Franklin Matters

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

FHS baseball, wrestling, and both lacrosse teams post wins on Monday

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS spring sports results:

Baseball = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 10 – Final (5 inn.)

– For the fourth time in just five games, Franklin’s offense put up double digit runs and the Panthers recorded their second straight shutout, this time a 10-0 decision over King Philip. Sophomore Alfred Mucciarone tossed five shutout innings for the win, allowing just two hits and one walk while striking out six. Offensively, Ryan Gerety had a pair of hits including a double, scoring twice while Jake Fitzgibbons added an RBI on two hits. Ben Jarosz had three hits on the day with a run scored and an RBI, Nate Cooke scored once and had an RBI, and Henry DiGiorgio had a hit, a walk, and scored twice.

Softball = Franklin, 5 @ King Philip, 8 – Final

– After Franklin took the lead in the top of the first inning, King Philip tied the game in the bottom half and then built a lead with runs in the third, fifth, and sixth innings to knock off the visiting Panthers. Tied 2-2 through an inning, KP took the lead in the with a run int he third, extended their advantage with two in the fifth and added three more in the sixth. Franklin rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh but KP shut the door to stay unbeaten. Charlotte Raymond had a big day for KP, going 3-for-3 at the plate, including a two-run home run. She finished with three RBI and three runs scored, reaching a fourth time after being hit by a pitch. Paige Berdos added two hits, a run, and an RBI while sophomore Sarah Cullen blasted a two-run home run.

Boys Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 20 – Final

– Franklin moved to 4-0 on the season with a big win over visiting North Attleboro. Matt Lazzaro led the offensive charge with three goals and two helpers while sophomores Jayden Consigli and Luke Davis each recorded four goals apiece. Jack Maguire made six saves in net for the win.

Girls Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 20 – Final

– Kenzie Baker did it all for the Panthers with five draw controls, two goals and two assists as Franklin rolled to a win at home. Stella Regan added four draw controls and three goals, Katie Jones chipped in with three goals and an assist, and Payten Crandall (two ground balls) played well defensively.

Boys Tennis = Franklin @ King Philip, 3:45 - now apparently scheduled for Tuesday 5/18
Girls Tennis = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45 - now apparently scheduled for Tuesday 5/18

Wrestling = King Philip, 25 @ Franklin, 51 – Final

"51-25 win over KP. Pins from DiFilippo, Owens, Parlon, Cogavin. Absolute Menaces. #mickymouse @FHSSports @HockomockSports"

Via Twitter = https://twitter.com/FHSWrestle/status/1394455226418094087

For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-17-21/

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Senator Becca Rausch: Navigating the mask guidelines for Families

Senator Becca Rausch (@BeccaRauschMA) tweeted on Mon, May 17, 2021:

ATTN fellow confused parents! Wondering how to keep our younger, not-yet-#vaccine-eligible children safe? Me too. I've got a team of experts to help give us some answers. Join me, Dr. @bethlinas @DrNataliaLinos + Dr. Lael Yanger. Drop your Qs in the replies!
#MApoli #COVID19 -BR https://t.co/FTSaJU33FX

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1394387015894974466

Senator Becca Rausch: Navigating the mask guidelines for Families

Happening This Friday! - and you can help!

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS NEEDED

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is seeking volunteers and sponsors for its annual Beautification Projects in downtown Franklin. On May 21, members of the FDP, Franklin Garden Club and other volunteers will plant colorful mini-liquorice, purple and white wave petunias and pink gaura flowers in barrels and boxes throughout the downtown area.

Volunteers will meet at 2 p.m. on Fri., May 21 at Fairmount Fruit Farm to pick up the plants and transport them downtown. Then volunteers will plant the barrels in front of various businesses, and finally, the boxes and barrels at the bridge in downtown Franklin. If you can help with the spring planting, please email Eileen Mason.

Sponsors are also needed. To see the sponsorship opportunities available, please click here. Then, fill out the sponsorship form here.

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"Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively openminded."

Amanda Dickson (@amandadickson) tweeted on Sun, May 16, 2021:

More from Think Again by Adam Grant https://t.co/n1e64VcTet

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandadickson/status/1393984790412419077

For more about the mental modes as explained by Adam Grant, you can get his book

or listen to one of his podcast interviews (there are others, I have listened to these and they are worthy of listening to)

JJ Abrams switches to interview Adam https://www.adamgrant.net/podcast/think-again-jj-abrams-takes-adams-job-2/
Brene Brown talks with Adam https://brenebrown.com/podcast/brene-with-adam-grant-on-the-power-of-knowing-what-you-dont-know/

"Thinking like a scientist involves more than just reacting with an open mind. It means being actively openminded."

The Hill: "CDC clarifies mask guidance for schools"

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending the continued use of masks and social distancing in schools after issuing new guidance last week that stated vaccinated people do not need to wear masks.
On Saturday, the CDC released an Operational Strategy for K-12 schools in which it pointed to data that suggest schools that abide by mask mandates and social-distancing requirements have been able to safely remain open.
In the post clarifying mask guidance for schools, the CDC argued that schools need to make efforts to remain open as a way to combat "systemic health and social inequities" among students of color."

Continue reading online -> https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/public-global-health/553776-cdc-clarifies-mask-guidance-for-schools

Direct link to CDC guidance for schools -> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html#fully-vacc

Monday, May 17, 2021

FHS Graduation 2021! It’s an Outdoor Affair

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/16/2021

We began our preparations for FHS Panther Graduation 2021 several weeks ago. Every year it is our most ‘mission critical’ program, and we take many steps to ensure the event’s success as best we can. Given that it’s live, happens once, and more than 400 graduating students have extended families and friends who are eager to watch either on cable or on our Franklin Pride live stream.

No pressure.

Prior to the pandemic we had our technical setup and production routine down pretty well. Even then, we took nothing for granted. In 2020? Well, we all know what happened. We had to record the graduation proceedings carefully over three days while all graduates were socially (and chronologically) distanced. Editing over 400 student moments timely into the final program also was a challenge.

Last year gave us a new celebration – The Panther Car Parade. We covered it live on wfpr●fm 102.9, and this year it’s back by popular demand. We plan to carry the parade live on Comcast 96, Verizon 28, video streaming and on the radio as well.

We’ll be everywhere – in your TV set, your computer, your smartphone and your radio. The Panther Car Parade will take place the day after graduation.

Currently, graduation itself will be outdoors, live from Panther Field on Friday evening at 5 PM. Of necessity, it will be a simpler affair. No procession or recession. No live band or chorus. The customary stage will be set on the track in front of the bleachers. The entire field will provide seating for graduates and their families, clustered in pods – socially distanced groups of five. The give-n-get is that, although the ceremonies are simplified, the grads do get to sit with family.

In the event that the weather doesn’t cooperate, both events will shift by one day.
You can watch all the festivities – live – on our Franklin Pride Channel, Comcast 96 or Verizon 28. You can also listen – live – on wfpr●fm 102.9. We will also repeat both events the following week and post them to our Video-on-Demand service where you may also download as you wish – to have and to hold.