Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting - Jun 14

The next Franklin Downtown Partnership general meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 14 at 8:30 AM on the Dean College campus.

This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2018/06/fdp-general-meeting-june-14.html

Proposed Shade Structures for DelCarte Open Space

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 14 will hear about some plans for construction and enhancements to the DelCarte open space. According to the abutters letter and an image of the map showing the work area, the work will be done in and around the existing playground.

For more info, attend or tune into the meeting Thursday, June 14 at 7:15 PM

The agenda for the meeting can be found online
http://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/events/138433

or directly here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/june_14_meet_0.pdf

Proposed Shade Structures for DelCarte Open Space

Last Call to Celebrate Norfolk Deeds Registry’s 225th Birthday

It’s still not too late to mark on your calendar the date of Wednesday June 20th so that you can be part of a celebration as the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds celebrates its 225th birthday. The event, which is free to the public, will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Registry of Deeds located at 649 High Street in Dedham Center.

“It was on June 20, 1793 that Norfolk County and the Registry of Deeds came into existence thanks to a bill signed into law by then Governor John Hancock,” noted Register of Deeds William O’Donnell. “As some residents of Norfolk County will proudly tell you, next to his being the lead signer of the Declaration of Independence, this was probably the second most important signature in John Hancock’s life.”

The Register further stated, “This celebration as John Adams would say will be filled with “pomp and parade.” We will have patriotic music sung by retired state trooper Dan Clark. Special appearance will be made by John Adams, John Hancock and his lovely wife Dorothy Quincy. The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office will present an honor guard and there will be food and refreshments.”

The event will celebrate the history of Norfolk County with the exhibits of 45 notable land records, including those of the 4 United States Presidents born here: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and George H.W. Bush. Additionally, the evening will also focus on the land record of an individual from each one of the county’s twenty-eight communities. “This is an eclectic group of people that have made significant contributions in the areas of science, the arts, politics, environment, law, military and medicine. Additionally, there will be exhibits listing Nobel Prize winners and Governors who were Norfolk County residents,” noted Register O’Donnell

A booklet of the notable land exhibits will be given to each person attending the event. Anyone with questions about this event, please email ksirois@norfolkdeeds.org or call the registry of deeds at 781-461-6117.

Last Call to Celebrate Norfolk Deeds Registry’s 225th Birthday

In the News: MA House releases health care bill; 3 Democrats running for Ross' seat

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A House-controlled committee on Tuesday advanced a 127-page health care bill that includes $450 million in assessments on hospitals and insurers, a fee on urgent care clinics, creates consumer protections against out-of-network billing, adds new reporting requirements for MassHealth and urges an acceleration of digital health initiatives. 

The 11 House members of the Health Care Financing Committee voted in a poll Tuesday to recommend the bill coming out of committee, while the seven Senate members of the joint committee either reserved their rights or did not respond to the poll, according to the committee. 

The bill has been in development for months and serves as an initial counterproposal from House leaders to the health care bill approved by the Senate in November. 

“This legislation has been carefully crafted to consider the variety of stakeholders who have shared their priorities with this committee. However, this bill is ultimately shaped around improving the experience for consumers and working towards addressing the growing cost burden of healthcare on the Commonwealth,” Rep. Jeffrey Roy, the committee’s vice chairman, said in a statement. “Because at its heart, the Massachusetts approach to health reform is not about squeezing out efficiencies and cutting cost, it is transforming how we seek to pay for care to promote cost-effective, value driven services in a way that makes the healthcare system more accessible and effective for all of us.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180612/rep-roy-bill-addresses-healthcares-growing-cost

"The three Democrats vying to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. Richard Ross touched on a number matters at a forum Tuesday, including climate change, education and the opioid crisis. 

Kris Aleksov, Jackie Katz and Becca Rausch are seeking the Democratic nomination for the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex state Senate seat. The district includes part or all of Natick, Franklin, Wayland, Millis, Wellesley, Attleboro, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sherborn and Wrentham."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180612/democrats-vying-for-ross-senate-seat-agree-on-education-immigration

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Live reporting: to Closing

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your May 22, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. FHS Scholarships
I recommend acceptance of 6 checks totaling $2,715.00 for FHS Scholarships as follows:

• ASMS PCC $500.00 ASMS Alumni Scholarship
• Carol Merchant $115.00 Circle of Friends/Best Buddies Scholarship
• Attleboro Arts Museum $100.00 Sponsor Title Award/Scholarship
• Franklin Food Pantry $500.00 Empty Bowls Club (2 - $250.00 Scholarships)
• Friends of the Franklin Library $1,000.00 FHS Scholarship
• John and Elizabeth Ombelets $500.00 Mock Trial Scholarship

c. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $744.18 from the DT PCC for Supplemental Supplies as detailed.
d. FHS Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,406.33 at FHS as detailed:

• Ahold $ 413.33 for supplemental supplies
• Class of 1968 $1,993.00 for in-house enrichment

e. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $50.00 from a Parmenter parent for supplemental supplies at Parmenter as detailed.
f. Keller Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $520.04 for Keller Elementary School as detailed:

• Keller PCC $250.00 Field trips
• O’Connor Portrature $270.04 In-house enrichment

g. J.F. Kennedy Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,293.64 for JF Kennedy Elementary School as detailed:

• JFK PCC $ 262.50 Field trips
• JFK PCC $2,031.14 Supplies

motion to approve consent agenda, seconded, passed 7-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
called out for notice a line items for transportation of those who are homeless amounts to $50,000

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence – Budget to Actual, Miriam Goodman, School Business Administrator

11. Executive Session
a. Negotiations with Non-Union Personnel

motion to adjourn to executive session not to return to open meeting


12. Adjournment

Live Reporting: Discussion only, information matters

4. Discussion Only Items
a. SWAC (School Wellness Advisory Committee)


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
Community Relations 
- coffee at Library at 6:30 PM
next meeting in Sep at school year start

Policy

Public Schools Advocacy
planning underway, at Farmers Market June 22
also to add a date in Sep/Oct
a forum being planned for the fall to review ballot questions for the Election in November

Joint PCC
missing data for 2 schools but apparently very consistent
backpack program by Y coming up again, bins to be in buildings around town

School Start Times
2 main topics
1 - scientific research and impacts where it has been changed; just from a sleep research perspective there is a need
four choices; all at 8:30, different times, K after, no change

2 - communications to public
utilize the multiple chanlels available

not to meet again until the fall
subcommittee meeting ongoing

School Committee workshop Aug 7 (likely at Dean)

Substance Abuse Task Force

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]  (see report above)

MASC (Denise to attend)
foundation budget recommendation to change, S2525 has passed the Senate, sits in the House and awaiting a vote there


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

personnel presentation
hiring and recruitment practices
annual report looking for guidance, what to include
policies to bring forward