FHS cross country results from the MSTCA McIntyre Meet

The FHS boys varsity team finished 7th in Division 1 and the girls varsity finished 14th. The JV, Freshman, Sophomore, and Varsity individual results from the meet are shown below.

The FHS results from the 8th Annual MSTCA Bob McIntyre Twilight Cross Country Meet

FHS Boys Junior Varsity

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
3	Barrow, Daniel	JR	Franklin	16:59.2
5	Goldman, Ryan	JR	Franklin	17:02.7
30	Shumway, Matthew	JR	Franklin	17:52.8
44	McKenna, Owen	SR	Franklin	18:09.8
46	Ross, Cooper	JR	Franklin	18:13.0
73	Jacobs, William	SR	Franklin	18:44.4
83	Siders, Zachary	SR	Franklin	18:50.7
87	Zaffino, Nicholas	JR	Franklin	18:53.1
116	Parkman, Bryce	SR	Franklin	19:15.6
195	Flynn, Ian	SR	Franklin	20:19.7

FHS Boys Freshman

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
4	Cashin, Luke	FR	Franklin	11:10.2
43	Walmsley, Declan	FR	Franklin	12:09.9
67	Quinn, Nicholas	FR	Franklin	12:26.8
68	Fila-Montgomery, Quinn	FR	Franklin	12:27.1
101	Bryan, Luke	FR	Franklin	12:52.9
165	Cerier, William	FR	Franklin	13:29.9
205	Whalen, Miles	FR	Franklin	13:53.6

FHS Girls Freshman

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
25	Hawkins , Sydney	FR	Franklin	13:51.6
76	Brady , Sydney	FR	Franklin	15:13.1
116	Rios , Fernanda	FR	Franklin	16:07.3
127	Siders, Jenna	FR	Franklin	16:24.2
145	Marchese , Kimberly	FR	Franklin	17:03.6
147	McCaffrey, Erin	FR	Franklin	17:05.0
154	Parker, Christine	FR	Franklin	17:11.1

FHS Girls Varsity

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
45	Clermont, Nicole	SR	Franklin	19:28.5
54	Hartnett, Kate	SR	Franklin	19:35.4
112	Cummings, Brianna	SR	Franklin	20:42.1
149	Walbert, Katrina	JR	Franklin	21:11.8
158	Gutkowski, Ella	SR	Franklin	21:18.8
186	Viera, Mary	JR	Franklin	21:41.4
189	DiGiacomo, Julia	JR	Franklin	21:43.7

FHS Boys Varsity

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
4	Brogan, Tyler	SO	Franklin	15:42.9
44	Regan, Mitchell	JR	Franklin	16:36.6
46	Linehan, Paul	SR	Franklin	16:38.2
71	Hagen, Michael	JR	Franklin	16:54.2
84	Goldsmith, Hayden	SR	Franklin	17:01.6
85	Harrington, Camden	SO	Franklin	17:02.0
87	Kehoe, Dylan	JR	Franklin	17:02.6

FHS Girls Sophomore

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
52	Giuliano, Sarah	SO	Franklin	23:20.4
76	Schratz, Gina	SO	Franklin	23:53.6
131	DeMarino , Emily	SO	Franklin	25:55.5
132	Forcina, Jacqueline	SO	Franklin	25:55.6
155	Myers, Kaylee	SO	Franklin	27:35.0
156	Modak, Samhita	SO	Franklin	27:59.2

FHS Girls JV

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
12	Osborne, Brandi	JR	Franklin	21:07.5
28	Kim, Kimiya	JR	Franklin	21:39.4
42	Malachowski, Stephanie	JR	Franklin	22:00.3
52	Barry, Erin	JR	Franklin	22:25.5
70	Bruns, Maura	JR	Franklin	22:42.4
76	Houlihan, Molly	SR	Franklin	22:48.5
103	Stavely, Kate	JR	Franklin	23:23.5
109	Cunniff, Hanna	SR	Franklin	23:28.8
142	Nesbit , Alexandra	JR	Franklin	24:04.7
144	Johnson , Caroline	JR	Franklin	24:05.3

FHS Boys Sophomore

Place	Name	Year	Team	Time
116	Whitmore, Cutler	SO	Franklin	19:14.8
166	Vining, Tyler	SO	Franklin	19:57.7
174	Angermeier, Josh	SO	Franklin	20:05.1
275	Dexter, CJ	SO	Franklin	23:52.2

For all the results from the McIntyre meet

https://directathletics.com/results/xc/11534

FHS Panthers

Updated: Readers for "A Favorite Poem Project" - Oct 25

FIVE MORE DAYS! In five more days, on October 25, 2017, My Favorite Poem Project will happen. 

Here's the line-up of readers. 
The order is alphabetical according to the poet.

• A Brave and Startling Truth by Maya Angelou, read by Dr. Dawn Poirier, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Dean College 
• Caged Bird by Maya Angelou, read by students in Horace Mann's sixth grade 
• The Lanyard by Billy Collins, read by Franklin Library Director, Dr. Felicia Oti 
• Poem 341 Hope Is A Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson, read by Horance Mann teacher, Noreen Langmeyer 
• The Calf Path by Sam Foss, read by our Town Administrator, Jeff Nutting 
• Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost, read by Franklin Cable TV, Ken Norman 
• The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, read by Jeffrey Roy our State Representative 
• Democracy by Langston Hughes, read by Horace Mann teacher, Joe Corey 
• Go Down Death, by James Weldon Johnson, read by Senior Scribbler, Clarice Cargill
  Untitled—by Barbara Karmelin, read by Senior Scribbler, Barbara Karmelin 
• If, by Rudyard Kipling, read by Jean Burke of the Norfolk Quill Writers' Group 
• Mother Earth's Hair by Charmagne Laprise, read by Senior Scribbler, Charmagne Laprise 
• If Only We Were Taller by Ray Bradbury, read by the Editor for the Country Gazette and Wicked Local Franklin, Heather Swails-McCarron 
• Mr. Macklin's Jack O'Lantern by David McCord, read by Faith Flaherty 
• Sleeping in the Forest by Mary Oliver, read by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sara Ahern 
• The Story of the Christmas Guest by Helen Steiner Rice, read by the President of Franklin Interfaith Council, Georgia Sander 
• Sick by Shel Silverstein, read by Franklin High School Principal, Paul Peri 
• I Am by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, read by Horace Mann Principal, Rebecca Motte

A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25

If you have a poem you would like to read, please contact Faith Flaherty at faithflaherty@verizon.net

For more information on the Favorite Poem Project  http://www.favoritepoem.org/index.html

This was originally posted a while ago

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/a-favorite-poem-project-oct-25.html

SEPAC Halloween Hayride - Oct 27, 4:00 PM

"Come in your costume for a great afternoon at Tangerini's. We will go for a hayride, pick and paint pumpkins and visit the animals.

The event is open to all special needs students and their families at no cost.

Please RSVP to franklinsepac@gmail.com"

SEPAC Halloween Hayride - Oct 27, 4:00 PM

For additional info on the Franklin SEPAC group, visit then on the web at
http://franklinsepac.org/

Women's Fit Boxing - Next 5 week sessions begins Monday, Oct 23

Designed for women of all fitness levels, Women’s FIT Boxing will help you achieve a healthier and fit body and have a BLAST doing it! 

The Next 5 Week Session BEGINS THIS MONDAY, October 23rd

• 1 Class Per Week
• Member (CF and Fitness) $60
• Non-member Cost $75

• Unlimited Weekly
• Member (CF and Fitness) $115
• Non-member Cost $130

No Experience Needed!

TUESDAYS
6:30 PM-7:30 PM

FRIDAYS
5:30 AM-6:30 AM

FRIDAYS
*4:00 PM-5:00 PM BRING-A-FRIEND FRIDAY!

SATURDAYS
7:00 AM-8:00 AM

Women's Fit Boxing - Next 5 week sessions begins Monday, Oct 23

The TC Insider

October 20, 2017 To the Tri-County Community, Fall is a busy time in most schools, but at Tri-County we not only begin the year welcoming our freshmen, but begin to look towards next year's freshmen as we entertain eighth graders. We get off to a fast start and don't slow down until Thanksgiving or so. When you add a Coordinated Program Review by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as well as the kickoff of a self-study for next year's New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation visit, it can boarder on overwhelming. In true TC fashion the students, faculty, and administration have risen to the challenge and we are on track and moving forward. On October 26th and 27th we will welcome district eighth graders to Career Days during the school day as they visit us for tours of the facility. On November 9th we invite the eighth graders to visit in the evening with their families for our 8th Grade Open House. At 8th Grade Open House we formally kickoff the application program for next year's incoming freshmen class. Homecoming this year will be November 18th the Saturday evening before the Cougar Classic Thanksgiving Game against the Old Colony Cougars on Wednesday evening November 22nd at Bellingham High under the lights. Fall sports are in full swing and several of our teams have either qualified or are close to qualifying for tournament spots this season. The Girls' Volleyball team has a 13-1 record and has already qualified, and both Boys' and Girls' Soccer are a win away from qualifying. Our Cross Country and Golf teams are starting to prepare for league, division, and state competitions as well. We had our first Program Advisory meeting of the year, and I want to thank all of you that participated in the evening assisting us in providing valuable industry input into our vocational programs. It was one of the largest turnouts we have had for the event. Please mark Saturday, December 2nd on your calendar for our annual Showcase Spectacular as we open up the school to the public for this wonderful community event. This is our third Showcase Spectacular, and we look forward to welcoming all of you into the school for a visit.  We look forward to seeing you! Thanks for your support, Mr. Procaccini Upcoming Events Career Days October 26 & October 27 Tours begin at 8 AM No School for Tri-County Students End of the Quarter November 3rd Spirit Week November 6 - 9 Grade 8 Open House November 9 @ 6:45 PM Veterans' Day Observed November 10 @ - No School Homecoming Dance November 18 @ 6 PM Early Release Day November 22 Cougar Classic Football Game November 22nd at 6 PM Showcase Spectacular December 2 @ 10 AM About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. Follow us on Instagram Follow on Twitter Like us on Facebook View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

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Candidate Night available On Demand

The Candidate Night held on Tuesday, Oct 17, 2017 and recorded by Franklin TV is available for replay on demand. 

Use this link to go directly to it

http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=497


Or from the Town of Franklin webpage, choose "Live Meetings & Stream"
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream

Candidate Night available On Demand

It should be listed as the top one for October 2017.
(Coming to this site after a couple of weeks other shows will appear above it)


My reporting live from the Council Chambers can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/franklin-ma-candidates-night-oct-17-2017.html

LiveARTS String Quartet - Sunday, Oct 22

The LiveARTS String Quartet is scheduled to perform on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3:00 PM. The program will feature works of Mozart, Shostakovich, and Brahms.

LiveARTS String Quartet - Oct 22

The String Quartet:

• Katherine Winterstein, violin
• Gregory Vitale, violin,
• Donald Krishnaswami, viola
• Jan Müller-Szeraws, cello

When: October 22, 2017 - 3:00 pm
Where: Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society; 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA



Tickets:
$20 Adults
$15 Seniors
Students under 18 free

FHS field hockey tops Mansfield, football falls to Attleboro

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the Franklin High School fall sports results on Friday, Oct 20.


Field Hockey = Franklin, 7 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Junior Cassi Ronan registered four points to help the Panthers roll to a big win on the road. Ronan scored a pair of goals and set up two more in a win that qualified Franklin for the state tournament. Freshman Victoria Quinn netted a pair of goals while sophomores Erin Walsh and Olivia Mazukina and freshman Amanda Lewandowski each scored once.



Franklin, 18 @ Attleboro, 37 – Final

• 1st Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 4-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, XP blocked.
• 2nd Quarter: (A) Cam Furtado 11-yard pass to Justin Cote, C. Furtado 2pt rush.
• 3rd Quarter: (A) J. Cote 7-yard rush, C. Furtado 2pt rush; (A) C. Furtado 73-yard rush, Tyler Evans XP good; (A) Joseph Llanos 3-yard rush, T. Evans XP good.
• 4th Quarter: (F) J. Noviello 1-yard sneak, 2pt failed; (F) J. Noviello 22-yard pass to Evan Wendell, XP blocked; (A) J. Cote 30-yard rush, T. Evans XP good.

Ryan Lanigan, Editor in Chief of HockomockSports  provides the football "game of the week" recap

"Not every game can be summed up by just one quarter, but the third quarter of Friday’s contest between Attleboro and Franklin essentially told the story. 

The Bombardiers ran twice as many plays as the visiting Panthers over the first 10 minutes of the frame, and found the end zone three times, turning a close game into a 37-18 runaway win and securing Big Blue a playoff berth. 

“We made the plays,” said Attleboro head coach Mike Strachan. “We made some adjustments at halftime that worked for us. And just overall I thought we played physical. I think that wore them down a little bit by the end. 

“We came to win. We had a good week of practice and now we have to build off that. I’m proud of our team – I’m proud of the special team, proud of the offense, proud of our defense. We just have to build off of it and see where the chips fall now.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/attleboro-runs-past-franklin-to-secure-playoff-berth/

The photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Fall-2017/Attleboro-Franklin-Football-10-20-17/

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-102017/

Attleboro’s Justin Cote gets around a Franklin defender in
the second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Taste of the Region - Tri-County - Oct 24

You won't want to miss this!

Tuesday October 24th  6:00 - 9:00 PM  Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School  147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA  Join us for this amazing annual celebration of great tasting foods, fun, and fabulous silent auction items from local restaurants, retail shops and businesses! Vote for your favorite!  Tickets $10 in advance | $15 at door  Reserve Tickets: (508) 316-0861  More info: UnitedRegionalChamber.org  HELP US THANK OUR EVENT SPONSORS  Attleboro • Bellingham • Blackstone • Foxboro • Franklin • Mansfield • Medfield • Medway • Millis Norfolk • North Attleboro • Norton • Plainville • Rehoboth • Seekonk • Wrentham

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce | 42 Union Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 Sent by jack@unitedregionalchamber.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Franklin Interfaith Council Presents Refugee Immigration Ministry

The Franklin Interfaith Council invites the community to a presentation by staff from Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM), a nonprofit organization that supports immigrants and asylum seekers in partnership with local faith communities. Speakers from RIM will include Rev. Ruth Bersin, Executive Director and Rev. Isaac Seelan, Coordinator for Congregation Development.


When: October 30, 2017; 7:00 PM
Where: St Mary's Church, Lower Church Hall

Franklin Interfaith Council Presents Refugee Immigration Ministry

For more about the Refugee Immigration Ministry  http://www.r-i-m.net/

Senior Center: Nov 2017 Newsletter is available

The November 2017 Newsletter with all the events and schedules for the Senior Center is now available. You can view a copy here or download from the Town of Franklin webpage with the link below.






Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/141353

Senior Center: Nov 2017 Newsletter is available

"You see your fellow Americans suffering, and we feel compelled to help”

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

"Lt. Keith Darling sat in his office at the fire station on Friday afternoon listening to the scanner for the last time before he departs on his latest hurricane relief mission. On Sunday, he leaves for a two-week deployment to Puerto Rico to aid in the island’s restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Maria. 

Once Darling lands in the US territory, he is unclear of his next move. 

With pride and a bit of anxiety, Darling explained that he is not sure where on the island he would be or what he would be doing. He said there would more than likely be no electricity, which means no air conditioning, and no internet access for the most part. But most concerning to him, it means limited contact to his wife and two children. 

“I guess the biggest problem anyone would have trouble with is not knowing what’s going to happen,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171021/franklin-firefighteremt-leaving-for-puerto-rico

devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico

Tri-County: Middle School Career Day - Oct 26

Tri-County is having a Career Day for Franklin Middle School students to attend next Thursday, October 26. 

Tours start promptly at 8:00 am. A parent or guardian must be in attendance.

Any participating Franklin Middle School student absence will be excused for this event.

Tri-County: Middle School Career Day - Oct 26

In the News: MBTA on suicide alert; transportation and carbon emissions

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

"THE ISSUE: Since July, trains have struck and killed 11 people in Massachusetts. THE IMPACT: The MBTA is working with suicide prevention organizations and other partners to identify ways to reduce accidental deaths and suicides on its tracks. 

A recent surge in the number of suicides and accidental deaths on Massachusetts train tracks has transit officials and suicide prevention advocates searching for answers. 

“I can’t tell you why there’s been this increase on the railways,” said Steve Mongeau, executive director of the suicide-prevention organization Samaritans. “One of the challenges in the suicide prevention arena is there has not been a significant amount of research done specifically on railways.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171020/mbta-focuses-on-suicide-prevention

MBTA commuter rail at Franklin/Dean Station

"THE ISSUE: Transportation is the state’s largest source of carbon emissions. THE IMPACT: State leaders are soliciting input on strategies to reduce emissions from the transportation sector. 

In the face of President Donald Trump’s proposals to loosen environmental protections, Massachusetts leaders are doubling down on the state’s commitment to fight climate change. 

The state Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and Department of Transportation plan to hold a series of listening sessions across the state to solicit public input on environmental issues such as reducing carbon emissions from vehicles and making the state’s transportation infrastructure more resilient in the face of climate change. The listening tour will feature sessions on Oct. 31 in Boston, Nov. 2 in Worcester, Nov. 6 in Amherst and Nov. 9 in Brockton."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171020/state-leaders-seek-ideas-on-reducing-vehicle-emissions

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/20/17 - THU 10/26/17

FRIDAY 10/20/17
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
12-6pm   School Committee Community Relations ‘Coffee’ @ Franklin Farmers Market
6:30pm   HMMS Trivia Night @ Horace Mann Middle School

SATURDAY 10/21/17
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
Noon-6:30pm  Harvest Fest Block Party @ Whole Foods Bellingham
3pm   Nutrition and Conditioning for Student Athletes @ Clarion Farm
5pm   Fall Porketta Dinner @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
6pm   Who Says I Can’t Foundation Annual Fundraiser @ Franklin Elks Lodge
6-8pm   Franklin Art Association - Fall Frolic Reception @ Norfolk Public Library
7:30pm   FPAC preforms ‘Monthy Python’s Spamalot’ @ The Black Box
7:30pm   Brook Williams - Acoustic Guitar @ Original Congregational Church in Wrentham

SUNDAY 10/22/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
10am-4pm   Pop Up StoryWalk® on the SNETT #3 @ Spring Street Trailhead, Franklin
11am-1pm   No Tricks All Treats! @ Daddario Hardware Store
1-4pm   Fall Fundraiser for the Purrfect Cat Shelter @ Pour Richard’s
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm   Remember When with Joe Landry @ Franklin Historical Museum
2:30pm   FPAC preforms ‘Monthy Python’s Spamalot’ @ The Black Box
3pm   LiveARTS - String Quartet @ FUSF

MONDAY 10/23/17
6:30pm   Elementary School Parent Forums with Superintendent Ahern @ Horace Mann/Oak St Cafeteria
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 10/24/17
9:30am   Elementary School Parent Forums with Superintendent Ahern @ Horace Mann Health Classroom
6-9pm   Taste of the Region @ Tri-County RVTHS

WEDNESDAY 10/25/17
10am   A Favorite Poem Project @ Franklin Senior Center
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 10/26/17
8am-1pm   Tri-County Career Day for middle school students @ Tri-County RVTHS
1pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
1:30pm   Coloring Isn’t Just for Kids @ Franklin Senior Center
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6:30pm   Paint Your Pet (benefits Purrfect Cat Shelter) @ Pour Richard’s
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM