Showing posts with label Milford Daily News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Milford Daily News. Show all posts

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."
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Police Station - 911 Panther Way
Police Station - 911 Panther Way

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Franklin, MA: Town Council, January 18, 2023 Agenda

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 18, 2023 -  7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
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.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:00 pm - None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
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
8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION
a. Presentation: One Year Update of the Franklin Senior Center - Danielle Hopkins, Senior Center Director and Christina Larose, Deputy Director
i. Slideshow presentation  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._i._sr._ctr._presentation.pdf
ii. Senior Center 2030: A 7-year strategic plan for the Franklin Council on Aging   
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._ii._sr._ctr._vision_action_plan.pdf
b. Discussion: Stormwater Utility Update
i. Update Memo & Draft Stormwater Credit Manual   
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8b._stormwater.pdf
ii. Stormwater property specific impervious surface website portal   
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e45452a3047e4c83b27170a8f4f79aa5
9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 23-11: Home Rule Petition on Newspaper Legal Ads
b. Resolution 23-12: Acceptance of New (Re-located) Sewer Easement and Abandonment of Active Use of Existing Sewer Easement at 259 Cottage St.
c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-891: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential II and Single Family Residential III to Rural Residential II or Single Family Residential III an Area On or Near Lincoln St. (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-891 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._23-891-_zoning_-_lot_lines.pdf
d. Resolution 23-13: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,350) & Fire Dept. ($100)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee
d. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.
15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting


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."

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Milford Daily News: "In Franklin, decades of rapid growth haven't changed community's downtown feel"
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

Via HockomockSports.com, Twitter (@MetroWestSports), and the Boston Globe, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Saturday:

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"
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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
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."

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Franklin freshman Nick Gaspar (#40) poses for a photo with players before Franklin’s game against Oliver Ames at Franklin High School in Franklin on May 2, 2022. Gaspar was diagnosed with a brain tumor and is still undergoing chemotherapy. Daily News and Wicked Local Photo/Dan Holmes
Franklin freshman Nick Gaspar (#40) poses for a photo with players before Franklin’s game against Oliver Ames at Franklin High School in Franklin on May 2, 2022. Gaspar was diagnosed with a brain tumor and is still undergoing chemotherapy. Daily News and Wicked Local Photo/Dan Holmes
  

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:  

Softball = Franklin, 3 @ Walpole, 6 – Final

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.


For other results around the Hockomock League

FHS Panthers
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."

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Shared last week from the FPD Instagram account

Franklin Police Officer Lagoa recognized with CIT Award
Franklin Police Officer Lagoa recognized with CIT Award

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.”

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Photos from the Milford Daily News coverage

Franklin Matters audio of the event 

Mourners at a candlelight vigil honored Shirley Branco Owen, who was killed Friday morning. JOSH REYNOLDS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE
Mourners at a candlelight vigil honored Shirley Branco Owen, who was killed Friday morning.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."
Among those listed are Kate Rudolph, Emma White, and Caroline Woelfel from Franklin.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Milford Daily News: The Birchwood Bakery and Kitchen to open before year end 2021

Milford Daily News has an article on the new café coming into where The Cake Bar was:
"New Franklin café to serve sweet treats and savory sandwiches at the former Cake Bar spot 
Read article here -> https://t.co/Erpdnor2Sv"

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/milforddaily/status/1467828182976016389

 “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)
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)
If the survey form is not visible, please use this link


2021 Franklin Biennial Election Information Survey
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.”
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“There isn’t anything more local than a public access studio"
“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."
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Milford Daily News - School Committee & Planning Board candidate summaries



Shared from Twitter:   https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1452624287593078784?t=8SJmiNP255C73XUJ-OkIEA&s=03

Milford Daily News - School Committee candidate summaries
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. "
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https://milforddailynews-ma.newsmemory.com?selDate=20210728&goTo=A07


Monday, July 12, 2021

"Franklin teen honored as a Commonwealth Heroine"

"Speaking up, and making a difference. 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.
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The announcement of Ndoumbe's recognition

Franklin Senior Ndoumbe Ndoye is a determined and passionate youth activist. Photo used with permission from Ndoumbe Ndoye (Pantherbook image from Jason Beckett )
Franklin Senior Ndoumbe Ndoye is a determined and passionate youth activist. Photo used with permission from Ndoumbe Ndoye (Pantherbook image from Jason Beckett )

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.”
Chief Lynch speaks to @milforddaily about leaving Civil Service for hiring of police officers, and the advantages it brings. https://t.co/lq8O4C4cm8



Wednesday, May 26, 2021

FHS grad Jake Noviello "in the midst of a breakout season"

Daily News Sports (@MetroWestSports) tweeted on Tue, May 25, 2021:
"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
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Franklin's Jake Noviello in the midst of a breakout season with the Fairfield University baseball team
Franklin's Jake Noviello in the midst of a breakout season with the Fairfield University baseball team (Fairfield University Courtesy Photo/Peter McLean)


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."

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This was presented at the School Committee meeting Feb 23,2021. You can listen to the presentation here  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/02/fm-473-school-committee-meeting-022321.html

Photos from the meeting including slides from the presentation on the UVGI system  https://photos.app.goo.gl/nbQRysFGMgEF4owE7

"ultraviolet technology proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19"
"ultraviolet technology proven to reduce the spread of COVID-19"


Monday, February 1, 2021

MetroWest Daily News: "Emma White is sending Franklin gymnastics to new heights"

"The Franklin High gymnastics team finished sixth at South Sectionals last year but have taken a massive leap this winter.
One of the major reasons why is the addition of Level 10 gymnast, junior Emma White. White had competed in club gymnastics her first two years of high school before deciding to join the Panthers.
In Friday's meet against Oliver Ames at All Around Gymnastics Academy in Plainville, White continued to prove why she has been such a great addition for Franklin.
White’s night got started on vault where she cruised to a 9.45 score before moving over to bars where she broke her own school record of 9.55 with a near perfect score, posting a 9.8 as her performance was highlighted with an overshoot from high to low bars and a toe catch from low to high."

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