Monday, February 9, 2015

Please let this be the LAST snow message of the year!



snowy-forest-banner.jpg
Greetings!

ALTHOUGH THIS IS EXTREMELY HARD TO IMAGINE AT THIS TIME....

CLOSING ALL DAY
We have tried to make the right decision so please don't shoot the messenger.  With the duration of this storm, we have to follow the recommendations of the state and the meteorologists. No one is perfect, but we try to do our best.  It is unfortunate that we have to do this but we find it is the best interest of safety that we do not open at all today, Monday, February 9, 2015.  If you need a workout to do in order to maintain your fitness level, mother nature has provided you with a cardio/strength experience of moving the snow from one place to another. If that is not enough, feel free to email us and we will be happy to supply you with a variety of exercises to fit your needs.

WE WILL BE OPENING AT 5:00 AM TOMORROW,- Tuesday, February 10, 2015- HOLDING REGULAR CLASSES AND CLOSING AT 9:00 PM.


Be safe and warm.

 The extremely frustrated Team at Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin
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#shopFranklin: Breaking News - 2/9/15



We have been affected by the snow View on the web


The Shady Spot
A monthly 'bulletin' about window shades, life and humor
Breaking News - 2/9/2015

Snow Melting Troubles
Hello and my apologies for sending another email to you in the month.

However I've thought it is my responsibility to inform you that due to the extreme amounts of snow fall this winter,  my showroom has taken the hit.

Lots of snow melting causing severe water damage to our facility..The good news is that event has pushed us to find an even better location to accommodating our growing company.

Inevitably some delays returning calls and scheduling jobs will occur since we are dealing with insurance, clean-up and real estate hunting..Did I mention we are still busy selling shades too?

Thanks again for your support over the years and your understanding while we are passing this bumpy road.

More to come...Meanwhile take a look at some of the photos.

Shades IN Place Inc.
storm damage
storm damage
storm damage 2
storm damage 2
storm damage 3
storm damage 3
storm damage 4
storm damage 4
 
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Trash and recycling pick up delayed one day (again this week)


Due to the winter storm curbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day this week. 
Service will start on Tuesday at 7 AM and end on Saturday this week only. 
Please make sure your carts do not interfere with snowplowing operations.

The voice message said
pick ups scheduled for Monday would be picked up on Tuesday
Tuesday, on Wednesday
Wednesday, onThursday
Thursday, on Friday
and Friday on Saturday

While this was the same notice that we saw last week it is legitimate for this week (week of 2/9/15).


screen grab of Franklin DPW webpage
screen grab of Franklin DPW webpage

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 11, 2015


A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– May 14, 2014, June 4, 2014, January 21, 2015

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

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 15-09: Authorization to Expend Funds in Excess of Available Appropriations

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Discussion of Strategy for negotiations with all Town Employee Unions

P. ADJOURN

another sample sidewalk photo, this from early Sunday morning Feb 8th
another sample sidewalk photo, this from early Sunday morning Feb 8th


The agenda and accompanying documents can be found on the Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/0211.pdf

FHS Swimming results from Hockomock Sectional Meet

Hockomock Sports has posted the results of the Hockomock League Sectional meet. The FHS boys and girls results for their individual and team events can be found on the links here.

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers


Girls

http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/girls-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results


Boys

http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/boys-centralsouth-swimming-sectional-hock-results



United Regional Young Professionals Organization Raises Funds To Benefit Children’s Advocacy Center Of Bristol County


Each quarter the United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) selects a deserving local charity to support. Half of monthly event admission fees, on-site donations, and other contributions are collected and given back to the community charities that need them most. 
The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County (CAC) was selected as the local charity to be supported by the YPO’s quarterly fundraising efforts to end 2014. The Children's Advocacy Center of Bristol County is a child centered facility to assist child victims of abuse and their families. Their team of professionals come together to investigate allegations of abuse and assist families in the healing process. From forensic interviews and health services to community resources and general advocacy, the CAC assists families in their time of need. 
The CAC’s Executive Director, Michelle Loranger expressed her appreciation to the YPO by saying, “We are grateful for the partnership and support of United Regional YPO for supporting our mission of helping abused children who need their voice and advocacy.”
United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO)
United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO)
The United Regional Young Professionals Organization (YPO) is a community of diverse individuals who share a common interest in professional relationship building, career development, social engagement and civic leadership. 
To learn more about the YPO or to register for an upcoming event, visit the YPO’s website at unitedregionalypo.org or by contact 508-488-YPO1 (9761).

TeamFitness - The email you've all been waiting for.....



February 2015
Another Snow Email from
Team Fitness and CrossFit Franklin!

Someday we may find humor in all this. 
But as of now, we find it extremely frustrating. As we have tried to find a basis on making this decision in a wise manor, we waited on the Franklin Schools and their decision to cancel school on Monday, February 9, 2015.


So, we have decided to remain closed in the morning and will examine the situation as the day progresses for a later in the day opening (that is if the roads, parking and weather cooperate). Please visit our Facebook pages for updates and another email blast will be sent with a final decision on the afternoon.

Keep warm, dry and take care with shoveling,
     

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Sunday, February 8, 2015

Franklin Public Schools: School Cancelation - Monday, Feb 9


A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello,

Due to the snow storm, school will be canceled tomorrow, February 9th.  There will be no afternoon or evening activities.  All school offices and central office will be closed.

Think Spring and stay safe!

Sally Winslow
Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Parmenter Elementary School, in the snow Sunday morning, Feb 8th
Parmenter Elementary School, in the snow Sunday morning, Feb 8th


This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.





For those with good eyes yes, that is the red marker of a buried fire hydrant. I went back after my walk this morning to dig it out. 

fire hydrant in front of Parmenter School
fire hydrant in front of Parmenter School


Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 10, 2015

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."


Franklin Public Schools: 'the key to learning'
Franklin Public Schools: 'the key to learning'


1. Routine Business

Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 13, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman


2. Guests/Presentations

a. Senator Karen Spilka, Senator Richard Ross and Representative Jeffrey Roy

b. Middle School Blended Learning – MS Principals

The Blended Learning presentation document can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/middle-schools-blended-learning.html


3. Discussion Only Items

Policy – Second Reading – For Elimination
o GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedule
Policy – First Readings
o KCDA – Memorial Commemorations 
o KCD-E1 – Non-Budgeted Funds Donation Form 
o KCD-E2 – Guidelines for Donations of Gifts/Memorials Non-Budgeted Funds to the Franklin Public Schools
The policy documents can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-memorial-policy.html


4. Action Items

a. I recommend adoption of the 2015-2016 School Calendar as discussed.  (Note the draft calendar can be found here http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-public-schools-draft-calendar.html )

b. I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
c. I recommend elimination of Policy GCBA – Professional Staff Salary Schedule as discussed.
d. I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. KCDA – Memorial Commemorations2. KCD-E1 – Non-Budgeted Funds Donation Form3. KCD-E2 – Guidelines for Donations of Gifts/Memorials Non-Budgeted Funds to the Franklin Public Schools
e. I recommend approval of the request of Anthony Joseph to take Keller 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on May 1, 2015 as detailed.
f. I recommend approval of student activities as detailed.
g. I recommend acceptance of the donation of pottery glaze from EMC (valued at $68.30) for the Empty Bowls program at Oak Street Elementary School.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,394.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips.
i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Library books.
j. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for Extra Curricular Music.
k. I recommend acceptance of a check for $305.50 from All American Publishing for the Athletic Department.
l. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,725.00 from the Gen Youth Foundation for Remington Middle School.
m. I recommend approval of the request of Dawn Lacerda to take 5th grade JF Kennedy students to the Marine Biology Center in North Kingstown, RI on March 10, 2015 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. Executive Session

Personnel Update


8. Adjourn


Middle Schools - Blended Learning


The presentation document scheduled for discussion at the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2105.


Blended Learning in the Middle Schools




community entrance to FHS
community entrance to FHS

The full agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 10, 2015 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html


Franklin Public Schools: draft calendar for 2015-2016 school year


The school calendar for 2015-2016 as currently drafted for review and discussion by the School Committee can be shown here:



You can also find a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRE5jajdpcGVieVk/view?usp=sharing


Davis Thayer Elementary School in the snow
Davis Thayer Elementary School in the snow

Franklin Public Schools: Memorial Policy documents


On the agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 10th (due to the blizzard, the meeting on Jan 29th was canceled) are revisions to the policy on memorial gifts. 

You may recall the discussion around the Graci family memorial proposed for the new high school. During the two years in which the family had been preparing the gift, the policy had been changed restricting the gift that the family had been planning.

The old policy and the proposed policies are provided here for review and comparison. 

The changes to the policy require two readings. Assuming they move successfully from one reading to the next, even with modifications, they can be approved at the second reading.

'Old'/current policy


File: KCDA


MEMORIAL COMMEMORATIONS

The Franklin Public Schools recognize that all life has equal value. In keeping with the mission of the school department and in recognition of the contribution of deceased faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, donations may be made to Franklin scholarship funds.

The Franklin Public Schools do not commemorate deceased individuals in the form of assemblies, memorials, dedications, plaques, gardens, plantings, walkways or other permanent physical structures.

In the event of the death of an actively employed staff member or an enrolled student, the School Crisis Team will follow the protocol delineated in the district’s Emergency Response Manual and will determine a course of action that is appropriate to the situation and is consistent with district policy.


the proposed Kristin Graci  Class of 2007 Memorial
the proposed Kristin Graci Class of 2007 Memorial



Cross References: KCD, FF Emergency Response Manual



Proposed policy revision:



File: KCDA


Memorial Commemorations

The Franklin Public Schools recognize that all life has equal value. In keeping with the mission of the school department and in recognition of the contribution of deceased family, staff, students, alumni, and community members, donations to the Franklin scholarships are encouraged.

If an individual or group would like to make a memorial donation other than a scholarship, the person/group, must contact the Principal at the school where the donation is to be located. The Principal, in consultation with the Superintendent and the School Committee will determine the appropriateness of the gift. Franklin Public Schools do not commemorate deceased individuals in the form of assemblies, dedications, gardens, plantings or walkways.

In the event of the death of an actively employed staff member or an enrolled student, the School Crisis Team will follow the protocol delineated in the district’s Emergency Response Manual and will determined a course of action that is appropriate to the situation and is consistent with district policy

Cross References: KCD, KCD-E1, KCD-E2, FF, Emergency Response Manual


PDF Copies of the policy revisions and associated documents can be downloaded here:

Proposed policy revision
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdXV3bTM1M0lQQTQ/view?usp=sharing

Policy donation form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczLTZXb0dzUFRlS0U/view?usp=sharing

Policy guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczalpfSnpCaGQ1RkU/view?usp=sharing




The full agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Feb 10, 2015 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-feb.html


Walking Franklin in the Snow

As many of you know I spend time on the weekends walking around Franklin, "Reporting by walking around." With 43" os snow deposited in such a short period of time, the range of my walks has been challenged. Yesterday, I did get to venture a good deal in and around downtown testing the sidewalk status. As shown in the sample photos here, the status of the sidewalks varies greatly.

Some sidewalks are cleared by the DPW, some by the residents or business owners, some not at all.

I'll need to do some research in the Town bylaws to find out what if anything is said about clearning sidewalks. I recall there is a policy against putting snow into the streets. For some of the businesses on Main St, they don't have much of an option for where to put the snow, other than to pile it further on the sidewalk. Doing so creates a narrow path way restricting handicap access, nevemind making it more challenging for people to walk together.

Main St in front of the Depot Building
Main St in front of the Depot Building

Dean St on the side of Dean Bank
Dean St on the side of Dean Bank

Main St in front of Dean College
Main St in front of Dean College

Along the side of St Mary's on Daniel McCahill Way (leading to Oak St)
Along the side of St Mary's on Daniel McCahill Way (leading to Oak St)

Oak St, along the side of the parking lot for the Oak St/Horace Mann school complex
Oak St, along the side of the parking lot for the Oak St/Horace Mann school complex

Oak St, parking lot entrance to Oak St/Horace Mann and Franklin High School
Oak St, parking lot entrance to Oak St/Horace Mann and Franklin High School

RT 140 in front of Akin Bak
RT 140 in front of Akin Bak

YPO@ Barrett's Ale House February 25th 6pm-8pm and “Young Artists Perspective” March 28th 7-9pm



The United Regional Young Professional Association's Upcoming Events
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February Networking

Come out and meet the area's young professionals for a fun night of networking at:
Barrett's Alehouse 

Barrett's Alehouse in North Attleboro February 25th from 6pm-8pm.

Barrett's Ale House prides itself in offering the best in food, sports and entertainment in the area. Their menu has a fantastic selection of food and drinks to appeal to everyone's taste buds.  http://barrettsalehousenorthattleboro.com/
 
Details:
Light Appetizers provided
21+ event
Registration is $5.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door.
Location:
11 ROBERT TONER BLVD,
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 02763

Register for $5:00 at:
http://www.unitedregionalypo.org/events/barrettsalehouse/
A portion of your registration fee with help the YPO raise money for our sponsorship of The Preservation Framer's "Young Artists Perspective." even in March.
 


 
March Networking
Join the YPO as we Sponsor:
 
Young Artist's Perspective" March 28th 7-9pm @ The Preservation Framer
Join the YPO as we sponsor the "Young Artist's Perspective" at The Preservation Framer. The Preservation Framer will be showcasing artwork  in a professional art gallery from local talented artists in grades 6-8.

 
Location:
16 N WASHINGTON STREET
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 02703



 
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