FHS Volleyball takes D1 Central-West Sectional Title for First Time

Josh Perry, the Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap for the FHS volleyball win in the D1 Central-West Sectional.

"During a dominant regular season, Franklin was not pushed to five sets even once. In fact, the Panthers had only dropped three sets overall heading into the state tournament. 

In three postseason games, Franklin has gone to five sets all three times and has won all three of them. 

That pattern held again in the Div. 1 Central/West final on Saturday evening at Wellesley High. Franklin cruised through the first two sets, demonstrating why the Panthers are still unbeaten, but then Shrewsbury rallied to win two straight and force a decisive final set. Franklin jumped out early to win the fifth set 15-5 and secure the program’s first-ever sectional title. 

“You just have to work harder than the girls on the other side of the net, just want it, and I think it showed in the fifth set that they wanted it,” said first-year Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth. “I’m beyond proud.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-goes-five-sets-to-win-first-ever-sectional-title/


Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-Shrewsbury-Volleyball-11-10-18/

Libero Riley Marino (5) jumps for joy after a Franklin point during the D1 Central/West final at
Wellesley High. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS plays Barnstable at FHS on Tuesday, Nov 13 in the State Semi-final

MIAA bracket for State finals  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5047

The volleyball game is scheduled to start at 5 PM on Tuesday!

In the News: the Yankee Division and the MA role in WW I

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

"New England’s largest infantry unit. A lifesaving war dog. A German attack on Cape Cod. 

These all contributed to the unique role Massachusetts played in World War I, which ended 100 years ago on Sunday. 

World War I, also known as the Great War, is often overshadowed by other historic wars. It was shorter, claimed fewer lives and the United States involvement was less extreme compared to other war efforts. 

The end of World War I was once known as “Armistice Day,” which was observed each year on Nov. 11. That changed, however, in the 1950s when President Dwight Eisenhower decided the day should include the recognition of World War II veterans, giving it the name still used today - Veterans Day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181110/100-years-ago-massachusetts-played-unique-role-in-wwi

Today's Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM on the Town Common and be followed by a reception at the Senior Center. 

Parking around the Town Common should be reserved for the older veterans. Parking at Horace Mann and the High School is also a short walk away. Parking alternatives can be found at the Charter School and the Public Library (closed today).

the Veterans Walkway in the rain on Saturday

Bricks can still be purchased. The Brick order form can be found online  https://post3402.org/documents
Make checks payable to Franklin VFW Post 3402

“The garden welcomes everyone”

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

"Victoria Almeida knew she wanted a dedicated spot for her grandson, Tristan, to pay his respects to his dad whenever he felt the need. 

Ryan Trant, Tristan’s father, was 24 when he died in September 2017 after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl - an opioid known to be 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. 

“Ryan was cremated, so I didn’t have a place,” Almeida said. 

After months of fundraising and working with the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston and Trant’s girlfriend, Mikaela DeMaria, Almeida was able to make that wish a reality."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181110/holliston-butterfly-garden-dedicated-to-overdose-victims

https://www.facebook.com/ryansbutterflygarden/

Myfm 101.3 interview with Victoria Almeida
http://www.myfm1013.com/news/family-honors-sons-memory-with-butterly-garden-in-holliston-myfm-audio?

Zoning Board of Appeals: upcoming hearings - Nov 29

Zoning Board of Appeals - upcoming hearings:

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to convert an addition into an accessory dwelling unit
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/167_conlyn_avenue_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to increase the impervious coverage to 26.40% where 25% is allowed
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/8_addison_avenue_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to construct a 20’ X 5’ covered porch that is 35.6’ from the front setback where 40’ is required
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/17_sherman_avenue_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to construct a 24’ X 28’ detached garage that is a replacement for a pre-existing, nonconforming shed and garage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/205_west_central_street_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

"The Zoning Board of Appeals currently consists of three (3) members and one (1) associate members appointed by the Town Administrator, subject to the confirmation by the Town Council, for terms of such length and so arranged that the term of one member shall expire each year. There is currently one (1) opening for associate member. 

The Board holds Public Hearings for variance requests, special permits (including gravel removal) and Chapter 40B applications. The Board also makes determinations on land use and zoning issues. All necessary forms and applications may be obtained through the Building Inspection Department and via Board of Appeals website. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets in Town Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building on Thursday evenings usually twice a month."

http://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals

http://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals

Franklin Offices Closed on Monday - no delay in curb pickup schedule

Franklin, MA Town Offices are closed on Monday in observance of Veterans Day. There is no delay in the curb pickup schedule for trash and recycling.

Franklin Offices Closed on Monday - no delay in curb pickup schedule

The 2018-2019 Solid Waste mailer with the holiday schedule can be found online  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gWaYUxbHiOJ3uJkRJf5AG7lmVGDQYpNI/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - November 15, 7:15 PM

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Cultural District Committee would like to remind you about our upcoming quarterly partnership meeting. The meeting will be next Thursday, November 15th, 7:15 PM at the Franklin TV and Radio Station, 23 Hutchinson Street.

Our meeting will begin with a short tour of the Franklin TV and radio facilities. During the meeting we will provide an update on the status of our Cultural District application, share a quick overview of our goals and marketing strategies, and will conclude with a brainstorming session regarding potential cross partnership activities for the future. 

We look forward to everyone's input and continuing our work together to promote the arts and the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

We hope to see you all on November 15th.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting November 15, 7:15 PM

Opioid Awareness Education and NARCAN® coming to Library and YMCA

Via the SAFE Coalition which found this news to share

"Every public library and YMCA in the U.S. may soon be equipped with Narcan, in an effort to combat drug-related deaths by expanding access to the opioid-overdose-reversing naloxone nasal spray. 

Emergent BioSolutions, which this month completed its acquisition of Narcan maker Adapt Pharma, will provide a free kit including two doses of the nasal spray, as well as educational materials, to each of the 16,568 public libraries and 2,700 YMCAs in the U.S., according to an announcement released Wednesday. 

The initiative builds on the Narcan in Schools program, through which the company offers four free doses of Narcan to each U.S. high school, and up to eight doses to degree-granting two- or four-year institutions."

Continue reading the Time article
http://time.com/5432950/narcan-libraries-ymca/

American Libraries Magazine has a similar article
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/narcan-company-supply-free-narcan-to-libraries/

The press release can be found
http://investors.emergentbiosolutions.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=202582&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2373258

emergentbiosolutions.com

Tri-County Freshman and Franklin resident, Will Doggett in the news

Tri-County Freshman and Franklin resident, Will Doggett, was featured on the CBS local news Thursday night. Will is going to be participating in his fourth Fenway Park Spartan Sprint tomorrow. Will is also a member of the TC Cross Country team.

"Fourteen year old Will Doggett trains in his Franklin backyard. Whether it’s running laps or hoisting himself up a tree on a rope, Will vows to be ready for his 4th Fenway Park Spartan Sprint on Saturday. 

“It’s basically an obstacle course. There are walls you have to climb over. There’s a spear throw, and there’s plenty of burpees you have to do,” he explains."

https://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/11/08/fenway-park-spartan-sprint-spartan-race-young-boy-trains-for-spartan-sprint/

Franklin Historical Museum: 100th Anniversary of the end of WW I

This month marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Many men from Franklin fought, not all made it home. 

The Franklin Historical Museum display honors those men, and features one in particular, Edward Leslie Grant.

Franklin Historical Museum: 100th Anniversary of the end of WW I (FHM photo)

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street.  The museum is open 

• Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM; 
• Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
• and Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (except Nov, Dec, Jan, and Feb).

  
Handicap access is available at the back of the building.  Come by and discover Franklin's history, where our story began.

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

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

“Anyone can become a victim”

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

"Police are taking steps to end violent crimes against women by offering a free rape defense course to the public. 

Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) is a training course hosted by police departments to help women learn defensive moves and gain confidence in the face of danger. 

The next RAD training session will take place next week, though sign-ups for the event closed on Friday afternoon. Another session is planned for the spring. 

Officer Tara Lagoa has been training women in the course for a few years. She said she’s seen first-hand how it can improve a woman’s confidence."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181109/franklin-police-hosting-rape-defense-course

Related post announcing the class was shared here earlier 
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/free-two-night-womens-self-defense.html

Registration has closed for this Women's Self Defense Workshop
session. There will be another one in the Spring

MBTA Commuter Rail: This weekend shuttles will run on the Franklin Line

Franklin Line: Shuttles will replace train service from Forge Park to Dedham Corp. in both directions this weekend due to East street bridge replacement. 

Buses will follow the train schedule but allow for up to 20 min of additional travel time.

Affected trips: (Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of November)
1702 (6:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1703 (7:20 am from South Station)
1704 (8:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1705 (9:20 am from South Station)
1706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
1709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
1710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
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2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
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1715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
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Last Updated: Nov 09 2018 08:36 AM

MBTA Commuter Rail: This weekend shuttles will run on the Franklin Line

Franklin Library: Closed on Sunday, Monday Nov 11-12 for Veterans Day

The Library is closed Sunday, Nov 11 and Monday, Nov 12 for Veterans Day. If you need a book, get to the Library Saturday!

Franklin Library: Closed on Sunday, Monday Nov 11-12 for Veterans Day

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/veterans-day-1

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 9 - THU Nov 15

Friday, November 9

10:00am

 Knitting Group

7:00pm

 "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"

7:30pm

 Rising Stars Cabaret

Saturday, November 10

9:00am

 Franklin Newcomers and Friends 45th annual Craft Fair

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:00am

 FSPA "Up Your Game" Workshop

7:00pm

 "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"

Sunday, November 11

 Library Closed

 Veterans Day

11:30am

 Big Band Brunch with Kenny Hadley Big Band

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:30pm

 Veterans Day Celebration

1:30pm

 Veterans Walkway Dedication

Monday, November 12

 Library Closed

 Veterans Day observed

Tuesday, November 13

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

7:00pm

 School Committee - meeting

7:30pm

 Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting

Wednesday, November 14

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

5:30pm

 MOMS Club - Preschool Fair

5:45pm

 Town Administrator Search Committee

6:30pm

 Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm

 Town Council - meeting

7:00pm

 Info night for Gr Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program

7:30pm

 LET'S LAUGH TODAY

Thursday, November 15

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

6:30pm

 Welcome to the Graveyard with The Gravestone Girls

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Nov 9 - THU Nov 15

Town Administrator Search Committee - Nov 14, 5:45 PM

Town Administrator Search Committee 

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 5:45 PM

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street

2nd Floor, Room 205

Agenda

This meeting may be recorded.

1. Human Resources Director Karen Bratt - Review search process to date
2. Consider candidacy of the Deputy Town Administrator
3. Consider process for qualified candidates
4. Next meeting

This is a meeting of the Franklin Town Council Sub-Committee; under the Open Meeting Law, this subcommittee is a separate "public body" from the Town Council. Therefore, unless the Town Council has separately noticed and posted its own meeting, Councilors who are not members of this subcommittee will not be permitted to speak or otherwise actively participate in this meeting, although they may attend and observe. This prohibition is necessary to avoid the potential for an Open Meeting Law Violation.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_administrator_search_committee_meeting_agenda_11-14-18.pdf

For reference - The Role of the Town Council
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/role.pdf


From Article Four of the Town Code   https://ecode360.com/14797436

Section 1 - Appointment and qualifications

4-1-1
The Town Council, by a majority vote of its full membership, shall appoint a Town Administrator who shall administer and implement the directives and policies adopted by the Town Council. The Council shall fix the Administrator's compensation within the limits of an appropriation adopted for that purpose. The salary, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment and the procedures for dismissal shall be negotiated between the Town Council and the Administrator.

4-1-2
In seeking candidates for the Administrator's post, the Town Council shall advertise in appropriate professional journals and other suitable publications as deemed necessary. The Town Administrator need not be a resident of the town at the time of appointment but shall establish residence within the town within one year following appointment, unless the town council shall waive such residency requirement. If a resident of the Town, the successful candidate shall have held no elective town office for a period of one year prior to appointment.

4-1-3
The Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of educational, executive and administrative qualifications and experience, including at least a bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study from an accredited four-year college or university. Professional experience shall consist of at least three (3) years of full-time, compensated service in town or town administration or related administrative activity.

Town Administrator Search Committee - Nov 14, 5:45 PM

FHS football tops Natick; FHS girls field hockey end playoff run with a loss in OT to Walpole

Via HockomockSports we share the playoff results for the FHS fall sports teams


Football – Non-Playoffs = Franklin, 42 vs. Natick, 26 – Final
1st Quarter: (N) Natick 24-yard pass, XP good; (F) Nick Gordon 67-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, Parker Chevrant XP good.
2nd Quarter: (N) Natick 7-yard rush, XP failed; (F) N. Gordon 28-yard pass to Sean Leonard, P. Chevrant XP good.
3rd Quarter: (F) N. Gordon 22-yard pass to R. Driscoll, P. Chevrant XP good; (F) N. Gordon 64-yard pass to R. Driscoll, P. Chevrant XP good; (F) N. Gordon 33-yard pass to S. Leonard, P. Chevrant XP good.
4th Quarter: (N) Natick touchdown rush, XP good; (F) Sean Hofferty 4-yard rush, P. Chevrant XP good; (N) Natick 3-yard rush, XP failed.




Field Hockey - D1 South = #13 Franklin, 3 vs. #1 Walpole, 4 – Final (OT)

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provide the playoff game recap for the FHS field hockey team

"Cassi Ronan picked up the ball inside the 30-yard-line and pushed the ball forward. She weaved her way past a pair of defenders and then touched it past a third to get clear on goal. The Walpole defender eventually caught up to Ronan, but not before she carried the ball nearly 70 yards. 

The defender managed to slow her down but a foul was called, giving the Franklin senior a penalty stroke. She buried the shot, giving the goalie no chance and giving the Panthers a 3-1 lead over the No. 1 seed with just nine minutes remaining in Thursday night’s Div. 1 South semifinal at Taunton’s Tiger Aleixo Stadium. 

It seemed like the Panthers, seeded 13th in the tournament, were finally going to end Walpole’s dominance in the rivalry and do it on the biggest stage. But, instead, the goal seemed to wake the Porkers up and they came storming back into the game. 

Walpole scored twice in the closing minutes, including a goal with just two minutes left, to force overtime and then added a game-winner eight minutes later to stun Franklin 4-3 and advance to the South final."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-field-hockey-minutes-from-upset-win-fall-in-overtime/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-Walpole-Field-Hockey-11-8-18/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-08-18/

Victoria Quinn (15) scored a pair of goals for the Panthers, who built a 3-1 lead with nine minutes left to go before Walpole rallied to pull out an overtime win. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin Library: "Welcome to the Graveyard" - Nov 15 - 6:30 PM

Welcome to the Graveyard with The Gravestone Girls, Thursday, November 15, 6:30 PM

Take a virtual tour of Franklin cemeteries in the comfort of the Library

Franklin Library: "Welcome to the Graveyard" - Nov 15 - 6:30 PM

This was shared from the Town of Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2018/11/welcome-to-graveyard-with-gravestone.html

“'real change begins' when women refuse 'to let anyone shut them up or stand in their way'”

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

"In a campaign cycle where record numbers of female candidates sought elected office, women picked up a handful of seats on Beacon Hill to boost their representation in the Legislature to new high of 28.5 percent. 

The 46 women elected to the Massachusetts House on Thursday appears to be a record level, surpassing the 42 who served in that branch in 1999, according to historical figures from the Center for American Women in Politics. Eleven women, meanwhile, were elected to Senate seats, falling short of the high-water mark of 13 female senators reached for a time in 2013 and again in 2017. 

Between the two branches, women are set to hold 57 of 200 seats in the 191st General Court, up from the 52 they held at the start of this session in 2017. Fifty-two -- or 26 percent -- was the previous high point reached in 2009, 2003, 2000 and 1999. 

Women accounted for 51.5 percent of the Massachusetts population in the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2016 American Community Survey, but competed for seats in less than half of the 200 legislative races that were decided on Tuesday."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181108/women-reach-new-high-in-massachusetts-legislature


The 'election collection' can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

Reminder: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" Nov 9 -10

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown." Performed by a cast of 50 kids from the 3 middle schools!

November 9 and 10 at 7:00 PM at the Horace Mann Middle School auditorium
Tickets $10 at the door

Franklin Middle School Footlighters present You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown