FHS girls hockey drop game to Longmeadow on Thursday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, December 29, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Longmeadow, 4 – Final 

– Longmeadow added a late power play goal and an empty netter to pull away in the third period. Julia Flynn scored the lone goal for the Panthers with an end-to-end rush.

Final 4-1, Lancers score on PP in 3rd and end it with an empty netter
Home again tomorrow V Dedham @ 2:30!
https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1608580802836824065

For other results around the Hockomock League 

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-29-22/

FHS Panthers

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance: (Re)gift at our Upcoming Meeting - January 5, 2023

January 5th, 6:30 pm, Franklin Library

LGBTQ Alliance SURVEY If you haven't already, please take our survey! We want to hear from you!!!  ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbrOaEd08mi0CCc_U4KfVAXrEbtm_tQFx79GOgWwR9QpVlbg/viewform We hope to see YOU at the Franklin Public Library for a fun, regift swap at our monthly meeting January 5, 2023! Meeting starts at 630 PM but the space will be available for game play from 6-8 PM! See you there If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails on this Google Form.  View this email in your browser

Noon Year's Eve Party! at the Franklin Public Library Dec 31 - noon time

"Let’s send off 2022 in style! Join us for an end of the year bash as we ring in 2023 early! 

We’ll have snacks, games, and a super new year’s celebration! 

See you there!"

Happy New Year's Eve - Uploaded by JamieFlower

Franklin DPW: Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for the week of Jan 9, 2023

Christmas tree collection will run the week of January 9, 2023.

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrWTlmN6GW/

Franklin DPW: Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for the week of Jan 9, 2023

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Dec 30, 2022

•  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

7:30 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony

9:00 am Frank Presents

11:00 am Senior Connection: Traditions

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00 pm Santa On The Common 2022

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

4:00 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

5:00 pm The Black Box: Michael James Scott

7:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Fire Safety

8:30 pm The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

8:30 am It Takes A Village: D'Angela Alberty

9:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

11:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22

1:30 pm FHS Winter Chorus & Orchestra 2022

3:00 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

5:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

5:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Shrewsbury 12-20-21

8:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v 12-20-22

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 12-15-22

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 12-15-22

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 Art Association meeting features Demo Artist painter Katie Kindilien - Jan 4, 2023

The Franklin Art Association's first meeting of 2023 will take place on Wednesday, January 4 at 6:30 PM at the Franklin (MA) Senior Center, when our Demo Artist will be painter Katie Kindilien.

Katie grew up in Norwalk, CT and currently lives in New Haven. She received her undergraduate degree in painting from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. A year spent studying in Rome became a lifelong inspiration to paint and travel and study art from around the world. She received her Masters in Art Education from Southern Connecticut State University and taught elementary and middle school art in New Haven for 25 years. Along the way Katie has continued painting, traveling, and studying with wonderful artists and teachers such as Julian Merrow-Smith, Stephanie Birdsall and Paul Foxton.

Katie was an Artist in Residence at the Art Association of Nantucket. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and art associations throughout New England, including Manhattanville College and the Essex Art Association.

More examples of her work can be found at www.katiekindilienfineart.com.

As always, our meetings are free and open to the public.

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

Franklin Art Association meeting features Demo Artist painter Katie Kindilien - Jan 4, 2023

More Perfect Union: 066 - Apprenticeships (Part Three) (audio)

In this episode, the group is joined by Karen Ward and Scott O'Brian, to talk about registered apprenticeships, what happens, the evolving landscape, being prepared to enter the workforce and so much more.

Audio file -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episode/066-apprenticeships-part-three

Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)

More Perfect Union - WFPR

Discussing American Politics and Current Events

Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

Find all the episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

FHS girls basketball tops Carlsbad (CA); Coach Leighton gets 300th win

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. St. Mary’s, 2 – Final

Franklin drops a tough one, 2-1 to a very good St Mary’s of Lynn in the Christie Serino Tournament. https://twitter.com/FHS_PuckCoach/status/1608290685043589120

Game Results: Franklin 1 St Marys 2 (Shots Franklin 29 St Marys 21)

https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1608323079834591237 

1st - 3rd period Recap:

From the drop of the puck boys were buzzing. However, Franklin's l't and only goal came 3 minutes into the game when Anthony Lampasona slides the puck to Dan Daley coming through the neutral zone who then walks 2 defenders to dish it to Ban Paterson who snips it bar down to go up 1-0. There was constant pressure and a flurry of shots in the game from Ben Jarosz, Ryan Sicchio and Dylan McEvoy. And Tommy Balducci, Carter Balducci, Jack Wernig, and Patrick Daley applied a great forecheck resulting in some quality opportunities as well. However, the main theme was St Mary's goalie Anthony Palmer time and time again keeping St Mary's in the game with some amazing goaltending. 

Defensively, Logan Marchand and Vinnie Pasquarosa had some big shots from the point accompanied by several nice hits. While Aidan Kuykendall, Liam O'Rielly and Carmine Iannuzzi provided a heavy dose of defense. In the pipes Colby Wagner had a solid game seeing 211shots. 

Overall good puck distribution and unselfishness, few things to work on but things are coming together well. There is a very well-balanced chemistry amongst these players it is fun to watch. 

Lastly, a tip of the cap to St Mary's goalie Anthony Palmer, no question he was the difference maker. St Mary's best team we've played yet, solid club. 

Franklin takes East Greenwich on Sunday night 1/1 in Franklin for the Home Opener puck drops @7PM.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 70 vs. Carlsbad (Calif.), 54 – Final 

– Franklin had five players score in double figures and dominated on the glass to overcome 32 points from Carlsbad star Madison Huhn and pick up a non-league win and hand head coach John Leighton his 300th career victory. The Panthers jumped out to a quick start, scoring 21 points in the first and building an 11-point lead. Huhn, who is committed to Miami (Ohio), caught fire in the second, with 18 of her team’s 21 points to cut the lead down to five at the break. After a nearly even third quarter, the Panthers exploded for 21 points in the fourth to break things open and seal the win. Katie Peterson was the top scorer for the Panthers with 21 points, including seven in the first and eight in the third quarter. Sophomore Chloe Fales added 13 points, knocking down three from beyond the arc, including a pair of triples in the fourth to help Franklin pull away. Bridget Leo scored 11 points, six of them in the first, and Lizzie Newman and Caelyn Leonard each added 10 points.

Ryan Martin has his first article for the Boston Globe reporting on the game

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/28/sports/franklin-girls-basketball-coach-john-leighton-earns-300th-win-all-part-carlsbads-fulfilling-tour-northeast/

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-28-22/

With a win over Carlsbad,

@fhsgvbasketball

Coach Leighton gets his 300th WIN!! Congratulations

@coachleighto

FPS - School Committee - Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 4, 2023

Franklin Public Schools
School Committee Budget Subcommittee
January 4, 2023 - 6:00-7:00 PM
Municipal Building - 3rd Floor Training Room

A G E N D A

“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”

1. Call to Order
2. School Capital Budget Request
3. ECDC Enrollment
4. FY24 Budget Timeline Review

Shared from the FPS page ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/budget_sub_committee_agenda_1_4_2023.pdf

FPS - School Committee - Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Jan 4, 2023

Latched at First Sight: Breast Feeding 101 course - January 17, 2023

Are you expecting a new addition to your family or know someone who is?

LeeAnn a pediatric nurse and Certified Lactation Educator with @latchedatfirstsight is offering a group setting VIRTUAL Breastfeeding Course on Tuesday, January 17 at 8 PM.

She will cover all the important things you need to know to start your feeding journey once your little one arrives!

We feel prenatal consults are crucial to help set up the foundation for your feeding journey.

Sign up today!

Email dd@latchedatfirstsight.com to sign up or for more details!

• VIRTUAL - in the comfort of your home and can join from any state
• LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
• Insurance SHOULD cover this course and a receipt will be given to you for reimbursement 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CmthMsOO641/

Latched at First Sight: Breast Feeding 101 course - January 17, 2023

Franklin Library: Mobile Mini Golf! - Dec 30

Bring your friends and family and we'll provide the rest! Join us as we transform the library into a Mini Golf course that's fun for all ages*!!

*Children under the age of 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Other activities at the Library can be found on their schedule of events page

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

Franklin Library: Mobile Mini Golf! - Dec 30

COVID-19 Misinformation & New variants

"Nearly three years into the pandemic, Covid-19 remains stubbornly persistent. So, too, does misinformation about the virus.

As Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise in parts of the country, myths and misleading narratives continue to evolve and spread, exasperating overburdened doctors and evading content moderators.

What began in 2020 as rumors that cast doubt on the existence or seriousness of Covid quickly evolved into often outlandish claims about dangerous technology lurking in masks and the supposed miracle cures from unproven drugs, like ivermectin. Last year’s vaccine rollout fueled another wave of unfounded alarm. Now, in addition to all the claims still being bandied about, there are conspiracy theories about the long-term effects of the treatments, researchers say."

Continue reading the New York Times article online -> (subscription may be required)   https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/technology/covid-misinformation-online.html

"A new coronavirus variant named XBB has swiftly become the dominant form of COVID-19 spreading in the Northeast, jumping from about 35 percent of cases during the week ending Dec. 17 to just over half last week, according to CDC data.

The rapid spread indicates that the XBB variant is more adept than its predecessors at evading the immunity that comes from vaccines and infections.

“It looks like it’s just going to blow the other ones away in a very short period,” said Dr. Jeremy Luban, professor of molecular medicine, biochemistry, and molecular biotechnology at UMass Chan Medical School. “The most likely explanation is that it’s more transmissible.”

But significantly, Luban said, there is no reason to think that XBB causes more severe disease than other variants."

Continue reading the Boston Globe article online ->  (subscription may be required)  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/28/metro/new-coronavirus-variant-more-adept-evading-immunity-now-dominates-northeast/

Jay Gates, a music teacher at the Samuel Adams Elementary School in East Boston got a COVID-19 booster shot in the school gym in early December. JOHN TLUMACKI/GLOBE STAFF

Notice from the Treasurer/ Collector: FY 23 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills - Third Quarter

Notice from the Office of the Treasurer/ Collector:

Treasurer Collector Kerri A. Bertone has mailed the Fiscal Year 2023 third quarter real estate and personal property tax bills. Payment is due by February 1st, 2023. Payments received after the due date are charged 14% interest.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/notice-treasurer-collector-fy-23-real-estate-and-personal-property-tax-bills-third-quarter

Notice from the Treasurer/ Collector: FY 23 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills - Third Quarter

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Dec 29, 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 ConCom Fall Gathering

8:00 am Addressing Hate in School Sports

9:00 am The Black Box: Michael James Scott

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:00 pm Santa On The Common 2022

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Joe Landry: Franklin Trivia

4:30 pm Frank Presents

5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

7:00 pm Senior Center Christmas 2022

8:00 pm Parish of St. Mary Christmas Pageant 2019

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

12:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

2:00 pm FHS Band

3:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

4:00 pm Cultural District: Brent Selby

5:00 pm FHS Winter Chorus & Orchestra 2022

6:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming: v Taunton 01-13-22

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 12-15-22

2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 12-15-22

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 Cultural District: The Library has family events as the year comes to a close

The Franklin Public Library has multiple family events as December winds down to the New Year on Sunday! You can also walk the labyrinth at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) on New Year's Eve.

Wednesday, December 28

10:30am - Trevor the Games Man! (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm - Box City (Franklin Public Library)

Thursday, December 29

10:30am - Music at the Blissful! A Fun Family Concert! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Teen Murder Mystery Party (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, December 30

5:30pm - David Penza (67 Degrees Brewery)

Saturday, December 31 = New Year's Eve

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Noon Year's Eve Party! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - The Library will be closing at 2 pm

5:00pm - Labyrinth Walk (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))

Sunday, January 1, 2023 = New Year's Day

Library closed

Monday, January 2, 2023

Library closed

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Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!