Wednesday, December 21, 2022

FHS' Lacerda, Kuykendall recognized as Volleyball All-Stars; Harvey gets Honorable Mention

Here are the Franklin athletes recognized as the official 2022 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars, as selected by the coaches in the league and published by HockomockSports.com.

Volleyball

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Maddie Homer, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Taylor Lacerda, Franklin
Makayla Kuykendall, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Georgia Harvey, Franklin

For the full listing of Volleyball All-stars


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Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - December 2022



Franklin Public Schools

District Newsletter

December 2022

22-23 School Calendar


Dec. 26 - Jan 2 Winter Break

Jan. 13 - Early Release Day

Jan 16 - MLK Jr. Day (No School)


Access the 22-23 School Calendar 

Happy Holidays!

A Message from Lucas Giguere

We wish our Franklin Public Schools families, faculty, and greater Franklin community a happy and healthy holiday for those who observe. For many, this time of year allows us to pause and honor our connection to our community, of which we are part of many.


Over the past month, several students across the district have embraced the spirit of giving, kindness and connectivity; hosting toy and food drives to help impact families in and around town. Moments like this nurture our students as change makers and active community contributors!


We look forward to ringing in the new year with you all as we return from Winter break on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023.

- Lucas Giguere

Franklin Public Schools Superintendent

State House Visit

Our 5th grade Oak acorns got the chance to make their mark during their tour of the State House this November. Special thanks to Senate President Karen Spilka, Senator Becca Rausch and Representative Jeff Roy for their warm welcome!

And the Award goes to...

Congratulations to Coach Igoe on receiving the 2021-2022 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Coach of the Year award! When coaching Girls Lacross, Coach Igoe sets the bar high for her student athletes and strives to support them as they grow as athletes and individuals. Panther nation is proud to have her!


Channeling Creativity: Winter Art Show and Concerts!

December was a busy month for our students enrolled in art or music programs. We held our annual district-wide Winter Art Show on December 6th that highlighted various forms of visual art our students have been working on throughout the year. Thank you to all who attended!


In addition to our Winter Art Show, we held concerts for our musically talented students at Franklin High School, Horace Mann Middle, Annie Sullivan Middle, and Remington Middle. Nurturing the arts within our youth is important! We could not do it without the support of our Art, Music, Choir and Orchestra faculty and staff as well as family and community support for creative expression!

Redistricting Analysis Update

The School Committee and District has been meeting with the Redistricting Advisory Committee and Redistricting Analysis consultant (AppGeo) to craft scenarios to propose to the community in Spring 2023 prior to final recommendations to the School Committee.


Any recommendations that may be approved by the School Committee will not go into effect during the 2022-2023 school year. The School Committee will continue to engage the public prior to reaching a final decision on any boundary adjustments, which will be addressed in the implementation plan for redistricting.


To better outline the redistricting analysis process, we have created a webpage to update the community on our efforts. Learn more via our Redistricting Analysis page.

New Student Application for ECDC

The new student application is available for the 2023-2024 academic year at the Early Childhood Education Center

Access the application here.


Learn more about ECDC in this welcome presentation.

From the School Committee

Budget "Deep Dive" with the Finance Committee


The Town's Finance Committee has been hosting regular "Deep Dives" into various departments. On December 7, 2022 the Franklin Public Schools presented a "deep dive" on the 2022-2023 FPS Budget. You can access the slideshow presentation here or watch the meeting recording via YouTube here.





Please join us for our next School Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7 PM


Happy Holidays to our FPS Families, Faculty Staff and Franklin Community!

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"Where's The Toast" Memory Café - Dec 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Hello All,

We hope you will join us Wednesday. December 21 at 1 PM for our "Where's The Toast" Memory Café at the Franklin Senior Center.  

Justyna Giermola will be entertaining us with her rich, velvety voice.  From opera to Broadway to sentimental favorites you are sure to enjoy the performance.  

Memory Cafes are a safe space for people living with cognitive loss, their family, friends and caregivers.

Please share with anyone who might be interested in joining us.
Ariel

--
Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator
Supportive Day Coordinator

"Where's The Toast" Memory Café - Dec 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM
"Where's The Toast" Memory Café - Dec 21, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Wine Barre 02038 December 22 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Join us for Wine Barre 02038 on December 22 from 7:00-9:30pm! 🍷 Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes! (21+ welcome)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4M6Z3PETz/
Wine Barre 02038 December 22 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM

CommonWealth Magazine: One vendor walks away while Christmas comes early for others

On the day when the Commonwealth Wind project got pulled, the State was giving awards for wind power development

"AVANGRID PULLED ITS Commonwealth Wind project out of the latest Massachusetts offshore wind procurement on Friday, and now many are wondering what the lone remaining participant, Mayflower Wind, will do. 

When Avangrid on October 20 asked the Department of Public Utilities for a one-month delay to negotiate adjustments to its power purchase agreement in the face of soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and supply chain challenges, Mayflower seconded that call.

After the DPU told the two wind farm developers to either stand by their original contracts or back out of the procurement, Mayflower stood by its original contract while Avangrid eventually decided to drop out."
Continue reading the article online at CommonWealth Magazine ->

"CHRISTMAS CAME early for the fledgling offshore wind industry in Massachusetts, as the Baker administration handed out $180 million on Tuesday for infrastructure improvements and businesses in New Bedford, Somerset, and Salem.

The money flowed, even though the wind farms the state is counting on to spur the industry are having difficulty financing their projects. The awards were announced at the state wind turbine testing facility in Charlestown.

The largest amount of money, $75 million, went to Crowley Maritime, which has purchased 42 acres on the Salem waterfront and is preparing to redevelop the property to support offshore wind development.

Another $45 million went for improvements to the state-owned New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, which has been open for years but will get its first offshore wind customer, Vineyard Wind, starting in January."
Continue reading the article online at CommonWealth Magazine ->

CommonWealth Magazine: One vendor walks away while Christmas comes early for others
CommonWealth Magazine: One vendor walks away while Christmas comes early for others

Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023


Stipend Negotiations Meeting

Municipal Building - Training Room

Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/stipend_neg_agenda_1-5-23.pdf

Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023
Franklin Public Schools: Franklin School Committee - Stipend Negotiations Meeting - Jan 5, 2023


Franklin Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - Jan 9, 2023

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing at the Town Hall (and can also be attended remotely) on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 7:15 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Scenic Road application, prepared by Joel D’Errico, Franklin MA.

The proposed scenic road permit includes removing 2 trees on parcel 324-001-000 located on Prospect Street.

Please note: This will be your only written notice of this public hearing. Should the Planning Board vote to continue this Public Hearing, the date and time will be posted on the Planning Board’s website under Agendas.

Please contact the Department of Planning & Community Development at (508) 520-4907 if you require further information or if you need to make arrangements to provide translation services for the hearing impaired, or for persons with language barriers.

Copies of the plan and supporting documentation may be reviewed in the Department of Planning & Community Development during regular office hours.

Greg Rondeau, Chairman

Franklin Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - Jan 9, 2023
Franklin Planning Board - Public Hearing Notice - Jan 9, 2023

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

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

7:30 am It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty
10:00 am The Black Box: Michael James Scott
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread
12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 10
3:30 pm Parish of St. Mary Christmas Pageant 2019
5:00 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies
5:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act
6:00 pm Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony
7:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella
10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Winterbloom

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022
8:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
11:00 am FHS Chorus & Orchestra
12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Oliver Ames 12-13-22
2:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22
6:00 pm FHS Chorus & Orchestra
9:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22


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

8:00 am Town Council: 12-14-22
12:00 pm Economic Development: 12-14-22
2:00 pm Town Council: 12-14-22


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.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Reminder: Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting - Dec 20 at 6 PM

Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting
FHS Media Center 
Dec 20, 2022 - 6 PM


A G E N D A
"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
● Check-in
● Why Redistricting
● Review of Timeline
● Guiding Principles
● App Geo Presentation
o Current District Map
o Overview of Components as building blocks for scenarios
● Advisory Group Discussion
o Component Review
● Wrap-up/Feedback
● Adjourn


  • Agenda doc includes remote connection info ->

  • Redistricting Analysis FAQs were posted 12/15/22

  • Presentation doc from kick off meeting

  • Davis Thayer Collection - from the Franklin Matters archives, the meetings that lead to the closing of Davis Thayer and to the need for redistricting

Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting - Dec 20 at 6 PM
Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting - Dec 20 at 6 PM

Franklin DPW Notice: Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours

Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & 
Holiday Recycling Center Hours

Notice from the Department of Public Works:

Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during both holiday weeks (December 26 - 30, 2022 and January 2 - 6, 2023).

The Recycling Center Holiday hours are as follows:
  • Saturday, December 24: 8 AM - 1 PM
  • Sunday, December 25: CLOSED
  • Saturday, December 31: 8 AM - 1 PM
  • Sunday, January 1: CLOSED

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-regular-curbside-recycling-schedule-holiday-recycling-center-hours

With Christmas and New Year's on Sundays, there is no planned delay in the pickup schedule.

Franklin DPW Notice: Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours
Franklin DPW Notice: Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours

FHS's Walbert, Batla, Morrison, & Apicella recognized as Cross Country All Stars; Tighe & Diehl receive Honorable Mention

Here are the Franklin athletes recognized as the official 2022 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars, as selected by the coaches in the league and published by HockomockSports.com.


Girls Cross Country

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Katie Sobieraj, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Carli Walbert, Franklin
Alexandra Batla, Franklin
Fiona Morrison, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Ashley Tighe, Franklin

For the full listing of Girls Cross Country

Boys Cross Country

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Ryan Sarney, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Tyler Apicella, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Joshua Diehl, Franklin

For the full listing of Boys Cross Country

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