Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Franklin Public Library: Bubble Music Man

 
 

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Monday, July 16, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jul 17, 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 June 26, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll - none Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Linda Ashley – New Principal at Jefferson
b. Evemarie McNeil – New Principal at Davis Thayer
c. Barbara Sherman – New FHS Assistant Principal for Student Services
d. Whitsons – Food Service Presentation (Joe Armenti, District Manager and Kyle Parson, Chef)

3. Discussion Only Items
Remote Participation

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of the donation of the JF Kennedy School Inclusive Playground by the JFK PCC valued at $114,830.00.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $453.42 from A+ School Rewards for the Franklin High School.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $66.94 from A+ School Rewards for Remington Middle School.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $792.85 from Life Touch for Davis Thayer Elementary School.
e. I recommend acceptance of $50.00 cash from Oak St. School’s fifth grade class for Oak St. Elementary School.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $775.25 from All American Publishing for the Athletic Dept. at FHS.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,600.00 from Parmenter PCC for supplies for Parmenter School.

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

Franklin's Big Y getting ready

The final preparations along RT 140 are underway for the Big Y to open as announced on Aug 23.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

New curbing is being placed as the road will be wider approaching the Big Y entrance.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

New concrete sidewalks are being finished along the way on both sides.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

The wider road becomes more evident as you approach the main entrance which is also opposite the entrance to the Franklin Municipal Bldg and neighboring retail plaza.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

This is one of the light poles that will control access to the main entrance of the Big Y as well as the entrance into the Franklin Municipal Bldg and retail plaza.

RT 140: expanding for Big Y

The landscaping is looking good. The signs are in place. Aug 23 will be here soon.

For more about the Big Y feel free to visit their web page http://www.bigy.com/

Museums turn to high tech to attract young audience

Franklin's Historical Museum has a web page and a Facebook page. Have you visited them yet?

Web page http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

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In 2009, as part of a major re-branding campaign, the Framingham Historical Society became the Framingham History Center. Along with the hipper name, it hired a freelance Web designer to build a spiffy, streamlined website, which included a blog.

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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Molloy's new sign

The smiley face sign has gone to wherever those old signs may go.

Franklin: Where am I? #3

A smaller version of the smile remains on the Molloy's Service Center sign.


All the gas pumps were replaced and are not yet operational.

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jul 18, 2012


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – June 6, 2012, June 20 Regular and Executive Session - to be released

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS - This meeting is being recorded by Verizon, Comcast, and Franklin Matters

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS – Franklin Lodge of Elks #2136

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS
Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10

  1. Alumni Restaurant
  2. Franklin Mobil
  3. Guru Restaurant
  4. Ichigo Ichie Restaurant


G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
New All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store– Devita’s

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS –
1. Senators Karen Spilka and Richard Ross
2. Emergency Management – Gary McCarraher

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 12-56:Ratification of Franklin Police Association Contract
2. Resolution 12-57:Ratification of Franklin Police Sergeants Association Contract
3. Resolution 12-58:Ratification of Franklin Public Library Staff Association Contract
4. Resolution 12-59:Ratification of Department of Public Works Contract
5. Resolution 12-60:Exemption of All Positions in the Police Department from the Civil Service Law
6. Resolution 12-61:Declaration of Town-Owned Land (Two Unimproved Lots Off Beaver Court) As Surplus and Available for Disposition and Authorization to Convey Same for Nominal Consideration to the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund
7. Resolution 12-62: Authorization to Hold Bonfire
8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-685: Amendment to Chapter 185 §24 Floodplain District – 2nd Reading
9. Bylaw Amendment 12-687:Amendment to Chapter 25, Personnel Regulations, Appendix A, Classification Plan and Appendix B Compensation Plan Pay Schedules – 2nd Reading
10. Bylaw Amendment 12-688:Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates-Board of Health, Department of Public Works, Recreation, Council on Aging – 2nd Reading
11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 12-689:Amendment to Chapter 185 §5. Zoning Map - Single Family III to Business Zoning – Referral to Planning Board

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

The full set of documents for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2012%20docs/071812.pdf

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