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.

Pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus - Dec 15

Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Franklin Police Department on December 15, 2018 from 9 AM to noon.

Pictures are free with an unwrapped gift for our community toy drive.

Pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus - Dec 15

Follow the Franklin Police Department event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/1936339859794591/

“They really are great sandwiches”

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

"Foodies are getting excited about a new sign that popped up on Rte. 140 in Franklin on Wednesday afternoon, teasing a new place to eat. 

Jersey Mike’s Subs plans to open a shop in the plaza at 471 West Central St., the company’s corporate office confirmed. The company did not provide an opening date. 

Franklin will be the company’s second Massachusetts shop, the other being in Marlborough. 

Some folks are familiar with Jersey Mike’s classic Italian sub and grilled chicken cheesesteak."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181214/jersey-mikes-sub-shop-is-coming-to-franklin

Twitter profile image for Jersey Mike's

Twitter = https://twitter.com/jerseymikes
Webpage = https://www.jerseymikes.com/

In the News: third of folks go without care; grant applications available for ArtWeek

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

"Most adults who sought care for mental health or substance use disorders in Massachusetts in the last year had trouble obtaining that care, regardless of whether or not they had insurance coverage to help pay for the care. 

The 2018 Massachusetts Health Reform Survey found that more than a third of the people who sought behavioral health care in the last 12 months have gone without that care and that 57 percent of the people who sought care said they had trouble finding a provider who would see them. 

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation on Tuesday morning will release the results of the survey conducted by the Urban Institute and Social Science Research Solutions earlier this year based on responses from 2,201 individuals. 

“I think all in all, it’s sort of another set of data that indicates what we all sort of anecdotally experience and hear about: that there are real access problems with getting mental health and substance use disorder care,” Audrey Shelto, president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, said. She added, “In a state where we have made such dramatic gains in coverage, it is disturbing that so many people with mental health and substance use conditions face these challenges in getting treatment.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181211/survey-mass-residents-have-trouble-accessing-behavioral-health-care

"Grant applications are now available for the ArtWeek 2019 in Franklin, the second year the town is participating in the statewide event. 

ArtWeek is a 10-day festival that features unique artistic experiences from local businesses and organizations. Some of the events offered are participatory, while others offer a look at how artists do their work. 

Chairman of the Franklin Cultural Council, Stacey David said that the town hosted 50 events in 2018′s ArtWeek. This year, Franklin hosted 10 percent of the state’s events, and had a massive turnout, she said. For 2019, they’re hoping for even more, she said. 

“The response was really great,” David said. “Everything was very well-attended and the people there were really excited.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181212/franklin-artweek-grant-program-is-now-open

Franklin Cultural Council to Offer Artweek Festival Grants

FPAC Announces Open Auditions for You Can’t Take It With You

The Franklin Performing Arts Company is excited to announce open auditions for You Can't Take it With You. Auditions open to ages 16+ on Saturday, December 15 or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call 508-528-3370 or email Raye Lynn Mercer at rlmercer@fpaconline.com. Those auditioning may prepare a monologue or sides will be available. The production runs January 25-27 at THE BLACK BOX.

FPAC Announces Open Auditions
for You Can’t Take It With You

You Can't Take It with You, by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, is a classic comedy about a family living “to the beat of a different drum”. Set in the summer of 1938 in New York City, the play introduces audiences to the freethinking Sycamore family and the mishaps and mayhem that ensue when their daughter's fiancé brings his conservative, straight-laced parents to dinner on the wrong night. You Can’t Take It with You won the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the screen adaptation won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director.

For more information, visit www.fpaconline.com or call 508-528-3370

FHS Gordon, Driscoll, Nally, Wertz, and Cheuvront recognized with HockomockSports football awards

We share the HockomockSports.com football awards for FHS. Note: all photos from HockomockSports.com


HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 QUARTERBACKS

Nick Gordon

Nick Gordon – Franklin- Senior
Franklin senior quarterback Nick Gordon added a different dimension to the Panthers offense this season with his ability to make plays through the air or with his feet. Gordon, who was chosen as the Hockomock League MVP, threw for 24 touchdown passes and exactly 2,100 yards to help Franklin reach the Div. 1 South semifinal. He also rushed for 419 yards and eight touchdowns, setting school records for passing and total TDs and total yards. Franklin coach Eian Bain said, “Nick stepped into the roll of QB for us and our system evolved to utilized his play making ability. He steadily improved as the season progressed.”



HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 WIDE RECEIVERS/TIGHT ENDS

Ryan Driscoll

Ryan Driscoll – Franklin – Senior
Franklin senior Ryan Driscoll was one of the top big play threats in the state this season, averaging more than 31 yards per catch and pulling in 12 touchdowns, which was half of QB Nick Gordon’s total passing touchdowns. He had 842 receiving yards this season, as well as 188 yards on special teams to eclipse 1,000 total yards for the year. Driscoll was also one of the top cover guys in the Panthers secondary. Franklin coach Eian Bain said, “Ryan had a flair for the big play, and scored in all but three games this season. He became the go-to in the big moments. He also had big plays on special teams in the return game.”



HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 ATHLETES

Jack Nally

Jack Nally – Franklin – Junior
Franklin junior Jack Nally found a number of different ways to make an impact for the Panthers on both sides of the ball, helping them reach the D1 South semifinals. Nally averaged five yards per carry this season and rushed for one touchdown, while catching four touchdowns and totaling nearly 400 yards receiving. He also had more than 350 return yards (922 yards total) and was a strong presence on the defensive side of the ball. Franklin coach Eian Bain said, “Jack was our best overall athlete. We need to invent new and creative way to get him the football. He was a focal point of our game plan each week in all three phases.”



HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 LINEBACKERS

Evan Wertz

Evan Wertz – Franklin – Junior
Franklin junior linebacker Evan Wertz has already set school records during his two years in the middle of the Panthers defense, as he racks up tackles each week. He had an incredible 122 tackles in 11 games this season (11 per game), including 45 solo efforts and 10 tackles for loss. He also had three pass break-ups and an interception, as he showed the ability to drop into coverage when needed. Franklin coach Eian Bain said, “One of the best linebackers in the state, Evan has a nose for the football. He has great lateral quickness and is a technician with his block destruction. He has set multiple school records already as a linebacker.”



HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 DEFENSIVE BACKS

Ryan Driscoll

Ryan Driscoll – Franklin – Junior
Franklin senior defensive back Ryan Driscoll emerged as one of the top two-way players for the Panthers, making big plays in the passing game on offense and preventing them on defense. He finished with 31 tackles (15 solo tackles), 10 pass breakups, two interceptions, and a blocked punt. He also accumulated more than 1,000 total yards as Franklin’s top target in the passing game (see above). Franklin coach Eian Bain said, “Defensively, Ryan drew the toughest match-ups each week. He was one of our most sure tacklers, and had many solo tackles on the perimeter. His playmaking extended to the defensive side of the ball.”



HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM HOCK 5 SPECIAL TEAMS

Parker Cheuvront

Parker Cheuvront – Franklin – Sophomore
Franklin sophomore Parker Cheuvront stepped into the kicking role this season and turned into a weapon for the Panthers as they made a run to the Div. 1 South semifinal. He made 38-of-39 extra points this season and also went 3-of-6 on field goals. He made attempts from 32, 16, and 23 yards and finished with 47 total points in his first season for the Panthers. Franklin coach Eian Bain said, “Parker stepped in to sure up our kicking game this season. He is a master of his craft, and worked tirelessly to add an element to our team that we desperately lacked. As he got used to the bright lights on Friday, he became more and more consistent.”




For all the HockomockSports.Com football awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/football/2018-2/

FHS Lizotte, Tasker - "players to watch"; FHS boys hockey season preview

Via HockomockSports we share the FHS information from the "Top 10 boys hockey players to watch" and the FHS boys hockey preview. 


JOE LIZZOTTE, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Lizzotte is one of Franklin’s top returning forwards from last year’s league title-winning side and he could make the move up from the second to the first line for the Panthers this season. His energy and tenacity in the offensive zone made him one of Franklin’s top scoring threats, as the Panthers advanced to the final of the competitive Mount St. Charles tournament and got a point for the first time against Malden Catholic. 

Lizzotte scored nine times and assisted on four other goals, partnering with Zac Falvey on the second line and both are back to keep Franklin rolling into a new season. Lizzotte utilizes his speed to open up space for diagonal passes and is willing to chase pucks into the corners to try and keep the offense going. In addition to league play, Franklin has a schedule loaded with some of the top teams in Div. 1, so Lizzotte and the forwards will need to be firing right from the start to help the Panthers compete with some of the state’s best.

TOM TASKER, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Tasker jumped into the mix for Franklin and made a quick impression as a solid performer on the blue line in all three zones, providing big hits and a hard shot from the point. Now as a junior Tasker has solidified himself as a mainstay and one of the leaders of the Panthers defense as they try to continue their dominance in the Kelley-Rex division and make another run in the tournament. 

Tasker is a physical presence in the defensive zone but also showed good touch on his outlet passes to get the Panthers into the attack quickly. He scored four goals and had four assists last season and became a dangerous weapon on the power play. After a year of experience on the varsity level, Tasker will be one of the leaders in the back line and keep driving the team forward from the defensive zone. Expectations are high for Franklin defensemen but Tasker seems more than capable of meeting them.

for the other players to watch around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-hockey-players-to-watch-in-2018-2019/



FRANKLIN
2017-2018 Record: 12-6-5
2017-2018 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South first round.
Coach: Chris Spillane

Franklin started well last winter, reaching the final of the prestigious Mount St. Charles tournament and taking a point off Malden Catholic for the first time, but the Panthers couldn’t carry the momentum throughout the season and were knocked out in the first round of the tournament. As usual, Franklin graduated a lot of players, but also return a strong corps of experienced players to take on arguably the program’s toughest regular season schedule, which is loaded with some of the state’s top teams.

The Panthers return 11 seniors for this season, including eight forwards, but also have a group of eight sophomores that are jumping up from the JV to contribute on varsity this season. The forward line has plenty of experience and should be able to fire in the goals this year. Seniors Joey Lizotte, Zac Falvey, Scott Elliott, Dan Magazu, and C.J. Spillane will all be able to jump into the top scoring lines after playing major roles last year.

Defensively, the top five defensemen will be juniors Tom Tasker (who was on the HockomockSports.com All-Underclassman Team last year) and Colin Hedvig and seniors Cam Casella, Matt D’Errico, and Evan Forbes. Three sophomores will also see time on the blue line for the Panthers this season. After graduating three senior goaltenders, the job is open to senior Ryan Cameron and junior Ray Ivers, who are both making the jump from JV.

“Our hope is that team speed will drive the offense and that our returning defense will have the experience to make sound decisions in our end,” said Franklin coach Chris Spillane. “The boys are looking forward to the upcoming season. I see the Hockomock as an extremely competitive league this year. We will also challenge our boys with a high-end non-league schedule.”

Continue reading the boys hockey preview
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-2019-hockomock-boys-hockey-preview/

FHS Panthers

FHS girls hockey tops Medway; FHS wrestling pins Tri-County

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Dec 12, 2018


Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 vs. Medway, 3 – Final
– Cassi Ronan scored a pair of goals and Regan Paterson and Libby Carter each tallied once to lift the Panthers to a season-opening win.


Wrestling = Franklin, 49 vs. Tri-County, 19 – Final


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

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

Great 49-19 win over Tri-County. Pins from Carlucci brothers, Sauer, MacLean, Nawn, Jacoby and Downing

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) December 13, 2018

Match actually started early & @FHSWrestle wins it 49-19 despite quite a strong effort from a few @TriRvths wrestlers. The Panthers are now 25-0 in dual matches dating back to last year’s state championship @FHSSports @MetroWestSports

— Kevin J. Stone (@kstone06) December 13, 2018

Game 1 - WIN 4-3 against Medway! Goals by Ronan (2), Paterson, and Carter‼️ & Cornetta playing strong in net 🥅🏒 #LetsssGooo

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) December 13, 2018

FHS Panthers

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales - 12/16 and 12/23

Franklin High School Boys Hockey Booster Club will be selling discounted gift cards to Incontro and Rock n Coal at the Franklin Rink during the Boys JV Hockey games Sunday 12/16 and 12/23 from 6:30 to 8:30.

• $50 gift card is selling for $35
• $100 gift card is selling for $65

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales - Rock N Coal

Cards can be used on all food and beverages, but cannot be used for tips for the servers.


The gift cards make great gifts, do not expire and proceeds from the sale support the FHS Boys Hockey Team! Cash, Check or Charge accepted.

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales - Incontro

Rock n Coal cards can be used at the Bellingham location and new Millis location opening in February.

The FHS Boys Hockey Team thanks Incontro and Rock n Coal for their support of the organization.

FHS hockey: Gift Card Sales - 12/16 and 12/23

Bellingham will get its visit Aug. 22-25, 2019

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

"A three-quarter scale replica of the huge and iconic national Vietnam Veterans Memorial will roll into town next August. 

“I’ve been wanting to do this for 20 years,” said Jim Hastings, who filed the application for the visit. 

The wall replica, managed and maintained by the same organization behind the original – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund – stops in about 30 communities throughout the country each year. 

It’s called The Wall that Heals, and has been to more than 600 communities since its unveiling in 1996. The first version was built to half-scale of its Washington, D.C., counterpart, but the current model is 375 feet long, and 7.5 feet tall at its highest point."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181213/replica-of-vietnam-memorial-to-visit-bellingham

image from The Wall that Heals page

For more info on the wall please visit http://www.vvmf.org/twth

Library of Congress: Applications Open for Junior Fellows Program

The Library of Congress is seeking applicants for its 2019 Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program.  This is a 10-week paid fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about the work done at the largest library in the world. Click here for more information: https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-147/?loclr=ealn.

Live reporting: return to open meeting

The Executive session is about to complete and the Town Council is about to return to open meeting.

9:12 PM, returns to public session

to vote a resolution, clerk to read
18-74 current offer of new Town Administrator agreement for Jamie Hellen

3 year contract
motion refers to terms in contract attached

Chair Tom Mercer apologies for not having the broadcast available for last meeting
have meet and about to offer an agreement to make this offer

vote via roll call, 9-0

Hellen
it is a privilege and honor to be here, Franklin has been a whole new family since the days before I started here
I have forged positive relationships and life long friendships
don't take it for granted


Mercer signs the document, and passes it along for signature

motion to adjourn, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: to Closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT	only significant item, usually free cash certified by this time; hopeful to get done by Christmas and then have FinCom do their review in January Congrats to the Downtown Partnership for the holiday happenings, another successful event
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS	Casey - thanks for the risk assessment Hamblen - condolences to the Gianetti family Jones - FEF fund raiser,
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	Purpose #2: to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations and/or to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, namely: new Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, on compensation and other terms and conditions of his employment agreement.
15. RECONVENE	Reconvene in Open Session if necessary, re: vote to offer employment agreement, specifying compensation and other employment terms and conditions to the new Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. motion to executive session, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
16. ADJOURN

Live Reporting: Subcommittee reports through to Legislation for Action

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee  b. Budget Subcommittee  nothing now, will be busy soon c. Economic Development Subcommittee met this evening, a couple of measures coming forward

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-70: Appropriation Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-70 - Majority Vote (5)) Franklin TV comments below Motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 18-71: Town Council Meeting Schedule for 2019 (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-71 - Majority Vote (5)) Motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-826: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic- 2nd Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 18-827 Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) Motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 Motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 18-827: Amendment to the Water System Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to adopt Bylaw Amendment 18-827 Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) Motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call

Peter Fasciano, Executive Director

Ken Norman, Board of Directors for Franklin TV

a fair amount of new equipment

an upgrade sent to the device, meanwhile the device was beeping to ask for a reset; no longer will do updates remotely; small policy change for good benefits

separate system for the PA so it can be used without TV

someone had turned off the PA and an additional switch within the system to send the signal to the station; change to be made so it can't be turned off that way in the future

training was done on the system, more training and documentation coming

additional upgrades coming to the room to make it easier to do presentation

got the basic system up and running properly, installed in August

hopefully the operator errors are behind us

Note: The recording for the Town Council meeting is available from Franklin Matters and via iTunes

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/11/fm-153-town-council-meeting-nov-28-2018.html

Live Reporting: Risk Assessment

8b. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Risk Assessment
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee  b. Budget Subcommittee  c. Economic Development Subcommittee

Rossesli and Clark, performed financial risk assessment

strong performance, well versed in professions

no struggle between schools and town, as opposed to other communities

a lot of collaboration between the two groups

copy of risk assessment in docs released

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8b._franklin_finl_risk_assessment_report_final_1_1.pdf

town is ranked near the top of all other assessments

a growing trend to have appointed rather than elected position, it is a risk to have an unqualified person in a position; hence recommendation to have the Town Clerk appointed; it is a lower risk but a risk

schedule a follow up - update in Mar/April 

phishing simulations program starting

Live reporting: Presentation / Discussion

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	Shaws Supermarkets- Change of Manager change of manager application, relatively straight forward move motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
8a. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School
8b. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Risk Assessment
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee  b. Budget Subcommittee  c. Economic Development Subcommittee

Heather Zolnowski presenting on Charter School

(Updated 12/17/18 to add presentation doc copy)

Charter School Presentation to Town Council from Franklin Matters

Phase 1 doesn't include gymnasium
Phase 2 hopefully would be Jan 2021

approx 310 Franklin students across the grades

hopeful of opening Sep 2019