Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair - Nov 9

SAVE THE DATE!  - Nov 9

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair is coming up. This non-profit fair will be held on Saturday, November 9th at Tri-Country High School in Franklin. 

Hours are 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. There is a $3 entry fee - children 12 and under are free. 

In addition to almost 70 artisans, there will be a bake sale table and raffle table. We are collecting non-perishable items for the Franklin Food Pantry - thank you in advance for any donations! All proceeds are donated to local charities and non-profit organizations. 

 

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club annual Craft Fair - Nov 9

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 16, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2019.

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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/10-16-19_tc_full_agenda_final.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/october-16-town-council-agenda

Agenda Item	Summary
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	- None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	- None
5. APPOINTMENTS	- None
6. HEARINGS	- None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	- None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	- None
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-67: DPW - Public Way Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-67 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-68: Open Space Acquisition Stabilization Fund (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-68 - Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-69: Request for FY20 Supplemental Appropriations (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-69 - Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-70: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with County of Norfolk for County of Norfolk to Provide Veterans Services to Franklin (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-70 - Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-71: Further Amending the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement Program (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-71 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-72: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Veteran’s Services, $10,000.00 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-72 - Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-73: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Veteran’s Services, $1,000.00 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-73 - Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-74: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Fire Department, $100 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-74 - Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-845: Downtown Parking Map - Second Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-845: Downtown Parking Map - Majority Roll Call 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 - Oct 16, 2019

Franklin MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 15, 2019

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

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

2. Guests / Presentations

• a. FHS Europe Trip Recap – Kevin McCarthy, Mike Walsh, FHS Students
• b. Health & Wellness Curriculum Presentation – Kristin Letendre
• c. NEASC Two-Year Update – Paul Peri, William Klements

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Policy – 2nd Reading/Adoption
I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed: 

• BEDB – Order of Business
• BEDH – Public Participation

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedb-0
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/current-bedh-0
 
b. Superintendent’s Contract
The Chair recommends approval of the Superintendent’s Contract as Discussed.

4. Discussion Only Items
a. MASC Resolutions 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/masc-resolutions

1. Resolution 1: Banning Polystyrene from Schools
2. Resolution 2: Pertaining to Educator Diversity and Professional Licensure
3. Resolution 3: School Transportation
4. Resolution 4: Climate Change
5. Resolution 5: Full Funding of Transportation Costs for Students in Foster Care and State Care
6. Resolution 6: Universal Quality Pre-Kindergarten Access in Massachusetts
7. Resolution 7: Poverty and Children
8. Resolution 8: Resolution for Access to Menstrual Supplies
9. Resolution 9: Charter School Reform

b. BICO Quarterly Report
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/bico-quarterly-rpt

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations; Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation)

b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC)

6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2019 Executive Session of the School Committee meeting to be released as detailed.
c. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,844.00 from the Keller PCC for field trips as detailed.
d. Recurring New Hampshire Primary Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Mike Walsh to travel to New Hampshire for the presidential primary on February 10, 2020 as detailed.
e. JFK Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $625.00 from the JFK PCC for field trips as detailed.
f. Recurring FHS Music Trip to NY City
I recommend approval of the request of Leighanne Rudsit, Diane Plouffe and Olivia Goliger to take FHS Band, Chorus and Orchestra students to New York City to see a Broadway Show and the Metropolitan Opera from April 18-19, 2020 as detailed.


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

11. Adjournment

Documents released for this meeting can be found on the Town of Franklin Schools page
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-15-2019-school-committee-packet

Franklin MA: School Committee - Agenda - Oct 15, 2019

FHS cross country results: relay meet 10/12/19

The FHS Cross Country teams participated in a first ever relay meet on Saturday, Oct 12

Entry Information and Limits 

• Each relay team must consist of 3 runners. 
• The first two legs will run 1 mile while the anchor leg will run 1.1. miles. 
• There is no limit on the number of relay teams a school may enter in each race. 
• Teams do not need to bring batons, the MSTCA will supply relay bracelets for each team. 
• Final leg must finish with the bracelet.

Boys 5k Run CC Junior-Senior Division 1
      Comp#  Name                            School                           Time Points
=========================================================================================
    1  3943  Natick A, J/S Boys              Natick HS                    15:14.90       
         
    6  3893  Franklin A, J/S Boys            Franklin HS                  16:34.01       
  
   14  3895  Franklin B, J/S Boys            Franklin HS                  18:17.49       
    
   16  3897  Franklin C, J/S Boys            Franklin HS                  18:56.90 

Girls 5k Run CC Junior-Senior Division 1
      Comp#  Name                            School                           Time Points
=========================================================================================
    1  3913  Hingham A, J/S Girls            Hingham HS                   18:27.56       
   
    6  3888  Franklin B, J/S Girls           Franklin HS                  20:36.00       
   
   13  3889  Franklin C, F/S Girls           Franklin HS                  22:09.41       
   14  3890  Franklin C, J/S Girls           Franklin HS                  22:32.48 

Boys 5k Run CC Frosh Soph Division 1
      Comp#  Name                            School                           Time Points
=========================================================================================
    1  3871  Danvers D, F/S Boys             Danvers HS                   16:38.51       
    2  3892  Franklin A, F/S Boys            Franklin HS                  16:49.73       

    4  3894  Franklin B, F/S Boys            Franklin HS                  17:24.32       

    6  3896  Franklin C, F/S Boys            Franklin HS                  17:48.25       

   10  3898  Franklin D, F/S Boys            Franklin HS                  18:34.75       
 
   12  3899  Franklin E, F/S Boys            Franklin HS                  18:37.45       
 
   16  3900  Franklin F, F/S Boys            Franklin HS                  19:40.77 

Girls 5k Run CC Frosh Soph Division 1
      Comp#  Name                            School                           Time Points
=========================================================================================
    1  3912  Hingham A, F/S Girls            Hingham HS                   19:36.44       

    3  3885  Franklin A, F/S Girls           Franklin HS                  20:00.39       
    4  3886  Franklin A, J/S Girls           Franklin HS                  20:57.19       

    8  3887  Franklin B, F/S Girls           Franklin HS                  21:38.25 

Mixed 5k Run CC 1 Boy-2 Girl Division 1
      Comp#  Name                            School                           Time Points
=========================================================================================
    1  3936  Milford A, 1 Boy 2 Girls     W  Milford HS                   17:19.52       
   
    3  3884  Franklin A, 1 Boy 2 Girls    W  Franklin HS                  18:11.64 

Mixed 5k Run CC 2 Boys & 1 G Division 1
      Comp#  Name                            School                           Time Points
=========================================================================================
    1  3891  Franklin A, 1 Girl 2 Boys    M  Franklin HS                  16:21.39 

Lots of hard ware going home today after the first ever relay XC meet. The co-ed race took 1st in D1. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/OMilXh9yRS

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) October 12, 2019

Great job today bringing home the hardware!!🏅🏅🏅
4 medals from frosh/soph race
1 medal from junior/senior race
2 medals from co-ed race
And quality times all around💯

— FHS Boys XC+TF (@FHSPanthersTF) October 12, 2019

These results were shared from

http://www.mstca.org/Fall_Season/Fall%20Past/Fall%202019.html

relay cross country meet 10/12/19

FHS Theatre presents "Cabaret" - Oct 16-17

On Wednesday Oct 16 and Thursday, Oct 17, FHS Theatre presents Cabaret. IN the FHS Auditorium at 7:30 PM. Students $5, adults $10.

FHS Theatre presents "Cabaret" - Oct 16-17

This was shared from
https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/bulletins/cabaret-october-16th-and-17th

"what action, if any, will be taken by humans and when"

"Rising temperatures, eroding coastlines, fearsome storms and disappearing species.

All of these issues are raising alarm among people concerned about the specter of climate change.

“It’s not too late, but we’re not talking the distant future. We’re talking right now,” said Richard Halpern, chairman of the Franklin Democratic Town Committee’s events subcommittee.

Halpern is the force behind planning for an upcoming discussion on the subject the organization is sponsoring.

“Franklin 2050: The Climate Crisis” is set for 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St."

Continue reading the article online
https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20191009/forum-on-climate-crisis-planned-in-franklin/1

"Franklin 2050:The Climate Crisis" is free, but seating is limited. Registration is recommended. 

Pre-registration is available at:  
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franklin-2050-the-climate-crisis-tickets-65325208457

Franklin 2050:The Climate Crisis

Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting: Nov 20

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends club welcomes you to attend our November event. We are meeting one week later than our usual 2nd Wednesday of the month. On November 20th, we’re hosting two speakers . . . Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Franklin School Superintendent Sara Ahern. They’ll be updating us regarding the FY 2021 Budget and other important matters in Franklin. Come with your questions!

No need to RSVP, just join us at 7:30 at “3”! We run our meetings September through May at “3” Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin. Heavy appetizers and beverages are complimentary; a cash bar is available.

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers organization, are welcome to join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month (occasionally we switch Wednesdays to accommodate holidays or speakers).

Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Look for us on our website www.franklinnewcomers.com, or on our Facebook page or on Meetup.com, Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club.

 

Franklin Newcomers & Friends meeting: Nov 20