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Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Franklin Public Schools: MCAS and PARCC results 2015
The presentation scheduled to be used for the update to the Franklin (MA) School Committee at their meeting on Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015.
Register O'Donnell Reports on November 2015 Norfolk County Real Estate Activity
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Franklin TV: It Takes a Village
This week on "It Takes a Village...". Judy Giovangelo shares her son Ben's story. Tragically, Ben took his own life when the struggles of adolescence were more than he could bear.
Ben Speaks |
Through her foundation, Ben Speaks.., Judy wants to help young people and their parents understand how to build resilience and the insight to get through the tough times. Ben was a creative and sensitive young man. We can all learn from his story.
- Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
- Wed. 7:30 a.m.
- Sat. 8:30 p.m.
Comcast - Channel 8
Verizon - Channel 26
For additional times to view this show, check the show guide updated weekly
http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin TV |
http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Monday, December 7, 2015
Franklin Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll: Thank You and Photos to Share
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FHS representatives on Hockomock Sports Soccer Awards; Victoria Stowell 'player of the year'
Catching up to the news shared from Hockomock Sports where they announced their soccer awards for the boys and girls 2015 season. The earlier awards announced were those voted on by the coaches in each fall sport.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Victoria Stowell
Continue reading the highlights on Victoria here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2015-2/
2015 HOCKOMOCKSPORTS BEST XI
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM 2ND XI
For the complete listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2015-2/
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM 2ND XI
For the complete listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-soccer/2015-2/
Girls Soccer
PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Victoria Stowell
Victoria Stowell - Hockomock Girls Soccer Player of the Year - 2015 (Hockomock Sports photo) |
Franklin senior C. The midfielder was instrumental in the Panthers unbeaten regular season, in which they allowed only a single goal against, and sixth consecutive Kelley-Rex Division title. She was named a Hockomock All-Star by the league’s coaches.
Stowell finished the regular season with seven goals and 17 assists, many of them in Franklin’s biggest games including three goals in two games against division rival Mansfield and an “Olimpico” off a corner kick in the opening playoff game against Walpole.
Continue reading the highlights on Victoria here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2015-2/
2015 HOCKOMOCKSPORTS BEST XI
F – ALEXIS STOWELL, FRANKLIN
M – VICTORIA STOWELL, FRANKLIN
D – MEGHAN DIETERLE, FRANKLIN
GK – DANI LONATI, FRANKLIN
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM 2ND XI
D – Lauren Rudolph, Franklin
For the complete listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2015-2/
Boys Soccer
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM 2ND XI
M – Austin Kent, Franklin
D – Dan Geraci, Franklin
For the complete listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-soccer/2015-2/
FHS representatives on Hockomock Sports Volleyball and Field Hockey Awards
From Hockomock Sports we share the listing of the FHS players on the Volleyball and Field Hockey Award teams. Catching up to this posting from Hockomock Sports on their awards. The earlier awards announced were those voted by the coaches in each fall sport.
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM
Dayna McCue, Franklin
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM THIRD TEAM
Caroline Maguire, Franklin
Beth Neal, Franklin
For the full listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2015-2/
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM
Taylor Reutlinger, Franklin
G – Sam Jones, Franklin
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM TEAM
Kenzi Pleshaw, Franklin
Annie Walsh, Franklin
UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR
Annie Walsh, Franklin
For the full listing for Field Hockey
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2015-2/
Volleyball
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM
Dayna McCue, Franklin
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM THIRD TEAM
Caroline Maguire, Franklin
Beth Neal, Franklin
FHS Panthers |
For the full listing
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2015-2/
Field Hockey
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM
Taylor Reutlinger, Franklin
G – Sam Jones, Franklin
HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM TEAM
Kenzi Pleshaw, Franklin
Annie Walsh, Franklin
UNDERCLASSMAN OF THE YEAR
Annie Walsh, Franklin
In her freshman campaign, Walsh netted nine goals and had seven assists. Walsh had four game-winning goals for the Panthers, who only lost three games all season.
For the full listing for Field Hockey
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/field-hockey/2015-2/
Business After Hours at Sally's Alley - Dec 8th
Business After Hours event!
*** Networking, connections, music and appetizers ***
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Sally's Alley at Franklin Village Mall
Come in and take a look at our fabulous window treatments, enjoy some music, and share some hors d'oeuvres from The Alumni Restaurant and Wine from Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits. Networking from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. -- Sally Alexander, owner Sally's Alley.
Sally's Alley |
Please RSVP so we know how many people to accommodate:
- Gary Donelan, gary.donelan@middlesexbank.com,
- or Matt Lechter, mlechter@dean.edu,
- or Sally Alexander, salexander.sallysalley@gmail.com.
This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2015/11/business-after-hours-is-december-8.html
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Dec 8, 2015 - 5:30 PM
Yes, this meeting is happening on Tuesday, Dec 8 and scheduled to start at 5:30 PM. The School Committee meets at 7:00 in the same room (Council Chambers) so this will be done in time. The SAFE Coalition meeting is also at 7:00 PM at Franklin High School.
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
–November 12, 2015, November 18, 2014
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is also being recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
F. HEARINGS
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/12082015.pdf
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
–November 12, 2015, November 18, 2014
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting is also being recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
E. APPOINTMENTS
- Appointment of Vice-Chair of the Town Council
- Appointment of Town Council Sub Committees
- Joint Appointment of Alternate Planning Board Member
F. HEARINGS
- FY 2016 EPA Brownfields Clean-up Grant Application – 5:30 PM
- Tax Classification Hearing –5:40 PM
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
- Resolution 15-76: Classification Tax Allocation – Residential Factor
- Resolution 15-77: Classification Tax Allocation – Open Space Exemption
- Resolution 15-78: Classification Tax Allocation – Small Business Exemption
- Resolution 15-79: Classification Tax Allocation – Residential Property Exemption
- Resolution 15-80: 2015 Town Council Schedule
- Resolution 15-81: Legal Notices
- Resolution 15-82: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Fire Dept.
- Resolution 15-83: Authorizing Application to EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant Application for 87 Grove Street, Map 276, Lot 22
K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
L. OLD BUSINESS
M. NEW BUSINESS
N. COUNCIL COMMENTS
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
– Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required
P. ADJOURN
Franklin Municipal Building - 355 East Central St |
The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/12082015.pdf
"Save Kingsbury Pond" petition underway
From the Change.org petition:
The full petition site can be found here
https://www.change.org/p/town-of-norfolk-stop-the-draining-of-kingsbury-pond-in-norfolk-ma?source_location=petition_footer&algorithm=promoted&grid_position=2
"Kingsbury Pond is located in the northwest corner of Norfolk, MA and was once considered a 26 acre Great Pond of Massachusetts. In 1964, the town of Norfolk gave Franklin a piece of land approx 3000 yards from Kingsbury Pond, allowing Franklin to drill a well to supplement their water supply.
Since that day, Kingsbury Pond's water levels have steadily began to drop. Studies performed over the last 40 years show the direct impact Franklin's well has had on Kingsbury Pond.
Local pond residents have been fighting the battle to reduce Franklin's pumping from this well for decades, but Franklin's ever growing population and their need for drinking water has forced most pond residents to give up hope.
Kingsbury Pond, Norfolk |
In 2015, Kingsbury Pond has shrunk to unthinkable levels. What was once a 26 acre pond is now a disgraceful puddle. If this issue is not immediately addressed, there's a chance the aquifer beneath Kingsbury will never be given the chance to recharge and could potentially be gone forever.
We need your help to show the elected officials in the town and the state that this is no longer acceptable. Something needs to change or this once amazing pond will be a distant memory. Whether you live in the Kingsbury Pond area or not, we need your help.
What we are witnessing is a horrible shame. Please sign our petition and show our elected officials that the residents of Norfolk and the surrounding towns care about this once beautiful body of water.
If you're interested, we also invite you to LIKE our Facebook page called Save Kingsbury Pond.
We need your support. Thank you"
The full petition site can be found here
https://www.change.org/p/town-of-norfolk-stop-the-draining-of-kingsbury-pond-in-norfolk-ma?source_location=petition_footer&algorithm=promoted&grid_position=2
Where is Kingsbury Pond?
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