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| Register O'Donnell Welcomes Chinese Delegation |
Monday, November 25, 2019
Register O'Donnell Welcomes Chinese Delegation
FREE Mediation Skills Training for Veterans - Jan 10, 2020
FREE Mediation Skills Training for Veterans
When: Jan 10, 2020
Where: Brockton Main Library
Register: send email with name, email and phone number to mediators@gbcdr.org
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| FREE Mediation Skills Training for Veterans - Jan 10, 2020 |
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/free-mediation-skills-training-veterans
Sunday, November 24, 2019
FPAC, Franklin TV, and Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology Team Up to Bring Broadway to THE BLACK BOX for the Holidays
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), Franklin TV, and The Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology will team up this December to bring a special holiday show to THE BLACK BOX. Together, they will present the world premiere of Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! based on Rice's viral #TAPPY video series which has been seen by more than 3 million people worldwide. Audiences are invited to be a part of the live studio audience at a magical, tap-dance infused, holiday special being filmed at THE BLACK BOX. The space will be transformed into a classic soundstage where Broadway's Christopher Rice will bring his Christmas variety show to life and whirl the audience away to a world filled with classic holiday songs, tap dancing feet, and special Broadway guests.
There's also a show behind the show: a story about what wondrously marvelous things can be accomplished when three nonprofit organizations combine their resources, skills, and efforts in common cause. Tappy Christmas will be a look back at the golden age of holiday TV specials enjoyed predominantly in the 1960s. Every year, these TV specials captured the festivities of the season.
But how do you recreate a real 1960s TV special at THE BLACK BOX in 2019? That’s when Franklin TV (http://franklin.tv/) got involved. After taking a moment to contemplate the creative challenges, Franklin TV Executive Director Peter Fasciano said, “We’re all in.”
Then, a third local nonprofit was added to the team: The Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology (http://www.wmbt.org/). Who better to provide real TV studio cameras that are authentic to the period? The museum often consults on and provides authentic studio equipment for major motion pictures and TV series. They ensure that old TV studio and control room sets are faithfully recreated. Together, the three artistic non profit organizations are recreating that old-school holiday TV Special at THE BLACK BOX.
Broadway’s Christopher Rice joined the FPAC family last season when he headlined the sold-out run of Disney's Newsies as Jack Kelly. Having just finished the run of Pretty Woman on Broadway, Rice's other credits include The Book of Mormon on Broadway, the national tours of West Side Story, White Christmas, and more. Rice’s viral #TAPPY videos rose to fame in 2013 with “‘Cups’ Tap Dance,” an intricate tap routine featuring Rice and other Broadway hoofers dancing to Anna Kendricks “Cups” from Pitch Perfect.
Since then, he has choreographed, produced, and starred in numerous #TAPPY videos including two “Tappy Christmas Specials” featuring Broadway surprise guests stopping by to sing and dance for the holidays. These videos are the inspiration for the live show.
“We have an exciting lineup of Broadway and professional guest stars as well as some of our FPAC alumni,” says FPAC Director Raye Lynn Mercer. Rice and friends will also be joined by a select group of young local dancers chosen by Rice himself through a rigorous audition process. “That’s the best part about the holidays- you never know who might stop by!”
Christopher Rice’s The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! runs December 20-22 at THE BLACK BOX. General Admission/Tiered Seating is available at $36.00. Premier Table Seating, including reserved table seating, drink voucher, and an autographed cast photo, is available at $48.00.
For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370
There's also a show behind the show: a story about what wondrously marvelous things can be accomplished when three nonprofit organizations combine their resources, skills, and efforts in common cause. Tappy Christmas will be a look back at the golden age of holiday TV specials enjoyed predominantly in the 1960s. Every year, these TV specials captured the festivities of the season.
But how do you recreate a real 1960s TV special at THE BLACK BOX in 2019? That’s when Franklin TV (http://franklin.tv/) got involved. After taking a moment to contemplate the creative challenges, Franklin TV Executive Director Peter Fasciano said, “We’re all in.”
Then, a third local nonprofit was added to the team: The Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology (http://www.wmbt.org/). Who better to provide real TV studio cameras that are authentic to the period? The museum often consults on and provides authentic studio equipment for major motion pictures and TV series. They ensure that old TV studio and control room sets are faithfully recreated. Together, the three artistic non profit organizations are recreating that old-school holiday TV Special at THE BLACK BOX.
Broadway’s Christopher Rice joined the FPAC family last season when he headlined the sold-out run of Disney's Newsies as Jack Kelly. Having just finished the run of Pretty Woman on Broadway, Rice's other credits include The Book of Mormon on Broadway, the national tours of West Side Story, White Christmas, and more. Rice’s viral #TAPPY videos rose to fame in 2013 with “‘Cups’ Tap Dance,” an intricate tap routine featuring Rice and other Broadway hoofers dancing to Anna Kendricks “Cups” from Pitch Perfect.
Since then, he has choreographed, produced, and starred in numerous #TAPPY videos including two “Tappy Christmas Specials” featuring Broadway surprise guests stopping by to sing and dance for the holidays. These videos are the inspiration for the live show.
“We have an exciting lineup of Broadway and professional guest stars as well as some of our FPAC alumni,” says FPAC Director Raye Lynn Mercer. Rice and friends will also be joined by a select group of young local dancers chosen by Rice himself through a rigorous audition process. “That’s the best part about the holidays- you never know who might stop by!”
Christopher Rice’s The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE! runs December 20-22 at THE BLACK BOX. General Admission/Tiered Seating is available at $36.00. Premier Table Seating, including reserved table seating, drink voucher, and an autographed cast photo, is available at $48.00.
For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370
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| FPAC, Franklin TV, and Woonsocket Museum of Broadcast Technology Team Up to Bring Broadway to THE BLACK BOX |
Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda - Nov 26, 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.”
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments
In the spirit of open communication, “the Committee will hold a public participation segment (also called Citizen’s Comments) about matters 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….
The Committee will hear public comments related to an agenda item when the Chair deems appropriate during the Committee meeting. Topics for discussion during the meeting must be limited to those items listed on the Committee meeting agenda for that evening…. ” - from Policy BEDHC. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. Roles & Responsibilities of the School Committee
B. School Finance Presentation
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. FHS Overseas Field Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Emily Ayers & Rosanne Achin-Housman to take FHS Students to Germany & Switzerland from June 29 – July 8, 2020 as detailed.
B. FY20 Capital Requests
I recommend approval of the FY20 Capital Requests at detailed.
- Capital memo
- Capital items
C. DECA Nationals Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Miguel Carmo to take FHS Students to Nashville, TN for the DECA National’s Competition from April 29 – May 1, 2020 as detailed.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. None
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, Ad Hoc Facilities Analysis, Budget, Community Relations/Public Schools Advocacy, Policy, Transportation)
B. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC, Substance Abuse Task Force, School Wellness Advisory Council)
VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your November 12, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
B. Franklin Music Gifts
I recommend acceptance of the following donations/grants totaling $11,595.86 for the purchase of concert attire for FPS musicians as detailed:
Franklin Cultural Council $2,000.00 grant Regency Transportation $ 500.00 donation Franklin Music Boosters $9,095.86 donation
C. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $395.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club for in- house enrichment district wide.
D. Jefferson Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of 100 tulip bulbs (valued at $22.00) from Wicked Tulips for the Buddy Garden at Jefferson Elementary School.
E. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $923.82 from O’Connor Studios for in- house enrichment at Davis Thayer Elementary School.
F. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $2,402.28 from the Parmenter PCC for in house enrichment at Parmenter Elementary School.
G. Jefferson Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips as detailed.
H. Remington Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $494.65 from the Remington PCC for supplemental curriculum materials as detailed.
I. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $250.00 from Fidelity Charitable Donor advised fund for supplemental supplies as detailed.
J. FHS/Athletics Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,734.30 as detailed:
$1,000.00 Walmart / Supplemental Curriculum Materials
$734.30 All American Publishing (Athletics)/ Supplemental Supplies
K. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $34.83 from Lisa & Christopher Brady for supplemental supplies districtwide as detailed.
L. Music Donation
I recommend acceptance of the donation of an electric guitar and 2 amplifiers (valued at $800.00) from Mr. Ramlal to the Franklin Music Department as detailed.
VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
IX. Payroll
X. Adjournment
Documents released for this meeting can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-26-2019-school-committee-packet-documents
The agenda document
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scagenda_11-26-19.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Agenda - Nov 26, 2019 |
Town Council Summary for Nov 13, 2019
The first two items on the agenda were the swearing in of the Town Clerk and then of the new Town Council along with the organization of the new Council. This did happen albeit slightly out of order as Asst Clerk Nancy Danelo was supposed to swear in Teresa Burr who would then swear in the council. Teresa swore in the Council and then confirmed her own swearing in.
There were three individual motions and sets of votes to elect the Officers of the new Council: Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk.
Open Meeting and Conflict of Interest overview
Also slightly out of order, this probably should have been done before the license transaction discussion but ...
Storm water Utility Fee discussion
The first of many discussions on this topic. There has been much work done to prepare for the EPA regulation on storm water. Check pages 11-12 for the grants obtained since 2007. Due to the estimated costs of $2M per year to manage storm water, a utility fee is proposed. More work by the Town Council and the Town is required to bring this to reality. Page 28 shows estimates for how much the proposed utility fee would cost the 'average' housing and commercial lots.
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019. https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/november-13-town-council-agenda
There were three individual motions and sets of votes to elect the Officers of the new Council: Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk.
- motion by Jones to nominate Mercer, seconded, passed 9-0
- motion by Pellegri to nominate Dellorco, seconded, passed 9-0
- motion by Earls to nominate Jones, seconded, passed 9-0
- BJ's got a manager change, everything else remains the same
- Ichigo Ichi's changed ownership so new license, otherwise menu and service remains the same
- Little Shop of Oils received a license to pair wine with their vinegar and oil gift baskets. After much discussion, the license was approved.
- JAC Restaurant which had an application submitted for the former Dhrani Grill (or Artistry Kitchen) location withdrew their application. No additional info was provided.
Open Meeting and Conflict of Interest overview
Also slightly out of order, this probably should have been done before the license transaction discussion but ...
Storm water Utility Fee discussion
The first of many discussions on this topic. There has been much work done to prepare for the EPA regulation on storm water. Check pages 11-12 for the grants obtained since 2007. Due to the estimated costs of $2M per year to manage storm water, a utility fee is proposed. More work by the Town Council and the Town is required to bring this to reality. Page 28 shows estimates for how much the proposed utility fee would cost the 'average' housing and commercial lots.
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019. https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/november-13-town-council-agenda
- "Actions Taken" document (which oddly leaves out the re-organization votes)
- https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/town_council_actions_taken_for_november_13_2019.pdf
- Additional info can be found in my notes reported live during the meeting
- Live reporting: Legislation through to Closing
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/live-reporting-legislation-through-to.html
- Live reporting: Presentations - Open Meeting; Stor...
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/live-reporting-presentations-open.html
- Live reporting: License transactions
- https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/11/live-reporting-license-transactions.html
- Live reporting: Town Council - Nov 13, 2019
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| a tree well, one of the many storm water mitigations Franklin implements |
Representative Jeff Roy's State House Report for November 2019
From Rep Roy's November newsletter:
For the full contents of the newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/8f1e3182bea3/ux2l17im8a-2451581?fbclid=IwAR2RJm_gA14O1ggtFzK-PYNR1SV798Gd7BlXu8PL1ghS6LdaosxMNXI_0n4
"Last week, Governor Charlie Baker joined me, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, Senate President Karen Spilka, Secretary of Education Jim Peyser, Senator Anne Gobi, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM), Higher Education Commissioner Carlos Santiago, and SEIU Local 509 to sign An Act to Support Improved Financial Stability in Higher Education (H4099) which will clarify and enhance the authority of the Board of Higher Education to monitor the financial health of Massachusetts colleges and universities.https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4099
This legislation requires any institution facing financial challenges that may jeopardize the institution’s ability to fulfill its obligations to current and admitted students to notify the Board of Higher Education, as well as submit a contingency plan for approval that includes arrangements for students to complete their studies. It also requires training for boards in financial metrics and fiduciary responsibilities.
It was a great day for students and their families, as this legislation will provide transparency and restore confidence in our higher education institutions. Through this legislation, the state will be a partner in providing transparency and accountability to promote resiliency and financial stability, and to ensure that our students have access to the opportunities that they need, that they can count on, and that deliver for the long-term strength of our state."
You can view the text of the legislation by clicking here
You can view the video of the speech I delivered on the House floor by clicking herehttps://youtu.be/Yif9z11_-jQ
You can read the Milford Daily News report on the bill by clicking herehttps://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20191002/house-set-to-advance-college-closure-bill
the Governor's press release by clicking herehttps://www.mass.gov/news/governor-baker-signs-legislation-to-support-financial-stability-in-higher-education-and
and my blog post by clicking herehttps://jeffreyroy.com/2019/10/14/house-votes-to-increase-transparency-and-financial-reporting-requirements-of-massachusetts-higher-education-institutions/
For the full contents of the newsletter
https://mailchi.mp/8f1e3182bea3/ux2l17im8a-2451581?fbclid=IwAR2RJm_gA14O1ggtFzK-PYNR1SV798Gd7BlXu8PL1ghS6LdaosxMNXI_0n4
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| Governor signs college closure bill |
“It’s like a new hangout spot, especially for middle-schoolers”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"After opening last month, Altitude Trampoline Park held its grand opening on Saturday, giving out free, all-day jump passes to its first 50 customers.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
About 30 people were in line at 9 a.m. when the park at 303 East Central St. opened, said Assistant General Manager Gladis Guardado, extending the last of its 20 free passes to others visiting the park throughout the day.
Outfitted with more than 26,500 square feet of bright purple, blue and orange mats and indoor trampolines, the park offers attractions like “Trampoline Basketball,” “Wipeout,” “Extreme Dodgeball,” “Valo Jump,” “Cardio Wall,” “Kids Court” and “Foam Pit.”
The park is in the Horace Mann Plaza at the former home of Bob’s Store, which closed late last year."
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191123/altitude-trampoline-holds-grand-opening-in-franklin
For more about Altitude Trampoline Park, visit their web page
https://altitudefranklin.com/
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| For more about Altitude Trampoline Park, visit their web page |
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