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The new breed of high-tech self-monitors (measuring heartrate, sleep, steps per day) might seem targeted at competitive athletes. But Talithia Williams, a statistician, makes a compelling case that all of us should be measuring and recording simple data about our bodies every day — because our own data can reveal much more than even our doctors may know.
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Franklin Public Schools "the key to learning" |
IHBB – Service Animals in SchoolsPolicy – Second Reading
JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
GA – Personnel Policies / Goals
JJE – Student Fundraising
1. IHBB – Service Animals in Schoolsb. I recommend adoption of Policy JJE – Student Fundraising as discussed.
2. JFAA-R – School Admission / Residency
3. JFAA-E1 – Residency Statement
4. GA – Personnel Policies / Goals
1. ECDCd. I recommend adoption of the Middle School Handbooks as presented:
2. Davis Thayer
3. Jefferson
4. Keller
5. Kennedy
6. Oak Street
7. Parmenter
1. Horace Manne. I recommend adoption of the Franklin High School Handbook as presented.
2. Remington
3. Annie Sullivan
Job Search Jam Sessions - Sep 12 |
Library Book Sale - Aug 16-17 |
screenshot of Firefighter Chad Larivee Fund |
On Tuesday morning, July 29th, Taunton Massachusetts Firefighter Chad "Choggy" Larivee suffered severe neck and spinal injuries resulting from a fall from a roof.
Chad, along with two other off-duty firefighters, was repairing the roof of a brother firefighter when he fell approximately twenty-five feet. Chad was immediately flown to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center where he underwent over 9 hours of extensive surgery.
At this time, we still do not know the extent of Chad's injuries but we do know his road to recovery is going to be long, difficult and costly.
Chad grew up in the community he works in and comes from a great, hard-working blue-collar family. Chad himself is a hard-working, devoted husband to his wife, Jeanne, and father to 3 young children ranging in age from 8 to 13 years.
He has been serving whis community on the Fire department for over 16 years. As a firefighter, Chad routinely risks his own life to help preserve the life and safety of others, most of whom are total strangers.
Firefighters, by nature, are never ones to ask for help, and Firefighter Larivee fits that profile to a T. The reality is, however, that everyone needs help at some point in their lives. Yes, even firefighters. The costs of an injury like the one Chad has suffered can be insurmountable.
Hundreds of people have come forward to express their concern and ask what they can do to help, with many expressing feelings of helplessness. The truth is, there is a way people can help and that's by way of monetary donations.
If you are able to give any amount, no matter how big or small, the good it will do for Firefighter Larivee and his family is immeasurable.
In the coming weeks and months, we will update everyone on Chad's status and the progress he has made. All donations will be used to offset medical expenses and ensure that the family can remain by his side to facilitate his recovery. Thank you, in advance, for your donation, and please continue to pray for Firefighter Larivee and the entire Larivee family.
"That’s late by today’s standards," says Igoe. "A lot of kids start in fourth grade, some even younger."
To give girls the opportunity they didn’t have, Igoe and Guarino this year launched Gold Star Lacrosse, a Medway-based club lacrosse team for girls in fourth through eighth grade.
"A lot of girls play lacrosse, but there’s not a club in this area so we wanted to bring a quality youth program here," says Igoe.Continue reading the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Slightly larger than Milford, Franklin adopted the meals tax in 2010 and has received an average of $465,000 in added annual revenue over the last two years.
Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said he recommended passage to Town Council in 2010 because Franklin was "desperate’’ at a time of fluctuating state aid.
With many non-residents staying in Franklin’s three hotels and patronizing local restaurants, he said the extra 75 cents charge on a $100 meal was barely felt but brought significant revenues that were put to good use.
"We used it to save jobs,’’ said Nutting. "We kept people working."Continue reading the full article in the Milford Daily News here
siding at the new Franklin TV studio |
flags flying in the breeze over the World War I memorial |
flowers in full bloom on the Town Common |
bus entrance looking towards Oak St |
bus entrance to Horace Mann/Oak St being redone to provide access to the new FHS cafeteria and service area |
sidewalks and entrance to cafeteria and service area |
entrance to the new FHS is level with the ground for easy handicap access |
the entrance to the old building had steps to the front and steps to the fieldhouse |
a different and closer view of the fieldhouse remains |