FHS Volleyball takes D1 Central-West Sectional Title for First Time

Josh Perry, the Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap for the FHS volleyball win in the D1 Central-West Sectional.

"During a dominant regular season, Franklin was not pushed to five sets even once. In fact, the Panthers had only dropped three sets overall heading into the state tournament. 

In three postseason games, Franklin has gone to five sets all three times and has won all three of them. 

That pattern held again in the Div. 1 Central/West final on Saturday evening at Wellesley High. Franklin cruised through the first two sets, demonstrating why the Panthers are still unbeaten, but then Shrewsbury rallied to win two straight and force a decisive final set. Franklin jumped out early to win the fifth set 15-5 and secure the program’s first-ever sectional title. 

“You just have to work harder than the girls on the other side of the net, just want it, and I think it showed in the fifth set that they wanted it,” said first-year Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth. “I’m beyond proud.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-goes-five-sets-to-win-first-ever-sectional-title/


Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-Shrewsbury-Volleyball-11-10-18/

Libero Riley Marino (5) jumps for joy after a Franklin point during the D1 Central/West final at
Wellesley High. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS plays Barnstable at FHS on Tuesday, Nov 13 in the State Semi-final

MIAA bracket for State finals  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5047

The volleyball game is scheduled to start at 5 PM on Tuesday!

In the News: the Yankee Division and the MA role in WW I

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

"New England’s largest infantry unit. A lifesaving war dog. A German attack on Cape Cod. 

These all contributed to the unique role Massachusetts played in World War I, which ended 100 years ago on Sunday. 

World War I, also known as the Great War, is often overshadowed by other historic wars. It was shorter, claimed fewer lives and the United States involvement was less extreme compared to other war efforts. 

The end of World War I was once known as “Armistice Day,” which was observed each year on Nov. 11. That changed, however, in the 1950s when President Dwight Eisenhower decided the day should include the recognition of World War II veterans, giving it the name still used today - Veterans Day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181110/100-years-ago-massachusetts-played-unique-role-in-wwi

Today's Veterans Day ceremony will begin at 1:30 PM on the Town Common and be followed by a reception at the Senior Center. 

Parking around the Town Common should be reserved for the older veterans. Parking at Horace Mann and the High School is also a short walk away. Parking alternatives can be found at the Charter School and the Public Library (closed today).

the Veterans Walkway in the rain on Saturday

Bricks can still be purchased. The Brick order form can be found online  https://post3402.org/documents
Make checks payable to Franklin VFW Post 3402

“The garden welcomes everyone”

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

"Victoria Almeida knew she wanted a dedicated spot for her grandson, Tristan, to pay his respects to his dad whenever he felt the need. 

Ryan Trant, Tristan’s father, was 24 when he died in September 2017 after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl - an opioid known to be 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. 

“Ryan was cremated, so I didn’t have a place,” Almeida said. 

After months of fundraising and working with the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Holliston and Trant’s girlfriend, Mikaela DeMaria, Almeida was able to make that wish a reality."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181110/holliston-butterfly-garden-dedicated-to-overdose-victims

https://www.facebook.com/ryansbutterflygarden/

Myfm 101.3 interview with Victoria Almeida
http://www.myfm1013.com/news/family-honors-sons-memory-with-butterly-garden-in-holliston-myfm-audio?

Zoning Board of Appeals: upcoming hearings - Nov 29

Zoning Board of Appeals - upcoming hearings:

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to convert an addition into an accessory dwelling unit
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/167_conlyn_avenue_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to increase the impervious coverage to 26.40% where 25% is allowed
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/8_addison_avenue_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to construct a 20’ X 5’ covered porch that is 35.6’ from the front setback where 40’ is required
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/17_sherman_avenue_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

Nov 29 - Applicant is seeking to construct a 24’ X 28’ detached garage that is a replacement for a pre-existing, nonconforming shed and garage
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/205_west_central_street_-_newspaper_page_2.pdf

"The Zoning Board of Appeals currently consists of three (3) members and one (1) associate members appointed by the Town Administrator, subject to the confirmation by the Town Council, for terms of such length and so arranged that the term of one member shall expire each year. There is currently one (1) opening for associate member. 

The Board holds Public Hearings for variance requests, special permits (including gravel removal) and Chapter 40B applications. The Board also makes determinations on land use and zoning issues. All necessary forms and applications may be obtained through the Building Inspection Department and via Board of Appeals website. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets in Town Council Chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building on Thursday evenings usually twice a month."

http://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals

http://www.franklinma.gov/zoning-board-appeals

Franklin Offices Closed on Monday - no delay in curb pickup schedule

Franklin, MA Town Offices are closed on Monday in observance of Veterans Day. There is no delay in the curb pickup schedule for trash and recycling.

Franklin Offices Closed on Monday - no delay in curb pickup schedule

The 2018-2019 Solid Waste mailer with the holiday schedule can be found online  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gWaYUxbHiOJ3uJkRJf5AG7lmVGDQYpNI/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting - November 15, 7:15 PM

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Cultural District Committee would like to remind you about our upcoming quarterly partnership meeting. The meeting will be next Thursday, November 15th, 7:15 PM at the Franklin TV and Radio Station, 23 Hutchinson Street.

Our meeting will begin with a short tour of the Franklin TV and radio facilities. During the meeting we will provide an update on the status of our Cultural District application, share a quick overview of our goals and marketing strategies, and will conclude with a brainstorming session regarding potential cross partnership activities for the future. 

We look forward to everyone's input and continuing our work together to promote the arts and the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

We hope to see you all on November 15th.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee

Franklin Cultural District Partnership Meeting November 15, 7:15 PM

Opioid Awareness Education and NARCAN® coming to Library and YMCA

Via the SAFE Coalition which found this news to share

"Every public library and YMCA in the U.S. may soon be equipped with Narcan, in an effort to combat drug-related deaths by expanding access to the opioid-overdose-reversing naloxone nasal spray. 

Emergent BioSolutions, which this month completed its acquisition of Narcan maker Adapt Pharma, will provide a free kit including two doses of the nasal spray, as well as educational materials, to each of the 16,568 public libraries and 2,700 YMCAs in the U.S., according to an announcement released Wednesday. 

The initiative builds on the Narcan in Schools program, through which the company offers four free doses of Narcan to each U.S. high school, and up to eight doses to degree-granting two- or four-year institutions."

Continue reading the Time article
http://time.com/5432950/narcan-libraries-ymca/

American Libraries Magazine has a similar article
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/narcan-company-supply-free-narcan-to-libraries/

The press release can be found
http://investors.emergentbiosolutions.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=202582&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2373258

emergentbiosolutions.com