Franklin High School Special Olympics 2021 - Produced by Panther TV reporter, Amanda Wylie. Video link => https://youtu.be/A4EMHQAHXXg
Saturday, June 5, 2021
"the aggregation rate is often lower than the utility rate"
"AROUND THE WORLD, in the White House, and at our State House, leaders are finally beginning to respond to the climate challenge. Here in Massachusetts, we can take pride in bold new legislation to curb greenhouse gas emissions. And the nation’s first large-scale off-shore wind project, Vineyard Wind, has been given the go ahead by the federal government. Those are exciting developments, but there’s something happening at the local level that deserves our attention as well.
In Massachusetts, cities and towns are increasingly taking advantage of a process known as green municipal aggregation or community choice electricity, which allows municipalities to purchase electricity directly from suppliers (rather than relying on the utilities to do it for us). Through aggregation, communities can offer options that include more wind and solar than required by state law at affordable rates. Today about 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts have done so and dozens more are at various stages of the approval process. Communities that have been doing this for some time keep renewing and usually add more renewable energy as time goes on."
Continue reading the article online
Municipal aggregation was approved by Franklin in 2016 and in 2020 they finally implemented a contract with good pricing. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides the update and background to the Town Council in this audio segment. The link also contains link to the steps along the process from the archives.
Municipal aggregation is reported on quarterly and you can find those reports on the Town page https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/municipal-aggregation
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| FM #208 - Jamie Hellen on Municipal Aggregation |
Franklin Area Moms: Lessons for Littles - Jun 6 at 3 PM
"Live Stream for Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/events/200734355254645/Please click on the link above to access the live stream on Sunday, June 6 at 3 PM. The video will also be available on the Franklin Area Moms public Facebook page. You will be able to ask questions through the live stream. Cobi Frongillo, the moderator for the event, will get through as many of the questions as the panel is able to during the event.*Don't forget, Franklin TV and several other local access TV stations will be airing the event as well!"
Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/events/133800355442732?view=permalink&id=153636656792435
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| Lessons for Littles - June 6, 3:00 PM |
The SAFE Coalition is hiring
The SAFE Coalition is looking to hire a part-time wellness advocate. For more information send an email to info@safecoaltion.org
Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/725586407571568/posts/2253853111411549/
Friday, June 4, 2021
Franklin Public Schools, MA: Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony is delayed until 7:00 PM (Jun 4, 2021)
Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) tweeted on Fri, Jun 04, 2021:
The Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony is postponed until 7:00 pm tonight (originally scheduled for 5pm). The Car Parade begins Sat, June 5th at 10:40am. We hope to see you cheering on our graduates tomorrow and we are looking forward to honoring their accomplishments tonight! https://t.co/NBOPWUMTfeShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1400865800135790596
Additional details -> https://www.franklinps.net/fhs/urgent-alerts/graduation-start-time-has-been-pushed-700-pm-tonight-friday-june-4th-gates-will
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| Franklin Public Schools, MA: Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony is postponed until 7:00 PM |
Franklin's Event Outlook: Jun 4 - Jun 10, 2021
"June is bustin' out all over" starting today. The Library book sale returns, the Farmers Market opens, the FHS graduation and car parade happen this weekend. Pride show at THE BLACKBOX and Lessons for Littles on the Town Common. Stay cool...
Friday, June 4
1:00pm - Library Book Sale
2:00pm - Farmers Market
5:00pm - FHS Class of 2021 Graduation (weather permitting)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
Saturday, June 5
11:00am - FHS Class of 2021 - Car Parade (weather permitting)
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:30pm - Pride Concert
Sunday, June 6
1:00pm - Pride Youth Forum
3:00pm - Lessons for Littles
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
Monday, June 7
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
Tuesday, June 8
9:00am - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
9:00am - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
Wednesday, June 9
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm - Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm - Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
Thursday, June 10
10:00am - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am - wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
1:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
4:30pm - Empty Bowls
6:00pm - Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
8:00pm - wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd
Find the full 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 meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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| Community Calendar |
THE BLACKBOX: Pride Youth Forum - June 6
Join the discussion at THE BLACKBOX for the Pride Youth Forum. Sunday, June 6 from 1 to 2:30 PM.
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| THE BLACKBOX: Pride Youth Forum - June 6 |
Town of Franklin: June 2021 Newsletter posted and ready for you to read!
The June 2021 Edition of the Town of Franklin newsletter is now posted! Stay updated and informed about what is happening in town!
Newsletter link => https://conta.cc/3iabNeY
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| June 2021 Newsletter posted and ready for you to read! |
FHS softball, boys tennis, and wrestling teams all post wins on Thursday
Baseball = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Mansfield scored back-to-back runs in the bottom of the fifth and the duo of Aaron Blinn and James Gilleran combined for a shutout as the Hornets handed Franklin its first loss of the season. Gilleran reached on an error and Liam Anastasia had a bunt single to put two runners on. Junior Colby Geddis followed with a single to bring in courtesy runner Andrew Slaney, and junior Anthony Sacchetti followed with an RBI single of his own to plate Anastasia. Blinn got the start for the Hornets, tossing 3.1 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and one walk with five strikeouts. Gilleran came on in relief to close it out, giving up just one hit in 3.2 innings of work, striking out four. Franklin starter Jacob Jette had just two unearned runs allowed on four hits and one walk, striking out four in 4.2 innings.
Softball = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored twice on three hits in the first inning and was able to hold off the Hornets to earn a split of the season series. Mansfield got its lone run in the top of the second. Molly Kucharski, Ashlyn Conley, and Nicole Kobasa had three straight singles and then a fielder’s choice by Abby DeCoste plated the run. Conley, who was 3-for-3 at the plate, was strong in the circle, despite picking up the loss. She allowed only one hit after the first inning.
"Lauren Cote with the game winning double scoring Gabby Colace and Georgia Harvey. Julia White 7 IP scattering 6 Hits" https://twitter.com/CoachKatieH/status/1400654088984006659
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– Behind a pair of wins in both singles and doubles action, Franklin earned a 4-1 victory on the road over Mansfield. Senior Liam Marr had a strong outing at first singles with a 6-1, 6-0 win while junior Vayshnav Malhotra added a 6-1, 6-3 win at second singles. Senior Anish Gundimeda and junior Sameen Shaik battled to a 4-6, 7-6 (5), 10-6 win at first doubles while Thomas Broyles and Jay Gorgas added a 6-1, 6-2 verdict at second doubles.
Girls Tennis = Mansfield @ Franklin, 3:45
Wrestling = Mansfield, 21 @ Franklin, 43 – Final
Fantabulous victory over Mansfield 43-21. Pins from DiFilippo, Owens, Carlucci, Foley, Kuehl, and Walker. #werollin #PK @FHSSports @HockomockSports https://twitter.com/FHSWrestle/status/1400610813166206977
Outdoor Track
Congratulations to FHS Track athletes (and Javelin throwers) Colman Flynn on winning the 2021 FHS Male Hockomock Scholar Athlete Award and Nick Calitri @nick_c_1 for winning the 2021 FHS Paul Davies Sportsmanship Award. @FHSSports @FranklinHSXC https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1400648119109439488
Congratulations Declan Walmsley @declanwalmsley0 ! Multi sport FHS athlete (and FHS Discus Thrower!) on winning the 2021 FHS Career Athlete Award.https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1400642810035019776
Congratulations Katelynn Taylor @Kate22Taylor ! Multi sport FHS athlete (and FHS Thrower!) on winning the 2021 FHS Hockomock Female Scholar Athlete award, for excellence in academics, athletics, and positive impact on FHS community. @FHSSports @fhsgvbasketball @FHS_girlsXC @Franklin_VBall https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1400639707663511556
For the complete results around the Hockomock League
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| FHS Panthers |
5 FHS students receive Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy
Laura Evans (@LevansFHS) tweeted on Thu, Jun 03, 2021:
🎉Congratulations to the @FranklinHS recipients of the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy! 🎉
@FranklinPSNews https://t.co/PlzJWg0pGb
🎉Congratulations to the @FranklinHS recipients of the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy! 🎉@FranklinPSNews pic.twitter.com/PlzJWg0pGb
— Laura Evans (@LevansFHS) June 3, 2021
Register for the "Paint & Sip Class" Thursday, June 10
Expressions Enrichment is hosting an adult paint night taught by Franklin Artist Ted Cormier-Leger. Ted will teach different techniques using acrylics and we will work on a simple still life.
Enjoy wine from La Cantina Winery and light refreshments (included with your ticket).
For more about Expressions Enrichment www.expressions-enrichment.com
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| Paint & Sip Class Thursday, June 10 |
Library book sale returns - Jun 4 - 1 to 4 PM
"June is bustin' out all over ..." (No, sorry don't get me singing. See link below.)
The Library Book Sale returns today from 1 to 4 PM
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| Library book sale returns - Jun 4 - 1 to 4 PM |
The video link to the Carousal performance -> https://youtu.be/VCCuhpp3bb0
Senate President Spilka and Speaker Mariano on the Fair Share Amendment and Joint Session, Weds Jun 9
Statement from Senate President Karen Spilka and House Speaker Ronald Mariano:
"As Massachusetts recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, and as we prepare for our future, we have a unique opportunity to move towards a Commonwealth that truly works for all residents.
To that end, the Legislature will be holding a Joint Session on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 with the intent of voting on the Fair Share Amendment. This will allow the measure to be placed on the ballot and put before the people for a vote.
We stand with the residents of Massachusetts in exploring new ways to increase revenue for the state as we envision and invest in an equitable and hopeful future for the Commonwealth."
On background: The Legislature advanced the Fair Share Amendment back in June 2019. A second vote is needed for it to be placed on the November 2022 ballot.
Language: Proposal for Constitutional Amendment S.5 (malegislature.gov)
Boston Globe coverage (subscription maybe required)
Link to Joint Session scheduled for Weds, Jun 9
MyFM103: Quest for the best - vote for your best selection
Please cast your ballots for your favorite Franklin businesses in the Myfm 101.3 contest!
https://myfmquestforthebest.com/vote/
#FDP
#buylocal
#questforthebest
Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/photos/a.256790157835460/1772609959586798/?type=3
MA News: (1) Prepare for mosquito and ticks (2) stable housing improves health for low income
"State public health officials on Thursday released a raft of summer safety recommendations for preventing tick and mosquito bites, as well as precautions to take in the water and in cars.The tips came in a detailed statement from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, or DPH.Regarding ticks, officials said the “the single most important thing” residents can do is check themselves for the blood-sucking insects once a day."
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/03/metro/mass-health-officials-detail-summer-safety-tips-dealing-with-mosquito-bites-dangers-water/
Link to the DPH summer tips -> https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-department-of-public-health-offers-summer-safety-guidance
Link to the DPH summer tips -> https://www.mass.gov/news/massachusetts-department-of-public-health-offers-summer-safety-guidance
‘It makes sense’: Stable housing improves health for low-income families, study finds
"Improving housing stability for low-income families in Boston, and assisting them in accessing social services, sharply reduced their health problems, a five-year study has found.On Tuesday, the Boston Foundation released a report on the impact of Health Starts at Home, an initiative launched in 2015 with two nonprofits, Health Resources in Action and the Urban Institute. Its goal was to establish collaborations between housing services and health care providers to offer comprehensive support to families with children who were struggling to make rent and put food on the table.“Part of the partnership between health care and housing is you have one person connecting the household to a whole range of services, whereas in the past you would have sent them to a housing specialist, and then someone who specialized in [food assistance] benefits, and then a different person doing a different thing,” said Soni Gupta, senior director of Neighborhoods and Housing for the Boston Foundation, New England’s largest community foundation. “It’s a kind of focus in service provision that we don’t typically fund at this level.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
The Boston Foundation report => https://www.tbf.org/news-and-insights/press-releases/2021/june/health-starts-at-home-evaluation-pr-20210601
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: What We Have Learned
"World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15 raises awareness of the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. This is more important than ever as cases of elder abuse have increased significantly during the pandemic. Abuser tactics—isolation, manipulation, and systemic barriers (such as ageism and racism)—put older adults at greater risk for harm.
One common tactic scammers use is to pose as Social Security employees. They may claim the older person’s Social Security number is linked to a crime. Feeling isolated and frightened, the scammers get the older person to provide them money or vital personal information that they then can use to exploit them financially. Social Security offers guidance and reporting assistance to help prevent this form of elder abuse. If you or someone you know is a target of one of these scams, we encourage you to report it on the Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General website."
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| World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: What We Have Learned |
Continue reading the article online
https://blog.ssa.gov/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-what-we-have-learned/
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Panther TV: FHS Senior Awards - Class of 2021 - broadcast at 7:30 PM
Franklin High School's Senior Awards Ceremony premieres tonight at 7:30!!
Watch it here: https://t.co/STms2Rh0EO via @YouTube
@FHSPantherbook @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FranklinMatters
Video Link => https://youtu.be/OxXsOAEX8y0
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| the FHS field is set for graduation, Senior Awards are broadcast tonight |
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