FHS girls & boys basketball teams post wins, girls & boys track teams take 2nd place in Hock Championships

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on  Friday, February 7, 2025

 

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 58 @ Attleboro, 53 – Final 

– Franklin’s Wyatt Herndon is primarily a defensive weapon for the Panthers, but the senior picked a perfect time to contribute offensively too. Herndon scored all eight of his points in the fourth quarter, including a dagger three from the corner with a minute left as Franklin earned a season sweep of Attleboro to clinch at least a share of its third straight Kelley-Rex division title. Holding a three-point lead, the Panthers survived an open look from the Bombardiers on one end and Jake Olmstead found Herndon in the corner for the triple to put the visitors ahead 54-48 with a minute to go. Justice Samuels (15 points) and Caden Sullivan each hit a pair of free throws down the stretch to ice the win. Sullivan was tremendous from the jump with a trio of three-pointers in the first quarter and finished with a game-high 26 points. It was back-and-forth the entire game with Attleboro ahead (17-14) after one and again after three (41-38) while the Panthers had a slight edge at halftime (30-28). Junior Ladainian Rodrigues dropped a team-high 22 points to lead the Bombardiers, classmate Connor Houle added 14 points, and senior Dante Monestime chipped in with 10 points.

Girls Basketball = Attleboro, 48 @ Franklin, 65 – Final 

– Franklin put together a dominant second quarter to double up Attleboro in the first half, rolling to a big win that maintains a tie for first atop the Kelley-Rex division with two games remaining. After taking a 14-10 lead in the first, Franklin scored 22 points in the second and build an 18-point cushion by halftime. Mallory Santos scored seven points and Chloe Fales had six in the second to help break the game open. Both teams came out firing in the third, as Santos added another seven points and Sophia Sacramone scored five in a 19-point quarter. Attleboro scored 16 in the third, including seven from Lola Ronayne. The Bombardiers win the fourth, with Tia Williamson scoring half of the team’s 14 points. Lena Malymina added seven points for Franklin in the fourth, including 4-of-4 from the line, to make sure it was a comfortable win. Santos and Malymina each scored 16 points to lead the hosts, while Fales scored 14. Ronayne finished with a career-high 17 points for the Bombardiers and Williamson scored a dozen. Jenna Callahan hit a pair of threes and scored seven points, while Avery James chipped in with six.

 

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/eae9kau_Gcs?&t=1339

 

 

Indoor Track (@ The TRACK at New Balance)
Hockomock Indoor Track Championships, 

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-indoor-track-championships-2025/

The Franklin Girls Track and Field Team finished second at the Hockomock League Championship Meet. Ella Chandaria had an outstanding meet. She won 2 events the Shot Put and the Hurdles. The team had several outstanding performances and many athletes had personal bests.
https://x.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1888071219515191502

Hockomock League Indoor Track Championships Girls Team Results:

1. Oliver Ames - 81
2. Franklin - 71.5
3. King Philip - 68
4. Canton - 50
5. Attleboro - 44

Full results and a photo gallery will be posted on @HockomockSports
. #hockomock  https://x.com/R_Lanigan/status/1888034722363724214

Franklin Boys take 2nd in the Hockomock league championship. Shout out to Pete Gubka for PRing in the 55Hurdles and 55m dash. Twomey, Pink, place second in the mile/1k and 4x800 placed first.

A. Thorne placed 2nd in LJ and 4th in 55m where he set a new school record (6.69)!
https://x.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1888041520915214463

Hockomock League Indoor Track Championships Boys Team Results:

1. Attleboro - 96.5
2. Franklin - 76
3. Milford - 66
4. Mansfield - 58
5. Sharon - 43

Full results and a photo gallery will be posted on @HockomockSports
. #hockomock  https://x.com/R_Lanigan/status/1888035104045375526

Gymnastics = Hockomock Championships, 7:00 (@ Starland Sportsplex)
no results available at this time

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-07-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for Feb 11, 2025 meeting at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee
February 11, 2025 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers


Call to Order    Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance 

Moment of Silence

I.    Routine Business

A.    Review of Agenda
B.    Payment of Bills    Mr. Callaghan
C.    Payroll    Mr. McNeill
D.    FHS Student Representative Comments
E.    Superintendent’s Report

II.    Guests/Presentations
A.    none

III.    Discussion/Action Items

A.    FY26 Budget Vote
I recommend approval of the FY26 Budget in the amount of $80,395,338 as discussed.

B.    2025-26 School Calendar - DRAFT
I recommend adoption of the draft 2025-26 School Calendar as discussed.

IV.    Discussion Only Items

A.    2025-26 School Committee Meeting Calendar

V.    Information Matters

A.    School Committee Sub-Committee Reports
B.    School Committee Liaison Reports

VI.    Consent Agenda

A.    Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your January 28, 2025 meeting as detailed.
B.    Keller Recurring Field Trip - RW Zoo
I recommend approval of the request of Cailin Colohan, Ally Bowser & Val Gemski to take 5th graders to Roger Williams Zoo, Providence, RI on June 5, 2025 as detailed.
C.    Keller Recurring Field Trip - Stadium Theater
I recommend approval of the request of Lisa Paulhus to take 4th graders to the Stadium Theater, Woonsocket, RI on March 20, 2025 for the Math Maniac Show as detailed.
D.    FHS Gifts
I recommend the acceptance of $225.00 in memory of Richard Ayer III as follows: $ 50.00 Luke Yanka    Unified Sports Supplies
$175.00 Robert & Margaret Kelliher-Gibson Supplemental Supplies
E.    Lifelong Learning Music Academy Scholarship
I recommend the acceptance of $1200.00 from the Franklin Music Boosters for a Lifelong Learning Music Academy Scholarship as detailed.
F.    Music Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $720.00 from music parents for field trips for the Music Department as detailed.
G.    FHS Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $95.05 from Ohiopyle Prints, Inc. for in house enrichment at FHS as detailed.
H.    FHS Athletic Gift
I recommend the acceptance of $150.00 from Chris & Veronica Diorio for supplemental supplies in memory of Kathy Bonney as detailed.

VII.    Good of the Order

 
VIII.    Citizen’s Comments

 
IX.    New Business
To discuss any future agenda items

X.    Executive Session

As per M.G.L c. 30A, §21
A.    (3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares.
B.    (2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

XI.    Adjournment

 

The agenda doc contains remote participation info -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112025-1571

 

 

The meeting packet can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/february-11%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/756881

Franklin, MA: School Committee agenda for Feb 11, 2025 meeting at 7 PM

3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser - March 29 to benefit Franklin Rotary Club

3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser

 

"Not funny? No problem! We'll bring the laughs.  

Join our 3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser for dinner and a show featuring three comedic headliners, all for $60 per person. 

Rotary Club of Franklin, MA"

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15ArQLxXpi/

Master Plan Update Cmte spends a few minutes to approve outstanding meeting minutes (audio)

FM #1374 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1374 in the series. 

This session shares the Master Plan Update Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, February 5, 2025. They met for the final time. The key item on the agenda was to approve some minutes from prior meetings.

The recording runs about 7 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1374-master-plan-updt-cmte-mtg-02-05-25/

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/live/eCmkY0Hl6ow?&t=559 

The agenda doc -> https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052025-1544 

My notes for this short meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jrQGcK9JolOVsljUYPob_1yxkLDisy-g/view?usp=drive_link 

“Final” version of the Master Plan (at least as of 1/20/25) -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4018/Final-Report 

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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.

I hope you enjoy!

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Master Plan Update Cmte meets for their final time to approve outstanding minutes (audio)

Tri-County preschool open house date change to Feb 28

DATE CHANGE: Preschool Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th!!!!

 

Tri-County Preschool Registration! Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. 

 

Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com. Appointments to view the preschool will be available by preregistration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8A92CA3FFCF8-54312083-open#/

 

Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must preregister and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. 

 

Tri-County preschool open house date change to Feb 28

For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com. Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. 

 

Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district. The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. 

 

The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list. 

 

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time.

 

Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. 

 

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children.

 

Shared from ->  https://tricountyvocationalma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/tri-county-childrens-center

 

SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd annual SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving

 3rd annual SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving

 

SAVE THE DATE for the 3rd annual SAFE Gala: An Evening of Giving!

5:30 PM • Thursday, May 8 • Lakeview Pavilion - Foxborough, MA

Learn more: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/safegala/

 

 

 

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

Norfolk County Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy is returning to Medway this summer

REGISTRATION

Exciting News! Sheriff's Youth Leadership Academy is returning to Medway this summer! Medway Camp Dates: July 7th – August 1st, 2025 Location: Medway High School, 88 Summer Street, Medway Registration for the Medway Youth Leadership Academy is officially OPEN! You can sign up now by clicking the registration link Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | Youth Leadership Academy in MEDWAY Please Note: Registration for our Braintree Youth Leadership Academy will be open from Monday, March 17th to Friday, March 21st, so don't forget to mark your calendars!

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, February 7, 2025 ???

Friday, February 7

• Last days to order charCUTEerie box - Food Pantry fund raiser

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

6:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Bog Iron Brewing, Norton)

7:00pm Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

8:00pm Friday night West Coast Swing Dance (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

9:00pm Gilmartin Bros (live music) (3 Restaurant)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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

State Rep Jeff Roy looks back on 2024 and ahead to 2025 (audio)

FM #1373 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1373 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with State Representative Jeff Roy. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, February 3, 2025. 

We cover 

• The recent Legislative session #193 of the General Court

• Legislation filed for #194

• Entertainment fee to offset cable cord cutting for local PEG channels 

• Transparency and the Globe articles 

• Changes at the Federal level can have impact to us

The recording runs about 49 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1373-state-rep-jeff-roy-02-03-25/

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Jeff’s Representative profile page at MA Legislature =  https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1  

Jeff Roy’s Twitter =  https://twitter.com/jeffroy  

Representative Roy’s Facebook page =  https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/  

Subscribe to Jeff’s newsletter -> https://jeffreyroy.com/newsletter/

BU Student generate project archive with the info on the development of the major MA climate legislation passed in 2022 by Gov Baker -> "Chapter 179, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind"

https://sites.bu.edu/masslaw/2023/02/10/chapter-179-an-act-driving-clean-energy-and-offshore-wind/ 

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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.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters