"some in the Legislature want to see the law curtailed"

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

"Voters on Election Day chose to legalize recreational marijuana by a seven-point majority. But now the ultimate fate of the vote is in the Legislature's hands. 

Given some of the bills filed by the deadline last Friday, it could change dramatically. 

Over the next two years, legislators will have the option of signing into law more than 30 bills related to legal pot. The proposals range wildly, from repealing the law entirely to expunging every offense related to the drug. 

Fifteen bills filed by state Sen. Jason Lewis dominated the news cycle on the Friday filing deadline. But the breadth of proposals introduced for this next legislative session suggest that the law voters ratified and the one we end up following could be very different."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170125/medical-marijuana-changes-could-be-coming

Sunrise Montessori School: Preschool & Kindergarten Open House

Preschool & Kindergarten Open House
Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11am to 1pm
Sunrise Montessori School
31 Hayward St.
Franklin

Free event. The public is welcome to learn about our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs.

Website: www.MySunriseMontessori.com

Contact: Karen Roeber, Director at 508-541-8010 or Director@MySunriseMontessori.com

Preschool & Kindergarten Open House - Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11am to 1pm

Entertainment choices for Franklin this weekend - Jan 28-29, 2017

There are several entertainment choices for Franklin this weekend:

• The Electric Youth have two performances on Saturday at THE BLACK BOX
• Peter Mulvey appears with Pamela Means at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse Saturday night.
• Sari Gruber, soprano and Cameron Stowe, piano perform for LiveARTS on Sunday
• Irina Fainkichen, violinist and Irina Kotlyar, pianist perform at THE BLACK BOX also on Sunday

Franklin cultural arts choices for the weekend of Jan 28-29, 2017

Related posts on the individual performances can be found here

• Electric Youth

http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/electric-youth-2017-debuts-two-shows-at.html

• Peter Mulvey/Pamela Means

http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/circle-of-friends-peter-mulvey-january.html

• Sara Guber/Cameron Stowe

http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/livearts-concert-update-gruber-and.html

• Irina Fainkichen/ Irina Kotlyar

http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/captivating-artists-performing-romantic.html

FHS Girls basketball wins

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 42 @ Canton, 46 – Final

– Canton held Franklin to its lowest scoring output of the season, limiting the Panthers to 30 points to three quarters. The Bulldogs trailed 30-26 heading into the final frame before winning the fourth 20-12. It marks Canton’s first win over Franklin in over a decade. “Beating a team like Franklin is a tall order,” Canton head coach Ryan Gordy said. “We needed to execute and play with mental toughness every possession. We grew up as a team tonight.” Canton junior Tony Harris scored a game-high 15 points and hauled in six rebounds while sophomore Devin Foster had 12 points and four rebounds.

Girls Basketball = Canton, 30 @ Franklin, 54 – Final

– Franklin had three players reach double figures in a double-digit win over visiting Canton. Carli Koffinke led all scorers with a game-high 16 points while Ali Brigham and Bea Bondhus each chipped in with 10 points in the win. Canton sophomore Julia Hamilton scored a team-high 11 points for the Bulldogs.

Gymnastics = Franklin, 121.6 @ Oliver Ames, 136.15 – Final


For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-012417/

via the Twitterverse

via @CoachMacCreery  https://twitter.com/CoachMacCreery/status/824052361169670144

Good team win over Canton tonight 54-30. Won 4 of last 5. Keep the focus on improving.

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) January 25, 2017

[Boys Winter Varsity Basketball] Canton HS defeats Franklin HS, 46 to 42.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 25, 2017

Varsity upset by Canton 46-42. Get the next one boys.

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 25, 2017

And we've gone final here at Franklin with the Panthers getting the 54-30 victory! #HardWorkPaysOff @HockomockSports @FHSSports

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) January 25, 2017

Franklin with a 36-23 lead heading into Q4. @FHSSports @HockomockSports pic.twitter.com/2zWZ0zyKPR

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) January 25, 2017

JV beat Canton 60-39. Good job boys!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 24, 2017

Freshmen beat Canton 77-33. Great team win!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) January 24, 2017

[Girls Winter Varsity Gymnastics] Oliver Ames HS defeats Franklin HS, 136 to 121.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 25, 2017

So proud of this team!! It's a win for us every time!! pic.twitter.com/t7NuKiavzK

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 25, 2017

10 Brick Wall Tips for Genealogists

Everyone needs a little help and encouragement to jump-start the research, especially on hard-to-solve cases. Marian will present 10 brick wall tips that will help every genealogist look at their research challenges in a fresh way. 

This presentation, by Marian Pierre-Louis of Fieldstone Historic Research, will bring you the momentum you need to get your family history research back on track.

During the library building project, the Franklin Public Library Genealogy Club will meet at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.

When: Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 6:30 PM

Franklin Historical Museum on a sunny day

For additional info about the Historical Museum

http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

For additional info about the Franklin Library

http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library

For additional info about the Genealogy Club

http://vbuchanio.wixsite.com/franklingenclub

"We just want people to know that everything's open for business"

"Though the busy season at the Franklin State Forest has passed, state officials are reminding area residents that the property remains open during the winter. 

The state Department of Conservation and Recreation put out a notice this month to promote the winter recreational use of the 843-acre forest. Park Supervisor William "Tom" Ashton said that there are many ways that locals make use of the land, even after snow has fallen. 

"During the wintertime, there are activities like snowshoeing and hiking," he said, adding that cross-country skiing and fat tire snow biking are other options. "We want to let people know that, 'Hey, we're still here - we have a beautiful park with a lot of wonderful scenery.'" 

The notice highlights the forest's pine trees as being especially scenic when they are blanketed in new snow."

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http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170116/franklin-state-forest-remains-open

• The park hiking map

http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/dcr/parks/trails/franklin.pdf

My wife and I took a walk on a recent Sunday. We started from the SNETT and then took a side trail into the State Forest to pick up the old logging trail in the forest that ended up at the water tower. It was a good walk.

winter forest land

look up once in a while, quite a view

old logging road

remnants of trees come in odd shapes

and yes, in New England forests you will find stone walls

In the News: superintendent search forum; heroin arrests made

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

"The school district has scheduled a public forum with its superintendent candidates as it continues its search for a new leader. 

The event - scheduled to take place at the Franklin Municipal Building on Monday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - will give participants a chance to meet the finalists: Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch and Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka. 

Each of the candidates, according to the district, will be available for 30 minutes to answer questions and listen to comments from the public. 

"Hopefully, we'll get productive feedback from that event," said School Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170124/franklin-public-to-meet-schools-chief-hopefuls

Vice Chair Anne Bergen, Chair Kevin O'Malley and Denise Schultz at the School Committee meeting Tuesday

"Three men were arraigned in Wrentham District Court Tuesday on heroin distribution charges stemming from a Monday night arrest in Franklin. 

Johan Olea, 27, of 128 Empire St., Lynn, pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing a class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law, driving with a suspended license and being present where heroin is kept. He had a $250 cash bail imposed on him by Judge Emogene Johnson Smith. 

Jugeily Luciano-Mateo, 30, of 285 Rathbun St., Woonsocket, Rhode Island, pleaded not guilty to distributing a class A drug and conspiracy to violate drug law. He was held without bail on a separate charge of being a fugitive from justice on a court warrant. 

Sterlin Almanzar, 26, of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded not guilty to charges of distributing a class A drug, conspiracy to violate drug law and being present where heroin is kept. He was released on personal recognizance."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170124/franklin-three-charged-with-heroin-distribution