Showing posts with label twitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label twitter. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Maybe 6 disasters across the US on the same day will catch someone's attention?

What are the odds of 6 environmental disasters happening on the same day across the US? Torrential rains, derecho, extreme heat wave, etc...
 
High water levels in the Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road. NPS photo
High water levels in the Gardner River alongside the North Entrance Road. NPS photo

National Park Service video of their helicopter surveying the damage on Monday

6/13/22 Conditions of Yellowstone’s North Entrance Road through the Gardner Canyon between Gardiner, Montana, and Mammoth Hot Springs.

Find the other environmental disasters in Edgar McGregor's Twitter thread captured here in PDF form ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NcDQfy_WAQ6ze_0HxWkdlHHY_A5LGnwk/view?usp=sharing

Edgar is a climate scientist at San Jose State Univ in CA ->   https://twitter.com/edgarrmcgregor

Monday, June 13, 2022

FHS Unified Basketball team gets a gold medal welcome home! (video)

"Congratulations to the @FranklinUnified  on Bringing Home the Gold!!!"

"Welcome back @FranklinUnified  this was the first basketball team to qualify at the @SpecialOlympics  for Team Massachusetts…and they brought home GOLD! Congratulations"

Video 1 Shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/editorvar/status/1536131176490012673 

Video 2 shared from Twitter ->  https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1536095160685273088



Wednesday, June 8, 2022

FHS boys lacrosse win to advance; Dumas takes 1st in individual heptathlon, girls team takes 1st

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports playoff action on Tuesday:
 
Boys Lacrosse - Division 1  = #26 Framingham, 4 @ #7 Franklin, 15 – Final
End of the 1st... Franklin 6, Framingham 0
Davis: 2G, 1A
Consigli: 2G, 2A
Sacchetti: 1G
Hansen: 1G
Good looks from the Panthers in the 1st.  https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1534284038915121155
Halftime... Franklin 11, Framingham 1
Davis: 2G, 2A
Consigli: 3G, 4A
Sacchetti: 2G, 2A
Hansen: 2G
Stoddard: 1G
Alexander: 1G, 10-12 on faceoffs  https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1534289556161404930
End of the 3rd... Franklin 15, Framingham 2
Consigli: 6G, 4A
Davis: 3G, 2A
Sacchetti: 2G, 3A
O'brien: 1A
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1534296780350885890
FINAL - Franklin 15, Framingham 4
Next game against TBD, Westwood/North Andover   https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1534299893044486144

Outdoor Track

Sarah Dumas won the Heptathlon today!!! She scored 3879 points. The Franklin “A” Team won the team competition. On the team were Sarah Dumas, Kyra McSweeney and Cailyn Bruno. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1534331841498554370

The full set of results for the heptathlon can be found online

What is a heptathlon? Seven track and fields events (100 metres hurdles, High jump, Shot put, 200 metres, Long jump, Javelin throw, and 800 metres) over two days of competition. For more about heptathlon (and decathlon) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptathlon

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Sunday, June 5, 2022

FHS girls tennis win to advance in playoffs, 3 medals at Outdoor track State meet

Via HockomockSports.com, Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports playoff action on Saturday:

Softball - Division 1 = #17 Franklin, 8 @ #16 Newton North, 10 – Final
Not the outcome we had hoped for losing today 10-8 to a good Newton North team but we fought until the end. Whole team effort all the way through. Some fantastic plays, heads up base running, hitting up and down the line up. Proud of you ladies! https://twitter.com/CoachKatieH/status/1533209120899211268

Girls Tennis - Division 1 = #35 Lynn Classical, 0 @ #30 Franklin, 5 – Final
FHS GT wins first playoff match against Lynn Classical 5-0! Izzy Trull, Chloe Essam and Sarah Schiavo all with straight set wins. Doubles duos of Vedika Vinayak/Brooke Daniels & Amulya Jayam/Allison Bagley also didn't drop a set. Up next for FHS is a matchup with Brookline Monday https://twitter.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1533215637811736576

Outdoor Track = some medals at State meet

Congrats to medalists at day 2 of the MIAA Meet of Champions; Liz Hopkins (4th - javelin), Sarah Dumas (8th - 100 hurdles) and 4x4 (4th - Olivia Costa, Sarah Dumas, Sophia Cuneo and Anna Cliff). Such great accomplishments by all!  https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1533289452050710528

 

FHS Sophomore came into today’s MA Meet of Champions seeded 10th in the Javelin. A massive 7’ PR, throwing 119’1” places her 4th in the state & qualifies her for the New England Regionals next week! Congratulations @HockomockSports

Complete girls state meeting results

Complete boys state meet results

For other results around the Hockomock League

4x400 takes 4th place place at New Englands with a time of 4:05. Oh by the way they’re all sophomores!
4x400 takes 4th place, earn place for New England's with a time of 4:05. Oh by the way they’re all sophomores!

FHS Sophomore  @elizabe82032317  came into today’s MA Meet of Champions seeded 10th in the Javelin. A massive 7’ PR, throwing 119’1” places her 4th in the state & qualifies her for the New England Regionals next week!
FHS Sophomore (Liz Hopkins)
@elizabe82032317
came into today’s MA Meet of Champions seeded 10th in the Javelin. A massive 7’ PR, throwing 119’1” places her 4th in the state & qualifies her for the New England Regionals next week!


Thursday, June 2, 2022

FHS boys lacrosse top St Johns 13-11 on Wednesday to close regular season

Via Twitter, we share the results of the last regular season game for FHS spring sports. Playoff games coming up for those qualifying to move on.

End of the 1st...  Franklin 5, St. John's Shrewsbury 4
Davis: 2G
Walshe: 1G, 1A
Sacchetti: 2G
Consigli: 2A
Alexander: 9 for 10 on faceoffs
Halftime...  Franklin 6, St. John's Shrewsbury 4
Davis: 3G
Sacchetti: 2G, 1A
End of the 3rd... Franklin 8, St. John's Shrewsbury 8
Sacchetti: 3G, 1A
Consigli: 1G, 3A
O'brien: 1A
FINAL = Franklin 13, St. John's Shrewsbury 11
Consigli: 3G, 3A
Davis: 4G, 3A
Walshe: 2G, 1A
Sacchetti: 3G, 3A
Hansen: 1A
That’s a wrap on the regular season… Solid dub to close it out but we’re not done yet boys!!!
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1532187334594203648

FHS boys lacrosse top St Johns 13-11 on Wednesday to close regular season
FHS boys lacrosse top St Johns 13-11 on Wednesday to close regular season

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"
Continue reading the Boston Globe article (Subscription may be required)

 

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

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Franklin, MA: Town Council Budget Hearing 5-25-22 (video)

The Franklin TV broadcast of the first of two Town council budget hearings is available for viewing on YouTube. Video link -> https://youtu.be/VfOe0X2AMiM

The twitter thread of my notes, taken during the 4 hour session can be found here

My recap and the audio recording will be available in a couple of days

 

FHS Unified Track Team qualify for the Division 1 State Meet

…and that’s a wrap! Our Unified Track Team made it to the Div 1 State Finals!  

Congratulations to Seekonk on their Div 1 Championship!  

And Congratulations Panthers on an OUTSTANDING season!!!

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1529550215337979912

FHS Unified Track Team qualify for the Division 1 State Meet
FHS Unified Track Team qualify for the Division 1 State Meet

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Seal of Biliteracy achieved by 12 FHS students in second year of program

"Congratulations to all of our @FranklinHS  world language scholars who earned the MA Sate Seal of Biliteracy! We are so proud."
Based upon students in photo, at least 11 achieved this biliteracy award
Based upon students in photo, at least 11 achieved this biliteracy award. Stay tuned for an update on what the total is. 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/LevansFHS/status/1528808110244220931

Seal of Biliteracy introduced to School Committee in Sep 2019 with a planned implementation for 2020-2021 school year. 5 students were announced in June 2021. Per the photo, 11 students have reached this achievement this year. (Being verified if total is 11 or ??).(Confirmed as 11.) (updated 5/25/22 to 12 as another student was confirmed)

2021 achievement announcement -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/5-fhs-students-receive-massachusetts.html

Program introduction to School Committee in Sep 2019 ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/school-committee-recap-sep-10-2019.html

Saturday, May 21, 2022

FHS boys lacrosse tops Bishop Feehan on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday: 

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 vs. Bishop Feehan, 9 – Final 
– Jake Davis proved to be unstoppable for the Feehan defense as the junior exploded for eight goals and two assists to lead the Panthers to a big win over the Shamrocks. Tyler Sacchetti added a goal and four assists, Jayden Consigli notched five goals and five assists, and Drew Hansen had a goal and one helper.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 vs. Hopkinton, 4 – Final
FHS GT drops a tough match against non-league Hopkinton 4-1. All but two matches went 3 sets including the lone win from freshman doubles duo of Sydney Tolonen & Brooke Daniels.
Franklin travels to KP on Monday for a key Hock matchup.
https://twitter.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1527806997382537216
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-05-20-22/
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Thursday, May 19, 2022

FHS baseball, softball, girls lacrosse, and both boys and girls tennis teams post wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday:

Baseball = Franklin, 12 @ Milford, 0 – Final (5 inn.) 
– Holding a 3-0 lead after four innings, Franklin found its groove in the fifth and exploded for nine runs to secure a win at Fino Field. Eisig Chin had an RBI double early in the fifth, Evan Raider blasted a two-run triple, and Jacob Crisileo had a two-out RBI triple to give the Panthers a 12-0 lead. Jack Marino (two RBI, run) Jase Lyons (two runs, RBI), and Joe Tirrell (two RBI) also had two hits for the Panthers. James Kuczmiec tossed a five-inning complete game shutout for the Panthers, allowing a pair of hits and walks to go along with four strikeouts to get the win. Sophomore Keith Lee went 2-for-2 for the Scarlet Hawks.

Softball = Milford, 2 @ Franklin, 10 – Final 
– Milford jumped ahead with two runs in the top of the third but Franklin quickly responded with seven runs in the bottom half and went on to secure a big win over the visiting Scarlet Hawks. Sophomore Camille Bonina launched a two-run home run in the top of the third to put Milford ahead 2-1. In the bottom half, Franklin had its first five batters reach base including a two-run double from Hailey Fales as the Panthers jumped back ahead 4-2. Avery Chalk and Dana Stott had back-to-back RBI singles and Katy Liberman smacked a two-out, two-run double to push Franklin’s lead to 8-2. Junior Kiera Kotwicki earned the win for the Panthers, allowing two runs on seven hits and no walks, striking out four in a complete game effort.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Longmeadow, 16 – Final
Panthers have a long way to go for the win.   Franklin 11, Longmeadow 16

Davis: 5G, 1A
Sacchetti: 1G, 1A
Hansen: 2G, 2A
Alexander: 1G
Palmieri: 1A


Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 9 vs. Notre Dame Academy, 7 – Final
Boston Globe's Trevor Hass has the game recap ->

The Boston Herald also provides a game recap ->

Boys tennis = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 
– Franklin’s experience was on full display as the Panthers used five seniors in the lineup to knock off visiting Milford. Senior Vayshnav Malhotra and senior Sameen Shaik both won 6-0, 6-0 at first and second singles, respectively, while senior Drew Mahoney earned a 6-0, 6-1 win at third singles. The senior tandem of Thomas Broyles and Tyler Fitzpatrick captured a 6-2, 6-0 win at first doubles and Franklin’s sophomore pairing of Ahan Shetty and Jay Gorgas captured a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.

Girls tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Milford, 0 – Final 
– Franklin took all five matches in straight sets to take down Milford and stay in first place in the Kelley-Rex division with three matches to go. Izzy Trull (6-2, 6-1) Chloe Essum (6-3, 6-2), and Sarah Schiavo (6-1, 6-2) swept the three singles matches for the Panthers while Vedika Vinayak and Lexy Winkler secured a 6-2, 6-3 win at first doubles, and Amulya Jayam and Nihara Lijan captured a 6-4, 6-4 win at second doubles.


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Topsoil moisture measure among worst in USA, hence water conservation measures start

In regards to the Drought Level 1 status announced by the Commonwealth last week, which has in turn started our water conservation measures some background info on the reason we are in the early stages of drought. Meteorologist shares this via his @growingwisdom Twitter account: 

"Here's a map for those who might think I am making a bigger deal about the soil moisture than need be. Most of southern New England's topsoil is in the lowest percentile compared to the average in the country. " 
Most of southern New England's topsoil is in the lowest percentile compared to the average in the country
Most of southern New England's topsoil is in the lowest percentile compared to the average in the country

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/growingwisdom/status/1526895964182700033 

More drought information can be found at https://www.drought.gov/current-conditions 

On the conservation measures just implemented for Franklin, this is not a water ban, although if the drought conditions continue to worsen, that could come.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

FHS baseball, softball, and both girls and boys lacrosse, and tennis teams posted wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday: 

Baseball = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 
– Franklin took the lead with a run in the first, added three in the third, and that was enough for junior Alfred Mucciarone as the Panthers prevailed from a tight contest with a win over rival Mansfield. In the bottom of the first, Chris Goode drew a two-out walk, stole second, and then scored on an RBI single up the left side by Evan Raider. The Panthers struck again with two outs in the third as sophomore Henry Digiorgio hit a base-clearing double to left to score Ryan Gerety (walk), Jack Marino (single), and Raider (single) to make it 4-0. Mucciarone tossed a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits — a two-out single in the fourth, a one-out single in the sixth, and a two-out single in the seventh, but none advanced first — and two walks (both in the top of the third) along with 10 strikeouts.

Softball = Franklin, 8 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final 
– Franklin rallied with six runs in the top of the seventh inning to come back from a run down and pick up a big road win. Freshman Sarah Boozang delivered the big hit, coming on as a pinch-hitter and smacking a double that plated the tying and the go-ahead runs in the top of the seventh. Juniors Georgia Harvey (run, RBI) and Katy Liberman (two runs) each had two hits on the day while Hannah Cacciapaglia (run) and Julia White (two runs, RBI). Aislinn Lavery got the win, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks, striking out eight for the Panthers. each had a triple. After the Panthers jumped ahead 2-0 in the second, Mansfield answered back with a pair of runs in the third on a Julia Kelly single and Olivia DeTrolio homer. Jill Koppy gave the Hornets their first lead with a solo homer in the fifth, but the Panthers turned the game on its head with a six-run seventh. Callie Lake and Alanna Conley also had hits for Mansfield.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 @ Foxboro, 8 – Final 
– Tommy Sharkey scored half of Foxboro’s goals, while Tony Sulham, Dylan Kerrigan, and Sully Kenneally each netted one for the Warriors. Adam Addeche had a strong game in goal with 10 saves.
FINAL = Franklin 16. Foxboro 8
Sacchetti: 3G, 1A
Davis: 5G, 6A
O'brien: 1G, 2A
Hansen: 2G, 3A
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1526321847020793857

Girls lacrosse = Foxboro, 3 @ Franklin, 18 – Final 
– Franklin earned a big win against fellow division leader Foxboro to close in on another league title. This is the 96th consecutive league win for the Panthers (92nd in a row under head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino). Kaitlyn Carney led the way for the Panthers with six goals. Kate O’Rourke had four goals and pulled down seven draws and Katie Peterson had two goals, three assists, and five draws. Stella Regan added a hat trick, Jackie O’Neil had a pair of goals, and Lindsay Atkinson found the back of the net once for Franklin. Freshman Ella Mahoney made five saves to pick up the win in goal. Cate Noone scored twice and Paige Curran had one goal for the Warriors. Mary Collins had an assist and Audrey Campbell made a pair of saves in the loss.

Boys tennis = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final 
– It took a second-set tiebreaker at second doubles and a tightly contested three-set battle at first singles, but Franklin prevailed with a 3-2 win in a great match against rival Mansfield. Senior Vayshanv Malhotra split the first two sets but took care of business in the third set to win 6-7, 6-7 (1), 6-2 for the Panthers’ lone point from singles action. The team of seniors Tim O’Keefe and Thomas Broyles rolled to a 6-1, 6-1 win at first doubles while the team of sophomores Jay Gorgas and Ahan Shetty prevailed with a 6-4, 7-6 (6) win at second doubles to get the win for Franklin. Mansfield freshman Neema Khosravani took a 6-1, 6-2 verdict at second singles and sophomore Iniyan Karruppusami secured a 6-0, 6-1 win at third singles for the Hornets.

Girls tennis = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 
– Franklin won all five matches to defend home court against Mansfield, inching closer to a division title with the victory. Izzy Trull dropped just one game in a 6-0, 6-1 first singles win, Chloe Essum grabbed a 6-4, 6-0 win at second singles, and Sarah Schiavo prevailed 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-fought battle at third singles. The team of Allison Bagley and Vedika Vinayak won 6-2, 6-2 at first doubles while Amulya Jayam teamed with Shriya Rajesh for a 6-3, 6-0 second doubles decision.

For other results around the Hockomock League
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Senate President Karen Spilka with a brief video on May as Mental Health Awareness Month (video)

Senate President Karen Spilka with a brief video on May as Mental Health Awareness Month


 

Saturday, May 14, 2022

"It's possible that in the near future, a MAJORITY of people dying of COVID may be vaccinated"

Dr Thrasher (PhD at Northwestern Univ) created a Twitter thread that is share worthy:
"So today I want to write a thread I've been nervous to write. In January and February, according to CDC data, 42% of ppl who died of COVID were vaccinated. 
It's possible that in the near future, a MAJORITY of people dying of COVID may be vaccinated. 2. How can this be?..."

You can download a copy of the thread PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Uo1qYm3dhbznhWaTwUhHmQ88QDsbjQU/view?usp=sharing

Or read the embedded copy here

1 million dead from COVID
1 million dead from COVID

Friday, May 13, 2022

School Committee recap: FHS Unified basketball team appears and presentation/discussion on approaches to student behavior

FM #794 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 794 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the regular Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held Tuesday, May 10, 2022.  6 members present, 1 absent.

Quick Recap:
  • FHS student updates, Superintendent report highlight a number of events and accomplishments around the district (Superintendent report usually posted day after meeting but last couple are missing)
  • FHS Unified basketball team appeared in Council Chambers. They will represent MA in the Special Olympics this summer. A special recognition for a program that has made great strides through the years and around the district
  • Presentation and discussion on “Approaches to Student Behavior” a highly interesting and engaged conversation. Very impressive approach, note that it does take time (i.e. people power) to implement and manage.
  • The School Committee entered executive session to continue work on their contract negotiations. 
The meeting opened at 7 PM and ran approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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FHS Unified basketball students & teachers provide an update
FHS Unified basketball students & teachers provide an update