The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Franklin Matters
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Halloween and History cemetery tour comes around again Oct 31 with Rob Lawson
I want to bring to your attention an annual event I do — the Halloween and History cemetery tour.I’ve been doing this for over a decade and it’s always a good time. Attendees learn about meaning of tombstone icons and the materials used in gravestone-making, the stories of famous Franklinites and the founders of Dean College, and this year I’ll be working in new material about the origins of Halloween-type celebrations in Massachusetts as well as a story of a Franklinite who met a grisly end in Quebec in the years after the Revolution.Also this year I’ll be encouraging guests to consider donating to the Franklin Historical Museum gift fund.
Admission/participation is free but gratuities are accepted.
Halloween and History cemetery tour comes around again Oct 31 with Rob Lawson |
My conversation with State Rep Jeff Roy reveals his accomplishments and what is left to do (audio)
FM #1294 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1294 in the series.
Thanks to State Representative Jeff Roy for making some time in his schedule to join me for a conversation about what’s happening in the state government and his campaign for re-election in November 2024.
Jeff represents the 10th Norfolk District and has served as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy in this current term. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Tuesday, Oct 15,2024.
The audio segment runs about 43 minutes, so listen in to my conversation with our State Representative Jeff Roy. Audio link -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/34fc2f5b-26b6-469d-aaf8-5e1380eeefec/
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Jeff Roy’s campaign page https://jeffreyroy.com/
Jeff Roy’s Twitter = https://twitter.com/jeffroy
Representative Roy’s Facebook page = https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/
Jeff’s Representative profile page at MA Legislature = https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1
Video summary of his work on behalf of the District -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpGb2iKxaHg
Video of debate -> https://www.youtube.com/live/Mw0u4rgg1rI?si=_qvFcdvOovhPHRIH&t=1105
Audio of debate -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/10th-norfolk-district-debate-100824.html
Newsletter - subscribe here -> https://jeffreyroy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a03272e278ec395d5f164106a&id=43d5611856
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FHS boys soccer tops Attleboro, girls soccer ties (video) on Tuesday
FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict at a cost of $75K (video)
- Decision on the overall redistricting proposal was approved at their last meeting but one aspect of that 'tabled' to this meeting: the choice on how to include the former Davis Thayer students. The motion had been amended and then tabled for further clarification on the total number of students involved. The number grew in the time between meetings so if the parents of former DT students choose to stay with Keller rather than move to the new district, they (1) provide their own transportation for the duration of their students elementary education (2) the district comes up with a net new teacher for one year (approx. $75K) to pay for the increase in enrollment in the new north elementary rather than the south. With the approval (by a 4-3 vote) tonight, the District will now be contacting those affected parents who will need to make a decision in the next couple of weeks. The numbers provided for students covered by this opportunity are if all choose to take it. One would think that providing the extra transportation (rather than taking advantage of the district busing) would result in not all taking this choice. We'll see how it works out.
- A change to the calendar for this school year was approved to add 3 half days in June to provide a block of 4 half days to enable the teachers and other personnel time to pack for the move before the school year ends. As the override failed, this is one of the consequences of the lack of money the district has to operate. The vote to approve was passed by 6-1 after a motion to 'table' the decision for 1 meeting failed by a 3-4 vote.
- Approval of the goals for the superintendent passed by a 7-0 vote.
- Consent agenda was passed by a 7-0 vote.
School Committee votes to allow 54 former DT students & siblings not to redistrict (video) |
Why bake when the Knights can do it for you? Order your KoC pies now !!!
- Online order form opened Oct 15 and will remain open until Nov 3, 2024 https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale
As Goes Franklin ... a look at Franklin’s voting habits - Nov 3, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Disney Musical Bingo! - 5 PM at the Library
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)
- This features "The Belle of Amherst" promo conversation with Kathleen Mulligan (actor) and Norman Johnson (director) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/kathleen-norman-talk-about-their.html
- Mark & Km talk with Joseph Carr "A Toast for Josh" -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01955326003.html
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)
- This segment features my conversation with State Senator Becca Rausch -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/10/i-caught-up-with-senator-rausch-to.html
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello
8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer
10:00 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3
5:30 pm State Representative Public Debate
6:30 pm Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain
9:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 10-16-24
2:00 pm Town Council 10-16-24
5:30 pm Master Plan Committee TRAINING Rm 822 3355 8128
7:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee CHAMBERS 886 3308 2738
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tabulator Testing for Presidential Election - Weds, Oct 23 at 9 AM
Tabulator Testing for Presidential Election
Tabulator Testing for the Presidential election will be held on October 23rd beginning at 9 AM in the Council Chambers.
Please register with Town Clerk's Office if you plan on attending.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/tabulator-testing-presidential-election
Tabulator Testing for Presidential Election - Weds, Oct 23 at 9 AM |
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Cinema 80: Silent Saturday - Nosferatu
Silent Saturday - Nosferatu |
- Nosferatu— a timeless classic that tells the tale of a vampire in extra-creepy black and white