Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda, Feb 15, 2017

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, 2017

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

A. Approval of Minutes	February 1, 2017
B. Announcements	This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions
D. Citizen Comments	Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments	Design Review Appointment
F. Hearings	Public Hearing - 7:10 PM Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw
G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	1. Water Presentation - Brutus Cantoreggi
H. Presentations/Discussions	2. Discussion - Chapter 179: Water, Article VI Water Use Restriction and Ban
I. Subcommittee Reports	(To be provided during meeting if available)
J. Legislation for Action	1. Resolution 17-06: Appropriation: Animal Control - Prior Year's Bill (Motion to Move Resolution 17-06: appropriation Animal Control - 4/5 vote)
J. Legislation for Action	2. Resolution 17-07: Local acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C (Motion to Move Resolution 17-07: Local Acceptance of Amended Provisions of G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 22A, 22B, and 22C - Majority vote (5))
J. Legislation for Action	3. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 3 Definitions - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-779 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	4. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 4 Districts Enumerated - 2nd Reading (Motion to move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-780 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781: Changes to Chapter 185 Section 5 Zoning Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-781 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	6. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 Changes to Chapter 185 Section 7 Compliance required - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-782 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-783: Amendment to Chapter 185 Section 49 Marijuana Use Overlay District - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 17-783 - Roll Call - 2/3 majority vote (6))
J. Legislation for Action	8. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 17-786: Storage Facility Bylaw - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 16-786 to a 2nd Reading (majority vote))
K. Town Administrator's Report	(To be provided during meeting)
L. Future Agenda Items	(To be provided during meeting if required)
M. Council Comments	(To be provided during meeting)
N. Executive Session	Potential Purchase of Land at 0 Washington Street (Exercise of Town's Right of First Refusal - Discussion Only)
O. Adjourn

Some folks with wells are continuing to let their sprinkler systems water the grass last year, that could change this year if the Town Council adds private wells to the water restrictions as proposed

Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 24

Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX

15 W. Central St. (route 140) Franklin, MA

Friday, February 24th, 7 PM

presented by Lippolis Plumbing

$20 per person (Last years' concert sold out, so get your tickets early!)

Join us for a nostalgic night of Beatles music with Beatles for Sale! Come listen and dance to your favorite tunes from the early 1962 Beatles through the Beatles biggest hits of 1970.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, so get there early to enjoy some good food, take a chance in the raffle and get your cash door prize ticket!

All proceeds benefit HMEA and go directly to supporting children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.

BEATLES FOR SALE is a New England-based Beatles tribute band from Massachusetts that is committed to recreating the sounds of the Beatles live in concert. They are past recipients of regional awards such as Best Tribute Band in New England and Best Live Act, and have received several other nominations.

This band delivers a fun and energetic performance complete with original instrumentation and vocal harmonies that are as accurate as possible to the original Beatles recordings. There are no offstage performers or pre-recorded tracks - everything is performed completely live.

Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX - Feb 24

• More information on the band can be found at www.beatlesforsale.net.

• View the event on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/240269559735417/

• Purchase your tickets at www.hmea.org/BeatlesConcert

Beatles for Sale – Live at THE BLACK BOX

FHS girls Indoor Track #1 in Hockomock League; FHS wrestling 2nd at D1 Central Sectionals

A busy day around the Hockomock League on Saturday. 

*** FHS Indoor Track ***

The Indoor Track Championships were held at Reggie Lewis Arena in Boston and the FHS Girls repeated as Champions. The boys finished 5th.
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-indoor-track-championships-2017/

@FHS_girlsXC

*** FHS Wrestling ***

Franklin came in second at the D1 Central Sectional, sending five wrestlers to the finals but only coming away with one champion. The Panthers scored 201 points, just shy of first place Lincoln-Sudbury (216.5), who had four individual winners. Franklin’s lone champion was Brian Farrell at 132. Farrell took down the number three, two and one seeded wrestlers – in that order – to get the title. Farrell beat #1 Owen Roche in the finals, scoring six points in the third round to win 11-8. 

The Panthers got second place finishes from Jordan Carlucci (106), Ian Bakalars (113), TJ Remillard (126) and Dylan MacLean (145).

For other Sectional results around the Hockomock League 
https://hockomocksports.com/hock-results-from-miaa-wrestling-sectional-meets-2017/

1st: Farrell, 2nd: Carlucci, Bakalars, Remillard, and MacLean, 3rd: Hernandez. Team came in 2nd #FHSWrestle pic.twitter.com/JkTJ9ki6ui

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 12, 2017

*** FHS Gymnastics *** 

The Hockomock League held its annual gymnastics championships on Saturday afternoon at Shrewsbury High School. Below are the results.

TEAM SCORES

1. Mansfield – 141.20
7. Franklin – 123.05

For all the results from the gymnastics meet
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-gymnastics-championship-results-2017/

Wow so proud of this team! They did awesome! pic.twitter.com/bEcDnSIE1G

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) February 11, 2017

*** FHS Girls Swim ***

FHS Girls Swim also competed. I wasn't able to find the full set of results to share (yet) but here are some highlights via Twitter.

Ashley Loomis captures another sectional championship in the 500 free - for the third year in a row! #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 11, 2017

ASHLEY LOOMIS SECTIONAL CHAMP AND MEET RECORD pic.twitter.com/caB3hoj5uX

— FHS Girls Swim (@FHSGVSWIM) February 11, 2017

CANCELED!! 2/12/17 Boys' North and Central/South divisional swim meets! pic.twitter.com/ap9m2dyAks

— Rachel Moo (@moo_miaa) February 12, 2017

Soccer for Smiles Tournament - Feb 20-23, 2017

The 2017 tournament is in the planning stages so save the dates in February! 

February 20-23, 2017 

Even though the tournament runs for three days, a player's commitment is just a couple of hours on one particular day. High schoolers come on one day, younger girls on the next day, and younger boys on the third day. The day is split by age groups in 2- or 3-hour blocks of time. It is great fun! 

2017 Beneficiaries 

In addition to targeting the beneficiaries from last year, the Soccer for Smiles group will be making a contribution in the name of a Franklin High School teacher who passed away in November. Mr. Keiichi Kitanosono, a physics teacher, was an extraordinarily gifted young teacher, a treasured colleague, and an exemplary role model for his school community. Mr. Kitanosono impacted the lives of several of the Soccer for Smiles team.

Soccer for Smiles Tournament - Feb 20-23, 2017

Dean College Presents American Idiot, March 29-April 2, 2017

The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform American Idiot, beginning Wednesday, March 29th through Sunday, April 2, 2017.

The two-time Tony Award-winning hit musical Green Day's American Idiot, based on the Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum album, boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world. When the three disgruntled young men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths quickly diverge, and the young men find themselves lost in a world they were not prepared for.

You won't want to miss our talented students perform in this energy-fueled rock opera! American Idiot features songs that are soon to become modern classics.

The Dean College production of American Idiot will take place in the Main Stage in the Campus Center at Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $22, Seniors $12 and Children $7.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice.

Dean College - 99 Main St, Franklin, MA

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

FHS basketball teams find themselves on short end against Mansfield

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 37 @ Mansfield, 59 – Final

– The Hornets sealed the outright Kelley-Rex division title with the victory. It is the third league title in program history and first time that the Hornets have won back-to-back championships. Meg Hill scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Mansfield, while Jen Peel scored 18 points and had six assists and Ann Maher scored 11 points. Franklin was led by freshman Ali Brigham’s 11 points and also got nine points from senior Carli Koffinke.

Boys Basketball = Mansfield, 60 @ Franklin, 43 – Final

"Another chapter in the storied rivalry between Mansfield and Franklin is complete. 

And it looks a lot like last year. 

For the second straight season, Mansfield won the second game of the series on the road in Franklin after the Panthers won the first contest. This time, the Hornets prevailed 60-43. 

Last year’s two contests mirrored each other because of big comebacks from the visiting team. 

This year’s two contests mirrored each other because of double digit victories."

Continue reading Ryna Lanigan's recap of the boys basketball game
https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-takes-control-of-division-with-win-over-franklin/

for the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-021017/

Mansfield’s Max Boen pulls up for a shot in the second half against Franklin. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Re-opened Superintendent Search Timeline

As reported earlier this week, the School Committee voted to re-open the search for the next Superintendent. The job was to be re-posted the next day and the remaining key milestones leading to a decision by April 4 are as follows:

• Advertise the Position of Superintendent  = Feb 8 to 28, 2017
• Presentation of slate of candidates to School Committee = March 14, 2017
• Interviews with School Committee and 4 non-voting members = March 17, 2017
• Candidate visits to Franklin = March 20 to 24, 2017
• School Committee visits (candidate district(s)) = March 27 to 31, 2017
• School Committee meeting to select next Superintendent = April 4, 2017

In case you missed the decision, the meeting recording is available for replay here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/school-superintendent-search-starts.html

HYA representative discussing the new timeline with the School Committee

The position has been posted on the web
https://ecragroup.com/job/superintendent-franklin-ma/

"The days of thinking of addiction as a moral problem are over"

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

"The talk - set to take place at the Franklin High School auditorium on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. and sponsored by the Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) Coalition - will feature Dr. Ruth Potee, an addiction expert. 

Potee, according to a coalition release, is a physician who has worked with the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and North Quabbin. She has also provided training and curriculum for school nurses on adolescent substance abuse and education, and is the medical director of the Franklin County House of Correction. 

SAFE President James Derick said the talk, entitled "The Adolescent Brain and the Physiology of Addiction," will provide information about how drugs can alter a brain's development. 

"Our focus is on helping families understand the complications that arise from young people - under the age of 24 - experimenting with any substance," he said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170210/franklin-group-schedules-talk-on-addictions-effect-on-young-brains

A preview of her talk can be found in this YouTube video. Recorded in 2015, her talk will likely be updated with some current statistics.



The headline quote can be found in the MassLive article from Feb 2016
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/02/childhood_trauma_victims_more.html

Wrentham native Ayla Brown returns to THE BLACK BOX on February 17

Country music recording artist and Wrentham native Ayla Brown headlines a New England Artists Series concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m. 

The singer-songwriter, athlete, and TV personality experienced early recognition in 2006 as a Season 5 semi-finalist on the Fox-TV phenomenon, American Idol. The singing competition has launched the recording careers of superstars Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson and many more.

Wrentham native Ayla Brown returns to THE BLACK BOX

Since then, Ayla’s career has taken her to the legendary stages of the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium. She has opened for numerous country music stars, including Jason Aldean, Clint Black, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans, Tracy Lawrence, Loretta Lynn, Craig Morgan, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner and Chris Young. Ayla has also made multiple CMA Music Festival appearances and was a national news correspondent for The Early Show on CBS.

She recorded her self-titled country music album, Ayla Brown, at Ronnie’s Place, the Nashville studio of legendary country music star Ronnie Milsap. Ayla produced the album from her own record label, Ambient Entertainment, and wrote seven of the CD’s nine tracks.

Her 2012 sophomore release, a patriotic-inspired album titled Heroes & Hometowns, peaked at #1 on Amazon MP3 and reached #51 on iTunes. Ayla performed two singles from the album, “Pride of America” and “Hero in Her Hometown,” with the Boston Pops in 2013 during the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade. A portion of every CD sale of Heroes & Hometowns benefits Hugs for Heroes, Inc., a Massachusetts-based military nonprofit. Ayla has entertained American troops overseas in Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt.

Ayla’s most recent album, Let Love In, was released in 2015. The full-length, 13-song album was sponsored by the popular Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain, and two of Ayla’s songs, “Matches and Gasoline” and the album’s title track, are in rotation in every Texas Roadhouse jukebox throughout the country. On Valentine’s Day, Ayla will release a brand new single, “Take Your Name.”

Tickets for Ayla Brown’s concert at THE BLACK BOX are $22 (adults) and $20 (students/seniors). For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.
 

Wrentham native Ayla Brown returns to THE BLACK BOX

For more info on Ayla visit her webpage  http://www.aylabrown.com/

Franklin Library - Book Sale - Feb 18-19

The Franklin Public Library monthly book sale is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 18 from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM. The Bag sale is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 19 from 9:00 to noon.

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/02/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/10/17 - THU 2/16/17

FRIDAY 2/10/17
9-10:30am   Tri-County Regional Children’s Center Open House (bring your kids to explore)
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library

SATURDAY 2/11/17
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-1pm   PK and K Open House @ Sunrise Montessori (31 Hayward St.)
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza Valentine Edition (Sip and Shop) @ Pour Richard’s
8pm   Joe Crookston with special guest Emily Mure @ Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (at FUSF)

SUNDAY 2/12/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 2/13/17
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 2/14/16
1pm   Franklin Downton Partnership: Networking Meeting @ Dean College
3:30pm  Galentine’s Day (for teens and tweens) @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John’s Episcopal Church

WEDNESDAY 2/15/17
4-8pm   Free NARCAN and CPR Training @ Franklin Fire Dept. (Central St). For details please click HERE
5pm   Pageturner Tween Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Doggie Tales (grades 2 and up, registration required) @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 2/16/17
3pm   Memory Cafe for Caregiver and Their Loved Ones (free, registration required) @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Ins and Outs of MassHealth @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email FranklinMAHappenigs@gmail.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com

Submit your application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

• Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM February 28, 2017

The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

FHS graduates continue athletic endeavors in college

Hockomock Sports does a good job with the Campus Report, a summary of the Hockomock graduates continuing their athletic careers in college.

The FHS graduates mentioned in this edition include

• Sam Bohmiller
• Ryan Spillane
• Kaitlyn Spillane
• Austen Sholudko
• Lexi Martin
• Chris Rodgers

Read the full article online
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-campus-report-winter-2017-update/

HockomockSports.com The Campus Report

Reminder: 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.

‘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.

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

http://safecoalitionma.com/

The help line can be reached at (508) 488-8105

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

"A local anti-opioid group has reported strong usage of its support line, saying it has assisted 64 people since it was established in June. 

The Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) coalition operates a help line from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. The line, staffed by trained volunteers, is intended to direct people to resources that combat addiction. 

SAFE President James Derick said the line works as a centralized place to seek help, rather than having individuals call treatment centers one at a time for assistance. 

"It's helping people doing everything from accessing treatment and support groups through shepherding them through the Section 35 involuntary commitment process - we help them write the affidavit," he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170209/franklin-anti-opioid-group-celebrates-help-line-success

community partners who have come together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder

"a 2003 assessment of the site noted about 2.8 acres of uncapped waste"

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

"The town is considering a land swap with the state that would both allow work at the landfill and expand the state forest. 

At its meeting earlier this month, the Town Council requested legislation that would give the town nearly five acres of land next to its recycling center on Beaver Street in return for 29 acres next to the forest. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the trade would accomplish several things. 

"It would allow us to cap the old landfill," he said. "The town would also be able to expand its recycling center."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170209/franklin-seeks-land-swap-with-state

The details on the land swap including maps of the two areas can be found online
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/17-05_land_swap.pdf

an old logging road in the State Forest not far from some of the land involved in the swap

Verizon: We're here for you when the snow stops falling

As the snow continues to fall, one of the most common storm-related issues is a power outage, which can affect your Fios®  services.  If that happens, here are some quick tips to get you back up and running. To fix most issues, unplug and plug back in your Verizon equipment. Didn't work?  You may have to reset your Optical Network Terminal (ONT) by following these instructions. Still no luck?  Visit verizon.com/Outage or the My Fios app via a mobile device for answers to common questions or to submit a repair request.  Don't have the My Fios app?  Download it now.   We hope you stay warm and stay safe this winter. © 2017 Verizon. All Rights Reserved. Please Note: If you have fiber-optic voice service, your service requires electricity in order to work. In the event of a power outage, you won't be able to make or receive calls, including calls to 911, unless you use an alternative like a cell phone. If you have an alarm system it may not be able to contact its central monitoring station in the event of a power outage. Depending on the Verizon equipment installed at your home, backup power may be provided by a Battery Backup Unit (BBU) that uses a 12-volt battery or a PowerReserve device that uses 12 D-cell batteries that you provide. More information is available at verizon.com/battery Ensure Verizon emails reach your inbox by adding verizon-notification@verizon.com to your "safe" email list. Your email or Internet provider can provide instructions on how it works. This email has been sent from an auto-notification system that cannot accept incoming email.

Franklin Schools will open two hours late on Friday, Feb 10

"Hello

Based on information from DPW and weather predictions for colder temperatures the Franklin Schools will open up two hours late. Parking lots have been plowed and treated but are not down to bare pavement.

As sidewalks have not been plowed, we will implement emergency busing for students who walk to school. Bus lists are on our web site.

Please take care in driving as there is much snow.

Central Office administration will open at regular time."


This was shared from the Franklin Public Schools webpage
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_EmerNews/0253646A-000F8513

• Bus lists

http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_BusOffice/transportation/bus%20routes%20fy17%20final.pdf

FHS in the snow

FHS hockey teams on short end of scoring on Wednesday

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the boys and girls hockey games on Wednesday. No information on the wrestling match even when checking Twitter.

Boys Hockey = Canton, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Canton senior Tommy Kilduff scored early in the first period to give the Bulldogs the lead and then broke a 2-2 late in the third period to hand the Bulldogs two points. Bubba McNeice also scored a goal in the first period to give Canton a 2-0 lead after one. Franklin cut the deficit in half in the second period and tied the game in the third period.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Westwood, 6 – Final

Wrestling = Franklin @ Bridgewater-Raynham, 7:00


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-020817/

FHS Panthers

Via the Twitterverse

Final Franklin 2 Canton 3 @FHSSports @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 9, 2017

What do you do the night before a snow day? Hang out with @RattleCity @FHS_Puck down 2-1 to canton heading into 3rd. pic.twitter.com/8LieIXCq23

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) February 9, 2017