Sunday, February 3, 2019

2nd Annual Legislative Forum - Feb 5

"The Franklin School Committee will hold its 2nd Annual Legislative Forum on Education on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7-8:30 PM, in the auditorium at Horace Mann Middle School (note this is a location change!). 
The event, hosted by the Public Schools Advocacy Sub-Committee of the Franklin School Committee, will feature Senate President Karen Spilka, and state Rep. Jeffrey Roy. 
Join these elected officials for a discussion as they provide updates and insights on legislative initiatives directly impacting public schools in general and Franklin in particular. 
For this year’s forum, the organizers have expanded the focus to include issues beyond funding, including:
  • Developmentally appropriate practices (such as recess and start times);
  • addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of students;
  • college, career and civic readiness;
  • impacts of the current funding formula on the FY 2020 budget and beyond, and 
  • special education and associated costs."
Continue reading the article online 
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190122/franklin-school-board-to-host-legislative-forum


  • Live reporting from the Forum in 2018
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/live-reporting-legislative-forum-feb-13.html
  • The audio of the Forum was published previously
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/fm-139-legislative-forum-on-school.html
  • Announcement of the Forum
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/franklin-school-committee-legislative.html

Jennifer Knight of SAFE Coalition tying some comments and points together at the end
Jennifer Knight of SAFE Coalition tying some comments and points
together at the end of the 2018 Legislative Forum
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Town Council - Jan 30, 2019 - Recap

Swearing In

One of the nice points to open the Town Council meeting was the swearing in of two new Deputy Chiefs for the Fire Dept: James Klich, Joseph Barbieri. This was anticipated from the announcement at the Finance Committee meeting held at the Senior Center a couple of weeks ago.

Assistant Town Clerk Nancy Danelo (in blue) swearing in the new Deputy chiefs
Assistant Town Clerk Nancy Danelo (in blue) swearing in the new Deputy chiefs
Road acceptances

The Town council then opened several public hearings to formal discuss the acceptance of several roads that are currently not owned by the Town. This is minimal risk for the residents. When the town accepts the roads, then the maintenance and repairs are covered by the town. For some reason in the past, the developer never completed the paperwork to turn over the roads. 

 This has been a slow and tedious process as Franklin works slowly eliminating the backlog left by various developers. The town will do plowing and potholes but if road needs to be rebuilt, it is not done unless the town owns the road.

There was a correction of "Carter" to 'Canter" way. it is correct in the actual resolution, only the agenda listing was incorrect.

 The Council adjusted the agenda to vote on the road acceptances and let the residents leave the meeting early.

Water Works

Next up was the DPW and their presentation on the overall water supply and plans for the next round of improvements. As you may recall the road rebuilds are coordinated with physical road requirements as well as the water pipe and sewer considerations. Page 17 shows the current plan road by road over the next several years.

 Also discussed was the water treatment facility for wells 3 and 6. Related to water is sewer and the major expense coming will be the replacement of the Beaver St connector which is over 100 years old.


Capital budget

The Town  Council then got to the financial business of approving the use of $2.2M of the free cash along with allocations from the water and sewer funds to meet the total of $4.5M of capital requirements.  The Finance Committee had already heard the details from each of the departments on their requests. The recordings of both meetings were share here earlier.

 Additional transactions to allocate some of the free cash to make the annual deposits on the field turf replacements, the Fire truck replacement, and the contribution to OPEB funding.

 Town Council Actions Taken
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_january_30_2019_1.pdf
My notes reported live during the meeting:

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FHS girls swim team finished 2nd in the Hockomock Championships

The FHS girls swim team finished 2nd overall in the Hockomock Championships on Saturday. Via HockomockSports.com we share the FHS individual results.
TEAM RESULTS
1. Oliver Ames – 378
*** 2. Franklin – 316
3. King Philip – 220
4. Attleboro – 218
5. Sharon – 200
6. Taunton – 176
7. Milford – 152
8. Mansfield – 136
9. Canton – 102
10. Foxboro – 85
11. North Attleboro – 67
12 Stoughton – 61

 RACE RESULTS
200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Attleboro (Tiffany Chin, Jackie Lynch-Bartek, Elizabeth Saltz, Ella Lynch-Bartek) – 1:59.07
6. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Charlene Peng, Elizabeth Leo, Alyssa LaPuma) – 2:05.41

 200 Yard Free
1. Jackie Lynch-Bartek, Attleboro – 2:02.02
4. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 2:04.41

 200 Yard IM
1. Katherine Cashin, Franklin – 2:14.00

 100 Yard Butterfly
1. Sam Streton, Oliver Ames – 1:00.89
2. Elizabeth Tang, Franklin – 1:02.98

 100 Yard Free
1. Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames – 53.54
4. Alyssa LaPuma, Franklin – 59.08
5. Kathryn Chew, Franklin – 59.16
6. Linnea Remmilard, Franklin – 1:00.75

 500 Yard Free
1. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 5:26.54
4. Maia Wainwright, Franklin – 5:53.05

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Ava Kelley, Morgan Foltz, Sam Streton, Morgan O’Hara) – 1:42.74
3. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Kathryn McGuire, Elizabeth Tang, Katharine Cashin) – 1:49.54

100 Yard Backstroke
1. Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames – 59.12
2. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:02.62

 400 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Ava Kelley, Sam Streton, Aprille Gangi, Morgan O’Hara) – 3:46.66
2. Franklin (Elizabeth Tang, Kathryn McGuire, Kathryn Chew, Katharine Cashin) – 3:54.83


For the HockomockSports listing of results
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-swim-championships-2019-results/

 For the photo gallery from the meet
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Hockomock-Girls-Swim-Championships-2-2-19/

FHS Panthers
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FHS boys hockey and gymnastics teams post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. St. Mary’s (Lynn), 1 – Final
– Franklin junior goalie Ray Ivers made 29 saves to lead the Panthers to a huge win over highly ranked St. Mary’s of Lynn, who is considered to be a top 10 team in the state by most rankings. 

 Franklin took a 1-0 lead in the first on a goal midway through the period from Kyle Hedvig. Brendan Sicchio made it 2-0 on a redirect of Cam Cassella’s shot with under five minutes in the second period. Cassella then scored himself, blasting in a shot early in the third period to make it 3-0.

 Wrestling = D1 State Dual Meet (Franklin, Mansfield)
– Franklin and Mansfield each won their first matches of the day but lost in the second round. The Panthers took down Needham (55-13) and the Hornets pinned down BC High (53-18) to advance to the quarterfinals. 

 Mansfield lost to top-seeded St. John’s Prep 42-27 and Franklin bowed out with a 30-25 setback to West Springfield. In the fifth place match, Franklin beat Mansfield (36-26) with pins from Jordan Carlucci (132), Dylan Nawn (195), and Matt Leofanti (220). Mansfield’s CJ Glaropoulos (152) had a pin in the loss to the Panthers.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-02-19/









FHS Panthers
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In the News: Cantoreggi remains in Franklin; MA House debates rules and transparency

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

Cantoreggi decides to stay in Franklin
"Selectmen had planned to approve a contract for a new town administrator Tuesday, but learned that morning the winning candidate no longer wanted the job. 
Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, director of the department of public works in neighboring Franklin since 2005, informed town officials he had decided to remain in his present post. 
“It happens sometimes,” selectmen Chairman James Lehan said. “We were in the process of negotiating a contract. He was well established in Franklin, a longtime employee there and enjoyed his job. He said it was a family decision and he thought he wanted to stay in Franklin.”

 Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/norfolk-has-to-restart-search-for-top-administrator/article_67693d3d-d69d-56e9-a469-bb46ab10e993.html

DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi presenting to the Franklin Town Council Jan 30
DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi presenting to the Franklin Town Council Jan 30


MA House debates rules and transparency
"People come up to Somerville Rep. Denise Provost at parties, she says, asking her to explain what an informal session is. 
Rep. Jack Lewis of Framingham starts his week at a senior center, where he freezes up when he’s asked, “Jack, what do you think is coming up?” and doesn’t know what bill he’ll be voting on two days later. 
And freshman Rep. Maria Robinson, also of Framingham, says she gets questions during YMCA visits about how a bill becomes a law. 
House lawmakers shared these and other stories of constituent encounters as they made the case Wednesday for new rules they said would add transparency to state government, ultimately coming up short in most of their efforts during a session that stretched into the evening and featured spirited debate on House operations."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190203/rules-trigger-house-debate-over-transparency

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Saturday, February 2, 2019

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting
Monday, February 11, 2019
7:00 PM

Franklin Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA

  1. Franklin Cultural District Update
  2. Launch Event
  3. Grant
  4. Website
  5. Marketing Initiative
  6. Story Maps
  7. Economic Development Study
  8. Partner Activities
  9. Current Partner Activities and Partners Brainstorming
  10. Goals and Metrics
  11. Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting Schedule
  12. Questions

Adjourn

 The listings 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.

For Additional information, contact:
Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11
Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11
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FHS Chamber Chorus and Mock Trial news

Via Twitter - sharing some other good news from FHS
"What a day in Providence for the Chamber Chorus! A festival, a recording session, and enough laughter, music, and smiles to fill our hearts. #pantherpride #FHSMusic"
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689

 https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689

"Congrats to the Mock Trial team which beat Bellingham today. Pocket constitution to Akash Shetty for his strong Opening Statement and direct examination. Abigail George also received exceptional scores. With the win, Franklin advances to the state tournament. @FHSPantherbook"
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1090714599685586945



a day in Providence for the FHS Chamber Chorus
a day in Providence for the FHS Chamber Chorus


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