Live reporting: Town Council October 16, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Kelly, Mercer, Jones, Padula (late), Pellegri, Earls
Absent:  none

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and show on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. 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.

DPW Director Cantoreggi
JP passed recently, wake Friday 4:00 at Ginley Funeral Home

Deborarh Martin, veterans services
veterans lunch alert on registration

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

5. APPOINTMENTS
none

6. HEARINGS 
- None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 
- None Scheduled

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
nothing at this time
b. Budget Subcommittee
Padula running late, hold off on report until he arrives

c. Economic Development Subcommittee
Oct 23 next meeting, 6:00 PM

Social Media: An honest conversation about Communication in today's world

The Franklin School Committee is hosting this event about social media on Monday, Oct 21, 2019. This event is aimed towards parents/guardians of FPS middle and high school students and their children.

FHS Media Center 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

See the flyer for additional details:

Social Media: An honest conversation about Communication in today's world

This was shared from Twitter
https://twitter.com/ggzub/status/1184205486092144642

Franklin gets $60K for school security improvements

Franklin Public Schools

• $60,000.00 = Security cameras, panic buttons, access control switches

"Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito hosted a roundtable discussion on school safety at Walsh Middle School in Framingham and announced $7.2 million in grants awarded to more than 140 school districts across the Commonwealth to upgrade school security equipment and technology to bolster public safety resources for students and staff.

The grant funds will enable schools to upgrade and install crucial security infrastructure, including exterior door locks, surveillance video cameras, school site alarms, interoperable communications systems and active shooter detection systems. The grants are being awarded by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security in conjunction with the Executive Office of Education

Superintendents and school officials, as well as public safety officials, discussed what they are doing to keep students safe. The Governor and Lt. Governor were joined by Education Secretary James Peyser, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley, Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Undersecretary Benincasa Thorpe, as well as Framingham Police Chief Steven Trask and Framingham Fire Chief Joseph Hicks.

“These investments will provide much needed safety resources to our students and teachers in schools across the Commonwealth,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with school officials to understand how we can better protect our schools, and we are pleased to have worked with the Legislature to award this round of grants. We are hopeful that we can continue this discussion as we consider this year’s budget to build on these efforts in more communities.” 

Continue reading the Press Release online
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-awards-72-million-to-143-school-districts-to-improve-school-safety

Baker-Polito Administration Awards $7.2 Million to 143 School Districts to Improve School Safety

FHS teams post wins in field hockey, volleyball, and both girls and boys cross country

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 15, 2019


** Field Hockey = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin took the lead just past the 20-minute mark of the first half and doubled its lead early in the second half to pick up a win over visiting King Philip. With the win, the Panthers move within one point of clinching a share and two points from clinching the division crown. Amanda Lewandowski scored in the 21st minute to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Freshman Kaitlyn Carney finished off a feed from Maeve Ledwith just under four minutes into the second half to make it 2-0. Neilee Hess made three saves in the win. King Philip goalie Makenzie Manning kept the Warriors in the game with 18 saves. Senior Charlotte Colella, junior Alli Beltramini, and sophomore Molly Piller all played well defensively for the Warriors.

** Boys Cross Country
Attleboro, 32 @ Franklin, 19 – Final – Franklin had four of the first five runners to earn a win over Attleboro and finish 5-0 in league action, clinching the Kelley-Rex division title for the third straight season. Senior Tyler Brogan earned another win, clocking in at 16:45. Nicholas Calitri was second overall, finishing one second later at 16:46.

Results: 1. Tyler Brogan, Fra (16:45) 2. Nicholas Calitri, Fra (16:46) 3. Nathan Seybert, Att (17:04) 4. Camden Harrington, Fra (17:20) 5. Declan Walmsley, Fra (17:28) 6. Francis Wenner, Att (17:40) 7. Griffin Sieczkiewicz, Fra (17:56) 8. Ethan Sylvia, Att (17:58) 9. Neil Bowie, Att (18:06) 10. Jack Clifford, Fra (18:13)

** Girls Cross Country
Attleboro, 37 @ Franklin, 24 – Final – Attleboro earned first and third place but Franklin used its depth to claim 10 of the top 12 spots to earn the win and clinch a share of the Kelley-Rex title with a 4-1 mark. Attleboro junior Kelly Neuendorf won the race in 21:02 while Franklin senior Sarah Giuliano took second, crossing the finish line two seconds later.

Results: 1. Kelly Neuendorf, Att (21:02) 2. Sarah Giuliano, Fra (21:04) 3. Kimberley Esteban, Att (21:07) 4. Caitlin Casey, Fra (21:34) 5. Sydney Hawkins, Fra (21:40) 6. Audria Hawkins, Fra (21:40) 7. Liliana Duffy, Fra (21:53) 8. Emma Nelson, Fra (22:24) 9. Ruth Ann Mulvey, Fra (22:25) 10. Angelina Perez, Fra (22:27)

** Volleyball = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Franklin looked like it was on its way to a three-set sweep of visiting King Philip in a battle of the top two teams in the Kelley-Rex division.

The Warriors wouldn’t go quietly though, putting their best performance forth and winning the third set to grab momentum and put the pressure on the hosts.

But the Panthers responded well, pulling away after a tight start to the fourth set to earn a 3-1 (25-17, 25-12, 22-25, 25-16) win and a regular season sweep over King Philip.

With the win, Franklin moves into a first-place tie atop the division with the Warriors with four league games left apiece"

Continue reading the recap:
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-pick-up-key-win-over-king-philip/

For a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-King-Philip-Volleyball-10-15-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-15-19/

Franklin junior Allyson Bonnet-Eymard swings at a ball against King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Rep Roy: What's happening in the district - October 2019

This newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full contents follow this link

https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?u=a03272e278ec395d5f164106a&id=045a625423

House passes college closure bill Earlier this month, I took the House floor as Chair of the Higher Education Committee to advance a bill that will improve financial stability in higher education. Designed as a response to the closing of Mt. Ida College in 2018, and a wave of other higher education closures, the legislation requires schools to post financial information online in a publicly accessible fashion, undergo regular budgetary screening, alert state officials if they face imminent closure, and more. The new accountability measures will foster the resilience of our institutions of higher learning and ensure that our students have access to the opportunities they are counting on. This legislation supports and strengthens our higher education system and these vital engines of opportunity, and in so doing, protects the interests of students and families. I was proud to stand up for students, their families and the education community. When students invest in their future, they deserve to know that their college stands on a solid foundation. You can view the text of the legislation by clicking here. You can view the video of the speech I delivered by clicking here. You can read the Milford Daily News report on the bill by clicking here Legislation https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4099       YouTube link to video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yif9z11_-jQ Milford Daily/Wicked Local link to coverage https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20191002/house-set-to-advance-college-closure-bill Public Higher Ed Campus Tours The Joint Committee on Higher Education began started on its mission to visit all 29 public colleges and universities in the commonwealth on Friday, September 27. The tour began in North Adams at the beautiful Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, tucked in the Berkshires in northwestern Massachusetts. Over the next several months, the Committee will be visiting each campus to get a first-hand look at the facilities, meet with faculty and administrators, and hear from students about their experiences. The tours will include meetings with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students at each of the institutions. So far, we have also toured Berkshire Community College, UMass Amherst, and Greenfield Community College. On Friday, October 18 we head to Salem State University and North Shore Community College. "It's ambitious, but when appointed to chair this committee, one of the very first things I did was to print out a map of the 29 public institutions in the Commonwealth to plan the trip," said Representative Roy. "We want to experience what life is like on these campuses which should provide a better context for the budget and legislative decisions we make. And the tours will provide an up close and personal view of each campus to give us a better perspective on the issues faced by those in each academic community." You can see photos from our tours on Facebook by clicking here. Read More   Copyright © 2019 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 43 Boston, MA 02133

Timeless Crossfit and Fitness Holiday Open House - November 23

It's that time of year again!

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We are extending a Vendor Invitation to your local business for our Timeless Holiday OPEN HOUSE on November 23rd, 4-8 PM.

We are proud to partner with many small business' in the Franklin area. Your participation will ensure exposure to holiday shoppers and a night of connecting with residents of Franklin and surrounding towns. 

We have LIMITED space this year and would like your commitment by October 21st, 2019!

To secure your spot please register your business by sending an email to jen@timelesscrossfit.com
 
There is a $25.00 Vendor Registration Fee

Looking forward to sharing such an exciting night with you, supporting your business, and celebrating a night of fun and holiday shopping for all!

Timeless CrossFit and Fitness

90 Hayward Street

Franklin MA 02038

Timeless Crossfit and Fitness Holiday Open House - November 23

2nd Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale at St. Mary’s Church

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

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847, Franklin is running its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin.

Flyers and order forms will be passed out after the Masses on Saturday, and after Masses on Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20. The Knights will collect orders and accept payment after the Masses on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 26 and 27, and Nov. 2 and 3 at the back of St. Mary’s church.

Pies will be made by the Mann’s Orchards and Bakery. Flavors will be the same as last year: Apple, pecan, pumpkin and blueberry. Pies are $15.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191015/franklin-knights-holding-annual-thanksgiving-pie-sale