Franklin Library closing early Weds, closed Thursday |
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Franklin Library closing early Weds, closed Thursday |
She is a master of the art of teaching English literature… She is a critic capable of grasping and explaining her subject with clearness and precision by the use of short and simple words… She shows a remarkable breadth of judgment, a patience that never wearies, a quiet enthusiasm which no difficulty can distort or destroy, and great insight which can give richness to literature and new meanings to old dogmas.
As a friend, she loves her pupils for what they are, radiating to them by precept, sympathy and example, what she would have them be. Her creed — “Be a friend; the rest will follow.”We are here today because of something that happened much earlier. In 1911, an eight year old girl and her four younger siblings were abandoned at South Station in Boston by their mother. This little girl was Sophie Aronofsky, who later came to live with a foster family in Franklin. At first, the soft-spoken Sophie was a student in Alice Wiggin’s English class.
A Remembrance of Alice Wiggin - (1878 - 1966) |
Mary Olsson before the unveiling |
those who gathered pose for a photo |
THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series: DayBreakers - Nov 22 |
THE BLACK BOX Local Artist Series: Copilot - Nov 22 |
Congratulations, Cheer took 2nd place today at States! Amazing job. pic.twitter.com/e6HjjfNHOE— FHS CHEER (@FHScheer_) November 19, 2017
Congrats Franklin HS, recipients of 2017 Central Section Unified Basketball sportsmanship award!! #choosetoinclude #gameonmiaa pic.twitter.com/Iu12pxAUCZ— Rachel Moo (@moo_miaa) November 19, 2017
Great Fall Seaver Tournament, went 4-0 and ready for the season to start up #hardwork pic.twitter.com/vkThob34Y2— FHS Basketball (@_FHSBasketball) November 19, 2017
Annual community service for the team - decorating downtown @FHSPantherHocke pic.twitter.com/94bZXLMfdl— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) November 19, 2017
Wrapping up the @fhs_unified bball jamboree by winning the sportsmanship award. It doesn't get better than that!! |
Christmas with All the Bells and Whistles! - Nov 25 |
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds | |||
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"1. Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey Coach Assistant 2 -- This position is recommended based on the anticipated size of the team (40-45 students). Currently there are 2 paid coaches for the team, whereas the boys’ team has 3 paid coaches for the same number of athletes, practices, and games. This would address equity concerns and provide for better supervision/coaching of the team. This position would be in Tier 2 of the Coaches Stipend of the Collective Bargaining Contract with a salary of $2,657 for a candidate with no experience.
2. Gymnastics Assistant Coach -- The team is anticipating 14-18 athletes after surpassing last year’s expectations of 6-10 athletes with a total of 11 competitors in 2016-2017 school year. The recommended ratio of coach to gymnasts is 1:8 and other Hockomock League gymnastics teams have two coaches. If we were to forgo this assistant coach, we would have to pay a spotter for all of our meets (at a cost of $120/meet). An assistant coach will do more than spot at meets, including spotting at practices and developing a relationship with the athletes. This position is proposed to be in Tier 4 of the Coaches Stipend section of the Collective Bargaining Contract with a salary of $1,057 for a candidate with no experience"The proposal doc can be found here:
Franklin School Committee (L to R) (back row) Feeley, Douglas, Scofield, Zub; (front) Schultz, Bergen) Linden not present for photo |
the newly elected Franklin Town Council was sworn in on Nov 15, 2017 |
FPAC performs The Nutcracker Dec 2-3 |
"Soon more businesses around the region will be unable to give out single-use plastic bags at checkout counters. Buoyed by a desire to reduce littering and improve the environment, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Sudbury and Wayland are among communities that have adopted regulations on plastic bags through Town Meeting or the Board of Health. Some of the rules have yet to take effect.
Franklin town councilors considered a measure, but worried about how businesses would be affected. The council has not adopted the proposal, Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said.
Rules differ from community to community. In general, the regulations prohibit businesses from offering thin-film, single-use plastic bags at checkout counters and allow paper and reusable bags that meet certain requirements. Businesses can use plastic bags for products such as dry cleaning and produce as well as ones that meet other stipulations."
Plastic Bag BylawAfter some contentious discussion and nitpicking, the plastic bag measure was declined to move forward by a unanimous vote. Additional work was acknowledged as required to be done. To the students credit, they took this in stride and are prepared to do the work and bring the measure back.
FHS students discussing the proposal with the EDC Nov 30, 2016 |
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The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities once a month to more than 1,000 individuals, including nearly 300 children. Clients have access to bread and fresh produce daily during Pantry hours.
As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding. Other programs include a Mobile Pantry, Cooking Matters classes, a Healthy Futures Market, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages.
The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Julia Buccella and Natalie Dextradeur are the Co-Lead Food Elves for the 2017 Campaign (Photo courtesy of Patti Dextradeur.) |
Library Building Committee looking for members of the Dennis Foley family |
view of the main room from an overlook on the 4th floor |