Planning Board meeting starting at 6:00 PM tonight Feb 4

Two important public hearings at the Planning Board on Monday evening, Feb 4. Note the starting time is 6:00 PM (not the normal 7:00 PM start).

First up is the Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District proposed for the Clark, Cutler, McDermott area. The key change is to remove some of the more industrial and hazardous uses allowed currently while enabling the site for 'mixed business innovation'.

Second is a continuation on the 50+ unit development proposed for open space (former farm land) on Prospect St. 
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/february_4_2019.pdf


The letter to the Clark Cutler neighbors:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczQ2NGRExKNFRGTUF1Q3NLRmQ4YXF0Si1YalpF/view?usp=sharing

"proposed new zone called Mixed Business Innovation (MBI)"

FHS alumni Clermont, Kirshe in the news

A couple of FHS alumni were in the news this weekend. Nicole Clermont by winning the Junior Women's 6K running for Boston College. Kristi Kirshe scoring 5 tries in her first international rugby tournament for Team USA.

Nicole Clermont FTW! Clermont of @BostonCollege takes the Junior Women’s 6K in 21:14.0. #USATFxc pic.twitter.com/lqOzbz2OLn

— USATF (@usatf) February 2, 2019

FHS alum Nicole Clermont wins the Junior Women's 6K

Complete results from the USATF Cross Country Championships can be found
https://results.usatf.org/2019XC/

FIVE. Kristi Kirshe has now scored 🖐️ tries in her debut tournament.

Catches Ireland looking, sneaks by on the left flank. Done deal.

USA 26-10 IRE#USAvIRE | #Sydney7s pic.twitter.com/QfIDW3ju5G

— USA Rugby (@USARugby) February 3, 2019

FHS alum Kristi Kirshe scores five tries in her debut International Rugby tournament

"Throughout the tournament, the Americans showed an unparalleled depth with newcomer Kristi Kirshe scoring five total tries in her debut tournament. Fellow new cap Kasey McCravey had brilliant touches as well, while veteran Naya Tapper scored her 65th try to pass Victoria Folayan and become the USA Women's Sevens all-time leading try scorer. "

Read more at https://www.usarugby.org/match/45234-usa-eagles-v-ireland/?kc6LUq5FZZ15qqi8.99


The Sydney7's tournament page  http://www.sydney7s.com.au/match-schedule/

Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded county homeowners of a free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Registry of Deeds to protect county property owners against fraud. "The Federal Bureau of Investigation, (F.B.I.)," noted Register O'Donnell, "continues to assign resources to combat property/deed and mortgage fraud. Many jurisdictions across the country have reported unscrupulous individuals recording fraudulent land documents making it appear they own another person's home or property. Fortunately, we have not seen this type of crime take place in Norfolk County. My intent here is not to upset county property owners but to make sure my office is out front vigorously protecting consumers." Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can join the more than 925 homeowners already utilizing the service by signing up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org and click on the Consumer Notification Service Get Consumer "Alerts" button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions. Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individual or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate records for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, non-mortgage liens, Homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against the property. O'Donnell stated, "The process to sign-up for the service is user friendly and will only take a few minutes. This free program will not prevent the fraud, but it will allow residents to find out about it quickly." If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry's on-line land research records at www.norfolkdeeds.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. After talking with a Registry employee, the subscriber will be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry. Register O'Donnell concluded, "As Norfolk County Register of Deeds, I am focused on our core mission which is to record land documents in a secure, accurate and accessible manner. I also want to be proactive in taking any and all steps at our disposal to minimize the potential for fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. The Registry's Consumer Notification Service provides a level of protection to the program's subscribers against dishonest individuals who would attempt to commit real estate or land document fraud. After all, the biggest asset most of us have is our home. I urge people to sign up for this program." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud

2nd Annual Legislative Forum - Feb 5

"The Franklin School Committee will hold its 2nd Annual Legislative Forum on Education on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 7-8:30 PM, in the auditorium at Horace Mann Middle School (note this is a location change!). 

The event, hosted by the Public Schools Advocacy Sub-Committee of the Franklin School Committee, will feature Senate President Karen Spilka, and state Rep. Jeffrey Roy. 

Join these elected officials for a discussion as they provide updates and insights on legislative initiatives directly impacting public schools in general and Franklin in particular. 

For this year’s forum, the organizers have expanded the focus to include issues beyond funding, including:

• Developmentally appropriate practices (such as recess and start times);
• addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of students;
• college, career and civic readiness;
• impacts of the current funding formula on the FY 2020 budget and beyond, and 
• special education and associated costs."

Continue reading the article online 
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190122/franklin-school-board-to-host-legislative-forum

• Live reporting from the Forum in 2018

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/live-reporting-legislative-forum-feb-13.html

• The audio of the Forum was published previously

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/fm-139-legislative-forum-on-school.html

• Announcement of the Forum

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/franklin-school-committee-legislative.html

Jennifer Knight of SAFE Coalition tying some comments and points
together at the end of the 2018 Legislative Forum

Town Council - Jan 30, 2019 - Recap

Swearing In

One of the nice points to open the Town Council meeting was the swearing in of two new Deputy Chiefs for the Fire Dept: James Klich, Joseph Barbieri. This was anticipated from the announcement at the Finance Committee meeting held at the Senior Center a couple of weeks ago.

Assistant Town Clerk Nancy Danelo (in blue) swearing in the new Deputy chiefs

Road acceptances

The Town council then opened several public hearings to formal discuss the acceptance of several roads that are currently not owned by the Town. This is minimal risk for the residents. When the town accepts the roads, then the maintenance and repairs are covered by the town. For some reason in the past, the developer never completed the paperwork to turn over the roads. 

This has been a slow and tedious process as Franklin works slowly eliminating the backlog left by various developers. The town will do plowing and potholes but if road needs to be rebuilt, it is not done unless the town owns the road.

There was a correction of "Carter" to 'Canter" way. it is correct in the actual resolution, only the agenda listing was incorrect.

The Council adjusted the agenda to vote on the road acceptances and let the residents leave the meeting early.

Water Works

Next up was the DPW and their presentation on the overall water supply and plans for the next round of improvements. As you may recall the road rebuilds are coordinated with physical road requirements as well as the water pipe and sewer considerations. Page 17 shows the current plan road by road over the next several years.

Also discussed was the water treatment facility for wells 3 and 6. Related to water is sewer and the major expense coming will be the replacement of the Beaver St connector which is over 100 years old.

Water Presentation - Jan 30, 2019 from Franklin Matters

Capital budget

The Town  Council then got to the financial business of approving the use of $2.2M of the free cash along with allocations from the water and sewer funds to meet the total of $4.5M of capital requirements.  The Finance Committee had already heard the details from each of the departments on their requests. The recordings of both meetings were share here earlier.

Additional transactions to allocate some of the free cash to make the annual deposits on the field turf replacements, the Fire truck replacement, and the contribution to OPEB funding.

Town Council Actions Taken
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/town_council_actions_taken_for_january_30_2019_1.pdf


My notes reported live during the meeting:

• Live reporting: Adminstrator's Report to Closing
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-adminstrators-report-to_30.html
• Live reporting: Legislation - zoning bylaws
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-legislation-zoning-bylaws.html
• Live Reporting: Legislation for action - Capital ...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-legislation-for-action_30.html
• Live reporting: DPW water presentation
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-dpw-water-presentation.html
• Live reporting: Legislation for roadway acceptance...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-legislation-for-roadway.html
• Live reporting: Public Hearings
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-public-hearings.html
• Live reporting: Town Council - Jan 30, 2019
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/live-reporting-town-council-jan-30-2019.html

FHS girls swim team finished 2nd in the Hockomock Championships

The FHS girls swim team finished 2nd overall in the Hockomock Championships on Saturday. Via HockomockSports.com we share the FHS individual results.


TEAM RESULTS
1. Oliver Ames – 378
*** 2. Franklin – 316
3. King Philip – 220
4. Attleboro – 218
5. Sharon – 200
6. Taunton – 176
7. Milford – 152
8. Mansfield – 136
9. Canton – 102
10. Foxboro – 85
11. North Attleboro – 67
12 Stoughton – 61

RACE RESULTS
200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Attleboro (Tiffany Chin, Jackie Lynch-Bartek, Elizabeth Saltz, Ella Lynch-Bartek) – 1:59.07
6. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Charlene Peng, Elizabeth Leo, Alyssa LaPuma) – 2:05.41

200 Yard Free
1. Jackie Lynch-Bartek, Attleboro – 2:02.02
4. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 2:04.41

200 Yard IM
1. Katherine Cashin, Franklin – 2:14.00

100 Yard Butterfly
1. Sam Streton, Oliver Ames – 1:00.89
2. Elizabeth Tang, Franklin – 1:02.98

100 Yard Free
1. Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames – 53.54
4. Alyssa LaPuma, Franklin – 59.08
5. Kathryn Chew, Franklin – 59.16
6. Linnea Remmilard, Franklin – 1:00.75

500 Yard Free
1. Kathryn McGuire, Franklin – 5:26.54
4. Maia Wainwright, Franklin – 5:53.05

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Ava Kelley, Morgan Foltz, Sam Streton, Morgan O’Hara) – 1:42.74
3. Franklin (Kathryn Chew, Kathryn McGuire, Elizabeth Tang, Katharine Cashin) – 1:49.54

100 Yard Backstroke
1. Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames – 59.12
2. Katharine Cashin, Franklin – 1:02.62

400 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Ava Kelley, Sam Streton, Aprille Gangi, Morgan O’Hara) – 3:46.66
2. Franklin (Elizabeth Tang, Kathryn McGuire, Kathryn Chew, Katharine Cashin) – 3:54.83


For the HockomockSports listing of results
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-swim-championships-2019-results/

For the photo gallery from the meet
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Hockomock-Girls-Swim-Championships-2-2-19/

FHS Panthers

FHS boys hockey and gymnastics teams post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 2, 2019


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. St. Mary’s (Lynn), 1 – Final
– Franklin junior goalie Ray Ivers made 29 saves to lead the Panthers to a huge win over highly ranked St. Mary’s of Lynn, who is considered to be a top 10 team in the state by most rankings. 

Franklin took a 1-0 lead in the first on a goal midway through the period from Kyle Hedvig. Brendan Sicchio made it 2-0 on a redirect of Cam Cassella’s shot with under five minutes in the second period. Cassella then scored himself, blasting in a shot early in the third period to make it 3-0.

Wrestling = D1 State Dual Meet (Franklin, Mansfield)
– Franklin and Mansfield each won their first matches of the day but lost in the second round. The Panthers took down Needham (55-13) and the Hornets pinned down BC High (53-18) to advance to the quarterfinals. 

Mansfield lost to top-seeded St. John’s Prep 42-27 and Franklin bowed out with a 30-25 setback to West Springfield. In the fifth place match, Franklin beat Mansfield (36-26) with pins from Jordan Carlucci (132), Dylan Nawn (195), and Matt Leofanti (220). Mansfield’s CJ Glaropoulos (152) had a pin in the loss to the Panthers.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-02-19/

Franklin beats Norton 134.95 to 123.7. That makes us 10 and 2 😊Details to follow. Emma Owens takes the All Around with a 34.5. @FHSSports @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports @FranklinMatters @FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) February 2, 2019

The boys played with lots of energy on and off the ice to end with a final score: @FHS_Puck - 3 @stmaryshockey88 - 1. Hard hat goes to Ray Ivers (@iversrhi) for an outstanding game in goal keeping us in it in the 3rd. #ontohingham 💍 pic.twitter.com/NpMFJpQTxo

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 3, 2019

Franklin 3 St Mary’s of Lynn 1. Gs from K Hedvig, Sicchio and Cassella. Hat to Ivers with 29 big saves. @FHSSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @BGlobeSports @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 2, 2019

Team finishes 5th. DiFilippo, Sauer, Sackley and Nawn go undefeated.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 2, 2019

36-26 Win over Mansfield. Pins from Jordan, Nawn and Leofanti.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 2, 2019

FHS swimming is proud to announce its largest state and sectionsl team to date ,18 swimmers strong... Just. Keep. Swimming.

— Coach_P (@mrsjpridham) February 2, 2019

30-25 Loss to West Springfield. Pin from Sackley and tech from Nawn.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 2, 2019

FHS Panthers

In the News: Cantoreggi remains in Franklin; MA House debates rules and transparency

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

Cantoreggi decides to stay in Franklin

"Selectmen had planned to approve a contract for a new town administrator Tuesday, but learned that morning the winning candidate no longer wanted the job. 

Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, director of the department of public works in neighboring Franklin since 2005, informed town officials he had decided to remain in his present post. 

“It happens sometimes,” selectmen Chairman James Lehan said. “We were in the process of negotiating a contract. He was well established in Franklin, a longtime employee there and enjoyed his job. He said it was a family decision and he thought he wanted to stay in Franklin.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/norfolk-has-to-restart-search-for-top-administrator/article_67693d3d-d69d-56e9-a469-bb46ab10e993.html

DPW Director Robert Cantoreggi presenting to the Franklin Town Council Jan 30

MA House debates rules and transparency

"People come up to Somerville Rep. Denise Provost at parties, she says, asking her to explain what an informal session is. 

Rep. Jack Lewis of Framingham starts his week at a senior center, where he freezes up when he’s asked, “Jack, what do you think is coming up?” and doesn’t know what bill he’ll be voting on two days later. 

And freshman Rep. Maria Robinson, also of Framingham, says she gets questions during YMCA visits about how a bill becomes a law. 

House lawmakers shared these and other stories of constituent encounters as they made the case Wednesday for new rules they said would add transparency to state government, ultimately coming up short in most of their efforts during a session that stretched into the evening and featured spirited debate on House operations."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190203/rules-trigger-house-debate-over-transparency

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting

Monday, February 11, 2019

7:00 PM

Franklin Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA

1. Franklin Cultural District Update
2. Launch Event
3. Grant
4. Website
5. Marketing Initiative
6. Story Maps
7. Economic Development Study
8. Partner Activities
9. Current Partner Activities and Partners Brainstorming
10. Goals and Metrics
11. Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting Schedule
12. Questions

Adjourn

The listings 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.

For Additional information, contact:
Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

FHS Chamber Chorus and Mock Trial news

Via Twitter - sharing some other good news from FHS


"What a day in Providence for the Chamber Chorus! A festival, a recording session, and enough laughter, music, and smiles to fill our hearts. #pantherpride #FHSMusic"
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689
https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689

https://twitter.com/fhs_choral/status/1091468965254258689

What a day in Providence for the Chamber Chorus! A festival, a recording session, and enough laughter, music, and smiles to fill our hearts. #pantherpride #FHSMusic pic.twitter.com/e7D9HZanas

— FHS Choral Program (@fhs_choral) February 1, 2019

"Congrats to the Mock Trial team which beat Bellingham today. Pocket constitution to Akash Shetty for his strong Opening Statement and direct examination. Abigail George also received exceptional scores. With the win, Franklin advances to the state tournament. @FHSPantherbook"
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1090714599685586945

Congrats to the Mock Trial team which beat Bellingham today. Pocket constitution to Akash Shetty for his strong Opening Statement and direct examination. Abigail George also received exceptional scores. With the win, Franklin advances to the state tournament. @FHSPantherbook

— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) January 30, 2019

a day in Providence for the FHS Chamber Chorus

FHS boys swim team repeat as the Hockomock Champions

The FHS boys swim team repeat as the Hockomock Champions! The results are shared from HockomockSports.com. The girls swim meet is being held on Saturday morning


TEAM RESULTS
1. Franklin – 326
2. King Philip – 321
T3. Milford – 251
T3. Oliver Ames – 251
5. Attleboro – 203
6. Canton – 181
7. Taunton – 146
8. Sharon – 130
9. Mansfield – 103
10. North Attleboro – 100
11. Stoughton – 50
12. Foxboro – 26

RACE RESULTS
200 Yard Medley Relay
1. King Philip (Colby Vieira, Tyler Stringfellow, Dean Whyte, Jackson Klein) – 1:46.05
5. Franklin (Daniel Gurge, Arun Kavishwar, Nicholas Rich, Bleddyn Titmuss) – 1:56.33


200 Yard Free
1. Tyler Stringfellow, King Philip – 1:48.44
4. Patrick Juszczyszyn, Franklin – 2:01.97

200 Yard IM
1. Kyle Gray, Oliver Ames – 1:59.88
6. James Wu, Franklin – 2:25.73

50 Yard Free
1. Connor Dunn, Attleboro – 23.40
3. Connor Eck, Franklin – 24.65

100 Yard Free
1. Kyle Gray, Oliver Ames – 49.91
5. Roy Wang, Franklin – 54.16

500 Yard Free
1. Tyler Stringfellow, King Philip – 4:44.83
3. Christopher Carey, Franklin – 5:06.10
6. Patrick Juszczyszyn, Franklin – 5:28.44

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Anthony Carraggi, Ben Turner, Alex Buche, Kyle Gray) – 1:36.86
3. Franklin (Roy Wang, Brendan LaPuma, Connor Eck, Christopher Carey) – 1:39.20

100 Yard Breaststroke
1. Dean Whyte, King Philip – 1:04.56
2. Roy Wang, Franklin – 1:04.77
5. Brendan LaPuma, Franklin – 1:10.88

400 Yard Free Relay
1. King Philip (Colby Vieira, Derek Whyte, Dean Whyte, Tyler Stringfellow) – 3:26.97
4. Franklin (Roy Wang, Connor Eck, Brendan LaPuma, Christopher Carey) – 3:41.51

For the complete listing published by HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-swim-championships-2019-results/

If anyone knows where to get the complete meet results (all individual heats, etc.) please let me know. Haven't been able to locate that.

Franklin boys swim captured its second straight Hockomock Championship
 title. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Is there a word above proud? Because this gang is something special.
Every swimmer BROUGHT IT tonight. Pushing their limits. Best times. Supporting teammates. Just all around amazing. #Thankyou #proudcoach #giddyup #repeat https://t.co/NcjxtbLKqd

— Coach Balliro (@coachB_fhs) February 2, 2019

Boys. Just. Won. Hocks. FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW!!!! Insane and clutch swims from everyone!@FHSSports pic.twitter.com/WcrJurUHnD

— FHS Boys Swim (@FHSBVSWIM) February 2, 2019

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins vs King Philip

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Feb 1, 2019


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 76 @ King Philip, 60 – Final
– Franklin junior Chris Edgehill poured in a career-high 35 points to pace the Panthers to a season sweep of the Warriors. The Panthers led by 13 at halftime (42-29) and entering the fourth quarter (56-43). Edgehill scored 15 of Franklin’s 20 points in the final frame to seal the win. Jalen Samuels added 17 points for the Panthers, who connected on 10 three-pointers. Tim Nault hit half of KP’s 10 three-pointers and finished with a team-high 16 points.

Girls Basketball = King Philip, 45 @ Franklin, 68 – Final
– Ali Brigham scored 27 points and Meghan O’Connell added 10 for the Panthers, who remain unbeaten in league play this season and can clinch at least a share of the Kelley-Rex title with a win against Mansfield on Tuesday. Shannon O’Connor was the top scorer for the Warriors with nine points.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-01-19/

FHS Panthers

"We really support the Pats here in Franklin"

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

"Every time the New England Patriots reach the Super Bowl, town employees get into the spirit by wearing Pats gear to work and posing for a group photo in the lobby of the municipal building. You could say it has become one of those famed pre-game traditions that, in some mysterious way, offers its own bit of good luck to the team. 

Not about to risk that luck, the municipal staff faithfully came to work Friday looking ready for a Super Bowl party, and gathered for their photo. But they also upped their game in advance of Sunday’s Super Bowl. This time, they decided to collect monetary donations for the Franklin Food Pantry in exchange for the privilege of wearing Pats gear and jeans to work. 

“It’s Jeans for the Pantry,” explained Town Clerk Teresa Burr. 

The idea of Jeans for the Pantry is an outgrowth of an effort the Town Hall employees undertake throughout the year, “Jeans for Troops,” Burr said. This time the word was sent out that “if you donate money to the food pantry, you get to wear jeans and your favorite Patriots gear to work,” she said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190202/franklin-municipal-workers-cheer-on-pats-while-benefiting-food-pantry

You can always donate directly to the Franklin Food Pantry via their web page
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

https://twitter.com/CountryGazette/status/1091593470098227200

The Big Game is coming up! Get ready with the Big Game Census. Check out our new interactive data visualization.

It's the Big Game Census The Big Game is this Sunday! Get ready with the Big Game Census. Our new interactive data visualization might help you decide who to cheer for. Learn more about where each player is from, what college they attended, and more fun facts based on Census Bureau data. Start exploring the state or hometown of your favorite player by clicking the button below. https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/interactive/big-game-census-2019.html? Here are a few more things to know before the Big Game: California leads the way with 17 players. Florida's the runner up followed by Texas. How many players are from your state? The smallest hometown is Magnolia, Delaware with less than 300 people. The largest is Los Angeles, California with almost 4 million people. This data visualization is best viewed on a laptop or desktop computer. For a mobile, phone-friendly version, please click here. https://public.tableau.com/profile/us.census.bureau#!/vizhome/BigGameCensus2019/BIGGAMECENSUS Get Answers to Your Data Questions We're here to help you get the most out of Census Bureau data. If you have a question, visit Ask Census.gov or give us a call at 1-800-923-8282 (TTY 1-800-877-8339). You can also connect with us on social media. There are many more ways you can stay connected with us! Join the conversation on social media by following us on:

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