Franklin Matters

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Reminder: FHS Livestream Concerts - Feb 11 and Feb 12

The link for the Concert Hour performance on February 11 is:

https://givebutter.com/yDnAHt

The link for the Jazz Concert on February 12 is:

https://givebutter.com/2Kmqlq

FHS Musicians: Livestream Concert - February 11

"the bolder the action the broader the benefits”

"BEN DOWNING, a former state senator from Western Massachusetts, on Monday launched a run for governor, laying out a liberal policy platform that aims to address inequality amid the recovery from COVID-19.

With a slogan of building a “fairer, stronger Massachusetts,” Downing, a Democrat, said in an interview that he thinks Republican Gov. Charlie Baker “lacks the urgency needed” to tackle issues like transportation, climate change, education, and housing. Downing argued that a bolder plan will be necessary as the state returns to a new normal post-pandemic. “Normal isn’t good enough for working families. It’s not good enough for our black and brown neighbors,” he said."

Continue reading the article online https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/former-state-senator-ben-downing-launches-gubernatorial-campaign/

“I often hear people say stimulus. This is about stability”

"CASH-STRAPPED MASSACHUSETTS residents may need to hold on for at least another month until help comes from Washington. US Rep. Richard Neal, appearing at a State House briefing Monday afternoon with Gov. Charlie Baker, said the next federal COVID-19 relief package is expected to pass the House “in the second or third week of March.”

Neal joined Gov. Charlie Baker at a State House Press conference on Monday afternoon, and outlined the details of what he calls the “stability” bill.

“I often hear people say stimulus. This is about stability,” said Neal, emphasizing how crucial the legislation will be to struggling families. "

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/neal-touts-economic-stability-bill-in-appearance-with-baker/

Gov Baker's press conference on YouTube: https://youtu.be/esVcTQDBImA

“Arts and culture is inherently a social justice medium”

"The life story of Michael Bobbitt is probably very similar to what he would like to replicate for residents statewide as he takes over as the executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Bobbitt, as a young boy growing up in Maryland just outside Washington, DC, was exposed to the arts, took a strong interest, and built a career around music, dance, and theater. Now, as the state’s top arts official, he hopes to foster an environment in Massachusetts that would allow similar experiences for young people across the state."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/meet-michael-bobbitt-states-new-arts-leader-2/

Listen to The Codcast interview with Michael: https://soundcloud.com/massinc/codcast-2021-2-8-mixdown

Visit MA Cultural Council on the internet at https://massculturalcouncil.org/

CommonWealth Magazine · Michael Bobbitt, state's new arts leader

Monday, February 8, 2021

FM #456 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 - P3 of 3 (audio)

FM #456 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 456 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, one member of the Council was remote along with the public via Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the full two hour forty five minutes meeting into three logical segments segments:

First - covers the opening through Finance and borrowing update (53 minutes)
Second - covers the storm water utility fee (1 hour and 12 minutes)
Third - covers the SubCommittee reports through to the close of the meeting (approx. 40 mins)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda.

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Feb 3, 2021

Audio file = https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/735ef912-b78d-4d3b-8299-0592a86ab891/fm-456-tc-mtg-20210203-p3of3.mp3

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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF)
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2-3-2021_town_council_meeting_agenda_0.pdf

Finance presentation
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/tc_borrowing_debt_presentation.pdf

Stormwater proposal doc for discussion
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8b._storm_water_presentation.pdf

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/town-council-meeting-recap-020321-town.html

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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.

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FM #456 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 - P3 of 3 (audio)

FM #455 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #455 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 455 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, one member of the Council was remote along with the public via Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the full two hour forty five minutes meeting into three logical segments segments:

First - covers the opening through Finance and borrowing update (53 minutes)
Second - covers the stormwater utility fee (1 hour and 12 minutes)
Third - covers the SubCommitte reports through to the close of the meeting (approx. 40 mins)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda.

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Feb 3, 2021

Audio file = https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/cbed6d02-74b8-4c9b-aaec-d1c99fec7759/fm-455-tc-mtg-20210203-p2of3.mp3

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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/

FM #455 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #454 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #454 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 454 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Feb 3, 2021.

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, one member of the Council was remote along with the public via Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the full two hour forty five minutes meeting into three logical segments segments:

First - covers the opening through Finance and borrowing update (53 minutes)
Second - covers the stormwater utility fee (1 hour and 12 minutes)
Third - covers the SubCommitte reports through to the close of the meeting (approx. 40 mins)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda.

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Feb 3, 2021
Audio file = https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/87474f53-5502-4719-9873-025065e917e1/fm-454-tc-mtg-20210203-p1of3.mp3

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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/

FM #454 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #453 Town Council 'Quarterbacking' - 02/03/21 (audio)

FM #453 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 453 in the series.

This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

The show notes include links to the meeting agenda and associated documents.

Our conversation runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link = https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d74075ea-f5a9-41ec-a8a0-a8068827dcb5/fm-453-tc-quarterbacking-20210203.mp3

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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF)
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/2-3-2021_town_council_meeting_agenda_0.pdf

Finance presentation
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/tc_borrowing_debt_presentation.pdf

Stormwater proposal doc for discussion
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8b._storm_water_presentation.pdf

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/town-council-meeting-recap-020321-town.html

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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/

FM #453 Town Council 'Quarterbacking' - 02/03/21 (audio)

"recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22"

"After completing a comprehensive closing study for the Davis Thayer School, the Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis subcommittee has voted to present this final report to the Franklin School Committee with our recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22.

Additionally, we also recommend that the Franklin School Committee establish a standing subcommittee focused on creating a Master Facilities Plan to address other facility needs in the district."

Respectfully submitted,

The Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Sub-Committee:

Elise A. Stokes

Mary Jane Scofield

Judith Pond-Pfeffer

The full recommendation document and action item for the School Committee discussion on Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021:

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_retirement_of_dt.pdf

Full School Committee agenda for Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

Davis Thayer Facility Analysis page

https://www.franklinps.net/district/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis

"recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22"

3 FHS Student works selected for MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit

"Three students from FHS were accepted into the MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit: Kashish Singh, raku fired organic form; Millie Chalk, altered metallic teapot; and Katie Sawyer, a teapot set.

Congratulations! We are all so proud of you! @FHSPantherbook @MassArtEd @FranklinHS "

Shared by Brenna Johnson, (Art Educator at Franklin High School, Advisor of The Empty Bowls Club, Co-Advisor of NAHS, Supporter of all things Franklin): https://t.co/7ztmuSYfvm

Follow the link to Twitter for a more full size photo of each of the items
https://t.co/7ztmuSYfvm

3 FHS Student works selected for MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

Temple Etz Chaim of Franklin, MA is pleased to announce our Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser. This year, we're welcoming walkers, runners and bicyclists from near and far to join us in our social distancing 3K. All proceeds from this event will help support Temple Etz Chaim as we support our local community.

Join us Thursday, March 11th through Sunday, March 14th to get out and get in your steps. Use your iphone, fitbit, pedometer, google maps, or any other tracking device to measure your distance. Walk, run or bike as an individual, with your family, or join a larger team remotely, and submit your results here.

We're also encouraging participants to get on Facebook and tag us @TempleEtzChaimMA (https://www.facebook.com/TempleEtzChaimMA) showing us your favorite way to get active and healthy while staying safe.

For race questions or for more info, please contact Cindy Heilweil at sisterhood@temple-etzchaim.org or Margot Rivelis at boarddirector3@temple-etzchaim.org

For additional info and to register:

https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/TempleEtzChaim3KFunRunFUNdraiser

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TECFranklin/status/1358419028973412352

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

50+ Program - Two special events this week

The 50+ Program has an exciting line-up of special events and Session #3 of our Workshop Series for you this week.

You don't want to miss two Special Events this week:

Wed, Feb 10 -4-530 PM: Starting Your Own Business at Any Age with Guest Speaker, Rick Terrien.

Rick, an Encore Purpose Prize winner and author, will discuss his "field guide" titled Ageless Startup. Learn how you can bridge from employee to entrepreneur, from semi-retiree to business owner. Presented by Founders Over 55 and Encore Boston Network.

**Registration is Required: REGISTER HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-over-55-fireside-chat-with-rick-terrien-author-ageless-startup-tickets-136526391111?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

Thu, Feb 11 - 10-12 Noon: Add 2 Rs to Your Job Search: Resiliency and Resourcefulness.

Finding work isn't easy. That's why the savviest job seekers rely on the "2 Rs" -- Resourcefulness & Resilience -- to keep moving forward. Join us for thought-provoking insights and research-based tools, drawn from some unlikely sources, that can give your job search the boost you're looking for. Presented by 50+ Job Seekers Networking Groups & Encore Boston Network

**Registration is Required: REGISTER HERE

Topic #3 (Using STARS) of our 12 topic interactive series also starts this coming Tuesday.

If you have not yet registered for the 50+ program, you can register at www.50plusjobseekers.org. After registering, you will be sent a link for joining the interactive series. If you are registered, you should have received a link that you are to use going forward.

Thank you,

Ed Lawrence

SUPPORT - Two special events this week

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip

"Please read what these girls are doing it's impressive!! This team really is INCREDIBLE!

#undefeated @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports @HockomockSports @MyFM1013 @KatCornetta @FHSTrainingRoom @fhsgymboosters" https://t.co/tmFCJFGKeg

Shared from Twitter:https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1358438754361483265

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip 1

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip 2

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip 3

Please read what these girls are doing it’s impressive!! This team really is INCREDIBLE! #undefeated @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports @HockomockSports @MyFM1013 @KatCornetta @FHSTrainingRoom @fhsgymboosters pic.twitter.com/tmFCJFGKeg
— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) February 7, 2021

“There will be disagreements there, but I liked the new theme”

"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER sent the Legislature’s twice-passed climate change bill back on Sunday with new, compromise language that strikes a more conciliatory tone and dials back some of his earlier objections.

When the Legislature first passed the bill in early January at the end of the last legislative session, the governor could only approve or reject it. He rejected it, raising concerns about its costly emissions target for 2030, its separate emission targets for six industry subsectors, its offshore wind procurements, its support for community energy codes that could deter the production of affordable housing, and the narrowness of its environmental justice provisions.

Lawmakers, irked by the administration’s attitude, responded by passing the same bill again and sending it back to Baker. But administration officials and legislative leaders over the last three weeks also began talking, trying to sort out their differences. “We did try to find areas of common ground,” said Kathleen Theoharides, the governor’s secretary of energy and environmental affairs."

Continue reading the article online https://commonwealthmagazine.org/environment/baker-takes-more-conciliatory-tone-on-climate-change-bill/

Link to the S9 legislation text https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S9

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Feb 9, 2021

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I.    Routine Business
A.    Review of Agenda
B.    Citizen’s Comments

In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made…. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment…. The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDH

C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations
A. Annie Sullivan Middle School Highlights – Elizabeth Morrison, Mike Procacini
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/asms_school_committee_presentation_2.9.21.pdf

III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Retirement of Davis Thayer Elementary School
I recommend approval of the retirement (closing) of Davis Thayer Elementary School for FY22 as discussed. https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_retirement_of_dt.pdf

B. Dissolution of Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis Sub Committee
I recommend dissolving the Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis Sub Committee as discussed.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_dissolve_fac_analysis_subcom.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening Update (2/5/2021) https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/reopening_schools_status_update_feb_9_2020-2021.pdf

V.    Information Matters
A.    School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)
B.    School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)

VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items

VII.    Consent Agenda
A.    Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 26, 2021 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B.    USS Constitution Model Ship Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of a USS Constitution Model Ship from Mark Jandreski valued at approximately $200.00 for FHS as detailed.
C.    BJ’s Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $440.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for in-house enrichment as detailed.
D.    Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $10,000.00 from the Digital Federal Credit Union for a scholarship as detailed.

VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer

X. Adjournment

Meeting packet folder

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

Meeting agenda doc https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-2-9-2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Feb 9, 2021

FlyPacks! It’s a TeeVee Station-in-a-Box

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 02/07/2021

"What’s a flypack? It’s a highly portable, multi-camera video production system.

The design goal: As small, light, power stingy, yet capable and flexible as possible. There are ready-to-air video production systems available, but they are very limited in form and function. We wanted a true control room housed in a single go–case. That meant the custom connection of several components into a custom casing. The video switcher, video recorder, audio mixer, computers, and supporting devices are all permanently connected to each other via a wiring harness.

The flypack can be deployed on a compact 2x4 foot table – or in the back of an SUV. It requires only 160 watts (a cigarette lighter) and weighs only 40 pounds. Packed up, it’s a box – 18x16x12 inches as a custom case, cut and assembled from Coroplast. It easily flops open in under a minute, and can accept 4 cameras, the 2 computers for graphics and Zoom sources, and up to 6 microphones. The only connections are the cameras, microphones and ethernet. There are also optional video Program and Zoom-screen feeds to external displays for hosts and guests on camera. Program audio is also available for a P.A. system. As a remote production system, our flypack is totally ‘out there’. The typical setup time in a meeting room is 30 to 45 minutes. Laying out the longer cable runs required at a playing field takes a bit more time.

When a thing works well, do it again. So we did. We assembled two more flypacks.

Battle tested through a season of successful sports events, we’ve made some minor improvements. We are now assembling two more systems to address the rising need to cover more simultaneous events on the road – as we work to build back better."

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And, thank you for watching.

FlyPacks! It’s a TeeVee Station-in-a-Box

We assembled two more flypacks

Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online

http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

or for archive purposes https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dlYS997N-bILUpIuSDIqp5_FFze8wjJ4/view?usp=sharing

Celebrate Women Composers with Flutist Amy Porter - Feb 28

LiveARTS presents Flutist and Pianist

AMY PORTER

and LIZ AMES

in a streaming concert on Zoom!

Sunday, February 28 at 3 PM

Flutist Amy Porter (left) and Pianist Liz Ames (Right)

Flutist Amy Porter enjoys a versatile and distinguished career as one of the world's leading concert performers. After graduating from Juilliard Ms. Porter has been a featured soloist with the American Composers Orchestra at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall, and with the Atlanta, Houston, Omaha, Delaware, and Albany orchestras. Ms. Porter is Principal Flute of North Carolina's Brevard Music Center, where she performs as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player.

PROGRAM

Sonate pour flute et piano - Mel Bonis (1858-1937)

Andantino con moto
Scherzo Vivace
Adagio
Finale

Sachamama for flute and pre-recorded tape (1997) - Anne LeBaron (b. 1953)

Homeland (2018) - Allison Loggins Hull (b. 1982)

Zoo Song (2017) For singing flutist - Nina Shekhar (b. 1995)

Concertino for Flute and Piano, op. 107 (1902) - Cécile Chaminade (1857-1944)

Join us for the second concert of our current season,
a donation-based concert!

To take advantage of this opportunity, go to our website, liveartsma.org,
and order a free ticket.

The Zoom link will be emailed to you 24 hours before the concert.

Tickets are free, but donations are always welcome!

Watch your email for more information.

You can download Zoom using this link: Download Zoom

Tracy Novick "on the reopening of school buildings "

Via Tracy Novick:

"I was asked to write up what I said at last night's Worcester School Committee meeting about our vote to reopen school buildings. I don't write my comments ahead of time--I speak from notes--and in this case, I was partly responding to the public comment that preceded our vote.

If you'd like to hear it, you can watch it on YouTube here."

https://youtu.be/1d8wv5A9U_M (if the video doesn't start at 2:00.16, then skip ahead to that point to get to this particular topic. BTW - Tracy finishes about 2:13 (so only about 13 minutes but a great summary!)

The text of Tracy's remarks http://who-cester.blogspot.com/2021/02/on-reopening-of-school-buildings.html

Franklin Matters

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Reminder: FHS Livestream Concerts - Feb 11 and Feb 12

"the bolder the action the broader the benefits”

“I often hear people say stimulus. This is about stability”

“Arts and culture is inherently a social justice medium”

Monday, February 8, 2021

FM #456 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 - P3 of 3 (audio)

FM #455 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #454 Town Council Mtg - 02/03/21 P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #453 Town Council 'Quarterbacking' - 02/03/21 (audio)

"recommendation that the DT facility be closed for FY22"

3 FHS Student works selected for MAEA juried Recognitions Exhibit

Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run or Ride FUNdraiser - March 11 - 14

50+ Program - Two special events this week

FHS Gymnastics - details on meet results vs. King Philip

“There will be disagreements there, but I liked the new theme”

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - Agenda - Feb 9, 2021

FlyPacks! It’s a TeeVee Station-in-a-Box

Celebrate Women Composers with Flutist Amy Porter - Feb 28

Tracy Novick "on the reopening of school buildings "

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