Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Joe Crookston - Saturday, Jan 5

Hang on, this will be a wild ride

Joe Crookston January 5, Dar Williams Jan 26 View this email in your browser Joe Crookston Jan 5 - 8 PM $20 Happy New Year. We hope you can join us Saturday for this wonderful show. Joe Crookston returns for his fourth performance at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, January 5th. He is bringing his fiddle, his slide guitar, hilarious stories, foot-stomping and infectious rhythms, and gorgeous, universal songs for a night of sublime music that will leave you feeling more awake and alive and with a renewed sense of what's possible. http://www.joecrookston.com/ "With all the performers out there, an artist has to go beyond good…and Joe does." -Sing Out Magazine Having a good day? Having a bad day? Maybe... it's hard to say! Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vod4RX0A7vg The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Jan 26       Dar Williams Mar 9         Greg Greenway Mar 23       Patty Larkin Mar 30       Celtic Band RUNA Apr 13       Tracy Grammer May 11       Ordinary Elephant

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

FHS boys and girls hockey teams, boys swimming, and wrestling post wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019

Boys Hockey = Oliver Ames, 2 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"When you are struggling to get into a rhythm offensively and everyone is grabbing the stick a little tighter, it takes players grinding in the corners and making the effort to get to the front of the net to turn things around. 

After watching Oliver Ames tie the game early in the third period of Wednesday night’s league opener at Pirelli Veterans Arena, Franklin needed a little inspiration to avoid extending its winless streak to six games (0-3-2 after opening the season with an exclusion win against Malden Catholic). Up stepped senior forward Joe Lizotte. 

Despite being the only Panther in the offensive zone, Lizotte managed to hold possession in the corner against three OA defensemen. He squeezed the puck out to the right boards where it kicked to Tom Tasker, who sent a puck across the crease. The puck was deflected by C.J. Spillane, and several bodies in front of goal, to the far post and Zac Falvey popped up to knock the loose puck into the back of the net. 

It was the spark that the Panthers needed. Franklin scored again three minutes later to seal a 4-2 victory and kick off its league title defense with a much-needed two points."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-hockey-get-late-goals-to-grind-out-win-against-oa/

– Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-Oliver-Ames-Boys-Hockey-1-2-19/

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Canton, 2 – Final

- "Franklin senior Regan Paterson scored a pair of goals and assisted on another to pace the Panthers to a key road win. Paterson opened the scoring just 53 seconds into the game, using a self pass off the boards to beat the defense and then finished with a nice shot. 

Franklin made it 2-0 with a power play goal with 3:10 left in the first. Tina Pisano played the puck behind the net, Paterson collected it, and found Jordan Dwyer open in front for a goal. Canton got on the board with 1:10 left in the second period as Leah McClellan found Katie Trerice, and her shot from just inside the blue line found its way through traffic and into the net. 

Franklin responded with a power play goal early in the third. Pisano found Cassi Ronan streaking into the area and she connected with Paterson right in front. Lauren Fitzpatrick scored with 1:18 on the power play to bring the Bulldogs within one. Gabby Colace made 33 saves in the win for Franklin."

- Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Canton-Franklin-Girls-Hockey-01-02-19/

Wrestling = Oliver Ames, 10 @ Franklin, 57 – Final
– Click here for a Photo Gallery from this dual meet.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-Oliver-Ames-Wrestling-1-2-19/

Boys Swimming = Oliver Ames, 74 @ Franklin, 93 – Final
– Junior Chris Carey took first in the 100 free and junior Pat Juszczyszyn won the 500 free to pace the Panthers to a win.

Girls Swimming = Oliver Ames, 93 @ Franklin, 74 – Final
– Franklin senior Katie Cashin was a double winner, taking first in both the 100 free and 20 free.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-02-19/

Franklin senior forward Joe Lizotte (11) scored the tying goal midway through the second period of the Panthers 4-2 win over Oliver Ames in the league opener for both teams. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

St Mary's: Women's Faith Formation Group - Jan 19

All women are invited to join the St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group on Saturday, January 19 from 9 – 10 AM in the lower church hall at St. Mary Church in Franklin. We will be viewing a segment of Bishop Barron's "Catholicism" series, with small group discussion to follow.

Since segments are on independent topics, we encourage you to attend even if you missed previous sessions. Light refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring a friend!

We have future sessions scheduled on February 16 and March 16 - same time and location.

St Mary's: Women's Faith Formation Group - Jan 19

Lifelong Community Learning: Exercise & Wellness Classes Begin January 6 - Register today

Exercise & Wellness 

Classes Begin January 6

Mindfulness - A Four-Week Series

Curious about starting a meditation practice or struggling to stick with it? 

Then this series is for you!  Find deeper relaxation and combat heightened levels of anxiety and stress.  Through this series, participants will learn what meditation is, experience the benefits of a meditation practice and explore several meditation techniques.  

Register: https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-26aef3bed19e44cc8b751f355368c7b9

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Exercise For Active Agers

It's never too late to feel great! 

This class is for active agers - men and women in their mid-40's, baby boomers and beyond! It is designed for those interested in developing a happy, healthy lifestyle. Each one-hour class combines strength training, flexibility and cardio-conditioning.  

Register:  https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-0eebdd16f3ec468f940ed8235e294666

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Yoga, Yoga, Yoga

Yoga is back and better than ever! 

On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays you can take advantage of different types of yoga: Hatha, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, & Yoga For Anyone. We know one is just right for you!   

Register:

  

https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=422&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

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Teen Yoga For Girls

This class will empower teenagers to become more self-aware and confident.

The girls will gain a sense of well-being while developing strength and flexibility. They will also learn breathing and relaxation techniques.  

Register:

  

https://reg.abcsignup.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0079-0003-aa32cde4ccef43a782e4c33fb1a75ec1

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Zumba 

Join the fun! 

Zumba uses the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning, and total body toning. You don't have to know how to dance to Zumba. Zumba creates a party-like atmosphere that is less intimidating and it is fun!

Register  https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=422&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

"slowdown in natural revenue growth"

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

FY 2020 Budget Revenue Assumption Set

"State budget writers agreed this week to build their fiscal 2020 budget plans on the assumption that state tax revenues will grow by 2.7 percent over the current fiscal year. 

Gov. Charlie Baker’s budget chief and leaders of the House and Senate Ways and Means committees detailed a finalized accord on how much tax revenue the state expects to collect in fiscal 2020, which begins July 1. Budget watchers also upgraded their expectations for tax revenue in fiscal 2019, upping the projected total revenue by $200 million, to $28.529 billion. 

The estimate of $29.299 billion in tax revenues for fiscal 2020 amounts to $770 million more in revenue than the updated projection for the current fiscal year. The projected growth rate will serve as the basis for Baker’s budget, which is due on Jan. 23, and budget-building exercises this spring and summer in the House and Senate."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190102/budget-writers-agree-on-27-percent-tax-growth

Franklin depends upon State funding for its budget. Funding for schools, local aid and roads account for approx 30% of the total Franklin budget. Getting a reasonable estimate of this funding from the State enables Franklin to start its own budget cycle for FY 2020.

The State budget cycle for FY 2019 (the current budget) is shown here. The steps are the same for the new budget cycle for FY 2020.

State budget cycle for FY 2019

The Franklin budget cycle is shown here

Franklin budget cycle

For more info on the Franklin budget cycle or process
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget

Studio Two is Back! Fund Raising Concert for HMEA - Feb 15

Don't miss this year's concert!

February 15, 2019 The Black Box 15 West Central Street, Franklin, MA Doors open at 6:00 pm / Concert at 7:00 pm CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS Sponsored by Lippolis Plumbing and Heating, Walpole All proceeds will benefit HMEA's programs that teach, support, and empower people with disabilities.

HMEA | 8 Forge Park East, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by hmea@hmea.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Link for tickets  https://www.hmea.org/events/studiotwo/

In the News: Gov Baker to accept raise; Sen Spilka is Senate President; Rep DeLeo returns to lead House

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

"Gov. Charlie Baker plans to accept his $34,000 pay raise and a new $65,000 housing stipend. 

The housing allowance is a first for a Massachusetts governor after the Legislature, in its first act of the two-year session in 2017, voted through a package of pay raises for public officials, including the governor, that included a stipend for housing. 

The law states that a governor “shall receive $65,000 annually for expenses related to housing,” and the allowance was intended by lawmakers to make the office of governor a more attractive position and to eliminate any barriers to running, such as finances or geography."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190102/baker-will-pocket-raise-housing-stipend

For more about Governor Baker, visit his page 
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-governor

The Governor starts the MA Budget cycle by delivering his budget Jan 25

"Senate President Karen Spilka presented a “bold” and “urgent” agenda for her first full two-year term Wednesday, saying the Legislature keenly needs new ideas on how to tackle the state’s crumbling infrastructure, adequately fund education and expand affordable housing. 

“We need to be bold and look out of the box for ways to fix these problems. It’s been left unaddressed for too long,” said Spilka, D-Ashland, outside the chambers. “Massachusetts has a chance to be a leader in all these areas." 

Spilka, who turns 66 on Jan. 11, was formally re-elected as Senate president, as the historic body began its 191st session. On a roll call vote, Spilka received 33 votes to Gloucester Republican Sen. Bruce Tarr’s six. When voting was completed, Tarr moved that it be the “sense of the Senate” that Spilka’s election as Senate president be declared unanimous."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190102/spilka-sworn-in-for-first-full-term-as-senate-president

"For the sixth time, the Massachusetts House picked Winthrop Democrat Robert DeLeo, already the longest continuously serving speaker in state history, to lead the chamber for the new two-year session that began Wednesday. 

DeLeo, who was elected on a 119-31 party line vote with House Republicans instead backing Minority Leader Bradley Jones, said in his remarks to his colleagues that it’s important to have fresh voices in the House and new ideas will be welcomed as lawmakers get to work to address the needs facing the state. 

“No one’s rights will be infringed upon here in Massachusetts,” he said. 

Eight Democrats, including four new lawmakers who took their seats for the first time Wednesday, broke with their colleagues by voting “present” instead of supporting either DeLeo or Jones for speaker."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190102/secret-vote-for-speaker-squashed