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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
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Franklin Public Schools: Schools opening on time on Wednesday, Jan 17 |
"STEM learning doesn’t usually come to mind when thinking about the YMCA, but in Franklin, they’re changing the rules.
The Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is taking a stab at STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) with a new technology lab, club and after-school program.
“We saw an opportunity to take a lead,” said Executive Director Scott Martin. “We found a way to offer this to kids who did not have access to it before.”
With programming to 3D print design, the YMCA’s tech lab is a vibrant place to keep the mind engaged, but still have fun."
"With two months remaining in the winter season, snow and ice budgets from nearby municipalities are being chipped away because of the persistent cold.
Though all towns have access to emergency funds in the events of the budget runs dry, the monetary concern is still there.
Franklin
Total: $950,000
Spent: $500,000
Remaining: About $400,000
“It’s New England, we’ve come to expect this,” said Deputy Town Administrator Jaime Hellen. “Our team is prepared and we’re ready to tackle any challenge. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.”
"The superintendent and receiver of the Lawrence school system and educators from New York and Texas are the finalists to become the next education commissioner in Massachusetts, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Monday.
Lawrence receiver Jeff Riley, Penny Schwinn, chief deputy commissioner of academics for the Texas Education Agency, and Angélica Infante-Green, deputy commissioner of the Office of Instructional Support P-12 in New York State Education Department, will be interviewed next week by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The board hopes to recommend a candidate to Education Secretary James Peyser later this month.
"Our latest Freakonomics Radio episode is called “How to Be a Modern Democrat — and Win.” (You can subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts or elsewhere, get the RSS feed, or listen via the media player above.)
Gina Raimondo, the governor of tiny Rhode Island, has taken on unions, boosted big business, and made friends with Republicans. She is also one of just 15 Democratic governors in the country. Would there be more of them if there were more like her?"
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Enjoy a day on the slopes - Mar 3 (round trip bus and lift tickets) |
FPAC presents Noises Off - Jan 19, 20, 21 |
FHS Panthers |
[Girls Winter Varsity Ice Hockey] Franklin HS defeats Brookline HS, 1 to 0.— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 16, 2018
Heres the recap! Great meet today girls I am so proud of you all! Keep working hard you are improving every meet! pic.twitter.com/Q7mGAkC6vL— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 15, 2018
Another successful meet by FHS Panthers. Full recap to follow stay tuned! Franklin 130.65 Canton 105.50 @FHSSports— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) January 15, 2018
Paul Davey Track Meet underway at Wheaton College. pic.twitter.com/AIFXMn9Swa— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 15, 2018
"How are drug trafficking organizations getting record amounts of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil into Manchester, New Hampshire, the epicenter of the opioid crisis in New England? Two journalists—equipped with two DSLR cameras, 8 GoPros and a laptop—embark on a 1,700-mile journey to find out.
"Beyond the Border: The Opioid Pipeline" takes you on an exclusive, eye-opening, front lines ride through the pipeline that runs from the shores of the Dominican Republic, through Puerto Rico, up the East Coast and into New Hampshire. With the United States focused on securing its southern border, more traffickers are going through America’s “back door” to get their drugs on the streets where demand is the highest.
Celine McArthur and Freddy Wheeler find out why the Caribbean Corridor is appealing for traffickers. They also show you some of the methods traffickers use to pump their drugs through the pipeline without getting caught—at least, not often.
Watch and learn from the people who know what’s really going on: A Dominican drug smuggler, a Puerto Rican woman smoking crack on an inner-city street overrun by drugs, an addicted mother who deals out of her New Hampshire home, a 21-year-old Manchester dealer sitting behind bars for a fourth time, admitting he has no idea what he’s selling.
"Beyond the Border: The Opioid Pipeline" also gives you an inside look at how first responders and local, state, federal and international law enforcement are taking action against the multibillion-dollar narco-industry on land, by sea and in the air.
The story behind the story: Celine McArthur and Freddy Wheeler were mapping out the special when their television station in Boston unexpectedly shut down. Because the issue is so important to the region, they decided to produce the special on their own time, using their own equipment."
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Annual Report 2017: Human Resources Department |
"For the first time, the library will host a public reading of the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, the town’s namesake.
The reading will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and features multiple guest readers from the area, including State Rep. Jeff Roy, D-Franklin, and local inventor and engineer John Berg.
“I’m really excited about, I think it’s a really cool thing,” Berg said.
Lured by Franklin’s work with electricity and engineering, Berg said he’s delighted to help in the reading."
public reading of the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin |
"For anyone looking to make a difference this year, and have a good time doing it, the Relay for Life is coming up fast.
Merging with Medway this year, Franklin’s Relay for Life will hold its annual kickoff event at Cole’s Tavern in Franklin on Jan. 30.
Volunteer Tamra Waslewski said that with so many other fundraisers available, the Relay for Life has lost some of the steam it has had in years past.
“Relay for Life used to be so important to all of the communities, and very well-attended. It was a blast,” she said. “Over the years it’s sort of dwindled down, and I think it’s because everyone’s fundraising and it’s just saturated.”
"Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. (My Lord, No, no, no, no) [applause] We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical violence. (My Lord) Again and again (No, no), we must rise to the majestic heights (Yes) of meeting physical force with soul force."The full text of Dr Martin Luther King's speech can be found here
Asst Superintendent Peter Light during the SEL discussion |
Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central St |
Boston Globe image (PARIS FELOGLOY) |
Averaging 19.5 points and 7.9 rebounds a game this season, the 6-foot senior netted 25 points on 12-of-19 field goal shooting to help UMass Dartmouth (9-2) extend its 6-game winning streak with a win over Regis Jan. 7.
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"Nearly two dozen MetroWest and Milford-area fire departments received state grants on Friday.
In all, 255 fire departments across the state received Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) grants. The money, which is awarded by the governor’s office, provides departments money to work with school teachers to help provide fire and life lessons.
Many of the departments also received Senior SAFE grants to help provide education to older adults.
“The S.A.F.E. and Senior Safe programs are having a great impact on the fire and life safety of our most vulnerable populations – children and elders,” state Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostrosky said in a release. “The fire departments being supported in these public education efforts are increasing the safety of the people in their communities.”
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- Franklin: $5,407
Franklin (MA) Fire Dept |
school start times would likely change the bus schedules. Boston attempted to save money that way. What will happen in Franklin remains to be seen. |