"many towns once used the river as a source power"

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

"Bellingham resident and author Marjorie Turner Hollman has just completed the third in her “Easy Walks” local trail guide series, Easy Walks and Paddles in the Ten Mile River Watershed, this time in partnership with the Ten Mile River Watershed Council. 

Members of the Ten Mile River Watershed Council worked together with Hollman to create this guide to 39 outdoor spaces in the towns that host the river. The series now covers 34 towns in south central and southeastern Massachusetts, and three Rhode Island towns along Massachusetts’ southern border -- more than 120 trails in all. 

Looking for places to walk with your family and/or friends, or with your dog? Hoping to spend time in the outdoors on a trail that is handicapped friendly? Want to find a new place to walk that is right around the corner from where you live? Or maybe you have a canoe or kayak but don’t know how to find safe canoe launches. 

Find information to satisfy all these needs, and more, with maps to each trail head, in each of the books in the series."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20180612/local-author-completes-easy-walks-trail-guide-series

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Walks-Paddles-River-Watershed-ebook/dp/B07CVPQPPS

Marjorie's other books in the series

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/08/2nd-edition-of-easy-walks-in-ma-now.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/more-easy-walks-in-massachusetts.html

Franklin Cultural District Meeting - June 19

The Franklin Cultural District Committee has completed the cultural district application and has recently submitted it to the state for approval.The committee would like to invite you to our first quarterly partnership meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19th at 7:30 PM in the Franklin Senior Center.

At this meeting will present an overview of our work to date and also share several exciting possibilities for the future. We look forward to working together to promote the arts and the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

Please join us on June 19th!

https://twitter.com/franklinculture

Fatherly figures - US Census data stats

Getting ready for Father's Day, here is an info graphic with some stats from the US Census.

Fatherly figures - US Census data stats

The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 when President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Father’s Day has been celebrated annually since 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made it permanent.

Also, click here for a collection of statistics on fathers.
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/2018/fathers-day.html

Franklin Odd Fellows - Cornhole Tournament - June 23

WHEN: June 23, 2018 - 2 PM

WHERE: William F. Ray Lodge 330 West Central St. Franklin, MA 02038

HOW: Sign Up! Up to (4) two person teams will be able to compete at the same time in a "Double Elimination" style tournament.

HOW MUCH: The cost for each person to enter the tournament will be $10.00 and you must sign up with a partner, no singles allowed. If your team loses the first game, you will be entered into the loser's bracket and you will be allowed to continue for another game. In either the winner's or the loser's bracket, if you keep on winning - you will keep on advancing until there are only two teams left to compete for the Grand Prize.

BONUS: Included in the entry fee price will be our end of the year barbecue/ cookout with all the fixins.

Franklin Odd Fellows - Cornhole Tournament - June 23

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaXBCTS13bGJPSGhwazYxbUVTMUZnc2JHTE1j/view?usp=sharing

FHS baseball Super 8 game rescheduled to Thursday, Jun 14, 7:00

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the info on the rescheduling of the Super 8 baseball playoff game from Weds to Thursday. Same time, same place. 

Baseball = Super 8 = #7 Franklin vs. #4 Central Catholic – 
Postponed to Thursday, 6/14 at 7:00 at Campanelli Stadium.

https://twitter.com/jluttazi816/status/1006930667014426624

Super 8 Playoff Game has been POSTPONED until Thursday night June 14th @ 7:00 p.m. due to weather! ⁦@FHSCoachZBrown⁩ ⁦@FHSSports⁩ ⁦@brettedmunds⁩ ⁦@jeff_ambrosini⁩ ⁦⁦@MSkid24⁩ pic.twitter.com/PFW2pUQZjE

— Judy Luttazi (@jluttazi816) June 13, 2018

Honoring our South Sectional Champs at the Unified Track Banquet! #PANTHERPRIDE @FranklinHSNews @kateluvs2laugh @fhs_unified pic.twitter.com/A3lJ1SPiSy

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 13, 2018

Honoring our South Sectional Champs at the Unified Track Banquet! #PANTHERPRIDE @FranklinHSNews @kateluvs2laugh @fhs_unified pic.twitter.com/1wkghST8SF

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 13, 2018

FHS Boy's Varsity Lacrosse Pix posted at https://t.co/cugsjclqF5 @FHSSports @Coach_Angelo @FranklinHSNews @FHS_PCC @FHSlax_boosters pic.twitter.com/PK1nilthRV

— Stu Solomon Photo (@StuSolomonPhoto) June 13, 2018

Thank you @kateluvs2laugh for setting up an amazing Unified Track Banquet! pic.twitter.com/DYXWmysHwz

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) June 13, 2018

For other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-13-18/

School Committee - Community Relations - Coffee Hour

Join the discussion today at the Franklin Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. The scheduled topic is "School Start Times – update on advisory committee work and to gather feedback".

School Committee: Coffee Hour - Jun 13

The full listing of scheduled coffee hours can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/025E1547-000F8513.0/Community%20Relations%20Community%20Coffee%20Calendar.docx

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

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Collaborative Board Appointments

• ACCEPT Collaborative - I recommend the appointment of Dr. Sara Ahern to the ACCEPT Collaborative Board for the 2018-19 school year.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

• BICO Collaborative - I recommend the appointment of Dr. Sara Ahern to the BICO Board for the 2018-19 school year.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. Appoint of Assistant Superintendent of Schools
I recommend Dr. Ahern’s selected candidate to be appointed as Assistant Superintend
Lucas Giguere, recommended as Asst Superintendent
current Principal at Bellingham High School
70 applicants; selected 8 for interviews and from there chose 3 finalists to whittle down to the recommendation here
initiatives at Bellingham, similar to what's needed here
multi-tiered levels of support introduced at BHS
has been at BHS for 3 years, prior a vice principal at FHS and other positions within Franklin

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. Attendance Area – The Westerly
I recommend that students residing at Woodview Way, at the Westerly Apartments be assigned to the Jefferson/Remington district within Franklin starting in 2018-2019.


motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

d. Policy – First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:

• JQA – Financial Assistance Policy
• JQA-R – Financial Assistance Application & Procedures
• EFD – Meal Charge Policy
• EFD-R – Meal Charge Policy & Procedures
• JFAA-R – School Admission/Residency

motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 7-0

e. MASC Summer Institute
I recommend the approval of Denise Schultz’s attendance at the MASC Summer Institute in July, 2018.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

f. Travel Expense Approval
I recommend that the Committee approve my acceptance of paid travel expenses for the purpose of attending the Study Tour and Educational Leadership Symposium in Helsinki, Finland and Berlin, Germany July 8 to July 16, 2018.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Live reporting: School Committee - June 12, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent:  none


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
no adjustments

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

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
seniors have graduated

d. Superintendent’s Report
Commend and congratulate the high school for the graduation, it was a great community event; dignified and moving, congrats to all behind the scenes to make it happen

Culmination of senior week events; thanks to all the organizations for the scholarships, totaled over $140,000

Students recognized for NCTE as "promising young writers", 2 from Annie Sullivan

Project 351 Ambassador sent a handwritten note to provide an update

last school committee meeting of the school year, will meet on June 26
2. Guests / Presentations
a. Recognition
for Peter Light, who will not be in attendance at the next meeting


b. Community Group Updates

• SEPAC – Jennifer Hiscoe, Sara Mulcahey

programs for pre-K through to transition to adulthood

"the only way we can take care of our children is to take care of ourselves"

monthly workshops, always free and always open to whomever would like to come

started a sunshine fund this year

funding two scholarships for FHS grads next year

once a month meet at Cole's Tavern for support

Jennifer talked about her daughter Allison who is served as an out of district placement

she was adopted from Russia

has a sensory processing disorder among other things

moved to Franklin from CT as it had the best special education program

started at ECDC, now in Oak St Reach program

now attending a school in Lexington, one of only 33 children in the school

she started reading this year, making great progress

touchy story about visiting Russia thinking it would be a happy thing but in fact was creating anxiety for Ali

• FEF – Kit and Lisa Brady

projects funded over the years have supported every grade, every school and this year also included some professional development

Kit Brady presenting on the FEF activities and funding

one slide with a sample of grants awarded

applications are out now, can be worked on over the summer and are due in October

$30,000 available for grants next year
can award grants for multiple years but need to show progress

Fundraising
FPS vs. Harlem Wizards - 11/16/18 the new date, no tickets on sale yet
Trivia Bee usually in Mar/Apr - didn't run this year due to lack of volunteers

wine tasting event at La Cantina
Paint night at Horace Mann

How can I help?
money always helps, but sweat equity is also desirted

a large re-tweeter of FPS accounts
acting as a big fan

c. Athletics Recap – Tom Angelo, FHS Athletic Director
30 varsity team, 56 teams including frosh and JV, largest in Hockomock League

$800,000 expenses; coaches, official, event workers, police details, equipment fees, uniforms, etc. and transportation ($141,000 this year)
ice rentals, gymnastics, and pool time

we win things and awards cost money...

user fees of $389,000 

varsity coaches go through an evaluation with Tom at the end of each season
coaches are on a one year contract

Play in the large division of the Hockomock League, Kelly-Rex 

Tom Angelo, Athletic Director

winter sports highlights

year summary

Unified Sports presented at the MIAA Conf to share on the success of the program

28 fall captains going to Foxboro to the conference on Thursday morning

33 chemical health violations prior to 29 to 10, year over year improvement
captains have bought in, coaches have bought in
needed to change the culture, the expectations are being set

Our DPW is incredible, they do wonderful supporting us
also Ryan Jette, Recreation dept is great to work with
the feeder programs are great, we all work together

a plug for the athletic information webpage

3. Discussion / Action Items