FHS volleyball force 5 sets in dropping match to KP 3-2

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS sports results: 

Volleyball = Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final 

– After being swept by the Panthers on the road earlier this week, King Philip avenged that loss with a 3-2 (21-25, 25-21, 25-18, 19-25, 15-10) win over Franklin on Saturday afternoon to split the regular season series. After Franklin took the first set, KP bounced back with two straight wins but the Panthers stayed alive with a win in the fourth, forcing a deciding fifth set. Senior Nicole Coughlan had a strong day at the net with 20 kills along with four aces while sophomore Ahunna James added 10 kills in the win. Emma Brooks (30 digs) and Lily Carlow (15 digs) anchored the defense against a strong Panther attack. For Franklin, Ally Bonnet-Eymard had nine kills and Lindsey Tarantola added eight kills while Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 31 assists.  

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-20-21/

 

 

From the first match earlier this week: Franklin junior Cailyn Mackintosh sets the ball in the second set against King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Remington Middle School featured in MAEA virtual art exhibit

"MAEA is happy to share that the virtual statewide Youth Art Month exhibit is now live! Congratulations to all of the artists with work in this exhibit.

Take a moment to check out the FIVE galleries of art and be sure to leave a comment (reply) below to sign our virtual guest book.

We know all of the art educators who worked hard to make this exhibit come together would love to hear from you!"

Top link to MAEA page https://massarted.com/2021/03/18/the-statewide-virtual-youth-art-month-exhibit-is-live/

Link to the 5 galleries https://massarted.com/youth-art-month/  (Franklin entry is found in Gallery 2)

Direct link to Remington page = https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NvLt-94sCOIPIKVhS_gKkhlbCuH1hgg-ERT53LgeVHA/edit#slide=id.gc627e21757_0_15

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MassArtEd/status/1372880677679562753

Remington Middle School featured in MAEA virtual art exhibit

Franklin HS world language - course offerings

Laura Evans (@LevansFHS) tweeted on Fri, Mar 19, 2021:

"Check out the @FranklinHS world language department's website to learn about course offerings, departmental information, and more!"

https://t.co/SjR7mDAqYq

or https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/fps-world-languages/home 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/LevansFHS/status/1372912840663777286

Franklin HS world language - course offerings

Franklin TV: I Got Shot! - And I’m celebrating

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 03/21/2021

"It’s true. I got shot! Right in the apothecary! A local CVS Health Hub to be specific. And, it didn’t hurt one bit. I’m happily headed back for my second dose this week.

I got my first shot of the Moderna vaccine. Reserving both of my appointments on the CVS website was E-Z. (Thank you.)

There were two stations for vaccinating about two-dozen people each hour, A year ago I opined that folks should all ‘hunker  up’  (instead of down).  Now, ‘up’ is near, at arm’s length. Put your arms into it. Get shot. Get ahead of the virus. Get to better days ahead.

During our 15–minute wait following our shots, the staff was attentively checking in. I sense they were enjoying the positive vibes of relief from everyone.

Bonus!  They even had yummy chocolates for us in a socially distanced waiting area.  Works for me. Vaccine & Chocolates! Yes, you really should. I’ll be headed back for seconds – on the vaccine. Perhaps even more on the chocolates."

And – as always –
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching. 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  or for archive purposes  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z1YREzw4IfFCwwIVA__jffr86u7MUUPI/view?usp=sharing

 

I Got Shot! - And I’m celebrating (Franklin TV photo)

Washington Post: "How to spot a fake video"

"Have you ever felt like you can’t trust all the video on your newsfeed?

Videos are often misrepresented or manipulated these days, with few tools on how to determine what’s real versus fake. The Washington Post’s Fact Checker team put together a guide to teach you how to be your own video investigator."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/03/19/how-spot-fake-video/

 

Washington Post: "How to spot a fake video"

Memory Cafe - Monday, Mar 22 at 2:00 PM

Please join us at our "Where's The Toast" Memory Cafe on Monday at 2 PM.  Howie Newman will be entertaining us with his engaging music.  

click below to join our memory cafe Monday at 2 PM
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Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Memory Cafe - Monday,  Mar 22  at 2:00 PM

Franklin Pubic Library: Upcoming Programs for Adults

"THE NEW NORMAL NEW ENGLAND ROAD TRIP" with Ted Reinstein, Monday, March 22, 7:00 PM

During a challenging time when most people are limiting their travel, this talk takes folks along on a rollicking ride around New England—all in just one hour, and all from the comfort of their own home.

Author of three books about New England and longtime "Chronicle" reporter Ted Reinstein is your tour guide as you go from Maine to Rhode Island, Mt. Washington to Mt. Mansfield, and Berkshire foliage to Fenway Park.

But Ted's 20-plus years of reporting and telling stories from all over New England means this is not your average bus tour. Prepare to meet colorful characters who've done the darndest things, learn odd facts about familiar places, and of course—this being a Ted talk—expect to visit at least a few fabulous classic diners. (Spoiler alert: Ted reveals where to find THE best clam chowdah in America—and it's right here in New England!)

Ted will take Questions following the talk. To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfu6rrzojGNAw2rYlGDcUpDOvIvJJPlIJ .

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, March 23, 7:00 PM

The book for discussion is The Night Circus, by Erin Morgenstern.

The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.

But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway--a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love--a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.

True love or not, the game must play out, and the fates of everyone involved, from the cast of extraordinary circus per­formers to the patrons, hang in the balance, suspended as precariously as the daring acrobats overhead.

Written in rich, seductive prose, this spell-casting novel is a feast for the senses and the heart.

To reserve a copy of the book or for more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net . To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsf-yrrDIuGNZUG2MU5BiraLtGa3dGaFib

Women in Music Series: Folk, Americana, and Blues presented by Kirsten Thien, Wednesday, March 24, 7:00 PM

A fun and informative live music program about the impact of women on music in America. From their musical contributions to their struggle for equal pay and recognition, Kirsten starts with the early innovators and pioneers, working up to contemporary stars of today and sharing some of her personal journey as a professional touring and recording musician. Part concert, part history, part folklore, Kirsten is accompanied by Eric Boyd on bass and guitar for this one hour program.

To register, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvcuyuqjwtG9ZJ7gb35sHllXcdFlwmjDfk .

Franklin Pubic Library: Upcoming Programs for Adults

FM #495 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P1 of 2 (audio)

FM #495 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 495 in the series. 

This session shares part 1 of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost two hour minute meeting into two logical segments:

• *** First *** - covers the opening through the retirement recognitions and new hire swearing in ceremonies (56 minutes)
• Second - covers the committee reports, the two items for legislation and the remainder of the meeting up to entering Executive Session, not to return to public meeting (42 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Mar 17, 2021

Audio link = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6cf3a4c4-5b7c-440c-b533-7ca66a549330

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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-mar-17.html 

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/recap-town-council-meeting-mar-17-2021.html  

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" 

Kevin Ryan - Retirement Recognition, Franklin Police Department #tc0317 served 44 years, under 5 chiefs Resolutions from House and Senate presented by Rep Roy

FM #496 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P2 of 2 (audio)

FM #496 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 496 in the series. 

This session shares part 2 of the Franklin, MA Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Mar 17, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: most members of the Town Council, selected guests, and Town Administration personnel were in the Council Chambers, at least one member of the Council was remote along with the public via the Zoom conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the almost two hour minute meeting into two logical segments:

• First - covers the opening through the retirement recognitions and new hire swearing in ceremonies (56 minutes)
• *** Second *** - covers the committee reports, the two items for legislation and the remainder of the meeting up to entering Executive Session, not to return to public meeting (42 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda including documents released for this agenda. 

Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting of Mar 17, 2021

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/55f99c80-cd8f-4cc7-a41b-26df44d75643

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Agenda document (and released supporting materials in one PDF) 
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-mar-17.html 

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/recap-town-council-meeting-mar-17-2021.html  

--------------

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" 

FM #496 - Town Council Meeting - 03/17/21 - P2 of 2 (audio)

4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye - Mar 22 - 1:00 PM

Denise Spencer (she/her) (@DSpencerFSC) tweeted on Fri, Mar 19, 2021:

Very excited to attend @BeccaRauschMA 4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye, Franklin High School class of 2021, President of Diversity Awareness Club, youth mentor, and local social justice advocate.

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/DSpencerFSC/status/1372976940311838720

4th Local Leadership Lunch with Ndoumbe Ndoye - Mar 26 - 1:00 PM

FHS football and Unified Basketball teams post wins on Friday

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS sports results: 

Foorball =  Franklin, 28 @ Taunton, 25 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/category/schedule-scoreboard/

 

Way to go @FranklinUnified !!! Nice win against Milford 👏🏼. Check out our fabulous cheering 📣 squad!!! We even had a visit from a former FHS athlete/current DEAN bulldog! Whoop 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/i6YYoVarv8

— Kate Lynch (@kateluvs2laugh) March 19, 2021

 

Video link for Unified Basketball game = https://youtu.be/LXXjMcga5vw

 

Franklin High School: DECA News

"Congrats to all of our competitors for rocking the state conference! 25 students qualified for Nationals, and 23 more placed in the Top 10!"

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/FranklinMA_DECA/status/1372938664775454725

Franklin High School: DECA News

Franklin Senior Center: Email Blast - Mar 19, 2021

Hello Everyone!

Email Blast - Mar 19, 2021

On March 24th it will be a full year of me sending out Email Blasts.  A year of the Senior Center being closed. A year of no hugs, face masks, social distancing and isolation.  A year of lockdown and zoom and an entirely new way of life for people around the world.  It has also been a year filled with kindness and new ways to connect people.  What is your most memorable moment of the past year?  What are you grateful for?  What are you hoping for in the months to come?

Staying Connected

Link to the Senior Center - https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

Link to the Senior Center Calendar https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/day 

Link to Franklin Matters - https://www.franklinmatters.org/ and www.franklin.news 

Link to the Town's webpage - https://www.franklinma.gov/

Link to Mass.Gov COVID - https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information 

Tips

Ballet Based Movements - increase balance, strength and flexibility - gentle exercise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0177DYK-8o 

10 minute mindful meditation for letting go - guided meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syx3a1_LeFo 

Paul Eugene - Full body seated chair exercise and strength training - WOO this is a workout!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhQH84KkCZI 

Music

BBC Howard Goodall's Story of Music The age of discovery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Y6NPahlDE 

American Percussion - The Travolette

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_54_o4rQ8Jg 

Boogie Woogie impromptu piano concert in the Tube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMVog-ZPWYQ 

Just for Fun

Clog Dancers 1959 - BFI National archive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGRn1XDYIVc 

Creative people on a whole other level of amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJZuqQkiPpg 

4 ways to paint landscapes - acrylic for beginners

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWO77Bm64g 

Humor

Andy Griffith and Don Knotts - Gettysburg Address

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAwhowRGVg8 

Jeanne Robertson - don't bungee jump naked

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1_W0LCHwK4 

Kindness Matters

Inspirational Video - Be a Mr. Jensen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p5286T_kn0 

Upcoming Events email adoggett@franklinma.gov to attend unless noted otherwise.

*Monday at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Tuesday at 5pm - Quarantini Time a virtual, social, cocktail hour.

*Tuesday at 1pm - Audio Book club- email mgunderson@franklinma.gov 

*Wed. At 1pm - Writers Group 

*Wed. At 4pm - Alzheimer's Support Group for Caregivers - email elaine.owens@verizon.net

*Thursday  at 1pm - Tele Bingo call the Senior Center to play 508-520-4945

*Friday at 11am - Sunshine Zoom - for members with memory loss - 1 hour of socialization,

 games and activities.

 

Attached you will find: Donna's Fun filled activity Pages https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NYbJtNCmuHNJk6x2AbLbTxF5IaOvNrld/view?usp=sharing

Love, virtual hugs and good health to you all!  Stay safe, we are in the home stretch!

Ariel

Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might enjoy it.  If you want me to add someone to the email blast list just send me a message with their email in it. 

REMEMBER:

When searching for information about the Coronavirus, COVID-19 please use caution!  Unfortunately there are many false sites that contain viruses and malware that can threaten your computer.  Many look like real sites.  Your best bet is to go directly to the CDC, WHO or your local government page (links below).   

https://www.cdc.gov/ 

https://www.who.int/

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here

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Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

MA State News: climate change bill likely to get signed; Remote work likely here to stay

 

"WITH BOTH BRANCHES of the Legislature approving climate change legislation by veto-proof majorities, the Baker administration on Thursday declared victory and signaled that the governor will sign the bill into law.

“The governor and I are very pleased the Legislature adopted the vast majority of our amendments,” said Katie Theoharides, the governor’s secretary of energy and environmental affairs.

She said she couldn’t definitively say the governor will sign the bill until it actually reaches his desk and he can see it in its final form, but she signaled that was likely. “We are very pleased by the inclusion of key amendments as well as technical changes,” she said."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/environment/baker-administration-very-pleased-with-climate-change-bill/

 

The MA Legislature's press release on the passage of the climate change bill

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/ma-legislature-passes-landmark-climate.html

The link to the legislation itself  https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S9

Remote work looks like it’s here to stay

"EASTERN BANK USED to be a typical employer. Be in the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour break for lunch. Its employees in Lynn, Boston, and elsewhere fought the traffic with other rush hour commuters.

No more. That model, says CEO Bob Rivers, is likely gone for good.

Once the pandemic eases, Eastern Bank plans to implement for the first time a widely available work-from-home policy, which will give employers more options for whether they want to come into the office or not.

“Being able to work in this way with greater flexibility we think will make us a better employer, and certainly a more competitive employer,” Rivers said."

Continue reading the article online  https://commonwealthmagazine.org/economy/remote-work-looks-like-its-here-to-stay/

WHO on Long COVID in children - "A better comprehension of Long COVID is urgently needed"

Background

"The World Health Organization has recently recognized Long COVID, calling the
international medical community to strengthen research and comprehensive care of patients with this condition. However, if Long COVID pertains to children as well is not yet clear. "

Results

"510 children were included (56.3% females) infected between January 2020 and January 2021. At their initial COVID-19 infection, 22 (4.3%) children were hospitalized. Overall, children had persisting COVID-19 for a mean of 8.2 months (SD 3.9). Most frequent symptoms were: Tiredness and weakness (444 patients, 87.1% of sample), Fatigue (410, 80.4%), Headache (401, 78.6%), Abdominal pain (387, 75.9%), Muscle and joint pain (309, 60.6%), Post-exertional malaise (274, 53.7%), rash (267, 52.4%). 484 (94.9%) children had had at least four symptoms. 129 (25.3%) children have suffered constant COVID-19 infection symptoms, 252 (49.4%) have had periods of apparent recovery and then symptoms returning, and 97 (19.0%) had a prolonged period of wellness followed by symptoms. Only 51 (10.0%) children have returned to previous levels of physical activity. Parents reported a significant prevalence of Neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Conclusions 

Our study provides further evidence on Long COVID in children. Symptoms like fatigue, headache, muscle and joint pain, rashes and heart palpitations, and mental health issues like lack of concentration and short memory problems, were particularly frequent and confirm previous observations, suggesting that they may characterize this condition. A better comprehension of Long COVID is urgently needed."

Source: https://www.preprints.org/manuscript/202103.0271/v1/download