August 23 - Leeds
- Elaine Kess1er - Children's program
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| Concerts on the Common: Leeds - Aug 23 |
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Children's Programs 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Concerts on the Common: Leeds - Aug 23
Set aside Wednesday evening for "family night" on the 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 common.
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Children's Programs 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Children's Programs 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Aug 22, 2017
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
AGENDA
"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which
may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed
and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent
permitted by law."
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Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the August 8, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
Correspondence:
2. Guests/Presentations
a. New Superintendent Induction Program – Dr. Irwin Blumer, Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
b. New Hires – 2017-2018 / Introduce new Administrators
c. Student/Parent Handbooks
d. Summer Professional Development recap / September 1 Professional Development Preview
3. Discussion Only Items
- Unified Basketball Proposal
- Superintendent’s Entry Plan
- District Improvement Plan 2017-2018
Policy – First Reading
o BEDB – Order of Business
4. Action Items
a. I recommend adoption of the ECDC Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
b. I recommend adoption of the Davis Thayer Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
c. I recommend adoption of the Jefferson Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
d. I recommend adoption of the Kennedy Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
e. I recommend adoption of the Keller Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
f. I recommend adoption of the Oak Street Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
g. I recommend adoption of the Parmenter Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
h. I recommend adoption of the Horace Mann Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
i. I recommend adoption of the Remington Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
j. I recommend adoption of the Annie Sullivan Student/Parent Handbook as presented.
k. I recommend adoption of the Franklin HighStudent/Parent Handbook as presented.
l. I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1012.89 from the Davis Thayer PCC for supplemental supplies as detailed.
m. I recommend approval of Unified Basketball proposal as discussed.
n. I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from the Oak Street 5th Grade Class for in-house enrichment.
o. I recommend approval of the 2017-2018 District Improvement Plan as discussed.
p. I recommend moving policy BEDB – Order of Business to a second reading.
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.
o Public Schools Advocacy Sub Committee
o Ad Hoc Superintendent Evaluation Sub Committee
7. Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session and not return to Open Session – (Roll Call Vote) Dr. O’Malley
8. Executive Session
a. Strategy with respect to litigation
This was shared from the School Committee webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_Agendas/r20172018/SCAgenda%208-22-17Revised.pdf
Our Volunteers are Going Places! - Pedal along the SNETT - Aug 30
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Volunteer Needed for the Charles River Pollution Control District Board
The Charles River Pollution Control is in need of a new member! The Board usually meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 3 PM. If you are interested please apply.
To apply please fill out the online volunteer form
For more information on the Charles River Pollution Control please visit: http://www.franklinma.gov/charles-river-pollution-control
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/volunteer-needed-charles-river-pollution-control
"The Charles River Pollution Control District is a regional wastewater treatment plant located in Medway, Massachusetts. The facility provides tertiary treatment of wastewater and septage from domestic, commercial, and industrial sources from the Towns of Medway, Franklin, Bellingham, and Millis. Septage is also accepted from the Towns of Norfolk, Sherborn, Dover, Wrentham, Weston, Holliston, and Sharon. The treated effluent discharges into the Upper Charles River and is regulated by a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit which is jointly enforced by the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The facility is designed to treat 5.7 million gallons per day (mgd).
The Charles River Pollution Control District treats the communities' wastewater by performing several physical, chemical and biological processes before discharging the environmentally safe water into the Charles River. The wastewater is treated to meet the EPA's discharge permit limitations.
The collection system consists of Town and District owned sewer pipes. The system has over 238 miles of sewer pipes and 37 pump stations, including approximately 13 miles of District owned interceptors and one District owned pump station.
The District manages a Geographic Information System (GIS) that is used to support the operation and maintenance activities of the Sewer Collection System."
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| screen image from https://www.charlesriverpcd.org/ |
Franklin Police: Sergeant Brian Johnson in the news
"Last week Franklin Police Sergeant Brian Johnson attended his 29th year at EC Week at Camp Fatima. Boston 25 News 's Robert Goulston highlighted the Camp, and it's mission. Congratulations also to Boston Fire Department's Captain Joe Minehan, and KOKH FOX 25 News, Oklahoma'sShelby Cashman for their dedicated service, and participating in this story!"
This was the Franklin Police Facebook post to share
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| Franklin Police Sergeant Brian Johnson in the news |
You can donate to Camp Fatima and Exceptional Citizen's Week http://www.ecweek.org/
Monday, August 21, 2017
Police Dept recognitions highlight Town Council meeting
Catching up to share the summary of the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, August 9. The only meeting this month. In September, the Council resumes meeting twice a month.
The meeting opened with recognition of Gary Premo who has left the Police Dept to take the new role of Executive Director at the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center. The center is the long awaited regional emergency dispatch center that will service the towns of Franklin, Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham.
In other actions by the Town Council:
The Town Council actions taken document can be found here:
The video replay of this meeting is available on demand from Franklin TV
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=483
My notes from the meeting reported live can be found here:
The meeting opened with recognition of Gary Premo who has left the Police Dept to take the new role of Executive Director at the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center. The center is the long awaited regional emergency dispatch center that will service the towns of Franklin, Norfolk, Plainville and Wrentham.
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| The meeting opened with recognition of Gary Premo |
Next up was the swearing in of Leanne Baker as the newest female police officer.
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| Leanne Baker sworn in by Town Clerk Teresa Burr as Chief Lynch observes |
Then Leanne's husband former Sargent Chris Baker who left the Police Dept and would have been recognized earlier this year except for a typo. The award had a typo, needed to be replaced and took some time to be re-done. As Leanne was being sworn in this evening, it was easy to combine the two events.
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| former Sargent Chris Baker and Chief Lynch |
Last but not least, Officer Gilboy was recognized as his partner, the police dog Axe, passed away suddenly recently.
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| Officer Gilboy recognized by Chief Lynch |
In other actions by the Town Council:
- the appointment of Samuel Williams to the Design Review Commission was approved
- the request by La Cantina Winery for a new Farmer Winery Series Pouring License and also approved the Manager Robert Vozzella
- the plot zoning changes previously discussed at the Economic Development Committee were discussed, amended (by adding one more plot) was referred to the Planning Board. Assuming it is approved, it will come back to the Council for public hearing and two readings, as well as the final vote
The Town Council actions taken document can be found here:
The video replay of this meeting is available on demand from Franklin TV
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=483
My notes from the meeting reported live can be found here:
- Live reporting: Legislation through to Closing
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- Live Reporting: Town Council - Aug 9, 2017
The published agenda can be found here
New England Gold - Open House - Sep 6
Calling all wrestlers ...........
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For more information visit the webpage https://newenglandgoldwrestling.org/
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| Calling all wrestlers |
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