Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Halloween event for children planned at Dean College

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The Dean College Office of Residence Life and Dean Community Outreach will sponsor their second annual free Halloween Happenings for local community children ages 2-7 years and their families on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-5 p.m. at Mitchell House, 110 West Central St., Franklin.

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Franklin hires meter maid

Otherwise known as a "parking control officer" this was reported on Friday, October 19th with the publication of the letter from Police Chief Semerjian.

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Officials have hired a part-time meter maid who has been patrolling downtown to curtail illegal parking and free up more spaces for businesses. The town last employed a parking control officer in 2009, on a full-time basis. However, budget constraints forced town officials to cut the position. The officer, who started a little less than a month ago, works up to 15 hours a week, following a flexible schedule.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Library Book Sale - Photo essay

I stopped by the Library Book Sale on Saturday morning. There were lots of folks browsing among the book selections filling bags with their choices.

 
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The Franklin Food Pantry benefited from donations of food an money collected during the Book Sale.


The Friends of the Franklin Library thanks their sponsors!


Fiction or non-fiction, hard cover or paperback, there were lots of choices!


You did not have a choice to buy the snow plow!



Bielat, Kennedy debate U.S. role in the world

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The candidates for the Fourth Congressional District U.S. representative seat - Democrat Joseph Kennedy III and Republican Sean Bielat - have differing views on the role of the United States in the world and how the country's power should be exercised. Kennedy, a Brookline resident, said the United States should be aware of the nuances of the current world situation, and should act accordingly.

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 23, 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 October 9, 2012 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: (none)

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Ratification of FEA MOU
b. Elementary School Improvement Plans
1. JF Kennedy
2. Keller
3. Parmenter
4. Oak Street
5. Jefferson
6. Davis Thayer

3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Readings
1. JFAA – New Resident Procedures
2. JLCB – Student Immunizations

Policy Elimination – Second Reading
1. JLCCA – AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

School Attendance Policy
Cable Committee Appointment

4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of Policy JFAA – New Resident Procedures as discussed.
b. I recommend adoption of Policy JLCB – Student Immunizations as discussed.
c. I recommend elimination of Policy JLCCA – AIDS School Attendance Policy as discussed.
d. I recommend approval of the Davis Thayer Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
e. I recommend approval of the Jefferson Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
f. I recommend approval of the Keller Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
g. I recommend approval of the JF Kennedy Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
h. I recommend approval of the Oak Street Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
i. I recommend approval of the Parmenter Elementary School’s School Improvement Plan as presented.
j. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
k. The School Committee recommends ____NAME_____ to be appointed to the Franklin Cable Commission.
l. I recommend approval of the recurring trip request of Renee Hersee for the 8th grade chorus students to NYC to see Newsies on May 11, 2013.
m. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2500.00 from the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for in-house enrichment for the Franklin Public Schools.
n. I recommend acceptance of a check for $100.00 from Copex, Inc. for in-house enrichment at the FHS.
o. I recommend acceptance of a check for $128.85 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for in-house enrichment at the FHS.
p. I recommend acceptance of a check for $8000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips, etc.
q. I recommend ratification of the 2012-2013 FEA MOU as detailed.
r. I recommend ratification of the 2013-2016 FEA MOU as detailed.
s. I recommend ratification of the 2012-2013 FEA Evaluation Side Letter as detailed.

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

JF Kennedy - School Improvement Plan


The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.




Keller - School Improvement Plan


The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.






Parmenter - School Improvement Plan


The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.



Oak St - School Improvement Plan


The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.




Jefferson - School Improvement Plan


The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.



Davis Thayer - School Improvement Plan


The School Improvement Plan for 2012-2013 is scheduled for review and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, Oct 23, 2012.




10th Norfolk: Fernandes endorses Roy

Jeff Roy has been endorsed by Rep John Fernandes and that announcement is contained here






For additional information on Jeff Roy's campaign for the 10th Norfolk seat, visit his webpage here
http://jeffreyroy.com/

8% of Franklin children

With your help, the Franklin Food Pantry has an opportunity to do more. Given the numbers here, we may not be serving all of these children. There may be several reasons why. So you can help in two ways:

1 - If you know of a family that is being challenged to provide meals, let them know that the Food Pantry is available to help them. Awareness of the Pantry and its operation is a good first step to serving all that we should.

2 - You can contribute food and non-food items, volunteer your time, or make a financial contribution to help the Pantry serve your neighbors. Visit the Food Pantry website to sign up to volunteer or to make a contribution.  http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

Trivia with the YPO November 14th at Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Country Pub



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YPO@Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Country Pub - Wednesday November 14th
  

Come join the YPO for an evening of networking and trivia at Mr. Dooley's Olde Irish Country Pub located at 303 Shears Street in Wrentham.

Light refreshments will be provided. 
Cover at the door:
$5.00 members / $10.00 non-members
Networking begins at 6:30pm. 
rivia begins at 8:00 pm. 

Mr. Dooley's is the sister bar to the World Famous Mr. Dooley's in Boston, it brings with it the high standards of the Somers Pubs along with its local feel.  An inviting and quaint bar brings you back to the village of Finuge, county Kerry, and has quickly become the "local" of Wrentham.
  
 
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