Monday, January 25, 2021

Tri-County RVTHS’ Early Education Program - Preschool and Toddler Registration - Begins Jan 25, 2021

Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Children’s Center opening is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center. The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with pre-school children within the on- campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.

Tri-County’s Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).

Placement is limited to the residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a random draw which will take place on Friday, March 5th, 2021. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.

Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 25th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2021. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit www.tcchildrenscenter.com.

Preschool and Toddler Registration - Begins Jan 25, 2021
Preschool and Toddler Registration - Begins Jan 25, 2021


Town of Franklin, MA: Planning Board - Agenda - Jan 25, 2021

January 25, 2021

7:00 PM Commencement/General Business

7:05 PM PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
138 East Central Street Adv.: Dec. 7 & Dec.14, 2020
Site Plan Abuts: Dec. 7, 2020
TO BE CONTINUED

7:10 PM PUBLIC HEARING - Continued
515 West Central Street Adv.: Nov. 2 & Nov. 9, 2020
Site Plan Abuts: Nov. 2, 2020
TO BE CONTINUED

GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Bond Reduction: Maple Preserve
B. Endorsement: Maple Hill
C. Discussion: CPC Nomination
D. Meeting Minutes: December 7 & 21, 2020, January 8, 2021

This agenda is subject to change. Last updated: January 19, 2021
The next meeting of the Planning Board is scheduled for February 8, 2021. 

Agenda documents can be found online

Town of Franklin, MA: Planning Board - Agenda - Jan 25, 2021
Town of Franklin, MA: Planning Board - Agenda - Jan 25, 2021


FHS gymnastics: results from Attleboro match; meet Olivia

"The girls did amazing today.  Not sharing scores, Attleboro to compete on Friday night. Here is who were top 4 in each event!  Shout out both freshman scores count!! Ryann Chandler & Kate Heun"

FHS gymnastics: results from Attleboro match
FHS gymnastics: results from Attleboro match


Meet Olivia!


Estate Planning With Attorney Jennifer Taddeo - Jan 27 - 1 PM

The basics of estate planning
 
Join us for a check in about the basics of estate planning. Together, we will talk about the probate process (and how to eliminate it, if that is what you want), the basic estate planning documents each Massachusetts resident should understand, Massachusetts and federal estate taxes, Medicaid basics, and how to choose and work with an estate planning attorney.

Q & A

In order to protect your privacy, please email questions to Ariel Doggett in advance, and they will be answered in the course of the presentation. We will end with a Q & A to answer general questions, but please remember that attorneys can not provide advice outside of a formal legal engagement.
 
Jan 27 - 1 PM
 
Join us Wednesday, January 27 at 1 PM via ZOOM. Email adoggett@franklinma.gov for the link to attend

Download a copy of the flyer

Estate Planning With Attorney Jennifer Taddeo - Jan 27 - 1 PM
Estate Planning With Attorney Jennifer Taddeo - Jan 27 - 1 PM


Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Jan 25 - 2 PM

Please join us tomorrow, Monday, January 25 at 2 PM for the incredible entertainment of PE James.  PE has been entertaining audiences with his singing and acoustic guitar for over 3 decades.  If you love music you won't want to miss this event.  

This month's "Where's the Toast" Memory Cafe' is generously sponsored by Benchmark. 

Click below to join our Memory Cafe' Monday at 2 PM
https://zoom.us/j/91674028130?pwd=NWdZS3hZTlpGOWpUNEtoN3FKZjRiZz09

Meeting ID: 916 7402 8130
Passcode: 161293 

Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Jan 25 - 2 PM
Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Jan 25 - 2 PM


MMA: Gov Baker, Lt Gov Polito provide updates on forthcoming MA budget

Gov Baker spoke to the MMA meeting on Friday, Lt Gov Polito spoke on Thursday. Highlights of their remarks including insights on the State budget to be released on Wednesday as shared here:

"During the MMA Annual Business Meeting this afternoon, Gov. Charlie Baker thanked hundreds of local officials for their “invaluable” partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that he would be filing legislation next week to authorize $200 million for the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program.

The governor highlighted a number of programs and recently signed laws intended to help give an economic boost to main streets and downtowns that have suffered during the pandemic, particularly a $626 million economic development bond, $16.5 billion transportation bond and a new small business relief initiative that has distributed $232 million thus far to more than 4,000 small businesses. The multi-year transportation bond law includes funding for the popular Complete Streets and Municipal Small Bridge grant programs, as well as new Municipal Pavement Partnership and Local Bottleneck Reduction grant programs. "

Continue reading the article online 
"Speaking to more than 800 local leaders from across the state during the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show this morning, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced that the administration’s state budget plan for fiscal 2022, set to be released next Wednesday, will increase general municipal aid by 3.5%.

This meets the administration’s commitment to increase the Unrestricted General Government Aid account at the same rate as the projected growth in state revenues. The consensus projection of 3.5% was announced by legislative and administration budget writers late last week."
Continue reading the article online 

New DLS Data Visualization Tool Now Available: Municipal Finance Snapshot

The Division of Local Services has a new tool available for quickly finding key financial and demographic information for all 351 Massachusetts cities and towns. 

The Municipal Finance Snapshot Dashboard uses Tableau visualizations to display data in 14 financial categories including Average Single Family Tax Bill, Local Receipts, New Growth and much more. Selecting a city or town from the map provides a wealth of data about that community. 

Please visit the Municipal Finance Snapshot Dashboard to explore all the information DLS has to offer in a new, easy-to-use way! 

In a trial run of the new snapshot dashboard, I found this Town of Franklin info (image below). Go try for yourself:  
https://edit.mass.gov/info-details/city-and-town-municipal-finance-snapshots

Municipal Finance Snapshot - Town of Franklin Info
Municipal Finance Snapshot - Town of Franklin Info