Live reporting - Town Council - Jul 17, 2013

Present: Mercer (remote), Kelly, Powderly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Roy
Absent:  Dellorco

Town Administration: Nutting, Kinheart, Cerel

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
none

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
none

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none

E. APPOINTMENTS
none

F. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to §185-7. Compliance Required
motion to move hearing to next council meeting, passed 8-0 via roll call

motion to amend move to Aug 7th meeting, passed 8-0 via roll call

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Change of Manager, New Officers and Director – Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.

motion to approve,  passed 8-0 via roll call

Survey says: school should start after Labor Day

Survey says, Franklin should start school after Labor Day. This is one of the key results from the survey conducted by the Franklin Public Schools in May/Jun this year. Twice the number of responses were received for the school calendar survey than were received when it was last conducted in 2008.

Other findings from the survey:

• keep the day before Thanksgiving as a no-school day
• schedule professional development days on Mondays and Fridays
• keep the Feb and April vacations however there are enough willing to look at a calendar that would just have a March vacation week

The full survey results will be shared with us later. I'll update this post as soon as they are available.

The modular units at Jefferson were taken down by the DPW already and the landscaping for where they were is already underway.

A new company will be handling some of the van service that had been covered by Franklin's participation in a collaborative. The School Dept will save approx.$80,000 and improve the service with this new company. Parents and students targeted to use this service will be invited to meet at Parmenter sometime later this summer to see the equipment and meet with the company drivers.

The full set of notes from the School Committee meeting reported live on Wednesday can be found here:

• Live reporting - action items and closing
• Live reporting: School Committee - July 16, 2013

For the record, results from the last survey in 2008 can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2008/11/live-reporting-school-calendar-survey.html

Concerts on the Common: Electric Youth

WEDNESDAYS 6:30 PM TO 8:30PM

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS 6:00PM TO 6:30 PM

Concerts on the Common

July 17th = Electric Youth


For more info on Electric Youth and the Franklin School for Performing Arts, you can visit their website
http://www.fspaonline.com/calendar-detail.php?event=Electric+Youth+Free+Summer+Concerts&eventID=549&t=1374033600&h=95AgNr0Yi3zzo

In the News: dirt bike injuries, flag football, casino money

Franklin man suffers head, stomach injuries after fall from dirt bike

A 42-year-old local man suffered severe head and abdominal injuries on Monday after a dirt bike accident off Forge Hill Road.

Franklin Rec offering flag football for grownups

Love the thrill of playing Flag Football but too old to join the kids league? Well you’re in luck -- adult flag football is now in Franklin and it will be sweeping the town quickly. Sign up now to enjoy the fun.

Surrounding towns want casino money

Although it is too early to know what type of sweeteners Milford casino developers could offer surrounding towns, those communities are making it clear they will want something, officials said Tuesday.

Live reporting - action items and closing

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of two DECA trips: State Competition in Boston MA 3/6/14-3/8/14; and the International Competition in Atlanta, GA from 5/2/14 – 5/7/14 as detailed.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $430.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for music equipment.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1500.00 from Fidelity Charitable Gift Foundation for a field trip for FHS.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $310.00 from AIM Management Inc. for ASMS.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2600.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for the FPS Music Department.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Clarinet, valued at approximately $150.00 from Susan Childers for the Franklin Music Program.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $800.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for the FPS Music Department.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $218.58 from Ahold Financial Service for Remington Middle School.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

i. I recommend approval of the request of FHS to declare Tech. items as surplus as detailed.
motion top approve, seconded, passed 7-0

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
a busy summer, programs kicked off after July 4th
middle and high school summer programs successful
letter from a parent about "Math Camp" asking to consider running the camp for a longer period in the summer, the program has made a difference to the students

modular units at Jefferson are now gone
DPW working on the landscaping for the site where the units were

calendar survey has closed, interesting data
done a little different than last time
purposeful decision to avoid by parent vs staff, not conducive to the core values of the community
start after Labor Day may be coming next year, need to get out of the current high school hence the earlier start for this coming school year
next year due to the move into the new school, likely to start after Labor Day (2014)
10% more wanted the start after Labor Day

much more interest in the March vacation alternative than the last survey results
65% were interested in this type of calendar, should do the calendar 2 years out to allow for planning

no school the day before Thanksgiving, strong indication to keep this per survey

Scheduling of PDD to schedule those on Mon and Fri, 92% responded to this question, highest overall response

doubled the response this time over the last time, out for 6 weeks with multiple reminders via ConnectEd


School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
none

School Committee Liaison Reports
none

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
none

Motion to go to executive session, not to return to open meeting

Live reporting: School Committee - July 16, 2013

Present: Douglas, Donahue, McIntyre, Rohrbach, Mullen, Trahan, Jewell
Absent: none

School Dept: Sabolinski, Goodman

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.

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments 
none

Review of Agenda


Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 25, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
motion to accept minutes, seconded, passed 7-0

Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Payroll Mrs. Douglas
motion to accept minutes, seconded, passed 7-0

FHS Student Representatives


Correspondence: None

2. Guests/Presentations
a. None

3. Discussion Only Items
- Van Pool Update
Sabolinski recapping service that had been provided by a vendor, looked for a new vendor to see if the service could be improved. Van Pool from Worcester area, looking to expand to the MetroWest area. Focused on service to students, the vans were in excellent shape, conducted due diligence, shared routes and currently evaluating that savings may be around $80,000 by going alone instead of using the prior service through the collaborative. Will be hosting a day at Parmenter to introduce the service to the parents, students to the new company and equipment being used. Some of the runs will be more efficient and effective than previously used. Should be off and running Aug 1 with new company and new contract.

Were paying an overhead that didn't cover the discount provided. 

A student in a wheel chair was sent in a separate vehicle and incurring a separate charge previously. Now, the student will be combine with others going to the same place hence more efficient.


- Enrollment Update
as of Apr 270 enrolled, 309 now, an increase of 39
births in the town are down significantly, lower birth rate over the next 5-6 years
anticipated not just here but elsewhere due to the economy

Jefferson grade 4 highest needs, Oak St grade 4 and others in this category

Q - on how the class sizes are being addressed.
A - 2 students are currently unassigned, one likely to go to Jefferson for the 4th grade, principals meeting weekly to plan and review the numbers and student details

Kennedy 5th had large class sizes as it has moved through the school
Elementary principals are talented ar working together, effective at advocating for their school but they are good collaborating with each other to make a good decision for the district

Franklin Library: Mike the Bubble Man

Summer Program: Mike the Bubble Man

Mike the Bubble Man

Franklin Public Library - 118 Main Street Franklin MA 02038 - 508.520.4940

In the News: heat wave, cancer treatments

As area communities prepare for the latest heat wave, the Milford Daily News provides a summary:

In Franklin, Senior Center Program Coordinator Sue Barbour said the center would stay open until 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday if the temperature stays in the 90s. 

Hardware stores in the area were also feeling the effects of the heat, as air conditioners were flying off the shelves. 

At Daddario Hardware and Supply in Franklin, owner Jack Daddario said there has been a very high demand for "any type of cooling device."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/blog/healthconscious/x946752669/Milford-area-towns-ready-for-heat-wave#ixzz2ZCRucNDV



Alternative treatments for cancer are being explored

Ellmore’s story inspired Franklin native Paul DeGrazia, who has the same type of cancer and was diagnosed the same week, to seek out alternative treatments. 

“We tried the traditional treatment, but they said it was inoperable and incurable and basically said they had a 10 percent chance of healing him,” Lynn DeGrazia said of her husband’s treatments. 

For eight months, Paul received treatment at Dana Farber, but when the chemotherapy and radiation actually grew his tumor, closing up his esophagus and causing him to need a feeding tube, the family looked for other options.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x946752677/Milford-resident-Franklin-native-receive-alternative-cancer-treatments#ixzz2ZCTEERvR

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jul 17, 2013

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to §185-7. Compliance Required

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Change of Manager, New Officers and Director – Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc.

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Mike D’Angelo
Master Plan Committee

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 13-56: The Woodlands - Approval of Amendment to Regulatory Agreement and Transfer of Ownership
2. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to §185-7. Compliance Required – 1st Reading

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 documents as released for this meeting can be found here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/July%2017,%202013.pdf

To view the full Master Plan 2013 as drafted find this link (170+ pages PDF)
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Planning/masterplandoc/doc.pdf

The smile on her face tells the story! (video)

If through an accident you lose the use of your legs, does that stop you from enjoying life?



Duct Tape Surfing from Mark Tipple on Vimeo.


The smile on her face tells the story!


Thanks to Patti Digh for finding and sharing this
http://www.37days.com/2013/07/sunday-sounds-and-sights.html

"issues through a different lens"

Madalyn Becker, an FHS graduation now a junior studying at the Univ of Delaware, is on a volunteer trip to Morocco.

"In terms of my own experience I know that before I started my studies at (the University of Delaware), I knew relativity nothing about Islam or Muslim cultures," she wrote in a lengthy response to emailed questions. "What I knew was mostly from the media, which largely focuses on negative connotations. I think that this is not uncommon among a lot of Americans. 

"This is not to say people are actively seeking to only see the bad in other people, but it takes some conscious effort to have an educated and understanding perspective." 

College, as it often does for America’s youth, prompted her to rethink many of her prior misconceptions about Muslims. Still, beyond the lectures, she yearned for first-hand knowledge. "I think that even as a student who specializes in the area of international relations, there is often a gap between what we read and write and discuss in class and the reality of how people interact and view one another," she wrote. "I felt like this was the perfect opportunity to sort of fill in those gaps and cultivate a stronger foundation for my studies."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1580227922/Franklin-High-grad-attempts-to-tear-down-barriers-in-Morocco#ixzz2Z6bL6ofb

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Jul 16, 2013

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 June 25, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: None

2. Guests/Presentations
a. None

3. Discussion Only Items
Van Pool Update
Enrollment Update

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of two DECA trips: State Competition in Boston MA 3/6/14-3/8/14; and the International Competition in Atlanta, GA from 5/2/14 – 5/7/14 as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $430.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for music equipment.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1500.00 from Fidelity Charitable Gift Foundation for a field trip for FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $310.00 from AIM Management Inc. for ASMS.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2600.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for the FPS Music Department.
f. I recommend acceptance of the donation of a Clarinet, valued at approximately $150.00 from Susan Childers for the Franklin Music Program.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $800.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for the FPS Music Department.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $218.58 from Ahold Financial Service for Remington Middle School.
i. I recommend approval of the request of FHS to declare Tech. items as surplus 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

Zentangle Class this week at Jane's Frames

Zentangle Class Dear Steve, You are invited to attend my first Official  class of presenting Zentangle,  onThursday, July 18th, 6:15-8:15 at Jane's Frames The cost of this 2 hour class is $35.00, it includes the Zentangle kit, so you can continue creating your tangles at home. Please RSVP soon as the class is filling up! As I am now a Certified Zentangle Teacher I may now add CZT after my name! After 14 months of enjoying the relaxing and inspiring process of creating Zen-tangles,  In June, I was fortunate enough to attended a three day class, along with over 100 attendees from all over the world, taught by Marie Thomas and Rick Roberts, the founders of Zentangle. What is Zentangle? Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.  Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. For more information go to QUICK LINKS A very Special Thank you goes to my friend Cathy Corcoran, a true Angel on earth, who introduced me to Zentangle over 14 months ago. I have been enjoying this relaxing and inspiring process ever since. It was through Cathy's joy of presenting what she loves, generosity of spirit and inspiration that drew me into the world of tangling. I am forever grateful! Joyfully and Thankfully Yours, Jane Curran, CZT Jane's Frames Zentangle Class Relaxing & Eye Opening Quick Links www.zentangle.com www.janesframes.com www.tanglepatters.com A sample of creations from an Zentangle Class of first time tanglers.

Forward this email Jane's Frames | 11 East Central Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

7th annual Hockomock Area YMCA Triathlon

Swim, bike and ride at the 7th annual Hockomock Area YMCA Triathlon on Sunday, July 21st at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham. Race starts at 8:00am (registration is at 6:00am) and consists of a 500 meter swim in Lake Pearl, a 9 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run.

Team Hoyt

This friendly Sprint triathlon returns for an anticipated record attendance year as we welcome Team Hoyt to the racing field. Designed to work for both beginners as well as advanced triathletes. People ages 14 and older are eligible. All finishers will receive a medal. Top 3, male and female per category, will also be recognized with place medals.

Great park venue, with all proceeds benefiting the Reach Out to Youth and Families Program at the Hockomock Area YMCA. Race begins at pristine park setting and will have you enjoying picturesque New England landscapes through quaint Wrentham Center. Bike and run provide moderate hills. The grass transition area is centrally located and easily accessed; each participant will enjoy roomy and secure transition space. This USA Triathlon sanctioned event is limited to 400 registered athletes. We are also proud to be the sole paratriathlon friendly USAT event in the state.

This year, we welcome world-class athletes and local legends Dick and Rick Hoyt! This will be their 110th race event. Former United States Senator and Wrentham resident Scott Brown will also be returning for another year in this competition is his hometown.

Hockomock Y triathlete

Participants can expect a high-quality race at an affordable price. $85 individual registration fee and $155 for two or three person relay teams now through Thursday, 7/21. (and an additional $12 fee if not a USAT member). Please note, online registration closes on Thursday, July 18th. You may register by calling Michael at 508.643.5225 until Saturday, 7/20 at noon. After that time if space is available , registration will begin at 6:00am day of event - Sunday, 7/21 which is $90 individuals; relay teams is $165. Register today so you don’t get shut out.

Presenting race sponsor is Iron Mountain. Medal sponsor is Ashworth Awards.

Register online at www.imathlete.com, or by calling Michael Bordonaro at 508.643.5225.


About The Hockomock Area YMCA

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, strengthening community is its cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with its neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn and grow. Learn more at www.hockymca.org.

In the News: CCC honored, Democrats convention

Civilian Conservation Corps celebrates 80th anniversary in Upton

John Vanash was given his first pair of shoes the day he signed up for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) when he was just 15 in 1941. Now, the organization that helped him feed his family during the Great Depression is thanking him and other alumni in attendance for their years of service helping to build the state’s park system at the CCC's celebration of its 80th anniversary.

So many  parks and public buildings were built by the CCC. That the buildings are still around today is a testament to the care the individuals took in putting them together.

Democrats sizzle at party convention

Like the coming heat wave, state Democratic leaders, candidates and their supporters gathered in Lowell for the party's annual convention yesterday, brimming with confidence after recent victories and promising grass-roots campaigns for the governor’s office and 5th District focusing on health care, economic justice and education.