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Friday, October 22, 2021
Franklin Cultural District Grant Opportunity - stay tuned for details
MA Division of Local Services shares video on "Unfunded Mandate" appeal process
via the MA Division of Local Services:
"We are pleased to present our annual “What’s New” 2021 court decisions in a virtual format. The presentation consists of narrated videos discussing recent cases related to municipal finance and municipal law. You can view the videos individually or together as a group. "
What's New in Municipal Law 2021 (video)
Round up from the CommonWealth Magazine - anchor mission, MA vaccine rollout for kids, Rep Roy on the Codcast
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Halloween Cemetery Tour - Oct 28 - 5 PM
via Franklin Historical Museum:
"The cemetery tour is back again this year hosted Dean College History Professor Rob Lawson."
Meet at the Museum, take the short walk to the cemetery for the tour.
Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1624476373/posts/10223593119809125/
Halloween Cemetery Tour - Oct 28 - 5 PM |
Broadcast Info for the Candidates Forum - Oct 21, 2021 - 6:30 PM
There is a Candidate Forum scheduled for Thursday, Oct 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM. The Forum will be broadcast live from the Senior Center. Program schedule and broadcast info shared here:
Program Schedule
Event Start time 6:30 PM
Welcome, etc. 5 minutes
Town Clerk candidates (15 mins) start at ~6:35
Planning Board (20 mins) start at ~6:55
Town Council (50 mins) start at ~7:15
School Committee (50 mins) start at ~8:05
Scheduled finish broadcast time ~8:55 PM
Note: The Conservation Commission’s meeting will be on the Town Hall channel, Comcast 11 or Verizon 29 at 7 PM as usual.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-oct-21-2021-forum.html
Candidate Forum - Oct 21, 2021 - Forum outline details |
Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
During the week of November 29, 2021, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. The Office of Public School Monitoring reviews each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.
Parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child's special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators, reviews of student records.
Parents and other individuals may call Corey Steinman, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (781) 338-3742 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.
Within approximately 60 business days after the review, the review chairperson will provide the district with a report with information about areas in which the district meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the district requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/.
About the Benjamin Franklin Charter School
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does.
Charter Public School
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
www.bfccps.org
- Tri-County had their review announced in March 2021 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/tiered-focused-monitoring-review-of-tri.html
- Franklin Public Schools had their review conducted in 2019 https://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/2019/01010000.docx
Franklin Goes Pink October 24 - 30, 2021
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Both FHS girls and boys soccer teams post wins on Wednesday
Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Xaverian, 0 – Final
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
"Sometimes everything just clicks on the pitch. The game plan, the formation, the passes, the runs, the marking, the energy, everything comes together over 80 minutes and makes it hard for the opposition to keep pace.In Wednesday night’s Kelley-Rex title showdown at Alumni Field, Franklin had one of those rare nights. The Panthers hardly put a foot wrong from the opening whistle, scored twice in the opening 18 minutes, and walked away with a 3-1 victory over Mansfield.“That was the best 80 minutes of soccer we’ve played all season,” said Franklin coach Jodi Klein. “That is what we’ve been working for all season long. We knew how we needed to play to beat this team and they did it.”Franklin’s win ended a run of four straight defeats to the Hornets, including a 1-0 loss almost exactly a month ago, opened up a four-point gap on Mansfield in the title race, and kept Franklin two points in front of King Philip with two matches to play. It was the first time in the last seven meetings that either team scored more than one goal."
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-20-21/
4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale - orders accepted through Nov 14, 2021
Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?
The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 4th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Our famous bakery (same as last year) is the family owned Mann’s Orchards and Bakery. The flavors will remain the same as last year - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry.
These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We held the price so we will still have the magnificent $15.00 price per Pie. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center for distribution at Thanksgiving time.
We will be taking Pie orders in person on just one weekend this year November 13-14, after all the Masses at St Mary Franklin. We will be set up in the back of the Church to take your Pie orders. Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted.
The order form is provided below. You can download, fill out and either mail or bring to the Church on the weekend of Nov 13-14.
You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 23, from 3 PM – 8 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's Franklin Parish Hall Center (previously the Charter School) on the 1st floor. You will see our Signs.
We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors.
Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or2) from Mann’s Orchard on your dinner table this year.
Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.
Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...
Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 Franklin, MA 02038
Order form -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZdkjDtunKkAqpNpfoP7RrQ8F1CZ-MH9q/view?usp=sharing
4th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale - orders accepted through Nov 14, 2021 |
Franklin Matters Q&A - Oct 21 at 1:00 PM (hybrid meeting)
Get your Franklin MA questions answered on Thursday, October 21 at 1:00 PM.
This is a hybrid event coordinated with the Senior Center = "Franklin Matters Q&A with Steve Sherlock"
- Held at the Franklin Senior Center for those who want to meet in person
- A Zoom session is also available for remote participation
Stephen Sherlock is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: Franklin Matters Q&ATime: Oct 21, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87319833170?pwd=QkxKbE94d0llOFhFK0s5MDNHeHN3QT09Meeting ID: 873 1983 3170Passcode: wfpr1029One tap mobile+13126266799,,87319833170#,,,,*62622783# US (Chicago)+16465588656,,87319833170#,,,,*62622783# US (New York)