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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
MassBudget: How Do Mass. Business Taxes Compare to Other States?
“Almost everyone has a story or a close call like this"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20190916/many-us-women-say-1st-sexual-experience-was-forced-in-teens
JAMA Research
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2751247
JAMA Commentary
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2751244
"The first sexual experience for 1 in 16 U.S. women was forced or coerced intercourse in their early teens, encounters that for some may have had lasting health repercussions, a study suggests.
The experiences amount to rape, the authors say, although they relied on a national survey that didn’t use the word in asking women about forced sex.
Almost 7 percent of women surveyed said their first sexual intercourse experience was involuntary; it happened at age 15 on average and the man was often several years older.
Almost half of those women who said intercourse was involuntary said they were held down and slightly more than half of them said they were verbally pressured to have sex against their will."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20190916/many-us-women-say-1st-sexual-experience-was-forced-in-teens
JAMA Research
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2751247
JAMA Commentary
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2751244
Forced and Coerced Sexual Initiation in Women New Insights, Even More Questions |
Monday, September 16, 2019
Franklin Art Association: October 2 - Meeting and Art Demonstration
The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting and a watercolor demonstration by award-winning Needham artist, Naomi Wilsey.
A working artist for over 30 years, Naomi selects her subject matter from nature which includes traditional landscape, still life and florals. An art teacher with a background in graphic design and marketing, Naomi also paints in the manner of Japanese brush painting called "summi-e" and paints plein air outdoors as much as possible.
FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org
A working artist for over 30 years, Naomi selects her subject matter from nature which includes traditional landscape, still life and florals. An art teacher with a background in graphic design and marketing, Naomi also paints in the manner of Japanese brush painting called "summi-e" and paints plein air outdoors as much as possible.
FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org
Franklin Art Association: October 2 - Meeting and Art Demonstration |
October 2019 at the Franklin Historical Museum
Be creative and have Fun!
The Franklin Historical Museum will host our second annual Scarecrow contest in conjunction with this year’s Harvest Festival, October 5th. The contest is open to all and entrees should be fun, creative, positive and non-violent. Scarecrows should be delivered, and set up on the museum between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to be on display throughout the day until 5:00 PM. No fee to enter the contest.
The museum will have special Saturday hours on October 5th, open 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM as we participate in the Harvest Festival. Join us for warm apple cider, donuts and Halloween treats.
The Second Sunday Speaker Series on October 13th features celebrated author and former Franklin resident Mike Tougias. One of our most popular speakers from last year, returns to discuss his 2018 book, Above & Beyond – John F. Kennedy and America’s Most Dangerous Cold War Spy Mission. Learn about the deeply human story of President Kennedy and two U-2 pilots who risked their lives to save America during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Doors open 1:00 PM, presentation starts at 1:10 PM. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
Join us for our annual Halloween Cemetery Tour, conducted by Professor Rob Lawson from the Dean College History department, Wednesday night, October 31st. Interested residents should meet at the steps of the museum at 4:45. We’ll walk down to the Union Street Cemetery where the tour will start at 5:00 PM. Following the cemetery tour, all are invited to embark on a second tour to see the ‘haunted’ spaces on the Dean College Campus.
Visit the museum gift shop during regular museum hours and pick up our popular Gazebo ornament for yourself or a friend who loves Franklin. Cat’s Meow designs available while they last.
For more information visit our website, franklinmuseum1778.com, our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. The museum is ADA compliant, admission is always free, donations are always welcome.
The Franklin Historical Museum will host our second annual Scarecrow contest in conjunction with this year’s Harvest Festival, October 5th. The contest is open to all and entrees should be fun, creative, positive and non-violent. Scarecrows should be delivered, and set up on the museum between 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM to be on display throughout the day until 5:00 PM. No fee to enter the contest.
The museum will have special Saturday hours on October 5th, open 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM as we participate in the Harvest Festival. Join us for warm apple cider, donuts and Halloween treats.
The Second Sunday Speaker Series on October 13th features celebrated author and former Franklin resident Mike Tougias. One of our most popular speakers from last year, returns to discuss his 2018 book, Above & Beyond – John F. Kennedy and America’s Most Dangerous Cold War Spy Mission. Learn about the deeply human story of President Kennedy and two U-2 pilots who risked their lives to save America during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Doors open 1:00 PM, presentation starts at 1:10 PM. The Second Sunday Speaker Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
Join us for our annual Halloween Cemetery Tour, conducted by Professor Rob Lawson from the Dean College History department, Wednesday night, October 31st. Interested residents should meet at the steps of the museum at 4:45. We’ll walk down to the Union Street Cemetery where the tour will start at 5:00 PM. Following the cemetery tour, all are invited to embark on a second tour to see the ‘haunted’ spaces on the Dean College Campus.
Visit the museum gift shop during regular museum hours and pick up our popular Gazebo ornament for yourself or a friend who loves Franklin. Cat’s Meow designs available while they last.
For more information visit our website, franklinmuseum1778.com, our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. The museum is ADA compliant, admission is always free, donations are always welcome.
October 2019 at the Franklin Historical Museum |
School Committee - Recap - Sep 10, 2019
The recap of the School Committee meeting held Sep 10, 2019 is summarized as follows:
The three middle schools collaborated to present the highlights of their individual improvement plans. There is more consistency across the district as shown in the plans.
The high school followed to share their improvement plan updates. There is similarity with some programs continuing across the district to the high school. Some programs are also continuing to evolve as they develop with each of the schools.
The high school also presented plans to eventually recognize the students for biliteracy achievement. Student with another language as their primary and achieving levels of mastery in both their primary and English languages. Going the other way, students with mastery in English who also master another language would also be recognized. More work to develop the program is underway with possible first recognition for the graduates in the class of 2021.
The proposal to study the implications of closing Davis Thayer was approved. The study will take time before coming back with some real numbers and scenarios for decision.
Additional details can be found in my notes reported live during the meeting. Links provided below.
Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_september_10_2019.pdf
Live Reporting: Information Matters to closing
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-information-matters-to.html
Live reporting: Discussion Action Items - Improvem...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html
Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 10, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-school-committee-sep-10.html
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, ...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html
Retirement of Facilities: Recommendation for Furth...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/retirement-of-facilities-recommendation.html
The three middle schools collaborated to present the highlights of their individual improvement plans. There is more consistency across the district as shown in the plans.
The high school followed to share their improvement plan updates. There is similarity with some programs continuing across the district to the high school. Some programs are also continuing to evolve as they develop with each of the schools.
The high school also presented plans to eventually recognize the students for biliteracy achievement. Student with another language as their primary and achieving levels of mastery in both their primary and English languages. Going the other way, students with mastery in English who also master another language would also be recognized. More work to develop the program is underway with possible first recognition for the graduates in the class of 2021.
The proposal to study the implications of closing Davis Thayer was approved. The study will take time before coming back with some real numbers and scenarios for decision.
Additional details can be found in my notes reported live during the meeting. Links provided below.
Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_september_10_2019.pdf
Live Reporting: Information Matters to closing
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-information-matters-to.html
Live reporting: Discussion Action Items - Improvem...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html
Live reporting: School Committee - Sep 10, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/live-reporting-school-committee-sep-10.html
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, ...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-sep.html
Retirement of Facilities: Recommendation for Furth...
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/retirement-of-facilities-recommendation.html
Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: Register O'Donnell Sees Spike in Lending Activity
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Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: Register O'Donnell Sees Spike in Lending Activity |
In the News: What are the symptoms of EEE?
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190915/state-epidemiologist-answers-residents-questions-about-eee
The Daily News and the Standard-Times of New Bedford asked readers what their questions are about the EEE virus, its threat to animals and humans, and the best ways people can protect themselves from it.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
In response, we received more than 50 questions and, after eliminating duplicates, sent them to the state Department of Public Health to be answered. The answers below are grouped by general topic. All answers are from Dr. Catherine Brown, state epidemiologist with the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences at DPH, unless otherwise noted.
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190915/state-epidemiologist-answers-residents-questions-about-eee
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 18, 2019
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019.
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/september-18-town-council-agenda
You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/september-18-town-council-agenda
Agenda Item | Summary | |||
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1. ANNOUNCEMENTS | a.
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast
Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by
others. | |||
2. CITIZEN 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. | |||
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | a. September 4, 2019 | |||
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | a. Franklin Police Department Retirement: Daniel McGlynn Franklin Police Department Promotion: Nick Palmieri Franklin Police Department New Hire: John Godino & David Ricci b. Franklin Fire Department EMS Lieutenant: William Blanchard | |||
5. APPOINTMENTS | None Scheduled | |||
6. HEARINGS | a.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes From General
Residential V to Single Family Residential IV an Area on or Near West
Central Street - Public Hearing 7:10 PM | |||
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | None Scheduled | |||
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS | a. Historical Museum Presentation b. DPW Presentation - Tree Removal Update & Clothing Recycling Program | |||
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS | a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee | |||
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | ||||
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Resolution 19-63: Appropriation Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-63: Majority Vote (5)) | |||
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | Bylaw Amendment 19-845: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-845 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote (5)) | |||
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT | ||||
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | ||||
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | ||||
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION | None Scheduled | |||
ADJOURN |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 18, 2019 |
Destination Imagination: Information Session - Sep 30
What is Destination Imagination?
Destination Imagination is an educational non-profit that prepares children for a future that is rapidly evolving. DI does this through a project-based learning experience that applies the Creative Process across 7 different Challenge types – Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Fine Arts, Improvisational, Service Learning, and Early Learning – allowing second grade through high school level students to acquire and practice the skills needed to thrive in school, future careers, and beyond.
DI participants learn:
- Self-confidence and Perseverance
- Team Building
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Risk Taking
- Project Management
The best way to learn about DI is to come to this meeting, but if you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact us at di.franklin.ma@gmail.com and we will provide you more information.
Download the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fryjXJmEB6EYZjyP_uqfS1WW29MJVdRO/view?usp=sharing
Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 30 |
FHS football tops Andover 28-25
Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Saturday, Sep 14, 2019
Football = Franklin, 28 @ Andover, 25 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-19/
Via the Twitterverse:
Football = Franklin, 28 @ Andover, 25 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-19/
Via the Twitterverse:
14-10 at the half - Franklin! Hard fought first half. Gasbarro to Davis 2x, Parker XP’s are good! Cole L big hits on D, JB Briggs big play on special teams! Let’s finish!🏈 🚣♀️🏈!!— FHSFootballGridiron (@fhs_gridiron) September 14, 2019
21-18 Franklin. We have a battle in Andover! Let’s go Panthers!— FHSFootballGridiron (@fhs_gridiron) September 14, 2019
28-25 Franklin! 4th down 45 yard TD Gasbarro to Nally! 2:31 left!!!— FHSFootballGridiron (@fhs_gridiron) September 14, 2019
FHS football tops Andover 28-25 |
LiveARTS: Victor Romanul Concert on October 6
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In the News: Going to the CDC for help on EEE; commuter rail $10 weekend fare popular
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190914/baker-us-reps-plan-for-broader-eee-prevention-efforts
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190913/keolis-weekend-passes-add-rail-revenue
"The prevalence of Eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts this year has prompted Gov. Charlie Baker to float the idea of broader prevention efforts next year and two MetroWest area members of Congress to ask the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for information about funding and other assistance.
The state Department of Public Health on Friday announced an eighth confirmed case of EEE, in a man in his 50s from northeastern Bristol County. One human case of another mosquito-borne illness, West Nile virus, and eight confirmed cases of EEE in animals have also been logged so far this year.
Public health officials have been advising residents to continue taking precautions to avoid mosquito bites - wearing bug spray, long sleeves and pants, and staying inside between dusk and dawn - even as the weather gets cooler in September.
On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Joseph Kennedy III and Katherine Clark wrote to CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield, noting that hundreds of mosquitoes across Massachusetts have tested positive for the virus and the number of confirmed human cases in the state “has already exceeded the national average of cases reported to the CDC annually.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190914/baker-us-reps-plan-for-broader-eee-prevention-efforts
"The commuter rail’s $10 unlimited weekend pass has quickly become a popular option for travelers with more than half a million sold since it was introduced in May 2018, though it remains unclear how much the ticket type has affected overall ridership, officials said.
Keolis, which is under contract to operate the MBTA commuter rail network for the next three years, announced Tuesday that customers purchased 584,000 weekend tickets over the past 16 months.
The company did not provide exact numbers linking the new option to financial growth, but said in its press release that commuter rail revenue has increased 25% over the last four years.
Keolis also said it would be difficult to quantify overall weekend ridership before and after the new pass was piloted and then made permanent, but that the $10 unlimited ticket contributed to some growth."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190913/keolis-weekend-passes-add-rail-revenue
Franklin Line notice Weekday Shuttle Service for off peak trips
Weekdays, September 16 - October 3, from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin due to track maintenance.
This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail. Additional weekdays may be added as work progresses on the Franklin Line.
Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:
Affected trips:
Last Updated: Sep 12 2019 03:12 PM
https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable
This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail. Additional weekdays may be added as work progresses on the Franklin Line.
Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:
- Franklin: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
- Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.
Affected trips:
- 703 (8:04 am from South Station)
- 710 (9:22 am from Forge Park/495)
- 705 (9:40 am from South Station)
- 712 (10:55 am from Forge Park/495)
- 707 (11:00 am from South Station)
- 714 (12:20 pm from Forge Park/495)
- 709 (12:20 pm from South Station)
- 716 (1:35 pm from Forge Park/495)
- 711 (1:35 pm from South Station)
- 718 (2:57 pm from Forge Park/495)
Last Updated: Sep 12 2019 03:12 PM
https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable
Franklin Line notice Weekday Shuttle Service for off peak trips |
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Franklin residents have stepped up to create a choice for voters
The candidate listing has grown this week. There have been a total of 40 people who have stepped up to draw nomination papers. 5 subsequently withdrew their name leaving 35 candidates.
23 of the candidates have returned their papers and 20 of those have had their signatures certified to be on the ballot Nov 5.
The remaining 12 candidates need to turn in their papers by Tuesday, Sep 17 and have the Town Clerk certify the signatures.
Franklin voters will have a choice for most positions up for election.
The last day to return papers is Tuesday, Sep 17.
The listing of the 35 candidates who have taken out papers to run for the open positions on the Franklin Biennial Election is provided via Town Clerk, Teresa Burr. 20 of the candidates have had their papers certified to confirm their ballot entry.
The listing will be updated weekly to provide the 'scorecard' of who's taken papers, who's turned them in, etc.
Download your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3icT0ng70NyfDFIGTT1yyUHH5u63JdU/view?usp=sharing
23 of the candidates have returned their papers and 20 of those have had their signatures certified to be on the ballot Nov 5.
The remaining 12 candidates need to turn in their papers by Tuesday, Sep 17 and have the Town Clerk certify the signatures.
Franklin voters will have a choice for most positions up for election.
COMMITTEE/BOARD/POSITION OPENINGS | Candidates | Positions |
BOARD OF ASSESSORS - 2 SEATS (4Yr.Term) | 2 | 2 |
BOARD OF HEALTH -2 SEATS (4 Yr.Term) | 3 | 2 |
CONSTABLE - 3 OPENING (4Yr.Term) | 4 | 3 |
PLANNING BOARD - 3 SEATS (4Yr.Term) | 3 | 3 |
SCHOOL COMMITTEE - 7 SEATS (2Yr.Term) | 11 | 7 |
TOWN CLERK - 1 Position (4Yr.Term) | 1 | 1 |
TOWN COUNCIL - 9 SEATS (2Yr.Term) | 11 | 9 |
Totals | 35 | 27 |
The last day to return papers is Tuesday, Sep 17.
The listing of the 35 candidates who have taken out papers to run for the open positions on the Franklin Biennial Election is provided via Town Clerk, Teresa Burr. 20 of the candidates have had their papers certified to confirm their ballot entry.
The listing will be updated weekly to provide the 'scorecard' of who's taken papers, who's turned them in, etc.
Download your copy from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3icT0ng70NyfDFIGTT1yyUHH5u63JdU/view?usp=sharing
All precincts vote on Nov 5, 2019 in one location, Franklin High School |
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