DelCarte invasive plant treatment scheduled for June 7

The tentative date for the first treatment of the invasive plants in the DelCarte Ponds will be 6/7/17, subject to the weather. (It can't be a rainy day.) 

The pond will be closed for fishing, canoeing etc. for 24 hours, but the rest of the area for hiking etc. will be open.


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/first-treatment-invasive-plants-delcarte-ponds-tentatively-set-june-7-2017

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During 2017 and 2018, herbicide treatments will be applied to the DelCarte Ponds as part of the restoration and preservation of this important recreation area. The treatments are designed to eliminate the invasive plant species which are proliferating rapidly and threaten to completely “take over” the waterbodies unless action is taken to stop their spread.

The time frame for this work is as follows:

• Prepare and File MA DEP License to Apply Chemicals Permit - APRIL
• Pre-Treatment Survey – MAY
• Variable Milfoil Treatment – EARLY JUNE
• Initial Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JUNE
• Interim Survey – LATE JUNE
• Follow-Up Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JULY
• Final Post-Treatment Survey – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
• Year-End Report – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Signs will be posted at the ponds concerning this work it is important to bear in mind that ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENTS, USE OF THE PONDS WILL BE RESTRICTED.

Any questions on this project should be directed to the Conservation office at 508-520-4929.

invasive species in the water at DelCarte

The ecological study performed to show the need for these herbicide treatments can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/ecological-and-management-study-of.html


The reminder on the treatments was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/get-rid-those-invasive-weeds-delcarte-pond-herbicide-treatment-begins-2017-stay-tuned-more

Make Change for Change - Spring FUNDrive - May 13

Make Change for Change - Spring FUNDrive - Time to clean out the closets, garage, and de-clutter!

The Make Change for Change FUNDrive is May 13th. By donating gently-used clothing, shoes, accessories, book, linens, and small household items (no furniture), you can help raise funds to help erase homelessness in MA.

Help us reach our $2K goal – Make Change for Change will get paid for every pound of goods donated!

Make your pledges here: https://fundrive.savers.com/e/fundrive_58

Here is a list of what is accepted:

 Make Change for Change - Spring FUNDrive - May 13

Donate goods now – and get in on the competition

Don’t wait until the last day of the Drive to gather up your goods. You can drop off goods at The Sugar Shoppe. We can arrange to pick-up and store any donations you collect prior to the May 13th. Simply email Amy Gilman amy@makechangeforchange.org or contact her at 857-363-8935.

We welcome:

Clothing, shoes, accessories, handbags, toys, CDs, linens, small household items and small furniture. Other items may be accepted, but should be bagged separately and will not be counted towards our compensation. Please note that Savers cannot accept baby gear and exercise equipment due to recalls.

Volunteers needed!

Want to join in on the FUNDrive Day fun? Spend a couple of hours volunteering with us on May 13th. We need help between 10am and 2pm. Check out our online sign-up at http://signup.com/go/gCJMj8.

Let’s get together and stuff that truck!

MBTA: Starting May 22: Commuter Rail Schedule Reminder

Spring 2017 Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, May 22nd. Paper schedules will be available at South Station, Back Bay, and North Station starting Monday, May 15th.

Schedules are now available online at mbta.com.

Schedule changes have been made to the Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Fitchburg, Providence/Stoughton, and Worcester lines.

The Worcester Line schedule includes service to the new Boston Landing Station.

There are no schedule changes on the Lowell, Needham, Franklin, Fairmount, Middleboro/Lakeville, Kingston/Plymouth, or Greenbush lines. These schedules are only being re-printed without severe weather train designations.

Last updated: May 09 2017 11:48 AM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442457926

Sent by the MBTA.

boarding the commuter rail at Franklin/Dean Station

Digital Learning Committee and Science/STEM Presentations

The documents scheduled for presentation and discussion at the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Digital Learning Committee - 5/09/17 from Franklin Matters

Science/STEM Program and Instruction from Franklin Matters

ASMS 8th grade scientist present @ School Comm. @asmssullythehusky @franklinpsnews @franklinmatters.ma #huskypride pic.twitter.com/YF0qYot5bQ

— Sully The Husky ASMS (@sullythehusky) May 10, 2017

MassBudget: Study shines new light on performance of vocational schools

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Study Shines New Light on Performance of Vocational Schools It is no longer news that students who attend high-quality career and technical education programs in Massachusetts also perform well academically and are more likely to graduate from high school. What has remained unknown is whether the impressive outcomes in these programs are due to what takes place inside these schools or merely reflects differences in the backgrounds and motivations of students who enter the programs. A MassBudget policy brief summarizes research that sheds new light on that question. Shaun M. Dougherty at the University of Connecticut takes advantage of a natural experiment comparing virtually identical groups of students who attend vocation schools with those who don't. The careful study compares students who scored just well enough on entrance exams to attend Massachusetts' regional vocational and technical high schools with other students who scored barely under the threshold and weren't admitted due to lack of available space. Students attending the regional vocational schools show substantially higher probabilities of persisting in and graduating from high school. They are more likely to earn industry-recognized credentials. They score just as well on the MCAS as students who also applied and just missed getting in. MassBudget earlier this year examined the common features of effective career, vocational, and technical education programs: greater individualized attention, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment; partnerships with outside organizations and employers, and integration of quality academics with vocational training. This new paper presents important evidence that the schools studied are engaging students in ways that make it more likely that they will graduate and develop career specific skills and that they are doing so in ways that don't have a negative effect on academic achievement. To read the full issue brief, click here (LINK). The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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FHS softball tops North Attleboro 2-1

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, May 9.

Softball = North Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

– North Attleboro freshman Bella Erti allowed just three hits but thats all the Panthers would need in a close non-league win over the Rocketeers. Big Red took the lead in the top of the fourth when Erti tripled and scored on a double by Sam Courtemanche. Franklin answered in the bottom of the fourth with a single from Olivia DiGiacomo and then a two-run home run by Clara DeCarvalho. Jackie Cherry earned the win for Franklin, striking out six. FHS head coach Kate Fallon-Comeau noted DiGiacomo made some outstanding defensive plays in right field as well.

Boys Track = Franklin @ Attleboro, 3:45
no results available

Girls Track = Franklin @ Attleboro, 3:45
no results available


For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-050917/

FHS Panthers

Tri-County RVTHS to Hold Senior Project Fair on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 6:00 PM

WHAT: On Monday, May 15th the top 3 Senior Products and their creators will be shown to
Tri-County staff, student body and the general public.

Local Cable Stations will be in attendance interviewing the student presenters and recording the festivities. Members of our Advisory Committees, Co-op Employers and School Committee Representatives will also be in attendance. Q and A is encouraged and the students are more than happy to tell you all about their Project. 

Additionally, our fabulous Culinary Arts Department tantalize all with their delicious goodies. The Senior Project Committee recognizes each participant and presents them with a Certificate of Achievement. The event culminates with the awarding of the over-all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Project. Lastly; the coveted “Student Colleague Choice Award” is revealed. It is a definite “must do” and a great event for all ages. You will leave Tri-County informed, inspired and in awe of what our students have achieved. Don’t miss out on the fun!

The Senior Project is a capstone project for all Tri-County students. Each student demonstrates the skills acquired in his/her Career Program by researching and designing a product.

Our seniors did a great job in creating products that will truly amaze you. We can't wait to tell you more about our products and our experiences here at Tri-County! We hope to see you!

WHEN: Monday, May 15, 2017, 6:00 PM
WHERE: 
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium
147 Pond Street
Franklin, MA

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