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Thursday, January 27, 2022
Franklin Downtown Partnership: Next General Meeting - Feb. 3, 2022
Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022
"WINTER MARKET RESCHEDULED to SUNDAY 1/30! From 10-2 @fairmountfruitfarm in our heated greenhouses.Today’s spotlight vendor is Keri from @bettergrainsKeri Anderson owner of better grains gluten free bakery in Norton ma. Dedicated gluten free kitchen with online ordering and contactless pickup. Delicious gluten free breads and pastries that you wouldn't know are gluten free! Her double chocolate cookies and cheddar bites are amazing and very popular with the staff on the farm. Order ahead or swing on by Sunday and say hi "
Shared from Facebook -> https://www.facebook.com/157463774287459/posts/5173107849389668/
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| Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022 |
Tri-County RVTHS’ Early Education Program Excited to Welcome New Group of Children This Fall
Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Tri-County Children’s Center continuing to operate during the pandemic is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center.
The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with preschool children within the on-campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.
Tri-County Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).
Placement is limited to the 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 random draw which will take place on Friday, March 4th, 2022. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.
Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 24th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 3, 2022. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2022. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible.
For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit https://tri-county.us/tri-county-childrens-center/
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| Hands-on Learning is An Integral Part of Vocational High School |
FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022
Showcasing of our Amazing Athletes
Carne watch the FHS Gymnasts display their talent and hard work!
Friday. February 11. 2022 7:30-8:00 PM
Carne watch the FHS Gymnasts display their talent and hard work!
Friday. February 11. 2022 7:30-8:00 PM
at All Around Gymnastics 148 Washington St, Plainville, MA
• HANG OUT WITH THE TEAM
• AUTOGRAPHS
• PHOTO BOOTH
• GREAT MUSIC
• PANTHER LOGO FACE PAINTING
• RAFFLES
• FHS APPAREL GIVEAWAYS
• AND MORE.......
• AUTOGRAPHS
• PHOTO BOOTH
• GREAT MUSIC
• PANTHER LOGO FACE PAINTING
• RAFFLES
• FHS APPAREL GIVEAWAYS
• AND MORE.......
Sign up today: Ages 3-13 Sign up genius link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aa5aa2ea20-fhsgymnastics
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aa5aa2ea20-fhsgymnastics
Space is limited (Note: half of the 50 slots were filled when I confirmed link prior to posting)
A $5 donation fee will be greatly appreciated at the door or by Venmo @FHS_Gyrnnastics_Tearn
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| FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022 |
Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023
"Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday proposed giving Massachusetts residents nearly $700 million in new tax breaks, including exempting hundreds of thousands of low-income workers from paying state income taxes, reshaping Massachusetts’ estate tax, and doubling certain credits for seniors and parents.The second-term Republican said he was filing the suite of proposals with his $48.5 billion spending plan, offering one of, if not the, most sweeping tax relief packages of his tenure as he embarks on his final year in office. The Democrat-controlled House and Senate would have to approve any of the changes before they become law.“The cost of just about everything is going up,” Baker told reporters Wednesday, citing inflation rising nationwide at its fastest pace in nearly four decades. “The last two years have been pretty tough on a lot of the populations we’re looking to help here, and I’d love to see the Legislature take them seriously.”Baker is not seeking any broad-based tax increases to offset the tax breaks, and his budget chief contended Wednesday that the plan included no “hidden cuts” in a bid to absorb them."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/26/metro/you-get-tax-break-you-get-tax-break-baker-detail-proposals-ease-burden-renters-parents-seniors-low-income-workers/
CommonWealth Magazine coverage ->
CommonWealth Magazine coverage ->
"Baker budget includes $700m tax break proposal
Plan helps those in need – and the well off"
Get your copy of the H2 budget for FY 2023 here https://malegislature.gov/Budget/GovernorsBudget
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| Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023 |
Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm
Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) tweeted Wed, Jan 26, 2022:
With the potential of snow on Saturday here are a few preparedness tips: https://t.co/PiR7RybJY9 or https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/snow_storm_-_larger_1.pdf
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1486330479502663682
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| Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Jan 27, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
9:00a/12:00p/6:00p A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:30:00 am SAFE Coalition: PSA
12:00:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1
3:00 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Michael Walker-Jones
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
8:30 am Tri-County: Vaping Forum
11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Foxboro 01-18-22
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-22-22
5:00 pm Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019
6:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote, 846 0225 3173
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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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Need a laugh? Get ready to LOL with HMEA - Feb 26, 2022
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Franklin Recreation: New Registration Website effective Feb 7, 2022; view only from Feb 1
On Tuesday, February 7, 2022, Franklin Recreation will be launching a new online registration site.
This new site will be live for viewing purposes only from 1/25/22-2/7/22. You will be able to log on to the new site and create family accounts for children in your household, but we will not begin taking Spring registration until Monday, February 7th at 8:30 AM.
We will continue to take registration for winter programs on our old website through 2/7/22, 8:29 AM.
Any questions, don't hesitate to reach out: franklinrecreation@franklinma.
Franklin Public Schools: new COVID-19 Testing Program
"Please see the attached letter regarding the new COVID-19 Testing Program within Franklin Public Schools "
Link to letter -> https://t.co/KsdZ8LqwYAOr view the embedded doc here:
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| Franklin Public Schools: new COVID-19 Testing Program |
Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins vs. Stoughton on Tuesday
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 71 @ Stoughton, 43 – Final
– Franklin had four players score in double figures and used a big third quarter to run away with a win on the road at Stoughton. Senior Sean Vinson (19 points), sophomore Henry Digiorgio (15 points), sophomore Andrew O’Neill (13 points), and sophomore Sean O’Leary (10 points) accounted for 11 of Franklin’s 13 made three-pointers on the night. Digiorgio and O’Leary each hit one in the third and O’Neill knocked down a pair and had a total of 10 points in the third as the Panthers turned a 10-point halftime lead (30-20) into a comfortable 57-37 advantage going into the fourth quarter. Junior Rayan Sablon led the way for the Black Knights with 15 points.
Girls Basketball = Stoughton, 27 @ Franklin, 61 – Final
– Franklin led 18-3 after one quarter and never allowed Stoughton to get back into the game from there, extending its long win streak and staying unbeaten in league play. Stefany Padula buried a handful of threes on her way to a game-high 17. Katie Peterson had 11 points and Emma Sousa finished with eight. The trio combined for all 17 of Franklin’s points in the third quarter. Sophomore Maiya Merritt had 11 points while Alyssa Edwards chipped in with 8 points for Stoughton.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-25-22/
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-25-22/
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| FHS Panthers |
MIAA: update on post-contest handshake
"#MIAA update on post-contest handshake 🤝 #OneTeamOneMIAA" https://t.co/lvV1Op5AuFShared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MIAA033/status/1486073389903138822
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| MIAA: update on post-contest handshake |
Reminder: Garden Club Features Program on Interior Plant Landscape Design - Feb 1, 2022
The Franklin Garden Club will sponsor a program on “Interior Plant Landscape Design“ on Tuesday, February 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA. The program will be presented by Bellingham resident Jen Kuse, who is experienced in designing indoor and outdoor plantscapes and gardens for both private homes and commercial buildings. She also oversees the highly successful Franklin Food Pantry community garden. The program is open to the public at no charge.
Kuse’s presentation will include the following topics: information on the benefits of plants, including tropical plants, the most commonly used interior plants; examples of plants that do the best indoors; conditions and care required for plants; how to deal with common diseases and pest problems; organic methods for integrated pest management; basic design ideas for the home and office; and where to obtain tropical plants. The program will include an opportunity to obtain plants used in the presentation with proceeds going to the Franklin Food Pantry.
Kuse, a graduate of Dean College, has more than 25 years of experience in designing plantscapes and gardens, primarily through her affiliation with the Interiorscapes Division of Central Nurseries of Johnston, RI
In addition to its monthly programs, the Garden Club supports several service activities including planting and maintaining the Franklin Town Common gardens and the planters at the Franklin Library, sponsoring an annual scholarship, distributing pine tree seedlings in the elementary schools, and sponsoring special projects with other community organizations. The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, became a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts in 2015.
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| Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Interior Plant Landscape Design - Feb 1, 2022 |
Recap: School Committee hears about the FHS program of studies, approves senior perks, and trip to Nationals for FHS Cheerleaders
Quick recap:
- School Committee hears about modifications to the FHS Program of Studies for the 2022-2023 School Year, what the modifications are and how they were developed from feedback and recognition of changes in students and needs
- Note the presentation doc previously released for this meeting was not the one used in the meeting, some pages had split out to multiple pages. Screen captures show the updated copy
- Approval for FHS senior perks and for the FHS cheerleading team to travel to National competition was granted. The team cheered so loudly outside the building after they left the Council Chambers, it briefly interrupted the proceedings inside. A happy moment to recognize the accomplishments for this group
- A new program for COVID-19 testing using "at-home FDA-approved rapid antigen test" kits. The test/stay process and contact tracing will stop with the introduction of these kits provided by DESE.
- The School Committee entered Executive Session and did not return to open meeting to continue discussions on negotiations
Photos captured during the meeting can be found in one album https://photos.app.goo.gl/MXrJDo8M5A2c4tu96
Audio of the meeting should be available in a couple of days
My notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are summarized in the following PDF doc. This new tool also includes the photos shared inline with the tweet notes. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M3AcnmYaJV8IAr9sUGLmKvYsaEo8mPrs/view?usp=sharing
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| Recap: School Committee hears about the FHS program of studies, approves senior perks, and trip to Nationals for FHS Cheerleaders |
“The pandemic has proven that we now live in a new world"
"Governor Charlie Baker, a second-term Republican who first ran more than a decade ago on calls to cut Massachusetts residents’ taxes, on Tuesday said he will pursue a wide-ranging package of tax breaks for low-income workers, renters, and seniors that could come to define his final months in office.
Baker announced the proposals during his last State of the Commonwealth address, using the widely televised speech to implore the Democratic-dominated Legislature to buy into changes he said are about “tax fairness and our competitive position” as a state.
“We’ve asked the people of Massachusetts to do a lot these past few years,” Baker told hundreds who gathered at the Hynes Convention Center. “It’s time to invest in Massachusetts families, to give them back some of the tax revenue that they created through their hard work.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
CommonWealth Magazine coverage
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| Gov. Charlie Baker delivers his eighth and final state of the Commonwealth speech |
Girl scout cookies alert for Saturday, Jan 29
"Snow Is Coming, Get Your Girl Scout Cookies Now! Junior Scout Troop 82351 is fully stocked for their cookie booth scheduled for Saturday 1/29 at Dunkin Donuts on King Street (8am-12pm).
With the uncertainty of the upcoming storm, if you’d like to place an order ahead of time & pick up at your convenience, please reach out! (**Pick up location will be on Pond Street in Franklin.)"
Use the Facebook link to order in advance -> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3085040018432670/
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| Girl scout cookies alert for Saturday, Jan 29 |
MBTA Communities Upzoning Guidelines, Explained (and yes, Franklin is one)
MBTA Communities Upzoning Guidelines, ExplainedGuidelines -> https://t.co/RVtXX3zeBW
@BosIndicators @bostonfdn
"This law represents an important shift, with the state taking action to ensure that most eastern Mass. cities and town contribute to addressing our regional housing shortage."
Shared from Twitter -> https://t.co/KQCPlC1an1
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| MBTA Communities Upzoning Guidelines, Explained (and yes, Franklin is one) |
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