FHS Indoor Track D1 State Meet Results

The MIAA held its Division 1 State Meet on Thursday at the Reggie Lewis Center. From Hockomock Sports we share the results for Franklin's indoor track athletes.

FHS Panthers

Boys D1 Results

300M (Meet record held by Attleboro’s Hafiz Greigre in 2003 – 34.92)
13. Luke Gordon, Franklin – 37.89

600M = 21. Dominic Giardini, Franklin – 1:28.59

1000M  = 18. Jimmy Robbins, Franklin – 2:45.52

1 Mile = 13. Ryan Spelman, Franklin – 4:37.75

High Jump = 9. Luke Gordon, Franklin – 5-08.00

Long Jump = 10. Chris Chieng, Franklin – 19-07.00
21. Michael Bullen, Franklin – 18-01.00

Girls D1 Results

Teams
8. Franklin – 27

55M Dash = 3. Jessica Kroushl, Franklin – 7.47

300M = 7. Halle Atkinston, Franklin – 42.07

600M (Meet record held by Franklin’s Kendal Knous in 2013 – 1:34.15)
8. Julia Fenerty, Franklin – 1:41.41

1 Mile = 5. Nicole Clermont, Franklin – 5:11.04

2 Mile = 9. Sabrina Roche, Franklin – 11:54.02

4×200 Relay = 8. Franklin – 1:48.72

4×400 Relay = 4. Franklin – 4:05.45

4×800 Relay = 3. Franklin – 9:38.55

High Jump = 23. Lauren Farnan, Franklin – J4-08.00
23. Beth Neal, Franklin – J4-08.00

Long Jump = 24. Beth Neal, Franklin – 14-07.50

Shot Put = 7. Sarah Goodwin, Franklin – 32-01.25

For all the Hockomock results for the D1 and D4 meets
http://www.hockomocksports.com/miaa-d1-d4-indoor-track-state-meet-results/

FHS boys basketball and girls hockey lost games on Monday

Boys Basketball

• Franklin, 74 vs. Brighton, 83 – Final 

– Tim Prunier scored a team-high 22 points and was named to the Comcast/Arbella All Tournament team. Paul Mahon added 15 points, Connor Goldstein scored 13 points and Kevin Gill finished with 11 points.

FHS Panthers

Girls Hockey

• Canton, 2 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-021516/

In the News: home buying boot camp, public comment welcomed, big ban brunch

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Michael Shain, senior loan originator with Village Mortgage in Milford, will offer a “Home Buying Boot Camp” in conjunction with the Tri-County Adult Education Program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 8 at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St. 

Attendees will learn about the mortgage process so they can get a better understanding of how a loan is approved. Additionally, they will learn about the roles the Realtor, lender, attorney and home inspector play in the home buying process. Shain will also discuss the importance of credit.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160215/michael-shain-to-present-home-buying-boot-camp-in-franklin

Public comment is being welcomed on a proposal aimed at reducing local power bills. 

The town is looking to partner with Marlborough firm Colonial Power Group to pursue municipal electrical aggregation, in which groups look to lower electrical rates by shopping among different suppliers, using their large numbers of customers as negotiation leverage. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the public review and comment period for the proposal opened at noon on Friday. 

"A public comment period is required under state law," he said. "We're looking to get feedback on the proposed plan, which is on our website."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160214/franklin-public-comment-sought-on-energy-plan

Drummer Kenny Hadley is Franklin Performing Arts Company’s go-to guy for live music. The company, now celebrating a milestone 25th anniversary, showcases professional musicians for all mainstage productions and presents an ambitious schedule of music series events at The Black Box, FPAC’s new home and performance venue. 

Hadley’s relationship with FPAC goes back to 1995 when the drummer played the debut production of “’Tis the Season!,” FPAC’s original holiday musical. The company’s orchestra contractor since the mid-2000s, Hadley now hires for six FPAC productions annually. 

At The Black Box this season, Hadley has played performances ranging from “The Addams Family” musical and Cabaret Series dates to a reunion gig with the R and B band Soul Kitchen and a Jazz Series presentation with his own critically acclaimed Kenny Hadley Big Band.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160215/kenny-hadley-big-band-to-headline-black-box-brunch

In the News: DelCarte ecology study released, bylaw considered on alcohol training

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

The town released the results of a study on the ponds at the DelCarte Conservation Area last week. 

The study, conducted by the Rhode Island firm ESS Group, lays out the challenges faced by the four ponds on the property and the best ways to address them. It concludes that the bodies of water do have threats to their ecological health. 

"Opportunities that are currently afforded by the pond system include fishing, canoeing, hiking and wildlife viewing," the report reads. "The system is significantly impacted by non-native aquatic plants (milfoil and water chestnut), which are reducing the ponds' capacity to provide the ecologically healthy habitat that these activities rely upon."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160216/franklin-releases-delcarte-pond-study

The north pond at DelCarte

The Town Council is considering a proposal that would require training for anyone who serves alcohol in town. 

Town officials have written a draft bylaw requiring managers, bartenders and all employees who sell or serve alcohol to undergo "safe service of alcohol" training. The town will circulate the draft among affected parties and the council is set to take up the subject at a future meeting. 

Town Councilor Andrew Bissanti had raised the matter at several council meetings, as he said the current system - in which some businesses train of their own volition - is insufficient. 

"A lot of times, bartenders and servers have no alcohol-awareness training," he said Monday. "It just made no sense to me."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160215/franklin-considers-alcohol-training-requirement

Ecological and Management Study of the DelCarte Ponds

You may recall that a study was being done on the ecology of the DelCarte Open Space to help determine what to do about improving the fishing opportunity. 

Invasive plant species were reported to be spreading their impact. Over time the species could make the pond less habitable for fish. Why bother stocking the ponds if the fish weren't going to last? 

The study has just been published on the Franklin webpage. A copy of the report has been posted here for your convenience:





You can also find this report on the Franklin page
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/02328F4E-000F8513

fall color along the north pond at DelCarte, Oct 2015

• Video from Dec 2012

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/12/delcarte-property-video.html

• Video from Oct 2013

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/delcarte-property-video.html

• Video from Mar 2014

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/delcarte-property-winter-wonderland.html

• The 'phantom ecologist' can do better

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/the-phantom-ecologist-can-do-better.html

Poll workers needed

The MA Presidential Primary is approaching March 1. Poll workers are needed for this and other elections in Franklin.

Requirements:

• Must be a registered voter
• Must be over 18 years old
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must attend a MANDATORY Training Session on February 19, 2016 @ 1:30 PM at the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St., Franklin, MA
• Must have own transportation to polling location

Basic Duties:

• Prepare the poll site for voters
• Check in voters, distribute ballots, count ballots, etc.
• Assist other Poll Workers as needed

Hours and Location:

Full day, polls open at 6:00AM and close at 8:00PM location is at the Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA.

I want to apply!

You can apply to become an election worker by simply submitting a letter of interest to Teresa M. Burr, Town Clerk and returning it to the clerk's office.

We will supply coffee, pastries, lunch and dinner. The pay is $10.00 per hour. Thank you for supporting our town.

Community entrance to FHS gymnasium, the voting location for all of Franklin

Updated: yes, the proper presidential primary date is 3/1/16. Thanks to my readers eagle eyes for the catch!

In tournament action, the FHS girls basketball team won and the boys team lost

"As the regular season winds down, Franklin starts to look for challenges not only outside the Hockomock but also outside the South bracket. That means venturing to the 14th annual Westborough Invitational Tournament and a chance to play against potential opponents from Div. 1 Central. 

On Sunday afternoon, Franklin faced Algonquin, which is on the edge of qualifying for the postseason in a first round game of the tournament, which the Panthers last won in 2011. Led by 14 points and 15 rebounds from senior forward Aubrie Kutil, Franklin pulled away from the Tomahawks to earn a 51-36 victory. 

“Aubrie does so much more than rebounds and points,” said Franklin coach John Leighton. I”t’s her composure, it’s her toughness…it calms everyone else down. You never see her rattled. When we’re in the huddle pregame, she’s the one who has everyone focused.”

Continue reading the article online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/kutil-powers-franklin-girls-basketball-to-win-at-westborough-tourney/

Franklin senior Aubrie Kutil (34) scored 14 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in a win over Algonquin at Westboro High. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Additional photos from the FHS girls game on Sunday
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Winter-201516/Franklin-Algonquin-Girls/

"First it was overcoming a 14-0 hole to start the game. 

Then it was battling all the way back with a huge second quarter to get within four at halftime. 

Then it was clawing back from a double-digit deficit in the second half to get within two points in the fourth quarter. 

Despite multiple comeback runs, the Panthers could never equal Everett, dropping their third straight by the score of 80-71."

Continue reading the article online

http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-multiple-comeback-attempts-come-up-short/

Franklin’s Tim Prunier, who scored a career-high 25 points, pulls up for a shot in the second half against Everett. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Reminder: trash pickup is NOT delayed this week

Please remember trash pickup is NOT delayed this week despite the Presidents' Day Holiday. 

Trash is ONLY delayed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day

the trees have been picked up and trash is NOT delayed this week for President's Day

Shared from the official Franklin webpage
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/023299DB-000F8513

Reminder: Memory Cafe - Feb 18 - 3:00 PM

Memory Café

Thursday-February 18th at 3:00 pm.

Please join us!

We will be hosting a small dog for a pet visit.

Please join us in the Cafeteria 

at the Franklin Senior Center.

The Café is free of charge and open to the public.

We will serve light refreshments!

Please call Elaine Owens at 508-520-4945 to sign up.

Franklin Senior Center

Municipal Aggregation Program

Franklin Officials Have Released the Town’s Community Choice Power Supply Program Aggregation Plan

The Town of Franklin developed the Aggregation Plan in compliance with Massachusetts law regarding public aggregation of electric consumers. It contains required information on the structure, operations, services, funding, and policies of the Town’s Plan. The Plan has been developed in consultation with the Town’s aggregation implementation consultant, Colonial Power Group, Inc. (CPG) and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER).

The purpose of this Plan is to represent consumer interests in competitive markets for electricity. It seeks to aggregate consumers in the Town to negotiate rates for power supply. It brings together the buying power of over 32,000 consumers. Furthermore, the Town seeks to better manage energy prices. 

Participation is voluntary for each eligible consumer. Eligible consumers have the opportunity to decline service provided through the Plan and to choose any Competitive Supplier they wish. The Town has distributed this Plan for public review prior to submitting it to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities.

Public Review and Comment Period

The Town of Franklin’s Aggregation Plan is available for public review and comment from Friday, February 12, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. Noon through Tuesday March 8th, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.~

Any person who desires to comment may do so in person at the Town Clerk’s office or submit written comments using one of the following methods: (1) by e-mail to jhellen@franklin.ma.us; or (2) by postal mail to the address below.

Comments must be clearly marked Town of Franklin’s Aggregation Plan and must be received (not postmarked) by the end of the comment period in order to be addressed.

Jamie Hellen
Deputy Town Administrator
Town Hall
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Any questions pertaining to this should be directed to Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator at (508) 528-7900 x 4887.

Click here to read the Town of Franklin’s Aggregation Plan. An original hardcopy of the Plan is also available at the Town Clerk’s office.

A copy has also been posted here for your convenience




If your electricity is provided by NationalGrid you can download your recent information for further calculations. The supply rate is what the aggregation will enable savings for. The delivery charges will remain as they are from NationalGrid.

sign into your account and select "my usage and charts graph"

The municipal aggregation should do two things for our electric rate. (1) it should provide some stability in the rate and (2) it should lower the rate with the power of the group purchase.

the most recent 2 years of rates from NationalGrid

FHS boys hockey posts win, girls hockey gains tie, wrestling finishes 3rd in MIAA Sectionals

Boys Hockey

• Franklin, 4 @ St. John’s Shrewsbury, 1 – Final 

– Sophomore Jeremy Miller scored a pair of goals to lead the way for the Panthers.

FHS Panthers

Girls Hockey

• Franklin, 5 vs. Ursuline, 5 – Final

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Saturday

http://www.hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-021316/

The FHS wrestling results from the MIAA Sectional meet

D1 CENTRAL

Teams
1. Lincoln-Sudbury – 199.5
3. Franklin – 178.5

PLACEMENTS

• 106 =2nd – Jordan Carlucci, Franklin
• 113 = 3rd – Mike Racca, Franklin
• 120 = 6th – TJ Remillard, Franklin
• 126 = 2nd – Nick Narducci, Franklin
• 138 = 2nd – Dylan Maclean, Franklin
• 145 = 6th – Shamus Cogavin, Franklin
• 152 = 4th – Ed Cropper, Franklin
• 170 = 6th – Kyler Colella, Franklin
• 195 = 2nd – Evan Hernandez, Franklin
• 220 = 1st – John Miller, Franklin

For all the wrestling results around the Hockomock League in the MIAA Sectionals
http://www.hockomocksports.com/hockomock-wrestling-results-from-miaa-wrestling-sectional-meets/

In the News: clothing drive recognized, summer school for kindergarten, scholarships before college

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Students from Jefferson Elementary School were recognized by local legislators for their work in organizing and conducting a pajama and sock clothing drive for foster children. 

State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, and state Sen. Richard Ross, R-Wrentham, were at the school Friday to present the children - members of the student council - with citations honoring their work. 

Assistant Principal Sarah Klim said the council had come up with the idea, wrote a proposal for it, decorated a collection box and designed fliers advertising the drive."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160213/franklin-school-clothing-drive-perfect-fit

Jefferson Elementary School

"Franklin Public Schools will offer four one-week summer sessions of Ready Set Kindergarten at Jefferson Elementary School, 628 Washington St. 

Ready Set Kindergarten is a course for incoming Franklin Public Schools kindergarten students that enables children to become familiar with a kindergarten classroom setting and daily routines. All activities will be theme-based using books, dramatic play, music, manipulatives, outside games and arts and crafts. This course is taught by a staff of certified teachers and educational assistants. 

There are four one-week sessions, from July 11 to Aug. 4, with different themes each week."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160213/franklin-schools-to-offer-summer-kindergarten-program

"I know that it’s going to be a few years before my oldest child heads to college, but I can already tell that the time will fly by. 

We are in those middle school years where he's not quite close to college, but he's also no longer a little boy. 

College is starting to become more of a weekly conversation topic as we try and contextualize why it's important to do homework and have math skills, and even how sports and being on time for practice is relevant to those college years. Keeping college as a topic of conversation provides a vision into the future for our kids – one that allows us to be able to dream together and talk about how what they are learning today will make a difference later on."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160214/scholarships-available-for-younger-children-too

Susan Wornick Invites Caregivers to ‘Laugh and Learn’ with Her on Feb. 27

Susan Wornick, with Benchmark Senior Living, invites the public to join her for a humorous and informative conversation about senior living and caregiving on Saturday, Feb. 27. The event is free with registration and takes place at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill, 4 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA.

As one of New England's most beloved news anchors, Susan Wornick earned a reputation as the consumer's best friend, serving as an advocate and guide for millions of people. Now Susan is partnering with Benchmark Senior Living to explore the issues facing seniors and their families as only she can—with humor, honesty, and compassion.

We invite you to laugh and learn with Susan as she shares stories and lessons about senior living. Join us for a conversation with the one and only Susan Wornick that's sure to be refreshing, eye-opening and full of answers for you and your loved one.

Susan Wornick (image from Benchmark Living event page)

"Recently, I met the great people at Benchmark Senior Living who have a wealth of information about the new priorities in my life. They know everything about what we are all facing. Alzheimer's, dementia, assisted living, eldercare.... There's a lot to talk about, and it's time to take the mystery out of senior living. Join me and let's learn together about living and aging well," says Susan.

Registration is now open for the event, which is free and open to the public. It will be hosted at Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Saturday, Feb. 27. Register on the website or by phone 508-570-2192 to reach Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill.


Register here

Mansfield tops both FHS basketball teams on Friday

Girls Basketball

• Franklin, 38 @ Mansfield, 44 – Final 

– Meg Hill and Caroline Maher led the way for Mansfield with 12 points apiece. Lauren Rudolph was the top scorer for Franklin with eight points.

Boys Basketball

• Mansfield, 55 @ Franklin, 51 – Final 

– Franklin rallied from a 15 point second half deficit to get within two in the final minutes but a big shot from Mansfield’s Matt Ehrlich and key stops sealed the win for the Hornets. Tyler Boulter had a team-high 12 points while Sam Goldberg had 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Matt Ehrlich (four rebounds, four assists) and Christian Weber each had nine points, Nick Baskin had six and Max Boen had five points and four assists. Franklin sophomore Connor Peterson scored 21 points and hauled in nine rebounds while freshman Jay Dieterle netted 18 points.

For the other basketball results from Friday night
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-021216/

"Friday night’s contest between rivals Mansfield and Franklin wasn’t the exact same as their first meeting back in January, but the symmetry was apparent. 

Just like January’s game, the home team erased a second half double-digit deficit to make it a one possession in the final minutes. 

But just like the first time around, the visitors walked away with the win. 

Mansfield held off a late rally from the Panthers, keeping Franklin scoreless over the final final minutes, in route to a 55-51 win that pulled the Hornets level atop the Kelley-Rex division with just one league game to go."

Continue reading the article online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/mansfield-boys-basketball-hold-off-franklin-moves-into-tie-for-first/

Mansfield’s Matt Ehrlich looks to drive in the second half against Franklin. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Open House at Sunrise Montessori School - Feb 13

Open House at Sunrise Montessori School

Saturday, February 13 from 11am to 1pm

31 Hayward St., Franklin

Free event. The public is welcome to learn about our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs.

Sunrise Montessori School

Website: www.MySunriseMontessori.com

Contact: Karen Roeber, Director at 508-541-8010