Friday, May 26, 2023

Registration for Summer Basketball for Men is open


Join us this summer for a great workout and some friendly competition with our 6-week session of Men's Basketball! Learn more and sign up here.


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Franklin: Weekly Wellness Update - Help prevent recreational water illnesses

It's health and safety swimming week! 
Recreational water illnesses (RWIs) affect 10 million people annually. They are are often linked to swimming in pools, hot tubs/spas, water parks, and splash parks. RWI's include gastrointestinal, skin, ear, respiratory, eye, neurologic and wound infections. 
Help prevent recreational water illnesses (RWIs) with the Steps of Healthy Swimming: http://go.usa.gov/cuV4W
Franklin: Weekly Wellness Update - Help prevent recreational water illnesses
Franklin: Weekly Wellness Update - Help prevent recreational water illnesses

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, May 26, 2023

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Nick Remissong
11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 3
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Sandhya: Homemade Cheez-Its
1:00 pm     Drink Responsibly: Craft Roots
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
4:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022
5:30 pm     FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022
7:00 pm     DPW Stormwater Management 03-13-23
8:30 pm MIAA: Girls and Women in Sports

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

7:00 am     FHS Jazz Cafe 2023
8:30 am     It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty
10:30 am FHS Varsity Softball: v Attleboro 05-18-23
12:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
1:30 pm     FHS Pops Night 2023
5:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v St. John's 05-11-23
8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Dover-Sherborn 05-19-23

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 05-11-23
11:30 am Finance Committee: 05-11-23
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 05-11-23

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.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Franklin Public Schools Business Administrator Miriam Goodman Awarded a 2023 Friends of MASBO Award.

Superintendent Lucas Giguere is proud to announce that on May 18th, 2023 during the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) Annual Institute conference, Franklin Public Schools School Business Administrator Miriam Goodman was bestowed a 2023 Friends of MASBO award. 

The Friends of MASBO award is given in recognition of individuals who have met one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Have made a significant contribution (including but not limited to pro-active involvement in the legislative process, the creation of a model program/procedure, the establishment of an exemplary standard or practice) that facilitated a process by which school business officials contribute to educating students in their districts;
  2. Have consistently, and on a long-term basis, provided significant assistance to MASBO in the implementation of its various functions and responsibilities; and/or
  3. Have provided assistance to MASBO in a way that exceeds expectations.

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and former Franklin Public School Superintendent Dr. Sara Ahern co-endorsed Goodman for the award, stating that "Miriam's expertise and collaborative approach has led the district into a new era of enhanced transparency of the Franklin School Budget with the development of an extensive, engaging (student-centered) budget book while developing the story of school funding in Franklin, so that stakeholders can better understand past trends and future needs in a clear and compelling way."

Notable moments in Goodman's tenure have included her support in transitioning school business operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic; including setting up grab and go meals in collaboration with our Food Services department, appropriately applying COVID-19 relief funds in an impactful way, as well as managing transportation services, providing insight during a redistricting analysis process. 

After 15 years of dedicated service to the district and longstanding involvement with MASBO, the timing of this acknowledgment coincidentally concludes Goodman's career, as she is set to retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Upon reflection, Franklin School Committee Chair Denise Spencer notes how "Miriam has truly blessed our district with her dedication, knowledge, work ethic, business finance savvy, friendship and sense of humor. She has always looked out for the best interest of Franklin Public School students and staff. We are grateful for the positive impact she has had in our district, and we will miss her." 


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Franklin Public Schools Business Administrator Miriam Goodman Awarded a 2023 Friends of MASBO Award.
Franklin Public Schools Business Administrator Miriam Goodman Awarded a 2023 Friends of MASBO Award.


Town Council Meeting - May 25, 2023 - second budget hearing & budget vote

Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Public Hearing

The Town Council will meet on May 25, 2023 at 7pm. 

You may access the agenda and links for the meeting here: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_25_2023_town_council_agenda.pdf

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Town Council Meeting - May 25, 2023 - second budget hearing & budget vote
Town Council Meeting - May 25, 2023 - second budget hearing & budget vote

LAUNCHING! Family Support Center by SAFE Coalition


FHS boys lacrosse tops Lincoln-Sudbury on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Softball = Franklin, 8 @ Milford, 9 – Final 
– Two days after suffering a one-run setback at Franklin, Milford extracted some revenge with a comeback win of their own, plating the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning to earn a series split. Both offenses picked up where they left off as the Panthers pushed across four runs in the first (highlighted by two-run singles from both Hailey Fales and Dana Stott) but Milford answered with five runs in the bottom half (highlighted by RBI doubles from both Cae Pellegrini and Ava Baglione). An RBI single from Avery Chalk tied the game and Carly Pellegri drew a bases-loaded walk to put the Panthers back in front, 6-5, in the fourth but Pellegrini drove one to center to bring Olivia Baglione home to make it 6-6. Chalk added another RBI single and Pellegri’s sac fly pushed the lead to 8-6 in the top of the fifth only for the Scarlet Hawks to once again answer in the bottom half; Grace Bonina doubled in a run and then scored on an error in the next at-bat. Maeve Williams’ RBI single in the bottom of the sixth proved to be the difference, putting Milford ahead 9-8. Maeve Driscoll retired the side in order in the top of the seventh to finish off the complete game.

Photo gallery of the game -> 

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 10 – Final 
– Franklin built a six-goal edge by halftime and held that lead the rest of the way in an impressive victory over sixth-ranked Lincoln-Sudbury. Luke Davis led the way with seven points, scoring a hat trick and registering four assists while Tyler Sacchetti found the back of the net four times and Jayden Consigli scored three times. Senior Chris Drake (two goals, one assist) and junior Eddie O’Brien (one goal, two assists) each finished with three points in the win.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 0 vs. Dover-Sherborn, 5 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Lifelong Learning offers 2 self-defense classes this summer

Take steps to protect yourself and learn how to get out of dangerous situations. 
Lifelong Community Learning is offering two classes this summer. 
Find out more: https://t.co/GuWIug4gfa
#fpslifelong #fpslifelongcommunity 
Lifelong Learning offers 2 self-defense classes this summer
Lifelong Learning offers 2 self-defense classes this summer

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Remington Middle School Class of 2023 reunion - May 30

"New Date: The Class of 2023 reunion for our former Remdawgs has been rescheduled to Tuesday May 30th from 2-3 pm. 
We hope to see you there! @FHSPantherbook @MrHanna_FHS @TriCountyRVTSD" https://t.co/p4crppfcUC

https://twitter.com/RMS_Remdawgs/status/1661156403019665408

Remington Middle School Class of 2023 reunion - May 30
Remington Middle School Class of 2023 reunion - May 30



"social media can have 'a profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents'”

"Scrolling, posting, hoping to go viral — many children are absorbed by it nowadays. But is all that social media use harmful?

The US surgeon general’s office said Tuesday it might be — and it’s time to take action to protect those young minds glued to their flickering screens.

Here are five things to know about the surgeon general’s announcement:

The surgeon general says there is growing evidence that social media is harmful for young people"
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