FHS girls hockey scheduled for playoff game Feb 26

"Below are the seeds and matchups for Hockomock teams in the MIAA playoffs. Records listed are for MIAA tournament purposes and do not include exclusion games. Times and dates are subject to change and we will update this post with any changes."

Girls Hockey = Division 1

#31 Franklin (7-8-5) will travel to #2 Austin Prep (17-1-2) Wednesday, 2/26 at 5:00 at Lawler Rink (Merrimack College).

Boys Hockey = D1 South

Seeding will be determined following the Super 8 play-in games.


For other Hockomock League playoff seeds
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups-2020/

For the MIAA link to the hockey playoff brackets
overall = http://miaa.ezstream.net/index.cfm?itemid=8393

• Girls  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5520
• Boys not defined after Super 8 playin games on Sunday, Feb 23

FHS girls hockey scheduled for playoff game Feb 26

“If there’s one thing that’s got to be funded, it’s elections"

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

"This year is the first in which early voting is an option in Massachusetts for a presidential primary.

The five extra days for voters are designed, in part, to reduce traffic and headaches on Super Tuesday - March 3 - when polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the state.

“For absentee ballots, you have to be either out of town or can’t physically get there because of a disability or religious (reasons),” said Franklin Town Clerk Teresa Burr. “With early voting, you don’t need an excuse. You can just come in and vote. It makes it more easily accessible.”

Franklin has set its hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday; and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, in order to help accommodate people who work outside of town."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200221/early-voting-starts-monday-effort-is-to-reduce-headaches-on-super-tuesday

"A driver can use a phone only if the vehicle is stationary and not in an active travel lane"

From the Boston Globe, an article of interest to Franklin

"It’s time to break some old habits: State officials are reminding drivers the new hands-free law goes into effect Sunday. 

“I think all of us have to unlearn behaviors that we have been learning since smartphones have become part of our lives," Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack said Thursday at a news conference. 

Massachusetts, Governor Charlie Baker said, "consistently rates among the 10 worst states in the country for distracted driving, and I think in many ways this law is overdue, but I also believe it will, over time, save lives.”

• "You CAN’T enter a number or talk on a phone without hands-free mode
• You CAN’T look at photos or videos
• You STILL CAN’T text while driving
• You CAN’T use your phone at a stoplight
• If you’re under 18, you CAN’T use your phone in any capacity"

Continue reading the article online to find out what you CAN do under this new law (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/20/metro/new-mass-hands-free-driving-rules-go-into-effect-sunday-heres-what-you-definitely-cant-do-anymore/?

(Photo = XREFLEX - STOCK.ADOBE.COM via BostonGlobe.com)

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Feb 21 to THU - Feb 27

Friday, February 21

 Library-The Amazing Race: Library Edition- Whole Family

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:30am

 Library-Happy Feet-Ages 2-4

3:30pm

 Library - Chess Club for Kids! - Ages 8-13

Saturday, February 22

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Library- Winter Beach Party!- Whole Family

1:00pm

 Library- Girls Who Code- Ages 6th-8th Grade

Sunday, February 23

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, February 24

10:30am

 Library-Move Along- Ages 0-5

3:30pm

 Library- D&D for Kids- Ages 7-13

7:00pm

 Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 25

9:30am

 Library- Cool Cruisers- 8mo-18mo

10:30am

 Library-Get Ready for Kindergarten- 3-5yrs

4:00pm

 Library-Toe-Tapping Tuesdays-Ages 2-4!

6:00pm

 Library - Adults - Drop-In ESL Conversation Class

7:00pm

 School Committee meeting

7:00pm

 Franklin Public Library Book Club

Wednesday, February 26

10:30am

 Library- Terrific Toddlers- Ages 18mo-3yrs

3:30pm

 Library- Creation Station!- Ages 4+

6:30pm

 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Thursday, February 27

9:30am

 Library- Tummy Time- Ages 0-12mo (pre-walkers)

10:30am

 Library-Story Xplorers- Ages 0-5

4:00pm

 Library- Bookworm Bounce Storytime!- Ages 0-5

6:30pm

 Genealogy Club Meeting

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Feb 21 to THU - Feb 27

THE BLACK BOX to host 2nd annual FHS All Class Reunion - Feb 28

THE BLACK BOX will host their second annual Franklin High School All Class Reunion on Friday, February 28 from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Alumni from any FHS class are invited to put together a group from their class, or just join in and be surprised who they see. Spouses and friends of Franklin High are also welcome. 

There will be pizza, snacks, a cash bar, music, Joe Landry's vintage videos and photo archives, a yearbook library, Panther Pride Sports Corner, and more. Proceeds support THE BLACK BOX.

Tickets for the Franklin High School All Class Reunion can be purchased at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA. 


Download a copy of the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jALamhxaiA08O3NaHsIGNf1XrQ0SWpx6/view?usp=sharing

FHS_201406_FieldHouse - from the last tour of the old FHS building

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins

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

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 78 @ Weston, 50 – Final

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 47 vs. Bishop Guertin (N.H.) 46, - Final

Thursday's High School Sports Roundup: Franklin girls cap undefeated regular season https://t.co/VS7UXHq7Ak

— Daily News Sports (@MetroWestSports) February 21, 2020

https://twitter.com/MetroWestSports/status/1230688003447828482?s=20

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-20-20/

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins

In the News: Taste of MetroWest scheduled; red light camera ticketing proposed

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

"The 10th annual Taste of MetroWest is set for March 17, offering attendees a culinary “taste” of the region’s many restaurants, breweries and unique cuisines.

Samples of foods and beverages from throughout MetroWest will be available to enjoy during the event, said Jim Giammarinaro, president and CEO of the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce.

“It’s an opportunity for people to get together and try out foods and drinks from across the community,” he told the Daily News in a recent phone interview.

Guests can expect to find offerings from an array of local restaurants and breweries, such as the Coach Grille in Wayland, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza in Natick, and Jack’s Abby in Framingham."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200219/prime-your-palates-taste-of-metrowest-set-for-march-17

For more info and to purchase tickets:  http://www.metrowest.org/taste-of-metrowest

10th annual Taste of MetroWest

"Drivers might think twice about gunning it through an intersection when the light has just turned red if a bill the Massachusetts Senate plans to debate next week becomes law.

Under a bill (S 2553) scheduled for a vote next Thursday when the Senate meets in its next formal session, cities and towns across Massachusetts could decide to install automated road safety camera systems to identify and then photograph vehicles that commit any number of traffic law violations at intersections.

The camera systems could look for vehicles that fail to stop at a red light, cars traveling at least five miles an hour above the posted speed limit, vehicles making a right turn at a red light where prohibited, and cars blocking an intersection or bus lane. Drivers who put the pedal down when they see a yellow light, however, would be are safe -- the bill declares that it would not be a violation “if any part of the vehicle was over the stop line when the light was yellow.”

If caught by a camera, the vehicle owner could be hit with a fine of up to $25 under the bill, which was originally filed by Sen. William Brownsberger and redrafted by the Ways and Means Committee."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200220/red-light-cameras-could-get-green-light-from-senate/1

The text of the proposed legislation can be found
https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2553

camera systems could look for vehicles that fail to stop at a red light