Networking at The Estate at Franklin

Network with Franklin Downtown Partnership members at The Estate at Franklin:

Share this:     Expand your palate and your network at our Wine & Cheese Networking Reception. Sample a variety of fine wines and cheeses, connect with professional colleagues and tour our community. It's a great way to unwind at the end of the day and to learn how we can help you serve your clients well. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join us for wine sampling, mingling and fun. Discover why Brookdale communities are such exceptional places to live. For reservations, or to schedule your personal visit, call (508) 520-1150 by May 27. Reserve my spot today The Estate at Franklin Assisted Living  |  Alzheimer's & Dementia Care  656 King Street, Franklin, MA 02038 brookdale.com

This was shared from The Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2015/05/networking-opportunity-next-thursday.html

DelCarte Playground closed, trails wide open

The playground at DelCarte is closed for repairs. Apparently the winter weather created some separation on the support structures that is being checked out and repaired before the playground will be open.

We regret to inform you that the DelCarte Playground is not safe to use at this time and will be closed for repairs until further notice. 

Thank You for your patience!

there is a separation in the support columns that needs to be checked

another view of the closed playground

However, the trails are wide open and ready for you to explore! These photos were taken at the beginning of the month. By now, the leaves have fully broken out to create the green canopy.

along the waterside on one trail

at one of the dams

the new floating bridge allows for a complete trail loop

Photos from the official opening June 2014
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/delcarte-opening-day-photo-essay.html

photos from October 2013 (playground under construction)
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/delcarte-open-space-photo-essay.html

video from December 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html

Distinguished Young Women - Performance Show - May 31

PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR PERFORMANCE SHOW

Sunday May 31. 2015 6pm

The Black Box 15 W. Central Street Franklin MA

Tickets $18 Adults, $12 Students

All Proceeds go Directly towards the DYW scholarships

Additional information on DYW can be found on their webpage

http://distinguishedyw.org/programs/state_n_local_programs/massachusetts/local_programs/franklin/

“The Father of American Education"

The Town Council has named seven residents to serve on a committee to oversee the building of a sculpture and small park on the corner of Emmons Street. 

Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri, Charles Oteri, state Rep. Jeffrey Roy, Historical Commission member Mary Olsson, Lisa Piana, council member Robert Dellorco and council member Tom Mercer will together draft the plans for a sculpture depicting Horace Mann, an education reformer born on a small farm in Franklin in 1796. 

The statue and humble park surrounding it were decided on during the negotiations last year to sell the town-owned property at 150 Emmons St. When Franklin developer Roger Calarese purchased the property in January, he agreed to grant the town a roughly 1,000 square-foot easement at the front of the parcel.

Continue reading the article here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150525/NEWS/150527764/1994/NEWS

The space for the proposed statue would be at the corner of Emmons and West Central St.

proposed location of Horace Mann statue

Franklin has a completed P&S agreement with a closing date in November to sell the property to developer Roger Calarese. Approx 1,000 sq. ft. will be reserved in an easement as greenspace for the statue.

The complete set of notes from the Town Council meeting on Wednesday May 20th can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/new-videos-touting-franklin-previewed.html

Friends of Franklin Library to fund the 2015 Summer Reading Program

A JPG copy of the letter from Library Director Felicia Oti to the Friends of Franklin Library is shown below. The body text has also be replicated for easier reading.

"We are delighted with the decision of the Friends of Franklin Library Board to fund the Library's entire request of $10,000 for the 2015 Summer Reading Program. The money has been deposited into an FOFL account and copies of invoices will be provided as expenditures are made. 

Your generous gift will make it possible for the library to expand summer reading collections for all Franklin students and offer engaging and entertaining programs to the community. FOFL will receive the appropriate recognition in all promotional materials. 

We are counting on your continued financial support for forthcoming library projects. Together we can strengthen the community by providing dynamic services and meaningful library experiences."

The JPG copy:

JPG copy of  Letter to FOFL

Library sign announces movies for May 30 and May 31

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 28, 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"

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 12, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

a. JF Kennedy Elementary School Update – Joan Toye, Ashley Bodkins
b. Oak Street Elementary School Update – Corine Minkle,Kathleen Gerber
c. School Wellness Advisory Council Update – Sally Winslow, Team.

3. Discussion Only Items

2015-2016 School Committee Meeting Calendar – DRAFT
2015-2016 School Calendar Consideration – Additional PD Safety Training.

4. Action Items
a. I recommend appointment of the Superintendent to the Board of Directors, Bi-County Collaborative.
b. I recommend appointment of the Superintendent to the Board of Directors, ACCEPT Collaborative.
c. I recommend approval of budget transfers as detailed.
d. I recommend approval of the request of Nancy Schoen for a recurring field trip to Canobie Lake Park in Salem, NH on June
12, 2015 with middle school music students as detailed.
e. I recommend the acceptance of three checks totaling $488.77 for in house enrichment at Franklin High School:

1. Great American Opportunities - $99.20
2. Chipotle Mexican Grill - $139.57 – Student Activity Account for Ultimate Frisbee Club
3. Norfolk DA – Operation Graduation, 2015 All Night Party – $250.00

f. I recommend acceptance of four checks totaling $4,000.00 for FHS Scholarships:

1. $1,000.00 - Peter A. Baglioni
2. $1,000.00 - Mr. & Mrs. Peter Coppola
3. $1,000.00 - Franklin Country Club
4. $1,000.00 - Friends of the Franklin Library

g. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $3,148.50 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
h. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,320.00 for district wide in-house enrichment:

1. Franklin Music Boosters - $1,100.00
2. BJ’s Wholesale Club - $220.00

i. I recommend acceptance of a check for $362.08 from the Davis Thayer PCC for Supplemental Curriculum Materials.

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

Memorial Day - Parade Schedule and Route

Thanks to Councilor Matt Kelly for providing the updates to share.

Memorial Cemetary Visits before the Parade

Memorial Day 2015 - Schedule

Parade Route:

The 2015 Memorial Day Parade route will begin at the Franklin Fire Station and proceed up Main St to Church St. The parade will no longer go down School St, Union St, or Beaver St. The parade will not stop at Union St or St Mary's Cemetery's (Ceremonies at both locations are scheduled to occur before the parade itself.)

Please see the update Parade Route.

Memorial Day 2015 - Parade Route

Parade Information:

Date: Monday, May 25, 2015

Muster: 10am -10:15am 
- Group leaders must check in at the Franklin Historical Museum "Hats Off to Franklin" statue

Parade: 10:45 am

Ceremony: 12noon at the Franklin Town Common


You can download and print this one page schedule and map




https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZzd0dWQycWtoejhTbWhpRDdTcm53aC12QTI0/view?usp=sharing


Information on the 2015 parade was posted here on May 6th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/05/2015-memorial-day-parade-information.html

honor guard from 2014 Memorial Day Parade