Monday, September 10, 2012

Food Pantry is looking for a Director of Development

Updated 10/7/12 - We have selected a fine candidate and will be notifying all the other candidates that have applied. Thank you for your interest!

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Do you know someone that has a talent for building relationships with local business and community groups for a non-profit?

Do you know someone looking for part-time work in a non-profit environment doing good by helping the Franklin community?

If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then please send them this info so they can follow through with the Franklin Food Pantry!






How to Apply
To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications to FFP.Hiring@franklinfoodpantry.org

Harmony from the Heart - Sep 15th - Adirondack Club

What is Harmony from the Heart?

A Franklin-based effort to raise
"money for platelet research...one concert at a time. All proceeds benefit the center for Platelet Research Studies, Boston Children's Hospital"
When and Where?
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Location: The Adirondack Club: Franklin, MA
Email: harmonyfromtheheart@verizon.net


Visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Harmony-from-the-Heart/132979273387534

Visit the Children's Hospital fund raising page
http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/events/pfp/pfp.asp?profileid=om0043&eventname=harmonyfromtheheartevent


A sampling of some of the silent auction and raffle items for Saturday night...
1. AUTOGRAPHED 2-ALBUM SET, Dave Stewart’s THE BLACKBIRD DIARIES. Writer, producer, artist and co-founder of Eurythmics, The Blackbird Diaries is Dave Stewart’s first solo album of new material in over a decade. Estimated collectors value: $70.00 
2. AUTOGRAPHED 2-ALBUM SET and tour T-shirt, Dave Stewart’s newly released THE RINGMASTER GENERAL. A potent and distinctive musical gumbo with rock, blues, country, rhythm & blues and psychedelia, The Ringmaster General was recorded and mixed by John McBride at the famed Blackbird Studio in Nashville TN. Estimated collectors value: $85.00 
3. BOSE WAVE RADIO III – Rich, room-filling sound from a compact tabletop radio that fits just about anywhere in your home. Donated by BOSE corp. Value $350 
4. KING SIZE QUILT handmade in Maine. This beautiful flannel handmade patchwork quilt will keep you comfy and cozy this winter and for years to come. Made and donated by Mary Buckman. Value $400 
5. FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY ‘Take time to Sing’ hand lettered by Claire Griffin of Griffin Ink Studio Value: 
6. FRAMED CALLIGRAPHY ‘True Strength is Very Delicate’ hand lettered and painted by Claire Griffin of Griffin Ink Studio Value: 
7. One of a kind, HAND MADE POTTERY 3-Bowl Matching Set by Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville VA (and you thought Farmville was just on FB!) 
8. Decorative HANDMADE POTTERY Leaf and Decorative Leaf Plate. Perfect for your wall or a spoon rests. By Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville VA 
9. HANDMADE POTTERY Small Deep Bowl, the perfect sized ice-cream bowl (or soup, or cereal, or salsa, or…) by Margo Woodman Vogel, Farmville, VA 
10. $25.00 Gift Card Stop & Shop 
11. 4-Passes PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, Salem Mass – Just in time to see the Ansel Adams exhibit – At the Water’s Edge, now through October 8th Or the just opened exhibit ‘Hats, an anthology” Value: $60.00 
12. Clutch & Matching Hot Pink Scarf. Note: Clutch is large enough to hold an iPad or Kindle. Value: $30.00 
13. "Elle vit apparaître le matin, elle se tut discrètement" Gorgeous colorful print by Matisse which translates “She saw morning arrive, and discreetly said no more” Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: $350 
14. Panoramic View SUPER BOWL XXXIX New England 24 Philadelphia 21. This print would be a great addition to your ‘sports wall’ Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: 
15. Panoramic View BOSTON CITY SKYLINE print, perfect for your office or home. Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES Value: 
16. BIG, LOUD, SCREAMING BLONDE print by Tom Everhart. Framed and donated by JANE’S FRAMES. Value: 
17. Autographed Children’s book ‘AN OCTOPUS NAMED MOM” signed by author Kathleen Flaherty of Millis and illustrator Jennifer Donehey. Donated by Pat Mayer.

18. BEAUTIFUL DISASTER Autographed Book from Franklin’s own Award Winning first time author Laura Spinella

19. Can't be missed NYR GIFT BASKET. An amazing sampling of Organic Skin Care products. Value: approx $150

Franklin Tornadoes and Franklin Fusion: tryout dates set


Tryouts for the Franklin Girls Softball Association's summer competitive teams (Franklin Tornadoes and Franklin Fusion) are this month. The PDF file below contains all the relevant information including dates, times, location, ages, etc.





The Franklin Girls Softball website can be found here http://www.fgsafastpitch.org


Franklin Art Center: Drawing 1 Weds 6:30 - 8 PM

Drawing 1  Wednesdays 6:30-8

Anyone interested in improving their drawing skills?  We have space Wednesday night 
The class will start this week and runs for 6 weeks   
The class is open to teens  and adults

Linda Kabat 

Franklin Art Center

http://franklinartcenter.com/

Friends of the Poor Walk in Franklin on Sept. 29

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Jessica Trufant/Daily News staff on 9/9/12

The Society of St. Vincent dePaul of St. Mary's Parish in Franklin is sponsoring the Friends of the Poor Walk on Saturday, Sept. 29, rain or shine.  Walkers collect pledges and the money promised to them from family, friends, neighbors, co-workers - at the time the pledge is made - and turn it in to the parish on the day of the walk.  All monies collected stay in Franklin to help those in need, regardless of faith.

Things you can do from here:

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 11, 2012


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.

"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 21, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. District Improvement Plan
b. Lifelong Learning Summer Update

3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – First Readings:
1. BL – Remote Participation Policy

Policy – Second Readings: Elimination of Policies:
1. JICA – Student Dress Code
2. JICDA – Academic Honesty Policy
3. JICF – Gang Activity/Secret Societies
4. JIH – Interrogations and Searches
5. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
6. JKAA-R – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Administration Procedures/Crisis Team Procedures
7. JKF-E – Memorandum of Understanding
8. JKF-R – Matters Involving Violence, Weapons, Hate Crimes and Drug Distribution
9. JLF-E – Child Abuse/Neglect
10. JLF-R – Statement of Child Abuse and Neglect

New/Revised Policies (Second Read)
1. JLF – Child Abuse/Neglect
2. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention

4. Action Items
a. I recommend elimination of the following policies as discussed:

  1. JICA – Student Dress Code
  2. JICDA – Academic Honesty Policy
  3. JICF – Gang Activity/Secret Societies
  4. JIH – Interrogations and Searches
  5. JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
  6. JKAA-R – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Administration Procedures/Crisis Team Procedures
  7. JKF-E – Memorandum of Understanding
  8. JKF-R – Matters Involving Violence, Weapons, Hate Crimes and Drug Distribution
  9. JLF-E – Child Abuse/Neglect
  10. JLF-R – Statement of Child Abuse and Neglect

b. I recommend adoption of Policy JFL Child Abuse/Neglect as discussed.
c. I recommend adoption of Policy JKAA – Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention.
d. I recommend acceptance of the donation of an OKI Color Printer valued at $150.00 to the FPS.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $750.00 from the Hockomock YMCA from the Amanda Hartford Grant for Davis Thayer.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,125.00 from O’Charley’s Inc. for in-house enrichment at FHS.

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. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

Franklin Public Schools: District Improvement Plan

The District Improvement Plan for the Franklin Public Schools for school year 2012-2013. This is scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting 9/11/12.



The full agenda for the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html