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02/28/2012

Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TAUNTON MA

807 AM EST WED FEB 29 2012

...WINTRY WEATHER THIS AFTERNOON INTO THURSDAY...

MAZ007-013>016-292115-

/O.CON.KBOX.WW.Y.0010.120229T1700Z-120301T2300Z/

EASTERN ESSEX MA-WESTERN NORFOLK MA-SOUTHEAST MIDDLESEX MA-

SUFFOLK MA-EASTERN NORFOLK MA-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GLOUCESTER...FOXBORO...NORWOOD...

CAMBRIDGE...BOSTON...QUINCY

807 AM EST WED FEB 29 2012

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO

6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...GREATER BOSTON METRO AREA INCLUDING THE NORTH SHORE.

* HAZARD TYPES...SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.

* ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES WITH A LIGHT COATING OF ICE.

* TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN AROUND 4 PM AND SHOULD BE HEAVY FOR A

 TIME THROUGH THE EVENING COMMUTE. SNOW WILL BECOME LIGHTER

 TONIGHT AND MAY MIX WITH...OR CHANGE TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN.

 A WINTRY MIX SHOULD LINGER INTO THURSDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...POOR VISIBILITY AND SLIPPERY TRAVEL DURING THE

 EVENING COMMUTE...AND POSSIBLY DURING THE THURSDAY MORNING

 COMMUTE AS WELL.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN SNOW AND ICE WILL HAVE

AN IMPACT ON TRAVEL. DRIVERS SHOULD PLAN ON EXTRA TRAVEL TIME AND

BE ALERT FOR ICY SPOTS ON ROADWAYS.

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New Franklin High School: Educational Design Features

The School Building Committee delivered this presentation at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012.

New Franklin High School: Educational Design Features - Revised

Note: this is an update version of the presentation!

As soon as the video of the meeting is available, it will be linked to here.

"a great opportunity for the students"

“It’s a beautiful, beautiful plan,” member Pamela McIntyre said. “I completely support this. This is something that absolutely needs to happen.” 

School Building Committee Chairman and Town Councilor Thomas Mercer, high school Principal Peter Light and Ai3 architect Jim Jordan gave a presentation on the project last night, the board’s first since the Massachusetts School Building Authority approved the new school in January. 

They explained many of the points already aired to other committees in town. 

The proposed school is expected to cost $104.6 million, but substantial reimbursement from the state means the town would pay about $47 million.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1911642689/Franklin-School-Committee-members-in-favor-of-new-high-school#ixzz1nlmCS5xr

Respectfully, "many of the points already aired to other committees in town" may indeed be accurate for those who have heard about this project. The major financial points, date for the vote, etc. those have not changed. In the presentations that I have been able to attend, there are many details shown here for the first time. I heartily recommend viewing the presentation itself. The layout of the building, the slide details shown bring out some features not previously revealed. The walking distance between classes, the cluster arrangement, the layout of the new building super-imposed over the layout of the existing... All impressive points!

Attention: Franklin Investment-type Property Owners

Real Estate Income & Expense Filing Deadline Income & Expense data requests were mailed January 19, 2012 for all parcels (including utility easements, however excepting totally vacant land) classified Commercial, Industrial, Apartment (4 or more units) and Mixed Use. These Income & Expense (I & E) Forms about the operation of the Real Estate are due to file in the Office of the Board of Assessors on or before March 19, 2012. 

Failure of an owner or lessee of real property to comply with such request within 60 days after it has been made by the Board of Assessors shall be automatic grounds for dismissal of a filing at the Appellate Tax Board. 

If an owner or lessee of Class one, residential (e.g. apartment or mixed use) property fails to submit the information within the time and in the form prescribed, the owner shall be assessed an additional penalty for the next ensuing tax year in the amount of $50. 

If an owner or lessee of Class three, commercial or Class four, industrial property fails to submit the information within the time and in the form prescribed, the owner or lessee shall be assessed an additional penalty for the next ensuing tax year in the amount of $250. 

If you did not receive an Income & Expense Form, please request one in writing by mail or in person at our office.

 Board of Assessors information
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Assessors/index

The Governor's Budget and Health Care in Massachusetts

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The Governor's Budget Proposal for MassHealth  This budget brief describes the proposals in the Governor's FY13 budget which affect MassHealth (Medicaid) and other health care programs.     The Governor's initiatives are designed to: Promote long-term changes in the health care delivery system Help state health programs implement federal health reform requirements   Improve the administrative capacity of the MassHealth program In addition, the report describes plans to reduce projected spending by $544.4 million--as well as an effort to tap enhanced federal matching funds worth $45 million in new federal revenues.      This is the first in a series of reports that will be published by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI) and produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. Read the Report  MassBudget provides independent research and analysis of state budget and tax policies--with particular attention to the effects on low- and moderate-income people.

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Meeting to talk about the future of Franklin

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Meeting to talk about the future of Franklin

via Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 2/28/12

The public is invited to a workshop on the future of Franklin tomorrow night at 6. (Yes, that really is today - Wednesday, Feb 29)

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Wadsworth Diary - Feb 28, 1858

Pleasant (or rather hazy) & warm 34 above zero Went to meeting all day. Mr. Hooker preached. The secretary of the Mass Home Missionary Society went to meeting in the eve at Dea Whitings with Jos & Sarah. Mr. Hooker preached.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 

From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   

Hold the date - March 15

How cool that the 15th Annual Trivia Bee will be held on March 15th!


FEF Trivia Bee Flyer 2012


Hold the date on your calendar!

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Court date set in Dean College attack

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Court date set in Dean College attack

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The former Dean College student accused of beating a classmate on campus and stealing his shoes will be in court for a pretrial conference on April 2, according to Wrentham District Court documents.

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Wadsworth Diary - Feb 27, 1858

Very Pleasant & warm 16 above zero Finished packing the ice. Sawed some (birch) wood. Went to schoolhouse & trimmed the lamps and to Mr. Pherson & staid in store some. Jos was gone to Mr. Frosts most the afternoon. Father went to Dedham with Wm Miller. Went to Lyceum in eve.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 

From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html   

All-State Track: 600 - K Knous

The only other champion from the local area was Franklin’s Kendal Knous, who outkicked Natick’s Laurie Femmel in the final 100 meters to win the 600 in 1:34.04. Knous’ time is the fastest in the state this winter, and fourth-fastest in the country. 

“It feels incredible, I can’t even describe it,” said Knous, who won the event for the third straight year. “Especially because I did so well my sophomore and junior years that I felt like I had something to prove. I wanted to prove that it wasn’t just a mistake. I’ve always relied on my kick and just the adrenaline of the last lap drove me to win.” 

“My goal was to go out fast and try to get Kendal to run my race,” said Femmel, who finished in 1:34.70. “So I’m not disappointed that I came in second. I’m actually thrilled. I give Kendal a lot of credit for passing me at the end.”

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/editorspick_mobile/x1679920081/All-State-Track-A-day-to-Crowe#ixzz1nZtfLusD

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 26, 1858

Pleasant & warm, 12 above zero Helped Jos pack ice in morn, then we went to Mr. Burrs Auction. Got home about 4 ½. Bought a pair of clamps & some old iron Bought a watch of Olnez Cook for 3.50  

Written on side: Hurt my knee.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 

From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html  

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 28, 2012

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

Mission Statement

The Franklin Public Schools, in collaboration with the community, will cultivate each student's intellectual, social, emotional and physical potential through rigorous academic inquiry and informed problem solving skills within a safe, nurturing and respectful environment.

"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."

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 7, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: (none)

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Project

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading

1. Adoption of new Policy JAB - Handbooks Are Policy
2. Elimination of old Policy JIC – Student Conduct
3. Adoption of new Policy JIC – Student Conduct
4. Elimination of old policy JIC-E – Code of Conduct
5. Elimination of old policy JICH-R – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
6. Retain policy JJICA – Athletics in Public Schools as written.
7. Eliminate policy JJICA-E – Athletics Policies During Sports Season
8. Eliminate policy JK – Student Discipline
9. Eliminate policy JKBA – Academic Suspension

4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of Policy changes as detailed:

1. Adoption of new Policy JAB - Handbooks Are Policy
2. Elimination of old Policy JIC – Student Conduct
3. Adoption of new Policy JIC – Student Conduct
4. Elimination of old policy JIC-E – Code of Conduct
5. Elimination of old policy JICH-R – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students
6. Retain policy JJICA – Athletics in Public Schools as written.
7. Eliminate policy JJICA-E – Athletics Policies During Sports Season
8. Eliminate policy JK – Student Discipline
9. Eliminate policy JKBA – Academic Suspension

b. I recommend acceptance of the donation of sponges valued at $50.00 from Sherwin Williams for the FHS Art Department.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Wells Fargo (Douglas Lee) for in-house enrichment for FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $985.00 from the Music Boosters for HS Jazz and ASMS Band/Orchestra.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $28.13 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for in-house enrichment at FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4055.25 from the Parmenter PCC for Field Trips.
g. I recommend approval of budget transfers as detailed.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Plansee USA for FHS National Honor Society year-end activities.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,292.00 from Parmenter PCC for field trips.

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. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations

8. Adjourn

In the News - Letters on the High School Project

Bernstein: Information, not rhetoric, for Franklin voters

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Senackerib: Good reasons to vote yes for new Franklin High School

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Feldman: Vote yes for a new Frankling High School

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Wadsworth Diary - Feb 25, 1858

Very Pleasant & warm, 20 above zero Helped Jos pack ice most all day Wm Miller, Wm Adams, J. Brockway & J. Pond helped in fournoon. L.G. Baker came here this eve, with 2 horses, to stay tonight Recd a letter from Emeline. Sold my hay to Mr. W. Cook or he bargained for it.

In the 1850s, on a busy working farm in the southern part of Franklin, a man named George Wadsworth started writing in a journal about everyday events. When he filled that journal, he bought another, and filled that up too. Two dozen journals, and 27 years later, he had written about almost everything that can happen in a small New England town. His words were lost to history until 1986, when town resident Gail Lembo came across some of the journals at a yard sale. 

From the Franklin Historical Museum website
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/p/wadsworth-diaries_30.html