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FM #1098 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1098 in the series.
The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 as scheduled. All seven newly elected members were present.
Superintendent Lucas Giguere opened the meeting and after soliciting nominations for the Chair, conducted the vote to confirm Dave Callaghan as the new Chair. Superintendent then turned the meeting gavel over to Chair Callaghan.
Chair Callaghan solicited nominations for a Vice-Chair and conducted the vote to confirm Dave McNeill. No musical chairs tonight, they'll remain as seated for this session.
The committee was sworn in by Franklin's Town Clerk Nancy Danello when they had gathered but just before the meeting began. The audio recording includes the swearing in while the TV video only began with the formal opening of the meeting and thus did not include this brief piece.
Quick recap
Superintendent's report; full PD day on Nov 7. 56 students by this week expected across all levels; $104/day per student enrolled from the hotel environment. Coordinating with Town and local resources, inclement weather may have an impact as the season progresses, update coming
Migrant is not a good term, new arrival is the better term to be used as there are a variety of statuses within the population
FHS update from Principal Hanna and 2 other assistants, slides being captured via pix which will be shared in one album. "Engagement is all the same as in Disney" "There are moments when things aren't perfect, that is a public high school with 1600 students; the majority of the students are behaving and performing well"
The album with the photos captured of the presentation https://photos.app.goo.gl/Epjj1EDBSFk8X4cT8
Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of Nov 14. The total meeting audio runs about 90 minutes.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1098-franklin-ma-school-committee-mtg-11-14-23
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School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jc8T3jv8fGc
Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-14-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet
Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_11-14-23.pdf
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting and then in a single PDF for easy reading -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M0cTWjQ0zg0L-SwDeswUGh-X5k2eUAcO/view?usp=drive_link
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| (L to R) Dr Paul Griffin, Dave McNeill, All Charles, Dave Callaghan, Erin Ford Gallagher, Ruthann O'Sullivan, KP Sompally |
"Check out vendors for the first Winter Market at @fairmountfruitfarm THIS Saturday 10-2p.
Come on down and get ready for the holiday!"
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| Winter Farmers Market starts Saturday, Nov 18 |
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| Downtown Franklin Friday, Nov 24 through Sunday, Nov 26, 2023 |
Starting on November 20, upcoming construction activities will require a traffic detour that will impact the area of
Old West Central Street, Pond Street and Rolling Ridge Road.
Please see our interactive map below for more details.
BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov
Interested in receiving email updates regarding the
Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project?
Please subscribe here (select Beaver Street Interceptor from the list).
History
The Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) was originally constructed in 1914 and discharged to the former Franklin Wastewater Treatment Plant on Pond Street (aka, the sewer beds). Currently, the BSI conveys over 70% of the Town's sewage with an average daily flow (ADF) of approximately 1.5 million gallons per day (MGD) of sewage flow through the pipeline. The interceptor includes 59 manholes and approximately 2.3 miles (11,932 LF) of 16-inch to 24-inch cast iron (CI) pipe, reinforced concrete (RC) pipe, and vitrified clay (VC) pipe. The BSI extends from the intersection of Cottage Street and Union Street to the easement behind Pond Street, near the Interstate 495/Route 140 interchange, where it discharges to the Mine Brook Interceptor. Due to its age, the risk and consequence of failure, and the percentage of the Town's sewer flows conveyed by the interceptor, the BSI is considered Franklin's most critical sewer asset.
The BSI, constructed in 1914, has been in continuous service for 108 years. Other than routine maintenance, no improvements to the interceptor have been made since its construction. Since 2003, the Town has contracted for cleaning, internal investigation, and condition assessment of the BSI on a recurring 5-year basis. Extensive manhole inspections and cleaning and closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspection of the pipes were last completed in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Results of these investigations have shown signs of increasing deterioration and worsening conditions of the pipes and manholes, most notably increased tuberculation, cracks, manhole and pipeline infiltration, and root intrusion.
Rehabilitation/Repair Project Description
The Project is located in the Town of Franklin, MA in Norfolk County. The current interceptor is in need of replacement. Therefore, the Town proposes rehabilitation, replacement, and general improvements to the interceptor as well as a new pump station on the property at 275 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA. The proposed project provides the most cost-effective, long-term solution to the BSI's capacity and structural deficiencies, human health and environmental risks, accessibility and operation and maintenance challenges, by abandoning and rerouting sewers in the most risk-prone and problematic, inaccessible areas. The work of the Project to reroute sewers is being undertaken, in part, to move sewers out of wetland resource areas at the same time as making other improvements.
The Project includes the following key components:
For additional information see links below:
Alternative Analysis:
Beaver St Interceptor Alternatives Analysis
Appendix A-Manhole Inspection Logs-May 2013
Appendix B-CCTV Inspection Logs-August 2014 to September 2014
Appendix C-Hydraulic Model Technical Memorandum
Appendix D-BSI Replacement-Franklin Town Council Meeting Presentation-10/21/20
Appendix E Project Cost Estimates
Presentations:
Beaver Street Interceptor Public Outreach Meeting October 26, 2023
Interceptor Town Council Presentation Update June 2022
Interceptor Alternatives Analysis Town Council Presentation 10/21/20
Notice of Intent-Conservation Commission:
Notice of Intent Packet-Franklin Conservation Commission Submittal
Project Site Overview Figure
Media Coverage:
What is the Beaver St Interceptor? Why does it need to be replaced? -TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 (https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor )
Schedule:
December 21, 2022 - Advertise for Bids
https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/beaver-st-interceptor-rehabilitationreplacement-and-new-beaver-st-pump-station)
(https://www.milforddailynews.com/public-notices/notice/12/21/2022/bids-beaver-street-pump-station-legal-2022-12-21-the-milford-daily-news-massachusetts-0cc175)
March 8, 2023 - Bid Opening
June 15, 2023 - Anticipated Contact Award
Fall/Winter 2023 - Anticipated Construction Start
Summer 2026 - Anticipated Construction Completion
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor
Submit your photos today!
Share your top three images with the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) by Friday, November 17th for a chance to win exciting river-themed prizes and features on CRWA's digital channels.
Shortly after the deadline, finalists will be selected, and CRWA members will be called upon to vote for winners in next month's River Current.
Submit photos here.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/2023-charles-river-photo-contest
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| 2023 Charles River Photo Contest - submit today! |
"Today (11/16/23), The Washington Post went further than any mainstream news organization has ever gone before in showing the brutality and devastation of something that plagues this nation: mass shootings.This morning, The Washington Post published “Terror on Repeat.”It’s at this point, you should be warned: The Post piece is extremely graphic and some may find it disturbing. The Post looks back at 11 mass shootings in which the weapon used was an AR-15. Just the names of the places bring back horrific memories: Parkland, Florida, and Uvalde, Texas, and Newtown, Connecticut. The Post’s project includes the shootings at a concert in Las Vegas, a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, and a synagogue in Pittsburgh.To have the most impact, the Post told the story through photos, videos and the words of those who have survived these horrific shootings. The photos are jarring. For example, there are images of schoolrooms at Robb Elementary in Uvalde moments after dead children were removed. Videos are hard to watch, such as one that includes the cries of students inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, as gunshots are heard.On Wednesday, I spoke with Washington Post executive editor Sally Buzbee. Buzbee told me, “We know it’s very sensitive material and very disturbing and we know it will be disturbing to people.”
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| Downtown Franklin’s Model Railway Returns - “Train Town Franklin; Part 2" |
"Final: Walpole 4, Franklin 2, Porkers pick up the win and return to the state title game, Panthers suffer only loss of the season in the state semifinal"
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
"Franklin seemed confident in the build up to Wednesday night’s Div. 1 state semifinal at Taunton’s Aleixo Tiger Stadium. The Panthers had rolled through their first three playoff opponents, outscoring them 14-0. Everything appeared to be lined up for the Final Four game against Walpole to be a classic.But, there is always a difference between preparing to face the top seeded Porkers and actually putting the plan in motion once you get on the field with them.It took a little over a quarter for Franklin to start playing its typical game and by then the Panthers trailed by two goals. While the Kelley-Rex division champions had long stretches where they had Walpole on its heels, the Porkers took advantage of their corners and strong goalkeeping to pull out a 4-2 win and advance to yet another D1 final.“They were nervous and uptight,” admitted Franklin coach Michelle Hess. “They were so tight in the first quarter and in between I was like, listen, you need to settle in. I tried to send them the message, yeah we’re playing Walpole but it’s just another game on our schedule. Them scoring that first goal kind of set the tone and made us think, uh oh here we go.”
"Barnstable takes set 3, 25-22
Final scoreBarnstable 3Franklin 0"
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
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| Town Council swearing in at the meeting on Nov 15 |
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