REMINDER -- Charles River Meadowlands Meeting TUESDAY evening

REMINDER

The next meeting of the Charles River Meadowlands group will be on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 6:30 -8 at the first floor Arcand meeting room at 10 Mechanic street (Bellingham Town Planner Jim Kupfer has offered to host us!).

Please try to attend and consider ways you might be able to help. A major focus of the meeting will be organizing an information session and workshop for early September to get the political leadership of all three towns and other important players in one room and to define ways to move ahead.

Marjorie Turner Hollman has volunteered to help with communications (and Susan Speers has been doing much of this on her own).

Additional roles could include:

• Establishing fundraising mechanisms
• Maintaining liaison with towns and key community groups
• Helping to line up experts for the September event
• Helping to research more about the Charles River Meadowlands and similar "model" projects in other areas
• Considering uses for seed money (assuming $25k comes through the legislature and the governor)

Please RSVP if you can...

See you there!

Alan Earls
alan.r.earls@gmail.com

image from the Charles River Meadowlands webpage

Visit the website for Charles River Meadowlands

http://www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org/

"We'll get a report of the results"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Officials still don't know the exact cause of a blast that killed two Tuscany Drive residents eight months ago. 

Nancy and Richard Brown, both 66, perished when their condominium unit at The Villages at Oak Hill exploded in October 2015. 

Jennifer Mieth, a spokeswoman for the Massachusetts Fire Marshal's office, said that, while some basic facts are known, there is still much to be determined. 

"We know there was a propane explosion, and we know it was accidental," she said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160627/franklin-investigation-into-blast-continues

Pleshaw, Igoe, and Sweeney recognized in Globe All Scholastics

The Boston Globe All Scholastics were published on Sunday. MacKenzie Pleshaw and Coach Kristin Igoe were recognized for lacrosse and Hannah Sweeney was recognized for girls tennis to represent Franklin HIgh School.

MacKenzie Pleshaw, Franklin, senior

"Pleshaw had 61 goals and three assists as Franklin reached the state semifinals, earning Hockomock MVP and All-Star honors. She had 130 career goals. She will continue her lacrosse career at Stonehill."

FHS girls Lacrosse coach - Kristin Igoe

"A former All-Scholastic at Framingham and a former All-American at Boston College, Igoe has led Franklin to four undefeated seasons in the Hockomock League. Franklin (19-5 overall) won the East Division 1 title."

• The complete listing for Girls Lacrosse can be found online

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2016/06/25/boston-globe-girls-lacrosse-all-scholastics/cBcoHOSeGEBEMIqimlWhiI/story.html

Hannah Sweeney, Franklin, junior

"The first singles player for the Panthers, Sweeney finished the regular season undefeated and reached the semifinals in the South individual tournament. Sweeney plays year-round in USTA tournaments."

• The full listing for girls tennis can be found online

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2016/06/25/boston-globe-girls-tennis-all-scholastics/eSG78AbDHw9aTQWdlm6IjL/story.html

• The Globe All Scholastics listing for spring sports can be found online

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2016/06/24/moments-remember-from-high-school-sports-this-spring/qCJARPBHkBCuLbSKOs3p8I/story.html

Children's Parade - Saturday, July 2nd

The Franklin Lion's Club, in partnership with the 4th of July Coalition, will be sponsoring the Children's Parade held at the Franklin Town Common on Saturday July 2nd at 12:00. 

Registration will take place at The Men of Franklin Monument on High Street at 11:00 (look for Lions Balloons).

The top 3 winners for the most Patriotic Display can choose a prize valued at $25 to Kidz Plaster Zone, Flip Side Gymnastics and Spruce Pond Creamery, who donated the prizes.

Let's see those red, white and blue, bicycles, tricycles , carriages, scooters and costumes!!!

Civil War Monument - 'single soldier' The Men of Franklin

Read with Wally at the Library - Monday, 10:30 AM

Wally the Green Monster will be at the Franklin Public Library (25 Kenwood Circle) on Monday, June 27th at 10:30 Am to lead a reading session.

Wally will bring one of his favorite books and act out the story. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite storybook character.

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/06/read-with-wally-green-monster-monday.html

In the News: 4th of July preparations, teens and screens a concern

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The annual Franklin 4th of July Celebration is gearing up to offer five days of fun on the town common. 

"Plans have been finalized for this year's 4th of July Celebration," says Warren Revell of the Franklin 4th of July Coalition, which has been hard at work for months planning the festival. 

The celebration begins on Thursday and continues through Monday."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160626/franklin-gearing-up-for-annual-july-4-celebration

For additional information and to donate to the 4th of July effort (not funded by the Town of Franklin)  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

"This summer, many parents may recall their childhoods running around outside as they watch their own kids spend beautiful days inside with Playstations and Xboxes. While some children might think parents just don't understand, educators and doctors say the concern that kids and teens are too wired-in is very real. 

Last month, Hopkinton Middle School showed the documentary "Screenagers" to teachers, parents and the student body. The film, directed by primary care physician Delaney Ruston, explores the ways cell phones, computers and electronic media are consuming and shaping the lives of today's teens in unprecedented ways. The screening was followed by a Q&A discussion where students could raise their own concerns about their relationships with technology."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160626/schools-push-for-more-awareness-about-teens-and-their-screens

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - June 28, 2016

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."

The key to learning

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 14, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Signing of FEA Contract
b. Introduction of New Administrators

1. William Klements, Deputy Principal FHS 
2. Dr. Pamela Myette, Asst. Princ. Student Services. 
3. Tanya Lamoureux, Asst. Princ. Oak St. 
4. Amy Souls, Asst. Princ. Keller 
5. Colin Boisvert, Food Service Director

c. Presentation to Assistant Superintendent

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading
o IL – Evaluation of Instructional Programs

4. Executive Session 
– Motion to enter into Executive Session and return to open session (requires roll call vote)
o Matters pertaining to contractual bargaining negotiations

5. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed
b. I recommend adoption of Policy IL – Evaluation of Instructional Programs as discussed
c. I recommend adoption of the MOU between the School Committee and the Van Drivers Union
d. I recommend adoption of the MOU between the School Committee and the Cafeteria Workers Union
e. I recommend adoption of the MOU between the School Committee and the Secretaries Union
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $296.58 from Ahold USA for in-house enrichment at FHS
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $238.70 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies for Keller
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Vanguard for the Andrew Coppola Scholarship fund at FHS
i. I recommend acceptance of the following 2 checks totaling $4,171.20 for FHS in-house enrichment:

1. Music Theatre International: $271.202. Franklin Music Boosters: $3,900.00

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

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

8. Adjourn