SAFE Coalition Community Event - Oct 17, 2018

via Twitter, we share this news from the Safe Coalition:

"The SAFE Coalition Community Leaders event was a huge success! The evening brought together key stakeholder partners from the 8 communities that we serve. Michael Bottecelli, Exec Director at the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine, was the keynote speaker. 

At the Community Leaders event Mandy Lerner courageously told her recovery story and illustrated how the collaboration between SAFE and Franklin Police department worked to open the pathway to recovery."

Michael Bottecelli, Exec Director at the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine, was the keynote speaker

Mandy Lerner courageously told her recovery story

For more about the SAFE Coalition, visit their page
http://www.safecoalitionma.org/

The information was shared from the SAFE Coalition tweets:
https://twitter.com/SafeCoalitionMA/status/1054147580853215233

https://twitter.com/SafeCoalitionMA/status/1054146537801031680

In the News: Galvin, Amore debate gets nasty; Ayyadurai in long-shot bid as independent

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

"The only debate in the secretary of state’s race ended with the candidates branding each other “a liar” and “a faker,” capping off a testy exchange in which the two men sparred over voter identification, electoral security, the way the incumbent runs his office, and his challenger’s background. 

Secretary Bill Galvin, a Brighton Democrat, went after Swampscott Republican Anthony Amore on WGBH’s “Greater Boston” over Amore’s voting record, speaking fees he’d accepted as an author, and his stance on voter ID requirements, which Galvin said came out of the “Republican playbook.” 

Amore, in turn, said Galvin had “no vision” for his office, relies on an antiquated security system and does not attend meetings of the historical commission that he chairs. 

Galvin does not support requiring identification to vote, saying voter ID laws have been used in other states “to prevent people from voting.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181022/debate-between-galvin-amore-turns-nasty

Galvin campaign page   http://www.billgalvin.org/
Amore campaign page   http://www.amore2018.com/
Sanchez campaign page  http://www.green-rainbow.org/juan_sanchez_for_secretary_of_the_commonwealth

"As many Republicans in Massachusetts work to keep a safe distance from President Donald Trump this election season, one candidate from outside the party is going the other way, fighting to be recognized as a standard-bearer for the president’s anti-establishment populism as he makes a long-shot bid for U.S. Senate. 

Shiva Ayyadurai, a former researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and entrepreneur who claims to have invented email as a teenager, is running a scorched-earth campaign in which he casts himself as a working man’s hero – despite his advanced degrees and business acumen – raging against what he sees as a conspiracy between the Republican and Democratic parties in Massachusetts to keep Sen. Elizabeth Warren in power. According to this narrative, for which Ayyadurai provides only anecdotal evidence, the Republican candidate in the race, state Rep. Geoff Diehl of Whitman, is a pawn of both parties whose only purpose in the race is to take away votes from Ayyadurai, the real “Trumper” in the race."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181022/for-shiva-ayyadurai-independent-in-senate-race-its-all-about-whos-real-trumper

campaign page  https://shiva4senate.com/

The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

"it’s likely that traffic flow, and public safety will likely be the biggest part of the conversation"

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

"A public hearing will be held to discuss a new pathway on Grove Street that could benefit local business Grove Street Towing and Tire. 

The hearing will take place Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building. The purpose is to discuss a new entrance for the company’s tow trucks that goes against a set zoning bylaw. 

The space between the entrance and the proposed space is about 135 feet, while the town requires 150 feet in order to meet the current zoning requirement, thus the need for the hearing, according to Patrick Weidman, owner of Grove Street Towing and Tire. 

There is currently a gravel pathway in the proposed space, but it’s not usable for the company’s trucks."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181022/franklin-to-discuss-towing-companys-desire-for-new-entrance

The official Planning Board Public Hearing notice
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_25.pdf

https://www.grovestreettt.com/

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 23, 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

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report

2. Guests / Presentations
a. none

3. Discussion / Action Items

a. Policy – Second Readings
I recommend adoption of the following policies:
i. JFABE – Education Opportunities for Military Children
ii. JFABF – Education Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
iii. BCA – School Committee Member Ethics

b. MASC Resolutions
I recommend adoption of the following MASC Resolutions as discussed:

1. Rejecting the Arming of Educators
2. On Small and Rural Districts
3. Elimination of the Federal Department of Education
4. Regional School Transportation
5. Regarding Reporting and Accountability Standards
6. Regarding Reproductive Health Education
7. On Gender Identity Inclusive Athletic Participation Policy
8. Relative to Sports Wagering
9. Relative to Access to Information for Parents and Students Who Are Clients of Special Education
10. Proposal to Amend the MASC By-Laws

View the MASC resolutions here
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_masc_resolutions.pdf


4. Discussion Only Items
a. BICO Quarterly Information Update
b. Enrollment Data Update

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]; School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], MASC)

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

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 25, 2018 School Committee meeting.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from your September 25, 2018 meeting to be released.
c. NYC Field Trip Request
I recommend approval of the recurring request of Diane Plouffe to take approximately 50 Middle School Chorus students to New York City to see “Once On This Island” on May 11, 2018 as detailed.
d. Parmenter Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,755.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,230.00 from various music parents for in-house enrichments as detailed.
f. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $725.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips
as detailed.
8. Payment of Bills - Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll - Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment

The documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-23-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

MASC resolutions

Early voting begins today for Franklin voters, ends Nov 2

Early Voting Dates and Times:

• Monday Oct 22   8 AM – 4 PM
• Tuesday Oct 23   8 AM – 4 PM
• *Wednesday Oct 24   8 AM – 7 PM
• Thursday Oct 25   8 AM – 4 PM
• Friday Oct 26   8 AM – 1 PM
• *Saturday Oct 27   8 AM – 12 PM
• Monday Oct 29   8 AM – 4 PM
• Tuesday Oct 30   8 AM – 4 PM
• Wednesday Oct. 31    8 AM – 6 PM
• *Thursday Nov 1   8 AM – 7 PM
• Friday Nov 2   8 AM – 1 PM

*THE EXTENDED HOURS ARE FOR EARLY VOTING ONLY!
Teresa M. Burr, Franklin Town Clerk



What precinct am I?
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/files/what-precinct-am-i-0

What does the ballot look like?

• Precinct 1, 2, 3, 4, 7
• Precinct 5, 6, 8

The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk


Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run - Nov 22

Run Now Gobble Later at the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K Family Run on Thanksgiving morning, November 22 at 8 AM. 

All race proceeds go to the Franklin Food Pantry! Last year the race raised over $17,000!! 

Free breakfast items, free raffle and awards at the end of the race.

Registration: 

Register Online (preferable)
http://www.franklinturkeytrot.org/

Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM 
or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM


Cost: $20 or 20 nonperishable food items
T-shirts: To first 150 registered online
Awards: Top 3 finishers in each age category
Bib Pickup: Wednesday Night from 7-9 PM or Morning of Race starting at 7 AM
Dogs: Dogs are NOT permitted on the race course during the race

Franklin Turkey Trot Registration OPEN

Franklin Liquors: Adult Education Classes - Oct 23 and Oct 30

Using Google To Learn About Your Wine - $25
October 23 7 PM

Ok Google tell me about this wine.
This is an Adult Education sit down wine tasting/education event. Held in the Franklin Liquors wine room in partnership with Medway, Millis Adult Education and the Norfolk recreation departments.

This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room
When we buy a food product there is a lot of information on the labels. In this education event we will show industry secrets about wine. We will explore wine contents, availability and locations using all Google offers.

https://www.medwayschools.org/schools/community_education


Decoding European Wine Labels - $40
October 30 7 PM

A Tri County Adult Education Event.
Sit down wine education/tasting held in the Franklin Liquors wine room
OK, so you understand an American wine label, but European labeling follows an entirely different set of rules, and can be confusing and intimidating.
This is a sit down tasting/education event held in the Franklin Liquors wine room.

We’ll walk you through the method behind French, Italian, Spanish, and German labels, and help you understand what they’re telling you. You’ll leave with the confidence to buy that bottle of Bordeaux or Spatlese!

https://bit.ly/2AGdxbv

Franklin Liquor: October Events