Friday, November 13, 2020
Town of Franklin, MA: December 5 Election Update
The mail-in ballots for the upcoming Town Election on December 5th have arrived and are being sent out by the Town Clerk's office.
Want to know more about important election dates, voting options, and candidates?
Visit our website at https://t.co/6vZoiF1KQe
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| Town of Franklin, MA: December 5 Election Update |
The mail-in ballots for the upcoming Town Election on December 5th have arrived and are being sent out by the Town Clerk's office. Want to know more about important election dates, voting options, and candidates? Visit our website at https://t.co/6vZoiF1KQe pic.twitter.com/uEYSGL7P7v
— Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) November 12, 2020
Dean College: Spring 2021 Plan
October 29, 2020
Dear Dean College Community,
Thank you to everyone for your dedication and commitment during the
past several months as we have navigated our way through the Fall 2020
semester.
Following careful planning by all in our Community for the past several
months, Dean College is excited to announce that we will resume inperson instruction and the residential educational experience for the Spring Semester 2021. While being online for the fall semester was the best choice for our community, we are thrilled to see our students in person once again.
The 2020-2021 academic year has been and will continue to be a different experience for all of us. I marvel at the level of engagement our staff and faculty have provided during the fall semester and I am so proud of the effort of our students. Through their determination, creativity and support of each other, our entire community has risen to the challenge and shown what The Dean Difference is all about.
Dean has made and will continue to make a substantial investment in numerous areas as we prepare our campus for residential operations. From testing procedures and personal protective equipment to dozens of facility updates in residence halls and other buildings, we are making every effort to provide the safest campus experience possible.
For students, multiple options exist when determining how to attend classes. Students may choose to return to campus for in-person instruction either as a residential or commuter student or take classes online, similar to our fall semester. For those selecting to live on campus, Dean will do our best to deliver an enjoyable and fruitful campus life experience. Students should be aware however, that there will be safety requirements and behavioral practices to which we must all adhere.
We have created a guide, Dean College Spring 2021 Plan, that summarizes the most important changes to the academic and student experience for the Spring Semester 2021. Please read and review this guide carefully while making plans for the upcoming semester. Our guidelines will continually be updated to reflect current public health conditions. We will make our community aware of any significant updates to these guidelines through ongoing communication.
Dean has also established a COVID-19 section of our website which will contain the most current information including the Spring 2021 Plan, a list of frequently asked questions, and short videos.
The College will continue to be thoughtful and transparent in our communications as we finalize and implement this plan. We ask for everyone’s cooperation and attentiveness to these guidelines as we all navigate through these unprecedented times.
With warm regards
Dr. Paula M. Rooney
Dean College President
The full plan can be found on the Dean web page
"I need to go do whatever I can"
From the Boston Globe, an article of interest for Franklin:
"Throughout the presidential campaign, Jennifer O’Malley Dillon often repeated a mantra from her collegiate softball days to rally staff on endless Zoom calls: We can do hard things.
Even for someone with an optimistic attitude, 2020 presented a particularly high number of “hard things” for the woman running Joe Biden’s campaign — a pandemic that turned traditional campaigning upside down, a polarized left that wasn’t thrilled about a three-time, middle-of-the-road presidential candidate, an unpredictable opponent who frequently said the election was rigged before any votes were cast.
But the mantra, however unflashy, turned out to be true.
“Once she commits to a goal, she’s going to grind it out,” said longtime friend Cloe Axelson, who played softball at Tufts with Dillon and worked on early campaigns with her. “She’s so tough, and she just does the work.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/12/nation/one-most-important-political-operative-youve-never-heard/
You may recall the Washington Post ran an article in August
The Milford Daily News picked up on the Post article in October
The Washington Post and MDN had also run an article in March when she joined the campaign https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/03/bidens-new-campaign-manager-is-franklin.html
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FHS boys soccer tops Foxboro 3 - 1
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the fall sports results for Franklin High School on Thursday, Nov 12
Boy Soccer = Consolation Rounds = Franklin, 3 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final
– Franklin opened the scoring just before halftime and tacked on two straight in the second half on its way to a 3-0 win on the road at Foxboro. Ben Moccia redirected a free kick from Terry O’Neill to put the Panthers ahead just before the halftime whistle. O’Neill doubled the lead in the third quarter, blasting a penalty into the back right corner with just over five minutes to play in the third quarter. Charlie Amante shouldered in a cross from Moccia to extend the lead to 3-0 in the fourth. Foxboro’s Matt Angelini got the Warriors on the board, burying a touch from Adam Connolly.
For other results around the Hockomock League
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| FHS boys soccer tops Foxboro 3 - 1 |
Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Coffee Hours - Nov 19
This month's Senior Coffee Hours with State and Local Officials will be held on Thursday, November 19th at 8:30 AM.
Join Zoom Meeting = https://t.co/3NfQGIfN78
Meeting ID: 865 3864 3813 Passcode: 883566
Meeting ID: 865 3864 3813 Passcode: 883566
Via Phone: Dial-in at 1-646-558-8656
#Seniors #Connections @jeffroy @FranklinSrCntr
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Senior Coffee Hours - Nov 19 |
Franklin Cultural Council: Annarella's Favorites: Italian Ricotta Cookies & Almond Crunch Biscotti
The next Franklin Cultural Council’s Masterclass is schedule for Monday, Nov 16. Are you registered? It’s FREE!
Join owner of Annarella's Bakery, Suzanne Gendreau, for a night of Italian baking!
Join us to make Italian Ricotta Cookies and Almond Crunch Biscotti!
PDF copies of the recipes will be emailed to you. Please reach out to us at Franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com if there are questions!
**The Almond Crunch Biscotti has almonds that need to be caramelized 1-2 hours minimum before the class starts***
Topic: Annarella's Favorites: Italian Ricotta Cookies & Almond Crunch Biscotti
Time: Nov 16, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register online
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| Annarella's Favorites: Italian Ricotta Cookies & Almond Crunch Biscotti |
virtual Senior Health & Wellness Fair = Nov 20
Senate President Karen E. Spilka is excited to announce a one-hour VIRTUAL Senior Health & Wellness Fair that will be broadcast on Facebook and karenspilka.com on November 20, 2020, at 10 am. EST.
Designed to help seniors maintain their mental and physical health during the Pandemic, it will feature expertise and resources from local and state experts, including: strategies to beat social isolation with AARP Massachusetts President Sandra Harris; short workshops on at-home fitness, fraud prevention, and finding the right care; and overviews of community organizations and services that can help with transportation, fighting scams, and lifelong learning, as well as helplines and other resources-by-phone. There will be fun and entertainment too!
DLS Alert: Commonwealth Employees Targeted by Phishing Campaign
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Job Search Workshop: "Simplicity and Personal Brand for Job Seekers"
Stephen Melanson, the corporate branding specialist, has announced a two-session workshop for job-seekers.
Dec 10 and 17 - 1-2:00 PM ET
If you're looking for your next professional role, you have to break away from the pack and be clear about your value. And if it's not simple enough, it won't work as well as you need.
Why would an employer be crazy to not hire you? Do you know? Can you verbalize it in about 5 seconds, or describe it in a few words?
In this two-session package, we'll cover:
- The rules for 'Simplicity' as a business tool
- What 'Verbal Branding' is, and how to use it
- How to differentiate and not commoditize yourself
- Building a strategy for job seeking that works
- Viewing the effort to sell yourself
- How to be more effective in less time
- The scary, critical truth about being memorable
- Confidence and a little courage
Register via Eventbrite:
TESTIMONIAL QUOTE: Conference Speaker for Top 5 Asset Management firm worldwide: Annual Summit, 2019 "Yours was the only session to get a perfect score from the audience."
NOTE: There are no refunds for this package. Please be sure you can attend before signing up.
To learn more about Stephen Melanson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmelansonconsulting/
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| Job Search Workshop: "Simplicity and Personal Brand for Job Seekers" |
Thursday, November 12, 2020
FM_#389 School Committee Meeting - 11/10/20 Part 3 of 3 (audio)
FM #389 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 389 in the series.
This session shares one of three segments for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the two hour and thirty-five minutes meeting (2:35) into three logical segments:
First - covers the opening through the Superintendent's Report, covering the re-opening status; including testing for FHS athletes and theater students to enable their return this week (about 48 minutes)
Second - covers the presentation/discussion on the Portrait of a Graduate (about 47 mins)
Third - covers the Discussion Actions Items, and the remainder of the meeting. (about 60 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the Superintendent’s Report and Portrait of a Graduate presentation copy. Those are usually posted to the folder the day after the meeting.
Let’s listen to this third segment of the School Committee meeting of Nov 10, 2020 Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HVjvV5tS
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Meeting packet folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-10-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/10/school-committee-meeting-oct-27-2020.html
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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
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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"
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| newly elected vice-chair of the School Committee Denise Spencer |
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| Superintendent Sara Ahern answers a question |
FM #388 School Committee Meeting - 11/10/20 Part 2 of 3 (audio)
FM #388 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 388 in the series.
This session shares one of three segments for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the two hour and thirty-five minutes meeting (2:35) into three logical segments:
First - covers the opening through the Superintendent's Report, covering the re-opening status; including testing for FHS athletes and theater students to enable their return this week (about 48 minutes)
Second - covers the presentation/discussion on the Portrait of a Graduate (about 47 mins)
Third - covers the Discussion Actions Items, and the remainder of the meeting. (about 60 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the Superintendent’s Report and Portrait of a Graduate presentation copy. Those are usually posted to the folder the day after the meeting.
Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Nov 10, 2020. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HskT5mtS
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Meeting packet folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-10-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/10/school-committee-meeting-oct-27-2020.html
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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
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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"
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| cover page for presentation deck |
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| Marketing and Communication Specialist Anne Marie Tracy explains the design elements |
FM #387 School Committee Meeting - 11/10/20 - Part 1 of 3 (audio)
FM #387 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 387 in the series.
This session shares one of three segments for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Nov 10, 2020.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee and Central Office personnel were in the Council Chambers, the remainder of the Committee was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
I’ve split the two hour and thirty-five minutes meeting (2:35) into three logical segments:
First - covers the opening through the Superintendent's Report, covering the re-opening status; including testing for FHS athletes and theater students to enable their return this week (about 48 minutes)
Second - covers the presentation/discussion on the Portrait of a Graduate (about 47 mins)
Third - covers the Discussion Actions Items, and the remainder of the meeting. (about 60 minutes)
The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the Superintendent’s Report and Portrait of a Graduate presentation copy. Those are usually posted to the folder the day after the meeting.
Let’s listen to this first segment of the School Committee meeting of Nov 10, 2020. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H1Ykmf3S
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Meeting packet folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-10-2020-school-committee-meeting-packet
My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/10/school-committee-meeting-oct-27-2020.html
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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
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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"
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| four designs for Portrait of a Graduate |
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| designs icons for the skill areas for the Portrait of a Graduate |
Franklin Food Elves Launch Holiday Drive: “12 Days of Donating” Campaign Celebrates 15 Years
This year the Franklin Food Elves “12 Days of Donating” Campaign marks 15 years of helping neighbors in need during the holiday season and beyond. Starting on December 1 and running through December 12, the neighborhood collection by local middle and high school student serves as the largest fundraiser for The Franklin Food Pantry. Be on the lookout in your neighborhood for purple envelopes to support your local Food Elf or donate here.
This year especially, The Pantry needs monetary donations to help feed its neighbors. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Pantry has had to change how it serves its neighbors. Neighbors are able to visit The Pantry once a week and they all receive a bag filled with the same shelf-stable items. Neighbors all get a choice of proteins and a bag of fresh produce. The money raised by the Food Elves will help to purchase the items needed by our neighbors to help meet their needs.
“So many people in our community have reached out to ask how they can help us during the Pandemic. Becoming a Food Elf is a great way that some of our younger community members can support The Pantry,” said Lynn Calling, executive director for the Franklin Food Pantry. “Food Elves is our largest fundraiser of the year and helps us purchase what we need when we need it to provide for the more than 1400 individuals who count on us.”
The Food Elves will notify people in their neighborhood about how they can support the Pantry. They will distribute flyers in their neighborhoods about the Food Elves Drive. Neighbors can make donations in two ways” through a check donation that the elves will pick up personally; or through each Elf’s own online personal campaign page. Each Elf will be able to keep track of how much they personally raise.
The Franklin Food Pantry thanks our middle and high school students who serve as our Food Elves and our district parents who are helping to lead.
Any student interested in becoming a Food Elf can visit: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/franklin-food-elves/
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| Past Food Elves gather at the Pantry for an orientation and tour |
FHS field hockey tops North Attleboro; girls soccer falls to North Attleboro
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the fall sports results for Franklin High School on Wednesday, Nov 11.
Girls Soccer - Hockomock Cup = #D4 North Attleboro, 2 @ #KR1 Franklin, 1 – Final
– Tess Collins put North in front six minutes into the fourth quarter and the Rocketeers held on for an upset over the Kelley-Rex champions to advance to the Hockomock Cup semifinal. North grabbed the lead in the second quarter on an Emma Pratt goal after she followed up a save by Franklin keeper Julia Bertone. Sydney St. Marie equalized for the Panthers five minutes into the second half, but Collins popped up with the winner to send North into the next round. Franklin coach Tom Geysen said, “It was a well played game by both teams. North finished better than we did. We had a number of chances but could not find the net.”
Field Hockey - Hockomock Cup = #D4 North Attleboro, 2 @ #KR1 Franklin, 8 – Final – Franklin scored five straight goals over the first three quarters to build a big lead that it never relinquished in an opening round win of Hockomock Cup action. Junior Kaitlyn Carney scored twice while Stephanie Bell, Amanda Lewandowski, and Lindsay Morse each scored once for the Panthers, who led 4-0 at the halftime break and 5-0 heading into the final quarter. North’s Julia Puccio and Zoe McKeon scored early in the final quarter to cut into the deficit but Sara Carney sandwiched a pair of goals around a tally from Lewandowski to help the Panthers put the game away. Neilee Hess made three saves in net for the Panthers.
For other scores around the Hockomock League
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| FHS boys soccer close out season with Loss to Oliver Ames |
Senator Rausch: Help me fight cuts to the MBTA
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Milestone Cranberry Bog videos
"Thank you all for attending today's (Monday, Nov 9) event "Milestone Cranberry Bogs: A discussion with Nantucket Conservation Foundation Ranger, Allen Reinhard" attached is a link to all the videos that were shown today.
Ironically I have figured out how to link them all together now.
Stay well and keep the Human connection alive during this time of social distancing,"
Ariel
Ariel Doggett
Virtual Program Coordinator
Respite Coordinator
"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll
There is no act of kindness too small
The first video (use the link ave to find the series)
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