Franklin Matters

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Franklin Public Schools Business Administrator Miriam Goodman Awarded a 2023 Friends of MASBO Award.

Superintendent Lucas Giguere is proud to announce that on May 18th, 2023 during the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) Annual Institute conference, Franklin Public Schools School Business Administrator Miriam Goodman was bestowed a 2023 Friends of MASBO award.

The Friends of MASBO award is given in recognition of individuals who have met one or more of the following criteria:

Have made a significant contribution (including but not limited to pro-active involvement in the legislative process, the creation of a model program/procedure, the establishment of an exemplary standard or practice) that facilitated a process by which school business officials contribute to educating students in their districts;
Have consistently, and on a long-term basis, provided significant assistance to MASBO in the implementation of its various functions and responsibilities; and/or
Have provided assistance to MASBO in a way that exceeds expectations.

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and former Franklin Public School Superintendent Dr. Sara Ahern co-endorsed Goodman for the award, stating that "Miriam's expertise and collaborative approach has led the district into a new era of enhanced transparency of the Franklin School Budget with the development of an extensive, engaging (student-centered) budget book while developing the story of school funding in Franklin, so that stakeholders can better understand past trends and future needs in a clear and compelling way."

Notable moments in Goodman's tenure have included her support in transitioning school business operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic; including setting up grab and go meals in collaboration with our Food Services department, appropriately applying COVID-19 relief funds in an impactful way, as well as managing transportation services, providing insight during a redistricting analysis process.

After 15 years of dedicated service to the district and longstanding involvement with MASBO, the timing of this acknowledgment coincidentally concludes Goodman's career, as she is set to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Upon reflection, Franklin School Committee Chair Denise Spencer notes how "Miriam has truly blessed our district with her dedication, knowledge, work ethic, business finance savvy, friendship and sense of humor. She has always looked out for the best interest of Franklin Public School students and staff. We are grateful for the positive impact she has had in our district, and we will miss her."

Shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/news/franklin-public-schools-business-administrator-miriam-goodman-awarded-2023-friends

Franklin Public Schools Business Administrator Miriam Goodman Awarded a 2023 Friends of MASBO Award.

Town Council Meeting - May 25, 2023 - second budget hearing & budget vote

Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Public Hearing

The Town Council will meet on May 25, 2023 at 7pm.

You may access the agenda and links for the meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_25_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-council-meeting-may-25th-2023

Town Council Meeting - May 25, 2023 - second budget hearing & budget vote

LAUNCHING! Family Support Center by SAFE Coalition

"Walk through these doors and you will never be alone"

We've been busy the last few weeks finalizing the opening of our Family Support Center! The Family Support Center aims to provide a safe and supportive space for family members who have loved ones that are impacted by substance use and mental health challenges. At the Family Support Center, we understand how isolating the disease of addiction can be and we deeply value peer support through our shared lived experience.

Join us for our Family Support Center Open House!

We are so excited to share the world of family support with all of you! Join us:

Saturday, June 17th from 9am - 3pm!

- Meet others with similar lived experience!

- Meet and greet with SAFE Staff and Family Support Center Volunteers!

- Learn about codependency and the principals of Family Recovery!

- Learn about available support including:

- peer to peer

- grief and trauma counseling

- section 35 support

- Explore available support groups including:

- Families' Anonymous

- Sibling Support

- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

- Hear about plans for our future including:

- speaker series

- wellness workshops

- group outings and more

- Narcan training

- Food, Drink, and Fellowship!

So Far This Year...

We have held 105 family support groups beginning January 1st!

Narcan Distribution:

SAFE Coalition and Families Anonymous Meetings in 2023:

Diapers donated:

5,120

Our Contact Information
SAFE Coalition
31 Hayward St., Unit 2c
Franklin, MA 02038-0434
774 847 9474
http://www.safecoalitionma.org

FHS boys lacrosse tops Lincoln-Sudbury on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports .com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Softball = Franklin, 8 @ Milford, 9 – Final

– Two days after suffering a one-run setback at Franklin, Milford extracted some revenge with a comeback win of their own, plating the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a series split. Both offenses picked up where they left off as the Panthers pushed across four runs in the first (highlighted by two-run singles from both Hailey Fales and Dana Stott) but Milford answered with five runs in the bottom half (highlighted by RBI doubles from both Cae Pellegrini and Ava Baglione). An RBI single from Avery Chalk tied the game and Carly Pellegri drew a bases-loaded walk to put the Panthers back in front, 6-5, in the fourth but Pellegrini drove one to center to bring Olivia Baglione home to make it 6-6. Chalk added another RBI single and Pellegri’s sac fly pushed the lead to 8-6 in the top of the fifth only for the Scarlet Hawks to once again answer in the bottom half; Grace Bonina doubled in a run and then scored on an error in the next at-bat. Maeve Williams’ RBI single in the bottom of the sixth proved to be the difference, putting Milford ahead 9-8. Maeve Driscoll retired the side in order in the top of the seventh to finish off the complete game.

Photo gallery of the game ->

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Spring-2023/Milford-Franklin-Softball-05-24-23/

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 10 – Final

– Franklin built a six-goal edge by halftime and held that lead the rest of the way in an impressive victory over sixth-ranked Lincoln-Sudbury. Luke Davis led the way with seven points, scoring a hat trick and registering four assists while Tyler Sacchetti found the back of the net four times and Jayden Consigli scored three times. Senior Chris Drake (two goals, one assist) and junior Eddie O’Brien (one goal, two assists) each finished with three points in the win.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 0 vs. Dover-Sherborn, 5 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-24-23/

FHS Panthers

Lifelong Learning offers 2 self-defense classes this summer

Take steps to protect yourself and learn how to get out of dangerous situations.

Lifelong Community Learning is offering two classes this summer.

Find out more: https://t.co/GuWIug4gfa
#fpslifelong #fpslifelongcommunity

Lifelong Learning offers 2 self-defense classes this summer

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Remington Middle School Class of 2023 reunion - May 30

"New Date: The Class of 2023 reunion for our former Remdawgs has been rescheduled to Tuesday May 30th from 2-3 pm.

We hope to see you there! @FHSPantherbook @MrHanna_FHS @TriCountyRVTSD" https://t.co/p4crppfcUC

https://twitter.com/RMS_Remdawgs/status/1661156403019665408

Remington Middle School Class of 2023 reunion - May 30

"social media can have 'a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents'”

"Scrolling, posting, hoping to go viral — many children are absorbed by it nowadays. But is all that social media use harmful?

The US surgeon general’s office said Tuesday it might be — and it’s time to take action to protect those young minds glued to their flickering screens.

Here are five things to know about the surgeon general’s announcement:

The surgeon general says there is growing evidence that social media is harmful for young people"

Continue reading the article online -> (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/05/23/nation/surgeon-general-says-there-is-growing-evidence-that-social-media-is-harmful-for-young-people/

"social media can have 'a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents'” NOORHASWAN - STOCK.ADOBE.COM

Franklin (MA) Police share the weekly recap for May 14 - May 20

The attached google drive link has the Weekly Recap from May 14 - May 20, This recap provides some greater detail about the calls we responded to: drive.google.com/file/d/117Uod0

Franklin (MA) Police share the weekly recap for May 14 - May 20

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1660995083871703042

Town of Franklin: Invitation for bids - Franklin Municipal Building Interior Painting Project

Franklin Municipal Building Interior Painting Project

In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a contractor to provide interior painting and construction services related to the Franklin Municipal Building Interior Painting Project.

Additional Information: Municipal Building Interior Painting Project

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/franklin-municipal-building-interior-painting-project-0

Town of Franklin: Invitation for bids - Franklin Municipal Building Interior Painting Project

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, May 25, 2023

wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

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

8:30 am Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

9:00 am DPW Stormwater Management 03-13-23

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Sandhya: Homemade Cheez-Its

1:00 pm Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Restaurants & Bars

4:30 pm Frank Presents: Nick Remissong

6:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 3 - Hipnotics

8:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am FHS Pops Night 2023

10:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Dover-Sherborn 05-19-23

1:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

2:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 05-18-23

11:00 am Finance Committee 05-10-23: 05-10-23

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 05-18-23

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers 899 5382 6523

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)