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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Summer STAR Class - Accessorize Yourself! - for entering grades 3. 4. 5
"oppose this misguided, unnecessary, dangerous and costly project"
"Residents from Walpole, Sharon, Canton and other surrounding towns filled the front end of the Walpole High School auditorium Monday night to speak out against the proposed Spectra pipeline.
"I urge you to take every step possible as a member of MEFS (Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board) and the human race to oppose this misguided, unnecessary, dangerous and costly project," said Bri McAlevey of Sharon.
On Monday night, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board held one in a series of public hearings on the proposed 10.1-mile Atlantic Bridge Project, known colloquially as the Spectra Energy pipeline project. Four miles of the project would run through Walpole, with other sections running through Milford, Bellingham, Medway, Millis, Franklin, Norfolk, Sharon, Stoughton and Canton."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160510/state-board-hears-spectra-pipeline-opposition
No Spectra sign on Franklin lawn |
Environmental Merit Award for Regency Transportation
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160510/epa-recognizes-franklin-hopedale-companies
Regency Transportation can be found on the web at http://regencytrans.com/
"Sixteen winners from Massachusetts were recognized Tuesday at the 2016 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England regional office. The environmental leaders were among three dozen recipients across New England honored for helping to improve New England’s environment.
Each year EPA New England recognizes individuals and groups in the six New England states who have worked to protect or improve the region’s environment in distinct ways. The merit awards, given out since 1970, honor individuals and groups who have shown particular ingenuity and commitment in their efforts."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160510/epa-recognizes-franklin-hopedale-companies
Regency Transportation |
Regency Transportation can be found on the web at http://regencytrans.com/
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Live reporting: to Closing
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
School Committee Liaison Reports
Coffee hours scheduled for various times and places
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Motion to Adjourn
Superintendent’s Report
- unified track meet rescheduled to Wed, May 11, 3:30 PM
- up coming events with the summer program; band, art, chorus, high school experience and many other opportunities are available
- 1966 reunion class to participate at the FHS graduation
- Transportation letters went out last week, if no letter, call the Central Office; K-6 over 2 miles eligible; middle and high school busses will be filling up
- May 25th School Budget hearing at Town Council; how do you measure adequacy? It is usually not adaquite
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
- Policy Sub Committee
- more policies coming up for update next meeting
School Committee Liaison Reports
Coffee hours scheduled for various times and places
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Motion to Adjourn
- Dr. O’Malley
meeting closed
Live reporting: Calendar discussion and action items
3. Discussion Items
- Calendar Committee Decision
1 - PDD day for Aug 29th, students back on the 30th - move the PDD day to the Friday of that week, less of an impact on students
2 - half day before Thanksgiving, it was transitioned to a day off recently in light of requests for full day off
3 - Feb vacation has biggest impact on staff, looking to tackle the snow day issue with alternatives to make up snows days with days in school
special needs parents as well as others are concerned about the break up of the instructional periods so the kids don't get into a rhythm; the heat was a piece but not a huge issue
the schools are still used during the school breaks so there is no savings from heating
therefor there is no financial impact for the changes to the calendar
it would be so much easier if the State adopted a statewide calendar
DESE has guidelines and Burlington has piloted the process so it would be easy enough to do with a combination of technology and 'blizzard bags', we would propose the plan, have you approve, and then get DESE to sign off on it
Donna Grady - FEA President
why are we changing the calendar, we don't have data that we have an identified problem
some folks are still confused by this calendar being two years out
teachers get frustrated by the choppiness of the school beginning period (Sep-Oct)
what is the impact on instruction going to be?
there are other issues with completing in June 8th, summer camps etc are not yet open
vote on recommendation on one of two calendars
Option 1 - no change to Feb
Option 2 - change to Feb
vote on Option 1 was 7-0
motion to make half day to full day, seconded for the 2017-2018 calendar
vote on this motion was 7-0
motion to move the PDD from Aug 29th to the Friday before the Labor Day weekend
vote on this motion was 7-0
"a sign of the School Committee being responsive to what has been heard"
we have two years of calendars set so people will be able to plan accordingly
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.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,290.00 from Franklin Music Parents for in-house enrichment.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $190.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for district wide in-house enrichment.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
d. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $3,295.00 for the Paul Castelline Memorial Scholarship.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $435.60 from General Mills-Box Tops for Davis Thayer.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Live reporting: School Wellness Advisory Committee (SWAC)
Was the wellness committee
It is a standing committee, multiple parties represented
we set goals and have tangible progress each year
Page 4 - role/requirements of group
Page 5 - three goals set in mental health, physical activity and nutrition
the guidance update provided at a prior School Committee meeting reflects some of the details of the goals achieved
over 200 in ski program during winter
expanding implementation of breakfast to all the schools, one at a time
school gardens growing, raised beds at some of the schools
hydroponic garden at Parmenter growing lettuce, chard, and tomatoes
84.5% of the students on grades 6-12 responded to the wellness survey
21.5% of the parents, and 51.8% of the faculty
Key findings, parents are not always aware of what is going on in the schools
need to do a better job of communicating and sharing the information (Page 15)
"While you have spoken to the high number of yeses, there are 25% of the parents are saying there is not enough being done"
sought alternative ways, through partnerships (i.e. Reebok with the BOKS program)
collaboration, Franklin will help train the Y summer staff in some of the 'zones of regulation' so there will be consistent language used
track/field and wrestling are both non-cut sports
trying to meet the needs of kids either in the morning or after school
with different physical activities
It is a standing committee, multiple parties represented
we set goals and have tangible progress each year
Page 4 - role/requirements of group
Page 5 - three goals set in mental health, physical activity and nutrition
the guidance update provided at a prior School Committee meeting reflects some of the details of the goals achieved
over 200 in ski program during winter
expanding implementation of breakfast to all the schools, one at a time
school gardens growing, raised beds at some of the schools
hydroponic garden at Parmenter growing lettuce, chard, and tomatoes
84.5% of the students on grades 6-12 responded to the wellness survey
21.5% of the parents, and 51.8% of the faculty
Key findings, parents are not always aware of what is going on in the schools
need to do a better job of communicating and sharing the information (Page 15)
"While you have spoken to the high number of yeses, there are 25% of the parents are saying there is not enough being done"
sought alternative ways, through partnerships (i.e. Reebok with the BOKS program)
collaboration, Franklin will help train the Y summer staff in some of the 'zones of regulation' so there will be consistent language used
track/field and wrestling are both non-cut sports
trying to meet the needs of kids either in the morning or after school
with different physical activities
Live reporting: FHS Update
Principal Peter Light
FHS Math team was first in the division and then qualified to the State meet
compete in five different categories of math topics
team members compete in different categories to work on their strengths
also work in groups to solve problems
goal setting session at beginning of year was to 'win this thing'
The "Rattle City Robotics" team
new robot required for each school year, needs to be designed and programmed to compete
looking for sponsors
Froyo Party, May 23 20% of sales from 3:00 - 9:00 PM
coupon needed to present to get funding
only in second year
this year less often but have more impactful time
entered code days in Boston
competed twice already this year
24 hours, noon Sat to noon on Sun, no sleep but lots of fun
pitch ideas, form team and then start building a project
1st time, a cowboy game
award for good teamwork
award for creativity
2nd time, a robot revolution game
award for best game
over 1,000 students read poems in the competition this year
24 past FHS students came in to be judges
once whittled down to 45, semi-final round
final round 12 read
chose poem from the poetryoutloud.org site
Blackberry Picking, Seamus Heaney (read outloud)
http://www.poetryoutloud.org/poem/181384
Mingus at the Showplace (read outloud)
http://www.poetryoutloud.org/poem/27402
The video was posted earlier
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/student-produced-video-on-autism.html
successful science night Mar 30, over 300 students came with parents
included additional programing, opened to grades from K up
robotics game was to drive the robot to pop a balloon
the kids loved popping the balloons
video summary of the night
Environmental Club, Recycling Club, Communications Group
The empty bowls dinner raised over $6,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry
long history with the empty bowls club, maybe 15 years ago
approx. 50 students participating weekly
engaged with the arts and giving back to the community
about 650 families are served by the Food Pantry
all roads in Franklin lead to the high school so it makes it easy for the collaboration among the schools
"This is a small sample of what is happening at the high school"
"I love hearing the students thank their teachers, it reflects on your parents and family"
(4 and half minute break to let the high school students and faculty_
accreditation body for the New England area
David Soulard, guidance counselor, co-leader of the team
for the 10-year cycle
(presentation doc pages 23 to the end)
year long effort to evaluate against 7 standards
visitors next March 2017 will come to do an onsite portion of the report evaluation
recommendations lead to a 3-5 year study and remediations where required
teaching and learning standard
multiple surveys to gather information/data from students, faculty and family members
107 faculty members involved with the seven standard areas
over 2100 Endicott Survey responses to be analyzed
Q - What can we do to help you?
nothing at the moment, other than perhaps adding more hours to the day
it will be hard work but we are underway
Q - What have you seen thus far in the gaps?
things are in process, the standards are evolving, the curriculum is also evolving
the primary focus is the framework and the standards, NEASC can be prescriptive in their language, we want to be careful how we approach this
funding down the road, when we look at funding, that is a discussion will be something we have had hear, will we have the funding to replace the chromebooks when they need to be?
it is hard to see what the needs are when everything is new and shiny
- FHS Math
FHS Math team was first in the division and then qualified to the State meet
compete in five different categories of math topics
team members compete in different categories to work on their strengths
also work in groups to solve problems
goal setting session at beginning of year was to 'win this thing'
- Robotics Club
The "Rattle City Robotics" team
new robot required for each school year, needs to be designed and programmed to compete
looking for sponsors
Froyo Party, May 23 20% of sales from 3:00 - 9:00 PM
coupon needed to present to get funding
- Computer Science
only in second year
this year less often but have more impactful time
entered code days in Boston
competed twice already this year
24 hours, noon Sat to noon on Sun, no sleep but lots of fun
pitch ideas, form team and then start building a project
1st time, a cowboy game
award for good teamwork
award for creativity
2nd time, a robot revolution game
award for best game
- Poetry Out Loud
over 1,000 students read poems in the competition this year
24 past FHS students came in to be judges
once whittled down to 45, semi-final round
final round 12 read
chose poem from the poetryoutloud.org site
Blackberry Picking, Seamus Heaney (read outloud)
http://www.poetryoutloud.org/poem/181384
Mingus at the Showplace (read outloud)
http://www.poetryoutloud.org/poem/27402
- Panther TV Club
The video was posted earlier
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/student-produced-video-on-autism.html
- Science National Honor Society
successful science night Mar 30, over 300 students came with parents
included additional programing, opened to grades from K up
robotics game was to drive the robot to pop a balloon
the kids loved popping the balloons
video summary of the night
Environmental Club, Recycling Club, Communications Group
- Empty Bowls
The empty bowls dinner raised over $6,000 for the Franklin Food Pantry
long history with the empty bowls club, maybe 15 years ago
approx. 50 students participating weekly
engaged with the arts and giving back to the community
about 650 families are served by the Food Pantry
all roads in Franklin lead to the high school so it makes it easy for the collaboration among the schools
"This is a small sample of what is happening at the high school"
"I love hearing the students thank their teachers, it reflects on your parents and family"
(4 and half minute break to let the high school students and faculty_
- NEASC - New England Association of Schools and Colleges
accreditation body for the New England area
David Soulard, guidance counselor, co-leader of the team
for the 10-year cycle
(presentation doc pages 23 to the end)
year long effort to evaluate against 7 standards
visitors next March 2017 will come to do an onsite portion of the report evaluation
recommendations lead to a 3-5 year study and remediations where required
teaching and learning standard
- core values, beliefs and learning expectations
- curriculum
- instruction
- assessment of and for student learning
multiple surveys to gather information/data from students, faculty and family members
107 faculty members involved with the seven standard areas
over 2100 Endicott Survey responses to be analyzed
Q - What can we do to help you?
nothing at the moment, other than perhaps adding more hours to the day
it will be hard work but we are underway
Q - What have you seen thus far in the gaps?
things are in process, the standards are evolving, the curriculum is also evolving
the primary focus is the framework and the standards, NEASC can be prescriptive in their language, we want to be careful how we approach this
funding down the road, when we look at funding, that is a discussion will be something we have had hear, will we have the funding to replace the chromebooks when they need to be?
it is hard to see what the needs are when everything is new and shiny
Live reporting: School Committee - May 10, 2016
Present: Bilello, Scofield, Bergen, Douglas, O'Malley, Schultz, Jewell
Absent:
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
Domenic Narducci
Emily Waite
(photo added later)
Absent:
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
- seniors counting the days left, exams then graduation coming quickly
- SADD presentation on day of prom (video posted)
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. MASS Academic Excellence Award
Domenic Narducci
Emily Waite
(photo added later)
Franklin Saving Lives During "Click It or Ticket"
The Franklin Police Department, in partnership with the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, the Massachusetts State Police, and more than 200 Massachusetts police departments, will take part in the national Click It or Ticket campaign between May 9th and May 23rd. This high-visibility enforcement campaign will promote seat belt use through increased traffic enforcement. The campaign is funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“Our goal is to save lives,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lynch. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season, it is crucial that all motorists buckle up every time they go out, day and night – no excuses. Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt, including drivers who have neglected to properly buckle their children.”
The national seat belt usage rate is 88.5% (NHTSA). Massachusetts is falling behind at 74%, with a 3% reduction in usage rate between 2014 and 2015.
In Massachusetts, many fatally injured occupants are unbuckled. According to NHTSA, in 2014, nearly half of the 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes across the country were unrestrained.
“While these may just sound like statistics, local police know from personal experience that those numbers represent mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and friends in Franklin,” said Jeff Larason, Director of the Highway Safety Division. “If we increase our seat belt usage rate, we save lives, and that’s why the police are out enforcing this important law.”
As part of the Click It or Ticket mobilization, at 6:00 pm on May 23rd, state and local police departments including Franklin will join law enforcement agencies across the East Coast in mobilizing the “Border to Border” Operation. This initiative provides increased seat belt enforcement at state borders, sending a ‘zero tolerance’ message to the public: driving or riding unbuckled will result in a ticket, no matter what state, no matter what time.
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PoliceNews/023D9ABF-000F8513.0/May2016TrafficCampaign.pdf
“Our goal is to save lives,” said Deputy Chief Thomas Lynch. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season, it is crucial that all motorists buckle up every time they go out, day and night – no excuses. Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt, including drivers who have neglected to properly buckle their children.”
Franklin Police |
The national seat belt usage rate is 88.5% (NHTSA). Massachusetts is falling behind at 74%, with a 3% reduction in usage rate between 2014 and 2015.
In Massachusetts, many fatally injured occupants are unbuckled. According to NHTSA, in 2014, nearly half of the 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes across the country were unrestrained.
“While these may just sound like statistics, local police know from personal experience that those numbers represent mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and friends in Franklin,” said Jeff Larason, Director of the Highway Safety Division. “If we increase our seat belt usage rate, we save lives, and that’s why the police are out enforcing this important law.”
As part of the Click It or Ticket mobilization, at 6:00 pm on May 23rd, state and local police departments including Franklin will join law enforcement agencies across the East Coast in mobilizing the “Border to Border” Operation. This initiative provides increased seat belt enforcement at state borders, sending a ‘zero tolerance’ message to the public: driving or riding unbuckled will result in a ticket, no matter what state, no matter what time.
Click It or Ticket |
- This was shared from the Franklin Police Department
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_PoliceNews/023D9ABF-000F8513.0/May2016TrafficCampaign.pdf
Car Wash to benefit FHS Track and Field Boosters - May 15
FHS tops Attleboro in baseball, softball and tennis on Monday
Baseball
- Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– Franklin rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh, the second scored by Jake Lyons (1-3, BB) on a wild pitch as the Panthers walked off with the win. Junior Tyler Gomes went 2-3 with a pair of RBI and Mike Skaza also added two hits for Franklin. Nick Santucci added a double, a walk and two runs scored. Ryan Morse earned the win after pitching a scoreless top half of the seventh. Bryan Woelful pitched a scoreless sixth in relief while sophomore Jake Noviello got a no decision after five innings of work, striking out seven with four walks. Attleboro’s Nate Tellier pitched six innings, striking out eight and scattering six hits. Jon Dunn went 3-3 with a walk for the Bombardiers, James Weir went 2-4 with two RBI and Patrick Collins had two hits, including a double.
Softball
- Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 12
– Final (5 inn.) – Clara DeCarvalho belted a three run home run and Julia Arms, Olivia DiGiacomo and Maddie Connelly all knocked in a pair of runs in Franklin’s big win. DeCarvalho went 2-4 with four RBI on the day while Connelly was 2-4, Arms went 2-2 with a walk and DiGiacomo was 1-3. Alex Niss added two hits at the plate for the Panthers. Kim Moulton and Amanda Mandall connected for a 6-3-2 double play, halting a threat from the Bombardiers. Caroline D’Aprile tossed three shutout innings with four strikeouts while Emily Sawyer pitched a scoreless final two innings.
Boys Lacrosse
- Franklin, 7 @ Grafton, 10 – Final
Girls Lacrosse
- Franklin, 4 vs. Notre Dame Academy, 15 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of Hockomock Sports, provides a detailed report on the girls lacrosse game
http://hockomocksports.com/top-ranked-cougars-win-big-at-franklin-girls-lacrosse/
Boys Tennis
- Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin freshman Dan Barrow didn’t drop a single game at third singles, winning 6-0, 6-0 to spark the Panthers. Junior Rahul Herur won 6-1, 6-0 at first singles and classmate Eli Brooks battled back for a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win at second singles. James Johnston and Tom Mancini won 6-1, 6-0 at first doubles and Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu won 6-1, 6-2 at second doubles for Franklin.
Girls Tennis
- Franklin, 5 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– The Panthers didn’t drop a game at first singles or doubles on their way to the sweep. Hannah Sweeney won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles and the team of Anja Deric and Katelyn Davenport won 6-0, 6-0 at first doubles. Steph Schiavo won 6-4, 6-1 at second singles and Madison Derby won 6-4, 6-4 at third singles. Franklin’s Hailey Strier and Kristina Stoyanova won 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 at second doubles.
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Monday
http://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-050916/
Franklin struggled to contain the Notre Dame Academy attack on Monday night, falling to the top ranked Cougars 15-4. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) Yard Sale - May 15
THE BLACK BOX hosts the first ever Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) Yard Sale on Sunday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Item donations may be dropped off at THE BLACK BOX on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yard Sale proceeds will support the non-profit Franklin Performing Arts Company.
Contributions to FPAC are tax-deductible and written receipts will be available at drop-off. Pack it up for FPAC with donations of home decor, knick-knacks, collectibles, kitchenware, small working appliances and electronics, carpets, tools, toys and games, artwork, books, music, movies, costumes, clothing (gently worn), baby items, electronic games, sports equipment (no treadmills), and furniture (no couches, recliners or larger items). No bedding, car seats or broken items will be accepted.
THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.
Celebrating a milestone 25th season, FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers and students of the arts with a special focus on youth development and a commitment to live music.
For more information about FPAC or the community yard sale fundraiser, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com.
THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central St |
In the News: school calendar, rail trail road race, lawsuit dismissed, Exelon PILOT approved
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/franklin-school-calendar-decision-expected-tonight
The current two calendar options can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/fy-2017-2018-school-calendar-options.html
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/franklin-rail-trail-race-set-for-saturday
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/franklin-lawsuit-dismissal-against-town-officers-upheld
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/exelon-pilot-breezes-by-medway-town-meeting
"The School Committee will soon decide whether to abridge February vacations in coming years.
The committee is scheduled to meet tonight and scheduled to take action on the school calendar. The changes, if enacted, would not take effect until the 2017-2018 school year; next year's calendar has already been set.
Two proposals - put forward by a calendar subgroup - will be considered, though the committee can change the calendar however it sees fit.
The first option would retain current practices. School would begin on Aug. 30, 2017 and the district would reach the required 180 days on June 13, 2018. Both February and April vacations would remain intact under the proposal."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/franklin-school-calendar-decision-expected-tonight
The current two calendar options can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/04/fy-2017-2018-school-calendar-options.html
Parmenter School early in the morning |
"The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee will host a race this weekend, in an attempt to raise money and develop the trail within the towns.
Those taking part in the event - scheduled to take place on Saturday morning at the Remington Middle School - have several options; a 5K race, a five-mile run or a 1.5-mile walk."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/franklin-rail-trail-race-set-for-saturday
"A U.S. District Court judge has again decided not to reconsider dismissing a local family's lawsuit against the town of Franklin and local police officers.
In the decision announced Monday, Judge Richard Stearns affirmed his decision that ended, without prejudice, a suit filed by plaintiffs Amy and Jeffrey DeLucia against the town, Police Chief Stephan Semerjian and five police officers.
The family had claimed several acts of police misconduct, including a physical attack in which Jeffrey DeLucia suffered broken bones."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/franklin-lawsuit-dismissal-against-town-officers-upheld
"Without much discussion regarding a hotly-debated topic among residents and town officials for the better part of a year, residents at Annual Town Meeting passed a $75.2 million tax agreement for Exelon’s proposed power plant expansion.
The agreement, a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT), has Exelon, which is proposing a 200-megawatt, two-turbine expansion at its Summer Street power plant, paying the town that amount over a 20-year period.
Annual payments begin at just more than $3.8 million and drop to just under $3.5 million by year 20 of the agreement, according to the PILOT."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160509/exelon-pilot-breezes-by-medway-town-meeting
Monday, May 9, 2016
Memorial Day Parade - schedule and route
Parade Information:
Date: Monday, May 30, 201610:30 am: Parade Starts
12:00 pm: Ceremony at the Franklin Town Common
Parade Route:
The 2016 Parade route will begin at Depot Street and Dean Bank and proceed up Main St to Church St., take a left onto School, to W Central Street, then to Beaver St until we reach the Town Common / Church Square.
The parade will once again stop at the Dean Memorial, Union St and St Mary's Cemetery's.
BFCCPS marching in the 2015 Memorial Day parade |
FHS boys lacrosse top Newtown North 14-5 on Sunday
Boys Lacrosse
- Franklin, 14 @ Newton North, 5 – Final
– Sophomore goalie Connor O’Rourke made 22 saves and head coach Lou Verrochi said it was the most complete game the Panthers have played all season. Verrochi also praised the close defense in front of O’Rourke. Sophomore Eric Civetti netted four goals and had two assists and senior Austin Kent scored a team-best five goals. Freshman Nitin Chaudhury and sophomore Chase Tanner each scored once and had an assist for Franklin.
FHS Panthers |
The only result from Sunday's action across the Hockomock League
http://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-050816/
FSPA All Access Pass For Prospective Students To Feature Complimentary Spring Concert Tickets
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) is pleased to provide prospective students with complimentary tickets to FSPA Spring Concert performances as part of the school’s All Access Pass program. Families are invited to learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama.
The Spring Concert shows provide a dynamic way to experience what the school has to offer across many dance disciplines, music and musical theater programming. Spring Concert performances will be presented on Saturday, May 21 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 22 at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin High School Auditorium, located at 218 Oak Street.
Featuring FSPA students in all levels and disciplines of dance and musical theater, as well as the FSPA Glee Club, musical theater troupes, dance companies and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format.
Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study.
FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. An unparalleled calendar of performing opportunities features musicals, plays, ballets, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater and dance company showcases, and more. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows.
Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)
Prospective students and families should call FSPA at 508-528-8668 to reserve their complimentary tickets and schedule a trial class or tour of the facilities. Classes continue at FSPA through June 27 and registration for summer and fall sessions is ongoing. Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information.
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