Sunday, February 25, 2018

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Feb 27, 2018

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.


A G E N D A
“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.”


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH
the key to learning
the key to learning
c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. FY19 Budget Presentation

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Start Times Advisory Committee Appointments
I recommend appointment of School Start Times Advisory Committee members as discussed.
b. Policy – First Reading
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed.

  • Policy CBD – Superintendent’s Contract
  • Policy ADF – Wellness Policy

c. Policy – Second Reading
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

  • BHE – Use of Electronic Communication by School Committee Members
  • BIA – New School Committee Member Orientation
  • BIBA – School Committee Conferences, Conventions and Workshops

d. New Student Activity Account
I recommend approval of the new Student Activity Account at Annie Sullivan Middle School for “Footlighters” as detailed.

4. Discussion Only Items

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes - I recommend approval of the minutes from the January 23, 2017 School Committee meeting.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,000.00 from the New England Patriot’s Foundation for in-house enrichment at FHS.
c. I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit for the recurring field trip for the Jazz Band to attend the UNH Jazz Festival on March 10, 2018 as detailed.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,078.70 from Lifetouch National School Studios for in-house enrichment at Remington Middle School.
e. I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,000.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips.
f. I recommend acceptance of a check for $10,000.00 from the John and Eunice Morrison Charitable Foundation for a scholarship.

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Adjournment

The documents released for this agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin webpage  http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/

FM #140: Economic Development Committee meeting - Feb 21, 2018 (audio)

This internet radio show or podcast is number 140 in the series for Franklin Matters.


This recording is of the Economic Development subcommittee of the Town Council.
The meeting was held in Room 205 on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 beginning at 6:00 PM.


The subcommittee is chaired by Tom Mercer. Members are Melanie Hamblen,
Eamon McCarthy Earls, and Glenn Jones. Town Planning Director Bryan Taberner
and Town Planner Amy Love also participated along with Town Administrator Jeff Nutting
and Deputy Administrator Jamie Hellen. Resident and multi-small business owner
Rich Frongillo participated for the sign discussion.


The meeting runs just under an 1 hour and 30 minutes.


Note: the draft documents referred to are not (yet) available online. Based upon the discussion, updated versions of them will be brought back to the subcommittee before going to the Town Council for further discussion and action.


Without further ado, here is the audio recording.






The published agenda can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/economic-development-committee-edc.html

My notes via Twitter reported live during the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/economic-development-subcommittee.html


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by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  
c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission
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“I ended up here for a reason"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides a nice write up on former FHS basketball player Alicia Kutil.

"Five years ago, former Franklin High standout Alicia Kutil nearly stepped away from her dream of playing college basketball when she transferred from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va. to UMass Amherst. In search of the right fit for her personally, Kutil’s basketball career was given a second chance by UMass Dartmouth, which had recruited her during her time at Franklin. 
Just two weeks ago, Kutil, now a senior captain for the Corsairs, took a cross-court pass and fired up a three-pointer from the left wing in the final minute of a comfortable win against Little east Conference (LEC) rival Eastern Connecticut. With that three, Kutil became the all-time leading scorer in the program’s history. 
Not every path to success is a straight line. 
“It’s an amazing feeling,” said Kutil in a phone conversation the day before UMass Dartmouth faced Eastern Conn. in the LEC semifinal. “I’m still kind of in shock about. On senior night they talked about it before me and my family walked out and I think that’s when it hit me. It’s crazy! I really never thought in a million years that would be me.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/alicia-kutil-sets-career-scoring-mark-at-umass-dartmouth/

Former Franklin High standout Alicia Kutil broke a 32-year-old career scoring record at UMass Dartmouth in a win against Eastern Connecticut. With a late three Kutil surpassed the old mark of 1,323 points for her career. (Paris Felogloy/UMass Dartmouth)
Former Franklin High standout Alicia Kutil broke a 32-year-old career scoring record at UMass Dartmouth in a win against Eastern Connecticut. With a late three Kutil surpassed the old mark of 1,323 points for her career. (Paris Felogloy/UMass Dartmouth)

FHS girls hockey playoff begins Tuesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the news of the FHS hockey playoff seeds and schedule for the girls team. The boys schedule is not yet available.


GIRLS = Division 1
#13 Franklin (13-3-4) will play #20 Belmont (12-7-1) on Tuesday, 2/27 at 7:30 at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin.


For the other Hockomock League seeds - girls
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/


Via the Twitterverse

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Tourney Time! Here is the GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Div 1 Bracket: HOME GAME ON TUESDAY AT 7:30PM!!!! #LETSGOPANTHERS
Tourney Time! Here is the GIRLS ICE HOCKEY Div 1 Bracket:HOME GAME ON TUESDAY AT 7:30PM!!!! #LETSGOPANTHERS





















Lifelong Community Learning: Wine 101 - Your Night Out



Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute
Lifelong Community Learning

Wine 101 - Your Night Out
Who's Afraid of Ordering Wine?
Thursday, March 1
 Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits
14 Grove Street, Franklin
Cost: $10
Lifelong Community Learning: Wine 101 - Your Night Out
Can you not tell a Pinot Noir from a Cabernet?
Do you freeze up at Cotes-du-Rhone and avoid Rioja?

Never remember what goes with fish? Chicken? Pizza?!! This class is designed to help you overcome the fear of ordering wine at a restaurant or picking a good bottle at a retail store.

Whether you want to dazzle your dinner companions or just learn more about the rituals of ordering wine, we've got you covered. After this evening, you'll confidently order the wines that are right for you, AND save money, too!

Seats are limited. Must be 21 to participate.
Lifelong Community Learning
218 Oak St, 508-613-1480




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Saturday, February 24, 2018

FHS Baseball Boosters: A night of comic relief featuring - Mark Riley - Mar 17


A night of comic relief presented by:

The FHS Baseball Boosters

Featuring - Mark Riley


Please join us at “3”• 461 W. Central St. Franklin MA

Saturday March 17
SHOWTIME 9 PM - doors open at 8 PM

Tickets $25

To purchase tickets, email dennally@gmail.com

Please contact dennally@gmail.com (401) 255-2782 - with questions

Must be 21 or over to attend

FHS Baseball Boosters:  A night of comic relief featuring - Mark Riley - Mar 17
FHS Baseball Boosters:  A night of comic relief featuring - Mark Riley - Mar 17




Pothole weather - reminder to use the DPW Service Request Form

It is that kind of winter where the temperature is taking us on a roller coaster. This is also pothole weather!

The updated Town of Franklin webpage has a DPW Service Request Form to report street lights, potholes, downed trees and Other (please specify) issues.

You can also call the DPW 
Hours of Operation:
M, T, Th: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
 
Phone:
(508) 520-4910
(508) 553-5500

From the mobile device (in this case, a phone)



The updated Town of Franklin website is enabled for mobile use
The updated Town of Franklin website is enabled for mobile use



scroll down the Home Page to find a quick link for "Public Works Order"
scroll down the Home Page to find a quick link for "Public Works Order"


  click on the "Public Works Order" to open up the DPW Service Request Form
click on the "Public Works Order" to open up the DPW Service Request Form

From your desktop/laptop


 Scroll down the home page on the desktop/laptop versions to select the DPW Service Request Form
Scroll down the home page on the desktop/laptop versions to select the DPW Service Request Form

The form will ask the same questions whether on the mobile device or desktop/laptop
The form will ask the same questions whether on the mobile device or desktop/laptop
You can go directly to the form here
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/webforms/dpw-service-request-form

FHS basketball seeds and playoff schedule revealed

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the news of the FHS basketball playoff seeds and schedule 


D1 Central Girls
#5 Franklin (15-5) will travel to #4 Natick (16-4) on Wednesday, 2/28 at 7:00.


D1 Central Boys
#1 Franklin (17-3) will host the winner of #8 Lincoln-Sudbury (10-10)/#9 Worcester North (10-10) on Thursday, 3/1 at 7:00.



For the other Hockomock League seeds - girls
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-basketball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

For the other Hockomock League seeds - boys
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-basketball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/


Via the Twitterverse

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports


https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/967183360278835200
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/967183360278835200


https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/967183581171912704
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/967183581171912704









Franklin Historical Museum: Blizzard of '78 - March 11

Our next speaker in the Franklin Historical Museum’s Second Sunday Speaker Series will be Alan Earls. Local historian and author, Earls will discuss the Blizzard of ’78

The historic storm had a devastating impact that is vividly remembered to this day by anyone who lived through it. Earls’ presentation will cover the impact, the details, the stories and the devastation of the famed Blizzard of ’78. 

The presentation is scheduled for Sunday March 11 and begins at 1:15 PM. The first speaker in the Series, Paul Compton drew a standing room only crowd in February as he discussed Saving Franklin from the Wrecking Ball.

When: Sunday, March 11 at 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Where:  Franklin Historical Museum, 80 W Central St, Franklin

Franklin Historical Museum: Blizzard of '78 - March 11
Franklin Historical Museum: Blizzard of '78 - March 11 (photo is not from 1978)

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038?

FTC: Phishers send fake invoices



Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information
by Ari Lazarus
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC


We've recently heard that scammers are recycling an old phishing attempt. In this version, scammers, posing as a well-known tech company, email a phony invoice showing that you've recently bought music or apps from them. The email tells you to click on a link if you did not authorize the purchase. Stop – do not click on the link. That's the new twist on an old scam.

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Friday, February 23, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/23/18 - THU 3/1/18

FRIDAY 2/23/18
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Awesome Robb Superhero Magic Show @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Yellow Dot and Senior Scams @ Franklin Senior Center
11:30am   Mommy and Me Fitness (ages 3-8) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
6:30pm   Paint Night @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Face-Off Gala: Franklin Flyers Hockey @ Elks Lodge
7:30pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre

SATURDAY 2/24/18
9:30am   Baby Wearing Dance Party @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-12pm   Lego Robotics (Registration Required) @ Franklin Public Library
2pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre
2pm   Superhero Party @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Studio Two @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre
7:30pm   OCC Concert: Fellswater @ Original Congregational Church, Wrentham

SUNDAY 2/25/18
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College presents ’Twelfth Night’ @ Dean College Main Stage Theatre
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   LiveARTS: Boston Trio @ FUSF

MONDAY 2/26/18
10am   Storytime (all ages, free) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm  Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Library Board Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 2/27/18
10:30am   Get Ready For Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Lenten Soup Supper and Book Study (weekly until March 21) @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
7pm   School Committee Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

WEDNESDAY 2/28/18
10am   Animal Tales (for ages 2.5-5) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10am   Roulette Fun @ Franklin Senior Center
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Kids Paint Party @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Franklin Municipal Building

THURSDAY 3/1/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
12pm   Urban Sketching (no experience necessary) @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Minds in Motion @ Franklin Senior Center
7pm   Sold Out! Joint SEPAC Forum: Reducing Anxiety - Jessica Monacan @ Freeman-Kennedy School, Norfolk
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

FHS boys hockey win Melchiono Tournament

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, Feb 22, 2018


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 49 @ Cambridge R&L, 53 – Final

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 42 vs Hopkinton, 44 – Final


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. Marshfield, 2 – Final (OT)

– Brendan O’Rielly scored the overtime winner to hand Franklin the Melchiono Tournament title. Jeremy Miller and Scott Elliott also scored in the win, which will be recorded as a tie for MIAA purposes.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-22-18/

https://twitter.com/FHS_Puck/status/966837085691957249
FHS boys hockey team celebrates with tournament win!

Via the Twitterverse

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports















Delasanta 3rd in 400M in A10 Indoor Championships


Franklin resident Anthony Delasanta, now running for URI finished third in the 400 meter dash finals in the A10 Indoor Championships with a time of 49.47 seconds.

Anthony Delasanta in URI blue in the right
Anthony Delasanta in URI blue in the right

Additional highlights from URI
http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-track/2017-18/releases/20180218phcfq8

FTC: Stopping scams targeting older consumers



Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information

by Alvaro Puig
Consumer Education Specialist, FTC


The FTC has a long history of protecting people from scams.  As part of its ongoing efforts to protect people in every community, the FTC recently took steps to stop two schemes harming older adults: a tech support scam and a sweepstakes scam.

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