Monday, May 15, 2017

CANCELED - Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18

Jessica M. Vaughan a Franklin resident, is the Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies and is frequently seen on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and NBC Boston

When: Thursday, May 18 @7:00 PM
Where: Franklin VFW, Pond St

Hosted by Franklin Republican Town Committee


Updated 4:00 PM 5/18/17  The event has been canceled by the hosts (the Franklin Republican Town Committee) with a statement to be available later 


Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18
Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan - May 18

Additional info can be found in the flyer embedded below



Sunday, May 14, 2017

Town Council - May 10 - Actions Taken

I missed reporting on the Town Council meeting this week as I was away from Franklin on a business trip. The Actions Taken summary provides the high level overview on what was approved. 

  • Jeffrey Milne was approved as a member of the Conservation Commission
  • Phyllis Smith was approved as a member of the Cultural Council
  • The Franklin Food Pantry made a presentation.
  • The financial transfers discussed in the Finance Committee April 25 were approved. 
  • The water and sewer map extension to allow the new school proposed for relocation to the Mount St/Union St area was denied.
  • The bylaw to allow "Brewery, Distillery, or Winery with a Tasting Room" was referred to the Planning Board. After the Planning Board reviews the bylaw, it will come back to the Town Council for two readings before a final decision.

You can review the full listing of Actions Taken in the embedded document




the playground at DelCarte was redone and opened on Saturday
the playground at DelCarte was redone and opened on Saturday


FHS girls lacrosse top Natick 7-4


Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 7 vs. Natick, 4 – Final 
– Franklin freshman goalie Gianna Cameron turned aside seven shots in net and Dana Lewandowski caused five turnovers and played well on defense.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-051317/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Charles River Meadowlands Update

Don't Forget to Send Your Comments to Army Corps of Engineers!

* We had a great turnout at the recent US Army Corps of Engineers meeting in Millis on the 19th of April -- about 35 people in total. Among attendees were local legislators from Franklin (Judy Pfeffer) and Bellingham, as well as the Medfield Town Manager and Franklin's Assistant Town Manager Jamie Hellen.

The Corps expressed a clear willingness to work with the towns and the Initiative on access and signage issues. As always, there are many details to be worked out but we had access to several Corps officials and they clearly heard our concerns...

NOTE: The final deadline for receipt of written comments on the US Army Corps Draft Master Plan for the Meadowlands must be received by June 15. Please go to our home page to download copies of both the master plan and the USACE comment form. (www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org).

* We will not be meeting in June and when we resume meeting in July. It will be on a Wednesday night schedule to accommodate those of you unable to make Tuesday evening events. For details, check the website.

Sincerely,

Alan Earls
Charles River Meadowlands

Charles River Meadowlands
Charles River Meadowlands

Franklin Public LIbrary: Home Essential Oils Class - May 16

Learn how to take care of your health naturally with essential oils. You will receive basic knowledge on how to use essential oils safely and effectively. Experience the purity and potency of pure therapeutic grade oils. 

Presented by Josiah Precourt


Tuesday, May 16, 6:60 PM 
at the Franklin Public Library 
25 Kenwood Circle



Franklin Public LIbrary: Home Essential Oils Class - May 16
Franklin Public LIbrary: Home Essential Oils Class - May 16

This was shared from 

http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/essential-oils-class

and

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/05/home-essential-oils-class-tuesday-may.html

"they can be successfully managed through multi-year efforts"

With treatment of the invasive species at DelCarte scheduled for June 7 (assuming good weather), this article from the Milford Daily News on the work of other communities battling invasive species is timely.

"Keith Gazaille makes a living putting chemicals exactly where it seems most unnerving for them to be: water. 
On Wednesday, Gazaille and his team from Shrewsbury-based SOLitude Lake Management loaded up an airboat with a couple dozen containers each filled with 20 pounds of the aquatic herbicide SonarOne. 
The chemical pellets SOLitude dropped in the Norton Reservoir that morning will be absorbed by two non-native plants that are invading the 580-acre ecosystem, eventually leaving them bleached and dead at the roots. 
“I don’t think anybody goes in and takes any of the approaches lightly,” said Gazaille, SOLitude’s regional director and senior biologist. “All of the techniques have some level of non-target impact.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170514/with-invasive-species-metrowest-milford-area-towns-use-whole-toolbox


In case you missed the earlier posting (May 11) with the schedule for the herbicide treatments for DelCarte, I have provided it here:


The tentative date for the first treatment of the invasive plants in the DelCarte Ponds will be 6/7/17, subject to the weather. (It can't be a rainy day.) 

The pond will be closed for fishing, canoeing etc. for 24 hours, but the rest of the area for hiking etc. will be open.


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/first-treatment-invasive-plants-delcarte-ponds-tentatively-set-june-7-2017

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During 2017 and 2018, herbicide treatments will be applied to the DelCarte Ponds as part of the restoration and preservation of this important recreation area. The treatments are designed to eliminate the invasive plant species which are proliferating rapidly and threaten to completely “take over” the waterbodies unless action is taken to stop their spread.

The time frame for this work is as follows:

  • Prepare and File MA DEP License to Apply Chemicals Permit - APRIL
  • Pre-Treatment Survey – MAY
  • Variable Milfoil Treatment – EARLY JUNE
  • Initial Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JUNE
  • Interim Survey – LATE JUNE
  • Follow-Up Water Chestnut Treatment – EARLY JULY
  • Final Post-Treatment Survey – AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
  • Year-End Report – NOVEMBER/DECEMBER


Signs will be posted at the ponds concerning this work it is important to bear in mind that ON THE DAY OF THE TREATMENTS, USE OF THE PONDS WILL BE RESTRICTED.

Any questions on this project should be directed to the Conservation office at 508-520-4929.


invasive species in the water at DelCarte
invasive species in the water at DelCarte

The ecological study performed to show the need for these herbicide treatments can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/ecological-and-management-study-of.html


The reminder on the treatments was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/get-rid-those-invasive-weeds-delcarte-pond-herbicide-treatment-begins-2017-stay-tuned-more

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/delcarte-invasive-plant-treatment.html

The TC Insider







May 12, 2017


To the Tri-County Community,

We would like to thank all of you that contributed to our program advisory process this year. The Program Advisory Chairs contributed four evenings to the process and board members two meetings with the teachers, parents, and students representing each of our programs. As always our Culinary Arts Program put on some tremendous evenings. Anyone interested in serving on our Advisory Boards next year should contact either the Main Office or the Vocational Office.

The Tri-County SkillsUSA team competed in the State Competition at the end of April at Blackstone Regional. Seventy five students brought home 36 medals including gold medalists Kaylee Dunn (Early Childhood) of North Attleboro, Armen Eghian (Career Pathways: Arts and Communications) of Seekonk, Eric Bernard (Career Pathways: Arts and Communications) of Plainville, Tyler Mello (Career Pathways: Arts and Communications) of Seekonk, Ashley O'Handley (Nontraditional Portfolio) of Plainville, and Mackenzie Michaud (Nontraditional Portfolio) of North Attleboro.

The 5th Annual Tee Off for Tri-County Golf Tournament will take place on June 9th at Wentworth Hills Country Club in Plainville. We still have some openings for golf teams and especially for sponsors to support the Tri-County Education Foundation. It is a great event!  We'll be raffling off a Rob Gronkowski autographed game jersey at the tournament. You can purchase tickets at the school or the tournament.  Students and teachers can purchase tickets at lunch in the cafeteria.

Tri-County juniors and seniors celebrated at Raphael's in Walpole Friday the 5th at the Junior/Senior Prom. The students were great, many members of the faculty were present and a good time was had by all.

We are currently in full preparation mode for Senior Week and Graduation. Parents of seniors should keep an eye on their email and regular mail for notification and tickets. Unfortunately last year we were forced inside the gym, but we are hoping this year we will be back outside on the baseball field once again. Each senior will receive three tickets in the event that we are inside again, but all are welcome to the outdoor ceremony.

Thanks for your support,
Mr. Procaccini









Upcoming Events

Senior Project Fair
May 15

Senior Class Trip
May 30

Honors Night
May 31

Senior Spirit of Boston Cruise
June 1

Last Day for Seniors
June 2


Graduation
June 4

Tri-County Golf Tournament
June 9




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