FHS girls basketball top Mansfield; boys basketball lose to Mansfield in OT

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, Feb 5, 2019

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the girls basketball game recap

"The cliche is that defense wins championships and, if the cliche is true, then it is no wonder that Franklin had the chance to clinch a Kelley-Rex division title on Tuesday night. The Panthers came into the game against Mansfield in the Albertini Gym allowing a little more than 35 points per game, which was a league best. 

With a potential title on the line against the three-time defending champions, the Panthers turned to their defense once again, and added some clutch shooting to go with it. 

Franklin held Mansfield to just 14 points in the first half and took control with an 11-0 run just before the break and sealed the win with a 11-4 run down the stretch when the Hornets had gotten back within single digits. With the 47-32 victory, Franklin secured at least a share of its first league title since 2013. 

“It’s really what we’ve been working towards all season,” said Franklin senior Bea Bondhus. “Yesterday, at the end of practice we sat in front of the banner in the gym and coach was like, ‘2013 was the last time we won it and you guys have the chance to win it this year.’ Before the game, we were really nervous but he made it clear that this was an opportunity and that we can beat this team.”

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-net-kelley-rex-title-with-win-at-mansfield/


FHS Boys basketball

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the boys basketball game recap

"When Franklin junior Jack Rudolph drained an open three with just under three and a half minutes left in the game to put his team up by eight, it looked like the Panthers were on their way to evening the season series with rival Mansfield. 

But the Panthers didn’t slam the door shut, and Mansfield took full advantage down the stretch. 

The Hornets used a 12-4 run over the final three minutes to force overtime, and Hornet senior Tommy Dooling hit a free throw with 5.1 seconds left in the extra period to give Mansfield a 73-72 win and a regular season sweep over Franklin. 

It’s Mansfield’s first season sweep of their rivals since 2014 when the Hornets won inside the field house and at the TD Garden."

Continue reading the game recap online
https://hockomocksports.com/tommy-dooling-mansfield-boys-basketball-franklin-overtime/

Click here for a photo gallery from the girls game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Winter-2018-2019/Mansfield-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-2-5-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-05-19/

Erin Quaile (20) and Shannon Gray (10) were all smiles after beating Mansfield on the road to clinch at least a share of Franklin’s first league title since 2013. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Join the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for “No Strings Attached”

The Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce upcoming performances of “No Strings Attached” to be held at the Horace Mann Middle School located at 224 Oak Street in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Performances will be held on Friday, March 1 from 7–9:30 PM and Saturday, March 2 from 2–4:30 PM. The public is invited and welcomed to attend the show! Tickets are priced at $17 for adults and $13 senior citizens and children under ten. Tickets will be sold at the door or an order form will be available for download at www.bfccps.org.

“No Strings Attached”

When Carl, a teenager, wants to run away from home, he applies for a job with the mysterious Professor Pinecone and his traveling magical marionette puppet show. He quickly discovers, however, that the position comes with all kinds of strings attached. Once he feels the magical jolt in Professor Pinecone’s handshake, he embarks on the audition of his life. 

In this play-within-a-play, Carl becomes Pinocchio and improvises his way through the story, meeting some familiar characters — including a cricket with an attitude (“I’m Gonna Bug Ya”), the devious fox and cat (“Easy Money”) and the memorable Blues Fairy (“Blues Fairy Mama”) — as well as some new ones. With the help of this eclectic cast, Carl stumbles upon life’s lessons as he’s forced to make important decisions. After a string of poor choices (which makes his nose grow and ultimately leads him to make a donkey of himself), he finally does something good for a change by saving Geppetto from the mouth of a giant shark.

The production is under the direction of BFCCPS’s Fine and Performing Arts Director Mr. Christopher Heater, with a cast comprised of 36 students in grades Six through Eight. The cast is supported by a live orchestra and a dedicated 11 member backstage student crew.

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School has been in operation since 1995 and provides a well-rounded, rigorous academic program designed to educate the whole child. BFCCPS’s educational philosophy, which is centered around strong core academic subjects, as well as yearlong courses in art, music, languages, technology, and physical education, integrated character education and community service, and strong parent partnerships, has led to local, state and national recognition.

If you’d like learn more about the educational mission of the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School please contact the school’s Marketing Coordinator, Joanne Basile, at jbasile@bfccps.org or 508-541-3434 x140.

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast - Feb 10

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

2nd Sunday of the month

Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Pancakes - Scrambled Eggs - Sausage - Home Fries

(drinks are included)

Adults - $8 Kids (4 -12) - $4

(3 and under eat free)

FRANKLIN ROD and GUN CLUB
53 Florence Street
Franklin, MA 02038

Please visit www.franklinrodandgun.org for more info

Download a copy of the flyer here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zah6YdFe-IFngqZknj5OSdT7yKsjcUAP/view?usp=sharing

All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast - Jan 13

FAA February Meeting: Wednesday - Feb 6

Please be reminded that, Wednesday Feb. 6 we will welcome demo artist Susan Ellis for a pastel demonstration!

The Franklin Art Association will meet on from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin.

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting

We hope you can join us to see this amazing artist at work and discuss 2 upcoming exhibition opportunities!!

As always meetings are open to the public, so bring a friend and get inspired!

FAA February Meeting: Wednesday - Feb 6

Franklin Downtown Partnership: General Meeting - Agenda for Thursday, Feb 7

Updated Calendar

FDP General Meeting Thursday, Feb. 7 If you are a business owner or a building owner and you have never attended one of the Franklin Downtown Partnership's general meetings, we invite you to start the new year out by coming to our meeting on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 8:30 a.m. in the Campanella Board Room of the Dean College Campus Center. General Meeting - Agenda Meet our members, network with other business owners, and come hear all the updates in the town, state and with the Partnership. If you're concerned you don't have time, remember the meeting only lasts an hour, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. That hour will be well worth your investment of time if you meet a new client, a new customer, make a connection, or learn something new! And we have coffee! So join us - you don't know what you are missing! This month's guest speaker will be Maggie Gundersen of the Franklin Senior Center. She will give a brief presentation on "Dementia Friendly Franklin - How Businesses and FDP Members Can Be Involved."  View the agenda. Updated FDP Calendar View the updated Franklin Downtown Partnership 2019 calendar. Please note the change in the date for the February Networking Breakfast. It has been rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 14. Franklin Downtown Partnership • 774-571-3109 • FranklinDowntownPartnership.org  ‌

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FSPA alum returns to coach musical theatre students in "Bring It On"

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present Bring it On The Musical with an all-student cast on Saturday, February 9 and Sunday, February 10 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. 

FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed, and music directed by FSPA’s outstanding faculty, but Bring It On the Musical also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical’s plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.

Brooke Collins, originally from Franklin, grew up studying dancing, singing, and acting at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. She was featured in FSPA’s senior dance ensemble CenterStage with whom she traveled to Walt Disney World, performed frequently with the Franklin Performing Arts Company, and toured the U.K., France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria with Electric Youth. 

In addition to her performance studies at FSPA,Collins was also a cheerleader at her academic school Bishop Feehan. After graduating from FSPA in 2017, Collins was selected to be on Providence College’s elite Dance Team. As a Freshman, she danced with them around the country ending the year at Madison Square Garden.

Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey that is filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal and forgiveness. Collins has been working with FSPA’s cast on perfecting some lifts and stunts to incorporate in the show about two competing cheerleading teams. 

FSPA Junior Susauna Wickstrom who plays Campbell says of working with Collins, “All of us were so happy to see an old friend who had grown up and learned so much. For her to come back and share a bit of her knowledge was so so special.”

Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner, Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer, Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning composer, Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist, Amanda Green (High Fidelity), and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.

Tickets for Bring It On the Musical are available at www.fspaonline.com or by calling 508-528-8668. FSPA is also offering an “All-Access Pass” to prospective students which includes a free trial class and tickets to an upcoming performance like Bring It On the Musical.

FSPA alum returns to coach musical theatre students in "Bring It On"

Franklin High School All-Class Reunion - March 1

Put together a group from your class for "A Class Act" a Franklin High School All-Class Reunion on Friday, March 1 from 7:00-11:00 pm at THE BLACK BOX! 

There will be pizza, snacks, a cash bar, music by FHS and Oskey favorites, Joe Landry's vintage videos and photo archives, a yearbook library, Panthers Pride Sports Corner, and more!

Tickets available online
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1237

Franklin High School All-Class Reunion - March 1

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)"

FHS alumni Clermont, Kirshe in the news

A couple of FHS alumni were in the news this weekend. Nicole Clermont by winning the Junior Women's 6K running for Boston College. Kristi Kirshe scoring 5 tries in her first international rugby tournament for Team USA.

Nicole Clermont FTW! Clermont of @BostonCollege takes the Junior Women’s 6K in 21:14.0. #USATFxc pic.twitter.com/lqOzbz2OLn

— USATF (@usatf) February 2, 2019

FHS alum Nicole Clermont wins the Junior Women's 6K

Complete results from the USATF Cross Country Championships can be found
https://results.usatf.org/2019XC/

FIVE. Kristi Kirshe has now scored 🖐️ tries in her debut tournament.

Catches Ireland looking, sneaks by on the left flank. Done deal.

USA 26-10 IRE#USAvIRE | #Sydney7s pic.twitter.com/QfIDW3ju5G

— USA Rugby (@USARugby) February 3, 2019

FHS alum Kristi Kirshe scores five tries in her debut International Rugby tournament

"Throughout the tournament, the Americans showed an unparalleled depth with newcomer Kristi Kirshe scoring five total tries in her debut tournament. Fellow new cap Kasey McCravey had brilliant touches as well, while veteran Naya Tapper scored her 65th try to pass Victoria Folayan and become the USA Women's Sevens all-time leading try scorer. "

Read more at https://www.usarugby.org/match/45234-usa-eagles-v-ireland/?kc6LUq5FZZ15qqi8.99


The Sydney7's tournament page  http://www.sydney7s.com.au/match-schedule/

Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded county homeowners of a free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Registry of Deeds to protect county property owners against fraud. "The Federal Bureau of Investigation, (F.B.I.)," noted Register O'Donnell, "continues to assign resources to combat property/deed and mortgage fraud. Many jurisdictions across the country have reported unscrupulous individuals recording fraudulent land documents making it appear they own another person's home or property. Fortunately, we have not seen this type of crime take place in Norfolk County. My intent here is not to upset county property owners but to make sure my office is out front vigorously protecting consumers." Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can join the more than 925 homeowners already utilizing the service by signing up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org and click on the Consumer Notification Service Get Consumer "Alerts" button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions. Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individual or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate records for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, non-mortgage liens, Homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against the property. O'Donnell stated, "The process to sign-up for the service is user friendly and will only take a few minutes. This free program will not prevent the fraud, but it will allow residents to find out about it quickly." If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry's on-line land research records at www.norfolkdeeds.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. After talking with a Registry employee, the subscriber will be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry. Register O'Donnell concluded, "As Norfolk County Register of Deeds, I am focused on our core mission which is to record land documents in a secure, accurate and accessible manner. I also want to be proactive in taking any and all steps at our disposal to minimize the potential for fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. The Registry's Consumer Notification Service provides a level of protection to the program's subscribers against dishonest individuals who would attempt to commit real estate or land document fraud. After all, the biggest asset most of us have is our home. I urge people to sign up for this program." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud