“We have to play hard because we have something to prove”

Josh Perry, the Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides a good article on FHS alumni Nicole Ellin.

"Trying to balance academics and athletics is hard enough at the college level, regardless of what division you are playing at, and Bard College senior Nicole Ellin increased the difficulty level further by being a standout in two sports. Not only does she have to balance school work with practice and games, but also balance her yearlong commitments to two programs, soccer and lacrosse. 

The Franklin High grad leads the Raptors in minutes played this fall, starting all eight of Bard’s games so far this season and all but one game in four years, and is also, already, a two-time captain for the lacrosse program and played in every game over three seasons with one more spring to come. 

While Ellin admits that she had to learn how to manage her time to be fully committed to soccer, lacrosse, and her studies as a psychology major, this was exactly what she was looking for when she searched for the right school four years ago. 

“It’s hard with school work sometimes because of the workload, but it keeps me busy,” Ellin said. “It’s my last seasons for both sports so I want to be there for both lacrosse and soccer. It’s hard to be around for both sports and be part of both teams completely, which I am, but you have to separate your time.”

Continue reading about Nicole online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-nicole-ellin-making-double-the-impact-at-bard/

Franklin grad Nicole Ellin has played almost every game in her four years for the Bard College women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. (Bard College Athletics)

FHS Alumni: Lexi Martin

The Franklin radar picks up this profile of FHS alumni Lexi Martin now entering her senior year at Merrimack College.

"Lexi Martin is a senior guard on the Women’s Basketball team. Before coming to Merrimack, she attended Franklin High School in Franklin, Mass., where she was four-year letter winner and two-time Hockomock All-Star. Martin emerged as a contributor on the team during her first year and continued that through sophomore year. She missed the entire 2017-18 season due to an ACL injury, but looks to come back even stronger for the Warriors this season. Martin majors in International Business. 

How did you first get involved with basketball? 

My mom got me into basketball when I was little. She started training me and helped coach my travel team growing up."

Continue reading Lexi's profile at The Beacon, the Merrimack College Student Newspaper  http://merrimacknewspaper.com/index.php/2018/09/28/warrior-spotlight-lexi-martin/

Lexi Martin (Merrimack photo)

In the News: Gilberti leads the Walk to End Breast Cancer; trend shows more major hurricanes coming over time

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

"Surviving cancer is always worth celebrating, and helping to turn potential tragedy into a party is something the American Cancer Society’s Anne Gilberti has taken to be part of her job. 

In 2014, Gilberti took part in Avon 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. She wanted to continue the effort, but did not have someone to sponsor. 

“I didn’t really have a personal connection to breast cancer - I didn’t really know anyone with breast cancer,” she said. “Fast forward to the next year when the team I was part of was doing fundraising. That very night, I was waiting on my own biopsy and I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” 

Less than a year later, she didn’t realize she would be funding her own cause, as she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. At the time of her diagnosis, she was a mother to three children, and knew she needed to be there for them."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180929/franklin-resident-takes-own-strides-for-cancer

Donate to the cause by following the link
http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/MSABCCY18NER?pg=entry&fr_id=89577

Making Strides of Boston

"The Atlantic’s warmer waters triggered the unusual number of major hurricanes last year, according to a new study that predicts the region could see a couple of extra whopper storms each year by the end of the century. 

Six major hurricanes — with winds of at least 111 mph — spun around the Atlantic last year, including Harvey, Irma and Maria that hit parts of the United States and the Caribbean. Since 2000, the Atlantic has averaged three major hurricanes a year. Before that the average was closer to two. 

It may go up to five to eight major hurricanes a year around the year 2100, according to a study in this week’s journal Science. 

“We will see more active hurricane seasons like 2017 in the future,” said lead author Hiro Murakami, climate scientist and hurricane expert at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180929/why-we-can-expect-more-whopper-hurricanes-in-coming-years

Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for more info and to subscribe to weather alerts. https://www.noaa.gov/

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

“The top priority ... was getting the library above the Minimum Appropriation Requirement”

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

"For the first time in a decade, staff members at the Franklin Public Library won’t have to seek a waiver from the state Library Board of Commissioners to operate under the minimum budget while maintaining certification. 

That’s because the Town Council this week gave the library budget a significant boost, voting to increase the appropriation from $900,301 to $999,000 - bringing it to a level that meets state certification standards, and ensuring the library does not have to apply for the waiver of the Minimum Appropriation Requirement (MAP) with the state. 

“It’s long overdue,” Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said of the action, noting that it “kind of goes hand in hand” with the recently completed renovation and expansion work. 

Library Director Felicia Oti said the extra money comes as good news to the library’s staff, and will mean good things for patrons as well."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180929/franklin-library-budget-gets-boost

“The top priority ... was getting the library above the Minimum Appropriation Requirement”

Lifelong Community Learning: Fascinating Workshops

One-Night & More

Lifelong Community Learning presents Fascinating Workshops  - One Night and More   Coming Soon - Still Time to Register Thursday, Oct. 11  Social Media Marketing with Facebook 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Would you like to better understand the basics of online customer acquisition? This workshop is for you! Cost:  $30 * * * * * *  Sundays, Oct. 14-Nov. 4  Mindfulness - A Four Week Series 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Curious about starting a meditation practice or struggling  to  stick with it? Then this series is for you!   Cost: $100 * * * * *  Thursday, Oct. 18 Fire Safety In and Around the Home for Families 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Know what to do before, during, and after a fire. Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you may have as little as two minutes to escape? Cost: $15 per family * * * * * Tuesday, Oct. 25 Introduction to Astronomy - Part 1 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Does the Cosmos fascinate you? Well, it's time to hop on board the cosmic express and take a journey from our precious planet earth to our solar system and beyond! Cost: $30 * * * * * Tuesday, Oct. 25 Medicare and You: Knowing Your Options 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Some of the benefits of becoming and staying organized are finding what you want when you need it.  Cost: $15  LCL@franklinps.net    508-613-1480

FPS- Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Wednesday, November 14 

Franklin Public Library 
5:30-7:30 PM

Come meet and make connections with several local preschools and child care providers. This is a FREE community event hosted by the MOMS Club of Franklin.




For about the MOMS Club connect with them via Meetup
https://www.meetup.com/MOMS-Club-of-Franklin/

MOMS Club: Preschool Fair - Nov 14

Cultural Connections: "Engaging Your Community" - October 10

Cultural Connections, a free arts and culture roundtable, will be held Oct. 10 at 7:00 pm in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library. Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. 

The subject of this roundtable will be Engaging Your Community, which will build on their May meeting of Defining Your Community (though attendance at the previous meeting is not required). 

How do you effectively engage with those in your community? What have you tried that has worked well, and what has not? How is your engagement different through social media vs email vs in person at an event? Is it enough to engage with those already committed to your cause or organization? They will discuss all of these questions and more. 

Come share your thoughts on the subject. A great opportunity to network! To RSVP, go to http://bit.ly/ConnectionsOct

About the Franklin Cultural Council 

The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Cultural Connections: "Engaging Your Community" - October 10