FHS' Walmsley selected a "Top Ten Player to Watch"

As part of the HockomockSports.com preview of the high school boys basketball season, they share the Top Ten Players to Watch.  We share the Franklin info here and provide the link to the page with all the Hockomock League "Players to Watch."

 

Declan Walmsley, Senior – Franklin

"Franklin had a very strong senior class last season so a lot of the spotlight went there but one player that really improved and impressed by the end of the season was Declan Walmsley. Through the first 13 games of last year, Walmsley only reached double-digits in scoring once but then finished the season by reaching that point in six of the last 11 games. With an even more expanded role this season look for the senior guard to really emerge as one of the top offensive threats in the league. He showed off his touch from three-point range last year but can cause a lot of damage in and around the rim. At 6’2, he can really be a tough matchup for opposing guards. Walmsley could be the breakout player of the season. "

Hockomock League "Players to Watch" https://hockomocksports.com/boys-basketball-ten-players-to-watch-in-2020-2021/

 

FHS' Walmsley selected a "Top Ten Player to Watch"

Let’s Laugh Today is Free EVERY Wednesday at 7:30 PM on ZOOM!

Let’s laugh more in 2021 and Let’s Laugh Today! There is nothing like a good belly laugh to help release stress and anxiety. These laughter exercises and deep breathing help to bring more fresh oxygen into the body and brain helping you feel more energetic and healthy. 

 

See www.letslaughtoday.com for link to the free 45 minute ZOOM Meeting EVERY Wednesday at 7:30pm and also other times. 

 

All ages are welcome. You can sit or stand the entire time. 

 

 No need to get down on the floor. It’s a good time to try something new and take care of our mental and emotional health! 

 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers and Laughter Ambassadors, Linda and Bill Hamaker.  

 

Let’s Laugh Today is Free EVERY Wednesday at 7:30 PM on ZOOM!

 

Reminder: Veterans Coffee Social - Jan 6, 2021

January 2021 Coffee Social

Join us as we ZOOM into the New Year!

 

Hello Veterans!

The Veterans' Services Office will welcome the New Year with a VIRTUAL Coffee Social on Wednesday, January 6 at 10:00 Hours. We hope you will join us for veterans' updates and friendly conversation. All Veterans are welcome!

 

If you have not participated in a Zoom call yet, you'll need to download the Zoom app on your device before joining us.

 

Here is the log-in information for the January 6, 2021 meeting only:

Join Zoom via URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89944022073

Call in number: 1-929-205-6099

Enter Meeting ID: 899 4402 2073

 

For more information, contact the Veterans' Services Office at: (508) 613-1315.

We look forward to Zooming into the New Year with you at the January Coffee Social!

 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page

https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/january-2021-virtual-coffee-social

 

 

Reminder: Veterans Coffee Social - Jan 6, 2021

 

 

"an invitation not to mistake difference for defect"

Maria Popova (@brainpicker) tweeted on Sat, Jan 02, 2021

"I have written a children's book. It is a true story — a love story, a science story, a story about the poetry of existence, about time and chance, genetics and gender, evolution and infinity, about diversity as nature's wellspring of resilience and beauty"

"Great children’s books move young hearts, yes, but they also move the great common heart that beats in the chest of humanity by articulating in the language of children, which is the language of simplicity and absolute sincerity, the elemental truths of being: what it means to love, what it means to be mortal, what it means to live with our fragilities and our frissons. As such, children’s books are miniature works of philosophy, works of wonder and wonderment that bypass our ordinary resistances and our cerebral modes of understanding, entering the backdoor of consciousness with their soft, surefooted gait to remind us who and what we are."

Direct link to Maria's book announcement:  https://t.co/Q8NTUxqEZN

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter: https://twitter.com/brainpicker/status/1345436684763222017

For those on Twitter, Maria is one whom I recommend to follow as being a valid source of a wealth of worthy info.

One of the several illustrations graciously shared by Maria in her announcement. Illustrations by "the uncommonly talented and sensitive Ping Zhu

Speaker Ron Mariano: Climate Conference Committee Report

Speaker Ron Mariano (@RonMariano) tweeted on Sun, Jan 03, 2021:

"The climate conference committee has filed its report.

I'm grateful for the work of the House conferees, @rephaddad, @RepBradJones & especially the House's lead negotiator, @tomtipagolden.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/JAWRHJPsog "

Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/A0ARnCdkdG

Direct link to MA Legislature page  https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2995

 

The Boston Globe article:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/03/metro/state-lawmakers-announce-deal-climate-change-bill/

CommonWealth Magazine article:  https://commonwealthmagazine.org/energy/lawmakers-release-compromise-climate-change-bill/

 

 

Speaker Ron Mariano: Climate Conference Committee Report

 

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Monday - Jan 4 - remote learning day

 

"This is a reminder that tomorrow, Mon, Jan 4, 2021 will be a remote learning day for FPS students. We have been following our process for contact tracing upon learning of new cases since Dec 23, however we feel it safest to return to a remote learning day to allow for follow up."

"If your child tested positive for COVID-19 or has been identified as a close contact and you have not already done so, please report this information to FPS by completing this form: https://forms.gle/R2M675UiwyzjTE8P9 Thank you. Happy New Year!"

Shared from Twitter here 
https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1345887722888712197

and here: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1345887723765248001

 

Franklin Public Schools, MA: Monday - Jan 4 - remote learning day

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 6, 2021

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

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. CITIZEN COMMENTS

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. 

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

None Scheduled

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS

None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

Hazard Mitigation Plan: Bryan Taberner, Director of Planning and Community Development

Staff Memo’s & Materials

Proposed Hazard Mitigation Plan = (122 pages) https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/franklin_hazard_mitigation_plan_2020_update_-_pending_adoption.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Budget Subcommittee

c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-01: To Adopt The Town of Franklin Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Update (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-01 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10a._hazard_mitigation_0.pdf

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-02: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs of the Beaver Street Interceptor Replacement Project (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-02 - Two Thirds Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10b._21-02_beaver_street_interceptor.pdf

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-03: Gift acceptance - Fire Department, $85 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-03 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._gift_fd.pdf

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-04: Gift acceptance - Police Department, $5025 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-04 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10d._gift_pd.pdf

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-05: Gift Acceptance - Recreation Department, $49,806.69 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-05 - Majority Vote)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10e._gift_rec.pdf

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

COVID-19 Update

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None Scheduled 

ADJOURN

Note: 

• Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
• Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda and released documents (except Hazard Mitigation Plan) can be found in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/01-06-2021_town_council_agenda.pdf

The individual files can be found in the meeting folder:

https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/january-6-town-council-agenda

Franklin, MA: Town Council  - Agenda - Jan 6, 2021