LiveARTS: Annual Fundraiser Concert - All Beethoven program - April 10

April 10th, 3:00pm, First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut St. Franklin

Presents NICHOLAS KITCHEN, violin and  ANN SEARS, piano performing an  all-Beethoven  program Join us for this special LiveARTS fundraiser concert Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 PM First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut St., Franklin Tickets:   Adults- $50                   Students 18 and under- by donation   Tickets available at the door Accessible Parking and Building  Visit our website  liveartsma.org  to purchase tickets on-line and for more information. Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

Jayden Consigli and Luke Davis; 2 of the Ten Boys Lacrosse Players to Watch for 2022 Hockomock League

HockomockSports.com has posted their listing of the Ten Players to Watch for 2022 for Boys Lacrosse. We shared the info on Jayden Consigli and Luke Davis of FHS and provide the link to the full listing.

JAYDEN CONSIGLI, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin scored 302 goals in 19 games last season, far and away the highest-scoring team in the Hockomock (by more than 100 goals), and Consigli was an important cog in the heart of that dynamic attack. In his first season for the Panthers, he scored 45 goals (one of three Franklin players to top 40 goals last year) and had 27 assists. He was third on the team and fifth in the Hock with 72 points. 

Quick and agile, Consigli is tough to stay in front of whether he has the ball or is making cuts off it. His movement and his ability to find open spaces created problems for opposing defenses, who couldn’t just focus on wherever the ball was located. A talented finisher, Consigli was also a strong passer, picking out teammates on the run to create scoring chances from a variety of spots. After reaching the South final last spring, Franklin is looking to make a big splash in the first statewide tournament and Consigli’s attacking threat will be a critical piece of the Panthers’ success.

LUKE DAVIS, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
The Panthers were unstoppable at times last season, as they racked up 302 goals as a team. Davis was one of the main reasons why. He scored a league-high 56 goals last year and added 27 assists. He was second in the Hock with 83 points. Continuing the family legacy at Franklin (Jake is at UMass Lowell and Will at St. Anselm), Davis has the strength to hold off defenders, making it very difficult to dislodge the ball once he gets it, and has a strong, accurate shot that he can unleash from a standstill or on the move. 

With his quick release, Davis keeps goalies on their toes because he is capable of picking the top corner from just about any angle. One of the most creative finishers in the league, he scored in a variety of ways, from distance and around the cage, and came up with big goals during Franklin’s run to the South final. With the statewide tournament kicking off this season, Davis will be counted on to again provide the firepower to keep the Panthers competing with the state’s best.

Find the Boys Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2022
https://hockomocksports.com/boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2022/ 

FHS Panthers

HockomockSports.com: FHS baseball preview for Spring 2022 season

HockomockSports.com has published their preview of the baseball 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
2021 Record: 16-2
2021 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South Final
Coach: Zach Brown

Franklin graduated some of the best players in the league after last season, but the Panthers still have a loaded lineup and a deep and talented pitching staff that could result in a very deep playoff run.

Not many teams could lose one of the best hitters in the league (Nate Cooke, 0.429) and one of the best catchers in the league (Jake Fitzgibbons, 0.353) and still boast one of the best lineups in the league but that’s how deep the Panthers are. Jack Marino, Ben Jarosz, and Chris Goode were all among the league leaders offensively a season ago, and Franklin also has sophomore Henry Digiorgio and junior Eisig Chin back after picking up a year of varsity experience. Junior Ryan Gerety, a Northeastern commit, is one of the best fielders in the region and is very dangerous at the plate.

And after surrendering a league-low 40 runs last season, Franklin returns its entire rotation. Jacob Jette had a great junior season and will be one of the best pitchers in the Hock while junior Alfred Mucciarone will look to build upon a solid sophomore campaign. Relievers James Kuczmiec and Ethan Voellmicke dominated last season, coming in time after time and shutting opponents down.

Find the rest of the Baseball preview posted by HockomockSports.com

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-baseball-preview/

FHS Panthers

FHS sports results for Monday: all 11 teams in action won!

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday:

"Overall: 11-0 today! Not too shabby… another big day of sports tomorrow! Stay focused Panthers!" https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1511140637697093642

Baseball = Franklin, 7 @ Canton, 1 – Final 

– Franklin cashed in on a handful of extra base hits and senior Jacob Jette picked up where he left off last season on the mound in the Panthers’ win on the road. Jette didn’t allow an earned run in 5.1 innings of work, striking out five with two hits and two walks allowed. Jake Shaughnessy and Austin Campbell combined for 1.2 innings of scoreless relief. Offensively, Ryan Gerety (two hits, two runs, RBI) and Eisig Chin (two hits, two RBI, run) each had a triple while Chris Goode (RBI) and Evan Raider (run) each had a double. Jack Marino added an RBI and two runs and sophomore Henry Digiorgio had a hit and a run scored.

Softball = Canton, 0 @ Franklin, 12 – Final (5 inn.) 

– Aislinn Lavery set the tone in the circle and at the plate for the Panthers, who opened the season with a big win over visiting Canton. Lavery allowed just one hit with six strikeouts in five innings of work, and then led off the game with a triple and scored on a fielder’s choice from Julia White. Carly Pellegri aded three hits, including a double, with four RBI and three runs scored, Katy Liberman had two hits, including a double, and two RBI, and Avery Chalk added two hits. Freshman Sarah Boozang had an RBI single to score Reece Allen (triple).
Boys Lacrosse = Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 22 – Final – Franklin exploded for nine goals in the opening quarter and never looked back in its first game of the season. Junior Jayden Consigli scored six goals and classmates Luke Davis and Tyler Sacchetti each added four apiece, all in the first half. Sophomore CJ Perro and junior Will Buckley each scored twice in the second half for the Panthers.

Boys Lacrosse = Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 22 – Final 

– Franklin exploded for nine goals in the opening quarter and never looked back in its first game of the season. Junior Jayden Consigli scored six goals and classmates Luke Davis and Tyler Sacchetti each added four apiece, all in the first half. Sophomore CJ Perro and junior Will Buckley each scored twice in the second half for the Panthers.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 21 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final

Boys Tennis = Canton, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Canton took first and second singles in straight sets but Franklin won both doubles and third singles to get the win at home. Senior Drew Mahoney was the lone Panther to win in singles action, taking third singles 6-0, 6-3. The team of senior Tim O’Keefe and sophomore Ahan Shetty won 6-1, 6-1 at first doubles and the team of senior Sameen Shaik and sophomore Jay Gorgas secured a 6-0, 6-0 win at second doubles. Canton’s Max Kupferman won 6-4, 6-2 at first singles and Suraj Ramanthan took a 6-1, 6-1 decision at second singles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final 

– A sweep in doubles action plus a hard fought win at third singles gave the Panthers the close win on the road at Canton. Sarah Schiavo battled her way to a 6-4, 7-5 win at third singles to clinch the win for the Panthers. The team of Amulya Jayam and Shriya Rasish won 6-4, 6-3 at first doubles while Chloe Essam teamed up with Sydney Tolonen for a 6-1, 6-1 win at second doubles for the Panthers. Canton’s Camila Cutter earned a 6-1, 7-5 victory at first singles while Laura Correal prevailed from a well-played second singles match with a 7-6 (10), 6-4 win.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-04-22/

FHS Panthers

School Committee - 5th Annual Legislative Forum - April 14

Join the School Committee as they host the 5th annual Legislative Forum on Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 6:30pm-8pm in the FHS Auditorium and via Zoom. Senate President Karen Spilka, State Senator Rebecca Rausch and State Representative Jeff Roy will be in attendance. Details coming soon!

Event Date:  Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

You can connect to the webinar here: 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84001769590?pwd=MFh0VXRRTzlsZ1hVNU5sUWpBbVl1UT09 
Passcode: 311405

Webinar ID: 840 0176 9590
Passcode: 311405

Please note that registration is not required to join the event.

School Committee - 5th Annual Legislative Forum - April 14

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 6, 2022

Policy Subcommittee Meeting

DATE: 4/6/2022  ->  6:00 -- 7:30 PM

Municipal Building - Training Room (Virtual Link in Agenda)

A G E N D A

“The listing 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.”

I. Electronic Distribution of Approved Policies

• A. EBCFA - Face Coverings
• B. JICFB - Bullying
• C. BEDB - Order of Business
• D. BEDH - Public Participation

II. Discussion of Policies sent to School Committee

• A. none

III. Policy Revisions & New Policies - New Discussion Item

• A. none

Agenda doc and connection info ->   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/4_6_2022_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf
 

Policy Subcommittee Meeting - Apr 6, 2022

Reminder: Community Preservation Committee - scheduled to review draft of initial project list

Community Preservation Committee 
Meeting April 5, 2022 - 7 PM

Agenda:
1. Approval of Minutes

a. January 4, 2022

b. January 18, 2022

2. Discussion: Community Preservation Master Plan Sketch Draft v. 1

Please find the agenda and links for the meeting here:     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-06-05_cpc_meeting_agenda.pdf

From the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Project Recommendations (beginning page 18)

Open Space

Maple Hill purchase

Historic Preservation
Red Brick School House - Lead Paint Removal, Preservation and Paint

Affordable Housing
Franklin Ridge Affordable Housing Project

Budgeted Reserve

Town Clerk Vault Records Preservation 
Historical Museum Cupola
Nason Street Tot Lot

pickleball courts at King St Memorial Park

Franklin Downtown Partnership - GENERAL MEETING - APRIL 7, 2022

 

Franklin Downtown Partnership  GENERAL MEETING APRIL 7, 2022 AT 8:30 AM

Please join us via Zoom for the next general meeting of the FDP this Thursday. For additional details and remote connection info, please visit the Downtown Partnership page -> https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2022/04/april-general-meeting.html Franklin Downtown Partnership - GENERAL MEETING - APRIL 7, 2022

Get over the counter COVID-19 tests at no cost

Good news! Starting this week, you can get up to 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month for free. You'll be able to pick up tests from eligible pharmacies and other participating healthcare providers. Contact your local pharmacy to see if they are participating and to make sure they have tests available. Learn More Remember to bring your red, white, and blue Medicare card with you when you get your COVID-19 tests. Over-the-counter at-home tests give rapid results and you can take them anywhere, regardless of your vaccination status or whether or not you have symptoms. Visit CDC.gov to learn when to test yourself, how to use an over-the-counter test, and what your test results mean. Sincerely, The Medicare Team This message is paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It was created and distributed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. You're receiving this message because you signed up for email updates from the Medicare Team.

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Apr 5, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen
Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Dementia

10:00 am Frank's Musings: Fraud

11:30 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 3

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact

4:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Alzheimer's

8:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

9:00 am Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16

10:30 am FHS Varsity Baseball: v Durfee 06-21-21

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Dementia

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball: v Attleboro 06-10-21

5:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

6:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Hingham 06-25-21

8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse: v Lincoln-Sudbury 06-23-21

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 03-22-22

11:30 am MPAC: Franklin For All 03-07-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 03-22-22

5:30 pm Economic Development: 03-02-22

7:00 pm Community Preservation Committee, LIVE, Chambers, 814 1876 8121

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin Historical Museum hosts photos with Easter Bunny (4/9) and next speaker for Second Sunday Series (4/10)

Saturday April 9 – Bring the kids to have a fun photo taken with the Easter Bunny from 10:00AM to 12Noon. We’re thrilled to have this special visitor join us to delight the kids.

Sunday April 10 – The next installment of our Second Sunday Speaker Series features the return of Karen Antonowicz from Spirits of Fashion who will speak on the delightful era of the Swingin’ Sixties. Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Mary Quant, Biba, and the list goes on!  Discover the fashions of the Swingin’ Sixties, beginning with the Mod styles of London, traveling through the hippy era, and culminating in the bohemian styles and hot pants of the early ‘70s.  Join us to explore what drove these changing styles and how they affected people of all ages during this turbulent time!

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The museum is located at 80 West Central Street, is wheelchair accessible and entry is always free.

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

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

Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St 

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - April 6, 2022

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Agenda 

April 6, 2022 - 5:30 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

Agenda:

1. Update: MAPC “Franklin For All” zoning reform project for Franklin Center, including the Downtown Commercial District and surrounding neighborhoods

Agenda doc and remote connection info
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-04-06_edc_agenda_2.pdf

 

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - April 6, 2022

Franklin, MA: Board of Health meeting agenda - April 6, 2022

FRANKLIN BOARD OF HEALTH

DULY SCHEDULED MEETING

WEDNESDAY, April 6, 2022, 5:00 PM

AGENDA
1) Reading and Acceptance of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

2) PUBLIC HEARING (none listed)

3) OLD BUSINESS 

4) NEW BUSINESS

 12 Edmunds Ave Title 5 discussion

 834 W Central St property discussion

 194 Wachusett St discussion

 71 A & B North Park St update

 Metacomet Shared Service grant regional inspector report

 Metacomet Shared Service grant Public health nurse report

 Metacomet Shared Service grant Epidemiologist hiring report

Chairman opens the floor for any other new business

(5) CITIZENS COMMENTARY

(6) ADJOURNMENT 

Agenda doc and remote connection info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/events/boh_agenda_04062022_0.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board of Health meeting agenda - April 6, 2022

FHS Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Theater Group all bring back top awards this past weekend

"Congratulations to the FHS Concert Band on their Silver Medal of Excellence and the FHS Wind Ensemble on their Superior Gold Medal at the 2022 MICCA Music Festival yesterday!! " https://twitter.com/MrsRudsitMusic/status/1510628784445210625

"Say hello to your 2022 METG Regional Winners! FHSTC was named a Top 2 winner at Drama Fest. From the original 90 schools who participated from the start-this company now ranks the Top 14 in the state for their performance of Cave Dream. @TOFranklinMA  @FranklinHS " https://twitter.com/FranklinHSDrama/status/1510614911361200131

FHSTC was named a Top 2 winner at Drama Fest

 

Register O'Donnell Encourages Use of the Registry’s Social Media

Moving forward into what appears to be another busy year at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds, Register William P. O’Donnell today restated the importance he places on the Registry’s use of social media platforms to communicate directly with the citizens of Norfolk County.

“Communication with our users,” noted O’Donnell, “is a priority at this Registry of Deeds. Our doors may close at the end of the business day but that doesn’t mean the Registry stops working. Our website www.norfolkdeeds.org  allows users to look up and view scanned images of over 8 million land documents dating back to the Registry’s beginnings in 1793. Users can also access our website to learn about our latest consumer protection programs and news relating to registry business. Our information is accessible not only from workstations and laptops, but also from smartphones and tablets.”

Register O’Donnell further remarked that a declaration form of the popular Homestead Act can be downloaded, filled-in and printed. A Homestead declaration provides a homeowner with limited protection against the forced sale of their primary residence to satisfy unsecured debt up to $500,000 or $1,000,000 for two owners if both owners are over the age of 62.

The Registry also provides a free Consumer Notification Service. This program alerts a person anytime a land document has been recorded against their name in Norfolk County.

Additionally, there is valuable county real estate information that can be accessed, researched and tracked. Anyone interested in the number of residential and commercial properties sold or the average prices of property sold can find that information.  

Besides the Registry website, the other forms of social media utilized by the Registry of Deeds include Facebook - facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds and Twitter - twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds. “The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds,” noted the Register, “has utilized Facebook and Twitter to provide information to the general public. By utilizing these platforms, Norfolk County residents can learn more about home ownership and other important consumer initiatives like protecting themselves against Deed Scam rip-offs.”

The Registry has also filmed multiple public service announcements (PSA’s) which are available on the Registry’s website and YouTube. These PSA’s have touched on a variety of relevant issues such as assistance for residents who have received a Notice to Foreclose Mortgage from a lender.

Register O’Donnell concluded, “At the Registry of Deeds, we recognize the value of using social media platforms to forward important information to Norfolk County residents. If you have questions related to real property, I recommend you take a look at our social media offerings. As important as these social media offerings are, the Registry of Deeds has a Customer Service Center at 1-781-461-6101 where members of the public can seek assistance and speak directly with a member of our staff during business hours from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.”

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/or Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in 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 www.norfolkdeeds.org.  Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

www.norfolkdeeds.org