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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Summer time. Crickets. Waves.
Song birds.
Kids laughing and playing.
What do you like to listen to during the summer?
Sound expert Julian Treasure says, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening -- to other people and the world around you.
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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - 8/23/11
1. Routine Business
• Citizen’s Comments
• Review of Agenda
• Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 9, 2011 School Committee Meeting.
• Payment of Bills - Mr. Glynn
• Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
• FHS Student Representatives
• Correspondence: none
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Food Service Director – Whitsons Management (John Gersbeck, VP, Nutrition Services, Vyju Gopalan, Food Service Director, Kyle Parson, District Chef
b. Art Director – Jane Hogan
3. Discussion Only Items
a. Software Transition
b. Facilities Update
4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1123.20 from the Oak Street PCC for Art Room Supplies at Oak Street Elementary School.
c. I recommend acceptance of the donation of art and craft items from Michael’s for Franklin elementary schools.
d. I recommend approval of a new contract for Miriam Goodman, Director of Financial Operations
5. Information Matters
• Superintendent’s Report
• School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
• School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business:
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Adjourn
Networking Luncheon and Harvest Fest Reminders
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"It's clear that the unit has to be on-site"
Should the town permit everything the developer is requesting, the Villas will amount to 45 condominiums, 22 of which will be age-restricted, and 23 of which will not.
Under that formula, Eastern Management owes the town an affordable housing unit, Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting and the Planning Department have said.
After conceding at the Aug. 8 Planning Board meeting that he is required to build the unit, Coras and his attorney Gary Hogan last night asked that it be built off-site.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1752169190/Planning-Board-builder-spar-over-Franklin-condos#ixzz1VqKfT7xc
Franklin High School PCC Meetings Set--Franklin, MA
Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:
The Franklin High Parent Communication Council has established its meeting dates for the 2011/2012 school year. They have several upcoming events and could use many helping hands to make these a success...
The PCC will be having meetings on the following dates:
- Sept. 12, 2011, Monday
- Nov. 7, 2011, Monday
- Jan. 9, 2012, Monday
- March 5, 2012, Monday
- May 7, 2012, Monday
All meetings start at 7p.m. and are held in the FHS Technology Center.
Each meeting will have guest speakers and a principal update. These meetings are truly a communication tool for parents, to hear about important topics regarding the school, and to ask questions and find out answers that their teenager may not be able to give them.
If you need more information or would like to get involved, please email me at franklinmahomes@comcast.net or call 508-369-5131.
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Kathy Stankard of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage can be reached by cell at 508-369-5131 or via email.
Kathy has been a top producing REALTOR for the past 15 years helping buyers and sellers in the Franklin, MA and metrowest of Boston area. Feel free to check out her website for more resources and information.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
YMCA announces races on Sep 10th
Healthy Futures Races Press Release
Visit the Y website to register - look for Special Events
"fewer soggy chicken nuggets"
Franklin decided to revamp its food program by bringing in help.
In June, the school system awarded its dining contract to Whitsons Culinary Group, a company that works with public and private schools to improve menus and promote healthy eating.
School Committee member Bill Glynn, who led a nutrition subcommittee while the school was evaluating potential candidates, said at a June meeting that the change was to address the state's ever-evolving nutrition standards, according to school committee minutes.
Kevin Silivia, an area training manager for Whitsons, said the company is training cafeteria employees to cook a variety of foods using fresh ingredients.
"I think we are on the cutting edge, starting to develop programs that make food nutritious and fun for kids," Silivia said. "We develop our concepts around that ideal."Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x1837753803/Area-schools-go-local-to-get-healthy-produce#ixzz1VkWRf0vO
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Farmers' markets are expanding
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2011/08/people-want-convenience.html