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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - May 12
Hockomock League Lacrosse: FHS Players to Watch for 2021
HockomockSports.com has published the lacrosse players to watch for the Hockomock League for the Spring 2021 season. The FHS student athletes are shared here. The link to the complete league girls and boys lacrosse listings are provided below.
KAITLYN CARNEY, SOPHOMORE – FRANKLIN
After two seasons as a standout for the field hockey team, Carney will finally get the chance to show off her skills for the Panthers on the lacrosse field. Coming into a dominant program and an already loaded roster, Carney will bring an aggressive mindset and a physical presence to the Franklin midfield. Already drawing national attention for her club play, Carney gets the chance to showcase those skills for Franklin this spring and continue the program’s dominance in the Hockomock, as it looks to bring home another Kelley-Rex title and keep its long unbeaten run intact.
KATIE JONES, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Between injuries and then a pandemic, Jones has yet to really have a chance to show what she is capable of in the Franklin attack. She has made several appearances, including a four-goal performance against Concord-Carlisle in the 2018 Div. 1 East final as a freshman, but the UConn-commit will be hoping her senior season can be her best. With the size, athleticism, and ability to find open spaces in the defense, Jones is a weapon around the cage that the Panthers will look to exploit. Surrounded by playmakers, Jones should have plenty of scoring chances this spring to try and keep Franklin’s remarkable unbeaten run in the league going for another season and retain the Kelley-Rex title.
LUKE DAVIS, SOPHOMORE – FRANKLIN
The Panthers are definitely a program that reloads rather than rebuilds and it seems like each spring there are new underclassmen ready to step in and become stars. Davis looks to be the next attacker to continue that tradition. Davis has made an immediate impact. In his debut, he scored six goals and showed off the combination of quickness, stick skills, shot strength and accuracy, and willingness to combine with his fellow attackers that made his brother Jake a standout too. Franklin enters every season with the expectation of being the top team in the Kelley-Rex division and bringing in new faces like Davis every season makes it easier to meet those lofty goals.
MATT LAZZARO, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Two years ago, Lazzaro broke out as one of the league’s top scorers, racking up more than 100 points and helping Franklin to another league title. He was named a first-team All-American after scoring 59 goals and dishing out 48 assists, more than tripling his 30 points as a freshman. The Penn State commit showed that he had the lethal combo of being able to score at will but also be unselfish and find openings for his teammates. He also had big games against the best opponents, including a six-goal, three-assist performance against defending state champ BC High. This spring, Lazzaro will be the focal point of the Panthers’ attack and looks ready to put up even bigger numbers for the Kelley-Rex favorites.
Girls = https://hockomocksports.com/girls-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2021/
Boys = https://hockomocksports.com/boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2021/
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CommonWealth Magazine: "Baker suggests he may lift emergency COVID order August 1"
"GOV. CHARLIE BAKER suggested for the first time Monday that he may lift the COVID-19 state of emergency at the same time as he allows businesses to fully reopen, which is now scheduled for August 1.
Baker said his administration is still figuring out various issues around the emergency order, which has allowed him to put in place a wide range of state guidelines governing everything from gathering sizes to business closures. But, Baker said, “It’s our view that by the time we get to August 1 … that would certainly be a time at which we’d go to some sort of standard that would be a traditional public health standard, not something that would operate under the rubric of an [emergency order].”
Continue reading the article online
Press Conf direct link -> https://youtu.be/ORBEJhkVPjM
Franklin High School News: Important Information and Dates - May - June 2021
School News: Important Information and Dates
May-June 2021
- GRADUATION Information Page updated as new information becomes available
- Important AP Exam schedule update! Click here to view the new AP Exam schedule
- NHS Info Session Slideshow presentation>>HERE
- Drop off and pick up locations map for FHS Families dropping students off at school daily
FHS calendar at a glance
May 11 -MCAS ELA for current 10th graders (Remote students must be in their assigned room at FHS by 7:35AM;arrange to be picked up@11 AM)
May 12 -MCAS ELA for current 10th graders (Remote students must be in their assigned room at FHS by 7:35AM;arrange to be picked up@11 AM)
May 13 -MCAS Math for current 10th graders (Remote students must be in their assigned room at FHS by 7:35AM;arrange to be picked up@11 AM)
May 14 -MCAS Math for current 10th graders (Remote students must be in their assigned room at FHS by 7:35AM;arrange to be picked up@11 AM)
May 14 -Music Awards Night @6:30 PM in the FHS Cafeteria
May 19 -Jazz Cafe- @6:00 PM (rain date May 20th) -Click here for in person tickets and live stream information
May 25 -Senior Final Exams (A & B)
May 26 -Senior Final Exams (F & G)
May 26th -Senior Chromebook & charger return 10 AM to 1:00 PM in front of the FHS building
May 27 -Senior Final Exams (D & E)
May 27th -Senior Chromebook & charger return 10 AM to 1:00 PM in front of the FHS building
May 27 -Oskey presented by the FHS Theater Dept. @ 7:30 PM
May 28 -Senior Final Exam (C & Make up)
May 28th -Senior Chromebook & charger return 10 AM to 1:00 PM in front of the FHS building
May 31 -No School Memorial Day
June 1-3 -Senior Week Activities click HERE to view and print schedule for Senior Week
June 1 -Prom #1 for class of 2021 (click here for contract)-arrive at Lake Pearl at 6:00PM, noone admitted after 6:30 PM.
June 2 -Prom# 2 for class of 2021 (click here for contract)-arrive at Lake Pearl at 6:00PM, noone admitted after 6:30 PM.
June 4 -FHS Graduation @ 5 PM (rain date Saturday June 5th) Click for Graduation Information page
June 5 -Graduate Car Parade 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (starting from different locations-information coming soon)
June 8, 9 -Bio MCAS for Grade 9
June 8-11 -MCAS ELA and MATH for those 11th graders opting to take the exams
June 16 -Final Exam for 9th, 10th, 11th grade (E)
June 17 -Final Exams for 9th, 10th, 11th grade (F & G)
June 18 -Final Exams for 9th, 10th, 11th grade (A & B)
June 21 -Final exams for 9th,10th, and 11th grade students (C & D)
June 22 -Last day of school- Make up final exams only; students do not have to attend if they have no make-up exams
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Snow Days:
1. Tuesday, February 2nd
Shared from the FHS Page -> https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/news/school-news-important-information-and-dates
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Monday, May 10, 2021
Franklin TV: The Podcasts Are Coming!
The Dials – They Are-a-Changing – with the Times. by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/09/2021
“Tune in next week. Same time; same station. Until then, this is [announcer’s name] reminding you to drink your Ovaltine.”
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Remember being ‘Tuned in’? Unless you have an old analog radio on a shelf somewhere, we don’t tune in any more. In our digital world there’s no ‘fine-tuning’. We step-select channels. We enter numbers or a URL. We scroll links.
Radio has come a long way since it’s commercial beginning in 1922. Next year, radio will be a century old technology, yet it will continue to become ever newer as its journey continues.
Radio found its way to FM, to stereo, to digital form as HD, to the internet as streaming media – and to Podcasts; which first appeared 30 years ago, long before video-on-demand. Today, podcasting is a rapidly growing two-billion-dollar industry.
Radio first appeared in the car in the 1930’s. It constitutes a fair amount of our daily listening – as radio’s ‘drive time’.
Radio is portable, ubiquitous. Radio always finds its way to where the ears are. We at wfpr.fm are doing the same. Now you can find your way to many of Franklin Public Radio’s programs as podcasts.
What lies in the mists of the future? On-Air Radio & the Internet. Hybrid Radio. (Wait! What?)
Broadcasters will soon be transmitting background metadata along with their programs. This information will turn your radio into a multimedia player. This will find its way into your future dashboard, most likely via your smartphone as it links its phone-screen interface, widgets and all, to your dashboard’s touch screen.
That means your car also will have internet access through your phone. All of it. Car-based browsers will emerge and evolve – for driving convenience and safety.
Being ‘tuned in’ is about to see some srsly major changes. As [announcer’s name] always says, “ But wait! There’s more!”
You can look for Franklin Public Radio Programs Online at Google Podcasts, Apple Play, and wherever you get your podcasts. We will also be posting these links and more (copy/paste into your browser) on our wfpr.fm website.
More Perfect Union with Frank Falvey
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3JlLXBlcmZlY3QtdW5pb24uY2FwdGl2YXRlLmZtL 3Jzc2ZlZWQ?
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tb3JlLXBlcmZlY3QtdW5pb24uY2FwdGl2YXRlLmZtL 3Jzc2ZlZWQ?
Franklin Matters with Steve Sherlock
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vZnJhbmtsaW4tbWEtbWF0dGVycy8?
Talk Franklin with Steve Sherlock
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xNGE3MTBhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?
Priest, Rabbi, Minister
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9wcmllc3QtcmFiYmktbWluaXN0ZXIuY2FwdGl2YXRlLmZtL3Jzc2ZlZWQ
SAFE Coalition Radio
Senior Scribblers
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zZW5pb3Itc2NyaWJibGVycy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vcnNzZmVlZA
Wonderful World of Wine – with Kim Simone & Mark Lenzi
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6MzE0MTA3MzUwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLnNvdW5kY2xvdWQuY29tL3VzZXJzL3NvdW5kY2xvdWQ6dXNlcnM6MzE0MTA3MzUwL3NvdW5kcy5yc3M
Are you dialed in?
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.
Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online
http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf or for archive purposes
FM #535 - Capital Budget SubComm Mtg - 05/05/21 (audio)
FM #535 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 535 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Council Capital Budget Subcommittee meeting held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: the Capital Budget SubCommittee members, Town Administrator and key personnel, were in the Council Chambers; the public was remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Quick Recap:
- The capital budget round two was reviewed, questions answered and vote conducted on each item along the way. At the there was another vote on the grand total which effectively recorded a second vote of approval for the items.
- Funding for a study of the police station options was approved. Long a discussion item, now the growth of the department is forcing the issue be faced as the space doesn't meet the needs of the staffing. The options of renovate, build new, including where, all need to be sorted out before a decision can be made. Good timing to study now with School also looking at their facility master plan along with updated population numbers to help with the planning.
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Capital Budget agenda https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/5-5-2021_capital_subcommittee_meeting_agenda_1.pdf
Town of Franklin budget page https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget
Franklin Schools budget page https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget
Franklin Schools budget page https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget
My notes captured during the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-town-council-capital-budget.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-town-council-capital-budget.html
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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/ 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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
FM #535 - Capital Budget SubComm Mtg - 05/05/21 (audio)
FM #534 - Board of Health Meeting - 05/05/21 (audio)
FM #534 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 534 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Board of Health meeting held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.
The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the Board of Health members were in the Municipal Bldg, other members joined the public via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
Quick Recap:
- No change in mask requirements for sports, may see change after May 10
- Improper demolition of building at 76 Jordan Road becoming more of a mess, asbestos found, mitigation steps with DEP and others now involved
- Winter St deed not filed yet, watching and ready for next steps
- Grant from Metacomet received, more to come on this as it makes progress
- Problem with improper addition to residence at 274 Prospect St and Title 5 documentation
Links to the meeting agenda and associated documents are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 29 minutes, so let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting for May.
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Board of Health agenda
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/agenda-5-5-21.pdf
My notes captured during the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-board-of-health-meeting-may-5-2021.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-board-of-health-meeting-may-5-2021.html
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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/ 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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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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| FM #534 - Board of Health Meeting - 05/05/21 (audio) |
HockomockSports.com: 2021 Hockomock League Softball Preview
HockomockSports.com has published the softball previews for the Hockomock League for the Spring 2021 season. The FHS preview is shared here. The link to the complete league listing is provided below.
FRANKLIN
2019 Record: 16-7
2019 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South Quarterfinal
Coach: Katie Holbrook
2019 Record: 16-7
2019 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South Quarterfinal
Coach: Katie Holbrook
After coming within a game of sharing the league title with Taunton in 2019 (and within one run of facing the Tigers in the South semifinal), Franklin returns only two players and has a new coaching staff with Katie Holbrook taking over this season. Despite all the new faces, the Panthers expect to be in the mix for the league title again this year.
Senior Gabby Colace is the lone player on the roster with significant varsity experience and she will be counted on to be a run producer. Fellow senior Molly Collins will join Colace in the middle infield positions and the Panthers have players who are versatile to play multiple positions. Franklin has a potentially strong lineup with Libby Carter, Georgia Harvey, and Lauren Cote all capable of coming up with big hits and driving in a lot of runs. Juniors Julia White and Aislinn Lavery, and senior Jenny Maciel give Franklin good pitching depth and will try to keep the opposition off-balance and allow the defense to make plays behind them. Sophomore Hailey Fales will get the call behind the plate.
“They have already shown in just one scrimmage and a couple of practices great strides in gelling as a team and their commitment to team unity,” said Holbrook. “What we lack in experience we are making up for in determination and commitment to growth. I am impressed with the depth and solid foundation of all the players and it will give us a lot of options with lineups.”
For other softball previews for the Hockomock League
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Franklin High School newsletter - Vol 3 - May 2021
Franklin High School newsletter is available Vol 3 - May 2021
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| Franklin High School newsletter - Vol 3 - May 2021 |
"the arts are an incredible motivator to increase engagement"
"A NEW STUDY says an effort to increase arts programming in the Boston Public Schools has helped boost student attendance and promote student and parent engagement with schools, outcomes that arts supporters say provide added rationale for maintaining or enhancing the role of arts in the schools.
For students receiving arts programming, the study found that school attendance increased by roughly one-third of a day over the course of the school year compared with students not in art courses. The gains were greater for students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and those who had previously been chronically absent, defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days. For students with IEPs, arts programming was linked with increased attendance of 0.7 days, while for those with a history of chronic absenteeism the gain was about 1.1 days per year.
The study, which was released Monday morning, also found that teachers observed greater student and parent engagement at schools with arts programming."
Direct link to the study -> https://www.edvestors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Arts-Advantage-Impacts-of-Arts-Education-on-Boston-Students.pdf
Background on Edvestors, the publishers of this study -> https://www.edvestors.org/about/approach/
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Register O’Donnell Reports Healthy Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County for April 2021
As our communities are starting to get back to normal and the COVID restrictions are starting to be lifted, Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reports that the increases seen in real estate activity in Norfolk County are continuing. The month of April in 2021 saw increases in a number of real estate indicators over the same time period in 2020.
Register O’Donnell stated, “The Norfolk County real estate market continues to be strong. There were 17,744 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in April which is a 53% increase over last year’s April document volume. There were 1,693 deeds recorded out of this document volume, representing a 54% increase over April of last year. Average sale price, again including both residential and commercial sales, increased 45% over 2020 to $1,163,838.48. Last year’s April real estate numbers were at the beginning of the onset of COVID-19 and the COVID-19 emergency declarations so it is pleasing to see that the real estate market has been vibrant and stable as we start to return to our daily lives.”
Low inventory of properties for sale are keeping prices for real estate up. Low interest rates are helping buyers afford the home prices of these properties. The county unemployment rate in Massachusetts was reported as 6.8%. However, in 5 of the 14 Counties in Massachusetts the unemployment rate is lower than 6.8%. Norfolk County is one of those counties in the lower unemployment rate category.
In addition to real estate sales, the Norfolk County lending market has been very busy in April. There were 4,212 mortgages recorded during the month which is a 21% increase over 2020. Total amount of money borrowed for mortgages county wide was almost 2 billon, a 23% increase compared to April 2020. “While some of the mortgages are due to purchases and sales of real estate, there are a large number of individuals and families taking advantage off historically low interest rates by refinancing existing mortgages. Individuals have different motivations to refinance. Some refinance to reduce their monthly payments, others to take some years off their debt while still others are using the money to pay for home improvements and other capital expenditures” said Register O’Donnell.
Register O’Donnell went on to state, “There has been a strong demand for housing, single family housing particular, coupled with a limited supply of available housing stock and historically low interest rates which could be motivating buyers to do what is necessary to secure housing. Lending activity was up. The growth in numbers seen in 2020 continues into 2021.
A moratorium on foreclosures in place during the pandemic in 2020 was lifted on October 17, 2020. This moratorium was in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely watching the foreclosure market. O’Donnell stated, “During April of 2021 there were 6 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of foreclosure processes taking place in Norfolk County. Additionally, there were 4 Notices to Foreclosure Mortgages, the first step in the foreclosure process, recorded here in Norfolk County. A foreclosure recording is very impactful on those being foreclosed on. April of 2020 there was only 1 Notices to Foreclosure Mortgages and 13 foreclosure Deeds. Though it is great to see that the Foreclosure deed numbers have decreased by more than half, we will continue to watch these numbers.”
“The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has also been working in close cooperation with Attorney General Maura Healey’s office to ensure there are no abuses being perpetrated against homeowners while the COVID-19 state of emergency is ongoing,” noted O’Donnell.
Additionally, for the past several years, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has partnered with Quincy Community Action Programs, 617-479-8181 x376, and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, 508-587-0950 to help anyone facing challenges paying their mortgage. Another option for homeowners is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400. Register O’Donnell stated, “If you are having difficulty paying your monthly mortgage, please consider contacting one of these non-profit agencies for help and guidance.”
Homestead recordings by owners of homes and condominiums continue to increase this year at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in April. There was a 44% increase in homestead recordings in April 2021 compared to April 2020. “A Homestead,” noted O’Donnell, “provides limited protection against the forced sale of an individual’s primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000. It is great to see folks protecting the biggest asset most of us have, our homes. I would urge anyone who has not availed themselves of this important consumer protection tool to consider doing so. Please visit the Registry website at www.norfolkdeeds.org to get more information on homestead protection.”
In conclusion, Register O’Donnell stated, “Many small businesses and specific sectors of our economy, such as restaurant and hospitality, have been negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. One sector that has continued to thrive during the pandemic is the real estate market, particularly the residential market. There have been many factors that have kept the Norfolk County real estate market viable. Motivated buyers and sellers, low interest rates, and the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds remaining open for the recording of land documents. While the Registry of Deeds building in Dedham remains closed to the general public, we at the Registry remain open operationally to serve our customers, the residents of Norfolk County and real estate professionals alike. By listening to public health officials, practicing social distancing, making sure all staff are wearing masks and taking any and all other steps necessary, the Registry of Deeds has remained open for business. Land documents are being recorded electronically for many of our institutional users. We are also receiving documents via regular mail, Federal Express and from those placed in our drop-off box located just outside our main entrance at 649 High Street, Dedham, MA. As your Norfolk County Register of Deeds, I want to thank all of you for the cooperation, patience and understanding you have shown myself and the Registry staff while this pandemic has been ongoing.”
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
MA Nonprofit Network: Southeast Regional Meeting - May 12
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
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/xPd2tA5Uyi
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Sunday, May 9, 2021
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021
School Committee Meeting
Virtual Meeting (Link in agenda)
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Citizen’s Comments
C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
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 BEDH
C. FHS Student Representative Comments
D. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. FHS Highlights & Senior Week Info – Josh Hanna, Principal https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fhs_highlights_2021_-_2022.pdf
A. FHS Highlights & Senior Week Info – Josh Hanna, Principal https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fhs_highlights_2021_-_2022.pdf
III. Discussion/Action Items
A. Policy - 1st Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:
1. IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy
2. IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades 6-12
3. IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades K-5
B. School Choice Vote
I recommend not accepting any new School Choice students for the 2021-2022 School year.
C. Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account
I recommend the approval to establish a Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account as discussed.
A. Policy - 1st Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:
1. IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy
2. IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades 6-12
3. IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement Grades K-5
B. School Choice Vote
I recommend not accepting any new School Choice students for the 2021-2022 School year.
C. Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account
I recommend the approval to establish a Franklin High School Summer School Revolving Account as discussed.
IV. Discussion Only Items
A. Reopening School Status Update - May 7, 2020-2021
A. Reopening School Status Update - May 7, 2020-2021
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, 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, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Ad Hoc Supt. Evaluation, 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, Franklin Racial & Social Justice Task Force)
VI. New Business
A. To discuss any future agenda items
A. To discuss any future agenda items
VII. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your April 27, 2021 meeting as detailed.
B. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,235.12 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School as detailed.
C. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $245.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club as detailed.
D. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $945.00 from Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department as detailed.
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship as detailed.
A. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your April 27, 2021 meeting as detailed.
B. Keller Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,235.12 from O’Connor Studios for Supplemental Supplies at Keller Elementary School as detailed.
C. Districtwide Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $245.00 from BJ’s Wholesale Club as detailed.
D. Music Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $945.00 from Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department as detailed.
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Peter Baglioni for a FHS Scholarship as detailed.
VIII. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer
IX. Payroll Atty. Pond-Pfeffer
X. 8:20 Executive Session
XI. Adjournment
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.
XI. Adjournment
Meeting packet folder https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-11-2021-school-committee-packet
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting - May 11, 2021 |
FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)
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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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?
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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) |
Reminder: The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11
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.
To register, please visit
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| The Rise of Dolley Madison - May 11 |
Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11
There are two shows scheduled for Tuesday, May 11. You should call the Senior Center (508-520-4945) to reserve space at either the 1:00 or 2:30 PM shows.
The Mark Shilansky Jazz Trio is composed of professors from the Berklee College of Music. They performed at the Senior Center last fall and they were a big hit.
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| Free Jazz Concert - Franklin Senior Center - May 11 |
Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23
Peer to Peer at the S.A.F.E Coalition has scheduled a having presentation about Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Healthy Relationships. To end the event, we will be having a panel of Advocates talk about their experiences.
This will be taking place on Sunday May 23 from 11:00-3:45 over Zoom. This event is FREE and open to everyone!
Feel free to spread the word about the event!
The first 50 people to register by Saturday May 15th will receive a SWAG bag.
This will be taking place on Sunday May 23 from 11:00-3:45 over Zoom. This event is FREE and open to everyone!
Feel free to spread the word about the event!
The first 50 people to register by Saturday May 15th will receive a SWAG bag.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2894784444124896/
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| Prevention Advocacy Wellness Support - Calling all teens - May 23 |
Hold the date: 50+ Program - practice interview session - June 24
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 |
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