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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

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The Leadership Profile for the Franklin Schools Superintendent Search

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Attached is the Franklin Leadership Profile developed by HYA, the consultant firm hired for the Superintendent Search for the Franklin Public Schools.

You can also find this on the Schools Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_News/0251815B-000F8513

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"attributable to debt from the recently completed Franklin High School"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The town has opted to continue with a single tax rate for residential and commercial properties for the fiscal year 2017.

As a result, the average single-family home will see an estimated $229 increase in its tax bill.

The Town Council held a public hearing on the rate during its Dec. 7 meeting, during which members of the Board of Assessors gave a short presentation. Board chairman Ken Norman explained that its recommendation would increase the rate by eight cents, rising from $14.50 per $1,000 assessed value to $14.58.

According to the assessors' data, home values in town have gone up over the past year; the average single-family home in fiscal year 2016 was listed at $398,300, while the 2017 average is $411,800 - a 3.5 percent climb."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161212/franklin-retains-single-tax-rate

For the complete summary of the Town Council meeting Dec 7
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/12/2-police-officers-sworn-in-tax-rate-set.html

construction continues on the Library expansion project

Monday, December 12, 2016

"Franklin will be led in part by its offensive-minded junior class"

In case you missed the GLobe West section Sunday included an outlook on the FHS boys hockey season:

"Franklin also overcame its demons last year, ending a 33-year championship drought with a double overtime win over St. Mary’s of Lynn, 4-3.

A state title had eluded Franklin in three straight finals appearances from 2011 to 2013. But head coach Chris Spillane is hoping that last year’s win was indicative of a consistent, high standard of hockey for the Panthers.

“We don’t want to be that team that goes and plays one year in the Garden, wins it, and then doesn’t get back there for 10, 15 years,” Spillane said. “Our goal is to consistently be one of the better programs in the area.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/west/2016/12/09/nashoba-leads-pack-hockey-teams-set-out-defend-their-titles/IsQSuLMwzNiwfdjfLhNAZL/story.html

Franklin head coach Chris Spillane (standing at left), watches a recent scrimmage against Medfield. (PHOTOS BY BARRY CHIN/GLOBE STAFF)

FHS Peterson, Wolowacki recognized for Hockomock Football

The 2016 Hockomock Sports .com Football Awards were posted by Hockomock Sports .com. The Franklin High School students recognized are shared here. For the full listing follow the link at the bottom.

Peterson, Wolowacki (photos by HockomockSports.Com)

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Connor Peterson – Franklin – Junior

Connor Peterson – Franklin – Junior

Franklin junior Connor Peterson developed into a true threat for the Panthers this season. Under first-year head coach Eian Bain, Peterson was a vital part of Franklin’s passing game. Peterson became a go-to option, hauling in a team-high 35 passes for 559 yards (16.0 yards per catch). The junior was especially dangerous around the end zone, pulling down a team-best seven touchdowns. “Connor has a natural way that he catches the football, he utilizes his rare blend size and speed to catch almost anything thrown in his direction,” Bain said.

Jacob Wolowacki – Franklin – Senior

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Jacob Wolowacki – Franklin – Senior

Franklin senior Jacob Wolowacki followed up a strong junior season with an impressive final year for the Panthers. Wolowacki was a two-way threat on offense, taking handoffs as well as catching passes out of the backfield. He rushed for 976 yards on 228 attempts and found the end zone 10 times on the ground. The senior also caught 21 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns. “Jacob became a focal point of our offense with his quickness, vision, and excellent ability to catch the ball out of the backfield,” Franklin coach Eian Bain said.

For the complete listing of awards for the 2016 Hockomock Football season
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/football/2016-2/

Photos courtesy of HockomockSports.com

“I’m worried about the density”

"One week after a developer pitched a 21-story apartment building for Coolidge Corner, selectmen have asked state officials to back a temporary moratorium on the review of future projects proposed under the state’s affordable housing law.

Brookline has 10 separate projects seeking waivers from local zoning that would add hundreds of new units under Chapter 40B.

The latest is a proposal from developer Chestnut Hill Realty that would bring 320 apartments in a complex on Waldo Street. Under the plan, 64 apartments would meet affordability rules and the rest would be market rate."