FHS softball and boys lacrosse post wins on Saturday

Softball

• Franklin, 6 @ Abington, 3 – Final 

– Alexx Niss had four hits to help pace the Panthers’ offense. Niss was 4-4 with a single, double and a pair of home runs, driving in four runs. Alyssa DaSilva was 2-3 with a double and an RBI and Olivia DiGiacomo was 2-3 with a pair of runs scored. Maddie Connelly had six putouts at second base and head coach Kate Fallon-Comeau noted Olivia Haba’s strong defense in the outfield.

Boys Lacrosse

• Franklin, 11 vs. St. John’s Prep, 2 – Final 

– Austin Kent scored six goals to lead the Panthers to the win in the consolation game of the Creator’s Crosse Tournament at Lincoln Fields in Lexington. Nitin Chaudhury, Sam Arsenault, Chase Tanner, and Eric Civetti added goals for Franklin, while goalie Connor O’Rourke made 12 saves. Mike Keane also made a save in the first quarter after a penalty to O’Rourke.The Panthers led 7-1 by halftime and 10-1 after three quarters.

Photos from the lacrosse match are posted by Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Spring-2016/Franklin-St-Johns-Prep-Boys/

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-042316/

L to R: Eric Civetti, Nitin Chaudhury and Austin Kent (hockomock Sports photo)

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Apr 26, 2016

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 April 12, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations
a. FHS Hockey Team
b. Science Update
c. Technology/ Digital Learning

3. Discussion Only Items
a. Chapter 70 Resolution
b. Calendar Committee

4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the Chapter 70 Resolution as proposed by the MASC.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $300.00 from the Norfolk District Attorney’s office for FHS supplemental supplies.
c. I recommend approval of the field trip request for HMMS students to travel to Save the Bay, Providence, RI on May 24-27, 2016 as detailed.
d. I recommend approval of the recurring field trip request for ASMS students to travel to Pawtucket, RI on June 9, 2016 for a Pawtucket Red Sox game as detailed.
e. I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling 3,500.00 for FHS Scholarships as listed:

1. $1,500.00 – Whitsons Food Service Scholarship
2. $1,000.00 – Friends of Franklin Library for Wilma Winters Memorial Scholarship
3. $1,000.00 – Peter Baglioni

f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $138.00 from an anonymous donor for the Adult Ed and Community Learning Scholarship Fund.
g. I recommend acceptance of checks totaling $107.50 from various donors for Mental Health Awareness week at FHS.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

• Community Relations Sub Committee

School Committee Liaison Reports

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley

Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 - Apr 21, 2016 (audio)

My notes via Twitter from the Finance Committee meeting held on Thursday April 21, 2016. This was the second of the four planned budget hearings.

The next two scheduled budget hearings 

• Thursday April 28
• Tuesday May 3

Kevin Doyle, Assessor, ready to discuss the FY 2017 budget requirements for his department

(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)

The audio recording of the 2nd budget hearing of the Franklin Finance Committee. This is one of the series preparing the budget for the Fiscal Year 2017.

FM #121

This internet radio show or podcast is number 121 in the series for Franklin Matters. This captured the audio recording of the 2nd budget hearing for the Fiscal Year 2017 held by the Franklin Finance Committee. The meeting was held in the 3rd floor training room at the Municipal Building and hence not available for regular broadcast by Franklin TV.

My notes from the meeting have been posted to the Franklin Matters webpage. The meeting agenda is also available. The budget book itself is not available. A limited number of copies were made. We’ll get budget summary as the Town Council opens their budget hearing either later in May or in June.

For those not familiar with the budget cycle. Each department makes a proposal to the Town Administrator. He reviews and potentially makes adjustments. This is what is reviewed by the Finance Committee. This group will approve a budget and it will be reviewed by the Town COuncil before being voted on to become effective July 2016.

For Franklin, the fiscal year runs July 1 2016  to June 30 2017. The FY is referred to be the ending period so this is the FY 2017 budget for next year, we are already operating on and close to finishing the FY 2016 budget.

Without further ado, here is the recording of the meeting

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This brings to the program to a close.

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"we use the trail often, and it's nice to give back"

"The town held a volunteer cleanup of its DelCarte Conservation Property on Saturday in what officials hope will become an annual tradition. 

The event - which ran from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Street property - had people picking up trash, planting and raking. 

Conservation Commission member Tara Henrichon, who helped organize the cleanup, said the event was going "amazingly well." 

"We have about 20 to 25 people so far," she said. "There are a bunch of projects - we're adding natural plants to the rain garden and about 10 to 12 people are out on the trails... We're also clearing out invasive plants."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160423/franklin-being-kind-to-mother-nature

Folks out and about cleaning up at DelCarte

The ladies from Starbucks with full trash bags

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen helped to knock down and spread out a pile of mulch

It was good to see more than 30 people come out for this event. Town Administrator Jeff Nutting and several members of the Conservation Commission participated.

Thanks to Soren, a student from BFCCPS, who helped me work on spreading the pile of mulch.

Franklin Awards Two Affordable Homes to New Families

On April 6, 2016 the Town of Franklin conducted an affordable housing lottery for two homes at 15 Beaver Court and 48 Arlington Street. The homes were awarded as part of the Town of Franklin’s commitment to maintain a diverse housing stock for families of all incomes and to provide improvements to neighborhoods through the rehabilitation of properties. The homes within this program are managed by the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund. 

The Trust Fund was established on May 18, 2015. The Trust has capabilities to receive, hold, invest or expend funds for the rehabilitation, renovation, construction, financing or refinancing of property within the Town of Franklin. The Fund has an open request for proposals every month for individuals looking to sell their property in Town. In some cases, homes may need small or larger renovations, in which the Town may purchase a home, make the renovations, and bring the home up to building code and resale through a public lottery. 

The Fund makes these residential properties available to low and moderate income families looking for a home. The homes are deed restricted and must maintain a level of affordability according to state guidelines. Monies put into the Trust Fund are mostly from mitigation of other development projects in the community. 

For the April 6th lottery, the Town had nine applicants in all for both properties. Held in the Town Council Chamber, the public lottery selected each applicant to provide an order or priority. Two families were awarded the opportunity to obtain a mortgage from a bank to purchase the home. 

Both families have thirty (30) days to secure their mortgage. Please stay in touch with the Town website, Facebook page and Twitter account for any further announcements, application deadlines and other opportunities. Residents may also call Maxine Kinhart in the Town Administrator’s Office with any questions at 508-553-4887. 

one of the homes in the lottery was this one on Beaver Court built by Tri-County students

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In the News: Historical Museum events, Dean Dash 5K

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W. Central St., will host the following events. 

Horace Mann’s 220th Birthday: The community is invited to the museum on May 1 for coffee and cake in the museum library. A slideshow presentation on the life of Horace Mann and his accomplishments will be running throughout the afternoon."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160423/franklin-historical-museum-lists-upcoming-events

"More than 200 runners showed up for a Dean College road race midday Saturday, despite the lingering threat of rain. 

That participation made the third annual Dean Dash 5K the most successful yet, officials said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160423/franklin-dean-5k-keeps-pace

The complete set of results for the 168 runners who finished the race can be found online
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/ma/Apr23_DeanDa_set1.shtml

setting up for the Dean Dash 5K