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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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Iwo Jima Day Observation at State House - Feb 19
Iwo Jima Day Observation at State House
February 19, 2019
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| Iwo Jima Day Observation at State House - Feb 19 |
For info on the Battle of Iwo Jima https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Iwo_Jima
My father was fortunate to walk off Iwo Jima as a 19 year old when the battle ended in 1945. Some of his memories were recorded before he passed away on Feb 19, 2012.
School Start Times Parent/Guardian Education Night - Feb 13 - 7:00 PM
Dear Families,
The School Start Times Parent/Guardian Education Night has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Please see the attached flyer and RSVP for planning purposes.
Franklin Public Schools
RSVP for planning purposes
https://goo.gl/forms/d0QjjcAW3dTNmXg23
Download flyer here or below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWllHR2hFQUxtYVlwV1VFaE5hSFBQQnZJeUtv/view?usp=sharing
The School Start Times Parent/Guardian Education Night has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
Please see the attached flyer and RSVP for planning purposes.
Franklin Public Schools
RSVP for planning purposes
https://goo.gl/forms/d0QjjcAW3dTNmXg23
Download flyer here or below
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWllHR2hFQUxtYVlwV1VFaE5hSFBQQnZJeUtv/view?usp=sharing
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| School Start Times Parent/Guardian Education Night - Feb 13 |
Franklin Library: Hamilton Throwdown! Feb 13
Join the library and the Franklin High School Library as we celebrate one of our favorite fandoms with an epic night of trivia, lyric challenges, and General Hamilton appreciation!
Grab your team (or come meet new friends!) and join us for tea and scones, then battle it out to prove your Hamilton-love, followed by an epic sing-along with the High School Chamber Chorus!
When: from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday Feb 13
This was shared from the Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/hamilton-throwdown
Grab your team (or come meet new friends!) and join us for tea and scones, then battle it out to prove your Hamilton-love, followed by an epic sing-along with the High School Chamber Chorus!
When: from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday Feb 13
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| Franklin Library: Hamilton Throwdown! Feb 13 |
This was shared from the Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/hamilton-throwdown
10th Annual Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Spelling Bee
Last week the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School held our 10th Annual Spelling Bee.
The purpose of the National Spelling Bee program is "to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives." In offering this opportunity to BFCCPS students, we aim to provide an educational and fun opportunity for students looking for an academic challenge.
Fifty four students participated in the first round of the competition on Tuesday, February 6th. That round of competition resulted in sixteen students in Grades Four through Eight qualifying for the finals.
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| 10th Annual Spelling Bee |
On Wednesday, February 7th sixteen students in grades four through eight participated in the Spelling Bee finals in front of an audience of 250 students. After four rounds of competition two finalists emerged: Lily E Grade 8 and Saipragnesh K from Grade Six. Throughout the competition, BFCCPS students' instruction of both French and Latin benefited the participants in the proper spelling of words such as "galette," "flambeau" and "auf wiedersehen"
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| Lily E Grade 8 and Saipragnesh K from Grade Six |
"I was so impressed with the poise, grace, and confidence these young men and women showed. They were focused, patient, and even said thank you after they finished spelling their words. Our champion showed amazing fortitude and perseverance when she waited and took the time she needed to be confident she had spelled the word correctly!" – Executive Director, Heather Zolnowski
Congratulations to Lily E this year's BFCCPS Spelling Bee Champion. Lily has participated in the BFCCPS Spelling Bee since Grade Four and qualified for the finals in Grades Five, Seven and Eight.
Lily and all other school winners in our region will take a written test on March 1. The top 50 students from the written test will then participate in a regional bee in Lynn, MA. Congratulations and best wishes to Lily!
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| BFCCPS Spelling Bee Champion |
In the News: Boston area among worst traffic; Inside the 40B rules
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
When the MBTA has trouble, it doesn't help to know traffic is worse
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190212/boston-area-drivers-have-worst-commutes-in-united-states
Inside the 40B rules
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190212/breakdown-of-40b-affordable-housing
Franklin currently sits above the critical 40B threshold
When the MBTA has trouble, it doesn't help to know traffic is worse
"If you spend a lot of time in bumper-to-bumper traffic you’re not alone. A new report says Boston has the worst rush-hour traffic in the country.
The study from transportation data firm Inrix said gridlock during morning and evening commutes around Boston was worse than any other U.S. metro area in 2018. INRIX, Inc., the world leader in mobility analytics and connected car services.
Boston was the only U.S. city included in the top 10 most congested cities worldwide. It ranked eighth, behind Moscow, Istanbul, Bogota, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, London and Rio De Janerio. Washington, D.C., which ranked second in the United States, come in 19th in the world, according to the report."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190212/boston-area-drivers-have-worst-commutes-in-united-states
Inside the 40B rules
"Want to ruffle some feathers? Bring up the subject of 40B in Massachusetts.
The affordable-housing program, known technically as Chapter 40B, has existed for five decades and is the subject of endless debate across the Bay State.
The subject, however, is often clouded with confusion surrounding the program, how it exists and why it creates so much friction in a state where affordable housing is so tough to find."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190212/breakdown-of-40b-affordable-housing
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| 280 units coming to West Central St via 40b |
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
FM #159 - DPW Water Works (audio)
FM #159
This internet radio show or podcast is number 159 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the DPW Water Works presentation and discussion section of the Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi and Water Superintendent Laurie Ruszala join in the presentation and Q&A.
My notes from the session can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-dpw-water-presentation.html
One key question was asked by Councilor Deborah Pellegri about water supply capacity and new growth. The question begins at about 24 minutes.
The total meeting recording runs just about 47 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
Follow along with the presentation copy:
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to help us by following the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and or the Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive, open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
This internet radio show or podcast is number 159 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the DPW Water Works presentation and discussion section of the Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi and Water Superintendent Laurie Ruszala join in the presentation and Q&A.
My notes from the session can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-dpw-water-presentation.html
One key question was asked by Councilor Deborah Pellegri about water supply capacity and new growth. The question begins at about 24 minutes.
The total meeting recording runs just about 47 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.
Follow along with the presentation copy:
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to help us by following the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and or the Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive, open mind and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes |
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