FHS girls lacrosse tops Concord-Carlisle; girls track team turn in good performances at D1 relays

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

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 vs. Concord-Carlisle, 7 – Final 

– For a Photo Gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2021-2022/Spring-2022/Franklin-Concord-Carlisle-Girls-Lacrosse-04-30-22/

Kaitlyn Carney scored five goals and had three assists and the Panthers went on a 4-0 run in the second half to pull out a win over Concord-Carlisle in a rematch of last year’s D1 East final. 

The Panthers controlled the first half, winning 6-of-7 draw controls, forcing the Concord goalie into six saves, and going 11 minutes before allowing a shot on goal on the other end. Carney opened the scoring inside the first minute with a sidearm finish and then her pass from behind the cage picked out Kenzie Baker to double the lead. Carney then intercepted a clearance and threw a skip pass to Lindsay Atkinson to make it 3-0 after eight minutes. Brigid Earley came up with a couple of big saves with nine minutes left in the half and the Panthers extended the lead with a free position goal from Kate O’Rourke and a good dodge at the crease by Jackie O’Neil. 

The visitors got one back before halftime and carried the momentum through the break. Earley (eight saves) came up with a big point-blank stop early in the second half, but the Patriots scored twice to make it 5-3 with 20 minutes to go. Katie Peterson set up Carney to move back in front by three, but Concord-Carlisle scored two straight and it was a one-goal game with 16:23 to go. 

Carney got her fourth of the day cutting across the middle and then she set up Baker for her second. O’Rourke finished from a free position to make it 9-5 and then Carney fired in another strong sidearm shot to push the lead back to five with less than nine minutes to go.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-30-22/

Kenzie Baker (24) and Brigid Early (19) on defense (HockomockSports.com photo)

Outdoor Track - D1 Relays

Girls team finished 7th overall with 29 points
Boys team finished 23rd with 1 point

Lots of great performances at the D1 relay meet today by the girls:

• 1st - High Jump - A Griffith, Dumas, Fenerty 2nd - Shot Put - Hopkins, Nicholson, Baker 4th - 100m - Cuneo, Fenerty, O Costa, Dumas
• 5th - 400m - Dumas, Cliff, O Costa, L Costa   https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1520601524212097024

Congrats to the boys shuttle hurdles team (O’Leary, Schmidt, Walsh, Chandra) on their 6th place finish at the D1 Relays today https://twitter.com/FranklinXCTrack/status/1520587108779499521

FHS girl discus throwers medal at the Div. 1 State Relays. Congrats

@darbynicholson_

@CateRoberge

and

@sofiechouinard

for a 6th place finish! https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1520503121960706050

In boys shot put, shout out to

@GomezKaleth

and

@GraysonHunter04

for hitting PRs! Great job! https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1520470796094824449

FHS girl shot putters take 2nd at the Div. 1 MA State Relays! Even though we’re missing our top thrower today, sophomores

@darbynicholson_

@elizabe82032317

and freshman

@AbbyBak67943165

step up and take the silver!

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1520465547732914178

Both boys and girls shuttle hurdles place 6th and take home medals. Girls high jump relay places first overall!

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1520456329722277889

Complete results for D1 relay -> http://mstcatimingorg.fatcow.com/live-results/index.htm

Meet-Greet with finalist for DEI Director - May 3, 2022

Franklin Public Schools has been actively conducting a search for our Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. A committee consisting of teachers, parents, district administrators and School Committee was established to conduct initial interviews. After much thoughtful discussion, the committee came to consensus that there was one candidate who rose to the top as an exceptional leader and who they recommended to move forward in the process. The group announced earlier this month that Heidi Harris is the finalist for the position. 

We encourage parents and guardians to come meet Ms. Harris on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the 2nd floor Council Chambers of the Municipal Building (355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA). 

Ms. Harris will be available to discuss her background and answer questions. 

Meet-Greet with finalist for DEI Director - May 3, 2022

CommonWealth Magazine: "Calculating the right price for commuter rail"

"RIDERS ON THE MBTA commuter rail know that the network is significantly more expensive than the T’s local bus and subway service. It’s due for a change now.

For any trip on the Commuter Rail within I-95, local bus and subway service is often cheaper. It costs $7 to travel from Needham Heights to South Station and from Waltham to North Station. Route 59 to the Green Line in Newton? $2.40. Route 70 to the Red Line in Cambridge? $2.40.

These examples are not just anomalies within the system. The commuter rail gets proportionally more expensive closer to the Boston terminals. With the significant difference in cost, it’s clear why the commuter rail is not a popular option for many in the Greater Boston area, especially in communities closer to downtown. In 2018, Waltham saw about 500 passengers board the Fitchburg Line each day. At the Riverside Green Line station in Newton, over 1,800 passengers boarded the Green Line that same day."

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/calculating-the-right-price-for-commuter-rail/

Note: for my 2 cents, pricing for commuter rail is not the only factor. Consider the cost for parking at the station, a better schedule, and reliability of on-time service as the key factors to increase ridership along with the commuter rail fare.

CommonWealth Magazine: "Calculating the right price for commuter rail"

Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction at the Franklin Public Library

Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction at the Franklin Public Library

 

Guided Meditation Group for Stress Reduction 

Mondays, May 2, 9, 16, & 23, 6:30 PM

This group will meet  1 hour per week for 4 weeks to learn and practice stress reduction techniques. We will begin with brief instruction related to mind/body stress techniques followed by breathwork and then a guided meditation. We will conclude with a brief reflection.

With practice, participants will learn to bring mindful attention and kind hearted awareness into all aspects of life, creating a greater sense of peace and an improved ability to better manage stress; responding, rather than reacting to daily stress. This program is free and open to the public.

Suzi Purcell has a masters degree in education from Leslie University. She is a certified teacher in MA. She has been teaching for 20yrs. She has been practicing mindfulness since 2008. She completed the Mindfulness Professional MBSR training through UMASS Medical School. Suzi believes that through the practice of mindfulness we can bring peace, thoughtfulness, and love to every interaction in our daily lives, creating a ripple effect, touching everyone along the way. 

Franklin Art Association: May Newsletter, Meeting May 4 features artist Lee Ball

Dear FAA Members, 

Attached please find a copy of the FAA May Newsletter with information about our upcoming Wednesday, May 4th meeting with guest artist Lee Ball.  

As well as numerous exhibition opportunities including at our very own brand new gallery! 

And at our Spring Strawberry Stroll Friday June 10th as well as the ArtWalk June 10-12th.

Please also note the FAA End of Year picnic to be held Saturday June 4th.

Franklin Arts Association: May Newsletter, Meeting May 4 features artist Lee Ball

CommonWealth Magazine: "SJC will consider challenges to all four ballot questions"

"State law lays out the steps needed to file an initiative petition to put a question before voters on the state ballot: get certified by the attorney general, collect signatures, go to the Legislature. What’s not included, but may as well be, is defend the petition before the Supreme Judicial Court. In what has essentially become a rite of passage, all four potential questions on this November’s ballot will go to court next week.

One case that has gotten significant attention is a proposed constitutional amendment raising the tax rate on income over $1 million. The Massachusetts High Technology Council and others are asking the court to change the summary on the ballot to clarify that there is no guarantee the money raised will go toward increased spending on transportation and education, as the measure’s advocates claim. "

Continue reading the article online

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/sjc-will-consider-challenges-to-all-four-ballot-questions-2/

 

CommonWealth Magazine: "SJC will consider challenges to all four ballot questions"

Get ready for the FHS - Film Festival 2022 - May 19 !!

"We're rolling out the red carpet this year for our annual FHS Film Fest! Come catch all the best videos of the year, plus the world premiere of "Solar," a film produced by Mr. Bailey's film class."

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1520098260983103488 

FHS - Film Festival 2022