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."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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)