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Franklin Interact Fund raiser at Chipotle - Jan 20, 2021 |
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Franklin Interact Fund raiser at Chipotle - Jan 20, 2021
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
FM #431 Town Council 'Quarterbacking' - 1/07/21 (audio)
FM #431 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 431 in the series.
This shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. This is one of a series of conversations meant to provide a recap of the prior Council meeting. Akin to one of the many sports post-game analysis broadcasts we are familiar with in New England, this would be a discussion focused on the Franklin Town Council meeting: OK, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?
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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF)
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/01-06-2021_town_council_agenda.pdf
Hazard Mitigation presentation doc https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/8a._hazard_mitigation_presentation_2020_update_presentation_handout.pdf
Hazard Mitigation Plan
https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10a._hazard_mitigation_0.pdf
Beaver St summary document https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._21-02_beaver_street_interceptor.pdf
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/01/town-council-meeting-jan-6-2021-recap.html
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Franklin High School Music Achievements - Central Districts recognizes 26 students
26 Franklin High School Music Students were accepted to the Massachusetts Central District Honor Band, Chorus, and Orchestra
Accepted into the Central District Band will be Karah Brandanese - Clarinet, Thomas Bradley - Trombone, Simon Brooks - Tuba, Nipun Goel - Trumpet, Derek Halet - Trumpet, Carley Johnson-Pellegri - Bassoon, Joel Keller - Tuba, Ryan O'Rourke - Euphonium, William Olbrys - Trombone, Prem Pendkar - Alto Saxophone, Lola Richardson - Flute, Anton Sackley - Percussion, Zachary Simms - French Horn.
Franklin High School students performing with the Central District Jazz Band will be Colin Manocchio - Trombone and Ian Richardson-Bass.
Selected to perform with the Central District Orchestra is Aadit Bhatia - violin, Christopher Broyles-viola, Shreya Choudury - Violin, Kyle Formato - Cello, Chai Harsha-viola, Jossalyn Mascio - Violin, Grace Newton - Violin, Weylan O'Connell - Bass, Sarayu Vijayanagaram-violin.
Accepted into the Central District Chorus is Claire Bauer.
Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 14, 2021
MEETING AGENDA
“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.”
- Approval of past minutes (12/9/20)
- Discussion:
○ Review and discuss Stage 1/Phase Two data from district (includes staffing considerations, transportation factors, district map, financial considerations, physical distancing factors)
○ Outline next steps
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Davis Thayer Facilities Analysis Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 14, 2021 |
Distinguished Service Award from MAEA for FHS' Brenna M. Johnson
I am honored to share that I received the Distinguished Service Award from MAEA. This award is born out of the continued support of amazing colleagues, a strong administrative team, and phenomenal students who make going to work each day easy & inspiring. Thank You! @MassArtEdShared from Twitter: https://t.co/Vx7R1ZmC2t
Among the many good things Ms Johnson does for FHS, she is the coordinator of the student Empty Bowls Club. The Empty Bowls Club is working on bowls for this year's fund raising effort.
Distinguished Service Award from MAEA |
FHS boys hockey tops King Philip 6-1 on Monday
From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:
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FHS boys hockey tops King Philip 6-1 on Monday |
Boston Herald gymnastics preview references FHS team
Happy High School Gymnastics Season! Thank you to all of the coaches who helped me with this year's high school gymnastics preview. Franklin, Masco, Wakefield, BR-WB, Newton boys co-op are on my list to keep an eye on this year. https://t.co/9UTPIAStoB
Direct link to the Boston Herald article preview of this season's gymnastics teams