Wednesday, January 25, 2017

FHS Girls basketball wins



Boys Basketball = Franklin, 42 @ Canton, 46 – Final
– Canton held Franklin to its lowest scoring output of the season, limiting the Panthers to 30 points to three quarters. The Bulldogs trailed 30-26 heading into the final frame before winning the fourth 20-12. It marks Canton’s first win over Franklin in over a decade. “Beating a team like Franklin is a tall order,” Canton head coach Ryan Gordy said. “We needed to execute and play with mental toughness every possession. We grew up as a team tonight.” Canton junior Tony Harris scored a game-high 15 points and hauled in six rebounds while sophomore Devin Foster had 12 points and four rebounds.


 Girls Basketball = Canton, 30 @ Franklin, 54 – Final
– Franklin had three players reach double figures in a double-digit win over visiting Canton. Carli Koffinke led all scorers with a game-high 16 points while Ali Brigham and Bea Bondhus each chipped in with 10 points in the win. Canton sophomore Julia Hamilton scored a team-high 11 points for the Bulldogs.


 Gymnastics = Franklin, 121.6 @ Oliver Ames, 136.15 – Final


For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-012417/


via the Twitterverse

via @CoachMacCreery https://twitter.com/CoachMacCreery/status/824052361169670144
via @CoachMacCreery  https://twitter.com/CoachMacCreery/status/824052361169670144




















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10 Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists

Everyone needs a little help and encouragement to jump-start the research, especially on hard-to-solve cases. Marian will present 10 brick wall tips that will help every genealogist look at their research challenges in a fresh way. 
This presentation, by Marian Pierre-Louis of Fieldstone Historic Research, will bring you the momentum you need to get your family history research back on track.

During the library building project, the Franklin Public Library Genealogy Club will meet at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.

When: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Franklin Historical Museum on a sunny day
Franklin Historical Museum on a sunny day
For additional info about the Historical Museum

For additional info about the Franklin Library

For additional info about the Genealogy Club

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"We just want people to know that everything's open for business"


"Though the busy season at the Franklin State Forest has passed, state officials are reminding area residents that the property remains open during the winter. 
The state Department of Conservation and Recreation put out a notice this month to promote the winter recreational use of the 843-acre forest. Park Supervisor William "Tom" Ashton said that there are many ways that locals make use of the land, even after snow has fallen. 
"During the wintertime, there are activities like snowshoeing and hiking," he said, adding that cross-country skiing and fat tire snow biking are other options. "We want to let people know that, 'Hey, we're still here - we have a beautiful park with a lot of wonderful scenery.'" 
The notice highlights the forest's pine trees as being especially scenic when they are blanketed in new snow."

 Continue reading the article online
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170116/franklin-state-forest-remains-open

  • The park hiking map

http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/parks/trails/franklin.pdf

 My wife and I took a walk on a recent Sunday. We started from the SNETT and then took a side trail into the State Forest to pick up the old logging trail in the forest that ended up at the water tower. It was a good walk.
winter forest land
winter forest land

look up once in a while, quite a view
look up once in a while, quite a view

old logging road
old logging road

remnants of trees come in odd shapes
remnants of trees come in odd shapes

and yes, in New England forests you will find stone walls
and yes, in New England forests you will find stone walls

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In the News: superintendent search forum; heroin arrests made

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The school district has scheduled a public forum with its superintendent candidates as it continues its search for a new leader. 
The event - scheduled to take place at the Franklin Municipal Building on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - will give participants a chance to meet the finalists: Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch and Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka. 
Each of the candidates, according to the district, will be available for 30 minutes to answer questions and listen to comments from the public. 
"Hopefully, we'll get productive feedback from that event," said School Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170124/franklin-public-to-meet-schools-chief-hopefuls

Vice Chair Anne Bergen, Chair Kevin O'Malley and Denise Schultz at the School Committee meeting Tuesday
Vice Chair Anne Bergen, Chair Kevin O'Malley and Denise Schultz at the School Committee meeting Tuesday


"Three men were arraigned in Wrentham District Court Tuesday on heroin distribution charges stemming from a Monday night arrest in Franklin. 
Johan Olea, 27, of 128 Empire St., Lynn, pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing a class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law, driving with a suspended license and being present where heroin is kept. He had a $250 cash bail imposed on him by Judge Emogene Johnson Smith. 
Jugeily Luciano-Mateo, 30, of 285 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, pleaded not guilty to distributing a class A drug and conspiracy to violate drug law. He was held without bail on a separate charge of being a fugitive from justice on a court warrant. 
Sterlin Almanzar, 26, of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing a class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law and being present where heroin is kept. He was released on personal recognizance."

 Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170124/franklin-three-charged-with-heroin-distribution

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Reminder - What not to flush!

Franklin DPW posted this reminder to Facebook!





swiffers that have clogged up sewer pumping stations
swiffers that have clogged up sewer pumping stations

 For additional info on what not to flush!
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/help-us-keep-our-sewer-system-running-smoothly-learn-what-not-flush

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Real Time Reporting: Action items through Closing


3. Discussion Only Items
none

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. I recommend approval of the FHS Program of Study as presented.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1.060.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,991.58 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental supplies at Keller Elementary School.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

e. I recommend approval of the request for Parmenter & JFK Chorus students to travel to the Veteran’s Auditorium in Providence, RI for a concert.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

f. I recommend approval of the request for FHS Music students to travel to Washington, D.C. for a music festival on April 19 through April 22, 2018 as detailed.
recommend to approve, seconded, passed 7-0



 5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
family science night March 16, student run evening of STEM, etc. open to families of K-8 students (6:00 -8:00 PM at FHS)

 piloting a peer coaching program, team of teachers did a walk through of elementary schools, and saw the value of seeing peer to peer evaluation around instruction

 how do you take proficient teachers and move them to exemplary? have provided coaches for struggling teachers before, this extends that effort

 educator round table with teachers from around the district
a lack of resources doesn't stop the innovation within the district that doesn't cost anything
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

  • a. Superintendent Search
    • reminder, Jan 30th Superintendent forum, 3 candidates
    • looking for community input
  • b. Community Engagement
    • another edition of newsletter coming
    • coffee scheduled for Feb 1 at Franklin TV at 7:00 PM
    • looking to get the School Committee website to be easier to use, will bring update ideas to the budget sub-committee for discussion
  • budget sub-committee
    • reports from the rest of the committee, what are the goals for the next budget; due for the next School Committee workshop meeting 1/31/17 (3rd floor training room); create priority blueprint for school district implementation
    • meeting with the Town budget subcommittee on Feb 1, 5:30 PM (RM 205) discussion on the capital recommendations, Feb 14 to go before FinCom, and then before the Town Council  (TBD)

motion to adjourn

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Real Time Reporting: FHS Athletics update

Tuned into the School Committee late. Time enough to catch the update on FHS athletics by new athletic Director Tom Angelo.

 2. Guests/Presentations
b. FHS Athletics Update – Tom Angelo




 6 basketball teams: varsity, junior varsity and freshman each for boys and girls.


moving many items to online, including online ticket sales

 big Twitter user (as you have seen as I have shared)

 "Franklin is lucky to have 3 turf fields"

 gym floor being re-done during the summer, there were issues with the original install this is being done by the builder at no cost to Franklin

Turf Fields being replaced as part of the Town facilities planning, they have been putting funds aside for several years in anticipation of the replacements.




will have need for additional coaches to help manage the proper numbers (athletes to coach ratio)

 there are non-cut sports during most seasons

https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/824045257390260227
https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/824045257390260227


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-jan_23.html


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