Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Both FHS varsity basketball teams post wins vs. North Attleboro

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Tuesday.

Boys Basketball = North Attleboro, 29 @ Franklin, 72 – Final
– Franklin bounced back from its first loss in a big way, running away with a win against visiting North Attleboro. After a back-and-forth first quarter saw the Panthers take a 17-14 lead, Franklin’s defense clamped down and didn’t allow more than six points in a quarter the rest of the way. Franklin senior Brayden Sullivan scored a career-high 28 points, hitting on a three-pointer in each of the first three quarters while going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Chris Edgehill added 16 points in the win for Franklin while sophomore Brody Rosenberg netted a team-high nine points for North Attleboro.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 53 @ North Attleboro, 33 – Final
– Franklin remained unbeaten with a road win at North Attleboro. The Panthers scored 24 points in the first quarter to get off to a perfect start, led by 18 at the half, and then held North to only three points in the third to put the game away. Ali Brigham was the game’s top scorer with 26 points and Olivia Quinn put up 13 for the Panthers. Franklin also used its advantage in the paint to dominate on the glass. On a rough shooting night for the Rocketeers, Regan Fein led the way with nine points and Amanda Kaiser added eight.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 vs. Westwood, 5 – Final
– Franklin went toe-to-toe with one of the top teams in the state in Westwood but the Wolverines scored with less than a minute to go in the game to earn the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-14-20/

Both FHS varsity basketball teams posts wins vs. North Attleboro
Both FHS varsity basketball teams posts wins vs. North Attleboro


 

Franklin Recycles almost 37,000 Pounds of Clothing Last 2 Months of 2019

We are pleased to announce the clothing recycling program in Franklin has been more than successful. Clothing pickup started mid-November and we have collected 36,949 pounds of clothing in the pink bags.

Please spread the news and let everyone you know to take advantage of the easiest way to recycle/reuse clothing. More bags can be sent to you by going to simplerecycling.com.

By using this valuable program you save time and money. All money received for the clothing goes to offset the curbside trash and recycling fee.

 
Franklin Recycles almost 37,000 Pounds of Clothing Last 2 Months of 2019
Franklin Recycles almost 37,000 Pounds of Clothing Last 2 Months of 2019


For more about the clothing recycle program
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/franklin-recycles-almost-37000-pounds-clothing-last-2-months-2019

Decoding the Kid Behind the IEP: A Quick Guide - Jan 16

UPCOMING WORKSHOP = Decoding the Kid Behind the IEP: A Quick Guide

WHEN: Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM

WHERE: Franklin Municipal Building, 3rd floor training room. Take the stairs or elevator to the third floor and head RIGHT!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when describing your child? You know your child best! But it can be difficult to give people the right information (but not too much info!) to help them understand.

A Face Sheet is a 1-page summary sheet about your child; a simple overview in a friendly format. Face Sheets make it easy to share important info with educators/ care providers/ coaches/ specialists/ extended family members/ etc.

Come join us to create a Face Sheet for your child(ren)! This workshop will be facilitated by Elise Stokes, a parent and educational consultant.

We will also have a special presentation by Directory of Student Services, Paula Marano about Franklin's "Portrait of a Graduate."

This will be a productive and informative evening and we look forward to seeing you!

*Bring a laptop if you have one!

Decoding the Kid Behind the IEP: A Quick Guide - Jan 16
Decoding the Kid Behind the IEP: A Quick Guide - Jan 16
Shared via Twitter
https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1216819820597075973

For more about Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
http://franklinsepac.org/

Franklin Cultural District meeting - Jan 22

Dear Franklin Cultural District Partners,

The next meeting of the Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) is scheduled for:  Wednesday, January 22 at 7:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Training Room in the Municipal Building.

This Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) received a $5,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The funds must be spent by June 30, 2020. The FCDC has earmarked $500 for marketing/promotion of the Cultural District. Importantly, the FCDC would like to distribute $4,500 to Cultural District Partners to fund cultural events associated with ArtWeek (May 1 to May 10) and/or the Strawberry Stroll (June 12).

Cultural District Partners are invited to this meeting to share their ideas/suggestions about the disbursement of these grant funds. Please attend this meeting and share your ideas.

Best,

Pandora

____________________

Pandora Carlucci, Ed.D.
Cultural District Committee Member
pcarluccifranklinculture@gmail.com

Franklin Cultural District meeting - Jan 22
Franklin Cultural District meeting - Jan 22

MBTA - Commuter Rail will operate regular schedule for MLK Day

The Commuter Rail will be operating on a regular weekday schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2020.

For more information: http://www.mbta.com/holidays

Last Updated: Jan 14 2020 10:22 AM


MBTA - Commuter Rail will operate regular schedule for MLK Day
MBTA - Commuter Rail will operate regular schedule for MLK Day

Franklin Residents: "Adopt a hydrant" Program available

"The Franklin Department of Public Works has created a new program that will give residents the opportunity to help the Fire Department ensure hydrants are clear and visible after a snow storm.This will speed the response time in case of an emergency and alleviate time spent by firefighters searching for and clearing hydrants buried in drifts or plowed snow. 
Adopt a hydrant
Adopt a hydrant

Volunteers should clear at least a 3' circle of snow from the area around the hydrant and wear visible and appropriate weather related clothing when clearing snow. Hand shoveling or using a snow blower is the best option for clearing snow from a hydrant, please do not use a snow plow.

Residents and civic groups (Scouts, local youth groups, Franklin High School teams, etc.) can "adopt" a hydrant or hydrants. This is intended to be a commitment for the 2019/2020 snow season and can be applied towards student community service hours.

Please contact us if you know of any hydrants that are located near a resident's house and they are not physically able to clear the hydrant themselves. These hydrants can be delineated as "high priority" and would be highlighted in yellow and available to adopt.

If you have any questions, difficulty selecting and adopting a hydrant, or are a student and would like to adopt a hydrant as part of your community service requirements, please email RoseanneS@franklinma.gov for more information."

This was shared from the Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/931498886934582/posts/2830605863690532/


To Adopt-A-Hydrant, please sign up at this link:
http://townoffranklin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=9b2624de1eaf43b8acb5e62ccba2e9d1

Franklin Residents: "Adopt a hydrant" Program available
Franklin Residents: "Adopt a hydrant" Program available

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

wfpr.fm Radio Schedule for week of Jan 15, 2020

Our weekly wfpr●fm program schedule lists interviews and musical programs of interest hosted by Franklin residents. 

Our current slate of programs runs Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 

Programs repeat at 9 AM, Noon, and 6 PM, and Saturdays, starting at 9 AM.


Wednesday:

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p FPS Voice – Anne Marie Tracey

All about Franklin Public Schools

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone

All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points 

11:00a/2:00p/8:00p TBA


Thursday:

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p The Tabernacle Choir from Salt Lake City

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey
Frank explores a range of music genres and artists 

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick
Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition.

Friday:

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick
Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews 

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey
An hour of uplifting music for all 

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group
Original short stories presented by the authors


Weekdays:

3:00p Music of the Swingin’ Big Band Era

4:00p Starlight Songs from the Great American Songbook

Listen each week on the air at 102●9 fm, and online at our website, wfpr●fm as we bring more of our community – to community radio.


This Weekend – wfpr●fm!

Weekend radio is big. We’ve been fine-tuning our weekend radio programming. It’s a reprise of all our weekday shows that some folks don’t get to hear at work. 

Here’s what’s up for the weekend – on the air on 102.9 and online at wfpr●fm.

Saturday:

9:00a FPS Voice – Anne Marie Tracey

All about Franklin Public Schools 

10:00a Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey

Frank explores a range of music genres and artists 

11:00a Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

An hour of uplifting music for all 

12:00p The Tabernacle Choir from Salt Lake City

1:00p The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone 
All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

2:00p Chapters – Jim Derick
Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews 

4:00p Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group
Original short stories presented by the authors 

5:00p Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick
Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition.


Sunday:

9:00a The Tabernacle Choir from Salt Lake City

10:00a Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey 
An hour of uplifting music for all

11:00a Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey

Frank explores a range of music genres and artists 

1:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

An hour of uplifting music for all

Questions? Call us at 508–528–9377. That’s 508–528–wfpr. And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 
And, thank you for watching.

wfpr.fm Radio Schedule
wfpr.fm Radio Schedule