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Summer time. Crickets. Waves.

Song birds.

Kids laughing and playing.

What do you like to listen to during the summer?

Sound expert Julian Treasure says, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening -- to other people and the world around you.




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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 8/23/11

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

Mission Statement

The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

"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."

1. Routine Business
• Citizen’s Comments
• Review of Agenda
• Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 9, 2011 School Committee Meeting.
• Payment of Bills - Mr. Glynn
• Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
• FHS Student Representatives
• Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Food Service Director – Whitsons Management (John Gersbeck, VP, Nutrition Services, Vyju Gopalan, Food Service Director, Kyle Parson, District Chef
b. Art Director – Jane Hogan

3. Discussion Only Items
a. Software Transition
b. Facilities Update


4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1123.20 from the Oak Street PCC for Art Room Supplies at Oak Street Elementary School.
c. I recommend acceptance of the donation of art and craft items from Michael’s for Franklin elementary schools.
d. I recommend approval of a new contract for Miriam Goodman, Director of Financial Operations

5. Information Matters
• Superintendent’s Report
• School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
• School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business:
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Adjourn

Networking Luncheon and Harvest Fest Reminders

FDP Networking Luncheon Friday, August 26th -1:00   only $5.50 Dean College Dining Hall-Campus Center Contact Joel Carrara at jcarrara@printsmartoffice.com Harvest Festival Sponsorship Checks Due Wednesday, August 24th Please contact the FDP office if you are interested. The flyers and posters are going to print on Monday, so don't miss out. Thank you to all of you who are sponsors this year! Did you miss the Harvest Festival August 20th deadline? We only have a few more spaces available. There is a late fee of $50.00.  We will need your forms in by this Friday, August 26th if you still plan to participate.  Remember, if you are a downtown business we still need a form or your sidewalk store space will be given to another vendor. Please contact our Harvest Festival Chair Angie Grant at agrant@middlesexbank.com Volunteers Needed Many volunteers are needed for the Festival.  Please contact Joel Carrara at jcarrara@printsmartoffice.com if you can assist with set up or clean up. Website Welcome New Members......we now have over 150 FDP members. Check out the FDP website at franklindowntownpartnership.org and make sure your business link is up to date! Enjoy the rest of the Summer!

"It's clear that the unit has to be on-site"

Should the town permit everything the developer is requesting, the Villas will amount to 45 condominiums, 22 of which will be age-restricted, and 23 of which will not. 

Under that formula, Eastern Management owes the town an affordable housing unit, Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and the Planning Department have said. 

After conceding at the Aug. 8 Planning Board meeting that he is required to build the unit, Coras and his attorney Gary Hogan last night asked that it be built off-site.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1752169190/Planning-Board-builder-spar-over-Franklin-condos#ixzz1VqKfT7xc

Franklin High School PCC Meetings Set--Franklin, MA

 

 

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Franklin High School PCC Meetings Set--Franklin, MA

via Franklin Massachusetts Homes Blog by Kathy Stankard & First Time Buyers,Relocation (Coldwell Banker of Franklin, MA/508-369-5131) on 8/22/11

 

The Franklin High Parent Communication Council has established its meeting dates for the 2011/2012 school year.  They have several upcoming events and could use many helping hands to make these a success...

The PCC will be having meetings on the following dates:

1. Sept. 12, 2011, Monday
2. Nov. 7, 2011, Monday
3. Jan. 9, 2012, Monday
4. March 5, 2012, Monday
5. May 7, 2012, Monday

All meetings start at 7p.m. and are held in the FHS Technology Center.

Each meeting will have guest speakers and a principal update. These meetings are truly a communication tool for parents, to hear about important topics regarding the school, and to ask questions and find out answers that their teenager may not be able to give them.

If you need more information or would like to get involved, please email me at franklinmahomes@comcast.net or call 508-369-5131.

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Kathy Stankard of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage can be reached by cell at 508-369-5131 or via email. 

Kathy has been a top producing REALTOR for the past 15 years helping buyers and sellers in the Franklin, MA and metrowest of Boston area.  Feel free to check out her website for more resources and information.

 

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YMCA announces races on Sep 10th

Youth races, tri-races, and 9th annual 5K road race are announced by the Hockomock Area YMCA. Details contained in the flyer attached.

Healthy Futures Races Press Release

Visit the Y website to register - look for Special Events