In the News: Hopkinton adds unified basketball; kindergartener paints his finger nails

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

"With a little more than seven minutes left on the clock in the first period of the Unified Sports basketball game at Hopkinton High, Max McNamara lines up a three-pointer and sinks it. 

He lifted his hands and jumped across the court as dozens cheered during the team’s first-ever home game against Worcester Tech. 

“Just like the last two games,” McNamara said of sinking the shot. The 17-year-old senior with autism enjoyed having his brother, Grant, referee the game and being cheered on by his sister, Emma. The three are triplets. 

Special Olympics Unified Sports programs promote social inclusion through sports by joining people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team, according to the organization. Hopkinton High launched the unified program last spring with a track team and added the basketball team this fall."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181024/hopkinton-launches-unified-sports-basketball-team

"With his chin held high, Sam Gouveia, 5, went back into his kindergarten classroom on Tuesday morning with more confidence and, of course, freshly painted fingernails. 

On Monday night, Sam’s father, Aaron, posted on his internationally popular Twitter account, DaddyFiles, about how his son had been ridiculed by his young classmates because of his painted nails that day. Though Aaron said he doesn’t blame the school or the teachers for the incident, he took to social media nonetheless. 

“I love painting my nails,” Sam said, laughing. “I’m just a crazy man, and it just looks pretty.”

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Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29

The Franklin High Unified Basketball Team has challenged three groups to play us in basketball and help collect food and non perishable goods for the Franklin Food Pantry

Monday, October 29 - 6 PM

Game 1 - Avengers vs FHS Administration

Game 2 - Ballers vs Franklin Fire Department

Game 3 - UFB vs Franklin Police Department

Admission Free - We just ask that you bring in Non Perishable food items, Personal Hygiene Items, and Cleaning Supplies. 

There is a current need for:
Flour (white, 2 lbs. or larger), Coffee, White tuna, Stuffing, Granola bars, Small boxes of cereal, Apple filling, Soap bars, Toothbrushes, Feminine hygiene products, Razors, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo

Come join the fun and be sure to visit our autograph and selfie area where you can meet and greet our star players!

Ice Cream Social to follow the Games

Unified Against Hunger Challenge - Oct 29

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15

FRANKLIN CULTURAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting

Thursday, November 15 2018, 7:15 PM

Franklin TV - Franklin Radio

23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin MA

AGENDA
1. TOUR OF FRANKLIN TV/FRANKLIN RADIO FACILITIES 7:15 PM
2. Review of MCC Site Visit and Status of FCD Application 7:30 PM
3. Partnership Goals and Responsibilities - Quick Review 7:40 PM
4. FCD Marketing Subcommittee 7:45 PM

• a. Social Media Efforts and Branding Strategy
• b. “Did You Know” Campaign
• c. Cross-promotional and Marketing Ideas
• d. FCD Tool Kit

5. Brainstorming for Cross-Promotional Partnership Activities 7:55 PM
6. Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting Schedule 8:30 PM
7. Questions 8:40 PM
8. Adjourn 9:00 PM

The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

For Additional information, contact:
Bryan W. Taberner, AICP, Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
508-520-4907; btaberner@franklinma.gov

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - Nov 15

FHS golf finishes 13th in D1 Sectionals; Tri-County volleyball wins again

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS and Tri-County fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018


Volleyball = Foxboro, 1 vs. Tri-County, 3 – Final


Golf = MIAA D1 South Sectional

Teams
1. BC High – 303
2. Xaverian – 317
3. Wellesley – 319
T4. Bridgewater-Raynham – 321
T4. Brookline – 321
6. Braintree – 328
7. Mansfield – 333
T8. King Philip – 338
T8. Needham – 338
10. Framingham – 341
11. Brockton – 346
12. Plymouth North – 348
13. Franklin – 364
14. Marshfield – 372

Individuals
Franklin

• Gerard Collins – 86
• Quinten Faro – 92
• Jack Paterson – 93
• Jake Blaney – 93
• Matt D’Errico – 95
• Nolan Norton – 96

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-23-18/

FHS Panthers

Library of Congress: NEW BOOK- “Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress”

NEW BOOK: "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress" “Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress” AVAILABLE NOW! A new book, "Game Faces: Early Baseball Cards from the Library of Congress," offers baseball fans and historians a visual delight that showcases early baseball cards from the 19th and early 20th centuries alongside photos from the early days of the nation's beloved pastime. Author Peter Devereaux takes readers behind the scenes of the Library of Congress' Benjamin K. Edwards Collection to see the vibrant world of the early boom of America's pastime. Click here for more information https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-130/?loclr=ealn .

In the News: GOP group urges voters to ‘blank’ Baker

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

"As he runs for a second term against Democrat Jay Gonzalez, Gov. Charlie Baker is now also facing a different campaign from his right, as a conservative group urges Republicans to blank their ballots in the gubernatorial contest. 

The Massachusetts Republican Assembly on Thursday announced its “Blank Baker” campaign, saying the governor has displayed a hesitance “to support fellow Republicans,” and alluding to his decision not to vote for either candidate in the 2016 presidential election. 

“In an election that offers no actual gubernatorial choice to advance the cause of common sense or conservatism, the Massachusetts Republican Assembly will invoke Baker’s own standard: Do not vote for the lesser of two evils,” the group said in a press release."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181023/gop-group-urges-voters-to-blank-baker

Governor Baker official state page  https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-governor

Campaign page   https://www.charliebakerma.com/

Jay Gonzalez campaign page  https://jay4ma.com/

Election Information for Nov 2018

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visits Gillette Stadium

"From Thursday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 12, Patriot Place will host the Moving Wall, the half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Since the memorial requires 24-hour watch we are looking for volunteers while it is on display. Please fill out the following information if you are interested in volunteering."

To volunteer for the visit, please sign up online for a 3-hour shift
https://www.gillettestadium.com/2018-moving-wall-volunteers-needed/


About the Moving Wall:
"The Moving Wall" is the half-size replica of the Washington, DC Vietnam Veterans Memorial and has been touring the country for thirty plus years. When John Devitt attended the 1982 dedication in Washington, he felt the positive power of "The Wall." He vowed to share that experience with those who did not have the opportunity to go to Washington.

John, Norris Shears, Gerry Haver, and other Vietnam veteran volunteers built The Moving Wall. It went on display for the first time in Tyler, Texas in October of 1984. Two structures of The Moving Wall now travel the USA from April through November, spending about a week at each site.

More about the Moving Wall  http://www.themovingwall.org/index.html

Volunteer for the 24-hour watch when the Moving Wall visit Gillette Stadium