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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
You're invited to Cultural Connections - May 9
Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10
A special event for Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities has been scheduled for May 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Franklin TV Studios.
RSVP is required to confirm attendance. Please call 508-298-4023 by May 8.
Additional details in the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/event_for_the_disabled.pdf
or here
RSVP is required to confirm attendance. Please call 508-298-4023 by May 8.
Additional details in the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/event_for_the_disabled.pdf
or here
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| Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10 |
FHS boys tennis and baseball teams top Attleboro, girls track tops Taunton
Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Baseball = Franklin, 9 @ Attleboro, 7 – Final
– Franklin’s Even Wendell made a spectacular catch to end the game with the tying run at the plate as the Panthers picked up a win on the road. Wendell (1-for-3, RBI) well full extension in the right-center gap to make the catch and secure the win. Bryan Woelfel earned the win on the mound, scattering eight hits over five innings of work, striking out three. Scott Elliott (2-4, two triples, two runs, two RBI), Alex Haba (2-for-3, triple, run, RBI), Jake Macchi (RBI), Colby Fitzgibbons (2-for-3, two runs) and Jake Noviello (3-for-4, two-run home run) all had strong days offensive for Franklin. Alvaro Espinel (2-4, double, run), Rob Furtado (3-for-4, run), Jon Candiales (2-for-4, triple) and Corey McKenna (2-for-3, run, two RBI) all had multiple hits for Attleboro.
Softball = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Jenna Gittle struck out four and pitched a complete game to pick up the win for the Bombardiers, scattering seven hits. Jackie Cherry had a no-hitter through four innings for Franklin but that was broken up by a MacKenzie Bergdoll (2-for-4) two-out double that brought in Kayla Battisti and Jordyn Lako to put Attleboro ahead 2-1. Gittle brought in Autumn O’Connell with a sac fly in the sixth for an important insurance run. Attleboro coach Mark Homer said both teams “played tight defense” throughout the game. Franklin’s Tara Hartnett knocked in Anna Balkus (2-for-4) in the third for the Panthers’ run.
Boys Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin moved to 6-0 on the season, sweeping visiting Attleboro. Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr notched a 6-0, 6-0 win at second singles and Tyler St. Marie emerged with a 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-7 win at third singles. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu didn’t drop a game in a win at first doubles and Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier picked up a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final
– Attleboro defended home court against Franklin with two wins in singles play and two more at doubles. Torey Lussier won 6-2, 6-4 at first single and Brianna Arone picked up a 6-4, 6-2 win at second singles for the Bombardiers. Senior Merri Piazza and sophomore Rena Danho won 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 12-10 at first doubles while sophomores Nicole Matheson and Jill See emerged with a 6-1, 6-3 victory at second doubles. Franklin junior Krissy Stoyonova won 6-2, 6-3 at third singles.
Outdoor Track - Boys = Franklin @ Taunton, (no result available)
Outdoor Track - Girls = Franklin, 106 @ Taunton, 30 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-24-18/
Baseball = Franklin, 9 @ Attleboro, 7 – Final
– Franklin’s Even Wendell made a spectacular catch to end the game with the tying run at the plate as the Panthers picked up a win on the road. Wendell (1-for-3, RBI) well full extension in the right-center gap to make the catch and secure the win. Bryan Woelfel earned the win on the mound, scattering eight hits over five innings of work, striking out three. Scott Elliott (2-4, two triples, two runs, two RBI), Alex Haba (2-for-3, triple, run, RBI), Jake Macchi (RBI), Colby Fitzgibbons (2-for-3, two runs) and Jake Noviello (3-for-4, two-run home run) all had strong days offensive for Franklin. Alvaro Espinel (2-4, double, run), Rob Furtado (3-for-4, run), Jon Candiales (2-for-4, triple) and Corey McKenna (2-for-3, run, two RBI) all had multiple hits for Attleboro.
Softball = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Jenna Gittle struck out four and pitched a complete game to pick up the win for the Bombardiers, scattering seven hits. Jackie Cherry had a no-hitter through four innings for Franklin but that was broken up by a MacKenzie Bergdoll (2-for-4) two-out double that brought in Kayla Battisti and Jordyn Lako to put Attleboro ahead 2-1. Gittle brought in Autumn O’Connell with a sac fly in the sixth for an important insurance run. Attleboro coach Mark Homer said both teams “played tight defense” throughout the game. Franklin’s Tara Hartnett knocked in Anna Balkus (2-for-4) in the third for the Panthers’ run.
Boys Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin moved to 6-0 on the season, sweeping visiting Attleboro. Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr notched a 6-0, 6-0 win at second singles and Tyler St. Marie emerged with a 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-7 win at third singles. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu didn’t drop a game in a win at first doubles and Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier picked up a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final
– Attleboro defended home court against Franklin with two wins in singles play and two more at doubles. Torey Lussier won 6-2, 6-4 at first single and Brianna Arone picked up a 6-4, 6-2 win at second singles for the Bombardiers. Senior Merri Piazza and sophomore Rena Danho won 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 12-10 at first doubles while sophomores Nicole Matheson and Jill See emerged with a 6-1, 6-3 victory at second doubles. Franklin junior Krissy Stoyonova won 6-2, 6-3 at third singles.
Outdoor Track - Boys = Franklin @ Taunton, (no result available)
Outdoor Track - Girls = Franklin, 106 @ Taunton, 30 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-24-18/
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| FHS Panthers |
FHS Girls Track defeated Taunton High by the score of 106-30. The girls were led by the senior athletes on the team. Jess Kroushl won three events. Other seniors winning events were Kate Hartnett, Ella Gutkowski, Brianna Cummings, Sarah Goodermuth and Ali Rizoli.— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) April 25, 2018
Franklin 9 Attleboro 7. WP- Sr. Bryan Woelfel with a gritty performance on the hill. Sr. Evan Wendell with an amazing catch to end the game. Proud of our guys to get a really hard fought road win against a tough Attleboro team. Next up: Franklin @ King Philip Fri. 4/27 at 3:45pm.— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 25, 2018
Franklin 9 AHS 7— Matt Bosh (@CoachBosh) April 24, 2018
Hats off to Franklin, well coached, plays the game right, well deserved win. Back at it Thursday, home vs Taunton. #WE>ME @HockomockSports @mhoule32 @SunChronSports @AboroPrincipal @BostonHeraldHS
Boys Tennis defeats Attleboro. Rohan Herur 6-0 6-1, Liam Marr 6-0 6-0, Tyler St Marie 1-6 7-6 (5) 10-7, Tyler DiPalma & Derek Wu 6-0 6-0, Tony Calderone & Dan Angermeier 6-0 6-1— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018
Record: League and Overall 6-0
Wednesday's Varsity and JV Boys & Girls Lax games vs Mansfield have been moved to Thursday. Girls games = same time/same place. Boys games = V at 3:45 at Pinsini. JV at 5:15 at Pisini. @Franklin_Lax @Fhsglax @FranklinHSNews— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018
Thursday's Unified Track meet - OA and Sharon at Franklin, is being moved to Monday May 7th. Please spread the word! @FranklinHSNews @fhs_unified @OAHSTigersports @SHS_Eagles @MIAA033— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018
Beautification Day in downtown Franklin - May 19
The Franklin Downtown Partnership and Franklin Garden Club’s annual Beautification Day in downtown Franklin and the Town Common has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19.
Dozens of volunteers are needed to help plant the flowers and greenery on the downtown bridge and in barrels in front of businesses. The event will go on rain or shine.
Community service hours are available to high school sports teams, scout groups and students needing volunteer opportunities.
A new feature this year is that residents who volunteer for Beautification Day can obtain a free, one-year, resident membership ($25 value) to the Franklin Downtown Partnership. Membership offers discounts to a variety of businesses and a subscription to the Partnership’s newsletter.
Volunteers with trucks are also needed to help pick up a few trays of flowers at 7 AM at Fairmount Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln St.
Contact Beautification Day Chairperson Eileen Mason (emason11@verizon.net) to sign up to volunteer.
Dozens of volunteers are needed to help plant the flowers and greenery on the downtown bridge and in barrels in front of businesses. The event will go on rain or shine.
Community service hours are available to high school sports teams, scout groups and students needing volunteer opportunities.
A new feature this year is that residents who volunteer for Beautification Day can obtain a free, one-year, resident membership ($25 value) to the Franklin Downtown Partnership. Membership offers discounts to a variety of businesses and a subscription to the Partnership’s newsletter.
Volunteers with trucks are also needed to help pick up a few trays of flowers at 7 AM at Fairmount Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln St.
Contact Beautification Day Chairperson Eileen Mason (emason11@verizon.net) to sign up to volunteer.
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| Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge in May 2015 |
For additional information on the Franklin Downtown Partnership http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page
Stories in Stone Walls - Apr 28
Brought to you by Stony Brook Wildlife in conjunction with the Franklin Cultural Council
Join us for a free walk at the Franklin DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area, Saturday, April 28, starting at 11:30 a.m. Led by Doug Williams, a conservation biologist and the Director of Stony Brook, we will start with an interactive presentation focused on how and why the stone walls rose to importance in the New England landscapes. We will then walk to have a “hands on” encounter with stone walls at DelCarte itself.
Please meet at the Pleasant St. park entrance by the playground. Call Stony Brook at 508-528-3140 with any questions.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Join us for a free walk at the Franklin DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area, Saturday, April 28, starting at 11:30 a.m. Led by Doug Williams, a conservation biologist and the Director of Stony Brook, we will start with an interactive presentation focused on how and why the stone walls rose to importance in the New England landscapes. We will then walk to have a “hands on” encounter with stone walls at DelCarte itself.
Please meet at the Pleasant St. park entrance by the playground. Call Stony Brook at 508-528-3140 with any questions.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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| Stories in Stone Walls - Apr 28 |
FTC: Publishers Clearing House scams keep coming
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Live reporting: Consent Agenda - through to Executive Session
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2018 School Committee Meeting.
b. Budget Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.
c. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of the anonymous donation of a $50.00 Visa Gift Card for Supplemental Supplies at Davis Thayer.
d. Music Parents Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,150.00 from Various Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department.
e. Parmenter Donations
I recommend acceptance of the following gifts/checks totaling $585.00 for supplemental supplies at Parmenter Elementary School.
- Anonymous Gift Card $50.00
- Staff Member donation $50.00
- PCC Gift 485.00
f. Surplus Math Books
I recommend declaring the list of math books from Horace Mann Middle School as surplus.
g. J.F. Kennedy Gift
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $1,840.02 from the JFK PCC for field trips and supplies as detailed.
h. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,097.50 from the Oak Street PCC for field trips and in-house enrichment as detailed.
i. Franklin High School Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,250.00 from various donors for the Paul Castelline scholarship.
j. Solutions Program Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,000.00 as follows:
- $500.00 Middlesex Savings Bank – In-House Enrichment
- $500.00 Franklin Cultural Council - Supplemental Curriculum Materials
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas
10. Correspondence
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
motion to enter into Executive Session, not to return to open meeting
seconded, passed 7-0
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