In the News: BFCCPS 4th graders at Gillette; legislative hearing on neonicotinoids

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

“Breaking out the big guns, here we go,” said Kevin Flaherty over the public address system at Gillette Stadium. “I like what I see here; let’s go, 20 more seconds.” 

Flaherty is the senior staff coach at the Revolution Academy, but on Wednesday he was the director of fourth grade fitness, guiding students from Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, and nine others, though a set of soccer stretches and exercises. 

The turf field at Gillette was filled with about 1,200 fourth graders from Massachusetts and Rhode Island all doing lunges and mountain-climbers in unison.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171004/franklin-fourth-graders-hit-gillette-turf

"Beekeepers, scientists and horticulturalists swarmed lawmakers Tuesday, bearing studies, anecdotes and dire warnings that a popular pesticide is killing off pollinators essential to the food supply, but a farm group warned their proposed cure might lead to worse outcomes for the bees. 

Bees pollinate the key Bay State crops of apples, cranberries and corn, and pollinators have a role in about a third of the food that people eat, according to Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston. 

Scientific studies have found bees are put in danger by neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides that entomologist Richard Callahan said were developed from the addictive chemical found in tobacco and gained popularity in the early 1990s. 

Legislation (H 2113) filed by Dykema would require people to be licensed or certified to use neonicotinoids. She said Maryland and Connecticut have passed legislation to restrict neonicotinoids and major retailers are limiting access to those products, too."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171004/pesticide-targeted-in-bid-to-preserve-dwindling-bee-colonies

From the archives

• Chronicle did a series on bee collapse disorder

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/the-chemicals-pose-serious-risk-of-harm.html

screen grab of the Chronicle intro

FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams post wins on Wednesday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results from Wednesday, Oct 4.


Boys Soccer = Canton, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored two goals in the first half, both on assists from senior Andrew DiLeo, to beat visiting Canton. The Panthers took the lead inside the first five minutes when DiLeo set up junior Nick Barry for the game’s opener. DiLeo then assisted on junior Tim Duval’s game-winner, coming at the half-hour mark of the first half. Canton cut the deficit to one just before half.

Volleyball = Canton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin picked up its eighth win of the season with a 25-15, 26-24, 25-12 sweep of visiting Canton. Lauren McGrath set the offense in motion with 31 assists, setting up Lauren Lockhart and Ellie Wisniewski (eight kills apiece). FHS head coach Kate Horsmann said Lauren Bissanti and Riley Marino both had strong serve receive and defensive games for the Panthers. Canton head coach Pat Cawley said freshman Angie Elias played well at the net while Sophia Connor had a strong game defensively.

Golf = Oliver Ames, 161 @ Franklin, 170 – Final
– Oliver Ames senior Ryan McGarry earned match medalist honors, carding a low-round of 38 to lead the Tigers to a win at Franklin Country Club. Nolan Donza, Matt Kelley, Mark Bissonette, Thomas Walsh and Eric LeBlanc all shot 41 for OA.


Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 4 – Final

"Just four minutes into Wednesday night’s game at World War II Veterans Memorial Field, Franklin opened the scoring, but instead of hanging its head and allowing the visiting Panthers to take control, Canton turned up the aggressiveness, pressured all over the pitch, and turned the game around. 

Riley Duserick, Elisa Diletizia, and Lilah Sullivan each recorded a goal and an assist, as Canton stormed back to dominate Franklin, winning 4-1 to get back above .500 for the season. 

“We know how to play soccer and we have good soccer players,” said Canton coach Kate Howarth. “If we come out with that mentality then we’re going to play games like this. If you have that passion and that drive and leaving it on the field then there’s no way you can lose. It’s not a lack of talent; it’s a lack of oomph.”

Continue reading the game recap by Hockomock Sports.Com Managing Editor Josh Perry
https://hockomocksports.com/canton-girls-soccer-find-right-mentality-and-dominate-franklin/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Fall-2017/Canton-Franklin-Girls-Soccer-10-4-17/

For the other results around the league on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-100417/

Canton freshman Elisa Diletizia (32) had a goal and an assist in the 4-1 win over Franklin. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Franklin Rotary Car Show a Roaring Success

Thanks to the drawing power of DJ Carshow, 60 cars showed up for Franklin Rotary Club's first Car Show at Dean College in Franklin, almost twice the number anticipated!

We were also lucky to get BMW to display their supercar at the show! 

The show was sponsored with the support of Dean College and the Rotaract Club at Dean College.

Franklin Rotary Car Show a Roaring Success

Franklin Rotary Car Show a Roaring Success 2

DPW Current Projects - 2017 Construction Season (updated)

While looking for the listing of proposed roadwork projects that the Finance Committee and then the Town Council recently approved, I found that the DPW had updated their Construction Projects page.

You can find the page here
http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/updated-list-2017-construction-projects


On the page is a link to an interactive "story map" Nicely done!

DPW Current Projects - 2017 Construction Season

Note: the proposed roadwork project just approved can be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/resolution_17-60_public_way_improvements_0.pdf

View this email in your browser Unleashing the Power of Culture  Executive Director Anita Walker Vibrant cities and towns. Children experiencing the delight of discovery while exercising their creative minds. Our icons of liberty preserved and celebrated. Our science museums, helping us understand our world and inspiring a new generation to make it even better. This is the Power of Culture. The Mass Cultural Council is committed to unleashing this power across the Commonwealth. Learn more about our work to elevate the cultural life of the Commonwealth through the arts, humanities, and sciences to enrich communities, grow the economy, increase accessibility, and foster creative youth development. Our New Vision About the Mass Cultural Council The Mass Cultural Council is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists. Copyright © 2017 Mass Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Mass Cultural Council 10 St. James Avenue Boston, MA 02116

Broadway’s Ben Cameron Hosts FPAC Gala Celebration - Oct 14

Broadway’s Ben Cameron hosts the Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual Gala on Saturday, October 14 at THE BLACK BOX, the Company’s home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Titled “Anything Goes in THE BOX,” the evening features eclectic food, assorted fundraising, and a variety of outstanding entertainment. 

Ben Cameron has appeared on Broadway in Aida and the original casts of Wicked and Footloose. He has toured with Sweet Charity, Fame, Tommy, Footloose, and State Fair. Cameron is currently the creator/host of Broadway Sessions at The Laurie Beechman Theater. 

Beginning at 6 p.m., the signature event celebrates the start of FPAC’s 27th season and forth year at THE BLACK BOX. Founded in 1991, FPAC brings together professional artists, community performers, and students of the arts in a collaborative and creative environment, with a special focus on youth development and a commitment to live music. 

THE BLACK BOX theater, music, and event venue is a community-oriented cultural facility providing a dynamic outlet for artistic expression, quality entertainment, arts appreciation, and learning. 

Tickets to the Gala fundraiser are $125 per person, with proceeds benefiting initiatives of THE BLACK BOX and FPAC. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com and www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com.

Broadway’s Ben Cameron Hosts FPAC Gala Celebration

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Chalkfest for Charity - Oct 22

Wrentham Village Premium Outlets will be hosting their second annual Chalkfest for Charity on Sunday, October 22 (rain date of Sunday October 29) from 11 am - 3 pm. 

This event is being held in partnership with the Franklin Rotary Club, who will use the proceeds raised at this event to help the Franklin Rotary, associated charities, and projects throughout the year, such as:

• Sending students to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership program coordinated by Rotary Clubs around the globe. Each year, thousands of young people participate in this program. Young people ages 13–30 are sponsored by Rotary Clubs to attend the event run by the club's district committee)
• Grants to High School Seniors
• Community outreach

What is the Chalkfest for Charity?

It is the coming together of art, charity and community! Local artists will be creating masterpieces on the sidewalks of Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, which will be sponsored by local businesses, organizations or individuals. 

All of the proceeds raised at this event will be donated to the Franklin Rotary Club. Artists will start their artwork at 11:00 am on the day of the event, and the official judging will begin at 2:00 pm – but watching the artists at work is half of the fun! 

The artwork will then be on display at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets as long as mother nature allows.


How is money raised?

Local businesses and generous individuals buy "squares." Each square is assigned to an artist. The sponsor's names appear at the top of each artist’s drawing.

This sounds great - I want to participate as a Sponsor or an Artist.

How do I find out more?

Reach out to the below local contacts at the Franklin Rotary club for more information! All participants must be registered no later than October 15, 2017.

Scott Martin, President, Franklin Rotary Club
Email: scottderekmartin@gmail.com
Phone: 774-235-2756

Sign up for the 2nd Annual Chalkfest for Charity - Oct 22