Franklin Historical Museum: Visit a Federal Period Parlor in Franklin

We invite you to visit the Franklin Historical Museum Sunday afternoons from 1 PM-4 PM. Although our hours are limited, there is still a lot to see.  An exciting, permanent exhibit has recently been installed that is well worth the visit. 

 

Jim Johnston has installed a Federal Parlor in honor of his mother Clara F. Johnston. The beautifully appointed room brings you back in time to the way a Franklin home may have been decorated during the Federal period, late 1700s early 1800s.

 

A new exhibit will open in February that pays tribute to prominent women in Franklin history. Such names as Lydia Ray Pierce, Annie Ray Thayer, Alice Wiggin, Palma DeBaggis Johnson, Loraine Metcalf and Stella Kehayas Jeon are just some of the women who will be featured. 

 

While there please check out our newly revamped and fully stocked Gift Shop. In addition to our popular ornaments, the gift shop offers, Franklin mugs, candles, pillows and many more Franklin themed items. Proceeds from Gift Shop support the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.

 

During these sensitive times, the Museum  complies with Covid regulations.  Building occupancy is limited, face masks are required, and names are taken for contact tracing. The museum is wheelchair accessible and admission is always free.

 

Franklin Historical Museum: Visit a Federal Period Parlor in Franklin

FHS boys and girls basketball, girls hockey, and gymnastic teams all post wins on Sunday

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 70 @ King Philip, 53 – Final 

– Franklin scored 25 points in the third quarter to turn a halftime deficit into a comfortable lead and win over King Philip. The Warriors had five players score in the second quarter, taking a 28-27 lead at the break. Senior Andrew Byfield scored eight of his 18 points in the third while Declan Walmsley, who hit four three-pointers in the second to keep the Panthers in it, scored 14 of his career-high 29 points in the second half. Danny Clancy added 14 points for the Warriors while Charlie Grant chipped in with 10 points.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Boston Latin, 2 – Final

"5-2 Win over Boston Latin
Goals by Carter (2), Stoller, Greco, and Brown. Congrats to Avery on her first varsity goal!!  3 stars of the game are Avery, Katelyn, and Madi"

https://twitter.com/fhsvgockey/status/1350907388379934724

Gymnastics = Franklin, 140.9 @ Sharon, 117.05 – Final 

– Franklin had a strong showing on Sunday evening, knocking off Sharon by the score of 140.9-117.05. Emma White had the top score in the All Around for the Panthers with a 38.25 while Caroline Woelfel finished with a 34.05.

Top 4 Scores (Franklin only): Vault: Emma White (F) – 9.5 | Lizzie Brown (F) – 8.8 | Emma Nelson (F) – 8.4 | Caroline Woelfel (F) – 8.3 || Bars: E. White (F) – 9.55 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.3 | Elizabeth Schirduan (F) – 8.75 | E. Nelson (F) 8.15 || Beam: E. White (F) – 9.6 | E. Schirduan (F) – 9.15 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.65 | Olivia Reagan (F) – 8.25 || Floor: E. White (F) – 9.6 | C. Woelfel (F) – 8.8 | Ashley Hammann (F) – 8.6 | Katherine Kurtz (F) – 8.5

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 62 @ King Philip, 48 – Final

"After playing at King Philip’s pace for the opening eight minutes and heading into the first break down by a point, Franklin coach John Leighton implored his team to slow things down, move the ball around, and look for good shots not just the first shot.

Over the next two quarters, the Panthers did just that, scoring 40 points in the second and third quarters combined and turning that deficit into an 18-point lead. Franklin would lead by as many as 25 points in the fourth and earned a sweep of the Warriors with a 62-48 victory.

“Something you never want is a slow start and that’s exactly what we had,” said Leighton. “We had way too many turnovers, we went too fast, but what I was impressed by is that by the end of the quarter they had bought into the idea of slowing it down, seeing the next step, and when you start getting defensive stops they can’t press as much.”

Continue reading the game recap from Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-overcomes-slow-start-to-sweep-king-philip/

 

For a Photo Gallery from this game:  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Winter-2020-2021/King-Philip-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-1-17-21/

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-01-17-21/

 

 

Franklin point guard Erin Quaile dished out eight assists to lead the Panthers to a win at King Philip. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Project BOE -Informational Meeting - Jan 24, 2021

Project BOE is a new initiative in the MetroWest area with the aim of supporting historically underrepresented progressive individuals interested in getting involved in local government or running for local office.

• INFORMATIONAL MEETING: SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 3:00 PM

 

Follow the Facebook event for the connection info

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2587147061543240/permalink/2776472175944060/

 

 

Project BOE -Informational Meeting - Jan 24, 2021

 

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee - Jan 20, 2021

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee
Continued from 12-02-2020 Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
January 20, 2021 - 6:15 PM

 

1.    Call To Order
2.    Town Administrator Evaluation Discussion
3.    Adjourn

 

Connection info contained in the agenda doc:

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/agendas/_2020-01-20_ta_evaluation_agenda.pdf

 

 

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen participating in a recent Finance Committee meeting

FHS Gymnastics: Meet Emma and Elizabeth

FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) tweeted on Sun, Jan 17, 2021:

Meet Emma!  https://t.co/dJnaERvAm3

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1350920026568716290


Meet Elizabeth!  https://t.co/KYbOvwaQdQ

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1350919794174922753?

Meet Emma! @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @HockomockSports pic.twitter.com/dJnaERvAm3

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 17, 2021

Meet Elizabeth! @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @R_Lanigan @BostonHeraldHS @MetroWestSports @HockomockSports @ESchirduan pic.twitter.com/KYbOvwaQdQ

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 17, 2021

50+ Guest Speaker Series event - Wednesday Jan 27, 2021

PIVOT Your Job Search for 2021!

Are you feeling stuck or discouraged about your job search?

Are you wondering what changes 2021 might bring?

NOW is the perfect time for a Job Search Pivot.

Join us for tips, tools, data & support to help you re-start or kickstart your job search, designed for people 50+.

Facilitated by:

• Amy Avergun, Brain-Friendly Instructional Designer and Career Coach
• Susan Drevitch Kelly, Director of 50+ Job Seekers Networking Groups and Career Services Consultant
• Doug Dickson, Chair of Encore Boston Network and former career consultant

Wednesday, January 27, 10-11:50 AM

 
REGISTER HERE:  https://encorebostonnetwork.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=941588&item_id=1356214

Brought to you by:  The 50+ Jobseekers Networking Groups and the Encore Boston Network

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50+ Guest Speaker Series event - Wednesday Jan 27, 2021

"the Biden plan proposes increasing the tax credits to lower health premiums or even “eliminate” them"

 

"Tucked into President-elect Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus plan is a one-sentence provision that could drive billions in federal subsidies to help people afford to buy health insurance.

The proposal would do two things: make upper-middle-income Americans newly eligible for premium subsidies on Obamacare marketplaces, and increase the financial help that already goes to lower-income enrollees. Taken together, some experts expect these changes to drive more sign-ups for Healthcare.gov plans after they fell in the Trump era.

Democrats have spent much of the last two years pressing for these policies, outlining ideas in candidate platforms and fine-tuning them in congressional legislation. The House even passed a similar proposal this past summer, but none of it had a shot at becoming law with President Trump in office and a Republican majority in the Senate.

Now, control of the White House and a slim majority in Congress mean the first real prospect of significantly strengthening Obamacare since it became law in 2010. President-elect Biden’s inclusion of policies to shore up the health law in his first major legislative package has raised those hopes further. "

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/upshot/biden-obamacare-stimulus.html