FHS boys soccer, field hockey, volleyball & golf teams post wins on Monday (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 Monday, September 23, 2024

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– A first half goal proved to be the difference as Franklin went on the road and secured two points with a 1-0 shutout at Attleboro. Junior Jason Proenca settled down a clearance and went at the defense, using a nice give-and-go with senior Wyatt Herndon to get down the left sideline. Proenca’s low service back to the penalty spot was met with a one-timer off the right foot of Connor Mason for the only goal of the game.

Girls Soccer = Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– Attleboro rallied from two goals down, tying the match with a penalty kick just five minutes from full time, to snatch a point at Kelley-Rex co-leader Franklin. The Panthers took a 2-0 lead in the first half, as Kelly O’Connor scored once (assisted by Morgan Lovell) and assisted on a goal by freshman Lily Strong. The Bombardiers pulled within one in the 25th minute when Isla Thompson squared the ball for Tatum O’Brien, who found the bottom corner. Attleboro came out of halftime with momentum and started to take the game to Franklin in search of an equalizer. It took until the 75th minute for the Bombardiers to level the score. Zenda Gjoni was fouled in the box and scored from the resulting penalty to make it 2-2. Kennedy Samuel did well with the difficult task of trying to mark O’Connor, who entered the game as the league’s leading scorer, and Ciara O’Driscoll came through with nine saves to help Attleboro head home with a well-earned point.

Franklin TV video replay for the girls varsity soccer game -> 

https://www.youtube.com/live/JbLnRImnO2Q?si=eg5BsW33lDODrL4W

 

Volleyball = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Franklin was impressive in a big win at home, taking three straight sets against Stoughton (25-12, 25-9, 25-14). Makayla Kuykendall (10 kills, seven digs) highlighted the Panthers’ offense while Emerson Delleo (12 digs) added eight kills and Olivia Alberti chipped in with seven kills. Brooke Daniels (20 assists) and Olivia Caruso (eight assists) set the offense up while Faith Edgehille gave the Panthers a boost with four aces and seven digs.

Franklin TV video replay of the varsity volleyball match ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2glVZ6SZoA&t

Field Hockey = Stoughton, 0 @ Franklin, 10 – Final 

– Franklin senior Raena Crandall erupted for five goals, registering her 100th career point in the process, as the Panthers rolled to a big win. Crandall scored twice in the first, the second goal giving her the milestone. Haley Wernig added a hat trick and two assists in the win, Ella Marzullo tallied once, Caydence Canavan added two points, and Penelope Brady scored her first career goal.

Golf = Franklin, 142 @ Milford, 153 

– Final – All eight golfers in Franklin’s lineup shot 40 or under an impressive showing at Hopedale Country Club, leading to a 142-153 win over Milford. Senior Liam Lewandowski was the match medalist with a low-round of 34, junior Gabe Rodrigues came through with a 35, sophomore Ben Burgess added a 36, and sophomore Tyler Perlman rounded out the scoring with a 37. Seniors Caden Sullivan (38), Jack Nelson (38), Cam LaBrie (39), and Carter Balducci (40) also had strong performances. Milford’s Robbie DeGasperis fired a team-low round of 37, David Fleming and Zach Hipolito both carded a 38, and Joe Butler finished with a 40 for the Hawks.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-23-24/

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

MA Ballot QUESTION 2: Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement

SUMMARY

As required by law, summaries are written by the State Attorney General.

This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that a student pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests (or other statewide or district-wide assessments) in mathematics, science and technology, and English in order to receive a high school diploma. Instead, in order for a student to receive a high school the proposed law would require the student to complete coursework certified by the student’s district as demonstrating mastery of the competencies contained in the state academic standards in mathematics, science and technology, and English, as well as any additional areas determined by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

STATEMENT OF FISCAL CONSEQUENCES

As required by law, statements of fiscal consequences are written by the Executive Office of Administration and Finance.

The proposed law has no discernible material fiscal consequences for state and municipal government finances.

WHAT YOUR VOTE WILL DO

As required by law, the statements describing the effect of a “yes” or “no” vote are written jointly by the State Attorney General and the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

A YES VOTE would eliminate the requirement that students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in order to graduate high school but still require students to complete coursework that meets state standards. 

A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the requirement that a student pass the MCAS in order to graduate high school diploma. 

IN FAVOR: 

A Yes on Question 2 gives all students the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. We all agree that high standards help keep our public schools great, and assessments are needed to ensure that students master the knowledge and skills to succeed in life after high school. However, the MCAS is a one-size-fits-all exam that fails to measure other student achievement measures such as GPA, coursework, and teacher assessments in determining if a student is allowed to graduate. Replacing the MCAS graduation requirement with more comprehensive measures will allow teachers to stop teaching to a test and unburden students from a make-or-break standardized test. Voting Yes will allow schools and teachers, together with parents and students, to focus on the most important skills and knowledge to help students succeed in life, rather than having to focus on only those skills that can be measured on a standardized test.

Shelley Scruggs Parent Volunteer

Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) 

2 Heritage Drive, 8th Floor

Quincy, MA 02171-2119

617-878-8000

AGAINST: 

Vote NO on Question 2.

Question 2 is unfair to kids and will increase inequality. Some school districts will just adopt lower standards so students “graduate” even if they haven’t learned the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

It’s not fair to grant diplomas to kids who aren’t yet ready to graduate. If students cannot pass basic assessments in math, English, or science, we adults should do the hard work to get them up to speed. Instead of supporting kids, Question 2 would abandon them.

Question 2 would remove our only statewide graduation standard. Massachusetts would have less rigorous high school graduation requirements than Mississippi and Alabama.

Question 2 is a radical and untested proposal and should be rejected. Significant changes to our education system should be carefully studied, designed, and implemented by experts to ensure these policies are actually better for our kids.

Vote No on Question 2.

Protect Our Kids’ Future: Vote No on 2

P.O. Box 130041

Boston, MA 02113 

www.protectourkidsfuture.com

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The Ballot Question 2 info in a Single PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/17nIRcvTSK7QA1uaDziXBIQsJHnqqnxGU/view?usp=drive_link

Full PDF of the Secretary of the Commonwealth's Information for Voters "red book" -> https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/download/research-and-statistics/IFV_2024.pdf

Additional voting info for the State can be found -> 

https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/elections-and-voting.htm

Specific info for Franklin, MA voters can be found on the Town Clerk page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerkelection-administrato

MA Ballot QUESTION 2: Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement

Franklin residents to participate in Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - October 6

70 residents from Franklin will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 6.

Deborah Cohen, Ana Vozzella, Stella Griffin, Pamela Vickery, Melissa Ross, Brock Leiendecker, Ellie Cleary, Lisa Costa, Karly Griffin, Loretta Brightman, and 60 other Franklin residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that unites the community to raise funds and support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023.

Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai - October 6

Mark Lewis will participate as a Walk Hero for the Jimmy Fund Walk. Heroes are Dana-Farber patients, the heart of the event, who provide inspiration and motivation to walkers along the course. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams who walk in their honor. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer. Mark walks on his match team, The Rak Pack.

“Be good to people!” Mark writes “People will always remember how you made them feel. Enjoy the small things in life. Take the trip and eat the cake. Most importantly, tell the people closest to you that you love them.”

"For 35 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has continuously supported lifesaving research and cancer care at Dana-Farber. Our goal is to build off of the momentum we've established throughout that history, and in 2024, aim to surpass our total from last year by raising $9.5 million,” said Caitlin Fink, assistant vice president of event fundraising. “Fighting cancer is what we do. The Walk unites our community under a common goal —to defy cancer together.”

One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers

The Jimmy Fund Walk is the only organized walk permitted to use the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber’s Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers can participate virtually as well.

Whatever route participants choose, they will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more.

To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call (866) 531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt.

About the Jimmy Fund

The Jimmy Fund is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped the Jimmy Fund save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.

About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.

We provide the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care. As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.

Moms Only Stroll in Holliston planned for Sep 27

Hello ladies,

Next walk will be hosted in Holliston!! See details below!! 

Where: Blair Square, Holliston Rail Trail, 62 Railroad St

When: Friday Sept 27 6 PM

Let me know you’re coming!! https://forms.gle/nNoCm98LJ1RAM7Ef8

I started the moms walks as a way to build community, encourage moms to carve out kid free time to re-energize, and also an opportunity to move our bodies!!  I also wish to support moms with my knowledge in all areas of wellness by providing webinars and other informational courses and events.  If you need this type of support, check out these events coming up soon!

FREE FALL WELLNESS WEBINARS!!

If you are struggling with low energy, constant overwhelm, irritability/mood swings, or not feeling good in your mind or body, feel free to check out my Rebuilding health webinar next Thursday!!  

Details and registration: https://forms.gle/dBbWzkLRvMeQnTi56

Both webinar details are in this form: 

#1 REBUILDING HEALTH IN MOTHERHOOD 

Thurs Sept 26th 12:30 pm (recording available)

#2 SUPPORTING YOUR BODY POSTPARTUM

Tues Oct 1st 10am (recording available) 

           

MOMS ONLY STROLL FB GROUP

Be sure to join the FB group to keep up to date if keeping track of emails is a challenge!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2455463197972020/

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Bethany Hart Gerry, CSCS, FDN-P

U.S. Olympian

Destined2Evolve Personal Training and Wellness

203-494-1261 (c)

www.destined2evolvewellness.com

IG @destined2evolvewellness

Rainbow Cafe at Senior Center - Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rainbow Cafe at Senior Center

Hello All,

We hope you will join us tomorrow, September 24,at 2:30 PM for our monthly Rainbow Cafe!  

I will be out adventuring on the Turkey Train with a bus full of Senior Center folks so Emily will be joining you all tomorrow.  

If you want to bring topics for future discussions that would be great. 

Ariel

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Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

FREE Fall Fashion Fling & Find at the Community Closet on Saturday, Sep 28

FREE Fall Fashion Fling & Find

Join us for a FREE Fall Fashion Fling & Find on Saturday, September 28, from 2-6p (overlapping with the Harvest Festival). 

We'll have clothes of all sizes and styles--and its all FREE. Come check it out. 

To learn a bit more, go to https://franklinumc.org/2024/09/11/fall-fashion-fling-september-28-2024/.

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Immigration Is Not Making Housing Less Affordable - Invisible People BiWeekly News

Sharing this worthy source of homelessness information.

This edition also looks at how service providers are reducing racial disparities, indigenous homelessness, sweeps, homeless mortality and more.

View this email in your browser Hi Neighbor, As the 2024 election heats up, debates around housing affordability and immigration are taking center stage. Some candidates blame the recent influx of 3.3 million immigrants for soaring home prices, but this narrative overlooks the real culprits: high borrowing costs and restrictive zoning laws. Our lead article explores how these misconceptions miss the mark and how immigration might actually contribute positively by boosting the construction workforce and revitalizing underinvested neighborhoods. Invisible People is an independent non-profit media publisher dedicated to solving homelessness. Your generous donations enable us to continue our crucial work and make a real difference. Thank you! NO, IMMIGRATION IS NOT MAKING HOUSING LESS AFFORDABLE Immigration isn't the reason housing is unaffordable. The real culprits? High borrowing costs, restrictive zoning laws, and insufficient housing supply. Learn how immigration might actually help ease the housing crisis. THE REAL SOLUTION TO HOMELESSNESS? IT'S ALWAYS BEEN HOUSING 🚨 Politicians claim criminalizing homelessness is "tough love," but the truth is, only affordable housing will solve the crisis. Discover why housing is the real solution and how you can make a difference. HOW SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE REDUCING RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HOMELESSNESS Service providers are stepping up to tackle these inequities with innovative strategies and federal funding. INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES BEAR THE BRUNT OF NATIONAL HOMELESSNESS SURGE Indigenous communities are facing a disproportionate surge in homelessness, with harsh living conditions and limited resources compounding the crisis. RESULTS ARE IN FROM UTAH'S FIRST HOMELESS MORTALITY REPORT Unhoused Utahns are dying at a staggering rate—10 times higher than the general population, and 16 years younger on average. These tragic deaths are preventable, and the data proves it. Shawn shares his journey from homelessness to media spotlight, offering journalists tools on covering the issue with respect, empathy, and dignity. DONATE DONATE

Invitation For Bid - Miscellaneous Asphalt Construction and Repair

IFB - Miscellaneous Asphalt Construction and Repair

In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing and repairing miscellaneous asphalt surfaces at various locations within the Town of Franklin.

Additional Information - Miscellaneous Asphalt Construction and Repair

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-miscellaneous-asphalt-construction-and-repair

Invitation For Bid - Miscellaneous Asphalt Construction and Repair

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction update for week of 9/23 - 9/27

 

 

 

Beaver Street Interceptor BSI Construction Update 

for the Week of September 23!

Monday (9/23) -  Friday (9/27): The construction crew will be working on West Central St between Rt 140 and Forge Pkwy between the hours of 7am-4pm.  West Central St will be closed in both directions.  Please follow posted detour signs for directions.

Monday (9/23) - Friday (9/27): There will also be a construction crew working on Grove Street from Rt. 140 south towards the MBTA train tracks between the hours of 7am - 4pm.  Grove Street will be open and reduced to a single lane.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with excavation to get the final grade depth for the pump station foundation.

Please reference the interactive map below and posted signs for details and updates.

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction update for week of 9/23 - 9/27

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov 

This site and map will be updated on a weekly basis to convey upcoming construction activities for the Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Construction project.

Interested in receiving email updates regarding the
Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project?
Please subscribe here (select Beaver Street Interceptor from the list).

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project