Franklin Matters

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Live Reporting: Town Council - Mar 13, 2019

Present: Hamblen, Casey, Dellorco, Mercer, Jones, Earls
Absent: Pellegri, Padula

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of March 13, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. mail box replacement cost not fair for actual replacement, only $45/each Town supporting vandalism, should be reviewed for the $45/cost what kind of guidelines are supposed to be followed. plows recklessly acting, good thing it wasn't a child or a pet parent speaking for more recess in elementary school children, also asking for more lunch time; children coming home from school with most of their lunch uneaten, 20-30 minutes of sit down time required per Pediatric society; have been giving evidence to the schools for over 6 years and is disappointing with the response; Franklin is dead last on the listing of 20+ surrounding towns; also looked at all of MA, we fall so far below what the others are doing; 32 minutes avg for recess. 26 minutes for lunch 'because we don't have it in the budget..."
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	January 30,2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	February 13, 2019 motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Swearing in of five new Police Officers

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Tri-County Announces Class of 2019 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

The Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School District is pleased to announce the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2019. Nathaniel Clarke, of North Attleboro, has been named Valedictorian, and Maia Lavigne, of North Attleboro, has been named Salutatorian.

Nathaniel, a student in Tri-County’s Engineering Technology program, has achieved the highest cumulative GPA of 4.32 by mastering a rigorous academic schedule. The Engineering Technology student maintains several professional certifications and is committed to expanding his knowledge in the field as he will be studying Engineering while attending college.

During his four years at Tri-County, Nathaniel participated in NASA’s HUNCH Program and SkillsUSA. The Engineering Technology student has acquired several certifications including Certified SolidWorks Associate, MACWIC Level 1 and Level 2 Manufacturing, AutoCAD Certified User, Inventor HSM (CAM), RoboCell (Robotic Automation), and a 10 Hour OSHA certification. Nathaniel has also achieved Perfect Attendance throughout his high school career.

In addition to being an excellent student, Nathaniel is also a gifted athlete. He is champion bowler in his community, has won several tournaments, and even earned a scholarship. He recently won the 2018 Bristol-Plymouth Youth Championship. His love of bowling includes working part-time at North Bowl Lanes in North Attleboro.

When not involved in competing in bowling tournaments or working, Nathaniel volunteers in the North Attleboro community as a youth media leader, game tower leader, and a group leader at his church. He also volunteers at Friend’s Helping Friends: Cancer Sucks, a foundation that has events during the summer until October, in which all proceeds go to cancer patients and research to help cure cancer.

Tri-County’s Salutatorian, Maia Lavigne, maintains a 4.43 GPA having an arduous academic schedule that includes Advanced Placement Literature and Composition, Statistics, World History Honors, and Anatomy & Physiology Honors. Maia is a student in the Medical Careers program and has earned certifications including Certified Nursing Assistant, Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Certification 30-Hour, American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED (adult, child and infant), OSHA 10 Hour Certification, Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology, and Medical Office Assisting. Maia plans on majoring in General Sonography in college. She is a member of SkillsUSA.

Along with maintaining her academic and vocational achievements, Maia participates in a plethora of other academic initiatives including the Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science curriculum. Maia is also currently taking college courses at Bristol Community College. She is employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Cornerstone at Milford Assisted Living and Memory Support. She also volunteers her time at her church.

Nathaniel Clarke, of North Attleboro - Valedictorian, and Maia Lavigne, of North Attleboro - Salutatorian

Both Nathaniel and Maia are recipients of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship.

“It is a pleasure to recognize our two top scholars for their academic and vocational achievements,” said Stephen Dockray. “Their diligence and commitment to excellence exemplifies the Tri-County philosophy of working hard every day to strive for vocational, academic and personal growth. Congratulations to Nathaniel and Maia. We’re proud of them and wish them continued success in their future endeavors.”

As Valedictorian and Salutatorian, Nathaniel and Maia will lead the graduation procession and are scheduled to address their classmates at the Commencement Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2019.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Patty Larkin - March 23

Patty Larkin March 23

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An Evening with Patty Larkin
March 23 8 PM $25

Award winning Boston-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Patty Larkin returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 23, at 8 PM. She redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics. Rolling Stone praises her "evocative and sonic shading." She has been described as "riveting" (Chicago Tribune), "hypnotic" (Entertainment Weekly) and a "drop-dead brilliant" performer (Performing Songwriter).

Larkin's new release Still Green, her 13th recording, plays out in Technicolor sound images, a kaleidoscope of sun and sea traveling from the fluorescent-lit hallways of grief to the warm pull of love, family and nature. Much of it written in a primitive dune shack on the Outer Banks of Cape Cod's National Seashore, Still Green is a fresh approach to sound and life from a legendary songwriter who continues to amaze.

Patty's previous release, 25, celebrated a quarter century of music making with a 25-song, career retrospective reworked with voice and guitar and 25 friends. Among them, Grammy winners (Rosanne Cash, Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Janis Ian), and a veritable who's-who of singer songwriters (Bruce Cockburn, Martin Sexton, Dar Williams, Greg Brown, Mary Chapin Carpenter), and others.

Patty is the recipient of an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music, where she is now an Artist in Residence. She has earned eleven Boston Music Awards and has been honored by Boston's Mayor Thomas Menino for her philanthropic contributions to non-profit organizations.

"A virtuoso guitar player and mood-shaper...She is also a superb slide guitarist whose mature work is comparable to the best of Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams." NY Times

"Patty Larkin transmits eccentric magic." Joel Brown (The Boston Globe)

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

Mar 30 Celtic Band RUNA
Apr 13 Tracy Grammer
May 11 Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

“They went further than any other Franklin girls team has ever gone"

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the recap of the FHS girls basketball loss in OT to Springfield Central in the D1 Semifinals.

"Springfield Central is headed back to the MIAA D1 State Championship for the third straight year, but it wasn’t without a hell of a fight from the Franklin girls basketball team first.

The Panthers went toe-to-toe with the three-time West sectional champions, forcing overtime with a late bucket before bowing out of the tournament with a 64-57 loss at the hands of the Golden Eagles in the D1 State Semifinals.

“When you’re this close, you’re a game away, they are definitely disappointed,” said Franklin head coach John Leighton. “For the girls, I think in the next 24 hours, the sense of accomplishment will come back, but right now, it stinks. It’s raw because it just happened and was overtime. It’s one thing if you lose by 20, you know the season is done. But not here when you’re battling until the last 12 seconds. It’ll hurt tonight, but it’ll get better.”

For the second straight game, junior Megan O’Connell scored in the final seconds, this time a layup with 6.1 seconds left to tie the game at 48-48 to force overtime."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-overtime-state-semifinals/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-Springfield-Central-Girls-Basketball-03-12-19/

Franklin’s Megan O’Connell drives to the basket against Springfield Central in the D1 State Semifinal. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

HockomockSports.com Player of the Week: Megan O’Connell, FHS Basketball

Via HockomockSports, we share the news of the Player of the Week selection of Megan O'Connell

"Franklin junior Megan O’Connell has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for March 3 through March 9. O’Connell is the 23rd player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2018-19 school year and the 13th player in the winter season.

O’Connell has been an important part of Franklin’s league championship season, but that went to a new level on Friday night at Worcester State when she hit arguably the biggest shot in the program’s history (to this point). With the Panthers down one to undefeated top seed Wachusett in the Div. 1 Central final, O’Connell grabbed an offensive rebound and hit an off-balance putback at the buzzer to secure the program’s first-ever sectional title."

Continue reading about Megan online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-megan-oconnell-franklin-basketball/

HockomockSports.com Player of the Week:
Megan O’Connell, FHS Basketball

Franklin SEPAC: When Friends Don't Come Easy...Supporting Children Who Struggle Socially - Mar 21

When Friends Don't Come Easy...Supporting Children Who Struggle Socially

Please join us for a presentation on friendship. While making friends comes naturally to many children, for others it is a skill that must be learned and practiced. Child therapist, Alison Ratner Mayer, will lead parents in activities to increase understanding of the social challenges children face daily, and will discuss how parents can support their child’s social development.

When: Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 PM
Where: Third floor Training Room of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Franklin SEPAC: When Friends Don't Come Easy ...
Supporting Children Who Struggle Socially - Mar 21

Do Something IncredABLE! - May 19

Click here for available Volunteer Shifts or a Volunteer Application

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In appreciation of your service in support of HMEA's IncredABLE Day, all registered volunteers will receive a Volunteer T-Shirt, a Volunteer Gift, and a Book of 6 Dream Raffle Tickets!

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