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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Badminton, Men's Basketball, & Co-ed Volleyball Starting Soon
Get your Franklin sports apparel at the FYSA Pop Up Shop - Dec 18
POP-UP SHOP HOURS for Franklin sports wear
Saturday - 12/18, 9 AM-12 Noon
Shared from Facebook => https://www.facebook.com/1429136403974302/posts/2990787047809222/
Where? 256 Cottage St, Franklin
Google map -> https://goo.gl/maps/FQsB1Tsm7WjCSNENA
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| Get your Franklin sports apparel at the FYSA Pop Up Shop - Dec 18 |
Tri-County entry Made it to round 2
Chris Cadorette (@cjcaddy) tweeted Mon, Dec 13, 2021:
@franklinpolice, with the help of @TriCountyRVTSD Made it to round 2!
Let's get to round 3! https://t.co/02L6Pe97WL
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ANY reaction (Like, Love, Care, Funny, Wow, Sad and even Mad) to a department’s entry photo receives, a vote to be used toward their total reactions to help advance them to the next round! The department with the most reactions will move on.Voting ends Friday December 17th at 5pm. Good luck!Remember to purchase your She Loves Police Gingerbread patch to increase the donation to the charity of choice from one of the winning categories. 100% of the proceeds will be donated. Please send $10 along with your address. Shipping is free.Venmo - @shelovespolice
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjcaddy/status/1470569300247339015
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| gingerbread Franklin Police Station |
STAR/PAR session Tuesday Dec-28th @ 10am
50+ Job Seekers in MA Statewide Networking Groups
This free program is available through a grant from the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Session 4: STAR-PAR Stories
Tuesday December 28th: 10 am – 12 pm
Interviewers often ask candidates to display their potential value to a company by asking behavioral or competency-based questions. And most people reply with off-the-cuff answers or relate a story that is too long, too detailed, and unstructured.
The STAR [Situation-Task-Action-Result] and PAR [Problem-Action-Result] methods provide a proven framework for answering questions with concise, relevant, and interesting stories.
Why you need to know about this: Every interviewer will ask you how you applied your skills or worked effectively with team and colleagues. Your chances of impressing an interviewer—and landing the role-- rise dramatically when you employ the STAR-PAR methodologies.
Start your journey towards self-realization, reinvention and transformation!
Already registered and attended a session? Use the same Zoom link you received for the previous session.
New to the program? Registration is Required: https://50plusjobseekers.org/outreach/registration/
For more information contact Denise Magnett: 50plusjobseekersadmin@mcoaonline.com
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| STAR/PAR session Tuesday Dec-28th @ 10am |
Franklin Public Schools, MA: view the FPS Weekly COVID Dashboard
Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) tweeted Mon, Dec 13, 2021:
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1470568979991302151
The FPS Weekly COVID Dashboard is available to view on our Back to School webpage here: https://t.co/mJFgollw0z
or here -> https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/back-to-school-plan-21-22/weekly-covid-19-dashboard
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| Franklin Public Schools, MA: view the FPS Weekly COVID Dashboard |
Charles River Watershed Association acknowledges tour of Franklin for stormwater mitigations
Charles River Watershed Association (@charlesriver) tweeted on Tue, Dec 14, 2021:
TY @TOFranklinMA DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi + team for tour of #GreenInfrastructure installations including rain gardens, depaving (narrowing roads) + infiltration chambers.
Cities/towns are leading! #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateResilience #CleanCharles @massmunicipal
Photos of tour -> https://t.co/VRREClZwANShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesriver/status/1470793683851223052
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| Charles River Watershed Association acknowledges tour of Franklin for stormwater mitigations |
FHS boys and girls Indoor Track post wins on Monday
Catching up to share the full results of the Indoor Track meet on Monday vs. Milford.
Girls Track & Field Team won its first meet of the Season vs. Milford by the score 68-32. Winning events in the meet were Sarah Dumas (Hurdles), Charlene Peng (Mile), Jill Fenerty (600), Emma Pruitt (1000), Anna Cliff (300), Ava Fraulo ( High Jump), Lily DeForge &the 4x400 Relayhttps://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1470733687822209026Congrats to Boys T&F team on the win vs Milford. Event winners: Luke Sidwell (55, 300 and LJ), Tyler Powderly (600), Brad Morin (mile), 4x2 relay (Kyle Palmieri, James Stoddard, Max Voellmicke, Ashton McLean), 4x4 relay (Fraser Baird, Connor Kucich, Theo Yetman, Tyler Powderly) Score = 62-29 https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1470803912215171074
This view of the results displays all the FHS individuals by event in finish order
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History = Dec 14, 7 PM
There was a time when women couldn’t have jobs and had no voting rights. Women were property passed from father to husband. High-school student Melanie must learn how things changed.
We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History is the story of how women got their rights in America, told by the women who were there. It is an entertaining and quick tour through the journey, starting with the struggle women had in the 17th century Puritan Revolution through to our 21st century empowered women politicians.This presentation is a brand new filmed version of We Did It For You! It has many surprises in it for those who have seen the staged version. Stay around afterwards for a Q&A with the filmmakers.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Local Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
To view the program, please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QMpz3rizSxmaOOCcZu0ftg .
For more information, please visit https://www.wediditforyou.org/ .
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| We Did It For You! Women's Journey Through History = Dec 14, 7 PM |
FM #676 - "Talk Franklin" touts community preservation and economic development - 12/10/21
FM #676 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 676 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Marketing Communication Specialist Lily Rivera. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge.
We talk about:
Community Preservation Cmte/Finance Cmte meetings
Public hearings, Jan 4 and Jan 18 for ‘wish list’ ideas
Economic Development recent events
Botera, NETA ribbon cuttings
Lt Gov Polito visit, MassWorks
Links to the key references are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Lily.
** Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Upcoming-Improvements-to-Grove-Street--Economic-Growth-and-Community-Preservation-e1blnig/a-a73b7ic
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Community Preservation Committee agenda ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/community-preservation-committee.html
Finance Committee agenda ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/finance-committee-meeting-agenda-dec-8.html
My notes and audio from the CPC meeting ->
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/recap-community-preservation-committee.html
Recap and audio for Lt Gov Polito’s visit
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/lt-gov-polito-visits-franklin-to.html
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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| "Talk Franklin" touts community preservation and economic development |
Veterans' Council Meeting - Dec 16, 2021 - 7:00 PM - Senior Center
Veterans' Council Meeting - December 16, 2021
7:00 p.m. Senior Center
All Members of the Community are Invited
Shared from Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-council-meeting-december-16-2021-700-pm-senior-center
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| Veterans' Council Meeting - Dec 16, 2021 - 7:00 PM - Senior Center |
If the holiday view at the downtown triangle looks in disarray, it was vandalized
Unfortunately, after many volunteers decorated downtown Franklin on the weekend before Thanksgiving, some folks apparently thought of other things to do with the decorations (aside from leaving them alone!).
A report was filed with the Franklin Police the week of Dec 6, 2021:
multiple bows on the Rome side bridge were taken
greens and bows on the train side bridge were pulled out
one wreath on the train side bridge is missing
the red candy cane on the sleigh was removed
gift boxes previously stacked in the sleigh were thrown over the fencing to the tracks below
Franklin Police responded to the report, took photos to add to the report, and will step up patrols.
If anyone knows of, or saw the vandal(s) in action, please let Franklin Police know. They can take tips at their tip line -> 508-440-2780.
The red candy cane and gift boxes missing from the sleigh One wreath and bows missing from the decorations along the railing
FHS' Quinn - one of the Hockomock League girls basketball "Players to Watch"
HockomockSports.com has published the "Players to Watch" for the Hockomock League girls basketball teams. The Franklin High School representative is shared here. Follow the link below to find out about the other players to watch around the Hockomock League.
OLIVIA QUINN, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
"The Wesleyan-commit followed up her breakout sophomore season with a dominant, albeit shortened, junior year. Quinn was third in the league in scoring last year with more than 16 points per game and helped Franklin extend its win streak to 35 games. She can stretch the floor as a consistent three-point shooter, use her quick first step and good handle to get to the basket, and also take advantage of her size to score in the paint. Not only is Quinn a dynamic offensive threat, but also has the size and speed to guard multiple positions at the other end or play multiple spots in the Franklin press. The Panthers don’t lack size in the forward position, and Quinn’s versatility on the perimeter means that teams will struggle to match up when Franklin spreads the floor. Quinn is one of the preseason favorites for MVP and her continued development as one of the league’s top players is the reason that the Panthers remain the team to beat in the Kelley-Rex."
For other Hockomock League "Players to Watch"
https://hockomocksports.com/girls-basketball-ten-players-to-watch-in-2021-2022/
https://hockomocksports.com/girls-basketball-ten-players-to-watch-in-2021-2022/
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| FHS Panthers |
FHS Boys Basketball Preview via HockomockSports for 2021-2022 Season
HockomockSports.com has published their preview of the Boys Basketball teams for the Hockomock League. The Franklin portion of the article is shared here along with the link to read the full article covering the remainder of the league.
FRANKLIN
2020-2021 Record: 6-5
Coach: CJ Neely
"Last season marked the second straight year that the Panthers graduated a large senior class and that means there are a lot of opportunities for new faces to step into the starting lineup and expanded roles this year around.
While the Panthers will have an entirely new starting lineup, Franklin will most certainly be right in the mix in a Kelley-Rex division that is jammed-pack with talent. Gone are leading scorer Declan Walmsley (17.5 points per game) along with the next two leading scorers on last year’s roster in Andrew Byfield (10.2) and Jake O’Brien (9.9). Key depth pieces like Zach Harvey (4.5) and Alex Newman (3.6) also graduated so head coach CJ Neely will be working with some new options this year.
Sophomore Henry Digiorgio burst onto the scene as a freshman a year ago and he’s the top returning scorer at 5.4 points per game, although he did reach double figures in the scoring column three times. Sean Vinson and Ben Harvey are the other two players back in the fold that saw some minutes a season ago. But something we’ve seen Franklin do year-in and year-out is reload so there will certainly be some new names to emerge over the next couple of weeks.
While the players change, the style of Franklin basketball has been consistent for years and defense remains to be the calling card under Neely. The Panthers are always a team that puts a lot of pressure, moves the ball around on the offensive end, and incorporates a lot of motion off the ball to keep opposing defenses on their heels.
“Guys have really showed up ready to compete for jobs,” Neely said. “Obviously with five graduating starters from last year’s team there are a lot of roles up for grabs and practices have been great. We have had a very competitive preseason and it has shown that we have a lot of depth and it will be an ongoing battle all year to earn your spot and maintain your spot throughout the year.”
For other preseason views for boys basketball
https://hockomocksports.com/2021-2022-hockomock-boys-basketball-preview/
https://hockomocksports.com/2021-2022-hockomock-boys-basketball-preview/
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FHS boys hockey tops Needham 4-3; Girls Track tops Milford
Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Monday
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Needham, 3 – Final
– Franklin had four different players light the lamp as the Panthers skated to a win on the road over Needham. Aidan Linehan opened the scoring for the Panthers, who were tied 1-1 after one period of action. Goals from Ryan Sicchio, Dylan Marchand, and Anthony Lampasona pushed Franklin’s advantage to 4-1 in the second period. Needham made it a two-goal game before the end of the second and added another in the third but the Panthers held on.
For other results around the Hockomock League
Girls Track & Field Team won its first meet of the Season vs. Milford by the score 68-32. Winning events in the meet were Sarah Dumas (Hurdles), Charlene Peng (Mile), Jill Fenerty (600), Emma Pruitt (1000), Anna Cliff (300), Ava Fraulo ( High Jump), Lily DeForge &the 4x400 Relay https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1470733687822209026
Boys Track & Field Team results not yet available
The individual performances can be found -> https://live.harrierrace.com/meets/11950
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| FHS Panthers |
Yes, Mrs. Claus is scheduled to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum - Dec 19
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| Mrs. Claus to Visit the Franklin Historical Museum |
Children can listen to her read a story, pose with her for a picture and enjoy making a holiday craft. Certainly, if you have a message for Santa, Mrs. Claus will be happy to help relay it. Enjoy this annual tradition with your family.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.
St John’s Episcopal: Christmas and Epiphany services scheduled
Celebrate Christmas and Epiphany with us at St John’s Episcopal Church
Christmas Eve, December 24th:
- 5pm - Children’s Pageant with Communion
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054CAAAE29A7F58-christmas
- 9pm - Candlelight Eucharist with Carols- no reservation required
Sunday, December 26th:
- 10am - Holy Eucharist with Christmas Carols & Sermon (recorded) by The Rt. Rev. Alan Gates, Bishop of Massachusetts - no reservation required
Sunday, January 2, 2022:
All services are also available on Facebook Live.
- 10am - The Epiphany family service - no reservation required
All services are also available on Facebook Live.
For more information:
Call 508-528-2387
Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org
Call 508-528-2387
Email Admin@StJohnsFranklinMA.org
Like us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church
See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org
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| St John’s Episcopal Church: Celebrate Christmas and Epiphany services scheduled |
Expressions Enrichment: New Classes for January 2022
Expressions Enrichment
New Arts Enrichment Sessions Start the week of January 3rd. Our classes will now run monthly and cost $150 per month and each class is 2 hours.
Creative & Visual Arts Class
Students will work with a variety of mediums including acrylic and watercolor on canvas, pottery, arts and craft projects, and sewing. All supplies are included.
Suitable for Children in grades K-5 Class is on Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 pm
LEGO/STEM Class
Students will work together to create a world of their imagination. They will work with our LEGO Master on STEM projects with an emphasis on Robotics and participate in LEGO building competitions and challenges. Students also get to take home some of their LEGO projects. Suitable for Children in grade K-5. Choose from Mondays or Wednesdays 4:00-6:00pm.
Come express your creativity through the arts. Local artists Dana Matthews and Expressions owner Amy Saltalamachia will alternate evenings to create winter themed projects using different mediums. Runs Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm from January 5th-January 26th. Cost is $150.
Visit the web page to register and for more information -> www.expressions-enrichment.com
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| Expressions Enrichment: New Classes for January 2022 |
"FINDING THAT CONNECTION - neurons connecting to one another in a Petri dish" (video)
"So amazing! Psych students- check this out!! https://t.co/VpvEYNadEn"
"In this video, Dr. Lila Landowski shares footage of two neurons connecting in a dish. Here's what Lila had to say about the footage:
You’re watching two neurons that I saw under the microscope sensing one another and connecting.
There are 86 billion neurons in the brain - how do they know how to connect to other neurons or body parts when our bodies are developing?"
Shared from Ms Gordo via Twitter: https://twitter.com/ms_gordo/status/1470020817291464707
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