Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for April 12, 2023 meeting

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

April 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers

355 East Central Street

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Police Station Building Committee   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/5a._appointments_police_station_committee.pdf

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. License Modification - Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Stock Interest, Change of Manager: Jai Ho Group, Inc. d/b/a The Curry House, Located at 418 West Central St., Franklin, MA 02038   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6a._curry_house_application_for_packet_redacted.pdf

i. See 7: License Transactions (a) below

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-889: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 7., Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule: Residential Uses  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6b._public_hearing_23-889.pdf

i. Legislation for Action Item #9a

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-890: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 51   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/6c._public_hearing_23-890.pdf

i. Legislation for Action Item #9b

 

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. License Modification - Change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers, Change of Stock Interest, Change of Manager: Jai Ho Group, Inc. d/b/a The Curry House, Located at 418 West Central St., Franklin, MA 02038   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/7a._1_license_transaction_-_the_curry_house_multiple_amendments.pdf

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: Metacomet Public Health Alliance - Cathleen Liberty, Health Director  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/8a._presentation_metacomet_2.pptx.pdf

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-889: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 7., Part VI, Use Regulation Schedule: Residential Uses - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-889 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_23-889.pdf

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-890: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Section 51 - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-890 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9b._bylaw_amendment_23-890.pdf

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-887 (Formerly 22-887): Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential II and Single Family Residential III to Rural Residential II or Single Family Residential III an Area On or Near Lincoln St. and Lincolnwood Drive - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-887 (Formerly 22-887) - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9c._bylaw_amendment_23-887_w_all_backup.pdf

d. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-891: Zoning Map Changes from Rural Residential II and Single Family Residential III to Rural Residential II or Single Family Residential III an Area On or Near Lincoln St. - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-891 - ⅔ Majority Roll Call Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9d._bylaw_amendment_23-891_w_all_backup.pdf

e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-894: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin: Accessory Dwelling Unit Definition - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-894 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9e._23-894.pdf

f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-895: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part VII: Accessory Uses - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-895 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9f._bylaw_amendment_23-895.pdf

g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-896: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 19 of the Code of the Town of Franklin: Accessory Dwelling Unit Setbacks - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Bylaw Amendment 23-896 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/9g._bylaw_amendment_23-896.pdf

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc can also be found on the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_april_12_2023.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda for April 12, 2023 meeting

Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for April 11, 2023

Franklin School Committee

April 11, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order Ms. Spencer

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. McNeill

C. Payroll Ms. Spencer

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Jefferson Highlights

B. MS Grand Canyon Field Trip

C. DIP Outcomes

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. FY24 Budget Vote

I recommend approval of the FY24 Budget in the amount of $73,103,500.00 as

discussed.

B. School Choice Vote

I recommend that the School Committee not accept new School Choice students

for the 2023-2024 School year as discussed.

C. Policy – 2nd Reading / Adoption

I recommend adoption of the following policies as discussed:

JCAC - Assignment of Students from other Districts or Homeschooling

JEB - Entrance Age (formerly JEA)

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. None

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from your March 28, 2023 School Committee meeting as detailed.

B. Recurring Keller Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Wendy Greenstein to take Keller 5th

graders to Roger Williams Park Zoo on June 2, 2023 as detailed.

C. FHS Scholarship

I recommend acceptance of several checks totaling $1,000.00 from various Van

Drivers for a FHS scholarship.

D. JFK Gift

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling: $2,150.00 from the JFK PCC for

field trips as detailed.

VII. Citizen’s Comments

VIII. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

IX. Executive Session

a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the ESP/LPN, unit as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

b. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the FEA, Unit A, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the School Committee and the chair so declares.

X. Return to Open Session

a. Ratification of Stipend Memorandum of Understanding with FEA Unit A.

XI. Adjournment

Agenda document -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-11-23.pdf

Packet folder contains the documents released for this meeting (some will be posted AFTER the meeting - per School Committee policy)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/april-11-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee meeting agenda for April 11, 2023

Franklin TV: NY v Trump - The Indictments – a Breakdown

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/09/2023

This is my Excel summary of the 34 charges described in NY v Donald J. Trump. IMHO – NY District Attorney Alvin Bragg has a big hill to climb.

Here’s how to read the breakdown. The first column cites a count number where a set of related events occurs as noted in subsequent counts.

NY v Trump - The Indictments – a Breakdown

There is a repeating structure:

Count 1, Column 2 – Date when Michael Cohen submitted an invoice for services.

Not stated: Nature of services and amounts invoiced. Were services falsified? By Cohen? By Trump?

Count 2, Column 3 – Date Trump or an assign enters the invoice into a check ledger.

Were services noted consistently between the invoice and ledger?

Count 3, Column 4 – A voucher is generated to approve payment.

In what business expense account does the voucher place the invoice?

Count 4, Column 5 – Check issued and signed by Trump.

What entry appears on any of the issued checks as a memo?

 

Some elements for further investigation:

There were two vouchers issued for Cohen’s first cited invoice. Why? Are there listed services that were broken out for some reason?

Or – was the second voucher a reissue – as a replacement for the first?

Counts 1 to 7 were paid from a Donald Trump Revocable Trust account. Counts 8 to 34 were paid via the organization’s General Ledger account. Why the change? Were hush payments scrubbed in counts 1 to 7?

Counts 1 to 7 have check numbers that differ from the general business account. Counts 8 to 34 list related check numbers in a reasonable progression.

Are the first two issued checks where all of the hush money sums exist?

Is the matter of hush money payments and their alleged mischaracterization contained entirely within Counts 1 through 7?

If so, how the jury chooses to recognize the Trump Revocable Trust might become a pivotal point in determining guilt or innocence. If prosecutors can link the Trust to the ordinary business affairs of the Trump organization, then the claim that:

THE GRAND JURY OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK, by this indictment, accuses the defendant of the crime of FALSIFYING BUSINESS RECORDS IN THE FIRST DEGREE, in violation of Penal Law §175.10, committed as follows: The defendant, in the County of New York and elsewhere, on or about February 14, 2017, with intent to defraud and intent to commit another crime and aid and conceal the commission thereof, made and caused a false entry in the business records of an enterprise, to wit… (Details of each specific count follow).

Then the prosecution’s case has merit. But, is it a bridge too far?

If the jurors consider the Trust account to be private funds and set apart from the Trump Organization, and regard it as a personal checking account and not a part of any business records, then the prosecutor’s case might be severely flawed.

What we don’t know:

The nature of services and related amounts listed on Cohen’s invoices. Are there dated ‘phone-con’ events listed as billable time?

These would prompt questions of nature and substance in such conversations. Who opted to frame the nature of hush money payments? Cohen or Trump.

No Cohen invoices were listed prior to the Indictments. However, earlier invoices, voucher, ledger entries and checks may be introduced as evidence to establish their prior working relationship, and any services and payment pattern changes. Sums paid via each check, and any noted check memos might also be telling. Then there are Trump’s ‘agents and assigns’ – bookkeeping staffers. What do they know?

 

Cohen’s testimony is mission critical. Also, Pecker’s testimony regarding the newspaper’s (negative story) catch-and-kill strategy will also be significant in establishing hush money, its movements and timings, and any discussion(s) directly noting the election and bad publicity protections afforded to candidate Trump.

There is no direct reference in the indictment regarding connectivity to suppress negative information about candidate Trump during a federal election. This link will have to be made unambiguously clear and absolute in the court proceedings.

In Sum:

This case is detailed and complex. This case is fraught with boring accounting details that will tax the best juror’s attention span. Much is also omitted from the indictment. That said, the state would not try the case in the indictment itself. The charges are kept basic and deemed provable in court.

The wild card is if Trump takes the stand and testifies under oath. That is a risk his attorneys will likely seek to avoid. Trump’s follow-on Mar-a-Lago speech was telling. He opened immediately with his usual machine gun litany of grievances against the legal system, the Bidens, etc. Within a minute or two, as it became clear that Trump wasn’t going to address the state’s indictments against him many news organizations abandoned their coverage.

Finally, if some secret Trump supporters end up in the jury box there is some potential for a mistrial or a hung jury. Jury selection will be mission critical.

In another week this saga will fade into the noise of the day. News outlets will give it a nod as motions are filed from time to time – until the court date arrives.

I say all of the foregoing as a mere citizen. It’s all IMHO. I have no special legal expertise, but I have worked in and with enough news departments in my long career to wonder why no one else is carefully analyzing the prosecutor’s charges. Rather than simply castigating a notorious defendant, I’ve opted to consider the case itself, it has merits and limits. What has Alvin Bragg learned that previous prosecuting attorneys didn’t know?

Note that the quantity of counts does not equate to the quality and veracity of the counts. Either way, this case could be all over and done after Count 7.

There is much to be revealed in witness testimony that we just can’t know. How it all plays in the courtroom will determine if The Don is still Teflon.

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 

And – as always – thanks for watching.

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)

"The site operates as 'a nonpartisan, open source, and nonprofit project;”

"ONE OF THE most well-worn complaints among political watchers in Massachusetts is that the government can be, well, hard to watch. The state Legislature is one of the least transparent lawmaking bodies in the country – exempt from public records laws, with decisions often made in closed committee sessions with little revelation about who voted for or against a given piece of legislation.

Being generally outraged about local government on Twitter, Facebook, or other social media sites may be cathartic, but is perhaps not the most efficient way to push for change. Now a team of volunteers is taking a swing at making online engagement with the Legislature feel a bit more civil, structured, and achievable for individuals and organizations.

The website MAPLE (the Massachusetts Platform for Legislative Engagement) launched this month, focused on encouraging and facilitating public testimony on legislation. The Legislature does collect and post some public testimony already, but the MAPLE group is trying to improve what they see as an imperfect system. A motivating question for the co-creators was whether the online spaces where the public gathers to express views online could “be designed better to allow us to channel our energy for productive improvements for the communities that we touch?”

Continue reading the article online at Commonwealth Magazine ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/a-digital-push-for-more-legislative-participation-2/

Check out the MAPLE site yourself here ->  https://www.mapletestimony.org/

 

"The site operates as 'a nonpartisan, open source, and nonprofit project;” 

IRS data shows "High-Income Households Are Not Fleeing Massachusetts"

"Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data show that Massachusetts has low rates of out-migration among high-income households compared to other states. As a consequence, delivering large tax cuts to these few households to stem a non-existent exodus is misguided. Moreover, the best research shows that state tax levels have little impact on the decisions of high-income households about where to live. 

At the same time, tax cuts aimed at these few households would sacrifice revenue needed for public investments that address the challenges working families in Massachusetts face. These include the high cost of housing, childcare, and post-secondary education, as well as unreliable transportation systems.

A forthcoming review of IRS data from 2011-2020 (the most current such data available) by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows that Massachusetts has a lower rate of out-migration among high-income households than all but nine other states.1 Notably, the Massachusetts average annual rate of out-migration among high-income households is lower than rates in seven of the nine states that have no income tax at all. 

(Presenting out-migration data as rates – rather than simply by the total numbers of movers –  allows a proper comparison among states, regardless of differences in the states’ overall population sizes. It also makes sense to look directly at out-migration separate from in-migration because there can be different issues driving these decisions.)"

Continue reading the article online -> 

https://massbudget.org/2023/04/06/high-incomes-are-not-fleeing-ma/ 

IRS data shows "High-Income Households Are Not Fleeing Massachusetts"

The reconstruction is underway at the Nason St tot lot, a project of CPA funding

Construction of the New and improved Nason Street Tot Lot funded by Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds is underway! 

Additional photos were posted to the Recreation Instagram page -> 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqvhgxaroOw/

The reconstruction is underway at the Nason St tot lot, a project of CPA funding

The Energize Franklin website now active - track the Franklin (MA) community efforts to address climate change

Household-level climate action is critical to reach our climate goals. 

Join Energize Franklin to discover what actions our neighbors and friends in Franklin have taken to lower  our community’s collective climate impact! 

Then be inspired to participate and share a testimonial! Energize Franklin is a website through the MassEnergize non-profit organization.

Energize Franklin website now active -> https://community.massenergize.org/FranklinMA

The Energize Franklin website now active - track the Franklin (MA) community efforts to address climate change

Memorial Day 2023 - Save-the-Dates

Memorial Day 2023 - Save-the-Dates

Memorial Day Breakfast, Parade and Ceremony

Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971, and its roots date back to the Civil War era.

Memorial Day honors members of the U.S. Military who sacrificed their lives while defending our nation.

Please join us for these upcoming Memorial Day events.

Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/memorial-day-2023-save-dates

Memorial Day 2023 - Save-the-Dates

5th Annual Legislative Forum scheduled for April 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM

The Franklin School Committee's 5th Annual Legislative Forum is set for April 10th at 6:30pm!  @BeccaRauschMA  &  @jeffroy  will address the challenges facing districts across the state, with a focus on Franklin. 

Learn more here:  https://franklinps.net/district/events/93796

5th Annual Legislative Forum scheduled for April 10, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Tri-County Welcomes 8 New Inductees to their Hall of Fame

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School restarts the Athletic Hall of Fame tradition this year with a strong group of eight new members. Inductees were nominated by the public and over fifty nominations were received.

A selection committee reviewed the nominees and selected the following eight new members: 

• Joseph Pedro’s commitment to the Tri-County community stretched over three decades. He was a teacher, a coach and an avid supporter of his athletes, students, and colleagues. (Science Teacher 1981 – 2015, Varsity Girls Volleyball Coach, Junior Varsity Softball Coach), 
• Howie King’s tenure at Tri-County included coaching at least one sport in every single year that he was at the school. Three decades of athletes and coaches were mentored by him. (Physical Education Teacher 1977 – 2013, Varsity Volleyball Coach, Freshmen and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Junior Varsity and Varsity Girls Basketball Coach, Varsity Baseball Coach, Junior Varsity and Varsity Softball Coach),  
• William Blenkhorn Class of 1990 as an Auto Body Repair Major. Bill led by example in his dedication to his teams and his humility and sportsmanship.  He worked with his peers to resurrect the wrestling team and epitomized the characteristics of a captain. (Soccer 1988 – 1989, Wrestling 1989 – 1990, Baseball 1988, Outdoor Track and Field 1989 – 1990), 
• Jennifer (Estey) Lewis Class of 1997 in the Nursing Major. In track, Jen ran circles around her competitors, won a plethora of races, set numerous course records, earned several League All-Star and MVP awards, and she also led the Girls Basketball team in scoring several seasons. (Cross Country 1993 – 1996, Basketball 1994 – 1997, Outdoor Track and Field 1994 – 1997), 
• Matthew Udell Class of 2002 in the HVAC&R Career Major. Matthew shone brightest on the diamond, hitting one of the longest home runs in TC history and compiling a .396 career batting average.  He was a two-time Mayflower Athletic Conference MVP in baseball and was an All-Star numerous times.  (Soccer 1998 – 2001, Wrestling 1999 – 2002, Baseball 1999 – 2002), 
• Michael Cavanaugh Class of 2009 from Plumbing. Mike tallied 245 career goals and 137 assists, which are both school records that his former Coach doubts will ever be broken.  On the mat, his record is equally impressive, as he finished fifth in the sectionals as a junior and second as a senior. (Football 2006, Wrestling 2006 – 2009, Lacrosse 2006 – 2009) 
• Molly Marcotte Class of 2012 as a Plumbing Major. Molly was a league All-Star numerous times in both Softball and Volleyball.  She was a leader who energized her teammates and demonstrated a dedication to honing her skills every day both at practice and in competitions and encouraged others to do the same.  She made everyone around her better, and her teams excelled because of it. (Volleyball 2008 – 2011, Basketball 2009 – 2010, Softball 2009 – 2012) 
• Morgan Gould Class of 2016 from Medical Careers. Morgan’s physical gifts and intellectual prowess drove her to be the best athlete possible no matter the task, and no matter the opponent.  One of her coaches said “she was the most tenacious athlete that I ever coached; male or female.” (Volleyball 2012 – 2015, Basketball 2013 – 2016, Softball 2013, Boys Lacrosse 2014, Outdoor Track and Field 2015 – 2016). 

The new members will be inducted on April 12th at Tri-County RVHS at 147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA at 6:00 PM. 

The ceremony is open to the public and will include dinner. Tickets can be purchased on the Tri-County website for $25.

“We look forward to restarting the tradition and welcoming new inductees every two years. The Hall of Fame is an excellent way to recognize stellar athletes and the dedicated individuals who helped them succeed,” said Sara Martin, Director of Athletics at Tri-County.

Tri-County Welcomes 8 New Inductees to their Hall of Fame

HockomockSports.com: "Baseball: Ten Players to Watch for 2023"

HockomockSports.com has published the "Baseball: Ten Players to Watch for 2023". The Franklin selections are shared here. The link to the complete listing is provided below.

EISIG CHIN, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Coming off an appearance in the Division 1 state championship game, Franklin’s lineup is loaded with returning talent and ready to make another run at both another Kelley-Rex division title and the state title. You could pick a handful of different Panthers to make this list like Northeastern commits Ryan Gerety and Henry Digiorgio, or the big bat of Jase Lyons, but Chin — who is committed to play at Stonehill — is coming off a breakout year and gets the nod. A three-year starter for head coach Zach Brown, Chin hit 0.339 last year with 21 hits, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored, and seven walks. His emergence at the dish really strengthened Franklin’s offense and the Panthers will rely on his power in the heart of the lineup this time as he has started the year batting third.

ALFRED MUCCIARONE, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin got to the state title game only to fall to rival Taunton. The Panthers will be seeking some revenge this season and will have a strong roster that can make another deep tournament run. Mucciarone will be the team’s ace this year. The UMass Lowell commit is in his third year on varsity and the righty has proven to be one of the league’s top starters. He went 6-1 with a 2.05 ERA, walking just six batters on the season and striking out 56 over 54.2 innings. An accurate thrower with explosive stuff, Mucciarone puts the pressure on opposition lineups and he showed composure in big games. A leader of the Franklin staff, Mucciarone will need to have his best stuff again this season, which promises to be as competitive as ever and with typically high expectations for the Panthers.

For the complete listing

https://hockomocksports.com/baseball-ten-players-to-watch-for-2023/

HockomockSports.com: "Baseball: Ten Players to Watch for 2023"

HockomockSports.com: "Boys Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2023"

HockomockSports.com has published the "Boys Lacrosse: Ten Players to Watch for 2023". The Franklin selections are shared here. The link to the complete listing is provided below.

JAYDEN CONSIGLI, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Last spring, the Panthers put up record-breaking numbers, scoring nearly 60 more goals than any other team and having all three of the attackers hit the 100-point mark on the season. Consigli is a main piece of an offense that led Franklin to the Div. 1 quarterfinal. As a junior, the UMass Lowell commit scored 78 goals and dished out a team-high 56 assists. He was second only to teammate Luke Davis in points last year. Quick, creative, and capable of pulling off stunning goals and threading the needle on a pass, Consigli earned Eastern Mass. All-American honors last year. His movement off the ball makes him a constant threat. The Panthers know that they have an attack capable of putting up historic numbers and they will be counting on Consigli and company to fire the team to another league title and another tournament run.

LUKE DAVIS, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin boasts one of the most potent attacking units in the state and that group is led by Davis. The reigning league MVP and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year was dominant last spring, with 94 goals and 42 assists, leading three Panthers that all surpassed the 100-point mark on the season. With Davis as the spearhead of the offense, Franklin scored nearly 60 more goals than anyone else in the league. The Boston University commit showed during the football season how strong and elusive he can be and he is even harder to stop on the lacrosse field. A creative finisher, who can score from anywhere, Davis is already a two-time Eastern Mass. All-American. The Panthers reached the Div. 1 quarterfinal a year ago and have loaded up the non-league schedule again this spring with intentions of going even further, and Davis leading statistically the best attack in program history has them confident a deep run is possible.

For the complete listing

https://hockomocksports.com/boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2023/

Franklin senior Luke Davis will be one of the main players to watch when the boys lacrosse season kicks off. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for DPW and Facilities, maybe one is for you!

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. 

Summer Employment - Department of Public Works & Facilities Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

Staff Engineer - Department of Public Works

Custodian - Facilities Department 

Part Time and Substitute Custodians - Facilities Department 

Updated 04/07/2023

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead.

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here .

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/human-resources/pages/job-opportunities

Town of Franklin: Job Opportunities for DPW and Facilities, maybe one is for you!

Dean College hosted filmmaker Bennett Singer for a screening of "CURED"

"This week, we welcomed filmmaker Bennett Singer to campus for a screening of the documentary "CURED" and discussions with students and faculty on his work making documentaries about activism and social change. 

Learn more: https://t.co/AZnyfn3DWB"

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/DeanCollege/status/1644414459564236803

Dean College hosted filmmaker Bennett Singer for a screening of "CURED"

Medicare for You: What You Need to Know

"We invited the Administrator to share helpful information on Medicare coverage. This is part 1 in the two-part series.

Your health is important and needs to be protected. If you are 65 or older, or have certain disabilities, or End-Stage Renal Disease, you can get health care coverage through the Medicare program. You’ll get access to health care services you need to achieve and maintain good health.

It’s important to review your Medicare coverage options and find an affordable option that meets your health care needs."

Continue reading the article online -> https://blog.ssa.gov/medicare-for-you-what-you-need-to-know/

Medicare for You: What You Need to Know

Franklin's Event Outlook: April 7, 2023 to Apr 13, 2023

A great mix for this weekend; take part in the Culinary Cabaret Friday night, participate in the poetry workshop at the Library Saturday afternoon, and close out with some gelato at the new Applause shop. Complete Saturday evening with pizza, brews, and live music at 67 Degrees. Yes, #artshappenhere in Franklin!

Friday, April 7 - No School today in observance of Good Friday

10:00am - Peter Cootontails Eggcellent Adventure (King St Memorial Field)

6:00pm - Paul Avidson & Jim McCue (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - Culinary Cabaret (ticket event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, April 8

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

12;00pm - Applause Gelato opens on Main St (gelato and unique gifts)

12:00pm - Poetry creative writing workshops (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - Sons of Sam Pizza (Food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

5:00pm - The McCrites (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

Sunday, April 9 - Easter Sunday

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum - CLOSED Today

Monday, April 10 

6:00pm - 5th Annual Legislative Forum (Hybrid) (Franklin High School, Lecture Hall) 

Tuesday, April 11

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)

Wednesday, April 12

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm - Decoding Dyslexia: Reading Goals Workshop (virtual meeting)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (virtual meeting)

Thursday, April 13

10:00am - Writer's Quiet Space (Escape Into Fiction)

7:00pm - Parents Night Out at Box Seats (In-Person) (Franklin SEPAC)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 

Franklin's Event Outlook: April 7, 2023 to Apr 13, 2023

Applause Gelato cut their ribbon Thursday, opens Saturday, Apr 8 from noon to 4 PM

Applause, the new gelato and one of a kind gift shop, held their ribbon cutting on Thursday with a small but distinguished invitation only event. The official opening will be Saturday afternoon from noon to 4 PM.

Announced during the brief ribbon cutting the hours will be limited initially and as May/June bring more college students home from school, the hours are expected to expand.

Some photos from the ribbon cutting are shared here and additional photos are collected in an album as well.  Album ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/hwwX825KGVgrKHy6A

Raye Lynn Mercer cut the ribbon assisted by  Marcie DiChiara and State Rep Jeff Roy

State Rep Jeff Roy presented a proclamation from the MA House

L - R: State Rep Jeff Roy, Marcie DiChara, Raye Lynn Mercer, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Town Council Chair Tom Mercer, Town Councilor Cobi Frongillo

The menu board lists the available gelato flavors

The gelato flavors are ready to be served on Saturday