Sunday, December 23, 2018

FHS wrestling, gymnastics, and girls hockey teams post wins on Saturday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Dec 22, 2018
Girls Basketball = Franklin, 43 @ Coyle and Cassidy, 51 – Final

 Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Newburyport, 3 – Final

 Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 vs. Algonquin, 1 – Final 
– Cassi Ronan scored two goals for the second straight game to help Franklin stay unbeaten on the season and hand the T-hawks their first loss. Gina Vignone and Amanda Lewandowski also scored for the Panthers, while sophomore Gabby Colace returned from injury to pick up her first win in net.

 Wrestling = Franklin, 51 @ Ashland, 17 – Final

 Gymnastics = Franklin, 136 @ King Philip, 131.6 – Final
– Franklin’s Mia Lizotte won the all-around with a score of 36.35. Lizotte finished with scores of 9.35 on the bar, 9.2 on the vault and the floor exercise, and 8.6 on the beam. Sophomore Emma Owens (8.9), freshman Kate Rudolph (8.85), and sophomore Lexi Lupien (8.5) also had high scores on the vault. On the floor, Franklin got an 8.8 from Rudolph and 8.5 from her classmate Caroline Woelfel, as well as scores of 8.4 from Owens and senior Sadie Rondeau.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-22-18/

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

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"an all-day operation, opening in the morning to serve coffee and the brewery serving beer later"

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

"Owners of Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company outlined their proposed coffee roasting operation to city councilors this week, and expressed excitement about bringing their concept to the city. 
J.P. and Melynda Gallagher – who have already received approval to open a brewery at the former Speakers nightclub on Weed Street – are seeking a special permit to operate a coffee roaster at the same location. 
A zoning amendment approved by city councilors this fall permitted coffee roasters to operate in the Marlborough Village district downtown, business, industrial and limited industrial zones. Coffee roasting – a manufacturing operation – was previously not allowed in those areas. 
Prospective roasters are required to apply for a special permit, in part, due to odors that emanate during the operation. Requiring roasters to go through the special permit process provides a layer of security for the city if an odor problem arises."

 Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181222/marlborough-lost-shoe-brewing-seeks-permit-for-roaster

Marlboro business opens brewing coffee and beer
Marlboro business opens brewing coffee and beer

Related post from January 2018

More info on Lost Shoe at their web page  https://lostshoebrews.com/

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In the News: tax deal on short term rental units; House hires a HR director

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

"With the clock ticking on the end of the two-year session, House and Senate leaders finalized a deal Thursday to tax and regulate short-term housing rentals through websites like Airbnb, reviving a bill that passed in July but was imperiled by concerns raised by Gov. Charlie Baker. 
The new version still would apply the 5.7 percent hotel and motel room tax to units rented on a short-term basis. Legislative leaders, however, agreed to a change proposed by Baker that would exempt homeowners who rent out their units for 14 or fewer days a year from having to collect the tax. 
The House and Senate also agreed to postpone an extra Boston Convention and Exhibition Center financing fee on short-term units rented in Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Springfield, West Springfield and Chicopee for about 10 years, or until the bonds on the BCEC are paid. 
“We’re excited that we were able to accomplish this before the end of the year because there were a lot of twists and turns throughout the process, but we got it done,” said state Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, the co-chair of the Committee on Financial Services."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181222/house-senate-agrees-to-baker-proposals-on-short-term-rental-tax

AirBnB screen grab
AirBnB screen grab


"The Massachusetts House has hired a woman with experience running human relations for Raytheon Co. and Bright Horizons Family Solutions to serve as the House’s human resources director, a new position created as the branch works to update its policies dealing with harassment reporting and prevention. 
The House Committee on Rules announced on Thursday that it has appointed Katherine Palmer, who has most recently worked as a human resources consultant, to serve as the House’s chief of human resources for a two-year term. The committee said Palmer specializes in “employee relations, workforce planning, employment law and establishing governance and compliance practices.” 
In March, the House adopted a package of new rules -- recommended by the House counsel and a team of attorneys hired to study the House’s policies around workplace sexual harassment -- that included a new investigation process for harassment claims and new human resources employees, including a director of human resources."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181222/house-hires-hr-director


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Saturday, December 22, 2018

Franklin Police were busy preparing for the holidays

Sharing a few posts from the Franklin Police Facebook account to show their work on duty and off. We have a lot to be thankful for in Franklin, especially the Police Dept (1) for their service and (2) for going above and beyond to help. 

"On Wednesday, December 21, 2018 Officer Tyler Peabody, Officer Tara Lagoa, and Detective Jonathon Bussey from the Franklin Police Department participated in the Shop with a Cop at the Target located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Over a dozen area police departments assisted in the event to help children."

"Thank you to all who helped support the FPD Toy Drive. This year was a tremendous success. We were able to help over 30 local families directly, and work with the Santa Foundation to help even more! Special thanks to Detective Copeland and Detective Bussey for their hard work putting this together."




"Today (12/20/18), Natasha Kelty, Veteran Outreach Coordinator from the Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program came to the station to present a plaque to the FPD for our participation in No Shave November. This year the Home Base Foundation had 116 Departments participate, and raised over $240,000. 
Pictured with Natasha (L-R) are CSO Mucciarone, Detective Bussey, Chief Lynch, Officer Rosa, Officer Flynn, and Sergeant Zimmerman. 
Female officers were able to show their support by wearing special digital camo hats for the month."



Follow the Franklin Police on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Franklin-Police-Department-162770995915/

And visit their page on the Town of Franklin website
https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department

Thank you to all who helped support the FPD Toy Drive (Town of Franklin, MA Police - Facebook photo)
Thank you to all who helped support the FPD Toy Drive
(Town of Franklin, MA Police - Facebook photo)

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Both FHS swim teams top Canton

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Dec 21, 2018
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 73 @ Catholic Memorial, 78 – Final
– Franklin led 40-39 at halftime, and took a 59-55 lead into the final frame but Catholic Memorial was able to take the lead midway through. Trailing 72-64 with three minutes to go, the Panthers got within two, and then within one when Jalen Samuels (17 points) hit a three with 9.3 seconds left. But the Knights hit two free throws and thwarted a last bid from the Panthers. Junior Chris Edgehill had a team-high 27 points for the Panthers.

 Boys Swimming = Canton, 62 @ Franklin, 102 – Final

 Girls Swimming = Canton, 62.5 @ Franklin, 102.5 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-21-18/

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

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"There isn’t a department in here that doesn’t need technology"

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

"Timothy Rapoza says that all those suspicious emails that town employees have been receiving are safe -- at least for now. 
Rapoza, director of technology services, told town councilors on Wednesday that he is behind numerous fake emails -- replicas of popular phishing emails that appear as if they contain viruses -- sent to town employees, and for good reason: He and his team want to see who is clicking on them. 
The goal, Rapoza added, is to train employees to recognize potential threats when they see them in their inboxes. It’s one of the many tasks of the town Technology Department, which has been in place for about 20 years. 
And Rapoza, who has been with Franklin for 13 years, said he has seen technology change dramatically in that time."

 Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181222/franklin-councilors-get-tech-lesson-on-phishing-virus-threats

From more about the Town of Franklin Technology Department
https://www.franklinps.net/district/educational-technology

one page from the slideshow presented at the Town Council meeting on Weds, Dec 19
one page from the slideshow presented at the Town Council meeting on Weds, Dec 19

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Enrollment Open House at BFCCPS - Jan 12 and Feb 9


"Enrollment applications for the 2019-2020 school year are currently being accepted. We would like to encourage all interested families to join us for an Enrollment Information Session to learn more about our school community.

 Two sessions will be hosted at 201 Main Street in Franklin. Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10 am to noon and Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10 am to noon. Please note that attendance at these events is purely optional and no RSVP is required to attend.

 You’ll hear from the Board of Trustees, Members of the BFCCPS School Administration, Faculty as well as Parents at our school. These open houses are a great way to learn more about the school’s mission, and see what makes BFCCPS such a special place!

 Please note that school visits are not available during school hours so these enrollment sessions are truly the best way to learn more about BFCCPS before the annual enrollment lottery."

Continue reading about the Open House
http://bfccps.org/join-us-for-an-enrollment-open-house/

Applications are being accepted  http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/

Enrollment Open House at BFCCPS - Jan 12 and Feb 9
Enrollment Open House at BFCCPS - Jan 12 and Feb 9

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Electrifying News from Mass Poetry

Given the discussion around a Mixed Business Innovation District for Franklin, it was timely to see how a similar mixed business use in Boston is developing.



https://mailchi.mp/e79251110b53/the-mass-poetry-festival-bordello-beckons-348845?e=97cf13d93c
Mass Poetry
Electrifying News from Mass Poetry
Dear poets, bibliophiles, friends, colleagues, and Mass Poetry champions,

We just learned this truly stunning news, after hoping and waiting for months…
 
The City of Boston has selected GrubStreet to open a narrative arts center in Boston's Seaport District with Mass Poetry as a key partner and an anchor tenant!
News from Mass Poetry
Thank you to so many of you for backing this dream of a long-term home for Mass Poetry. Thousands of you signed our petition. Countless others placed calls and wrote letters of support. It worked!

Spearheaded by GrubStreet, the new narrative arts center will be a long-term home for writing and reading in Boston. It will come to life at 50 Liberty on Fan Pier. GrubStreet will oversee and operate 13,000 square-feet of cultural space featuring a literary stage, classrooms for writing workshops, podcast studio, and a bookstore and a café. And Mass Poetry will bring the poetry - from renowned poets featured on the literary stage to expanded workshop offerings and site-specific poetry installations such as Raining Poetry and more.
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"It's our collective vision to lift up all voices and ensure that artistic education is available to everyone – especially those who have been marginalized," said Eve Bridburg, GrubStreet's executive director, about making the narrative arts center a home for all. "Mass Poetry couldn't be more excited to partner with GrubStreet, a pioneering organization that has transformed Boston's literary scene," added Michael Ansara, Mass Poetry's co-founder.

As sawdust begins to fly, Mass Poetry will be launching a strategic planning process, so we can dream together with our partners and backers about what having a long-term home in Boston's Seaport will mean for us. We will also be placing the Spring 2019 Massachusetts Poetry Festival on hold, as we do so. But don't worry; the festival will be back, bigger and better than ever!

Lastly, we would like to offer our own thanks to the Calderwood Foundation for supporting the creation of Boston's first narrative arts center with a $2,000,000 pledge to GrubStreet.
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Thank you for backing Mass Poetry's work at every turn. We look forward to showing you our new home soon. And congratulations again to GrubStreet and to all writers and readers in Boston as we move forward together on this exciting collaboration!

With pride and excitement,

Daniel Johnson, Executive Director, Mass Poetry

Nicco Mele, Board Chair, Mass Poetry
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Friday, December 21, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 21 - THU Dec 27

Friday, December 21
10:00am
 Knitting Group
3:00pm
 Hot Cocoa and Coloring
7:30pm
 Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto
Saturday, December 22
10:00am
 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
10:30am
 Pancakes and Pajamas
12:00pm
 Wrapping Station!
2:00pm
 Neverland's Ice Age: A Peter Panto
7:30pm
 Neverland’s Ice Age: A Peter Panto
Sunday, December 23
1:00pm
 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, December 24
 Library Closed
 Christmas Eve
Tuesday, December 25
 Library Closed
 Christmas Day
Wednesday, December 26
10:30am
 Terrific Toddlers
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
1:00pm
 Princess Storytime
4:00pm
 Construction Junction
Thursday, December 27
9:30am
 Baby Tummy Time
11:00am
 Walk the SNETT with FBRTC
1:00pm
 Multicultural Potluck
4:00pm
 Fandom Thursdays
6:00pm
 Volunteens

For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

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

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 21 - THU Dec 27
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Dec 21 - THU Dec 27
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