Friday, December 13, 2024

Franklin School Committee gets updates on Lifelong Learning & Redistricting, approves FHS trips for 2026 (audio)

FM #1335 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1335 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024. 6 of the 7 members participated (5 in Chambers, 1 remote, 1 absent).


Quick recap: 

  • Lifelong Learning Presentation - find the photo album of the slides presented ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/omNCc8A4rfPxAHtt9 

  • Reorganization Level-Based Presentation - find the photo album of the slides presented ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/xR1omYuPvXTHSciP6 

  • Japan 2026 Field Trip Request & Hawaii 2026 Field Trip Request - a combined presentation and the slides captured in one album ->  https://photos.app.goo.gl/HZw9TKfELZPPLRRS9   Both trips were approved by the same 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll call

  • Policy – Second Reading/Adoption

    • ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex

    • ACA-R – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment  approved by 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll call

  • Committee voted to enter Executive Session, not to return to open meeting by 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll call


The recording runs about 2 hours & 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1335-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-12-10-24/



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Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0JNS07rsB4 


The agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5082504/SCAGENDA_12-10-24.docx.pdf 


Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/december-10%2C-2024-sc-meeting-packet/730521 


My full set of notes in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JnjmLo3gEfEVC1odtP4MnJLox38RYtGA/view?usp=drive_link   



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Franklin School Committee gets updates on Lifelong Learning & Redistricting, approves FHS trips for 2026 (audio)
Franklin School Committee gets updates on Lifelong Learning & Redistricting, approves FHS trips for 2026 (audio)


FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Volleyball & Golf All Stars

2024 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars

Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Julia Leonardo, Attleboro

Davenport Division MVP
Addyson Smock, Oliver Ames

Hockomock League All Stars
Makayla Kuykendall, Franklin
Brooke Daniels, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Olivia Alberti, Franklin



2024 Hockomock League Golf All Stars

Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Evan Regan, King Philip

Davenport Division MVP
Tyson Laviano, North Attleboro

Hockomock League All Stars
Liam Lewandowski, Franklin
Caden Sullivan, Franklin
Jack Nelson, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Ben Burgess, Franklin


FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Volleyball & Golf All Stars
FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Volleyball & Golf All Stars

FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars

2024 Hockomock League Girls Cross Country All Stars

Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Emilia Smith, Attleboro

Davenport Division MVP
Molly Galgoczy, North Attleboro

Hockomock League All Stars
Carli Walbert, Franklin
Fiona Morrison, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Emma Pruitt, Franklin


2024 Hockomock League Boys Cross Country All Stars

Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Alex Blumen, Sharon

Davenport Division MVP
Anthony Malakidis, North Attleboro

Hockomock League All Stars
Alex Fioravanti, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Jack Halter, Franklin


FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars
FHS representatives on the 2024 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars

Rod & Gun Club All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Sunday Dec 15 from 7:30 to 11:00 AM

Rod & Gun Club All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, Sunday Dec 15  from 7:30 to 11: AM
Rod & Gun Club All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast
"Our famous all-you-can-eat breakfast is back this Sunday, Dec. 15th. 
Come to 53 Florence St. in Franklin from 7:30-11 am and pay just $10 ($5 for kids 12 and under) to get all-you-can-eat eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, corned beef hash, home fries, baked beans, and coffee/juice. 
We even have a brand new stove in the fireplace so we'll keep you extra warm and toasty. 
Come enjoy the best deal (and food) in town!"



FHS Connect 4 Cancer (C4C) group asks to consider donating a gift to a family in need

Consider donating a gift to a family in need. C4C is helping out a Franklin family whose daughter is currently going through cancer treatment.

FHS Connect 4 Cancer (C4C) group asks to consider donating a gift to a family in need
consider donating a gift to a family in need 
Feel free to go off the list or use items that are different from the ones linked. If you donate an item (on or off the list), please sign up using the signup genius.

Gifts can be given to Mrs.Curtis or dropped off in the FHS main office for Beth Ann Curtis by 12/19 **Please do NOT wrap the gifts**

If you want to help, but don't have time to drop off a gift feel free to Venmo @ellamahoney4. All money will be used to buy gifts for the family.

With any questions reach out to Beth Ann Curtis (curtise@franklinps.net) or Ella Mahoney (ellamahoney184@gmail.com)!

Holiday Sip & Shop at La Cantina Winery - Dec 15

Join La Cantina Winery in Franklin, Ma and local artisans and vendors at this Holiday Sip & Shop! 

Get your last minute gifts while enjoying delicious food and wine!
Holiday Sip & Shop at La Cantina Winery - Dec 15
Holiday Sip & Shop at La Cantina Winery - Dec 15
Current vendors
🥣Pottery by Tracy
🧴Limelife by Alcone with Joanie
🌌Pure Lit Intention Candles
🦩Flock & Flourish
🍫Wright Old School Chocolates
📸🐝The Photo Hive
🧢ReVamped Threads - Julie Warner’s customized Jean jackets, blazers, hats and more!
🧀Red Apron Charcuterie
💍Mellow Mi Jewelry
🌸Rosey Cheeks Creative - customized and personalized gifts made while you wait!
🎄Crafty Chris - handmade cards & more!
🐾 Woofin’ Good Treats
🍭Sweet Inspirations
📸Peter Willis Photography



Final days to share your input to the Franklin Community News Survey

Final days to share your input to this survey. 
  • Where do you get your Franklin News? 
  • What types of news are you looking for?
Survey closes on Sunday, Dec 16 at midnight

Franklin TVFranklin Public Radio, and Franklin Matters are working together striving to advance the greater good, bringing us together as a community, so that our focus is not on what divides us, but what brings us together. To that end, we need your help with the following survey questions. 

Please fill out (online -> https://bit.ly/FCCA_NewsSurvey ) or via paper copy (and send to Franklin TV) so we can evaluate our services for the community and enhance as necessary. 

Your thoughts are important to us. 

Thank you!

Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo

Community Kangaroo has compiled a Holiday Decorations Map for the Greater Boston area.  
Here's a link to what they have so far -- any help is appreciated! It is interactive and updated as more info is gathered.

Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo
Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo 


Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Dec 13, 2024

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group


  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club
8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1
10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock
11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Mashed Potatoes
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
4:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty
5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Lauren Turner
8:00 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2024
9:30 pm Shelley Otis: Harpist

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2023
8:30 am Mental Health: Susan Dunshee & Allison Tambolleo
9:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022
11:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-25-24
2:00 pm FHS Winter Chorus & Orchestra 2022
3:30 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep
4:30 pm Varsity Football: Franklin v King Philip 11-28-24
7:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Boston Latin Academy 02-14-24
9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24


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


Thursday, December 12, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, December 12, 2024 ???

Thursday, December 12
  • Kennedy PCC fund raiser (Papa Ginos, Franklin)
  • Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)
4:30pm Winter Wonderland - a Community Holiday Event (Franklin Senior Center)
5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)
5:00pm Holiday Market (Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen)
6:00pm Remington MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann School)
7:00pm Cultural District Committee (Franklin Public Library)


**   Town Meetings today   **

Charles River Pollution Control District Meeting (Medway)
Event Date:  Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 3:00pm


Conservation Commission Meeting (Council Chambers & broadcast)
Event Date:  Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 7:00pm


Cultural District Committee Meeting (Franklin Public  Library)
Event Date:  Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 7:00pm


Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting (charter school)
Event Date:  Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 7:00pm



What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming