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Saturday, December 16, 2017
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Friday, December 15, 2017
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 12/15/17 - THU 12/21/17
11am-1pm Holiday Party and Holiday Sweater Contest @ Senior Center
11:30am Mommy and Me Fitness (ages 3-8) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
2-3pm Tech Help with HMMS Students @ Senior Center
SATURDAY 12/16/17
10-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-1pm Visit with Santa! @ Franklin Police Department
10-11:30am The Drummer’s Studio Guitar and Bass Holiday Show (please RSVP) @ The Drummer’s Studio
10:30am Pancakes and Pajamas Party @ Franklin Public Library
11am-1pm Crafts with Santa’s Elves! @ My Little Sunshine Boutique
1-4pm Craft and Wrap for Teens @ Franklin Public Library
4pm Om for the Holidays @ Tranquil Souls Yoga
5-8pm Sneak Peek Party at Dress Code Boutique @ 58 East Central St.
6-8pm Holiday Party for Customers and Friends @ Clarion Farm
8pm Americana Songstress Kate From @ The Black Box
SUNDAY 12/17/17
7:30-10:30am Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
12pm Holiday Jazz Brunch @ The Black Box
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-4pm Intentions of the Heart Mediation Workshop @ Tranquil Souls Yoga
4:45pm Free Christmas Concert and Dinner @ Medway Community Church
6-7:30pm FYHA’s 2017 Santa Skate (benefits Franklin Food Pantry) @ Pirelli Veterans Arena
MONDAY 12/18/17
10am Silvertones and Friends Holiday Singalong @ Senior Center
10am Storytime (all ages) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am Move Along (ages 0-5) @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
TUESDAY 12/19/17
10:30am Get Ready for Kindergarten (ages 3-5) @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Wine Glass Painting (ages 13+) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
WEDNESDAY 12/20/17
10am Animal Tales (for ages 2.5-5) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10-11am Sen. Richard Ross holds Office Hours @ Senior Center
10am Christmas Cookies and Wii Bit of Fun @ Senior Center
10:30am-12pm International Holiday Buffet @ Gerry’s Place, Tri-County HS
10:30am Terrific Toddlers (ages 18months to 3 years old) @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4-6pm Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
5-6pm Book Bites for Tweens @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Fall Sports Awards Night (friends and family welcome) @ Tri-County HS
6:30pm Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
7pm FHS Drama: 451 Fahrenheit @ Franklin High School
THURSDAY 12/21/17
9:30am Baby Tummy Time (pre-walkers, ages 0-18 months) @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am Story and Craft (ages 3 to 6) @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm Lego Robotics Club (registration required) @ Franklin Public Library
7pm FHS Drama: 451 Fahrenheit @ Franklin High School
7pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
Guide to Holiday Lights and Events (includes Franklin, MA) click HERE.
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM
Franklin Education Foundation Announces the 2017-2018 Grant Awardees
The Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) has awarded 14 grants totaling $28,310 for the 2017-2018 school year to teachers in the Franklin Public School (FPS) system. A committee composed of FEF representatives and FPS staff read all proposals through a blind review process and selected the recipients.
“Consideration was given to need, innovation, impact, and integration with other school programs when selecting applications for funding. These 14 grants will provide needed funding for innovative programs at the Early Childhood Development Center, elementary, middle and high schools”, stated Kit Brady, Ph.D., Chair of the FEF Grant Review Committee.
This year’s recipients at the Early Childhood Development Center are: Kelty Kelley, Parent/guardian lending library update; and Christine Duggan, Student engagement/learning activities on the playground.
At the elementary school level, recipients (lead applicant listed first) are: District-wide - Mary MacMurray, Jamie Barrett, Allison Fuller, and Brian Gustafson, 5th grade elementary ukulele program (Year 2); Jefferson Elementary School – Victoria Saldana, Greg Tang family math night kits.
At the middle school level are: Remington Middle School – Ingrid Ahlberg and Suzanne Roma, Program to update and reorganize the middle school book room (Year 2); Amanda Christopoulos and Kyle Duguay, Improving students’ cardiovascular endurance via rowing machines; Tulani Husband-Verbeek, Book club with author visits (Year 3); Jane Pichette and Jeff Chaffee, Interdisciplinary program to create a mosaic art installation (Year 2); and Dan Chase and Susan Richards, Video production studio; Annie Sullivan Middle School - Carol Allen and Daniel Kelley, Astronomy Club.
At Franklin High School are: Ron DiBona, 40% Club (aka the FHS Happiness Club); Carolann Tebbetts, Panthers' pride painting project; Patricia London and John Menard, Enhance the summer reading program via New York Times bestseller access; and Patricia London, Karen Alves (Franklin Senior Center), Caleigh Ross (Franklin Public Library), Intergenerational (FHS and Franklin Senior Center) book group with author visit via Skype.
Since its inception in 1997, the FEF has awarded over $375,000 in grants to FPS. Yearly fundraisers such as November’s Harlem Wizards basketball game, the annual Trivia Bee, as well as an annual fund campaign, provide much appreciated support from businesses, families, and organizations for the FEF grants.
To see a list of programs the FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/FranklinEdOrg).
The Franklin Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible. New members are always welcome – see our web site for an application or email: franklined.org@gmail.com.
“Consideration was given to need, innovation, impact, and integration with other school programs when selecting applications for funding. These 14 grants will provide needed funding for innovative programs at the Early Childhood Development Center, elementary, middle and high schools”, stated Kit Brady, Ph.D., Chair of the FEF Grant Review Committee.
This year’s recipients at the Early Childhood Development Center are: Kelty Kelley, Parent/guardian lending library update; and Christine Duggan, Student engagement/learning activities on the playground.
At the elementary school level, recipients (lead applicant listed first) are: District-wide - Mary MacMurray, Jamie Barrett, Allison Fuller, and Brian Gustafson, 5th grade elementary ukulele program (Year 2); Jefferson Elementary School – Victoria Saldana, Greg Tang family math night kits.
At the middle school level are: Remington Middle School – Ingrid Ahlberg and Suzanne Roma, Program to update and reorganize the middle school book room (Year 2); Amanda Christopoulos and Kyle Duguay, Improving students’ cardiovascular endurance via rowing machines; Tulani Husband-Verbeek, Book club with author visits (Year 3); Jane Pichette and Jeff Chaffee, Interdisciplinary program to create a mosaic art installation (Year 2); and Dan Chase and Susan Richards, Video production studio; Annie Sullivan Middle School - Carol Allen and Daniel Kelley, Astronomy Club.
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| FEF Announces the 2017-2018 Grant Awardees |
At Franklin High School are: Ron DiBona, 40% Club (aka the FHS Happiness Club); Carolann Tebbetts, Panthers' pride painting project; Patricia London and John Menard, Enhance the summer reading program via New York Times bestseller access; and Patricia London, Karen Alves (Franklin Senior Center), Caleigh Ross (Franklin Public Library), Intergenerational (FHS and Franklin Senior Center) book group with author visit via Skype.
Since its inception in 1997, the FEF has awarded over $375,000 in grants to FPS. Yearly fundraisers such as November’s Harlem Wizards basketball game, the annual Trivia Bee, as well as an annual fund campaign, provide much appreciated support from businesses, families, and organizations for the FEF grants.
To see a list of programs the FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/FranklinEdOrg).
The Franklin Education Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization. All gifts are fully tax deductible. New members are always welcome – see our web site for an application or email: franklined.org@gmail.com.
FHS Noviello, Leonard, Driscoll recognized for Hockomock Football Awards
HockomockSports has published the 2017 Hockomock League Football Awards. The FHS student athletes selected are shown here. Links to the complete listing are also provided.
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 QUARTERBACKS
Jake Noviello – Franklin – Senior
Franklin senior quarterback Jake Noviello put together a strong senior season, leading the Hockomock League in touchdown passes this fall. Noviello, who has one of the strongest arms in the league, completed 171-of-342 passes for 2,173 yards (more than 250 yards per game in the league) and 18 touchdowns for the Panthers. He also ran for a pair of scores and converted a pair of two-point conversions. Franklin coach Eian Bain said of Noviello, who is committed to Fairfield University for baseball, “We put the entire offense in his control, from pass protection to audibles at the line of scrimmage. Jake has the physical tools to make every throw.”
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS
Sean Leonard – Franklin – Junior
Franklin junior Sean Leonard emerged as Jake Noviello’s favorite target and a big-play receiver in the Panthers downfield passing attack in his second year as a starter. Leonard led the Hockomock League with eight touchdown receptions. He finished with 36 catches for 561 yards this season and also added a two-point conversion. Franklin coach Eian Bain is excited about Leonard’s potential for next season. Bain said, “He makes defenses have to account for the middle of the field, plays multiple spots, is deceptively fast, and it a tenacious blocker. He became Jake’s favorite target in any tight spot, and made many memorable catches.”
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 DEFENSIVE BACKS
Ryan Driscoll – Franklin – Junior
Franklin junior defensive back Ryan Driscoll built on a strong sophomore campaign to become one of the top cover guys in the Hockomock League, while also chipping in at wide receiver as well. Driscoll had an injury-shortened season but still made 35 tackles (two for loss), broke up four passes, and had one interception. He also caught 23 passes for 539 yards and four touchdowns. Franklin coach Eian Bain said of Driscoll, “The most explosive athlete on our team, Ryan usually drew the assignment of covering the opponents best receiver. Ryan also was one of our leading tacklers before injury cut short his 2017 season.”
For the complete listing of football awards, view this link
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/football/2017-2/
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 QUARTERBACKS
Jake Noviello – Franklin – Senior
Franklin senior quarterback Jake Noviello put together a strong senior season, leading the Hockomock League in touchdown passes this fall. Noviello, who has one of the strongest arms in the league, completed 171-of-342 passes for 2,173 yards (more than 250 yards per game in the league) and 18 touchdowns for the Panthers. He also ran for a pair of scores and converted a pair of two-point conversions. Franklin coach Eian Bain said of Noviello, who is committed to Fairfield University for baseball, “We put the entire offense in his control, from pass protection to audibles at the line of scrimmage. Jake has the physical tools to make every throw.”
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS
Sean Leonard – Franklin – Junior
Franklin junior Sean Leonard emerged as Jake Noviello’s favorite target and a big-play receiver in the Panthers downfield passing attack in his second year as a starter. Leonard led the Hockomock League with eight touchdown receptions. He finished with 36 catches for 561 yards this season and also added a two-point conversion. Franklin coach Eian Bain is excited about Leonard’s potential for next season. Bain said, “He makes defenses have to account for the middle of the field, plays multiple spots, is deceptively fast, and it a tenacious blocker. He became Jake’s favorite target in any tight spot, and made many memorable catches.”
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 DEFENSIVE BACKS
Ryan Driscoll – Franklin – Junior
Franklin junior defensive back Ryan Driscoll built on a strong sophomore campaign to become one of the top cover guys in the Hockomock League, while also chipping in at wide receiver as well. Driscoll had an injury-shortened season but still made 35 tackles (two for loss), broke up four passes, and had one interception. He also caught 23 passes for 539 yards and four touchdowns. Franklin coach Eian Bain said of Driscoll, “The most explosive athlete on our team, Ryan usually drew the assignment of covering the opponents best receiver. Ryan also was one of our leading tacklers before injury cut short his 2017 season.”
For the complete listing of football awards, view this link
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/football/2017-2/
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Can we get more responses to the Election Survey? Please
We currently have just over 170 responses to the survey. Can we get more to respond please? Would like to especially hear from more who did not vote.
An open survey for the voters and residents of Franklin, MA to provide feedback on the recent Biennial Election. The voter 17% turnout was less than average. The information gathered here will hopefully improve the turnout for future elections.
The survey is meant gather the information anonymously. However, if you would be willing to provide more in depth responses, there is an option to leave your contact information at the end of the survey.
This survey is being conducted by Steve Sherlock, Community Information Director (volunteer) for Franklin Matters. The information gathered by the survey will be shared and used as applicable to guide future informational sharing efforts.
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| Can we get more responses to the Election Survey? Please |
- Tally shown in the chart below is as of 5:30 AM Friday, Dec 15, 2017
FHS O'Rielly, Paterson selected as Hockomock hockey players to watch
HockomockSports has published their 2017-2018 hockey players to watch. The Franklin summary is shared here. The links for the complete Hockomock listing is provided below.
BRENDAN O’RIELLY, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin senior forward Brendan O’Rielly will be hoping to lead the Panthers on a run similar to his sophomore season when they won the Div. 1 state title. O’Rielly was the team’s leading scorer last year with a team-best 20 goals plus 11 assists for 31 points. He will spearhead an experience group of forwards and will use his strong skating, good stick-handling, and accurate shooting to help Franklin make another run at a Kelley-Rex division title. As a three-year varsity player, O’Rielly has continued to develop throughout his career and has the potential to be one of the league’s leading scorers again this winter.
REGAN PATERSON, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin junior Regan Paterson will be one of the primary attackers for Franklin, as the Panthers compete for the first ever Hockomock League title and book a return to the state tournament. Paterson score 11 goals and had five assists as a sophomore and is coming off a strong fall for the Franklin field hockey program. Her experience will be counted on to lead a young Panthers roster this winter.
For the complete listing of the Hockomock League hockey players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-hockey-players-to-watch-2017-2018/
Boys Hockey
BRENDAN O’RIELLY, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin senior forward Brendan O’Rielly will be hoping to lead the Panthers on a run similar to his sophomore season when they won the Div. 1 state title. O’Rielly was the team’s leading scorer last year with a team-best 20 goals plus 11 assists for 31 points. He will spearhead an experience group of forwards and will use his strong skating, good stick-handling, and accurate shooting to help Franklin make another run at a Kelley-Rex division title. As a three-year varsity player, O’Rielly has continued to develop throughout his career and has the potential to be one of the league’s leading scorers again this winter.
Girls Hockey
REGAN PATERSON, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin junior Regan Paterson will be one of the primary attackers for Franklin, as the Panthers compete for the first ever Hockomock League title and book a return to the state tournament. Paterson score 11 goals and had five assists as a sophomore and is coming off a strong fall for the Franklin field hockey program. Her experience will be counted on to lead a young Panthers roster this winter.
For the complete listing of the Hockomock League hockey players to watch
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-hockey-players-to-watch-2017-2018/
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| Franklin senior forward Brendan O’Rielly will be one of the players to watch as the Hockomock League hockey season kicks off. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
In the News: Cannabis Control Commission; Bellingham bomb investigation continues
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171214/special-event-licenses-home-delivery-marijuana-restrictions-debated
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171214/bellingham-instructors-home-raided-by-atf
"The first day of policy debate among state marijuana regulators indicated that the Cannabis Control Commission is working towards industry regulations that would give consumers more options for how they obtain marijuana and where they will be able to use it.
The commission on Monday worked through policies dealing with home delivery of marijuana products and social consumption of marijuana, among others. The policies, some of which were agreed to Monday, will be enshrined into draft regulations for the newly legal industry, which the CCC plans to put on file with the state by the end of the month.
The commission spent about an hour Monday discussing how to address social consumption, essentially allowing adults to buy and use marijuana at the same location much like purchasing alcohol at a bar or a cigar at a cigar bar, an idea that the CCC’s advisory board suggested could reduce the risk of children getting a hold of the drug and may limit how much legal marijuana is illegally transported out of state by tourists."
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"Federal agents raided the Rhode Island home of a 62-year-old Bellingham High School science teacher earlier this week as part of the ongoing investigation into a pipe bomb that exploded outside the principal’s home in Blackstone last month.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed that a search warrant was executed on Tuesday morning in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, in relation to the pipe bombing. City records list the owner of 22 Carey Court as Susan Seery.
Bellingham School Superintendent Peter Marano confirmed that Seery has been under paid administrative leave since Nov. 15, two days before the pipe bomb incident. Marano released a statement on Thursday night saying they could not comment on the ongoing investigation.
According to Seery’s son, Michael McNamara, agents kicked in the door of the house at 6 a.m. despite agreeing to a search days prior."
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