FHS boys 2nd, girls 4th in Hock Cross Country Championships

The Hockomock League held its annual cross country championships on Saturday morning at the Wrentham Development Center. Franklin boys took 2nd place and the girls 4th place overall. 

Everett Henderson lead the boys with an 8th place finish while Nicole Clermont and Kate Hartnett lead the girls by finishing 1 and 2 respectively.


BOYS

Team Results
1. Mansfield – 55
2. Franklin – 104
3. Oliver Ames – 106
4. Attleboro – 109
5. North Attleboro – 136
6. Sharon – 155
7. Taunton – 166
8. King Philip – 174
9. Milford – 227
10. Stoughton – 236
11. Canton – 291
12. Foxboro – 331

Individual Results
1. David Seybert, Attleboro – 16:23.23

8. Everett Henderson, Franklin – 16:57.81
15. Tyler Marchioni, Franklin – 17:17.27
22. Michael Hagen, Franklin – 17:33.94
23. Mitchell Regan, Franklin – 17:36.98
36. Nicholas Gnaman, Franklin – 18:01.71
38. Dylan Kehoe, Franklin – 18:02.72
39. Hayden Goldsmith, Franklin – 18:02.92
42. Matthew Shumway, Franklin – 18:04.37
43. Daniel Barrow, Franklin – 18:04.73
48. Kyle Stevens, Franklin – 18:13.34

Nicole Clermont approaching the finish of the girls cross country race

GIRLS

Team Results
1. Oliver Ames – 61
2. North Attleboro – 69
3. Sharon – 77
4. Franklin – 81
5. Taunton – 131
6. King Philip – 174
7. Foxboro – 180
8. Mansfield – 181
9. Attleboro – 262
10. Milford – 272
11. Canton – 308
12. Stoughton – 388

Individual Results
1. Nicole Clermont, Franklin – 19:06.49
2. Kate Hartnett, Franklin – 19:50.70
20. Ella Gutkowski, Franklin – 21:00.50
25. Katrina Walbert, Franklin – 21:15.48
33. Brianna Cummings, Franklin – 21:35.19
36. Alana Portesi, Franklin – 21:52.55
40. Kimiya Kim, Franklin – 21:56.52
56. Molly Houlihan, Franklin – 22:37.38
57. Mary Viera, Franklin – 22:38.39
59. Hanna Cunniff, Franklin – 22:41.38


This was shared from the Hockomock Sports page here
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-cross-country-championship-results-2016/

Click here for a photo gallery from the boys race.

Click here for a photo gallery from the girls race.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Three Rising Stars - Nov 5

View this email in your browser Three Rising Stars Matt Nakoa, Rachael Kilgour, and Kirsten Maxwell Nov 5th 8PM $20 The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse show on Saturday, November 5th, at 8PM features three young rising stars, Matt Nakoa, Rachael Kilgour, and Kirsten Maxwell.  You may not have heard their names yet,  but  each is an excellent award-winning performer.  Here is a video of them performing "Time After Time" together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_-ufEMWRgY&index=4&list=PLYu4o_RjkzkyBpbOu-XLkp8vDCcoDsPQZ MATT NAKOA is an internationally touring singer/songwriter recently appearing at The White House, throughout India, and regularly with folk icon Tom Rush. He has won awards at many prestigious music festivals.  Last May he opened our Susan Werner concert and received a standing ovation. http://www.mattnakoa.com/ "Between his piano chops, charismatic stage presence, and heartfelt originals on guitar, [Matt Nakoa] drops jaws." - The Boston Globe Duluth, MN, singer-songwriter RACHAEL KILGOUR has built a devoted following over the last ten years, captivating audiences with a balance of provocative, topical lyrics, passionate musical delivery, and a charmingly witty stage presence. She was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner of the 2015 NewSong Music Contest, a win that earned her a performance Lincoln Center in NYC.  http://www.rachaelkilgour.com/ KIRSTEN MAXWELL is a versatile 23 year-old vocalist, guitarist and songwriter who has quickly become a recognized fixture on the Long Island singer-songwriter scene. She was the winner of the 2016 South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition and performed at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival this summer. http://www.kirstenmaxwell.com/ "... Kirsten Maxwell's clear soprano rings out in a way that would make Judy Collins and Joan Baez approve. She backs that up with skillful guitar playing and a growing collection of well-crafted songs. It's exciting to imagine what the future holds for her." — John Platt, "Sunday Supper" WFUV-NYC The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $20. Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.  Upcoming Shows Nov 19      The Kennedys Dec 3         Ellis Paul Dec 10       A Celtic Christmas with Robbie O'Connell and Rose Clancy Jan 7         Christine Lavin and Don White Jan 28       Peter Mulvey

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

FHS girls soccer ties Notre Dame, 0-0

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS girls soccer team tied with Notre Dame 0-0 on Saturday.

*** Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 vs. Notre Dame, 0 – Final

Miranda Smith (15) and Megan Doherty (11) in action against NDA

Photo gallery provided by Hockomock Sports:
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20162017/Fall-2016/Franklin-Notre-Dame-Girls/i-7N58H9H


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-102916/

All electronic tolling is here and the tool booth demolitions begins (video)

MassDOT has prepared a slick video (embedded below) showing the steps in removing the toll booths now that all electronic tolling is in place as of Oct 28, 10:00 PM.

• Do you have your transponder yet?

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/TrafficTravelResources/EZPassMAProgram.aspx





Additional info 

• on the demolition project

http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/TollPlazaDemolitionProject.aspx

• on all electronic tolling (AET)

https://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/TollInformation/AllElectronicTolling

• The information alert on the MA.gov site

http://www.mass.gov/alert/alertlanding.html#2232432

Franklin Rotary sidewalk chalkfest challenge a success

Wrentham Factory Outlet customers were treated to a display of talented chalk artists as they shopped last Saturday. 

The show was sponsored by the Franklin Rotary Club and Simon Properties, owners of the Wrentham Outlet, with cash and trophies awarded to the winners in the adult and children's categories. 

Overall winner was Kerry St.Pierre who won both the judges' award and the people's award divisions. Other adult cash prizes went to Lee Ball (2nd) and Sarah Anzalone (3rd). 

This was the first time this was done at the Wrentham Outlets and should become even more impressive next year--Cambridge and Providence Rotary Clubs have excellent shows at their local Simon Properties

Event photos submitted by the Rotary Club:

Franklin Rotary sidewalk chalk challenge a success

Franklin Rotary sidewalk chalk challenge a success 1

Franklin Rotary sidewalk chalk challenge a success 2

Franklin Rotary sidewalk chalk challenge a success 3

In the News: Police hosting Halloween party, EPA visits DPW in outreach on superfund site

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After being gone for several years, the Franklin Police Department's Halloween party will be rising from the grave this weekend. 

The free event - intended to provide thrills and entertainment for preschoolers through fifth-graders - will run on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the station on Panther Way. 

Detective Eric Copeland, one of the officers organizing the party, said the event itself will feature officers dressed up as superheroes, a bounce house, face painting and pumpkin painting. A "spooky trail" will run along the walking path next to the station. 

There will also, Copeland said, be a variety of food, including popcorn, cotton candy and hot dogs."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161028/franklin-police-hosting-halloween-haunting

Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way

"The federal Environmental Protection Agency will be returning to town to continue its outreach efforts on a local Superfund site. 

Representatives from the agency will be at the Fisher Street Department of Public Works building on Monday, to get public comment on the BJAT, LLC property, which is also on Fisher Street. 

"We will be there all day," said Marilyn St. Fleur, a community involvement coordinator for the EPA. "We'll have an availability session for individuals who are interested in the site as well." 

Agency representatives came to Franklin earlier this month and held a series of appointments to determine the best way to inform the public of developments. St. Fleur said Monday's visit would feature scheduled meetings as well, but that there would be an open session (from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.) for those who simply wish to know more."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161028/epa-continuing-outreach-on-franklin-superfund-site

FHS football and soccer results from Friday

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Friday, Oct 28

*** Football = Playoffs = Division 1 South

#8 Franklin, 0 @ #1 Xaverian, 42 – Final

FHS Panthers

*** Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final

– King Philip scored a pair of second half goals to finish the regular season with a win. Mike Rowe scored the game-winner, pouncing on a loose ball inside the area. Tyler Mann doubled the lead, taking a pass from Jason Florio and finishing alone against the keeper.


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-102816/

EPA Staff Will be in Franklin Monday, Oct. 31 to Discuss BJAT Site with Community Members

EPA will host an availability session for Franklin residents interested to discuss the BJAT Superfund Site. The session will be held on Monday, October 31, 2016 from 2:30 – 4:00 PM at the Franklin Department of Public Works located at 257 Fisher Street, Franklin, Mass.

On Sept. 30, 2015, EPA add the BJAT site, located at 300 Fisher Street in Franklin, to the "National Priorities List" of Superfund sites. The Superfund program, a federal program established by Congress in 1980, investigates and cleans up the most complex, uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous waste sites in the country and converts them into productive local resources by eliminating or reducing health risks and environmental contamination associated with hazardous waste sites.

Beginning in the late 1800s, the BJAT LLC site, was used for industrial operations including the manufacturing of rubber and plastic products. The property, inactive since 1985, contains areas of process waste and debris. Further, soil, sediment and ground water are contaminated with lead, mercury and zinc as well as semi-volatile organic compounds.

More information on the BJAT Superfund Site: www.epa.gov/superfund/bjat

http://twitter.com/epanewengland

Learn More about the Latest EPA News & Events in New England (https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-1-new-england)

Follow EPA New England on Twitter (http://twitter.com/epanewengland)

Connect with EPA New England on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/EPARegion1)

Related links from the Franklin Matters archives

• Live reporting from the Town Council meeting July 2014

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/live-reporting-epa-300-fisher-st.html

• DEP and EPA presentation to Town Council, July 2014

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/300-fisher-st-ma-dep-epa-presentation.html

• Map showing property location within Franklin

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/07/300-fisher-st-map.html

Franklin Art Association: Meeting and demonstration - Nov 2

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. 

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by internationally acclaimed pastel painter Michelle Poirier-Mozzone of Rehoboth.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.

"Insight", a pastel painting by November demonstrator Michelle Poirier-Mozzone of Rehoboth

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/28/16 - THU 11/3/16

FRIDAY 10/28/16
8am   FYHA Golf Tournament @ Maplegate Country Club, Bellingham
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library (all skill levels welcome)
12-6pm   *LAST* Franklin Farmers Market of the season @ The Town Common
4pm   Teen Paint @ Franklin Art Center
6:30pm   Family Paint Night @ Franklin Art Center
7-10pm   Middle School Halloween Dance (grades 5-8) @ Tri-County HS
7pm   SAFE Coalition presents: Four Legs To Stand On @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 10/29/16
10-4pm   November Colors Art Exhibition Opening presented by Franklin Art Association @ Norfolk Public Library (runs through 11/29 during Library Hours)
6-8pm   Pumpkins in the Park @ Sculpture Park

SUNDAY 10/30/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast returns to Franklin Rod and Gun Club - open to public
3-7pm   Franklin Police Halloween Party (pre-K to grade 5) @ Franklin Police Station

MONDAY 10/31/16
4pm   Krafty Mondays (ages 6-12) @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 11/2/16
7pm   Pots with Pizzazz Talk @ Jefferson-Remington School presented by Franklin, Norfolk and MIllis Garden Clubs

WEDNESDAY 11/3/16
7:30pm   Laughter Yoga @ FUSF

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel performs a one-night-only show - Nov 19

Tony Award winner Beth Leavel performs a one-night-only show at THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music and event venue, on Saturday, November 19. Beginning at 8 PM, the event launches THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series, sponsored by Childs Engineering. 

Leavel recently finished an Atlanta run of the new Broadway-bound musical The Prom. In Franklin, she will be accompanied by acclaimed musical director Phil Reno, who is currently conducting Something Rotten on Broadway. Seating options for THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series feature general admission, preferred table seating, and VIP tickets, which include an exclusive reception with the Broadway stars.

Beth Leavel’s extensive Broadway credits include 42nd Street (Anytime Annie, original cast; Dorothy Brock, revival), Crazy for You (Tess), Show Boat (Ellie, revival), The Civil War (Mrs. Bixby), Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher), Mamma Mia! (Donna), and Elf the Musical (Emily). She received a Tony Award nomination for her portrayal of Florence Greenberg in Baby It’s You! 

Leavel’s Tony Award-winning performance in the title role of The Drowsy Chaperone also earned her Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards. TV and film credits include ER, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and The Unusuals. Leavel headlined FPAC’s 2012 Gala at Gillette Stadium, as well as the grand-opening 2014 Gala at THE BLACK BOX. 

A suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
 

Leavel at the grand-opening 2014 Gala at THE BLACK BOX

FHS girls soccer ties KP, 1-1

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Thursday, Oct 27

FHS Panthers

*** Boys Soccer = Franklin @ King Philip – Postponed to 10/28 at 3:30.

*** Girls Soccer = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final

– Rachel Hogan scored the lone goal for the Warriors and Nadia Havens scored for the Panthers on an assist by Calen Frongillo.


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-102716/

In the Shadow of Ludwig Van: Claflin Hill's 17th Season Opener-- Saturday, Nov. 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Season tickets NOW AVAILABLE! Reserve yours today!

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Claflin Hill's season opener!!! Saturday, Nov. 5th at 7:30 p.m. In the Shadow of Ludwig Van  Complete details on our web site. The week before a concert, particularly a season opening concert, is always full of anticipation at Claflin Hill. Musicians have received the music in the mail and next Tuesday night, they will assemble at Milford Town Hall to begin their rehearsals.  (I'm always so impressed that Paul pulls together concerts of the magnitude of CHSO with just 3 rehearsals; that truly speaks to the caliber of our professional musicians!)  Next Tuesday night is very much like a family reunion. Many of our musicians have not seen each other since the season finale last April.  There's so much catching up to do, but the real task at hand is to prepare a program that will entertain YOU, the audience, while it is also sure to inspire, educate and enlighten, too.  We are grateful to the concert sponsors: Medway Oil & Propane, Homefield Credit Union and Milford Water Company.  Their ongoing support makes our program possible.  Click here to order season tickets.  The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra's 2016-17 Season Click here to order Season Tickets All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Concert I "In the Shadow of Ludwig Van" Saturday, November 5, 2016 Concert II "Holiday Pops!"  Last year was a SELL-OUT! Order your tickets today to insure your seat in our concert hall.  Saturday, December 10, 2016 Concert III "Fire and Ice!" Saturday, February 4, 2017 Concert IV "Seascapes" Saturday, March 4, 2017 Concert V CHSO Family Symphony Matinee Sunday, March 26, 2017 ~ 3:00 PM   Instrument Petting Zoo before and after the concert. Concert VI "Postcards from New England" Saturday, April 29, 2017 Claflin Hill/Alternatives Chamber Music Series** Concert II ~ Friday, January 13, 2017 "Rivendell" featuring The New England String Quartet Concert III ~ Friday, April 7, 2017 "Paul Surapine - Family and Friends"    * All symphony concerts take place at Milford Town Hall, 52 Main St., Milford, MA ** Chamber concerts take place at the Singh Performance Center, 50 Douglas Rd. Whitinsville, MA

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5 Week Session of Women's FIT Boxing begins Monday, Oct 31

The next 5 Week Session of Women's FIT Boxing begins Monday, Oct 31st!! 

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It's a program created for all women and teenage girls! Lots of time options too!!  

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5 Week Session of Women's FIT Boxing begins Monday, Oct 31

“Pots with Pizzazz” the featured program at a joint meeting of the Franklin, Norfolk and Millis Garden Clubs

“Pots with Pizzazz” will be the featured program at a joint meeting of the Franklin, Norfolk and Millis Garden Clubs on Tuesday, November 1, at the Remington Middle School located on 628 Washington Street, Franklin. The program will begin at 7:00p.m. in the school cafeteria. It is open to the public.

Presenters will be Jana Milbocker and Joan Butler of Holliston-based Enchanted Gardens. The workshop will inspire participants to design jazzy containers that can be the “jewelry” of a garden, elevating it from “good” to “great”! 

Participants will learn how to brighten shady spots with pops of color, create focal points for vistas and welcoming entry gardens with stunning container groupings. Including designs for all seasons, the presenters will show examples of pots ranging from whimsical to grand. They will also provide information on creating unusual, eye-catching pots.

Franklin Garden Club

Butler and Milbocker are avid gardeners, plant collectors, garden designers and writers. They lecture on a variety of gardening topics to garden clubs and community education classes. They have presented programs at the Boston Flower & Garden Show, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and Blithewold, as well as at the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts (GCFM) Landscape Design Council, Judges’ Council and Horticultural Mornings. Both are past presidents of the Holliston Garden Club and are active in the GCFM and other horticultural societies. Currently, they both serve on the board of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council.

Milbocker is principal of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design and garden construction firm in Holliston. She has authored gardening articles which have been published nationally and can be found on her website blog. Butler is a horticulturalist at Weston Nurseries. She is a former Chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council and is a member of Garden Consultants Council and an accredited Flower Show Judge. Currently, she serves on the GCFM Board as Awards Chairman.

In the News: School dress code feedback meeting; Pots with Pizzazz scheduled for Tuesday

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A group of school district officials will be seeking parent feedback on the dress code this weekend. 

The policy subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee is set to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday on the third floor of the town municipal building to discuss the matter. 

Subcommittee Chairwoman Mary Jane Scofield announced the session during the School Committee meeting this week. She said the subcommittee was currently on its fourth draft of the policy, and would likely be seeking a full committee vote on it after Saturday's event."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161027/franklin-schools-set-dress-code-meeting

• Related post on dress code policy

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/09/we-dont-want-to-link-clothing-and.html

• What is the current policy?

Actually there is no current policy (hence the meeting looking for feedback), the prior policy was
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_EManual/J/Jdocs/Removed/S01818E15

Four students from Portland, Oregon, testified in front of the board in May 2015.
Image via PPS Communications/YouTube.

"Pots with Pizzazz will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Remington Middle School located, 628 Washington St. This event will be the featured program at a joint meeting of the Franklin, Norfolk and Millis garden clubs. 

The presenters will be Jana Milbocker and Joan Butler of Holliston-based Enchanted Gardens. The workshop will inspire participants to design jazzy containers. Participants will learn how to brighten shady spots with pops of color, and create focal points for vistas and welcoming entry gardens with container groupings. Including designs for all seasons, the presenters will show examples of pots ranging from whimsical to grand. They will also provide information on creating unusual, eye-catching pots."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161027/pots-with-pizzazz-announced

Kaye Kelly at the 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival (video)

Turning back time (or #TBT) to that Saturday in July when THE BLACK BOX had two stages going for a full day of musical performances.

Here is a sample of Kaye Kelly's performance at THE BLACK BOX on the indoor stage. 

Kaye Kelly (photo by Jake Jacobson)

• Kaye Kelly

http://www.kayekelly.com/     https://www.berklee.edu/people/kaye-kelly