Sunday, December 22, 2019

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament - Jan 4, 2020

The St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group invites all women to attend a presentation on "Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament". 

The presentation will be January 4 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the St. Mary's Parish Hall (One Church Square, Franklin). 

The talk will be give by Dr. Aldona Lingertat, who is the Director of both the Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Master of Theological Studies Program at St. John's Seminary.

Come join us to learn more about important women in the Bible. The talk is certain to be interesting and informative.


St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament - Jan 4, 2020
St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament - Jan 4, 2020


Download a copy of the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ykrN2WiNHQED-QyA1y1BUSFl6wMKMbEC/view?usp=sharing

FHS wrestling wins 3 in quad meet, girls hockey ties Austin Prep

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Saturday:

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Pope Francis, 6 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. Austin Prep, 3 – Final

Wrestling = Franklin @ St. John’s Prep Quad
– The Panthers picked up three wins in the quad meet. 
Franklin beat Lawrence 54-24 (Pins by DiFilippo, Sauer, Sackly, Cogavin, Nawn, Jacoby, Leofanti), 
Salem (N.H.) 60-21 ( Pins by Carlucci, Jawando, Fracasa, Sauer, Sackley, Nawn), 
and then edged out the home team St. John’s Prep 37-34 (pins by DiFilippo, Carlucci, Walker, Leofanti) in the final match.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-21-19/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS wrestling wins 3 in quad, girls hockey ties Austin Prep
FHS wrestling wins 3 in quad, girls hockey ties Austin Prep

















School Committee links for 12/10/19 meeting

The School Committee meeting of Dec 10, 2019 will be available for video replay eventually. Check the Town of Franklin page:
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream

As noted previously, I was recording the Finance Committee meeting when this was being held. Until the video is available for replay, you can find the meeting agenda documents on the Town of Franklin page  
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-10-2019-school-committee-packet

The Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_december_10_2019.pdf

School Committee Actions Taken
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/scagenda_12-10-19-actions_taken.pdf

Proposed draft Calendar for 2020-2021 school year
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/20-21calendar-draft.pdf

The MCAS update for 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/mcas-presentation





School Committee links for Nov 26, 2019 meeting

I was out of town and missed the School Committee meeting of Nov 26, 2019. The video replay is available on demand on the Town of Franklin page
https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=697


  • The Actions Taken document

https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/news/school-committee-actions-taken-112619


  • The meeting packet documents can be found

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-26-2019-school-committee-packet-documents


  • The Superintendent's Report

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_novmeber_26_2019.pdf


  • The Schools Finance Update (a good update for the new SchComm members and a good refresher for any resident of Franklin as the school budget accounts for approximately HALF of the Town budget)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/school_finance_presentation_to_sc_11_26_2019.pdf




School Committee links for Nov 26, 2019 meeting
School Committee links for Nov 26, 2019 meeting

In the News: possible change to housing zoning removing 2/3 majority; BFCCPS applications open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to make zoning changes easier at the local level is one step closer to passage after the Housing Committee voted to advance it alongside 20 other bills aimed at generating new housing production.

The Housing Committee voted 16-1 in a poll that concluded Thursday afternoon to favorably report out Baker’s bill, according to a copy of the results acquired by the News Service. The Boston Globe first reported Wednesday that the poll was underway.

All 20 other bills, which range from a proposal to establish a housing production task force to one that would set a statewide housing production goal, also advanced with only one dissenting vote. State Rep. David DeCoste, R-Norwell, voted against each bill, while state Sen. Patrick O’Connor, R-Weymouth, reserved his rights on some votes.

...

The legislation would lower the local voting threshold needed for zoning changes from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority, a difference that Baker and supporters argue would allow more projects to get approved rather than fail on a 3-2 City Council vote or with only 55% backing."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191221/bakers-housing-bill-advances-with-still-uncertain-future


"The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year.

In a press release, school officials said siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter, applicants from all 13 communities in the school’s district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on March 4.

Applicants from outside of the region, but who reside within Massachusetts, will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191220/franklin-charter-school-accepting-applications

new school sign at the entrance
new school sign at the entrance
 

"88% of parents perceived a positive impact on their child’s quality of life due to the later start times"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"A survey on this year’s later school start times at Weston High and Middle schools, which was given to students, faculty and parents, found that “all groups in general have found the change in start time to be positive,” Superintendent of Schools Midge Connolly told the School Committee last week.

“Parents and guardians, in particular, responded most positive to the changes,” she said.

The school day at Weston High and Middle schools runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The Country, Field and Woodland elementary schools run from 8 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

One of the largest issues continues to be students released early from class in order to make it to athletic contests."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191222/weston-reports-positive-feedback-to-later-school-start-times


Franklin's School Start Time Advisory Committee (SSTAC) was dissolved and the Central Office is providing periodic updates as the move forward is currently 'paused'.

The SSTAC information can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-start-times-advisory-committee-sstac

The most recent presentation from Sep 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/school_start_times_presentation_part_ii_1.pdf

The Franklin Matters meeting notes for this School Committee meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/school-committee-meeting-recap-start.html


Saturday, December 21, 2019

Representative Roy works with Treasurer Goldberg to connect residents with unclaimed property

Almost two and a half million dollars owed to constituents in Franklin and Medway

Representative Roy joined State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg today (Friday, Dec 20, 2019) to notify his constituents that they may have property in the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division. There are almost two and half million dollars owed to residents in Franklin and Medway.

“We currently hold over $3.4 billion in unclaimed property at the Treasury and it could be yours,” said State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, “I would like to thank Representative Roy for helping the Treasury in our mission to reconnect individuals with their property in Franklin and Medway.”

“I enjoyed working with Treasurer Goldberg to reunite my constituents with their unclaimed property. Since you may be one these individuals with property held by the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division, this is your opportunity to get it back,” said State Rep. Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin). “The faster you file a claim, the sooner you will be reconnected with your money, so please respond right away.”

Each year, the state receives large amounts of unclaimed property, including forgotten savings and checking accounts, un-cashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends, and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. Most accounts are considered abandoned and are turned over to the state after three years of inactivity.

please visit www.findmassmoney.com
please visit www.findmassmoney.com

This past year, the Division was able to reunite over $125 million with over 115,000 residents, businesses and charities in the Commonwealth.

The Division has a website, findmassmoney.com, where you can search for property and make claims. This coming year, the Treasury is hoping to return even more money to more citizens.

To file a claim, please visit www.findmassmoney.com or call 1-888-344-MASS (6277).