Franklin HS Cross Country results from Mooney Meet - Nov 2, 2024

FHS Mooney Meet medalists

MSTCA Frank Mooney Invitational | Nov 2, 2024   https://live.mstca.org/meets/41743

FHS Cross Country results

Wrentham Developmental Center, 131 Emerald Street, Wrentham, MA 02093

Via Coach Bailey:

“The medalists are Fiona Morrison, Annabelle Santiago, Stella Nappa, Carli Walbert and Emma Pruitt. Many of the FHS Girls XC Team members had personal and seasonal bests at the meet.”

Boys 3000m Large Freshman Boys

13 Sawyer Laing 10:43.38 PR • +12pts • #11376 • Yr: 9

40 Quentin Perez 11:10.75 PR • +35pts • #11389 • Yr: 9

64 Ryan O'Connor 11:32.50 PR • +58pts • #11386 • Yr: 9

105 Callum Killany 12:12.85 +89pts • #11375 • Yr: 9

121 Patrick Barry 12:22.97 +100pts • #11358 • Yr: 9

149 Evan Hayes 12:55.11 +118pts • #11371 • Yr: 9

179 Declan Lang 13:20.14 PR • +132pts • #11377 • Yr: 9

194 Dante Depoto 13:42.03 PR • #11362 • Yr: 9

222 Patrick ONeill 14:48.03 PR • #11387 • Yr: 9

236 Logan Nadworny 15:58.71 #11385 • Yr: 9

Girls 3000m Large Freshman Girls

68 Leah Donadio 15:22.67 PR • #12667 • Yr: 9

73 Sanjana Balasubramani 15:39.72 PR • #12663 • Yr: 9

94 Samyukthaa Premkumar 17:58.16 PR • #12676 • Yr: 9

95 Jocelyn Buchanio 18:15.38 PR • #12664 • Yr: 9

Boys 5000m Large Senior Boys

86 Manuel Romero 18:22.17 PR • +59pts • #11399 • Yr: 12

108 Rory Teng 18:50.01 SB • +68pts • #11402 • Yr: 12

140 Cailun Gordon 19:50.19 PR • +84pts • #11369 • Yr: 12

156 Quinn Lucier 20:40.80 SB • +92pts • #11380 • Yr: 12

176 Marco Dewsnap 22:44.99 PR • +103pts • #11364 • Yr: 12

177 Gavin Abdel-aziz 22:55.79 PR • +104pts • #11355 • Yr: 12

Boys 5000m Large Sophomore Boys

25 Nicholas Mitchell 17:44.91 PR • +17pts • #11383 • Yr: 10

28 Ethan Riley 17:51.16 PR • +20pts • #11397 • Yr: 10

30 Andrew Bairos 17:57.72 PR • +22pts • #11357 • Yr: 10

64 Keith DCosta 18:57.34 +42pts • #11361 • Yr: 10

91 Shravan Dev 19:51.05 PR • +56pts • #11363 • Yr: 10

108 Saumy Jani 20:17.72 +65pts • #11374 • Yr: 10

126 Eric Leitch 20:44.41 +77pts • #11378 • Yr: 10

130 Ryan Corbett 20:53.67 PR • #11359 • Yr: 10

160 Trey Pietrusewicz 22:10.36 PR • #11391 • Yr: 10

161 Ryan Pietrusewicz 22:13.30 PR • #11390 • Yr: 10

165 Thomas Gibeault 22:27.47 PR • #11368 • Yr: 10

190 James Madden 24:16.50 #11381 • Yr: 10

198 Sauryam Dhungana 25:46.93 #11365 • Yr: 10

Boys 5000m Large Junior Boys

27 Andrew Scotland 17:37.53 PR • #11401 • Yr: 11

48 Samuel Diehl 18:26.95 PR • #11366 • Yr: 11

60 Andrew Rontiris 18:44.31 PR • #11400 • Yr: 11

92 Patrick McIntyre 20:23.61 #11382 • Yr: 11

Girls 5000m Large Senior Girls

9 Fiona Morrison 20:06.44 SB • #12674 • Yr: 12

14 Carli Walbert 20:35.14 #12681 • Yr: 12

18 Emma Pruitt 20:59.47 PR • #12677 • Yr: 12

79 Judith Sheridan 24:35.11 PR • #12679 • Yr: 12

Girls 5000m Large Sophomore Girls

13 Annabelle Santiago 21:13.16 PR • #12678 • Yr: 10

52 Ameera Mathur 24:19.24 PR • #12672 • Yr: 10

Girls 5000m Large Junior Girls

28 Stella Nappa 22:31.04 PR • #12675 • Yr: 11

36 Gianna Stoddard 22:56.14 SB • #12680 • Yr: 11

Download a PDF of the results ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19thVCOS6ui3HSH-KGC-eWBISfo4W0AMd/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin TV: Veni, Vidi, Votum

I Came, I Saw, I Voted!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 11/03/2024

This year the locations for early voting in Framingham included the library dedicated to teacher/astronaut Christa McAuliffe.

Franklin TV: Veni, Vidi, Votum 

Never having seen it, Diane and I went to cast our votes and take in its soaring design as a new architectural landmark in town.

All libraries – new and old – are lovely places. An avid reader as a kid, I grew up in them. They were my Google/Internet, yada-yada.

We grow up, get busy and busier over time. Less and less time for the library. So our visit to the library was a return to my deeply personal place. Libraries are serene. So too, the act of voting is serene, as it should be. There’s also a bit of solemnity, and a quiet satisfaction that Diane and I did our tiny part in this grand experiment of democracy.

I also noted that a few folks glanced my way with a smile and a ‘thumbs up’.

What did they know? Odd.

Later in the day, I discovered that Diane placed an ‘I voted’ sticker on my back. (???) I suppose it’s better than ‘Kick me’.

If you haven’t yet, do find time to vote.

Vote – because you can.

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And, thank you for watching.

 

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

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Town Council approves Rescission of license transfer, accepts Bogan's Way, welcomes Fire Dept news hires & Police Dept promotions (video)

The Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024. 8 members participated, one was absent (Frongillo),

The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNbkQwNvQkA

The agenda doc can be found here ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_meeting_october_30_2024_packet_2.pdf

Quick recap:

• After multiple citizen comments on a variety of topics the Council got to their agenda items
• Fire Department - Swearing In of New Firefighter / Paramedics
• Paul Schleicher Jr.
• Michael Dumican
• Corey Rafter
• Steven Osorio
• Shea Hurley
• First time to have 60 firefighters on staff, need to keep up with the growing needs of the community. All 60 are licensed paramedics 
• The Police Department had 2 Promotions, Both sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello
• Lieutenant Michael Colecchi 
• Sergeant Cody Landry
• Rescission of Prior Approval of Transfer of Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License, Heeru Corporation d/b/a DeVita’s Market. Jamie explains quick background on the recession as the "easy" way for the parties to resolve the issues they have, including allowing DaVita's to reapply for a renewal of the license Building code issues need to be resolved to enable the transfer. vote passes 8-0-1 (8 - yes, 0 - no, 1 absent)
• Public hearing on Bogan's way; Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Bogans Way and Drainage Lot Parcel A and Easements. Planning did approve acceptance, Continuing to chip away on all the public streets in town Public hearing closed with no comments. vote passes 8-0-1 (8 - yes, 0 - no, 1 absent)
• License Modification - Change of Manager of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. d/b/a Shaw’s. So moved, second, passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)
• Franklin Children's Museum - Meghan Hagen & Erin Gallagher, joined by architect and Brad Chaffee, Camford Property Group. Presentation slides ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/4SqkayuitiSFjuzU8
• Resolution 24-63: Gift Acceptance: Senior Center ($100) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24- 63 - Majority Vote). So moved, second Passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)
• Resolution 24-64: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($8,304) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-64 - Majority Vote). So moved, second Passes 8-0-1 ,1 absent)
• Friendly 40B Policy Update introduced by Jamie in response to what has been heard from the community. After some discussion, when it wasn't really an item for discussion, it is not clear if it is in effect as proposed, or if it is being referred to a subcommittee and/or future agenda for further discussion. Editor's note: there should be a further review and potentially additional changes made to this. It is not a policy that is clearly understood and appreciated by either the Council or the community  

Fire Dept news hires pose with Town Council

Police Dept promotions pose with Town Council

Police Station Building Comte gets project overview from OPM Joe Sullivan (audio)

FM #1303 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1303 in the series. 

This session shares the audio of the Police Station Building Committee (PSBC) meeting on Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024. All 10 members were present. This is the start of the real work on the station. The Owner Project Manager (OPM), Joseph (Joe) Sullivan is in place and leading the effort per Mass General Law for projects of this size.

Quick recap:

• Committee voted to approve minutes of 3 prior meetings (1 as amended to correct attendance status of one person)

• Joe provided an overview of the project steps

• 7 architects submitted to the RFQ from which 3 firms were selected for interviews at the next meeting Nov 14 (a long session, 30min presentations, 15 Q&A, 15 mins briefing between sessions, and then after the scoring, it will take 2-3 weeks to settle the contract. Once contracted, then evaluation begins, what today's needs are, and then layer in flexibility for future requirements

• Site selection will be a key component, usually requires 4-6 acres to allow for security and proper public access, includes traffic studies to determine proper fit 

• Conceptual design, lay the building on the site to see how it works 

• Committee vote on key steps along the way, no Taj Mahal, just what you need Min of 3 cost estimates 

• Preliminary budget after conceptual design, let committee feel comfortable with the design and the associated costs. Design contingency is used for those next level details beyond the overall building structure costs, i.e. sprinkler, technology, outfitting the building, etc. 

Additional items of the recap can be found -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/police-station-building-comte-gets.html 

The recording run about 58 minutes Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1303-police-station-blg-cmte-10-30-24/

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Franklin TV video of the meeting -> https://www.youtube.com/live/EriYvnsyTO0?si=0TSXC0OswbrnnCT6&t=195 

Meeting agenda ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2024-10-30_police_station_building_committee_packet.pdf 

My notes in on PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ri3wYEfziwIAA31Ch4AVfCZAszny_kV7/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

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?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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.

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Police Station Building Committee - Agenda for meeting Oct 30 at 5:30 PM

Insights on the forthcoming Train station mural

via https://www.instagram.com/kaylajeannisbet/

"Normally I share a project with you after it’s done and wrapped with a bow but since the exciting word is out thanks to the @franklinmatters.ma podcast, this time, I’m sharing backwards. Or rather starting from the beginning. In 1778 to be exact!

I’m honored to have been asked to design a mural for the Dean College/Franklin T station. The mural will celebrate the historical charm and history of our town. I promise to put my fun + simple spin on it, and always with a touch of whimsy! On this journey with me are members from the @franklin_art_association, @franklinculturalcouncil02038, Franklin Cultural District, and Franklin High School. Here are some sneak peeks as we begin the long process of applying to the MBTA for mural permissions. 

A huge thank you to @beccarausch4ma for awarding Franklin an extremely generous grant for Public Art and for Cory Shea @franklinculture for asking me to lead this project. This project wouldn’t be possible without both of these amazing ladies, or without the help of Dr. Robert Lawson, Dean College History Professor and our town Archivist, Rowan Lowell who have helped me extensively research Franklin’s rich history. 

So proud of what has been accomplished already and I can’t wait to paint this with the team in the Spring. Listen to the Franklin Matters podcast on the link in bio for more info!"

Podcast link ->  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin--A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office---October-24--2024-e2qcr9o/a-abjusse

Full posting ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-franklin-arts-culture-economic.html

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DB1DRriREEs/

Eat at The Chateau to support the FHS Unified fund raiser Nov 5

Eat at The Chateau  Nov 5

"Grab some friends for lunch or dinner on your day off!! 

Head to Chateau restaurant for lunch, dinner or even takeout and be sure to mention the Unified Sports fundraiser to flag your check and Chateau will donate 20% of sales to the FHS Unified Sports program."

Shared from ->    https://www.instagram.com/p/DBumhK0uY3b/

Project PJ is back and can use your help!

Project PJ is back

"Project PJ is back!

Donations are officially open for the 2024 holiday season! Due to the enormous success of last year and the growing need from DCF, in addition to pairs of new pajamas in all sizes, we are opening donations up for board games, puzzles, books, and other small comfort items that can be given to children and foster families to ease their transition. 

Check out the link in bio for registries and ways to donate!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DB1J44Ru5tO/

Or go direct to their links ->  https://linktr.ee/projectpjma?

Franklin Area Childcare Fair - Weds, Nov 6

Franklin Area Childcare Fair - Weds, Nov 6

 

"Reminder that this event is happening next week at the Franklin Public Library. We have 16+ childcare providers in the Franklin area that will be there to chat with you!  

If you need daycare, preschool, afterschool care, or summer camp in the Franklin area, this is the event for you!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/126zF2sgLHZ/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 2, 2024 ???

Saturday, November 2

7am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library) 

9am Advance deposit of early voted ballots (Franklin High School)

9am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church) 

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

3pm Copley Cats Acapella Concert (Franklin Public Library) 

6pm Cinema 80: City Lights (Franklin Historical Museum)

6:30pm Wicked Queer Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium) 

7pm Moxie (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7pm Arts Mosaic (Dean College Guidry Theater) 

7:30pm FHSTC presents THE OUTSIDERS (Franklin High School) 

8pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Cedar House Restaurant & Bar, Walpole)

8pm Karaoke (Raillery Public House)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

The Community Closet has been so successful, looking for volunteers to expand offerings

looking for volunteers

via Franklin United Methodist Church

The Community Closet has been a tremendous success. We're looking for volunteers. We're looking to expand our offerings. And, because of your generosity, we're able to clothe our community for FREE. If you haven't already checked it out and picked out a few clothes for yourself, you should!

Check out the latest update (image ->) and learn how you can meet, serve, share with your neighbors and build community together!

You can find the link to the update post here, https://franklinumc.org/2024/10/30/volunteers-needed-community-closet-franklinumc/?

Download the flyer to share or as reminder for November hours ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/19fpDmhZm3qU8gGlx2fqu9990Xy1Gym95/view?usp=drive_link

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS) is accepting applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS), located in Franklin, Massachusetts, has begun accepting applications for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. BFCCPS is a regional public charter school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight. 

This year BFCCPS celebrates its 30th year of operation. The school was founded in 1995 and is one of the oldest and most successful charter schools in the state of Massachusetts.

Siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter applicants from communities in the school's district will have a chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on February 24, 2025. 

BFCCPS

Applicants from outside of the region (who reside within the state of Massachusetts) will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed.

 

For the 2025-2026 school year 100 spaces will be offered for Kindergarten and students at all other grade levels will receive a waiting list number. Offers for Grades One through Eight would be contingent upon currently enrolled students electing not to return next year.

The school provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child providing courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education. In addition to our core academic and co-curricular classes, students in Grade Six through Eight participate in weekly Classical Enrichment Courses and start Latin studies in Grade Six.

Middle schoolers are also eligible to participate in our Spring Musical. Students in Grades 5-8 also have the opportunity to participate in overnight field trips each spring.

Round trip bus transportation is available with bus stops currently in Bellingham, Blackstone, Franklin, Norfolk, Mendon, Medway, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, and Wrentham.

BFCCPS alumni continue to excel during their attendance at local public high schools as well as independent high schools.

Please visit the school’s website at www.bfccps.org for enrollment details, including applications. Enrollment information sessions and building tours will be held on January 11th and February 8 from 10 AM to noon . Please note that the enrollment period will come to a close on February 14, 2025 at 4 PM.

 

If you'd like to learn more about the educational mission of the school or have enrollment related questions please contact the school's Communication Coordinator, Joanne Basile at jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x104.

About the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does.

FHS volleyball wins to advance in playoffs, FHS football tops Milford in OT (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 Friday, November 1, 2024 

Football = Milford, 26 @ Franklin, 28 – Final (OT)

1st Quarter: (F) Justin Bianchetto 66-yard pass to Kyle Walsh, Owen Essam XP good.

2nd Quarter: (M) Andrew Rivera 2-yard rush, XP failed; (M) Jack Buckley 38-yard pass to Sean Pierce, J. Buckley 2pt pass to S. Pierce.

3rd Quarter: (M) Joey McGee 21-yard field goal; (M) J. McGee 43-yard field goal; (F) Will Tirrell 1-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.

4th Quarter: (F) J. Bianchetto 43-yard pass to Andrew Fraulo, XP failed.

Overtime: (F) A. Fraulo 3-yard rush, A. Fraulo 2pt rush; (M) J. Buckley 17-yard pass to A. Rivera, 2pt pass failed.

Franklin TV video replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeyHFpG2nzM

Volleyball = Division 1 = #24 Methuen, 0 @ #9 Franklin, 3 – Final

– Franklin made itself right at home at Mansfield, opening the playoffs with a 3-0 sweep over Metheun. The Panthers will get to play in their home gym after all as they will host #25 Belmont, who upset Bishop Feehan, on Wednesday at 6:00.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-11-01-24/

FHS volleyball wins to advance in playoffs, FHS football tops Milford in OT (video)

FHS girls and boys soccer team playoff seeds & initial matchups set

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, November 1, 2024

** Soccer Playoff Seeds & Matchups

Boys Soccer = Division 1

#22 Franklin (13-4-1) will host #43 Springfield Central (9-7-1) on Sunday, Nov 3 at noon.

MIAA bracket -> https://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=478996&tclass=

Girls Soccer = Division 1

#13 Franklin (12-1-5) will host #20 Wachusett (11-3-4) on Monday, Nov 4 at 6:00.

MIAA bracket -> https://www.bracketmaker.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=479001&tclass=

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-soccer-playoff-seeds-matchups/

FHS volleyball & field hockey initial playoff seeds & matches set

Rausch Report for Oct 2024

Rausch Report - 10/30/24

Dear Neighbor,

I hope you are enjoying the spectacular fall colors! The colors are certainly popping here on Beacon Hill, as are several bills on the move. Just last week, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass strong climate legislation that advances clean energy, modernizes the grid, and protects ratepayers. 

Fall is also a special time of year for a wide variety of community events, harvest festivals, and holidays. Last week, the lights and colors of a Diwali celebration brightened the halls of the State House for the first time. This month, I and many in the Jewish community celebrated the Jewish New Year, the harvest festival of Sukkot, and other holidays. And of course, tomorrow is Halloween! I wish you and your family a very happy, safe, and slightly spooky day of candy, community, and fun. 

Read on in this month’s Rausch Report for more legislative updates, a snapshot of events I’ve attended, a roundup of upcoming activities in our district, a nonpartisan election toolkit, and more.

For real-time updates, please follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you are a constituent and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help.     

Yours in service,  

Senator Becca Rausch

Continue reading the current Rausch Report online ->   https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-18243630