FHS boys hockey drops game to Hingham

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Feb 4, 2019

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 vs. Hingham, 3 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-04-19/

Tough 3-1 loss to a talented @HarbormenHockey team. Panthers worked hard and never gave up in a relentless effort against a top team. Leblanc scores his first varsity goal while Ivers stayed strong in the pipes. #hardwork

— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) February 5, 2019

Hingham 3 Franklin 1. Lone goal from LeBlanc and 20 saves from Ivers. @HockomockSports @FHSSports @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 5, 2019

FINAL: @HarbormenHockey 3, @FHS_Puck 1

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

#22 sneaks by the defense for a breakaway with 2:07 left in the 2nd. @HarbormenHockey 3, @FHS_Puck 1

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

Several threats here in the 2nd period by Hingham. Ray Ivers steady in goal. ⁦@FHS_Puck⁩ 1, ⁦@HarbormenHockey⁩ 1. 7:25 left in 2nd period pic.twitter.com/kDeUfrk5Np

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

With 14:06 left in the second @HarbormenHockey score on a shot from the point and tipped in. Ruled high stick and goal disallowed. Still @FHS_Puck 1, @HarbormenHockey 1

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

Joey Leblanc takes a wrist shot and beats Hingham goalie top left corner. @FHS_Puck 1, @HarbormenHockey 0. 6:20 left in the first

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

Back and forth action here. Refs letting them play early in this game. Still @FHS_Puck 0, @HarbormenHockey 0, 10:07 left in the first

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

⁦@FHS_Puck⁩ and ⁦⁦@HarbormenHockey⁩ ⁩getting ready or their Monday night match up. pic.twitter.com/c7mNjZ4OPc

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) February 5, 2019

FHS Panthers

Tri-County Senior Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Dennis Donahue, a senior from Franklin, in the Early Education career program at Tri-County Regional, was recently honored for becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Boy Scouts.

One of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout is to complete a project that benefits the community. Dennis chose to refurbish a storage shed, which houses equipment and materials in the outside play area at Tri-County’s student and teacher run preschool, The Tri-County’s Children’s Center, where Dennis is a student.

Dennis Donahue

Donahue started the project last summer under the direction of Tri-County’s vocational director, facilities director and superintendent. He painted, stained, leveled the floor, built organizational shelving and added new bins to the shed. He recruited fellow troop members to help out. Dennis was able to purchase the items needed through donations made by people within the community after utilizing social media requesting donations.

Through his leadership, his troop's assistance, the community, and friends and family his project was completed this past August. He successfully completed his Eagle Board review on January 15, 2019. Dennis is the son of Dennis and Doreen Donahue of Franklin. After graduation, Dennis plans on enlisting in the United States Air Force.

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.

SAFE Coalition - Meeting Agenda - Feb 5, 7 PM - Franklin Municipal Bldg

Meeting 7-8:30 Franklin Municipal Bldg

1) Update on upcoming events.
Narcan Training and distribution 2/28
HIPS

2) P2P update

3) Scholarship Comm update

4) Community Event April (comedy/FPS Task Force/scholarship roll out)

5) “Ride Home” project

- Open Discussion

Adjourn

SAFE Coalition - Meeting Agenda - Feb 5, 7 PM

In the News: Superfan at Benchmark Senior Living; health costs help drive school budgets

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

Superfan at Benchmark Senior Living

"Even when he was on the field, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was always present at Benchmark Senior Living, thanks to one superfan who witnessed four Super Bowls while working for the organization. 

Program Director Lois Abramo unfailingly places her life-size cardboard cutout of Gronk in the main room any time the Patriots play, both for good luck and to remind her of the eight years she spent working for the team. 

The Norfolk resident and past season ticket holder worked at the Patriots Hall of Fame museum at Gillette Stadium from 2010 to last May. She coordinated field trips, provided tours and had the chance to meet many of the players. 

Many people, she said, don’t know the museum exists, though busloads of students on field trips come through the doors nearly every day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190204/franklins-senior-center-program-director-spent-eight-years-working-for-patriots

health costs help drive school budgets

"Massachusetts residents have become accustomed to watching local school budgets increase over the years. 

The annual growth -- somewhat routine -- is typically chalked up as reasonable, and there’s not much pushback in a state where education performance repeatedly ranks No. 1 in the nation. 

One of the most notable drivers of cost, however, is something not typically found in a classroom -- health insurance. 

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, or DESE, tracks school expenditures each year, including public funding, grants, private donations and revolving accounts."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190204/schools-grapple-with-rising-health-costs

Reminder: The School Committee is hosting their 2nd Annual Legislative Forum Tuesday evening at Horace Mann Middle School at 7:00 PM to discuss school budget issues and what the State House is doing on the legislative front to help.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/2nd-annual-legislative-forum-feb-5.html

screen grab of rising health care costs for school budgets

Commuter Rail notice for Tuesday, Feb 5 and Patriots Parade

Commuter Rail passengers can expect heavy ridership Tuesday as Boston celebrates a Patriots victory. 

Add'l capacity will be added, but riders can expect some expresses running local or trains going express after reaching capacity. Bikes are not allowed.

Queue lines will be in place throughout the afternoon at North Station and Back Bay to manage crowds and help expedite boarding.

Make the trip smoother by purchasing round-trip tickets in advance using the mTicket app, taking earlier trains and using high capacity parking lots.

More information about what to expect Tuesday can be found at mbta.com/patriots.

For more information: http://www.mbta.com/patriots


Last Updated: Feb 04 2019 11:10 AM

Commuter Rail notice for Tuesday, Feb 5 and Patriots Parade

FSPA Piano Student to Perform at Carnegie Hall

As a result of his outstanding 2017-18 Royal Conservatory examination, Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) piano student Peter Bryan, has been invited to perform at the New York Celebration of Excellence Recital at Carnegie Hall on February 16. 

The 13-year old Franklin resident has been studying with Ida Zelman at FSPA for 6 years. This will mark Bryan’s second performance at Carnegie Hall. He performed at the iconic venue last February as a result of last year’s exam.

The Royal Conservatory of Music recognizes students from the east coast of the United States who have been invited to perform in the Celebration of Excellence recital and provides a national standard of musical achievement for people of all ages studying music privately in the US, by offering a sequential course of study. 

The program centers on periodic one-on-one, adjudicator-to-student performance evaluations that also function as teaching and learning opportunities. Royal Conservatory is an optional piano curriculum offered by the Music Department at FSPA and taught by Ms. Zelman.

For information on Piano or other programs at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, visit www.fspaonline.com, call 508-528-8668, or stop by 38 Main Street in Franklin. FSPA is currently offering an “All Access Pass” to prospective students which includes a free trial class or lesson and tickets to an upcoming performance.

FSPA piano student Peter Bryan with Ida Zelman

Planning Board meeting starting at 6:00 PM tonight Feb 4

Two important public hearings at the Planning Board on Monday evening, Feb 4. Note the starting time is 6:00 PM (not the normal 7:00 PM start).

First up is the Mixed Business Innovation Zoning District proposed for the Clark, Cutler, McDermott area. The key change is to remove some of the more industrial and hazardous uses allowed currently while enabling the site for 'mixed business innovation'.

Second is a continuation on the 50+ unit development proposed for open space (former farm land) on Prospect St. 
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/february_4_2019.pdf


The letter to the Clark Cutler neighbors:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczQ2NGRExKNFRGTUF1Q3NLRmQ4YXF0Si1YalpF/view?usp=sharing

"proposed new zone called Mixed Business Innovation (MBI)"