FHS Best Buddies Students vs. Teachers game Saturday (1/28/23), a fund raiser for their prom

FHS Best Buddies (@BestFHSBuddies) tweeted Mon, Jan 23, 2023:

"Show out this Saturday, the 28th, for our students vs. staff basketball game‼️ 

$5 per ticket: you can pay either at the door or on unibank! 

Proceeds go towards funding Best Buddies Prom. Teachers interested in playing can click the link in our bio to sign up!!" 

 https://t.co/JgoKAcbnjc

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/BestFHSBuddies/status/1617701594832994306

FHS Best Buddies Students vs. Teachers game Saturday (1/28/23), a fund raiser for their prom

School Committee meeting Jan 25, 2023 video replay available (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan 25, 2023. They reviewed the FHS program of studies, approved a new community into the Accept Collaborative, and entered executive session to close the session. 

The Franklin TV video of the meeting is available for replay on YouTube ->  https://youtu.be/6f53S5iyXpU

The meeting audio recording will be available in a day or so. My notes from the meeting can be found in one PDF file ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWMoZmkmt2nkhBczlP0QYMBbBVPrew5d/view?usp=share_link

FHS Principal Josh Hanna

Debunking some appliance use myths, some practical info on energy savings

"When I was a kid, my dad followed behind me, shutting off the incandescent lights I left burning around the house. “You’re wasting energy,” he’d scold as I tried to slip out of the room. He was right, of course. In the 1980s, 5 to 10 percent of an average household’s electricity bill went to keeping the lights on. So when my own son was born last June, my dad joked he was waiting for the day when his grandson would exact his revenge on my utility bill.

Luckily for me, this day will never come. I’ve been rescued by LED lights, now the primary lighting source for about half of U.S. homes. LEDs are wafers of semiconducting material that emit as much light as incandescent bulbs while using about 10 percent of the electricity. Later this year, incandescent bulbs will disappear from store shelves for good as new federal efficiency standards take effect. If it isn’t already, your home lighting will soon be a rounding error on your energy budget.

Yet many people still sound like my dad. When you ask Americans how they save energy at home, “turn off the lights” has been at the top of the list since the 1980s. But when it comes to actual savings, it doesn’t even crack the top 10. Like most conventional wisdom about how to reduce household energy and emissions, much of what we believe about our homes and appliances is wrong."

Continue reading about some home appliance myths that linger (subscription maybe required) ->  https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/01/24/home-appliance-myths-energy-saving-tips/ 

Don’t pre-rinse. Run your dishwasher.

Tickets are Going Fast: HMEA Presents Studio Two | A Tribute to The Beatles at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 25

Don't Miss your Chance to Dance!

Everyone is invited for a night of live music at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA on Saturday, February 25, 2023! HMEA is pleased to present: Studio Two: A Tribute to the Early Years of The Beatles! All tickets include event entry, door prize drawing entry, access to the cash bar, raffle area, and complimentary dessert bar. Reserved tables with premium seating now available! Door Prize valued at $500 Raffle Prize packages valued at $250 and up Don't miss your chance to dance the night away - and win BIG! Purchase Tickets Prizes include: Apple AirPods Pro + Apple Gift Card | Stainless Steel Patio Heater + Craft Cocktail Set | SoloStove Stainless Firepit + Yeti Tumblers | Charcoal Smoker + BBQ Tools Set | & More! Share On Facebook Share on LinkedIn Benefits include free event tickets, bonus raffle and door prize tickets, and an exclusive opportunity to meet the band! With sponsor levels starting at just $100, there's something to meet every budget! View Sponsor Opportunities Set up for the event, greet guests, sell raffle tickets, take photos, and help with other important volunteer roles. Volunteers receive free event admission, 10 free raffle tickets, a door prize drawing entry, access to the dessert bar, and as much time on the dance floor as they'd like! Must be at least 15 years of age to volunteer. Volunteer shifts can be flexible, depending on ability and availability. Questions about volunteering? Contact Sam Shepherd sshepherd@hmea.org Sign Up to Volunteer All proceeds benefit the programs of HMEA, supporting more than 5,000 children, adults, and families throughout MA and RI. HMEA's mission is to teach, support, and empower people with developmental disabilities, and their families, to live meaningful lives of their choice. Thanks for your support!

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Charles River Drive and Echo Bridge Road Micro-Surfacing Pavement Treatment Project Bids open 1/24/23

Charles River Drive and Echo Bridge Road Micro-Surfacing Pavement Treatment Project

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of furnishing and applying a Micro-Surfacing Pavement Treatment on Charles River Drive and Echo Bridge Road in the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information:  Charles River Dr. and Echo Bridge Rd. Micro-Surfacing Pavement Treatment Project

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/bids

Town of Franklin

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Jan 25, 2023

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features the Downtown Zoning discussion with Joel D’Errico, Melanie Hamblen and Cobi Frongillo  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/downtown-zoning-discussion-with-derrico.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features the recent Town Council Quarterbacking session with Chair Tom Mercer as we condense the 1/18/23 meeting https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/town-council-quarterbacking-session.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am    It Takes A Village: Danny Lagarce

8:30 am    Madalene Village Environmental Review

10:00 am    Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

11:30 am    Comfort Food: Comfort Food

12:00 pm    Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm    Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm    Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Vaping Education

1:30 pm    Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm    New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm    Candlepin New Generation: Show 12

3:30 pm    Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

4:45 pm    Veterans' Call: VA Pension

6:00 pm    Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

9:00 pm    The Black Box: Wicked

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am    Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

8:30 am    Franklin Rec Basketball: 3x3 Tournament Game 5

10:00 am    SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:00 am    Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

12:30 pm    FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v N. Attleboro 01-13-23

2:30 pm    FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Medway 01-13-23

5:00 pm    Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

6:30 pm    FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-21-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am    Town Council: 01-18-23

11:30 am    Finance Committee: 01-11-23

2:00 pm    Town Council: 01-18-23

6:00 pm    Economic Development Committee:  LIVE, Chambers 824 7438 3439

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club February Meeting. Club member Gloria Lee, a licensed acupuncturist, is going to share information about her field. She’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about acupuncture.

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00. Light refreshments will be served. Come early and browse/shop the store or grab a bite beforehand nearby. No need to be a newcomer to the area, come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

We are so thankful for the generosity and kindness that April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction, has bestowed on us this year. She’s more than humble so it might not be known to you how generous she is to our community. Teachers especially should know that she keeps a Teacher Wish List at the register. All Teachers are welcome to sign up. If you are a teacher, April is an amazing resource for you and your classroom.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information. 

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction

Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - Annual Hearing - Feb 7. 2023

The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 PM. This informational hearing will involve a discussion of Franklin’s needs, possibilities and resources regarding community preservation and the use of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds to address these issues, as permitted by the CPA.

This meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street and remotely via the “ZOOM” platform. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

If you have any questions, please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949.

Submitted by,

Julie McCann

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-01-24_cpc_legal_ad_for_website.pdf

This was originally scheduled for Jan 17, 2023 and canceled.

https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/agenda/january-17-cpc-agenda-canceled

Updated meeting schedule for 2023 ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2023_cpc_meeting_schedule.pdf

Notice of Public Hearing - Community Preservation Committee - Annual Hearing - Feb 7. 2023

Franklin Recreation: Spring Brochure for 2023

275 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA. 02038 • (508) 613-1666 • http://franklinma.myrec.com/ Good Afternoon, We are excited to release our 2023 Spring Brochure! Registration for all Spring Programs will open on February 6th at 8:30 AM. Registration for our Summer Camp will open March 1st. We hope to see you this Spring! 2023 Spring Brochure Spring Brochure 2023.pdf

Get some fudge for Valentine's Day and help the Friends of the Franklin Library; orders due Feb 3, 2023

The Friends of the Franklin Library has partnered with The Fudge Lady of Uxbridge for a fudge sale. You will be able to choose from 14 delicious specialty fudge flavors. With Valentine's Day coming up, this is the perfect gift for that special someone, your friends, family, co-workers or yourself. (Treat yourself!) 

 

All proceeds will help the Friends of the Franklin Library continue to support and fund a variety of library-run programs, services, and initiatives at our beloved Franklin Public Library. 

 

OK - are you ready to order your tasty treats? Great, here's how: 

1.     Click here for the order form https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/pages/friends_fudge_fundraiser_order_form.pdf

2.     Print the form and choose which types of fudge you'd like (hard choices!) 

3.     Mail your form and check to the below address: 

Friends of the Franklin Library 

PO Box 147 

Franklin, MA 02038

4.     Pick up your delectable fudge during one of the pick-up times

5.     Share (or don't - we won't tell!) 

All orders are due by Friday, February 3 and will be ready for pick up ahead of Valentine's Day. 

 

We thank you for your continued support! 

 

Best, 

Friends of the Franklin Library 

Get some fudge for Valentine's Day and help the Friends of the Franklin Library

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 25 - 5 PM

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

January 25, 2023 - 5 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR EVALUATION DISCUSSION

3. ADJOURN

Agenda doc (no remote participation info) ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2023-01-25_ta_evaluation_agenda.pdf

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 25 - 5 PM

FPS: School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 25, 2023 - 6 PM

 FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

DATE: 1/25/2023 TIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM 

Location: 3rd Floor Municipal Building – Training Room

A G E N D A

“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.”

I. Distribution of Approved Policies

A. JLCD - Administering Medicines to Students

B. JLCD-1 - Anaphylaxis Procedure

C. EBCD - Emergency Closings

D. GBI - Political Activities of Staff

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

A. None

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

A. IA - Instructional Goals

B. IB - Academic Freedom

C. IC - School Year School Calendar

D. IE - Organization of Instruction

E. IGA - Curriculum Development

F. IGAA - Curriculum Goals

G. IGB - Student Services Programs

H. IGBH - Alternative Programs

I. Continued Review of Policies

Agenda doc includes remote access participation ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/1_25_2023_policy_subcom_agenda_.pdf

FPS: School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 25, 2023 - 6 PM

School Committee contract negotiation sessions scheduled for Executive session

 

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Contractual Negotiations

January 26, 2023 - 10:30 - 12PM

• Van Drivers 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/van_drivers_negotiations_agenda_-_1_26_23.pdf

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Contractual Negotiations

January 27, 2023  - 3:15-4:45PM 

• ESP/LPN 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/esp_negotiations_agenda_-_1_27_23.pdf

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Contractual Negotiations

February 7, 2023 - 2-3:30PM

• Cafeteria 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/cafeteria_negotiations_agenda_-_2_7_23.pdf

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee

Contractual Negotiations

February 7, 2023 - 3:30-5PM

• Secretaries 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/secretaries_negotiations_agenda_-_2_7_23_0.pdf

School Committee contract negotiation sessions scheduled for Executive session

Annual booster for COVID-19 proposed

"US health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the mutating virus.

This means Americans would no longer have to keep track of how many shots they’ve received or how many months it’s been since their last booster.

The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell. While more than 80% of the US population has had at least one vaccine dose, only 16% of those eligible have received the latest boosters authorized in August."

Continue reading the article online -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/23/nation/fda-lays-out-annual-covid-19-shot-plan-similar-flu/

COVID-19 vaccinations could become an annual affair. VEEJAY VILLAFRANCA/BLOOMBERG

Rockland Trust 2023 Scholarship Program Launches January 23, 2023

Apply Today

As a community-oriented bank, Rockland Trust is committed to strengthening the neighborhoods we live in and serve. One of the ways we have proudly upheld this commitment is through our annual scholarship program.  Starting January 23, 2023, our online application portal will begin accepting applications at RocklandTrust.com/Scholarship. Scholarship details: Deadline to apply is March 6, 2023 or once 1,500 applications have been submitted. Up to sixteen renewable awards will be given for $3,000 each. Scholarships are available to students planning to attend an accredited two or four-year college/university or vocational program, either on a full or part-time basis. Applications will be considered based on financial need, academic performance, participation in school and community activities, work experience, a statement of career and educational goals and objectives, and unusual personal or family circumstances. Learn How to Apply © 2023 Rockland Trust. All rights reserved. Member FDIC This email was sent by: Rockland Trust Company 288 Union St, Rockland, MA, 02370-1803 US