| F. Hearings |
F. Hearings
none
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| G. License Transactions |
G. License Transactions
none
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| H. Presentations/Discussions |
H. Presentations/Discussions
none
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| I. Subcommittee Reports |
I. Subcommittee Reports
1. Capital
prioritization done nicely, made it easier to decide
2. Budget
meeting next week
3. Economic Development Committee
plot lines being looked at
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Live reporting: Subcommittee reports
Live Reporting: Town Council - Feb 14, 2018
Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Jones, Padula, Earls
Absent: Kelly
Absent: Kelly
| A. Approval of Minutes |
A. Approval of Minutes : January 10, 2018, January 24,2018
motion to approve minutes, Jan 10, 2018
seconded, passed 8-0
motion to approve minutes, Jan 24, 2018
seconded, passed 8-0
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| B. Announcements |
B. Announcements: This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
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| C. Proclamations/Recognitions |
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
none
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| D. Citizen Comments |
D. Citizen Comments - Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
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| E. Appointments |
E. Appointments
1. Agricultural Commission
postponed to next meeting agenda
2. Design Review Commission
Sean Preston
motion to approve, seconded, passed 8-0
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School Committee: Community Coffee - Feb 15
The Franklin School Committee community relations sub-committee is continuing our Community “Coffees” in 2018 with themes for each of our gatherings. Please join us for a conversation about diversity and inclusion in Franklin Public Schools on February 15.
Our topics over the course of 2018 will include school budget, school start times, homework policy, social emotional learning and sessions focused on elementary, middle and high school.
For questions, please email zubv@franklinps.net (Gigi Zub)
When:
Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:30 PM
Where:
Franklin Public Library
Download the flyer for this event:
Our topics over the course of 2018 will include school budget, school start times, homework policy, social emotional learning and sessions focused on elementary, middle and high school.
For questions, please email zubv@franklinps.net (Gigi Zub)
When:
Thursday, February 15, 2018 6:30 PM
Where:
Franklin Public Library
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| School Committee: Coffee Hour - Feb 15 |
Download the flyer for this event:
Live reporting: Legislative Forum - Feb 13, 2018
Notes via Twitter from the Legislative Forum hosted by the Franklin, MA School Committee in the Franklin High School Lecture Hall on Feb 13, 2018.
Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.
Be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to view all the posts.
LiveARTS: the Boston Trio - Feb 25
The Boston Trio - Heng-Jin Park, piano, Jonah Ellsworth, cello, and Irina Muresanu, violin - are scheduled to perform at the LiveARTS concert on Sunday, Feb 25, 2018. The program will include works by Beethoven, Smetana, and Dvorak.
Ticket prices are: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors; and Students under 18 free
When:
February 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Where:
Ticket prices are: $20 Adults; $15 Seniors; and Students under 18 free
When:
February 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Where:
All Concerts on Sundays, 3:00 pm (NEW TIME!) at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society
262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA
Doors open at 2:30 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible
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| LiveARTS: the Boston Trio - Feb 25 (photo courtesy of Boston Trio) |
Both FHS basketball teams post wins vs. Attleboro
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018
Boys Basketball = Attleboro, 44 @ Franklin, 59 – Final
– Franklin led by three at halftime (26-23) but broke the game open with a 24-point third quarter. The Panthers outscored the visitors 24-13 in the third quarter to create the big lead. Junior Jalen Samuels led the Panthers with 18 points.
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 46 @ Attleboro, 39 – Final
– Ali Brigham dominated the game for the Panthers, recording 27 points and 28 rebounds in the victory.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-13-18/
The FHS boys individual results from the swim Sectional meet were post yesterday, here are the details on the girls team
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS - Swim Sectionals
1. Duxbury – 334.5
8. King Philip – 113
9. Franklin – 104
12. Oliver Ames – 93
16. Attleboro – 42
22. Taunton – 26
25. Mansfield – 16
30. Milford – 8
41. Sharon – 1
200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Duxbury – 1:46.66
13. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Katharine Cashin, Kathryn McGuire, Ashley Loomis) – 2:00.17
200 Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 1:49.94 (Meet record)
5. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:58.89
16. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 2:06.27
500 Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 4:55.25
13. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 5:30.07
200 Yard Free Relay
1. Nantucket – 1:40.75
25. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Elizabeth Leo, Katherine Gillies, Audrey Finn) – 1:50.57
100 Yard Backstroke
1. Julia Ali, Duxbury – 57.07
9. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:01.39
400 Yard Free Relay
1. Duxbury – 3:34.04
5. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Kathryn Maguire, Katharine Cashin, Ashley Loomis) – 3:45.49
For all the Hockomock results from the swim sectionals
https://hockomocksports.com/hock-results-from-miaa-swimming-sectional-meets-2018/
Boys Basketball = Attleboro, 44 @ Franklin, 59 – Final
– Franklin led by three at halftime (26-23) but broke the game open with a 24-point third quarter. The Panthers outscored the visitors 24-13 in the third quarter to create the big lead. Junior Jalen Samuels led the Panthers with 18 points.
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 46 @ Attleboro, 39 – Final
– Ali Brigham dominated the game for the Panthers, recording 27 points and 28 rebounds in the victory.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-13-18/
The FHS boys individual results from the swim Sectional meet were post yesterday, here are the details on the girls team
GIRLS TEAM RESULTS - Swim Sectionals
1. Duxbury – 334.5
8. King Philip – 113
9. Franklin – 104
12. Oliver Ames – 93
16. Attleboro – 42
22. Taunton – 26
25. Mansfield – 16
30. Milford – 8
41. Sharon – 1
200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Duxbury – 1:46.66
13. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Katharine Cashin, Kathryn McGuire, Ashley Loomis) – 2:00.17
200 Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 1:49.94 (Meet record)
5. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:58.89
16. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 2:06.27
500 Yard Free
1. Ashley Loomis, Franklin – 4:55.25
13. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 5:30.07
200 Yard Free Relay
1. Nantucket – 1:40.75
25. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Elizabeth Leo, Katherine Gillies, Audrey Finn) – 1:50.57
100 Yard Backstroke
1. Julia Ali, Duxbury – 57.07
9. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:01.39
400 Yard Free Relay
1. Duxbury – 3:34.04
5. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Kathryn Maguire, Katharine Cashin, Ashley Loomis) – 3:45.49
For all the Hockomock results from the swim sectionals
https://hockomocksports.com/hock-results-from-miaa-swimming-sectional-meets-2018/
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| Franklin’s Ashley Loomis (center) became a four-time champ in both the 200 and 500 free races. |
Dean College to Host Annual Dean Dash 5K, April 21, 2018
Dean College will host its 5th Annual Dean Dash 5K on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Franklin, MA campus.
The course will start and finish at Awpie Way, directly outside of Dean Hall at the Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA. The race will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. for competitors to take a 3.2-mile walk, jog, or run through the residential streets of Franklin. A hydration station will be waiting for you at the 2-mile mark.
Registration is $5 for Dean College students and kids 12 and under; $13 for faculty/staff/alumni; and $18 for family/community members. Registration prices will increase by $5 on race day. Price includes race t-shirt, race bib, drawstring bag souvenir, lunch, hydration station and live entertainment. Race day registration begins at 12:00 noon. Individuals who do not register ahead of time should be on location no later than 12:15 p.m. to complete the registration process.
Whether you are a seasoned race enthusiast or a first-time runner, we hope you will join us by participating in this year's race.
For more information and to register, visit www.dean.edu/deandash.
The course will start and finish at Awpie Way, directly outside of Dean Hall at the Dean College campus, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA. The race will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. for competitors to take a 3.2-mile walk, jog, or run through the residential streets of Franklin. A hydration station will be waiting for you at the 2-mile mark.
Registration is $5 for Dean College students and kids 12 and under; $13 for faculty/staff/alumni; and $18 for family/community members. Registration prices will increase by $5 on race day. Price includes race t-shirt, race bib, drawstring bag souvenir, lunch, hydration station and live entertainment. Race day registration begins at 12:00 noon. Individuals who do not register ahead of time should be on location no later than 12:15 p.m. to complete the registration process.
Whether you are a seasoned race enthusiast or a first-time runner, we hope you will join us by participating in this year's race.
For more information and to register, visit www.dean.edu/deandash.
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| set up for the Dean Dash 5K on the Dean campus |
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