Franklin Democrats: nomination paper signing event locations in Franklin - Apr 9

Franklin Democrats will be offering candidates' nomination papers to the public for signature on Saturday, April 9 (rain day: Sunday, April 10). 

 

Official nomination papers will be available for signature at tables outside Stop and Shop, Shaw's, and the Franklin Post Office from 10:00 AM until noon.

 

Residents are welcome to sign for any or all candidates running in the 2022 fall election.

Who can sign nomination papers for MA state office candidates? Registered voters in the party of the candidate who's nomination paper they are signing. Per a google search for MA regulations on this question I found:   https://www.mass.gov/doc/950-cmr-55-certification-of-nomination-papers-and-petitions/download

2022 HockomockSports Boys Hockey Awards recognize D Marchand, Pouliot-Porter, MacKinnon, Shabbick, L Marchand, Paterson

HockomockSports.com has posted their listing of awards for Boys Hockey for the Winter 2021-2022 season. We shared the FHS selections and provide the link to the full listing.

 
Dylan Marchand = 2022 HockomockSports.com Boys Hockey Player of the Year

Franklin senior Dylan Marchand has been named the 2022 HockomockSports.com Boys Hockey Player of the Year after a terrific season that saw the Panthers win the Kelley-Rex division title for the 11th straight year.

Marchand had a terrific year on the ice for the Panthers and was the most dynamic forward in the Hockomock League this year. He was also selected as the Hockomock League MVP. Two seasons ago, Marchand was named the HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year as a sophomore.

Going up against some of the top teams in the state, Marchand was Franklin’s go-to option in the offensive zone. He scored 12 goals and was second in the league with 17 assists for a total of 29 points during the regular season. The Panthers played a handful of teams in the top 15 of Division 1 including Natick, Reading, Hingham, Belmont, Reading, and Catholic Memorial, as well as eventual D1 State Champions. Marchand had a goal as the Panthers lost by just one.

Continue reading the write up on Dylan

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/hockey/2021-2022/

First Team 

Cole Pouliot-Porter – Franklin – Goalie
Franklin sophomore Cole Pouliot-Porter took over in net for the Panthers this season and looked like a veteran from the start, helping the program clinch yet another Kelley-Rex title. Not only was Pouliot-Porter successful in league play, but he also had strong performances against some of the best teams in the state. He finished the regular season with 459 saves in 18.2 games played, posting a 2.62 goals against average with a 0.910% save percentage. “What can I say, he was our heart and our backbone all season,” said Franklin head coach Anthony Sarno. “This kid is just amazing and only 15 years old. To me and our squad, we consider him the best in the state! I can’t say enough about Cole, such a great person off the ice and in the classroom as well. A pleasure to have on our team.”

Dylan Marchand – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior Dylan Marchand had a dominant season on the ice for the Kelley-Rex division champion Panthers. A speedy, skilled forward, Marchand was a handful for opposing defenses to deal with. He was among the top scorers in the league with 12 goals and was a catalyst in setting up the Panther offense, finishing with 17 assists in the regular season. “Dylan is a player with great speed that has the ability to change a game in an instant,” said Franklin head coach Anthony Sarno. “I call him the Energizer Bunny, as he never stops…great kid and a pleasure to have. He is going to be missed.”

Second Team 

Jack MacKinnon – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior Jack MacKinnon had a great comeback season, captaining the Panthers to their 11th straight Kelley-Rex division title and a trip to the Division 1 state tournament. Still battling through an injury, MacKinnon is a smart defenseman that reads the ice very well. He can jump into the offense too and does a nice job moving the puck around in the offensive zone. “He gave us everything he could once he was cleared,” Franklin coach Anthony Sarno said. “I cannot say enough great things about Jack. He is just an amazing young man and elite in the classroom as well, a National Homer Society member and highly respected by his peers for all he brings to the table. He works extremely hard to improve himself each and every day and has a very bright future shared. He will be missed.”

Christian Shabbick – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior Christian Shabbick had a standout season on the ice at forward for the Kelley-Rex division-winning Panthers. Noted as one of the most improved players on the squad, Shabbick gave Franklin much-needed depth in its attack as the Panthers battled some of the top teams in the state. He finished the regular season with 12 goals and 12 assists, including two goals against eventual state champs St. John’s Prep. “Christian Shabbick has been my most improved and hardest working player day in and day out,” said Franklin head coach Anthony Sarno. “He works so hard and has a great skill set and he put that on display for everyone to witness this season. He is a great teammate as well. He deserved to be an All Star as he represents what an All Star should be!”

All Underclassmen

Cole Pouliot-Porter – Franklin – Goalie
Franklin sophomore Cole Pouliot-Porter looked like a seasoned veteran more than a first-year starter, helping the Panthers clinch another Kelley-Rex division title. Playing against some of the best teams and offenses in the state, Pouliot-Porter turned in strong performance after strong performance, giving Franklin a chance in those contests. He finished the regular season with 459 saves in 18.2 games played, posting a 2.62 goals against average with a 0.910% save percentage. “Everywhere we go and teams we play, they always comment about how mature and incredible skilled Cole is, especially for his young age,” said Franklin head coach Anthony Sarno. “Looking forward to seeing him between the pipe next season as he grows and matures even more.”
 
Logan Marchand – Franklin – Defense
Franklin sophomore Logan Marchand battled through injury all season but still was a big contributor for the Kelley-Rex division champs. Despite playing against some of the best offenses the state has to offer, Marchand was a rock in the defensive zone for the Panthers. He finished the regular season with three goals and added eight assists for 11 points. “Logan Marchand is as tough of a defenseman as you will find for a sophomore,” said Franklin head coach Anthony Sarno. “He has size strength and the ability to transition to offense pretty quick. He is such a good teammate and a great person, any coach would love to have him. I can’t wait to see him with two good strong knees next season as he will be a dominating force on the blue line again!”

Ben Paterson – Franklin – Forward

Franklin sophomore broke into the lineup for the Panthers and became an instant contributor, helping the Kelley-Rex division champs establish a deep and talented forward group needed to compete with their loaded schedule. He finished the regular season tied for second on the team in points, scoring 10 goals along with 14 assists to tie teammate Christian Shabbick with 24 points (seventh-most in the league). “Ben Paterson came in as a sophomore with a good skill set and displayed that every practice and game,” said Franklin head coach Anthony Sarno. “He was our second-leading scorer in point on the point and was counted on in special teams play and performed well. His ability to see the ice and get to stops is nice to see for a sophomore. I can’t wait to see him as he grows and matures as a player.”

For the complete listing of Boys Hockey awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/hockey/2021-2022/

2022 HockomockSports.com Boys Hockey Player of the Year

Ryan Gerety and Jacob Jette 2 of the Ten Baseball Players to Watch for 2022 Hockomock League

HockomockSports.com has posted their listing of the Ten Players to Watch for 2022 for Baseball. We shared the info on Ryan Gerety and Jacob Jette of FHS and provide the link to the full listing.

RYAN GERETY, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin has a loaded lineup that makes them the team to beat in the Kelley-Rex division, and one of the top teams in the entire state, and one of the main pieces of it is junior Ryan Gerety. A Northeastern University commit, Gerety has all the tools to be a top player in the area. A left-handed batter, he sets the table from the top of the lineup and can put the ball in play all over the field. Not only does he pack a punch with good power at the plate, but he’s also very athletic and can cause some havoc on the base paths. On top of his offensive abilities, he’s one of the best defensive players in the league as well.

JACOB JETTE, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
As mentioned earlier, Franklin will be the team to beat in the league this year and will be in the mix as a top team in the entire state. One of those reasons is the offense, but the other big reason is because of a talented and deep pitching staff, anchored by senior UMass Lowell commit Jacob Jette. Jette was the ace of the staff last year and delivered, going 4-1 in the regular season in 26.2 innings of work, striking out 36 (most among returning players) with a 1.84 ERA. With a year of experience under his belt and a full offseason, Jette will be among the top arms in both the Hock and the entire region.

Find the Girls Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2022
https://hockomocksports.com/baseball-ten-players-to-watch-for-2022/

 

FHS Panthers

HockomockSports.com: FHS boys lacrosse preview for Spring 2022 season

HockomockSports.com has published their preview of the boys lacrosse teams for the Hockomock League. The Franklin portion of the article is shared here along with the link to read the full article covering the remainder of the league. 

FRANKLIN
2021 Record: 18-1
2021 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South Final
Coach: Lou Verrochi

After reaching the program’s first sectional final in 2021, Franklin brings a typically strong lineup of experienced players who will be aiming to make a run in the new statewide tournament. The Panthers have loaded up their regular season schedule to prepare for the rigors of the tournament with state powers Medfield, Lincoln-Sudbury, and St. John’s Prep among the teams that Franklin will challenge itself against to be ready to shoot for silverware this spring.

Franklin’s attack scored more than 300 goals in 19 games last season and should be just as dynamic this year with junior All-American Luke Davis joined by classmate Jayden Consigli, who were both in the top five in scoring in the league in 2021. Junior Tyler Sacchetti will be the third member of the attacking crew. Sophomore Drew Hansen and Ed O’Brien and junior John Walshe will make up the first midfield. Junior Justin Alexander was one of the best face-off middies in the state last year and the Panthers will be counting on him to control possessions again this season.

Senior Kyle Palmieri will lead the defensive group, which should once again be a challenge for the opposition to score against. Junior Ben Harvey and senior Billy Gardner will also be key players at close defense. Sophomore goalie Matt Corvi will step into the cage this spring and has the potential to be a standout.

“Once again, we will have a very competitive team this spring with a very tough schedule,” said Franklin coach Lou Verrochi.

Find the rest of the boys lacrosse preview posted by HockomockSports.com

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-preview/

Following a first South final appearance, Franklin returns a strong group to go after a state title. Find full previews for all teams below. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Quick Bites - cooking demonstration - Apr 28

Fascinating Cooking Class

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Cinco de Mayo Mexican Cooking Demonstration REGISTER NOW ‌ Just in time - Mexican Quick Bites....Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these delicious appetizer ideas that are perfect for any fiesta. You will learn how to make tortilla dough that can be used for a variety of quick appetizers, perfect for a small gathering. Instructor will demonstrate techniques and attendees will have the opportunity to sample the final product. Franklin High School Thursday, April 28 Cost: $35 For more information & additional details visit www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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Community Pres Cmte discusses first draft of 'master plan' to fund projects for FY 2023

FM #766 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 766 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the meeting of the Franklin, MA Community Preservation Committee (CPC) conducted on April 5, 2022.  

Quick recap 

• The CPC approved minutes of the two public hearings conducted in January

• The CPC heard from Town Administrator Jamie Hellen as he presented the draft “master plan” for use of the CPA funds.

• Q&A and discussion clarified points of the report. The committee will get to vote on the budget for FY 2023 later this year (likely May or June)

The recording runs about 41 minutes, so let’s listen to the Franklin’s Community Preservation Committee meeting held April 5, 2022.

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-766-community-preservation-cmte-mtg-04-05-22

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Agenda doc including the draft of the “master plan”

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-06-05_cpc_meeting_agenda.pdf 

Please bookmark the Franklin CPC website: https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee 

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GFORgtVT-zzWzNKbAR31piqHqhT_jeGT/view?usp=sharing 

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

 

Community Pres Cmte discusses first draft of 'master plan' to fund projects for FY 2023

First responder event at Franklin Nutrition - Apr 9 from 9 AM to noon

"Join us this Saturday, April 9th from 9am-12pm at Franklin Nutrition!"

First responder event at Franklin Nutrition - Apr 9 from 9 AM to noon

Shared from  https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1511866284379676679

“In the year 2022, this doesn’t just seem crazy. It is crazy."

"Here, at last, is the real reason your tax return is delayed: It’s not the pandemic. It’s that the IRS handles too much paper and has failed to adopt scanning technology that could have significantly reduced the current backlog of returns.

The way the agency processes paper is “archaic” and was a problem that was fixable long before the coronavirus shut things down, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins wrote in her latest blog about the 2022 tax season.

Last year, the IRS received nearly 17 million paper 1040 forms, more than 4 million individual amended returns and millions of paper business returns, according to Collins.

I’m still trying to wrap my head around it: Employees transcribe all of those millions of paper tax returns manually."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/04/01/irs-backlog-scanning-technology/ 

Please consider filing your taxes online, it will help get them processed quicker than if you print the forms and mail them in.

Erin M. Collins, the national taxpayer advocate, in 2020. (Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)

"See how much the typical rental costs are in your town, according to Census data"

"Massachusetts renters ― like the state’s owners ― pay some of the highest housing costs in the nation, according to recent Census data.

Rents in Massachusetts are sixth highest among states, according to the data released last month, with the median renter paying $1,336 per month. That’s an increase from $1,006 in 2010. Lexington had the highest rental costs in the state at $2,431, followed by Brookline at $2,305, and Cambridge at $2,293.

The data, which cover a time period of 2016 to 2020, also offer a snapshot of the share of renters vs. owners. In Massachusetts overall, 33 percent of housing units were occupied by renters. Zooming into the city/town level, Chelsea has the highest share of rental housing, with 69 percent of units occupied by people who rent, followed by Lawrence at 66 percent, Somerville at 62 percent, and Cambridge at 58 percent."

Continue reading the article online (Subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/05/metro/charts-see-how-much-typical-rental-costs-are-your-town-according-census-data/ 

table view of Franklin specific data

Map view of Massachusetts data

Map view of Franklin data

FM #765 - Franklin Housing Authority Mtg - 04/04/22 (audio recording)

FM #765 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 765 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Franklin Housing Authority meeting held on Monday, April 4, 2022 in the Common Room at Central Park Terrace. 

Participating were:

• GEORGE DANELLO, CHAIR 

• CHRIS FEELEY

• PETER BRUNELLI

• ANDREW M KEPPLE, STATE APPOINTEE

• Lisa M. Audette, Housing Authority Agent

The recording of the meeting runs about 50 minutes.  (note - as the meeting was held in the common room, there is a TV in the back of the room that a resident was watching. You may hear it in the background from time to time.)

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-765-franklin-housing-authority-mtg-04-04-22

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Meeting agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/fha_4-4-22.pdf 

 

Franklin Housing Authority web page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/housing-authority 

My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16ySy3mgUO8JY0OO3-8lxR9JD5uAJO5Cg/view?usp=sharing 

Franklin Observer’s recap of the meeting

https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/73048/high-marks-housing-authority 

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

 

Franklin Housing Authority

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Apr 6, 2022

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 

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

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Robert Pierson

9:00 am Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00 pm Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Chilson Block

4:30 pm Frank's Musings: Fraud

5:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact

6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

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

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

9:00 am Critical Conversations: Social Media

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Tennis: v Taunton 05-25-21

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Durfee 06-21-21

5:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

6:30 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby

8:00 pm Track and Field: v King Philip 05-07-21

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 03-31-22

11:00 am Finance Committee: 03-09-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 03-31-22

5:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee: 03-10-22

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals, LIVE, REMOTE, 873 5079 6311

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)

Maybe volunteering for the Franklin Historical Museum is perfect for you?

Volunteers Wanted:  

• Do you love History? 
• Love Franklin History? 

Just looking for an opportunity to be social? 

Join us as a volunteer once a month, or more if you’d like. We’re looking for people to host at the museum Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM or Sunday afternoons 1PM-4PM. 

Greet people as the come in, answer any questions they may have, and if you don’t know the answer, a commission member can get back to them. You can even host with a friend. The museum is located in the heart of downtown and as the weather warms up, visitors will be strolling in to discover the history of our town. Be part of the experience. 

Contact Mary Olsson at franklinmuseum1778@gmail.com We look forward to hearing from you soon. 

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The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St