FHS field hockey and volleyball teams top Taunton

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Oct 21, 2019

** Field Hockey = Taunton, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– Taunton took a 2-1 just before the midway point of the first half but Franklin answered with two goals before the break, and added an insurance tally in the second half. Alana Tavares put Taunton up 1-0 before Stephanie Bell pulled the Panthers level 27 seconds later. Sophomore Ashley Amarao put the Tigers back in front in the 13th minute but Franklin answered with two goals to take the lead. Kaitlyn Carney tied it on an assist from Amanda Lewandowski, and Bell grabbed her second with Hanna Richardson getting the assist. Molly Collins (from Maeve Ledwith) added an insurance goal in the second half.

** Volleyball = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin defended home court with a 3-0 (25-11, 25-23, 25-13) win at home over Taunton. Mikayla Raffin had a team-high eight kills along with two aces to lead the way, Sarah Jackson added seven kills, Bridget Jackson chipped in with five kills and four aces, and Cailyn Mackintosh had 22 assists in the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-21-19/

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams top Taunton

Reminder: 5K Foot Pursuit - fund raising for the Franklin Police Association - Oct 26

The Franklin Police Association is once again sponsoring a 5k road race.

"A 5K Run and a free Kids Costume Run (kids 10 and under)
Registration opens at 9:30 AM at Franklin Police Department, 911 Panther Way, Franklin, MA. The 5K starts at 11:00 AM followed by the Kid's Costume Race."

Registration is $25, and $30 on race day. 5K runners 17 and under are $20 including on race day. The Kids Costume Race is free for kids 10 and under.

T-Shirts for the first 100 registered online for the 5K.

This is a fundraiser for the Franklin Police Association which in turn uses the funds to host an annual Halloween Party, No-Shave November donation, Christmas event, youth sports sponsorship, scholarships, etc.

Register online
https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/FranklinPoliceAssociation5KFootPursuit

5K Foot Pursuit - fund raising for the Franklin Police Association - Oct 26

Franklin Police Assoc: 5K Foot Pursuit - Oct 26

Tri-County RVTHS Open House for Grade 7-8 students Nov 5

When Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School host its annual Open House for grade 7 and 8 students on Tuesday, November 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., attendees will be among the first to explore several new technologies available to students.

During the Open House, Tri-County’s new state-of-the-art Medical Assisting facility, which opened to students in September, will be open to the public for the first time.

“As a school that aligns its curricula to future workforce needs, Tri-County is fully committed to preparing students for the careers that will be available over the next decade. We’ve expanded our healthcare offerings as we work collaboratively with our industry partners to tackle workforce shortages, particularly a shortage of nurses,” explained Tri-County Superintendent-Director Stephen Dockray, “We strongly encourage middle school families to visit Tri-County to not only determine if our high school is the right fit for their child, but also to explore and consider the careers that will be available to their child upon graduation from high school and college.”

Tri-County’s new state-of-the-art Medical Assisting facility

In addition to the new Medical Assisting facility, Tri-County unveiled a new Engineering wing in the spring that includes new advanced manufacturing and robotics equipment.
“Our goal is to ensure our vocational shops emulate the workplace,” said Principal Michael Procaccini. “In Carpentry, that often means working with clients on construction projects. In Early Education, that means running a child care center and building a curriculum geared toward young children. Our students develop the soft skills and employability skills that are critical to career success. Many choose to continue their studies in college with the strong foundation they built here at Tri-County.”

In addition to touring the school’s 16 Career Programs, families will have the opportunity to learn about Tri-County’s rigorous academic courses that include Advanced Placement offerings and a for-credit college-level Spanish Program operated in partnership with Bristol Community College.

Student-athletes will be available to discuss the high school’s sports teams which compete in the Mayflower Athletic Conference. Student ambassadors and current Tri-Count parents will be on site to discuss extracurricular programs, cooperative education and school culture.

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School serves students in Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sherborn, Seekonk, Walpole, Wrentham.

Franklin 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group -> Developing a Winning Resume

Franklin 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

Friday October 25 

9:00 – 11:00 AM

Doors open at 8:30 AM for networking!

Facilitator: Edward Lawrence; Career Coach
Co-facilitator: Erin Rogers; Social Services Coordinator

Guest Speakers: Barbara Janczunski.

Franklin 50+ Job Seekers Networking Group

This session focuses on creating a reader-friendly résumé that captures attention, establishes credibility and effectively targets the right decision- makers in human resources & the hiring management.

Common questions addressed in this session include:

• What are the gate keepers/recruiters really looking for in a resume?
• How do I create a resume that will find its way to the hiring manager’s desk?
• How do I develop a resume that will really serve as a marketing tool targeted at the right job in the right industries?
• What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)? How do I get through it and avoid the black hole?

Pre-Registration is Required: www.mcoaonline.com/50plusregistration

For additional information about this program, please contact Erin Rogers; 
Social Services Coordinator 
Franklin Senior Center 
erogers@franklinma.gov
(508) 520-4945

Download your copy of the flyer with all the details here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/101q3q2UP0GOjTZH_9_y04c47gT0RwVSu/view?usp=sharing

FTC Consumer Alerts: Charity fraud awareness, here and abroad

Charity fraud awareness, here and abroad by Rosario Méndez, Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC Today is the start of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week (ICFAW), a coordinated international effort to help charities and donors avoid charity fraud.  The FTC joins state charities regulators across the country, the National Association of State Charities Officials (NASCO), and international partners in this campaign. By joining forces, we can reach more people and more charities with information and advice. Money lost to bogus charities and scammers means less donations to help those in need. And no one wants that, either here or abroad. Read more  https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/10/charity-fraud-awareness-here-and-abroad?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Curbside Clothing Starts November 11, 2019

Curbside Clothing Starts November 11, 2019

Franklin is pleased to announce that a curbside clothing recycling program will begin starting November 11, 2019. The company doing the recycling is called Simplerecycling More information about the company can be found on their web page  https://simplerecycling.com/.

DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi and Chris White made a presentation to the Town Council on Sep 18,2019 on the Clothing Recycling Program to be started in November. 

This is another option to recycle, folks can still use the other non-profit recyclers that they have.

The key benefit for Franklin in implementing this curbside option: For those who want to recycle clothing this way, we can remove it from the solid waste stream and improve our recycle contamination rates.

This curbside option makes it easier for folks to help remove clothing from the solid waste stream. For those who want to call or deliver the clothing, etc. themselves to the other non-profits, they can continue to do so. 

it is a weekly program, bags will be coming via mail.

Everything can go in the same bag for convenience. See the listing of acceptable items.

Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director with Chris White on the Clothing Recycling Program

DPW Presentation: Textile Recycling from Franklin Matters

Initial mailer information includes two bags to be sent to each household
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/final_mailer2withbags_8x6_franklin_proof.pdf

Frequently asked questions on this new program
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/faq.pdf

The listing of acceptable items
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/acceptable_items_0.pdf

This was shared from:
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-clothing-starts-november-11-2019

You can view the Town Council meeting of Sep 18 via the on-demand replay
https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=683

Economic Development Subcommittee = Oct 23, 2019

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building - 355 East Central Street, 

3rd Floor Training Room, Franklin, MA

October 23, 2019 = 6:00 PM

Announcements:

This meeting may be recorded by audio or video.


Discussion:
1. Plastic Bag Ban Proposal



This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/agenda/edc-agenda-16

Prior EDC meeting notes and audio recordings can be found

• Quick Summary Aug 14 (audio recording)
• June 12, 2019 meeting (audio recording)

From the back of the room at the EDC meeting, Aug 14, 2019