FHS Swim photos for the meet at Milford Dec 15, 2023

Boys Swimming

Franklin, 67 @ Milford, 86 – Final

Girls Swimming

Franklin, 96 @ Milford, 61 – Final

Solid first day meet for Franklin.

Girls defeat Milford 96-61

Milford boys defeat Franklin 86-67

https://twitter.com/CoachP_FHSswim/status/1735791955945075186

Adding some photos to the meet results for Friday, Dec 15, 2023

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"congrats to Hannah and Connor on earning the Dory and Nemo!!"

More photos -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C06-3jfOA-7/

Franklin Swimming season opener is 12/15/23 at 4pm in Milford!

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New Franklin police officer: Robert Young

"Please welcome Officer Robert Young to the Franklin Police Department. 

Officer Young has 6 years of experience in law enforcement having previously worked for the Pawtucket RI Police Department and the Dover Police Department. 

Following field training Officer Young will join the patrol division."

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New Franklin police officer: Robert Young

SAFE Coalition shares their growth during 2022

"We continue to hear that reaching out for support can be a more significant barrier than actively engaging in care - and we get that! 

PLEASE KNOW YOU ARE NOT ALONE. 

Every day community members, schools, police, fire, and groups in between call and email us with requests for information and support. 

We are here to listen, answer your questions, and offer support on your terms."

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More information about the SAFE Coalition -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

SAFE Coalition share their growth during 2022

Franklin Police provide good reminder to lock your cars at night!

"If you’re debating on whether you should lock your car tonight please reference this flow chart…

Last night we had a few cars gone through throughout town and officers recovered a stolen vehicle from a nearby community. It’s typical for stolen vehicles to be used in these crimes. 

So…if you don’t want your vehicle being used to steal someone else’s belongings…lock your car!"

Flow chart stolen borrowed from: West Seneca Police

Flow chart stolen borrowed from: West Seneca Police

Shared from Franklin Police Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CsFR_6bx7Gl/

Spring ahead!! And lock your car(s)

"Here’s your friendly reminder to lock your cars. When you turn in for the night…lock your cars. 

When you run into a store…lock your cars. 

When your car is parked in your driveway or your neighborhood and you think, my car will never be broken into…lock your cars. 

When your car is unattended for any amount of time…lock your cars.

Communities across Massachusetts are experiencing larcenies from motor vehicles believed to be conducted by the “Felony Lane Gang.” Their MO is simple. They check for unlocked and unattended cars, IDs, purses, debit cards, and checkbooks. 

They’ll then try to cash or withdraw large amounts of money from these accounts. 

Prevent yourself from being their next victim by…locking your cars."

 

Shared from Franklin (MA) Police Dept Instagram ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/CpnbiiQOBJP/

Franklin Police Dept -> https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department

Spring ahead!! And lock your car(s)

Franklin Police Dept shares this important scam alert

"SCAM ALERT (picture of Frankie and Ben to grab your attention) 

Special attention to early to mid-20-year-olds. Parents, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE share this with your adult children 

The FPD has seen an increase in a particular scam involving the Snapchat App and Instagram. Users (typically male) are being friended by random users of the apps (typically females), and strike up a conversation with the users. 

After some time the scammer will engage in explicit conversation and send explicit photographs of themselves through the app. In return, they ask for explicit photographs back. 

Once they have these photographs they blackmail the user into sending them money via a payment app (typically in the hundredths of dollars) or else they will send the victim's pictures to their social media friends or contact list. 

The scammer WILL send these pictures out if they don’t get their money. When these incidents occur they are investigated by the FPD. It’s our goal to prevent these scams from occurring in the first place.  

If you find yourself in this situation and think it might be a scam… IT’S A SCAM!"

Shared from Franklin Police Dept - Facebook page -> 

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Frankie joins the Franklin Police Dept, in training as a therapy dog

Frankie joins the Franklin Police Dept; she is in training as a therapy dog

"Introducing the newest member of the FPD…

The Franklin Police Department is excited to announce the arrival of Ben Franklin’s new partner, Frankie! Frankie is a 6 month old chocolate lab recruited from  professional Canine Services of Middleboro MA. Frankie will be partnered with Ben and Officer Gove of the Department’s Community Services Unit. Frankie will begin her training this summer by attending rigorous training to become a therapy dog. She will also be trained as a “friendly find” search dog to assist with searches for missing people.

Upon completion of her training, she will participate in an intensive field training program with Ben and the rest of the FPD Community Services Unit. Once all of  her training is completed, she will be ready to meet the public while serving the students and residents of Franklin.

For now, she has been getting to know her surroundings and meeting all of her new co-workers who are ecstatic to have a new member of the team. Frankie is thrilled for the opportunity to work with Ben and Officer Gove.

Ben Franklin Is excited to train and work with Frankie. He has already started to show her the ropes and they bonded immediately. He is excited to share some of the workload and to work with Frankie.

We are looking forward to having two highly trained therapy dogs here in the

Department/community to serve the public.

Stay tuned for more updates and please feel free to reach out to Officer David Gove at dgove@franklinma.gov if you have any questions."

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQVaQeOTXf/

Frankie joins the Franklin Police Dept; she is in training as a therapy dog

FHS Diversity Club: "New this year, DAC attends faculty meetings at Franklin High!"

"New this year, DAC attends faculty meetings at Franklin High!

Each month, DAC representatives present on a new topic, with a focus on teacher reflection - We discuss how teachers at FHS can incorporate diverse representation into curriculum, be conscious of their impact on their students, and take similar steps in promoting respect and equality at Franklin High.

Check out the last few slides for our monthly representatives and topics we’ve covered so far this year. Speaking of, Happy Black History Month! :)

Presentations will be posted on our website, coming "   https://www.diversityawarenessclub.org/

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"monthly representatives and topics we’ve covered so far this year"

SAFE Coalition is now licensed to dispense NARCAN

Via Jennifer Knight-Levine at the SAFE Coalition: 

"NARCAN (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray is the most dispensed naloxone brand.

NARCAN is a potentially lifesaving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes. Since most opioid overdoses occur in the home and are most often witnessed, having a NARCAN rescue kit nearby can make all the difference.

If someone you know takes opioids or prescription opioids, such as oxycodone or hydrocodone for pain, be prepared for a possible life-threatening opioid overdose emergency.

Please see Indication and Important Safety Information below.

Inhalation not required

Needle-free

Designed for ease-of-use

Used by first responders

Concentrated 4 mg dose (2 per carton)

Requires no assembly or specialized training

The NARCAN brand has been around for 50 years"

View the reel on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnTkswKKwKc/

SAFE Coalition is now licensed to dispense NARCAN

Did you read the SAFE Coalition message on e-cigarettes?

"E-cigarettes are devices that heat a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales. The liquid usually has nicotine and flavoring in it, and other additives. The nicotine in e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes is addictive. E-cigarettes are considered tobacco products because most of them contain nicotine, which comes from tobacco.

Besides nicotine, e-cigarettes can contain harmful and potentially harmful ingredients, including: ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs; flavorants such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease; volatile compounds; heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead.

Adolescent years are times of important brain development. Brain development begins during the growth of the fetus in the womb and continues through childhood and to about age 25. Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction and harm the developing brain.

E-cigarettes are very popular with young people. Their use has grown dramatically in the last five years. Today, more high school students use e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes. The use of e-cigarettes is higher among high school students than adults.

No matter how it’s delivered, nicotine is harmful for youth and young adults. E-cigarettes typically contain nicotine as well as other chemicals that are known to damage health. For example, users risk exposing their respiratory systems to potentially harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes. Read about these and other risks young people face if they use e-cigarettes."

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Find out more about the SAFE Coalition online ->   https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Get Help Now! For Help Call the SAFE Support Hotline: 508-488-8105

Did you read the SAFE Coalition message on e-cigarettes? 

Franklin Police Officer Gulla celebrates graduation from Boylston Police Academy

"Congratulations to Officer Christopher Gulla who graduated from the Boylston Police Academy today. Graduation was held at the Franklin High School. Officer Gulla will begin his 12-week FTO and then join the patrol division. Welcome to the FPD!

Pictured left to right: Academy Drill Instructor Detective Leanne Baker, Officer Andressa Rosa, Academy Drill Instructor Deputy Chief James West, Officer Christopher Gulla, Chief Thomas Lynch, Lieutenant Jason Reilly, Lieutenant Eric Zimmerman"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CmztCXLvEca/

Pictured left to right: Academy Drill Instructor Detective Leanne Baker, Officer Andressa Rosa, Academy Drill Instructor Deputy Chief James West, Officer Christopher Gulla, Chief Thomas Lynch, Lieutenant Jason Reilly, Lieutenant Eric Zimmerman

Franklin Police gym makeover helps with fitness efforts

"The year was 1991. The Franklin Police Department was dedicated and with it came a state-of-the-art gym. As the years passed many components of the gym were frozen in time. More time passed and we realized that the gym equipment was probably older than most of our newer officers.

This fall the FPD started making a push in addressing a major factor in officer wellness, physical fitness. As they say, out with the old and in with the new. The gym was given a facelift and outfitted with new modern gym equipment that allows officers to have a great workout in a short time if needed. 

We replaced old equipment with box jumps, new flooring, kettlebells, an assault bike, a rower, new bumper plates, and bars, with more equipment to come. In addition to the equipment, we’ve also implemented a new officer fitness policy and a new officer-run workout
program for the entire department. 

A big thank you to Chief Lynch, Sgt. Bob MacQuarrie, Officer Eric Cusson, Officer Andressa Rosa, and everyone"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl3uJNnLPSl/

Franklin Police gym makeover helps with fitness efforts

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Decorated Holiday Wreaths and Arrangements - Dec 3

The Franklin Garden Club will sell decorated holiday wreaths and cemetery arrangements on Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Daddario Hardware Store, 528 West Central Street, Franklin, MA.  

In addition, holiday fresh floral arrangements will be sold on Instagram beginning December 17. The Franklin Garden Club Instagram handle is @franklingardenclubma. The sales will benefit several different club activities.

The real wreaths will be decorated in a variety of colors and styles and will include eye-catching bows and other ornamentation. Many will include a variety of greens, as will the cemetery boxes.  All items will be reasonably priced from $25 - $40.  The floral arrangements, created with fresh flowers and greens, will feature either holiday or winter themes and will be priced from $15 - $40.

Payment for the wreaths and centerpieces may be made through credit card, check, cash, or Venmo.

Club Co-Presidents Janice Cederquist and Mary Anne Dean stated, “We are very excited to offer area residents the opportunity to purchase beautiful holiday wreaths and arrangements created by members of the Franklin Garden Club.  This will help those who may not have the time to decorate their own wreaths or make arrangements, while also assisting the Club." 

All proceeds will benefit Garden Club activities, including the Club scholarship, pine tree seedling program for elementary school students, some of the Franklin Common and library plantings, and education programs open to the public. 

The Franklin Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.    https://www.gcfm.org/franklin-garden-club

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Decorated Holiday Wreaths and Arrangements 

Reporting by Walking Around: vandalism visible & great courtesy signal reminder

Be aware, in addition to some vandalism on the downtown decorations, there also appears to be a ladybug 'eater' on the loose. 

We need to do better folks. This is our place, let's take care of it.

vandalism visible - ladybug kicked and damaged

 Great message! Thanks Franklin Police Dept...

"Turn signals, the original instant message"

There were originally shared via Instagram as I walked about town.  https://www.instagram.com/franklinmatters.ma/

New wind screen at FHS

"Huge thanks to @franklin_recreation for installing this sick windscreen on our courts!"

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CeEG9FgOcEn/

Franklin Police complete active shooter simulation training

Via Franklin Police:

"Today (Tuesday) concludes our annual active shooter simulation training at the old Charter School. This year's training was different from previous training as we had help from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School students on criminal justice co-op. Students role played different roles including hostages, fleeing students, and injured persons.

On top of addressing an active shooter threat, officers were also expected to treat and evacuate injured persons throughout different scenarios. Thanks to our training staff and all the students for another successful training."

Shared from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8mx8yrJs5/

"This year's training was different from previous training as we had help from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School students on criminal justice co-op. Students role played different roles including hostages, fleeing students, and injured persons"

Good things take time...

"What dream of yours are you nurturing right now? 🌷

Making quick progress or getting fast results certainly sounds nice, and in our fast-paced world, it can seem like things must be completed in an instant.

But taking things step by step and making progress daily is what generates real results. So if a goal seems too large right now, the thing to do isn’t to speed up.

👉🏽Instead, embrace the power of slow and work towards your finish line with patience and discipline. Let all the good things you’ve been chasing come and catch you, and remember that no matter how small your efforts may feel, things will come together sooner than later."

Via The Good Life Project on Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CdtQTngu10a/

Good things take time...

Franklin Youth Baseball video clip of opening day & parade (Instagram)

Franklin Youth baseball opened their season on Saturday wit the traditional parade and set of games. This video clip shares some of the highlights

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Franklin Police Officer Lagoa recognized with CIT Award

Proud day for the Franklin Police Department as Officer Tara Lagoa is presented with an award from Norfolk County TTAC and Brookline MA Police Department. The award recognizes Officer Lagoa’s contributions to the community to the FPD and her actions during the performance of her duties when responding to mental health emergencies and calls involving persons in crisis. Officer Lagoa was presented the award by Brookline’s Detective Sergeant Malinn.

CIT is an advanced level of training for officers to help them recognize and assist those individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Congratulations Officer Lagoa! 

Shared from FPD Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CcRYiRHL18P/

Franklin Police Officer Lagoa recognized with CIT Award

Bernheart family thank Franklin Police/Franklin Fire for emergency response

"On 12/31/2021 around 10 pm, Officer Kal Koblick, Officer Jon Giron, and Sergeant Mike Colecchi responded to a residential address for an unresponsive man who was not breathing. The man was David Bernheart. While responding to the call, dispatchers from the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center provided CPR instructions via the phone to David’s family.

Once on scene, Sergeant Colecchi began chest compressions while Officer Koblick set up the AED. David was administered a successful shock with the AED and the team of Sgt. Colecchi, Officer Koblick, and Officer Giron continued chest compressions and rescue breaths. The Franklin Fire Department arrived and began their advanced life-saving skills and transported David to the hospital. Later at the hospital, David began breathing on his own and made a recovery weeks later. He was able to return home to his family.

Yesterday, the Bernheart family met with each of the officers from that night and expressed their gratitude. Medical calls like this involve a great deal of privacy and are not often publicized but the Bernhearts were insistent on sharing their story and the amazing life-saving work done by the FPD and the FFD. This is just one example of the GREAT work performed by the FPD and the FFD. Great work that is performed 24/7 365.

Pictured below are Officer Kal Koblick, the Bernheart family, Officer Jon Giron, and Sgt. Mike Colecchi. Great job guys and thank you to the Bernheart family for letting us share their story."

Shared from Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ1jGtWrxyg/

Officer Kal Koblick, the Bernheart family, Officer Jon Giron, and Sgt. Mike Colecchi