"qualify for a new “seal of biliteracy”

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

"The Legislature on Wednesday approved a bilingual education reform bill designed to give educators more flexibility in teaching English language learners. 

A conference committee report filed Tuesday night by House and Senate negotiators was endorsed by the House 155-1. The Senate approved it unanimously as the branches wrapped up formal sessions for 2017. Informal sessions will continue for the next seven weeks, with formal sessions resuming in January. 

Under the bill, school districts can maintain current the immersion programming or choose an alternative that meets federal and state standards, according to bill sponsors, who said the legislation expands the role of parental advisory councils and allows parents the flexibility to choose programs that best meet their child’s needs."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171116/legislature-approves-bilingual-education-reform

The PDF of the legislation can be found here
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4032

House accepts LOOK bill conference committee report. After 10+ years working on this, we have legislation that will guarantee all students learning English will be taught in strong programs tailored to fit their needs. Thank you for your leadership, @RepAlicePeisch #mapoli pic.twitter.com/3eDANkd79U

— Jeffrey Sanchez (@jeffrey_sanchez) November 15, 2017

Big Band Brunch: The Kenny Hadley Big Band - Nov 19

The critically acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. 

The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stagewith such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson.

Brunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with music beginning at noon.

Tickets: Big Band Only ~ $20
Big Band & Brunch ~ $45

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370

Big Band Brunch: The Kenny Hadley Big Band - Nov 19

 

NEHSCA Info Night - Nov 27 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Middle and High school mountain bike racing has come to New England. 

Monday November 27, 2017 at the Bellingham Public Library the Franklin/Bellingham based team Charles River Rats will be hosting an open house for people to come learn about riding and racing for their 5th - 12th grade kids. 

Reach out to coach Rob Rood @ overthesummitcoaching@gmail.com for more information. Stop by at any time to meet the coaches, league officials and team members.

11/27 6 PM - 7:30 PM 
Bellingham Public Library Community Room
100 Blackstone St, Bellingham, MA 02019

NEHSCA Info Night - Nov 27 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Regards,
Rob
Head Coach, Over The Summit Coaching
overthesummitcoaching@gmail.com
OverTheSummitCoaching.com

Comedy Fund Raiser - Nov 18

Come and join the fun at the Son’s of Italy Quattro Eroi Lodge #1414 is hosting a Comedy Fundraiser to benefit their Scholarship Fund!

Tickets $25
Doors open at 6:30pm, show at 7:30pm
Light snacks provided
Cash bar available
Raffles and 50/50 drawing


For tickets, please contact Valerie Carlucci 401-488-5510 or email vcarlucci@ymail.com

Comedy Fund Raiser - Nov 18

For additional info visit the event page on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/events/1894264550786512/

Historical Museum: Joe Landry presents "You Remember When" - Nov 19 - 1:15 PM

This will be the last presentation of the year of Joe's popular series of You Remember When. This presentation looks at the events of the year 1938, including the effects of the 1938 hurricane. Join us for an interesting and memorable look at Franklin's history.

Historical Museum: Joe Landry presents "You Remember When" - Nov 19 - 1:15 PM

In the News: reasons to run Turkey Trot; Town Council sworn in

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

"You’ve seen the signs around town advertising the local race and maybe you’ve dodged some of the runners on the road each year on Thanksgiving morning. Have you ever wondered what’s the big deal with Turkey Trots? Well, here’s five reasons to give them a shot. 

1. You’ll have plenty of company - Nearly every community has a Turkey Trot. Some happen the weekend before Thanksgiving but most happen on Thanksgiving morning. It is the most popular day for road racing, according to a recent study by Runners World and the app RunKeeper. In fact, Thanksgiving passed July 4 as the most popular day for running a race in 2011 and never looked back. New Year’s Day is the third most popular day to run a race."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171116/5-reasons-to-run-turkey-trot

For more info about Franklin's Turkey Trot
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/franklin-turkey-trot-helps-feed-local.html

Franklin Turkey Trot Helps Feed Local Families in Need - "run now, gobble later!"

"It was the debut for three newcomers on the Franklin Town Council on Wednesday night, while six incumbents were welcomed back to the table. 

Town Clerk Theresa Burr swore in the nine newly elected Council members before their first meeting as a group on Wednesday night. 

Election incumbents Robert Dellorco, Glenn Jones, Matthew Kelly, Thomas Mercer, Peter Padula and Deborah Pellegri rearranged their seats to accommodate the new faces of Melanie Hamblin, Eamon McCarthy-Earls and Patrick Casey into the chamber."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171116/franklin-town-council-members-sworn-in

For complete reporting on the meeting you can visit my links here

• Live reporting: Legislation to Closing
• Live reporting: Open meeting law overview
• Live reporting: Town Council - Nov 15, 2017

Left to right: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Pellegri, Jones, Kelly, Mercer, Padula, Earls

Live reporting: Legislation to Closing

L. Legislation for Action	L. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 17-67: Adoption of Town Council Procedures Manual (Motion to Move Resolution 17-67 - majority vote (5)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
L. Legislation for Action	L. Legislation for Action 2. Resolution 17-68: Authorization for Installation on the Town Common (Motion to Move Resolution 17-68 - majority vote (5)) VFW to sell bricks as fund raising not really fund raising yet, awaiting approval of the proposal ideally would be completed as early as Memorial Day or latest for November will be able to maintain the brickway going forward to add to once or twice a year motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
L. Legislation for Action	L. Legislation for Action 3. Resolution 17-69: Appropriation - Operating Budget Stabilization Fund (Motion to Move Resolution 17-69 - majority vote (5)) estimate of new growth last Jan/Feb has changed and hence the number is higher now than it was then. Can raise the amount now (before the tax rate is set)  - recommending to put the money aside now for use later (i.e. fiscal 2019 budget challenge) clarification on stabilization accounts general stab is about 5M there is a fire truck, turf field, building, and the budget stabilization account to which this would be added motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
M. Town Administrator's Report	M. Town Administrator's Report "you've been sworn in, and now you can get sworn at" tax hearing for next meeting Brutus returning for Snow update soon draft schedule for future town council meetings we do allow for remote for one councilor goal setting workshop coming up in January (maybe Jan 10) Senate approve the Ag Commission but with some minor changes so it goes back to the House
N. Future Agenda Items	N. Future Agenda Items 4th of July back to agenda to see what support can be provided sub committee to be filled, express interest so they can be assigned
O. Council Comments	O. Council Comments Hamblen - thank you Franklin looking forard to next 2 years Casey - thanks, looking for ward and excited to serve Dellorco - welcome to all, new and old,  Mercer - thanks to the voters for re-electing to a two year term LOsdge of Elks for sponsoring the veterans breakfast Historical Museum for the coffee on Saturday morning Earls - it is an honor to be hear, and I look forward to serving Pellegri - save this packet, it has all the info from Mark Padula - thganks for the four years serving and the two years going forward, make no mistake it is due to the staff we have, they want to come here because we have good people here Jones - thanks, so many to do so, pleasure and an honor Harlem Wizards basketball at Tri-County this Friday Nov 17th Kelly - thanks to the Library committee, kudos to Judy and the whole committee
P. Executive Session - None	P. Executive Session - None
Q. Adjourn	Q. Adjourn