FY23 Budget Materials Now Available to prepare for FinCom budget hearings in May

FY23 Budget Materials Now Available!

The FY2023 Town of Franklin budget materials are now available online here: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy-23-budget-materials

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/fy23-budget-materials-now-available

The Finance Committee budget hearings are scheduled for May 9, 11 & 12.

• May 9 - general government operations   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-09_finance_committee_agenda_1.pdf
• May 11 - Public safety (police, fire, dispatch) & DPW (including water, sewer, trash, & storm water)   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-11_finance_committee_agenda_.pdf
• May 12 - education (Franklin Public Schools, Tri-County & Norfolk Agriculture)  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/_2022-05-12_finance_committee_agenda_1.pdf

FY23 Budget Materials Now Available!

FHS baseball tops Catholic Memorial 4-2 on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday:  

Softball = Franklin, 3 @ Walpole, 6 – Final

Baseball = Franklin, 4 vs. Catholic Memorial, 2 – Final 
– Franklin scored twice in the bottom of the fifth to break open a tie game and tacked on a key insurance run an inning later to take down Catholic Memorial, snapping a three-game skid. Tied 1-1, Joe Tirrell drilled a solo home run to left on the first pitch of the bottom of the fifth inning to put the Panthers back in front. Jack Marino followed with a one-out single, took third on an error, and scored on a single from Evan Raider to put the Panthers ahead 3-1. CM struck with two outs in the next inning to get back within a run but Tirrell reached on a dropped third strike, courtesy runner Luke Sidwell stole second and took third on a passed ball, and scored when Ryan Gerety reach on an error to make it 4-2. Jacob Jette tossed a complete game for the win, allowing two runs (none earned) on five hits and no walks, striking out six.

Milford Daily News has a photo gallery from the game (subscription may be required)  https://www.milforddailynews.com/picture-gallery/sports/2022/04/20/franklin-high-school-baseball-defeats-catholic-memorial-april-20-2022/7389743001/

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-20-22/

FHS Panthers

Community Support Night for the Gaspar Family - May 2, 2022

Join our @Franklin_Lax program as we support Nick & his family on comm5/2/22!  

Pack the stands with Carolina Blue!! #nickstrong #noonefightsalone 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSlax_boosters/status/1516414244207607808 

Community Support Night for the Gaspar Family - May 2, 2022

Health Department: Weekly Wellness Update shares resources on Stress and Coping

April is stress awareness month. Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, and more.  

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping

Health Department: Weekly Wellness Update shares resources on Stress and Coping

Notice Of Public Hearing - May 4, 2022

The Franklin Town Council will hold a public hearing to determine whether it is in the public interest to accept Joseph Circle, including two parcels with frontage on Beech St., Susan's Way, including two parcels with frontage on King St., and a portion of Lawrence Drive as public ways. 

This hearing will be held during the Town Council Meeting at 7:00 pm on May 4, 2022 and will provide an open forum for discussion. Location: Municipal Building, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 355 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA, and also via the “ZOOM” platform. 

Residents can visit the Town calendar on franklinma.gov for up to date meeting information. Please call the Town Administrator’s Office at (508) 520-4949 if you require further information or to make arrangements for translation services. 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/2022-04-20_legal_ad_-_street_acceptance_-_joseph_cir._susans_way_lawrence_dr._1.pdf

Notice Of Public Hearing - May 4, 2022

"eliminating the chemicals that cause cancer in firefighting gear is paramount"

"A SPECIAL TASK FORCE is recommending that Massachusetts regulate and gradually phase out the sale of consumer products that use PFAS chemicals, one of a series of recommendations aimed at addressing the health and environmental impacts of the commonly used chemicals.  

“As we get our hands around the issue, you realize how widespread PFAS is,” said task force co-chair Sen. Julian Cyr, noting that the chemicals are used in everything from clothing to cookware.  

PFAS, formally called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are often referred to as “forever chemicals” because of their long-lasting environmental impacts. They are widely used for industrial applications, such as manufacturing, and in consumer products including firefighting foams, non-stick cookware, and water-repellent clothing.  "

Continue reading the article online 

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/health/task-force-seeks-to-phase-out-use-of-forever-chemicals/

Firefighters-in-training battle a blaze. (Photo courtesy of Department of Fire Services)

Matthew Sheehan running for Norfolk County Commissioner

Dear Norfolk County,

My name is Matthew J. Sheehan, and I’m running for Norfolk County Commissioner. I'm a Dedham resident and graduated from the Norfolk County Agricultural School in 2003. I am a pilot for American Airlines and volunteer at the Above the Clouds kids flying charity in Norwood. We take kids who face adversity flying out of Norwood Airport. I also serve on the Board of Trustees at “Norfolk Aggie”. Norfolk County has a commissioner position up for re-election this year, and I would like the opportunity to be considered!

I have attended some Commissioner meetings. There is a dispute between the Norfolk County Registry and the commissioners over hiring a full-time IT director. This position would be on-site and would handle over $80,000,000.00 worth of Real Estate transactions. The incumbent is against this position, which has resulted in a lawsuit at the expense of our taxpayer dollars. Our future is online and we need to start treating cybersecurity seriously.

Matthew Sheehan

Norfolk County offers veterans services that include rides to the VA and meals during the holiday season. Each city and town has a Veterans agent who I would like to work closely with not only expanding these services but focusing on suicide prevention. I have many friends and family who have served in all branches of the military. This is extremely important to me, and I would be honored to help where I can.

Norfolk Aggie sits on some of the most beautiful land in the county. The students learn about Agricultural Mechanics, Animal, Plant, and Environmental Science. There is currently a solar project which would potentially destroy 30 acres of irreplaceable green space. I support solar panels on existing structures but not the clearing of forests and fields. The constituents, students, and the aggie community are overwhelmingly against this. The town of Walpole has stopped this project due to the public outcry. In response, the county government has hired a lawyer to appeal and push the project through

It's time to end these lawsuits that equal $200,000.00 worth of taxpayer money. May 2nd at 7 pm at Norfolk County Agricultural High School is the town hearing regarding the solar panels. Everyone in the county has a right to attend. Join My campaign! We’re on social media and will have a website soon. It’s time for a new Generation of Leadership!

Download a copy of Sheehan's flyer can campaign info ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8NURyF5_6oesLaBoa8Nj8R4pcaf1RvE/view?usp=sharing