Thursday, October 25, 2018

Volunteers wanted: Rotary Club and Franklin Food Pantry Service Project - Nov 1

Volunteers wanted! Please join the Franklin Rotary Club as we partner with the Franklin Food Pantry on a community service project to supply cleaning supplies to members of our community who are in need.

One of the biggest needs for families that the Food Pantry serves is access to cleaning supplies, as food stamps do not cover the costs of these items. The Franklin Rotary Club needs help assembling buckets of cleaning supplies the Food Pantry can distribute to families to take home with them.

Here's how you can participate:

  • Volunteers arrive at the Franklin Food Pantry, 43 West Central Street, at 5:00 PM
  • Following the project, please join us at Incontro Restaurant at 860 West Central Street for pizza and beverages
  • Email Scott Martin at scottm@hockymca.org if you can participate, or interested in learning more about the Franklin Rotary Club's community service projects.


Volunteers wanted: Rotary Club and Franklin Food Pantry Service Project - Nov 1
Volunteers wanted: Rotary Club and
Franklin Food Pantry Service Project - Nov 1

Scott Martin
Branch Executive Director
Hockomock Area YMCA
Bernon Family Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508-528-8708
Direct Dial: 774-235-2756

http://www.hockymca.org/franklin

Latex Paint is accepted at the Recycling Center (ONLY APRIL thru NOVEMBER)

Latex Paint is now accepted at the Recycling Center 
(ONLY APRIL thru NOVEMBER)

See Attached fact sheet for what is accepted in the latex paint container. 

There is no additional charge for this new type of paint recycling. Paint is only accepted at the Recycling Center April though November as we cannot use frozen paint.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w59yp--URWZus41H3jwSXxNarPJyZu9V/view?usp=sharing





In the News: Hopkinton adds unified basketball; kindergartener paints his finger nails

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

"With a little more than seven minutes left on the clock in the first period of the Unified Sports basketball game at Hopkinton High, Max McNamara lines up a three-pointer and sinks it. 
He lifted his hands and jumped across the court as dozens cheered during the team’s first-ever home game against Worcester Tech. 
“Just like the last two games,” McNamara said of sinking the shot. The 17-year-old senior with autism enjoyed having his brother, Grant, referee the game and being cheered on by his sister, Emma. The three are triplets. 
Special Olympics Unified Sports programs promote social inclusion through sports by joining people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, according to the organization. Hopkinton High launched the unified program last spring with a track team and added the basketball team this fall."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181024/hopkinton-launches-unified-sports-basketball-team


"With his chin held high, Sam Gouveia, 5, went back into his kindergarten classroom on Tuesday morning with more confidence and, of course, freshly painted fingernails. 
On Monday night, Sam’s father, Aaron, posted on his internationally popular Twitter account, DaddyFiles, about how his son had been ridiculed by his young classmates because of his painted nails that day. Though Aaron said he doesn’t blame the school or the teachers for the incident, he took to social media nonetheless. 
“I love painting my nails,” Sam said, laughing. “I’m just a crazy man, and it just looks pretty.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181023/franklin-boy-on-painting-nails-it-just-looks-pretty


Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29

The Franklin High Unified Basketball Team has challenged three groups to play us in basketball and help collect food and non perishable goods for the Franklin Food Pantry

Monday, October 29 - 6 PM

Game 1 - Avengers vs FHS Administration

Game 2 - Ballers vs Franklin Fire Department

Game 3 - UFB vs Franklin Police Department

Admission Free - We just ask that you bring in Non Perishable food items, Personal Hygiene Items, and Cleaning Supplies. 

There is a current need for:
Flour (white, 2 lbs. or larger), Coffee, White tuna, Stuffing, Granola bars, Small boxes of cereal, Apple filling, Soap bars, Toothbrushes, Feminine hygiene products, Razors, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo

Come join the fun and be sure to visit our autograph and selfie area where you can meet and greet our star players!

Ice Cream Social to follow the Games

Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29
Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15

FRANKLIN CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting
Thursday, November 15 2018, 7:15 PM
Franklin TV - Franklin Radio
23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin MA

AGENDA
1. TOUR OF FRANKLIN TV/FRANKLIN RADIO FACILITIES 7:15 PM
2. Review of MCC Site Visit and Status of FCD Application 7:30 PM
3. Partnership Goals and Responsibilities - Quick Review 7:40 PM
4. FCD Marketing Subcommittee 7:45 PM

  • a. Social Media Efforts and Branding Strategy
  • b. “Did You Know” Campaign
  • c. Cross-promotional and Marketing Ideas
  • d. FCD Tool Kit

5. Brainstorming for Cross-Promotional Partnership Activities 7:55 PM
6. Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting Schedule 8:30 PM
7. Questions 8:40 PM
8. Adjourn 9:00 PM


The listings 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.


For Additional information, contact:
Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15
Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15

FHS golf finishes 13th in D1 Sectionals; Tri-County volleyball wins again

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS and Tri-County fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018


Volleyball = Foxboro, 1 vs. Tri-County, 3 – Final


Golf = MIAA D1 South Sectional

Teams
1. BC High – 303
2. Xaverian – 317
3. Wellesley – 319
T4. Bridgewater-Raynham – 321
T4. Brookline – 321
6. Braintree – 328
7. Mansfield – 333
T8. King Philip – 338
T8. Needham – 338
10. Framingham – 341
11. Brockton – 346
12. Plymouth North – 348
13. Franklin – 364
14. Marshfield – 372

Individuals
Franklin

  • Gerard Collins – 86
  • Quinten Faro – 92
  • Jack Paterson – 93
  • Jake Blaney – 93
  • Matt D’Errico – 95
  • Nolan Norton – 96

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-23-18/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Library of Congress: NEW BOOK- “Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”


NEW BOOK: "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress"

“Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”
“Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”


AVAILABLE NOW!
A new book, "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress," offers baseball fans and historians a visual delight that showcases early baseball cards from the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastime. Author Peter Devereaux takes readers behind the scenes of the Library of Congress' Benjamin K. Edwards Collection to see the vibrant world of the early boom of America's pastime.

Click here for more information
https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-130/?loclr=ealn
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In the News: GOP group urges voters to ‘blank’ Baker

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

"As he runs for a second term against Democrat Jay Gonzalez, Gov. Charlie Baker is now also facing a different campaign from his right, as a conservative group urges Republicans to blank their ballots in the gubernatorial contest. 
The Massachusetts Republican Assembly on Thursday announced its “Blank Baker” campaign, saying the governor has displayed a hesitance “to support fellow Republicans,” and alluding to his decision not to vote for either candidate in the 2016 presidential election. 
“In an election that offers no actual gubernatorial choice to advance the cause of common sense or conservatism, the Massachusetts Republican Assembly will invoke Baker’s own standard: Do not vote for the lesser of two evils,” the group said in a press release."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181023/gop-group-urges-voters-to-blank-baker

Governor Baker official state page  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-governor

Campaign page   https://www.charliebakerma.com/

Jay Gonzalez campaign page  https://jay4ma.com/

Election Information for Nov 2018
Election Information for Nov 2018

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visits Gillette Stadium

"From Thursday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 12, Patriot Place will host the Moving Wall, the half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Since the memorial requires 24-hour watch we are looking for volunteers while it is on display. Please fill out the following information if you are interested in volunteering."

To volunteer for the visit, please sign up online for a 3-hour shift
https://www.gillettestadium.com/2018-moving-wall-volunteers-needed/


About the Moving Wall:
"The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.

John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.

More about the Moving Wall  http://www.themovingwall.org/index.html

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visit Gillette Stadium
Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visit Gillette Stadium

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Live reporting: Discussion only items through to Closing


4. Discussion Only Items
a. BICO Quarterly Information Update
quaterly update in packet, two new districts

b. Enrollment Data Update
pre-K, (i.e. ECDC not included in totals)
see doc in meeting packet
Oct 1 reporting to DESE is required and become the yearly start numbers
breakdown of some students attending elsewhere but not all inclusive
36 students choiced into other neighboring districts

end of Sep #s, 100 fewer than last year at this time
elementary 8 higher (first time an increase, i.e. possibly turning the corner on the number decline in elementary)

more info in Nov on class sizes in Middle schools/high school

? on Mount St Charles, used to be almost a bus; will look at again


5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
prep for Budget workshop on Nov 13

Community Relations
good interaction at Harvest Festival
will do with better booth next time
Nov 3 at Franklin TV, social emotional Learning

Policy
meeting Nov 5

Transportation
no meeting, looking to schedule one

Public Schools Advocacy
met Oct 2; prepared for Harvest Festival
reconvening in Nov/Dec to support budget work

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
Monica, Diane and Ann
to set meeting

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC
well attended, only 2 schools missed
funding more equitable then thought; elementary more active than middle school
FEF came to present

Substance Abuse Task Force
developing resources within schools and community
add membership, Town Council, YMCA

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
meeting Nov 13
developing new goals, consistent across district

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC], 
meeting Weds

MASC
covered earlier

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
org meeting in November
budget workshop


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.

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

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

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items


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

recommend adoption 
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


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

Conf to be held Nov 7, delegate assembly on Nov 9

  • Rejecting the Arming of Educators
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
  • On Small and Rural Districts
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
  • Elimination of the Federal Department of Education
motion to accept, seconded, passed 5-2 (Feeley, Scofield = no)
  • Regional School Transportation
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
  • Regarding Reporting and Accountability Standards
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0; 
  • Regarding Reproductive Health Education
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
  • On Gender Identity Inclusive Athletic Participation Policy
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0; as modified to remove "preferred" pronoun
  • Relative to Sports Wagering
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0
  • Relative to Access to Information for Parents and Students Who Are Clients of Special Education
motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-1;  add amendment to include funding rather than an unfunded mandate
  • Proposal to Amend the MASC By-Laws
motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0


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


Live reporting: School Committee - Oct 23, 2018

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


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
no changes

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
no comments

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
club fair yesterday, 70 clubs represented
lots of teams made the playoffs
homecoming last Saturday night, over 600 students in attendance
Panther Pride night coming up
Light up a life coming up, peer leaders do fund raising
Cabaret performed last week, good attendance at both performances

d. Superintendent’s Report
most related to professional learning, October
next Thursday hosting Finnish educator
6th grade teacher coming for workshops and day in district
Central Office, then Social Studies curriculum team
3 hour workshop after school with teachers around the district

last week, MassCue Conference, ThuFri educational Technology focused
approx 3500 educators over 2 days, FPS sent about 18 teachers
6 presenters, including students

2 FPS educators awarded at EFF conference

2 general reminders, half days coming 25-26 for conferences
no school on Nov 6 

school system has a value for inclusiveness in schools

Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Oct 24, 2018


Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Municipal Building
355 East Central Street, Training Room

October 24, 2018 5:45 PM



Discussion:
1. Lot Lines Changes - Plain Street, Pond Street and Palomino Drive
2. Clark, Cutler McDermott rezoning
3. Freestanding Sign Bylaw



Future Meetings:
Housing - Generally

  1. R7
  2. Over 55 Housing Overlay
  3. Inclusionary Zoning Discussion
  4. Multi-Family Housing in Residential V and Commercial 1
  5. Downtown extension/C1/Village District Discussion
  6. Affordable Housing Plan

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/edc_agenda_10-24-18.pdf

Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Oct 24, 2018
Economic Development Committee - Agenda - Oct 24, 2018

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, Nov 14

Trade all your holiday stress for laughter on Wednesday, November 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM (and every second Wednesday of the month) at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 


Wednesday, Nov 14
Wednesday, Nov 14
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin
LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin
Come and enjoy this unique exercise of guided laughter exercises combined with gentle breathing that brings more oxygen to the body's cells. 

This oxygen boost gives enhanced vitality, energy and a feeling of real well-being. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! 

New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker www.letslaughtoday.com.  
If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.


LET'S LAUGH TODAY
LET'S LAUGH TODAY

FHS boys soccer, field hockey and volleyball teams posts wins against Oliver Ames

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Oct 22, 2018

Boys Soccer = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– After a scoreless first half, Franklin scored a pair of goals early in the second half to earn a victory over visiting Oliver Ames. Tim Duval opened the scoring for the Panthers off an assist from Nitin Chaudhury. Before the 50th minute, the Panthers added to their lead when Nick Barry set up Donny Tappin to make it 2-0.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Oliver Ames took a 1-0 lead late in the first half but Franklin equalized early in the second half to help the Panthers grab a point on the road. Daniella Ferrini put OA ahead in the 38th minute but Sam Powderly tied things up in the 44th minute on an assist from Anna Balkus. Bre Atwood had 10 saves in net for the Panthers while Emily Meyers and Emma O’Donnell both had strong games in net for the Tigers.

Field Hockey = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

Volleyball = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin took care of business on its home court, handing Oliver Ames a 3-0 loss (25-17, 25-17, 25-18). Lauren McGrath dished out 26 assists for the Panthers with Maggie Doyle (four aces) recording nine kills and Lily Galluccio adding seven kills. Riley Marino anchored the Panther defense with 12 digs. For Oliver Ames, Jordan Bosse had 12 kills, Allie Kemp handed out 20 assists and Sadie Homer finished with 23 digs.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-22-18/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers