Both FHS girls & boys basketball teams and the boys hockey team post wins on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, January 31, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = Stoughton, 60 @ Franklin, 71 – Final 

– Franklin set the tone early with a suffocating defensive effort and junior Andrew Benoit gave the Panthers an early boost in a win over visiting Stoughton. Benoit scored five of his career-high 13 points in the opening quarter, Ben Harvey added seven of his 11 points in the frame, and Geino Scaringello (12 points) hit a pair of triples as Franklin established an early lead (20-3) after a quarter. Justin Allen scored all of his team-high 14 points in the second half while Sean O’Leary scored all 13 of his points in the second and third quarters. Elijah Connor led the Black Knights with 14 points while Obi Dike chipped in with 12 points.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 65 @ Stoughton, 35 – Final 

– Franklin scored 26 points in the opening quarter and never looked back, rolling to a big win that restored a one-game lead over Attleboro in the division standings and clinched a playoff berth. Chloe Fales scored all of her team-high 15 points in the first half, as Franklin opened up a 44-14 lead going into the locker room. Bridget Leo added six points in the first quarter, Katie Peterson scored seven of her 10 points before the break, and Lizzie Newman added six of her 11. Mallory Santos added six points for Franklin, all in the third quarter. Raina Tat was Stoughton’s top scorer with 15, including all nine of the Black Knights’ points in the third. Tat also had three steals on the night. Kirsten McKay had nine points, six of them in the fourth quarter, and Katrina Varnum pulled down nine rebounds.

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 vs. Archbishop Williams, 3 – Final (OT) 

– Franklin sophomore Vinnie Pasquarosa celebrated his birthday in style, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to hand the Panthers a big non-league win over Archbishop Williams. Pasquarosa gained possession at the blue line, skated around a defenseman and deposited his shot into the back of the net with just over a minute to go in the extra period for the win. The Panthers took a 2-1 lead in the third when Ben Jarosz scored on the power play but the Bishops scored twice with under six minutes to go to jump in front. Jarosz fired a shot from the blue line with just seconds to go to tie the game. Dylan McEvoy also had a goal for Franklin while Colby Wagner made 27 saves in the win.

Game Results: #12 Franklin 4 #18 Archbishop Williams  3 
(Shots Franklin 43 Archbishop Williams 27)

1st Period Recap:

Tonight, was youth night and there was a special buzz in the barn, loaded with next generation panthers chanting for their favorite player. The team would not disappoint their younger panthers and came  out buzzing. Boys went on the PK early but stood strong Logan Marchand and Liam O'Rielly had several key plays making a quick transition to get the puck deep. Archies would strike first at the 8:23 mark off a2vl. 2shifts later Franklin would tie it up when Ryan Siochio chips it forward on the face off to Ben Jaroszwho takes it into the right side of the zone & tips it back to Ryan Sicchio who finds Dylan McEvoy for the goal in front. Linemates  Carter Balducci, Tommy Balducci & jack Wernig were flying wreaking havoc with the intense forecheck forcing lots of turnovers and opportunities which set the tone for the game. Colby Wagner had a lock down period saving 11 shots and 1 PK. The period would end 1-1.

2nd Period Recap

The 2"" began much like how the 1" ended with a  ton of pressure on Archies. The period would be comprised of a lot of back and forth and good defense. Carmine Iannuzzi, Aidan Kuykendall, Liam O'Rielly & Vinny Pasquarosa were on lockdown while Logan Marchand was providing the boom! Ben Paterson was doing a great job working the puck around to Anthony Lampasona and Dan Daley for ample opportunities but Archie goalie was dialed in. Colby Wagner another solid period with multiple big saves and serving up the donut in the period. The period would end 1-1.

3rd Period Recap

Boys came out ready to make a statement, first 4 minutes of period had a fast pace with a lot of back and forth play however neither team willing to give an inch. Al least until Ryan Sicchio draws a penalty and Franklin goes on the PP. Dan Daley wins the faceoff to Liam O'Rielly who make a beauty weakside point pass to Ben Jarosz who hammers it home from the point putting Franklin up 1. Archies would tie it up with 5:22 to go in the game and take the lead with 2:21 to play. With .50  to go Franklin calls TO with a 0zone faceoff & Colby Wagner would head to the bench, Franklin

will go with the extra man. Off a series of shots, the puck gets tied up with .17 to go, Ben Paterson wins the face off back to Logan Marchand who slides it to ben Jarosz from the shot at the point, rebound goes off goalies' pads wraps the boards back to Ben Jarosz who hammers another tack from the blue line to tie the game with .07 left. This ones on to OT!

OT

4v4 OT is underway with Franklin controlling the pace and shots, Franklin gets 5 solid shots to Archies O. With about 1:20 left in OT Birthday Boy Vinny Pasquarosa picks the puck at the blue line and takes it into the zone to tuck it top right corner-Game over!

OT Final Franklin 4 Archies 3

Franklin takes on Attleboro 2/1 @ the Vet puck drops @ 4:00!!   https://twitter.com/FHSPantherHocke/status/1620631740313133057

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-31-23/

FHS Panthers

Congressman Auchincloss: An Update covering the past 2 weeks

LAST 2 WEEKS IN REVIEW I'm your representative in Congress and I write to keep you informed. On the Hill Roe Anniversary: Last Sunday marked the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, establishing the constitutional right to abortion. Now that the Court has rolled back that fundamental right by overturning Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights are being dismantled across the country. Thankfully, Massachusetts stepped up to be a safe haven for women who are in healthcare deserts. At the federal level, I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the House to ensure women have access to basic healthcare, including the right to an abortion. Artificial Intelligence: Last week, I delivered the first floor speech written by AI. I spoke about the importance of international collaboration in this space. As the youngest parent in the Democratic caucus and someone with professional experience in tech, I know that AI has the potential to reshape how the next generation uses technology. Congress should help ensure that Facebook, Google, and Microsoft do not dominate the cloud computing, data intake, and algorithmic development that drive R&D in artificial intelligence, to the exclusion of start-ups, civil society, and the public sector. Everyone should be able to participate. AI can amplify creativity and productivity, but it can also turbocharge disinformation and other social ills. Regulation fell far behind the social media giants in the 2010s, and that shouldn't happen again. Purposeful and proactive deliberations, now, can help make sure AI is a useful tool, not a threatening one. You can watch me talk more about this speech and AI broadly on CNN here. Gun Reform: Last week, we suffered multiple deadly acts of gun violence, including one on the eve of Lunar New Year. I am angry that once again, the public square was tragically marred by violence. We must ban assault weapons to help stop these terrible acts before they happen. As a Marine, I slept, ate, trained, and patrolled with an assault weapon for four years – I know firsthand that these weapons of war have no place on our streets. I proudly received an F rating from the extremist Gun Owners of America and am committed to supporting common-sense gun safety legislation that will make our homes, schools, and public places safer. Make your voice heard → Do you think Congress should ban assault weapons? Should Congress ban assault weapons? Onwards, Jake WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Steet Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110 Contact

Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Feb 9 & 16 at Intermission

Join us for Wine Barre 02038 February 9 & 16 from 7:00 - 9:30 PM!  

Adults are invited to stop by Intermission for wine and charcuterie boards by Kim Rezendes!

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Wine Barre 02038 scheduled for Feb 9 & 16 at Intermission

Town of Franklin Water Dept sends a reminder to take steps to avoid frozen pipes

Dear Customer, As New England is preparing for forecasted sub-zero temperatures this coming weekend, the Water Department wanted to send out a reminder to stay vigilant for frozen pipes in your homes. If you have concerns or a history of frozen pipes please remember to take appropriate measures to keep pipes inside the home thawed and flowing. If you have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to the Water Department. Thanks for caring about your water use, Jake Standley Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent Town of Franklin Water Dept.

This email was sent to shersteve@gmail.com from Franklin Water & Sewer Department

CommonWealth Magazine Beacon Hill Recap: Healey files for shelter & school lunch programs; MA GOP changes leadership

"Healey seeks funding for shelters, school meals"

"REVIVING DEBATE on an issue that lawmakers left untouched at the end of last session, Gov. Maura Healey on Monday filed a $282 million spending bill she said is necessary to manage a surge in demand for emergency shelter and prevent the free school meals program from running out of money.

Healey called on top House and Senate Democrats to make quick work of her new supplemental budget bill, which would steer $85 million toward an emergency shelter “crisis,” allocate $130 million to keep expanded nutrition assistance in place for a few more months, and appropriate $65 million to ensure a universal school meals program remains afloat through the end of the academic year.

Her bill (H 47) targets the same growing shelter strain, fueled in part by an influx of migrant arrivals to Massachusetts, that prompted Gov. Charlie Baker to unsuccessfully seek $130 million in November."

Continue reading the article in CommonWealth Magazine ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/healey-seeks-funding-for-shelters-school-meals/

"Carnevale wins state GOP chair post by 3 votes"

"AMY CARNEVALE of Marblehead won a second-ballot victory Tuesday night to become chair of the Massachusetts Republican arty, edging incumbent Jim Lyons by a margin of 37-34.

Carnevale’s victory gives her control of a party that took a drubbing in November and faces a long road back to both financial and political relevance in Massachusetts. She is hopeful that Republicans who deserted the party under Lyons will now return with financial and political support. She said many have promised to do so."

Continue reading the article in CommonWealth Magazine ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/carnevale-wins-state-gop-chair-post-by-3-votes/

"House panel votes 2-1 to seat Kassner over Mirra"

"THE TWO DEMOCRATS on a three-member special House committee concluded that the chamber should officially seat Kristin Kassner, a Hamilton Democrat who topped five-term Republican Rep. Lenny Mirra by a single vote in a contested recount.

Reps. Michael Day of Stoneham and Daniel Ryan of Charlestown submitted a majority report to the House clerk’s office recommending Kassner be declared “the properly elected and qualified Representative for the Second Essex District,” a move that would allow her to join the House nearly a month after the two-year term began and would spell the end of Mirra’s decade-long tenure."

Continue reading the article in CommonWealth Magazine ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/house-panel-votes-2-1-to-seat-kassner-over-mirra/

The golden dome of the State House. (Photo by Andy Metzger)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my conversation with Ted McIntrye as he helps me with "Making Sense of Climate #22 - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/01/from-clean-heat-report-to.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen as we "Talk Franklin" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/bring-on-february-in-this-talk-franklin.html

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

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

8:30 am Madalene Village Environmental Review

10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Narcan Availability

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

3:30 pm Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion

4:45 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

6:00 pm Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

9:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Franklin Rec Basketball: 3x3 Tournament Game 6

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

12:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Mansfield 01-24-23

2:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-26-23

6:00 pm Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

7:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v Catholic Memorial 01-27-23

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

8:00 am Town Council: 01-18-23

12:00 pm Open Space and Recreation Plan: 01-26-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 01-18-23

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers 878 3162 5355

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 Art Association scheduled to hear from Dennis Sardella - Wednesday, Feb 1, 2023

At the monthly meeting of the Franklin Art Association on Wednesday, February 1, Dennis Sardella, author of the book Visible Image of the Invisible God - An introduction to Russian and Byzantine Icons, published by Paraclete Press, will present an illustrated lecture entitled “Russian Icons: Art As Revelation.”  Byzantine and Russian icons are the art of the Christian East, a living tradition that spans nearly two millennia, from the Roman Empire to the twenty-first century.  

Dennis Sardella, author of the book Visible Image of the Invisible God - An introduction to Russian and Byzantine Icons

The talk will explore their history, their symbolic language, and their role in the liturgical and spiritual life of the Eastern Church.  It will also give an overview of the major types of icons, including those of Christ, the Mother of God, saints, and feasts, and the steps that go into their creation.

Sardella has been a docent at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, MA, since 2010, where he leads gallery tours and introduces visitors to the world of Byzantine and Russian icons. He also writes, and speaks regularly to civic and church groups on the topics of religious icons and the role they play in Eastern Christian spirituality.

From 1967 until 2012 he was a professor of chemistry at Boston College.  In 1990 he became the founding director of the Boston College Presidential Scholars Program, a university-wide co-curricular honors program, and directed it until 2010.  As part of the Program, for 17 years he and his wife Marjorie, a fine art photographer, led groups of Boston College Presidential Scholars on month-long study trips to France, which stimulated his interest in the subject of religious icons.  Since their retirement they have continued to travel and photograph extensively throughout Western Europe.

This meeting will be held at the Franklin Senior Center at 6:30 PM on February 1, 2023.  

The public is invited.  The Franklin Art Association is supported in part by the Franklin Cultural District and the Franklin Cultural Council.  www.franklinart.org and on Facebook and Instagram.