Wednesday, October 7, 2015

FHS sports teams all record wins on Tuesday

From Hockomock Sports we can share that for all the FHS results posted for Tuesday, there was success! Both boys and girls soccer teams topped their counterparts from Milford.  Field hockey topped Foxboro. Boys cross country ran ahead of Taunton. The girls cross country result was not posted. And last but not least, the golf team beat Foxboro.

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Boys Soccer

Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final 
– Franklin’s Kevin Hall scored 10 minutes into the second half off an assist from Brian Czuba to break a scoreless stalemate. Farley Asmath doubled the lead off an assist from Austin Kent and Czuba then created an opportunity that resulted in an own goal.

Girls Soccer

Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 
– Victoria Stowell scored two goals and had an assist for Franklin. Alexis Stowell, Jess Kroushl and Emily Mastaj each had goals for the Panthers and Megan Georges had a pair of assists. Brianna Braza and Rachel LeBlanc played well for the Hawks, according to head coach Jay Mastaj.


Field Hockey

Franklin, 2 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final 
– Alex Sullivan gave Franklin the lead 10 minutes into the game and Dana Lewandowski doubled the lead with just 12 minutes left to give the Panthers a key win on the road. Head coach Lisa Cropper said Samantha Jones made four big saves on excellent scoring chances to get the shutout. With the win, Franklin qualified for the state tournament.


Cross Country - Boys

Taunton, 37 @ Franklin, 23 – Final 
– Franklin’s Ryan Spelman finished first in 16:26 and then the Panthers took fourth through eighth place. Tyler Marchioni (4th, 17:03), Jeff Wu (5th, 17:09), and Jimmy Robbins (6th, 17:10) all finished within 10 seconds. Taunton’s Trevor Wysong finished second and Dylan Lynch finished third.


Cross Country - Girls

(no score provided)


Golf

Foxboro, 180 @ Franklin, 170 – Final 
– Franklin Sophomore Bryan Woelfel shot a 41 for the Panthers and David Hardin shot a 42. Tim Luciano and Brandon Wasserman each shot 44 for Foxboro.


For all the Hockomock League results on Tuesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-100715/

Franklin Art Association: Change in Demo Artist for 10/7/15

Dear Members,

Due to a death in the family, Colleen Vanderventer had to cancel her demo for this Wednesday's meeting. However, she was able to get another fine artist to take her place. Anthony Tomaselli, an oil painter from Providence, RI will fill in. His work is outstanding.. Www.anthonytomaselli.com

The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, October 7th, from 6:30 – 9:00 pm at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30.

Also, there is room for one more person in the Paul George workshop on October 17th. Please let Kris Occhino know if you would like to attend. (Thetreetopstudio@yahoo.com). The cost is $65 and Kris would like to have everyone pay by check made out to the Franklin Art Association, and bring to the meeting Wednesday night.

-- c/o Hannah Close
FAA Corresponding Secretary

Franklin Senior Center
Franklin Senior Center

In the News: candidates night, preschool fair, speech competition, National Merit award, coyote alert


The opioid problem and town finances prominently featured in the conversation among candidates for Town Council in the November election during a Tuesday evening forum. 
Fourteen candidates for the council - along with those running for School Committee, the Board of Health and Town Clerk - took part in a candidates night, giving their perspectives to prospective town voters. The candidates are seeking nine seats on the council in the Nov. 3 election. 
Several candidates, when asked to name a pressing problem facing Franklin, mentioned the opioid abuse crisis in Massachusetts.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151006/NEWS/151006987


The annual Franklin Preschool Fair is planned on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5-7 p.m., at the Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Franklin. 
Representatives from local preschools in Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Millis, Norfolk and Wrentham will be on hand to answer questions and provide information to parents seeking preschools for the 2015-2016 school year.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151006/NEWS/151007026/1994/NEWS


This year, the Franklin Lions is sponsoring a youth speech competition open to all students in grades 9-12. 
The topic is "In What Ways Has Social Media Changed Society?" The speech must be 5-8 minutes in length, begins at the club level and progresses through to state level, where the winner gets $1,500.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151006/NEWS/151007120/1994/NEWS


Tri‐County Regional Vocational Technical High School senior Nicholas Wotton was named a commended student in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program. 
Wotton, a Franklin resident, received a letter of commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for placing among the top five percent of U.S. students who took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2014. About 34,000 students from across the nation received the commendation.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151006/NEWS/151007142/1994/NEWS


Officials are advising Franklin pet owners to be vigilant after a coyote killed a local dog. 
Animal Control Officer Cindy Souza said the attack took place on the Norfolk side of town - near Chestnut and Pleasant streets - around the end of September."We've had a couple of (attacks) over the past two to three weeks," she said. "One dog was killed, while another was just bitten - that was a larger dog."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151006/NEWS/151007207/1994/NEWS

Franklin Liquors: Spiked Seltzer Tasting Friday

Franklin Liquors 
Friday 430-630 
Spiked Seltzer In Store Tasting 
Spiked Seltzer is all natural, low carb, gluten-free, and contains 6% alcohol. 
Stop In And Try!

Franklin Liquors
Franklin Liquors

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Live reporting: Candidate Night - October 6, 2015

Board of Health

Tara and Gail participate
Phillip Brunelli and Donald Ranieri unable to do so

2 questions each, 1 minute for opening and closing comments

Town Clerk

all four candidates present tonight
Diane Padula-O'Neill, Beth Simon, Paul Cheli, Teresa Burr


Debbie Pellegri is time keeper, interesting role as she is current clerk but also a candidate

Changes to expand hours, improve use of technology, engage the younger folks to build new voters important were mentioned by most candidates"

School Committee


Mary Jane Scofield,  Denise L. Schultz, Vanessa A. Bilello, Anne K. Bergen, Kevin P. O'Malley, John S. Jewell, PHD, Cynthia J. Douglas, and Trevor A. Clement,

(as seated left to right)

all eight candidates present


school start time up for discussion,
common core also a topic
look at post graduate status for ideas on what needs to be done better in school, looking at the 'whole child'
enabling connections with the students, addressing the whole child
'reach around services', schools can't do it on their own
addressing the interior terrace access at the high school
encourage the administration to provide teachers with the resources that they need
"comment that School Committee is given the budget and they have to do more with less"
under no conditions would sports be stopped for safety
kudos to Town and School for working together on facilities
unfunded mandates are an issue, careful long term planning including all the stakeholders
students looking different than were in the classrooms ten years ago

increase communication between the community and School Committee, 4 minutes, there are some stop lights in this community that are longer than we have here, we need time to talk

issues today can only be solved when the community works together with the schools

importance of listening, to students, to their parents, to the teachers, to the administration

need to explore ways to bring and keep the love of learning for kids
passionate learning based upon compassion

need to attract and retain the best teachers for our children

hope to have the opportunity to serve the community again

(ten minute break to set up the Council candidates)


Town Council


Sean P. Slater, James D. Schultz, Jr, Richard W. Power, Sr., Deborah L. Pellegri, Glenn F. Jones,   James V. Gianotti, Jr., Peter E. Padula, Brett S. Feldman, Robert R. Vallee, Judith Pond Pfeffer, Thomas D. Mercer, Matthew T. Kelly, Robert D. Dellorco, Andrew M. Bissanti

(as seated from left to right)

generate taxes through commercial growth
how can the town influence the MBTA and the stations
dual vs single tax rate, working to improve the downtown
how about the progress with the downtown project
Finance Committee should be a recommendation for the Council
single tax rate is better for us
need to be smart about development; i.e. Thompson Press area being re-zoned for residential
police, fire, public works, and education need to strike a balance among the budgets
opioid addiction and the roads are the top two issues
role of Town Council vis a vi with the Town Administrator and other boards - teammates
Council needs to be a good ombudsman for the citizens
what are your strengths for this role - unbiased approach to a decision
22 years in private sector, looking to build trust, open honest collaborative model


  • center will be address next year, 2 way traffic coming next year
  • opioid abuse is an obvious one, went to too many kids wakes and they should be coming to his
  • working with the planning dept to attract companies and jobs 
  • balancing the budget and maintain the services within the budget parameters, opioid issue
  • we're open and available, we don't see too many unless there is a major issue
  • very little fat on the budget at the Franklin level, ways to try to make it better, applaud the unions for working with us salaries are the biggest portion of the budget
  • roads are always a touchy issue; we have a significant deficit to deal with the roads, OPEB issue isn't going away
  • biggest change would be having the big decision and dialog out into the open instead of in the back room
  • the job is not done yet, there are things to do. named as best community is not done without leadership and coordination
  • overrides are too easy, not a true vote as only those for it come out
  • single most important issue is managing the pace of revenues vs expenses, looking to model other communities (i.e. Marlboro) where they have a full time development director; the second most pressing issue is the roads, unfettered growth lead us to this
  • wouldn't start with revenues, that is a copout, generate community awareness, managing the budget, what areas we can target and prioritize


closing comments


  • decisions to be made in the next years to be made with temperance, serious decisions coming, about pro-Franklin
  • teamwork, dealing with all the parties, need to make the decisions for the community
  • so proud of our achievements in the past several years, balanced the budget without cuts and overrides
  • believe that I ave the knowledge and experience to spend our tax dollars wisely, work hard to improve the communication between the town boards both elected and appointed
  • 'thorn among the roses' based upon the fact presented, to provide services to all the citizens, don't have all the answers; provides above average services for a below average charge
  • added 4 firefighters and increased police protection, etc.
  • valuable to have a diversity of opinion, hard to jump right into the council, not impossible but difficulty, solar challenge, no budget campaign will use all the free sources and social media
  • open recycling center on the weekends, learned a lot in the past 2 years. not afraid to vote on the tough issues
  • this is really about taking back control of your town, if you don't stop the over development, it will be just a memory; the marijuana facility should have been a town vote not a council decision
  • the Council is responsible to reach out to cover all the sides, part of the community, family here, paying taxes here, when you have a good plan the job is half done
  • experience as Clerk for 31 years qualifies me for the Council, code book now on the website, we provide the one-one attention
  • goal for better communication and better education on the big issues, involved in the sports and other groups in town, can be a good resource
  • platform of four components: vision, cultural district, transparency and trust .... desire to contribute to give back to the community
  • bring a taxpayer focused mindset to the Council, the voice of the community should be #1 for the Council. fiscal discipline is not an option. people want to know, we owe it to our community to let them know





Midas is coming soon to Franklin

In January 2015, one of the items before the Planning Board was the addition of a Midas Muffler service on the second of three lots where Wendy's currently is located.

Construction is underway. These photos were captured on my walk on Saturday.

Midas sign
Midas sign

Midas sign
Midas sign

construction underway
construction underway




Planning Board meeting Jan 5, 2015
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/live-reporting-planning-board-jan-5-2015.html

Franklin Lions: "In What Ways Has Social Media Changed Society?"

This year, the Franklin Lions will be sponsoring a Youth Speech Competition open to all students in grades 9-12. The topic is "In What Ways Has Social Media Changed Society?" 
The speech must be 5-8 mins in length, begins at the club level, and progresses through to State level where the winner gets $1500. 
You can visit the web site www.lionsyouthspeech.org to get the major details, rules and regulations. 
The contest will be held Wednesday, November 11, 7PM, Alumni Restaurant Banquet Room.

The deadline to enter the contest is Thursday, November 4. Please send an email to FranklinMALions@gmail.com to confirm so we may ensure adequate seating and space for the contest or should you have any questions.


Youth Speech Competition
Youth Speech Competition

FHS volleyball and field hockey top Milford

From Hockomcok Sports we share the results of the fall sports action on Monday. The FHS volleyball and field hockey teams top Milford.


Volleyball

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers
Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 2 – Final 
– Franklin was able to pick up a 25-18, 23-25, 22-25, 25-17, 15-10 win on the road. Franklin’s Beth Neal had 14 kills, 14 assists and five blocks, Aubrie Kutil added 11 kills, Dayna McCue had 29 digs and eight aces and Sam Campbell added 16 digs, three kills and an ace for the Panthers.


Field Hockey

Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final 
– Annie Walsh led Panthers with a goal and an assist. Cassi Ronan and Diana Griffin added the other two goals. Samantha Jones and Kate D’Entremont made one save each for the shutout.


For all the results around the Hockomock League on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-100515/

The Hockomock Area YMCA and Dean College announce partnership to help teens succeed in taking their next steps after high school


The Hockomock Area YMCA’s Bernon Family Branch in Franklin and Dean College have joined forces to provide mentoring and guidance to young adults currently enrolled in high school. The new Teen Transitions Program is a free 7-week series designed to assist young adults preparing to start college or enter the workforce.


Dean College celebrates 150 years
Dean College celebrates 150 years

“Our organizations share a commitment to youth development with a common mission that calls us to meet the emerging needs of our communities,” said Scott Martin, Executive Director of the Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA. “We want to invest in our future leaders and ensure they have the skills necessary to put their best foot forward as they enter a competitive market.”

Teen Transitions is an innovative approach that will pull together professionals and industry experts living and working in our community to volunteer their time presenting tips and best practices on the topics listed below. Peer mentors from Dean College’s National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) will add input assisting with a number of small group breakout discussions.
Hockomock YMCA
Hockomock YMCA


“As young people ask themselves ‘What is the next step?’, we aim to ensure that resources are available and that youth in our community know they are supported to achieve their goals,” said Gregg Chalk, Vice President Marketing and Business Development at Dean College. “For over a decade, Dean College and the Hockomock Area YMCA have worked side by side to make a positive impact on the Franklin community. This program will keep kids moving forward and strengthen the community.”

Speakers in the series include: Bill Chouinard, Sr. Director of Operations, Creative Services, Inc.; Megan Lafayette, Principal, Norton High School; John Fenton, Certified Financial Planner, Owner, Fenton Financial Group; P. Gerard Shaw, Associate Professor, Dean College; Nate Packert, Hockomock Area YMCA Teen Program Coordinator; Cody Albright, Hockomock Area YMCA Director of Outdoor Education; Mary Gablaski, Hockomock Area YMCA Vice President of Human Resources; and more.

Teen Transitions meetings are open to ages 14-18 and will take place at Dean College’s Campus Center, room 206 on Monday evenings beginning October 19th. Meetings will run from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Please call the YMCA at 508-528-8708 to enroll today, as space is limited.

Week 1 10/19 Social Media Impact 
• Facebook/Twitter/Snapchat/LinkedIn/Instagram; example: impact on job opportunities, potential college admission; shared stories of social media impacting students.

Week 2 10/26 Building Positive Relationships 
• 1st roommate & roommate contract; scenarios and possible solutions; college room tour.

Week 3 11/2 How to Manage the College Search Process 
• PSAT, SAT, ACT; college fairs and financial role in decision making; campus visits/interviews and how will you know what the best fit is?

Week 4 11/9 FAFSA/College Applications 
• How to do FAFSA; how to fill out college applications; what to look for in a college.

Week 5 11/16 Developing Personal Values 
• Definition of success; personal values & true colors.

Week 6 11/23 Financial Planning 
• Managing your own money; needs vs. wants and creating your first budget; credit card debt; getting loans and payment plans; different levels of wealth and problems keeping up with peer spending.

Week 7 11/30 Interview Skills 
• Networking to find out who’s hiring; interviewing for internships; mock interviews.


About Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

About Dean College:

Founded in 1865, Dean College is a private, residential college located in Franklin Massachusetts, 45 minutes from Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. Dean College offers baccalaureate degrees, associate degree programs, as well as a robust schedule of part-time continuing and professional education credit and certificate programs throughout the calendar year. For more information visit www.dean.edu.

Small Business News, Events, & Workshops: One-On-One FREE Legal Clinics

For the small business owners in the area workshops and resources





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October Events & Workshops
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Event & Workshop Resources
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Economic Injury Disaster Loans
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"One-On-One FREE Legal Clinics"

Friday, October 9

Centerville
Friday November 13
Mansfield
Usually held on the second Friday afternoon of each month, individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners are eligible to meet, for free, for one-on-one for 30 minutes to discuss general legal questions such as corporate structure, leases, contracts insurance, employment, franchising, and various other business related issues.  All services are provided by Partridge, Snow, & Hahn (PSH).
Please call the MSBDC office at 508.673.9783, extension 10
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There are a number of organizations; Chambers of Commerce; and 
Colleges and Universities conducting workshops and classes 
and offering advice designed to assist you grow your small business.  
Please follow these links for advice, workshops, and networking events 
that might be of interest to you and your employees.  
Many of the events are free, but, some may have fees.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & ORGANIZATIONS
Massachusetts Chambers of Commerce
Click here to find the Chamber/s in your area.
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U.S. Small Business Administration  (SBA) 
CO-WORKING SPACES & INNOVATION LABS 

COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, & VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Small Business and Entrepreneurial ManagementAcademic Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) 


Canton Campus Middleboro Campus

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