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Friday, July 21, 2017
LEAP, Where Kids Develop Communication Skills - Program this Fall
Franklin Dog Park: Clean up day - Aug 12
Hello Dog Lovers,
We have scheduled a clean up on August12h at 8am to spread wood chips and clean up the park. Volunteers needed.
We need about 8 wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes. Refreshments and snacks will be there for all the volunteers.
Rain date is August 19th at 8am.
Thanks, Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Committee..
WOOF! WOOF!!
dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day |
Thursday, July 20, 2017
"You’re part of making people’s lives better"
From the Franklin business radar comes word of this new product offering and ribbon cutting for a company that recently relocated to Franklin:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cold-chain-technologies-and-the-parenteral-drug-association-team-up-for-a-new-course-offering-300488684.html
Continue reading the Cold Chain Technology blog post
http://www.coldchaintech.com/events/cct-hosts-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-event/
For more about Cold Chain Technology, visit their webpage
http://www.coldchaintech.com/
"Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), the leading source for temperature-controlled packaging solutions for all segments of the life science supply chain and the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), the leading global facilitator of science, technology and regulatory information are pleased to announce "Temperature Sensitive Packaging and Distribution for Biopharmaceuticals," a new two-day course offering.
The "Temperature Sensitive Packaging and Distribution for Biopharmaceuticals" course is ideal for professionals employed in roles such as Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Packaging, Validation and Process Development. Upon completion of the course, attendees will understand the variables involved in designing a thermal packaging system, and learn how to develop and evaluate shipping systems based on a set of requirements including the implementation of a temperature monitoring program for their organization.
"We are very excited to partner with the world leading Parental Drug Association in sharing the best practices to properly specify and evaluate cold chain packaging. Having a sound understanding of the technical background of cold chain shippers is essential to achieving a safe and cost effective cold chain," states Geoff Kaiser, Director of Engineering and Technical Services at CCT."Continue reading the press release
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cold-chain-technologies-and-the-parenteral-drug-association-team-up-for-a-new-course-offering-300488684.html
"In celebration of our 50 years in thermal packaging design and innovation and the relocation of our corporate headquarters to Franklin, MA, we hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 1, 2017.
The event was attended by CCT employees, business associates, and public officials that included Massachusetts Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, State Representative Jeffrey Roy, Lisa Nelson on behalf of US Congressman Joseph Kennedy III, Peter Milano from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, Greg Casey on behalf of US State Senator Richard Ross, Town of Franklin Administrator Jeffery Nutting, Town of Franklin Council Member Andy Bissanti, Edward Kriegsman of Kriegsman & Kriegsman, Bonnie Sullivan of Middlesex Savings Bank, Julia Dvorko of the Massachusetts Export Center and more."
Continue reading the Cold Chain Technology blog post
http://www.coldchaintech.com/events/cct-hosts-grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-event/
CCT-Grand-Opening-Group-Photo |
For more about Cold Chain Technology, visit their webpage
http://www.coldchaintech.com/
In the News: Another Eagle Scout; marijuana law to Gov Baker
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170719/another-eagle-scout-for-franklin-family
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170719/legislature-approves-compromise-on-pot-law
"Another member of the Molloy family has achieved the highest achievement or rank within the Boys Scouts of America.
Following in his father Peter and brother Brian’s footsteps, Samuel Molloy, 16, recently completed his Eagle Scout project.
Through his project, Samuel raised money, built and managed of a team of volunteers to install four aluminum benches along the side of the turf field at Franklin High School.
“I’m very proud of him,” said Samuel’s mother Shelly. “He went out and got donations, made speeches, researched how much the benches cost and what size; he also had to get the project approved by both the town and school.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170719/another-eagle-scout-for-franklin-family
"The House and Senate on Wednesday signed off on a compromise bill overhauling the marijuana legalization ballot law, moving the long-awaited deal a step closer to Gov. Charlie Baker’s desk.
The committee of House and Senate negotiators had planned to produce a deal by June 30, but talks dragged on this month amid disagreements over tax rates, local control and other issues. Final votes in each branch are expected Thursday when the Senate plans to more thoroughly discuss the accord, the product of competing House and Senate bills reconciled in secret by the conference committee over more than three weeks.
Baker, who opposed Question 4 legalizing recreational marijuana, should now be in receipt of the bill by week’s end, but it’s unclear whether he might have any additional recommendations that could be proposed in the form of amendments that would further delay the implementation of the law."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170719/legislature-approves-compromise-on-pot-law
Jane's Frames: Music and Art on Thursday's in July
Join us for a special event.
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Blackstone Valley: Volunteers are Going Places!
Pedal, Paddle and Learn with VIPs July 19 - July 30
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
”(Butterflies are) such an important part of the ecosystem"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170718/hollistons-butterfly-aviary-is-open
From the Holliston Agricultural Commission webpage:
The Agricultural Commission in Holliston established the butterfly aviary as part of their regular programs including a community garden, farms day in September and a Spring event in April. Franklin is in the process of getting an Agricultural Committee together to help foster the farm environment. Hmm, what will Franklin do?
From the Holliston Agricultural Commission webpage
http://www.hollistonagcom.org/butterfly_aviary.html
"The converted carport behind Holliston’s Prentice Road golf course contains a riot of color and movement.
Blooms in shades of pink, purple, and yellow soar up from islands of loam on the gravel floor, pour from boxes along the walls, and hang from baskets in the ceiling. Black and orange butterflies flit from flower to flower, and a few head for the netted walls and arched ceiling, where visitors can hear the rapid drumming of their wings against the barrier. A mural of the colorful insects takes up a back wall.
This is the Holliston Butterfly Aviary, which opened for its third season this past weekend, behind the town-owned Pinecrest Golf Course.
Watch where you step: some butterflies nestle into the gravel at visitors’ feet."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170718/hollistons-butterfly-aviary-is-open
From the Holliston Agricultural Commission webpage:
The Agricultural Commission in Holliston established the butterfly aviary as part of their regular programs including a community garden, farms day in September and a Spring event in April. Franklin is in the process of getting an Agricultural Committee together to help foster the farm environment. Hmm, what will Franklin do?
"Butterfly Aviary Rules
- Aviary is open 7 days a week 8am-7pm (During "open" season)
- Please no children should be inside the aviary without adult supervision
- Please no touching or trying to catch the butterflies
- Watch your step as butterflies are often on the gravel and you could step on them
- No running, bug repellants, picking up the butterflies or the plants, dogs, food or drinks allowed inside
- Please do not place hands on the netting
- Before you leave, please check yourself to make sure you don't have any butterflies on you"
From the Holliston Agricultural Commission webpage
http://www.hollistonagcom.org/butterfly_aviary.html
From the Holliston Agricultural Commission webpage |
Franklin Library: Wild cats - July 19 - 10:30 AM
Wild cats at the Franklin Library, Wednesday, 10:30 AM for children 6 and up.
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/wild-cats
Wild cats at the Franklin Library, Wednesday, 10:30 AM for children 6 and up |
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/wild-cats
“They’ve worked out very well. These are for our protection.”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170717/roy-spilka-appear-at-franklin-fire-dept
"State Rep Jeff Roy, D-Franklin and Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, made a trip to the fire station Monday morning to get a firsthand look at the newest tools they helped purchase for the department.
Roy and Spilka worked together to secure a $65,000 grant to fund 60 hearing protection devices for Franklin firefighters.
The new items will help avoid potential hearing loss, said Fire Chief Gary McCarraher.
“The hearing protection devices are headsets that reduce the noise firefighters are exposed to within and around the fire apparatus,” McCarraher said. “They incorporate an intercom system so they can talk to one another as well as connection with the radio system.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170717/roy-spilka-appear-at-franklin-fire-dept
Paul Molla demos the new headsets (Jeff Roy Facebook photo) |
Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race - Sep 16
Hello to all past participants in the Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race at Wrentham Developmental Center.
Your support was greatly appreciated! I hope to see you again for the 37th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic Race on September 16, 2017.
You can preregister on line through Runreg.com
Thanks in advance,
Rich Katno, Race Director
Your support was greatly appreciated! I hope to see you again for the 37th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic Race on September 16, 2017.
You can preregister on line through Runreg.com
Thanks in advance,
Rich Katno, Race Director
37th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic - Sep 16 |
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - July 18, 2017
I missed having this meeting on the Franklin Matters calendar (and it wasn't on the official Town calendar, oops...)
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 27, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. 2016-17 District Improvement Plan Update
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading
o IKB – Homework Policy
o JICH – Substance Abuse Policy
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the following Policies as discussed:
1. IKB – Homework Policy
2. JICH – Substance Abuse Policy
b. I recommend acceptance of the following donations for FHS totaling $2,200.00:
1. $275.00 from various donors for the Paul Castelline Scholarship.
2. $150.00 from Mariko Tamate for the K. Kitanosono Scholarship.
3. $1,150.00 from Rebeca Shrager Memorial Fund – Temple Beth Am for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
4. $625.00 from various donors for the Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship.
c. I recommend acceptance of the following donations for Davis Thayer totaling: $3,135.16:
1. $2,897.64 from the DT PCC for Supplemental supplies.
2. $237.52 from O’Connor Portraiture for supplemental supplies.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
a. Policy Sub Committee – Ms. Scofield
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Motion to Adjourn
– Dr. O’Malley
1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 27, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence: Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
2. Guests/Presentations
a. 2016-17 District Improvement Plan Update
3. Discussion Only Items
Policy – Second Reading
o IKB – Homework Policy
o JICH – Substance Abuse Policy
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the following Policies as discussed:
1. IKB – Homework Policy
2. JICH – Substance Abuse Policy
b. I recommend acceptance of the following donations for FHS totaling $2,200.00:
1. $275.00 from various donors for the Paul Castelline Scholarship.
2. $150.00 from Mariko Tamate for the K. Kitanosono Scholarship.
3. $1,150.00 from Rebeca Shrager Memorial Fund – Temple Beth Am for inhouse enrichment at FHS.
4. $625.00 from various donors for the Maureen Sabolinski Scholarship.
c. I recommend acceptance of the following donations for Davis Thayer totaling: $3,135.16:
1. $2,897.64 from the DT PCC for Supplemental supplies.
2. $237.52 from O’Connor Portraiture for supplemental supplies.
5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
a. Policy Sub Committee – Ms. Scofield
School Committee Liaison Reports
6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.
7. Motion to Adjourn
– Dr. O’Malley
Concerts on the Common: Sharon Band - July 19
Set aside Wednesday evening for "family night" on the Town Common. Bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic meal; relax and enjoy the evening.
In the event of rain, the concert will be held at:St Mary's/Ben Franklin Charter School - across the street from the Town Common.
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Children's Programs 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
July 19 - Sharon Band
- DJ Rich Green - Children's Program
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Children's Programs 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Concerts on the Common: Sharon Band - July 19 |
Lisa Bailey - "Colorful Escapes" - art show in Natick, classes in Franklin
Franklin artist, Lisa Bailey is having a solo show in August and September in Natick. The advertising flyer for the show is displayed below. The show will be held at The Frame Shop - Gallery https://www.frameshop-gallery.com/
Lisa had painted a picture of her cats called "7 of 9 Lives" which just won Honorable Mention at the Cape Cod Art Associations show called ‘The National 2017.’
Lisa is holding open enrollment for art classes that she teaches at her house called Developing Artists. She is a registered small home business owner here in Franklin.
Lisa Bailey - "Colorful Escapes" - art show in Natick |
Lisa had painted a picture of her cats called "7 of 9 Lives" which just won Honorable Mention at the Cape Cod Art Associations show called ‘The National 2017.’
7 of 9 Lives by Lisa G Bailey |
Lisa is holding open enrollment for art classes that she teaches at her house called Developing Artists. She is a registered small home business owner here in Franklin.
https://www.facebook.com/DevelopingArtistsFranklin |
Sometimes it takes 82 days
Weymouth resident Andrea Honore has been visiting Governor Baker’s office daily to highlight her opposition to the compressor project. She posted this today as her Day #82 entry:
You can continue reading the post and the other 81 days that preceded this
https://sitwithandrea.wordpress.com/
"Holy flying pancakes, you guys!
I’m still processing this in what’s left of my brain. I’ll post more tomorrow.
For now, there’s this:
BAKER ORDERS STATE TO INVESTIGATE COMPRESSOR STATION ISSUES
By Michael P. Norton
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JULY 17, 2017…
Requesting a public health assessment and thorough airing of public safety concerns, Gov. Charlie Baker has directed state agencies to investigate issues raised by opponents of a controversial natural gas compressor station planned along the Fore River in North Weymouth.
In a letter dated July 14 and released by Baker’s office on Monday, Baker said his administration would examine claims about project impacts, gather public health data, and facilitate the presentation to the federal government of public safety concerns. And while he reiterated that the “primary decisions” about the project will be made by the federal government, Baker said he’s committed to ensuring that community concerns are “heard fully.”
“We recognize the serious concerns that have been raised by many, including constituents in your town and neighboring communities, regarding a proposed natural gas compressor station to be sited along the Fore River,” Baker wrote in a letter to Weymouth Mayor Robert Hedlund, a former state senator who has called the federal review of the project “a rigged process.”
You can continue reading the post and the other 81 days that preceded this
https://sitwithandrea.wordpress.com/
image from Sit With Andrea webpage |
In the News: UMass tuition rises; legislative deal on marijuana reached; used needles everywhere
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170717/university-of-massachusetts-raises-tuition-and-fees-3
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170717/marijuana-deal-calls-for-up-to-20-percent-tax-on-pot-sales
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20170717/its-raining-needles-drug-crisis-creates-pollution-threat
"The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees voted to increase tuition and fees by an average of 3 percent for in-state undergraduates on Monday -- a move that will cost the average Massachusetts student $416 more than the previous academic year.
Across the UMass system, the average in-state undergraduate will pay an average $14,253 in tuition and fees this year. It is the third year in a row the university has increased tuition for students. Last July, the trustees voted to increase tuition and fees by 5.8 percent -- a hike that cost the average in-state undergraduate student $756. The trustees broke a two-year tuition freeze in 2015 when they voted to increase tuition by 5 percent.
The five-campus UMass system had more than 74,000 students enrolled during the 2016-17 academic year. Some 17,700 students earned UMass degrees in 2017 -- the largest graduating class in UMass history. The board approved the increases during a meeting in Worcester."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170717/university-of-massachusetts-raises-tuition-and-fees-3
http://www.umass.edu/ |
"State House and Senate negotiators reached an agreement Monday on the state’s voter-approved marijuana law that would allow retail pot sales to be taxed at a maximum 20 percent rate.
Highlights of the deal were released by a six-member conference committee that spent several weeks trying to resolve differences between the two chambers.The compromise language mostly splits the difference between a House proposal to raise the total tax on marijuana to a mandatory 28 percent and the Senate version of the bill, which called for keeping the tax at a maximum of 12 percent.
Under the agreement, consumers would pay a 10.75 percent excise tax in addition to the state’s regular 6.25 percent sales tax. Cities and towns would also have the option of adding a 3 percent local tax."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170717/marijuana-deal-calls-for-up-to-20-percent-tax-on-pot-sales
"They hide in weeds along hiking trails and in playground grass. They wash into rivers and float downstream to land on beaches. They pepper baseball dugouts, sidewalks and streets. Syringes left by drug users amid the heroin crisis are turning up everywhere.
In Portland, Maine, officials have collected more than 700 needles so far this year, putting them on track to handily exceed the nearly 900 gathered in all of 2016. In March alone, San Francisco collected more than 13,000 syringes, compared with only about 2,900 the same month in 2016.
People, often children, risk getting stuck by discarded needles, raising the prospect they could contract blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV or be exposed to remnants of heroin or other drugs.
It’s unclear whether anyone has gotten sick, but the reports of children finding the needles can be sickening in their own right. One 6-year-old girl in California mistook a discarded syringe for a thermometer and put it in her mouth; she was unharmed."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20170717/its-raining-needles-drug-crisis-creates-pollution-threat
Safe Coalition update to Town Council (video)
The S.A.F.E. Coalition presented and discussed their efforts to help address the substance abuse issues that troubles Franklin and much of MA (as well as the entire US).
I will share the video replay once it is available from Franklin TV and encourage you to view it to get the fullness of the discussion.
The video replay is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=477
The document used for the presentation is here:
Some of the key takeways:
I will share the video replay once it is available from Franklin TV and encourage you to view it to get the fullness of the discussion.
The video replay is available
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=477
The document used for the presentation is here:
Some of the key takeways:
- All Franklin 1st responders are now equipped with NARCAN
- Training and distribution of NARCAN to the community exceeded expectations
- Support line established (call 508-488-8105 for support, but not for emergency situations)
- Additional communications and education events planned
- Franklin Police provide real time overdose tracking for Franklin residents
- SAFE has a YouTube channel with informative videos
SAFE Coalition presentation to Town Council, July 12, 2017 |
Monday, July 17, 2017
Closing Day - 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival - Saturday, July 29
*** THE BLACK BOX
12:00 – 7:30 PM, Inside THE BLACK BOX (TBB)Art Exhibit, Franklin Art Association
Select Franklin Restaurants will be selling food throughout the afternoon.
12:00 – 6:00 PM, The Festival Stage (Inside TBB)
• Heath Nisbett
• Emma Newton
• Universal Singers
• Ann Sears
• Kaye Kelly
12:00 – 8:00 PM, The Circle of Friends Stage (Outside TBB)
• Michele Kelly
• Jamie Barrett
• Stelfilia’s Stone
• Jim Henry
• Victims of Gravity
3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival Schedule: Saturday, July 29, 2017 |
If you are interested in getting updates on the Franklin Cultural Festival please check out the webpage http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/ or follow the Festival on Twitter https://twitter.com/artshappenhere
We do maintain a Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalFestival but you should not rely on timely updates due to the way Facebook filters the information to followers.
To help financially support the Festival please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/FCF2017.
The tri-fold flyer with the full schedule can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZFlnZFNMV1puWkE/view?usp=sharing
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