The school bus routes have been published to the Franklin Public Schools Transportation web page and shared here.
If you have trouble with the Google link, you can also go directly to the School Transportation page to view and download the PDF file
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/transportation
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
"step out of your comfort zone"
The Nautilus embarked on its expedition in July. With remotely operated vehicles, the scientists on board study the seafloor, collecting geological and biological specimens. High-definition cameras document their work and broadcast it in real time via www.nautiluslive.org.
Durkin boards the Nautilus as part of the JASON Project, which brings students and teachers together for field research adventures. He said it aims to attract children to science through hands-on experiences in the field.
"It’s such a different level for kids to see and feel those experiences," he explained. "It really makes science real."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1405828542/A-Franklin-mans-Mediterranean-adventure#ixzz24AfUvwj8
Monday, August 20, 2012
Questions for the 10th Norfolk Democratic Debate
Questions for the second round debate between the Democratic Candidates for the 10th Norfolk District. Jeff Roy and Peter Padula will face off in Medway on Tuesday at Medway High School at 7:30PM
Preparation/Campaign
What have you done or are planning to do to prepare for serving Medway in in the Legislature?
Based upon the flyer on the door, it seems like you are both walking the neighborhoods. What is one thing that going door to door does for your campaign?
How much will websites and other social media tools help your campaign?
Priorities/Issues
Two part Q: What do you see as Medway’s key issue at the State level and how do you plan to address it?
Do you have any relationships with folks in or around the State House or in the Legislature that you can leverage when you are in office to help serve Medway? Please elaborate.
Medway and Franklin like most other MA communities are faced with Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) requirements that are underfunded. What is your position on what the Legislature can do to help?
What do you think about casinos as a source of state revenue?
There has been talk of the Legislature revising the Chap 70 funding formula. Franklin is a significant beneficiary of these funds. What would be your position on a revision of the formula?
What is your position on the State budget priorities? Should MA government focus on infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) or education, or??
What is your position on taxes overall? How should the business of providing government services be funded?
What is your position on usage fees? Are there cases where it makes sense to use them in lieu of a more broadly based tax?
What is your position on the governance of utilities, their service rates and performance?
The Medway library, like the Franklin Library, faces an annual budget issue. The MA Library Board of Governors is the body that provides oversight to the library systems. What is your position on what the Legislature should or should not do to help?
Franklin resident submitted questions
If elected what changes would you propose to help commuters from Medway/Franklin afford to get into Boston for work?
What are your thoughts about the MA higher education costs. Is there anything you would propose to help more students afford MA State higher education?
Local officials often complain to voters that costly state mandates tie their hands and prevent them from making common-sense fiscal policies for the town. What will you do as state rep to remove burdensome state mandates and un-tie local officials' hands?
What will be your priorities if you are selected to serve in the state legislature?
How can we make health care in Massachusetts more affordable for the commonwealth, cities, towns, businesses and individuals?
How do you feel about what Gov Patrick has done so far about containing health care costs?
My question to all is This... I think all of you are educated well, are lawyers and have held local seats on a board but what Political experience so you have that I may not know about that you feel makes you qualified to be successful at this job?
What distinguishes you from the other candidates?
Specifically, how have you served the towns of Franklin and/or Medway? (Public service, elected office?)
What makes you the best person to go to Beacon Hill to fight for funding for our district?
What would you do to get Massachusetts off dependence on oil?
If you would like to add a question you can send me an email or use the question form here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/do-you-have-question-to-ask-candidates.html
Preparation/Campaign
What have you done or are planning to do to prepare for serving Medway in in the Legislature?
Based upon the flyer on the door, it seems like you are both walking the neighborhoods. What is one thing that going door to door does for your campaign?
How much will websites and other social media tools help your campaign?
Priorities/Issues
Two part Q: What do you see as Medway’s key issue at the State level and how do you plan to address it?
Do you have any relationships with folks in or around the State House or in the Legislature that you can leverage when you are in office to help serve Medway? Please elaborate.
Medway and Franklin like most other MA communities are faced with Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) requirements that are underfunded. What is your position on what the Legislature can do to help?
What do you think about casinos as a source of state revenue?
There has been talk of the Legislature revising the Chap 70 funding formula. Franklin is a significant beneficiary of these funds. What would be your position on a revision of the formula?
What is your position on the State budget priorities? Should MA government focus on infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) or education, or??
What is your position on taxes overall? How should the business of providing government services be funded?
What is your position on usage fees? Are there cases where it makes sense to use them in lieu of a more broadly based tax?
What is your position on the governance of utilities, their service rates and performance?
The Medway library, like the Franklin Library, faces an annual budget issue. The MA Library Board of Governors is the body that provides oversight to the library systems. What is your position on what the Legislature should or should not do to help?
Franklin resident submitted questions
If elected what changes would you propose to help commuters from Medway/Franklin afford to get into Boston for work?
What are your thoughts about the MA higher education costs. Is there anything you would propose to help more students afford MA State higher education?
Local officials often complain to voters that costly state mandates tie their hands and prevent them from making common-sense fiscal policies for the town. What will you do as state rep to remove burdensome state mandates and un-tie local officials' hands?
What will be your priorities if you are selected to serve in the state legislature?
How can we make health care in Massachusetts more affordable for the commonwealth, cities, towns, businesses and individuals?
How do you feel about what Gov Patrick has done so far about containing health care costs?
My question to all is This... I think all of you are educated well, are lawyers and have held local seats on a board but what Political experience so you have that I may not know about that you feel makes you qualified to be successful at this job?
What distinguishes you from the other candidates?
Specifically, how have you served the towns of Franklin and/or Medway? (Public service, elected office?)
What makes you the best person to go to Beacon Hill to fight for funding for our district?
What would you do to get Massachusetts off dependence on oil?
If you would like to add a question you can send me an email or use the question form here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/do-you-have-question-to-ask-candidates.html
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 21,2012
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.
"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 August 7, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none
2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Handbook – Peter Light
b. Medical Emergency Response Plan – Mo/Sally
3. Discussion Only Items
Elimination Policies (First Read):
JICA Student Dress Code
JICDA Academic Honesty Policy
JICF Gang Activity/Secret Societies
JKAA Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
JKAA-R Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Administration Procedures/Crisis Team Procedures
JKF-E Memorandum of Understanding
JKF-R Matters Involving Violence, Weapons, Hate Crimes and Drug Distribution
JLF-E Child Abuse/Neglect
JLF-R Statement of Child Abuse and Neglect
New/Revised Policies (First Read):
JLF Child Abuse/Neglect
JKAA Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention
4. Action Items
a. I recommend appointing the Superintendent of Schools to represent the Franklin Public Schools on the Board of Directors of the Bi-County Collaborative for the 2012-2013 school year.
b. I recommend appointing the Superintendent of Schools to represent the Franklin Public Schools on the Board of Directors of the ACCEPT Collaborative for the 2012-2013 school year.
c. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Rosalind Gordon for the Schaeffer Scholarship at FHS.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Douglas Lee / Well Fargo Community Support Campaign for the FHS.
f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of three pallets of mixed paper from Lindenmeyr Munroe to the Franklin Public Schools.
g. I recommend approval of the FHS Handbook as discussed.
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
"will be useful for other communities"
"There are a lot of ideas out there, but there is not a lot of numbers behind those ideas," said director Robert Cantoreggi. "We are doing a lot of good things and progressive things in Franklin, but what’s their ultimate value?"
Cantoreggi said he would also continue adopting more environmentally friendly approaches to development. A recent example, the public works chief said, is how his department has tried to green up as many of the town’s 220 cul-de-sacs — big producers of runoff — as much as possible, removing pavement and replacing it with miniature oases of flowers and trees.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1405827643/Franklin-working-to-reduce-storm-runoff#ixzz244qPZtZr
Parmenter School has several rain gardens to help with the rain water runoff
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