Franklin Matters

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Marchand named MVP, leads multiple FHS boys and girls as Hockomock League All Stars

Below are the official 2022 Hockomock League Boys & Girls Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. We share the FHS selections and provide links below for the full League listing.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Dylan Marchand, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Dylan Marchand, Franklin
Ben Jarosz, Franklin
Christian Shabbick, Franklin
Ben Paterson, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

Cole Pouliot-Porter, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Shaw Downing, Franklin
Lindsay Dennett, Franklin
Julia Flynn, Franklin
Molly Hurley, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

Avery Greco, Franklin

Complete Hockomock League listing for boys

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-boys-hockey-all-stars/

Complete Hockomock League listing for girls

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-girls-hockey-all-stars/

Marchand named MVP, leads multiple FHS boys and girls as Hockomock League All Stars

Fracassa & O’Leary named All Stars, Carlucci honorable mention for Hockomock League Wrestling

Below are the official 2022 Hockomock League Wrestling All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. We share the FHS selections and provide links below for the full League listing.

KELLEY-REX DIVISION ALL STARS

Alex Fracassa, Franklin
Tim O’Leary, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Riley Carlucci, Franklin

Complete Hockomock League listing for wrestling
https://hockomocksports.com/2022-hockomock-league-wrestling-all-stars/

Fracassa & O’Leary named All Stars, Carlucci honorable mention for Hockomock League Wrestling

Help the Unified Basketball team by getting a Jersey Mike's sub on March 30

Let’s get everyone ordering!

Please help the Franklin High Unified Basketball Team represent the state of Massachusetts at the USA Special Olympics games this June!!

Our very own Franklin High Unified Basketball Team is going!

WHEN???? Wednesday, March 30 all day

Jersey Mikes Subs will be giving 100% of the proceeds to the Unified Team!!!

Please support our team!!!!!

Franklin High School Unified Basketball - taking the court tonight at the Celtics game!

BTW - "Franklin High School Unified Basketball - taking the court tonight at the Celtics game! Lifetime of memories! So PROUD! @SpOlympicsMA @MIAA033"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/1506809929499394050

Help the Unified Basketball team by getting a Jersey Mike's sub on March 30

Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch scheduled for Sunday, Mar 27 at THE BLACK BOX

BLACK BOX Jazz presents The Kenny Hadley Big Band!

The critically acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, and more. The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as The Count Basie Orchestra and The Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson.

Brunch begins at 11:45 am, with music beginning at noon.

Brunch includes assorted Mini Quiche, Bacon, Waffles, Fresh Fruit, Yogurt & Granola, Bagels, Muffins, OJ, and Coffee.

In addition, there is a cash bar with Mimosas and Bloody Marys available.

Tickets available online -> https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1552&month=03&year=2022

Kenny Hadley Big Band Brunch scheduled for Sunday, Mar 27 at THE BLACK BOX

Franklin Police Department looking to hire a patrol officer

We are once again hiring!

The Franklin Police Department (FPD) is currently accepting applications for the position of patrol officer. The FPD offers a 4 on 4 off schedule, professional work environment, and generous education incentives. Applicants must:

1. Be graduates of the Full-time Basic Massachusetts Police Training Committee Police Academy or an equivalent academy.

2. Hold an Associate Degree or have an honorable discharge from the military (or have completed two years of military service and be in good standing) to be considered for employment. If a candidate is hired based on military experience, they must complete their Associates Degree within 42 months of hire.

Interested candidates should email the following documents in Microsoft word or PDF format to apply@franklinma.gov:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Copy of MPTC or equivalent academy diploma

More information and other basic requirements can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/academy-trained-patrol-officer-posting-march_2022.pdf

Franklin Police Department looking to hire a patrol officer

"A full-time worker needs to earn an hourly wage of $24.90 on average to afford a modest, two-bedroom rental home in the U.S"

"The hourly wage that a household must earn (working forty hours a week, fifty-two weeks a year) in order to afford the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom rental unit, without paying more than thirty percent of their income. "

The National Low Income Housing Coalition report for 2021 has the numbers by state for the US. The MA high level numbers are shown here. Additional pieces of the report get into greater detail. https://reports.nlihc.org/oor/about