklin Public Schools for three years (regular readers will know that), the estimate for additional costs for re-opening under social distancing requirement are NOT considered in the current budget.
Hence Town Administrator Jamie Hellen has been calling this budget a preseason and first pass expecting to make multiple adjustments during the year as things become more clear. This "things becomes more clear" means all of the following: State finances, local revenues, and re-opening requirements. To be more specific right now is simply not possible with so many balls in the air.
Given the number in this chart for 3600 students, Franklin with 5100 students would be in the ball park of $2,478,000
Found via Twitter - https://twitter.com/TracyNovick/status/1269975111786004481?s=09
"Massachusetts schools are getting a better picture of what classes may look like if academic buildings reopen to onsite learning in the fall.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released initial guidance addressing key safety supplies and social distancing measures to protect students, teachers and staff from COVID-19.
The department is “operating with the best information we have as of early June about how to maintain the health and safety of our students and staff in any in-person school programs and limit the risk of COVID-19 transmission,” according to a memo from Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley.
One big difference will be class size. Under the initial guidance, group sizes would be restricted to a maximum of 10 students, with a maximum of 12 individuals, including students and staff, in each room."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200608/guidance-from-department-of-elementary-and-secondary-education-offers-glimpse-at-what-massachusetts-schools-will-look-like-come-fall
DESE links = http://www.doe.mass.edu/covid19/on-desktop.html
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_de6l-Zq7j34YIzmG7vx2lt7tb-UlTT2/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/134Gktep3tyebWCQaCP9hIhTau1oFKMgB/view?usp=sharing
Aside from the major budget problem looming over Franklin Public Schools for three years (regular readers will know that), the estimate for additional costs for re-opening under social distancing requirement are NOT considered in the current budget.
Hence Town Administrator Jamie Hellen has been calling this budget a preseason and first pass expecting to make multiple adjustments during the year as things become more clear. This "things becomes more clear" means all of the following: State finances, local revenues, and re-opening requirements. To be more specific right now is simply not possible with so many balls in the air.
Given the number in this chart for 3600 students, Franklin with 5100 students would be in the ball park of $2,478,000
Aaaaand good morning: @AASAHQ and @ASBOIntl have released national cost estimates for reopening schools.— Tracy O'Connell Novick (@TracyNovick) June 8, 2020
Single page PDF is here: https://t.co/QKiILpCMgl pic.twitter.com/5LsySyenCp
Found via Twitter - https://twitter.com/TracyNovick/status/1269975111786004481?s=09
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"local performing arts centers were recently awarded grants"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200608/local-performing-arts-venues-awarded-grants-to-fund-canceled-performances
FPAC - https://www.fpaconline.com/
"Jennifer Lawless of the Mass Cultural Council said the next round of grants will tentatively open for applications in March 2021.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Through this grant, ātac was eligible to have 47 of its 145 performances reimbursed – representing about 32% of its overall performances. Through the formula, they received a grant for $1,000.
Next to ātac, two other local arts centers were awarded grants – the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) and the Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN).
FPAC was awarded $12,101, with 69 of its 90 overall performances eligible for reimbursement, or about 77% of its performances. Overall, the organization paid $104,211 in fees to their performers."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200608/local-performing-arts-venues-awarded-grants-to-fund-canceled-performances
FPAC - https://www.fpaconline.com/
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| the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) |
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