“Playing at BC gives you an extra bit of motivation"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides a good write up on former FHS football standout Colton Cardinal.

"On Dec. 8, Boston College’s football team held its annual Senior Banquet to hand out awards to some of the players in their final season in the program. Among the honorees that night was senior fullback Colton Cardinal. The former Franklin standout arrived at BC as a preferred walk-on at linebacker and lasted four years with the Eagles as a fullback and as a regular on special teams. 

Cardinal was honored with the Loyalty Award, which is given each year, according to the BC website, “to the individual who possesses an unwavering amount of support and allegiance to a long-term commitment.” 

“That was kind of special,” said Cardinal following the team’s a mid-week practice. “It kind of took me by surprise but I was really happy. 

He added, “Not really having anyone behind me and believing in me except the locals in Franklin and being able to solidify myself as a player on special teams and a little bit on offense. Then to have my coaches and teammates honor me with the Loyalty Award meant the world to me. It was the highlight of my four years here.”

Continue reading the article
https://hockomocksports.com/colton-cardinal-still-flying-high-as-bc-career-comes-to-close/

Former Franklin standout Colton Cardinal started as a walk-on at Boston College
and stuck it out for four years as a regular on special teams, earning the team’s
Loyalty Award for his efforts over the last four years. (BC Athletics)

FHS gymnastics, girls hockey and both boys and girls indoor track teams post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Dec 15, 2018

Wrestling = Lawrence Quad (Franklin)
– Franklin started the day with a pair of setbacks, falling to Lawrence and Salem (NH). The Panthers dropped match to Lawrence (40-30) and Salem (37-37, criteria). Franklin finished strong by picking up a win over St. John’s Prep (36-29). Jake Carlucci, Jordan Carlucci and Dylan MacLean each went undefeated on the day.

Gymnastics = Sharon 100.7 @ Franklin, 134.7 – Final 
– Franklin’s Mia Lizotte and Sadie Rondeau took first and second overall in the All Around to pace the Panthers to a season-opening win over Sharon. Lizotte scored a 35.95 to take first with Rondeau right behind in second with a 33.10. Franklin freshman Kate Rudolph had a memorable debut, scoring in three events – bars (8.1), beam (8.25), and floor (8.55) – for the Panthers.

Boys Indoor Track = Attleboro, 39 vs. Franklin, 61 – Final
– Franklin won a total of nine events, including both relays, and took first and second in four of those events. The Panthers had the top two finishes in each the 600M (Daniel Barrow [1:30.52] and Michael Hagen), the 1000M (Camden Harrington [2:51.98] and Nicholas Calitri), the 1 Mile (Tyler Brogan [4:40.69] and Dylan Kehoe) and the 2 Mile (Brogan [10:05.23] and Calitri). 

Other individual winners for Franklin included Liam Pek (300M, 38.19), Jared Cain (high jump, 5-08.00), and Andrew Faught (long jump, 19-08.00). Attleboro swept the 55M dash, with Colin Levis taking first (6.90) followed by Dante Williams and Henry Boateng. David Cataloni (55M hurdles, 8.26) and Ethan Crosby (39-04.00) also won for Attleboro.

Girls Indoor Track = Attleboro, 36 vs. Franklin, 64 – Final
– Franklin showed its depth, taking at least two of the top three spots in all individual events by one to earn a victory over Attleboro. Jillian Fenerty (300M, 45.86), Samantha Powderly (600M, 1:48.44), Julia Fenerty (1000M, 3:18.54), Daniella Pierre (55M hurdles, 9.37), and Dreya Martin (high jump, 4-10.00) each had individual wins for Franklin. 

Attleboro’s Kelly Neuendorf and Abisola Olaogun were two-time winners, wih Neuendorf taking first in both the 1 Mile (5:39.04) and the 2 Mile (12:36.36) and Olaogun crossing first in the 55M dash (7.82) and winning the long jump (14-10.00). Tianna McDonald (shot put, 28-06.50) also had a win for the Bombardiers.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-15-18/


Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 4 – Final

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the hockey game recap:

"Both times that Mansfield/Oliver Ames and Franklin met in the opening season of Hockomock League girls hockey, the game ended in a stalemate, including the opening game of the year. The two teams opened league play again this season and, when the Warriors tied the game with a power play goal inside the final 90 seconds of Saturday afternoon’s game at Rodman Arena, it looked like another tie was on the cards. 

That was until Franklin senior Regan Paterson, who had given away the penalty that MOA had turned into the tying goal, stole a puck on the edge of the attacking zone and skated in alone on the goalie. A head fake, a good deke to the forehand and a drag to the backhand opened up the far post and she slid the puck into the back of the net with just 4.1 seconds on the clock. 

Paterson’s goal sealed a 5-4 come from behind win for the Panthers in a game that saw four lead changes and was indicative of how most of the games in the Hockomock League have been played thus far. 

“It was a great game,” said Franklin coach Margie Burke. “It seems like it’s always a great game when we play them.”

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-hockey-pulls-out-last-second-win-over-warriors/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/MansfieldOliver-Ames-Franklin-Girls-Hockey-12-15-18/

Franklin senior Cassi Ronan (10) lines up a shot against Mansfield/Oliver Ames at Rodman Arena. The Panthers got a goal with 4.1 seconds left to pull out a 5-4 win. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

School; Committee - partial recap - Dec 11, 2018

I reported on the School Committee meeting Tuesday evening for about 45 minutes before tuning out to conduct a meeting for work. 

The agenda was posted here
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/agenda/school-committee-meeting-agenda-12112018

The Superintendent's report is posted online
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_december_11_2018.pdf

The presentation document used for the Report Card discussion
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/report_cards_presentation_to_the_franklin_school_committee.pdf

Report Card Presentation - Dec 11, 2018 from Franklin Matters

Other documents released for the meeting can be found in the meeting packet folder
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-11-2018-school-committee-packet-documents


My notes from the meeting were recorded via Twitter:

Reporting remotely - #SchComm1211 Superintendent Ahern and Dr Edwards presenting on report cards pic.twitter.com/IyqkMh0ZWN

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting: #SchComm1211 ECDC is covered with a report to parents on trimester pic.twitter.com/kB1ccW1OLO

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting: #SchComm1211 standards based report cards used for elementary schools pic.twitter.com/lJSgae619D

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 questions on the letter grading, what does the P, M, N really mean when they are given pic.twitter.com/nJLtrYxxyh

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting- #SchComm1211 one of the hidden expenses is translation of the materials going home; report cards and notices, etc. pic.twitter.com/n5bHhKN0M5

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 - other items covered by report cards and the process to ensure consistency across the District pic.twitter.com/w8EhGXd6pX

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 - middle schools get reports at same time but Maybe different from elementary schools pic.twitter.com/2pzRgMC4p6

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting - #SchComm1211 - factoring a zero with a value of 50 created a pause and question for discussion pic.twitter.com/piBvN47O3f

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

Remotely reporting coming to end as I have a work meeting to conduct. Tune in to cable or via the live web feed to continue the meeting #SchComm1211

— Steve Sherlock (@FranklinMatters) December 12, 2018

School; Committee - partial recap - Dec 11, 2018

FM #155 - Economic Development Committee - Dec 12, 2018 (audio)

FM #155

This internet radio show or podcast is number 155 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting held before the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

The discussion covered the two scheduled agenda items. The first up heard additional research on whether to modify the existing brewing distillery bylaw to remove the kitchen requirement. Do tap rooms, tasting rooms, really need to have a kitchen?

You can listen to the discussion as it developed. Ultimately, the motion moved to the Town Council by a 4-0 vote to remove kitchens from the tasting bylaw.

The second item was a discussion on the proposed Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District to help control and enable appropriate reuse of the Clark, Cutler, McDermott property.

After discussion on various aspects of the pros, cons, what was really being attempted, the motion moved to the Town Council by a 3-1 vote (Kelly = no). 

The official meeting minutes are also included in the show notes that accompany this podcast.

Agenda 

Discussion:
1. Brewery, Winery, Distillery Bylaw Issues - food requirement
2. Clark, Cutler, McDermott rezoning

Future Meetings:
3. 2013 Master Plan Update
4. Housing - Generally
a. Over 55 Housing Overlay
a. Inclusionary Zoning Discussion
b. Multi-Family Housing in Residential V and Commercial 1
c. R7
d. Downtown extension/C1/Village District Discussion
e. Affordable Housing Plan

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_meeting_agenda_12-12-2018.pdf

The total meeting recording runs just about 58 minutes. Without further ado, here is the audio recording.




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Meeting Minutes for the Economic Development Committee

Members present: Matthew Kelly, Glenn Jones, Melanie Hamblen, Eamon McCarthy Earls.

Also in attendance: Deborah Pellegri, Anthony Padula, Joseph Halligan, Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Planning Director Bryan Taberner, Building Inspector - Gus Brown, Planner - Amy Love and Steve Sherlock. Also participating was an unidentified potential brewing establishment owner.

Matt Kelly called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM, and read a statement into the record regarding attendance of Town Councilors not on the Economic Development Subcommittee.

Brewery, Winery, Distillery Bylaw Issues - food requirement. Jamie Hellen provided a summary of the issue before the Committee. The discussion was to determine if the Town should continue to require food for the new farmer series facilities (Brewery, Winery or Distillery with taproom) as the current by-law reads. There was discussion about Breweries starting off as only serving beer, and expanding in the future into serving food. 

There was discussion about the breweries being a gathering spot and customers expecting food to be served. Mr. Taberner said they can order food from local residents to be delivered to the brewery. Mr. Hellen said they researched with many local breweries and even breweries from out of state, that none of them are required to serve food. There was further discussion on the hours of operation and how much they are allowed to pour per customer.

Motion to move to Town Council, Mr. Earls, second by Mrs. Hamblen, voted (4-0).

Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District — Mr. Hellen provided an overview of the proposed new zoning district and also provided a map that included what lots the zoning is proposed to be applied. Mr. Taberner further explained the uses that would be allowed in this district, if the property were to be re-zoned. 

In addition, the Use Table would add 3 more uses catered to the zone. Mr. Taberner said he has spoken with some of the property owners who agree this would be good for property uses. Mr. Kelley asked about adding a residential portion to this zone. Mr. Kelley said he thought this would be a tear down and residential should be allowed on the upper floors. 

There was discussion of the current industrial uses and potential for future of the buildings. Mr. Padula asked if the Town was trying to control what goes there. Mr. Hellen said they are trying to make the property more marketable and attract more businesses there. Mr. Jones said they are trying to re-purpose the property. 

Mr. Eamon said with the single story mill, there are not much option currently with the zoning. The MBI zoning would better help sell the building. Mr. Taberner explained that currently the only use is heavy manufacturing and explained the definition of heavy manufacturing.

Motion to move to Town Council, Mr.Jones, second by Mr. Earls, voted (3-'1). 

Next EDC meeting TBD.

Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/minutes/edc-meeting-minutes-3

FPAC presents Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto - Dec 21-22

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will wrap up its holiday season with Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto December 21 and 22 at THE BLACK BOX. In Britain there is a holiday tradition called a “panto.” Back in 1717, the actor/manager John Rich first created a type of show that involved a well-known fairy tale told in an exaggerated style filled with audience participation, popular songs, slapstick comedy, jokes and dances. 

At its best, a panto thrills children with the opportunity to cheer for the hero and boo at the villain and sing along with some of their favorite songs. But the brilliance of a good panto lies in its ability to also entertain adults with double entendre, references to modern culture, open satire of other works and the opportunity to sing along with some of their favorite songs.

In FPAC’s fourth annual panto, Peter Pan strikes out for London to seek assistance from Wendy and the boys when an ice age suddenly overtakes Neverland. During his travels, he encounters other lands and secures unexpected allies. He will need all of their combined help to unravel the wintry mystery and free Neverland from its frozen fate. FPAC’s “American Panto” is a new holiday tradition for all ages.

For tickets and more information, visit www.fpaconline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370

FPAC presents Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto - Dec 21-22

Mixed Business Innovation (MBI) Zoning District proposed

The text of the memo introducing the set of zoning bylaw changes to create a Mixed Business Innovation (MBI) Zoning District. This is targeted to control and enable reuse of the Clark Culter property. This is on the agenda for the Town Council meeting Wednesday, Dec 19.


"As you know the Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has been working on rezoning concepts for the former Clark Cutler McDermott (CCM) property on West Central, Fisher and Hayward Streets. CCM went bankrupt after decades at that location, and the property is being managed and marketed by a court-appointed Trustee.
The industrial and warehouse/distribution property is currently underutilized, and the Trustee has struggled to obtain a buyer. In addition to the CCM properties, there are several adjacent industrially-zoned parcels that are either in need of redevelopment or currently being utilized for non-Industrial uses. DPCD recommends rezoning seven industrial parcels on or near Fisher and Hayward Streets. Attached is a diagram showing the in the area, and a list of parcels proposed for rezoning.

This cluster of industrially-zoned properties is surrounded by residential neighborhoods that could be negatively impacted if any of the seven industrial parcels were utilized for heavy manufacturing, which is allowed by right in the Town’s Industrial Zoning District. For this reason DPCD proposes to rezone the seven parcels from the Industrial Zoning District to a zoning district that would eliminate heavy industrial uses and permit uses that would have less impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods.

DPCD has struggled with rezoning to a current Zoning District; for that reason a new Zoning District has been drafted. DPCD proposes creation of a new Mixed Business Innovation (MBI) Zoning District that allows the current level of manufacturing and warehouse/distribution uses at the CCM properties, allows for a greater range of uses by-right or by special permit, and increases the likelihood of the property being redeveloped.

Given the area’s proximity to the Downtown and the Franklin Cultural District, DPCD has included a wide variety of uses that could support reinvestment and reuse of the properties for light industrial, commercial, arts and cultural, institutional, or entertainment uses. Some of the uses DPCD recommends allowing by-right or by Planning Board special permit include art galleries, performance venues, studio space, artisanal or craft maker space, research and development, business incubator and co-working space, restaurants, cafes, services and retail.

Attached are the following for consideration:

• Diagram of the area showing the current and proposed zoning;
• List of parcels proposed for rezoning from Industrial (I) to the new Mixed Business Innovation (MBI) Zoning District;
• A summary of the Zoning By-law Amendments required to create the new Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District, including mention of the more important Zoning Bylaw changes being proposed; and
• The following Zoning Bylaw Amendments:

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829: Districts Enumerated. Creation of Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830: Mixed Business Innovation Zone Use Regulations

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831: Mixed Business Innovation Zone Dimensional Regulations

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832: Changes to §185-20. Signs, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District

• Zoning Map Amendment 19-833: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to Mixed Business Innovation an Area on or near Fisher and Hayward Streets

• Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District.

If the Economic Development Committee supports the rezoning concept DPCD recommends they refer Zoning By-law Amendments 18-829 through 19-834 to the Town Council for a presentation, and eventually referral to the Planning Board for a public hearing. Please let me know if you have questions or require additional information for clarification.

Mixed Business Innovation (MBI) Zoning District proposed

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829: District Enumerated-Creation of Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District-Referral to the Planning Board ( Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-829 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830: Use Regulations- Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-830 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831: Mixed Business Innovation Zone Dimensional Regulations -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-831 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832: Changes to §185-20. Signs, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -Referral to the Planning Board ( Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-832 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-833: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to Mixed Business Innovation on Area on or near Fisher and Hayward Streets -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-833 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834: Changes to Sign District Overlay Map, Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District -Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-834 to the Planning Board- Majority Vote (5))

PDF copy of the memo shared above from Bryan Taberner, Director of Dept of Planning and Community Development
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUnRybTFQVnNSLWJCMU5JYzIyTVY1bUg0Mll3/view?usp=sharing

Districts enumerated
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUVpjWlpjSTQxVjNaeUNncHh2ZUFWaWc1TWJB/view?usp=sharing

Use regulations
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczb2JsbU41bDBia3V2M19IRzRmd2gwR0N1cGt3/view?usp=sharing

MBI zone dimensions
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczejdzaWo5VjlwV05KdU9CSUFfbGQ0UWVOZzdB/view?usp=sharing

Changes to §185-20
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczLTFRdWF0cEpHRzRYX1dIS296Si1wNEs2N0JB/view?usp=sharing

Zoning Map changes
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczMGhDd2xkOUhlMHRiM2xYdFNNaHB4d1NuWVZj/view?usp=sharing

Changes to signs for MBI
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRHBaX3VxbG53NnJ5bnJrSlFrdEE3WDNaUmx3/view?usp=sharing

FHS varsity basketball and swim teams post victories on Friday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Dec 14, 2018

Boys Basketball = King Philip, 39 @ Franklin, 62 – Final
– After scoring 21 points in the first half, Franklin exploded for 21 points in the third quarter along to pull away from the Warriors. The Panthers led 21-13 at half but held a 42-29 advantage through three quarters. The Panthers added 20 more points in the final frame. Junior Chris Edgehill netted a team-high 16 points while Jack Rudolph added 14 points and Thomas Gasbarro finished with 13 points. Alex Fritz had a team-high 13 points for King Philip.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 62 @ King Philip, 34 – Final
– Ali Brigham continued her strong start to the season, scoring 28 points to lead the Panthers to a second straight win. Franklin jumped in front 46-14 after three quarters with Megan O’Connell adding 19 points and Bea Bondhus scoring six. KP was led by Faye Veilleux with 14 points.

Boys Swimming = Franklin, 36 @ Stoughton, 7 – Final

Girls Swimming = Franklin, 73 @ Stoughton, 31 – Final
– Franklin’s 200 free relay team of Heather McCarthy, Alyssa LaPuma, Katie Chew, and Katie Cashin qualified for sectionals with a time of 1:53.97.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-14-18/

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Fabulous way to start the season. @FHSGVSWIM @FHSBVSWIM
Rest up. Card up. Hydrate. Onto Feehan on Monday! pic.twitter.com/YL3cgNupl0

— Coach Balliro (@coachB_fhs) December 15, 2018

Thanks to all that came to the game tonight and for those that donated. Also thank you to the Franklin Police for all you do for the community. #franklinpolicetoydrive. @franklinpolice. pic.twitter.com/TByYy6esSs

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) December 15, 2018

FHS swim team celebrates (via @coachB_fhs)

New Bedford leads in value of fish caught

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

"For the 18th straight year, the port of New Bedford in 2017 had the highest valued commercial fisheries catch, notching 111 million pounds valued at $389 million, according to federal statistics released Thursday. 

NOAA Fisheries said sea scallops accounted for 80 percent of the value of landings in New Bedford last year. 

The value of landings in New Bedford was up last year from $327 million in 2016. 

In a separate report, also released Thursday, NOAA estimated the New England fisheries accounted for 97,000 jobs and $8.7 billion in sales during 2016."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181213/new-bedford-is-top-us-fishing-port----again


I would recommend a visit to New Bedford. It has a lot to offer. The whaling museum is a worthy stop, there is a good harbor walk and several historical sites.

a good harbor walk along the New Bedford waterfront

When we visited New Bedford in 2017, I found out that Captain Henry Martyn Robertshad been assigned there to build Fort Rodman (now called Fort Tabor Park) to protect the entrance to the harbor. It was while stationed there, he conducted a meeting and lost control of it. He went home that night to write down the process so that wouldn't happen the next time. These parliamentary procedures are what we know and use today as Robert's Rules of Order.

Captain Henry Martyn Roberts had been assigned to
build Fort Rodman (now called Fort Tabor Park)

What are Robert's Rules of Order?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert%27s_Rules_of_Order

or  http://www.rulesonline.com/

"excited about expanding its offshore wind presence"

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

"A lease auction of about 600 square miles acres off the coast of Massachusetts for the development of offshore wind energy has drawn a record $405 million in winning bids. 

If fully developed, the three parcels could generate about 4.1 gigawatts of energy — enough to power nearly 1.5 million homes. 

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Friday the auction was the nation’s eighth competitive lease sale for the development of offshore wind. He said it smashed the previous highest grossing offshore wind lease sale record of $42 million for an area off New York in 2016. 

The provisional winners of the auction were Equinor Wind US, Mayflower Wind Energy and Vineyard Wind. They bid $135 million each for three similarly sized parcels of approximately 130,000 acres."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181214/auction-of-wind-parcels-off-mass-coast-draws-record-405m-in-bids

Image from Equinor's web page

More about Equinor Wind US  https://www.equinor.com/en/news/us-wind-dec2018.html

More about Mayflower Wind Energy LLC
https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=279756673

More about Vineyard Wind  https://www.vineyardwind.com/

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 14 - THU Dec 20

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

 

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar


Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 14 - THU Dec 20

Tri-County Q1 2018-2019 Honor Roll

The Honor Roll for the first quarter from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin. 

Students who receive term grades of B- or better in all subjects earn honor roll status. 
Students who earn grades of A- or better in all subjects receive high honors.




You can also find this copy online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H9YaydYQJ7wkBvRYOm7-SzMY8fDajqaK/view?usp=sharing

For more about Tri-County, visit their web page  https://www.tri-county.us/

Tri-County Q1 2018-2019 Honor Roll

FHS boys hockey tops Malden Catholic 3-0

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, Dec 13, 2018


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Malden Catholic, 0 – Final
– Senior Matt Holmes scored twice and senior Ryan Cameron recorded a shutout as Franklin opened up its season with a win over Malden Catholic. Cameron made 17 stops in net for the shutout while senior CJ Spillane added an empty netter in the final minutes for the Panthers.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-13-18/

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS Panthers

Big win!! #PantherPride https://t.co/2HksiLhi16

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) December 14, 2018

HUGE win tonight for the programs first ever win over Massachusetts powerhouse Malden Catholic. 3-0 final with the hard hat going to goalie Ryan Cameron getting a shutout in his first varsity start #ontocanton pic.twitter.com/1ccs39Nuip

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) December 14, 2018

Game Over: @FHS_Puck 3, @MCathletics1 0. Great game by goalie Ryan Cameron

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) December 14, 2018

With a power play, @MCathletics1 elects to pull the goalie and CJ Spillane scores the empty netter making it 3-0 @FHS_Puck

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) December 14, 2018

After 2 periods, @FHS_Puck 2, @MCathletics1 0. Both teams exchanging a few penalties in the 2nd. Nobody could capitalize. Still a great DJ setlist

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) December 14, 2018

Matt Holmes scores making it @FHS_Puck 2-0 at 1:26 into the 2nd period over @MCathletics1

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) December 13, 2018

Anglican Church of the Redeemer: Christmas Worship Services

The Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Franklin will hold its Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, December 24 as they honor the birth of our Savior. Members of the community are invited to the 4:30 PM worship service. The service is held at 31 Hayward Street, which includes the Liturgy of the Word and the celebration of Holy Communion.

Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, December 24

And the community is also invited to join Redeemer Franklin on Sunday, December 30, as they celebrate Lessons and Carols.

Sunday, December 30, celebrate Lessons and Carols

Father Dan Sylvia, Fr. Jeff Dorn, and all the members of the congregation invite everyone to come, to study and to worship with us.  You don't have to be a believing Christian; if you are a "seeker," please come and seek God with us.  There is ample parking and the church is accessible to all.  The Church of the Redeemer is a parish of the Anglican Diocese in New England of the Anglican Church in North America.  Information about the parish is available by calling 508-346-3423 or at www.redeemerfranklin.com.