FHS softball drops game to Bishop Feehan 2-3

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, May 30, 2019


Softball = Franklin, 2 vs. Bishop Feehan, 3 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-30-19/

FHS Panthers

Please Join Us For Drink Pink! - June 1

Supporting Relay for Life & the American Cancer Society

Never Drink Ordinary! Drink Pink! Saturday, June 1 2-5 PM Drink Pink, our annual fundraiser for cancer care and research, is almost here! It's OUR favorite event of the year, but if you're wondering why it should be on YOUR calendar, here's why it definitely should: #1 Drink Pink is FUN! We invite all our favorite people, and a store full of fabulous people, grooving to the music of Franklin's own Kai Olsson, is definitely a good time. #2 Drink Pink is TASTY! Eleven of our amazing vendors, pouring samples of everything from rosé to red, white, and bubbly, plus signature cocktails, spirits and craft beer. AND food from Teddy Gallagher's. #3 You REALLY need an adult sippy cup! This year's 'tickets' for Drink Pink are nifty little insulated cups that keep beverages cold or hot for 2 hours. (If you need more time than that, I don't think we can help you.) #4 The raffle prizes are CRAZY good this year. Tickets to a show at The Black Box. An Archer Roose cooler complete with delicious cans of wine. A box of Everlasting Roses, real roses guaranteed to last at least one year. And more! #5 THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE. The American Cancer Society is waging a many-sided war against cancer. Research. Patient Care. Palliative care. Lodging near treatment. Family assistance. Education. Testing. All of these are incredibly necessary. All of them cost money. We want to give them some. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to Relay for Life* of Western Norfolk County. 100% of raffle tickets, ditto. And both Pour Richard's and Teddy Gallagher's will also be donating a portion of our sales.  This is a good time for a GREAT cause. Please join us and bring your friends. Dog-friendly. 21+ * Relay for Life is the fundraising arm of ACS Thank you for trusting us with your beverage business. Please share this email with friends who are interested in delicious wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)  Cheers! Ann Williams  Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits  (508) 520-9163 | www.pourrichardswine.com  14 Grove Street  Franklin, MA 02038 Sun 12-5  Mon 12-7  Tues-Thurs 10-8  Fri-Sat 10-9

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"Milford High School “an incredible host” for the event"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Launching her longest javelin throw yet at 11 feet, 10 inches, Cape Cod resident Rachael Abudaram landed first place in the Division 1, tier 16 spear-tossing event at the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association/Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Track and Field State Championship on Wednesday. 

Her excitement at the accomplishment on the Milford High School fields radiated as she ascended the podium to receive her ribbon. 

“I’m not the same [as most people],” said Abudaram, 17, wearing a blue Riverview School jersey, her blond-dipped bangs restrained by a pink headband. She’s an incoming senior at the boarding school in East Sandwich, and also enjoys swimming, specializing in freestyle."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190530/record-number-compete-in-miaaspecial-olympics-unified-track-state-championship-in-milford

Congratulations to our Unified Track Team! The team finished in 3rd place in the Division 1 State Championship Meet! Thank you EVERYONE for making this such a wonderful season! #PantherPride @fhs_unified @FranklinUnified

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) May 30, 2019

So PROUD of our Athletes yesterday w/ a 3rd place finish in Div 2 states!! Thanks for all the support-can't wait for next year!! #GoPanthers

— FHS Unified Track (@fhs_unified) June 1, 2017

@fhs_unified

In the News: Robbery suspect arrested; Wormtown expanding to Patriot Place

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

Robbery suspect arrested

"A Massachusetts man suspected of armed bank robberies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island was arrested Wednesday at Plainridge Park Casino, according to Massachusetts State Police. 

Officers from the East Providence Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit arrested Joseph Hickson, 31, of Walpole, while he was gambling at the Plainville, casino around 2:45 p.m., the Massachusetts State Police said. 

Hickson was arrested on a warrant charging him in a bank robbery that happened Tuesday, May 28, at the Washington Trust Bank on Newport Avenue in East Providence, according to the East Providence police. Franklin Police believe Hickson is responsible for the robbery at the DCU Federal Credit Union on West Central Street, on May 16, and at the time said “no weapons were shown” during that robbery."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190530/suspect-in-armed-bank-robberies-in-franklin-and-walpole-arrested-at-casino


Wormtown expanding to Patriot Place

"New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft will soon add craft beer to his long list of connections to Worcester. 

This summer, Wormtown Brewery will open a brewery and taproom at Patriot Place in Foxborough, its second location and first outside the city. 

Wormtown is taking over Battle Road Brewing Co.’s space at 250 Patriot Place, part of an agreement to assume brewing and packaging operations for the Maynard brewpub."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190530/next-draft-wormtown-to-open-brewery-taproom-at-patriot-place

Wormtown Brewery

Hurricane season starts June 1. Are you ready?

Hurricane season starts June 1. Are you ready? by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC June 1 is the official start of hurricane season, and a great time to make a plan to deal with weather emergencies. Extreme weather events, like hurricanes and other natural disasters, can occur with little warning, and the effects come in many forms. Hurricanes may include heavy rainfall, high winds, storm surge, inland flooding, tornadoes, and rip currents.  Are you ready to leave your home at a moment's notice? The FTC's site, Dealing with Weather Emergencies, has practical tips to help you prepare for, deal with, and recover from a weather emergency. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/05/hurricane-season-starts-june-1-are-you-ready?utm_campaign=weather-emergencies&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Memorial Day - Program Handout - May 27, 2019

For those unable to participate in person at the ceremonies on Memorial Day, a copy of the program handout is available here. Thanks to my daughter, Allison, for taking the photos and videos to share here.

I was away for a wedding weekend in the Baltimore area where we got to spend some time in Annapolis, one of the first capitals of the USA.

The Memorial Day program can also be downloaded from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fSSi5tTnqEv3VBRsSp0x2nzilNpv6Wu-/view?usp=sharing

a glorious day to remember (photo by Allison Sherlock)

Squire Fredrick, our tour guide, describing General Washington
resigning his commission to the Continental Congress

FHS Senior Awards Night to be broadcast at 6:30 PM

Tune into Panther TV LIVE this Thursday, May 30 for Senior Awards Night! 

The ceremony begins at 6:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PantherTVLive/live

FHS Senior Awards Night to be broadcast at 6:30 PM

Shared via notification from Panther TV
https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1133699755903803393

FHS baseball and girls lacrosse teams post wins

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Baseball = Franklin, 6 vs. Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final
– Franklin seniors Gerard Collins and Ben Guzman combined for the shutout, allowing a combined six hits with neither issuing a walk to lead the Panthers to a win over visiting Bishop Feehan. Collins scattered five hits over four innings in his first career start to earn the win while Guzman picked up a three-inning save, allowing just one hit while striking out one. Scott Elliott paced the offense with three hits, including a double, and two runs scored, Alex Haba added two hits, a run scored and knocked in a team-high four runs, and Cooper Ross had a pair of hits, an RBI and a run scored. JB Floris (RBI) and Joe Lizotte (run) each had a hit for Franklin.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 7 vs. St. John’s (Shrewsbury), 8 – Final (2OT)
– Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-St-Johns-Shrewsbury-Boys-Lacrosse-5-29-19/

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Bishop Feehan, 8 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-29-19/

Matt Lazzaro on the move (HockomockSports.com photo)

FM #163 - School Start Times update

FM #163

This internet radio show or podcast is number 163 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the School Start Times update from the Franklin School Committee meeting held on May 28, 2019.

The update is one of an undetermined series as the administration continues to work out details on the proposal for school start times.

Superintendent Sara Ahern provides the update. The slides she refers to are linked in the show notes so you can follow along. At the end several members of the community take an active role in commenting or raising questions.

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/school_start_times_presentation_part_i_1.pdf

FPS School Start Times - Update #1 from Franklin Matters

Per the Superintendent, the second update will come in September. Some number of updates may follow depending upon the progress in answering questions and developing a set of answers for a plan to change start times. If and when there is a proposal, there will be advance notification before the School Committee takes a vote.

Without further ado, here is the audio recording (approx 1 hour 20 minutes).






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

How can you help?

In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning, or construction, I would like someone to help us by following the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and or the Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive, open mind, and willingness to learn and share.

Overall:
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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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School Start Times Background Information:

The School Start Times presentation to the School Committee was March 26, 2019. The audio of the presentation was posted here on Wednesday:
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/fm-161-school-start-times-report-32619.html

The Summary document was released on Friday and published here on Saturday, March 30
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-start-times-advisory-committee.html

The recap of the full School Committee meeting was posted here on Sunday
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-committee-recap-march-26-2019.html

Additional info on the work of the School Start Times Advisory Committee 
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-start-times-advisory-committee

School Start Times Advisory Committee

Franklin Senior Center: Veterans Coffee Social - June 5

Veterans Coffee Social

Wednesday ▪ June 5 ▪ 10:00 AM

Franklin Senior Center Café

Come And Chat With Other Vets
Coffee And Pastry Will Be Provided 
All Vets Are Invited!
For More Information, Contact The Veteran Services Office At: (508) 613-1315

Franklin Senior Center: Veterans Coffee Social - June 5

Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - Jun 16

The 13th annual Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 16, from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Franklin ride is one of more than 35 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. Last year, the Franklin ride attracted more than 230 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who rode between 3 and 10 miles. The ride raised more than $58,000, exceeding their goal for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Altogether, the PMC Kids Rides program has raised more than $9 million since their first ride in 1998. This year's goal is $60,000.

This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.

The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $10 registration fee and a $30 fundraising minimum for all riders.

Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin. All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net

Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer.

balloon arch for starting line 2014

FHS girls lacrosse top Cohasset 12-11

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 12 @ Cohasset, 11 – Final
– Franklin trailed just once in the game, down 2-1 early in the contest, but used a 5-0 run to take a lead that it never surrendered in a back-and-forth contest. The Panthers led 7-5 at halftime before the Skippers knotted the score at 9-9 with 17:20 to play. Franklin was able to outscore the hosts 3-2 over that final span to get the win. Senior Annie Walsh scored five goals and junior Erin Walsh scored a hat trick and had three assists.

Softball = Canton @ Franklin – Postponed to Friday, 5/31 at 4:00.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-28-19/

FHS Panthers

Climate Crisis: 350 Mass Road to a MA Green New Deal presentation & workshop - Jun 4

Dear climate activist friend,

The climate crisis is not in the future--it's here--and the solutions have to be on the same massive scale as the problem. 350 Mass, a statewide network of climate activists, proposes the Massachusetts Green New Deal as the answer. 

We need to vigorously ramp up these next two years using the Road to a Massachusetts Green New Deal as a guide, so we can tackle the crisis head on in 2020. We cannot wait for the federal government to take the lead; we must forge ahead at the state and local levels.

The Greater Franklin Node of 350 Mass is making a presentation in which you learn what you can do to help ramp up the effort through the Massachusetts Road to a Green New Deal and then split off to work in local groups to make it happen! Join us!

When registering for the event, please include your town so you will be appropriately grouped with other local folks.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-crisis-350-mass-road-to-a-ma-green-new-deal-tickets-62451430911


Carolyn Barthel
350 Mass Greater Franklin Node
508-473-3305 H

Climate Crisis: 350 Mass Road to a MA Green New Deal presentation & workshop - Jun 4

"students learn the formal process behind applying, budgeting and proposing public art projects"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Brightly-colored PVC pipes, juxtaposed against a patch of dead trees sticking out from the small pond at Franklin’s Sculpture Park, were quickly noticed by passersby last week. 

After complications with permitting, a new sculpture, “The Trees of Life,” was installed earlier this month by students from Wheaton College. Many residents took to Facebook to express excitement about the new art installment at the popular park. 

Hyunmin Bae, an artist and recent graduate of Wheaton, designed the project in 2017. With the help of fellow artists, she put the display together last week. 

Kelly Goff, an assistant professor of art and art history at Wheaton, said after walking through the park for inspiration, Bae noticed an existing bright blue pipe sticking up from the pond. She saw the lone pipe sitting among the dying trees with its top protruding above the water and knew what she wanted to do."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190528/colorful-display-brightens-franklins-sculpture-park

the "Trees of Life" at the Sculpture Park, Panther Way

Franklin Police: Media Release arrest of B&E suspect

On Saturday May 25, 2019 the Franklin Police responded to a citizen request to check a property on Highwood Drive. The caller had reported that his property in the Town of Wrentham had recently been broken into, and he feared that the Franklin property may also be targeted.

Responding officers found signs of a break in, and located a suspect, Daniel LENNON (age 37) of Stoughton, MA. LENNON was taken into custody.

During the investigation officers found documents indicating LENNON had been targeting homes of families who had lost family members, and would be attending services for them.

An investigation is still ongoing with law enforcement agencies from neighboring communities.

LENNON was held on $50,000 cash bail over the weekend. He was arraigned in the Wrentham District Court on Tuesday May 28 on the new charges and a warrant for outstanding charges by the United States Marshall's Office.

LENNON was charged with the following offenses for crimes committed in the Town of Franklin:

• Possession of burglarious instrument
• Disorderly conduct
• Breaking & Entering for misdemeanor
• Malicious/Wanton Damage to property
• Possession of a Class E substance

The information contained in this press release does not imply listed individuals have been convicted in a court of valid jurisdiction of the crimes for which they were arrested. All individuals are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court with proper jurisdiction over the matter(s) for which they were arrested.

Franklin Police: Media Release arrest of B&E suspect