Monday, April 6, 2015

"10 miles of pipeline through towns like Franklin"

Fox25 does a piece on the recent efforts to mobilize against the Spectra Energy project to expand the gas pipeline through Franklin.

"The pipeline is still in a preliminary phase and if everything goes as planned, construction wouldn't be complete until 2017. Spectra Energy is looking for federal permission to add 10 miles of pipeline through towns like Franklin and Millis. Residents say they want to know what's in store for them before construction begins."

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a sign truck parked outside the Keller School at the information session here on March
a sign truck parked outside the Keller School at the information session here on March

Related posts

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/03/concerns-with-spectra-atlantic-bridge.html

Sunday, April 5, 2015

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Apr 7, 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 March 24, 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. ASMS Update – Beth Wittcoff, Rebecca Motte

Note: The documents for the ASMS update and the BICO report can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/franklin-school-committee-documents-for.html

3. Discussion Only Item

BiCounty Collaborative Quarterly Report
Twitter / FPS News
Safety Communications
Kindergarten Registration

4. Action Items

a. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Fortin for HMMS students to travel to Providence, RI for Save the Bay Programs as detailed on May 26, 27 & 28, 2015.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $6.86 from Schoola for in-house enrichment at JF Kennedy Elementary School.
c. I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $4,115.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for district wide in-house enrichment.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,695.00 from the Parmenter PCC for Field trips and busing.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from Steven Mollo for in-house enrichment at Remington Middle School.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $700.00 from Scholarship America for Supplemental Curriculum Materials at FHS.
g. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,815.25 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips.
h. I recommend acceptance of the donation of 25 copies of the book “Finding the Worm” for 6th grade reading at Horace Mann 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

Personnel Update

8. Adjourn

Franklin School Committee: documents for agenda



Annie Sullivan Middle School presentation document:





BICO Quarterly Information for Superintendents





The School Committee agenda can be found here
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Agendas/V20142015/SCAgenda%204-7-15.pdf

“It’s definitely a big statement win"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor, Hockomock Sports writes about the FHS boys lacrosse win over Wellesley on Saturday.
Franklin coach Lou Verrochi created the boys’ lacrosse program, so he would be the expert on just how important Saturday afternoon’s 13-3 victory over perennial state power Wellesley was for the Panthers. 
In a quick postgame speech, after all there is not much to say after a win that dominating, Verrochi told his team that this was one of the best performances that the program had put together and called it a “signature win.” 
Speaking to the media afterwards, Verrochi admitted, “Totally unexpected…I think they had an off-day and we just clicked on everything we did. I’m just so impressed with how the kids played today.”
Austin Kent (4), Mike Sullivan (30), and Eric Civetti (1) celebrate a Franklin goal at Sprague Field as the Panthers dominated Wellesley for a marquee win for the program. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)
Austin Kent (4), Mike Sullivan (30), and Eric Civetti (1) celebrate a Franklin goal at Sprague Field as the Panthers dominated Wellesley for a marquee win for the program. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)


Continue reading the article by Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/franklin-lax-rolls-to-signature-win-at-wellesley

"you can start with culture and get people kind of reinvested in their place"

Spend a few minutes with this TED Talk by Theaster Gates. Listen as he talks about rebuilding his neighborhood by starting with what he knows about his art, making clay pots.

There were several points during this 17 minute video that caught my attention. I could use these to help enhance the Franklin community whether through my efforts here, at the Food Pantry, the grass roots efforts for #shopFranklin, the Shop Small Co-op or with the Franklin Cultural Festival (coming this summer!) 

I will let you view the video and see what you come up with. Let me know via email or comment what you find and together we'll see if if we have come up with the same points or something different. As they say, two heads are better than one!

Enjoy!


Theaster Gates, a potter by training and a social activist by calling, wanted to do something about the sorry state of his neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. So he did, transforming abandoned buildings to create community hubs that connect and inspire those who still live there (and draw in those who don't). In this passionate talk, Gates describes his efforts to build a "miniature Versailles" in Chicago, and he shares his fervent belief that culture can be a catalyst for social transformation in any city, anywhere.
For more about Theaster Gates, you can visit his profile page






Additional links to explore

Feel free to explore for more informative TED Talks here   http://www.ted.com/


For more info on the Cultural Festival check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-cultural-festival-application.html


For more about #shopFranklin you can join the conversation in their Facebook group #shopFranklin - Facebook group


You can consider joining the Franklin Downtown Partnership - individual community membership is only $25  http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Franklin Needs You!


The Town of Franklin is looking for Members for the following committees: 

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Conservation    Conservation Commission 
Design Review Commission 
Disabilities Commission 
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - Contact Maxine Kinhart 508-520-4949 
Zoning Board of Appeals - Associate Member      ZBA


If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete this form and return it the Town Administrator's Office.



Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Cheryl Wheeler April 11th


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262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508 528 2541

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Cheryl Wheeler

Saturday, April 11th $30

We expect these tickets to be gone soon.


Cheryl Wheeler
Cheryl Wheeler
Cheryl Wheeler returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, April 11th at 8PM. Cheryl is known for her brilliant, often hysterical, performances and beautifully crafted songs. She'll have you rolling in the aisles one minute, then she'll take off her glasses, close her eyes, and sing a heart-breakingly lovely song that may bring you to tears. Her entire concert is an emotional roller coaster.

"Rare artist...strong poetry, complex melodies, clever wit." -SingOut!

Cheryl's songs are often emotional portraits of people, leaving you with the impression that you know the characters. You find yourself being dragged into the song rather than standing outside and observing. Other songs by Cheryl are hilarious situation comedies. This is always a sold-out show, so order your tickets soon. http://www.cherylwheeler.com/

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission for this concert is $30. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.


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PLAY Sat Apr 11 2015, 08:00 PM
Cheryl Wheeler
Tickets: $30
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  Sat Apr 25 2015, 08:00 PM
Deborah Henson-Conant
Tickets: $25
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PLAY Sat May 09 2015, 08:00 PM
Rebecca Loebe, Jesse Terry
Tickets: $20
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