Thursday, May 18, 2017

Tri-County RVTHS Holds Senior Project Fair and Announces Award Winners

Tri-County RVTHS held its annual Senior Project Fair in the high schools’ gymnasium. The event was held for seniors to showcase their amazing innovations to the community as they applied the knowledge and skills they’ve acquired in their career programs toward developing their Senior Project. Four seniors were recognized for their superior creativity and design. They are:

  • 1st Place: Christopher Perno of Bellingham - Construction Craft Laborers for his Outdoor Fireplace
  • 2nd Place: Marilyn DuValley of North Attleboro - Carpentry for her Wooden Tableware
  • 3rd Place: Jack Sullivan of Franklin - Graphic Communications for his Stop Motion Video
  • The Student Colleague Choice Award - Ally Bettencourt of North Attleboro - Carpentry for her Guitar

The Senior Project is a capstone project for all Tri-County students. In their junior year, students must research a topic which partners with their trade program area but is outside of the curriculum. Under the direction of their English instructors they take that information and produce an extensive research paper. They then develop and manufacture a product that is relevant to their research.

Vocational instructors provide assistance and advice during the development of the product, as well as the research process. The completed product must reflect a minimum of 40 hours of work, which is provided during senior year in the final week of November and first week of December. Students turn in their finished products in January. The seniors present their products to a panel of industry professionals and Tri-County faculty members. The top three products from each Career Program are then selected to be displayed during the Senior Project Fair.

“In order to be successful in the modern workplace as well as in college, our graduates must master this integration process,” said Mary Ellen MacLeod, Director of Cooperative Education. “The Senior Project serves as a vehicle for Tri-County students to develop and exhibit these vital skills while putting them into real-life practices. We believe the community has been inspired and in awe of what our students have achieved.”

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. For more information, visit www.tri-county.us.

image from home page of http://www.tri-county.us/
image from home page of http://www.tri-county.us/


Franklin Beautification Day, May 20th 8AM - 11AM

This coming Saturday is Franklin Beautification Day, May 20th 8AM - 11AM
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WILL BE GIVEN AT BOTH LOCATIONS

Help needed at following locations and times:

1. 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM at Fairmount Farms at 887 Lincoln St to transport plants to Downtown or Town Common locations. Trucks or SUV's will make the job easier.

2. 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Downtown Franklin - 20 volunteers needed to help do the plantings in downtown area and bridges. Prefer high school age and/or Adults due to traffic and safety.

busy volunteers making Franklin look beautiful!
busy volunteers making Franklin look beautiful!

3. 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Town Common - 20 volunteers needed to help the Franklin Garden Club plant and mulch. There will be A FEW hundred plants and two trucks of mulch and many young muscles need to help distribute and spread it around. Feel free to bring your garden tools and wheel barrows, just put your name on them!

Eileen Mason providing guidance on what to do
Eileen Mason providing guidance on what to do

spreading much on the Town Common
spreading much on the Town Common

Adult, students and young children are all welcome to participate at this site.

Feel free to email emason4234@gmail.com or call 508-330-4234 with any questions.



Additional photos of prior beautification days can be found on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/1888838038052880/

All winning results for the FHS spring sports teams on Wednesday

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday, May 17.



Baseball = Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final
Franklin senior Steve Ferguson scored what turned out to be the winning run on a squeeze play in the top of the seventh and the Panthers held off a late surge from Attleboro to earn the win. Franklin scored two runs in the top frame to go up 4-1. Jake Noviello went 6.1 innings for Franklin, striking out nine with four hits allowed to earn the win. Bryan Woelfel picked up the last two outs to earn the save for Franklin. Offensively, Jake Lyons had two hits, including a double, and scored a run, Ryan Hodgkins belted an RBI triple and scored a run and Cam Lupien knocked in a run. Attleboro’s Matt Callahan had two hits, scored a run and drove in two, Dylan Maskell had two hits and an RBI and Tyler Davis reached base four times, stole two bases and scored once. Tyler McGovern was the tough luck loser on the mound, tossing a complete game. “He pitched well, made it tough for us,” said FHS head coach Zach Brown.
Softball = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
Franklin got all three of its runs within the first two innings and junior Jackie Cherry did the rest in the circle, tossing a complete game shutout. Franklin freshman Anna Balkus singled, stole second and used two wild pitched to come home. Ally Shea also scored in the first inning for the Panthers. In the second inning, Cherry helped her own cause, reaching in the second and having courtesy running Emma DiPhilippo scoring the Panthers’ third run. In the circle, Cherry allowed just two hits, issued two walks and struck out five.
Boys Lacrosse = Foxboro, 5 @ Franklin, 9 – Final
Franklin raced out to a 5-1 lead after the first quarter and used that strong start to take down Foxboro. The Panthers gained a 7-3 edge by halftime but were blanked in the third quarter by Foxboro’s defense and the Warriors cut the deficit to three at 7-4 entering the fourth. But Franklin recovered and won the fourth quarter 2-1 to prevail with a win. Eric Civetti had three goals and three assists, Packie Watson also netted a hat trick and had one assist and Nitin Chaudhury had one goal and one assist. Chase Tanner and Jake Davis each added one goal while sophomore Jacob Alexander notched 15 wins at the face off X.
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 9 @ Foxboro, 8 – Final
Foxboro won the final draw control of the game and charged down the field. But with just under 10 seconds remaining, there wasn’t enough time to set a up a play. Instead, time ran out just before the Warriors could release their final shot. 
If there was another second left, Foxboro might’ve scored its seventh goal of the half and completed a stunning comeback. 
Instead the clocked hit double zeros and Franklin recorded its second straight one goal victory, 9-8, over Foxboro in a battle of division leaders. The win clinched at least a share of the Kelley-Rex title for Franklin — the sixth straight for the Panthers.
Continue reading the full game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-holds-off-foxboro-in-crossover-clash/
Boys Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final

Franklin bounced back from just its third loss with a sweep of Attleboro, dropping just four games total. Eli Brooks moved up a spot and earned a 6-0, 6-1 win at first singles, Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-0 at second singles and Tyler DiPalma, usually a second doubles player, notched a 6-0, 6-1 win at third singles. The team of James Johnston and Derek Wu continued their strong season with a 6-0, 6-0 win at first doubles while Dan Angermeier and Tony Calderone won 6-1, 6-1 at second doubles.
Girls Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final

The Panthers earned their second 5-0 sweep of the season, both coming in victories over Attleboro. Hannah Sweeney (first singles) and Anja Deric (second singles) won in straight sets without losing a game while junior Stephanie Schiavo won 6-3, 6-1 at third singles. Franklin’s first doubles team of Madison Derby and Julia Hogan won 6-4, 6-3 and juniors Jillian McLaughlin and Alexa Katsaros notched a 7-5, 6-0 win at second doubles.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-051716/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Lifelong Learning: Summer Sports AND Yoga




Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute


Check These Out


Register online now. Just click here 
   
If you have played competitive volleyball in the past and would like to find something closer to home or get back into it after an absence, then this class is for you!
 
Two nets are set up each week in a mini-tournament format with changed teams each week. Referees/line judges are used when possible.

Tuesdays, June 27 to August 15
Time: 7:00 to 10:00 pm
Number of Sessions: 7
Location: Franklin High School Gymnasium, 218 Oak Street
Cost: $65

Men's Basketball - Extended into Summer

Register online now. Just click here 



Tuesday and Thursday Nights
Men's Basketball is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time. So shoot hoops for fun and health!  basketball-shot.jpg
Tuesdays, June 27 to August 8
Thursdays, June 29 to August 3
Time: 7:00 - 10:00pm
Number of Sessions:
6
Location:
Annie Sullivan Middle School Gym
Cost:
$55  
HathaYoga - Friday on the Common

Register online now. Just click here 

A late afternoon class on Friday with Tranquil Souls Staff that will leave you feeling happy and balanced after your work week and get you ready for your weekend!
Bring your mat and positive energy to the Franklin Town Common on Friday afternoons.  
Fridays, June 2 to June 30
Time:
4:30 - 5:45 pm
Number of Sessions: 5
Location: Franklin Town Common
Cost: $50
* * * * * *


Hatha Yoga - Wednesday in Studio


Register online now. Just click here 
 

This session will take place at Tranquil souls Studio. The practice of Hatha Yoga helps to increase strength, flexibility and posture, and decrease stresses of everyday life. Yoga, which has been around since the 15th century, 
yoga_class_pose.jpghelps to quiet the mind and improve health. This class is geared toward beginners who have never done yoga before or anyone looking fora more gentle approach to exercise. Please bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes to class.

Wednesdays, June 14 to August 9
Time: 700 - 8:30pm
Number of Sessions: 8
Location: Tranquil Souls Studio
Cost: $70

Contact
The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning

click Adult Education
 Register today
   



FPS- Lifelong Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Sent by adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us in collaboration with
Constant Contact

“We want him home”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The parents of a missing 20-year-old Franklin man spoke Wednesday of their desperate hope to see their son returned to them as the search continued for a fourth day. 
Nancy and Dan Doherty said to reporters that they were devastated and heartbroken that their son, Michael Doherty, had not yet returned. 
“(We) don’t wish this on anyone - ever - and we just want our son home,” said Nancy Doherty. 
She said their son, whom she called the love of their lives, had made many friends, some of whom had traveled to Franklin in hopes of helping with the search, though they have held off in order to not interfere with police efforts."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170517/doherty-family-heartbroken-over-missing-son


Police Alert: missing 20 year old, male,  last seen in the Phyllis Lane area of Franklin
Police Alert: missing 20 year old, male,  last seen in the Phyllis Lane area of Franklin

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

The Boston Red Sox are Bringing the Fenway Experience to HMEA’s incredABLE 5K Day in Franklin on Sunday, May 21


Back again for the 2017 season, the Red Sox Showcase, powered by T-Mobile will be hitting the road this summer bringing a free Fenway Park and Red Sox baseball experience to fans throughout New England. The Red Sox Showcase is a transportable Fenway Park featuring an interactive baseball program that will let kids and families get into the game, and experience baseball like the pros.

The centerpiece of the Showcase is a customized 15-foot panel truck that transforms into a massive Red Sox experience with interactive games and activities, allowing fans to test their baseball skills, all under the backdrop of a replica Green Monster scoreboard, Fenway Park’s iconic left field wall; including:
• Batting cage
• The Red Sox virtual reality experience
• Pitching accuracy stations
• Steal 2nd base challenge
• Green Monster selfie station
• Giant Jenga

The Red Sox Showcase, powered by T-Mobile is a part of the Red Sox Calling All Kids initiative, which aims to provide greater access to Red Sox games, enhance kids experiences at Fenway Park, and celebrate and strengthen the game of baseball in the community. 

For more information on Calling All Kids, please visit RedSox.com/CallingAllKids, and for the full schedule of dates and locations, please visit RedSox.com/Showcase.

Sunday, May 21 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

The Boston Red Sox are Bringing the Fenway Experience to HMEA’s incredABLE 5K Day in Franklin on Sunday, May 21
The Boston Red Sox are Bringing the Fenway Experience to
HMEA’s incredABLE 5K Day in Franklin on Sunday, May 21

For more information on the HMEA’s incredABLE 5K Day
https://hmea.org/events/incredable-day-2017/

HMEA’s incredABLE 5K Day
HMEA’s incredABLE 5K Day

MassBudget: What's the actual state cost of MassHealth?



  MASSBudget     



What is the Actual State Cost of MassHealth?

This year, the MassHealth program (the name for Massachusetts' Medicaid program) will provide health insurance for 1.9 million residents: children in low-income households; low-wage workers; elders in nursing homes; people with disabilities; and others with very low incomes who cannot afford insurance. This is more than one-quarter of the Commonwealth's population, including close to one-half of all children. Not surprisingly, such a significant program represents a large share of the state's budget. But how much?

MassBudget's new fact sheet, "What is the Actual State Cost of Mass Health in 2018?," explains that since Medicaid is a partnership between state and federal governments, much of this essential health care coverage is actually paid for by the federal government. The Governor's proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget includes approximately $16.6 billion for MassHealth. This total (or "gross" amount) is approximately 37 percent of total state budget appropriations. The federal government then reimburses Massachusetts for more than half of this spending. After receiving these reimbursements, the state's net cost for MassHealth is $8.0 billion, 24 percent of the total net budget.

To read the full MassBudget fact sheet on the actual cost of MassHealth, click here (LINK).

#   #   #
The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts.

MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER
15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700
BOSTON, MA 02108
TwitterFacebook
Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, 15 Court Square, Suite 700, Boston, MA 02108

Sent by nberger@massbudget.org in collaboration with
Constant Contact