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FHS buys hockey ties with King Philip 1-1

In the only FHS varsity sports action on Sunday, the boys hockey team came back to tie King Philip 1-1.  The result details via Hockomock Sports.

FHS Panthers

Hockey

• King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final 

– The Warriors took the lead with 8:05 left in the first period on a goal by Sam Ross (assisted by Cory Lombardo and Kyle McCarthy). Franklin tied the game with 6:23 left when Joey Blasie was first to a rebound of a shot by Luke Downie. Evan Remmes made 36 saves for the Warriors, while Nick Jasinski made 16 for Franklin.

The remainder of the Hockomock League action on Sunday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-011716/

Josh Perry, Managing Editor writes:

The Panthers have been on a roll in Hockomock League play. Franklin came into Sunday night’s game with King Philip at Pirelli Veterans Memorial Rink having won 14 straight games in the league, including a perfect 10-0 last year and the first three games of this season’s league schedule. 

But as the clock was winding down in the third period, the Warriors looked poised to end that remarkable win streak. With 6:23 left to play, Joey Blasie pounced on a rebound to knock the puck home and finish one of Franklin’s numerous scoring opportunities. The goal canceled out Sam Ross’ first period goal and sent both teams home with a point.

Continue reading the full article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/remmes-kp-hang-on-to-earn-a-point-at-franklin/


For the JV and Freshman boys basketball scores from Friday night vs. KP we can share the results via Facebook:

Last nights scores:Freshmen: 52-48 lostJV: 43-37 lostVarsity: 60-57 won
Posted by Franklin Panthers Boys Basketball Team on Saturday, January 16, 2016

Trash and recycling on regular schedule this week

Friendly reminder that since 

The following are the only holidays where trash and recycling will be delayed:

• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• New Years’s Day
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day

Then the Martin Luther King Holiday does NOT cause a delay in the pickup schedule for this week.

trash and recycling containers at curbside on a warmer day

You can always check the annual mailer from the DPW
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/WM_00363_Franklin%206pg%202015wCrop_rF1.pdf

In the News: FSPA launches virtual academy, Tri-County mobile app, Othello perfomances

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Franklin School for the Performing Arts will launch the FSPA Academy, in collaboration with Massachusetts Virtual Academy. In partnering with MAVA, FSPA will offer the setting for a complete and creative academic education with a special emphasis on arts, language and culture. MAVA offers online learning for grades K-12 and is the first diploma-granting virtual school in the state. Those interested can learn more at an open house for prospective students and families at 7 p.m. Jan. 19, at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160117/franklin-school-for-performing-arts-partners-with-massachusetts-virtual-academy

A mobile app concept created by sophomores in Tri-County Regional’s Computer Information Systems Program is in the running for the national Verizon App Challenge Fan Favorite award. 

The app proposal, which would transform the school’s late bus pass system to an all-electronic format, won Best in State in the high school section of the Verizon Innovative App Challenge. Each team member won a tablet computer and $5,000 to be used for science, technology, engineering, and math initiatives at Tri-County.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160117/tri-county-students-compete-in-national-mobile-app-contest

Franklin Performing Arts Company will present Shakespeare’s tragedy “Othello” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 22-23 and at 2 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St.The production is a contemporary adaptation of “Othello,” directed by and starring Aaron Andrade in the title role. 

Tickets cost $24, with $15 Student Rush tickets available at the door 15 minutes prior to show time. 

To purchase tickets, call 508-528-3370 or visit theblackboxonline.com.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160117/franklin-performing-arts-company-to-present-othello

Franklin, MA, Town Council - Agenda - Jan 20, 2016

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
– January 6, 2016, January 12, 2016

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS 
– Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 2016

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS 
– Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

E. APPOINTMENTS 
- Historical Commission

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS 

• Billboards
• Pond Street Land Discussion

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 16-85: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Police Dept.
2. Resolution 16-86: Acceptance of Gift – Council on Aging
3. Resolution 16-87: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Police Dept.

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION 
- Pending or threatened litigation

1. Proposed Excelon expansion of Medway electric generating facility pending before Energy Facilities Siting Board.
2. Proposed Spectra gas transmission line through Franklin.

P. ADJOURN

the billboard proposal is up for discussion at this Town Council meeting

The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2016%20Complete/012016.pdf

MassBudget: Building a Strong Economy: The Roles of Education, Transportation, and Tax Policy

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Building a Strong Economy:  The Roles of Education, Transportation, and Tax Policy  Effective economic policies can create a more highly productive state economy and make it possible to improve economic opportunity and security for working families. Building a Strong Economy: The Roles of Education, Transportation, and Tax Policy examines the economic research on the relationship between effective investments in education and transportation and improved economic productivity.  In both cases the findings of the research are clear: investments that lead to a better educated workforce and more efficient transportation improve the productivity of a state economy. Failing to make those investments can lead to weaker economic growth and greater costs down the line. The paper also examines the economic effects of tax reforms that can fund those investments. Over the past several decades, incomes for most in our state have barely budged, while incomes for our highest-income households have grown rapidly. Our highest-income households also benefit most from the structure of our tax system: they currently pay the smallest share of their income in state and local taxes.  We examine the evidence on the likely economic effects of tax reforms that would bring the overall level of state and local taxation for very high income households closer to that of other residents. Studies of other states that have enacted such reforms have found little to no negative economic effects. When such reforms raise revenue for investments that improve the long term strength of the state economy they can be an important part of an effective state economic development strategy. To read the full report, please click 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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BFCCPS 8th Grade Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

BFCCPS 8th Grade Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 

*** All proceeds to benefit our Washington DC Trip *** 

Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016 
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30AM 
Place: Franklin Elks ~ 1077 Pond Street, Franklin 
Cost: $5 per person Max $20 per Family (pay at the door) 

Not able to attend? 

• Any and all donations are gratefully accepted! Checks can be made out to BFCCPS and sent to: BFCCPS 201 Main St Franklin, MA 02038 

Bring your friends and neighbors! 

Raffles will be held!

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School