Accessible Dining Guide for Franklin Restaurants

Accessible Dining Guide created by the Franklin Disability Commission

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK4oeTbg-29GI-P_-ZNoLCbgveoPDK41/view?usp=sharing

or from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities/files/accessible-dining-guide

For more about the Franklin Disability Commission
http://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities

Accessible Dining Guide created by the Franklin Disability Commission

FHS boys 6th, girls 13th in D1 Cross Country meet

The D1 Cross Country race was run on Saturday at the Wrentham Development Center. The FHS boys team finished 6th and the girls 13th. The individual results are shown below.

Finish	Runner	SchGr	School	Time
10	Brogan, Tyler	11	Franklin	16:21.2
23	Calitri, Nicholas	10	Franklin	16:45.2
28	Hagen, Michael	12	Franklin	16:49.5
50	Harrington, Camden	11	Franklin	17:12.0
55	Kehoe, Dylan	12	Franklin	17:18.3
80	Goldman, Ryan	12	Franklin	17:44.9
127	Regan, Mitchell	12	Franklin	18:23.25

Finish	Runner	SchGr	School	Time
39	Fenerty, Julia	12	Franklin	20:47.0
47	Hawkins, Sydney	10	Franklin	20:55.6
59	Walbert, Katrina	12	Franklin	21:13.7
101	Giuliano, Sarah	11	Franklin	22:10.9
115	Malachowski, Steph	12	Franklin	22:47.7
119	Viera, Mary	12	Franklin	22:58.5
125	Barry, Erin	12	Franklin	23:20.1

Complete MIAA Divisional results can be found online

http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8196&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=50637136&CFTOKEN=55736870

The Hockomock League results can be found online
https://hockomocksports.com/miaa-emass-xc-championships-2018-hock-results/

FHS boys 6th, girls 13th in D1 Cross Country meet

FHS Panthers

Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar Continuing his efforts to provide outreach to Norfolk County communities, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell recently hosted a free informational seminar on computer assisted land record research. At the seminar, attendees learned how to navigate the Registry's online research page www.norfolkdeeds.org and to access documents such as deeds, mortgages, Homesteads and mortgage discharges. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds state-of-the-art computer system has more than 8.5 million land document images available for viewing, dating back to 1793. Register O'Donnell noted, "We are very proud that all of our land documents are online and are accessible within 24 business hours of recording. The feedback we have received from attendees indicates these computer seminars are very useful for real estate professionals, genealogists and members of the general public alike." For those attending the seminar, computer skills were not required. Each attendee received free reference materials, which they took home with them. Additionally, there were several staffers on hand who were available to assist and answer questions. "Those attending the October 23rd seminar," noted O'Donnell, "learned how easy it is to look up land related documents. With this knowledge, they can do this research from the comfort and convenience of their home or work computer." Register O'Donnell concluded, "These computer seminars, held twice each year in the spring and the fall, are a great way to engage the public in the important work done here at the Registry of Deeds. The seminar dates are advertised in local papers throughout the county as well as through the Registry's social media outlets. For further information, you can contact Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or at agardner@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 is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

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Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar

Franklin Youth Soccer - Spring registration open

Don't forget to register for Spring. Online until December 1.  Don't wait! Do it today!

https://franklinyouthsoccer.org/

Franklin Youth Soccer - Spring registration open

"virtuosity deserves some concrete and tangible form of recognition"

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

"After more than two years of planning, residents were able to take their first steps on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on Sunday. 

Red bricks make up the walkway’s foundation, while 45 plaques placed on granite columns are placed throughout. Each of the plaques has the name of one of the 45 Franklin veterans who lost their life while serving in one of our nation’s conflicts, spanning from World War I to the Iraq War. 

The walkway was officially and aptly unveiled Sunday to correspond with Veterans Day. 

Keynote speaker and state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, who helped secure state funding for the project, noted the importance of building a monument in recognition of those who’ve shown signs of courage - something humanity has taken part in for thousands of years."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181111/veterans-walkway-unveiled-in-franklin

Franklin Veterans Service Officer Dale Kurtz

state Rep. Jeff Roy

part of the more than 2,000 gathered for the ceremony

Local Vietnam Veteran Visits Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Junior Class

Veterans play an important role in educating younger generations about the principles upon which our country was founded. Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School students had the opportunity of going beyond the books to learn about the Vietnam War. 

Larry Bederian, who served as a Sargent in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, visited grade 11 English classes to share his story. Born and raised in Franklin and a member of the Franklin VFW, Larry served in Vietnam from 1966 until 1968.

Mr. Bederian told students that he was mistakenly drafted while still in high school during his senior year. He laughs and remembers fondly, “After high school I went to the recruiting office as a joke and ended up enlisting.” He was sent to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for Basic Training. “We later found out during morning formation that our unit had been activated to go to Vietnam,” said Bederian. 

Mr. Larry Bederian and Mrs. Lisa LaPlante

“We were given fifteen days leave then we were sent to Camp Pendleton in California where my unit underwent three weeks of intensive combat training. From there, at 3:00 am, my unit was put on a bus to San Diego where we boarded a ship and headed to Okinawa.” They stayed in Okinawa for 2.5 weeks and then were sent to De Nang and became a part of the 1st Battalion Charlie Company.

Mr. Bederian explained to students the differences of how people from around the world live and what he experienced during his time in Vietnam. “We were very disrespected. We didn’t know who we could trust.” Mr. Bederian further reflects, “During Operation Medina, our mission was to clear and destroy. I remember the nights seemed to last forever and it was always spooky beyond our perimeter wires.” 

He told students about the one night they had set off 122 rockets, when a C-130 was shot down, and of the many frightening North Vietnamese Army patrols. “At night it was just like watching a Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration back home, only these killed.”

Local Vietnam Veteran Visits Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Junior Class

“All juniors were required to read ‘The Things They Carried’ by Tim O’Brien which tells more than the fighting and examines the physical, emotional and knowledge by questioning the role that our imagination plays in helping to form our memories and our own versions of truth,” said Lisa LaPlante, English Teacher and Coast Guard Veteran. “Inviting Mr. Bederian to our school helped students to see and hear the story of a Vietnam veteran and what it was like to serve and actually have lived through it.”

Students were allowed to ask questions and listened to the presentation in earnest. “It is our (all the English teachers) hope that Mr. Bederian’s experiences in Vietnam that he shared have resonated with our students, and they now feel more connected to the characters in the book and can identify, in real life, how the humanity of people is truly impacted by war,” said LaPlante.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Nov 13, 2018

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

Call to Order - Dr. Ahern
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence

School Committee Organization
a) Election of Chair
b) Election of Vice Chair

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Committee Goals
I recommend adoption of the School Committee Goals as discussed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

4. Discussion Only Items
a. none

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your October 23, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
c. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $740.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
d. Jefferson Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $519.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips as detailed.
f. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,822.66 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental supplies as detailed.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence 
– Student Activity Accounts – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The agenda document can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/school-committee-meeting-agenda-111318-org

The packet with documents for this meeting
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/november-13-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

Parmenter School sign on Friday morning in the frosty sunrise