Comedy, juggling and a touch of the bizarre. All this at the Franklin Public Library on Sunday, Sep 27 at 3:00 PM
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/09/comedy-juggling-act.html
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Thursday, September 24, 2015
"a final interview of the candidate"
As reported during the School Committee meeting on Tuesday, the School District is apparently close to selected their new principal for Horace Mann.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150924/NEWS/150927991/1994/NEWS
The school district is in the midst of finding a new principal for Horace Mann Middle School, and will soon begin the same process for Oak Street Elementary School.
Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski told the School Committee at its meeting this week that one candidate had gone through a round of interviews for the Horace Mann principal position.
"(The candidate) met with parents and students," she said. "The candidate and myself walked through classrooms at the school."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150924/NEWS/150927991/1994/NEWS
6th Anniversary of LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is Monday, September 28th!
Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin with laughter and milk and cookies and feel like a little kid again! Boost your joy factor, lighten up, release happy chemicals and open channels of expression and well-being to source your natural aliveness!
Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Monday, September 28th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
get your happy on!
Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.
Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.
Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. See other opportunities to laugh at www.letslaughtoday.com.
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Live reporting: Legislation, through closing
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 15-57: Appropriation Water Enterprise –Prior Year Bill
bill not received until August
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
Resolution 15-58: Dissolution of High School Building Committee
there still is a listing of punch items to be worked but the chair will remain to handle those issues
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
Resolution 15-59: Appropriation: Insurance Recovery: Fiber Optic Network
authorizing the payment from insurance money, amounts over $20K required Town Council to vote
amount in this payment $27,000
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
Resolution 15-60: Appropriation: Insurance Recovery: Police Department
authorizing the payment from insurance money, amounts over $20K required Town Council to vote
amount in this payment was about $100,000
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
Resolution 15-61: Appropriation: Senior Center Renovation Project
amount requested should be $601,500
Finance Committee did not have a quorum to vote on this or the items above
had set aside $1M earlier, this is also to set aside
still go out to bid and find out how much the total work will be
elevator to the second floor, doors on 1st floor bathrooms need to open electronically
the second floor was primary, as they started they realized other things were needed to be done
Mercer quipped that he finally will be working on something that he will be able to use
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Union St at the Mill St closed to work on the tracks
access to the store from the Cottage St sign
be aware of detours
parking meters coming out as they cut the sidewalks to put the conduits
parking will still be 2 hour and watched
letter from the Ashland Fire Dept
in recognition of work by one of the fire fighters
Linda Naughton retired from Fire Dept
Beth Weirling will be leaving the Planning Dept to take another position
Emmons will be paved before winter, gas line to be disconnected first
L. OLD BUSINESS
Padula - study on fish to be stocked at DelCarte, study due back next year
containers to be painted with donated paint to clean up the Recycling Center
State folks did not show up to the meeting on downtown this week, meeting next Tuesday
M. NEW BUSINESS
none
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Kelly - is there a way to organize the detours better?
other than the striping everything north of Emmons should be done
the poles will take some time
they should finish West Central and Emmons this year so that next year only Main St will be affected
Dean purchased East St building
deed in this case does provide for tax revenue as a normal citizen
update on solar panels at Parmenter?
3 sump pumps at Parmenter, sometimes the pumps can't keep up
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
P. ADJOURN
motion to adjourn, seconded
Live Reporting: Town Council - Sep 23
Present: Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Williams, Dellorco
Absent: Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– September 9, 2015
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Neighbor Brigade
Proclamation read before the presentation
Linda Gagnon, Cheryl Ferry (co-leader)
over 200 volunteers
in existence for 5 years, founded by a woman from Wayland
inspired to bring this community service to Franklin
virtual network of services, 3rd of service here in Franklin
15 requests in the first year, 400 requests last year
requests are coming in
delivering meals and other help as needed
volunteers go above and beyond
cancer related, surgery
mother loses a husband and doesn't know how to start a lawn mower
mother dealing with impending surgery, no other family support, the volunteers provide that help
in contact with the hospital, Schools, Fire Dept, Police Dept
and thankful for the help that Steve Sherlock provides
Absent: Feldman
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
– September 9, 2015
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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
none
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
none
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
– Neighbor Brigade
Proclamation read before the presentation
Linda Gagnon, Cheryl Ferri and Council Chair Bob Vallee |
Linda Gagnon, Cheryl Ferry (co-leader)
over 200 volunteers
in existence for 5 years, founded by a woman from Wayland
inspired to bring this community service to Franklin
virtual network of services, 3rd of service here in Franklin
15 requests in the first year, 400 requests last year
requests are coming in
delivering meals and other help as needed
volunteers go above and beyond
cancer related, surgery
mother loses a husband and doesn't know how to start a lawn mower
mother dealing with impending surgery, no other family support, the volunteers provide that help
in contact with the hospital, Schools, Fire Dept, Police Dept
and thankful for the help that Steve Sherlock provides
Franklin Candidates Night - Oct 6
Sponsored By:
- Town Of Franklin
- Milford Daily News/Gazette
- Dean College
- United Regional Chamber Of Commerce
Franklin Candidates Night - Oct 6 |
Date: Tuesday, October 6th,
Place:
Municipal Building
Council Chambers
355 East Central Street
Time: 6:00 PM.
******** Note: Only Contested Races Will Participate ********
- Board of Health
- School Committee
- Town Clerk
- Town Council
LiveARTS: Linda Bento-Rei, flute and Vytas Baksys, piano
Looking over the upcoming LiveARTS season, the realization dawns: this will be a season of friends, both old and new. Fourteen years ago when LiveARTS was just an idea in the minds of a few dreamers, a council of expert music professionals was formed to advise the dreamers of the practicability of their dream.
One of the counselors was flutist Linda Bento-Rei; officer in the Massachusetts Flute Association; leader of the Arlington Street Chamber Players; soloist; private teacher, one of whose students went on to study with James Galway. In other words, an artist and leader. Her advice was enthusiastic: go for it! So we did.
In the meantime, this longstanding friend and supporter has gone on to do wonderful work herself. Most recent is her Jongen project CD that has won exceptional notice. Linda Bento-Rei returns to LiveARTS to open the 2015-2016 season, along with her enormously talented partner--and new friend to LiveARTS--pianist Vytas Baksys, long associated with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It is an honor to bring to the LiveARTS audience these two creative and original musicians.
LiveARTS image of Bento-Rei and Baksys |
Sunday, Sep 27 - 3:30 PM
Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street
Doors open at 3 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible.
For additional information, visit http://www.liveartsma.org/
Union St closed between Cottage and East St on Saturday
The Union Street Railroad Crossing (next to The Mill Store) will be closed on Saturday September 26th from 5 AM to 8 PM so the Railroad can make repairs to the tracks. Please avoid the area.
This confirms the MBTA alert posted this past weekend:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/attention-commuter-rail-alert-september.html
fresh dig safe markings on the railroad crossing at Union St |
In the News: food drive, Harlem Wizards, golf tournament, improvement plans
The brief extracts from the Milford Daily News with articles of interest for Franklin.
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150929370/1994/NEWS
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150929288/1994/NEWS
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150928511/1994/NEWS
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150928464/1994/NEWS
The St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary’s Parish, 1 Church Square, will hold its monthly food collection on Oct. 3 and 4.
The society is requests personal items for men and women, such as shampoo, tooth brushes, toothpaste, deodorant, soap and laundry detergent.
In conjunction with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 4, the society also requests donations of cat food and dog food.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150929370/1994/NEWS
The Harlem Wizards will be in Franklin 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School gymnasium, 147 Pond St., for a two-hour charity tournament.
The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball will play teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools on Team FPS to raise funds for the Franklin Education Foundation. The show includes tricks, precision teamwork and humor.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150929288/1994/NEWS
The first annual Emma Frances Dalton Memorial Golf Tournament is planned on Oct. 9, starting at 9 a.m., at Juniper Hill Country Club, 202 Brigham St., Northborough.
The event benefits the Emma Frances Dalton Research Fund, established in 2012 by William and Nicole Dalton, of Franklin, in memory of their daughter, Emma.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150928511/1994/NEWS
Principals from across the district spoke to the School Committee Tuesday night about how they would implement district improvement plan goals in their various schools.
The principals - from the middle and elementary schools - said they would be working to increase curriculum complexity, ensure all students meet educational standards and communicate further with the community.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150922/NEWS/150928464/1994/NEWS
UNITE to Face Addiction: Additional Program Participants Announced
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Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Live reporting: closing
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Reportnutrition nuggets newsletter going out monthly
Horace Mann candidate search
met with parents and students, and faculty
final interview scheduled and looking for feedback to make final decision
extending thanks to all those who participated in the process
FHS accreditation process will begin Mar 2017
committee leads appointed, training starting
more info to come
October 24, 9-11 in the morning - open house
October 15, music students will be performing at the October Stroll
gearing up for first snow planning meeting
some refinements on the listing for the FHS parking lots
last FHS building Committee will be officially disbanded as the work is now complete
scheduled for the Town Council agenda on Weds
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
none
School Committee Liaison Reports
none
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.Harlem Wizards - FEF fund raiser
major event this year
team to compete against the Wizards in process
7. Executive Session
Personnel Updatemotion to enter executive session, not to return to open meeting
8. Adjourn
Live reporting: Action items
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the Early Childhood Development Center’s School Improvement Plan as presented.motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
b. I recommend adoption of the Davis Thayer School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
c. I recommend adoption of the Jefferson School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
d. I recommend adoption of the Keller School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
e. I recommend adoption of the Kennedy School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
f. I recommend adoption of the Oak Street School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
g. I recommend adoption of the Parmenter School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
h. I recommend adoption of the Horace Mann School Improvement Plan as presented.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
i. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for Music students trip to New York City to attend a Broadway show and Metropolitan Opera from April 16 – 18, 2016 as detailed.
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
O'Malley - heartily endorse seeing an opera at least once
j. I recommend approval of the request of Mr. Light for students to travel to New Hampshire on February 8, 2016 to hear presidential candidates speak as detailed
motion to approve, second, passed 7-0
Live reporting: Horace Mann Middle School
Horace Mann Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczelJlX2I2Z0NNbUU/view?usp=sharing
Shawn Fortin, Katelyn Demers
making community engagement a priority
involving students in the decision making process with the families
Jewell - question on meeting standards
rigor is not just giving more homework
achievement is important, even when standards are being met
Jewell - how are you going to educate the parents on how they can help
it can't be just putting out information, needs to be two-way
taking the core values, turning them into expectations
taking the opportunity to teach without being explicit
Live reporting: Elementary School Improvement Plans
2. Guests/Presentations
a. School Improvement Plans PK-5ECDC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0ZxS1IxZGZSNlk/view?usp=sharing
Kelty Kelly -
added 3 goals to be specific for ECDC
family access to info and engagement with learning and information sharing
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Linda Ashley, Principal, Jefferson Elementary
provides an overview of the four standards
"increased complexity and rigor"
1 - instructional framework
use the data from the student work to ensure meeting the student needs
2 - teaching all students
utilizing co-teaching, sharing strategies
using response to intervention models
math workshop, 2nd year in this new program
3 - family and community engagement
looking to be an inclusive community
celebrate the differences
4 - professional development
teachers using the common planning time
schools paired to foster the learning and collaboration together
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUkNQdGV1R2ZDSzQ/view?usp=sharing
Evemarie McNeil, Principal
ditto to many of the things that have already been mentioned
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZTBRQVRpWlVyZGM/view?usp=sharing
Mrs Toye
JFK also has a twitter account, utilization of blogs
Keller
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd3RwNThEQUwtVVk/view?usp=sharing
Keller also has a Twitter account
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0NqQ0xZbnlya2M/view?usp=sharing
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS0p2VmU0dVNxU0U/view?usp=sharing
Tom Morris
one of the teachers has set up a twitter account to help communicate to the families
flexible grouping, an outgrowth of the common planning time
combining students for special attention on a particular concept
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Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 22, 2015
Present: Douglas, O'Malley, Rohrbach, Clement, Mullen, Trahan, Jewell
Absent: none
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments - noneReview of Agenda - none
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 8, 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
Student Gov't planning for Homecoming
Franklin Friday's - themed dress up day
Sep 30 - curriculum night
homecoming - senior Class fund raiser, car wash at Davis Thayer
Correspondence: none
FHS Sports results for Monday, Sep 21
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School athletic competitions on Monday, Sep 21. Boys soccer and golf team dropped their matches. The girls soccer, field hockey, and volleyball team won their matches.
A more detailed write up of the game can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/panthers-shut-out-mansfield-in-battle-of-unbeatens/
For all the Hockomock League results on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-092115/
Boys soccer
Mansfield, 2 @ Franklin, 0 – Final– A pair of throw ins from senior captain Chris Elsner turned into a pair of goals for Mansfield in a big win on the road. Just three minutes into the game, Elsner’s throw found Jared Miller who found the back of the net. Midway through the second half Elsner found Charlie Rogers to double the lead. Michael Kirejczyk picked up his fourth shutout of the season. Head coach Steve Sheridan credited defenders Max Gurnon, Nick Hyland and Harry Braidt, along with Elsner, for strong games.
Franklin senior forward Bailey Knous scored the eventual game-winner just four minutes into the game against Mansfield on Monday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Girls soccer
Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final– Bailey Knous scored four minutes into the game to give Franklin the lead. The score stayed the same until there was 10 minutes left when Jamie Dragsbaek volleyed in a second off a corner. In the final seconds, Victoria Stowell scored on a 30-yard free kick to make it 3-0.
A more detailed write up of the game can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/panthers-shut-out-mansfield-in-battle-of-unbeatens/
Volleyball
Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final – Dayna McCue had 12 digs and five aces, Beth Neal had 14 assists, six kills and a pair of aces and Aubrie Kutil had seven kills. Head coach Kate Horsmann said Rose Morrissette and Sam Campbell played well defensively.Field Hockey
Mansfield, 3 @ Franklin, 4 – Final– Freshman Annie Walsh scored what turned into the eventual game-winner 10 minutes into the second half for the Panthers. Walsh also had an assist on Franklin’s third goal, scored by Caroline Lounsbury with under five minutes to play in the first half. Freshman Cassi Roman and junior Dana Lewandowski also scored for Franklin while goalie Samantha Jones made 12 saves in net. Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said Kenzi Pleshaw played an outstanding game on defense.
Golf
Franklin, 168 @ North Attleboro, 152 – Final– North Attleboro’s Robbie Congdon shot a match-low 35 to pace the Rocketeers while Tyler Sinacola carded a 37. Franklin’s Bryan Woelfel and Matt Pleshaw each shot 40 for the Panthers.
For all the Hockomock League results on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-092115/
Franklin Public Schools: Elementary School Improvement Plans for 2015-2016
As listed in the agenda for the School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sep 22, here are the School Improvement Plans:
ECDC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0ZxS1IxZGZSNlk/view?usp=sharing
Davis Thayer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUkNQdGV1R2ZDSzQ/view?usp=sharing
Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVVpBZlhpeS15YXc/view?usp=sharing
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZTBRQVRpWlVyZGM/view?usp=sharing
Keller
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd3RwNThEQUwtVVk/view?usp=sharing
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0NqQ0xZbnlya2M/view?usp=sharing
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS0p2VmU0dVNxU0U/view?usp=sharing
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Horace Mann Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczelJlX2I2Z0NNbUU/view?usp=sharing
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep_20.html
ECDC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczU0ZxS1IxZGZSNlk/view?usp=sharing
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUkNQdGV1R2ZDSzQ/view?usp=sharing
Jefferson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczVVpBZlhpeS15YXc/view?usp=sharing
JF Kennedy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZTBRQVRpWlVyZGM/view?usp=sharing
Keller
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczd3RwNThEQUwtVVk/view?usp=sharing
Oak St
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczN0NqQ0xZbnlya2M/view?usp=sharing
Parmenter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS0p2VmU0dVNxU0U/view?usp=sharing
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Horace Mann Middle School
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczelJlX2I2Z0NNbUU/view?usp=sharing
Remington-Jefferson sign |
The full agenda for the School Committee meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep_20.html
Franklin Rod and Gun Club: First Annual Horseshoe Tournament
The Franklin Rod and Gun Club is holding our First Annual Horseshoe Tournament. I was hoping you could post it on your events calendar/website.
51 Florence St Franklin, MA
(508) 528-2573
Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday October 3rd, 10:00 AM
Food and Cash Prizes!
$25.00 Donation
Spectators Welcome!
Cash Bar and Food Available
51 Florence St Franklin, MA
(508) 528-2573
Franklin Rod and Gun Club |
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