FHS wrestling take Sectional Championships; girls hockey post win over Stoughton

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Saturday, Feb 9, 2019


** Girls Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Stoughton, 3 – Final

5-3 WIN vs Stoughton!!! Officially HOCK CHAMPS‼️ goals by Ronan(2), Paterson(2), and Macleod 🎉🚨🥅 hardest worker belt to Macleod!!! #LetsGo #HockChamps pic.twitter.com/1REovnKrwN

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) February 9, 2019

** Wrestling = D1 Central Sectionals (@ Newton South), 10:00 AM
FHS takes 1st place in Sectional

Panther Wrestling - Sectional CHAMPIONS!!! Both Carlucci’s, Sauer, Difilippo, Sackley and Leofanti took first. MacLean and Downing 2nd. Nawn and Fracassa took 3rd. Jacoby 4th. #PantherPride pic.twitter.com/oHl1pkUjCJ

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 9, 2019

Panther Wrestling - Sectional CHAMPIONS!!! Both Carlucci’s, Sauer, Difilippo, Sackley and Leofanti took first. MacLean and Downing 2nd. Nawn and Fracassa took 3rd. Jacoby 4th. #PantherPride

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-09-19/

ArtWeek applications close Feb 22

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ArtWeek, a statewide art festival, will be in Franklin April 26-May 5. The FCC is looking for artists & businesses to participate.

Be part of ArtWeek 2019! Application deadline is Feb. 22! ArtWeek is a 10-day festival, April 26 - May 5, 2019, featuring unique and unexpected arts and cultural experiences that are participatory, interactive, or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process.  Anyone can host a Franklin ArtWeek event...and while the venue has to be in Franklin, the hosting organization does not!   Successful events are often partnerships between artists and venues, such as a theater or dance performance in a restaurant, or an art workshop in a retail space. We are happy to help you find a partner for your ArtWeek event, which is a great way to promote your business to the community!   So let's talk money... ArtWeek events must be open to the public (though you can limit the number of attendees through ticket sales or other means), but they don't have to be free. All events must be under $50, and you keep all revenue. Want to host a free event? Well, that's certainly encouraged too!  There is no cost for you to participate in ArtWeek, and the ArtWeek organization will help promote your business and event for FREE! Learn More http://www.artweekma.org/ Ready to participate? If so, follow the link below to apply directly to ArtWeek for your event to be part of the fun! It's a short form and easy to fill out – we promise! The deadline is Feb. 22. Be sure to let us know if you're hosting an event, so that we can add you to our special ArtWeek Franklin printed calendar. We can't wait! Still have questions? Visit ArtWeek's FAQ's for more info, or email us.                           So where do you sign?? ArtWeek Application http://www.artweekma.org/get-involved-support/create-an-artweek-event-for-2019/

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins, girls take Hockomock title

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Feb 8, 2019

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 67 @ Taunton, 49 – Final
– After an even first quarter, Franklin controlled the final three periods to secure a win on the road over Kelley-Rex rival Taunton. Tied at 12-12 through eight minutes, Franklin created a 30-23 lead heading into the halftime break. The Panthers then extended the lead to 49-33 after three and never looked back to get the win. Franklin junior Chris Edgehill scored 17 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, Jalen Samuels added 14 points, and both Jake Macchi and Will Harvey (all points in the first half) finished with 10 points apiece. Dante Law had a team-high 10 points for the Tigers.

Girls Basketball = Taunton, 37 @ Franklin, 82 – Final
– Franklin clinched the outright league title with the win. It’s the first title since 2013 for the Panthers. Eleven different players scored for the Panthers in the win led by Ali Brigham with 20 points. Bea Bondhus added 16 and Meghan O’Connell had 13 in the win. Sonya Fernandez was Taunton’s top scorer with 12.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-19/

Senior night at FHS girls varsity basketball @FHSSports

Be sure to view the video embedded in this tweet about senior Taylor Padula

Here’s an amazing story about what it means to be a team! #Franklin High Senior Taylor Padula, who has Down Syndrome, gets the start in tonight’s Girl’s Varsity Basketball game 🏀 🏆 @boston25 pic.twitter.com/InYgxUJwuE

— Nicole Oliverio (@NicoleOliverio) February 9, 2019

https://twitter.com/NicoleOliverio/status/1094077257172291586

Senior night at FHS girls varsity basketball @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/mzPOlyh6jv

— Gigi Zub (@ggzub) February 8, 2019

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee would like to remind you about the upcoming February quarterly Cultural District Partners meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the Franklin Senior Center.

At this meeting the committee will provide an update on the district's website development, share our marketing initiatives, review the FCD goals and then brainstorm about potential cross partnership activities for the future. We look forward to continuing our work together to promote the arts as well as the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

We hope to see you all on February 11.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee


The agenda for the meeting  was posted previously
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/franklin-cultural-district-partners.html

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

When one door closes, another opens

From the Milford Daily News, article of interest for Franklin

Incontro Closes Suddenly

"Prospective customers pulled at locked door handles at the Incontro Restaurant on Thursday afternoon, unsure why they were shuttered during lunch hours. 

The once popular Italian restaurant shut down suddenly on Wednesday, but the reason for its closing is unclear. 

Jim Clark, owner of Incontro and partial shareholder of Rock N’ Coal Pizza and Sports Bar in Bellingham and Millis, said that Incontro will not reopen in the original Franklin location, but he hinted that the restaurant isn’t dead yet. 

“This was kind of sudden to me and we don’t have any immediate plans at the moment,” he said. “We’ll see how things play out.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190208/franklin-incontro-restaurant-abruptly-closes

Milford Daily News photo

Special Permit for "Distillery with tasting room in addition to the existing restaurant"

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Special Permit & Site Plan Modification application titled "Proposed Site Conditions for Glen Pharmer Distillery" prepared and submitted to the Franklin Department of Planning & Community Development on February 4, 2019 by Brookdale Mill Realty, LLC, 860 West Central st, Franklin, MA 02038. 

The site is located at 860 West Central Street in the Business Zoning District (Assessors Map 271, Lot 019). The purpose of the Special Permit is to allow Distillery with Tasting Room in addition to the existing restaurant, under CH 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulations, Schedule, Part Il, 2.9.

From the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_38.pdf

"they were not interested in incurring the expense associated"

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

"The age-old problem about the Franklin commuter train’s late night horns has resurfaced after a Facebook post last week. 

Allen Murphy recently moved from Norton to Franklin Crossing Road. 

“For the first little while we didn’t notice it (the train), but having been there for almost two months now, most nights it’s loud,” Murphy said. “And geographically, we’re not even really that close.” 

He said there have been times when conductors sit and idle the train and blow the horn at very early hours of the morning. He said when he goes to bed he has about three hours of silence before the horn starts to blow again, waking him up a few times every night."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190209/franklin-neighbors-annoyed-by-late-night-train-horns

"they were not interested in incurring the expense associated"

“I just think that Franklin is just the best fit for me now”

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

"Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi has decided to stay on as Franklin’s public works director after opting out of an offer to become town administrator in Norfolk. 

He was in contract negotiations with Norfolk and set to take the job there next month. But after consulting with his family and hearing how upset some Franklin residents were about his possible departure, he had a change of heart. 

“I really think it’s best for my family that I stay in Franklin,” said Cantoreggi, who lives in Millis. “It’s just a job I love, and sometimes that’s how it works. I’m just more comfortable staying here in Franklin.” 

Cantoreggi said he would remain Franklin’s DPW director “as long as they want to keep me.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190208/dpw-director-brutus-cantoreggi-to-stay-in-franklin

Jan 15, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/hell-do-great-job-over-there.html

Feb 5, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/in-news-cantoreggi-remains-in-franklin.html

DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi (far left) presenting
at the Town Council meeting of Dec 20, 2017