Thursday, May 19, 2016

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

Baseball


  • North Attleboro, 5 @ Franklin, 6 – Final

– North Attleboro plated four runs in the first inning but Franklin’s bullpen limited the Rocketeers to just three hits over the final 6.2 innings and the Panthers offense chipped away to get the win and qualify for the state tournament. Bryan Woelfel came in with one out and the bases loaded in the first and was able to limit the damage for Franklin. Woelfel went five innings, allowing two hits and one earned run while striking out three. Ryan Morse got the win, allowing just a hit in 1.2 innings. Franklin scored a run in the first, two more in the third and two more in the fifth to take a 5-4 lead. North tied the game in the top of the sixth but sophomore Steven Luttazi scored the winning run in the bottom of the sixth for the Panthers. Sophomore Jason Ulrickson went 2-3 and knocked in a pair of runs, Mike Skaza was 1-1 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored and Tyler Gomes went 1-3 with an RBI and a double. Ryan Hodgkins (2-4) scored twice for Franklin and Cam Benham scored once. Andy Katch went 2-3 for North while Zach DeMattio had two RBI for Big Red.


Softball


  • North Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 5 – Final

– The Panthers used a suicide squeeze to score the winning run in bottom of the seventh for the win. Olivia DiGiacomo laid down a bunt with one out to score courtesy runner Kerry Blaney for the win. Maddie Connelly got things started in the final inning with a lead off double and moved to third on a single from Clara DeCarvalho (2-4, RBI double), who moved to second on the throw. A passed ball gave Franklin a shot to score the run but North was able to get the runner at home. After a walk to Alexx Niss (2-3, RBI double), DiGiacomo squeezed in the run. Before the winning run, Franklin rallied from a 4-2 deficit to tie the game in the sixth. Olivia Haba (2-3) led off with a single and pinch hitter Kim Moulton blasted a two-run home run to the game. Caroline D’Aprile got the win for Franklin, striking out five. Meg Barlow had three hits for the Rocketeers and Mycala Moody and Kaylea Sherman each had two.


Boys Lacrosse


  • Franklin, 13 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final


Girls Lacrosse


  • Oliver Ames, 2 @ Franklin, 16 – Final

– Franklin senior Abby Egan netted a hat trick, Julia Jette also scored a hat trick and had two assists and freshman Hailey Toolin scored her first career goal for the Panthers. Oliver Ames’ Erin Fitzgerald netted her 100th career goal for the Tigers in the game while Kendall Clifford also scored and Abby Duvall and Olivia Piazza each had an assist. OA’s Ariana Waldorf had 21 saves in net.

Boys Tennis


  • Franklin, 4 @ North Attleboro, 1 – Final

– The Panthers clinched at least a share of the Kelley-Rex crown for the second straight year with the win. Junior Rahul Herur won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, at first singles and freshman Dan Barrow battled to a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win at third singles. Franklin swept doubles play with Tom Mancini and James Johnston winning 6-1, 6-4 at first doubles and Cam Piana and Jeremy Gan winning 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at second doubles. North Attleboro’s Zack Pfeffer won 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 at second singles for Big Red.


Girls Tennis


  • North Attleboro, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

– North Attleboro and Franklin battled under the lights at the new courts at FHS. North Attleboro’s Julia Mark won 6-4, 6-4 at first singles, Jordan Willis won 6-0, 6-2 at second singles and Allie Grinavic swept 6-0, 6-0 at third singles. The team of Jhanavi Kapadia and Emily Chiasson won 7-5, 6-3 at first doubles and Gabby Duva and Katie Demontigny secured a 6-3, 6-2 win at second doubles for the Rocketeers.


For all the results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
http://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-051816/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

In the News: cadet gets wings, SJC ruling added to Exelon file, vacation bible school, substance abuse talk scheduled, Upton schedules pipeline forum

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Cadet Matthew Williams, 18, of Franklin, received his Silver Pilot Wings recently from squadron commander Maj. Theodore Johnson at a meeting of the Lt. Col. Frank Pocher Minuteman Civil Air Patrol Squadron in Marlborough.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160518/franklin-resident-receives-silver-pilot-wings


"A state Supreme Judicial Court ruling that the state Department of Environmental Protection regulations do not fulfill requirements of a 2009 global warming law have been added to Exelon’s project file with a state board. 
The ruling, which affirms the Global Warming Solutions Act, was sent to the Energy Facilities Siting Board, which is currently reviewing Exelon’s proposal to build a 200-megawatt expansion of their existing Summer Street facility in Medway. 
The Conservation Law Foundation, one of the parties involved in the SJC case, called the ruling “binding authority that is directly relevant to the Board’s decision” on Exelon’s proposal."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160518/medway-sjc-ruling-sent-to-siting-board-exelon


"Vacation Bible School will take place from 9 a.m. to noon July 18-22 at Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 31 Hayward St. 
Children ages 3 to fifth grade are welcome."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160518/anglican-church-of-redeemer-to-host-bible-school



"Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, and SAFE Coalition President James Derick will speak at the Franklin Odd Fellows Speaker's Forum Series Public Talk event "Substance Abuse in 'Our Community'" at 7 p.m. June 20 at the Dean College Campus Center's Atrium, 99 Main St. 
The event will include a discussion on opioid addiction, substance abuse, addiction, government response and healing."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160518/rep-jeffrey-roy-to-speak-at-substance-abuse-event


"Officials are holding a forum next week to hear comments about a proposed gas pipeline, which, if built, would pass through Upton. 
Members of the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, Planning Board, Green Community Committee and Conservation Commission will attend the discussion on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Main Hall at the Town Hall to discuss the proposed Access Northeast project."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160518/upton-holding-pipeline-forum


Franklin Community Garden Seedling Sale ->> May 28-29

This year's seedling sale will be held May 28-29 (Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend), at the King Street Community Garden, from 9 AM-12 PM both days. 

Stop by, get your plants, and talk to us about joining the Community Garden Committee

We need new committee members as well as new gardeners. 

If you can't make it to the sale but you're interested, please feel free to contact us through Facebook or email and we'll be happy to fill you in!



Community Garden
Community Garden



  • Community Garden Committee on the Town of Franklin website

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_BComm/garden


  • Community Garden Committee on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Franklin-Community-Gardens-152040424825578/


Dean Children's Center - Exploration Open House - June 2

Dean Children's Center will host an Exploration Open House on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Parents of children 2 years old to 6 years are encouraged to bring their child to explore the school and learn about our program. Applications are being accepted for 5-day morning, 2-day morning, 3-day morning preschool programs or 4-day Pre-K program.

Innovative and progressive, the school is NAEYC accredited and well known in the community for an inspiring preschool experience. Dean Children's Center is a lab school for ECE majors, with teachers-in-training alongside credentialed teachers. The center has a very professional and caring environment for children to learn through exploration.

The school uses a developmental approach to education which reflects current research in child development and peer conflict resolution. Director Faith Nickolas states "We are a regional resource to parents and educators on peer conflict resolution in young children and our lab school is a demonstration site for best practices in early education of children."

Dean College Children's Center is located at 144 School Street in Franklin. For more information, call 508-541-1598.


image linked from Dean CHildren's Center webpage
image linked from Dean CHildren's Center webpage

Summer STAR Classes - Openings are still available!

Gee, with classes like these, it sounds like it would be really fun to go this summer!


The Summer STAR Program at Jefferson Elementary has limited availability in these classes.
entering grades 3, 4, 5, 6
2 Weeks, July 11 - 22
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
This class allows students to gain confidence in singing, acting, improvisation, and choreographed movement along with performing in front of an audience.  Students will work together to create small group and large group songs. The class culminates in a mini-musical revue for the parents.
entering grades 4, 5, 6

2 Weeks, July 11 - 22
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Have you always wondered what it would like to be in a Rock Band? Do you want to find out? Whether you have musical experience or not, join Mr. Barrett as he creates a rock band from scratch!  At the end of the two weeks, you can put on a Rock Show!
entering grades 3, 4, 5

July 11 - 15, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
If you are looking to add a little "bling" to your daily wardrobe, look no further. During the week, we will be transforming t-shirts into new accessories such as a scarf or a hand bag.  We will take colorful duct tape and create interesting bracelets and lanyards.  We will also add sparkle to our sunglasses and flip flops.  
entering grades 3, 4, 5

July 11 - 15, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Girls don't need to have an American Girl doll to enjoy this class.  During the week, the girls and their dolls will participate in many fun activities such as PJ day with hot off the griddle pancakes, a tea party with cupcake decorating, crafts, stories, games, and much more!
entering grades 4, 5

July 25 to 29, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
All students will be engaged, encouraged, and motivated in a variety of individual and team sports such as soccer, baseball, softball, flag football.  Students will use teamwork, communication, and sportsmanship as these values are the cornerstone for effective game play.
entering grades 3, 4, 5

August 1 to 5, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
We will be using clay and other art materials to create unique and exciting sculptures!
entering grades 4, 5, 6

August 1 to 5, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Make the science of Star Wars come to life while investigating the truth and fiction behind your favorite Star Wars movies. The Hoth system may be "far, far away", but there is plenty to create right here in Franklin.  Design, Build, Play and may the Force be with you!



Save Spruce Pond Brook - Stop Madalene Village Development

The continuation of the hearing on the developer's proposal for Madalene Village is scheduled for Thursday, May 19 at 7:50 PM. The Zoning Board of Appeals full agenda for this meeting can be found here

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_ZBAAgendas/Agendas%202016/05-19-16%20ZBA%20Meeting.pdf


7:50 PM 

21 Peck Street and 180 Cottage Street, Madalene Village - MV Cottage Development LLC Applicant is seeking a building permit to construct a 40 unit townhome style development. The building permit is denied without a comprehensive permit from the ZBA.



a view of the brook from Wachusetts St
a view of the brook from Wachusetts St


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczbmptU2piU29nTU0/view?usp=sharing

"The Good Samaritan law removes a key barrier"

"Tuesday, May 17 at the State House, Governor Charlie Baker and Attorney General Maura Healey unveiled a new public information campaign to encourage people to call 911 for emergency medical services at the first signs of a drug overdose. Along with Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Department of Public Health Commissioner Monica Bharel and members of the law enforcement community, state officials launched the $250,000 Make the Right Call campaign to promote the Massachusetts 911 Good Samaritan Law.

This law provides protection to individuals seeking medical assistance for themselves or someone else experiencing a drug-related overdose, including opioid-related overdoses, without the risk of charges of possession of a controlled substance."

  • Continue reading the Governor's press release

http://www.mass.gov/governor/press-office/press-releases/fy2016/administration-ags-office-call-911-during-overdoses.html





Make the Right Call
Make the Right Call


Make the Right Call targets active users of opioids and their friends and families with a simple message that they shouldn’t be afraid to seek help when they see an overdose. The campaign includes billboards, and advertisements on street furniture and other public environments where overdoses can take place. Viewers are directed to the website for more information on what to say when calling 911, what to do while waiting for help to arrive, and where they can access the overdose reversal tool Naloxone, more commonly called Narcan.


  • Make the Right Call website

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dph/programs/substance-abuse/make-the-right-call-public-information-campaign.html

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

ALERT: Changing Downtown Traffic Pattern Coming at the End of June

Dear Franklin Resident:

This is the first announcement to the community that the traffic pattern will be changing in Downtown Franklin toward the end of June, 2016. The one-way traffic pattern in downtown, which many have become accustomed to, will be changing to two-way traffic. Yes, that’s correct: traffic around the downtown triangle will soon become two-way! We encourage everyone to take it a little slower in their daily business to make sure you get accustomed to the new flow of traffic.

While the date has not been specified yet when the traffic pattern will become two-way, we can’t begin to educate the community soon enough. We encourage you to follow the town website and social media (Facebook, Twitter) feeds, as well as the Town’s traditional local media channels to stay tuned for specific updates over the coming month. We are counting on you to help spread the word.


Downtown Map 

A map is attached of the new traffic routes. I encourage you to print it out, send it to friends and family and begin to spread the word.


Future Notification

As part of the construction contract with the state, the Town will be placing electronic boards at all intersections of downtown when the traffic transitions to two-way. New lane markings will be painted around the entire downtown, as well as signage in key areas. Individual letters will also be distributed to all downtown businesses to help educate their customers of the traffic flow when exiting their business. The Town will also be doing as much publicity as possible through its own social media feeds and through traditional local media channels on this pattern change.


Public Benefits

I also want to take this opportunity to thank the community for their patience during the recent construction in downtown. The Town is installing many public benefits, including new sidewalks, new paving, better pedestrian-friendly accommodations, and many beautification efforts to enhance the vibrancy of the downtown. The planning effort for this project has taken well over a decade and I am confident residents will enjoy the new amenities.


If any resident has any questions, feel free to contact the Town Administrator’s Office at 508-520-4949.


Sincerely,

Jeff Nutting, Town Administrator
Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator

recent construction underway to complete the work before switching  to the new two-way traffic pattern in June
recent construction underway to complete the work before switching
to the new two-way traffic pattern in June



The memo on the Traffic Pattern containing the map with the new two-way flow




  • The Town of Franklin is on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/Town-of-Franklin-998859663537294/


  • Follow the Town of Franklin on Twitter

https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA


  • Visit the Town of Franklin website

http://franklin.ma.us/


FHS Students to host a Genealogy Conference - June 3

Pantherbook (@FranklinHSNews) tweeted at 9:20 AM on Tue, May 17, 2016: 
"FHS Students to host a genealogy conference for the public on June 3rd. @FranklinPSNews @FranklinMatters https://t.co/7vcbVidLFg"



To be held from 9AM to noon in the FHS school library

FHS Students to host a Genealogy Conference - June 3
FHS Students to host a Genealogy Conference - June 3