King Philip finds offense in 2nd half to top FHS 27-21 (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 Thursday, November 28, 2024 

Franklin, 21 @ King Philip, 27 – Final 

1st Quarter: (F) Will Tirrell 34-yard pass to Andrew Fraulo, Owen Essam XP good.
2nd Quarter: (F) W. Tirrell 2-yard rush, O. Essam XP good.
3rd Quarter: (KP) Keigan Canto-Osorio 38-yard rush, Sean Woods XP good; (KP) Drew Laplante 28-yard rush, S. Woods XP good.
4th Quarter: (KP) Zach Gebhard 21-yard pass to Tommy Kilroy, Brandon Nicastro 25-yard fumble return, S. Woods XP good; (KP) D. Laplante 24-yard rush, 2pt pass failed; (F) Justin Bianchetto 14-yard pass to Kyle Walsh, O. Essam XP good.

Franklin TV video replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/4NcEfQ8uxwc?si=w_MSlkLTS9YDdDQV&t=426

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap: 

"Thursday’s Thanksgiving matchup between Franklin and King Philip seemed to have all of the ingredients for a potential holiday classic between the rivals.

The Hockomock League Kelley-Rex division was at stake in what could only be described as New England football weather: low 40s and rain. 

The only ingredient missing for head coach Brian Lee and his Warriors?

Some offense.

King Philip delivered the final ingredient in the second half with 27 straight points, overcoming a two-touchdown deficit at halftime to land a 27-21 win over the Panthers for the program’s second straight division title and the Warriors’ second consecutive win on Thanksgiving in the 64th annual holiday meeting"

Continue reading the game recap ->

https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-football-second-half-surge-beat-franklin-clinch-kelley-rex/

For a photo gallery from this game ->

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Fall-2024/King-Philip-Franklin-Football-11-28-24

King Philip finds offense in 2nd half to top FHS 27-21 (video)

Franklin School Committee conducts budget workshop for FY 2026 Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 (audio exclusive)

FM #1326 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1326 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Workshop held on Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024. 5 members participated, 4 in the Training Room (Callaghan, Charles, O’Sullivan & McNeill), and 1 remotely (Gallagher). 2 not present (Sompally, Griffin).

Quick recap:

• Supt Giguere opens with the budget development process, likely to have another workshop after the holidays

• Business administrator Jana Melotti takes over to walk through the slides, Dr Dutch adds commentary as well. He is continuing work on a consultant basis

• Clarification on the starting point, some recall Jamie's # differently from what is shown on the slide. They will confirm and update the Cmte via email 

• Also a capital budget preview, more to be covered in the budget subcmte meeting after this session

The recording runs about 55 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1326-school-cmte-budget-workshop-11-26-24/

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School Committee Budget Workshop agenda -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5041656/11-26-24_AGENDA-Budget_Workshop.pdf 

Photos of the budget presentation -> (not yet posted to FPS page)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R1Es5WfrB9LMSq4J8

My notes for the full session are captured in one PDF file ->   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o16lf6c1yJsM7uV0iVoo3zUy6AEXcN8v/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?

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Franklin School Committee conducts budget workshop for FY 2026

You can help "Fill the Cruiser" today at BJs, Marshalls, & Raillery - Nov 29 from 9 AM to 3 PM

You can help "Fill the Cruiser" 

via Franklin Police:

Please join us this Friday, November 29 for our annual Fill the Cruiser event.

We will be parked in front of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Marshalls, and the Raillery Public House from 9 AM until 3 PM.

We are excited to fill as many cruisers with new and unwrapped toys, and for the older kiddos, we are requesting gift cards.

Come by, say hi to our amazing officers and help us fill our cruisers.

Our Amazon link is still live as well: https://a.co/86Wf4eE

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18GkutaAwR/

Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation - 444 East Central Street - Conservation

Town of Franklin: Conservation Commission

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act),

the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:11 PM on an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) filed by Chris Frattaroli of Goddard Consulting, LLC, Northborough, MA on behalf of A.J. Alevizos of TAG Central LLC, Jupiter, FL. The ANRAD serves to determine the boundaries of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, Isolated Vegetated Wetlands, and their associated Buffer Zones as well as the 200-foot Riverfront Area.

The Project is located at 444 East Central Street, Map 284, Lot 66, within the

Commercial II Zone.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be

done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town

Website (www.franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date

information on how to access the meeting.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office

located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Jeff Livingstone

Conservation Chair

Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation - 444 East Central Street - Conservation

Give to a charity, not a scam

Give to a charity, not a scam By Amy Hebert There's no shortage of good causes to donate to this holiday season. But before you give somewhere new, make sure you're not donating to a scam. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2024/11/give-charity-not-scam?

Give to a charity, not a scam

 

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Nov 29, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

8:30 am Frank Presents: Christel Akouri

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Katherine Kennedy

11:00 am Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Stuffing

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:00 pm Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Tune It Out

8:00 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2023

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Jencks

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Mental Health: Rion James

9:30 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2021

11:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

2:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

3:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

4:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Natick 11-14-24

7:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24

9:30 pm FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 11-21-24

5:00 pm Master Plan Committee 11-14-24

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 28, 2024 ???

Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving Day

6:30am Turkey Trot register/packet pickup (91 Jordan Rd)

8:00am Franklin Turkey Trot (91 Jordan Rd)

10:00am FHS football vs King Philip (King Philip Regional High School)

The Thanksgiving game between FHS and KP is scheduled for broadcast via Comcast & Verizon subscribers as well as to YouTube on the Franklin TV education channel (Pride TV).

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel
• Comcast 8, Verizon 28
• Franklin Pride TV
• YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

**  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

Introducing "Stocking Stuffer Sunday" with a gift shop sale, music, and MRS. CLAUS! - Dec 1

Everyone knows about Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday ... but in Franklin we also now have STOCKING-STUFFER SUNDAY. 

The Gift Shop at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street, is holding a special sale (half price on ALL books) -- and special hours -- on Sunday, Dec. 1, with something for anyone who lives (or has ever lived) in Franklin-- Stocking Stuffers and beyond!

We have little things for little kids, and things to please any adult...The Special Stocking Stuffer Sunday hours are from noon to 5 pm. Plus, with every $10 purchase you are eligible for a free drawing on Dec 8 to win a teddy bear! 

Bring the kids for a free photo-op with Mrs. Claus from 1-3 PM.

There will be seasonal music and, of course, the historic displays at the museum...

Can't make it? The Gift Shop at the Museum is also open during regular museum hours, 10-1 on Saturdays and 1 to 4 on other Sundays AND extended hours on Dec. 7...

Check out a preview at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com (just click on the Gift Shop tab)* The shop is operated by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum, a 501(c)3.

Introducing "Stocking Stuffer Sunday" with a gift shop sale, music, and MRS. CLAUS! - Dec 1

Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance at the Elks Lodge - Dec 6

Join us for our next Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance! 100% of proceeds are donated to Boston Children’s Hospital!

Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson & Dance at the Elks Lodge

UPCOMING DATES:

• Friday, December 6, 2024
• Friday, January 10, 2025
• Friday, February 7, 2025
• Friday, March 7, 2025

What: First Friday* of the month: Beginner lesson & Social Dance!

When: 

• Lesson: 7-8 PM 
• Dance: 8-11 PM

Who: Instructors: Anna & Kevin Balcom and DJ Joe Mahoney!

Where: Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. Franklin, MA ​

*Our lessons and dance are usually on the first Friday of each month; however, there are occasional exceptions. Please check back for updates and changes.​

Download the flyer as a reminder and/or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15ccxpOCeGh1tmGqm04RgDJ9YiiM4W1-3/view?usp=drive_link

My cause, my cleats 2024: Marcellas Dial Jr. choses SAFE Coalition

MY CAUSE, MY CLEATS 2024!

We are so excited and beyond thankful for New England Patriots Player, Marcellas Dial Jr. for choosing the SAFE Coalition for his cause of choice! 

@safecoalition we know how impactful stigma related to substance use can be, and we are SO PROUD to have Marcellas as a ally in this work. Our hope is to further the conversation around substance use, decrease barriers to care, and increase our communities response to those in need. 

TOGETHER WE CAN! 

GAME DAY: DECEMBER 1st

Marcellas is a cornerback, wearing #27

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bd1qjec9L/

For more about My Cause, My Cleats 2024 -> https://www.patriots.com/news/my-cause-my-cleats-your-patriots-chosen-charities2024

For more about SAFE Coalition, visit their page -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Reminder: FHS football vs KP broadcast info for Thanksgiving Day at 10 AM

The Thanksgiving game between FHS and KP is scheduled for broadcast via Comcast & Verizon subscribers as well as to YouTube on the Franklin TV education channel (Pride TV).

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel; Comcast 8, Verizon 28

Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

FHS football vs KP broadcast info for Thanksgiving Day at 10 AM

wfpr.fm: Turntable Show 12 features "The Captain and Me" the third studio album by The Doobie Brothers

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

wfpr.fm: Turntable Show 12

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)" = Turntable Show 12 

Show 12 features "The Captain and Me" the the third studio album by The Doobie Brothers, released on March 2, 1973 and Doobie's Vibe Playlist.  The record features the Doobie's hits, "Long Train Runnin", "China Grove" and "Without You". 

• Show 12 Playlist ->   https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

First hour -> https://soundcloud.com/wfpr/the-turntable-show-episode-12-the-doobie-brothers-hour-1?in=wfpr/sets/the-turntable-show

Second hour -> https://soundcloud.com/wfpr/the-turntable-show-episode-12-the-doobie-brothers-hour-2?in=wfpr/sets/the-turntable-show

Job Opportunities with the Town of Franklin in Fire Dept, Public Works, Police Dept & Assessors

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. 

Firefighter/Paramedic - Franklin Fire Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

Crew Leader / Lead Pesticide Applicator (Tuesday - Saturday) - Department of Public Works

Patrol Officer (academy trained) - Franklin Police Department

Appraiser - Board of Assessors

Updated 11/26/2024

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

Job Opportunities with the Town of Franklin in Fire Dept, Public Works, Police Dept & Assessors

FHS Hockey Alumni Game Friday night - Nov 29

FHS Hockey Alumni Game Friday night - Nov 29

Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) posted Wed, Nov 27, 2024:

FHS Alumni Game Friday night.  

Arrive early and check in. https://t.co/Jc25yUnCrs

IRS provides transition relief for third party settlement organizations; Form 1099-K threshold is $5,000 for calendar year 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today (11/26/24) issued Notice 2024-85 PDF providing transition relief for third-party settlement organizations (TPSOs), also known as payment apps and online marketplaces, regarding transactions during calendar years 2024 and 2025.

Under the guidance issued today, TPSOs will be required to report transactions when the amount of total payments for those transactions is more than $5,000 in 2024; more than $2,500 in 2025; and more than $600 in calendar year 2026 and after.

Notice 2024-85 also announces for calendar year 2024, that the IRS will not assert penalties under section 6651 or 6656 for a TPSO’s failure to withhold and pay backup withholding tax during the calendar year.

TPSOs that have performed backup withholding for a payee during calendar year 2024 must file a Form 945 and a Form 1099-K with the IRS and furnish a copy to the payee.

For calendar year 2025 and after, the IRS will assert penalties under section 6651 or 6656 for a TPSO’s failure to withhold and pay backup withholding tax.

For additional info -> https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-transition-relief-for-third-party-settlement-organizations-form-1099-k-threshold-is-5000-for-calendar-year-2024

IRS PDF link -> https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-24-85.pdf