Both FHS girls and boys lacrosse post wins vs. King Philip on Wednesday

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS spring sports results:

 

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 @ King Philip, 8 – Final 

– Franklin raced out to a 10-4 lead by halftime and never looked back to pick up a key division win over rival King Philip. Matt Lazzaro paced the Panthers with six goals and five assists.

Girls Lacrosse = King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 19 – Final

"Final: Franklin 19 KP 3. Panthers won every draw but 2 and had 6 different players with at least 4 pts. Franklin now 6-0 on the season @MetroWestSports
 @Fhsglax  @FHSSports"

Via Twitter: https://twitter.com/JKeene11/status/1395174821919604737

For all the results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-19-21/ 

FHS Panthers

New York TImes: "Lee Evans, Olympic Runner Who Protested Racism, Dies at 74"

"Lee Evans, the Black American runner who won two gold medals at the racially charged 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City and at a presentation ceremony wore a Black Panther-style beret and raised his fist to protest racism in the United States, died on Wednesday. He was 74.

His death was announced by USA Track and Field, which did not say where he died or cite the cause."

Continue reading the article online  (subscription may be required)

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/19/sports/olympics/lee-evans-olympic-runner-who-protested-racism-dies-at-74.html

 

Coverage from The Guardian: (Continue reading the article online  (subscription may be required)

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/may/19/lee-evans-sprinter-black-power-activist-dies

 

Lee Evans raised his fist after receiving the gold medal in the 400 meters at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. With him were his teammates Larry James (left), who won the silver, and Ronald Freeman, who won the bronze.Credit...Associated Press

Franklin: Job Opportunities in various Office positions as well as Summer (part-time)

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• Executive Assistant - Town Administrator's Office https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/executive-assistant-posting-may2021.pdf
• Administrative Assistant - Treasurer/Collector's Office  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/admin-assistant-treasurer-jobposting-april222021.docx.pdf
  
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-april222021.docx.pdf
  
• Summer Jobs - Facilities and Department of Public Works  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/summer-jobs-posting-draft-march2021.pdf
  
• Part-Time Office Assistant and Passport Acceptance Agent - Department of Planning and Community Development   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/office-assistant-and-passport-agent-jobposting-april12021.docx.pdf
  
• Substitute Custodian  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/sub.custodian-posting-april2021.docx.pdf
  

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead = https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here  https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Franklin: Job Opportunities in various Office positions as well as Summer (part-time)

Franklin Public Schools, MA: May Newsletter

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) tweeted on Wed, May 19, 2021:

The May Edition of the FPS District Newsletter is now available! Topics include:

- Class of 21 Graduation

- Substance Use & Mental Health Forum

- Upcoming Performances

- Coffee with the Superintendent

- Lifelong Learning Summer Programs

Find it here: https://t.co/6lbg9g3y9T

Shared from https://t.co/eUC1A5mZKN  or  https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1395126356581748743

Franklin Public Schools, MA: May Newsletter

FM #546 - special Town Council Meeting - 05/19/21 (audio)

FM #546 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 546 in the series. 

This session shares the special Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: members of the Town Council and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, Attorney Cerel was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

The special meeting was called to conduct an executive session for the Town Council and after the session to announce the plan of public meetings to discuss the right of first refusal for the Maple Hill property. The recording is less than 12 minutes total. [About five minutes at the opening of the meeting and then the rest when they reentered the public meeting. The 60 odd minutes of executive session silence you can provide on your own time (if you choose).]

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting of May 19, 2021. Audio file => https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6a9f21df-9869-46e2-998e-64e3390a1cf8

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Agenda document 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-05-19_town_council_agenda_1.pdf 

My notes from the meeting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/recap-special-town-council-mtg-public.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

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

 

For additional information, please visit www.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 #546 - special Town Council Meeting - 05/19/21 (audio)

FM #545 - Community Preservation Committee Mtg - 05/18/21 (audio)

FM #545 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 545 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Community Preservation Committee meeting held Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: the Committee members were in the Council Chambers, other members joined the public via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to the Community Preservation Committee meeting held Tuesday, May 18. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/33ee06e9-bb5d-4547-a818-de42694a4c65

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Meeting agenda -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_for_may_18_2021.pdf

Recreation presentation doc

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/community_preservation_committee_2021_rec.pdf 

Recap of the meeting ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/05/community-preservation-committee_19.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

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"

Rec Director Ryan Jette presenting to the CPC

Recap: Special Town Council Mtg -> public hearing set for June 9 to discuss right of first refusal process for Maple Hill property

Quick Recap:

• The Town Council met in an executive session to review and determine dates for public hearings on the Maple Hill property and right of first refusal
• June 9 is the official public hearing by the Town Council. This meeting will provide additional details on the property and the right of first refusal process
• The June 15 meeting of the Community Preservation Committee and the June 16 meeting of the Finance Committee will also be opportunities for the community to discuss and provide input. 
• No decisions will be made at these June meetings. The Town has 120 days to decide.
  

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session

 

The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #tc0519

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23tc0519&src=typed_query

 

The agenda doc for this meeting can be found

https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-05-19_town_council_agenda_1.pdf

• Town council up next at 7 for an added session to review the right of first refusal for the Maple Hill property. Mostly to be done in executive session. So it will be interesting to see how that works with Zoom. They are supposed to come out and make a statement before closing
• Town Council agenda doc https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2021-05-19_town_council_agenda_1.pdf #tc0519 includes the connection info
• Meeting opens #tc0519
• Motion and second to go to executive session. Passes 9-0 So they put us all back in the Zoom waiting room. We will sit and wait until they come out and let us back in again. Stay tuned! #tc0519
• Note: The recording of the ‘real’ meeting time will exclude the approx 60 minutes of silence (Tweet time stamped at 7:08 PM to enter executive session; tweet announces return at 8:05 PM)
• Resuming at approx 8:05 PM #tc0519
• Required public hearing date set Jun 9, 7 PM #tc0519 full agenda is not yet set. Overview presentation on right of first refusal (process) by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. In person participation will be limited due to construction at building, register individual ->
• Representing, Zoom capacity expanded to 300 to accommodate the hearing and any speakers. Jun 15, Community Preservation Committee will consider, as well as Finance Committee on Jun 16 #tc0519 there will be time for considerations
• There is no final vote or decision on Jun 9 ( or the other public meetings) #tc0519 Motion to adjourn, seconded, passes 9-0 Thanks, that's all for tonight, catch you next time!

 

 

Recap: Special Town Council Mtg - May 19, 2021

Community Preservation Committee continues to learn, this time the learning was about Recreation

Quick Recap:

• Presentation and overview of the Recreation program, how it does, what it does, what are some of the future projects that could be funded from CPA funds when available
• Committee will need to determine the overall requirements and set up an application process for formal consideration before recommending choices to Town Council for approval. Still have housing and historical areas to complete the round of subject areas
  
• Funds will not be available until 4Q 2022.
  

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session.

 

The Twitter hashtag can be found online  #cpc0518

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cpc0519&src=recent_search_click  

 

Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/vwT19i7LgxUavXFH8

 

• Community Preservation Committee Meeting coming up at 7; agenda has connection info https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/cpc_agenda_for_may_18_2021.pdf #cpc0518
• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen opens with a quick update on the Maple Hill status. Town council has a special meeting Weds 5/19. After their executive session, an announcement and timeline for the right of first refusal will be shared #cpc0519
• Rec Director Ryan Jette provides an overview of the recreation programs. First youth field hockey program in MA started here. #cpc0518
• Community garden, disc golf; concerts on the common, movie nights, food trucks on tap for this summer #cpc0518 training for sports officials, CPR, etc... Playground monitoring done regularly, typical lifespan of 20 years.
• New playground at Beaver Pond getting wood chips on Weds should be open for the weekend, targeted for 5-12 year old kids Wish list for consideration #cpc0518
• Programs are used by young and old, it is a huge draw for the Town and well utilized by many of the residents. #cpc0518 participation of sign up usually around 6,000 and that doesn't count those where sign up is not required (pickel ball courts, hiking/walking trails)
• There will be competing demands for the CPA funds which really won't be available until 4Q 2022. #cpc0518 What will we spend on? What will we save for to have when a 'big' one comes along? All worthy discussion points for the CPC to understand and work towards a plan
• Demographics okay a role, yes. What will the post pandemic look like? Some speculation on which way it goes, should be positioned to handle what comes. Recall too that some of these changes won't be as dramatic (overnight) #cpc0518
• Committee will need to develop the balance of demands and funding. Consider diversity in fields too, i.e. a cricket field. Actually, plans underway at JFK for a cricket field this summer. #cpc0518 Application process will need to be developed ->
• Still need to hear from housing and historical to complete the round of info gathering, then you can start to look at what might be. Open applications, see what comes in and then prioritize for an eventual Town Council decision #cpc0518
• Motion to adjourn, second, meeting ends. That's all for tonight, catch you next time! #cpc0518

 

Rec Director Ryan Jette presenting to the CPC

FM #544 - What does the Franklin Education Foundation do? - 05/06/21 (audio)

FM #544 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 544  in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Pandora Carlucci and Joni Magee, Board members of the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF). We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the FEF supported the Franklin education with supplemental grants to teachers for educational enhancements. The grants total more than $400,000 since 1997.

Pandora was one of the founders of the FEF. 

The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Pandora and Joni. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7bb1628c-d589-4617-9b5d-d82a463ebd07

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Franklin Education Foundation =  https://www.franklined.org/

About page = https://www.franklined.org/about 

Volunteer = https://www.franklined.org/get-involved/volunteer 

Donate = https://www.franklined.org/get-involved/donate 

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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 #544 - What does the Franklin Education Foundation do? - 05/06/21 (audio)

Your Franklin Questions Answered - May 20

There are 2 opportunities to get your Franklin questions answered on Thursday, May 20, 2021.

at 8:30 AM  Coffee with State Rep Jeff Roy and Town officials

Please pre-register here and you will be sent an email confirmation and link

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu2spjsiGtx0AUbmkjiKA_LqhIZK9G8L

at 1:30 PM  Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock

email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend

 

Your Franklin Questions Answered - May 20 - part 1

 

Your Franklin Questions Answered - May 20 - part 2

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) tweeted on Tue, May 18, 2021:

Are you a small business owner looking to "pop up"? Our Pop Shop application is now open! We will be opening our very first location at 70 East Central Street (Rt 140) in mid-June! 

We are accepting applications for vendors here https://t.co/TMZCxFvJvp Reach out with questions! https://t.co/fbwn9vJLqM

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1394684681564696576

Town of Franklin, MA: Pop Shop application now open

Franklin, MA: Policy SubCommittee Meeting - May 20, 2021

School Committee - Policy SubCommittee Meeting

Virtual Meeting (Link in agenda) 

May 20, 2021 - 6:00 PM

 

I.    Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies

1.    GBEBA - Staff Research Projects
2.    GBEBC - Gifts to Staff
3.    JIA - Staff Research Projects
4.    Policy Distribution Folder

II.    Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A.    IJNDB - Acceptable Use Policy
B.    IJNDB-E1 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement 6-12
C.    IJNDB-E2 - Acceptable Use Student Agreement K-5

III.    Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A.    Review Covid-19 Policies in accordance with the Governor’s revised orders
B.    Continued Review of Policy Manual

 

Agenda doc = https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/5_20_21_policy_sub_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Policy SubCommittee Meeting - May 20, 2021