"you people - and the teachers and kids - provide us with an excellent school"

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

"Franklin High School Principal Paul Peri says he wants to encourage C's but that isn't a bad thing. 

In his first year at the school, Peri said he and other administrators came up with a list of core values after conducting a listening tour at the school. 

"We wanted this to be a year of communication; collaboration; comfort and care; and culture," he told the School Committee Tuesday. "As a new team, we felt our role was to listen, learn and support." 

Peri noted that, while there is often a sense of community in the district's elementary and middle schools, that is less true at the high school. He said the school was making efforts to remedy that by communicating with the public through several means, including Twitter."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170127/franklin-high-principal-talks-about-nurturing-positive-culture

This video was embedded in the presentation and deserves to stand on its own:



The presentation document Principal Peri used on Tuesday:

Franklin High School - update 1/24/2017 from Franklin Matters

The program of studies document can be found at this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/real-time-reporting-fhs-update-program.html

Other posts with notes and presentations recorded in "real time" for the Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017 School Committee meeting

FHS athletics presentation
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/real-time-reporting-fhs-athletics-update.html

Action items through to Closing
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/real-time-reporting-action-items.html

The full video of the meeting is available for replay on demand from the Town of Franklin
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=429

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell Thanks Contributors to Registry’s Annual Holiday Food Drive

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell today expressed his sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the Registry’s 2016 Annual Holiday Food Drive in making it another great success.

“I am thankful,” O’Donnell stated, ”that so many Norfolk County residents, including our employees and title examiners, took the opportunity to donate and help those living through hardships such as the loss of a job or an illness. The non-perishable food collected during the drive was dispensed to several pantries throughout Norfolk County.”

Register O’Donnell with Sue Kilcoyne, Operations
Manager at the Franklin Food Pantry

Register O’Donnell stated “Obviously, while the holiday food drive has ended, it does not stop hunger from affecting many of our neighbors. A report done by Project Bread noted that 1 out of 9 households in Massachusetts are considered food insecure.”

The Register, however, was heartened to see how Norfolk County communities are dealing with the issue of hunger. “Some of these communities were pretty innovative in addressing the problem with mobile pop-up pantries going into neighborhoods and to creating classes on how to cook and shop for food more efficiently. Additionally, I was struck by the large number of people that were involved in the fight against hunger through their local pantry.”

Register O’Donnell concluded, “Obviously hunger doesn’t end when the holidays are over. I urge residents to consider dropping off food supplies at their local pantries across Norfolk County. Most pantries are requesting canned goods, breakfast cereals, pasta, sauces, toiletries and paper products. Dropping off a food donation at a local pantry can make a world of difference in helping a family in need.”

For a list of food pantries, please visit the Registry of Deeds website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on Twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101,
or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 1/27/17 - THU 2/2/17

FRIDAY 1/27/17 
9am-5pm   Patron Appreciation Day @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library

SATURDAY 1/28/17
8am-12pm   Franklin Youth Baseball Walk-in Registration @ Elks Lodge
6:30pm   Electric Youth 2017 @ The Black Box
8pm   Peter Mulvey @ Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, FUSF
8:30pm   Electric Youth 2017 @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 1/29/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Fundraiser @ Pour Richard’s
3:30pm   LiveARTS: Sari Gruber, soprano and Cameron Stowe, piano @ FUSF
4pm   Classical Series: Captivating artists performing romantic music @ The Black Box

MONDAY 1/30/17
6:30pm   Superintendent Search Public Forum - come meet the 3 candidates @ Franklin Town Hall, Town Council Chambers
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

WEDNESDAY 2/1/17
6:30pm   Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting with demonstration by Adam O’Day @ Franklin Senior Center
7-8pm   School Committee Coffee Hour @ Franklin TV (23 Hutchinson St.)
7:30pm   Laughter Yoga - Let’s Laugh Today @ FUSF

THURSDAY 2/2/17
8:30am   Franklin Downtown Partnership General Meeting @ Dean College
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com

Save the Date for the 6th Annual Culinary Cabaret

Save the Date!  Culinary Cabaret 2017 Friday, May 05, 2017 7:00 to 10:00PM Franklin, MA THE BLACK BOX Hosted by Franklin Performing Arts Company EVENT DETAILS Culinary Cabaret 2017 at THE BLACK BOX   Join us at THE BLACK BOX when the culinary and performing arts unite for an inspired evening of fabulous food, wine and entertainment! The 6th anniversary Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, flavorful dishes and delectable desserts!  Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth's 2017 European tour and EY's mission to give back through musical performance, education and ambassadorship.

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Reminder from the Franklin Town Clerk regarding Census, Dog Registration, and Town Election

Greeting Franklin Residents! Here is what’s happening this week of January 22. 

Census Forms

Everyone should be receiving their Census and Dog Registration Forms for 2017 in the mail. Please return your Census form within 10 days of receiving it. This is mandated by the Massachusetts General Laws.

Biennial Town Election

This year will be our Biennial Town Election, November 7, 2017. To register to vote you may visit (registertovotema.com) or request a registration form from the Town Clerks office. Last day to register to vote is October 18, 2017

Dog registration

Dog registration is due April 1st. NEW: A late fee will apply after April 1st. You may register your dog online at https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/

Town Clerk Contact info

Please visit our website http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk for further information or please contact us at (508)520-4900 (townclerk@franklin.ma.us) with any questions.

Thank you,

Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk


This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-town-clerk-regarding-census-dog-registration-and-town-elections

Town Clerk page on the revised Town of Franklin website

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February 1st !

LET'S LAUGH TODAY

Bring more laughter into your life in 2017 by attending Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 1st from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. 

It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience!

They laugh together on every first Wednesday of every month. $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating.  Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. 

See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns.  If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 

Franklin School Committee - Newsletter #2

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