You can help the Franklin Police support the Pink Patch Project in October!

"The FPD and the Franklin Police Patrol Association are participating in the annual Pink Patch Project. For October, we set aside our traditional blue and yellow patches for our Pink Patches.

Patches can be bought for $10 each. They can be purchased at the front desk of the PD or you can send in payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Franklin Police Department

Attention: Officer Lance Pickering

911 Panther Way

Franklin MA 02038

All proceeds from our Pink Patches will be donated to a charity that brings attention to the fight against breast cancer, supports breast cancer research, those fighting breast cancer, and their families. If you know of any great charities let us know in the comments.

Thank you for your continued support!"

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and Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CjQif_1r4PF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

You can help the Franklin Police support the Pink Patch Project in October!

Notice from the DPW: Fall Curbside Yard Waste Collection Scheduled for Week of December 5, 2022.

Notice from the Department of Public Works:

Fall curbside yard waste collection will now run the week of December 5, 2022.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-dpw-fall-curbside-yard-waste-collection-scheduled-week-december-5th-2022

Notice from the DPW: Fall Curbside Yard Waste Collection Scheduled for Week of December 5, 2022.

FHS volleyball, boys soccer & field hockey teams all post wins, girls soccer earns a tie in action on Monday

HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Monday, October 3, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below.

 

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final 

– Franklin scored the lone goal of the game just past the midway point of the second half to earn a hard-fought two points on the road against a tough Mansfield squad. Andrew O’Neill was there to pounce on the rebound of a shot from Will Kryzak in the 63rd minute for the lone goal of the game. “Mansfield really made us work for this one,” said Franklin head coach Fran Bositis. Mansfield applied a lot of pressure over the final 15 minutes but couldn’t find the equalizer. Mansfield coach Steve Sheridan praised his defense, highlighting strong performances from Brendan Flynn and goalie Liam Doyle.

Girls Soccer = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 0 – Final 

– Mansfield and Franklin were unable to find the back of the net and settled for a point apiece in a hard-fought game. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said that it was evenly matched and well-played by both teams, while Mansfield coach Kevin Smith said there was a playoff intensity to the match. Mansfield keeper Olivia Salisbury made four saves to earn her fifth clean sheet.

Field Hockey = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 

– Franklin scored twice in the second quarter, and then once in each the third and fourth, to pick up a win over visiting Mansfield. After a scoreless first quarter, the Panthers got on the board just over midway through the second when Haley Wernig buried an unassisted goal. The Panthers doubled their lead with a minute left in the half as Sydney Rogan set up Kaitlyn Carney to make it 2-0. In the second half, Wernig got her second (from Chloe Essam) with less than a minute left in the third, and Payten Crandall made it 4-0 (from Carney) less than two minutes into the fourth. Devon Barry had the shutout in net for the hosts.

Volleyball = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Taylor Lacerda and Makayla Kuykendall both had strong games as Franklin notched another 3-0 win (25-17, 25-17, 25-22), this time against a solid Mansfield squad. Lacerda had 11 kills in the win, adding five digs, a block, and an ace while Kuykendall recorded 16 digs, six kills, and four aces.

Golf = Franklin, 145 @ Oliver Ames, 144 – Final 

– The battle of the top two teams lived up to the hype as Oliver Ames earned a one-stroke win over Franklin in a non-league clash between division leaders. The Tigers’ top four of senior Michael McGinnis, senior Daniel Paul, junior David Rodgers, and junior Sean Kearns all shot a 39 at their home course of Pine Oaks for the win. Franklin’s Tyler O’Brien and Jack Hagerty shared medalist honors, both firing a round of 34.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-03-22/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Dog Park closes this week for clean up by DPW - Thursday evening to Friday morning

The Franklin Dog Park will be closed from Thursday, October 5^th at 8 PM till Friday, October 7^th until noon. 

DPW will be doing work. The dog park gate will be locked.

Franklin Dog Park closes this week for clean up by DPW - Thursday evening to Friday morning

Congressman Jake Auchincloss: An Update for Sep 12 through Sep 30

LAST 3 WEEKS IN REVIEW SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 30 I'm your representative in Congress, and I write to keep you informed. On the Hill The Clean Energy Transition: I wrote in the Washington Times that the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy need not be along party lines. Republicans must combat science deniers within their ranks and join Democrats in making progress on clean energy innovation. And Democrats should be open to collaboration on the market-based solutions that Republicans tend to favor.  There are common values on which to build: members of both parties should want to leave a healthier environment for their children while creating a stronger economy that is free from Middle Eastern oil. Writing about clean energy in a conservative publication is part of my go-everywhere, talk-to-everyone approach to delivering results on the critical issues of our time. Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act: Prior to voting in favor of the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act, I spoke on the House floor about the importance of this legislation. The bill will strengthen protections for federal employees who expose wrongdoing. Federal whistleblowers who put their livelihoods on the line to expose bad actors deserve their day in court if they face retaliation. I also passed an amendment to the bill to ensure their cases appear with the urgency they demand. Wall Street on the Hill: Recently, the CEOs of big U.S. banks testified before the Financial Services Committee. In my questioning, I focused on how Wall Street and Washington can work together to outcompete the Chinese Communist Party as it strains under its draconian zero-Covid policy. Congress and big banks both have tools and resources to expand U.S. productive capacity, particularly by building more housing and increasing labor force participation. I also asked the CEOs about whether they believed the Fed Chair would maintain inflation-fighting credibility with Wall Street in the year ahead. If markets don't believe the Fed's forward guidance, the central bank's ability to prevent long-term inflation would be undermined. Upon my questioning, these closest Fed-watchers raised their hands in a vote of confidence in the Fed chairman's resolve. Make your voice heard → I am working in Congress to ensure Americans have access to affordable housing. At the state and local level, building multi-family housing by-right is critical to driving down housing prices. Let me know below if you support building more multi-family homes. Do you support building multi-family housing to drive down housing prices? Around the Fourth New England Council: Recently, I addressed the New England Council to highlight the accomplishments of this Congress while presenting a new, collaborative vision for the future. I've worked with progressive Democrats on curbing climate change, with moderate Democrats on lowering costs for families, and with Republicans to support the people of Ukraine. My core message: I will continue to work left, right, and center to deliver results for working families. Sincerely, Jake WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Steet Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

Downtown parking changes proposed for Discussion at Town Council meeting Oct 5, 2022

Parking, downtown parking. A problem, or not? 

Parking changes are on the agenda for the Town Council on Wednesday. These came up through the Economic Development Subcommittee with a 3-1 vote to recommend to the Council.

There are 4 separate but integrated bylaws to cover the changes proposed. 

The first reading is Wednesday. The bylaws can be voted to move as is, or with modification(s) to a second reading. The second reading would come at a future Council meeting. Implementation would take some months of preparation before they would actually be in effect (assuming they are approved).

• b. Bylaw Amendment 22-884: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article IV, Stopping, Standing and Parking, §170-15 Parking Prohibitions and Limitations, D. Parking Prohibited, Downtown Parking Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-884 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._web_22-884_parking_map.pdf
• c. Bylaw Amendment 22-885: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, §170-20, Additional regulations; violations and penalties. - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-885 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._-_bylaw_amendment_22-885_amendment_chapter_170_ta_auth_to_set_fees.pdf
• d. Bylaw Amendment 22-886: Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, § 82-6, Subsection K. Police - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 22-886 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._-_bylaw_amendment_22-886_amendment_chapter_82_municipal_service_fees_striking_quarterly_fees.pdf
• e. Bylaw Amendment 22-879: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Appendix A, Fines, Parking Violations - First Reading (Motion to Take off the Table and Move Bylaw Amendment 22-879 to Second Reading - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/bylaw_amendment_-_parking_fees.pdf

Or use this one PDF to find all four zoning bylaws together

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10e2BurrUb9KUv0gmga1BjvI91wHQ2EMi/view?usp=sharing

Note: The Dean College neighborhood parking issues are not on this agenda. With the new administration at Dean, the idea is to let them form their talked of/proposed neighborhood group to start and work to address the issue.

The full agenda includes remote connection to the meeting

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.05.22_town_council_agenda.pdf

Downtown parking changes proposed for Discussion at Town Council meeting Oct 5, 2022

Frank Presents: Jeff Roy (video)

MA State Representative Jeff Roy sat with with Frank Falvey to record an episode of Frank Presents

Video link = https://youtu.be/E5RjWxDg1lU

Jeff's web page ->  https://jeffreyroy.com/

Jeff State Representative web page -> https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JNR1

https://jeffreyroy.com/

FHS newsletter - volume 30 - week of Oct 3, 2022

New week, new issue of the FHS newsletter and it is packed with info as usual

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFMrA5xAwk/_xW72CrRMHWAcA89NyYSyg/view#1

Shared from Twitter:   https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1576940161568370688

Franklin Veterans: October 2022 Coffee Social

Join Us for Coffee & Conversation 

on Wednesday, October 5 at 10:00 AM 

at the Senior Center

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/october-2022-coffee-social

 

Franklin Veterans: October 2022 Coffee Social

Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay

Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay By K. Michelle Grajales With the recent announcement of the one-time federal student loan debt relief plan, we knew scammers were on their way. Well, they're here.  The application for debt relief is rolling out any day now, so focus on getting information directly from the Department of Education. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2022/10/student-loan-scammers-are-circling-keep-them-bay

Student loan scammers are circling. Keep them at bay

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jeff Roy

10:30 am Frank's Musings: Martha's Vineyard

11:00 am Senior Connection: Maggie Gundersen

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm The Only Cure Is Education

4:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Youth Sports

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 9 - Coronas

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Concussions and Brain Injury

6:00 pm September 11th Remembrance

7:30 pm Joe Landry: The Railroad of Franklin

8:30 pm The Drummer's Studio: 12th Anniversary

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

9:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

11:00 am FAA: Art From The Heart

12:00 pm All-Town Showcase: Chorus & Orchestra

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

3:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

6:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer: v Canton 09-28-22

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v North Attleboro 09-23-22

10:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Sharon 09-21-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 09-27-22

12:00 pm Finance Committee: 09-28-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 09-27-22

7:00 pm Community Preservation Cmte: LIVE, Chambers, 891 5095 1834

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin, MA: Board Of Health - meeting agenda for Oct 5, 2022

Franklin Board Of Health

DULY SCHEDULED MEETING

3rd floor Training Room

WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2022, 5:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1) Reading and Acceptance of September 7, 2022 and September 22, 2022 meeting minutes

2) PUBLIC HEARING

3) OLD BUSINESS

4) NEW BUSINESS

• Metacomet Shared Service grant regional inspector report
• Metacomet Shared Service grant Public health nurse report
• Metacomet Shared Service grant Epidemiologist report
• Health fair discussion

Chairman opens the floor for any other new business

5) CITIZENS COMMENTARY

6) ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc with remote connection info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_10052022.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board Of Health - meeting agenda for Oct 5, 2022

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk scheduled for Saturday, Oct 15, 2022

 SVdP Annual Fundraiser
October 15, 2022
Friends of the Poor Walk

 

Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM on the Town Common, registration at 8:00 AM Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online at https://www.fopwalk.org/eventlisting/eventdetail/?eventid=2750

 

All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action.

St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk

Community Preservation Committee Meeting - October 4, 2022

The Community Preservation Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7 PM.

You may access the agenda and links for the meeting here:  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/10.04.22_cpc_agenda.pdf

cupola at the Franklin Historical Museum

Franklin Public Schools: Chromebook registration and Optional Insurance School year 2022-2023

The Franklin Public Schools Chromebook optional insurance program provides coverage against accidental damage (drops, spills, etc.)  There is no deductible and no limit to the number of claims that can be made for a Chromebook. Insurance can be purchased only via online payment and only during the open enrollment window, beginning now through October 15, 2022

Coverage Option - The cost for coverage is $45 per year, per device with lower rates for those who qualify for free/reduced meals.  Coverage includes Accidental Damage from cracked screens and liquid spills, liquid submersion,  fire, flood damage, vandalism, natural disasters, and power surge due to lightning.

NOT COVERED:  Intentional damage, case carvings, broken chargers, will not be covered. Additionally, if a device is lost or stolen (as determined by our insurance provider), families may be responsible for the total cost of the device. Please note that full loss due to theft is only covered when accompanied by a police report.

Note: While the insurance is OPTIONAL,  those choosing NOT to insure devices will be responsible for the full replacement cost of $250.00 should an accident or loss occur.  Full replacement cost will be the only option available and partial costs to repair a damaged chromebook will not be considered regardless of the damage as we do not repair these devices in-house. This form must be completed for each device your child/children may have.

For more information regarding the care, handling and expectations for chromebook use, Click here>>  LINK 

Use the form here to purchase this optional insurance->

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSez8TMUqW9xI678fh_jdBqtw8N6euJltwPhG1kB2SliXkSVhQ/viewform

Deadline to register for insurance is October 15

And from the archives, a well done video on chromebook insurance and why it is needed.  Video link -> https://youtu.be/cVyYQg3WYBY

Produced in May 2019, the prices have changed but the issues have not.

Dean College: "Dean Leadership Institute Welcomes Dr. Charles Steinberg, President Of The Worcester Red Sox"

Dean Leadership Institute was pleased to welcome Dr. Charles Steinberg, president of the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, as the first speaker of the fall semester for the Dean Leadership Institute.

Dean College Chancellor Edward Augustus introduced “Dr. Charles”, whose career in baseball began 40+ years ago with an internship with the Baltimore Orioles, his hometown team. Dr. Charles joined the Worcester Red Sox, known as the Pawtucket Red Sox at the time, as president on November 15, 2015, after many years as Executive Vice President of the Boston Red Sox.

Dr. Charles spoke to our students about the qualities that he looks for when hiring an intern – qualities that he wished he would have known when he was first starting his career.

“Integrity is paramount,” said Dr. Charles. “Can I trust you? Do you do what you say you’re going to do? Can I believe you?” he added. “I had no idea when I started my internship with the Orioles that they were going to notice me. I didn’t think they cared – they had bigger things to do. Later I would realize that interns are watched like hawks and your professional career starts on day one.” 

Continue reading the article about Dr Steinberg's insights that he shared

https://www.dean.edu/news-events/story/dean-leadership-institute-welcomes-dr-charles-steinberg-president-of-the-worcester-red-sox/

Two members of the Dean College baseball team presented Dr Steinberg with a special baseball bat

Next speaker at the Dean Leadership Institute is Michael Dukakis, Former Governor of Massachusetts, scheduled for 5 PM on October 26, 2022.

Event registration for the Oct 26 event will be available soon ->  https://www.dean.edu/academics/dean-leadership-institute-2/

"local government 'is the least appreciated' level of government, 'but probably should be the most valued.'”

"A new report from the Rappaport Institute at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government highlights the strong partnership between the Baker-Polito administration and the state’s cities and towns, how it came to be, and the positive results it has achieved.

“We set out a few months ago to try to understand what was happening on the ground, what was so different about the way that this administration was working with cities and towns that we kept hearing about,” said Danielle Cerny, a visiting fellow at the Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston and the author of the 50-page policy brief, during an unveiling event at Harvard on Sept. 28. “What were the pieces? Did it really work? Could we bottle it, particularly as we start to prepare for transitions here and elsewhere. How could we try to capture this?” 

Continue reading the article at MMA -> 

https://www.mma.org/report-explores-successful-state-local-partnership-under-baker-polito/

Direct link to full report ->

https://www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/Taubman/RIGB/Empowering%20Cities%20and%20Towns%20Paper%20web%20version%20-%2009-2022.pdf

Rappaport Institute at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government

"We know our kids can"

"STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT REMAINS well below where it was in 2019, indicating a steep loss in learning during the pandemic that has yet to be made up, according to statewide MCAS results released Thursday. 

“Compared to pre-pandemic we still have a way to go across all subject levels to fully recover learning losses,” said state Education Commissioner Jeff Riley. 

The 2022 MCAS results reflect the standardized tests that were taken in the spring of 2022 in grades three through eight and grade 10. In every subject – math, English, and science – the percentage of students who scored as meeting or exceeding expectations fell between 2019, the last year of full, in-person education, and 2022.  

There were some hopeful signs, with both math and science scores rebounding slightly compared to 2021, indicating that some learning recovery has begun. However, there were also areas where scores have continued to drop, including in writing and elementary school English.  "

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/education/mcas-scores-show-major-drop-since-2019/

Or wait until November ? when Franklin School District has had time to get it's set of numbers and do some work with them to tell us the real story.

MCAS scores show major drop since 2019