Sunday, October 2, 2016

Keep your passwords secure (video)

The breach at Yahoo released millions of email addresses and passwords. 

Did you change your Yahoo password recently?

Do you change your passwords frequently?

In most corporate environments changing passwords every 60 or 90 days is required. It may be a pain but it can be a good security mechanism.





For more about staying safe online and how to manage your passwords, check out http://staysafeonline.org/

http://staysafeonline.org/  #lockdownURLogin
http://staysafeonline.org/  #lockdownURLogin

The Secret Life of a Massachusetts Teen - Oct 17

Learn What Your Teens Are Really Thinking — And How You Can Support Them

Do you wonder...
  • What teens are really thinking?
  • Why they don’t share their fears?
  • How we can better support teens?
  • How we can become better parents?

Parents will leave the workshop with...
  • Strategies they can implement immediately
  • New ways of understanding teens
  • Innovative techniques for engaging teens
  • Confidence, courage, and new language


Monday, October 17th @ 7PM = Franklin High School Auditorium

Sponsored by: Franklin Public Schools and PCC
Admission is free; Adults only please.

The Secret Life of a Massachusetts Teen - Oct 17
The Secret Life of a Massachusetts Teen - Oct 17


About Jon Mattleman 
Mattleman is a mental health counselor and trainer with 30 years of experience working with youth, parents and families. In 1993 he established Youth/Family Resources, a consulting firm focused on overcoming personal barriers and building healthy relationships. His dynamic presentations and workshops give participants tools they can implement immediately, strategies that work with children and youth, and constructive approaches to communication and collaborative problem solving.

For more about Jon
http://www.jonmattleman.com/the-secret-lives-of-teens

The event flyer can be viewed/downloaded here:


Ribbon Cutting on Main at Harvest Stroll - 4:00 PM - Oct 6












Franklin Downtown Partnership 
9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038



Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Mark End of Roadwork!

Join fellow FDP members, town administrators and elected officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. at the Harvest Stroll. 

The ceremony will officially mark the end of the Roadway and Streetscape Improvement Project construction and the beginning of the next phase of downtown revitalization. Be part of a photo op to mark this important piece of Franklin History! 




Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

Sent by downtown.franklin@yahoo.com in collaboration with
Constant Contact

In the News: early voting begins Oct 24, STEM classes get questions rolling

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

"All registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. 
Early voting will begin on Oct. 24 and continue through Nov. 4. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed to vote prior to Election Day was through absentee voting. Although absentee voting will still be available for registered voters who qualify, only those who will be absent from their city or town on Election Day, or have a disability or religious belief preventing them from going to the polls, will be legally allowed to vote by absentee ballot. 
Unlike absentee voting, early voting is permitted for every registered voter."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161001/early-voting-to-begin-oct-24



"Questions filled Jim Schliefke’s seventh grade science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) classroom at Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin Wednesday afternoon. 
Students asked Schliefke about a team activity to design a remote-controlled cargo carrier that could carry balls and plastic cubes around the room. 
“Some of them are realizing right now that they can’t do what they thought,” Schliefke noted as he walked around. 
Although it’s not a new addition to Schliefke’s course this year, the project is a prime example of the trial-and-error teaching style more schools around MetroWest and the Milford region are trying to use."


Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161001/schools-teachers-see-growth-and-changes-in-stem-classes

Horace Mann Middle School shares the building with Oak St Elementary School
Horace Mann Middle School shares the building with Oak St Elementary School

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Election Collection 2016

Leading up to the election on November 8, 2016 this post will collect the articles on and related to the State election (in particular, the four ballot questions) and the election day process for Franklin voters.

Key resources

  • Franklin Town Clerk webpage
  • Secretary of the Commonwealth - Elections Division

Articles


  • Franklin Election results - November 8, 2016

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/unofficial-tally-for-franklin-ma-for.html
  • Election Day

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/election-day-2016-your-time-to-vote.html
  • A collection  of recent links on the ballot questions
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/a-collection-of-recent-links-on-ballot.html
  • Early voting ends Nov 4
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/early-voting-ends-friday-nov-4.html
  • Milford Daily News "Your guide to MA ballot questions"
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/milford-daily-news-your-guide-to.html
  • US Rep Kennedy speaks with AP Class
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/in-news-kennedy-speaks-to-fhs-ap-class.html
  • Candidate Rosa speaks with AP Class
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/in-news-candidate-visits-ap-class.html
  • Last day to register - Oct 19
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/last-day-to-register-to-vote-on.html
  • Town Council to consider resolution recommending No vote on Question 4
  • Ford Hall Forum on Question 2
  • What is early voting? (video)
  • WGBH Callie Crossley on Ballot Question 2
  • MDN article on early voting
  • Two teachers on opposite sides of Ballot Question 2
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/ballot-question-2-teachers-on-opposite.html
  • Early voting begins Oct 24
  • The September primary results
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/state-primary-results-sep-8-2016.html

Links




"These programs are self-funded through enrollment fees... it's an efficient program,"

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

"District officials said the schools' summer programs made the grade this past season, citing record attendance at the High School Experience and offerings in the math, science, art and music departments. 
Discussing the programs with the School Committee, Pandora Carlucci, director of the district's Lifelong Learning department, said the schools offered about 13 different programs, providing dozens of courses and multiple initiatives. 
Carlucci said a forensic science class - in which such topics as fingerprints and blood spatter analysis were explored - has been a perennial favorite. 
She said there were classes for both high school and middle school students, and noted that it was a good opportunity for the younger children to see what was possible at the high school."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160930/franklin-schools-summer-program-deemed-success

The two documents used for the presentation and discussion with the School Committee can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/real-time-reporting-school-committee_27.html

discussion of the high school experience for the incoming 9th grade class
discussion of the high school experience for the incoming 9th grade class

FHS girls soccer, field hockey and golf teams post wins on Friday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results from the full set of FHS fall sports action on Friday, Sep 30.


*** Football = Oliver Ames, 14 @ Franklin, 13 – Final

1st Quarter: No scoring.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Wolowacki 1 yard rush, Matt Zucco XP good; (OA) Anthony Berksza 27 yard rush, XP no good.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: (F) J. Wolowacki 2 yard rush, XP blocked; (OA) Liston Funai 5 yard rush, Kyle Gagliardi 2pt pass to Brandon Timulty.

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

*** Boys Soccer = King Philip, 4 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

– King Philip cashed in the first five minutes as junior Tyler Mann put the Warriors up in the fifth minute on an assist from Zac White. Colby Koch doubled KP’s lead in the 20th minute, on an assist from Jack Bush and then tripled the lead, converting a penalty kick that he earned just before halftime. Sophomore Tony Bozza added a fourth goal in the 50th minute off an assist from Koch.


*** Girls Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 1 – Final

– Miranda Smith, Halle Atkinson, and Molly Duncan (from the penalty spot) scored the goals for the Panthers. Lauren DeStefano had an assist in the win.


*** Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Canton, 3 – Final

– Canton twice erased a one goal deficit and then took its first lead, Emily Campbell scoring the game-winner on a penalty stroke with six minutes to play. Franklin went up 1-0 on an unassisted goal from Annie Walsh and then 2-1 when Walsh scored again on a pass from Caroline Lounsbury.


*** Golf = Mansfield, 172 @ Franklin, 169 – Final

– Franklin’s Matt D’Errico shot a team-low round of 41 while Bryan Woelfel added a 42 and both Connor Norton and Matt Dao shot 43 to help the Panthers edge Mansfield. Brendan Loomer was the match medalist, shooting a low round of 38 for the Hornets while Jason Hindman carded a 41.


For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-093016/