In the News: West Point, string auditions

Franklin teen is first FHS grad in 10 years to attend West Point

Upon graduating from the U.S. Military Academy in 2017, Clay Shropshire will take on an immense responsibility.

String School of Franklin Repertory Orchestra to hold auditions

The Franklin Public Schools String School of Franklin Repertory Orchestra would like to invite string players from Franklin and the surrounding  communities to audition for the 2013 - 2014 school year. 

Orchestra auditions will take place at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St., on Thursday, Sept. 12.

YPO@ Twenty8 in Patriot Place - special deals if you pre-register!

What is the YPO? The YPO is THE place for young professionals who have an interest in social and business networking, community involvement, and professional development.   Come meet other young professionals in your area and check out the YPO!        YPO Now Accepting New Members The YPO Membership Application is now available! For your convenience, you can download the application here, or you can complete it online at our new website: www.unitedregionalypo.org/join. Membership fees are $50 per person, annually. If your business is a member of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC), your first year of membership into the YPO is free! Applications can be returned: Online: unitedregionalypo.org/join Email:unitedregionalypo@ymail.com Fax: (508) 223-5220 Mail: 42 Union Street, Attleboro, MA 02703  Thank You to our recent Event Sponsor      CBS Scene 200 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA YPO@Twenty8 Food and Spirits Wednesday, September 18th 6-8pm          Situated in the Patriot Place Complex inside the Renaissance Boston Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place, Twenty8 Food and Spirits has quickly become one of the hottest dining spots in Foxboro, MA. The ambiance is sophisticated yet fun while the menu features New England favorites with a trendy twist. Please join the YPO on Wednesday, September 18th from 6-8 pm, for the opportunity to make connections, build relationships and showcase your business with your peers in Twenty8's eclectic, electric setting in Foxboro. This event will be well attended, so don't miss this great opportunity to meet and connect with other local Young Professionals. Pre-register for this event NOW to receive the reduced cover of $5 by clicking here.  Pre-register and receive a coupon for 20% off at Life is Good  Registrations at the door will $10.    Light appetizers will be provided! Door Prizes! We hope to see you all there!!! Board Member Positions Available       The YPO is looking for additional board members to assist with event promotion and ideas as well as in other areas. If you feel you can contribute, or want to discuss an opportunity, please contact us. We always welcome your ideas, as we desire growth of the organization and our members' businesses and general connections. This may be an attractive opportunity to work alongside your peers and also be recognized at every YPO event.                                                                                                                                                                                            For more information, please contact the YPO at unitedregionalypo@ymail.com or 508-488-YPO (9761). ____________________________________ Be sure to check out our upcoming events  on our website and stay up to date on everything YPO by connecting with us online!     We look forward to seeing you at our next event!    Kind Regards, United Regional YPO About Us Our events will be a mix of networking and fun held in some of the best places in the area. *Must be at least 21 years old to attend events For more info call 508-488-9761 or e-mail unitedregionalypo@ymail.com .

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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 11, 2013

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– June 5, 2013, June 19, 2013

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 – Robert R. Dean

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission

Claudine Silverman
Robert J. Tobin Jr

Conservation Commission

Dayna Gill
Ravi Pendkar

F. HEARINGS
• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to §185-7. Compliance Required
• Violation of M.G.L. 138 §34: Sale, Delivery of Furnishing of an Alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 – Postponed to September 11, 2013- 7:10 PM

• Ichigo Ichie
• Village Mall Liquors

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
Residence Inn by Marriott-Franklin: Change of Manager

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Bylaw Amendment 13-719: Changes to Chapter 185. Attachment 9. Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements – Referral to Planning Board
2. Bylaw Amendment 13-720:Changes to Chapter 185-4. Districts Enumerated. – Referral to Planning Board
3. Bylaw Amendment 13-721: Changes to Chapter 185-5. Zoning Map. - Referral to Planning Board
4. Bylaw Amendment 13-722: Changes to Chapter 185-50. Residential VII Zoning District – Referral to Planning Board
5. Bylaw Amendment 13-723: Changes to Chapter 185 Use Regulation Schedule, Parts I through Parts VII. - Referral to Planning Board
6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 13-718: Changes to Chapter 185-7. Compliance Required - 1st Reading
7. Resolution 13-61: Acceptance of Relocated Water Easement and Release (Abandonment) of Original Water Easement on Property at 34 Longfellow Drive
8. Resolution 13-62: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 1, Paragraph 8
9. Resolution 13-63: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 60A, Section 9
10. Resolution 13-64: Council on Aging – Outreach Coordinator
11. Resolution 13-65: Ratification of Town Administrator’s Contract
12. Resolution 13-66: Authorization for Disposition (Sale) of Town-Owned Land (Vacant Parcel Between Old West Central and West Central Streets)
13. Resolution 13-67: Order of Taking – Downtown Roadway Improvements
14. Resolution 13-68: Citizen Committee

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 original agenda documents for Sep 4th
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/090413.pdf

The update agenda documents for Sep 11th
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2013/091113.pdf

Franklin Historical Museum: Antique Appraisals - Sep 15th

Got something old and not sure how much it is worth? For $5 a piece, up to three items can be appraised for you at the Franklin Historical Museum on Sunday, Sep 15th

Details can be found in this flyer:

Franklin Historical Museum

For additional information about the Franklin Historical Museum visit their webpage
http://www.franklinhistoricalmuseum.com/

of the Museum Facebook page   https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Parmenter PCC meetings 9/12, 9/13

The 9/2 and 9/5 no school days have already gone by but the PCC Meetings scheduled for 9/12 and 9/13 are coming this week

Parmenter sign

What is your school's PCC schedule? There should be information on each school webpage. In my round of visits, some sites are more frequently updated than others.

The main school dept page can be found here:  http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/index

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, 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 August 27, 2013 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mrs. McIntyre
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual

2. Guests/Presentations
a. Lifelong Learning Summer Programs Update

3. Discussion Only Items
Update

4. Action Items
a. I recommend acceptance of a check for $5,052.50 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Paolino Management Corp. for the FHS.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from JMP Management, Inc. for the FHS.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $846.34 from JDRF for Annie Sullivan Middle 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

Tryout dates for Franklin Fusion and Franklin Tornadoes

Tryout dates for Franklin Fusion and Franklin Tornadoes, the competitive travel summer softball teams of the Franklin Girls Softball Association (FGSA), will take place during the weekends of September 21-22 and September 28-29.  Pre-Registration is encouraged and available at www.sportsmanager.us/Franklin-Tornadoes.htm.          

Franklin Fusion

The summer softball program fields teams for ages 10U (Tornadoes only), 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U*.  All Fusion and Tornadoes practice throughout the year and play league games in addition to several tournaments.  Please note that both programs require a player’s/parents’ commitment to their team, however the Fusion teams do involve additional travel and time commitments.   

Franklin Tornadoes

All players should arrive 30 minutes early for tryout sessions to check in and warm up as tryout sessions will start promptly.  For more information, please contact Matt Connelly, 617-962-4785, madjack8@comcast.net, email fgsa@fastpitch.org or visit www.fgsafastpitch.org.

WHERE:       Pisani Fields, Peck Street, Franklin

WHEN**:

16U : Saturday, September 21 from 3:30-6:00

                        Saturday, September 28 from 3:30-6:00 (Fusion Callbacks***/Rain Date)

14U : Sunday, September 22 from 1:00-6:00

                        Sunday, September 29 from 1:00-3:30 (Fusion Callbacks***/Rain Date)

           

12U : Saturday, September 21 from 1:30-3:30 and

                        Sunday, September 22 from 1:00-6:00

                        Sunday, September 29 from 1:00-6:00 (Fusion Callbacks***/Rain Date)

10U : Saturday, September 21 from 1:30-6:00

                        Saturday, September 28 from 1:30-6:00 (Rain Date Only)

                                 

*Players’ ages are as of December 31, 2013; **Girls may be assigned shorter, position-specific time brackets; ***Fusion callbacks for those girls being considered for Fusion after initial tryout