"In this episode, Jim Derrick and Anne Bergen sit down with Tyler Powderly and Nipun Goel, two FHS students, to talk about the challenges of being a student, stress, the pandemic, mental health and so much more"
Audio link -> https://safe-coalition.captivate.fm/episode/tyler-powderly-nepon-goil
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted bylaw.”
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A. Overview of Policy Review and Development
1. Review Section B - Board Governance, specifically, BG, BGB, BGC, BGC-E, BGD, BGE, BGF, BGG
B. EBCFA - Face CoveringsC. JICFB - BullyingD. Continued review of G policiesE. GDCC - Staff Family & Medical LeaveF. GDCC-E - Family & Medical Leave of AbsenceG. GDJ - Support Staff Assignments & TransfersH. GDQD - Suspension and dismissal of Support Staff Members
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| Policy Sub Committee Meeting - Jan 5, 2022 |
"Every winter, de-icing salts — sodium chloride, calcium chloride and magnesium chloride — battle icy roads nationwide. The effort is epic in scope: Hundreds of millions of gallons of salty substances are sprayed on roads and billions of pounds of rock salt are spread on their surfaces each year. That may lead to safer roads, but it has a real effect on the planet. In a review in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, a group of environmental scientists looked at the hazards of salts that make driving safer.De-icing salts end up in bodies of fresh water, contaminating lakes and streams and building up in wetlands. The Environmental Protection Agency’s thresholds are not high enough to protect life in freshwater, the scientists write, and “there is also an urgent need to understand how freshwater organisms respond to novel chemical cocktails generated from road salt salinization.”Then there’s drinking water."
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| triadic approach to water |
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
"2021 - What a wild ride!
From thousands of bottles of cold brew and cups of coffee to countless homes that start their day with Doglio, you’ve blown our minds the past 10 months and empowered us to do bigger and better things in 2022.Our Doglio tribe has expanded tenfold with the pop-up opportunity granted to us by @townoffranklinma. The Franklin community showed up and welcomed us in a way we couldn’t have imagined. Although we won’t be taking the brick and mortar step next we are working on some pretty awesome things that will give everyone more ways to enjoy Doglio.And remember, you can always order Doglio for local delivery or ship some to a friend.Now, time for us to get brewing!"
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| Doglio Coffee |
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| Doglio Coffee gets to brewing in 2022 (courtesy photo) |
The Community Preservation Committee will be holding a public hearing on January 4th, 2022 at 7:00pm regarding the use of Community Preservation Act funds as it pertains to our community needs.
Please find the agenda and links for the meeting here: https://t.co/RpxOIrPkRY
Shared from Twitter here -> https://t.co/3tla8m1SAo
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| Town of Franklin, MA: Community Preservation Committee - Jan 4, 2022 |
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| FHS Panthers |
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| FHS Newsletter for Jan 3, 2022 |
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| Register O'Donnell Warns Homeowners About Deed Scam |
The Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) is pleased to announce a new series of informational sessions for job seekers: The Savvy Seeker Series.
The Savvy Seeker Series is a new series of informational sessions to help 50+ job seekers become more savvy about programs, resources and additional topics, while seeking employment.
Here are the first two upcoming free informational sessions:
Thurs, Jan 13th, 11 am – 12 pm: What is SCSEP?
Savvy Seeker Series with Dave Bassett!
Dave Bassett is the Director of the SCSEP at Operation ABLE
If you are a job seeker 55 years old and up...and looking for employment, this program may be for you. Dave will introduce you to the Senior Community Service Employment Program, known as SCSEP.
Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqc-6rpzMoGteLQdWjZBl2aFOdYMNJDFkY
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Thurs, Jan 27th, 11 am - 12 pm: Volunteering as a Pathway to Employment, Part I
Savvy Seeker Series with David Guydan!
David Guydan is Director of Discovery Centers for Civic Engagement, which supports volunteerism through Councils on Aging throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Combining purposeful volunteering as part of a job search can increase the chances of landing a paid position. Explore the possibilities in this one-hour virtual seminar, grounded in research on the benefits of volunteerism. Learn about the "new retirement" and an expanded set of options available today for encore careers, whether paid or unpaid. Seminar attendees will leave with new information on how volunteering leads to paid jobs and a roadmap of how to use meaningful volunteer activities as a pathway to employment.
Please Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIudu6rqj4iHdNmENiKT5G8hlg_UtslVC56
This seminar is the first part of a two-part series on volunteerism. Part 2, on February 24th from 10:30 am - 12 pm, will feature a panel discussion by experts in the fields of civic engagement, volunteerism, and employment.
Want to know more? Have any questions?
Please contact: Denise Magnet at: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com OR, Karen Sowsy at karen.50plusjobseekers@gmail.com
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| Introducing the MCOA Savvy Seeker Series |
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Dear FPS Community,
There will be a 2-hour delayed opening for students on Monday, January 3, 2022. Faculty and staff report on time. Please see the Superintendent's email from January 1 for additional details.
Franklin Public Schools
Superintendent's letter -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/franklin-public-schools-email-on.html
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| Franklin Public Schools: Urgent - 2 Hour Delay - Monday, Jan 3, 2022 |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
c. Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Certification of Announcement.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
a. Resolution 22-01: Gift Acceptance - Franklin Public Library ($65,500) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-01 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10a._1_2_3_memo_and_resolution_franklin_library_association_-_65500.pdf
b. Resolution 22-02: Gift Acceptances - Veterans’ Services Department ($1,450.00), Senior Center ($300) (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-02 - Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10b._12_memo_and_resolution_22-02_gift_acceptance_vets_sc.pdf
c. Resolution 22-03: Appropriation to Pay Prior Years Bills (Motion to Approve Resolution 22-03 - 2/3 Majority Vote) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/10c._1_and_2_memo_resolution_22-03_appropriation_of_prior_years_bills_1.pdf
a. Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board.
i. Schmidt’s Farm, Prospect Street
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 5, 2022 |
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| Putter Day 2022 |
And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And, thank you for watching.
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
a. Presentation and Discussion from MAPC about the “Franklin For All” zoning reform project for Downtown Commercial zoning district and C-1 zoning district (Franklin Crossing).
Agenda document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/1-5-22_edc_agenda.pdf
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| Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Jan 5, 2022 |
