Only 15 days left to place a parent Ad in the yearbook! Order your now: https://t.co/ehbhAxMjEO
And only 150 books left for purchase! Do you have yours?
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| FHS Oskey Yearbook: parents, time is running out for your student Ad in OSKEY! |
Looking for a rewarding job? HMEA is currently hiring Direct Support staff for its Residential division in the Franklin Area
Full & part time available, visit www.hmea.org or email a resume to jobs@hmea.org for more information
What is Horace Mann Educational Associates (HMEA)? Listen to the interview with HMEA President Michael Moloney. We talk about
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| HMEA is hiring Direct Support staff for its Residential Division |
FM #445 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 445 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing and Communications Specialist Anne Marie Tracey. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about:
Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 49 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Anne Marie. Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HNTvQNcS
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
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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 #445 Talk Franklin - 01/22/21 (audio)
"Join us tomorrow (Tuesday) night as I provide an update on the state of our Commonwealth.
This year's address will look different, but I look forward to sharing some thoughts about the resilient people and communities of Massachusetts. #MASOTC"
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/QjU8MRQixj
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| State of the Commonwealth - Jan 26, 2021 - 7:00 PM |
"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER on Monday continued to defend the state’s slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout even as he announced plans to expand the number of inoculation sites and moved residents 65 and older up in the vaccination line.
At a State House press conference, Baker addressed growing impatience over the pace of vaccinations by blaming the federal government’s disjointed allocation to states. He also said all the vaccines the state is receiving are being distributed to those who administer the shots.
“Virtually all the vaccine that we have received as a Commonwealth has been distributed to either the long-term care community through the pharmacy program or to providers – both community providers, hospitals, congregate care settings, and others – to begin the process of either first dosing people or second dosing people,” said Baker."
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| Adults 65+ have been moved up within Phase 2, to the second priority group (after adults 75+). Phase 2 begins next month |
From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:
Girls Hockey = Franklin @ Stoughton/Sharon – Postponed to TBD.
Boys Swimming = Mansfield, 72 @ Franklin, 85 – Final
Girls Swimming = Mansfield, 68 @ Franklin, 89 – Final
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| Both FHS swim teams top Mansfield on Monday |
"A WELL-KNOWN management maxim warns, if you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. By that reckoning, those trying to better the state’s criminal justice system are often flying blind.
How long, for example, does the average probationer in Massachusetts stay on probation? Or how many people last year had their probation revoked?
State Probation Commissioner Edward Dolan has no idea. While each probationer has their own physical case file, the Massachusetts Probation Department has no computer-based case management system that would let state officials or researchers track information on an aggregate basis.
“A lot of things we do, we do manually,” Dolan said."
"SD is a unique change process which (1) focuses on transforming relationships that cause problems, create conflict, and block change; and (2) emphasizes the importance of effective change over time.
Since transforming relationships requires an ongoing effort, SD gradually develops over a five-stage process. This multistage approach serves as a guidepost for SD programs and for those in conflict to create sustainable change in their relationships and communities."Find out more about the Sustained dialogue approach https://sustaineddialogue.org/our-approach/
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| “listening deeply enough to be changed by what you learn" |
Among the choices for Tuesday evening, the Governor's State of the Commonwealth address or the Franklin School Committee meeting.
Key items on the School Committee agenda
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| Reminder: School Committee meeting - Jan 26, 2021 - 7 PM |
"It's the first day of the spring semester!
Have a wonderful day, Bulldogs! 🐾💻📚 https://t.co/RaBaKtcoUz"
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| Some Dean College students back on campus for classes this semester |
On 1/27/2021 @JennTaddeo is presenting a virtual program, "Basics of #EstatePlanning," to members of the Franklin Senior Center in Franklin, MA. She will cover what attendees need to know about planning their estate and more: https://t.co/xMQkSmLrGI#TrustsAndEstates https://t.co/jt6CNn7R15
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| Basics of Estate Planning - Franklin Senior Center (virtual session) - Jan 27 |
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| Franklin Police: Time to lock up - reminder |
"On November 22, 2020 Franklin residents gathered to share their experiences as "people of color".
Since the conversation has taken place, Superintendent Ahern has met with participants to create change. Franklin High School plans on implementing a Race in American society course for the next school year. Students will be able to participate in professional development meetings with staff to further discuss how schools can support students. Also, a District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been established.
Every word in this roundtable discussion has been the catapult to many changes over the span of 2 months. Our voices matter. We deserve to be represented and when we use our voice, we create change.
Thank you to Town Council member, Cobi Frongillo for moderating this conversation. Thank you to James Fredrick, Farley Asmath, Mickey Mitchell, and everyone who participated in this video."
Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Children’s Center opening is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center. The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with pre-school children within the on- campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.
Tri-County’s Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).
Placement is limited to the residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a random draw which will take place on Friday, March 5th, 2021. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.
Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 25th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 4th, 2021. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2021. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit www.tcchildrenscenter.com.
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| Preschool and Toddler Registration - Begins Jan 25, 2021 |
138 East Central Street Adv.: Dec. 7 & Dec.14, 2020Site Plan Abuts: Dec. 7, 2020TO BE CONTINUED
515 West Central Street Adv.: Nov. 2 & Nov. 9, 2020Site Plan Abuts: Nov. 2, 2020TO BE CONTINUED
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Planning Board - Agenda - Jan 25, 2021 |
"The girls did amazing today. Not sharing scores, Attleboro to compete on Friday night. Here is who were top 4 in each event! Shout out both freshman scores count!! Ryann Chandler & Kate Heun"
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| FHS gymnastics: results from Attleboro match |
Meet Olivia! @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @HockomockSports @MyFM1013 @KatCornetta @FHSTrainingRoom @_oliviareagan pic.twitter.com/KB5uwpCaIg
— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 24, 2021
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| Estate Planning With Attorney Jennifer Taddeo - Jan 27 - 1 PM |
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| Franklin Senior Center: Memory Cafe - Jan 25 - 2 PM |
Gov Baker spoke to the MMA meeting on Friday, Lt Gov Polito spoke on Thursday. Highlights of their remarks including insights on the State budget to be released on Wednesday as shared here:
"During the MMA Annual Business Meeting this afternoon, Gov. Charlie Baker thanked hundreds of local officials for their “invaluable” partnership during the COVID-19 pandemic and announced that he would be filing legislation next week to authorize $200 million for the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program.
The governor highlighted a number of programs and recently signed laws intended to help give an economic boost to main streets and downtowns that have suffered during the pandemic, particularly a $626 million economic development bond, $16.5 billion transportation bond and a new small business relief initiative that has distributed $232 million thus far to more than 4,000 small businesses. The multi-year transportation bond law includes funding for the popular Complete Streets and Municipal Small Bridge grant programs, as well as new Municipal Pavement Partnership and Local Bottleneck Reduction grant programs. "
"Speaking to more than 800 local leaders from across the state during the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show this morning, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced that the administration’s state budget plan for fiscal 2022, set to be released next Wednesday, will increase general municipal aid by 3.5%.This meets the administration’s commitment to increase the Unrestricted General Government Aid account at the same rate as the projected growth in state revenues. The consensus projection of 3.5% was announced by legislative and administration budget writers late last week."
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| Municipal Finance Snapshot - Town of Franklin Info |
