FHS boys hockey and wrestling teams take the wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Jan 10, 2018 


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ North Attleboro, 3 – Final
– North Attleboro took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but Franklin scored twice in each the second and the third periods to earn the win. Jeremy Miller, Joe Lizotte, Scott Elliott, and Luke Downie each scored once for the Panthers. Will Yeomans (from Jake Ebert), Jason McNeany (from Jake McNeany) and Brendan McHugh (from Jason McNeany) scored for the Big Red.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 1 – Final
– Nicole Conner scored the game’s only goal to lift KP to a Hockomock win.

Wrestling = Taunton, 3 @ Franklin, 66 – Final
– Taunton’s Woudanly Danger earned the Tigers’ lone win, coming away with a victory at 220.

Boys Swimming = Franklin, 76 @ Oliver Ames, 93 – Final

Girls Swimming = Franklin, 79 @ Oliver Ames, 91 – Final


For the rest of the results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-10-18/

FHS Panthers

Via the Twitterverse

Franklin wins a hard fought battle over North Attleboro 4-3. Hard hat to Elliott Gs from Miller, Lizzotte (shorty), Elliot and Downie @HockomockSports @FHSSports @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports @MyHockeyLive @BGlobeSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) January 11, 2018

Times don't lie! State qualifiers, sectional qualifiers and many MID-season personal best times! Great job tonight to all of my swimmies!
Just keep swimming!@FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM

— Coach_P (@mrsjpridham) January 11, 2018

With a 4-3 win tonight over NA, we are proud to congratulate @FHS_PuckCoach Chris Spillane on win number 300!!!! Way to go coach!!!! @FHS_Puck @FranklinHSNews @FHSSports #hockomock

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) January 11, 2018

B V Swim: Franklin 76 Oliver Ames 93
Sectional Cut from Cashin '18 in the 100 Butterfly, Wang '19 in the 200IM & 500 Freestyle & the 200 Freestyle Relay

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 11, 2018

66-3 win over Taunton. Pins from Jake Carlucci, Bakalars, Jordan Carlucci, Remillard, Farrell, Maclean, Smith, Polito, Johnson, and Downing.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 11, 2018

Last night victory was in the air. All 3 teams came out on top. Next game is Friday at FHS versus Mansfield!... https://t.co/HDJpRDvDP4

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 10, 2018

Thank you FHS Boys Basketball supporters!! You donated 193 pounds of food and dry goods to the Franklin Food... https://t.co/2KgbyNutCs

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 10, 2018

Franklin SEPAC: January Workshop - Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities - Jan 18

January 2018 Happy New Year!! January Workshop Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities By Dr. Joseph Moldover Children with these disorders may have trouble interpreting non-verbal cues like facial expression or body language and may have poor coordination, but are strong verbally. Dr. Moldover is a neuropyschologist practicing independently in Wellesley, MA. He evaluates and treats children and adolescents with learning disorders, developmental disorders, neurological injuries and psychiatric disabilities.  Dr. Moldover frequently works with individuals diagnosed with ADHD/ADD, neurological and psychiatric disorders and cognitive disabilities. He is a graduate of the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology at Widner University.  Thursday, January 18th at 7:00 PM 3rd Floor Training Room Franklin Municipal Building  We look forward to seeing you there.  Parent Support Group When: Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 PM Where: Cole's Tavern, 553 Washington Street, Franklin We will be providing monthly opportunities for parents/caregivers to get together in a relaxed environment to share stories, make connections and learn from one another.   The mission of the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs. We host monthly workshops educating parents on special-needs topics. We also hold support groups, fun meet-ups for the kids and donate educational supplies to the Franklin Public School Special Education programs. We are a volunteer-run organization and need donations to help alleviate the costs of the above-mentioned programs. We receive our primary funding through an annual "Evening of Comedy" fundraiser that we host in April. www.franklinsepac.org We are always looking for feedback and ways that we can help meet the needs of our community here in town.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at franklinsepac@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook at @franklinsepac, and now on Twitter at @franklin_sepac. Stay updated about our workshops, support groups and events. Get social with us!

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MassBudget: How the MBTA is held back by slow growth of its major funding source

Slower than expected sales tax growth causing problems

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. How the MBTA is held back by slow growth of its major funding source Many workers and families in Massachusetts depend on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Regional Transit Authorities to get to work, school, grocery stores, and other essential activities. The MBTA provides transit services connecting 175 cities and towns containing almost three-quarters of the Massachusetts population. But the MBTA has a persistent funding problem. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center's new report, "How Slow Sales Tax Growth Causes Funding Problems for the MBTA," explains how the MBTA's largest source of funding has fallen $219.5 million short of original projections. Legislators established Forward Funding in 2000 to dedicate a "penny" of eligible sales tax to the MBTA, so the system would have an adequate source of growing revenue. At the time, the conservative estimate was for an average growth rate of three percent a year. Instead, average annual growth has been less than 1.5 percent. While the Legislature has provided other funding over the years, the failure of the penny of sales tax funding to meet projections has contributed to structural funding problems at the MBTA.       In addition to sales taxes overall growing slowly, the sales tax "penny" dedicated to the MBTA has grown more slowly than general sales tax revenues because taxes on prepared meals are excluded. Tax revenues from meals have grown more than three times as quickly as total sales tax revenues. They have grown as a share of total sales tax revenue from 12.8 percent in Fiscal Year 2001 to 17.9 percent in Fiscal Year 2017. If sales taxes dedicated to the MBTA had grown at the same rate as sales taxes overall, the MBTA's penny would have been worth an additional $49.9 million in Fiscal Year 2017.   Read the full report here. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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“Right now, we don’t have science labs”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Though not quite ready to break ground, Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School will be leaving its Main Street location for a more spacious area at 100 Financial Park, previously the address of Putnam Investments. 

Head of School Heather Zolnowski said the school will be built from scratch, and plans to open for the 2019–2020 school year. 

The school opened in 1995 as one of the first charter schools in Massachusetts. The building was used as St. Mary’s Catholic School for decades in the mid-to-late 1900s. In 1995, it became the school it is today, but the building remains under ownership of the archdiocese of Boston. 

Zolnowski said that though the archdiocese has been accommodating when it comes to after-school activities, having exclusive use of the new building will be a plus."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180110/franklin-charter-school-to-construct-new-building

“Right now, we don’t have science labs”

Live reporting: Workshop - (part 3)

Recreation/Open Space

• Purchase Open Space as may be available

a placeholder as opportunity arises

• Continue to implement 2016 Open space/recreation plan

subject to funding

• Continue supporting SNETT trail development and other trail projects

CSX not cooperative about the land on the corner of Cottage/Union

rail still has an active branch to industrial park

• Continue on Delcarte - weed and fish issues, etc

continue to fund weed control, Master Plan for conservation ongoing

will require capital funding

Conservation doing a full study of all lands, 61a and 61b lands under review

playground always being used

• Develop Bike lanes and Trails plan - Staff has started

Community - Generally

• Implement Electric Aggregation when appropriate

still looking but haven't been able to get under a penny than general rates

there will be a supply demand problem and that may help provide an oppotunity

• Continued work on the recommendations in the Master Plan
• Continue to work with SAFE Coalition
• Continue to accept Public Ways

a struggle with unaccepted public ways, keeping up with new ones but the older ones, esp if a new survey is required costs money; folks have been on streets where the builder left things unfinished

• Continue Nu-Style project

did get one proposal via RFP, still evaluating their options could hear by end of month

• Transition to Regional Dispatch

• Purchase 120-122 School Street from Dean for additional Library Parking 

if comes up for sale, would be good to obtain

the 'parking lot' across the street actually is leased from Dean

• Plan for charging stations for electric vehicles

looking for grants

• Implement "Green Community goals"

looking for grants

• Adopt Affordable Housing Plan

required every 5-6 years, proposal for adoption by Council

• Customer Service technology improvements

continuing the e-permitting, inspections, Board of Health items

one day liquor license, other similar items under consideration

• Historical Commission "Master Plan"

how do we get the Museum to the next level? may need some funding to further developed and cataloged, volunteers would have direction on what to be required

siding for Museum, back and side this year, then next year, need a crane to get to the cupola to do that

• Town Council Procedures review

first meeting tonight, a couple of meetings required to finish up and bring to Council

• Successful Collective Bargaining - Spring of 2019

what is the fiscal position of the Town? and how does that drive the negotiations? better communication will help to avoid issues, how would the three year deal be structured and still be fair to the employees; through joint budget committee

Legislators coming to the Community Forum Feb 13 at High School, another meeting still to be done, jointly done with Town Council and School Committee

Thoughts/questions/ideas from Councilors

• IT security

looking to leverage more of the skills and abilities of the community

get a presentation from the IT on what they are doing

• Open Space

Conservation does well with what they have but it is not 'open space'

get a presentation from Conservation on what is being done

never did the Community Preservation Act (CPA) so we are limited by what money we have

• Poultry bylaw

we get so many chicken complaints it is unbelieveable

Ag Comm had met, can have the discussion

the regulations are already there, it makes it sense to get poultry out of the live stock zoning and it can be easy 

• Temporary sign bylaw

looking to address the current ban on temporary signs

had been expanded, previously had been totally restricted

send to EDC

• Sale of Town owned land

send to EDC

• Other

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 8-0

Live reporting: Workshop - (Part 2)

Facilities

• Transfer/Recycling Center improvements when land transfer complete

est $3M needed to revamp per prior planning after the land transfer goes through, engineering study needed to determine remaining cap

Citizens committee had been driver of this

• Review Police Station space - Commence study in 2019

could go live Jan 2019

police station was built in 91, current use has outgrown space, dispatch center will take some use, need architect to determine need and plan for redesign, perhaps a small addition, reconfiguring space internally

• Future of Red Brick School - Charter School pulled building permit.

Charter to build up on Washington St, school to be build as prefab, so it might go quick but wouldn't be open until Sep 2019(?); with Charter no longer using, what would be the use for the building?

• Future of Old South Meeting House

ADA upgrades would be price prohibitive
no real valid use for the facility currently
maintain for time being, unless someone has a use for it

• Implement Preventative Maintenance (PM) for Facilities

Norwood HS had the same pipe burst over the principals office like we did, it is a design issue and the contractor covered it

Keller Sullivan sprinkler head prior time will spill dirty water

Library spilled clean water

cold weather protocol costs for heat but is better than a pipe burst

custodial staff has lots of coverage late and weekends

2 of the last 3 breaks happened while facilities personnel were standing there

both dry and wet systems, mostly per code requirements

DPW

• Road Funding

always a problem, no regular funding source, backlog continues to grow

• Fund sidewalk plan for Beaver Street and Washington Streets

from 140 to the beach desired

Washington St from 495 to Coles

looking to follow the sequence defined in the Master Plan

• Finalize and begin to implement Bike lane plan

looking to expand bike lanes as road gets done over, the cost is in striping

i.e. Pond St shift of lines to create a lane where it makes sense

Pleasant, Chestnut, Pond, streets to connect to the center of town

• Water - Continue Water line replacement plan, Water Treatment Plant, Water Tanks, other improvements

(recall the DPW presentation from Dec 17)

in mediation

• Continue sewer system improvements
• Future of Beaver Street interceptor
• Storm Water Plan - Potential fee?

Live reporting: Town Council - Workshop - Jan 10, 2018 (part 1)

Present: Kelly, Dellorco, Earls, Hamblen, Mercer, Pellegri, Padula, Casey
Absent: Jones

every two years, get together to agree on agenda items, no debates, councilor conversation
contact chair or vice-chair for public to add comment

Fiscal

• Annual Capital Plan - Council subcommittee to review shortly

17, 24 and 31 scheduled for capital plan discussions
FinCom meetings remain to be scheduled

Free cash down about $1M from last year, estimate of baked in costs for use of Free cash, i.e. snow/ice, stabilization funds, about 1.5M remaining to be allocated

capital budget for first round likely in Feb (either 14 or 28)

• Annual Operating Budget - Large shortfall projected for FY 19

info being gathered, schools on parallel path, what is the gap, how can we resolve the gap, Council to ultimately resolve. Insurance numbers come in later

• Review/update/adopt Fiscal Policies - Budget Committee to review

hasn't been looked at in about 10 years, should be refreshed

• Continue to ask for OPEB options with state officials

going to be a goal for every year

typically 280,000 from free cash; attempting to add 500,000 per year

• Determine Sewer rate increase for FY 19

sewer fund balance only $900,000. only a balance of 500K projected and that is too little, sewer plant assessment increased

Charles River assessment, 60% of the cost is Franklin

no money available for sewer in capital funding

possible 10% this july, another 10% next year

approx. $40 this and next; remains to be decided

• Determine Water rate increase for FY 19

water increase would include treatment plant, haven't gone up in 5 years

• Explore new revenue options

looking for more grant options, Green Community just came in

Economic Development - I suggest a separate workshop

• Continue to look at downtown redevelopment
• MBTA parking Lot
• Cultural District Marketing Plan
• Zoning - R-7, C-1, "over 55", inclusionary, lot lines, other zoning issues

above items to be referred to Economic Development Committee

last to Council

still need to attract more business

need to address parking, i.e. deck or something, hence MBTA lot is key piece of the puzzle

solar going in at the Forge Park station; T caught trouble for their lack of communications on the solar planning

what do we do with a friendly 40B, while we are at about 12% if the right project comes along, what do we do

• Marijuana tax - increase from 2 to 3%

the prior State legislation permitted up to 2, then final rules raised it to 3, we currently have 2 so an increase to 3 before July is needed

expansion of current plant requires new scrubbers to fix existing plant

Enrollment Open at BFCCPS

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, located in Franklin, Massachusetts, is pleased to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year.

Siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter applicants from all 13 communities in the school's district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on, March 5th, 2018. 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.

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has been in operation since 1995 and is located adjacent to the town common in Franklin. The school provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child providing yearlong courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education. The school's integrated character education, community service, and strong parent partnerships, have lead to local, state and national recognition. BFCCPS alumni continue to excel during their attendance local public high schools as well as independent high schools including The Commonwealth School, Noble and Greenough, Walnut Hill, and many others.

Enrollment Open at BFCCPS

Enrollment information sessions will be held at the school on January 20 from 10 AM to noon and also on February 10 from 10 AM to noon. Information sessions will also be held in the community on February 1  at the Milford Public Library from 6:30 -8:30 PM and at the Walpole Public Library on February 15 from 6:30-8:30 PM. All of the enrollment details, including applications can be found on the school website under the Enrollment category. Please note that the enrollment period will come to a close on February 28 at 4 PM EST.

If you'd like learn more about the educational mission of the school or have enrollment related questions please contact the school's Marketing Coordinator, Joanne Basile at jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x140.

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.

About the Benjamin Franklin Charter School

Recovery Yoga offered by SAFE Coalition and Sacred Tree Yoga Studio

The SAFE Coalition, in partnership with Sacred Tree Yoga Studio and Wellness Center announces FREE Recovery Yoga to all those struggling with Substance Use Disorder.

Sessions will run every Friday night beginning Friday December 22nd with two offerings each Friday night.

Sacred Tree Yoga Studio and Wellness Center

65 Holbrook Street, Suite 110

Norfolk, MA 02056

1. “Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga” is for Parents and Loved Ones at 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga is for parents and loved ones of those who suffer from the disease of addiction. This practice slows down the body and mind through passive movement while using props for support. Receive nurturing, comfort, inspirations, insights, and tools for daily living during a series of restorative poses that are supported with bolsters, blocks, straps, sandbags, blankets, and pillows. All props are provided. Honor yourself by allowing the physical, mental, and spiritual body to integrate and heal through relaxation and restoration.
Please join us!

2. “Yoga for Recovery” is for those in recovery from Substance Use Disorder at 7:00 – 8:00 PM Yoga for Recovery explores the parallels between yoga and the twelve-step path weaving together a tool for enhanced healing. This integrative practice offers breathing, stretching, inspiration, relaxation, and meditation while offering support for self-forgiveness, self-love, and self-care on the road of recovery. Absolutely no yoga experience is required. Dress comfortably. All props are provided. Come with an open mind and open heart for an opportunity that can improve the moment with a supportive community where people help people.

Please join us!

http://safecoalitionma.com/2017/12/22/recovery-yoga-offered-by-safe-coalition-and-sacred-tree-yoga-studio/

FHS girls and boys swim top Attleboro and girls and boys basketball top Taunton

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 55 @ Taunton, 41 – Final 
– Sophomore center Ali Brigham recorded a triple-double to help the Panthers earn the road win and stay within a game of first place Mansfield. Brigham scored 15 points, recorded 13 rebounds, and had 10 blocks on the night.

Gymnastics = Franklin, 130.85 @ Oliver Ames, 136.6 – Final
– Franklin junior Mia Lizotte won the all-around for the third straight meet with a 35.95, edging out Oliver Ames’ Hannah Moynihan (35.5). Lizotte earned an 8.85 on beam, an 8.7 on bars and a 9.2 on both vault and floor. Franklin senior Liz Traphagen was second for the Panthers on the vault (8.2) and the floor (9.0). Junior Sadie Rondeau was second for the Panthers on both the bars and the beam.

Boys Swimming = Franklin, 126 @ Attleboro, 45 – Final

Girls Swimming = Franklin, 103 @ Attleboro, 67 – Final

Boys Basketball = Taunton, 60 @ Franklin, 72 – Final

Ryan Lanigan, Editor in Chief of Hockomock Sports, provided the game recap

"The Franklin boys basketball team had little trouble finding its defensive identity this season, which is a big reason why the Panthers have won six of their first seven games. 

The search for an identity on the offensive end, however, has taken a little bit longer. But the Panthers seemed to find the balance they need in a 72-60 win over Taunton on Tuesday night. 

The Panthers exploded for 27 points in the third quarter, turning what was just an eight-point lead into a comfortable 20-point cushion with just eight minutes left. 

“I think we were just more aggressive and shared the ball,” said Franklin head coach CJ Neely. “When we play aggressive and guys look to attack the paint, and then when they get in there and make good decisions that can be the difference."

Continue reading the game recap ->
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-dominant-third-quarter-lifts-panthers/

For the photo gallery of the Boys Basketball game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Taunton-Franklin-Boys-Basketball-01-09-18/

For the rest of the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-08-18/

Franklin’s Jalen Samuels goes up for a shot against Taunton’s Malik Charles (35) in the first half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Via the Twitterverse

Beyond proud! @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/ILtqneqHzy

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 10, 2018

[Girls Winter Varsity Swimming] Franklin HS defeats Attleboro HS, 103 to 67.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 9, 2018

[Boys Winter Varsity Swimming] Franklin HS defeats Attleboro HS, 126 to 45.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 9, 2018

G V Swimming: FHS defeats Attleboro 103-67. Ashley Loomis and Katie Cashin were double winners. Senior Kat Gillies took 1st in the 100 fly (her first win ever!!)

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 9, 2018

B V Swimming: Attleboro 45 Franklin 126
Cashin '18 achieved a Sectionals cut in the 200IM
Franklin went 1-2-3 in the 200 Free, 500 Free & 100 Breaststroke

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 9, 2018