Franklin Police Officers Complete Advanced Training

Sergeant William Brigham, evening patrol division shift supervisor, recently completed an intensive two week first line supervisor training at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. The First Line Supervisor Course provided sworn public safety professionals with contemporary, relevant concepts of leadership and management appropriate to the role responsibilities of first line supervisors in a modern criminal justice agency. 

Sergeant William Brigham

Sergeant Brigham examined topics including: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; Leadership Principles; Interpersonal Communication; Discipline, Conflict Management and Performance Appraisals; Problem Solving and Community Engagement; Situational & Crisis Applied Leadership; Legal Updates and Liability; and Fair and Impartial Policing for Supervisors. The program was presented by experienced academics and law enforcement practitioners.

Patrol Officers David Gove, and Conor Ashe recently completed the eighty (80) hour Police Motorcycle Officer Training Course at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. This course was presented by instructors from Northwestern University, and taught officers in the tactics and skills needed for emergency and patrol police motorcycle operators. 

This course is a grueling test of the operator’s abilities, and teaches evasive maneuvering, high speed braking, escape, and avoidance exercises. Both officers will now be out on patrol on the two motorcycles in the Franklin Police Department’s fleet.

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2017_media_release_bringham_ashe_gove_2.pdf

FHS representatives on girls and boys lacrosse Hockomock League all stars

Below are the official 2017 Hockomock League Girls and Boys Lacrosse All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league and published by Hockomock Sports .Com.

Girls = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Sophia DiCenso, Foxboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Gianna Cameron, Franklin
• Caroline Lounsbury, Franklin
• Grace MacCallum, Franklin
• Annie Walsh, Franklin
• Erin Walsh, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Grace McDermott, Franklin

Boys = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Dan MacDonald, North Attleboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Wyatt Arsenault, Franklin
• Jacob Alexander, Franklin
• Eric Civetti, Franklin
• Pat Morrison, Franklin
• Connor O’Rourke, Franklin
• Packie Watson, Franklin

HONORABLE MENTIONS

• Sam Arsenault, Franklin

https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-girls-lacrosse-all-stars/

https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-all-stars/

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MassBudget: MA ranks #2 in child well-being, Federal cuts threaten gains

Corrected links to new fact sheets

Massachusetts Ranks #2 in the Nation for Child Well-Being; But Federal Cuts Could Erode Gains New fact sheets show how proposed federal budget cuts would harm MA kids Children in Massachusetts lead the nation in educational achievement and also rank highly in health measures, but more than one in seven live in poverty, according to the 2017 KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report measures state-by-state child well-being across four categories: health, education, economic well-being and family and community.  Four new fact sheets from MassBudget examine these Massachusetts rankings, describe investments the state and federal governments have made to achieve these results, and explain how repeal of the Affordable Care Act and proposed federal budget cuts would threaten child well-being in each of these areas: Health (pdf) Education (pdf) Economic Well-Being (pdf) Family and Community (pdf) The 2017 Data Book is available at http://databook.kidscount.org , The KIDS COUNT Data Center also contains the most recent national, state and local data on hundreds of indicators of child well-being, and allows users to create rankings, maps and graphs for use in publications and on websites, and to view real-time information on mobile devices. MassBudget is home to KIDS COUNT in Massachusetts, a national and state-by-state effort funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track and improve the well-being of children across the United States. The Massachusetts KIDS COUNT Advisory Council brings together leaders who work to make life better for all children in Massachusetts. #   #   # 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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Franklin TV Annual Open Meeting - Thursday, June 15

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Franklin TV invites you to their open meeting Franklin TV Annual Open Meeting by Pete Fasciano, ExecutiveDirector 05/21/2017 The time has come once again for our annual open board meeting. This year our meeting is set for Thursday, June 15th at 7:00pm and is open to all. If you would like to be involved in Franklin●TV just send an email to: info@franklin.tv with your contact information. You can also call us for more information. 508-541-4118. This meeting is an opportunity to tour and learn about Franklin●TV's studio. Our facility enables us to provide full production support for Franklin residents and organizations who wish to create TV programs. It's also an opportunity to meet our current board and staff. Our progress to date, plus all the groundwork for our plans going forward are all thanks to our board members who contribute time and energy to help make Franklin●TV all that a public access TV studio can be and more. At our open meeting you may cast your vote for new and renewing board positions. This year there will be a vote by all in attendance to reaffirm those board members and terms of their office on the current board as voted and accepted at last year's open member meeting held on June 15, 2016. We will also vote for a new board member to replace retiring board member Nick Remissong. Dr. Pandora Carlucci is a candidate for our new board position. Excerpt from FCCA bylaws: (Available on our website.) Section 15. Election of Director by the Membership (a) Members shall be notified by the Clerk of the election of a director by the Membership at the Annual Meeting. Said notice shall be in accordance with the notice provisions of Section 4 of this Article IV. (b) Any eligible voting Member may be nominated for election to the position of Director by: (i) Written notification to the Clerk no later than seven (7) days prior to Annual Meeting; or (ii) By nomination from the floor of the Annual Meeting made and seconded by no less than three (3) eligible voting members. Meet Our Current FCCA Board L to R: W. Ken Norman, John Milot, Nick Remissong, Anne K. Bergen, Jay Horrigan, Rose Turco, and Wesley Rea. Please join us at our Franklin●TV event. Starting at 6:30pm we'll have tours of our facility, some good eats, and you can meet our board. Our brief open meeting begins at 7:00pm. Come meet, greet, and learn all about local TV in Franklin. And - thanks for watching! Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

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“She’s accomplished a lot”

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

"With her retirement nearing, Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski looked back Tuesday on her time within the school district. 

Sabolinski, who is stepping down at the end of the school year, has served as superintendent for the past eight years, though she has been with the district for nearly a decade longer - she was assistant superintendent for four years, and worked in the special education department for four years before that. 

“I’ve had an incredible career here, and I think it’s time to move on,” she said. “I’ve accomplished the goals I’ve set for myself, and felt it was a good time for a transition.” 

The new Franklin High School, which opened in 2014, was among the milestones of Sabolinski’s tenure. She said she was proud of the efforts that led to the project’s fruition."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170613/franklin-superintendent-looks-back

Senator Karen Spilka, Representative Jeff Roy recognizing Supt Maureen Sabolinski
at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 13

Live reporting: Information Matters to Closing

4. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
reiterate Chair O'Malley's comments on graduation week
the all night party did well, thanks to all the parents and volunteers for

FHS girls lacrosse got to the D1 semifinals

FHS girls 4x800 track relay team took 3rd place in New England Championships

some hateful drawings found at two of our school complexes
letter sent to community today (will be shared here later)
this is not just a FPS problem but a community problem
can not be tolerated
will not let this message be seen as it is okay, there is no place for hate here
looking to be proactive, collaborate with groups for training and awareness

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

• a. Policy Sub Committee – Ms. Scofield

met last Tuesday evening on home work policy

all grade levels represented, good group participation

250 responses from parents from survey

meeting Tuesday, June 20, Dr Ahern to join to provide input

staff survey with 20 responses with 4 provided as well at a feedback session

comments ran gamut from no homework, no way; to my kid needs more homework

also included a review of policies of other districts

 

• b. Community Relations Sub Committee – Ms.Schultz

newsletter out, over 1,000 views
last coffee at Senior Center for this school year
newsletter in August, and new schedule for coffee hours in newsletter

School Committee Liaison Reports


O'Malley - out reach to Senior Center, to keep them informed
discussions with students at FHS with the seniors, 20 students at a time
schools are much more than 3 R's

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

6. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley

Live reporting: Action Items

3. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,700.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for in-house enrichment at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,073.32 from the Parmenter PCC for supplemental supplies.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from John and Elizabeth Ombelets for a FHS Scholarship.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from the Jefferson PCC for supplemental supplies.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

e. I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $188.00 from the Class of 1967 for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $262.76 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

g. I recommend approval of declaring 5 Wenger Choral Risers as surplus as detailed.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Franklin Library for a FHS Scholarship.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $375.43 from Ahold, USA for supplemental supplies at FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Franklin Country Club for a FHS Scholarship.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

k. I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $2, 095.00 from various donors for the Dr. Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship fund.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0