Monday, October 14, 2024

Franklin High School Results for MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight Meet - Oct 13, 2024

MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight XC (Large School) | Oct 13, 2024

Franklin High School Results

Complete results available at ->   https://live.mstca.org/meets/41054/events/xc/1510901 


Boys 2.1 Mile Freshman Boys

19 Sawyer Laing 11:48.86 PR • +14pts • Yr: 9

26 Quentin Perez 12:06.42 PR • +20pts • Yr: 9

77 Ryan O'Connor 13:17.93 PR • +56pts • Yr: 9

115 Callum Killany 13:57.90 PR • +80pts • Yr: 9

125 Evan Hayes 14:10.25 PR • +90pts • Yr: 9

177 Ean Robles 15:44.18 PR • +113pts • Yr: 9


Girls 2.1 Mile Freshman Girls

90 Akshara Kandula 16:37.12 PR • Yr: 9

137 Avery Downie 19:19.71 PR • Yr: 9


Boys 5000m Junior Varsity Boys

65 Manuel Romero 18:52.30 PR • +58pts • Yr: 12

101 Andrew Rontiris 19:37.34 PR • +85pts • Yr: 11

110 Rory Teng 19:48.68 +93pts • Yr: 12

138 Patrick McIntyre 20:17.33 +113pts • Yr: 11

172 Cailun Gordon     20:59.85 PR • +134pts • Yr: 12


Boys 5000m Varsity Boys

101 Alexander Fioravanti 17:24.05 PR • +95pts • Yr: 12

133 Tucker Morin 17:47.70 SB • +126pts • Yr: 11

157 Jonathan Pink          18:07.39 SB • +148pts • Yr: 12

172 Jack Halter 18:16.95 +163pts • Yr: 12

175 Tyler Anderson 18:18.81 +166pts • Yr: 11

198 Adam Peng 18:40.32 +188pts • Yr: 11

237 Andrew Scotland 20:12.04 +222pts • Yr: 11


Boys 5000m Sophomore Boys

18 Kyle Twomey 17:44.15 PR • +16pts • Yr: 10

34 Ethan Riley 18:21.58 PR • +27pts • Yr: 10

35 Nicholas Mitchell 18:34.07 +28pts • Yr: 10

47 Andrew Bairos     18:42.30 PR • +39pts • Yr: 10

83 Saumy Jani 20:09.35 PR • +64pts • Yr: 10

85 Shravan Dev 20:09.50 +65pts • Yr: 10

86 Keith DCosta 20:10.29 PR • +66pts • Yr: 10

112 Eric Leitch 20:56.90 Yr: 10


Girls 5000m Sophomore Girls

17 Annabelle Santiago 22:01.88 PR • Yr: 10

75 Ameera Mathur 25:14.78 PR • Yr: 10


Girls 5000m Junior Varsity Girls

92 Gianna Stoddard 24:17.96 SB • Yr: 11

154 Judith Sheridan 25:33.69 PR • Yr: 12


Girls 5000m Varsity Girls

62 Fiona Morrison 20:13.21 SB • +53pts • Yr: 12

68 Carli Walbert 20:19.69 PR • +59pts • Yr: 12

115 Victoria Courtright-Lim 21:28.54 +100pts • Yr: 11

152 Abby Baker 22:21.97 +129pts • Yr: 12

157 Emma Pruitt 22:27.60 SB • +132pts • Yr: 12

168 Stella Nappa 22:47.15 PR • +142pts • Yr: 11


Download a copy of the FHS results -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/15EZb2fQIaleTxJWWzJg1JkuUGornAGVD/view?usp=drive_link


Franklin High School Results for MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight Meet - Oct 13, 2024
Franklin High School Results for MSTCA Bob Glennon Twilight Meet - Oct 13, 2024

GOOD DEEDS: Keeping History Alive

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

October is National Family History Month, a time dedicated to preserving the stories and traditions of our ancestors and learning about our roots and the experiences that have shaped our families for generations.

By exploring our family history, we can gain a deeper understanding of our roots and connections to the past. Have you ever wondered where some of your family traditions come from, or wanted to uncover the root of a family story passed down through the generations?

GOOD DEEDS: Keeping History Alive
GOOD DEEDS: Keeping History Alive
Today, millions of Americans are on the hunt for clues to find out more about themselves and their family’s background. According to an ABC News report, genealogy is ranked the second most popular hobby in the United States. Genealogy websites get more than 100 million hits per year. But its popularity doesn’t end there. There are also genealogy television shows, college courses, and businesses. Therefore, a survey that revealed 78% of people want to research their ancestry shouldn't really surprise us. And the search for answers may just lead you right to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, thanks in part to our History Comes Alive program.

For some, the Registry of Deeds may not be the first place that comes to mind when trying to trace your family's history. However, it can be a great place to start your genealogical journey. We have a wealth of information and cutting-edge technology to assist you. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds possesses approximately 13.1 million land records, recorded in 42,028 Registry books dating back to when Norfolk County was created in 1793. Some of these records include deeds, liens, foreclosures, mortgages, conveyances, trusts, and mortgage discharges.

What can you learn from these documents? Plenty. You can discover where a family member lived. What they generally paid for the property by looking at some of the recorded documents such as the deed as well as any mortgage filings. When and who they sold it to. And if while owning the property they faced any financial burdens, such as an attempted foreclosure or having a lien placed on their home. However, you might also say, “That sounds like great information, but it's impractical for me to get to the Registry given my work schedule.” Well, thanks to technology that’s no longer a problem, you can do it from the comfort of your home computer or cell phone 24/7. Just go to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds website www.norfolkresearch.org hit the Search for Your Deed button and type in the name you are looking for. If they owned property in Norfolk County you will find records all the way back to the 1700’s. We made this research process even easier for you through our History Comes Alive Transcription Program where all the Registry documents written in hard-to-read cursive penmanship from 1793 to 1900 were transcribed into clearly readable print.

In addition to the wealth of information at the Registry, both on sight and via our online records database, the Registry’s Genealogy Research and Resource Center has 4 workstations dedicated to genealogy research. These workstations have free access to Ancestry.com and American ancestors.

Click the following link to watch an interview about the Genealogy Research and Resource Center which aired on the Needham Channel: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/registry-free-genealogy-research-program

These databases can help you continue your journey as you try to discover your roots by gaining access to records across Europe and across the world wherever your families are from. You can find census records, draft cards, and prison records for ancestors who may not have been on the straight and narrow.

The primary mission of the registry is always the security, accuracy, and accessibility of our communities’ land records and reliable service to the residents of Norfolk County, but if you think about it, the registry also records history every day, accurately preserving a detailed chain of events on Norfolk County properties from 1793 to the present. The addition of the Genealogy Research and Resource Center only adds to the wealth of information you can find at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. So, whether you are a historian, genealogist, or simply curious about your family history the Registry might have some clues to help you discover your roots.

Roy - Bailey: 10th Norfolk District Debate continues online

The Franklin Observer has an online debate in text being posted one question a week for 7 weeks between the 10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey.

Worthy of note are two items:
1 - the disclosure (finally) by the Observer editor
2 - to avoid changes to his response Rep Roy is posting his full answer on his web page which the Observer links to

Question 1 - “What do you think needs to be done to reform the Massachusetts State Police? Or, what would you try to do as a legislator to reform the State Police?” -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/273764/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-1

Question 2 - "Can you provide an overview of your approach to policymaking and legislative negotiations? In other words, is there a general perspective you bring to this or would bring and how do you or how would you negotiate to get support. Relatedly, what experience do they have in navigating these types of negotiations, including their successes." -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/274383/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-2

Question 3 - "Regarding, shelter for migrants, many attracted to Massachusetts by an extremely generous ‘right to housing’ law and/or brought to the state with the help of NGOs. What can or should be done to keep this from becoming a real crisis, to protect the state budget, and to protect local towns from the many disruptions this has caused?" -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/275026/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-3

Question 4 - "What can be done or should be done to extend SNETT to downtown Franklin? How and when?" -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/275714/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-4

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10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey
10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey (Franklin Observer image)

Holliston Senior Center celebrates October as LGBTQIA+ History Month - Oct 25

DID YOU KNOW ?

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month!

Join Julie at the Holliston Senior Center for some pizza, fun, conversation and games on Friday, October 25th from 12-2pm. Julie Nowak, Springwell’s LGBTQIA+ Initiative Coordinator, will be bringing some GREAT games everyone can play!

Rainbow community members, allies and adults of all ages are warmly
welcome to attend.

Please register at 508-429-0622

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share


Holliston Senior Center celebrates October as LGBTQIA+ History Month - Oct 25
Holliston Senior Center celebrates October as LGBTQIA+ History Month - Oct 25

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Oct 14, 2024

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday
9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM Frank’s Music – with Frank Falvey


  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament
9:00 am Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken
1:10 pm     Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3
3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts
4:30 pm The Circuit Breakers
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Donna Grady
7:30 pm Frank Presents: Graham Moore
8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Kevin Barthelemy
9:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rob Lawson

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Soccer v Mansfield 10-11-24
10:00 am FHS Winter Band 2022
11:15 am Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 01-29-19
1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts
2:30 pm Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament
4:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Mansfield 10-07-24
6:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Taunton 10-10-24

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 10-07-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 10-02-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 10-07-24



Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 


Sunday, October 13, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 13, 2024 ???

Sunday, October 13
7:00am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
10:30am Mobile Museum (Annie Sullivan Middle School)
12:00pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm Car Show and Vendor Fair (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School)
1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker: 90 Years of the Franklin Rod & Gun Club (Franklin Historical Museum)


**  No Town Meetings today   **


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming


Town of Franklin: Town Council Meeting Agenda for October 16, 2024



1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.
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. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. September 4, 2024
b. September 18, 2024
4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS
a. 2024 Election Workers
i. See Exhibit 1 of Appointment Transaction in agenda packet for list of names   
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/appointments_-_election_workers.pdf
 
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 24-61: Local Acceptance of G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8J (Disability Commission) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-61 - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-61_-_disability_commission_local_acceptance_0.pdf
b. Bylaw Amendment 24-914: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-914 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/bylaw_amendments_24-914_915_916.pdf
c. Bylaw Amendment 24-915: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Sewers - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-915 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._1_-_bylaw_amendment_24-915_and_backup_materials_-_sewers.pdf
d. Bylaw Amendment 24-916: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-916 - Majority Roll Call Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9d._1_-_bylaw_amendment_24-915_and_backup_materials_-_snow_removal_bylaw.pdf
e. Resolution 24-60: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Dept. ($2,125), Senior Center ($275) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-60 - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-60_-_gift_acceptance_-_vets_dept._sr._ctr.pdf
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a. Green Communities Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee/Joint Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Police Station Building Committee
f. GATRA Advisory Board
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

Town of Franklin: Town Council Meeting Agenda for October 16, 2024
Town of Franklin: Town Council Meeting Agenda for October 16, 2024

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda for Meeting Oct 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee 
Agenda & Meeting Packet 
October 16, 2024 - 5:45 PM


Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building 
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor 355 East Central Street 

Agenda: 

1. Marketing and Branding Project 
a. Public Forum to Review First Round of Branding Design Elements 

2. Adjourn

Agenda doc also contains remote participation info -> 

Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda for Meeting Oct 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda for Meeting Oct 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM