Franklin Matters

Monday, February 20, 2017

School Committee recap - Feb 14, 2017

Much of the School Committee meeting on Tuesday was a summary of the needs of the District. Much has been written here of the positions and programs cut over the years. The increase in sports fees was what got me started reporting. I wanted to find out what the 'budget issue' was all about.

The Central Office compiled this listing to help the School Committee with the prioritizations on the upcoming budget cycle for FY 2018. The School Committee via the community relations subcommittee has been listening to the community at their coffee hours and compiling a listing as well.

I caught the first hour of the meeting and share my notes below. I came back just after nine (away for a work conference call) to view the elementary schools wrapping up. My notes resumed and I followed the meeting until it closed.

WINN for Education - What I (we) Need Now from Franklin Matters

Superintendent Sabolinski (center) comments during the meeting while Asst Superintendent Peter Light (left) and Asst Superintendent Joyce Edwards (right) listen

The video of the meeting by Franklin TV is available for viewing on demand
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=432

Franklin junior Ashley Loomis = HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

"Franklin junior Ashley Loomis has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for February 12th through February 18th. Loomis is the 21st athlete selected for the 2016-2017 school year and the ninth selection during the winter season. She is the first female swimmer to be selected this winter.

On Saturday at Boston University, Loomis continued her dominance in the pool by claiming her third straight 500-freestyle Div. 1 state championship, edging Beverly’s Nicole Welch by 0.36 seconds. Loomis and Welch were 13 seconds faster than the third place finisher. Loomis also brought home her second Div. 1 200-free title, again beating Welch but this time by more than a second. She was the meet’s only individual double winner.

Last weekend, Loomis set a meet record in winning the South title in the 200-free, hitting a time of 1:50.39 to win by four seconds, and won the 500-free by nine seconds. Earlier this month, Loomis became a three-time champion in both events at the Hockomock Swim Championships at Milford High, winning by 11 seconds in the 200 and a remarkable 22 seconds in the 500."

Continue reading the article online at HockomockSports
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-ashley-loomis-franklin-swimming/

Franklin junior Ashley Loomis = HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

FHS girls basketball lose in OT

@CoachMacCreery takes us along for the ride of the FHS girls basketball game via Twitter

G V Hoops getting ready to tip off against Holy Name in the Westboro Tourney. A WIN gets us in! #RightHereRightNow
— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 19, 2017

After 1P Franklin trails Holy Name 15-11. #KeepFighting #GoPanthers @FHSSports @fhsgvbasketball @HockomockSports
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

At the half, Franklin still trails Holy Name 27-20. #HangingTough #GoPanthers @FHSSports @HockomockSports @fhsgvbasketball
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

Heading into the 4th, Franklin down 42-35. #PrimeforaComeback #GoPanthers @FHSSports @HockomockSports @fhsgvbasketball
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

Franklin storming back down 3 with 2:59 left. @FHSSports @HockomockSports
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

TO Holy Name up 51-50 with 1:26 left. #Barnburner @FHSSports @HockomockSports
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

And we're heading to overtime! Franklin is all tied up at 52 with Holy Name #CardiacKids @FHSSports @HockomockSports @fhsgvbasketball
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

HN with a 5–0 run to start overtime. Franklin down 57–52 with 1:47 left. @FHSSports @HockomockSports
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

FHS Panthers

We're final here in Westboro w FHS falling 64-54 to HN. So proud of the effort & grit. @FHSSports @fhsgvbasketball @HockomockSports
— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 19, 2017

We drop a tough one to Holy Name in OT 54-64. We move into playoff mode tomorrow 8am - Shepherd Hill Tue 2pm - Win & In#RightHereRightNow
— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 19, 2017

“You need so many volunteers to make it work efficiently”

“It’s a wonderful service, and the meal is not the key point of it,” says Bill Wright, volunteer coordinator of the Medway route of Tri-Valley, Inc.’s Meals on Wheels program, which is currently in need of volunteer drivers. Tri-Valley’s local Meals on Wheels program operates out of the basement of the Franklin Federated Church, with volunteers overseen by Laura Newton. In addition to Wright’s Medway route, the location coordinates meals for another Medway route, three Franklin routes and two Bellingham routes.

When Wright moved to Massachusetts from Illinois 25 years ago, he was looking for a way to give back to the community. In his home state, he had watched and accompanied his mother when she delivered Meals on Wheels.

“It’s somebody to stop at their house, smile, say ‘how are you today?’ Just check in on somebody to say hello to somebody who’s not getting out of their house. To engage in a conversation with somebody, no matter who it may be, because it’s their lifeline to society.”

These meals, says Wright, are delivered to elders and people with disabilities who live in private homes or even in senior housing."

Continue reading the article online
http://www.localtownpages.com/content/volunteers-needed-bring-meal-%E2%80%93-and-smile

screen grab of Tri-Valley, Inc website

Learn more about Tri-Valley, Inc. at www.trivalleyinc.org

"Tri-Valley’s Nutrition Program needs volunteer drivers to deliver Meals on
Wheels to homebound elders in your local community or to help pack and serve
meals at area Dining Centers. All volunteers receive training and drivers are
eligible for travel reimbursement at the rate of 50 cents per mile. Anyone who can give as little as two hours per week of their time to help is encouraged to call the Nutrition Program at 1-800-286-6640 or 508-949-6640."

FHS Girls Swim Team results in the Sectionals via the Twitterverse

Another amazing season for Franklin lady swimmers! There is no end to my pride in all of you.
You just kept swimming...
— Coach_P (@mrsjpridham) February 18, 2017

Wrapped up this awesome state meet with a fantastic 400 free relay of Benoit,McGuire,Huang,Loomis. Congrats to all the lady Panthers today! pic.twitter.com/CMMeJt3HwH
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 18, 2017

Ashley Loomis with her 3rd STATE MEET TITLE in the 500 free! What a finish! After 19 laps...That's how you #finishstrong! @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/pTsTk6XTIJ
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 18, 2017

Katie McGuire matches her personal best in the 500 free! Solid performance for this freshman!! @FHSGVSWIM pic.twitter.com/jTd6RFxdQ2
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 18, 2017

ASHLEY LOOMIS ABSOLUTELY DESTROYING THE 500 FREE WITH A NEW PERSONAL BEST OF 4:53:63 pic.twitter.com/O4F7KLeVC2
— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) February 18, 2017

HELEN HUANG WITH A NEW BEST 50 FREE SPLIT TIME OF 25.88 #personalrecord pic.twitter.com/OY8sGsRMDS
— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) February 18, 2017

Ashley Loomis is the 2-time 200 free STATE CHAMPION. LET'S GOOOOOOO
— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) February 18, 2017

Celebrating our captains here at States🐠🐟🐳 pic.twitter.com/DrrEY3Ucwz
— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) February 18, 2017

Ashley's ready to go...are you? #statessaturday pic.twitter.com/XjcGU7yry2
— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) February 18, 2017

Div. 1 Girls Swimming: Franklin's Ashley Loomis wins two state titles

I was unable to find any official results for the meet (aside from the video of the meet via the MIAA). If anyone knows of the source, please let me know.

FHS boys swim team in the Sectionals via the Twitterverse

Swim Coach Ms Gordon takes up along for a ride via Twitter as the FHS boys swim in the Sectional meet on Sunday

Awesome meet for SR Connor Bourgeois with a 9th in the 50 and a great swim in the 100! We're so proud of you, Connor! @FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM pic.twitter.com/07qaP9oEPm
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 19, 2017

A personal best 2:08.36 for Jack Cashin in the 200 IM !! @FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM pic.twitter.com/7YW5auFqdl
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 19, 2017

What a swim for Roy Wang with a personal best 5:06.13 in the 500! A-maz-ing!! @FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM pic.twitter.com/8OZd925zwq
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 19, 2017

FHS Panthers

Fantastic swims for Medley relay and 200 free relay of Cashin,Choudhury,Wang,Bourgeois both beating seed times! 👏🏻👍💪@FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM pic.twitter.com/gBUuCsRrjb
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 19, 2017

Best times for the 400 free relay of Choudhury,Juszczyszyn,Barrett,Cashin. So very proud of all of our swimmers! @FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM pic.twitter.com/VpV7LSV4QC
— Colleen Gordon (@ms_gordo) February 19, 2017

I was unable to find any official results for the meet (aside from the video of the meet via the MIAA). If anyone knows of the source, please let me know.