FHS Brigham "Player of the Week"

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Jan 28, 2019

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Walpole, 3 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-01-28-19/

"Franklin junior Ali Brigham has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Jan. 20 through Jan. 26. Brigham is the 17th player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2018-19 school year and the seventh player in the winter season. 

Brigham has established herself as one of the top players not only in the league but in the state and had another dominating week for the Panthers, who remain undefeated in league play and with just one loss overall (an exclusion game against Coyle & Cassidy). The 6-foot-3 center, and George Washington University-commit, scored 20-plus points in all three wins this week, including a showdown against fellow league leader Foxboro. 

“It’s great coaching a kid that wants to become better,” said Franklin coach John Leighton following the Foxboro win. “She’s not complacent. She’s not close to the player that she wants to be, yet. She keeps expanding her game.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-ali-brigham-franklin-basketball/

Player of the Week: Ali Brigham, Franklin Basketball

3-1 loss to a tough Walpole team! Strong effort by everyone, let’s get ready for MOA Wednesday‼️ goal by Paterson

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) January 28, 2019

Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club: Feb 13 - Alan Earls

Not just for Newcomers . . .

Local historian Alan Earls returns in February to deliver a slide show and talk about the historical background and world events that led up to the day in 1919 when terrorism struck Franklin. February 28 marks the 100th anniversary of one of the most terrible tragedies in town, the attempted bombing of the Ray Textile Mill on Union Street.

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends monthly Meeting. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, February 13 at 7:30 PM.

No need to RSVP, just join us and have fun while you make connections in your community. We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. As a member driven organization . . .  your ideas count and we want to implement them!

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month (occasionally we switch Wednesdays to accommodate holidays or speakers). We run our meetings September through May. We meet at "3" Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin, upstairs in a private room. Complimentary hot appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available.

Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Look for us on our website www.franklinnewcomers.com, or on our Facebook page or on Meetup.com, Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club.

Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club: Feb 13 - Alan Earls

"the most significant expansion of the Foundation Budget since the formula was adopted in 1993"

On Wednesday, Jan 23 - Governor Baker introduced his budget for FY 2020

"The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a multi-year school finance reform initiative to increase funding for school districts to invest in a quality education and fully implement the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission. An Act to Promote Equity and Excellence in Education will be filed alongside the proposed Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) state budget, which includes a significant increase in state education aid to fund the first year of the reform plan. 

The reform bill filed today updates the Foundation Budget formula to provide more support for school districts to meet the rising cost of health care and special education costs, as well as educating English language learners and low-income students, and will provide a significant influx of funding for communities with the highest need. The proposal will also target additional support for the lowest-performing schools to offer programs that give every student greater opportunities to learn. 

The initiative also gives the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education the ability to support persistently underperforming schools, in part by utilizing a limited amount of Chapter 70 funds, if necessary, to implement needed reforms and investments with the district."

Continue reading the article online
https://www.mass.gov/news/governor-baker-unveils-school-finance-proposal-to-fully-fund-the-foundation-budget

The full budget proposal "House 1" can be found online
https://budget.digital.mass.gov/bb/h1/fy20h1/?_ga=2.204023573.464126164.1548721468-696967160.1504383407

Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) state budget

Follow the MA state budget cycle  https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Senate

In the News: resident celebrates 101 year birthday; MBTA proposes fare hike

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

Anne Randall celebrates 101

"While she sang along, enjoying shrimp cocktail and a whiskey sour, Anna Randall partied hard at her birthday celebration at Atria Senior Living. 

Randall was overjoyed Monday, the day she turned 101 years old. 

“This is just wonderful,” she said. “I never knew they would ever do this. I’m not sure they’ve done it for anyone else.” 

Resident Services Director Tiffany Suza said that Randall is a born fighter and can’t seem to wipe the smile off of her face."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190129/franklin-resident-turns-101

MBTA proposes fare hikes

"Seeking to contain its budget deficit in the face of rising expenses, the MBTA on Monday announced a proposal to raise the price of bus, subway and commuter rail rides by an average of 6.3 percent beginning July 1 in order to raise more than $32 million in new annual revenue. 

The proposal, which is open for public input and must be approved by the Fiscal and Management Control Board, would see the CharlieCard price of a bus ride increase by 10 cents to $1.80, the price of a subway trip climb by 15 cents to $2.40 and the price of a monthly link pass, which allows unlimited subway and bus trips, rise $5.50 to $90 per month. 

Not all MBTA fares would increase under the proposal. A bus ride will still cost $2 if paying by cash and the fare to take the Hingham/Hull ferry to Logan Airport will be reduced from $18.25 to $9.75 to equal the proposed new fare to take the ferry to Boston, two exceptions the T said will make it easier to implement an automated fare collection system by 2021."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190128/mbta-proposes-fare-hikes

For more info on the complete proposal and to submit feedback
https://www.mbta.com/fare-proposal-2019

The PDF with all the changes
https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/fares/fare-proposal-2019/proposed-fare-changes-2019-final.pdf

MBTA proposes fare hikes

Studio Two: Benefit Concert for HMEA - Feb 15

Please join us Monday, February 15, 2018 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin.

7:00 - 10:00 PM  (doors open at 6:00)

$20 per person  (proceeds benefit HMEA)  Click here to purchase your tickets
https://www.hmea.org/events/studiotwo/

"Unlike other Beatles Tribute acts that try to deliver the entire Beatles catalog in single two-hour show, STUDIO TWO concentrates only on the most exciting and fun time in The Beatles career: The club and touring years. 

These are the years where people actually saw them play. The years where The Beatles crafted their sound, and their stage performance-and the years where they took the world by storm, and changed everything."

Studio Two: Benefit Concert for HMEA

For more about Studio Two visit their webpage
http://www.studiotwotributeband.com/

For more about the good works that HMEA does, visit them on the web at 
https://hmea.org/

Town Council to vote on $4.5M capital budget Wednesday, Jan 30

"Be It Moved and Voted by the Town Council that the sum of Four Million Five Hundred Ninety-Six Thousand ($ 4,596,000) be appropriated and transferred from the following sources:

Free Cash                                                   $ 2,296,000
Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings   1,800,000
Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings     500,000"


The Capital Budget memo that outlines the items for consideration some of which are proposed for funding
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10._fy20_capital_plan_proposal_memo.pdf

The resolution outlining the specific items to be funded with the request
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/10a._19-02_resolution_capital_fy19_v2_2.pdf


The complete Town Council agenda and released documents can be found online
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/january-30-town-council-agenda

The meeting is scheduled for Weds, Jan 30 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Among the Capital Budget items is $23,000 to continue the herbicide treatments at DelCarte

FHS Fenerty, Pierre finish 3rd, and 4th respectively in their events at MSTCA Coaches Invitational

The Coaches Invitational run on Saturday, January 26 at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston had some top performances from FHS women runners

Girls 55 Meter   91 #  248 DeSimone, Kaylee   12 Franklin                  8.20   7  8.193

Girls 300 Meter   19 #  250 Fenerty, Jillian    9 Franklin                 44.30   8

Girls 600 Meter   3 #  251 Fenerty, Julia     12 Franklin               1:39.47   8

Girls 600 Meter   32 #  256 Powderly, Samanth  11 Franklin               1:45.62   5

Girls 1000 Meter   31 #  253 Hawkins, Sydney    10 Franklin               3:17.90   3

Girls 55 Meter Hurdles  (Finals)  4 #  255 Pierre, Daniella   12 Franklin               8.74

Girls 55 Meter Hurdles  (Prelims)  46 #  248 DeSimone, Kaylee   12 Franklin      9.96   8

Girls 4x200 Meter Relay   24 Franklin  'A'                                       1:53.86   5

Girls 4x400 Meter Relay   7 Franklin  'A'                                       4:15.43   3

Girls 4x800 Meter Relay   23 Franklin  'A'                                      10:36.84   2

At the MSTCA Large School Coaches Invitational Julia Fenerty finished 3rd in the 600 meter race and Bella Pierre finished in 4th Place in the 55 Meter Hurdles. Both athletes ran their fastest time of the season. Congrats!

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) January 27, 2019

The complete MSTCA results can be found:
http://www.mstca.org/Winter_Season/Winter%202019/Resultslarge.htm

FHS Panthers

Franklin Library: Remembering the Blizzard of '78

Franklin historian, Alan Earls will present a slideshow and talk on "Remembering the Blizzard of '78", Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 PM.

Franklin Library: Remembering the Blizzard of '78

Shared from the Town of Franklin Public Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/remembering-blizzard-78

“We are seeing persistent and troubling gaps in opportunities across communities and student subgroups”

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

Should students have a say on policy?

"When Maya Mathews was in fifth grade, her favorite subject was math. 

But when she entered sixth grade and asked to be placed in a more-advanced math track, her request was denied because a teacher said she “lacked the confidence necessary to handle a more rigorous curriculum,” Mathews recounted. 

“I was shocked. It had never really occurred to me that I had to show confidence as well as right answers in order to handle a more rigorous curriculum,” she said. 

Mathews is currently a senior at Newton North High School and serves as the student member of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. She is also the chairperson of the State Student Advisory Council and a fourth-term class president."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190128/should-students-have-say-on-policy/1

The School Committee goals can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/scgoals.pdf

Strategy for Improvement Presentation
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/strategy-improvement-presentation

Elementary Schools Improvement Plan
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/elementary-sip-presentation

Middle Schools Improvement Plan
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/ms-sip-presentation

Davis Thayer Elementary School in an early morning sunrise

"committee is preparing to model out the different options"

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

"A committee of elected officials, business leaders and transportation experts tasked with identifying possible improvements to the state’s commuter rail system is considering a wide range of options, from investing in new vehicles to electrifying the entire network. 

After months of research, the MBTA’s Rail Vision Advisory Committee has identified seven options for improving the system. All would require significant investment, and committee members hope their work will help improve service for the public. 

The panel’s work lies early in the planning phase — and the committee itself will not be responsible for the final decision — but progress is showing. Last week, the group discussed how the options will be analyzed with advanced modeling software to get a better sense of the impacts. In the coming months, the final findings will be presented to the public and to state leaders who will decide what, if any, changes to make."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190127/panel-envisions-range-of-options-for-commuter-rail

For more about the Rail Vision visit the MBTA page
https://www.mbta.com/projects/rail-vision

MBTA’s Rail Vision Advisory Committee

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Jan 30, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  

(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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_january_30_2019_0.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of January 30, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	December 19, 2018 Minutes
3b. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	January 9, 2019 Minutes
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	Swearing in of Two Deputy Fire Chiefs
5. APPONTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS
6a. HEARINGS	Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way.
6b. HEARINGS	Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement.
6c. HEARINGS	Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way.
6d. HEARINGS	Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Carter Lane as Public Ways.
6e. HEARINGS	Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way.
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	New Annual All Alcohol License- Franklin Performing Arts Company
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	Public Works Water Presentation
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-02: Appropriation Capital FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-02 Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-03: Appropriation Turf Field Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-03 Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-04: Appropriation Fire Truck Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-04 Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-05: Appropriation Water Main Appropriation & Borrowing Authorization FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-05 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-06: Appropriation OPEB Trust Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-06 Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-07: Appropriation SPED Van FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-07 Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-08: Appropriation Street Lighting LED Project FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-08 Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-12: Acceptance of Gift - Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-12 Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-13: Acceptance of Gift -Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-13 Majority Vote (5))
10j. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-14: Order of Acceptance of Brielle Way as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-14 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10k. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-15: Order of Layout, Acceptance, and Taking of Michael Road (Extension) and related easement (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-15 Two- Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10l. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-16:Order of Acceptance of White Dove Road, Mockingbird Drive, and Blue Jay Street as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-16 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10m. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-17: Order of Acceptance of Paddock Lane, Palomino Drive, Derby Lane & Carter Lane as Public Ways (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-17 Two -Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10n. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-18:Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner of Sole Lot Accessed by Padula Drive (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-18 Majority Vote (5))
10o. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-19: Order of Acceptance of Padula Drive as a Public Way (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-19 Two-Thirds Majority Vote (6))
10p. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822R: Changes To §185-20. Signs - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-822R - Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10q. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823: Changes To Sign District Regulations  - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-823 -Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10r. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824: Changes To Sign District Overlay Map - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-824-Two-Thirds Majority Roll Call Vote (6))
10s. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-835: Changes to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages-2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-835- Majority Roll Call Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

work to redo the basketball courts at King St fields would be similar to that proposed for Fletcher Field