Monday, June 11, 2012

Rep McGovern: 2012 Office Hours - Ashland, Hopkinton, Holliston, Medway, Franklin

From Congressman Jim McGovern:
During my time in Congress, I have held hundreds of office hours in every city and town in the 3rd Congressional district. These one-on-one meetings give me a wonderful opportunity to listen to your concerns and to help you get the service you deserve from the federal government. 
I'm pleased to be holding office hours again throughout the district. I hope you'll join me to share your thoughts on issues that are important to you and your family. 
I will be holding one-on-one office hours for residents of Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, and Medway on Saturday, June 23 at Coffee Sensations (116 Main Street, Medway) from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 
For an up-to-date list on where and when local office hours are being held throughout the district, please visit my official Office Hours page.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jun 12, 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 May 22, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FPS Retirees
b. Annie Sullivan Middle School Update
c. FHS Update

3. Discussion Only Items
Addition of member district to Accept Educational Collaborative
Food Service

4. Action Items
a. I recommend admission of the Needham Public Schools and the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional School District to the Accept Educational Collaborative as discussed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from the Evergreen Center for in-house enrichment at the Franklin High School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $125.00 from the JF Kennedy PCC for field trips as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $400.00 from the JF Kennedy PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2500.00 from the Family of Fernardo P. Baglioni for a FHS scholarship.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1000.00 from the Franklin Country Club for a FHS scholarship.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from Kathleen &; Maura Schaeffer for a FHS scholarship.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from the Hockomock Y for in-house enrichment as detailed.
i. I recommend an increase in the school lunch prices as follows: Elementary increase $0.10; Middle/High School increase $0.05 as discussed.
j. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a snare drum and xylophone valued at approximately $300.00 from Dean Winslow for the FPS music program.
k. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Sidwell for the Girl’s Track team to travel to Saco, Maine on Saturday 6/9/12 for the All-State Meet.

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

Franklin, MA: PMC Kids

The PMC Kids Ride gets underway at 8:00 AM at the Jefferson School. If you want to help this cause, contributions via the website are still welcomed!

Good luck to all the riders today, may the road be smooth for you! Go Franklin!!

PMC Kids Franklin  http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

Franklin Public Schools - Teacher Retirements



Name - School = Position

  1. Robert Bushnell - FHS - Business / Technology Teacher
  2. Elise Demas - FHS - Spanish Teacher
  3. Debra DiMartino - FHS - Speech Language Pathologist
  4. Sandra Dion - FHS - Biology Teacher
  5. Jacqueline Eckhardt - FHS - Spanish Teacher
  6. Virginia Garske - HMMS - English Teacher
  7. Cecilia Gauthier - HMMS - Spanish Teacher
  8. Tina Guarino - ASMS - Art Teacher
  9. Jane Hyman - Jefferson - Principal
  10. Karen Ingerman - RMS - School Adjustment Counselor
  11. Sally Jeffrey - Oak St. - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3)
  12. Joanne Kelcourse - Kennedy - School Nurse
  13. Susan King - Parmenter - School Nurse
  14. Nancy Malatesta - Keller - Psychologist
  15. Ruthann McHugh Keller Elementary Head Teacher/CET
  16. Ernest Miller - ASMS - Phys. Ed.
  17. Barbara Mitchell - Jefferson - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 5)
  18. Kathleen O’Malley - Oak St. - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 2)
  19. Janine Petrin - FHS - SpEd Coordinator
  20. Joanne Polakoff - Kennedy - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 3)
  21. Diane Poncz - FHS - Spanish Teacher
  22. Pamela Rapp - Keller - SpEd Team Chair
  23. Deborah Taylor - DT - Elementary Teacher (Gr. 1)
  24. James Testa - FHS - Biology Teacher
  25. Susan Tribe - DT - Speech Lang

June -= MA Dairy Month


Governor Patrick visits the Hornstra Dairy Farm to proclaim June as MA Dairy Month.



The Franklin Food Pantry is fortunate to be able to provide fresh dairy products from Garelick farms to our neighbors. Thank you Garelick Farms!

For more information about the Franklin Food Pantry visit their website  http://franklinfoodpantry.org/

Franklin police looking to replace Crown Vics

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Staff reports on 6/9/12

 Police this month will be testing new vehicles as potential replacements for the Ford Crown Victoria, according to a press release.

Things you can do from here:

Downtown Project - Public Hearing - Jun 28 7:00 PM

The MassDOT will hold a public hearing on the RT 140 and Downtown Project on Thursday, Jun 28 at 7:00 PM. The hearing will be conducted at the Municipal Bldg in the 3rd Floor Training Room. (Note due to this choice of location in the Municipal Bldg, the hearing is not likely scheduled for broadcast via cable.)

Additional info on the public hearing can be found in this official notification



Why a public hearing?
The project is funded by the State of MA and hence MassDOT has controlling interest. The project delays are primarily due to the State schedules. Franklin was granted the funds at $1 M per year and waited for the $5 million total was accumulated before beginning the detail planning on this project.