FHS girls lacrosse tops Concord-Carlisle; girls track team turn in good performances at D1 relays

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

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 vs. Concord-Carlisle, 7 – Final 

– For a Photo Gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Spring-2022/Franklin-Concord-Carlisle-Girls-Lacrosse-04-30-22/

Kaitlyn Carney scored five goals and had three assists and the Panthers went on a 4-0 run in the second half to pull out a win over Concord-Carlisle in a rematch of last year’s D1 East final. 

The Panthers controlled the first half, winning 6-of-7 draw controls, forcing the Concord goalie into six saves, and going 11 minutes before allowing a shot on goal on the other end. Carney opened the scoring inside the first minute with a sidearm finish and then her pass from behind the cage picked out Kenzie Baker to double the lead. Carney then intercepted a clearance and threw a skip pass to Lindsay Atkinson to make it 3-0 after eight minutes. Brigid Earley came up with a couple of big saves with nine minutes left in the half and the Panthers extended the lead with a free position goal from Kate O’Rourke and a good dodge at the crease by Jackie O’Neil. 

The visitors got one back before halftime and carried the momentum through the break. Earley (eight saves) came up with a big point-blank stop early in the second half, but the Patriots scored twice to make it 5-3 with 20 minutes to go. Katie Peterson set up Carney to move back in front by three, but Concord-Carlisle scored two straight and it was a one-goal game with 16:23 to go. 

Carney got her fourth of the day cutting across the middle and then she set up Baker for her second. O’Rourke finished from a free position to make it 9-5 and then Carney fired in another strong sidearm shot to push the lead back to five with less than nine minutes to go.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-30-22/

Kenzie Baker (24) and Brigid Early (19) on defense (HockomockSports.com photo)

Outdoor Track - D1 Relays

Girls team finished 7th overall with 29 points
Boys team finished 23rd with 1 point

Lots of great performances at the D1 relay meet today by the girls:

• 1st - High Jump - A Griffith, Dumas, Fenerty 2nd - Shot Put - Hopkins, Nicholson, Baker 4th - 100m - Cuneo, Fenerty, O Costa, Dumas
• 5th - 400m - Dumas, Cliff, O Costa, L Costa   https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1520601524212097024

Congrats to the boys shuttle hurdles team (O’Leary, Schmidt, Walsh, Chandra) on their 6th place finish at the D1 Relays today https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1520587108779499521

FHS girl discus throwers medal at the Div. 1 State Relays. Congrats

@darbynicholson_

@CateRoberge

and

@sofiechouinard

for a 6th place finish! https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1520503121960706050

In boys shot put, shout out to

@GomezKaleth

and

@GraysonHunter04

for hitting PRs! Great job! https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1520470796094824449

FHS girl shot putters take 2nd at the Div. 1 MA State Relays! Even though we’re missing our top thrower today, sophomores

@darbynicholson_

@elizabe82032317

and freshman

@AbbyBak67943165

step up and take the silver!

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1520465547732914178

Both boys and girls shuttle hurdles place 6th and take home medals. Girls high jump relay places first overall!

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1520456329722277889

Complete results for D1 relay -> http://mstcatimingorg.fatcow.com/live-results/index.htm

Meet-Greet with finalist for DEI Director - May 3, 2022

Franklin Public Schools has been actively conducting a search for our Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A committee consisting of teachers, parents, district administrators and School Committee was established to conduct initial interviews. After much thoughtful discussion, the committee came to consensus that there was one candidate who rose to the top as an exceptional leader and who they recommended to move forward in the process. The group announced earlier this month that Heidi Harris is the finalist for the position. 

We encourage parents and guardians to come meet Ms. Harris on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the 2nd floor Council Chambers of the Municipal Building (355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA). 

Ms. Harris will be available to discuss her background and answer questions. 

Meet-Greet with finalist for DEI Director - May 3, 2022

CommonWealth Magazine: "Calculating the right price for commuter rail"

"RIDERS ON THE MBTA commuter rail know that the network is significantly more expensive than the T’s local bus and subway service. It’s due for a change now.

For any trip on the Commuter Rail within I-95, local bus and subway service is often cheaper. It costs $7 to travel from Needham Heights to South Station and from Waltham to North Station. Route 59 to the Green Line in Newton? $2.40. Route 70 to the Red Line in Cambridge? $2.40.

These examples are not just anomalies within the system. The commuter rail gets proportionally more expensive closer to the Boston terminals. With the significant difference in cost, it’s clear why the commuter rail is not a popular option for many in the Greater Boston area, especially in communities closer to downtown. In 2018, Waltham saw about 500 passengers board the Fitchburg Line each day. At the Riverside Green Line station in Newton, over 1,800 passengers boarded the Green Line that same day."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/calculating-the-right-price-for-commuter-rail/

Note: for my 2 cents, pricing for commuter rail is not the only factor. Consider the cost for parking at the station, a better schedule, and reliability of on-time service as the key factors to increase ridership along with the commuter rail fare.

CommonWealth Magazine: "Calculating the right price for commuter rail"

Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction at the Franklin Public Library

Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction at the Franklin Public Library

 

Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6:30 PM

This group will meet  1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection.

With practice, participants will learn to bring mindful attention and kind hearted awareness into all aspects of life, creating a greater sense of peace and an improved ability to better manage stress; responding, rather than reacting to daily stress. This program is free and open to the public.

Suzi Purcell has a masters degree in education from Leslie University. She is a certified teacher in MA. She has been teaching for 20yrs. She has been practicing mindfulness since 2008. She completed the Mindfulness Professional MBSR training through UMASS Medical School. Suzi believes that through the practice of mindfulness we can bring peace, thoughtfulness, and love to every interaction in our daily lives, creating a ripple effect, touching everyone along the way. 

Franklin Art Association: May Newsletter, Meeting May 4 features artist Lee Ball

Dear FAA Members, 

Attached please find a copy of the FAA May Newsletter with information about our upcoming Wednesday, May 4th meeting with guest artist Lee Ball.  

As well as numerous exhibition opportunities including at our very own brand new gallery! 

And at our Spring Strawberry Stroll Friday June 10th as well as the ArtWalk June 10-12th.

Please also note the FAA End of Year picnic to be held Saturday June 4th.

Franklin Arts Association: May Newsletter, Meeting May 4 features artist Lee Ball

CommonWealth Magazine: "SJC will consider challenges to all four ballot questions"

"State law lays out the steps needed to file an initiative petition to put a question before voters on the state ballot: get certified by the attorney general, collect signatures, go to the Legislature. What’s not included, but may as well be, is defend the petition before the Supreme Judicial Court. In what has essentially become a rite of passage, all four potential questions on this November’s ballot will go to court next week.

One case that has gotten significant attention is a proposed constitutional amendment raising the tax rate on income over $1 million. The Massachusetts High Technology Council and others are asking the court to change the summary on the ballot to clarify that there is no guarantee the money raised will go toward increased spending on transportation and education, as the measure’s advocates claim. "

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/sjc-will-consider-challenges-to-all-four-ballot-questions-2/

 

CommonWealth Magazine: "SJC will consider challenges to all four ballot questions"

Get ready for the FHS - Film Festival 2022 - May 19 !!

"We're rolling out the red carpet this year for our annual FHS Film Fest! Come catch all the best videos of the year, plus the world premiere of "Solar," a film produced by Mr. Bailey's film class."

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1520098260983103488 

FHS - Film Festival 2022

Senator Rausch: State House Briefing - Part 2, Chapter 15 (April 29, 2022)

Spring is in full bloom, and so is policymaking on Beacon Hill! From a marathon of Senate sessions to the upcoming FY ‘23 state budget deliberations, the next few months are going to be jam-packed. You can expect plenty of game-changing legislation for our communities and billions of dollars flowing into our Commonwealth’s municipal governments, schools, infrastructure, and local projects. I’ll keep you posted every step of the way. 

In this newsletter, you will find updates on policy moving through the Legislature, Earth Day activities in our district, my brand-new Small Business Advisory Council, in-person Senior Coffees, and more. For real-time updates, please follow me on Twitter and Facebook. If you are a constituent and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me and my team via phone (617-722-1555) or email (becca.rausch@masenate.gov). We are here to help.  

I wish you and your loved ones strength, health, resilience, and joy.     

Yours in service,

 
Senator Becca Rausch   

The Newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full contents, please follow this link -> https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-16060698?e=0c2c9810fe

Senator Rausch State House Briefing - Part 2, Chapter 15 (April 29, 2022)

Boston Globe All-scholastics for Winter 2021-2022 recognize FHS' Peterson, Rudolph, and White

The Boston Globe has published their All Scholastic selections for the Winter 2021-2022 High School season. Links to the articles by section are provided with text for the FHS selections.

Girls Basketball All-Scholastics

• Katie Peterson, FRANKLIN | JUNIOR

The catalyst for the 22-2 Panthers, Peterson averaged 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game as a Hockomock League All-Star. She has committed to UMass Amherst for lacrosse and was on Franklin’s 2021 state finalist lacrosse team.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=girls-basketball

Girls Gymnastics All-Scholastics

• Kate Rudolph, FRANKLIN | SENIOR

The Hockomock League MVP elevated her gymnastics this season, helping Franklin to the New England title and second at the state championships. The senior finished fourth all-around at South Sectionals. She will attend the University of Delaware.

• Emma White, FRANKLIN | SENIOR

One of the highest scorers in the state, the senior won the all-around at New Englands, the state championships, and South Sectionals. The Level 10 gymnast scored highs of 9.9 on vault and 9.85 on uneven bars and floor.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=girls-gymnastics

Boys Basketball All-Scholastics
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=boys-basketball

Boys Hockey All-Scholastics

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=boys-hockey

Girls Hockey All-Scholastics

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=girls-hockey

Boys Indoor Track All-Scholastics

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=boys-indoor-track

Girls Indoor Track All-Scholastics

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=girls-indoor-track

Wrestling All-Scholastics

https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202122/all-scholastics/?sport=wrestling

Boston Globe All-scholastics for Winter 2021-2022 recognize FHS' Peterson, Rudolph, and White

FHS softball tops Needham 8-3 on Friday

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

Softball = Franklin, 8 vs. Needham, 3 – Final 

– Needham pushed across a pair of runs in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game but Franklin answered with five runs in the bottom half to pull away for the win at home. Reece Allen led off with a single, Georgia Harvey walked, and Katy Liberman reached on a fielder’s choice to load the bases for the Panthers. Hailey Fales drove in one run with a single, and Carly Johnson-Pellegri followed with a two-run base hit to make it 6-3. The Panthers pushed another run across on an error and Kiera Kotwicki plated another run with a sac fly. Aislinn Lavery got the win in the circle, allowing three runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks, striking out six in a complete game effort.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 13 – Final

• End of the 1st...

Franklin 2
Lincoln-Sudbury 3
Davis: 1G
Sacchetti: 1G, 1A
#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1520158591025618944

• Halftime...

Franklin 4
Lincoln-Sudbury 6
Sacchetti: 2G, 1A
Hansen: 2A
Davis: 2G
Gardner: 1A
Franklin slowly fighting back.
#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1520165427938312192

• End of 3...

Franklin 7
Lincoln-Sudbury 9
Consigli: 1G
Sacchetti: 2G, 2A
Walshe: 1G, 1A
Hansen: 3A
Davis: 3G
O'brien: 1A

Going to be a close 4th quarter.

#GoPanthers
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1520172876430729218

• FINAL = Franklin 10, Lincoln-Sudbury 13

Davis: 5G
Consigli: 2G
Sacchetti: 2G, 3A
Walshe: 1G, 2A
Chaudhury: 1A

Tough game for Franklin.
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1520178941788659712

FHS JV Lacrosse

Nice JV win over LS tonight. 9-2. Great play in all phases of the game. Big game Monday night for both teams on Nick Gaspar night JV at 5:15pm JV Varsity at 7 pm. Ceremony before Varsity game.  

https://twitter.com/FHSboysJVlax/status/1520193498473013248

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-04-29-22/ 

FHS Panthers

FHS Pep rally, FHS Boys Baseball Highlights, & Panther News for Apr 29 (video)

1 - Franklin High School Pep Rally 2022

video link ->  https://youtu.be/7dQrpq2E_wQ

2 - FHS Boys Baseball Highlights: Wednesday, April 27 (Franklin vs. Foxboro)

@FHSSports

@FHSCoachZBrown

@editorvar

video link -> https://youtu.be/cSARtA7UoI0

3 - Panther News for April 29, 2022

video link ->  https://youtu.be/JxP0hsy8yyI

MA Senate to Debate Work and Family Mobility Act Next Thursday (5/05/22)

Senate to Debate Work and Family Mobility Act Next Thursday

The Massachusetts State Senate announced plans today (4/28/22) to debate An Act Relative to Work and Family Mobility at a formal session next Thursday, May 5, 2022. The Work and Family Mobility Act, filed by Senators Brendan Crighton and Adam Gomez, would allow Massachusetts residents who lack federal immigration status to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver's license, the non-REAL ID license. 

The bill, which received a favorable report from the Senate Committee on Rules earlier today, has received widespread support from members of the law enforcement community, advocacy groups, and members of the immigrant community. It proposes strict identity documentation criteria, asking for applicants to present two valid, unexpired identity documents. It makes no change to existing law requiring that all driver's license applicants prove that they live in the Commonwealth. The bill advanced by the Senate Committee on Rules is nearly identical to the version that previously passed the House of Representatives earlier this year.

"As the granddaughter of immigrants, I have been a longtime supporter of allowing everyone, regardless of immigration status, to safely get to work and school, access health care, and participate in the lives of their communities, and so I am pleased to see this bill move forward today," stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "All our residents and their families deserve to feel safe, and driver's licenses for qualified individuals is good for our economy, our families, and public safety. I'd like to thank Senators Crighton, Gomez and Lovely for their efforts to push this bill forward."

"I am proud to work with my Senate colleagues to favorably move the Work and Family Mobility Act out of the Senate Committee on Rules today," said State Senator Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem). "This legislation will improve public safety on our roadways and provide accessibility for all Massachusetts residents. Thank you, Senate President Spilka and Senators Crighton and Gomez for your leadership on this bill."

"The Work and Family Mobility Act will make our roads safer and, just as importantly, make the lives of more than 185,000 Massachusetts immigrants without status easier by allowing them to earn a standard driver's license," said State Senator Brendan P. Crighton (D-Lynn). "In the absence of a robust regional public transportation system, it is impossible for many Massachusetts residents to get through their day without the use of a car. No one should fear detention or deportation over essential everyday tasks such as getting to work, school, doctor's appointments and grocery stores. It is time for Massachusetts to join the 16 other states who have passed this common-sense legislation."

"This important piece of legislation, which is long overdue, has received widespread support from law enforcement officials, municipal leaders, and advocacy organizations across our state," said State Senator Adam Gomez (D-Springfield). "These people are our neighbors, our friends, and our fellow community members. It's past time that we provide them with the ability to have reliable and accessible transportation where they don't have to fear deportation or separation from their families. This legislation gives undocumented residents the same opportunities that their documented counterparts may take for granted — the ability to drive freely across our state, find work in another community, drive their kids to school, run errands for their partner — not burdened with the worry that they may have negative interactions with law enforcement. That's what happens when people have access to reliable transportation: they can thrive, serve their communities, and succeed."

"There is a reason so many law enforcement leaders support this legislation, including a majority of my fellow sheriffs," said Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian. "I first spoke in favor of this issue as a state representative over 20 years ago. This bill would not only improve public safety by increasing the number of properly identified and insured motorists; but just as critically it will improve a family's ability to get to medical appointments, to the grocery store, and to their kids' school activities. I commend Senate President Spilka, Senators Brendan Crighton and Adam Gomez, as well as the numerous legislators and advocates who have continued to support this vital issue."

In a formal statement, the leaders of the organizations co-chairing the Driving Families Forward Coalition, Brazilian Worker Center Executive Director Lenita Reason and 32BJ SEIU Executive Vice President Roxana Rivera said, "As co-chairs of the Driving Families Forward Coalition, made up of over 270 endorsers including business associations, labor unions, immigrant advocates, faith groups and many more supporting the Work and Family Mobility Act, we are overjoyed that the bill will be coming before a historic Senate vote. We extend our gratitude to Senate President Spilka, Senator Lovely, Chair of the Senate Committee on Rules and our bill lead sponsors, Senator Crighton, and Senator Gomez for their leadership in promoting everyone's safety in the Commonwealth by moving the bill through the legislative process. This includes law enforcement officials who need to know drivers' identities, Massachusetts motorists who benefit when every driver is tested and insured, and, of course, the diverse immigrant communities across the state who need to access doctor's offices, schools, and jobs. Many immigrants' lives would be transformed by this bill, and everyone in Massachusetts would have safer and more secure roads for it."

The legislation also includes layered protection for driver information, prohibiting the Massachusetts RMV from keeping records of citizenship or immigration status for standard license holders and applicants. Safeguards are also put in place for voting, above and beyond the extensive existing protections, directing the Registry of Motor Vehicles and Secretary of State to establish procedures to ensure that drivers without lawful immigration status are not erroneously registered to vote.

MA Senate to Debate Work and Family Mobility Act Next Thursday (5/05/22)

FYI - SNETT Trail work underway on Bellingham section

"You may have noticed a construction trailer at Center St parking area and signs at Fox Run Rd and near Harpin St. Exciting things are happening!

The DCR has hired a contractor to improve the section of the SNETT between the Fox Run Rd and Rt. 126. The clearing will start soon. We will post more details as they become available.:

Shared from the SNETT Instagram account - > https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc6hfYJrcxw/

FYI - SNETT Trail work underway on Bellingham section

FORWARD Bill - Projects by Municipality -> Franklin slated for $681K in ARPA grants

FORWARD Bill - Projects by Municipality Executive Office for Administration and Finance Last week, Governor Baker filed House bill 4720, An Act investing in Future Opportunities for Resiliency, Workforce, and Revitalized Downtowns (FORWARD). The legislation includes $2.3 billion in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and over $1.256 billion in capital bond authorizations to strengthen state infrastructure, create jobs, and invest in municipalities across the Commonwealth.   The FORWARD bill will make investments in all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. Please click here to find a detailed list of the statewide and local projects included in the FORWARD legislation, organized by municipality.   It includes hundreds of projects identified by communities or stakeholders, usually through existing popular programs like MassWorks, that are deliverable within the tight timeframe required by federal ARPA regulations. ARPA funding must be authorized by 2024 and fully expended by 2026.    NOTE: If your community has a project listed from the last round of the Community One Stop for Growth and that project remains a priority for your city or town, please proceed with submitting a One Stop application for this project in the current FY23 One Stop round. Until the legislation is passed, funding for these projects is not guaranteed and submitting a One Stop application would ensure that the project is reviewed and considered for funding through the normal, competitive application process.                For a detailed overview of all the programmatic authorizations in the bill, please click here.

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The Franklin section as an image is shown below as copied from https://www.mass.gov/doc/arpa-investments-by-community-v20/download 

The $220K MassWorks grant was confirmed previously. I don't recall hearing the other two grants as confirmed.

Franklin slated for $681K in ARPA grants

FORWARD Bill - Projects by Municipality

FPS COVID-19 Dashboard, Town of Franklin portal, ToF vs. State via Flourish

Franklin Public School COVID-19 Dashboard ->   https://buff.ly/3pQh91e

https://buff.ly/3pQh91e

Health Dept COVID-19 reporting 

https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal

Nathan Ahlgen Flourish reports (with state data by community)

https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/4817758/

Nathan Ahlgen Flourish reports (with state data by community)

Franklin's Event Outlook: Apr 29, 2022 to May 5, 2022

The busiest calendar we have had in a long time. While the weather is springish there should be some good options to get out and about to enjoy all that Franklin offers. #ArtsHappenHere

Friday, April 29
5:30pm - Night of Arts Around the World
7:00pm - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
7:30pm - Electric Youth & Future Shock

Saturday, April 30

Independent Bookstore Day
9:00am - SAFE 5K

9:00 - Escape Into Fiction - celebrate book store day with indoor market

10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
3:00pm - Letters from Red Farm: The Untold Story of the Friendship between Helen Keller and Journalist Joseph Edgar Chamberlin
7:00pm - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
7:30pm - Claflin Hill Symphony presents Springtime Pops

Sunday, May 1
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
1:00pm  - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
3:00pm - Broadway in Franklin

Wednesday, May 4
Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day
7:00pm - Franklin Art Association

Thursday, May 5
Cinco de Mayo
7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

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 calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar