Join Us Thursday Evening (9/12/24) for a Free Special Event with Spoonfuls, a Food Recovery Organization

Don't Miss "Wasted Food, Hunger, and the Climate Emergency: How Food Recovery Helps"

Hunger Action Month Special Event welcomes Wasted Food, Hunger, and the Climate Emergency: How Food Recovery Helps Dear Neighbor,  September is Hunger Action Month—a yearly, nationwide campaign to raise hunger awareness and inspire people to take action. This year, the Franklin Food Pantry is bringing attention to food rescue and recovery. Join us as we welcome Liz Miller, Community Relations Manager at Spoonfuls, a Massachusetts-based food recovery organization, as she examines how collecting fresh, edible food that would otherwise go to waste, and distributing it to social service agencies like The Pantry can help address food insecurity and the climate crisis. RSVP When: Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m. Where: First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF), 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA RSVP: Please click HERE.        Admission is free however if you would like to make a donation to support The Pantry, please click HERE. This event is open to anyone in the community who aspires to learn about food insecurity and is hosted by FUSF's Food Justice Team. For more information, please email info@franklinfoodpantry.org.

Franklin Food Pantry | 341 W Central St. | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Liam Fennecken will perform in FPAC’s production of School of Rock in October, tickets on sale now

Broadway’s LIAM FENNECKEN will star as Dewey Finn in FPAC’s production of School of Rock this October!! After touring the U.S. and South Korea with School of Rock, Liam appeared on Broadway as Amos in Chicago! He has also toured North America with Once, American Idiot, and Peter Pan 360. Liam is part of the viral a cappella sensation T.3!

🎟️Tickets on sale NOW at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

Liam Fennecken

🎤Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! FPAC presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical October 18-27 at THE BLACK BOX! Directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer with choreography by Broadway’s Clay Rice-Thomson (Moulin Rouge!, King Kong, Matilda, Newsies), and Music Direction by Hallie Wetzell.

🥁Based on the hit movie, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out? With its sensational live kids’ rock band, School of Rock – The Musical is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with all who pledge allegiance to Lloyd Webber’s newest hit!

‼️Content Warning: School of Rock – The Musical is based on the movie of the same name which was rated PG-13. The show contains some adult language and humor. 

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Franklin School Committee spends 85 minutes in Executive session, hears District Improvement Plan and approves (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024.  All seven members participated in the meeting, one remotely (Gallagher).

The meeting had an Executive Session to review a grievance and discuss negotiation strategy. While it was anticipated to be short, the session did extend 85 minutes before the meeting resumed in public session.

• The District Improvement Plan was presented and approved (by a 7-0 via roll call vote)
• Redistricting update - proposed district alignment scheduled to be shared via a "Storymap" before the next meeting and then explained fully during the Sep 28 meeting with a vote to approve the alignment of the new schools scheduled for the first October meeting. Email and multiple methods of communication to share the storymap
• The appointment of Rose Turco to represent the Schools to the Franklin TV Board of Directors was approved (by a 7-0 via roll call vote)
• Hiring update filled 57 positions, 4 teacher vacancies, 8 additional resignations (since the August 27 meeting). Mostly from buildings subs and ESPs. Not usual to have this many early in the school year. Instability of budget is a factor in the leaving and hiring process
• Consent agenda was approved  (by a 7-0 via roll call vote)

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQzZjD3f45k   Note: the SchCmte enters Executive Session at about 17:50 and return to open session at 1:42:00

The agenda doc ->

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/4809590/SCAGENDA_9-10-24.pdf

Meeting packet folder ->  https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/september-10%2C-2024-meeting-packet/701015

The photo album capturing the slides shared can be found ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/FcT4bkT37XE4sqK28

My notes captured in one PDF can be found ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BKsnE9XEkWJGWXtfDt2V_fNS-FOe84jd/view?usp=drive_link

Wins across the board for all the FHS Panther teams in action on Tuesday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on  Tuesday, September  10, 2024

Boys Soccer = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 6 – Final 

– Franklin broke into the big column in a big way, erupting for six goals to take down rival King Philip. Senior Garrett Scagliarini had a hand in all but one goal for the Panthers, scoring his first career hat trick while assisting on two more goals. Wyatt Herndon, Jason Proenca, and Jibrell Brahimi each scored once for Franklin while Matt Honekamp, Richie Popovic, and Josh Rappa reach registered one assist.

• Franklin TV video replay available -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEMHcee8UbY

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 4 @ King Philip, 1 – Final 

– Franklin sent a message to the rest of the league with a dominant display against defending Kelley-Rex co-champ King Philip. Kelley O’Connor scored twice and assisted a third goal to help the Panthers take an early lead in the league standings. Freshman Lily Strong scored her second goal in as many varsity games, assisted by O’Connor, to put the Panthers in front. O’Connor would score the next two goals, assisted by Strong and Ava Villela, to put Franklin in control of the match. Vera Hansen would add a fourth with an Olimpico. Villela stood out for the Panthers with her play in midfield. KP avoided the shutout in the closing seconds of the match. Ella McDonald got the consolation goal for the Warriors, assisted by Dani Lomuscio.

Volleyball = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– A strong team performance boosted Franklin to a dominant win at home with a 3-0 sweep (25-7, 25-8, 25-13). Freshman Emerson Delleo notched 10 kills to go along with seven digs, junior Olivia Alberti recorded seven kills, and junior Makayla Kuykendall made plays all over the court with nine digs, eight aces, and seven kills. Brooke Daniels dished out 27 assists for the Panthers.

• Franklin TV video replay available -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGQWzQIECNM

Field Hockey = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final 

– A four-goal fourth quarter helped Franklin put an exclamation mark on a statement win over a strong Foxboro team. The Panthers scored twice in the first quarter — the opening tally from Haley Wernig on an assist from Raena Crandall followed by an unassisted goal from Jossie Camp. Franklin’s lead doubled at 9:03 of the second when Maddie O’Brien converted a pass from Ella Marzullo to make it 3-0, which is where the game stayed for the rest of the quarter and through a scoreless third. In the fourth, Crandall and Marzullo each scored unassisted goals while Addi Weiss scored twice in the final five minutes to cap the scoring. Devon Barry (one save) and Chloe Strassner (three saves) combined for the shutout for Franklin.

Boys Cross Country = Sharon, 28 @ Franklin, 27 – Final 

– Franklin defeated defending Hocks champs Sharon in a razor thin matchup. Sharon standouts Alex Blumen (17:15) and Karthik Pisupati (17:53) took first and second place on the 2.9 mile course, but Franklin answered with sophomore Kyle Twomey (18:07), senior Alex Fiorvanti (18:09), and junior Tyler Anderson (18:13). Senior Jonathan Pink (18:32) and sophomore Nick Mitchell (18:38) sprinted for seventh and eighth place respectively to secure the one point win for the Panthers.

Girls Cross Country = Sharon, 48 @ Franklin, 15 – Final 

– The Franklin Panthers swept the first five places in their season opener versus Sharon. Junior Victoria Courtright-Lim led the way with a time of 21:38 on the 2.9 mile home course. She was followed by senior teammates Fiona Morrison, Carli Walbert, Abby Baker, and Emma Pruitt. Sharon was led by Julia Slavsky, who finished sixth overall.

Golf = Franklin, 146 @ Sharon, 171 – Final 

– Liam Lewandowski had an eagle on the first hole and Caden Sullivan birdied the fifth as the two shared medalist honors in an impressive performance by the Panthers on the road at The Cape Club of Sharon. Both Lewandowski and Sullivan came in at even par 36 while Jack Nelson and Cam LaBrie, who both had a pair of birdies, finished the day at 37. Josh Binder fired a low-round of 41 for the Eagles, Ethan Sparacino and Benny Hertzel came in at 43, and Kuvum Suppal rounded out Sharon’s scoring with a 44.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-10-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

"The Man Behind the Red Bandana" (video)

via Coach Zach Brown

"9/11/01 - Every year on this day I watch “The Man Behind the Red Bandana”: #Vimeo http://vimeo.com/57392462?ref=t….  

If you haven’t watched the Welles Crowther story please take a moment today. Amazing displays of sacrifice & love were made on this day 23 years ago.

#NeverForget911"

 Video link to the Welles Crowther video -> https://vimeo.com/57392462?share=copy

Kayla Williams talks cybersecurity and her consulting services (audio)

FM #1276 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1276 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Kayla Williams, Franklin resident and cyber security professional, who is starting her own consulting company to provide cyber security services to small and medium businesses. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studio on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

 

Kayla Williams

We talk about 

• Cyber security, evolving threats

• A tailored approach for each company’s needs

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1276-kayla-williams-consulting-08-29-24/

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Kayla Williams Consulting page ->  https://www.kaylawilliamsconsulting.com/ 

Kayla Williams Consulting also has a Facebook page ->   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565074784391

Kayla’ LinkedIn profile -> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamwilliams1/ 

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

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For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Hey, Sam: Support Youth Mental Health for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

We are focusing on promoting Hey Sam, our mental health text support line for youth

Dear Neighbor,    For the second week of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, we are focusing on promoting Hey Sam, our mental health support text line for youth, by youth. People under 24 can text Hey Sam at 439-726 9am-12am (midnight) ET if they are feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or having thoughts of suicide.  We will be posting content created by young people on the Hey Sam Instagram every day this week. Help us amplify the incredible work our young people are doing to support each other!    Take Action Make sure you are following Hey Sam on Instagram and share our posts every day.  Save Hey Sam (439-726) in the phone of a young person in your life.  Print this Hey Sam poster and hang it in your school, workplace, or community to spread awareness and show young people they are not alone.  Wear your Hey Sam or Samaritans swag on National Suicide Prevention Day—Wednesday, September 10—to start a conversation about Samaritans and the work we do.  BONUS: Share a photo of you in your Samaritans or Hey Sam swag on social media! Don't forget to tag us and use the hashtag #SuicidePreventionMonth    Upcoming Events Be the Connection: Understanding and Preventing Suicide Friday, September 13 at 12pm ET Learn More Here>> In recognition of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September, join Samaritans and a panel of local experts for a discussion on mental health awareness in Boston. This webinar is free and a copy of the recording will be sent to all who register. World Suicide Prevention Day Thursday, September 10 at 7:10pm ET For National Suicide Prevention Day, Samaritans will be at the Red Sox game to spread awareness of our suicide prevention services. Join us at Fenway Park, or tune in at home.    Spread the Word Asking about suicide can be scary, but it is very important to find out how much danger someone may be in. Many people are afraid to talk about their suicidal thoughts. They fear that others will react with blame, fear, panic, or guilt. Research shows that asking about suicide will not suggest the idea to someone.  If you think someone might be considering suicide, listen with care and encourage them to share their feelings.  Asking about suicide isn't easy, but noticing someone's pain can be the first step toward saving a life. Learn more at samaritanshope.org/get-help. @SamaritansHope #BeTheConnection #SuicidePreventionMonth  On World Suicide Prevention Day, take a moment to think about how you can be the connection someone might desperately need. Remember these three steps if you think someone may be struggling.  Reach out: Many people are afraid to talk about suicide, but it is often a great relief to someone thinking about suicide to know that you have noticed their pain. Often, people struggling with depression or having suicidal thoughts give clues to how they're feeling.  Listen: After you have listened for a while, ask directly: "I'm concerned about you. Are you thinking about killing yourself?" If the answer is yes, keep listening and show the person you care.  Get help: A suicidal person needs a lot of support – more than any one person can give. Whether they have a plan or not, connect with professional resources like counselors or crisis centers. You don't have to handle it alone—support is available.  If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can find resources at samaritanshope.org/get-help. You can also always call 988 for free, non-judgmental support.  @Samaritanshope #BeTheConnection #SuicidePreventionMonth  You are receiving this email because you indicated an interest in our work -- thank you! Samaritans 41 West St., 4th Floor Boston, MA 02111

All You Can Eat Breakfast at the Rod & Gun Club Sunday, Sep 15 from 7:30 to 11 AM

 

All You Can Eat Breakfast 

"The end of the summer and the start of school is hectic. But you know what shouldn't be chaos?

Eating breakfast on a Sunday morning.

Come to our club at 53 Florence St. in Franklin on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 7:30-11 am and let us cook breakfast for you and your family (or sneak away and come by yourself -- we don't judge).

It's all-you-can-eat eggs, pancakes, French toast, sausage, home fries, corned beef hash, baked beans, and coffee/juice. And better yet, it's CHEAP!

Just $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Yup, that's right. An all-you-can-eat breakfast for a family of four for $30.

And we even have free video games for the kids (and the adults who still fancy themselves kids).

Good food, good people, good prices, and a good time. Give yourself a break and let us treat you to some damn good food!"

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