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Sunday, May 26, 2024
FHS baseball tops Lincoln-Sudbury to take Pedroli Classic
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Milford Daily News: "Franklin Police have charged three people with assisting 15-year-old runaway girl"
"Three people — two adults and one juvenile — are being charged after police allege they helped hide a 15-year-old girl who ran away from home and avoided discovery for 11 days last month.Alison Caruso, 48, of 8 Independence Way, Franklin, will be summonsed to Dedham Juvenile Court and is charged with concealing or harboring a fleeing child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, Deputy Police Chief James West said.She will also be summonsed to Wrentham District Court and charged with intimidation of a witness and reckless endangerment of a child.In addition, Andrew Conway, 57, of 5 Constitution Court, Hopkinton, will also be summonsed to Dedham Juvenile Court and is charged with concealing or harboring a fleeing child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor."
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Franklin, MA: Town Council, January 18, 2023 Agenda
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. License Modification - Change of Manager: NEP OPS-T, LLC d/b/a Residence Inn Boston Franklin, Located at 4 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._residence_inn.pdf
a. Presentation: One Year Update of the Franklin Senior Center - Danielle Hopkins, Senior Center Director and Christina Larose, Deputy Directori. Slideshow presentationhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._i._sr._ctr._presentation.pdfii. Senior Center 2030: A 7-year strategic plan for the Franklin Council on Aginghttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._ii._sr._ctr._vision_action_plan.pdf
b. Discussion: Stormwater Utility Updatei. Update Memo & Draft Stormwater Credit Manualhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._stormwater.pdfii. Stormwater property specific impervious surface website portalhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e45452a3047e4c83b27170a8f4f79aa5
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. GATRA Advisory Board
Friday, December 16, 2022
Milford Daily News: "In Franklin, decades of rapid growth haven't changed community's downtown feel"
"When Rick Herrick was growing up, he could walk down Main Street and know most people by name, and the rest by sight.
“That’s not the case anymore, but, that being said, there’s still a great sense of community, which I think is kind of unique," said Herrick, a Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Commonwealth Real Estate. "People that come to Franklin, it seems like they set roots there and they don’t want to leave.”
Herrick has seen it firsthand — he’s been selling real estate for more than 30 years. He’s worked with people who grew up in, and wanted to buy a home in Franklin, and then another home as their family grew and a third when they want to downsize."
Milford Daily News: "In Franklin, decades of rapid growth haven't changed community's downtown feel" |
Sunday, May 29, 2022
FHS tops Hopkinton 2-1 in 9 innings to take Pedroli Championship
Baseball = Franklin, 2 vs. Hopkinton, 1 – Final (9 Inn.) for the Pedroli Championship
** Pedroli Tourney Champs ** Franklin 2, Hopkinton 1 (9inn). WP-Kuczmiec (2.2inn, H, 0R, & 2Ks). Mucciarone great in the no decision (6.1inn, 3H, 0ER & 4Ks). Offensively, Goode (1-3, 2B & RBI), Raider (2-4), Gerety (1-3, 2B & BB), Chin (1-3, GW-R & BB) & Marino (1-2, 2BB) https://twitter.com/FHSCoachZBrown/status/1530637545310195713
Franklin junior scores the game-winning run in extra innings to hand the 14th annual Rich Pedroli Memorial Daily News Classic. The Panthers are back-to-back champs . https://twitter.com/tommycassell44/status/1530635372186705923
"Eisig Chin remembers May 5, 2018, like it was yesterday.
He was in Plainville with his GBG 13U team, suited up for a doubleheader against Nakona.
Two innings later, his life changed.
Chin was starting in right field. A Nakona hitter scorched a ball into the right-center gap and Chin raced after it. So did the center fielder. No one called for it. The ensuing collision was ugly, and Chin suffered the brunt of it"
9th inn drama unfolded in a torrential downpour today at Pedroli Classic. @FHSSports Eisig Chin here receiving MVP plaque for scoring game-winner vs. Hopkinton |
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Milford Daily News: "Franklin lacrosse hosts 'Nick Gaspar Night'"
"Around 6:40 PM on Monday, a line of 21 police cars slowly drove onto the track at Pisini Stadium.
They weren’t there for any trouble, however. They were part of a pregame ceremony for a special young man.
In the middle of the motorcade was a gray SUV driven by Tim Gaspar. Gaspar’s 15-year old son, Nick, a freshman at Franklin High, and the rest of the Gaspar family were also in the car. The car circled around the track before coming to a stop on the far sideline at the 50-yard line.
That’s when the Gaspar family exited the vehicle before Nick walked out to midfield, where he was greeted by the Franklin varsity and JV boys lacrosse captains as well as a bunch of Franklin youngsters. He was then presented with a new stick with a custom blue head, the same color as his favorite college basketball team: University of North Carolina."
#NickStrong
— Varun Desai (@editorvar) May 3, 2022
Franklin Vs. Oliver Ames@FranklinHSLax @FHSlax_boosters @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/D1kMEWNZTB
Thursday, April 21, 2022
FHS baseball tops Catholic Memorial 4-2 on Wednesday
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday:
Baseball = Franklin, 4 vs. Catholic Memorial, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored twice in the bottom of the fifth to break open a tie game and tacked on a key insurance run an inning later to take down Catholic Memorial, snapping a three-game skid. Tied 1-1, Joe Tirrell drilled a solo home run to left on the first pitch of the bottom of the fifth inning to put the Panthers back in front. Jack Marino followed with a one-out single, took third on an error, and scored on a single from Evan Raider to put the Panthers ahead 3-1. CM struck with two outs in the next inning to get back within a run but Tirrell reached on a dropped third strike, courtesy runner Luke Sidwell stole second and took third on a passed ball, and scored when Ryan Gerety reach on an error to make it 4-2. Jacob Jette tossed a complete game for the win, allowing two runs (none earned) on five hits and no walks, striking out six.
FHS Panthers |
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Milford Daily News: "Franklin officer Tara Lagoa specializes in assisting those with mental health issues"
"Officer Tara Lagoa became a police officer because she wanted to help people.
And she gets to help those at risk due to psychological or mental health issues as part of the Franklin Police Department's Critical Incident Team.
"I just like to be able to help people," said Lagoa, 37. "I think we can rapport with people."
Last week, Lagoa was honored for her work with the Critical Incident Team, receiving an award from the Norfolk County CIT Training and Technical Assistance Center and the Brookline Police Department."
Monday, December 20, 2021
Candlelight vigil coverage as the Franklin community came together Sunday evening
"Bethany Manning stood on the top step of the brick gazebo in the town common Sunday night and looked out over a sea of people wrapped in winter coats and holding candles in gloved hands, the small flames flickering in the cold, gentle breeze.
Manning, speaking into a microphone so the crowd of several hundred could hear, remembered her friend, Shirley Branco Owen, who was killed Friday morning, allegedly at the hands of her former husband, Brendon J. Owen.
Shirley Owen was a “daughter, a mother, a sister, an aunt, and a friend to everyone that had the blessing to know her,” Manning said. “She was the light in every room, and she was a hot ticket. She got things done. And boy, boy, did she advocate and do everything for her amazing children.”
JOSH REYNOLDS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE |
Monday, December 13, 2021
MetroWest Daily News: "High school gymnasts to watch in the Daily News area for upcoming season"
"With the snow comes high school gymnastics season. Of course, this sport is a year-round endeavor for many of its participants, but these months are their time to shine for their respective schools.Many a talented gymnast is back this year, including those from returning state powers Algonquin and Franklin. With that, as we start December and build toward 2022, here is a look at the top returning Daily News All-Stars from last year and those to watch in the coming 2021-22 campaign, including last year’s league all-stars. All are ready to make even more of an impact this coming winter season."
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Milford Daily News: The Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen to open before year end 2021
"New Franklin café to serve sweet treats and savory sandwiches at the former Cake Bar spot
Read article here -> https://t.co/Erpdnor2Sv"
“We definitely want (the café) to be a gathering place where people can come for a variety of reasons, like sitting down at the bar to enjoy some lunch and wine, grabbing a coffee and muffin to-go, getting family brunch with your kids where they can have classic French toast pancakes," said Salvador. "The main thing is that we want it to be an especially comfortable and cozy place for people to be."
The Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen to open before year end 2021 (Federico Salvador photo) |
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
2021 Franklin Biennial Election Information Survey
To help prepare for the next local or biennial election, let's capture what you think about the information available for this one while it is still 'fresh' at hand. The original sources of information covered via this survey are the following:
- Franklin Voters Guide
- Milford Daily News/Wicked Local
- Frank Falvey's interviews for Franklin TV
- the candidate question series by Franklin Matters
- the two candidate nights (11/14/21 & 11/21/21)
2021 Franklin Biennial Election Information Survey |
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
“There isn’t anything more local than a public access studio"
"If you’re one of many people in the United States who has decided to do away with cable in the last few years — or never had it to begin with — you’re not alone.
But the exodus is cutting in to the revenue that makes certain services possible. Specifically, Public, Education and Government channels, or PEG channels.
What are PEG channels?
Parents who have tuned in to school committee meetings to scope out reopening plans or residents who’ve watched city council meetings for updates on construction projects— or done so after the fact — likely have PEG channels to thank.
“If you put on your local government channel, and you watch it, I call it the best reality on television,” said Scott Mercer, executive director of Access Framingham, the nonprofit that runs the PEG channels in Framingham. “We are the ones who maintain and produce and support the citizens of Framingham to have a television station.”
“There isn’t anything more local than a public access studio" |
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Milford Daily News: Town Council candidate summaries
"The town budget, open space, development, the master plan and the town charter are all topics that have the attention of candidates seeking election to the city's top governing board.In all, there are 12 residents hoping for one of nine spots on the Town Council. Eight candidates are incumbents hoping for re-election on Nov. 2 — the ninth seat was left open by the recent resignation of Matt Kelly.Read about some of each candidate's key issues below. Each is listed in order of their appearance on the town ballot."
Milford Daily News: Town Council candidate summaries |
Milford Daily News - School Committee & Planning Board candidate summaries
- The Milford Daily News recently published an article on all 12 candidates for Franklin School Committee. Please see the link below and don't forget to get out and vote! https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2021/10/25/12-candidates-vie-seven-seats-franklin-school-committee/6116633001/
- The Planning Board candidate summaries can be found online https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/country-gazette/2021/10/25/meet-candidates-franklin-planning-board/6132869001/
Milford Daily News - School Committee candidate summaries |
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Milford Daily News: "Did you find a painted whelk in Franklin?"
"For three years, Katie Loder, 63, was reminded by doctors that she would probably die soon.
But they also didn’t know exactly what was wrong with her — and still don’t, said Loder, who also previously had esophageal cancer.
The Wareham resident wasn’t allowed to go outside or near anyone, not even to the mailbox. But eventually, doctors said she could go alone to the beach. More often than not it was Onset Beach. It’s where she would often find an array of whelk shells -- from the larger knobbed whelks to smoother channeled and waved whelks, to smaller Stimson’s whelks -- and started collecting them.
Today, you can find more than 300 of those shells scattered across Franklin -on benches, outside the window sills of storefronts and sometimes even in random front yards when she tosses them from her moving car while driving by. "
https://milforddailynews-ma.newsmemory.com?selDate=20210728&goTo=A07
Monday, July 12, 2021
"Franklin teen honored as a Commonwealth Heroine"
Not so long ago, Ndoumbe Ndoye would never have imagined herself getting up in front of a crowd to talk about issues of social justice and racism, and to share her own personal encounters.Now she can't imagine NOT talking about these things — ever since she steeled herself to get up in front of a crowd on the Franklin town common last year as people rallied following the death of George Floyd.There, she gave an emotional speech that brought tears to her own and others' eyes. And since then she has been actively working to promote racial understanding and justice.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Milford Daily News: Franklin Police left Civil Service, part of a trend
"When Thomas Lynch took over as Franklin police chief in 2016, the department had no female officers.Since then, Lynch has hired six of them, which he said offers a much-needed diversity to the police department.
He was able to do it easier because Franklin does not use Civil Service, a method that he said limits candidates available to a department to two or three candidates instead of a wide pool.“I wanted experienced female officers,” said Lynch. “We can gear our tests to what we want in Franklin.”
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
FHS grad Jake Noviello "in the midst of a breakout season"
"I've always had really high expectations for Jake, but I don't know if I thought he'd be Top-5 in the nation in ERA and WHIP."
Former @FHSSports star @j_noviello123 is in the midst of a breakout season with @Stags_Base
Friday, March 26, 2021
"ultraviolet technology proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19"
"Sharing a great article highlighting Facilities Director, Mike D'Angelo, & the COVID-19 killing UVGI technology being installed in Town of Franklin buildings & schools. We are grateful for his incredible work & dedication to keeping our community safe! "
"Franklin may be first in Massachusetts"
"An ultraviolet technology proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19 is being installed in Franklin public schools and town buildings, and it could be one of the state's first communities to use it on the local level.
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) technology was first installed at Franklin High School in May and is making its way through the rest of the district and other town buildings with a goal to finish this summer, said Franklin Director of Public Facilities Mike D'Angelo."
"ultraviolet technology proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19" |