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Caring for our Community with a Night of Comedy! Saturday, November 2nd 3 Restaurant  Franklin, MA 7-11 pm $35  Dear steve, Our purpose is to support the Ellie Fund, a wonderful organization that serves breast cancer patients & their families locally within MA. Please join us to enjoy ~ Comedy by the hilarious Harrison Stebbins ~ ~ Music by the Jennifer Tefft Band ~ ~ 50/50 Raffle ~ Light Snacks ~ Cash Bar ~  ~ Silent Auction ~ Harrison Stebbins With a sarcastic wit and an improvisational style, Harrison Stebbins has quickly become one of the most popular comedy acts in the Northeast. His unique blend of high-energy physical comedy and clever insight keeps audiences laughing long after he has left the stage. The current champion of the Sam Adam's Best of Boston comedy competition, he has performed on the Comedy Central Live Tour, Dave Attel's Insomniac Tour featured on Comedy Central, and many more. His razor sharp wit and animated persona have made him one of stand-up comedy's fastest rising stars and an act you don't want to miss! The Jennifer Tefft Band After getting her start playing for change in the subway tunnels and streets of Cambridge, MA, Tefft has gone on to release 4 CDs which have received critical acclaim,  including a nomination for Best Female Vocalist by the Boston Music Awards. Songs from all 4 of her releases have been, and are still being used on national television shows such as CSI, MTV, One Life To Live, and The Young & The Restless, among others.  Jennifer and her band have toured extensively, sharing the stage with bands like Aerosmith, Quiet Riot, Warrant, Missing Persons, and more. Jennifer is a breast cancer Survivor! We hope you'll join us. Everyone can use a good laugh  and some inspiration! Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets Now! Questions? Send us an E-mail at info@beadsforacause.com  or call 508-520-4100

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In the News: FEF grants, treasurer change

More than a dozen Franklin teachers win grants

The Franklin Education Foundation has awarded 13 grants totaling $24,874 to teachers from all grade levels for the 2013-2014 school year.

Franklin FinCom backs proposed treasurer change

The Finance Committee has announced its support for making the treasurer/collector an appointed position.

The text for Question 1 on the Nov 5, 2013 ballot can be found here

Saturday in and around Franklin

My bike ride around Franklin on Saturday found lots of good things happening.

The colorful flowers on sale at Agway caught my eye

autumn colors at Agway

There will be a craft show at the Elks Lodge today, Oct 20th

Elks - craft show

At the corner of West Central and Union the red trees framed the green light

red trees, green light

The Ladybug 5K brought families with runners and walkers to the Kennedy School to register for the 5K or the kids fun runs.

registration line

The Music Boosters held their mattress sale at FHS in the field house

music booster mattress sale

Wednesday, Oct 23 will be the Panther Pride night where current 8th graders and parents get to see and here what to expect next year

Panther Pride night - Oct 23, 2013

Drive safely where ever you go around Franklin. On Main St just passed St Mary's before you get to the split with Maple St going left and Lincoln St continuing, the police have the mobile speed marker out to remind you of how fast you are and should be traveling.

Main St speed notice

The playground foundation is poured at the DelCarte Open Space

playground foundation at DelCarte

Franklin Federated Church held yard sale

yard sale at Franklin Federated Church

With the annual St Rocco's Festival cleared out of ground on the Hayward Manor, you can find

a basketball court

In case you did not know what the mascot of Dean College was, "Boomer" the Bulldog was out and around campus living large!

Dean College bulldog "Boomer"

What else did you do in and around Franklin on Saturday?

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 22, 2013

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.

AGENDA

"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 October 8, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence:

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Presentation of Plaques
b. FEF Presentation and Awards Ceremony – Kit Brady
c. New FHS Technology – Tim Rapoza, Peter Light

3. Discussion Only Items
Dugouts for softball fields at Remington/Jefferson

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $240.00 from the Parmenter PCC for in-house enrichment as detailed.
c. I recommend acceptance of the donation of an iPad for Jefferson Elementary School as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1125.00 from the Kennedy PCC for field trips.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $875.00 from the Kennedy PCC for field trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips.
g. I recommend approval for construction of dugouts at the Remington/Jefferson complex as discussed.
h. I recommend approval of the request of Mary MacMurray to take Kennedy 3rd graders to the Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI on April 10, 2014 for a concert as detailed.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1139.37 from the ECDC PCC for in-house enrichment.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $703.50 from the Parmenter PCC for a grade 3 field trip.

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

FEF - Presentation Documents - for the School Committee meeting Oct 22, 2013

As announced recently, the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) has awarded its latest grants to teachers in the Franklin schools. These awards will be handed out at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct 22, 2013.

The presentation that outlines the grant process and tells how the functions is as follows:




Sample grants from 1998-2013




The grants for this current 2013-14 school year




The full School Committee agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-oct_20.html

Proposal for dugouts for the softball fields at Remington-Jefferson

On the agenda for the School Committee meeting this Tuesday is a proposal for the installation of dugouts for the softball fields at the Remington-Jefferson school complex.

This document outlines the proposal and includes photo samples of dugouts on other softball fields in Franklin




The full School Committee agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-oct_20.html

Local educators create own economic stimulus

The Tri-County Teachers Association knows it receives a lot of support from parents, students, and others in the community and has found a way to say, “Thanks.” 

At 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, members of the association are banding together to form a “cash mob” and unleashing an economic wallop at Terrazza, 210 Franklin Village Drive, in Franklin. 

Terrazza

Cash mobs have become popular vehicles for supporting locally owned businesses. The “mob” selects a shop or business and then arrives en masse with each member committed to spending at least a minimum amount of money agreed upon by the group. 

“Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School teachers know that the families in the communities we serve appreciate the work we do with their children. That support is vital in our ability to develop the best programs possible for our students” said Tri-County Teachers Association President Mary Taintor. “We as an association wanted to show our support for the communities that use our school. We know it’s been tough out there for local businesses, so we chose one for our ‘cash mob’ to visit. A lot of teachers like Terrazza, so that became an obvious choice for us.”

More about Terrazza can be found on their webpage  http://www.terrazzahg.com/