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Monday, May 20, 2019

Franklin Public Library: Resume Writing Workshop - May 21

One of a series of employment workshops offered at the Franklin Public Library is the "Resume Writing" workshop scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Franklin Public Library: Resume Writing Workshop - May 21

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/resume-writing-workshop

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 22 - FY 2020 Budget Hearing #1

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019. This is the first of two budget hearings on the FY 2020 budget. The second hearing is scheduled for Thursday, May 23.

Editorial note:

Given the schools have already cut their budget by $2 M, with teachers and other personnel scheduled to be let go, class sizes should increase. It would be good to know by how much?

Given the decision was reached by default now due to lack of time to schedule, and/or inaction on the part of the Town Council and Administration there will be no opportunity for residents to change the budget at this point. So it would also be good to find out when this decision was made. At least in the meetings I participated and reported on, it wasn't discussed. Or was it at a meeting I missed? Maybe the Finance Committee budget meeting April 25 that wasn't even recorded.

And given the mention of a possible override for FY 2021, what will be done between now and then to prepare for such a vote? Where is the pain being felt other than in the schools? The Town is hiring in multiple departments. Police are at their largest force in years. The Library doesn't need an exemption for the first time in years. What other services were cut that we would notice? What other services would be in jeopardy next year?

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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_may_22_2019.pdf

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

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of May 22, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. 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.
3. HEARINGS	FY 2020 Budget Hearing: 7:10 PM Voting Document FY 20 Budget Message FY 20 Town Administrator Proposed Budget
4. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
4a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-34: Expenditure Limits for FY 2020 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as provided in G.L. Chapter 44 Section 53E1/2, as Amended (Motion to Move Resolution 19-34 Majority Vote (5))
4b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-35: Compensation Plan, FY 2020 (Motion to Move Resolution 19-35- Majority Vote (5))
5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
6. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
7. COUNCIL COMMENTS
8. ADJOURN

Voting document

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/voting-document-fy2020

Budget Message

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/fy20-budget-message

FY 2020 Proposed Budget

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/fy-20-town-administrator-proposed-budget

Legislative Forum hosted by School Committee was meant to bring attention to school budget issues

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities at Senior Center, Library, DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.

Respite Coordinator - Senior Center

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/respite-coordinator-job-posting-may162019.pdf

Part-Time Library Assistant

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/library-assistant-external-posting-april252019.pdf

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-march282019.pdf

Summer Jobs - DPW positions have been filled, Facilities positions are still available

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/summer-jobs-posting-feb2019.pdf

Summer Engineering Intern - DPW

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/engineeringintern-posting-feb2019.pdf

Part-Time Custodian

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.custodian-posting-october2018_0.pdf

Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities at Senior Center, Library, DPW, Facilities, and Fire Dept

Panther TV: FHS Unified Basketball Testimonials

Via Panther TV:

"One of our most meaningful TV projects this year...our Unified athletes share what the program means to them"

Via Twitter https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1128717825978314752

Find more videos from Panther TV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97g5EtUvUnrmRU50srGOew

4th of July Road Race - Registration now open

4th of July 5K Road Race

Saturday, July 6, 2019 11:00 AM

Franklin Town Common

Click HERE to Register https://racewire.com/register.php?id=10751

5K Course Map

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/road_race_5k_2018_map.pdf

Adult Road Race: The race will kick off at 11:00 AM. Adult Road Race will start at the Town Common (200 Main Street). Mile splits will be given at 1^st and 2^nd miles. A water station will be available at the 2-mile mark. Make sure you look for the orange arrows along the route. Please be extra careful of cars along Maple Street.

Children's Road Race

Saturday, July 6, 2019 11:45 am

Franklin Town Common

Children's Fun Run Course Map (1.2 Miles)

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/kids_road_race_map.pdf

The Children's Road Race is a fun 1.2 mile road race designed to let boys and girls ages 6-12 years old participate in running. This road race has been a tradition for over 30 years, held on the Saturday that Franklin celebrates the 4^th of July Celebration. For years the Franklin Recreation Department has coordinated this event free of charge to all runners.

The participants will begin the race by meeting at the gazebo for a race orientation to review safety precautions, and race details. Racers will run, walk, or jog up Crescent, take a right onto Martin Ave., right onto School Street, right onto Main Street. At the St. Mary's Church, participants will turn left and follow around the Common, take a left onto High Street, left at the corner of High Street & Main Street back down to the finish at the center of the Common.

4th of July Road Race - Registration now open

DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano

JOIN US! MAY 25th!

Register today to play in our DODGEBALL TOURNEY to benefit Jill Pisano! https://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/dodgeball

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DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano

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— Jills Troop (@JillsTroop) April 20, 2019

Saturday, May 18, 2019

Franklin Memorial Day Parade - Route, schedule, group sign up

It's that time of year again to plan the annual Franklin Memorial Day Parade.

The following information below will help you to inform your group, friends, families and visitors as to how to prepare for the parade.

This year you WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER at www.FranklinMemorialDay.com in order to march or participate.

Please have your group(s), band, etc register by May 24, 2019

Thank you!

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