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| Standout for Democracy - Jan 6 |
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| Franklin Democratic Town Cmte |
In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing approximately 4,850 feet of roadway improvements along Janie Avenue, Schofield Drive, Eldon Drive, and Richard Lane within the Town of Franklin.
Additional Information: 2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/2024-janie-avenue-neighborhood-roadway-improvements
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| 2024 Janie Avenue Neighborhood Roadway Improvements (RFP) |
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"This week, we'll mark one year since @MassLtGov and I were sworn in.
A year of saving people money.
A year of creating opportunity.
A year of making Massachusetts stronger.
On January 17th, tune in as I deliver my first State of the Commonwealth Address. #MASOTC " https://t.co/sVjBGDmx3n
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| MA State of the Commonwealth address scheduled for Jan 17, 2024 |
"January is Winter Safety Awareness Month! Hypothermia kills on average 25,000 people in the U.S. a year.
Avoid the risk of frostbite and hypothermia by dressing in layers, covering exposed skin, and limiting time outdoors.
If someone might be experiencing either condition, seek medical attention immediately — and know your actions. "
weather.gov/safety/cold-during
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| Franklin Health Dept: January is Winter Safety Awareness Month |
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| Ali Funkhouser |
FM #1125 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1125 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning; Eric Stark, Director of Curriculum STEM; and Dr Tim Frazier, Director of Curriculum ELA & SS. We had our conversation in person at FPS Central Offices on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
At a high level our topics were:
Instructional design
Emphasis on professional learning
Universal design for learning
Capturing & analyzing the Data
MCAS just one data point, use of summative & formative
Curriculum review program
The recording runs about 38 minutes so let’s listen to our conversation on teaching and learning in the Franklin School District. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1125-franklin-public-schools-teaching-learning-discussion-12-13-23
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Superintendent’s page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent
Teaching & Learning page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/office-teaching-and-learning
Teaching & Learning update to School Committee as referenced ->
EduSpeak glossary -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent/pages/eduspeak-glossary-educational-terms-acronyms
School Committee meeting recap of 11/28/23 session ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/school-committee-hears-from-parmenter.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/ 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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FM #1124 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1124 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Jan 3, 2024. All three board members participated; Harris, Sweet and Mu-Chow. Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor Conference room (not training room).
Quick Recap:
Adjusted meeting schedule for 2024 to remove July, August and schedule as needed for those months
Humanitarian housing crisis update shared; 80 individuals with work visas at the hotel; job fair being scheduled, working to set up rides via GATRAGo (funded via grant); state to do a mobile clinic for vaccinations likely coordinated by this local group
Discussion around plan for reduced oxygen packages used by some facilities in Town, additional requirement to be added to get a formal plan and process for them by the individual operations (use of consultant if necessary)
Info packet produced on “Eat Safe Foods after a Power Outage” - Timely, open to additional health related ideas
Round of reports from inspections, nurse and epidemiologist (detailed reports in meeting packet)
My notes captured via Twitter:
Board of Health Mtg underway, recording to be available later. Motion to accept minutes as edited (remove prior member as in attendance) voted 3-0
Proposed meeting schedule adjusted for July (remove) August (maybe)
C Liberty provides a humanitarian crisis update. 80 with work visas at hotel, working to schedule a job fair, working also to set up process for rides via GATRAGo with funding through grant by ToF
SAFE Coalition working on narcan training and first aid kits. All is going well, meeting regularly to address needs. State will do mobile clinic for vaccines but likely organized by local Board of Health.
Plan to be required for reduced oxygen packages, i.e. extending life of cooked product, consultant to set up and do it properly (it can be done regularly) chiefs shouldn't be responsible for developing the process, just executing it. Food code requirement.
2 establishments were found to need this, they were cooperative and stopped pending this discussion and they'll be able to proceed. Board agrees to revision to policy, also to include on the application for next year.
Packet for eat safe foods after a power outage. Timely. Other ideas for health open for a monthly theme https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/pages/january_topic_of_the_month.pdf
Report on inspections, 9 inspections, 12 reinspections for Dec. FDA conference call for recall issue. Training completed.
Nurse update for Dec, COVID 108 cases (vs 61 in Nov). Getting a ride in cases like last year. Flu season, 47 confirmed, 42 in Dec
Central Park Terrace visit, stop the bleed training held Dec 13. Attended webinars on health related issues. Assisting with medical appointments etc for the migrants at the hotel. Safe sleeping strategy session conducted, approx 20 new mothers with 1yr and under
Epidemiologist update, updates through weekly texts (shared via ) dashboard updates for migrants, etc.
Citizen Comment: I shared the info on the Regroup messaging setup, and offered to get flier for job fair to share via Franklin.news
Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0
Game #8 Results: #10 Franklin (5) North Attleboro (1) (Shots- Franklin 52 North Attleboro 11)
1st period Recap: Shots - Franklin (16) North Attleboro (4)Tonight, the boys came out firing the puck & @ 2 ½ minutes into the game Paterson snaps a shot from the slot rebound goes to McEvoy who stickhandles around the goalie for the goal to put Franklin on the board. At 6:45 McEvoy to Lampasona to Paterson for the snip Franklin up 2. Again, at 5:45 on the PK Marchand & Arienti combine for nice play behind the net & find McEvoy on the wall who hits Paterson in stride streaking down the ice for the breakaway shorty! A flurry of shots from Daley, Wernig & Balducci keep North's goalie on his toes couple with strong blue line play by Toli, Harrington, Smith and Greenwood, it's a heavy tilt Franklin's way. Torraco got the nod in the pipes and serves up a donut in the 1st & after 1 period - Franklin 3 North Attleboro 0
2nd Period Recap: Shots - Franklin (23) North Attleboro (1)As play ensues it's all Franklin w/ heavy pressure in the Ozone Quinn, Langevin & Hager are all over the place pumping shots at the goalie w/ Harrington and Toli ripping shots from the point. Next shift much of the same as Taccini, Carosi, R. Lampasona continue to grind keeping North hemmed into their zone. 8 minutes into period NA still no shots. McAlpine, Lewandowski & Taccini are flying hungry for a point, intensity is high. Finally off Norths 1st shot of the period its redirected to Toli who finds Lampasona who goes the length of the ice for the goal Franklin up 4. Solid lockdown defensive by Marchand, Arienti, Toli, Harrington & Smith as the puck only made it into the D zone for overall about 1 ½ minutes of play & Torraco serves up another goose egg. At end of 2 periods Franklin 4 North Attleboro 0.
3rd Period Recap: Shots - Franklin (13) North Attleboro (6)At the 11:14 mark in the 3'd, Paterson wins an Ozone faceoff back to Greenwood who snaps a shot from the point. As a scrum ensues in front of the net the puck finds Daley's stick and he tucks it home to put Franklin up 5. Several solid shifts from McAlphine, Taccini & Fletcher - they are buzzing & getting lots of solid attempts to put one home. The boys are anchored by a strong presence at the blue line from Shaughnessy,
Q. Taccini and Greenwood while Torraco holds down the fort. Great team win lots of reps tonight for the boys tonight.Final Franklin 5 North Attleboro 1
POG(Daley)Stats: Paterson 2G2A, McEvoy 1G2A, Lampasona 1G2A, Daley 1G, Arienti 1A Franklin (4-4)@ Canton Saturday 1/6 puck drops @ 6:400 PM@ Panky!
via FHS Panther Hockey Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1742767873217454446
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