Friday, November 25, 2011
Mendon-Upton school board members allowed to vote remotely
With the recent advances in technology this is a good logical step. Technology can be very useful to conduct meetings with participants not all in the same room. The meeting can be conducted as long as the technology works well.
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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Morgan Rousseau/Daily News staff on 11/24/11
School board members in the Mendon-Upton Regional School District now have the option of participating in meetings while not being physically present.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner today, let's pause a moment or two to give thanks for what we do have.
Enjoy!
“It’s all about vigilance"
Natick, Newton, Weston, and Wellesley are among several communities that have seen a significant jump in reports of residential break-ins, police said. The crimes do not appear to be related, police say, with the methods of gaining access and the types of valuables stolen varying with each incident. But detectives throughout the area are working closely to share information.
“We do have officers out there and are actively pursuing all the breaks,’’ said a Newton police spokesman, Lieutenant Bruce Apotheker. “One of the main components is we do work well with other cities and towns.’’
Newton has logged 155 house breaks this year, compared with 99 during the same period last year, he said. Just since Oct. 1, he said, there have been 35.
Law enforcement officials said they don’t know why there has been a sudden increase, but they said it’s not uncommon to have periods of ups and downs. Some officials, though, said many of the break-ins appear to be drug-related.Read the remainder of the story in the Boston Globe West article here
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
High School Project - Part 7 (audio)
Part 7 of 8 recorded at the School Building Committee informational forum held Nov 17, 2011.
Time: 17 minutes, 41 seconds
MP3 File
Show Notes
This internet radio show or podcast is number 99 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This is the seventh of a series of 8 audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.
This seventh segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects), Sean Fennell (Project Manager) and School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provide answers to the questions.
The questions covered during this segment
- What is the life expectancy of this school?
- How much does the building handle school population growth?
- What is the projected peak population?
- How does the classroom handle the average class size?
- What happens if the debt exclusion doesn't pass?
- Is accreditation at risk?
- Why doesn't this building include an indoor track?
Without further ado, here is the recording from Thursday evening Nov 17th
(audio)
Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:
Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 6 – Q and A; alternate fields and communication campaign
Part 8 – Q and A and closing
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While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?
If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.
This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
High School Project - Part 8 (audio)
The eighth and final segment of the complete recording from the School Building Committee forum on the new high school held on Nov 17, 2011.
Time: 16 minutes, 11 seconds
MP3 File
Show Notes:
This internet radio show or podcast is number 100 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This is the eighth and final for the series of the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.
This eight segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) Sean Fennell (Project Manager) and School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provide answers to the questions. Andrew Chagnon (?) joins to answer the traffic questions.
The questions covered during this segment
Without further ado, here is the recording from Thursday evening Nov 17th
(audio)
Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:
Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 6 – Q and A; alternate fields and communication campaign
Part 8 – Q and A and closing
---- ---- ----
While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?
If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.
This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
Time: 16 minutes, 11 seconds
MP3 File
Show Notes:
This internet radio show or podcast is number 100 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This is the eighth and final for the series of the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.
This eight segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) Sean Fennell (Project Manager) and School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provide answers to the questions. Andrew Chagnon (?) joins to answer the traffic questions.
The questions covered during this segment
- Teachers end up cutting off the HVAC because it interferes with the class, is the noise in the room something you are planning for?
- Can you tell us about the technology? Wireless of course, but what is there in the cutting edge?
- Are you going to have virtual desktops?
- Can you facilitate the traffic situation?
- I don't want to minimize the traffic situation, it hasn't been done right at any of the schools!
- Where are you going to hold the 4th of July fireworks?
Without further ado, here is the recording from Thursday evening Nov 17th
(audio)
Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:
Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 6 – Q and A; alternate fields and communication campaign
Part 8 – Q and A and closing
---- ---- ----
While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?
If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.
This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
Downtown Partnership - Holiday Stroll
3rd Annual Holiday Stroll Happenings
A Cut Above: Hot cocoa and cookies, 10% off Strawberry Patch jewelry and gift cards
Allied Chiropractic & Whole Health Center: Free chair massage and chiropractic evaluation. Visit us outside Rockland Trust.
Berry Insurance: Holiday Happenings with WODS-FM 103.3, Boston’s Holiday Music Station
Confidence Beads: Discounts on a unique and meaningful gift. Visit us outside Dean Bank.
Crossway Church: Snack bags. Visit us at the Berry Insurance parking lot.
Dean Bank: Gingerbread men cookie decorating
Dean College: 4:00pm tree lighting, caroling and holiday snacks
Digital Credit Union: Glow necklaces/sticks for children at the Mobile Branch. Visit us at the Simon’s parking lot.
Franklin Art Center: Local art exhibition and sale, ornament craft for children, free art class raffle, and
evening band exhibition
Franklin Boston Sports Club: Fitness contests and demos, Scooby Doo appearance, free 1-week gym membership. See us at Jane’s Frames.
Franklin Dance Workshop: Holiday entertainment 5:00pm at Simon’s Furniture parking lot
Franklin Federated Church: Project International. Visit us at the Berry Insurance parking lot.
Franklin Fire Department: Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Franklin Food Pantry: Open House and Franklin Food Elves donation drive kick off for “1,200 Pounds of Food and $1,200 in 12 Days
Franklin Girl Scouts: Crafts for strolling kids. Visit us at the Berry Insurance parking lot.
Franklin Historical Museum: Meet Mrs. Claus, Busy Bees craft sale, browse through Franklin history
Franklin School for the Performing Arts: Singing, crafts with the elves at Santa’s Workshop
Grandma Jen’s Crafts: Scarves, blankets and other hand crafted items. Visit us at the corner of Summer and East Central Street.
H&R Block: Free giveaways and refreshments
Jane’s Frames: Cider, live music, drawing for framed NE Patriots Sports Panoramic Print, Wish List sign-ups, check out Boston Sports Club at Jane’s Frames.
Mary Kay: Product samples, pampering gift basket drawing. Visit us at H&R Block.
Printsmart: Free candy cane pens. Check out The Cake Bar at Printsmart.
Rick’s Restaurant: Choose either a complimentary cup of Rick’s award winning chowder or a small dish of Brigham’s ice cream with the purchase of any adult entrée
SELF Aesthetics and Therapeutics Specialists: Free chair massage, hot cocoa and a holiday treat, tour of facility
Simon’s Furniture: Meet Santa from 5-7pm
The Cake Bar: Fabulous cupcake sale. See us at Printsmart.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
High School Project - Part 5 (audio)
The fifth segment of 8 recorded from the School Building Committee forum on the new high school held on Nov 17, 2011.
Time: 19 minutes, 17 seconds
MP3 File
Show Notes
This internet radio show or podcast is number 97 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This is the fifth of a series of 8 audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.
This fifth segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) and Sean Fennell (Project Manager) providing answers. Ed Cafasso, a member of the School Building Committee, chimes in to talk about the communication process.
The questions covered during this segment
- What is the scale of savings talked about for energy rebates?
- What is the cost of designing a green building?
- How do we package this building to sell it well?
- Do you have the numbers on what the total cost would be?
- Is the Remington/Jefferson debt exclusion coming off the books around the same time?
- Does anyone have statistics on house valuations for districts with good schools?
- Does the tax figure include the reimbursements?
(audio)
Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:
Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 6 – Q and A
Part 7 – Q and A
Part 8 – Q and A and closing
---- ---- ----
While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?
If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.
This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
High School Project - Part 6 (audio)
This is part 6 of 8 from the School Building Committee Information Forum on the new high school project held Nov 17,2011
Time: 18 minutes, 37 seconds
MP3 File
Show Notes:
This internet radio show or podcast is number 98 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This is the sixth of a series of 8 audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.
This sixth segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) and Sean Fennell (Project Manager) providing answers. School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski joins the conversation to provide some key answers (for example on the cluster model and visioning process and how the high school education can lead to better vocational choices).
The questions covered during this segment
(audio)
Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:
Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 7 – Q and A
Part 8 – Q and A and closing
---- ---- ----
While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?
If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.
This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
Time: 18 minutes, 37 seconds
MP3 File
Show Notes:
This internet radio show or podcast is number 98 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This is the sixth of a series of 8 audio segments recorded during the informational session on the new high school. The forum was conducted by the School Building Committee and held at the Horace Mann Auditorium on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011.
This sixth segment continues the Question and Answer period with Tom Mercer (School Building Committee Chair), Jim Jordan (partner and owner of Ai3 Architects) and Sean Fennell (Project Manager) providing answers. School Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski joins the conversation to provide some key answers (for example on the cluster model and visioning process and how the high school education can lead to better vocational choices).
The questions covered during this segment
- Where will they play while the fields are being used to build the school?
- The new fields, will they be seed or turf?
- In your campaign, how are you approaching those without school age children?
- You seemed to have been surprised about the cluster arrangement, if we are designing a building can we validate that this is a good thing to do?
(audio)
Be sure to listen to the other parts of the series:
Part 1 – introduction and evolution of model school invitation
Part 2 - Jim Jordan, partner and owner of Ai3 Architects provides an overview of the building
Part 3 – Q and A: educational space and construction cost
Part 4 – Q and A: various project costs and overall process
Part 5 – Q and A; cost of designing a green building and debt exclusion timing
Part 7 – Q and A
Part 8 – Q and A and closing
---- ---- ----
While this podcast is my public service effort for Franklin. I can use your help. How can you help, you ask?
If you like this, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like this, please let me know.
This feedback loop is important. Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark &Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
I hope you enjoy!
St. John’s Episcopal Church Christmas Fair – December 3rd
St. John’s Annual Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 9am to 3pm at 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin, MA. Shop for Christmas gifts at our craft tables offering beautiful items, many handmade by the parishioners. A wide variety of themed gift baskets will be available, wrapped and ready to go!
Save yourself some baking time by taking advantage of our cookie walk. Select a box size and fill it with a wide variety of homemade Christmas cookies. Or choose bakery items from our “freeze to go” area.
Sit and relax while you enjoy hot soups and stews available at our snack bar and try a sweet from our fancy pastry table. Early Shoppers can enjoy breakfast items, such as quiche and cinnamon rolls. We’ll have many raffle items as well as an amazing silent auction, featuring a quilt by the Yankee Quilters!
The Children’s area will feature games, make and take ornaments, face painting, special snacks and more! Santa will be available for pictures from 11-1.
Don’t miss this great church fair!
Annual Christmas Fair Flyer-2011
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the document
Adult Education Update
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via Lifelong Learning by Pandora Carlucci on 11/21/11
It is Thanksgiving week and many of the Session 1 courses are making way for the Session 2 courses. Take a moment to visit Adult Ed at:www.franklin.k12.ma.us select Lifelong select adult ed.
Health & Wellness, Volleyball, Basketball, Art, Dance and more will begin to offer Session 2 classes. Some of these classes begin after Thanksgiving and others come on line in January.
The Child Care Provider courses with Tracy Cheney were very well-received. All three courses were filled. Joan Borgatti, Director of Adult Ed., is working with Tracy on the new Child Care Provider courses for the spring.
Ed2go courses are another great way to update and strengthen your business skill base. They're on line courses, usually 4 to 6 weeks in length, and you can access them at a time that is convenient for you.
Include some Adult Ed. classes in your New Years' resolution.
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