Franklin Matters

Sunday, March 31, 2019

School Committee Recap - March 26, 2019

The School Committee meeting had a visit from Ben Franklin and then got to business with the School Start Times Advisory Committee presentation and recommendation.

An update by Technology Director, Tim Raposa provided insights on the growth and importance of technology to all aspects of Franklin operations on the municipal side as well as through out the schools.

Ben Franklin briefly visits with the School Committee

School Start Times report and audio recording
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/fm-161-school-start-times-report-32619.html

School Start Times Summary Report
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-start-times-advisory-committee.html

Technology presentation

Technology Presentation - March 26, 2019 from Franklin Matters

Live reporting: Consent agenda- Closing (Executive...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-consent-agenda-closing.html
Live reporting: Discussion Items - Information Mat...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-discussion-items.html
Live reporting: Technology Presentation
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-technology-presentation.html
Live Reporting: School Start Times
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-school-start-times.html
Live Reporting: School Committee - Meeting - Mar 2...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/live-reporting-school-committee-meeting.html

LiveARTS: Mistral Music Concert on April 14

Presents

MISTRAL MUSIC

Julie Scolnik, flute

Stephanie Fong, viola

Ina Zdorovetchi, harp

Music of Debussy, Ravel,

Piazzolla, Fauré,

Donizetti, Satie, & Ibert

An unusual combination of instruments . . .

A trio of excellent chamber musicians . . .

A smorgasbord of great music . . .

DON'T MISS THIS CONCERT

Visit mistralmusic.org
to learn more about this
Boston-based group of musicians!

Sunday, April 14
3:00 PM

First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut Street
Franklin, Massachusetts.
Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students 18 and under by donation

Tickets available at the door or on our website – liveartsma.org
The building is handicapped accessible.
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Parking is free.

For more information about LiveARTS,
please call 774-571-7920 or visit our website.

Copyright © 2019 LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts, All rights reserved.

Our mailing address is:

LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts

283 Prospect Street

Franklin, MA 02038

LiveARTS: Mistral Music Concert on April 14

Tri-County Education Foundation Grant Awards

The Tri-County Education Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded its’ first grant awards since its’ inception to two Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School clubs. The Robotics club has been awarded $500.00 and the SkillsUSA club has been awarded $500.00.

The funds associated with the awards will be used to fund participation in competitions including travel expenses allowing both clubs to compete at a national level.

Foundation Board President Christopher Ward said, “The grants were awarded to help defray the cost of the transportation and incidentals needed for students to compete, which falls outside the normal scope of school budget funding.”

The Foundation is currently seeking sponsorships within the community for financial support and commitment to the Tri-County community. Those organizations who would like to inquire about becoming a Tri-County Education Foundation sponsor, please go to the website at: tcedfoundation.wordpress.com.

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization administered by a 10-member Board of Directors comprised of area business, finance, and education leaders with a vested interest in sustaining quality vocational-technical education programs and growing a capable workforce.

The Robotics club has been awarded $500.00

the SkillsUSA club has been awarded $500.00

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.

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Apply Now! Heavy Motor Equipment Operator Position added

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.

Fire Chief

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/fire-chief-posting-march2019_1.pdf

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-march282019.pdf

Administrative Assistant and Marketing Coordinator

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/admin.asst_.marketing-posting-march222019.pdf

Part-Time Conservation Agent

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/conservation-agent-posting-feb2019.pdf

Summer Jobs - DPW and Facilities

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/summer-jobs-posting-feb2019.pdf

Summer Engineering Intern - DPW

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/engineeringintern-posting-feb2019.pdf

Junior Building Custodian

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/jr-custodian-updated-feb262019.pdf

Part-Time Custodian

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.custodian-posting-october2018_0.pdf

Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system.
- If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.
- Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

View this on the Town of Franklin web page

Among the Town of Franklin job opportunities is the role of Fire Chief

Fiscal Year 2019 4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

Fiscal Year 2019 4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills are due May 1, 2019

You can pay online at http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/online-payments

Reminders:

Payments received after the due date are charged 14% interest.
If you are mailing in your payment, please be sure to include the remittance copy with your check.
If you choose to use your Online Banking to pay your bills, please remember to reference the bill number(s) you are paying.

Fiscal Year 2019 4th Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills

FTC Alerts: What to do about robocalls

Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

What to do about robocalls

by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle
Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer & Business Education

Not another robocall! We've all felt that way. Wondering what to do about robocalls? Check out this new video:

https://youtu.be/8rDKxLUhbUE

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

What is the Culinary Cabaret?

What is the Culinary Cabaret?
Sampling local cuisine! Chatting with chefs! Tasting delicious wines! Mingling with friends old and new! Enjoying an all-inclusive event! Buying chances to win exciting raffles and bidding for fantastic silent auction items! Listening to the area's finest musicians! Culinary Cabaret is fundraiser to support Electric Youth, their mission to promote community involvement through performing arts, and their European tour which includes a July 4th performance at Lakenheath Air Force Base in the UK. Join us next Friday night, April 5! When: April 5th, 2019 7:00 - 10:00 PM Where: THE BLACK BOX 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA map it
Thank you to this year's partners!