FHS volleyball team ends playoff run against Barnstable

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap for the volleyball semi-final played at Franklin High School on Tuesday.

"In a battle of two of the top teams in the state of Massachusetts, the Franklin volleyball team gave everything the Barnstable Raiders could handle. 

The Panthers, who secured the Central-West sectional title in a dramatic five-set win, push the Raiders, champions of the South sectional, to the limit. But ultimately, Barnstable made one final run to come away with a 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-23) win and a return trip to the D1 State Final. 

“I couldn’t really ask for more,” said first-year Franklin head coach Kelsey Weymouth. “They knew they’d have to be matched up with [Barnstable] eventually so why not the state semifinals? We prepared them the best we could for them, and for [Barnstable outside hitter] Riley James. We knew blocking was going to be key today, and we had some really good moments for our blocks, we just needed a little bit more. But honestly, what the girls did, how hard they worked, I couldn’t ask for anything more.” 

The Raiders are a perennial power in the state, having won the D1 State title 13 times since 2000 and entered Tuesday night’s match without having lost a single set this year. While that didn’t change, Franklin gave Barnstable its toughest test of the season and scored more points (62) against the Raiders than any other team has in 2018."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-falls-to-barnstable-in-d1-state-semifinal/

For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-Barnstable-volleyball-11-13-18/

Franklin’s Lily Galluccio (7) and Maggie Doyle go up for a block against Barnstable’s Riley James. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Urgent: Recycling Center Closed until Tuesday, November 20

The Recycling Center will be closed the week of November 13 for renovations. This includes Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Recycling Center will reopen Tuesday November 20.



The DPW Facebook post adds a little more detail into the suddenness of the closing

"Due to planned improvements and an unexpected electrical panel fire, the Recycling Center will be closed until November 20th"

Urgent: Recycling Center Closed until Tuesday, November 20

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/recycling-center-closed-until-tuesday-november-20th

In the News: Franklin Police collecting toys; 6 artificial flavors removed

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

"During the holiday season, Franklin Police will be delivering more than justice. 

For the past four years, the department has helped out Santa Claus with an annual toy drive. From binkies and bibs to baseball gloves and gift cards, Franklin police Detective Eric Copeland said officers delivered hundreds of gifts last year. 

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Franklin police station until Dec. 20. For monetary donations, checks can be made out to the Franklin Police Association. Used toys can’t be accepted. 

Santa will also be stopping by the station from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 15 for kids to rattle off their wish lists and snag a photo with Santa. Though the event is free, Copeland said gift donations are greatly appreciated."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181113/franklin-police-toy-drive-accepting-donations

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Franklin police station until Dec. 20

"Six artificial flavors are being ordered out of the food supply in a dispute over their safety, but good luck to anyone who wants to know which cookies, candies or drinks they’re in. 

The dispute highlights the complex rules that govern what goes in our food, how much the public knows about it, and a mysterious class of ingredients that has evolved over decades largely outside of public view. 

On food packages, hundreds of ingredients are listed simply as natural flavor or artificial flavor. Even in minute amounts, they help make potato chips taste oniony or give fruit candy that twang. 

“The food system we have is unimaginable without flavor additives,” said Nadia Berenstein, a historian of flavor science based in New York."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181113/no-accounting-for-these-tastes-artificial-flavors-mystery/1

https://www.fda.gov/

Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018

The Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-clerks-office-will-be-closing-400-pm-wednesday-november-14-2018

Town Clerks Office will be closing at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Live Reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing

6. New Business 
a. To discuss any future agenda items 
preview on Superintendent goals
capital to be reviewed
social media policy for review

7. Consent Agenda 
a. Minutes 
I recommend approval of the minutes from your October 23, 2018 School Committee meeting. 
b. Transfers 
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed. 
c. Parmenter Gifts 
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $740.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed. 
d. Jefferson Gift 
I recommend acceptance of a check for $4,500.00 from the Jefferson PCC for field trips as detailed. 
e. Davis Thayer Gift 
I recommend acceptance of a check for $519.00 from the Davis Thayer PCC for field trips as detailed. 
f. Keller Gift 
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,822.66 from O’Connor Portraiture, Inc. for supplemental supplies as detailed. 

motion to accept consent agenda, seconded, passed 6-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas 

10. Correspondence 
– Student Activity Accounts – Miriam Goodman 

11. Adjournment 
motion to adjourn, seconded, passed


The agenda document can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/files/school-committee-meeting-agenda-111318-org

The packet with documents for this meeting
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/november-13-2018-school-committee-packet-documents

Live Reporting: Discussion / Action Items

2. Guests / Presentations 
a. none 

3. Discussion / Action Items 
a. School Committee Goals 
I recommend adoption of the School Committee Goals as discussed. 
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

budget, 2-way communication and monitoring (focus on school evidence of intervention)
joint budget efforts
capital budget at next meeting
planning for a five year financial plan
planning also for a long term communication plan

motion to accept, seconded, passed 6-0

4. Discussion Only Items 
a. none 

5. Information Matters 
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 

Budget
meeting after this meeting
Nov 20th possible meeting
Denise, Gigi, Anne

Community Relations
Dec 5 at the FHS library, open forum
Dec 11 - planning meeting
Denise, Gigi, Anne

Policy
met on Nov 5th, will meet again on Dec 4th
MJ, Denise, Monica

Transportation; 

Public Schools Advocacy
Nov 26th meeting
delegate resolution meeting, proposed adjustments not accepted but intent of the resolutions were aligned with direction, will share when received
session on social media best practices from other districts around the state
Denise, MJ, and Anne

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
meeting Nov 15
Diane, Monica, Anne

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC; 

Substance Abuse Task Force
Nov 27th

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
broke into three subcommittees to work on initiatives

School Start Times Advisory Committee [SSTAC]
update on busing options at last meeting
survey coming to students and parents on how much sleep the students get
Nov 19th next meeting
Monica, Gigi, MJ

Live Reporting: School Committee - Meeting - November 13, 2018

Present: Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: Feeley, 


School Committee Organization 
meeting called to order by Superintendent Ahern

a) Election of Chair 
nomination of Dr Bergen, seconded
6-0 vote (Feeley absent)

b) Election of Vice Chair 
nomination of  Schultz
6-0 vote (Feeley absent)


1. Routine Business 
a. Review of Agenda 
b. Citizen’s Comments 

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments 
d. Superintendent’s Report 
event in Medway, parent night for K-8 parents
partnered with THRIVE group, substance abuse task force
film at Medway High School
dinner (free) 5:00, movie to follow, link with RSVP sent out earlier

high school parent night coming Jan 8 to be hosted at FHS
also part of the collaboration

Team FPS vs. Harlem Wizards at Tri-County
in support of FEF grant program

Dr Ahern participated in conference last week on leadership
four sessions over 2-days
Jen Chapin (daughter of Harry) demonstrated power of music
Jay Norica (?) ocular surgeon 
Caroline Woolard, sculptor
Erin Charles, music conductor
arts role in leadership
networking with other district collegues

Thanksgiving holiday
and abbreviated schedule for schools next week

School Committee goals up for approval Tuesday, Nov 13

The goals for discussion and approval at the School Committee meeting Tuesday evening are displayed in the file view below.

The full agenda was posted here earlier
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-nov.html

School Committee goals can also be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona-scgoals.pdf

wind or sun catchers in the Parmenter garden bed

FHS' McGrath selected as "Player of the Week"

"Franklin senior Lauren McGrath has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. McGrath is the 10th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2018-19 school year. 

McGrath, a senior setter, was the key piece for a Franklin team that won three tournament games this week, all in five sets, to claim the Div. 1 Central/West title. It was the first sectional title in program history and McGrath was the fulcrum for the Panthers attack, spreading the ball around to Franklin’s array of attacking options, including a program-record 55 assists in the tournament opener against Concord-Carlisle. 

“Over these past three playoff games, she has given me 110% for every single ball,” said Franklin head coach Kelsey Weymouth. “She works hard every point to get her feet to the ball. Being the player who never comes out of the game, her head always needs to be in it and over the past few games her drive and passion have reflected on her teammates and it’s awesome to see.” 

Continue reading about Lauren online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-lauren-mcgrath-franklin-volleyball/

FHS McGrath selected as "Player of the Week"

FHS hosts Barnstable for the D1 semi-final game today at 5:00 PM

Check out Coffee In Italia

"As the holiday season gears up, check out new(ish) Franklin owned business www.coffeeinitalia.com for gift ideas for those coffee fiends in your life! Like our page and get notified when our Black Friday sales start. 

Or, order now using code "LOCALFREEDELIVER" and pay no shipping if you live in Franklin ... get it delivered straight to your doorstep!"

From the About page:

"Our history with Italian coffee goes back a few years and during that time we've made all the mistakes possible! We received a Moka as a gift and managed to break it after the first use because we paid no attention to the direction not to twist it by the handle. We've learned why the pressure valve is important when making stove-top espresso. We've learned why Italian baristas looked at us knowingly when we order Cappuccino after lunch. We've stared confusingly at an unrequested glass of water provided by the barista in various parts of the country. 

Our Italian travels have deepened our love of espresso, not just the drink itself, but more importantly the culture around it that you find in Italy. Popping into a bar in the early morning, late morning, before and after lunch or whenever you need a boost and some chiacchierata (a chat). The process of going to the register to order and pay the reasonable price, then heading to the counter with the receipt for the barista, standing there to drink it. Perfetto! 

We plan this site to be more than a place to buy espresso and espresso makers at great prices (although if that’s all you want to do, go for it!). Together we will create a community of like minded Italophiles, travelers, former expats, espresso lovers as well as those who either want to reminisce about their magical Italian experiences or prepare for a new adventure. 

We also will be blogging about new coffees, coffee makers, espresso machines and other offerings by the great Italian companies that we love so you can join in the conversation there... "

Let’s talk!
Adrianna and Beppe

screen grab of Coffee In Italia

In the News: Hoffman Farm stops milk sale; US Catholic bishops forced to change plans

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

"Raw milk sold by Hoffman Farm in Franklin tested positive for small traces of antibiotics early this month. 

The farm voluntarily recalled the tainted milk because the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has a no tolerance policy for the presence of antibiotics in milk. 

Hoffman Farm holds a Certificate of Registration from MDAR that permits it to legally sell raw – unpasteurized – milk, according to the state agency. To date, the state has not received any reports of adverse events, according to a press statement from the agency. 

The state tests raw milk produced by local dairy farms monthly."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181112/hoffman-farm-in-franklin-suspends-milk-production

Hoffman Farm in Franklin

"At the Vatican’s insistence, U.S. Catholic bishops abruptly postponed plans Monday to vote on proposed new steps to address the clergy sex abuse crisis roiling the church. 

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said he was told on the eve of the bishop’s national meeting to delay action until after a Vatican-convened global meeting on sex abuse in February. 

“We are not ourselves happy about this,” DiNardo told reporters in an unusual public display of frustration at a Vatican pronouncement. 

“We are working very hard to move to action — and we’ll do it,” he said. “I think people in the church have a right to be skeptical. I think they also have a right to be hopeful.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181112/bishops-delay-votes-on-combatting-church-sex-abuse-crisis

St Mary's church at night

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Nov 14, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, 2018

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

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_agenda_packet11-14-18.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of November 14, 2018 - 7:00 PM
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. COUNCIL REORGANIZATION	vote for Chair, Vice Chair and Clerk
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. 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.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	October 10, 2018 and October 17, 2018
5. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
6. APPOINTMENTS
6a. APPOINTMENTS	Design Review, Ralph Niemi
6b. APPOINTMENTS	Design Review, Melissa DeVito
7. HEARINGS	None
8. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
9. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Update on West Street Parking
10. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
11. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
11a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-43: Appropriation of Developer Mitigation Funds for Dean Ave Roadway Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-43 - Majority Vote (5))
11b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-63: Grant of Utility Easements: Town Owned Land on Easterly Side of Grove Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-63 - Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
11c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-64: Authorization for the Town of Franklin to Participate with other Governmental Units in the Joint Negotiation and Purchase of Health Insurance (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-64 - Majority Vote (5))
11d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820: Zoning Map Changes on or Near King Street, Summer Street, Lawrence Drive, and Uncas Ave- 2nd Reading(Motion to adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-820 Two Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
11e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821: Zoning Map Changes on or near Plani Street, Pond Street, and Palomino Drive - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-821 to the Planning Board Majority Vote (5))
11f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-826: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-826 to a 2nd Reading Majority Vote (5))
11g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-827: Amendment to the Water System Map - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-827 to a 2nd Reading Majority Vote (5))
12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. COUNCIL COMMENTS
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
16. ADJOURN

demolition of the buildings of the former Thompson Press (Oct 2018)

Accessible Dining Guide for Franklin Restaurants

Accessible Dining Guide created by the Franklin Disability Commission

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rK4oeTbg-29GI-P_-ZNoLCbgveoPDK41/view?usp=sharing

or from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities/files/accessible-dining-guide

For more about the Franklin Disability Commission
http://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities

Accessible Dining Guide created by the Franklin Disability Commission

FHS boys 6th, girls 13th in D1 Cross Country meet

The D1 Cross Country race was run on Saturday at the Wrentham Development Center. The FHS boys team finished 6th and the girls 13th. The individual results are shown below.

Finish	Runner	SchGr	School	Time
10	Brogan, Tyler	11	Franklin	16:21.2
23	Calitri, Nicholas	10	Franklin	16:45.2
28	Hagen, Michael	12	Franklin	16:49.5
50	Harrington, Camden	11	Franklin	17:12.0
55	Kehoe, Dylan	12	Franklin	17:18.3
80	Goldman, Ryan	12	Franklin	17:44.9
127	Regan, Mitchell	12	Franklin	18:23.25

Finish	Runner	SchGr	School	Time
39	Fenerty, Julia	12	Franklin	20:47.0
47	Hawkins, Sydney	10	Franklin	20:55.6
59	Walbert, Katrina	12	Franklin	21:13.7
101	Giuliano, Sarah	11	Franklin	22:10.9
115	Malachowski, Steph	12	Franklin	22:47.7
119	Viera, Mary	12	Franklin	22:58.5
125	Barry, Erin	12	Franklin	23:20.1

Complete MIAA Divisional results can be found online

http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8196&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=50637136&CFTOKEN=55736870

The Hockomock League results can be found online
https://hockomocksports.com/miaa-emass-xc-championships-2018-hock-results/

FHS boys 6th, girls 13th in D1 Cross Country meet

FHS Panthers