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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
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"With just a few months left before America starts taking its biggest-ever self-portrait, the U.S. Census Bureau is grappling with a host of concerns about the head count, including how to ensure that it is secure and accurate and the challenge of getting most people to answer questions online.
All of that is on top of the main attention-grabber of the 2020 census so far — a citizenship question that was nixed by the Supreme Court, dropped by the Trump administration, resuscitated briefly and then abandoned again.
Beginning early next year, residents from Barrow, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, will be quizzed on their sex, age, race, the type of home they have and how they are related to everyone living with them.
At stake is the balance of political power in a deeply divided country, billions of dollars a year in federal funding and population data that will shape business decisions nationwide for years to come."
"Carol Lynch has been packing school lunches for kids since the mid-1980s, first for her own children, then for her grandchildren. For her, buying lunch from school has never really been a consideration.
“It’s nothing against the lunches they serve,” said Lynch, who has helped raise two generations of children in the same Plymouth home. “For me, food has always been about family. No one can put personal touches on food like a parent or grandparent. (Whether it’s) a Thanksgiving meal or a quick school lunch, I just like to use food as a way of showing my love.”
But given all of the children across the state who do take part in their school’s lunch programs, food service departments have the complex task of designing menus that meet an ever-growing diverse student population. There are allergies and food restrictions, pressure to offer newer and healthier choices while also increasing participation rates (read: more revenue), and federal food guidelines that are changing under the current presidential administration.
“What’s on the menu today?” is more complicated now than ever before."
“Adapting and changing can sometimes be scary" |
"If Joseph and Mary Nocera were around today, the immigrant founders of The Chateau restaurant would probably feel right at home opening up a dining room in Franklin where they could share their beloved Sicilian cuisine.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
One hundred seven years after their arrival in the states, that’s exactly what their descendants are planning, now that the Town Council has approved the necessary common victualler’s and all-alcoholic beverages license.
The councilors recently voted unanimously to grant the license to the popular family-style Italian restaurant.
Chateau President Joseph Nocera on Tuesday said the hope is to open the restaurant in the next few months."
"The new Franklin location will be their ninth" |
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA Cafeteria unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
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 BEDHno citizen comments
Franklin Historical Museum: new web site |
Franklin Cultural District meeting update - Sep 18 |
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3rd Annual Franklin Rotary Car Show - Sep 15 |
Franklin Historical Museum: French Neutrals during the French and Indian War |
Harvest Festival Sponsorship Opportunities |
"Some students may grouse a little when they hear this statement: Your school day is going to be longer starting this September.
But tell them to take heart - it will only be by five minutes.
Franklin Public Schools is advising families that five minutes will be added to all students’ school days, K-12, for the 2019-2020 school year.
Consequently, new dismissal times will be at 2:10 p.m. for Franklin High School, 1:55 p.m. for Annie Sullivan Middle School and Remington Middle School, 2 p.m. for Horace Mann Middle School, and 2:45 p.m. for all elementary schools."
"five additional minutes provides for additional flexibility within our school days to meet multiple needs" |
50+ Job Seekers Networking Group starts Oct 11 |
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 BEDHc. FHS Student Representative Comments
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA Cafeteria unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.12. Adjournment
Remington - Jefferson sign during the summer |
"All School Offices, Including Central Offices will be Closed Monday, August 26, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM."https://www.franklinps.net/district/urgent-alerts/all-school-offices-including-central-offices-will-be-closed-monday-august-26
Parmenter School on a summer day |
“Little Music School” program |