Present: Feldman, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Williams, Dellorco
Absent: none
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– August 5, 2015, Executive Session June 24, 2015
motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Town Clerk Debbie Pellegri swore in Deputy Chief Thomas (TJ) Lynch
(30 second recess)
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 others.
Progressive Dinner announcement
tickets available
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franklin-downtown-partnership-progressive-dinner-tickets-18319948459?ref=elink
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
(citizen providing handout to Councilors)Wayne Brodsky, resident many years
124 Beaver St owner
looking to build a duplex
land taking widen Beaver St
400 sq ft shy of the requirements, tried to get it resolved with a variance
small property on Reed and Beaver from Town to be acquired
house would be more conforming than what is there
the only thing stopping me is the purchase of the small strip of property
would be willing to pay for it
E. APPOINTMENTS
– Conservation Commission - Tara Henrichon
motion to approve, seconded, approved 9-0
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- Transfer of Hotel/Innholder License – Residence Inn
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-2
discussion on approval and hold license for payment of past due taxes
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Live Reporting: Economic Development Committee meeting - Sep 9, 2015
Committee Present: Kelly, Bissanti, Vallee,
Absent: Padula
Other Town: Nutting, Taberner, Wierling, Halligan, Pfeffer, Feldman
and 4 citizens
quality of life, great place to do business two focal points
summary of what has been done and what is underway
Biotech conference in PA that Rep Jeff Roy attended
he took some of the brochures (see handouts)
Brian going to a conference in Boston and will be taking some of the materials to hand out
regular marketing brochures
available on webpage, redoing webpage to be called "Franklin Development"
including the videos prepared by Franklin TV
finds space in publications for relatively small budget to spread awareness
New England Real Estate Journal
Site Selection magazine - 1/2 page ad last year
Expansion Solutions - full page (advertorial) in biotech section
LeadGen - will provide info if ad purchased, usually from the conferences where they find businesses who might be interested in Franklin
Business InFocus magazine, full page plus article with info on Franklin
also focused on Downtown with Metrowest Tourism Bureau
Metrowest Guide comes out twice a year, looks for other businesses to put ads in
got Franklin (in some form) into 39 of the 40 something pages
Rack cards - from Metrowest focused on Franklin and downtown businesses
working with Dean College on a couple of projects
promotion of downtown via branding
one class starting now is just beginning to work on this
working with a class at Clark Univ to help with the Cultural District paperwork
Kelly - have you talked to Marlboro about their economic development efforts?
Brian - yes, we have been in talks with them. They have a full time economic development director. We know what they are doing.
Nutting, we need to get to other shows and pick and choose which ones to attend
Bissanti - do you go with knowledge of what is available?
Brian - yes, we have what we know of.
Kelly - the small ones are the important ones, they are the ones we see every day. The larger ones can generally handle themsleves
#1 is owned, #2 should be set of sale
#3 should be prepared for sale
#4 was already purchased
consideration of #2 as the owner of #1 has already expressed interest
#3 still needs to get environmentally cleaned
consensus will be to proceed as Jeff proposed
will bring before the Council for decision
• Condominium Proposal
solar still an issue with caps expiring at State
not a viable option for further development
need to vote yes, no or table it
currently holding deposits from the proposals
would entertain a motion to give the solar deposits back
we feel it would not be prudent at this time to make a decision so close to a new council coming in
condo development would be willing to clean up the property, solar developers were not interested in cleaning up the property
hotel developers were concerned with the clean up
representing two chains, 2-4 acres required for a stand alone hotel
leave 30 acres of green space, still puts traffic on street but leaves better part of parcel alone
in order to do that, would require a whole new RFP
limiting the site to green space and hotel space
town would need to create a subdivision to create the 3-4 acre plot for the hotel and leave the remaining untouched
the meetings had come up from phone calls from RFP responses that could of come in but missed the deadline
possible sale price of $200K /acres, would need to be appraised
comparative hotels provide about $300K in revenue per year
Current condo developer present in meeting
would like direction from the Town, are interested in the property but do have other business opportunities
Kelly - discouraged by the solar, before we look at any proposal need to look at all the details
25 students would be a new classroom
we went for a re-zone, the site will get developed, we need to figure out what can go there that will be a good benefit for the town
I am interested by the hotel proposal if we stick the hotel down by the interstate and away from the the residential
I don't know if we need to do a phase 2, we need to work with the neighbors
we could have a whole new council in November and need to collectively figure out how to make this work
I am not ready to vote on what we have infront of use
We can give the solar guys their checks back
amended motion to reject and refund the solar bids and table the condo until next meeting
seconded, passed
after conversations with hotel vendors, they could buy the lot but would not likely do anything in a 2-3 year period
Sandy V - appreciate Matt's points and willingness to work with the residents. If we are to move forward if it is going to be a consensus, they let it be a consensus.
Bissanti - I don't see an answer to this prior to the election, I am sensitive to the neighbor I see it as a residential area. I don't see it as commercial. I don't see it as a hotel. That is my take on, I'd like to see it kicked down the road to another council. Right now we have good interest. with a developer, but I don't see it happening
Bissanti - it is an F rating for a left hand turn onto Pond St
Nutting - we have met with District 3 and they want to do the traffic counts when school has re-opened. Whether there is a development or not, the state does have to deal with it
That can be a slow crawl with the state
McDowell - there can be MassWorks grants, to help
motion to adjourn
Absent: Padula
Other Town: Nutting, Taberner, Wierling, Halligan, Pfeffer, Feldman
and 4 citizens
1. Economic Development Marketing Update
Brian Taberner, provides the marketing updatequality of life, great place to do business two focal points
summary of what has been done and what is underway
Biotech conference in PA that Rep Jeff Roy attended
he took some of the brochures (see handouts)
Brian going to a conference in Boston and will be taking some of the materials to hand out
regular marketing brochures
available on webpage, redoing webpage to be called "Franklin Development"
including the videos prepared by Franklin TV
finds space in publications for relatively small budget to spread awareness
New England Real Estate Journal
Site Selection magazine - 1/2 page ad last year
Expansion Solutions - full page (advertorial) in biotech section
LeadGen - will provide info if ad purchased, usually from the conferences where they find businesses who might be interested in Franklin
Business InFocus magazine, full page plus article with info on Franklin
also focused on Downtown with Metrowest Tourism Bureau
Metrowest Guide comes out twice a year, looks for other businesses to put ads in
got Franklin (in some form) into 39 of the 40 something pages
Rack cards - from Metrowest focused on Franklin and downtown businesses
working with Dean College on a couple of projects
promotion of downtown via branding
one class starting now is just beginning to work on this
working with a class at Clark Univ to help with the Cultural District paperwork
Kelly - have you talked to Marlboro about their economic development efforts?
Brian - yes, we have been in talks with them. They have a full time economic development director. We know what they are doing.
Nutting, we need to get to other shows and pick and choose which ones to attend
Bissanti - do you go with knowledge of what is available?
Brian - yes, we have what we know of.
Kelly - the small ones are the important ones, they are the ones we see every day. The larger ones can generally handle themsleves
2. Nu-Style Property Update
There were originally four parcels#1 is owned, #2 should be set of sale
#3 should be prepared for sale
#4 was already purchased
consideration of #2 as the owner of #1 has already expressed interest
#3 still needs to get environmentally cleaned
consensus will be to proceed as Jeff proposed
will bring before the Council for decision
3. Pond Street Property Update
• Solar Lease Proposals• Condominium Proposal
solar still an issue with caps expiring at State
not a viable option for further development
need to vote yes, no or table it
currently holding deposits from the proposals
would entertain a motion to give the solar deposits back
we feel it would not be prudent at this time to make a decision so close to a new council coming in
condo development would be willing to clean up the property, solar developers were not interested in cleaning up the property
hotel developers were concerned with the clean up
representing two chains, 2-4 acres required for a stand alone hotel
leave 30 acres of green space, still puts traffic on street but leaves better part of parcel alone
in order to do that, would require a whole new RFP
limiting the site to green space and hotel space
town would need to create a subdivision to create the 3-4 acre plot for the hotel and leave the remaining untouched
the meetings had come up from phone calls from RFP responses that could of come in but missed the deadline
possible sale price of $200K /acres, would need to be appraised
comparative hotels provide about $300K in revenue per year
Current condo developer present in meeting
would like direction from the Town, are interested in the property but do have other business opportunities
Kelly - discouraged by the solar, before we look at any proposal need to look at all the details
25 students would be a new classroom
we went for a re-zone, the site will get developed, we need to figure out what can go there that will be a good benefit for the town
I am interested by the hotel proposal if we stick the hotel down by the interstate and away from the the residential
I don't know if we need to do a phase 2, we need to work with the neighbors
we could have a whole new council in November and need to collectively figure out how to make this work
I am not ready to vote on what we have infront of use
We can give the solar guys their checks back
amended motion to reject and refund the solar bids and table the condo until next meeting
seconded, passed
after conversations with hotel vendors, they could buy the lot but would not likely do anything in a 2-3 year period
Sandy V - appreciate Matt's points and willingness to work with the residents. If we are to move forward if it is going to be a consensus, they let it be a consensus.
Bissanti - I don't see an answer to this prior to the election, I am sensitive to the neighbor I see it as a residential area. I don't see it as commercial. I don't see it as a hotel. That is my take on, I'd like to see it kicked down the road to another council. Right now we have good interest. with a developer, but I don't see it happening
Bissanti - it is an F rating for a left hand turn onto Pond St
Nutting - we have met with District 3 and they want to do the traffic counts when school has re-opened. Whether there is a development or not, the state does have to deal with it
That can be a slow crawl with the state
McDowell - there can be MassWorks grants, to help
motion to adjourn
Hockomock League boys soccer preview
Hockomock Sports has published is boys soccer preview. The section on Franklin is shown here. Links for the preview for the other Hockomock schools are listed below.
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FRANKLIN
2014 Record: 13-2-5
2014 Finish: Reached MIAA D1 South Quarterfinal
Coach: Fran Bositis
"For the past four seasons, the Panthers have claimed the Kelley-Rex division title. This year, it could be more of an uphill battle in order to claim a fifth straight.
The Panthers graduated 16 seniors and a good solid chunk of their starting lineup so a couple of strong returning players will be relied on heavily for coach Fran Bositis. Austin Kent is the only starter back and 2015 will be his third year on varsity. Hatim Brahimi had a big sophomore season last year and his junior campaign could be a big one for him.
“The focus has been on just trying to find the right mix of players right now,” Bositis said. “I know that the kids have worked really hard, and are in real good shape physically but we’ve got a ways to go before we call ourselves a good soccer team.”
Senior Nick Parent will see his role increase this year while Danny Geraci and Pat Kapples are two players who have some experience in the back. Henri Guilmette will step in as the new goalie and could have a breakout 2015."
Kelly-Rex Division (Franklin's division)
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-soccer-2015-kelley-rex-soccer-preview/
Davenport Division
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-soccer-2015-davenport-division-preview/
Hockomock League girls soccer preview
Hockomock Sports has published is girls soccer preview. The section on Franklin is shown here. Links for the preview for the other Hockomock schools are listed below.
FRANKLIN
2014 Record: 17-1-3
2014 Finish: Reached D1 South Final
Coach: Tom Geysen
Kelly-Rex Division (Franklin's division)
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2015-kelley-rex-division-preview-2/
Davenport Division
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2015-davenport-division-preview/
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FRANKLIN
2014 Record: 17-1-3
2014 Finish: Reached D1 South Final
Coach: Tom Geysen
"Franklin reached its third consecutive Div. 1 South final last fall but couldn’t come through with a three-peat in an overtime loss to Whitman-Hanson. The Panthers lost several key pieces including two-time Hockomock Sports .com Player of the Year Taylor Cogliano, but remain among the favorites for the Kelley-Rex title.
The Stowell twins, Assumption commits Victoria and Alexis, are two important players coming back for the Panthers in midfield and attack along with senior forward Bailey Knous, who has battled injuries during her career but when on the field can be prolific in front of goal. Also, junior Meg Adams is back and healthy, which will be a huge boost in the early season, and Megan Georges returns after a breakout season at attacking mid.
Franklin was not only a strong offensive team but also one of the league’s best defensively and Geysen is counting on Lauren Rudolph and Meghan Dietrle to hold down the center of defense while young players step into roles on the outside. Geysen is confident his team is going to be solid, but he believes younger players are going to need to grow into new positions if the Panthers are going to get back to the sectional final."
Kelly-Rex Division (Franklin's division)
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2015-kelley-rex-division-preview-2/
Davenport Division
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-2015-davenport-division-preview/
MOMS Club - Annual Fall Social - Sep 14
From Chrissy Burkholder, VP of Membership:
For additional information on the Moms Club, you can visit their webpage
http://franklinmomsclub.com/
MOMS Club of Franklin Annual Fall Social
Open to non-members and members
Monday, September 14th at the Franklin YMCA from 10-12
Come find out what MOMS Club is about and have some fun with your kids.
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For additional information on the Moms Club, you can visit their webpage
http://franklinmomsclub.com/
FHS Field hockey Car Wash - Sep 12 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
From Tammy McPhee, Co-President FHS 2015 Field Hockey Boosters:
FHS Field Hockey Car Wash
Saturday, September 12th
Franklin High School, Oak Street
8AM-4PM
Please support FHS Field Hockey
$10/car
Money raised goes to current and future season FHS Field Hockey scholarships, events and activities
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FHS 2015 Field Hockey Boosters
- Melissa Conroy and Tammy McPhee, Co-Presidents
- Denise Reutlinger and Sue Egan, Co-VPs
- Lynne Lounsbury and Temma Downing, Co-Secretaries
- Suzanne Gendreau and Cheryl Marshall, Co-Treasurers
- Kim Derby and Cheryl Marshall and Suzanne Gendreau, Clothing Coordinators
In the News: brief evacuation for safety, summer school experiences
A resident who poured gasoline around his home and threatened to hurt himself was shot in the leg and subdued by police shortly before noon Tuesday.
At 11:30 a.m., Franklin Police and Fire departments responded to a call from Riverside Mental Health Services reporting a male patient who was threatening harm to himself on School Street.
Concerned about the safety of the neighborhood, Police Chief Stephan Semerjian said a perimeter around the man's home was briefly evacuated, including the nearby Davis Thayer Elementary School.Continue reading the article online
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150908/NEWS/150907126
Students and residents took part in an array of summer programs - including those focusing on music, art, math and science - since schools let out in June.
The School Committee at its meeting Tuesday night heard from 10 presenters about how summer programs at the schools had progressed.
Pandora Carlucci, the executive director of the district's Lifelong Learning Institute, said the institute works to support, complement and supplement instruction done in the classroom. She introduced the individual program directors, who spoke about their experiences over the summer.Continue reading the article online
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150908/NEWS/150906883/1994/NEWS
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Live reporting: to closing
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the District Improvement Plan as presented.motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $288.00 from All American Publishing for FHS.
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Reportit was a great week, then today happened
i.e. Davis Thayer, thanks to Dean College for their help, students at Dean embraced our students
thank you to Franklin Police and Fire for their guidance and help today
we do need to do a follow up
hosting interviews for Horace Mann interviews on the 10th
decision expected by the end of the month
Think Taylors Concussion Awareness Week
the impact of concussions is the new public health crisis
week of 21st to 25th
all of MIAA teams will also participate
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
note
School Committee Liaison Reports
note
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
Harlem Wizards - Nov 13th
volunteers looked for to help with the event
7. Executive Session
Personnel Matter - not needed
8. Adjourn
motion to adjourn
Live reporting: District Improvement Plan
2. Guests/Presentations
b. District Improvement Plan
Winslow, Sabolinski, Edwards
Goal
"We will define, identify, develop, and implement strategies to advance increased complexity and rigor across all curricula, instructional practices, and assessments within the Franklin Public Schools."-----
looked at student work samples to see what was being done in light of what was needed
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Sub-Goals:
Standard 1 Instructional Leadership
- We will continue to align curricula to the Massachusetts Frameworks and develop corresponding common assessments to ensure that all students in each grade and course have the same opportunities to develop and demonstrate mastery in the required concepts and skills.
Standard 2 Teaching All Students
- We will utilize differentiated instructional strategies to meet needs of students at all levels, by using a Response to Intervention Program (RtI) and the implementation of high expectations for increased complexity and rigor for all learners.
- By implementing research-based curricula to support social/emotional learning all students will benefit from a safe and supportive learning environment.
Standard 3 Community Engagement
- Through effective partnerships with families, community members, and organizations, educators will promote learning expectations and initiatives that enable all students to grow academically, socially, and physically.
- Expectations for the appropriate mastery of concepts and skills and the demonstration of proficiency in these content and skills will be shared with families and the community, including celebrations of success.
- Through school-based activities and initiatives, we will create inclusive communities in all of our schools for all students and families, especially those coming from diverse backgrounds.
Standard 4 Professional Culture
- All staff will participate in the alignment of curricula, the development and implementation of common assessments, and will provide evidence of differentiated instruction in their classrooms.
- Using the Professional Learning Community (PLC) model, faculty and administration will collaborate and engage in professional activities to implement instructional practices that engage all students and establish expectations that challenge students to meet or exceed their potential.
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Looking to rebrand the school district
How do we talk about math today with the parents who might have had a different experience with math. How the classwork also translates to homework.
More homework is not necessarily an example of rigor
revisiting our core values and mission
will want to look at transportation systemically since the late 90's
some of the traffic challenges around Horace Mann, Oak and the High School in particular
entering into negotiations with the FEA
exciting but a lot of work to be done
O'Malley - commend you for the overarching goal
Jewel - commend you on your planning, where are we 2-3 years from now, how do we educate parents?, parents are not used to thinking in the classroom right now; the classroom is different, how can we better facilitate kids helping kids? Many people think when we go to the new basis it is a down grade, it is not but we need to communicate that out better. I am in communication with other School Committees and they are not hearing what I hearing. Cross fertilization is the best way to get that done.
Live reporting: Summer program updates
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Summer Update – Pandora CarlucciWithout Supt Sabolinski's leadership the programs would not be enjoyed by 2500 people during the summer
10 presentations from 4 groups
multi-media demonstration about to begin
Nancy Schoen and Jane Hogan
(video shown)
39 FHS students participated as mentors to the younger students
500 attended the final performance and pizza party
75 international students from Dean took a tour of FHS on the last day
Slides shared for Summer Art Institute
4 courses, 3 middle school, 1 high school; 50 students total
were able to participate as part of the Cultural Festival
Ann Butler
biotech boot camp, supported by local businesses for 7th and 8th gradersabout 25 students participated
did work via case studies
not pretend science, actual forensics science used
Brenda Reed
talks about the fall schedule for Lifelong Learningthe brochure and updates have been shared here on Franklin Matters
Community walking is one of the events that is high interest; restarts on Sep 15th
3 pilot programs tried during the summer
- adult men's basketball
- advanced coed adult volleyball
- private music lessons for students
88 people tried these programs this summer
establishing partnerships
Providence Performing Art Center, Hanover Theater
among the many being built
some suggested country line dancing, exploring to maybe make available this winter
Kristen Circe, Michelle Hess, Jessi Fanueli
High School Experience
305 freshman participated, the largest group thus far
toured the high school, got their Chromebooks and student IDs
project adventure is one of the student highlights
organized curriculum and activity session
enthusiasm was contagious all week
the new freshman class was inventive and creative
"if nothing goes right go left"
"we'd rather we hated for who we are than liked for who we are not"
(others to be added; final vote to be held by students to select the class motto)
combined history and literature for a session
combined math and science for a session
one session on "7 habits of highly effective teens"
Solutions Summer
water slides on Wednesday
housed at Jefferson Elementary for the summer
6 week program from K to 6th grade
weekly themes
Jeff Chaffee "Archimedes"
grown from 35 - 65 students in five yearswill stay at elementary and middle school
Thanks for choosing math in July
Seth Diamond
thanks to the custodians for taking care of the 250 studentsK to 6th grade
STAR program
Mullen - thanks to all for your enthusiasm and desire to do this for the students in the summer time
O'Malley - Archimedes could visit us if we had longer school days, these kind of activities belong in the classroom every day. We need air conditioning in the schools, we need longer days. We need to pay teachers more. That is a theme. I am not proposing an action item. I hope to see it during my time. Thank you again!
Jewel - I have to admit that this is my favorite time of year, I was talking with the Dean of Ohio St integrating different programs, allowing achievement. You do it every day with math, english and allowing them to be creative. I am disappointed in that you have only as many as you do. How many students do we have in the district? Maybe we have not done enough to advertise this.
LIve reporting: School Committee - Sep 8, 2015
Present: Douglas, O'Malley, Rohrbach, Clement, Mullen, Trahan, Jewell
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda - no changes
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 25, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills - Mr. Clement
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Julie Harrington (Student Body President)
Alanna Lynch (President of Senior Class)
FHS Girls cross country won the Hockomock Jamboree
Correspondence:
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - none
Review of Agenda - no changes
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 25, 2015 School Committee Meeting.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payment of Bills - Mr. Clement
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Payroll - Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Julie Harrington (Student Body President)
Alanna Lynch (President of Senior Class)
FHS Girls cross country won the Hockomock Jamboree
Correspondence:
- Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
Franklin Public Schools: Heat Precautions
A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hello
We have had a few inquiries requesting that we cancel school or reduce the school day due to the weather. Those are not considerations at this time.
To make sure all students are hydrated, all principals have been directed to have an adequate supply of water available to all students. The district will make sure water from the cafe is available students in our K- 8 schools as most of those complexes have minimal air conditioned spaces.
Principals at the elementary level will monitor conditions and may choose to limit recess or hold indoor recess. School health professionals are available to monitor students and will check in on any student with an individual health plan that indicates a child may have issues with respect to heat.
As always a parent may exercise their right to keep a child home from school if they feel attendance will have a negative impact on the health of their child/children.
Please contact the school office to let administration know you plan to keep your child home.
Thank you,
Maureen Sabolinski
Superintendent of Schools
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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 8, 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."
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s CommentsReview of Agenda
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| The Key to Learning |
School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Mr. Clement
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. Summer Update – Pandora Carluccib. District Improvement Plan
3. Discussion Only Items
none4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the District Improvement Plan as presented.b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $288.00 from All American Publishing for FHS.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s ReportSchool 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 Matter8. Adjourn
What you should know about design! (video)
"Roman Mars is obsessed with flags — and after you watch this talk, you might be, too. These ubiquitous symbols of civic pride are often designed, well, pretty terribly. But they don't have to be. In this surprising and hilarious talk about vexillology — the study of flags — Mars reveals the five basic principles of flag design and shows why he believes they can be applied to just about anything."
For more about "Good Flags, Bad Flags"
http://vexillology.wikia.com/wiki/Appendix:_Good_flags,_bad_flags
For more about 99% Invincible, Roman Mars podcast on design
http://99percentinvisible.org/
FHS Football players to watch
Hockomock Sports has published their listing of Offensive and Defensive football players to watch for the 2015 season. In their selection, they only chose one from Franklin on the defensive side.
I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I know enough about football that it is a team sport and while only 11 are on the field at one time, everyone on the team needs to step up and contribute.
Kudos to Tyler for his selection. For the other members of the FHS football team, all you need to do is play your best as a team and you'll go places!
For the complete listing of Hockomock players on offense
http://www.hockomocksports.com/football-players-watch-offense/
and defense
http://www.hockomocksports.com/football-players-to-watch-on-defense/
I grew up playing basketball and baseball. I know enough about football that it is a team sport and while only 11 are on the field at one time, everyone on the team needs to step up and contribute.
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Kudos to Tyler for his selection. For the other members of the FHS football team, all you need to do is play your best as a team and you'll go places!
Tyler Gomes, Junior – Franklin
During his sophomore season, Tyler Gomes made himself familiar with opposing quarterbacks time and time again. In seemed like every game, Gomes was finding his way through the offensive line for a sack. Gomes’ athleticism and strength allow him to take opponents on one and one – if teams don’t double team him. Expect Gomes to draw a lot of attention and be a big factor as the Panthers make a push to return to the postseason.
For the complete listing of Hockomock players on offense
http://www.hockomocksports.com/football-players-watch-offense/
and defense
http://www.hockomocksports.com/football-players-to-watch-on-defense/
Franklin 5k this Sunday at Remington
Franklin 5k this weekend at Remington Middle School on Sunday, Sep 13 at 9:00am to noon. You can run or walk it.
Register here
https://hockymca.ejoinme.org/MyPages/2015Franklin5K/tabid/699574/Default.aspx
Additional information on the race can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/the-franklin-5k-invites-community-to.html
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| Franklin 5K - Sep 13 |
https://hockymca.ejoinme.org/MyPages/2015Franklin5K/tabid/699574/Default.aspx
Additional information on the race can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/the-franklin-5k-invites-community-to.html
In the News: EDC meeting, Ride for Leanne
The Franklin Economic Development Committee meets this week to discuss, among other things, the use of a town-owned parcel on Pond Street.
The committee has on its Wednesday meeting agenda a discussion on proposals received for the 33-acre property, which abuts Interstate 495.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the land had once been used by the town, but not since 1978.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150908/NEWS/150907318/1994/NEWS
When the revived Ride for Leanne Motorcycle Ride is held Saturday, it will be nearly 10 years to the day since the event's namesake passed away.
“We miss her every day, no matter what,” said Randy Schmall of his daughter Leanne, who died Sept. 14, 2005, of complications stemming from a Stage Four melanoma diagnosis. She was 16 years old.
The ride will rekindle what was an annual event. For the first five years after Leanne’s passing, her family put on the ride and used it to fund a scholarship for Franklin High School and contributions to Dana Farber that now totals close to $30,000.
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/article/20150907/NEWS/150907315/1994/NEWS
Monday, September 7, 2015
How do you define 'best' by money spent or results achieved?
Realtor Warren Reynolds does the analysis on the Boston Magazine school rankings to summarizes that the methodology "penalizes Franklin."
Continue reading Warren's article here:
http://02038.com/2015/09/boston-magazine-rankings-penalize-franklin/
So for good school performance with less out of your pocketbook, chose Franklin!
"For its 2015 school rankings, Boston Magazine says it chose a methodology that lessens the importance of academic performance (as measured by standardized test scores). Instead, in a self-described effort to reward school districts that spend more money, Boston Magazine says its calculations intentionally favor districts with high costs per pupil, small class sizes and high teacher to pupil ratios:
“. . .we rewarded schools that have smaller class sizes, lower student-to-teacher ratios, and higher rates of per-pupil spending, among other characteristics. In response to criticism of such rankings, we’ve also tried to deemphasize test results. We still take standardized test scores into account—but we reduced the weight of those scores within the overall rankings.”This “spending over academic performance” weighting seems to have penalized Franklin in Boston Magazine’s analysis. Franklin schools are known for achieving solid test results while spending LESS per pupil than many other top performing school districts in the Commonwealth. The Franklin School District’s limited budget helps keeps Franklin’s real estate taxes a lot lower than most other communities in MA that have good schools, but that seems to count for little in the eyes of Boston Magazine."
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| screen grab of 02038.com |
Continue reading Warren's article here:
http://02038.com/2015/09/boston-magazine-rankings-penalize-franklin/
So for good school performance with less out of your pocketbook, chose Franklin!
FHS Volleyball and Field Hockey players to watch
Hockomock Sports has announced their preseason listing of players to watch for volleyball and field hockey. FHS has representation on both listings.
For the complete listing of volleyball players to watch in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/players-to-watch-on-the-volleyball-court-in-2015/
For the complete listing of field hockey players to watch in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/field-hockey-players-watch-2015/
Volleyball
Aubrie Kutil, Senior – Franklin
Not many schools have both top offensive and defensive players back, but with Dayna McCue, Beth Neal and Aubrie Kutil, the Panthers have a lot of pieces back. Kutil had a team-high 116 kills in 2014 and had a near 40% kill percentage. With 16 blocks, Kutil is the Panthers’ top returning blocker at the net. Beth Neal (31 aces, 39 digs, 184 assists) will play a big role in getting Kutil the ball this year and could also be one of the standout players at the season’s end.
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Dayna McCue, Senior – Franklin
The Panthers are fortunate enough to have back one of the best defensive players in the league this year. McCue had a whopping 538 serve receives (average 33.8 receives per match) last year and added team-high 217 digs. She also was a big boost in terms of serving with 30 aces, which was third for the Panthers last year. With the Kelley-Rex title race wide open heading into the season and no clear favorite, McCue’s reliable defense could be something that pushes Franklin to the front of that race.
For the complete listing of volleyball players to watch in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/players-to-watch-on-the-volleyball-court-in-2015/
Field hockey
Sam Jones, Senior – Franklin
Franklin will once again be considered a favorite for the Kelley-Rex crown and goalie Sam Jones is one of the reasons why. After graduating some of the top scorers from last season, the Panthers will be counting on Jones, a HockomockSports.com Second Teamer from 2014, to backstop a tight defense. Jones, who had 10 shutouts last season, has the size and agility to be once again one of the top goalies in the Hock.
Taylor Reutlinger, Senior – Franklin
The Panthers will rely on the leadership of Reutlinger, who will be captain for the second straight year and will be in the stating lineup for the third straight year. Reutlinger controls the midfield and is a key player on corners, both on offense and defense. His distribution and vision will be key for the Panthers this season.
For the complete listing of field hockey players to watch in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/field-hockey-players-watch-2015/
Franklin Food Pantry Announces Dean Bank as Official Bag Sponsor
"Dean Bank is now the Pantry’s official shopping bag sponsor, donating hundreds of re-usable shopping bags – a supply that we count on every day. As we approach our busiest time of year, the new supply of bags will be used in a number of ways as we serve our clients.
They are used for emergency food packages for new visitors who come to our doors; to package our holiday meals for Thanksgiving; and to give to new clients who register with the Pantry for ongoing assistance. Clients bring in their re-usable bags each time they visit the Pantry.
Thank you, Dean Bank, for caring about our community!"
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Kevin Goffe, Dean Bank president, presents Erin Lynch, Pantry executive director, with one of the re-usable shopping bags Dean Bank has donated to the Pantry.
This was shared from the Franklin Food Pantry page |
"This brand and logo will relate directly to what downtown is."
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| Franklin Downtown Partnership |
"Partnership members, speaking at the organization's Thursday morning session, said they had been in touch with the college about creating a formal program - to be called something along the lines of "Dean Discounts" - to attract students. The college will resume classes on Tuesday.
"Our members can offer a discount to students," partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana said, noting that, while the original plan was a blanket discount, it had been loosened somewhat. "(The business owners) come up with the discount - 10 percent off, buy one get one or something else."
Piana said the plan would be to have a visual marker - possibly a paw print sticker - at the business to indicate that it participates in the program."Continue reading the article online
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150907/NEWS/150907413/1994/NEWS
Franklin Rod and Gun Club: Friday Fish Fry - Sep 11
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY
SEPTEMBER 11th!!
Public Welcome!
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| Franklin Rod and Gun Club |
Please join us for our Friday night Fish Fry September 11th. Dinner starts at 6pm and the cash bar opens at 5pm. Dinner includes fish & chips, coleslaw and a cup of chowder.
Donation: $10 per person
Visit the Franklin Rod and Gun Club webpage for additional info
http://www.franklinrodandgun.org/
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 9, 2015
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– August 5, 2015, Executive Session June 24, 2015
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 others.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
– Conservation Commission - Tara Henrichon
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- Transfer of Hotel/Innholder License – Residence Inn
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 15-52: Order of Layout, Acceptance & Taking of a portion of Lewis Street, Currently a private way – Referral to Planning Board
- Resolution 15-53: Funding Horace Mann Statue
- Resolution 15-55: Ratification of the Franklin Public Library Staff Association Contract
- Resolution 15-56: 2015 Amended Schedule of Town Council Meetings
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave – 2nd Reading – 2/3 Vote
- Bylaw Amendment 15-751: Changes to Chapter 181, Wetlands Protection – 2nd Reading
- Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-752: Nonconforming Buildings, Structures, and Uses – Referral to Planning Board
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
P. ADJOURN
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| Lewis St newly repaved and up for approval for the portion that is a 'private way' to be taken over by Franklin |
The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/09092015.pdf
FHS Soccer Players to watch
Hockomock Sports has published their soccer players to watch list for the coming season. FHS boys and girls soccer have key players mentioned.
For the other Hockomock League girls soccer players to watch
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-players-to-watch-in-2015/
For the other Hockomock League boys soccer players to watch
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-soccer-players-watch-2015/
For the girls
Bailey Knous, Senior – Franklin
Knous is a dynamic forward and one of the leading scorers for the Panthers, who reached a third straight sectional final last fall. Knous scored double digit goals again in 2014, despite occasionally battling injuries. When healthy, she can be one of the most prolific scorers in the Hockomock and fits into the Panthers style as a striker that can play on the shoulder of the last defender as well as drop in and allow the wide players to push forward. With Knous on the pitch as a focal point to the attack, Franklin looked more dangerous, as evidenced by the opening 15 minutes of the final against Whitman-Hanson when Franklin created chance after chance. This could be a big year for the senior.
Victoria Stowell, Senior – Franklin
The Assumption-commit has continued to grow well beyond her stature and can dominate the game with her passing ability. Stowell rarely gives the ball away in midfield and, although she’s not the biggest midfielder in the league, can also get stuck in and win the ball back. The Panthers have an explosive attack and much of it stems from Stowell, a two-time HockomockSports.com Best XI choice, finding the right pass to unlock the defense. With Taylor Cogliano graduated, Stowell may be asked to push even further forward to help spring the attack.
For the other Hockomock League girls soccer players to watch
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-players-to-watch-in-2015/
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For the boys:
Austin Kent, Senior – Franklin
The Panthers graduated a ton of talent (16 seniors), with nearly its entire starting lineup gone. One name that is back is senior Austin Kent. Kent has been making plays since his sophomore year and it’s likely Kent will be one of Franklin’s top threats this year. Kent has shown over the past two years his ability to find the back of the net, which will be key in the battle for the Kelley-Rex division title, which is very much up for grabs this year. It’s typical for a Franklin team to have a balanced scoring attack but expect Kent to be a key part of the Panthers’ success in 2015.
For the other Hockomock League boys soccer players to watch
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-soccer-players-watch-2015/
Missin' Matt Walk - Sep 12
Meghan Giacomuzzi knows first-hand the effects drug addiction can have on a family.
Giacomuzzi lost her brother, Matthew Bertulli, a Hopedale native who was living in Milford, to a heroin overdose in 2012. As she continues to grieve her brother’s death, Giacomuzzi is organizing a walk to raise awareness about opiate addiction and the need to properly dispose of unneeded prescription medications.
“This has definitely helped me get through (Bertulli’s death),” she said of organizing the Sept. 12 walk at 11 a.m. at Milford Town Park. “If I can save one life through doing this it’s worth all the work I put in.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150905/NEWS/150907472/1994/NEWS/?Start=1
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| Missin' Matt |
Register to walk online
http://www.missinmatt.myevent.com/3/online_payment.htm
A Parent's Wishes for His Child's Teachers: Chris Kennedy at TEDxWestVancouverED
"Chris Kennedy is the father of four young children and the husband to an amazing woman.
When not busy as a husband and father he is the Superintendent of Schools with the West Vancouver School District.
Chris is a passionate teacher and strong advocate for public education. You can connect with Chris through his Culture of Yes blog—cultureofyes.ca and on Twitter @chrkennedy."
Hero Walk - Tri-County - Sep 20
The John R. Elliott Hero Walk is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at The Tri-County Regional Tech Vocational High School, 147 Pond St.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. The three-mile walk will take place at the school’s track. Members of the New England Patriots Cheerleaders will be on hand for photo opportunities and to lead the teams and individual walkers in warm-up exercises prior to the start of the walk.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150903/NEWS/150908305/1994/NEWS
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| Hero Walk at Tri-County Sep 20 |
Register for the walk online here
http://herocampaign.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=529
News from Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
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