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Thursday, September 7, 2017
Downtown Partnership: Thursday's General Meeting will be a busy one!
“It was pretty wild. I didn’t expect it"
"Imagine waking up and finding a piece of your own artwork showing up as the first post you see on Twitter; then Instagram; then Facebook. Before you know it, you can’t scroll through your social media accounts without it showing up, gaining hundreds of retweets and reposts.
Well, this is exactly what happened to Franklin High School senior, Emma Trinanes. Trinanes has been drawing her entire life, pulling from her parent’s encouragement to be creative. Inspired by her love for the New England Patriots, Trinanes decided to draw quarterback Tom Brady “back in February, [when] the Super Bowl was coming up. [She] figured it would be a good homage to [Brady]."
Continue reading the article online at Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/top-stories/2017/09/05/meet-the-senior-whos-drawing-of-tom-brady-went-viral/
If you missed seeing the artwork earlier, here it is
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| Emma Trinanes sketch of Tom Brady that has attracted a lot of attention |
This was originally posted in August
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/fhs-student-sketch-gathers-attention.html
FHS Volleyball outlook for 2017
Hockomock Sports has published their outlook for volleyball in the Hockomcok League. We share the Franklin information here. Follow the link below to find the outlook on the other teams around the league.
2016 Record: 13-7
2016 Finish: Reached D1 Central/West Quarterfinal
Coach: Kate Horsmann
Continue reading the Hockomock League Volleyball Outlook
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-volleyball-preview/
2016 Record: 13-7
2016 Finish: Reached D1 Central/West Quarterfinal
Coach: Kate Horsmann
"After losing just four seniors to graduation, the Franklin Panthers return an experienced and deep team ready to make a run at the Kelley-Rex division title. The Panthers bring back both of their middle hitters to anchor the attack and net defense. Senior Meaghan Maguire (42 blocks) is back for her third year while junior Maggie Doyle (57 kills) returns after a strong sophomore campaign.
Franklin also brings back junior setter Lauren McGrath, who was selected as HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year last season. Ellie Wisniewski (63 kills) will be one of the team’s top offensive threats at outside hitter.
“We are deep and have experience on offense this season,” said FHS coach Kate Horsmann. “Our floor leader and top defensive player graduated, so finding a floor leader and shoring up our defense will be a big factor in how our season plays out.”
Continue reading the Hockomock League Volleyball Outlook
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-volleyball-preview/
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| FHS Panthers |
FHS's Ryan Driscoll tabbed as a "Player to Watch"
Hockomock Sports has published their outlook for Football players to Watch around the Hockomcok League. We share the Franklin information here. Follow the link below to find the outlook on the other players in the league.
RYAN DRISCOLL, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Continue reading the Football payers to watch on Defense
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-defense-2017/
There is also a listing of the Football Players to watch on Offense
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-offense-2017/
RYAN DRISCOLL, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Driscoll stepped into the lineup as a sophomore and started all 11 games at cornerback for the Panthers in 2016. He demonstrated the natural speed and instincts to be a top cover corner and second-year head coach Eian Bain said this his improvement from day one means that Driscoll will be one of the focal points of the Franklin defense this fall. With Driscoll and junior safety Nolan McLaney, the Panthers secondary should be a strength of the team for the next couple of seasons, as they try to shut down high-powered passing attacks like Mansfield, Taunton, and Attleboro.
Continue reading the Football payers to watch on Defense
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-defense-2017/
There is also a listing of the Football Players to watch on Offense
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-football-players-to-watch-on-offense-2017/
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Attention Franklin Residents: Public Health Advisory - West Nile Virus
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed the Franklin Health Department that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in South Franklin on August 30th. It is not unusual for West Nile Virus to be found in Norfolk County or Franklin this time of year.
We do however urge residents to take common sense precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid outdoor activities during the peak hours of mosquito activity; generally between dusk and dawn. The use of a repellent containing up to 30% DEET, permethrin or picaridin provides protection against mosquitoes. Permethrin products should not be applied directly to the skin, but only used on clothing. We recommend that residents drain all standing water on their property. Birdbaths, buckets/pails, wheelbarrows and children’s inflatable pools all provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus.
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project has suspended all truck-mounted spraying for the season due to cooler evening temperatures, which reduces mosquito activity significantly. It is expected that no additional spraying will be conducted unless the virus activity level changes considerably.
The Franklin Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will continue to closely monitor mosquito/virus activity in the town to ensure residents are provided with up to date information.
If residents have any questions, you may contact the Franklin Health Department office @ 508-520-4905.
David E. McKearney, R.S.
Public Health Director
Franklin Health Director
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/
We do however urge residents to take common sense precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid outdoor activities during the peak hours of mosquito activity; generally between dusk and dawn. The use of a repellent containing up to 30% DEET, permethrin or picaridin provides protection against mosquitoes. Permethrin products should not be applied directly to the skin, but only used on clothing. We recommend that residents drain all standing water on their property. Birdbaths, buckets/pails, wheelbarrows and children’s inflatable pools all provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus.
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project has suspended all truck-mounted spraying for the season due to cooler evening temperatures, which reduces mosquito activity significantly. It is expected that no additional spraying will be conducted unless the virus activity level changes considerably.
The Franklin Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will continue to closely monitor mosquito/virus activity in the town to ensure residents are provided with up to date information.
If residents have any questions, you may contact the Franklin Health Department office @ 508-520-4905.
David E. McKearney, R.S.
Public Health Director
Franklin Health Director
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| Attention Franklin Residents: Public Health Advisory - West Nile Virus |
This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/
BFCCPS: High School Fair - Sep 14
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is holding our annual High School Fair on September 14th from 7 - 8:30 pm. This event is open to all Grade 8 students and their parents in the area.
Guests will meet with representatives and students from a variety of private, independent and vocational high schools in the Metrowest area, Boston, Worcester, and northern Rhode Island.
The list of schools that will be in attendance is included here on our website:
http://bfccps.org/join-us-for-the-2017-high-school-fair/
If you have any questions about the event, please contact our School Counselor, Mrs. Julie McCoy at jmccoy@bfccps.org.
Guests will meet with representatives and students from a variety of private, independent and vocational high schools in the Metrowest area, Boston, Worcester, and northern Rhode Island.
The list of schools that will be in attendance is included here on our website:
http://bfccps.org/join-us-for-the-2017-high-school-fair/
If you have any questions about the event, please contact our School Counselor, Mrs. Julie McCoy at jmccoy@bfccps.org.
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| Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School |
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
"promote inclusion through team practice and competition"
"This fall, Franklin High School will be introducing a Unified Basketball program. As defined by the Special Olympics website, Unified Sports “Brings together ATHLETES with intellectual disabilities and athletes without intellectual disabilities (UNIFIED PARTNERS) to train and compete on the same team. Participants improve their physical fitness, sharpen their skills and learn acceptance and inclusion while participating in Unified Sports. A primary goal of Unified Sports is to equalize the ability level of Special Olympics athletes with their partners and to promote inclusion through team practice and competition.
Franklin’s Unified program will meet two days a week after school, in addition to playing 4-6 games against other teams in the Hockomock League or other regional teams. The first practice is Wednesday, September 13th and the season goes until the end of October.
“Last spring, Unified Track was very popular and we hope to continue that with Unified Basketball,” said senior Grace Sameski, who is helping with the program.
Continue reading the article on Unified Basketball at the Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/sports/2017/09/02/introducing-unified-basketball/
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| 2017 Best Buddies Basketball Clinic (Pnatherbook image) |
The Unified Basketball proposal was discussed and approved at the School Committee meeting held on Aug 22, 2017.
Other items from the School Committee meeting Aug 22 can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/08/schools-are-ready-to-open-on-schedule.html
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