"it’s definitely been quite a ride here"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides an update on the collegiate career of FHS grad, Ryan Spillane:

"Looking forward to his junior season at St. Anselm, Ryan Spillane was expecting to see a larger role for the Hawks. The former Franklin High standout had played in 23 games as a sophomore, scoring a pair of goals and recording three assists, and he had high hopes of even more ice time and even more production as a junior.

Unfortunately, a hamstring injury in September would cost Spillane the entire year. He has worked hard to not only get back on the ice but to become a regular contributor for a team with its sights set on bringing home the NE-10 title.

“By the beginning of the summer I was ready to get back on the ice and get in shape,” Spillane explained. “By the time the season came, I felt like I was ready to go, back in game shape like I was two years ago. It’s nice to be back on the ice.”

It is always hard for an athlete to sit and watch his team play, but Spillane praised his coaches, teammates, and the training staff at St. Anselm for keeping him involved and for getting him back on the ice for this season."

Continue reading about Ryan:
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-ryan-spillane-skates-into-final-shift-at-st-as/

Former Franklin standout Ryan Spillane has battled back from an injury to have a strong senior season at St. Anselm. (St. Anselm Athletics)

FHS wrestling team wins 3 matches at Algonquin Quad

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Saturday.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Medway, 3 – Final

Wrestling = Algonquin Quad (Franklin 3-0), wins over Framingham, Westford Academy, and Algonquin

Nice 45-24 win over Framingham. Pins by Fracasa, Jacoby, Walker, Leofanti. @FHSSports

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 18, 2020

39-34 win over Westford Academy. Pins by Sauer, Sackley, Nawn, and Leofanti. @FHSSports

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 18, 2020

Nice 58-13 win over Algonquin. Pins by Leaman, DiFilippo, Brambson, Jawando, Sauer, Sackley, Nawn, Walker, and Leofanti. Great work by the team today. @FHSSports

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 18, 2020

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-18-20/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS wrestling team wins 3 matches at Algonquin Quad

Attention Franklin Residents: Stormwater Survey

Stormwater Survey

Interested in winning a free rain barrel just in time for Spring?! 

Fill out the survey below (it only takes 5 minutes!) and you'll be entered to win a rain barrel from The Great American Rain Barrel Company! 

The Town of Franklin is interested in gauging public knowledge in stormwater to help develop outreach and educational programs. With your participation, we can more accurately inform residents of the struggles we face regarding pollution and stormwater prevention. Thank you for your help!

https://forms.gle/RMmuDsYxgpmfJg7e6

Attention Franklin Residents: Stormwater Survey

If you haven't heard about storm water, you are about to hear more this year. It is on the "watch list" for 2020  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/01/franklin-issue-on-2020-watch-list_6.html

Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting - Feb 6

The next general meeting of the Franklin Downtown Partnership will be held on Thursday, February 6 at 8:30 AM at the Dean College Campus Center. 

What’s Next for the Former Clark-Cutler-McDermott Property?
One of the topics for the next general meeting (February 6) will be an update on the future of the Former Clark-Cutler-McDermott (CCMcD) Property. Rick Kaplan, president of RE/MAX Executive Realty’s Commercial Division, will provide a short presentation on preliminary plans for the property.

We look forward to seeing you!

For other info on the Franklin Downtown Partnership visit their page
https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

The scale booth at the former Clark-Cutler-McDermott (CCMcD) property

Attention Franklin: Job Opportunities within DPW, Facilities, Fire Dept

Job Opportunities

To apply for a vacant position, please submit a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov.  Please put the job title in the subject line of your email.  

• Motor Equipment Repair Person (Mechanic) - Department of Public Works

 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/l6-motor-equipment-repair-person-external-posting-jan162020.pdf

• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator - Department of Public Works 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/hmeo-external-posting-october252019.pdf

• ON CALL SNOW SHOVELERS - Come work on an on call basis for the DPW and help us keep school and town sidewalks clean!

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/shoveler-posting.pdf

• Part-Time and Substitute Custodian positions - Facilities Department 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/part-time.and-substitute-custodians-oct252019.pdf

• Firefighter/Paramedics - The Town of Franklin's Fire Department is in the Massachusetts Civil Service system. 
  • If you are currently a Firefighter/Paramedic in a Civil Service community and are interested in working for Franklin, send a resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov. 
  • Please note: new hires must have and maintain a paramedic certification and complete an Associate's Degree within 5 years of the date they are hired.   

If you do not have a resume, you may send a completed Application for Employment instead  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/application_for_employment_-_town_of_franklin.pdf

To receive notifications of all job opportunities in the Town of Franklin, subscribe here https://www.franklinma.gov/subscribe

Attention Franklin: Job Opportunities within DPW, Facilities, Fire Dept

Franklin Veterans Council: Thank you Starbucks!

Thank you Starbucks for supporting 

Franklin veterans!

John Hefele (pictured far right) of the Franklin Veterans Council recently presented Starbucks, Route 140 in Franklin, with a certificate of appreciation for their support of the Franklin veterans monthly coffee socials. 

Pictured left to right are Starbucks team members Liam Palacious, Helen Donovan, Courtney Clark and John Hefele

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/thank-you-starbucks

FPAC presents Moliere's "Tartuffe" - Jan 25-26

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Moliere's classic comedy “Tartuffe” on January 25 at 7:30 PM and January 26 at 2:00 PM at THE BLACK BOX.

So virtuous is Tartuffe that every form of pleasure is an abomination to him. Orgon, a rich merchant, is completely duped by the ruse and watches approvingly as the cunning Tartuffe "reforms" his whole family. So besotted is the merchant that he even plans to give Tartuffe his fortune, his house, and finally his daughter. Orgon's wife finally exposes Tartuffe for the rogue he is -- and her husband for being a gullible fool. By the time Orgon sees the light, only the courts can insure justice.

The cast features an array of local talent including Michael Baratta of Hopkinton in the title role. Baratta’s FPAC credits include Art (Yvan), Matilda (Sergei), Cabaret (Ernst) and You Can’t Take It With You (Mr. Kirby). Baratta trained at The Juilliard School in New York and spent two summers with the Williamstown Theatre Festival and also studied theatre at Williams College. A Hopkinton resident, he’s been featured in a number of Enter Stage Left Theater productions, including Twelfth Night (Malvolio), Much Ado About Nothing (Benedick), The Glass Menagerie (Tom; EMACT DASH Award nominee, Best Actor), Blithe Spirit (Charles), and Arsenic and Old Lace (Jonathan).

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. 

FPAC presents Moliere's "Tartuffe" - Jan 25-26