FHS wrestling and girls hockey teams post wins on Wednesday

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Jan 30, 2019

Wrestling = Franklin, 60 vs. St. John’s (Shrewsbury), 15 – Final

Girls Hockey = Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap

"One of the best ways to measure how good a team can be is to see how they respond to adversity. 

The Franklin girls hockey team suffered its first setback of the season over the weekend at the hands of highly touted Walpole, but the Panthers had no interest in letting that trend continue. 

Behind a stellar defensive performance, Franklin got back into the win column as it began its second trip through league play with a 4-1 decision over visiting Mansfield/Oliver Ames. 

The Panthers pounced for a 1-0 lead after the first period before tacking on two more in the second period to earn the win. Franklin limited the Warriors to just 15 shots on goal for the game.

Continue reading the recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-hockey-bounces-back-league-win-moa/


Boys Hockey = North Attleboro, 5 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap

"The North Attleboro boys hockey team didn’t take any points from its game against Canton this past weekend, but it might have skated away with something more valuable: confidence. 

The Rocketeers skated with, and arguably outplayed, the top team in the Hockomock on Saturday before the Bulldogs grabbed a late winner. While North Attleboro didn’t win, it learned that they can play with top teams in the area when playing at the top of their game. 

That confidence was on full display on Wednesday night in Franklin as the Rocketeers raced out to a 3-0 lead and never looked back, skating to a 5-2 decision over the Panthers. 

“We’ve kind of compared ourselves to the 2001 Patriots,” said North Attleboro head coach Ben McManama. “They played the Rams in the regular season and they realized they could play, that they could hold their own. And it was about getting that next big victory and I think we got that today. Guys are realizing we’re good enough but we still have a lot to work on because we can’t rely on Ryan Warren giving us performances like that every game, it’s too much to ask for him.”

Continue reading the recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/north-attleboro-boys-hockey-warren-zammiello-first-win-franklin/

Click here for a photo gallery from the boys game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-North-Attleboro-Boys-Hockey-01-29-19/

Click here for a photo gallery from the girls game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Franklin-MansfieldOliver-Ames-Girls-Hockey-01-29-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-30-19/

MOA’s Emma Pereira (left) and Franklin’s Gina Vignone battle for possession at the blue line in the second period.
(Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Town of Seekonk Fire Department Receives Fully Restored Fire Truck from Tri-County RVTHS Students

Auto Collision Career Program students at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School have given a Town of Seekonk fire pickup truck a breadth of life by fully restoring it to its pristine condition. The Auto Collision students were challenged with taking the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck, that was delivered to Tri-County the color white with many dents and scratches, and completely restoring and painting the truck to match the town's other red fire trucks.

Under the direction of teacher Derick Estacio, students designed, painted, and refinished the truck's surfaces using modern welding, sanding, masking, painting, and clear coating techniques. The students learned the correct process of removing the electric windows on the doors and all the window mechanisms, all the wiring on the doors, the wiring of the alarms, headlights, and grill prior to painting. 

"Basically, the body of the truck was completely taken apart and put back together," said Derick Estacio, Auto Collison Instructor at Tri-County. "This allowed us to paint all of the intricate areas, such as the floorboards, the inside of the doors, the wheels, etc. Taking the vehicle apart and putting it back together helped us to match up the joints and seams where panel meets panel." The project spanned over the course of several months, with the students having the opportunity to use their skills to participate in the restoration.

"This project was a huge success on all sides and for everyone involved," said Christopher Campbell, Director of Communications for the Town of Seekonk. "The Town of Seekonk got an incredibly well done and professional product and the students in the Auto Collision program had an opportunity to work on a project that showcases not only their talents and skills but one that will also be seen on the front lines of public safety and in the public view in the Town of Seekonk and the local area every day. The Town of Seekonk and the Public Safety Departments are lucky to have the opportunity to take advantage of the services that Tri-County has to offer. It is a perfect opportunity for us to be able to get top level services at a fraction of the costs. The kids put out a top-level product and we could not be happier."

"The Tri-County School District would like to thank the town of Seekonk for, once again, providing our students with such a rich and community engaged project," said Stephen Dockray, Superintendent-Director. "The success of the project is a reflection of the comprehensive and real-world education our students receive at Tri-County. The tremendous support we receive from municipalities, like Seekonk, are instrumental in helping us to keep our programs up to industry standards."

The students involved in the project were sophomores, Tyler Mattson of Walpole, Brian Moore of Attleboro, Aidan Pilato of Seekonk, Tyler Metivier of Wrentham, and Dakota Stack and Lyle Smith both of North Attleboro. Juniors included Adam Frye of Millis, Jaxon Cuddeback, Colin Schwab and Abby Gray all of Attleboro, Chloe Drohan of Franklin, and Hailey Moore of Wrentham. Finally, seniors were Antonia Casoli, Alexandra Major and Jack Warner of Franklin, Jared Gutwill of Ashland, Lyrik Rossi and Samuel Picozzi of North Attleboro, and Sierra Lewicki of Plainville.

All Tri-County Auto Collision students received special Challenge Coins from Seekonk that are only given out to a select few as a recognition of a job well done.

Town of Seekonk Fire Department Receives Fully Restored Fire Truck from Tri-County RVTHS Students

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

In the News: Veterans walkway to get benches; state education budget needs additional funding

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

"The Veterans’ Memorial Walkway, a recent installment at the Town Common, will soon be improved when granite benches are installed. 

Veterans Service Officer Dale Kurtz said there wasn’t enough time to have them installed before Veterans Day last year, but they were not forgotten. 

“The weather hasn’t been cooperating, which we expected, so we put that on hold until the spring,” he said. 

Benches won’t be dedicated to anyone or have any engravings, Kurtz said, but will most certainly add to the aesthetic of the exceedingly popular new walkway."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190130/franklin-veterans-memorial-walkway-to-add-benches

"Gov. Charlie Baker’s budget proposal takes steps that are “crucially important” to efforts around building equity and closing achievement gaps in colleges and universities, according the state’s higher education commissioner. 

Meanwhile, a coalition of education groups and teachers unions is pushing for the passage of legislation calling for $500 million in new funding for public colleges and universities. 

Higher Education Commissioner Carlos Santiago said Massachusetts leads the pack educationally in a number of ways -- for one, boasting the highest percentage of its population with postsecondary degrees -- but also faces “startling” gaps. 

A white female student’s likelihood of completing a college degree is around 65 percent, he said, but for a Latino male student, that falls to about 20 percent, Santiago said at an event hosted by the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190130/baker-higher-ed-plans-called-unprecedented-inadequate

MBTA: Later today - Franklin Line notice - 7:50 AM will operate with a smaller train set

Of all the alerts I have received over the years, I don't recall getting one about a 'smaller train set'. The first time we usually see that is when we are on the platform at Franklin/Dean.

Affected direction: Inbound Affected trips: 708 (7:50 am from Forge Park/495)

Franklin Train 708 (7:50 AM inbound) will operate with a smaller train set than usual today which may result in crowding. Passengers may also consider Franklin Train 706 (7:06 AM inbound). Affected direction: Inbound Affected trips: 708 (7:50 am from Forge Park/495) Last Updated: Jan 31 2019 05:33 AM

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MBTA: Later today - Franklin Line notice - 7:50 AM will operate with a smaller train set

FTC Alerts: Fight back against tax identity theft

Fight back against tax identity theft by Seena Gressin Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC It's Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week – a terrific time to get up to date on protecting yourself from identity thieves who try to claim your tax refund and imposters who pretend they're from the IRS to get your money.  Come to one of the two telephone town hall meetings happening on Thursday, January 31 – one at 10 a.m. ET and another at 1 p.m. ET. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/01/fight-back-against-tax-identity-theft?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Live reporting: Adminstrator's Report to Closing

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT working on the budget presentation to the Council - Mar 13 state aid numbers initial released, could loose $1M
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS recreation dept on parking lot lighting King St in particular
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS enjoy the game everyone Go Pats! Go Pats! Joe Landry and Eamon Earls hosting 'One Upon a Town' Cable bill went up quite a bit;,look at your bill, call them and they maybe able to get it down thanks for the condolences for the passing of my Aunt Lisa apology for missing last meeting condolences for the Padula family Go pats! pencil in March 13 for a state of the budget session, from FinCom, School Committee and us. We don't know the full extent of it.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN motion, seconded, passed 9-0

Live reporting: Legislation - zoning bylaws

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)) motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 9-0 Bryan Taberner, minor changes made last time Kelly - great job on the clean up Mercer - we did good things this time around Jones - good job on this motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
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)) motion to waive the reading, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
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)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call
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)) motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0 via roll call

Live Reporting: Legislation for action - Capital Budget

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-02: Appropriation Capital FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-02 Majority Vote (5)) Dellorco - lots of good things in here, not everyone got what they want but we got what we need Hellen - the departments are prioritizing their requests, two minor items with the town common lights and signs everything is pretty much a replacement, nothing is really new change the Keller Sullivan item from roof to rooftop HVAC units motion to amend the facility line from Keller roof to roof top HVAC units, seconded, passed 9-0 motion to approve as amended, seconded, passed 9-0
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-03: Appropriation Turf Field Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-03 Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 including 60K for the fine by being late in delivery of the turf fields motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-04: Appropriation Fire Truck Stabilization Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-04 Majority Vote (5)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 we have all these stabilization accounts to plan ahead for the eventual expense motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
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)) motion to waive reading, seconded, passed 9-0 to continue the water line replacement program as outlines by Brutus earlier; pay down 2.5 and then roll 5, to minimize expenses roadwork funds will come from the Chap 90 funding motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-06: Appropriation OPEB Trust Fund FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-06 Majority Vote (5)) part of the fiscal policies to fund OPEB FinCom approved by 7-0 motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-07: Appropriation SPED Van FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-07 Majority Vote (5)) van was actually replaced in Sept 2018 when the request came in, this is the formal process to fund the van and replace the funds used in Sep; also avoided expense of about $1K per week motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-08: Appropriation Street Lighting LED Project FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-08 Majority Vote (5)) the whole lighting project upgrade would effectively cost about $100K as most would be covered by grants motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-12: Acceptance of Gift - Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-12 Majority Vote (5)) From the Fletcher Hospital Gift fund, very appreciative of the support motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-13: Acceptance of Gift -Veterans Services Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-13 Majority Vote (5)) VFW funds for the Veterans walkway on the Town Common count of homeless being done tonight through Police and Fire depts as a request of the the State motion to approve, seconded, passed 9-0