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| FSPA - puppets and music |
This notice was originally posted to the Franklin Public Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/08/franklin-school-for-performing-arts.html
Monday, August 12, 2013
Franklin Library: puppets and music
The Franklin School for Performing Arts will share some puppets and music in a show for folks of all ages at 10:30 AM on Monday, Aug 12th.
This notice was originally posted to the Franklin Public Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/08/franklin-school-for-performing-arts.html
This notice was originally posted to the Franklin Public Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/08/franklin-school-for-performing-arts.html
Got soccer? We do! Fall season starts Sept 7th!
If you have not yet registered your child for Fall soccer in Franklin, here is your last chance!
Teams are being created and will be sent out to coaches this week.
The games are set to start in just a few weeks on Sept 7th….practices will be starting soon for Travel teams. Games are played on Saturdays for 10 weeks.
All players will be notified very soon about their team placement and soccer schedule.
The Franklin Youth Soccer program is open to children from age 4 through High School.
Register online at: http://www.franklinyouthsoccer.org/registration
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 13, 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.
AGENDA
"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 July 16, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Elementary Handbook Presentation
b. Middle School Handbook Presentation
c. High School Handbook Presentation
3. Discussion Only Items
Facilities Update
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the Elementary Handbooks as presented:
1. ECDCb. I recommend adoption of the Middle School Handbooks as presented
2. Davis Thayer
3. Keller
4. Kennedy
5. Oak Street
6. Parmenter
1. Horace Mannc. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High School Handbook as presented
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan
d. I recommend approval of the request of Evemarie McNeil to declare the listed books as surplus at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
e. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $656.02 from the Oak Street PCC for a bike rack as the grade 5 class gift.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $574.72 from Lifetouch Pictures for in-house enrichment at ECDC.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $95.38 from PBC for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $416.88 from All-American Publishing for in-house enrichment at FHS.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $242.28 from Wells Fargo Community Support campaign in the name of Douglas Lee for the FHS.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $43.80 from Olympia Sports for the FHS.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3500.00 from the Parmenter PCC for supplies for Parmenter Elementary 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. Executive Session
Contractual Negotiations
8. Adjourn
Master Plan - required summer reading
The public hearing on the Master Plan drew about a dozen people to the Franklin Library on Saturday. The presentation document used for the Town Council meeting on Jul 17th was the same document shared on Saturday. It provided a thorough overview of the process to develop the plan and goals/objectives of each section.
It will be important to read the document carefully. This is what will guide all the development efforts for Franklin. It should be referenced as each new proposal comes before a board/committee for consideration. Does it fit within the plan? Does it further the progress of the plan?
The SNETT trail development?
Yes - this covers recreation, sustainability, transportation (circulation), and health aspects of the plan.
The sculpture park being put together at the former town pool location?
Yes - it covers art, outdoor recreation, sustainability and maybe some others I haven't considered.
The plan is not a budget document. It is a guideline on how we should grown to continue to be a wonderful community. Knowing what the document says about how we should prepare for the future will be as important as understanding the background, interests and agendas for any of the candidates for our municipal election this November. Those who will sit and act on behalf of our best interests will be using this document to guide their actions. We should know the details.
A copy of the Draft Plan is available online at http://town.franklin.ma.us/pages/FranklinMA_Planning/masterplandoc/doc
at the Franklin Public Library or
at the Department of Planning & Community Development in Franklin Municipal Building.
Public input will be utilized to formulate the final document. Comments received will be reviewed by the Master Plan Committee and incorporated into a final Master Plan document to be endorsed by the Planning Board and Town Council at meetings during the week of September 16, 2013.
The Committee has a website on the Franklin Town page at:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/Masterplan.
It also has a presence on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FranklinMasterPlan.
My notes from the Public Hearing can be found here:
It will be important to read the document carefully. This is what will guide all the development efforts for Franklin. It should be referenced as each new proposal comes before a board/committee for consideration. Does it fit within the plan? Does it further the progress of the plan?
The SNETT trail development?
Yes - this covers recreation, sustainability, transportation (circulation), and health aspects of the plan.
The sculpture park being put together at the former town pool location?
Yes - it covers art, outdoor recreation, sustainability and maybe some others I haven't considered.
The proposal for Cook's Farm?
Maybe, it doesn't really fit the definition of the "in fill development" as explained during the meeting.
A copy of the Draft Plan is available online at http://town.franklin.ma.us/pages/FranklinMA_Planning/masterplandoc/doc
at the Franklin Public Library or
at the Department of Planning & Community Development in Franklin Municipal Building.
Public input will be utilized to formulate the final document. Comments received will be reviewed by the Master Plan Committee and incorporated into a final Master Plan document to be endorsed by the Planning Board and Town Council at meetings during the week of September 16, 2013.
The Committee has a website on the Franklin Town page at:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/Masterplan.
It also has a presence on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FranklinMasterPlan.
My notes from the Public Hearing can be found here:
St Rocco's Festival - photo essay
Saturday night was a good night to eat out. Especially with all the choices available at the Annual St Rocco Festival. What did I end up with? New England clam chowder and clam cakes went well accompanied by the Italian music. Topped off with a couple of delicious cannoli's for dessert, I was satisfied for the night!
The singer was working the crowd from the dancing area
At least one grandpa and some kids did some dancing
When the carnival show is in town, there are prizes!
The carousel goes round and round
The rides against the setting sun made for a colorful night
The Pharaoh was still (for a bit) in the corner!
The super slide stood out against the blue sky
The crazy bus couldn't get as high as the Ferris Wheel!
The whole atmosphere at the Festival was quite joyous!
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| Singer sings his song |
The singer was working the crowd from the dancing area
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| working the crowd with dancers behind him |
At least one grandpa and some kids did some dancing
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| colorful prizes |
When the carnival show is in town, there are prizes!
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| did you try to catch the golden ring? |
The carousel goes round and round
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| clear blue sky |
The rides against the setting sun made for a colorful night
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| Pharaoh watches from the corner |
The Pharaoh was still (for a bit) in the corner!
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| the big slide |
The super slide stood out against the blue sky
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| how high can you go? |
The crazy bus couldn't get as high as the Ferris Wheel!
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| a festive occasion |
The whole atmosphere at the Festival was quite joyous!
Gary Sohmers - Calling All Collectors
The Franklin Public Library will host "Gary Sohmers - Calling All Collectors" on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM
This was initially posted to the Franklin Public Library
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/08/gary-sohmers-calling-all-collectors.html
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| Gary Sohmers - Calling All Collectors |
This was initially posted to the Franklin Public Library
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2013/08/gary-sohmers-calling-all-collectors.html
In the News: Master Plan, St Rocco
Housing component of Franklin master plan criticized
Broad goals for the future of housing and development in town laid out in the draft master plan drew criticism Saturday at a public hearing on the document.
Familiar faces set up Feast of St. Rocco in Franklin
Peter Brunelli says it takes more than one person to plan each new day of the 35th annual Feast of St. Rocco, a popular celebration of Franklin’s Italian-American community.
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