All are welcome to join the #FranklinElks as we commemorate the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
A concert will follow by the Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band! It's a great time. Hope to see you there!
#ElksInAction #MassStateElks
On the Franklin Town Common beginning at 1:00 PM
From the Elks Facebook Flag Day event
https://www.facebook.com/events/480078912323873/
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Thursday, June 15, 2017
Franklin Library: Summer Reading Book Tote Decorating - June 16
Summer Reading Book Tote Decorating, Friday, June 16, 3:30 p.m.
Shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/summer-reading-book-tote-decorating.html
Franklin Library: Summer Reading Book Tote Decorating - June 16 |
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/06/summer-reading-book-tote-decorating.html
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Franklin Public Schools: Letter to Franklin Families and Faculty
Dear Franklin Families and Faculty:
We are deeply saddened to inform you that over the past week, graffiti depicting swastikas has been discovered on a playground at one of our schools (Remington/Jefferson) and in the entryway of another school (Keller/Sullivan). Following the discovery of these hateful symbols, we started our own independent investigations to determine who is responsible for these terrible acts. We also contacted the Franklin Police Department and we are fully cooperating with the police and their investigation.
We find this graffiti to be extremely disturbing, disrespectful and inconsistent with the diverse and inclusive community that makes up the Franklin Public Schools. If our investigation concludes that a school member is responsible for these acts, we will impose disciplinary consequences consistent with our student code of conduct and take other remedial measures to restore a sense of security and support for all. If the police determine which individual(s) perpetrated these behaviors there could be significant legal consequences as well.
We will continue to be vigilant in order to protect our school community with the safety and security measures that are in place continually. We will also work to remedy the negative impact of these events by working with local community partners and using our school resources to respond at both a school level and a community level.
Please know that the Franklin Public Schools is no place for hate, bias or for the disregard of the civil rights of all individuals. We work tirelessly to teach tolerance at school and will reinforce our core values in the days, weeks and years ahead. As this is a wider community issue, we are asking for your help and support to change attitudes and eliminate hateful speech and senseless depictions of symbols that hurt individuals and groups. Words and actions matter and we need to reinforce the values of tolerance and respect across all of Franklin.
If you have any information to share regarding the graffiti, please contact the Franklin Police Department at 508- 528-1212 and/or the Superintendent's Office at 508 -553-4819. If your child needs support to address these events, please contact your child's guidance counselor or an administrator at your child's school.
As we are deeply concerned about these hateful and disrespectful actions, the Franklin Public Schools has engaged with the Anti-Defamation League to establish a process for training students, faculty and administration in confronting bias in school and in the community. Teams from our three middle schools will engage in training this summer. Additionally this program will enable the training of our students to become peer leaders and trainers skilled in running anti-bias programs for other students and parents. There are plans for FHS to commit to this program as well. We anticipate this program will be impactful on all stakeholders and will propel positive change in our schools and community. You can expect to hear more about this initiative in the fall.
Thank you for supporting our school community and for your assistance in facing this issue.
Maureen Sabolinski, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
We are deeply saddened to inform you that over the past week, graffiti depicting swastikas has been discovered on a playground at one of our schools (Remington/Jefferson) and in the entryway of another school (Keller/Sullivan). Following the discovery of these hateful symbols, we started our own independent investigations to determine who is responsible for these terrible acts. We also contacted the Franklin Police Department and we are fully cooperating with the police and their investigation.
Jefferson playground |
We find this graffiti to be extremely disturbing, disrespectful and inconsistent with the diverse and inclusive community that makes up the Franklin Public Schools. If our investigation concludes that a school member is responsible for these acts, we will impose disciplinary consequences consistent with our student code of conduct and take other remedial measures to restore a sense of security and support for all. If the police determine which individual(s) perpetrated these behaviors there could be significant legal consequences as well.
We will continue to be vigilant in order to protect our school community with the safety and security measures that are in place continually. We will also work to remedy the negative impact of these events by working with local community partners and using our school resources to respond at both a school level and a community level.
Please know that the Franklin Public Schools is no place for hate, bias or for the disregard of the civil rights of all individuals. We work tirelessly to teach tolerance at school and will reinforce our core values in the days, weeks and years ahead. As this is a wider community issue, we are asking for your help and support to change attitudes and eliminate hateful speech and senseless depictions of symbols that hurt individuals and groups. Words and actions matter and we need to reinforce the values of tolerance and respect across all of Franklin.
Keller Sullivan school sign |
If you have any information to share regarding the graffiti, please contact the Franklin Police Department at 508- 528-1212 and/or the Superintendent's Office at 508 -553-4819. If your child needs support to address these events, please contact your child's guidance counselor or an administrator at your child's school.
As we are deeply concerned about these hateful and disrespectful actions, the Franklin Public Schools has engaged with the Anti-Defamation League to establish a process for training students, faculty and administration in confronting bias in school and in the community. Teams from our three middle schools will engage in training this summer. Additionally this program will enable the training of our students to become peer leaders and trainers skilled in running anti-bias programs for other students and parents. There are plans for FHS to commit to this program as well. We anticipate this program will be impactful on all stakeholders and will propel positive change in our schools and community. You can expect to hear more about this initiative in the fall.
Thank you for supporting our school community and for your assistance in facing this issue.
Maureen Sabolinski, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Franklin Police Officers Complete Advanced Training
Sergeant William Brigham, evening patrol division shift supervisor, recently completed an intensive two week first line supervisor training at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. The First Line Supervisor Course provided sworn public safety professionals with contemporary, relevant concepts of leadership and management appropriate to the role responsibilities of first line supervisors in a modern criminal justice agency.
Sergeant Brigham examined topics including: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; Leadership Principles; Interpersonal Communication; Discipline, Conflict Management and Performance Appraisals; Problem Solving and Community Engagement; Situational & Crisis Applied Leadership; Legal Updates and Liability; and Fair and Impartial Policing for Supervisors. The program was presented by experienced academics and law enforcement practitioners.
Patrol Officers David Gove, and Conor Ashe recently completed the eighty (80) hour Police Motorcycle Officer Training Course at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. This course was presented by instructors from Northwestern University, and taught officers in the tactics and skills needed for emergency and patrol police motorcycle operators.
This course is a grueling test of the operator’s abilities, and teaches evasive maneuvering, high speed braking, escape, and avoidance exercises. Both officers will now be out on patrol on the two motorcycles in the Franklin Police Department’s fleet.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2017_media_release_bringham_ashe_gove_2.pdf
Sergeant William Brigham |
Sergeant Brigham examined topics including: Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; Leadership Principles; Interpersonal Communication; Discipline, Conflict Management and Performance Appraisals; Problem Solving and Community Engagement; Situational & Crisis Applied Leadership; Legal Updates and Liability; and Fair and Impartial Policing for Supervisors. The program was presented by experienced academics and law enforcement practitioners.
Patrol Officers David Gove, and Conor Ashe recently completed the eighty (80) hour Police Motorcycle Officer Training Course at the South Weymouth Naval Air Station. This course was presented by instructors from Northwestern University, and taught officers in the tactics and skills needed for emergency and patrol police motorcycle operators.
This course is a grueling test of the operator’s abilities, and teaches evasive maneuvering, high speed braking, escape, and avoidance exercises. Both officers will now be out on patrol on the two motorcycles in the Franklin Police Department’s fleet.
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/2017_media_release_bringham_ashe_gove_2.pdf
FHS representatives on girls and boys lacrosse Hockomock League all stars
Below are the official 2017 Hockomock League Girls and Boys Lacrosse All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league and published by Hockomock Sports .Com.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Dan MacDonald, North Attleboro
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-girls-lacrosse-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-all-stars/
Girls = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Sophia DiCenso, FoxboroHOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
- Gianna Cameron, Franklin
- Caroline Lounsbury, Franklin
- Grace MacCallum, Franklin
- Annie Walsh, Franklin
- Erin Walsh, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Grace McDermott, Franklin
Boys = HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Dan MacDonald, North AttleboroHOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
- Wyatt Arsenault, Franklin
- Jacob Alexander, Franklin
- Eric Civetti, Franklin
- Pat Morrison, Franklin
- Connor O’Rourke, Franklin
- Packie Watson, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Sam Arsenault, Franklin
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-girls-lacrosse-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-all-stars/
https://hockomocksports.com/ |
MassBudget: MA ranks #2 in child well-being, Federal cuts threaten gains
Corrected links to new fact sheets
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Franklin TV Annual Open Meeting - Thursday, June 15
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