Live Reporting: School Committee - Meeting - November 13, 2018

Present: Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: Feeley, 


School Committee Organization 
meeting called to order by Superintendent Ahern

a) Election of Chair 
nomination of Dr Bergen, seconded
6-0 vote (Feeley absent)

b) Election of Vice Chair 
nomination of  Schultz
6-0 vote (Feeley absent)


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 
event in Medway, parent night for K-8 parents
partnered with THRIVE group, substance abuse task force
film at Medway High School
dinner (free) 5:00, movie to follow, link with RSVP sent out earlier

high school parent night coming Jan 8 to be hosted at FHS
also part of the collaboration

Team FPS vs. Harlem Wizards at Tri-County
in support of FEF grant program

Dr Ahern participated in conference last week on leadership
four sessions over 2-days
Jen Chapin (daughter of Harry) demonstrated power of music
Jay Norica (?) ocular surgeon 
Caroline Woolard, sculptor
Erin Charles, music conductor
arts role in leadership
networking with other district collegues

Thanksgiving holiday
and abbreviated schedule for schools next week

School Committee goals up for approval Tuesday, Nov 13

The goals for discussion and approval at the School Committee meeting Tuesday evening are displayed in the file view below.

The full agenda was posted here earlier
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov.html

School Committee goals can also be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

wind or sun catchers in the Parmenter garden bed

FHS' McGrath selected as "Player of the Week"

"Franklin senior Lauren McGrath has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. McGrath is the 10th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2018-19 school year. 

McGrath, a senior setter, was the key piece for a Franklin team that won three tournament games this week, all in five sets, to claim the Div. 1 Central/West title. It was the first sectional title in program history and McGrath was the fulcrum for the Panthers attack, spreading the ball around to Franklin’s array of attacking options, including a program-record 55 assists in the tournament opener against Concord-Carlisle. 

“Over these past three playoff games, she has given me 110% for every single ball,” said Franklin head coach Kelsey Weymouth. “She works hard every point to get her feet to the ball. Being the player who never comes out of the game, her head always needs to be in it and over the past few games her drive and passion have reflected on her teammates and it’s awesome to see.” 

Continue reading about Lauren online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-lauren-mcgrath-franklin-volleyball/

FHS McGrath selected as "Player of the Week"

FHS hosts Barnstable for the D1 semi-final game today at 5:00 PM

Check out Coffee In Italia

"As the holiday season gears up, check out new(ish) Franklin owned business www.coffeeinitalia.com for gift ideas for those coffee fiends in your life! Like our page and get notified when our Black Friday sales start. 

Or, order now using code "LOCALFREEDELIVER" and pay no shipping if you live in Franklin ... get it delivered straight to your doorstep!"

From the About page:

"Our history with Italian coffee goes back a few years and during that time we've made all the mistakes possible! We received a Moka as a gift and managed to break it after the first use because we paid no attention to the direction not to twist it by the handle. We've learned why the pressure valve is important when making stove-top espresso. We've learned why Italian baristas looked at us knowingly when we order Cappuccino after lunch. We've stared confusingly at an unrequested glass of water provided by the barista in various parts of the country. 

Our Italian travels have deepened our love of espresso, not just the drink itself, but more importantly the culture around it that you find in Italy. Popping into a bar in the early morning, late morning, before and after lunch or whenever you need a boost and some chiacchierata (a chat). The process of going to the register to order and pay the reasonable price, then heading to the counter with the receipt for the barista, standing there to drink it. Perfetto! 

We plan this site to be more than a place to buy espresso and espresso makers at great prices (although if that’s all you want to do, go for it!). Together we will create a community of like minded Italophiles, travelers, former expats, espresso lovers as well as those who either want to reminisce about their magical Italian experiences or prepare for a new adventure. 

We also will be blogging about new coffees, coffee makers, espresso machines and other offerings by the great Italian companies that we love so you can join in the conversation there... "

Let’s talk!
Adrianna and Beppe

screen grab of Coffee In Italia

In the News: Hoffman Farm stops milk sale; US Catholic bishops forced to change plans

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

"Raw milk sold by Hoffman Farm in Franklin tested positive for small traces of antibiotics early this month. 

The farm voluntarily recalled the tainted milk because the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has a no tolerance policy for the presence of antibiotics in milk. 

Hoffman Farm holds a Certificate of Registration from MDAR that permits it to legally sell raw – unpasteurized – milk, according to the state agency. To date, the state has not received any reports of adverse events, according to a press statement from the agency. 

The state tests raw milk produced by local dairy farms monthly."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181112/hoffman-farm-in-franklin-suspends-milk-production

Hoffman Farm in Franklin

"At the Vatican’s insistence, U.S. Catholic bishops abruptly postponed plans Monday to vote on proposed new steps to address the clergy sex abuse crisis roiling the church. 

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he was told on the eve of the bishop’s national meeting to delay action until after a Vatican-convened global meeting on sex abuse in February. 

“We are not ourselves happy about this,” DiNardo told reporters in an unusual public display of frustration at a Vatican pronouncement. 

“We are working very hard to move to action — and we’ll do it,” he said. “I think people in the church have a right to be skeptical. I think they also have a right to be hopeful.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181112/bishops-delay-votes-on-combatting-church-sex-abuse-crisis

St Mary's church at night

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Nov 14, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_agenda_packet11-14-18.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of November 14, 2018 - 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION	vote for Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.  The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	October 10, 2018 and October 17, 2018
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
6. APPOINTMENTS
6a. APPOINTMENTS	Design Review, Ralph Niemi
6b. APPOINTMENTS	Design Review, Melissa DeVito
7. HEARINGS	None
8. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
9. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Update on West Street Parking
10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
11. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
11a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-43: Appropriation of Developer Mitigation Funds for Dean Ave Roadway Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-43 - Majority Vote (5))
11b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-63: Grant of Utility Easements: Town Owned Land on Easterly Side of Grove Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-63 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
11c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-64: Authorization for the Town of Franklin to Participate with other Governmental Units in the Joint Negotiation and Purchase of Health Insurance (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-64 - Majority Vote (5))
11d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or Near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave- 2nd Reading(Motion to adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
11e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes on or near Plani Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821 to the Planning Board Majority Vote (5))
11f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-826: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-826 to a 2nd Reading Majority Vote (5))
11g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-827: Amendment to the Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-827 to a 2nd Reading Majority Vote (5))
12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
16. ADJOURN

demolition of the buildings of the former Thompson Press (Oct 2018)

Accessible Dining Guide for Franklin Restaurants

Accessible Dining Guide created by the Franklin Disability Commission

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK4oeTbg-29GI-P_-ZNoLCbgveoPDK41/view?usp=sharing

or from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities/files/accessible-dining-guide

For more about the Franklin Disability Commission
http://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities

Accessible Dining Guide created by the Franklin Disability Commission

FHS boys 6th, girls 13th in D1 Cross Country meet

The D1 Cross Country race was run on Saturday at the Wrentham Development Center. The FHS boys team finished 6th and the girls 13th. The individual results are shown below.

Finish	Runner	SchGr	School	Time
10	Brogan, Tyler	11	Franklin	16:21.2
23	Calitri, Nicholas	10	Franklin	16:45.2
28	Hagen, Michael	12	Franklin	16:49.5
50	Harrington, Camden	11	Franklin	17:12.0
55	Kehoe, Dylan	12	Franklin	17:18.3
80	Goldman, Ryan	12	Franklin	17:44.9
127	Regan, Mitchell	12	Franklin	18:23.25

Finish	Runner	SchGr	School	Time
39	Fenerty, Julia	12	Franklin	20:47.0
47	Hawkins, Sydney	10	Franklin	20:55.6
59	Walbert, Katrina	12	Franklin	21:13.7
101	Giuliano, Sarah	11	Franklin	22:10.9
115	Malachowski, Steph	12	Franklin	22:47.7
119	Viera, Mary	12	Franklin	22:58.5
125	Barry, Erin	12	Franklin	23:20.1

Complete MIAA Divisional results can be found online

http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8196&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=50637136&CFTOKEN=55736870

The Hockomock League results can be found online
https://hockomocksports.com/miaa-emass-xc-championships-2018-hock-results/

FHS boys 6th, girls 13th in D1 Cross Country meet

FHS Panthers

Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar Continuing his efforts to provide outreach to Norfolk County communities, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell recently hosted a free informational seminar on computer assisted land record research. At the seminar, attendees learned how to navigate the Registry's online research page www.norfolkdeeds.org and to access documents such as deeds, mortgages, Homesteads and mortgage discharges. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds state-of-the-art computer system has more than 8.5 million land document images available for viewing, dating back to 1793. Register O'Donnell noted, "We are very proud that all of our land documents are online and are accessible within 24 business hours of recording. The feedback we have received from attendees indicates these computer seminars are very useful for real estate professionals, genealogists and members of the general public alike." For those attending the seminar, computer skills were not required. Each attendee received free reference materials, which they took home with them. Additionally, there were several staffers on hand who were available to assist and answer questions. "Those attending the October 23rd seminar," noted O'Donnell, "learned how easy it is to look up land related documents. With this knowledge, they can do this research from the comfort and convenience of their home or work computer." Register O'Donnell concluded, "These computer seminars, held twice each year in the spring and the fall, are a great way to engage the public in the important work done here at the Registry of Deeds. The seminar dates are advertised in local papers throughout the county as well as through the Registry's social media outlets. For further information, you can contact Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or at agardner@norfolkdeeds.org." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar

Franklin Youth Soccer - Spring registration open

Don't forget to register for Spring. Online until December 1.  Don't wait! Do it today!

https://franklinyouthsoccer.org/

Franklin Youth Soccer - Spring registration open

"virtuosity deserves some concrete and tangible form of recognition"

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

"After more than two years of planning, residents were able to take their first steps on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on Sunday. 

Red bricks make up the walkway’s foundation, while 45 plaques placed on granite columns are placed throughout. Each of the plaques has the name of one of the 45 Franklin veterans who lost their life while serving in one of our nation’s conflicts, spanning from World War I to the Iraq War. 

The walkway was officially and aptly unveiled Sunday to correspond with Veterans Day. 

Keynote speaker and state Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, who helped secure state funding for the project, noted the importance of building a monument in recognition of those who’ve shown signs of courage - something humanity has taken part in for thousands of years."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181111/veterans-walkway-unveiled-in-franklin

Franklin Veterans Service Officer Dale Kurtz

state Rep. Jeff Roy

part of the more than 2,000 gathered for the ceremony

Local Vietnam Veteran Visits Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Junior Class

Veterans play an important role in educating younger generations about the principles upon which our country was founded. Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School students had the opportunity of going beyond the books to learn about the Vietnam War. 

Larry Bederian, who served as a Sargent in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War, visited grade 11 English classes to share his story. Born and raised in Franklin and a member of the Franklin VFW, Larry served in Vietnam from 1966 until 1968.

Mr. Bederian told students that he was mistakenly drafted while still in high school during his senior year. He laughs and remembers fondly, “After high school I went to the recruiting office as a joke and ended up enlisting.” He was sent to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina for Basic Training. “We later found out during morning formation that our unit had been activated to go to Vietnam,” said Bederian. 

Mr. Larry Bederian and Mrs. Lisa LaPlante

“We were given fifteen days leave then we were sent to Camp Pendleton in California where my unit underwent three weeks of intensive combat training. From there, at 3:00 am, my unit was put on a bus to San Diego where we boarded a ship and headed to Okinawa.” They stayed in Okinawa for 2.5 weeks and then were sent to De Nang and became a part of the 1st Battalion Charlie Company.

Mr. Bederian explained to students the differences of how people from around the world live and what he experienced during his time in Vietnam. “We were very disrespected. We didn’t know who we could trust.” Mr. Bederian further reflects, “During Operation Medina, our mission was to clear and destroy. I remember the nights seemed to last forever and it was always spooky beyond our perimeter wires.” 

He told students about the one night they had set off 122 rockets, when a C-130 was shot down, and of the many frightening North Vietnamese Army patrols. “At night it was just like watching a Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration back home, only these killed.”

Local Vietnam Veteran Visits Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Junior Class

“All juniors were required to read ‘The Things They Carried’ by Tim O’Brien which tells more than the fighting and examines the physical, emotional and knowledge by questioning the role that our imagination plays in helping to form our memories and our own versions of truth,” said Lisa LaPlante, English Teacher and Coast Guard Veteran. “Inviting Mr. Bederian to our school helped students to see and hear the story of a Vietnam veteran and what it was like to serve and actually have lived through it.”

Students were allowed to ask questions and listened to the presentation in earnest. “It is our (all the English teachers) hope that Mr. Bederian’s experiences in Vietnam that he shared have resonated with our students, and they now feel more connected to the characters in the book and can identify, in real life, how the humanity of people is truly impacted by war,” said LaPlante.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.