The magic that is a library!!! (video)

The magic that is a library!!! (video)

"The magic is subtle but the message is clear. We need community centers like the library more than ever."

You do need to click through to view the reel (video) on Instagram ->

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMbeEc7ykdJ/

FHS outdoor track throwing results for Milford meet April 15

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, April 15, 2025

FHS outdoor track throwers

Boys Outdoor Track = Milford @ Franklin, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track = Milford @ Franklin, 3:45

no official team results are available at this time. We did find the FHS Throwers post their results for girls and boys events via Instagram:

@ellachandaria.tf 🥇 shot put & discus
@abby_baker_7 🥇 javelin 🥉 shot put
@alliebrown2007 🥈 shot put & discus
@eilacrochiere 🥈 javelin
@lydia.d.09 🥉 discus
@elias_law5 🥇 shot put
Jack Yeulenski 🥈 shot put 🥉 discus
Srinath Dadireddy 🥈 discus 🥉 javelin

PRs- @elias_law5 @elias_robles2006 @maxwellcohen66 Matt Lord Tiger Taylor Jacob Streesman Jason Papp Srinath Dadireddy @jackson.bartro Jackson Taylor, David Scott, Eric Crochiere, Andy Bunce, @abby_baker_7 @legobatman1947 Chloe Bowser, Elise Ackerman, Sammy Federico, @lydia.d.09 @mollyk_25 @_graceapicella @emarz09 Monica McIntyre

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DIfFX8kNWMH/

Meta ending third-party fact-checking partnership with US partners, including PolitiFact

"Meta will get rid of factcheckers, “dramatically reduce the amount of censorship” and recommend more political content on its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced.

In a video message, Zuckerberg vowed to prioritise free speech after the return of Donald Trump to the White House and said that, starting in the US, he would “get rid of factcheckers and replace them with community notes similar to X”.

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, relies on other users to add caveats and context to contentious posts.

Zuckerberg said Meta’s “factcheckers have just been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they’ve created”."

Shared from -> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/07/meta-facebook-instagram-threads-mark-zuckerberg-remove-fact-checkers-recommend-political-content

And from PolitiFact, a part of the Poynter Institute and a winner of a Pulitzer Prize

"By now you may have seen the news that Meta is ending its partnership with fact-checking organizations like PolitiFact in the United States so, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg put it, Facebook can get “back to our roots around free expression.”

Instead of relying on a group of 10 independent and independently operated journalism organizations, Zuckerberg said that Facebook would be launching a community notes program like the one that currently exists on X.

We hope that program succeeds.

But it didn’t need to be an either or. It could have been both.

Back in 2016, when we were among the first group of journalism organizations to partner with Facebook to add fact-checks to online posts, we did so because we thought adding more speech, more voices and more information to what social media users saw online would help the information ecosystem.

Facebook’s approach at the time was novel. Information from a set of independent journalists would be paired with posts online, and users would be able to see a fuller picture of the stories and news of the day.

More speech.

More information."

Read more -> https://www.politifact.com/article/2025/jan/07/meta-ending-third-party-fact-checking-partnership/

Life expectancy vs health expenditure in US vs. the Rest of the world

"Fascinating to watch: Life expectancy vs health expenditure.

One clear outlier stands out—the US.

By EEAGLI"

Life expectancy vs health expenditure in US vs. the Rest of the world

Follow the link to view the full Instagram reel. This is the final slide   ->   https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDK0Ak2okEa/

Also found on James Eagle's LinkedIn post->    https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jameseagle_datavisualisation-ugcPost-7271869046915018754-7rft?

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 ???

Tuesday, December 17

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Fresh Floral Holiday Arrangements 4 Sale (via Instagram) 
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)

**  Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Public Schools Community Relations Sub Committee Meeting (virtual only)

Event Date:  Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 5:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/franklin_public_schools_community_relations_sub_committee_meeting_2.pdf

Friends of Franklin Library Meeting

Event Date:  Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 7:00pm

No agenda posted

Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-12-17_joint_budget_subcommittee_meeting_agenda.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Franklin Garden Club to Sell Holiday Arrangements beginning Dec 17

Garden Club to Sell Holiday Arrangements

The Franklin Garden Club will sell holiday fresh floral arrangements on Instagram and Facebook beginning December 17. The Franklin Garden Club Instagram handle is @franklingardenclubma. The sales will benefit several different club activities.  Payment for all purchases can be made with cash, check, or credit card. Pricing for all items will range from $25 - $40.

Club Co-Presidents Pat Donnelly and Mary Anne Dean stated, “We are very excited to offer area residents the opportunity to purchase beautiful arrangements created by members of the Franklin Garden Club.  This will help those who may not have the time to make arrangements or need a festive gift for someone else, 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.

Instagram rules changes not going far enough

The Guardian: "It’s not a solution for teen girls like me’: Instagram’s new under-18 rules met with skepticism"

"Sevey Morton first got an Instagram account when she was 10 years old. She used it to keep up with friends, but also to follow pop culture trends. Now 16, the San Diego high schooler says all the airbrushed perfection and slickly edited selfies from celebrities and influencers made her hyper-focused on her appearance, causing anxiety and body image issues.

“Being exposed to that at a very young age impacted the way I grew into myself,” Morton said. “There is a huge part of me that wishes social media did not exist.”

Morton’s struggles inspired her film-maker mother, Laura, to direct Anxious Nation, a documentary on America’s so-called anxiety epidemic among adolescents. When Morton heard last week that Meta set new rules for teen accounts, she thought it was a good start – but not a solution.

Meta, which owns Instagram, rolled out changes that give parents the ability to set daily time limits on the app and block teens from using Instagram at night. Parents can also see the accounts their children message, along with the content categories they view. Teen accounts are now private by default, and Meta said “sensitive content” – which could range from violence to influencers hawking plastic surgery – will be “limited”.

Shared from (subscription may be required) ->   https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/sep/23/meta-instagram-teen-account-rules

Meta’s new rules for Instagram come amid a so-called anxiety epidemic among young people, which is found to be exacerbated by prolonged social media use. Photograph: miljko/Getty Images

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

Shared from:

"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!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C02WTyguGyF/

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."

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

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."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CsGytx6Lu6h/

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 -> 

https://www.facebook.com/100064353536794/posts/pfbid02ia2t1XpBka1wgHsyTaxQcJhivJvdvGDuC1j3JePy2sf9N29Xbkitc42RjQ1DD1CZl/

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/

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYfX9EOV-h/

"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."

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnGPZaNKEwl/

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