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Friday, February 19, 2016
MBTA: Update: Franklin Line delays due to Amtrak signal should be resolved
The AMTRAK signal problem experienced on Thursday is not resolved yet. THis just in:
"Franklin Line notice: The Amtrak signal issue has been resolved and all trains will operate on a regular schedule into and out of South Station.
Last updated: Feb 19 2016 05:47 AM"
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Franklin resident expects fast races in State Meet
Anthony Delasanta lives in Franklin:
Continue reading the full article online in The Sun Chronicle
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/sports/local_sports/h-s-track-norton-s-ceesay-feehan-s-delasanta-to/article_79316902-4bd8-5f0d-8625-06687dfae4ef.html
"They have the fastest feet in the Commonwealth and two of the most powerful bursts of energy coming out of the starting blocks in the state. Record-holders in their own rights, they have set the pace for indoor track this winter at both, Norton High School and Bishop Feehan High School.
Norton High's record-setting senior sprinter Abu Ceesay is ranked No. 1 in the state in the 55 meter dash (6.47 seconds) and No. 2 in the state in the 300 meter dash (34.84). Meanwhile, Bishop Feehan High's record-setting senior sprinter Anthony Delasanta is ranked No. 2 in the state in the 55 dash (6.56 seconds) and No. 1 in the state in the 300 meter dash (34.83).
On Saturday at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, the Lancer and the Shamrock will take the starting line to run against each other in both events at the MIAA State Championship Meet."....
Norton High’s Abu Ceesay, left, and Bishop Feehan High’s Anthony Delasanta, right, will face off at the MIAA State Championship Meet. (Photo by Tom Maguire/ The Sun Chronicle) |
"This is not only pretty cool, but something special," said Kirkland, presiding over a Delasanta workout on Tuesday. Delasanta, a resident of Franklin, has been nurtured in the sprints by current Shamrock assistant Jason Brown, while also having come under the guidance of track gurus Bob L'Homme, Latif Thomas and Paul Powell.
"Abu is such a humble kid too," Taylor said of the special needs student with Ceesay being hearing impaired and requiring the aid of a translator (Sharon Hollis) for both his academic and athletic pursuits. "Abu is always the first one to say that, 'Even though track is an individual sport, I want to do this for the team.' "
Because Ceesay is deaf, he has special needs for track meets too. Taylor received approval from the MIAA and MSTCA for a strobe light which the Lancer runner can see at the start of a dash since he is unable to hear a starter's gun."
Continue reading the full article online in The Sun Chronicle
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/sports/local_sports/h-s-track-norton-s-ceesay-feehan-s-delasanta-to/article_79316902-4bd8-5f0d-8625-06687dfae4ef.html
Why is August 1, 2008 so important to Chris?
Chris Herren comes to Franklin High School auditorium on Monday, Feb 29th.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/why-do-you-feel-need-to-change-who-you.html
"Chris is a Fall River native who dreamed of playing in the NBA. That dream came true when he became a Boston Celtics having been traded to his home town by Denver in 1999. Chris then lost it all and nearly his life to addiction and substance abuse disorder. Clean and sober since 2008, Chris now devotes his life to inspiring people of all ages. Please join us to hear Chris tell about his journey!"
screen grab of The Herren Project |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/why-do-you-feel-need-to-change-who-you.html
Both FHS hockey teams post wins, girls swim team finishes 6th in MIAA Sectional meet
Boys Hockey
- Franklin, 3 vs. Needham, 2 – Final (OT)
– Franklin’s Jake Downie scored in overtime to give the Panthers the win. Luke Downie scored the two goals in regulation.The game counts as a tie for MIAA purposes.
Girls Hockey
- Franklin, 10 vs. Central Catholic, 3 – Final
For all the results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-021716/
FHS Panthers |
Catching up to the swim results from the weekend meets as posted by Hockomock Sports
Swimming
"The MIAA held its South/Central Sectional meets over the weekend at MIT. The girls competed on Saturday and the boys made a splash on Sunday.
On the boys side, King Philip had the best team placement, finishing in fourth but Attleboro was right behind in fifth place. The Bombardiers had the lone first place finishes for Hock swimmers on the boys side with River Wright (200 IM) Dylon Willis (100 Breaststroke) each finishing first.
For the girls, Franklin was the top team by coming in sixth overall. Sophomore Ashley Loomis had a pair of wins with victories in the 200 Free and the 500 Free."For the detail results follow this link
http://www.hockomocksports.com/hockomock-swimming-results-from-miaa-swimming-sectional-meets/
MassBudget: Feeding Students, Counting Kids, Distributing Chapter 70 Aid: Two New Briefs from MassBudget
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Information Presentation on Death with Dignity
A Death with Dignity Informational Presentation will take place at the First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street on Sunday, Feb 28th, from 1-2:30 p.m.
The presenter will be Marie Manis, Massachusetts Campaign Manager for Compassion and Choices, which is the leading nonprofit organization working to improve care and expand choice at the end of life.
Compassion and Choices
For more than 30 years they have increased people's quality of life and given them added peace of mind in their final days – even when injury or illness takes their voice. They work to change attitudes, practices and policies so that everyone can access the information and options they need to have more control and comfort in their final days.
You will hear more about the national aid in dying movement and the bill currently in the MA legislature co-sponsored by 29 lawmakers, and find out what you can do to support it.
This event is open to the public.
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