"the community support has to be there"

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

"Local residents were invited Monday evening to meet the candidates vying to be the next leader of the school district. 

More than 20 members of the public came to ask questions of the three finalists for the superintendent position: Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch and Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka. 

The candidates were each asked about moving high school start times in light of data showing that teens perform better with a later start. 

Hirsch stressed the importance of researching the change, suggesting a committee of stakeholders examine the issue."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170130/franklin-community-meets-superintendent-candidates

• The audio from the Forum can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-schools-superintendent-search.html

• Franklin MAtters quick notes from the Forum can be found here

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/school-superintendent-search-forum.html

Susan Kustka is introduced by Vanessa Bilello

Friday, Feb 3, 2017 - 6:00 PM - Autoimmunity Event

If you've been struggling with all sorts of "things" and just want to feel better, then come to the Adirondack Club this Friday, Feb. 3rd @ 6:00 for this event on Autoimmunity.  

Yes, it's one of those words.  It's kind of vague and there are so many factors.  But… it is the root of most ailments…. allergies, IBS, achy joints, headaches, acne, flushed cheeks, rashes, infertility, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, digestive issues, stomach acid etc.  

If you, a family member or a friend are trying to work these ailments, come to listen and begin to understand how good a body should feel!  Lisa Vasile, NP and others will be speaking at this event.

Facebook event - Friday, Feb 3, 2017 - 6:00 PM

Empower Yourself to reduce and reverse your Autoimmune condition and symptoms!

Learn the 5 key components identified to distract, overwhelm and aggravate the immune system.

When these are removed autoimmunity calms down drastically.

Autoimmunity is a condition of the identifying itself as an enemy and then attacking itself. Traditional medicine offers medications to prolong life or reduce symptoms but doesn't work with patients to remove the root causes for the body turning on itself.

• 4 of 5 people with Autoimmunity are women
• 1 of 5 are children
• The number one risk of having an autoimmune condition is to have an autoimmune condition

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD 6-7:30PM - ADIRONDACK CLUB CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN

Tickets for this event are $10.00 either at the door or by contacting hosts

Leah Khouri 774-571-9314 
OR 
Kathleen Ronzio 774-571-0518

School Superintendent Search Forum - quick summary

Here are my brief notes taken during the School Superintendent Search Forum on Monday, Jan 30, 2017.

David Thomson

Susan Kustka

Linda Hirsch

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

The audio recording for this meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-schools-superintendent-search.html

Franklin Schools: Superintendent Search Forum - Jan 30, 2017 (audio)

The audio recording of the Superintendent Search Forum conducted by the Franklin (MA) School Committee on Monday, Jan 30, 2017.





Linda Hirsch resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.0/L%20Hirsch%20RESUME.pdf

Susan Kustka resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.2/SKustka-Resume.pdf

David Thomson resume
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/0252F367-000F8513.1/D%20Thomson%20Resume.pdf


My notes from the session can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/school-superintendent-search-forum.html

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Finance Committee - Agenda - Jan 31, 2017 - 6:15 PM

The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 30, 2017. The agenda is to review and recommend the Capital Budget items for the Police, Fire, DPW, and Enterprise departments/accounts.





The agenda document can also be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda_2017-1-31.pdf

construction on the Library is making progress, additional insulation is being added to the exterior

Conflict of interest of public official; reporting requirement

"Any public official, as defined by section l of chapter two hundred and sixty-eight B, (read a Town Councilor) 

who in the discharge of his official duties (voting on a zoning bylaw amendment, for example) 

would be required knowingly to take an action which would substantially affect such official's financial interests, (any bylaw amendment that would affect the market value of residential or commercial property) 

unless the effect on such an official is no greater than the effect on the general public,  (when the Town Councilor is also a realtor, they would have a 'greater' effect than the general citizen) 

shall file a written description of the required action and the potential conflict of interest with the state ethics commission established by said chapter two hundred and sixty-eight B." (how many such filings have been made the realtors who are Town Councilors?)

Why do we ask such?

The potential councilor conflict of interest for realtors was raised during the Summer St zoning map change discussion. One realtor councilor had recused himself. The other realtor councilor chose not to recuse himself.

Glenn Jones after being duly elected in 2013, resigned from the Town Council in October 2014 as he had just been hired to teach at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. As a member of the Town Council, he would be voting on the Franklin portion of the Tri-County budget. He was subsequently voted in again in 2015 and it was known that he was working at Tri-County so while the conflict potential exists, it was at least disclosed and known. He took the high road in 2014 and kudos to him for doing so.

From MA.gov:

268A:6A. Conflict of interest of public official; reporting requirement.

"Section 6A. Any public official, as defined by section l of chapter two hundred and sixty-eight B, who in the discharge of his official duties would be required knowingly to take an action which would substantially affect such official's financial interests, unless the effect on such an official is no greater than the effect on the general public, shall file a written description of the required action and the potential conflict of interest with the state ethics commission established by said chapter two hundred and sixty-eight B."

Copied from the MA page found here
http://www.mass.gov/ethics/laws-and-regulations/conflict-of-interest-law.html


From the archives:

• Jones resignation will bring special election

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/10/jones-resignation-will-bring-special.html

G.L. c. 268A, the Conflict of Interest Law, as Amended by c. 194, Acts of 2011

Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, February 26

The Hockomock Area YMCA will be hosting an Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, February 26th at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin. 

$40 for registration and all proceeds benefit the Reach Out For Youth and Families campaign. 

Swim 15 minutes, Bike 25 minutes and Run 20 minutes. All levels welcome!

To register click the link:
https://hockymca.ejoinme.org/MyPages/IndoorTriathlon2017/tabid/819632/Default.aspx

Indoor Triathlon on Sunday, February 26