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| Franklin TV studios at 23 Hutchinson St |
"The School Committee will once again seek candidates for its superintendent position.
The committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to reopen its search, opting not to select either remaining finalist as its preferred candidate.
Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley opened the meeting by giving a history of the search process. He said two candidates, Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka and Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, remained. A third finalist, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch, had announced her intention to remain in her current position.
O'Malley said the committee had options: it could choose either of the two candidates, or re-open the search. He suggested it opt for the latter choice."
"Members of the Franklin Downtown Partnership pondered several priorities for 2017 - including the best way to notify businesses of available commercial space.
Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana said at the Feb. 2 meeting that there are numerous upcoming events over the first half of the year - among them a beautification day in May and the annual Strawberry Stroll in June.
Piana said that since it was the group's first meeting of the year, it also made sense to consider the partnership's goals for 2017. She suggested that because the partnership receives many calls inquiring about available commercial space in town, it place an inventory of such locations on its website."
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| The Town of Franklin page focused on sharing business development info about the community |
"An open house is planned at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in celebration of the completion of the second floor or the facility.
The open house will also highlight improvements completed on the first floor of the senior center, as well as new programs and activities, and will include refreshments and giveaways, as well as Charlie Cards provided by the center's outreach staff.
For questions, call 508-520-4945."
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| The back side of the Senior Center shows the rise in the roof where the elevator shaft is located |
"The Franklin Police Superior Officers Association is currently holding a fundraising drive to benefit the association's community-based programs.
The association is also publishing an official 2017 business directory and safety book with various business advertisements and safety tips.
For contributors, the association is offering free tickets to a comedy show it is hosting on Friday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St., Franklin. For more information, contact Association President Sgt. Chris Spillane at 508-440-2723."
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| Randy from HYA talks with the School Committee |
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| The Franklin Police headquarters i located at 911 Panther Way |
"Before Franklin hosts Mansfield this coming Friday in a game that will likely decide the Kelley-Rex title, the Panthers had a big test against a visiting Taunton squad on Monday night.
The Panthers passed with flying colors.
Franklin took a two-point lead at the end of the first quarter and blew the game wide open with dominant second quarter, eventually walking away with a 78-36 win over Taunton.
While Franklin got nearly everything it wanted inside in the first quarter (7/9 from 2PT) and put up 16 points, Taunton freshman Dante Law had 10 points to help the Tigers keep pace."
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| Franklin’s Connor Peterson goes for a layup in the first half against Taunton. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Panthers beat Taunton 49-29 on the road. On to Mansfield! #RightHereRightNow— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 7, 2017
Final: Franklin 78, Taunton 36. Connor Peterson with 20 points, Josh Macchi with 17 pts, 12 reb. Law had 12 for Taunton. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 7, 2017
Half: Franklin 43, Taunton 18. Panthers dominated the boards and broke this thing wide open. Josh Macchi with 13 pts, 12 reb. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 7, 2017
7-0 win over DS. Goals by Trask, Landry (2), Dwyer (2), Paterson (2). First shutout of the season for Pokorny!— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) February 6, 2017
In Franklin tonight as the Panthers host Taunton. Big Kelley-Rex showdown on deck, Panthers won first meeting 55-42. #hockomock pic.twitter.com/tOnab5Lm0l— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 6, 2017
JV beat Taunton 63-55. Great win!— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 6, 2017
Freshmen beat Taunton 53-44. Great job boys!— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 6, 2017
"The Town Council has done away with a bylaw that required businesses to clear nearby sidewalks of snow.
The matter was decided at the body's Feb. 1 meeting, during which councilors voted unanimously to strike the 1975 bylaw. Town officials first brought the subject to the council's attention in January, stating that its provisions - among which, that businesses clear snow within 12 hours of a storm - had perhaps outlived their usefulness.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting has said that the law was passed at a time when business was concentrated in the downtown area.
"In 40 years, the town has expanded dramatically up and down Rte. 140 and in the industrial parks," he said, adding that he did not believe the bylaw had been enforced during his years with the town."
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| evidence that the DPW does get to clear the sidewalks of snow. |
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| MBTA commuter rail train at Franklin/Dean Station |
"Each year the team is assigned a “Case Packet” which consists of affidavits and other documents to make a case for both the prosecution as well as the defense.
This year the case is based around a war veteran who comes back home, only to end up shooting and killing his/her enemy from high school. The war veteran is played by Catherine Smith who will be performing for the team on Wednesday.
“I am very excited and anxious for our first trial on Wednesday. I can’t wait to see how all of our hard work plays out” states senior, Alexander Sinks.
There will be six students representing Franklin High School as an attorney, and three students representing the school as a witness, while the teams Prosecution will be there to cheer the team on.
On Wednesday February 8th, the team’s Prosecution will be performing against Bellingham High School."Continue reading about the Mock Trial Team online
Congrats to @FHSMock for the win today in our season opener. Pocket constitution to Lauren Robinson! @FranklinHSNews— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) February 1, 2017
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| FHS Mock Trail Team for 2016-2017 (Pantherbook photo) |
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"Downtown business owners have reacted positively to the streetscape project that changed the traffic pattern in the area, but they added that some things need to be fixed.
The subject arose during the Feb. 2 meeting of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, with Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen noting the completion of the work.
"We've received a lot of feedback that foot traffic has picked up (at downtown businesses), which is music to our ears," he said. "People are, all of a sudden, saying, 'I didn't know store X was here.' They found out because they had to stop or slow down."
Partnership members asked if, given this additional traffic, it might make sense to limit the number of commuter spaces in the municipal parking lot. Some of those commuters, they suggested, might use the Forge Park Station."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| Main St at night in downtown Franklin |
– Franklin took home third at the D1 State Duals meet. After a bye in the first round, Franklin beat Framingham 42-16 but suffered its first in state loss of the season with a 31-24 loss to Lincoln-Sudbury in the semifinals. The Panthers won the third place match 40-22 over St. John’s Prep.
“She has a true competitor’s heart,” said Franklin coach Jess Pridham. “She trains like a monster. She trains five or six hours a day and she always has a smile on her face and she always wants to achieve the goals that she sets for herself. She puts her plan in and everything falls into place for her.”
Pridham was asked if that type of work ethic can rub off on teammates. She replied, “The other girls on our team see how skilled, how talented, and how fast she is, but they also see that she puts in the time and the effort. They know the work that she puts in and some them do emulate that.”
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"Carmine Colace has coached the wrestling program at Franklin High with passion, persistence, and dedication for 35 years.
This winter, his Panthers are on the prowl once again, racking up a 22-1 record (the only loss came against Marshwood, Maine). Last weekend, Franklin won its 22nd Hockomock League title: a trio of wrestlers earned individual titles, two more finished second, and four others placed in the top four.
“We go hard every day. It doesn’t matter if we have a match the next day, we go hard anyways,” said Colace, who has a career mark of 580-78, with 11 state crowns and another 19 sectional titles.
“We shorten the length of our practices so we can increase the intensity, which has worked really well for us for years.”
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| a trail in the State Forest that can be reached when you take a side trail from the SNETT |
"Tina Chemini determines sales at her Medway ice cream shop, T.C. Scoops, each week by counting the number of tubs emptied of their frozen delicacy.
But ice cream, which generates steady income during those hot summer months, does not translate to the same success each winter.
Heeding requests from many of her customers - primarily moms and dads visiting with their children - and a need to garner more clientele year-round, the parlor plans to soon add beer, wine and a variety of ice cream cocktail concoctions to the menu, according to Chemini.
She hopes the expanded offerings will attract a whole new set of faces - and revenue - to her 6-year-old business."
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| T.C. Scoops in Medway- More than just Ice cream! |
"On Friday, Furgang and Kiley presented differing views of the situation. Judge Douglas Wilkins is contemplating a request from Total Wine to in part stay the suspensions pending the outcome of a lawsuit Total Wine has filed challenging the commission's decision. Wilkins said he expects to weigh in on the request on Monday.
The regulation references "the net cost appearing on the invoice," implying only one invoice, Furgang said. A bulk purchase discount could be applied to retail prices if it is reflected appropriately on the invoice, he said.
The interpretation helps as inspectors try to enforce the regulation and compare invoices to retail prices, according to Furgang.
Total Wine has documents reflecting that it received sufficient discounts to account for the prices it charged, but it did not receive all discounts on the initial invoice. Suppliers commonly issue discounts for buying certain quantities of product at the end of promotional periods, Kiley said.
The regulation makes no reference to a first invoice or an initial invoice, Kiley said."
"Beginning the season with a relatively young and inexperienced lineup, Franklin opened with six straight losses. Given time to figure out the varsity level, the kids have turned out to be alright after all.
All 11 of the players on the Franklin roster saw time on Friday night in the first game of a doubleheader at the William F. Nixon Gym and nine of those players got on the scoresheet, as the Panthers showed off their depth to beat Oliver Ames 59-48. It was the fifth straight win and sixth in the last eight games for Franklin, which is now .500 in the league and four wins from booking a playoff spot.
“It’s a tremendous difference,” said Franklin coach John Leighton about the team’s confidence over the past few weeks compared to the start of the season. “You start 0-6 with a young team then they’re going to doubt themselves. They’re going to question things. I’m so impressed by every member of the team picking each other up and that’s lifted the confidence.”Continue reading the article online
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| Kate Morse (25) scored 10 points and pulled down five rebounds, one of nine Franklin players with at least a point, to help the Panthers extend their win streak to five games. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
"When Franklin and Oliver Ames played the first time, almost a month to the day from Friday night’s second meeting at the William F. Nixon Gym, the game was essentially over by halftime. The Panthers turned up the defensive intensity, broke the game open, and then pored it on for a 33-point victory.
The Tigers were determined that it would not be the same result this time around and, despite Franklin extending its lead to as many as 15 in the third quarter, pulled within five points with only four minutes remaining in the game.
With the crowd getting loud and momentum with the home team, Franklin junior Matt Elias (eight points) drilled a clutch three to extend the lead back to eight, Josh Macchi snatched an offensive rebound for a bucket, and then Connor Peterson dropped a pass to Jalen Samuels under the basket for the hoop and the foul.
The Panthers made the plays they needed to down the stretch, holding off the OA comeback and pulling out a 64-52 victory that keeps Franklin tied with Mansfield at the top of the Kelley-Rex division (with the two teams set to square off next Friday)."Continue reading the article online
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| Franklin freshman Chris Edgehill (3) scored a team-high 15 points to help the Panthers hold off Oliver Ames and remain in a first place tie in the Kelley-Rex. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
"Mark Lenzi, a member of the family that owns Franklin Liquors in Franklin, said conflicts between larger and smaller sellers have been a big issue for years.
"Everybody buys from the same distributors, and we all get the same price," he said. "Lately, people have been challenging that, saying they want to charge whatever they want."
Beyond pricing, Lenzi said, there have been instances where distributors have provided manpower to help stock bigger stores - behavior a newly filed bill hopes to curtail.
This case, Lenzi said, could prove to be troublesome if the court concurs with Total Wine's reasoning.
"I think every small retailer is following this case," he said. "We can't compete if people are just going to give things away."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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