FHS girls basketball win to advance in playoffs, boys hockey and boys basketball teams end their playoff run

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

 
** Girls Basketball - Division 1 = #11 Lincoln-Sudbury, 23 @ #6 Franklin, 60 – Final 

– For a Photo Gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Winter-2021-2022/Franklin-Lincoln-Sudbury-Girls-Basketball-03-08-22/

** Boys Hockey - Division 1 - #19 Franklin, 1 @ #3 Hingham, 4 – Final

video of game -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7E0UaVLlSY

** Boys Basketball - Division 1 - #12 Catholic Memorial, 81 @ #5 Franklin, 78 – Final (OT) 

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Halfway through Tuesday night’s contest between Franklin and Catholic Memorial, things weren’t looking very good for the host Panthers. 

At the end of the fourth quarter, Franklin nearly walked off with a crazy comeback win.

After all was said and done, Catholic Memorial emerged with an 81-78 win in overtime, withstanding a gutsy comeback effort from Franklin to advance to the Division 1 Round of 8.

Franklin trailed by as much as 19 points overall, and even trailed by a dozen with six minutes to go but was able to rally to force overtime."

Continue reading the recap ->  https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-comeback-denied-by-cm-in-overtime/

– For the Photo Gallery from this game ->  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Winter-2021-2022/Franklin-Catholic-Memorial-Boys-Basketball-03-08-22/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-08-22/

Franklin senior Sean Vinson goes up for a shot in the first half against Catholic Memorial. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Recap: School Committee hears of budget and asks good questions

Quick recap:

• Sara Ahern and Miriam Goodman presented the Superintendent's recommended budget to the School Committee on Tuesday. An increase of approx. $2.4M over prior year, also the lowest amount recommended due to use of revolving funds and prepaying some expenses
• Multiple rounds of questions were asked by the committee and answered for most part right then (some answers to be provided in the next meeting)
• Community gets to participate in the budget hearing scheduled for next meeting March 22
• Budget documents and presentation copies found in agenda packet and in Budget tab on Schools page

Review all my notes taken during the meeting in one document

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BlZ3HbwBxRkDbcyRu6GKp6GpflnW2Tfs/view?usp=sharing

Meeting packet folder ->   https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-8-2022-school-committee-meeting

Budget tab (with this proposed budget and prior budgets) ->   https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget

Audio recording of meeting to be available Thursday. Pilot of meeting transcript scheduled for same posting.

1 slide from the presentation depicts enrollment declining, teachers declining and class size as stable 

Franklin For All - Visioning Survey Launched - Respond by April 1

Franklin For All - Visioning Survey Launched

Survey closes Friday, April 1, 2022

On March 7th, 2022, the Town of Franklin held a public forum to formally introduce the Franklin for All project, answer questions and engage with the community.

To ensure every Franklin stakeholder has an opportunity to provide feedback, we have launched a visioning survey that will be open till April 1, 2022. The data collected in this survey will be used by our project consultants at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to create zoning recommendations that would serve our collective vision for our downtown. The survey is anonymous and all questions are optional. 

To learn more about Franklin For All, visit our project webpage: https://www.mapc.org/resource-library/franklin-for-all/

Access the survey here: https://mapc.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/preview/SV_1SW9jOR99Rzvevk?Q_CHL=preview&Q_SurveyVersionID=current

The slideshow presented at the public forum on March 7, 2022 ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WHYDFaj-ZMlMF2ChexFaUy7qAfykLjvW/view?usp=sharing

There will be additional public engagement opportunities to comment on the draft zoning recommendations in the upcoming months. Want to stay informed on additional opportunities to provide feedback? Sign up for our email list and follow along with us on social media for all the latest Franklin For All updates!

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-all-visioning-survey-launched

Franklin For All - Visioning Survey Launched - Respond by April 1

Electronics Recycling Event - April 2, 2022

Electronics Recycling Event
Accepting Any And All
Electronics, Bikes & Appliances!

Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

St. Mary’s Church
Benjamin Franklin School Parking Lot

201 Main Street, Franklin MA

Cost to You:
• $5 each for Computers, DVD Players, Printers, Laptops, Small Electronics
• $10 each for Microwaves, Small Household Appliances
• $15 each for Computer Monitors, Dehumidifiers, Large Printers, Range-Top
Microwaves,
• $20 each for TVs up to 24,” Dorm Sized Refrigerators, Air Conditioners
• $25 each for TVs between 25” and 31,” Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves,
Large Appliances, Grills, Exercise Equipment, Large Yard Equipment
• $30 each for TVs between 32” and 35,” Large Refrigerators
• $35 each TVs over 36”
• $40 each for Projection TVs
• NO CHARGE: Cell Phones, Bicycles in any condition, Wires, Car Batteries, Household Batteries, Keyboards, Tablets.

Download the flyer as a reminder

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HFpLLnrpTwu751CjB9eab6a2SwegpTxO/view?usp=sharing

Electronics Recycling Event - April 1, 2022

FPAC presents The Drowsy Chaperone starring Broadway’s Ben Cameron and Emily Koch

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), Franklin’s own professional theater company, will present The Drowsy Chaperone starring Ben Cameron and Emily Koch March 12-20 at THE BLACK BOX.   

Ben Cameron (Broadway’s WICKED original cast, Footloose, Aida) stars as Man in Chair alongside Emily Koch (Broadway’s WICKED, Waitress) as the title character. Featuring choreography by Clay Rice-Thomson (Broadway’s Moulin Rouge, King Kong, Newsies, Matilda). The star-studded cast will also feature Nick Rehberger (Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof, The Glass Menagerie) as Robert, Sam Seferian (Broadway’s Pretty Woman) as George, Ali Funkhouser as Janet, Nick Paone as Aldolpho, Paul Rescigno and Robbie Rescigno as The Gangsters, and Kaley Were as Kitty along with an ensemble of local talent including apprentices from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. The production will be directed by Raye Lynn Mercer with musical direction by Hallie Wetzell. 

Ben Cameron as "Man in Chair."
Photo by Paul Vicario

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the house lights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan, and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

FPAC’s The Drowsy Chaperone runs March 12-20 at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin, MA. Masks will be required for all patrons, regardless of vaccination status. Masks must be worn at all times, except while actively eating or drinking. 

Tickets available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. 

Franklin Education Association (FEA) statement at School Committee meeting 3/08/22

Thank you for this opportunity to speak on behalf of the membership of the FEA to the important issue of the budget. You've just heard Dr. Ahern's presentation.

We also support an increase in the budget and wonder if it shouldn't be a bigger increase, but for different reasons.

We've heard about the Portrait of a Graduate and the strategies for district improvement - both important topics. Over the  last few pandemic years, we've seen money spent on needed upgrades in technology and facilities improvements. Both good things, things that were necessary. Things that were needed.

We're asking you now to look at how that budget money is spent. We don't need any more assessments, or new initiatives, to tell us kids have learning gaps or social trauma. We know this. This is what we do. We need bodies - people who are working with and in front of the kids, everyday, all day. We need councilors, ESPs, health care staff, teachers, guidance, team chairs, special educators, ELL educators, psychologists, etc. Let's increase that budget so we can support the students and families in Franklin the way they  deserve  -  directly,  thoughtfully, impactfully.

Thank you.
Donna Grady, FEA President

 

For more about the FEA -> https://franklin.massteacher.org/about-us/

Franklin Education Association (FEA)

67 Degrees adds comedy nights!

SAVE THE DATE, SAVE THE DATE!

Comedy in the taproom. See you then.

67 Degrees adds comedy nights!

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cazp6y1rtOU/

Tickets available online - Choose "events" in the online order process 

https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BEPyvnP6/modality/pickup/#BEPyvnP63v3bmIpdw5IRLvb2

67 Degrees => https://67degreesbrewing.com/

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, March 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 the School Committee Special Meeting on finding their next superintendent  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/franklin-school-committee-votes-to.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 hour features two recent discussions, first up my Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer. Followed by my conversation with Jerika Lowry and Adam Calvert. We talk about the Franklin Neighborhood Support Team and the Shamrock Walk for Refugees to provide support for an Afghan family now living here

• Town Council Quarterbacking -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/town-council-quarterbacking-with-tom.html  Shamrock Walk for Refugees https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/inside-shamrock-walk-for-refugees.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: Philip Hulbig

8:30 am ArtWeek: John Christoforo

10:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

11:30 am Whole Health Visions: Mainstream Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Sandhya: Donuts

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment

4:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

6:00 pm Comfort Food: Comfort Food

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

9:30 pm The Black Box: Beth Leavel

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

10:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Durfee 03-04-22

12:30 pm Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Andover 03-04-22

3:01 pm Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021

4:31 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Wellesley 03-05-22

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

8:00 am Town Council: 03-02-22

12:00 pm Finance Committee: 02-09-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 03-02-22

6:30 pm Finance Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 818 4175 2688

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)

Finance Committee Meeting - March 9, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Finance Committee Meeting March 9, 2022

The Finance Committee will meet on March 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM.

Please find the agenda and links for the March 9, 2022 Finance Committee meeting posted here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/3-9-22_fin_com_meeting_agenda_0.pdf

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/finance-committee-meeting-march-9th-2022

Finance Committee Meeting - March 9, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens - Mar 8 at 7 PM

Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens

Tuesday, March 8, 7:00 PM

Indoor Seed Starting with Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens

There are so many more varieties of vegetables than what the garden centers offer!  We'll show you everything you need to know to start your own plants from seed. This program is in-person, free, and open to the public. For more information about Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens, please visit https://www.blackstonevalleyveggiegardens.com/ .

Shared from Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/indoor-seed-starting-blackstone-valley-veggie-gardens-0