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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Gallagher). The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listeningPart 1 - #1420 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 58 minutes)Part 2 - #1421 = the High School course curriculum update (approx. 1 hour, 22 minutes)Part 3 - #1422 = the Middle School redistricting update (approx. 1 hour, 28 minutes)Quick recap:During the Superintendent's Report recognition was made of the Boys Basketball team for their first State D1 Championship. Recognition also made of the Cheerleaders with their National Championship multiple years doing soOne team is still in competition, that is the FHS Theatre Co is scheduled to perform in the finals on Friday, with results known on Saturday evening. Tickets available via the website metg.orgFrance, England & Scotland Field Trip - Nikki Hafele - an EF Tour proposed for 2026, approved via roll call by 7-0 voteFranklin High School Update - Dr. Weber, H McVay - an update on the course selection process and student choices within that, discussion also around budget and range of offerings as well as the trend of choices seems to be changingMiddle School Reorganization Update - Mr. Williams; Evolution of the master schedule, mention of the must haves, can haves and nice to haves... A unique year to do a middle school experience for all three grades, but thereafter would be for the incoming new 6th grade as they get welcomed from the future 2 elementary sending schoolsPolicy - 1st Read & Elimination - I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment; Motion to move to second, passes via roll call 7-0Motion to enter Executive Session not to return to public session, passes 7-0 via roll call--------------Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95 The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651 Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/march-25%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/776268 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Gallagher). The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listeningPart 1 - #1420 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 58 minutes)Part 2 - #1421 = the High School course curriculum update (approx. 1 hour, 22 minutes)Part 3 - #1422 = the Middle School redistricting update (approx. 1 hour, 28 minutes)Quick recap:During the Superintendent's Report recognition was made of the Boys Basketball team for their first State D1 Championship. Recognition also made of the Cheerleaders with their National Championship multiple years doing soOne team is still in competition, that is the FHS Theatre Co is scheduled to perform in the finals on Friday, with results known on Saturday evening. Tickets available via the website metg.orgFrance, England & Scotland Field Trip - Nikki Hafele - an EF Tour proposed for 2026, approved via roll call by 7-0 voteFranklin High School Update - Dr. Weber, H McVay - an update on the course selection process and student choices within that, discussion also around budget and range of offerings as well as the trend of choices seems to be changingMiddle School Reorganization Update - Mr. Williams; Evolution of the master schedule, mention of the must haves, can haves and nice to haves... A unique year to do a middle school experience for all three grades, but thereafter would be for the incoming new 6th grade as they get welcomed from the future 2 elementary sending schoolsPolicy - 1st Read & Elimination - I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment; Motion to move to second, passes via roll call 7-0Motion to enter Executive Session not to return to public session, passes 7-0 via roll call--------------Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95 The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651 Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/march-25%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/776268 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Gallagher). The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listeningPart 1 - #1420 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 58 minutes)Part 2 - #1421 = the High School course curriculum update (approx. 1 hour, 22 minutes)Part 3 - #1422 = the Middle School redistricting update (approx. 1 hour, 28 minutes)Quick recap:During the Superintendent's Report recognition was made of the Boys Basketball team for their first State D1 Championship. Recognition also made of the Cheerleaders with their National Championship multiple years doing soOne team is still in competition, that is the FHS Theatre Co is scheduled to perform in the finals on Friday, with results known on Saturday evening. Tickets available via the website metg.orgFrance, England & Scotland Field Trip - Nikki Hafele - an EF Tour proposed for 2026, approved via roll call by 7-0 voteFranklin High School Update - Dr. Weber, H McVay - an update on the course selection process and student choices within that, discussion also around budget and range of offerings as well as the trend of choices seems to be changingMiddle School Reorganization Update - Mr. Williams; Evolution of the master schedule, mention of the must haves, can haves and nice to haves... A unique year to do a middle school experience for all three grades, but thereafter would be for the incoming new 6th grade as they get welcomed from the future 2 elementary sending schoolsPolicy - 1st Read & Elimination - I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment; Motion to move to second, passes via roll call 7-0Motion to enter Executive Session not to return to public session, passes 7-0 via roll call--------------Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95 The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651 Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/march-25%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/776268 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025. All 7 members participated in Council Chambers. The public section of the meeting was comparatively short. They did enter Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations and did not return to the public meeting.Quick recapThe Keller Student Council stepped forward to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to open the meetingDuring the Superintendent's report, there was recognition of 4 FHS musicians who were selected to the All-State Music Festival; Emma Anderson (French horn), Ace Eagerman (string bass), Alex Fioavanti (?) and Emily Lou, (violin) During the discussion prior to the vote on the budget, a number of teachers from elementary, middle, and high school stepped up to comment on the decline of funding over the years, the impact on the students and their educational development effects on college prep with a limit on foreign language options less than optimal and not talked of impacts to the new schedule at both elementary & middle levels while individual classes size is maintained within guidelines,the teacher workload increasesThe committee did vote 7-0 on the proposed budget; I assume it is possible to make further adjustments (as hoped for by some of the teachers) given the position we are in for this budget cycleThe budget as approved does assume a successful override although that decision remains before the Town Council at a March meeting, after the listening sessions are completed. Date and amount of override to be determinedSchool calendar for the 2025-2026 year was approved. It does start after Labor Day this year to enable the move in Sept 2025 to be completed. Resumption of pre-Labor Day start is expected for the next school yearDiscussion on a draft of the School Committee meeting calendar covered multiple topics mostly around the local election in November and to prepare for a new committee to be able to transition into their new role more easily than priorMotion to enter into Executive session, not to return to public meeting for contract negotiation discussionsThe recording runs about 1 hour & 40 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------The Franklin TV video is available for replay here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfqefUMtloU&t=51 The agenda doc can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/School-Committee-35/?#_02112025-1571 Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/february-11%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/756881 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xUU7zppEaNgj9xN442EdbZnFvnqI3VSM/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9...

Senate Committee on Finance Open Executive Session to Consider Favorably Reporting the Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of California, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) Opening Statement: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04/020425_crapo_statement.pdf Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) Opening Statement: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/04/020425_wyden_statement.pdf Committee Notice: https://www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/open-executive-session-to-consider-favorably-reporting-the-nomination-of-robert-f-kennedy-jr-of-california-to-be-secretary-of-health-and-human-services

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024. 6 of the 7 members participated (5 in Chambers, 1 remote, 1 absent).Quick recap: Lifelong Learning Presentation - find the photo album of the slides presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/omNCc8A4rfPxAHtt9 Reorganization Level-Based Presentation - find the photo album of the slides presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/xR1omYuPvXTHSciP6 Japan 2026 Field Trip Request & Hawaii 2026 Field Trip Request - a combined presentation and the slides captured in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/HZw9TKfELZPPLRRS9 Both trips were approved by the same 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll callPolicy – Second Reading/Adoption ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex ACA-R – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment approved by 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll callCommittee voted to enter Executive Session, not to return to open meeting by 6-0-1 (1 absent) vote via roll callThe recording runs about 2 hours & 35 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0JNS07rsB4 The agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5082504/SCAGENDA_12-10-24.docx.pdf Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/december-10%2C-2024-sc-meeting-packet/730521 My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JnjmLo3gEfEVC1odtP4MnJLox38RYtGA/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024. 6 members participated in Council Chambers, 1 absent (Griffin)Quick recap:3 coaches recognized as MIAA coaches of the year, (basketball, unified track, & swim coach); Ice hockey players down across states, approved for 8th grade waiver for varsity program, For the girls, to be clear, not boys, 13 skaters and 2 goalies currentlyReview of free/reduced application with a Franklin threshold, folks could apply, especially for winter sports if they have not participated in fall sportsOn guest presentations, theater program at FHS - Virginia Bernstein speaking to the student program (Outsiders, first show); Yellow Boat, a competition show, part of the annual program. 13 teachers volunteered to help out, Not just about putting on a play, grit plus. "Theater is not a luxury it is a vital part of the educational program" Thanks around from Cmte members and to the volunteer teachers! "This is a portrait of a graduate! She is articulate and advocating for her program"Dr Rogers, Dr Frazier, Mr Stark present an update on the MCAS results for the District. Difference between formative and summative data points. 1 slides is full of logos an indication of the investments made in the academic support tools used in the schools; Sullivan and Jefferson met/ exceeded standards. And an opportunity to remind that MCAS is not going away, it will remain, the vote did take away MCAS as a graduation requirement. How does the data play into the curriculum refresh cycle? It does play. For instructional directions for sure, and may for curriculum decisions, depending upon timing and budget.Discussion Action Items - I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading as discussed:● ACA – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex● ACA-R – Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex under Title IX Including Sex-Based Harassment; Moved to second reading, passes 6-0-1 (1 absent)Varsity Ski Co-Op - I recommend approval of the request of FHS Athletics for a Co-Op Varsity Skiing with Nipmuc Regional High School as detailed. Parent participating as volunteer for this trial co-op program. Motion to approve, second, passes 6-0-1 (1 absent)Capital Requests - I recommend approval of the Capital Requests as detailed. Previewed in the budget subcmte meeting earlier today, these are initial, could be modified and prioritized as needed; also a further iteration will have refinement for this figures. Finally, a vote on the capital request as detailed, motion to approve, passes 6-0-1 (1 absent)Student handbook review with DESE, self assessment prior, minor revisions and information for parents for code of conduct infractions, motion to approve second, passes 6-0-1 (1absent)Discussion only item, inclement weather update, on the schools page, reminding what we'll do during this winter, safety at the forefront, it may be a challenge for families but is is acknowledged, usually would make by 5:30 AM, try to do so the night before if possibleCommittee entered Executive Session for contract negotiation strategy not to return to open meetingThe recording runs about 2 hours & 30 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/__1gVQEZ10M?si=1GxkAYdlZPEpCOeB&t=68 Agenda for this session ->

Today I talk about the Legislature's removal of Legislators in Executive Session. We have a President and 4 Legislators up for removal this week. Finally, I want to laud 12 Clans for moving in a positive direction

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024. 7 members participated, 6 in chambers, 1 was remote (Gallagher).Quick recap:The meeting had an Executive Session to review a grievance and discuss negotiation strategy. While it was anticipated to be short, the session did extend 85 minutes before the meeting resumed in public session. (Note: the executive session 85 minutes of nothing was removed from the audio and replaced with a brief musical piece to indicate the transition)The District Improvement Plan was presented and approved (by a 7-0 via roll call vote)Redistricting update - proposed district alignment scheduled to be shared via a "Storymap" before the next meeting and then explained fully during the Sep 28 meeting with a vote to approve the alignment of the new schools scheduled for the first October meeting. Email and multiple methods of communication to share the storymapThe appointment of Rose Turco to represent the Schools to the Franklin TV Board of Directors was approved (by a 7-0 via roll call vote)Hiring update filled 57 positions, 4 teacher vacancies, 8 additional resignations (since the August 27 meeting). Mostly from building subs and ESPs. Not usual to have this many early in the school year. Instability of budget is a factor in the leaving and hiring processConsent agenda was approved (by a 7-0 via roll call vote)The recording runs about 1 hour & 45 minutes, so let's listen in.--------------The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQzZjD3f45k Note: the SchCmte enters Executive Session at about 17:50 and return to open session at 1:42:00The agenda doc ->https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4809590/SCAGENDA_9-10-24.pdf Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/september-10%2C-2024-meeting-packet/701015 The photo album capturing the slides shared can be found -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/FcT4bkT37XE4sqK28 My notes captured in one PDF can be found -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BKsnE9XEkWJGWXtfDt2V_fNS-FOe84jd/view?usp=drive_link -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting of Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in 2 parts. All 7 school committee members took part in Council Chambers. They broke briefly at 5 minutes for an Executive Session and returned about 10 minutes later. That portion of the audience audio was excluded to simplify the recording.Part 1 Covers the first two and one half hours of the meetingStudent pledgeFHS Student updatesExecutive Session & returnPresentation on Comprehensive School Facilities Plan (redistricting)Questions and discussion from the School CommitteePart 2Covers the remaining 2 hours of the meetingEntire citizen comments and question period5 minute break to allow crowd to leave before resuming meeting agendaInterim Business Administrator Appointment (voted to approve appointment)Override Memorandum of Understanding (discussed but not acted upon as it needs collaborative work)Discussion Only Items - ACCEPT 3rd Quarter ReportInformation MattersA. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison ReportsConsent Agenda (passed unanimously)New Business & closure of session --------------The Franklin TV broadcast of the almost 5 hour session is available for replay on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWz6ewelhGo Presentation doc for April 30 meeting -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/comp_school_facilities_recommendation_presentation-_april_30_2024.pdf Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_4_25_24.pdf Meeting packet folder - the location of all docs released for this meeting (note some posted after the session) ->https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/april-30-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1buTL7pQsslK3bG2emGvAR3tHvoVsQ4vV/view?usp=drive_link Photo album with the slides as captured during the presentation on Wednesdayhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/ZogkwQrk91uVQxNm9 ------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough this feedback...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting of Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in 2 parts. All 7 school committee members took part in Council Chambers. They broke briefly at 5 minutes for an Executive Session and returned about 10 minutes later. That portion of the audience audio was excluded to simplify the recording. There was also a 7 minute break after the citizen comment section of the redistricting discussion before completing the meeting.Part 1 Covers the first two and one half hours of the meetingStudent pledgeFHS Student updatesExecutive Session & returnPresentation on Comprehensive School Facilities Plan (redistricting)Questions and discussion from the School CommitteePart 2Covers the remaining 2 hours of the meetingEntire citizen comments and question period5 minute break to allow crowd to leave before resuming meeting agendaInterim Business Administrator Appointment (voted to approve appointment)Override Memorandum of Understanding (discussed but not acted upon as it needs collaborative work)Discussion Only Items - ACCEPT 3rd Quarter ReportInformation MattersA. School Committee Sub-Committee ReportsB. School Committee Liaison ReportsConsent Agenda (passed unanimously)New Business & closure of session --------------The Franklin TV broadcast of the almost 5 hour session is available for replay on YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWz6ewelhGo Presentation doc for April 30 meeting -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/comp_school_facilities_recommendation_presentation-_april_30_2024.pdf Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/sc_special_mtg._agenda_-_4_25_24.pdf Meeting packet folder - the location of all docs released for this meeting (note some posted after the session) ->https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/april-30-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1buTL7pQsslK3bG2emGvAR3tHvoVsQ4vV/view?usp=drive_link Photo album with the slides as captured during the presentation on Wednesdayhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/ZogkwQrk91uVQxNm9 -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell

3. Public Comment 4. Chief Christopher Madden regarding the new Fire Headquarters Building 5. January 16, 2024 Letter from Attorney General Campbell to the Town of Milton concerning the Town's compliance with the MBTA Communities Act 6. Town Counsel's opinion re: Application of Two-Year Ban  With Respect to the Special Town Meeting Ballot Question Vote to be Held on February 13, 2024 7. Request by Sustainable Milton to include a warrant article on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for adoption of the Opt-In Specialized Building Code 8. – Select Board Milton Landing Committee a. Charge/Composition of the Select Board Milton Landing Committee 9. – Letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs regarding potential DCR closure of Chickatawbut Road and the proposed project at Randolph Ave and Chickatawbut Road 10. –Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 a. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles, per the list on the agenda 11.  - Traffic Commission Update 12. - FY2025 Budget 13. –2024 Summer Concert Series:   14. – One Day Liquor Licenses 15. – Employment Contract between Nicholas Milano, Town Administrator and the Town of Milton 16. – Meeting Minutes: 17. Town Administrator's Report 18. Chair's Report 19. Public Comment Response 20. Future Meeting Dates 21. Future Agenda Items 22. Executive Session-

When Wicked Men Hide In Executive Session.

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 as scheduled. Five members were present (2 absent) but the 5 provided quorum to enable official business. They did break for an Executive Session, returned to open meeting to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the cafeteria workers “as discussed (in the executive session). Let's listen to the School Committee meeting of August 8. The time they left the room for their Executive Session was shortened for airplay and replaced by a brief audio bit. The total meeting audio runs about 49 minutes.--------------School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee Franklin TV Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/iSxi_lTYFe4You can find the full agenda dochttps://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_8-8-23.pdfMy notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QjbZCZ5vs2CHatsKM6MEUOBGdNiTFRs5/view?usp=drive_linkThe Superintendent's report and presentation are supposed to be posted to the packet folder the day after the meeting. As we go to post this, they are not yet public. https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/august-8-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Tonight, the Arizona Board of Regents will meet in Executive Session to discuss allowing the Presidents of Arizona and Arizona State to negotiate conference affiliation. After recording, the Washington Board of Regents will meet for a similar reason later today. The good people down in Tallahassee have had it with the ACC and are planning to challenge the ACC's Grant of Rights which could mean paying half a billion dollars. There is a season on the way, but conference realignment is wilder than any game on the field could be. It is not hyperbole to say that today could be doomsday for college football unless it isn't.

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 as scheduled and completed business without student updates (school vacation) or any presentations (summer time) with a brief Executive Session and the total was within an hour. A rare but worthy accomplishment.Getting ready to report on the School Committee meeting at 7 PM follow along with the agenda #schcom0726 https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_7-25-23.pdf Chair Spencer opens meeting, gets right to the Supt Giguere report on the activity this summer. Administrator pretreat the day after school ended to close and reflect on the past school year. #schcom0725 retreat next week, 3 days, asst and principals togetherPlanning and strategic planning key topic, to be held at Dean College; MSAA executive institute for Lucas, Paula & Tina at the Cape recently, how to move from striving to thriving, budget development also a key topic #schcom0725Elementary literacy materials arrived, being distributed to the schools, 30 openings currently but a moving # as candidates are in process, HS experience, new teacher orientation, professional development before schools starts, report and dates coming in writingClarification q, 2 asst principals open at this time. No presentations, now discussion action itemsSpace Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee - I recommend that the School Committee dissolve the Space Needs & Facilities Assessment Sub Committee as detailed motion to approve, second, passes 7-0School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee - I recommend that the School Committee establish a School Facilities Master Planning Subcommittee as detailed motion to approve, second, Amended to be Comprehensive School Facility Planning Subcmte, passes 7-0; Second vote to pass formation of committee as amended, passes 7-0Off-site/retreat working on an overall calendar for meetings and subcommittee meetings to make them as predictable as possible, likely ready in a couple of weeks #schcom0725Consent agenda recommended to be approved, moved, second, passes 7-0Order for Committee comments, Callaghan advises participating in Joint Budget Subcmte meeting Aug 2Motion to executive session, to return to open meeting, second, passes 7-0 via roll call We will hang out for this one, not supposed to be a long session. Stay tuned!Ok, about to return to open sessionCalled back to order, motion to adjourn, via roll call passes 7-0 That's all for tonight catch you next time!Total time for recording about 50 minutes (excludes the Executive Session)--------------School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee The agenda for this meeting can be foundhttps://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_7-25-23.pdfThe Packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting.https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/july-25-2023-school-committee-packetMy notes captured via Twitter can also be downloaded in one PDF ->

Prescott Mayor Phil Goode discussed several topics in his updates on Facebook providing important information for the residents of Prescott, Arizona:Executive SessionStudy SessionVoting MeetingUpcoming EventLearn more online at https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/goodes-news-on-the-executive-session-voting-meeting-and-more/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

The City of Prescott has been actively seeking to protect the Prescott Regional Airport operations by securing land around the facility and ensuring compatible uses with the current and possible future operations. Following the Executive Session on Tuesday, May 23, Council voted 5-2 to enter into a pre-annexation agreement with Deep Well Ranch, for about 600 acres of land north of the airport, considered to be outside of the critical fly-over zones. This agreement is part of good faith efforts in ongoing negotiations to explore options for compatible land uses around the airport. With the approval of this agreement, annexation... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-to-enter-into-pre-annexation-agreement-with-deep-well-ranch/Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

On February 3rd, a train carrying 20 cars with poisonous, flammable chemicals derailed in East Palestine, OH. In this episode, we're going to get some answers. Using testimony from four Congressional hearings, community meeting footage, National Transportation Safety Board preliminary reports, and lots of articles from local and mainstream press, you will learn what Congress is being told as they write the Rail Safety Act, which both parts of Congress are working on in response to the East Palestine train derailment. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! View the show notes on our website at https://congressionaldish.com/cd274-norfolk-southern-train-derailment-in-east-palestine Background Sources Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD247: BIF: The Growth of US Railroads East Palestine Derailment Overview “It's been more than a month since a freight train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in Ohio. Here's what's happened since.” Alisha Ebrahimji and Holly Yan. Mar 23, 2023. CNN. “Residents can return home after crews burned chemicals in derailed tanker cars.” Associated Press. Feb 8, 2023. NPR. “WATCH: Smoke billows over East Palestine after controlled burn at train derailment site.” Feb 8, 2023. Cleveland 19 News. Vinyl Chloride and Dioxins “East Palestine Train Derailment: What is vinyl chloride and what happens when it burns?” Associated Press. Feb 8, 2023. CBS News Pittsburgh. “Dioxins and their effects on human health.” Oct 4, 2016. World Health Organization. “Medical Management Guidelines for Vinyl Chloride.” Last reviewed Oct 21, 2014. Centers for Disease Control Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. National Transportation Safety Board Findings “Norfolk Southern Railway Train Derailment with Subsequent Hazardous Material Release and Fires: Investigation Details.” Last updated Mar 21, 2023. National Transportation Safety Board. “What appears to be an overheated wheel bearing seen moments before East Palestine train derailment, NTSB says.” Ian Cross. Feb 14, 2023. ABC News 5 Cleveland. “Vent and Burn” Decision “Ex-EPA Administrator Doubts Agency's East Palestine Claims: 'Hard to Believe They Were Silent' Before Norfolk Southern Detonated Toxic Vinyl Chloride Cars.” Jordan Chariton. May 25, 2023. Status Coup News. “East Palestine emails reveal insight into decision to vent and burn toxic rail cars.” Tara Morgan. May 15, 2023. ABC News 5 Cleveland. “EXCLUSIVE: 'I truly feel defeated and useless.' Emails and texts reveal anguish of East Palestine fire chief over lack of adequate health advice after he was told to treat chemical disaster 'like a normal house fire.'” Daniel Bates. May 15, 2023. The Daily Mail. EPA failures “East Palestine Bombshell: EPA Official Admits It May Be Missing Toxic Chemicals in Air Testing, Admits Some of Its Decision Making Has Been to Prevent Lawsuits.” Louis DeAngelis. Mar 29, 2023. Status Coup News. East Palestine Resident Health Problems “No one has accepted real responsibility for the East Palestine disaster.” Zsuzsa Gyenes. May 16, 2023. The Guardian. “East Palestine survey reveals residents experienced headaches and anxiety after train derailment.” Nicki Brown, Artemis Moshtaghian and Travis Caldwell. Mar 4, 2023. CNN. “People in East Palestine showing breakdown product of vinyl chloride in urine tests.” Tara Morgan. Apr 28, 2023. ABC News 5 Cleveland. Norfolk Southern “Making it Right.” Norfolk Southern. “Norfolk Southern unveils compensation plans for homeowners near derailment site.” Andrea Cambron, Jason Carroll and Chris Isidore. May 11, 2023. CNN Business. “‘32 Nasty:' Rail Workers Say They Knew the Train That Derailed in East Palestine Was Dangerous.” Aaron Gordon. Feb 15, 2023. Vice. “Wall Street says Norfolk Southern profits won't suffer from derailment.” Rachel Premack. Feb 14, 2023. Freight Waves. “US rail industry defends safety record amid staffing cuts.” Josh Funk. May 16, 2021. AP News. Lobbying Against Regulations “Rail Companies Blocked Safety Rules Before Ohio Derailment.” David Sirota et al. Feb 8, 2023. The Lever. ECP Brake Deregulation “USDOT repeals ECP brake rule.” William C. Vantuono. Dec 5, 2017. Railway Age. Railway Safety Act “Railway Safety Act passes committee, moves to Senate floor for full vote.” Abigail Bottar. May 10, 2023. Ideastream Public Media. Staffing Cuts “Railroads are slashing workers, cheered on by Wall Street to stay profitable amid Trump's trade war.” Heather Long. Jan 3, 2020. The Washington Post. Long Trains “The True Dangers of Long Trains.” Dan Schwartz and Topher Sanders. Apr 3, 2023. Propublica. Bills S.576: Railway Safety Act of 2023 Audio Sources Senate Executive Session May 10, 2023 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Clips 36:30 Sen. JD Vance (R-OH): This bill has changed a lot from what I introduced just a few short months ago. We've made a number of concessions to industry; a number of concessions to the rail industry, a number of concessions to various interest groups, which is why we have so much bipartisan support in this body but also why we have a lot of support from industry. East Palestine Community Meeting March 28, 2023 Status Coup News Government Response to East Palestine: Ensuring Safety and Transparency for the Community March 28, 2023 House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials Watch on YouTube Witnesses: Debra Shore, Regional Administrator, U.S Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 Wesley Vins, Health Commissioner, Columbiana County General Health District Anne M. Vogel, Director, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Clips 30:40 Debra Shore: Since the derailment, EPA has been leading robust, multi-layered air quality testing, using state of the art technology in and around East Palestine, and that extensive monitoring has continued daily at 23 stations throughout the community. Since the fire was extinguished on February 8, EPA monitors have not detected any volatile organic compounds above established levels of health concerns. EPA has also been assisting with indoor air screenings in homes through a voluntary program to keep residents informed. As of March 21, more than 600 homes have been screened, and no sustained or elevated detections of chemicals have been identified. 33:00 Debra Shore: Here's how EPA is holding Norfolk Southern accountable. On February 21, EPA issued a Unilateral Administrative Order to Norfolk Southern, including a number of directives to identify and clean up contaminated soil and water resources, to attend and participate in public meetings at EPA's request, and to post information online, and ordering the company to pay EPA's costs for work performed under the order. All Norfolk Southern work plans must be reviewed and approved by EPA. It must outline all steps necessary to address the environmental damage caused by the derailment. If the company fails to complete any of the EPAs ordered actions, the agency will immediately step in, conduct the necessary work, and then seek punitive damages at up to three times the cost. 46:30 Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH): In one case, trucks were actually turned around at the gate of a proper, certified disposal facility and sent back to East Palestine to sit practically in my constituents backyard. Why did the EPA believe that it needed to send those letters? Debra Shore: Chairman Johnson, the instance you cite occurred before EPA assumed responsibility under the Unilateral Administrative Order for the cleanup. We don't know who told those trucks to turn around, whether it was the disposal facility itself or someone else. 48:50 Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH): Why were they turned around? Debra Shore: This occurred during the transition period between Ohio EPA and US EPA assuming the lead for the emergency response. As such, under the Unilateral Administrative Order, all disposal facilities are required to be on the CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) approved off-site disposal list. So, we needed a few days to review what had occurred and ensure that those facilities that Norfolk Southern had contracts with were on that approved list. Once we determined which ones were on the approved list, it's up to Norfolk Southern to ship waste off the site. 1:03:30 Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO): Is the EPA intending to use the Unilateral Administrative Order to ensure that Norfolk Southern establishes a health and environmental screening program beyond this initial cleanup period? Debra Shore: Right now, the focus of the Unilateral Order and our work with Norfolk Southern is to make sure the site is cleaned up. I think the responsibility for that longer term health effort, I support what Dr. Vins recommended, and that may have to be negotiat[ed] with Norfolk Southern going forward. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO): Obviously, that hasn't started yet. Debra Shore: Not to my knowledge. 1:09:05 Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA): What will take place in the remediation phase, what happens then? Debra Shore: Then there'll be restoration of stream banks and the places where the soil was removed from along the railroad sites and I think a larger vision for the community that they're already beginning to work on, such as parks and streetscapes. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA): Right. Any idea of what kind of timeframe we're talking about here? I mean, are we talking like in my district, decades? Debra Shore: No. We believe the core of the removal of the contaminated site and the restoration of the tracks will be several months. 1:11:35 Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ): When did clean up responsibility shift from EPA to Norfolk Southern, and what protections were put in place to ensure the health and safety of the community during that shift? Debra Shore: Thank you, Congressman Pallone. The transition from the State agency, which has the delegated authority in every state, has an emergency response capability, and so Ohio was on the ground working with the local firemen and other agencies as EPA arrived shortly after the derailment. It is typical in these kinds of emergency responses for the state agency to take the lead in the early days and Norfolk Southern was complying with the directives from the state. They continued to comply, but we've found over time that it's important to have all the authority to hold the principal responsible party in this case Norfolk Southern accountable, which is why on February 21, several weeks after the derailment, EPA issued its Unilateral Administrative Order. 1:19:55 Debra Shore: In the subsequent soil sampling that's been conducted, we looked at the information about the direction of the plume from the vent and burn event and focused that primarily where there might have been aerial deposition of soot or particulate matter, and that those soil samples have been collected in Pennsylvania. Rep. John Joyce (R-PA): And today, what soil, air, and water tests are continuing to occur in Pennsylvania? Debra Shore: Additional soil samples will be collected in collaboration, principally, with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the local Farm Bureau, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. 1:28:36 Anne M. Vogel: The reason that we have been able to say that the municipal drinking water is safe is based on an Ohio EPA map that pre-exists the derailment. This is the source water protection map. So the municipal wellfield is right here, if folks can see that, that big well in the blue. So the derailment happened way over here, a mile and a half away from the wellfield. And we know how the water flows, down this way, down this way, down the creeks. So the derailment would not have affected the municipal water source and we knew that very quickly after the derailment. 1:49:05 Debra Shore: Norfolk Southern has encountered some difficulties in finding and establishing contracts with sites to accept both liquid and solid waste. And I think we could accelerate the cleanup if they were able to fulfill that obligation more expeditiously. 1:51:20 Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA): What are some of the long term health concerns that residents and your providers have? Wesley Vins: We've heard a whole wide range of concerns long term. Certainly, cancer is first and foremost, because of much of the information that the residents see online and here, as well as reproductive concerns, growth concerns, hormonal concerns Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA): Do you think there's a potential with the carcinogens or any of the toxins that it could lead to ailments for five years from now? Wesley Vins: Yeah, I understand your question. So the some of the constituents that we have related to this response, obviously are carcinogenic, however, we're seeing low levels, is really the initial response. So I think the long question is, we don't know. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA): We don't know. 2:04:50 Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA): Administrator Shore, one concern my office has heard is that relocation costs are not being covered by Norfolk Southern for everyone in East Palestine. How is it determined whether a resident is eligible to have their relocation costs paid for? Debra Shore: I'm sorry to hear that. My understanding was that Norfolk Southern was covering temporary relocation costs for any resident who sought that, and I would direct you to Norfolk Southern to ask why they are being turned down. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-CA): Can the EPA require that Norfolk Southern cover relocation costs for anyone in East Palestine? Debra Shore: I'll find out. 2:11:45 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA): I guess my concern is, if the EPA is website says that the sampling data hasn't been quality assured, how did the EPA make the determination that the air is safe to breathe when it appears that the sampling data has not been quality assured? Debra Shore: Congresswoman, I'm going to ask our staff to get back to you with an answer for that. Executive Session and Improving Rail Safety in Response to the East Palestine Derailment March 22, 2023 Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation View on Senate website Introduction Panel: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown U.S. Senator J.D. Vance Mike DeWine, Governor of Ohio Misti Allison, Resident of East Palestine Witnesses: Jennifer Homendy, Chair, National Transportation Safety Board David Comstock, Chief, Ohio Western Reserve Joint Fire District Clyde Whitaker, Legislative Director, Ohio State SMART-TD Alan Shaw, CEO, Norfolk Southern Ian Jefferies, CEO, Association of American Railroads Clips 1:35:00 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): Is there any relief being offered now to say, if you make the decision to move your home and move your family somewhere else, there is an avenue for you to sell your home and get a fair market price for it? Misti Allison: The short answer is, as of today, no. There is not a clear cut explanation or parameters of how you would do that. We've heard time and time again from Norfolk Southern that they're going to make it right and that they're looking into some long term health care monitoring and assistance and home value protection, but details of that plan have not been disclosed to residents as of today. 1:42:05 Jennifer Homendy: This derailment, as all accidents we investigate, was 100% preventable. 1:43:20 Jennifer Homendy: First, the definition of high hazard flammable train should be expanded to a broader array of hazmats and the definition's threshold of 20 loaded tank cars in a continuous block or 35 tank cars dispersed throughout a train should be eliminated. Second, DOT 111 should be phased out of all hazmat service. They're not as protected as DOT 117 tank cars. Third, people deserve to know what chemicals are moving through their communities and how to stay safe in an emergency. That includes responders who risk their lives for each of us every single day. They deserve to be prepared. That means access to real time information, obtaining the right training and gear, and having the right communications and planning tools. Fourth, light cockpit voice recorders in the aviation, audio and video recorders in the locomotive cab are essential for helping investigators determine the cause of an accident and make more precise safety recommendations. Recorders also help operators proactively improve their safety policies and practices. In the East Palestine derailment, the locomotive was equipped with an inward facing camera. However, since the locomotive was put immediately back into service following the accident, the data was overwritten. That means the recorder only provided about 15 minutes of data before the derailment, and five minutes after. The FAST Act, following terrible tragedies in Chatsworth and in Philadelphia, required Amtrak and commuter railroads to maintain crash and fire hardened inward and outward facing image recorders in all controlling locomotives that have a minimum of a 12 hour continuous recording capability. This was extremely helpful in our DuPont Washington investigation. Now is the time to expand that requirement to audio, and include the Class One freight railroads in that mandate. In fact, now is the time to address all of the NTSB's open rail safety recommendations, many of which are on our most wanted list. Fifth and finally, as the committee works on enhancing rail safety, I trust that you'll consider the resources that we desperately need to carry out our critical safety mission. Investments in the NTSB are investments in safety across all modes of transportation. 1:52:05 Clyde Whitaker: This derailment did not have to happen. And it makes it so much more frustrating for us to know that it was very predictable. And yet our warnings and cries for help over the last seven years have fallen on deaf ears and the outcome was exactly as we feared. Now the result is a town that doesn't feel safe in their own homes, businesses failing to survive and a railroad that prioritized its own movement of trains, before the people in the community, as well as its workers. It truly is a shame that operational changes in place prior to that incident are still in place today and the possibility for a similar disaster is just as possible. My entire railroad career I've listened to the railroads portray a message and image of safety first, but I have never witnessed or experienced that truth, one single day on the property. For years I've handled complaint after complaint regarding unsafe practices and unsafe environments, and for almost every single one I've been fought every step of the way. The truth is, ask any railroad worker and they will tell you, that their carriers are masters of checking the boxes and saying the right things, without ever doing anything meaningful toward improving safety. They're only focus is on the operating ratios and bottom lines, which is evidenced by the fact that their bonus structures are set up to reward timely movements of freight rather than reaching destinations safely, as they once were. Actions do speak louder than words. And I assure you that what you have heard, and will hear, from the railroads today are nothing more than words. Their actions are what's experienced by men and women I represent as well as what the people of East Palestine have been through. This is the reality of what happens when railroads are primarily left to govern and regulate themselves. 1:54:05 Clyde Whitaker: On July 11, 2022, I filed a complaint with the FRA (Freight Railroad Administration) regarding an unsafe practice that was occurring on Norfolk Southern (NS), despite existing operating rules to the contrary. NS was giving instructions to crews to disregard wayside detector failures and to keep the trains moving. This meant the trains were not being inspected as intended, and that the crews were not able to ascertain the integrity of such trains. This practice remained in place even after East Palestine. 1:54:40 Clyde Whitaker: It is a virus that has plagued the industry for some time, with the exception of precision scheduled railroading. Across America, inspections and maintenance is being deferred to expedite the movement of trains. No longer is identifying defects and unsafe conditions the goal of inspections, but rather minimiz[ing] the time it takes to perform them, or the elimination of them all together. 2:17:40 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): Why did Norfolk Southern not stop the train then and examine the bearing to make sure that it didn't melt the axle and that you didn't have a derailment? If you'd stop then it would have prevented the derailment. So my question is, why did the second hotbox reading not trigger action? Alan Shaw: Senator, my understanding is that that second reading was still below our alarm threshold, which is amongst the lowest in the industry. In response to this, the industry has agreed to work together to share best practices with respect to hotbox detectors, trending technology, and thresholds. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): So when you and I visited my office yesterday, you said your threshold is now 170 degrees above ambient temperature. As I understand it, at the time of the derailment, your threshold was 200 degrees above ambient temperature. 2:20:15 Clyde Whitaker: Make note that trending defect detector technology from being in the cab of a locomotive, when we pass a defect detector, it trends to an office like Norfolk Southern in Atlanta, Georgia. It doesn't convey to the railroad crews, which is a problem in this incident as well as many others that still continue to this day. What we need as a train crew -- which they say they listen, they haven't been listening for quite a while -- we need to be notified whenever these trending detectors are seeing this car trend hotter. That way we can keep a better eye on it. 2:22:35 Clyde Whitaker: It is feasible. The technology is there. Several days after East Palestine, we almost had a similar incident in the Cleveland area on Norfolk Southern. The defect detector said no defects to the crew. The train dispatcher came on and said, "Hey, we have a report of a trending defect detector on the train. We need you to stop and inspect it." Immediately after that the chief dispatcher, which is the person that controls the whole railroad, told them to keep going. If it were not for an eastbound train passing them and instructing them, "Hey, your train is on fire, stop your train." And we set that car out. They had to walking speed this car five miles. So the technology is there. They're just raising and lowering their thresholds to move freight. 2:25:15 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): His testimony is loud and clear: it would have been worse if there was only one person as a crew on that train. Do you disagree with him? Alan Shaw: Senator, I believe that we have operations infrastructure on the ground to respond to derailments. Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): I think you're not answering the question, okay? It's almost like the last hearing all over again. Because I think the evidence is very clear that these trains can be absolutely safer, but that technology is no replacement for human beings. For example, it can't provide the cognitive functions of a conductor and can't collect visual cues during an emergency. Two-person crews make our trains safer and I wish that you would commit to that today, because I think it's pretty obvious that is the correct answer. I just get sick of industry executives talking about supporting the principles of regulation, while they lobby against common sense regulations like this one behind the scenes. 2:38:50 Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT): I understand that the business plan of Norfolk Southern includes a $7.5 billion stock buyback that is ongoing. Do you believe it would be appropriate to suspend that buyback program until all of the assurances that you are making to this committee and also to the people of East Palestine, about "making this right," that that stock back buyback program should be suspended until you have accomplished what you've assured us and what you've assured that people of East Palestine that you would do? Alan Shaw: Senator, we think about safety every day. We spend a billion dollars a year in capital on safety. And we have ongoing expenses of about a billion dollars a year in safety and as a result over time, derailments are down, hazardous material releases are down and injuries are down. We can always get better. Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT): Right, so you won't answer my question about suspending the buyback program. Alan Shaw: Senator, stock buybacks never come at the expense of safety Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT): I take that is that you will continue with your plan on the buyback. 2:51:30 Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): I know that high hazardous flammable trains have more safety regulations. Why would this not have been characterized as a high hazard flammable train if it had th ese hazardous materials on it as part of the 149 car train? Alan Shaw: Senator, thank you for your question. I'm not familiar with the entire makeup of the train. I know that a highly hazardous train is defined by a certain number of highly hazardous cars in it or a certain number of cars in a block. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): Miss Homendy, maybe you can help me with that question. Jennifer Homendy: Yes, the definition of a high hazard flammable train involves class three flammable liquids only, 20 car loads in a continuous block, which would be a unit train, or 35 car loads of class three flammable liquids in a mixed freight train. That was not what was on this train. There were some that were class three defined flammable liquids, but this train was not a high hazard flammable train. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): Right. It wasn't a high hazard train, but it had high hazardous materials that are very flammable that just lit up the sky. So is that something that you would consider that should be looked at as a safety improvement? Jennifer Homendy: Yes, Senator. We think that the thresholds of the 20 and 35 should be eliminated and we think a broader array of hazmat should be in the definition of high hazard flammable train. Protecting Public Health and the Environment in the Wake of the Norfolk Southern Train Derailment and Chemical Release in East Palestine, Ohio March 9, 2023 Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works View on Senate website Witnesses: Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) Alan Shaw, President and CEO, Norfolk Southern Corporation Debra Shore, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region V Anne Vogel, Director, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Richard Harrison, Executive Director and Chief Engineer, Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission Eric Brewer, Director and Chief of Hazardous Materials Response, Beaver County Department of Emergency Services Clips 26:50 Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH): The company followed the Wall Street business model: boost profits by cutting costs at all costs, the consequences for places like East Palestine be damned. In 10 years, Norfolk Southern eliminated 38% of its workforce. Think of that. In a decade they cut more than a third of their jobs. We see what the company did with their massive profits. Norfolk Southern spent $3.4 billion on stock buybacks last year and were planning to do even more this year. That's money that could have gone to hiring inspectors, to putting more hotbox detectors along its rail lines, to having more workers available to repair cars and repair tracks. Norfolk Southern's profits have gone up and up and up and look what happened. 33:35 Sen. JD Vance (R-OH): It is ridiculous that firefighters and local officials don't know that hazardous chemicals are in their community, coming through their community. In East Palestine you had a community of largely volunteer firefighters responding to a terrible crisis, toxic burning chemicals, without knowing what was on them. 34:50 Sen. JD Vance (R-OH): I've talked to a number of my Republican colleagues and nearly everybody has dealt in complete good faith, whether they like the bill or have some concerns about it, and these comments are not directed at them. Who they are directed at is a particular slice of people who seem to think that any public safety enhancements for the rail industry is somehow a violation of the free market. Well, if you look at this industry and what's happened in the last 30 years, that argument is a farce. This is an industry that enjoys special subsidies that almost no industry enjoys. This is an industry that is enjoys special legal carve outs that almost no industry enjoys. This is an industry that just three months ago had the federal government come in and save them from a labor dispute. It was effectively a bailout. And now they're claiming before the Senate and the House that our reasonable legislation is somehow a violation of the free market. Well, pot, meet the kettle, because that doesn't make an ounce of sense. You cannot claim special government privileges, you cannot ask the government to bail you out, and then resist basic public safety. 40:10 Alan Shaw: Air and water monitoring have been in place continuously since the accident and to date it consistently indicated that the air is safe to breathe and the water is safe to drink. 47:20 Debra Shore: Since the fire was extinguished on February 8, EPA monitors have not detected any volatile organic compounds above levels of health concerns. 47:45 Debra Shore: EPA has been assisting with indoor air screenings for homes through a voluntary program offered to residents to provide them with information and help restore their peace of mind. As of March 4, approximately 600 homes had been screened through this program and no detections of vinyl chloride or hydrogen chloride have been identified. 48:40 Debra Shore: On February 21, we issued a unilateral administrative order to Norfolk Southern which includes a number of directives to identify and clean up contaminated soil and water resources, to attend and participate in public meetings at EPA's request, and to post information online, to pay for EPA's costs for work performed under this order. EPA is overseeing Norfolk Southern's cleanup work to ensure it's done to EPA specifications. The work plans will outline all steps necessary to clean up the environmental damage caused by the derailment. And most importantly, if the company fails to complete any of the EPA ordered actions, the agency will immediately step in, conduct the necessary work, and then force Norfolk Southern to pay triple the cost. 1:04:30 Eric Brewer: Norfolk Southern hazmat personnel and contractors arrived on scene shortly after 11pm. At around midnight, after research of the contents, it was decided to shut down fire operations and move firefighters out of the immediate area and to let the tank cars burn. This is not an unusual decision. This decision was made primarily by Norfolk Southern's hazmat coordinator, as well as their contractor. 1:05:15 Eric Brewer: There was a possibility of explosion and we should consider a one mile evacuation. Ohio officials notified us that the one mile radius would now be from the leaked oil address. This would add additional residents from Beaver County in the one mile evacuation zone. Donington township officials went door to door, as well as using a mass notification system to advise the residents of the one mile recommended evacuation. It was stressed that this was a recommendation as we cannot force residents from their homes. Social media posts began to circulate stating that arrest would be made if people refused to leave during the evacuation. Let me be clear that was not the case in Pennsylvania, as this was not a mandatory evacuation. Monday morning, we assembled at the Emergency Operations Center in East Palestine. We learned Norfolk Southern wanted to do a controlled detonation of the tank car in question. We were assured this was the safest way to mitigate the problem. During one of those planning meetings, we learned from Norfolk Southern that they now wanted to do the controlled detonation on five of the tank cars rather than just the one. This changed the entire plan, as it would now impact a much larger area. 1:21:25 Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV): Why did you wait a month before you started to order the dioxin testing when the community was asking for this? Was that a decision that you made early on that it wasn't critical? Or how was this decision made? Debra Shore: Senator Capito, our air monitoring was searching for primary indicators, such as phosgene and hydrogen chloride, immediately during and after the burn. We detected very low levels which very quickly went even down to non detectable. Without those primary indicators, it was a very low probability that dioxins would have been created. They are secondary byproducts of the burning of vinyl chloride. 1:25:40 Alan Shaw: As you saw just this week, a six point safety plan that included a number of issues which we're implementing immediately to improve safety, including installing more wayside detectors. The first one was installed yesterday outside of East Palestine. 1:30:20 Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK): Mr. Shaw, when the vent and burn process was being made, who who made those decisions? And what was other considerations other than just burning it and letting the material burn off? Alan Shaw: Thank you for that question. The only consideration, Senator, was the safety and health of the community. And that decision was made by Unified Command under the direction of the Incident Commander? Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK): Who's that? Alan Shaw: The Incident Commander was Fire Chief Drabick. Norfolk Southern was a part of Unified Command. 2:07:25 Alan Shaw: Senator, the NTSB report indicated that all of the hotbox detectors were working as designed. And earlier this week, we announced that we are adding approximately 200 hotbox detectors to our network. We already have amongst the lowest spacing between hotbox detectors in the industry. And we already have amongst the lowest thresholds. 2:15:35 Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): Will you commit to compensating affected homeowners for their diminished property values? Alan Shaw: Senator, I'm committing to do what's right. Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): Well, what's right is a family that had a home worth $100,000 that is now worth $50,000 will probably never be able to sell that home for 100,000 again. Will you compensate that family for that loss? Alan Shaw: Senator, I'm committed to do what's right. Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): That is the right thing to do. These are the people who are innocent victims, Mr. Shaw. These people were just there at home and all of a sudden their small businesses, their homes are forever going to have been diminished in value. Norfolk Southern owes these people. It's an accident that is basically under the responsibility of Norfolk Southern, not these families. When you say do the right thing, will you again, compensate these families for their diminished lost property value for homes and small businesses? Alan Shaw: Senator, we've already committed $21 million and that's a downpayment Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): That is a down payment. Will you commit to ensuring that these families, these innocent families, do not lose their life savings in their homes and small businesses? The right thing to do is to say, "Yes, we will." Alan Shaw: Senator, I'm committed to doing what's right for the community and we're going to be there as long -- Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA): What's right for the community will then be balanced -- which is what we can see from your stock buybacks -- by what's right for Norfolk Southern. C-SPAN: Washington Post Live March 6, 2023 Speakers: Heather Long, Columnist and Editorial Writer, Washington Post Jennifer Homendy, Chair, National Transportation Safety Board Clips 5:14 Jennifer Homendy: Hazardous materials are transported on all modes of transportation. Our aviation system is the safest, but they're limited in what they can transport for dangerous materials. Pipelines can also be safe as well. They have a generally good safety record until one big rupture occurs. But then our railroads also have a good safety record. Train accidents in general, per million trains miles, are going up. So it's trending upwards, accidents. With that said, going on our nation's roads with these materials is not something we want to see. You know, we have 43,000 people that are dying on our nation's roads annually. We have a public health crisis on our roads. Millions of crashes are occurring, so transporting hazmat on our roads would be more dangerous than on our railways. 6:50 Jennifer Homendy: The numbers are trending upward on accidents overall and also for Norfolk Southern 8:20 Jennifer Homendy: That is a role that's very important for the NTSB and why we are independent of the Department of Transportation. We are not part of the Department of Transportation because we do conduct federal oversight to see if DoT's oversight of the freight railroads is adequate or inadequate and we may make recommendations on that. 10:20 Jennifer Homendy: Once it hit well over 250 degrees, it was time for the train crew to stop to inspect the axle, to inspect the wheel bearing and to possibly, in this case, set out the car. But it was too late because as they were slowing and stopping, the train derailed, the wheel bearing failed. And so there might need to be more conservative temperature thresholdss o that started earlier. Also, something the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has looked at is real time monitoring of temperatures and data trending from the control center so that they can see the temperatures increase over a period of time. In this derailment, or what we saw of this train and its operations, is the temperature of that wheel bearing was going up pretty significantly over the course of the three different wayside detectors, but you know, the crew doesn't see that. So that real time monitoring and data trending so that there's some communication with the crew to stop the train and take immediate action is definitely needed. We'll look at that as part of our investigation as well. 12:30 Jennifer Homendy: One thing I will mention is that these decisions about the placement of these hot bearing detectors and the thresholds really vary railroad by railroad and so there needs to be good decision making, some policies and practices put in place. 18:00 Jennifer Homendy: Electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brakes don't prevent a derailment. It could lessen damage. So let me explain that. So in this one, car 23 still would have derailed because a wheel bearing failed. So car 23 still would have derailed. Still would have been a derailment, still would have been a fire, and the responders, and Norfolk Southern, and the state and locals would have had to still make a decision on whether to vent and burn the five vinyl chloride tank cars. There could have been a possibility of less damage, meaning a few cars could have remained on the track later in the train. But as for most of the damage, that still would have occurred whether we had ECP brakes on this train or not. 19:50 Heather Long: There's a lot fewer people working on rail, especially freight rail. Does the number of people make any difference here? Jennifer Homendy: Well for this one, as you said, we had two crew members and a trainee. They all stay, as with every train, in the cab of the head locomotive. So I do not see where that would have made a difference in this particular train and this derailment. One thing we are going to look at is whether any changes in staffing lead to any differences in how these cars are maintained or how they're inspected. That is something we will look at. 21:05 Jennifer Homendy: Yeah, so the fire chief, upon arrival at the command center following the derailment, had electronic access to the train consist, which is the list of cars and the materials or liquids that the train is carrying, but none of the responders had the Ask Rail app. You could look up a UN number for a particular car and get the whole consist of the train. It's in an app that the railroads developed for helping emergency responders to get information following an accident. 25:05 Jennifer Homendy: And we have over 250 recommendations that we've issued on rail safety generally that have not been acted upon yet. Music Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio) Editing Pro Podcast Solutions Production Assistance Clare Kuntz Balcer

(00:29:01) Ordinances, Resolutions, & ProclamationsPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution 23-21R Replacing Resolution 22-16R Providing Year-round Support for Licensed Childcare Providers in SkagwayIntroduction and First Reading of Ordinance 23-11 Amending SMC 3.14 to Add a Secretary to the Skagway Visitor Advisory BoardUnfinished Business*Clerk's Note: The Assembly removed the Solid Waste Transfer items from the agenda.Award of Solid Waste Transfer Station Construction ContractApproval of Solid Waste Transfer Station Construction Administration Proposal(00:37:47) New BusinessMayoral Proclamation: In Support of the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence in SkagwayConfirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and CommitteesConsideration of Liquor License Renewal ApplicationsWestmark Hotels, Inc. dba Westmark Inn Skagway – Glacial Lounge – License #5512Assembly Direction re: National Forest Receipts Title I Funds for Schools and/or RoadsAssembly Direction re: Elks Lodge Land DispositionApproval of School Assessment ProposalApproval of Skagway River Levee Maintenance Repair Engineering Proposal(00:57:17) Mayor and Assembly Discussion ItemsExecutive Session*Clerk's Note: The Assembly removed the Executive Session from the agenda.Pursuant to AS 44.62.310(c)(1) and (2), Matters, The Immediate Knowledge Of Which Would Clearly Have An Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the Public Entity and Subjects that Tend to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of Any Person, Provided the Person May Request a Public Discussion: To Discuss With Borough Attorney, Legal Aspects of the Dahl Memorial ClinicMeeting Packet

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: all of the School Committee members, school district personnel along with some of the public in the Council Chambers. Some members of the public participated via Zoom conference bridge.Quick recap:The School Committee met on Tuesday night at their regular meeting. They heard an update from the Keller Elementary School, an update on the District Improvement Plan, and voted 6-1 on an amendment to the original motion, to effectively do nothing for redistricting. The 6 votes all talked of the need for the master facility plan, but although that was included in the original proposal before them, the minor adjustment now was passed on in favor of doing nothing. The entered Executive Session and did return to approve a contract reached with ESP/LPN bargaining unit before closing out the full meetingLinks to the meeting agenda and associated documents released for this meeting are included in the show notes. The link to my notes taken during the meeting is also provided.Let's listen to the School Committee meeting of May 9, 2023--------------Agenda document -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_5-9-23.pdf Keller presentation documenthttps://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/keller_school_may_9_school_committee_presentation.pdf District Improvement Plan update -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/sc_5_9_23_strategic_objective_1_-1.pdf Redistricting Analysis Reporthttps://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/redistricting_analysis_recommendation_report_2022-23.pdf Packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-9-2023-school-committee-meeting-packetFranklin TV video replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/W-9CbY5MeDY?feature=shareMy notes captured during the meeting (in one PDF file)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qB4ZIFXY9R4zNJ5hxoHrLnt242ECaUsN/view?usp=share_link --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't...

The podcast has hit the road! This week we discuss our recent trips to Macon, Georgia, and Grambling, Louisiana. We attended the Georgia High School Association's Executive Session last week and we are covering the highlights. Then we hit I-20 towards Grambling! We discuss the Icon 1901 Collective's event for Grambling State Univesity student-athletes. We attended to share information about our Nillie platform and merchandise deals! AND we met Coach Hue Jackson!In our News and Facts segment, we discuss proposed Texas Bill 2804, the launch of the Crimson Collective, Triumph NIL's deals with former student-athletes, the establishment of the Broncos Will Reign collective, and the success of the Cincinnati Athletics's In Her Likeness event.We hear from Nillie Athletes Noah Wilson and Taris Thornton. We discuss our favorite nillies including Kareem Watkins' deal with Lex Exotics and the South Carolina Watermelon Association's deal with three USC athletes.To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email contact@victreefi.com. To learn more about our Framework platform, visit victreefi.com. Quote“The Icon 1901 Collective and G-Men Nation have begun their $1,000,000 Campaign for the football team.” (29:25-30:35 | Wheeler)

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A Washington State House of Representatives committee gave a do-pass recommendation on a 6-3 vote during executive session to an amended version of legislation that would reclassify possession of a controlled substance as a misdemeanor rather than a gross misdemeanor. A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1,000, while the maximum punishment for a gross misdemeanor is 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/washington-in-focus/support

1. Call to order 2. Approve March 22, 2023 Agenda 3. Superintendent's Update a. Presentation by Consolidated Facilities Director William Ritchie (Attachment) b. District Updates 4. Citizen Speak (Policy BEDH-15 Minutes) 5. Chair's Report a. Appropriation for Appraisal of Land for School Building Land Swap (Vote) 6. Policy Subcommittee Report (Attachments) a. First Reading, Policy ID, Certified Therapy Animals b. First Reading, Policy GBEA, Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest c. First Reading, Policy KBD, Communication with Parents 7. Finance Subcommittee Report a. Approval of Vendor Warrants (Vote) 8. School Building Committee Report (Vote) 9. Approval of Minutes (Attachment) (Vote) 10. Next Meeting Agenda Items 11. Executive Session: a. Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Milton Educators Association-Units B and D since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares b. Approval of Minutes

Bingham Group Associate Hannah Garcia and CEO A.J. review the week in Austin politics. Today's topic include a review of several items of now from the Austin City Council's 3.9 meeting: • Agenda Link -> https://bit.ly/3yrYmht • Item 16 -> Approve a resolution accepting the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Policy Plan • Item 25 -> Establishing a charter review commission • Item 27 -> EV Fast Charing Stations • Item 36 -> Executive Session regarding Search for and appointment of a new city manager • Council next meets on March 9 for Work Session and March 23rd for its Regular Meeting BG BLOG: • The Austin Ballot Petition Threshold -> https://bit.ly/3yr8Xcq BG READS WEEKLY REVIEW: • Council OKs creation of charter review commission (Austin Monitor) -> https://bit.ly/3Lb9bvF • How Austin is planning for neighboring areas to evolve alongside ‘generational' transit system (Community Impact) -> https://bit.ly/420w4Ij • Austin homeowners ask judge to void city policies that allow developers to build more housing (KUT) -> https://bit.ly/3ysS40L • Austin's Project Connect is over budget. Texas lawmakers have a plan to rein it in. (Austin American-Statesman) -> https://bit.ly/3mMocKb • BG Reads Page: https://www.binghamgp.com/bg-reads EPISODE 190 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC Bingham Group works to advance the interests of businesses, nonprofits, and associations at the municipal and state level. View our services here -> https://bit.ly/3H7xyXC Follow Bingham Group on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3WIN4yT Connect with A.J. on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3DlFiUK Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn at: https://bit.ly/3RberR3 Contact us at: info@binghamgp.com We are a HUB/MBE-certified Austin lobbying firm. www.binghamgp.com

1. Call to order 2. Approve February 15, 2023 Agenda 3. Superintendent's Update a. Milton High School Program of Studies (Attachment) (Vote) b. District Updates 4. Citizen Speak (Policy BEDH-15 Minutes) 5. Chair's Report a. Discussion and vote of 2023-2024 School Year Calendar (Attachment) (Vote) b. Revised Milton School Committee Calendar (Attachment) 6. Policy Subcommittee Report (Attachment) a. First Reading, Section D, Fiscal Policies (Attachment) 7. Finance Subcommittee Report a. Community Schools – Fee Proposal (Attachment) (Vote) b. School Building Committee Expenditure (Vote) c. Approval of Vendor Warrants (Vote) 8. Approval of Minutes (Attachment) (Vote) 9. Next Meeting Agenda Items 10. Executive Session: a. To conduct strategy session for negotiations, collective bargaining sessions, or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel i. Martha Sandoval, Community Schools Director b. Approval of Minutes

3. Public Comment 4. - Special Town Meeting – Monday, February 27, 2023 a. School Building Committee update re: ongoing school project review b. February Special Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date c. February Special Town Meeting timeline 5. - Town Treasurer position; Town Government Study Committee and Department of Revenue recommendation 6. - Annual Town Meeting – Monday, May 1, 2023 a. Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date b. Annual Town Meeting timeline 7. - Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) Chair to discuss MPIC goals, priority projects, and planning for extension of the MPIC beyond its ten-year term as well as intentions for the updating of the Master Plan 8. - MassDOT project at Route 28 and Chickatawbut Road and Select Board comment letter 9. - Milton Fire Department's Educational Incentives 10. - Request for Qualifications for Design Services for Town I-Net and update from the Municipal Broadband Committee 11. - Request for Proposals for a general access easement over a parcel of 12. Finance Committee Report a. - American Rescue Plan Act, (ARPA)-Recommendation for Small Business Grants i. Boston Irish Tourism Association b. - FY2024 Budget, forecast, and financial policies 13. - Select Board Retreat a. Goals and Objectives of the Select Board b. Goals and Objectives of the Town Administrator 14. Committee Appointments a. Airplane Noise Advisory Committee i. Cindy Christiansen ii. Raju Pathak iii. Catherine Sheedy-McGonagle b. Advisory Committee on Equity and Justice for All i. Patricia Latimore ii. Christopher Hart iii. Linda Champion 15. Meeting Minutes-September 7, 2022 16 Youth Task Force 17. PILOT payment of $10,000 from the Mary M B Wakefield Charitable Trust to the Town of Milton 18. Consent Agenda - One Day Liquor License Applications: 19. Meeting Minutes 20. Town Administrator's Report a. Educational Seminar Series at Milton Public Library- Keys Conference Room sponsored by the Select Board, Town Clerk and the Office of Town Counsel i. Veterans' Day ii. Public Records, (Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7PM) iii. Conflict of Interest/State Ethics (Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 7PM) 21. Chair's Report a. Topics that the Chair did not reasonably anticipate would be discussed 22. Approval of Resolution for Jana Amin (CAIR Volunteer of the Year) 23. Public Comment Response 24. Future Meeting Dates: Monday, December 5, (Special Town Meeting), Tuesday, December 6 and December 20 25. Executive Session- Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(3) - To discuss strategy with respect to litigation filed against the Town of Milton relative to the property known as lot 72D that abuts 99 Thatcher Street owned by Plaintiffs, Michelle Rodrigues and Zerisenai Sahle 26. Executive Session – strategy with respect to litigation against the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority regarding the condition of the stairs located at the MBTA station located at Adams Street, Milton, MA 27. Ex Session -Kidder Branch Library located at 101 Blue Hills Parkway 28. Ex Session - 930 Brook Road (Fontbonne Convent) 29. Adjourn

Josh, Kevin, and Monica from the Tucson Crime Free Coalition visit to ask listeners to attend tomorrow's Pima BOS meeting and, for those so inclined, to speak on violent crime and blight related to rampant drug abuse. Visit tucsoncrimefree.com for information on Tucson Crime Free Coalition's mission. Dr. JoAnn di Filippo continues her preview of the Pima BOS meeting. County Elections Director Constance Hargrove responds to an information request on voting equipment certification with argumentative and derogatory language. ESSR grant documentation provided by county is nonexistent. Pima County donation to Heroes Memorial subject of an Executive Session.

Call to the audience is a problem for Supervisor Heinz Allegations that vote counting equipment is not certified. Pima County Elections responds that the machines are certified. JoAnn breaks down what "certified" means...and may NOT mean. Pima County Administrator Jan Lesher puts the Supes on the spot to make difficult budget choices regarding the election. Inflation is driving up county costs. What's in YOUR wallet? Pima County Lobbyist Michael Racy not giving taxpayers written reports for $320K in fees. Pima County voted in Executive Session on World View. The vote was 4-1 with Supervisor Christy voting no. Was it to appeal the World View decision and spend more taxpayer money defending their 2016 deal?

Dr. JoAnn di Filippo wtih a look at the Pima County Board of Supervisors meeting agenda. Rio Nuevo buying shuttles to take Pima County employees from their cars to the office. And a contract from the County for expenditures? Downtown is unsafe? And this is on the consent agenda to be passed with no discussion? Pima County lobbyist Michael Racy's contract. Funding shortfall in the health benefits trust fund Bait and switch in agenda item language... with funding for medical staff for COVID-19 support...at facilities housing refugees....changed the language from asylum-seekers to refugees. Executive Session on the Appellate Court loss of the World View case.

The Wethersfield School District met on Thursday night for their monthly School Board Meeting. At the meeting it was made official that Retired Kewanee Police Officer Chris Woods would take on the job of School Resource Office for the Wethersfield School District. Woods' hire was made official last night in an Executive Session. Meanwhile, Superintendent Brooks told WKEI that the Wethersfield School District is opting out of statewide sex education standards set forth in a bill in Springfield. Dr. Brooks said most schools he is aware of are not accepting the new sex education standards and that he's looking for further clarification of the standards before they would possibly be implemented in the Wethersfield School District.

While the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers — especially physician practice leaders, nurses and staff — report experiencing increased symptoms of stress and burnout, as well as dissatisfaction with their work situations. To help put these trends into context, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with two physicians: • Michael Nochomovitz, MD, chief clinical partnerships officer, Devoted Health, and previously senior vice president and chief clinical integration and network development officer, New York Presbyterian • Jessica Dudley, MD, chief clinical officer, Press Ganey, and former chief medical officer at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, where she was responsible for teaching development and oversight of physician-led efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare. Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editorial manager, MGMA Audio: "Street Walk," Paolo Pavan (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

The Estes Park School District Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Tuesday. After the usual opening of the meeting and approval of the agenda, the board went into a closed Executive Session for a personnel matter regarding Superintendent Sheldon Rosenkrance.The Executive Session concluded after approximately an hour and the next item of business was the approval of a Separation Agreement between the district and Rosenkrance. That agreement passed by a unanimous vote, which was followed by well-wishing by the board.But was that the whole story? I took the time to interview Rosenkrance and his wife who attended the meeting with their daughter. Newly elected Board of Education President Stacy Ferree and some of the parents and community members that attended (28 community members attended.) No public input was considered, in fact, no public comment was allowed. The meeting announcement was supposedly made public (which is required by law.) But many community members never got an email announcing the meeting nor could find it posted on the School District's websiteThis riveting episode goes over these interviews and more. There are questions left unanswered about why the board and Rosenkrance came to this decision. Why the details of the Separation Agreement (including financial obligations) are not being made public and why the timing has been so rushed. Especially after Rosenkrance has had such good performance reviews. I have included his most recent here: Get full access to The Colorado Switchblade at www.coloradoswitchblade.com/subscribe

Cindy Potter is CoSIDA President and Senior Deputy Director of Athletics at Columbia College (Mo.). She discusses her favorite parts of working in collegiate athletics communications as well as the importance of work-life balance in the industry. She joins 2021-22 CoSIDA intern Brandon Jones for the finale of the Executive Session podcast series with the 2021-22 executive board. Potter is the first CoSIDA President from an NAIA institution and the fifth woman from any division to serve in the role. When she received the presidential gavel in June 2021 from Sam Atkinson, is was the first time in CoSIDA history that one College Division president passed the gavel to another. In June 2022, she will again make history when the gavel is passed to Jessica Poole — the first time two women have served as President in consecutive years. She first served on the CoSIDA Board of Directors as a College Division Representative from 2011-2014. Potter was a 2008 CoSIDA Rising Star Award winner and also received the 2020 Warren Berg Award. At #CoSIDA22 she will receive the Bud Nangle Award, which is presented to a CoSIDA member or an individual outside of CoSIDA who embodies the ideals of intercollegiate athletics by showing ethics, integrity, compassion and/or bravery in a singular act or under an unusual or stressful personal or professional situation.

Jessica Poole is CoSIDA's First Vice President who will take over as President this summer. At Chicago State, she is Senior Associate AD of External Operations and Revenue Generation. Poole sits down with 2021-22 CoSIDA intern Brandon Jones to discuss her favorite parts of being a CoSIDA board member among other topics in the industry.

John Paquette is the Senior Associate Commissioner of Sports Media Relations for the Big East Conference. Within CoSIDA, Paquette is the Second Vice President and Co-Liaison to the Professional Development & Education Committee. He joins 2021-22 CoSIDA intern Brandon Jones to discuss his favorite parts of the collegiate athletic communications industry as he enters the "back nine" of his career.

Rob Jackson, MBA, FACHE, details the rationales and economics behind major trends in healthcare M&A dealmaking today based on his more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare. Learn more about Rob's work here: https://www.mgma.com/consulting/meet-the-team/robert-c-jackson,-jr-,-mba,-fache . For other episodes of Executive Session, visit https://www.mgma.com/executivesession . Producer: Chris Harrop, senior editorial manager, MGMA Intro/outro audio: "Street Walk," Paolo Pavan (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

Kevin Trainor is CoSIDA's Third Vice President in 2021-22 and the executive board liaison to the Advocacy Committee and the Professional Development Committee. At the University of Arkansas, he is the Senior Associate AD for Public Relations & Former Student-Athlete Engagement. In this episode of Executive Session with CoSIDA intern Brandon Jones, he discusses both the positives and negatives of intercollegiate athletic communications and his experience of singing the national anthem at a Razorback baseball game.

Sam Atkinson, CoSIDA's Past President, is the Associate Athletics Director for Communications at Gallaudet University. On this episode of Executive Session Podcast, he discusses his favorite aspects of the athletic communications industry as well as what needs to be improved while also mentioning the importance of family. Atkinson served as CoSIDA President during the 2020-21 academic year, and steadily led the organization during one of the most difficult years at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Atkinson has been honored by CoSIDA with the Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award (2014) and Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer Award (2020). Hosted by 2021-22 CoSIDA Intern Brandon Jones.

Jeff Hodges, CoSIDA's Secretary and Special Awards Committee Chair, and the Assistant Athletics Director of Communications at the University of North Alabama, discusses what drew him to CoSIDA, the great connections he's made in the organization, and the new awards he's created outside of CoSIDA among other topics. Hodges was inducted into the CoSIDA Hall of Fame in 1997 and has also been recognized by the organization with the Warren Berg Award (1997), 25-Year Award (2009), President's Award (2016) and Arch Ward Award (2017). He took over the roll of CoSIDA secretary in 2002-03, after previously serving as a college division representative from 1992-95. He's joined by host Brandon Jones, 2021-22 CoSIDA Intern.

Today you'll hear from that echelon who are really running America's museums: the board. This is where the real power in museums resides. We'll find out if these trustees have fully grasped the issues that museums need to tackle today. Do they have ambitious enough solutions? Who makes sure the museum sticks to its mission, or that the trustees are doing their job? After all - who governs the governors? Tune in to find out.  Guests: Sarah Arison, Fred Bidwell, Pam Kramlich, Jill Kraus, Larry Marx, Brooke A. Minto, Victoria Rogers and Marc Schwartz New episodes available every other Wednesday.  For more, follow @artand_media on Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Facebook

Today you'll hear from that echelon who are really running America's museums: the board. This is where the real power in museums resides. We'll find out if these trustees have fully grasped the issues that museums need to tackle today. Do they have ambitious enough solutions? Who makes sure the museum sticks to its mission, or that the trustees are doing their job? After all - who governs the governors? Tune in to find out.  New episodes available every other Wednesday.  For more, follow @artand_media on Instagram / Twitter / LinkedIn / Facebook