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Saturday, July 16, 2022
MassCEC Seeks Participants for Decarbonization Pathways Pilot - converting from fossil fuels to green energy
Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda - Jul 19, 2022 - 7 PM
Franklin School Committee
July 19, 2022 -7:00 PM
Municipal Building – Council Chambers
Call to Order Ms. Spencer
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence
I. Routine Business
A. Review of Agenda
B. Payment of Bills Ms. Spencer
C. Payroll Ms. Stokes
D. FHS Student Representative Comments
E. Superintendent’s Report
II. Guests/Presentations
A. Franklin Education Foundation Update - Mrs. Carlucci & Mrs. Trahan
III. Discussion/Action Items - None
IV. Discussion Only Items - None
V. Information Matters
A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B. School Committee Liaison Reports
VI. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes
(i) I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 14, 2022 School
Committee Meeting as detailed.
(ii) I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from the June 14,
2022 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
(iii) I recommend approval of the minutes from the June 27, 2022 School
Committee Meeting as detailed.
(iv) I recommend approval of the executive session minutes from the June 27,
2022 School Committee Meeting as detailed.
B. Declare Surplus
I recommend approval to declare the list of Jefferson Elementary School books as
surplus as detailed.
C. Jefferson Gifts
I recommend acceptance of 2 checks totaling $2,217.14 as follows:
Jefferson PCC - Field Trips $1,813.14
Jefferson 5th Grade Celebration Committee - Supplemental Supplies $404
D. Music Gifts
I recommend acceptance for two checks totaling $3,239.48 as follows:
$ 846.48 Students Field Trip
$2,393.00 Gate MS Spring Concerts In-house enrichment
E. Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,015.00 from the Class of 1972 for a
scholarship as detailed.
VII. Citizen’s Comments
VIII. New Business
To discuss any future agenda items
IX. Adjournment
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_7-19-22docx_2.pdf
Meeting packet folder ->
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Meeting Agenda - Jul 19, 2022 - 7 PM |
Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Jul 19 at 6 PM
Franklin School Committee
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 - 6:00 PM
Municipal Building – 3rd Floor Training Room
AGENDA
“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 by law.”
Call to Order Ms. Spencer
I. School Committee Goal Setting Workshop
Adjournment
Agenda doc on the Schools page -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_7-19-22_workshop.pdf
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee Workshop - Jul 19 at 6 PM |
035 - Frank Presents - Caron Grupposo - a discussion on diabetes (audio)
In this episode, Frank Falvey is joined by Caron Grupposo, a registered nurse at Milford Regional Physician Group teaching diabetes education, to help support patients with diabetes. The two discuss what is diabetes, warning signs, treatment and how Caron educates and cares for patients.
Audio file -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episode/035-frank-presents-caron-grupposo
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| 035 - Frank Presents - Caron Grupposo - a discussion on diabetes (audio) |
"State officials are reminding the public to limit outdoor watering"
"The lack of rainfall over the past four months is being felt across Massachusetts, as 90 percent of the state is now experiencing drought conditions, officials said.
On July 12 Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Bethany Card declared that there was a “significant” drought in the Connecticut River Valley, central, northeast and southeast parts of the state, and a mild drought in western Massachusetts, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard.
According to the latest map from the US Drought Monitor, the northeast part of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions. That level of dryness means specialty crops can be impacted in both yield and fruit size; trees become brittle and susceptible to insects; fish kills occur; wildlife move to farms to find food; water quality becomes poor; groundwater declines; and irrigation ponds dry up."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
The State of Mass drought status page -> https://www.mass.gov/info-details/drought-status
US view of the MASS info -> https://www.drought.gov/states/Massachusetts
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| "State officials are reminding the public to limit outdoor watering" |
Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022
"The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline activates their new Mental Health Emergency Line tomorrow. If you or someone you know is suicidal or struggling with a mental health crisis, you can dial 988 to be connected to immediate support. There is Hope.
Just call or text 988"
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1548091265941614597
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| Call 988 - Mental Health Emergency Line activates on July 16, 2022 |
Franklin Fire Dept takes emergency vehicle driver training
"This week each group went through emergency vehicle driver training through . The training included a classroom presentation followed by each member of the department operating a simulator."
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1547953456190595073
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| Franklin Fire Dept takes emergency vehicle driver training |
Town of Franklin: Legal Notice - FY2021 Tax Taking
Legal Notice FY2021 Tax Taking
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/legal_notice_tax_taking.pdf
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| Town of Franklin: Legal Notice - FY2021 Tax Taking |
Friday, July 15, 2022
Franklin's Event Outlook: July 15, 2022 to July 21, 2022
On the Town Common, the Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common come together with food, vendors, music and movie night ("Luca"). There is also food and music at La Cantina & 67 Degrees.
Get out and enjoy the local offerings!
Friday, July 15
Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewing - check open hours)
1:00pm - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common)
3:30pm - Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac (Town Common)
4:00pm - Food truck: Yai's Thai Truck (Town Common)
4:30pm - Raina’s Plate Food Truck (67 Degrees Brewing)
6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (67 Degrees Brewing)
6:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Concerts on the Common: NorthEast Groove (Town Common)
8:30pm - Movie Night: "Luca" (Town Common)
Saturday, July 16
Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewing - check open hours)
9:00am - Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Supa Dupa food truck (67 Degrees Brewing)
4:00pm - Zach & Robin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, July 17
Art show "Feminine Devine" - Amy Adams (67 Degrees Brewing - check open hours)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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| Community Calendar |
Town of Franklin Awarded 150k by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division
The Town of Franklin has been approved for an award of $150,902 by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division. The funding will support the following projects proposed in the Town of Franklin’s Green Communities Competitive grant application.
- $15,000: Town — Electric vehicles (2)
- $49,514: Horace Mann School — Smart LED lighting
- $24,895: Horace Mann School — Transformer
- $12,194: Remington Jefferson School — Transformer
- $49,299: Keller Sullivan School — Transformer
For more information on our Green Communities status and previous grant awards, please view our green communities page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/green-community
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| Town of Franklin Awarded 150k by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) |
Franklin Harvest Festival Sponsorships available for those wanting to make a difference
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Library Book Sale weekend - July 15 & July 16
Book sale
- Friday, July 15 , 1:00-5:00 PM
- Saturday, July 16th , 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale
- Saturday, July 16, from 1:00-4:00 PM
- Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
- $5 A Bag
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| Library Book Sale weekend |
FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament - Sep 26, 2022
Calling all golfers. Book your foursome to support Franklin’s boys’ and girls’ basketball programs.
When: Monday, September 26, 2022
About this event
Come join us Monday, September 26 for the FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament.
- SHOTGUN start at 8:30 am, REGISTRATION starts at 8:00 AM
- GREAT FUN AND GREAT FRIENDS
- WIN PRIZES!- WINNING TEAM, LONGEST DRIVE, CLOSEST TO THE PIN, RAFFLES, & AUCTION
- LUNCH INCLUDED ON THE COURSE
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| FHS Boys' & Girls' Basketball Annual Golf Tournament - Sep 26, 2022 |
50+: "Discrimination During the Job Search" - Wednesday Aug 17 at 6:30 PM
Southwick Public Library
Presents
Discrimination During
the Job Search
With
Career Coach Ed Lawrence
Wednesday August 17: 6:30 pm
Have you encountered discrimination during your job search?
Would you recognize subtle discrimination against you?
Join us as we discuss the many forms of discrimination you may encounter
during your job search.
We will define common terms such as prejudice, discrimination, and stereotype. We'll discuss protected groups and self-fulfilling prophecies.
You'll hear the cost to society.
And most importantly, we'll tell you what can do when you encounter discriminatory practices.
Topic: Discrimination During the Job Search
Time: Aug 17, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Time: Aug 17, 2022 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
To Register: Send an email to southwicklibrary@comcast.net and say you would like to attend. They will send you the Zoom link.
Yes, it is a Zoom event. Anticipated wrap-up time is between 7:30 and 8 pm.
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Ed Lawrence
Authorized DISC Administrator
Member, CPRW Certification Committee; NCOPE
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| 50+: "Discrimination During the Job Search" - Wednesday Aug 17 at 6:30 PM |
Beacon Hill Updates: MA House passes economic development bill; agreement in principle reached by conf cmte on State budget
"The Massachusetts House Thursday night passed a massive, wide-ranging economic development bill that infuses $4.2 billion into the state economy in the form of tax relief, investments in health care and environmental programs, and support to businesses, as well as a slew of policy changes and earmarks for local projects and programing.
The bill would be paid for by a combination of $2.8 billion in federal American Rescue Plan dollars and expected state surplus money, and $1.4 billion in money the state borrows through bonds.
Much of the spending is meant to target “communities that were hardest hit by the pandemic,” Representative Aaron Michlewitz, a North End Democrat who is the House’s budget leader, said while presenting the bill Wednesday morning. “This is a well-rounded spending package that will help support major sectors of our economy and help us be more competitive with other states.”
Continue reading the article in the Boston Globe (subscription may be required) -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/14/metro/mass-house-set-pass-wide-ranging-economic-development-bill-that-offers-tax-relief-health-care-investments-earmarks/
"TWO WEEKS INTO the fiscal year, legislative budget writers have reached an agreement on the fiscal 2023 state budget.Ways and Means chairs Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Sen. Michael Rodrigues issued a joint statement Thursday evening saying House-Senate negotiators have “reached an agreement in principle” resolving the differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget.“Staff are currently working to complete the work necessary to finalize the agreement,” Rodrigues and Michlewitz said. “We anticipate a Conference Committee Report being filed in the coming days to ensure that the House and Senate can consider the report on Monday in formal session.”
Continue reading the article in CommonWealth Magazine -> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/negotiators-reach-agreement-in-principle-on-state-budget/
Note - the headline on a similar article Thursday initially read "Beacon Hell", a typo caught by an eagle eyed reader and corrected online before the Twitter post went out. Unfortunately all the email subscribers got the 'wrong' version'. Spell check won't catch those mistakes. I need to be more vigilant.
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| Beacon Hill Updates: MA House passes economic development bill; agreement in principle reached by conf cmte on State budget |
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