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Saturday, February 4, 2017
Calling all Women! United Regional Chamber seeks your input
Friday, February 3, 2017
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/3/17 - THU 2/9/17
10:30am Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library
12:30pm Water Bottle Flipping Contest @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Designer Handbag Bingo to benefit Jefferson Elementary PCC @ Elks Lodge (public welcome)
7pm Jazz Cafe @ Remington Middle School
SATURDAY 2/4/17
8am-12pm Franklin Youth Baseball Walk-in Registration @ Elks Lodge
10am-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1pm Cookie Decorating Fun with SugarMomma's Custom Cakes @ Franklin Public Library
SUNDAY 2/5/17
7:30-10:30am Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
2:30pm Opera for Kids: Little Red Riding Hood - free family event @ The Black Box
MONDAY 2/6/17
7-8:30pm Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF
TUESDAY 2/7/16
6:30pm Charles River Meadowlands Meeting @ FUSF
7pm Valentine Wine Tasting @ Franklin Liquors
7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee monthly meeting (open to public) @ Franklin YMCA
WEDNESDAY 2/8/17
12:30pm Meme All the Shirts! @ Franklin Public Library (1/2 day for FHS)
6:30pm Teen Advisory Board Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Meeting @ 3 Restaurant
THURSDAY 2/9/17
4pm Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7-8pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other Franklin events and happenings click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email FranklinMAHappenings@gmail.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com
Town Council Recap - Feb 1, 2017
The Town Council moved to approve the change in manager for Joe's American Bar and Grill, held a public hearing on the zoning for recreational marijuana and approved a land swap with the State to help resolve the outstanding issue with the Recycling Center.
How serious are liquor license violations taken?
At least by the Joe's American Bar and Grill, the actions taken since their violation serving an uderage drinker as part of the annual Franklin Police operation in 2016, they are serious. The restaurant boosted their training requirements for the wait and bar staff. The restaurant is now using a private sting service where monthly the company conducts a sting operation. The first four the restaurant has passed. There also is a new manager who was approved as part of the normal license change process.
Marijuana zoning
The public hearing on marijuana zoning drew no community comments and very little discussion from the Council. The set of 5 amendments align the recreational marijuana with the zoning for medical marijuana (in the industrial park areas of Franklin). In the combination, the terminology is also removing the medical or recreational distinction and just calling it 'marijuana' zoning. The five amendments were moved to a second reading after the public hearing. The measures will be scheduled for a future Council meeting for final approval.
Public access on private property
The issue raised last year where it was revealed that one of Franklin's drainage pump stations had been placed on private property and Franklin had no access agreement with the residences, was finally resolved.
Police Dept promotions
The domino effect of replacing Chief Semerjian with Chief Lynch continued with the recognition of five promotions. Officers Smith, Guarino, Bussey, Grover, and West were introduced for the public pinning ceremony. The details of the introductory remarks were published separately and can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/franklin-police-department-promotions.html
29.3 acres for 4.71
The amount of land Franklin is swapping with the State to resolve the issue with the recycling Center on Beaver St. Apparently, years ago when it was used as a land fill, Franklin had used more of the land they they technically owned. When the landfill closed, due to the ownership issues, the closing of the fill area was not completed properly and has been sitting unresolved until now. The land swap deal needs to be authorized y the Legislature but then when Franklin owns the land, additional work will need to be done to properly cap the fill.
Per Jeff Nutting at the meeting in his update to the Council, it would be approximately 2-3 years before they would come back with the plan and request for some number of millions of dollars to cap the landfill and complete the recycling center.
My notes reported live from the meeting can be found here
The Actions Taken as published by the Town Council can also be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-council-actions-taken-february-1-2017
The full video for the meeting is available from the Town of Franklin
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=431
How serious are liquor license violations taken?
At least by the Joe's American Bar and Grill, the actions taken since their violation serving an uderage drinker as part of the annual Franklin Police operation in 2016, they are serious. The restaurant boosted their training requirements for the wait and bar staff. The restaurant is now using a private sting service where monthly the company conducts a sting operation. The first four the restaurant has passed. There also is a new manager who was approved as part of the normal license change process.
Marijuana zoning
The public hearing on marijuana zoning drew no community comments and very little discussion from the Council. The set of 5 amendments align the recreational marijuana with the zoning for medical marijuana (in the industrial park areas of Franklin). In the combination, the terminology is also removing the medical or recreational distinction and just calling it 'marijuana' zoning. The five amendments were moved to a second reading after the public hearing. The measures will be scheduled for a future Council meeting for final approval.
Public access on private property
The issue raised last year where it was revealed that one of Franklin's drainage pump stations had been placed on private property and Franklin had no access agreement with the residences, was finally resolved.
Police Dept promotions
The domino effect of replacing Chief Semerjian with Chief Lynch continued with the recognition of five promotions. Officers Smith, Guarino, Bussey, Grover, and West were introduced for the public pinning ceremony. The details of the introductory remarks were published separately and can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/franklin-police-department-promotions.html
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| post bage and pinning L to R: Bussey, Smith, Grover, West, Guarino |
29.3 acres for 4.71
The amount of land Franklin is swapping with the State to resolve the issue with the recycling Center on Beaver St. Apparently, years ago when it was used as a land fill, Franklin had used more of the land they they technically owned. When the landfill closed, due to the ownership issues, the closing of the fill area was not completed properly and has been sitting unresolved until now. The land swap deal needs to be authorized y the Legislature but then when Franklin owns the land, additional work will need to be done to properly cap the fill.
Per Jeff Nutting at the meeting in his update to the Council, it would be approximately 2-3 years before they would come back with the plan and request for some number of millions of dollars to cap the landfill and complete the recycling center.
My notes reported live from the meeting can be found here
- Live reporting: to closing
- Live Reporting: Legislation for Action
- Live reporting: License transfer - Joe's American ...
- Live reporting: Public hearing on recreational mar...
- Live reporting: Town Council - Feb 1, 2017
The Actions Taken as published by the Town Council can also be found here
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-council-actions-taken-february-1-2017
The full video for the meeting is available from the Town of Franklin
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=431
FHS girls drop ice hockey match to KP
In a light day of action for winter sports, there is only the girls hockey game to report via Hockomock Sports
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 4 – Final
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 4 – Final
For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-020217/
Via Twitter
KP 4-1 victory over Franklin @HockomockSports @SunChronSports @In_The_Slot @WrenthamTimes @MassHSHockey— KP Girls Ice Hockey (@KPGHS_IceHockey) February 2, 2017
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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Joe Crookston with Emily Mure - Feb 11
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MassBudget: Analyzing the Governor's budget proposal
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In the News: Franklin Public Radio born; Anne-Marie Weaver in lead role
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170202/new-radio-station-launches-in-franklin
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170202/franklin-actress-appearing-in-footlighters-dont-dress-for-dinner
"At 10:29 exactly Thursday morning, a new sound hit the Franklin airwaves.
Franklin TV Executive Director Peter Fasciano, sitting in a small shelter on Forge Hill, struck a few keys on a laptop, cueing a brief announcement about a new radio station and its mission. With that, the programming switched to music, and 102.9 FM WFPR - Franklin Public Radio - was born.
This marked the culmination of a multi-year process, Fasciano said, with the first steps taken back in 2012. Efforts accelerated last summer, with the public access station working with federal agencies and local boards to approve the antenna's location and prepare for broadcasting."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170202/new-radio-station-launches-in-franklin
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| the radio tower was put into place on January 17, 2017 (Photo via @wknorman) |
"The Walpole Footlighters are warming up winter at their playhouse at 2 Scout Road in East Walpole, where they have been rehearsing for their next production, "Don't Dress for Dinner".
In the cast of this comedy is Franklin's Anne-Marie Weaver.
The show will be performed weekends from Feb. 3 through 19. This is the second production of the Walpole Footlighters 2016-2017 season, their 92nd in continuous operation.
Weaver plays the role of Jacqueline, who creates much of the hilarity in this frenzied farce. Weaver returned to the Footlighters stage in 2014 in the Ken Ludwig comedy "Fox on the Fairway" after a 12-year hiatus. Her first role at Footlighters was as the grieving daughter in "Graceland," which was followed by parts in "6 Rms Riv Vu," "Sweet Charity," "The Mystery of Edwin Drood" and as the trouble-making maid in "Angel Street."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170202/franklin-actress-appearing-in-footlighters-dont-dress-for-dinner
Valentine Wine Tasting - Franklin Liquors - Feb 7
February 7 at 7pm
Host: Shanley Snydeman
At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.
A mix of types and styles to get you ready for the big day.
Let's taste and explore.
About Shanley
Register at this link
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/236822859/
Host: Shanley Snydeman
At this tasting we will explore wines that will be great to pair on Valentines Day.
A mix of types and styles to get you ready for the big day.
Let's taste and explore.
About Shanley
Shanley is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts. She holds degrees in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales and Bachelors in Hospitality Management from Endicott College.
She is a Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers and has over a decade of experience working with the wine programs of such restaurants as Legal Sea Foods, Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse and Gibbet Hill Grill. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, sailing and hockey.
Register at this link
https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Wine-Club/events/236822859/
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| http://www.franklinliquors.com/ |
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Free Narcan and CPR (‘Hands Only’) Training Session - Feb 15
The S.A.F.E. Coalition, in association with the Franklin Fire Department, Franklin Police Department and BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services Inc.) will present a Free Narcan and CPR (‘Hands Only’) Training Session on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Franklin Fire Department Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin MA.
The public is invited.
The ‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session will be ongoing from 4:00-8:00 pm with no reservation necessary. Narcan will be distributed at no charge after the training session.
The CPR Training Session is a ‘Hands-Only’ session and will be offered at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm. REGISTRATION is essential for the CPR training – send an email to info@safecoalitionma.com with your name and session time. Information of certificate programs will be available.
“In an emergency that causes a loss of breathing or lose their pulse, whether it is drug-related or not, the availability of CPR can be critical. Waiting for an ambulance and trained medical personnel may not be an option. You can make a difference!”
The S.A.F.E. Coalition provides this and other sessions to provide education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by Substance Abuse Disorder, their families and friends. For more information please contact the S.A.F.E. Coalition at 508-488-8105 or info@safecoalitionma.com
The public is invited.
‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session
The ‘Drop-In’ Narcan Training Session will be ongoing from 4:00-8:00 pm with no reservation necessary. Narcan will be distributed at no charge after the training session.
“Overdose deaths caused by heroin and synthetic opioids have reached an all-time high. Naloxone, commonly referred to by the brand name Narcan, has been proven to save lives by reversing the effects of opioids. Anyone with minimal training can learn how to administer naloxone and save the life of an individual experiencing an opioid-related overdose.”
T.J. Lynch
Chief of Police, Franklin
“Generic Narcan (naloxone), an opioid antagonist, is perhaps the one most critical drugs in combatting overdose with heroin, fentanyl and other illicit opioids. Without this drug, untold numbers of lives, far in excess of those already lost, would have not been given the chance to battle Substance Use Disorder. It is critical that ‘Narcan’ become widely available during this prolonged and growing epidemic until we can stem the deaths associated with these opioids.”
Jordan E. Warnick, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Associate Dean (Ret.)
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Secretary, S.A.F.E.
"Providing Narcan is an important step in combating the opioid epidemic that is raging in our community. Life-saving Narcan grants overdose victims another chance to find recovery"
Jim Derick
President, S.A.F.E.
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| Franklin Fire Dept Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin MA |
CPR Training Session
The CPR Training Session is a ‘Hands-Only’ session and will be offered at 4:00 pm, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm. REGISTRATION is essential for the CPR training – send an email to info@safecoalitionma.com with your name and session time. Information of certificate programs will be available.
“In an emergency that causes a loss of breathing or lose their pulse, whether it is drug-related or not, the availability of CPR can be critical. Waiting for an ambulance and trained medical personnel may not be an option. You can make a difference!”
The S.A.F.E. Coalition provides this and other sessions to provide education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by Substance Abuse Disorder, their families and friends. For more information please contact the S.A.F.E. Coalition at 508-488-8105 or info@safecoalitionma.com
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Franklin Police Department Promotions: Smith, Guarino, Bussey, Grover, West
The introductions made by Chief Lynch:
L to R: Bussey, Smith, Grover, West, Guarino
Daniel E. Smith = Promotion to Sergeant
Officer Smith has been with the Franklin Police Department for the past 16 years. He is a graduate of the 1997, 4th MPOC Norwood Academy. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Salem State College and received his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College in 1999. He is a certified Emergency Medical Technician,a member of the Franklin Police Honor Guard and is a certified motorcycle instructor. He currently works as a School Resource Officer for the Department.
After a rigorous selection process that included a test,internal and external interview panels, Danny has been selected to serve as the newest Sergeant in the Operations Division. Danny has excellent communication skills,is highly organized and has the ability to lead by example. We expect great things from him during his upcoming assignment.
Danny is married to wife Amy and they have two children; Tim and Hannah.
It gives me great pleasure to recognize Sergeant Daniel Smith.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdHJweFg4bVZhRUU
Paul R. Guarino = Promotion to Community Service Officer
Paul is a 12 year veteran of the Franklin Police Department. He graduated from the 44th MPOC, Plymouth Academy in 2004. He holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Massasoit Community College. Paul is a United States Military Veteran having served honorably with the United States Army.
During his time with the Franklin Police Paul has received numerous letters of commendation as well as the Franklin Police Life Saving Award and Honorable Service Award. Paul was the former Police Explorer program coordinator and serves on the departments' Honor Guard. He is a certified Field Training Officer and is currently assigned as the departments Domestic Violence coordinator.
Paul is married to his wife Elise.
Paul has all the necessary skills required to succeed as the newest Community Services Officer. It gives me great pleasure to recognize Paul Guarino as the newest member of the Community Services Division.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczdXpaV2Zrd1h2U3c
Jonathon Bussey = Promotion to Detective
Jonathon is a lifelong Franklin resident and has been employed by the Franklin Police Department for the past 11years. Jon graduated from the gth MPOC,Weymouth Police Academy in 2005. During the past 11 years Jon was assigned to the departments patrol division. Jon is a certified Field Training Officer, a mountain bike officer and a member of the Franklin Police Honor Guard. Jon has been awarded the departments Life Saving Award and has received numerous letters of commendation and recognition.
Outside of the deportment Jon is a football coach,having coached at Assumption College, Tri-County High School and he currently coaches at Medway High School. Jon has an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts. We expect great things from Jon.
Please join me in congratulating him on his well deserved promotion to Detective.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczOHlKSXpWeGNHVHc
Richard H Grover = Promotion to Detective
Officer Grover is a lifelong Franklin resident. He is a 1995 graduate of the 17th MPOC, Plymouth Academy, and a United sates Navy Veteran, having served honorably with the United States Navy during Operation Desert Storm and then with National Guard; 772nd Military Police Unit in Taunton MA. He received an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Massachusetts Bay Community College in 1999 and is currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science Degree program with Southern New Hampshire University.
Officer Grover has served as President of the Franklin Police Patrol Officers Union and has been instrumental in organizing and planning many community based events; to include the annual Senior Dinner, the Halloween Celebration, our annual toy and clothing drives. He is also a member of the departments Honor Guard and serves as our Veteran liaison Officer. Rick also serves as a certified Accident Reconstructionist.
Rick has two children Bridie and Shea.
After a rigorous selection process; it give me great pleasure to announce that Rick has been selected to serve as a Detective within the Specialized Services Division. We expect great things from him during his upcoming assignment.https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczYmplSURoUWd0eE0
Lieutenant Jim West = Operations Division Commander
Lieutenant James West began his law enforcement career at an early age. During high school he joined the Law Enforcement Explorer Program with the United States Customs Service at Logan Airport in Boston. After high school he joined the U.S. Army Reserves where he graduated as Distinguished Honor Graduate of Infantry Basic Training. After basic training he became a Winthrop Auxiliary Police Officer and he worked as a Boston Special Police Officer. He became a Reserve Officer in Winthrop in 1996 and in 1998 Jim was hired as a full time officer there and went to the 9th MPOC at the Norwood Police Academy.
In 2001 Jim transferred to the Franklin Police Department. Jim was promoted to Sergeant in 2004 and was a patrol sergeant for 12 years until recently becoming Administrative Sergeant for the past six months. During his tenure at the Franklin PD Jim has been a motorcycle officer, firearms and Taser instructor, and was instrumental in starting the honor guard and youth explorer post. Jim is a member of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council where he is a SWAT operator, element leader and search and rescue manager. Jim was in charge of a group of one of the first SWAT teams called to Boston after the Boston Marathon Bombings and to Watertown to assist in the search for the suspect.
Jim is also the lead Staff Instructor at the Boylston Police Academy where he leads a staff of drill instructors who have helped train hundreds of new and veteran officers.
During his career Jim has been awarded many citations and awards including the SWAT Medal of Valor, two Combat Crosses, and the life saving award to name a few.
Jim has an associates degree in criminal justice from Western New England College and he is currently working toward his Bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Jim is married to his wife Lisa and he has two children, Robbie and Krista.
It is my pleasure to introduce our Operations Division Commander, Lieutenant Jim West.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczcEdXdzFBVG1jeDA
FHS teams post wins across the board in basketball, wrestling and hockey
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of Wednesday's FHS sports teams. We add some details and photos via Twitter.
You can follow FHS Sports vis this list of Twitter accounts (if you see I have missed one, please let me know) https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 80 @ Sharon, 57 – Final
Girls Basketball = Sharon, 34 @ Franklin, 76 – Final
Boys hockey = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 7 vs. Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton, 3 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin, 45 @ King Philip, 18 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-020117/
You can follow FHS Sports vis this list of Twitter accounts (if you see I have missed one, please let me know) https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 80 @ Sharon, 57 – Final
– Franklin scored 26 points in the first quarter and never looked back, hitting the 80 point mark for the second game in a row. Junior Paul Mahon dropped a game-high 18 points while senior Josh Macchi chipped in with 16 points for the Panthers. Sharon junior Malik Lorquet had 13 points and 10 rebounds and senior Ben Stamm added 10 points for the Eagles.
Girls Basketball = Sharon, 34 @ Franklin, 76 – Final
– The Panthers had four players reach double figures in points led by Carli Koffinke’s 15. Ali Brigham added 12, Margaux Welsh had 11, and Bea Bondhus scored 10 for the Panthers. Sharon freshman Telishya Herbert, a recent varsity call-up, led the Eagles with eight points.
Boys hockey = King Philip, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 7 vs. Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton, 3 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin, 45 @ King Philip, 18 – Final
– Franklin clinched the Kelley-Rex title outright, its first since 2014 and the program’s 17th Hockomock title with a win at KP.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-020117/
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| B V ICE - Franklin vs. KP IS UNDERWAY! Senior Night here at Veterans Arena via @FHSSports |
Franklin 3 KP 1, hard hat to Assad. @FHSSports @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @BGlobeSports @MetroWestSports— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 2, 2017
This just in! JV beat Sharon 70-60. Great job boys!— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 2, 2017
Congratulations to @haileymaling05 for signing to play Division 1 soccer at Charleston Southern University pic.twitter.com/2HcO0oZYSr— FHS Girls Soccer (@FoxGirlsSoccer) February 1, 2017
Great 45-18 win over King Phillip clinching the Kelley-Rex title with pins from Carlucci, Bakalars, Remillard, and Colella #FHSWrestle— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 2, 2017
— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 2, 2017
Wins tonight. Freshmen beat Sharon 62-42 Varsity won 80-57. Sorry was not at the game to get the JV score.— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 2, 2017
At the end of 3 Franklin up...defense has been dominating. @HockomockSports @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/6o5NfbpVRX— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 2, 2017
B V ICE - Franklin vs. KP IS UNDERWAY! Senior Night here at Veterans Arena. pic.twitter.com/pSqAI2aMKX— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 1, 2017
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