Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins vs. Taunton on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Tuesday:

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 59 @ Taunton, 33 – Final 

– Taunton was tied with Franklin late in the third quarter, but the Panthers, playing their third game in three days, caught fire in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Tigers 26-5 in the final period, to pull out the win. With the victory, Franklin clinches at least a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. Katie Peterson, Olivia Quinn, and Brigid Earley each scored seven points in the fourth to propel Franklin to the win. Peterson led all scorers with 17, while Quinn finished with 16 and Earley had 11. Stefany Padula added 10 points on three triples in the win. Kameron St. Pierre was Taunton’s top scorer with 16 points. Olivia Gannon chipped in with six points and Cali Melo had four.

Boys Basketball = Taunton, 48 @ Franklin, 77 – Final  
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the game recap:

"The Franklin boys basketball team sent a message loud and clear to the rest of the Hockomock League and Division 1 on Tuesday night. 

The Panthers are a serious contender. 

Behind a near flawless opening three quarters, Franklin handed Taunton its first league loss of the season, and did so in emphatic fashion with a 77-48 win. 

Franklin hit from deep early, which opened things up for the Panthers to successfully attack the basket, and the offense clicked on all cylinders the rest of the way. The hosts connected on 10 of their 11 three-pointers in the first three quarters and shot just under 70% from two-point range, carving up the Tiger’s defense."

Continue reading the game recap ->
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-secures-statement-win-over-taunton/

For a  Photo Gallery from this game -> 
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Winter-2021-2022/Franklin-Taunton-Boys-Basketball-02-08-22/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-22/

Franklin senior Sean Vinson goes up for a shot against Taunton’s Faisal Mass in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

FHS hiking club to host Disney trivia night - Mar 17

@FhsHikingClub is hosting a Trivia Night at FHS in March! Prizes for top 3 teams & great fun will be had by all 🌲 

Use this link to register and be sure to add your team name when you register! Comment with any questions & share!
https://t.co/3ZygAxvMzc  or  https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx  (Choose Franklin High School, then Hiking Club)

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/d3wDB4Odey

FHS hiking club to host Disney trivia night - Mar 17

2022 DOER Proposed Building Code Updates - slide deck

"BAKER ADMINISTRATION officials unveiled a slide deck on Tuesday that outlines in broad strokes how they intend to use updates to two existing state building codes and the development of a third more restrictive code to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions coming from newly constructed commercial and residential buildings.

The new building codes are scheduled to take effect next year after a public comment period and regulatory hearings. It’s expected new construction regulated by the building codes over the next 27 years will account for 27 percent of all building space by 2050, when state law requires Massachusetts to reach net zero emissions."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/baker-administration-unveils-building-code-slide-deck/ 

View the slide deck on the proposed building codes here or embedded below

https://www.mass.gov/doc/building-energy-code-straw-proposal-updated-stretch-code-specialized-opt-in-code-feb-2022/download

2022 DOER Proposed Code Updates from Franklin Matters

2022 DOER Proposed Building Code Updates - slide deck

MA Department of Veterans Services is looking for feedback from women who have served

"The MA Department of Veterans Services is looking for feedback from women who have served. "

Take the survey now: https://tinyurl.com/5n6j2ybd 

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SenatorMikeRush/status/1491142416556265472

MA Department of Veterans Services is looking for feedback from women who have served

Recap: Franklin Housing Authority meeting 2/07/22

Quick recap:

• The Franklin Housing Authority met on Monday, Feb 7 at 4:30 PM in the community room at Central Park terrace
• Key item - waiting list has over 8 thousand individuals, only 300 odd are from Franklin. It is good t have Franklin a desirable community but we need more housing
• The four units out of service from the fire in 2021 may be back online in March. Currently empty units being filled as applicants are vetted and arrangements confirmed
• Revenue up over this time last year, attributed to better management of rental payments coordinating with residents on the timing of the Social Security funds, etc.
• Director contract extended for 5 year term using current contract language. The DHCD template is in court being challenged on some of the provisions  and the resolution is not anticipated any time soon. Hence, the renewal of the current contract terms

 

Twitter thread of notes taken during meeting listed below

Audio of the meeting to be available in couple of days

• Franklin Housing Authority meeting underway, recording in process, assuming gremlins are kept at bay, recording will be available in day or so #fha0207
• Meeting agenda here -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/fha_2-7-22.pdf #fha0207
• Over 8K on waiting list for housing, 315 local residents on listing. #fha0207 revenue up about $11k year to date with 11 vacancies, 4 related to fire, a couple of units coming to use this week.
• A TV unit is on in the background for resident use, hopefully won't mess with the recording too much. #fha0207
• Motion to accept director report, second, next meeting March 7 (keeping it to Weds) motion as amended passes unanimously. #fha0207 motion to accept operation statement, seconded, auditor doing ok, passes unanimously.
• No CPC update, anything under old business? No. Checking on other listings per agenda. Furnace replacement. Amount of bids exceed DHCD award to date but trying to adjust to fit within or increase accordingly #fha0207 board approval pending DHCD funding for 9 units - passes
• Winter St emergency boiler replacement project #fha0207 may need to add a temporary unit to keep things going while replacement underway, expecting bids this week, have expedite approval motion approved unanimously
• Tenant board member to fill the next vacant seat, working with Town Clerk and tenants to communicate and prepare accordingly, tenants would file application, be reviewed by Town Administrator, and ultimately approved by Town Council #fha0207
• Ethics and DHCD training mandatory but board member is optional for tenant members #fha0207
• Mgt agreement with Norfolk, value of contract increases, approval for $66k, Norfolk Board also to approve, passes unanimously, Board can approve allowance of 30% for executive for mgt of contract, approved unanimously; prior salary based upon 39.5 hours, #fha0207 5% increase on base per DHCD, first since 2017, motion to approve as allowed by DHCD, unanimously
• Litigation regarding the DHCD template, looking to extend current agreement for Lisa for 5 years, rather than use the new template; no resolution likely to DHCD template anytime soon; best option to extend for now #fha0207 specific motion to be read in
• Motion read, moved, second, passes unanimously; motion to adjourn, passes unanimously #fha0207 That's all for tonight catch you next time!

The Twitter thread can also be found in one PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ORrbvLxd9uE1zgWPf8qu9EtwW-NPt5N8/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Housing Authority

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Feb 9, 2022

 

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features Economic Development Plus Subcommittee meeting  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/economic-development-subcommittee.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features  the combination of the Town Council Quarterbacking session and the recent Talk Franklin episode 
• Town Council Quarterbacking with Tom Mercer ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/town-council-quarterbacking-with-chair.html
• Talk Franklin with Jamie Hellen ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/this-talk-franklin-episode-covers-town.html 
   

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:29:00 am Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19

7:30:00 am It Takes A Village: Dementia

8:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Dennis Sardella

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer

11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Life Coaches Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: L. E. A. P.

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 2

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation Show 1: Show 1

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson

4:30 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Pub Kings & Padula Band

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Windborne

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 1 01-28-19

8:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Winter Music 2018

10:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 01-28-22

12:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Mansfield-OA-Foxboro 02-03-22

3:01 pm Public School Event: Jazz Cafe 02-07-20

4:31 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 12-22-21

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 02-02-22

11:00 am Town Administrator Evaluation: 01-26-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 02-02-22

6:30 pm Finance Committee, LIVE, Chambers, 865 8695 4591

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin Newcomers and Friends meeting features Caleigh Keating/Franklin Public Library

We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends February Monthly Meeting.  Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30.  

We are pleased to announce that Caleigh Keating will be joining us.  Caleigh is the Youth Services Librarian at the Franklin Public Library, considered to be America’s first public library.  Library Director Felicia Oti may join her.  We always look forward to hearing updates on programs and services at both our library and the Minuteman Library Network.  This is a great opportunity to learn about this crown jewel in our community.

No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP.  Come join us and have fun while you make connections in your community.  We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie.  We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Occasionally, special circumstances may cause us to switch Wednesdays.  We run our meetings September through May.  We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.  We meet at “3” Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin, upstairs in a private room.  Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided.  So come join us on the 3rd Wednesday at “3”!

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.   

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Franklin Newcomers and Friends meeting features Caleigh Keating/Franklin Public Library

This "Talk Franklin" episode covers Town Council goals, Franklin For All, and pop up shop successes

FM #722 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 722 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge.

Our conversation covered current events

• Town Council goals => Town goals, Town Administrator review base

• Franklin For All -> EDC plus,  MAPC planning, Forum Mar 7

• Pop shop success stories

The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie. Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Town-Council-Goals--Franklin-For-All-and-Pop-Shop-Program-Success-e1e3tr8/a-a7cagii

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Finance Committee agenda -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/finance-committee-gets-lesson-on.html 

Franklin For All web page -> https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/franklin-for-all/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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This Talk Franklin episode discusses the Town Council goals, Franklin For All, and pop up shop successes

Franklin Democrats to caucus virtually on March 5, 2022

On Saturday March 5 at 4:00 PM Democrats will convene virtually to elect delegates and alternates to represent Franklin at the 2022 State Democratic Convention.

Registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin 16 years old by February 4, 2022 may vote and be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), people with disabilities, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community not elected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucus or by visiting massdems.org/convention.

The 2022 Convention will be a hybrid convention, with in-person proceedings taking place alongside virtual participation options on June 3 and 4 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Delegates will convene to endorse candidates for statewide office ahead of the September Democratic Primary. The MassDems are closely monitoring changes in public health guidance and will update plans accordingly.

Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Committee should contact Rachel Plukas at chair@FranklinDemocrats.org. 

Franklin Democrats to caucus virtually on March 5, 2022

FHS girls basketball tops St Paul Diocesan on Monday

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

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 68 vs. St. Paul Diocesan, 25 – Final 
– Franklin tossed a shutout in the second quarter and then allowed only one point in the fourth to earn its second big win in as many days. All 14 players got on the score sheet for the Panthers, led by Katie Peterson’s game-high 17. Caelyn Leonard hit a three to close out the first with Franklin ahead 13-8 and then the Panthers put together a 16-0 second quarter to take full control of the game. Leonard scored all nine of her points in the first half. After edging a shooting in the third, Franklin closed the game with a 22-1 fourth quarter. Brigid Earley scored six points and Stefany Padula and Olivia Quinn each had five points in the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-07-22/

FHS Panthers