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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Franklin Public Schools: District Newsletter - June 2021
FHS baseball, girls lacrosse, and boys lacrosse teams all win to reach playoff finals
** Baseball - D1 South = #8 Norwood, 7 @ #1 Franklin, 11 – Final
– Franklin’s offense stayed hot in the postseason as the Panthers pushed across double-digit runs for the second straight game (and sixth time this season) in an 11-7 win over upset-minded Norwood, the #8 seed in the bracket. Franklin built a four-run lead (6-2) through the first four innings but the Mustangs rallied to tie the game with a four-run fifth inning.
Franklin responded with five runs in the bottom half and never looked back to book its spot in the D1 South semifinals. Franklin received contributions from up and down the lineup with Nate Cooke (run, RBI) and Jack Marino (run, two RBI) each recording a pair of hits in the win. Chris Goode added two runs on two walks, a hit, and an RBI, Ryan Gerety and Luc Boudreau each scored a pair of runs, Jake Fitzgibbons smacked an RBI double, and Ben Jarosz had an a hit, a walk, and an RBI.
James Kuczmiec earned the win in relief, tossing 1.1 innings with one run allowed on one hit and two walks, striking out one. Sophomore Alfred Mucciarone was had a strong start, allowing two runs on four hits over four innings without issuing a walk. Franklin will play #13 seed BC High on Friday at 4:00.
** Boys Lacrosse - D1 South = #9 Wellesley, 5 @ #1 Franklin, 10 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
"After missing out on the experience of a freshman season on varsity, Franklin sophomore attackers Luke Davis and Aaron Wentling have been thrown right into the fire this spring. Both have shown more than capable of not only contributing, but excelling at this level.
In Wednesday night’s Div. 1 South quarterfinal against Wellesley at Pisini Stadium, the sophomores were back at it, scoring all but one of Franklin’s goals in a 10-5 victory that sends the Panthers to the sectional semifinal for the second straight year and third time overall.
“Jayden had a big game and Luke did too,” said Franklin coach Lou Verrochi about his attacking crew of Consigli, Davis, and senior playmaker Matt Lazzaro. “All three of those kids are excellent. That’s an excellent attack unit and they’re very unselfish. It was just a good win.”
Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/young-attackers-fire-franklin-boys-lacrosse-into-south-semifinals/For a photo gallery from this game https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Spring-2021/Franklin-Wellesley-Boys-Lacrosse-06-23-21
** Girls Lacrosse - D1 East = #5 Lincoln-Sudbury, 7 @ #1 Franklin, 10 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-lacrosse-shows-patience-to-beat-l-s-and-reach-final/
"After outscoring opponents 279-44 during the regular season, Franklin was used to running away with games, scoring early and often, and being largely untroubled as the clock was rapidly winding down. Things are a little tougher when the playoffs roll around.
The Panthers were reminded of how hard it is to close out a state tournament game when Acton-Boxboro made things interesting with a fourth quarter comeback in the first round.
It was a lesson well learned, as Franklin showed much better control of the ball throughout Wednesday afternoon’s Div. 1 East semifinal with rival Lincoln-Sudbury at Pisini Stadium, pulling out a 10-7 win and booking a spot in the sectional final."Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-lacrosse-shows-patience-to-beat-l-s-and-reach-final/
For a photo gallery from this game = https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Spring-2021/Franklin-Lincoln-Sudbury-Girls-Lacrosse-06-23-21
For other spring sports playoff results around the Hockomock League
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| Franklin celebrates a first half goal in the D1 East semifinal against Lincoln-Sudbury. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Franklin To Elect Delegates To Democratic State Convention - July 17, 2021
Registered Democrats in Franklin will hold a caucus on July 17, 2021 at 2 PM to elect Delegates and Alternates to the 2021 Massachusetts Democratic State Convention. The caucus will take place virtually on zoom. Democrats who wish to participate virtually may register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOurqjguHNWRtmkRlT4FNs6GohTkSuJx
This year’s state convention will be held on September 25th at the Tsongas Center, Lowell, MA, where Democrats from across the state will come together to adopt a Party platform, discuss Party business and celebrate our successes as we prepare for upcoming elections. The event will take place in-line with all federal, state and local health guidelines and will include a virtual option for participation.
The caucus is open to all registered and pre-registered Democrats in Franklin. Pre-registered Democrats who will be 16 by June 15, 2021 will be allowed to participate and run as a Delegate or Alternate. Franklin can elect 14 Delegates and 4 Alternates to the Convention.
Youth, minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are not elected as a Delegate or Alternate may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at the caucus or at www.massdems.org by August 6, 2021.
Those interested in getting involved with the Franklin Democratic Town Committee should contact chair@franklindemocrats.org.
Project envoy continues its work - "Survey finds significant food insecurity among Massachusetts families"
Project Envoy will be at the community table for the next 5 weeks sharing information about food insecurity and bringing awareness to the Franklin Food Pantry.
Be sure to stop by and visit them.
Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/533086900084632/posts/4332672013459416/
Coincidentally, the Boston Globe has an article on a recent study by MassINC:
"Nearly half of Massachusetts parents in a recent survey said their families experienced food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic, but many who were eligible for federal assistance didn’t seek it because they weren’t fully informed about the program, according to The MassINC Polling Group.About 47 percent of those surveyed reported experiencing food insecurity over the past year, but only about 40 percent of that group received benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, commonly known as food stamps, according to a statement from MassINC.Fewer than half of those making $25,000 a year or less, an income that would most likely allow them to qualify for SNAP, actually received benefits, according to the survey."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/24/metro/survey-finds-significant-food-insecurity-among-massachusetts-families/
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/24/metro/survey-finds-significant-food-insecurity-among-massachusetts-families/
The MassINC survey results: https://www.massincpolling.com/the-topline/survey-p-ebt-helped-thousands-of-families-access-food-but-as-food-insecurity-remains-high-other-assistance-programs-are-underutilized
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| Produce at the South Street Congregational Church food pantry in Pittsfield, Mass.BEN GARVER/ASSOCIATED PRESS |
Franklin Cultural Festival opens registration for artisan vendors
ARTISAN VENDORS WANTED. Franklin Cultural Festival
Sunday, September 12, 12-6 PM
The Juried Craft Fair will be one element of the Franklin Cultural Festival, an event that also includes food trucks, a beer garden, and live performances. The Craft Fair will be made up of adult work by professional and semi-professional artisans, as well as a youth section of booths for crafters 18 and under. The Franklin Cultural Festival is hosted by the Franklin Cultural Council.
Link to request a spot as vendor: http://bit.ly/craft_fair_entry
In case the short link doesn't work for you try this:
Shared from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/399575860396247/posts/1455577048129451/
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| Franklin Cultural Festival opens registration for artisan vendors |
Recap - School Committee - good work and progress highlighted room for opportunity on communications remains as school year closes
Quick Recap:
- Update on the Virtual learning academy (VLA) provided. This 'virtual school' served the remote students for all the elementary schools and without explicitly saying so found disparity among the different schools by grade level and brought the students to a good place for this challenging year. Interesting stat - 270 students started the year, 220 finished (50 went into school with return of in person learning).
- Update on the District Improvement Plan for their diversity, inclusion and equity work highlights the need for additional communications as many in the community were unaware of this work being done with a cross section of stakeholder representation. For a recent example, the FHS incident report was shared only with the direct FHS community and not the broader Franklin community
- Davis Thayer transition moves to next phase as building materials, etc. get determined to move or whatever. Decision to turn building over to Town is still a future item, timeline TBD.
- Workshop planned for July session in place of regular meeting, discussion of an outside audit a possible topic to find out what we have, where we could be and plan accordingly. The 3rd party view would augment the info provided to the Committee
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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter during the meeting reporting in real-time via the virtual session
Photos captured during the meeting and shared via Twitter can be found in one album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/F9uRGSN6ejSb3GkR8
The Twitter hashtag can be found online #schcom0608
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23schcom0608&src=typeahead_click
Agenda document - https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/agenda-6-22-21
Meeting packet folder - https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/june-22-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet
- Real time reporting underway for the School Committee meeting, last one of this school year #schcom0622
- Presentation on the virtual learning academy https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/vla #schcom0622
- VLA started with 270 students and when in person returned they only dropped to about 220. #schcom0622
- Digital learning integrationists were invaluable to the academy. #schcom0622
- Overview of the VLA a testament to creativity, collaboration of the teachers, etc. #schcom0622
- More slides from presentation deck #schcom0622
- The VLA principal also did a guest role sharing experience from a prior role as a park ranger at the Badlands Natl Pk. #schcom0622
- What was a favorite part of school? A sample of the results #schcom0622
- 4th grade one word response to the school year #schcom0622
- Next up district improvement goals update on SEL and related topics #schcom0622 (a cool practice to take a few collective breaths)
- Presentation deck for this update so you can follow along https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/sel.
- #schcom0622#schcom0622 SEL site reference with monthly focus points https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net
- Counseling is a growing need #schcom0622
- Staff support via professional Development #schcom0622
- Monitoring to ensure effective delivery, along with check-in #schcom0622
- Diversity update #schcom0622
- Diversity next steps #schcom0622
- SEL and school safety, some of the protocol will remain, #schcom0622
- Feedback from students received to enhance the handbook with relatable language and examples of what some of the violations would be. #schcom0622 make it in more of kid friendly language
- Discussion action items, https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/d1-policy #schcom0622 motion to move to second reading, passes 7-0
- Next up, reopening status https://franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/status-update-6-18-21 #schcom0622 COVID pool testing ends with the closure of school. DESE updated requirements for summer school in regards to masks, encouraged for unvaccinated; clinic last week for middle schools, 120 first vaccines
- Information matters, reminder in budget brochure to be shared; policy meeting July 28; workshop at July 27 meeting in lieu of regular meeting #schcom0622 Next meeting July 13, mostly routine things; raising possible outside audit for workshop discussion
- Dr Bergen comments on last day of school year. #schcom0622
- Consent agenda motion to approve, seconded, desire to split them as D'Angelo was not part of the two meetings, she abstains from both of those separate votes; other three combined passes 6-0 (Spencer left) via roll call #schcom0622
- Motion to adjourn, passes 6-0 via roll call That's all for tonight, catch you next time!
Audio recording of meeting to be available in couple of days
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| good work and progress highlighted room for opportunity on communications remains as school year closes |
FRIENDLY FITNESS FUNDRAISER Timeless CrossFit and Fitness - June 26
FRIENDLY FITNESS FUNDRAISER Timeless CrossFit and Fitness
This Saturday June 26 - 9 AM-12 noon
TAKE A SNEAK-PEEK AT SOME OF OUR AWESOME RAFFLE ITEMS BELOW!
Partner workouts, there's something for everyone or just come hang out!
Raffle #1: $100 Downtown Sports Gift Card
Raffle #2: Free private gymnastics lesson, water bottle and kids T shirt @ Flipside Gymnastics
Raffle #3: Mac Makeup Gift Bag ($100 value), Traveling Beauty
Raffle #4: Free Spray Tan with Margaret Lampanosa **
Raffle #5: $100 Gift Card to California Nails
Raffle #6: Vitamin and Energy boost IV treatment from RevIVe Advanced Therapy.($150 value)
Raffle #7: Franklin Nutrition gift basket
Raffle #8: Franklin Nutrition gift basket
Raffle #9: The Rome Restaurant gift card
Raffle #10: Jack Daniels Cornhole Set
Raffle #11: Jack Daniels YETI Cooler
Raffle #12: Jack Daniels Tote with Tees/Tanks and BBQ essentials
Raffle #13: 4 Premium rocks glass with high end Bluetooth speaker
More raffle items on the way!
https://www.facebook.com/100001125155245/posts/4114034321977366/
For more on the purpose of this fund raiser:
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| send Caroline and her coach to the CrossFit Games |
MA News Briefs: Governors race adding candidates ; Baker proposes to expand tax break holiday
Governors race adding candidates
"Another day, another candidate in the race for Massachusetts governor not named Baker. Or Healey, for that matter.
With today’s campaign launch by Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, three Democrats have now formally announced bids for the state’s top job. The Jamaica Plain lawmaker joins former Senate colleague Ben Downing and Harvard professor Danielle Allen in the race for the Democratic nomination."
Continue reading the article online
Gov Baker proposes to expand tax break holiday
"WITH MASSACHUSETTS on track to end the year with a multi-billion dollar surplus, Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday proposed a two-month sales tax holiday that would give consumers a break from the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax in August and September in an effort to drive shoppers to local businesses.
The major tax relief proposal would cost the state an estimated $900 million in forgone revenue, but the Republican governor said it would also be a way for the state to show appreciation to business owners and consumers who have contributed to the surplus by finding ways to support each other during the COVID-19 pandemic."
Continue reading the article online
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities in Marketing/Communications, Health nurse, Executive Asst, Custodians, etc.
Job Opportunities
To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.
- Marketing and Communications Specialist - Offices of the Town Administrator and Superintendent of Schools
- Public Health Nurse - Health Department
- Regional Health Agent - Sanitary Inspections and Enforcement - Metacomet Public Health Alliance (apply through the Town of Wrentham)
- Executive Assistant - Town Administrator's Office
- Part-time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department
- Summer Jobs - Facilities Department - DPW summer positions are full - FACILITIES IS STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.
Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities
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| Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities |
Be the Match for Gigi - June 26 (video)
Gigi is a beautiful 2 year old in need of a stem cell bone marrow transplant matched donor. There will be a drive through event on Saturday, June 26 at the Horace Mann Middle School from 9 AM to 1 PM to conduct the 5 minute cheek swab while in your car.
PLEASE NOTE: To join the registry you must be 18-44 years old, in good health and willing to donate to any patient in need.
Questions? Contact Ann Evans at Be The Match New England aevans@ribc.org or 401-714-6240
Can't make the event - join the registry at my.bethematch.org/swabforgigi
30 second video promo link -> https://vimeo.com/561894124
Download the poster as a reminder:
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| Be the Match for Gigi - June 26 (video) |
FYI Be the Match PSA-Cablecast.mov from TCAM TV on Vimeo.
Keeping wits and hope alive
For the runners among us:
"For the first third of his preliminary race at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, Sean McGorty ran comfortably, keeping pace near the front of a heap of 14 runners. He had started running the 3,000-meter steeplechase — a middle-distance event that requires competitors to hurdle high, hard barriers, sometimes over 2½-feet-deep pits of water — in May, but already he had achieved the qualifying standard.McGorty, a Fairfax native and Chantilly High graduate, entered Oregon’s Hayward Field hopeful to reach the Tokyo Olympics. To secure his place in the final, he would need to finish in the top five. Everything was going to plan one kilometer in, until it wasn’t. A runner stepped on the back of McGorty’s right foot, ripping down the heel of his shoe.“I got a flat tire,” McGorty said."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
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| Sean McGorty finished ninth in his preliminary heat of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials in Eugene, Ore. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images) |
350 MASS: Who's Delaying Climate Action in MA? (video)
Via 350 MASS:
"Earlier this year, Brown University released a bombshell report that identified the forces working against climate action in Massachusetts.
Hear from researchers Trevor Culhane, Galen Hall, and J Timmons Roberts, as well as Rep. Mike Connolly to answer the question everyone is asking: Who's Delaying Climate Action in MA? "
video link -> https://youtu.be/wgn6pBbiqlY
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