Monday, February 9, 2015

Trash and recycling pick up delayed one day (again this week)


Due to the winter storm curbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day this week. 
Service will start on Tuesday at 7 AM and end on Saturday this week only. 
Please make sure your carts do not interfere with snowplowing operations.

The voice message said
pick ups scheduled for Monday would be picked up on Tuesday
Tuesday, on Wednesday
Wednesday, onThursday
Thursday, on Friday
and Friday on Saturday

While this was the same notice that we saw last week it is legitimate for this week (week of 2/9/15).


screen grab of Franklin DPW webpage
screen grab of Franklin DPW webpage

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 11, 2015


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– May 14, 2014, June 4, 2014, January 21, 2015

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS – This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-09: Authorization to Expend Funds in Excess of Available Appropriations

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Discussion of Strategy for negotiations with all Town Employee Unions

P. ADJOURN

another sample sidewalk photo, this from early Sunday morning Feb 8th
another sample sidewalk photo, this from early Sunday morning Feb 8th


The agenda and accompanying documents can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/0211.pdf

FHS Swimming results from Hockomock Sectional Meet

Hockomock Sports has posted the results of the Hockomock League Sectional meet. The FHS boys and girls results for their individual and team events can be found on the links here.

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers


Girls

http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/girls-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results


Boys

http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/boys-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results



United Regional Young Professionals Organization Raises Funds To Benefit Children’s Advocacy Center Of Bristol County


Each quarter the United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) selects a deserving local charity to support. Half of monthly event admission fees, on-site donations, and other contributions are collected and given back to the community charities that need them most. 
The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County (CAC) was selected as the local charity to be supported by the YPO’s quarterly fundraising efforts to end 2014. The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County is a child centered facility to assist child victims of abuse and their families. Their team of professionals come together to investigate allegations of abuse and assist families in the healing process. From forensic interviews and health services to community resources and general advocacy, the CAC assists families in their time of need. 
The CAC’s Executive Director, Michelle Loranger expressed her appreciation to the YPO by saying, “We are grateful for the partnership and support of United Regional YPO for supporting our mission of helping abused children who need their voice and advocacy.”
United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO)
United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO)
The United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) is a community of diverse individuals who share a common interest in professional relationship building, career development, social engagement and civic leadership. 
To learn more about the YPO or to register for an upcoming event, visit the YPO’s website at unitedregionalypo.org or by contact 508-488-YPO1 (9761).

TeamFitness - The email you've all been waiting for.....



February 2015
Another Snow Email from
Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin!

Someday we may find humor in all this. 
But as of now, we find it extremely frustrating. As we have tried to find a basis on making this decision in a wise manor, we waited on the Franklin Schools and their decision to cancel school on Monday, February 9, 2015.


So, we have decided to remain closed in the morning and will examine the situation as the day progresses for a later in the day opening (that is if the roads, parking and weather cooperate). Please visit our Facebook pages for updates and another email blast will be sent with a final decision on the afternoon.

Keep warm, dry and take care with shoveling,
     

Forward this email


Team Fitness Franklin | 100 Franklin Village Drive | Franklin | MA | 02038

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Franklin Public Schools: School Cancelation - Monday, Feb 9


A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello,

Due to the snow storm, school will be canceled tomorrow, February 9th.  There will be no afternoon or evening activities.  All school offices and central office will be closed.

Think Spring and stay safe!

Sally Winslow
Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Parmenter Elementary School, in the snow Sunday morning, Feb 8th
Parmenter Elementary School, in the snow Sunday morning, Feb 8th


This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.





For those with good eyes yes, that is the red marker of a buried fire hydrant. I went back after my walk this morning to dig it out. 

fire hydrant in front of Parmenter School
fire hydrant in front of Parmenter School


Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 10, 2015

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."


Franklin Public Schools: 'the key to learning'
Franklin Public Schools: 'the key to learning'


1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 13, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman


2. Guests/Presentations

a. Senator Karen Spilka, Senator Richard Ross and Representative Jeffrey Roy

b. Middle School Blended Learning – MS Principals

The Blended Learning presentation document can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/middle-schools-blended-learning.html


3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – Second Reading – For Elimination
o GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedule
Policy – First Readings
o KCDA – Memorial Commemorations 
o KCD-E1 – Non-Budgeted Funds Donation Form 
o KCD-E2 – Guidelines for Donations of Gifts/Memorials Non-Budgeted Funds to the Franklin Public Schools
The policy documents can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-memorial-policy.html


4. Action Items

a. I recommend adoption of the 2015-2016 School Calendar as discussed.  (Note the draft calendar can be found here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-draft-calendar.html )

b. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
c. I recommend elimination of Policy GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedule as discussed.
d. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. KCDA – Memorial Commemorations2. KCD-E1 – Non-Budgeted Funds Donation Form3. KCD-E2 – Guidelines for Donations of Gifts/Memorials Non-Budgeted Funds to the Franklin Public Schools
e. I recommend approval of the request of Anthony Joseph to take Keller 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 1, 2015 as detailed.
f. I recommend approval of student activities as detailed.
g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of pottery glaze from EMC (valued at $68.30) for the Empty Bowls program at Oak Street Elementary School.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,394.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library books.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for Extra Curricular Music.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $305.50 from All American Publishing for the Athletic Department.
l. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,725.00 from the Gen Youth Foundation for Remington Middle School.
m. I recommend approval of the request of Dawn Lacerda to take 5th grade JF Kennedy students to the Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown, RI on March 10, 2015 as detailed.


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

Personnel Update


8. Adjourn