Franklin Public Library Closed Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day

Franklin Public Library Closed Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day

The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day.

50+ Job Seekers: Event - LinkedIn Job Search - Feb 22

50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups

This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs

LinkedIn Part 2: The Job-Search

Tuesday February 22: 10 AM – 12 PM

In this 2nd of two sessions on LinkedIn, we discuss how to effectively use LinkedIn to find and apply for jobs, including:

·        How to learn who is hiring

·        How to find even more companies to target

·        How to find connectors at your targets

·        How to use LinkedIn filters

·        And much more!

 

Why you need to know about this:  LinkedIn is the world's number 1 recruiter/networking/job site. Mastering LinkedIn greatly enhances your chance of being found and landing a job.

 

Start your journey towards self-realization, reinvention and transformation with these virtual sessions

New to the program? Registration is Required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/

For more information contact  Denise Magnett: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com

The mission of our program is to provide job seekers in the 50+ demographic with robust materials, strategies, content, and guidance to network and navigate their way through a successful job search or encore career search campaign.  Over the course of our Interactive Workshop Series, you'll learn how to execute your job search campaign with confidence and success. This preparation will Equip, Enable and Empower you in all aspects of the job search process.

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Thank you,

Ed Lawrence

Authorized DISC Administrator

Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE

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50+ Job Seekers: Event - LinkedIn Job Search - Feb 22

Boston Magazine releases top 150 high schools; FHS sits at #65

Boston Magazine (@BostonMagazine) tweeted Sat, Feb 19, 2022:
Our annual guide to the top-performing schools in the region. 

https://t.co/xrlGd7qS6A  or here ->   https://www.bostonmagazine.com/education/best-public-high-schools-boston-2021-chart/

Franklin ranks 65 in this listing 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BostonMagazine/status/1495136105708109825

Boston Magazine releases top 150 high schools; FHS sits at #65

Walk the SNETT Monday morning - Feb 21 - 9 AM

Please join us for our monthly group walk on the SNETT. This month we will be walking on Monday, February 21 at 9 AM starting at the Center St trailhead in Bellingham. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Meet in the parking lot, wear good boots (ice grips are sometimes handy depending on the weather at this time of the year).

Please watch this post and our social media for further announcements should the date, time or location change due to weather or trail conditions.

Shared from the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail page ->
https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/event/february-2022-group-walk-on-snett/
 

Walk the SNETT Monday morning - Feb 21 - 9 AM

School Committee - Special Meeting - Mar 1, 2022 - 6 PM

Special School Committee Meeting

Agenda

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - 6:00 PM

Municipal Building – 3rd Floor Training Room

“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.”

Call to Order - Ms. Spencer

I. To consider the hiring of the next superintendent of the Franklin Public Schools, including the consideration of internal candidates

Adjournment

Shared from FPS page ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-1-22_special_mtg.pdf

School Committee - Special Meeting - Mar 1, 2022 - 6 PM

Town Council Quarterbacking with Tom Mercer - 02/17/22 (audio)

 FM #733 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 733 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 of February 16, 2022: 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

5. APPOINTMENTS

b. New Hire: Police Department - Tyler Brabham

c. New Hire: Police Department - Joseph Burchill

d. New Hire: Police Department - Michael Demers

e. New Hire: Police Department - Conor Desmond

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

a. Discussion: West Street Neighborhood Parking - Thomas J. Lynch, Chief of Police

Lt Jason Riley

b. Presentation: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Sara Ahern, Superintendent of Schools

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/dei_presentation_february_8_2022_5.pdf

d. Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Subcommittee Report

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 22-13: Adoption of Fiscal Policies (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-13 - Majority Vote)

The recording runs about 38 minutes:

Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. 

Let’s listen to this recording of Town Council Quarterbacking Feb 16, 2022

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-733-town-council-quarterbacking-with-tom-mercer-02-17-22

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Town Council Agenda document -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_2-2-22_2.pdf  

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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/ or www.franklin.news/

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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Town Council Quarterbacking with Tom Mercer - 02/17/22 (audio)

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top KP on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Friday:

 
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 75 @ King Philip, 50 – Final 

– Franklin’s offense roared to life in the opening half, putting up 21 points in the opening quarter and then 25 more in the second on its way to a big win over King Philip. Sophomore Andrew O’Neil hit five three-pointers, three in the first half, to spark the Panthers’ offense. O’Neill finished with a team-high 21 points while senior Sean Vinson scored all 19 of his points in the first half. King Philip cut into the deficit by winning the third quarter (16-9) with senior Braeden Sottile dropping half of his team-high 20 points in the quarter. But Franklin’s offense got back on track with 22 points in the fourth, with O’Neill adding two more threes and both Evan DaSilva and Caden Sullivan connecting from downtown.

Girls Basketball = King Philip, 24 @ Franklin, 49 – Final 

– KP led 10-8 after the first quarter but Franklin held the Warriors to only 14 points over the final 24 minutes to finish the league campaign unbeaten for the third straight season. The Panthers took the second quarter 11-2 and outscored KP 30-12 in the second half for their 42nd straight league win. Olivia Quinn led the way for the Panthers with 13 points, including nine in the second quarter, and went 6-for-6 from the line. Stefany Padula hit a pair of threes and scored eight points, Brigid Earley had seven, and Katie Peterson added six points for Franklin. Liv Lafond was KP’s leading scorer with eight points, Leah Santoro had six, and Emily Sawyer and Jordan Bennett each scored four points in the loss.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-18-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS National Art Honor Society - Night of Arts Around the World - April 29, 2022

FHS National Honor Society announces Night of Arts Around the World - April 29, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM

Shared from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaF2Kxhve-z/

Arts Around the World - April 29, 2022

Yes, the Franklin Food Pantry is open during school vacation week

From the Franklin Food Pantry:

"Schools are closed next week, but we are still open for curbside distribution on Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and 5:30 - 6:30 PM and Friday, February 25 at 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  

Looking forward to seeing our neighbors!"

Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=5272303559470882&id=105762322791724

An Update from Your Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Hello, I'm your representative in Congress, and I write to keep you informed. I want to share with you three significant developments since I last wrote.  Championing Gun Safety and Passing the COMPETEs Act  Following Gun Violence Survivors Week and ahead of the anniversary of the Parkland shooting, I became an original co-sponsor of two gun safety measures introduced in the House. The first, introduced by Congressman Andy Levin (D, MI-09), is the Protect Children Through Safe Gun Ownership Act, which will reduce the number of preventable firearm tragedies among children and teens. You can watch a press conference announcing the introduction of the bill HERE. I also became an original co-sponsor of the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, led by Congressman Mike Quigley (D, IL-05). This bill will help the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) reduce illegal firearms trafficking and make it harder for criminals to obtain deadly weapons. In addition to advocating for gun safety, the House of Representatives passed the America COMPETES Act of 2022, a generational investment in our economy, and our young and growing workforce. This legislation will build resilient supply chains, drive worker productivity by investing in research and development, and reinforce US global leadership in science and technology. I introduced a series of amendments to America COMPETES, all of which have passed as part of the bill. These amendments counteract vaccine disinformation from the Chinese Communist Party. They boost production of vaccine components to strengthen America's vaccine diplomacy, which I have advocated for and led on over the last year. And they contribute to economic development and humanitarian relief in Afghanistan, where we have a special responsibility to the Afghan people. You can hear more about my amendments HERE.  Recent Developments in Ukraine  Amid recent developments in Ukraine, I released a statement ahead of President Biden's meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Schol. Great nations keep their word. We must stand behind our promise to Ukraine to support its security as a sovereign nation. As the Administration continues to pursue a resolution through diplomacy, I remain committed in Congress to supporting democracies and standing with our NATO allies. This is a pivotal moment that requires a united front, or we risk the beginning of an era rife with conflict and tyranny. We must work towards a resolution that ensures our allies' safety, sovereignty, and democratic longevity.  At home in the district, I was able to host a listening session with Olga Lisovskaya, Vsevolod Petriv, Andrew Nynka, Tymish Holowinsky, Anna Lyczmanenko, Orest Hrabowych, and Walter Shuludko, local residents from the Ukrainian community who shared with me their thoughts on the issues facing Ukraine. I also participated in a press conference on Capitol Hill following a classified briefing with Administration officials. I will continue to engage on this issue as the situation develops. You can watch my latest interview on Ukraine - a conversation with Jim Braude on Greater Boston HERE.   Recent Stops in the District  I recently visited HUB Folding Box Company and CMT - Engineered Syntactic Systems, two 4th District businesses that represent some of the best of American manufacturing and innovation. We discussed the recently passed COMPETES Act and how making transformational investments in American manufacturing, research, and innovation will ensure that the next creators and innovators have the tools they need to succeed. I also had the pleasure of attending a Lunar New Year celebration at Newton's New Art Center, with New Art Executive Director Emily O'Neil, before heading to the Brookline Library to pick up a Lunar Year craft kit to take home to my family. During my visit, I spoke with state Rep. Tommy Vitolo, Brookline Select Board Chair Heather Hamilton, and library trustee Michael Burstein. Finally, I wanted to leave you with a video of my recent floor speech celebrating the career of Tom Brady, who brought pride and six Super Bowl victories to our district and to the fans of New England.  To stay up to date on the state of play in Congress, please make sure to like my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, and follow me on Instagram.  Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss Member of Congress OFFICE LOCATIONS WASHINGTON DC OFFICE • 1524 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515 • Phone: (202) 255-5931 NEWTON DISTRICT OFFICE • 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 • Newton, MA 02458 • Phone : (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO DISTRICT OFFICE • 8 N. Main St. Suite 200 • Attleboro, MA 02703 • Phone : (508) 431-1110   Click Here to view this email in your browser

Notice from DPW: Trash Completion to be conducted in the morning of February 19, 2022

Notice from DPW: Trash Completion for February 18, 2022

Notice from DPW:

Due to delays at the disposal location this week for trash our drivers are out of DOT hours for the day. We will be unable to complete about 1 hour of trash service. We will service this tomorrow morning (2/19/22).

Please see area in blue to the attached photo.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-dpw-trash-completion-february-18th-2022

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/news/6f1ca740-96ba-4f41-81a1-d071e50bbdaa.png

Franklin's Event Outlook: Feb 18, 2022 to Feb 24, 2022

A relatively quiet long weekend. The wind/rain will leave today and reportedly leave behind some cold and sunshine. Which we can live with. The Historical Museum is open. The Zajac Brothers Band appear at THE BLACK BOX on Saturday night.

 
Saturday, February 19
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
8:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band

Sunday, February 20
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, February 21
Presidents' Day

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

School Committee Special Mtg - 02/16/22 (audio) responding to an OPML complaint and amending the mask policy

FM #732 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 732 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Special School Committee meeting held Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022. 

There are two items on the agenda, one a response to an Open Meeting Law violation claim, and the second, the school district mask policy now that DESE has ended their state rule effect Feb 28, 2022.

Scheduled for 5 PM, the meeting actually begins at 5:26 PM and runs 55 minutes.

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Meeting agenda->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_2-16-22_special_mtg.pdf

My notes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/recap-school-committee-meeting-responds.html 

Statement in response to OPML complaint

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/franklin-school-committee-statement-in.html

Copy of "Mask Considerations" doc 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QG_vSyGZmiJ_UCGIVHVtVd4C4IHBz_ag/view?usp=sharing

Superintendent memo summarizes the new policy

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/school-committee-amends-policy-so-that.html

Photo album from the meeting (mostly screen grabs of the presentation doc)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ujrUrvLuDaJV6YdK8

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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/ or www.franklin.news/

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"

School Committee Special Mtg - 02/16/22 (audio)

Franklin Downtown Partnership Announces 2022 Events and Meeting Dates

The dates for Franklin Downtown Partnership events and meetings during 2022 have been set.

• The Strawberry Stroll is back for the first time in two years since the pandemic. It is scheduled for Fri., June 10, with a rain date of Sat., June 11. 
• During this year’s Strawberry Stroll, the Franklin Downtown Partnership will also be unveiling the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail.
• The Harvest Festival is set for Sat., Oct. 1, with a rain date of Sun., Oct. 2.

“We are thrilled to be able to bring back both our signature events this year,” said Franklin Downtown Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana. “It takes many volunteers and business sponsors to pull these events together and we’re grateful for their assistance.”

General meetings of the Partnership are scheduled  on April 7, June 2, Sept. 8 and Nov. 3. Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m., last one hour, and are held on Zoom.

Downtown Partnership

The Partnership works with the Franklin Garden Club to deck out the downtown with seasonal decorations. The 2022 Spring/Summer Beautification Day is scheduled for  Sat., May 21. The Autumn/Winter Beautification Day is Sat., Nov. 19. Groups are encouraged to volunteer and high school community service hours are available.

Sponsors are needed for the Partnership’s 2022 events. Please contact the Partnership office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com if you’re interested in sponsorship.

The Franklin Downtown Partnership invites all Franklin businesses and residents to join the Partnership even if they are not located in the downtown area. Visit www.franklindowntownpartnership.org for more information.

The Partnership reminds residents to shop local to support our Franklin businesses. The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area.  

MIAA: D1 Track Meet on Saturday, Feb 19

Want tickets for the  D1 Indoor Track meet on Saturday?

Division 1 QR code for tickets on Saturday, Feb. 19 https://t.co/9gbVxKCBZD

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MIAA033/status/1493674871024402434

Division 1 QR code for tickets on Saturday, Feb. 19

Watch "Panther News: Friday, Feb. 18, 2022" on YouTube

Direct video link = https://youtu.be/-bBjCWbHxLs

or video embedded here

Hearts of Kindness update

"The hearts on the common project is back for Random Acts of Kindness Day. Each heart was decorated by one of our students as a reminder to keep kindness in mind. Shout out the FHS Community Service & Peer Mentor Club for assisting with set up 💗 https://t.co/0MEfukJPo8"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1494366552136765442

 

Hearts of Kindness update

 

The SAFE Coalition Hotline answered 94 calls for help in January 2022

Thinking about calling?

WE ARE HERE = 508-488-8105

For more info reach out to -> Info@safecoalitionma.org

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CaFxFRGFWig/

The SAFE Coalition Hotline answered 94 calls for help in January 2022