Spring 2018 - Exercise and Wellness Classes - Register Now

Franklin Public Schools

Lifelong Learning Institute

Lifelong Community Learning

Presents Exercise and Wellness Classes Beginning February 5


Yoga Classes - AND one is just right for you.

Yoga is back and better than ever! On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of different types of Yoga .... Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Yoga for Anyone.

Teen Yoga for Girls

Teen Yoga for Girls

This class will empower teenagers to become more self-aware and confident. Through a playful mix of heart-opening poses, thoughtful discussion, meditation and breath work, students will be exposed to the concepts of non-violence, truthfulness, gratitude, moderation, and the cultivation of compassion and joy.


Zumba and Zumba Basics

A fusion of Latin and international music and dance
Zumba is a fun and effective way to tone and sculpt the body with easy to follow dance steps and the principles of interval training! Zumba will make you smile!


Register online  
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=422&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

Or go to http://franklinlifelonglearning.com/ and navigate to the Spring 2018 classes

“There’s a lot of uncertainty now”

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

"Town Council will discuss an increase in retail marijuana tax at a meeting on Wednesday. The one percent increase would bring the total tax to three percent. 

The original legislation on the ballot in 2016 indicated that the sales tax on recreational marijuana was allowed at two percent. Recent legislation has amended the law, allowing municipalities to tax up to three percent. The motion in front of the town council will confirm or deny the tax increase. 

The state is due to start accepting applications for retail marijuana facilities on April 1, and since Franklin is one of the municipalities that is already zoned and does not have a moratorium, the town likely see a few. 

State Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, said that anytime revenue can be sought without adding to property taxes is a positive, and will always help town governments."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180122/franklin-council-to-discuss-marijuana-tax-increase

“There’s a lot of uncertainty now” 

The agenda and documents released for the Town Council meeting can be found online
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-jan-24.html

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/january_24_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 24, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/january_24_agenda.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes 1. December 13, 2017 2. December 20, 2017
B. Announcements	B. Announcements This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and  may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments
F. Hearings	F. Hearings
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions 1. Table and Vine Inc. - Change of Manager
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions 1. 2017 Audit
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital 2. Budget 3. EDC
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-01 - Acceptance of Gifts - Council on Aging (Motion to Move Resolution 18-01 - Majority Vote (5)) 2. Resolution 18-02 - Acceptance of Gifts - Franklin Police Department (Motion to Move Resolution 18-02 - Majority Vote (5)) 3. Resolution 18-03 - Local Adoption of G.L. Chapter 64N, Section 3, as Amended: Local Tax on Marijuana Retail Sales and Establishment of Tax rate (Motion to Move Resolution 18-03 - Majority Vote (5)) 4. Bylaw Amendment 18-798: Chapter 155, Streets and Sidewalks - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-798 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5)) 5. Bylaw Amendment 18-799: Chapter 82, Fees, Appendix B - Sewer Rates - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-799 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5)) 6. Bylaw Amendment 18-800: Chapter 82, Fees, Appendix B - Water Rates - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-800 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session - None Scheduled
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn

Town Common memorials at night

St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society: Baby Bottle Drive in February

During the month of February, the St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society is sponsoring a Baby Bottle Drive to support the Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Attleboro. 

Participants may pick up a baby bottle at St. Mary’s church, take it home and fill it with a generous donation of change, cash, or checks (payable to Abundant Hope). All bottles will need to be returned to the church the weekend of February 17-18.

Your contribution makes a significant difference in the lives of families in need. This is a wonderful opportunity to involve your entire family in raising money and supporting those in our community.

Bottles will be available the weekend of January 27-28. They will be due back to the church on February 17-18.

Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity.

St. Mary St. Vincent de Paul Society: Baby Bottle Drive in February

For more about the Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center visit them online https://ahprc.org/

FHS gymnastics tops Norton, Kaitlyn Spillane profiled

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS gymnastic match on Sunday, Jan 21, 2018 and the profile of Kaitlyn Spillane


Gymnastics = Franklin, 139.65 @ Norton, 133.8 – Final
– Franklin posted its highest score of the season to beat Norton in a battle of young programs. The Panthers, in their second year, had junior Mia Lizotte win the All Around with a 36.55 while freshman Lexi Lupien placed with a 32.05. Vault – Mia Lizotte 9.25; Rachel Cyr 8.75; Lexi Lupien 8.7; Audrey DiMella 8.65. Bars – Lizotte 8.85; Liz Traphagen 8.7; Sadie Rondeau 8.5; Lupien 7.4. Beam – Lizotte 8.8; Rondeau 8.8; Traphagen 8.4; Molly Stanton 7.9; Lupien 7.2. Floor – Lizotte 9.65; Traphagen 9.4; Rondeau 9.15; Lupien 8.75.

For the other Hockomock League results on Sunday
https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-01-21-18/

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides an in depth profile of Kaitlyn Spillane

"St. Anselm College women’s hockey is on a roll at the start of the new season, racking up 14 wins in the opening 17 games including a win against Franklin Pierce on Friday, and one of the leaders for the Hawks again this winter is senior forward Kaitlyn Spillane. 

The former Franklin standout is closing in on the 100-point milestone for her career (she has 88 as of Saturday morning) and is currently third on the team in goals with seven, second on the team with 11 assists, and second with 18 points. 

“We’re having a really great year,” said Spillane on Friday afternoon, hours before the Hawks faced Franklin Pierce in the first of two games with the Ravens. “We have a super-young team and it’s awesome to see how successful we’ve been considering how young a team we have.”

Continue reading the profile 
https://hockomocksports.com/kaitlyn-spillane-continues-stellar-career-for-st-anselm-hockey/

Former Franklin standout Kaitlyn Spillane is among the team leaders in goals, assists, and points for St. Anselm women’s hockey as she closes out her successful career with the Hawks. (Jim Stankiewicz/Saint Anselm College Athletics)

Nice win for the boys, 9-2 over Bishop Feehan. Hat to Gary for his third period shutout #bobby pic.twitter.com/kFYD1ivyBc

— FHS Panthers JV Puck (@PanthersJvPuck) January 22, 2018

So awesome to see @fhs_gymnastics compete! Well done athletes!! https://t.co/EMswrWpgQ1

— Jessi Fanuele (@fhspantherpsych) January 21, 2018

Awesome meet check out the details! @FHSSports @FranklinMatters pic.twitter.com/jJRG8quY3C

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 21, 2018

Franklin 139.65 - Norton 133.8 😊 girls had an amazing meet!! Details to follow! @FHSSports

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 21, 2018

Jazz Cafe - Feb 2

Franklin Music Program is pleased to present our annual Jazz Cafe concert! 

The Jazz Bands from Franklin High School, Remington Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School, and Annie Sullivan Middle School will be performing in a jazz club-themed evening. 

Enjoy a comfortable, casual setting where Franklin's jazz students will set the mood. Family is encouraged to attend and refreshments will be served! 

Please join us Friday February 2, 7:00 PM at the Franklin High School Cafeteria. 

Tickets are sold only at the event, $10 person, $25 family. We hope to see you there!

Jazz Cafe - Feb 2

"we don’t want to rush the process"

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

"School officials may extend the application deadline for residents interested in studying the issue of later school start times and whether they would work. 

Although the board’s call for volunteers to sit on an advisory panel to study the issue drew lots of interest, board Chairman Anne Bergen said many still had some questions about the scope of the panel’s directive. The school board had given a deadline of Jan. 17 to apply for the panel. 

“While we did have a large response from the community, a number of people are asking us to provide more information relative to the time commitment,” Bergen said Friday. “We are considering providing additional information and perhaps extending slightly our deadline for application.” 

She said the topic will be up for discussion at the School Committee’s meeting on Tuesday. The session is set to begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the town council chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180121/franklin-school-board-continues-work-on-later-start-time-advisory-panel

school start times would likely change the bus schedules.

The prior notification on applying for the Start Times Advisory Committee

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/01/friendly-reminder-school-start-times_15.html