Thursday, June 4, 2020

In the News: "What have Massachusetts leaders said since George Floyd’s death and the protests started in response? A recap"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
For days, people across the nation have been taking to the streets to protest George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police and the larger pattern of unarmed black men being killed by law enforcement officers. Here’s how Massachusetts’ elected officials have used their voices on Twitter.

Gov. Charlie Baker, Republican:

On Monday, June 1, he tweeted: “The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police was a horrible tragedy - one of countless tragedies to befall people of color across the United States. The vast majority of protesters today did so peacefully, toward a common goal of promoting justice and equality. I am deeply thankful for their voices and their positive, forceful message. I also want to express my gratitude to all the police officers and other first responders working to protect the people of Boston from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly - and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200603/what-have-massachusetts-leaders-said-since-george-floyds-death-and-protests-started-in-response-recap

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

FM #284 FPS Superintendent Sara Ahern 5/31/20 (audio)

FM #284 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 284 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin Public Schools Superintendent Sara Ahern. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about
  • School budget for FY 2021 and the decision process
  • What does school in Sept look like?
  • Remote learning to close out this school year
  • Graduation planning for June 5
Links to the key web page references we make are included in the show notes

The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Sara.   Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HsJr6Bh7



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Finance Committee budget hearing #4 and vote to recommend a budget for Town Council Jun 4, 2020  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-06-04_finance_committee_agenda_2.pdf

The Franklin Public Schools budget page https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget

Details on the FY 2021 budget https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget/pages/fy-2021-budget

Davis Thayer Facility analysis page https://www.franklinps.net/district/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis

Next School Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2020

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?
  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!
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FM #284 FPS Superintendent Sara Ahern 5/31/20 (audio)
FM #284 FPS Superintendent Sara Ahern 5/31/20 (audio)


FM #283 Teachers to Run Marathon for Franklin Food Pantry 5/28/20 (audio)

FM #283 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 283 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin teachers Nick Goldman and Paul O’Donoghue. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how their teaching experience and schedule has changed during this pandemic period.

We talk about their plans for the fund raising effort for the Franklin Food Pantry. 

They will run a marathon on June 13 in Franklin. The community can assist in three ways:
  1. by donating and picking a mile slot to run with Paul or Nick
  2. by cheering them on along the 3 mile loop course through Franklin
  3. by donating directly to the Franklin Food Pantry

Links to the web page with additional info on the course, to sign up, or to donate are included in the show notes

The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Nick and Paul    audio file =
 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-283-teachers-to-run-marathon-for-food-pantry-5-28-20


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The marathon page https://sites.google.com/view/ffpmarathon

Get involved https://sites.google.com/view/ffpmarathon/get-involved

Course map https://sites.google.com/view/ffpmarathon/course

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?
  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Teachers to Run Marathon for Franklin Food Pantry
Teachers to Run Marathon for Franklin Food Pantry


First found via Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulODonoghue_/status/1265633349172965382?s=20

Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for 6/3-6/4



Wednesday 9:00a/12:00p/3:00pm 
  • FPS Voice = 284 – FPS Superintendent Sara Ahern (45 m)

Wednesday 11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm  
  • “Talk Franklin”  = 281 - Jamie Hellen and Anne Marie Tracey -  (45 m)


Thursday: 9:00a/12:00p/6:00p

  • 282 – HMEA – Mike Moloney (27 M)
  • 283 – Teachers to Run Marathon for Franklin Food Pantry ( 20 M)

Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for 6/3-6/4
Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for 6/3-6/4

If you miss the 'on the air' schedule, you can always listen to the reply via the podcast.
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HsJr6Bh7

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #4 - June 4

Town Of Franklin
Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Link to access meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89499275801
Call in Number: 1-929-205-6099 enter Meeting ID: 894 9927 5801 then press #

To view or download the FY21 Budget Message, Budget Proposal and all materials, please visit the Town’s Budget Website   https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/pages/fy2021-budget-materials


AGENDA

1. Call to Order
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Minutes
4. FY21 Budget Presentations:
  • Health 510/525 Human Services
  • Council on Aging 541 Human Services
  • Veterans 543/692 Human Services
  • Library 610 Culture and Recreation
  • Recreation 630 Culture and Recreation
  • Historical Museum 690 Culture and Recreation 
  • Historical Commission 691 Culture and Recreation 
  • Cultural Council 695 Culture and Recreation 
  • Cultural District Committee 695 Culture and Recreation 
  • Debt Service 710/750 General Government
  • Employee Benefits 910 General Government
  • Liability Insurance 945 General Government

5. Final FY21 Budget Recommendation - Voting Document Appendix A

6. Capital Program Adjustments (Requested Vote of Recommendation)

7. Municipal Borrowing Authorization (Requested Vote of Recommendation)

8. Adjournment


Trust Fund Balances Update as of 4/30/20
General Stabilization $ 6,137,832
● Recreation Fields 455,151
● Open Space Acquisition 2,349,513
● Budget Stabilization 6,583
● Free Cash 834,296
● Fire Truck Stabilization 309,733
● OPEB 5,833,461
● Property Acquisition 269,958 
OPEB Obligation as of 6/30/19 (PAYGO): 68,554,870

PDF of agenda   https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee/agenda/fin-com-agenda-2

Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #4 - June 4
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #4 - June 4

Watch "Parade Invitation To FPS Faculty" on YouTube

Slight change in time for the graduation parade on Friday. Now slatted to start at 2:00 PM (not 1:30 as previously shared).



Video link =https://youtu.be/mBUbnwaOuvs


June 2020 = Graduation Broadcasts 6PM:
FHS Graduation YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCPgdF_EMhVBJjq3N58lbmw)


Comcast TV viewersAccess Channel= 8, Educational Channel =98
Verizon TV viewersAccess Channel =26, Educational Channel =28
Franklin Radio: 102.9 FM-car parade (approx 2PM)



Other Graduation Info:

FHS "Keeping Music Alive" #11

Happy Tuesday,

This Tuesday, we will be featuring two cellists from the Franklin High School Orchestra.  Freshman, Kyle Formato and Senior Miles Reed took it upon themselves to arrange a song from a popular video game "Scourge of the Universe" for two celli.  They performed it as a duet remotely and sent it along.  

Also, Sophomore Prem Pendkar has recorded his jazz rendition of "All the Things You Are". 

Enjoy!

Kyle Formato and Miles Reed
"My friend and I did this in about 3-4 months, we were originally going to record it live and play for a recital but when corona happened that plan was impossible. We eventually decided to individually record our parts and put them together in a recording, and this is the result. It took us a month or two to finish the recording, but we are glad it is finished. Some parts don't sound great, but that's just a result of us not actually playing together in person. 
Thank you DM Dokuro for this awesome piece of music, we really enjoyed arranging it and it is a blast to play on the cello!" Kyle



Prem Pendkar - Sophomore at FHS and is a member of the Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band.  This year and last, Prem was accepted to the CDMMEA Jazz Band.


All the Things You Are  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j7bRBdVLDA8lSpOl2sHdF9_nNbzYPVpp/view


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Diane M. Plouffe
Director of Music
Franklin Public Schools
Franklin High School
218 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-613-1650
Twitter - @ FranklinHSOrch