Monday, May 12, 2014

Franklin Library: Calendar of events for May 2014

Want all the Library events for the month of May? download and print out this calendar from the Library!




For additional info on the Library visit their page on the Franklin website
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/index

The Library space needs assessment presentation can be found here:
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/libpre.pdf

The Library Strategic Plan can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/FPL%20Strategic%20Plan%20FY%202014-2019.pdf

Franklin Library events
Franklin Library events

Franklin Art Association - May 17-18

The spring show for the Franklin Art Association will be held May 17-18 at Dean College

Spring Art Exhibit - May 17-18
Spring Art Exhibit - May 17-18

The Guidry Center
Dean College
109 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
http://www.dean.edu

Saturday May 17th 12 PM to 8 PM
Sunday May 18th 12 PM to 3 PM



This exhibit is free and open to the public and includes:

  • The exhibit and sale of fine art paintings and photographs
  • Bin sales of original works of art and prints
  • Complementary food and beverages
For more about the Franklin Art Association you can visit their webpage here  http://www.franklinart.org/

Norfolk County Register of Deeds - June 5th


Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell will hold Office Hours in the Town Council Chamber at Franklin Town Hall located at 355 East Central Street from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Thursday June 5, 2014
Register O’Donnell and members of his staff will be on hand to answer questions about the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. The Register will have information about the Massachusetts Homestead Act as well as on-site work stations that can provide in real time the status of your mortgage discharge, a print out of your deed or a demonstration of how Registry technology works. No appointment is necessary. 
This is a community outreach initiative sponsored by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. It is Register O’Donnell’s goal to provide a convenient way for residents to learn more about how the Registry serves Norfolk County while conducting Registry business closer to home. 
Although Registry staff cannot provide legal advice, they will be able to answer basic questions, provide general information, take a document for recording and assist in filling out Homestead Declaration Forms. 
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us at Facebook.com/Norfolk Deeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Department via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org.

Franklin Municipal Building
Franklin Municipal Building




Sunday, May 11, 2014

Elks Care Elks Share 5K - Results (photo essay)

Cort Francis and Kerry Walsh were first male and first female finishers of the Elks Care Elks Share 5K road race and walk on Saturday, May 10.  The funds raised by the Elks from this race will benefit the Franklin Food Pantry and the Wounded Warriors Project



The finish line
The finish line

The National Anthem before the race/walk
The National Anthem before the race/walk

Race Director Steve Nyland with last minute instructions before the race
Race Director Steve Niland with last minute instructions before the race

And they're off!
And they're off!

1st male - Cort Francis
1st male - Cort Francis

1st female - Kerry Walsh
1st female - Kerry Walsh

The full listing of results from the race can be found here
http://racewire.com/live_results.php?id=3650


Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 14, 2014


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

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Ryan Jette, Director Recreation Department

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14-05: Appropriation: Fire Detail Account
2. Resolution 14-36: Issuing Alcoholic Beverages (Package Store) Licenses Policy
3. Bylaw Amendment 14-736:Amendment to Chapter 82, Appendix A, List of Service Fee Rates – 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

Franklin Municipal Building
Franklin Municipal Building

The documents released for this agenda can be found on the Franklin webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/051414.pdf

Planning Board - Meeting Agenda - May 12, 2014

The Planning Board is scheduled to meet on Monday, May 12 in the Council Chambers at 7:00 PM

The published agenda for this meeting can be viewed here:





Franklin Municipal Building
Franklin Municipal Building

Transition dates for the new high school

During the School Committee meeting on Apr 29, the high school administration provided an update on the new PISA Assessment, the findings from their Alumni Survey and the transition from the old to new building.


Key dates for the move from the current FHS to the new FHS
April Vacation - Moving Crates delivered to classrooms
April 30 - Movers meet w/ Staff
May 1 to June 20 - Staff packing
June 12 - Student Celebration
June 13 - Final Exams Begin
June 19 - Movers begin move of Field House & K Wing
June 25 - Last Day FHS is open for Business
June 26 to July 6 - All FHS Offices Closed for Business
July 7 - FHS Guidance, Summer School & Athletics open at Horace Mann
July 7 to 13 - FHS Admin remains closed (FHS Admin relocated to new school)
July 7 - Furniture and Equipment delivery begins (official end date August 14)
July 14 - FHS Admin Offices open at new school (all meetings, visitors at Horace Mann)
**July 25 - Substantial Completion - Building turned over to Franklin
August 4 - Technology Set Up Begins
August 11 to 15 - High School Experience @ HMMS
August 15 - Grade 9 Tour/Orientation of FHS*
August 18 - Grade 12 Tour/Orientation of FHS*
August 19 - Grade 11 Tour/Orientation of FHS*
August 20 - Grade 10 Tour/Orientation of FHS*
August 28 - Staff return to School  Prof Dev Day
September 3 - School begins for students
*Dates corrected with info here
http://franklinhigh.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinHS_News/01DA8BA5-000F8513


What will the new high school do for the Franklin population numbers? If the enrollment is an indication, it will be an attraction:
Enrollment 2013-14: 1627Projected Enrollment 2014-15: 1730 (+100 students)


The full 25 page presentation document can be viewed here:




or also found on the Franklin Schools webpage:
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/01D4FFE7-000F8513.0/FHS%20Update%204.29.14.pdf

photo of new FHS building main entrance (white tower) and principal's office (round tower)
photo of new FHS building main entrance (white tower) and principal's office (round tower)