Southeast #nonprofits! Attend the Southeast Regional Meeting on Wednesday, May 12! We'll discuss important policy updates, regional nonprofit data, and sector updates in addition to having time to network.
Learn more and register here: https://t.co/MqyQMyuPJu
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| MA Nonprofit Network: Southeast Regional Meeting - May 12 |
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 BEDH
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA and Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct collective bargaining sessions with the FEA unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel.
C. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares.
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021 |
FM #533 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 533 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, Co-Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
We talk about how the Cultural Council supported the community with art events during this pandemic. From art contests in March 2020, to the widely popular Halloween Decorating Contest, to Master Classes featuring cooking lessons and art. What is next for the Cultural Council? Stay tuned, there is a big event coming in September. We get some teasers to share.
We also learn about ‘ear training’, one of the core classes in the music curriculum at Berklee College of Music where Kaye teaches. We might have to do another session to learn more about ‘ear training.’
The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Kaye
Audio link => https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eb001f91-279e-4969-a06b-78f2be5e4244
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Cultural Council page => https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council
Cultural Council Facebook page => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil
Cultural Council video highlights => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1420866631600493
Kaye’s music page => http://www.kayekelly.com/
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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?
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
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 #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio) |
Why First Lady Dolley Madison spells her name with an “e” is up to speculation. However, Mrs. Madison’s legacy goes far beyond the unconventional spelling of her name. Join us for a virtual performance to learn about the twists and turns of Mrs. Madison’s storied life as well as her largely unknown contributions to the evolution of our country.
You will learn about this “fashionista’ First Lady’s life as a Quaker child, the tragedies and serendipities she faced in Philadelphia, her unlikely marriage to James Madison, determining role in her husband’s presidential-election victory 1809, transformation of the barren White House into a national treasure, strategies that united a fractured, contentious Congress and personal regrets as a mother.
Janet Parnes, founder of Historical Portrayals by Lady J, Millis will portray Mrs. Madison.
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| The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11 |
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| Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11 |
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| Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23 |
1) Mark your calendars: On Thursday June 24th, the 50+ program will offer it's second practice interview session with actual employers, many that will be hiring.
As with the previous session, this won't be a job fair. We won't be posting positions. But, we are trying to find employers that are actively hiring.
Last December's event had 29 employers. We hope to have around that many this time. Promo flyer coming soon.
The next two major topics for the 50+ program are: (9) Interview preparation and strategies and (10) Practice Interviewing.
These two topics---each offered three times---will prepare you for the June 24th event.
I hope you will join us.
2) As a part-time employee of the Framingham library (I'm the library's resume-writer), I've noted how there seem to be a lot of library positions open around the state.
This morning, the MCOA (Massachusetts Council on Aging) confirmed my thought. They told me how during the pandemic a lot of library workers retired or resigned to find other work.
Now, as libraries re-open, they need a lot of people!
So, if you have an interest in working for a library, be sure to check a municipality's library for open positions. It appears there are a lot of them.
Have a great weekend,
Ed Lawrence www.getstart-ed.com
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| Hold the date: 50+ Program - practice interview session - June 24 |
