DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi provides an update to the Franklin (MA) Town Council on the new curbside textile recycling program at the meeting on Sep 18, 2019. The program is slated to begin in November
The document proposes updates to Massachusetts' stretch energy code to help achieve the state's climate goals. It recommends (1) tightening the residential stretch code to require Home Energy Rating System scores of 42 for gas heating or 45 for electric heating, (2) introducing a specialized opt-in stretch code defining "net-zero" buildings and requiring solar panels and electric readiness for gas buildings, and (3) updating the commercial stretch code with more stringent efficiency standards tailored to different building types to lower emissions cost-effectively. Public comments are sought on the straw proposal.
Critical Conversations: Mental Health & Substance Use - 11/18/21Franklin Matters
The Franklin Public Schools Substance Abuse Task Force teamed up with the SAFE Coalition to host the Critical Conversations Panel. This event was held online and in person at Franklin High School on November 18th, 2021. The panel featured 7 speakers with various perspectives representing education, health care, law enforcement, parent/guardians, and people with lived experience. The conversation focused on identifying and addressing mental health and substance use among families and within our community.
The Town Administration and Board of Assessors prepared the following to present the FY 2022 tax rate info for the public hearing at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021.
My version shares the information with some chart views that I think help tell the story better (my 2 cents)
Town of Franklin: Human Resources Update - 10/13/21Franklin Matters
Town of Franklin (MA) - Human Resources presentation to the Finance Committee on Oct 13, 2021. HR Director Karen Bratt presents the updates and answers questions along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.
The document proposes updates to Massachusetts' stretch energy code to help achieve the state's climate goals. It recommends (1) tightening the residential stretch code to require Home Energy Rating System scores of 42 for gas heating or 45 for electric heating, (2) introducing a specialized opt-in stretch code defining "net-zero" buildings and requiring solar panels and electric readiness for gas buildings, and (3) updating the commercial stretch code with more stringent efficiency standards tailored to different building types to lower emissions cost-effectively. Public comments are sought on the straw proposal.
Critical Conversations: Mental Health & Substance Use - 11/18/21Franklin Matters
The Franklin Public Schools Substance Abuse Task Force teamed up with the SAFE Coalition to host the Critical Conversations Panel. This event was held online and in person at Franklin High School on November 18th, 2021. The panel featured 7 speakers with various perspectives representing education, health care, law enforcement, parent/guardians, and people with lived experience. The conversation focused on identifying and addressing mental health and substance use among families and within our community.
The Town Administration and Board of Assessors prepared the following to present the FY 2022 tax rate info for the public hearing at the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021.
My version shares the information with some chart views that I think help tell the story better (my 2 cents)
Town of Franklin: Human Resources Update - 10/13/21Franklin Matters
Town of Franklin (MA) - Human Resources presentation to the Finance Committee on Oct 13, 2021. HR Director Karen Bratt presents the updates and answers questions along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.
Franklin (MA) Housing Production Plan Presentation - 20210714Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP contains a comprehensive housing needs assessment that finds increasing housing prices, an aging population, and a shortage of affordable housing units. It sets goals to maintain over 10% affordable housing and increase units for low-income and special needs residents. The draft identifies strategies like zoning changes and incentives to produce more affordable housing. Public feedback is being incorporated before final adoption and DHCD approval to help guide the town's housing development.
Davis Thayer Presentation - School Committee Meeting 06/08/21Franklin Matters
The presentation deck used to show the highlights of the Davis Thayer Elementary school for the 2020-2021 school year. The school building closes at the end of this school year and students in September will join the Keller Elementary School.
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - presentation - 06/02/21Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP includes a housing needs assessment, goals to increase affordable housing units above 10% as required by law, and implementation strategies. It finds Franklin's housing costs and ownership rates are high while supply is low. Goals aim to maintain and increase affordable units for low-income residents, seniors, disabled, and employers' workforce. Strategies could include zoning changes, density bonuses, and funding programs. Public comments are accepted through June 25th.
The updated school budget pages to be reviewed at the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting Tuesday, Apr 13,2021. These pages reflect changes to the FY 2022 budget preview shared 2 weeks ago and are due to be voted on at the meeting.
Franklin Downtown Partnership planning Ladybug TrailFranklin Matters
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is developing the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail to highlight Franklin's unique downtown sites. The trail will feature 25 sites tied together with ladybug sculptures, each having an informational sign. It began as a public art project in 2014 and the partnership took over coordinating outdoor sites in 2018. Their goal is to encourage foot traffic downtown and remind residents of Franklin's history, like how it became the state bug. They have partnered with local groups and have 12 business and 13 cultural and historical sites planned. Installations will continue through 2022 with an unveiling planned for Spring 2022.
The presentation doc used for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Feb 9, 2021 to provide insights on the proposed pool testing pilot for COVID-19
This document summarizes Massachusetts' COVID-19 vaccine timeline and distribution plan. It outlines that 300,000 vaccine doses will be available in phase one in December through February for priority groups like healthcare workers, long term care residents and staff, first responders, and those with two or more comorbidities. Phase two from March through April will include 1.9 million additional doses for groups like educators, grocery workers, those 65 and older, and those with one comorbidity. By phase three, the vaccine will be available to the general public. It emphasizes that the vaccine will only be distributed once the FDA confirms it is safe, and that the state will promote equitable access, with 20% of doses going to hard-hit communities
This document provides information about the Building and Zoning Department of the Town of Franklin, including staff members and their roles. It discusses the roles and membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Statistics are presented on permits issued and projects in 2020, including new residential and commercial construction. Challenges addressed include vacant properties, solar farms, and development projects.
The Franklin Public Schools presented a comprehensive reopening proposal to the School Committee on August 11, 2020. The proposal recommended starting the school year with predominantly remote learning to allow time to implement new health and safety protocols. It outlined plans for a phased transition to a hybrid model, with the highest needs students returning to in-person instruction first. The proposal also discussed preparations being made for remote learning, health and safety measures, staff training, technology upgrades, and budget considerations to support reopening plans.
Health Equity Advisory Group Recommendations 06-19-2020Franklin Matters
DPH Commissioner Monica Bharel convened the COVID-19 Health Equity Advisory Group to advise DPH on the needs of communities and populations disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a recent @MBTA Board meeting, T staff discussed procurement of Electric Multiple Units for @MBTA_CR , with new fleet possible starting in 2025/26. There’s a lot to do to make rail transformation happen. See the presentation at https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2020-06/2020-06-15-fmcb-K-EMU-RFI-update.pdf #mapoli
Franklin (MA) Housing Production Plan Presentation - 20210714Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft 2021 Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP contains a comprehensive housing needs assessment that finds increasing housing prices, an aging population, and a shortage of affordable housing units. It sets goals to maintain over 10% affordable housing and increase units for low-income and special needs residents. The draft identifies strategies like zoning changes and incentives to produce more affordable housing. Public feedback is being incorporated before final adoption and DHCD approval to help guide the town's housing development.
Davis Thayer Presentation - School Committee Meeting 06/08/21Franklin Matters
The presentation deck used to show the highlights of the Davis Thayer Elementary school for the 2020-2021 school year. The school building closes at the end of this school year and students in September will join the Keller Elementary School.
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust - presentation - 06/02/21Franklin Matters
The document summarizes Franklin's draft Housing Production Plan (HPP), which is an update to the town's 2011 HPP. The draft HPP includes a housing needs assessment, goals to increase affordable housing units above 10% as required by law, and implementation strategies. It finds Franklin's housing costs and ownership rates are high while supply is low. Goals aim to maintain and increase affordable units for low-income residents, seniors, disabled, and employers' workforce. Strategies could include zoning changes, density bonuses, and funding programs. Public comments are accepted through June 25th.
The updated school budget pages to be reviewed at the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting Tuesday, Apr 13,2021. These pages reflect changes to the FY 2022 budget preview shared 2 weeks ago and are due to be voted on at the meeting.
Franklin Downtown Partnership planning Ladybug TrailFranklin Matters
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is developing the Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail to highlight Franklin's unique downtown sites. The trail will feature 25 sites tied together with ladybug sculptures, each having an informational sign. It began as a public art project in 2014 and the partnership took over coordinating outdoor sites in 2018. Their goal is to encourage foot traffic downtown and remind residents of Franklin's history, like how it became the state bug. They have partnered with local groups and have 12 business and 13 cultural and historical sites planned. Installations will continue through 2022 with an unveiling planned for Spring 2022.
The presentation doc used for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Feb 9, 2021 to provide insights on the proposed pool testing pilot for COVID-19
This document summarizes Massachusetts' COVID-19 vaccine timeline and distribution plan. It outlines that 300,000 vaccine doses will be available in phase one in December through February for priority groups like healthcare workers, long term care residents and staff, first responders, and those with two or more comorbidities. Phase two from March through April will include 1.9 million additional doses for groups like educators, grocery workers, those 65 and older, and those with one comorbidity. By phase three, the vaccine will be available to the general public. It emphasizes that the vaccine will only be distributed once the FDA confirms it is safe, and that the state will promote equitable access, with 20% of doses going to hard-hit communities
This document provides information about the Building and Zoning Department of the Town of Franklin, including staff members and their roles. It discusses the roles and membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Statistics are presented on permits issued and projects in 2020, including new residential and commercial construction. Challenges addressed include vacant properties, solar farms, and development projects.
The Franklin Public Schools presented a comprehensive reopening proposal to the School Committee on August 11, 2020. The proposal recommended starting the school year with predominantly remote learning to allow time to implement new health and safety protocols. It outlined plans for a phased transition to a hybrid model, with the highest needs students returning to in-person instruction first. The proposal also discussed preparations being made for remote learning, health and safety measures, staff training, technology upgrades, and budget considerations to support reopening plans.
Health Equity Advisory Group Recommendations 06-19-2020Franklin Matters
DPH Commissioner Monica Bharel convened the COVID-19 Health Equity Advisory Group to advise DPH on the needs of communities and populations disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At a recent @MBTA Board meeting, T staff discussed procurement of Electric Multiple Units for @MBTA_CR , with new fleet possible starting in 2025/26. There’s a lot to do to make rail transformation happen. See the presentation at https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/2020-06/2020-06-15-fmcb-K-EMU-RFI-update.pdf #mapoli
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
A Guide to AI for Smarter Nonprofits - Dr. Cori Faklaris, UNC CharlotteCori Faklaris
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.