Sunday, May 8, 2016

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 10, 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."

FPS - "the key to learning"
FPS - "the key to learning"

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 26, 2016 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

2. Guests/Presentations
a. MASS Academic Excellence Award

  1. Domenic Narducci
  2. Emily Waite

b. FHS Update
c. SWAC Update (School Wellness Advisory Council)

3. Discussion Items

  • Calendar Committee Decision


4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the request of Nancy Schoen to take Middle School Music students to Canobie Lake Park, Salem, NH on Friday, June 10, 2016 as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,290.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $190.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for district wide in-house enrichment.
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $3,295.00 for the Paul Castelline Memorial Scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $435.60 from General Mills-Box Tops for Davis Thayer.

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

  • Policy 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

Upcoming Energy Facilities Siting Board Hearings

Having seen that a recent pipeline explosion on the Spectra pipeline can happen, you can take action to see that the pipeline expansion doesn't come to Franklin.


  • If you missed the pipeline explosion news check this

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/05/explosion-in-spectras-pennsylvania.html


What can you do?

Energy Facilities Siting Board Hearings: The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB), www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-facilities-siting-board , has scheduled an opportunity for the public to receive updated information concerning the Access Northeast Project, to ask questions and to provide input to the Siting Board. 

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the FERC, is the primary permitting authority with regard to Access Northeast. The Massachusetts EFSB participates in FERC proceedings involving natural gas pipelines in order to represent the interests of the Commonwealth and its residents. The details concerning the Energy Facilities Siting Board’s public hearings are noted below.


  • Monday, May 9, 2016, 7:00 pm

Walpole High School Auditorium
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081


  • Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 7:00 pm

Abigail Adams Middle School Auditorium
89 Middle Street East
Weymouth, MA 02189


  • Thursday, May 12, 2016, 7:00 pm

Ford Middle School Auditorium
708 Middle Road
Acushnet, MA 02743


Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities: The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities is holding hearings to charge all electric ratepayers a tariff for the Spectra Access Northeast pipeline construction. 

THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS IS THE DATE OF THE FINAL PUBLIC HEARING.

1. Eversource: DPU Docket #15-181 Access Northeast - May 23, Walpole High School, 7 p.m. Hearing Officer, Laura Koepnick, Laura.Koepnick@state.ma.us
CC: dpu.efiling@state.ma.us Comments due by the end of Hearing.

HARD COPY MAILED: Mark D. Marini, Secretary, Department of Public Utilities, One South Station, Boston, MA 02110

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: In addition, the FERC is expected to schedule Scoping Hearings in Massachusetts in mid to late May, (TBA).

fire from pipeline explosion in Sandusky PA (Sandusky Register photo)
fire from pipeline explosion in Sandusky PA (Sandusky Register photo)

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - May 11, 2016

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others. 
  • FY 2017 Budget Hearings will be held on Wednesday 5/25/16 and Thursday 5/26/16 at 7:00 pm.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
  • Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
  • FISH of Franklin – Barbara Steele
  • Council on Aging, Karen Alves, Director
  • Discussion on Cottage Court
  • Water Conservation – Brutus Cantoreggi

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
  1. Resolution 16-31: DPW – Road Construction and Maintenance – Simple majority vote
  2. Bylaw Amendment 16-759: Amendment of Service Fees: Solid Waste and Recycling – 1st Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 16-759 to a 2nd Reading, Simple Majority)
  3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-753: Zoning Map Changes from Single Family Residential IV to General Residential V in an Area on or near West Central Street – Continued 1st Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 16-753 to a 2nd Reading, Simple Majority vote)
  4. Resolution 16-32: Compensation Plan – FY 2017 – Simple majority vote

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS
  • Discussion on Recommendation to amend the Council Procedures Manual

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
To discuss strategy with respect to litigation relative to the Plain Street Tax Title land

P. ADJOURN

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 2014
crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 2014



The interactive agenda with links to supporting documents




Where is Cottage Court?




PMC Franklin Kids Ride - Sunday, June 12th

Register now for the 10th annual PMC Franklin Kids ride on Sunday, June 12th. This is a fun, supervised bike ride for kids age 3-14. 

There are 3 routes to choose from plus a bikes and trikes area for the little ones. 100% of all funds raised go to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund for life saving cancer research and treatment. 

Become a part of this healthy community activity that teaches kids they can make a difference. 

Register to ride or volunteer at http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx

the pre-ride group photo from June 2015
the pre-ride group photo from June 2015



FHS baseball tops Milford 9-6 on Saturday

Ryan Lanigan writes:
"After being shutout in its previous two games, Franklin wasted little time in finding offense on Saturday, plating seven runs in the first inning on the way to a 9-6 win over Milford. 
The Panthers were shutout twice in a three day span but it took just two at bats for Franklin to score a run in the top of the first inning against the Scarlet Hawks. In total, the Panthers batted around in the first, sending 12 to the plate and using six hits to score seven runs. 
“I do believe we have a good offensive baseball team and it was only a matter of time,” Franklin coach Zach Brown said. “The guys have been really diligent and working hard in the cages. I told them after the last game that being shutout two times in a row is kind of an anomaly for this group and that we were playing really clean baseball and getting good pitching. I felt if that continued, the wins would follow.”

Continue reading ths write up at Hockomock Sports
http://hockomocksports.com/franklin-baseball-panthers-pounce-early-hold-off-late-milford-charge/

Franklin senior shortstop Nick Santucci, who had three RBI, throws a runner out at first. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin senior shortstop Nick Santucci, who had three RBI, throws a runner out at first. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Additional game photos can be found online from Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Spring-2016/Franklin-Milford-Baseball-05/

3rd Annual Fundraiser - The Treasured Chests Avon Walking Team

The Treasured Chests Avon Walking Team will hold it’s 3rd Annual Fundraiser at Waxy O’Connor’s in Foxboro. 

Please help support The Treasured Chests Team, which will be walking 39 miles over two days in the Avon Breast Cancer Walk to be held in Boston on July 9 and 10th. On May 12th at Waxy O’Connor’s there will be a live band, “South Street Six”, tons of treasures to win, door prizes, a 50/50, light appetizers and a cash bar. 

Admission is $20 per person. Waxy O’Connor’s is located at The Shops at Chestnut Green, 121 Main Street in Foxboro. 

Thursday, May 12, 7:00PM - 11:00 PM


To make a donation visit the team’s Avon 39 Boston web page at
http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk/Boston?team_id=144890&pg=team&fr_id=2482

3rd Annual Fundraiser - The Treasured Chests Avon Walking Team
3rd Annual Fundraiser - The Treasured Chests Avon Walking Team

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting - May 11


The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club welcomes you to join us on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:30 at our monthly meeting. 
We meet upstairs at "3" Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends is a social club for residents of all ages and situations - not just those who are new to town. We meet the second Wednesday of the month, September through May.
 
Additionally, we organize and offer numerous other events and gatherings throughout the year. For more information, visit www.franklinnewcomers.com. We're also on Facebook.
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club
Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club