Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Updated on March 16, 2023

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. 

Custodian - Facilities Department 

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Benefits Coordinator - Human Resources Department

Local Building Inspector - Building and Inspections Department

Deputy Town Administrator - Office of Town Administrator

Staff Engineer - Department of Public Works

Updated 03/16/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

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Shared from  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities - Updated on March 16, 2023

FHS Throwers worked to prepare for practice

"FHS Throwers project!  Getting ready for Monday! @FHSSports @FHS_girlsXC @FHSPanthersTF" https://t.co/Ae1sBTh6Cp

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1637115055886958592  (additional photos available at Twitter link)

FHS Throwers worked to prepare for practice

Interfaith Teen Climate Change group continues monthly

Join us on the first Sunday of each month at 7 PM. On April 2, we’ll continuing planning our Earth Day celebration. We are specifically focused on Climate Justice (mitigating the effects of Climate Change on the poorest people of the world and our community). All young people are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street in Franklin.

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook  and Twitter

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org  

St John's Episcopal Church

Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - March 2023

Legislative Forum, Critical Conversations, District Highlights, School Committee Updates and more!

Franklin Public Schools District Newsletter March 2023 Food Services District Calendar School Committee Transportation Lifelong Learning 22-23 School Calendar March 24 - Early Release April 7 - Good Friday (No School) April 14 - Early Release Access the 22-23 School Calendar  Senator Rausch and Representative Roy at FHS Legislative Forum The School Committee's 5th Annual Legislative Forum is set for April 10, 2023 at 6:30pm! Join us in person or via Zoom. We will welcome State Senator Rebecca Rausch and State Representative Jeff Roy to answer questions regarding topics such as the national teacher shortage, funding for special education, the growing need for school provided special services and more. There will be a Q & A portion at the end. Learn more via the event page here. Save the Date! The Franklin Public Schools Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force will host their next Critical Conversations event on April 26th, 2023 at 7pm in the Franklin High School Auditorium. April is Stress Awareness month, the event will spotlight student stressors. Attendees will hear directly from students regarding what they want the adults in their lives to know. The greater Franklin Community is invited to attend! Join us and learn more about how to structure conversations regarding stress on the youth in your life! More information to come! Legislative Breakfast Superintendent Giguere and School Committee Chair Denise Spencer attended the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents (TriCounty Districts) Legislative Breakfast earlier this month. Local and state legislators presented the successes and challenges districts have faced. This will inform questions asked at our Legislative Forum on April 10th. Pictured is Representative Roy with Franklin and Medway district representatives. Need a lesson that will 'stick'? Try magnets! The Franklin High School Science National Honor Society students visited various elementary schools across the district. Our high school students led a lesson focused on understanding magnets. Elementary students circled from station to station to learn more about magnetic connection and properties. Creating these co-learning opportunities helps empower our rising graduates and inspire our younger students to continue to be life long learners! Thank you to Miss McCarthy and Mr. Tighe for the photos! Spring Art Showcase Spotlight on Creative Minds in March The Spring Arts Showcase highlighted a variety of works for students grades 6-12. Featured works included pop art style sculptures, pencil portraits, mixed media, acrylic paintings and more! The showcase also featured the video works of various students on rotation throughout the event. Congratulations to FHS student Cailyn Bruno who had her "Pop" acrylic piece from her portfolio selected as a feature on our flyer. Redistricting Analysis Update The district held two public forums to on March 7th and March 13th as well as a Faculty and Staff Q&A session on March 15th. The Redistricting Advisory group will meet to review the community feedback from the public forums and provide comments on what scenarios the District should present to the School Committee. The district anticipates to present information to the School Committee during the April 25th meeting. The School Committee is expected to vote on proposed scenarios and actions moving forward in May. To better outline the redistricting analysis process, we have created a webpage to update the community on our efforts. Learn more via our Redistricting Analysis page. New Student Application for ECDC The new student application is available for the 2023-2024 academic year at the Early Childhood Education Center Access the application here. Learn more about ECDC in this welcome presentation.  All other grades can register via Aspen at any time. From the School Committee District Improvement Plan Update to School Committee On February 28th, 2023 the Franklin Public Schools presented updates on the District Improvement Plan to the School Committee You can access the slideshow presentation here.  The School Committee meeting scheduled for March 14th, 2023 was rescheduled due to inclement weather. We hope you are able to join us for our next School Committee meeting on Tuesday, March 21st 2023 at 7pm. Happy Spring to our FPS Families, Faculty Staff and Franklin Community!   Franklin Public Schools www.franklinps.net

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Spruce Pond Aquatic Management Program - Notice of Intent - Conservation

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Protection Act) Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:01 PM on a Notice of Intent filed by Shawn McCarthy, SŌLitude Lake Management, Shrewsbury, MA on behalf of Paul Langley, Spruce Pond Village Association, Franklin, MA for an Aquatic Management Program to control invasive/nuisance plants and algae growth. The work will impact Land Under Water Bodies and Waterways, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW), a Perennial Stream, the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and the 200-foot Buffer Zone to a Perennial Stream.

The Project is located at Spruce Pond, Map 303 Lot 45, in the Residential VI Zone. The hearing will provide an open forum for the  discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. 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.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Patrick Gallagher

Chairman

Spruce Pond

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Basketball State Finals - Episode 3 (video)

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Basketball State Finals - Episode 3 

https://t.co/3FOwoh9MKa via @YouTube 

Two interviews with the Springfield International Coaches and players. @MIAA033

2023 Scholastic Art & Writing awards for FHS' Kabat & Miller

On Saturday (Mar 18, 2023), FHS art teacher Brenna Johnson shared: 

"This morning, Ella Kabat, sophomore & gold key winner & Kyla Miller, senior & silver key winner received recognition for their clay work at Tufts University. I’m SO proud of these students! "

#artandwriting #scholastic

@FranklinHS

@FHSPantherbook

@FranklinMatters

@artandwriting

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1637238316432080902

2023 Scholastic Art & Writing awards for FHS' Kabat & Miller

School Committee Meeting - Rescheduled from 3/14/23 to 3/21/23

Franklin School Committee

March 14, 2023 - 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 Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Parmenter Highlights

B. FY24 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. Franklin School Committee Resolution Special Education Circuit Breaker Funding

I recommend support of the resolution for Special Education Circuit Breaker

funding as discussed.  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_resolution-_circuit_breaker.pdf

B. Franklin School Committee Resolution Universal Free School Meals

I recommend support of the resolution for Universal Free School Meals as

discussed.  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_b_-_resolution_free_meals.pdf

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the February 28, 2023 School

Committee meeting as detailed.

B. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $1158.60 from the JFK PCC for

supplemental supplies as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to

collective bargaining with the Van Drivers, Cafeteria, ESP/LPN and

Secretaries units as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on

the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so

declares.

X. Adjournment 

The agenda doc includes remote participation info ->     https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_3-21-23-rescheduled.pdf

The meeting packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting (not all documents are released Before the meeting)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-21-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet-31423-was-canceled-due

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Meeting Agenda for Mar 21, 2023 - 7 PM