Hockomock Basketball Playoff Schedule - 1st Round

Hockomock Boys Basketball Playoff Seeds Released

The MIAA has announced the seeds for the basketball playoffs.

D1 South
#1 Mansfield vs. Winner of  #17 Newton South @ #16 West Roxbury. Mansfield will play at home, Thursday, 2/28 at 7:00. 
#7 Taunton vs.  #10 Catholic Memorial, Thursday, 2/28, 7:00 p.m.
#9 Franklin @ #8 Barnstable, Thursday, 2/28, 7:00 p.m.

D2 South
#12 Sharon @ #5 Silver Lake, Thursday, 2/28, 7:00.
#17 Oliver Ames @ #16 Falmouth, Tuesday, 2/26, 7:00 p.m.

D3 South
#17 Foxboro @ #16 Norwell, Monday, 2/25, 7:00. 
#21 Canton @ #12 Abington, Monday, 2/25, 7:00. 

D1 Central
#3 Milford vs. Winner of #11 Westboro @ #6 South High. Milford will play at home, Thursday, 2/28 at 7:00. 

Hockomock Girls Basketball Playoff Seeds Released

The MIAA has announced the seeds for the girls basketball playoffs.

D1 South
#3 North Attleboro vs. Winner of #14 Attleboro/#19 Brockton. 
#4 Franklin vs. #13 Needham, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m. 
#10 Stoughton @ #7 Plymouth South, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m. 
#14 Attleboro vs. #19 Brockton, Monday, 2/25, 7:00 p.m.
#16 Taunton vs. #17 Newton South, Monday, 2/25, 7:00 p.m. 

D2 South
#1 Oliver Ames vs. Winner of #16 Notre Dame Academy & #17 Plymouth North. OA will play at home, Wednesday, 2/27 at 7:00. 
#8 Foxboro vs. #9 Holliston, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m.
#12 Sharon vs. Fontbonne Academy @ Quincy High School, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m. 

In the News: distinguished, NationalGrid, i495

Teens vie in Franklin to be 'Distinguished'

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

When it’s time for her turn on the stage, Franklin High senior Melissa Mandia hopes to dazzle both audience and judges with a rendition of "I Want To Be A Rockette."

National Grid preparing for possible snow storm

by Staff reports

With another potentially severe snow storm on the way, National Grid Friday said its workers have already begun preparing for possible scattered power outages this weekend.

Accident closes two lanes on I-495 in Franklin

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Two lanes are closed on I-495 southbound at exit 16 in Franklin because of an accident, MassHighway is reporting.

MassBudget: Health Care in the Gov's Budget Proposal

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Health Care in the Governor's Budget A new factsheet, The Governor's FY 2014 House 1 Budget Proposal, describes the Governor's proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and other subsidized health coverage programs. The budget proposes $13.6 billion in funding for MassHealth and other subsidized health coverage programs and related activities, which is an increase of $1 billion from FY 2013 spending. The proposal reflects the major changes that will occur when key provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) take effect in January 2014. In addition, the governor's FY 2014 budget proposal includes funding for MassHealth hospital rate increases, restoration of adult dental benefits, delivery system changes (including alternative payment methodologies) and MassHealth administrative simplification initiatives. This budget brief is the first in a series of fact sheets which will describe the effect of each budget proposal on Health Care programs in Massachusetts. These briefs are produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute--and published by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI). Read about HEALTH CARE IN THE GOVERNOR'S BUDGET Minimum Wage in Massachusetts As the minimum wage once again becomes a topic of statewide and national interest, we wanted to remind you of our recent work on the Massachusetts minimum wage. This includes: What's It Worth?: The Value of the Minimum Wage in Massachusetts Who is Affected by the Minimum Wage? The Minimum Wage and Job Creation Futures of the Minimum Wage - an interactive tool showing the effect of various proposals See OUR RECENT WORK ON THE MINIMUM WAGE The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Reading for Friday: Focus on food

Misleading Food Product Roundup II: Don’t Be Fooled

by Lisa

Today I am once again posting a "roundup" of the misleading food products I frequently share on Facebook...just in case you missed some of these or need a friendly reminder (or simply don't use Facebook)

The horsemeat scandal–an object lesson in food politics

by Marion

The unfolding drama around Europe’s horsemeat scandal is a case study in food politics and the politics of cultural identity.
Cultural identity?  They (other people) eat horsemeat.  We don’t. 

Mrs. Fields Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Nicole

Ever wish you could have your favorite Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookies now that you’re gluten free? Now you can, with this easy gluten free copycat recipe. Mrs. Fields Who?

A Campaign to Build School Gardens

by Elena

Every day, Alex works with teachers and students in Lynn to use their gardens as classrooms for traditional subjects such as language arts, social studies, math, and science. Garden-based lessons help teachers to reinforce lessons that meet state standards and learning goals. In addition, gardens provide a forum for hands-on, alternative engagement that gets children excited about the lessons and forms a strong connection to fresh, healthy food.

"the end is in sight"

In the round up of DPW preparations for the forecasted winter storm this weekend, Franklin is referenced:

In Franklin, Deacon Perrotta, director of operations, said the snow budget for this fiscal year came in at just over $900,000, and as of Feb. 17, immediately after the blizzard stopped, the town had spent about $635,000. 

He estimated a storm with 6-inches of snow costs around $118,000, which includes pre-treating the ground, eight hours of plowing, and then sanding the roadways after the storm. 

"Franklin is like the ‘Twilight Zone’ of weather forecasting," he said. "We’re either getting 6 inches or 2 feet, and we’re never in a spot that’s easy to predict."

Read more: http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1522326831/The-regions-DPW-crews-brace-for-winters-next-blast#ixzz2Lce8bHrd

The winter storm plan as presented to the Town Council in January recently can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/01/franklin-dpw-winter-road-treatments-and.html

The 2012 version can be viewed here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2010/10/live-reporting-dpw-snow.html

The 2009 version can be viewed here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2009/01/dpw-presentation-on-snow-removal.html

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Opportunity for young artists

I have an opportunity for young artists: I would like to trade weekly art lessons for babysitting. I am looking for kids 12 and up to watch my children (ages 4 and almost 2) for a couple of hours after school at my home while I am in the house drawing and painting. In exchange, I can offer a half an hour of college-level art lessons, including homework assignments. I am particularly interested in mentoring teens who are considering making visual art their career.

I am a graduate of the illustration department of the Rhode Island School of Design. Professionally, I have spent a few years making art for computer games. I am now a stay-at-home mom, and I am currently trying to break into the children's book market. I have extensive experience with drawing and painting in various mediums, as well as various 3D mediums. I will tailor the art lessons to meet the needs of the student. In addition to teaching foundation 2D and 3D art skills, I can guide students in assembling college admission portfolios, and I can share my knowledge of the professional fields of digital art, illustration, animation, and fine arts.

Parents and students can learn more about me and see samples of my art at http://michclay.blogspot.com/ For inquiries, you can reach me at michclaywriter@gmail.com I encourage interested students to visit me with a parent so that we can get to know each other first.

Cheers! - Michelle Clay