What is a Dementia Friendly Community? (video)

What is a Dementia Friendly Community?

A place where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can live as independently as possible, continue to be part of their communities by receiving support and understanding at local facilities such as banks, shops, cafes and restaurants and maintain their social networks.

For more about dementia and what the town is offering to become a dementia friendly community visit  https://www.franklinma.gov/dff

FHS baseball and softball teams top King Philip

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Thursday, Apr 4, 2019


Baseball = Franklin, 11 @ King Philip, 1 – Final
– Franklin opened its season in style with an 11-1 win on the road against King Philip. Junior Brennan Rivera earned the win on the mound, scattering five hits with no walks over six innings of work. Rivera also struck out three without allowing an earned run. Jack Nally had two hits — a double and a triple — with two RBI and three runs scored while Scott Elliott added three hits, an RBI and a run scored. Alex Haba (RBI, run), Jake Macchi (two runs), Cooper Ross (two RBI), JB Floris (RBI), and Joe Lizotte (two runs) each had two hits apiece for Franklin.

Softball = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin edged out a pitcher’s duel against the defending league champions thanks to a dominant start from senior Jackie Cherry. She allowed no hits to the potent KP lineup and struck out 10 batters. Cherry allowed only four base-runners, three on walks and one batter reached on an error. Faith Turinese was almost as good for the Warriors, limiting the Panthers to just one earned run. Anna Balkus led-off the bottom of the first with a single, advanced to second on a sac bunt by Gabby Colace and to third on a single by Allie Shea (2-for-3 in the game). Maddy White drove in what turned out to be the game-winning run with an RBI-single. Franklin added a second run in the fifth. Colace doubled to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a groundout, before scoring on a wild pitch. Peyton Arone went 2-for-3 for Franklin and made a pair of great catches in left.

Boys Tennis = King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– King Philip’s second doubles team of Tyler Dowd and Jake Mager pulled out a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 win to give the Warriors a 3-2 win over rival Franklin. The Warriors also got wins from Nick Putney (6-3, 4-6, 6-3) at second singles and Jack Cannon (6-4, 6-0) at third singles. Franklin’s Liam Marr won 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3 at first singles and the team of Saketh Saripalli and Vayshnav Malhotra won 6-1, 6-3 at first doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 5 – Final


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

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Franklin Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, April 24 from 8 AM to 11 AM for internal training

Franklin Municipal Building will be closed on Wednesday, April 24th from 8 AM to 11 AM for internal training

Franklin Municipal Building

In the News: MA has first case of measles this year; Nursing homes closure threatens health care

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

MA has first case of measles this year

"John F. Enders is likely turning in his grave. 

Massachusetts in April reported this year’s first case of the measles, for which Enders created a vaccination more than 50 years ago. The deadly virus is making a comeback across the United States. 

“There is heightened concern,” said Dr. Lawrence Madoff, director of the Epidemiology and Immunization Division at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. “The United States is seeing hundreds of cases this year – way above normal levels.” 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March said 387 measles cases were reported in 15 states, already exceeding the total from 2018. Massachusetts joined the list on April 1 when state officials reported the first case of 2019, and warned residents of potential exposure in multiple locations, including Braintree, Framingham, Hyannis, Plymouth and Waltham."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190403/heightened-concern-about-measles-in-massachusetts

# of measles cases reported by year (CDC)

Nursing homes closure threatens health care

"Almost three dozen nursing homes across Massachusetts are at risk of closing this year, threatening the ability of senior citizens to access needed care, an industry group warned. 

In recent months, 20 facilities have shuttered, and another 35 could do so by the end of the year if lawmakers do not act to close a $360 million annual funding gap, according to the Massachusetts Senior Care Association. 

MassHealth allocated an additional $25 million last fall to stabilize nursing homes, but the MSCA called for additional investment ahead of a Joint Committee on Elder Affairs hearing scheduled for Monday. 

“It is crucial that we continue this important progress and address the growing nursing facility workforce and funding crisis, which impacts all nursing facilities — not-for-profit, for profit and family owned,” MSCA President Tara Gregorio said in a statement. “However, significantly more is needed in order to prevent many regions of the state from losing core facilities.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190404/industry-says-35-nursing-homes-at-risk-of-closure-in-massachusetts

FTC Alerts: Ads for diamond jewelry should be crystal clear

Ads for diamond jewelry should be crystal clear by Bridget Small Consumer Education Specialist, FTC If friends know you're shopping for diamond jewelry, they may say, "Remember the 4Cs: color, cut, clarity and carat."  Here are three more important letters for jewelry shoppers: F-T-C. The FTC enforces laws against false advertising and created the Jewelry Guides, which show jewelry businesses how to avoid making deceptive claims.  FTC staff recently looked through diamond jewelry ads on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other sites to find out what shoppers are seeing. Read more: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/04/ads-diamond-jewelry-should-be-crystal-clear?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Seniors - Sign up now for ArtWeek floral arrangement with Garden Club!

As part of the Town of Franklin’s ArtWeek activities, the Franklin Garden Club will partner with the Franklin Senior Center to sponsor a free, fun, hands-on floral arrangement workshop at the Franklin Senior Center on Friday, May 3 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Each participant will create an arrangement to take home. 

No special skills are required and everyone will be able to do it. Franklin Garden Club members will provide simple design instructions and assistance. All containers and many different types of fresh flowers will be provided, along with refreshments. It is open to all seniors from Franklin and other communities. Advanced sign-up is required.

Participants must register by Friday, April 19. They may do so by either calling 508-520-4945 or in person at the Franklin Senior Center between 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The Center is located at 10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin.

Franklin Garden Club Co-Presidents Susan Childers and Janet Cederquist stated, “The Garden Club looks forward to offering this ArtWeek activity. Seniors can have fun while creating a beautiful fresh floral arrangement to take home and enjoy for many days.”

Seniors - Sign up now for ArtWeek floral arrangement with Garden Club!

Hear what you are missing? - Apr 10 - 1:00 PM

The Franklin Senior Center is starting a new program to support individuals experiencing hearing loss. We will have a kick-off event next week.

The program will be available every Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM in a dedicated room here at the Senior Center to provide:

• Information, research, and referrals to hearing support services and agencies
• Information on the latest hearing assistive technology and equipment
• Information on hearing aids components and research on their effectiveness
• Behavior, communication and/or coping tips-n-tools for clients and family members
• Monthly support group meeting with guest speakers from a variety of hearing organizations

Please feel free to share this info with your clients/friends, and please join us at our Kick-off event: Wednesday, April 10, at 1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center


Print or download your copy:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NfuqmAIh2DUBMnFLzTlPpjNIBuWC_dPZ/view?usp=sharing

Hear what you are missing? - Apr 10 - 1:00 PM

Edgehill, Samuels recognized for HockomockSports Boys Basketball Awards

Jalen Samuels – Franklin – Forward

Jalen Samuels
(HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin senior Jalen Samuels had his best season in his final year for the Panthers. Samuels was a force on both ends of the court, earning HockomockSports.com Defensive Player of the Year honors. He was second on the team with 12.5 points per game while leading the Panthers with 8.4 rebounds, 2.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. He also had 3.0 assists and averaged a charge taken a game. “Jalen is the most well-rounded player I have ever coached,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely. “All throughout his time as a Franklin Panther he has filled the stat sheet in every possible way.




Chris Edgehill – Franklin – Guard

Chris Edgehill
(HockomockSports.com photo)

Franklin junior Chris Edgehill had a memorable third season on varsity for the Panthers. He led the Panthers in scoring again this season( 16.5 ppg) while hauling in five boards and dishing out four assists per game. He scored his 1,000th point this season in a win over North Andover in February. “His ability to handle pressure and score in so many different ways really helped our team throughout the season,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely. “Scoring 1,000 points in your junior year is a really special accomplishment that shows how he has had sustained success here at Franklin.”

Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year

Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year
"Franklin senior Jalen Samuels has been named the HockmockSports.com Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year for the 2018-2019 season, the eighth year the award has been given out. Samuels was also named the HockomockSports.com First Team. It’s the second straight season a Panther has won the award.

Samuels was a force on the defensive end for the Panthers, who finished the season as the best defensive team in terms of points against (48.9 points per game) and the lone team to average under 50 points against this season. Samuels was a big reason for that because of his versatility and ability to guard every position.

“Jalen is a next level defender who has always been ready to take on the challenge of opposing team’s best players regardless of their position,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely. “He has guarded and shut down explosive wing players, dominant big men and all players in between. He led our team in blocks, charges, steals, and rebounds and is always willing to put his body on the line to dive for a loose ball to get a stop. He allows his teammates to be extremely aggressive with their pressure on the ball, knowing that Jalen will be there on the back line to clean up the mess if they get beat off the dribble.

Continue reading the write up at HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2018-2019/

For all the boys basketball awards
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2018-2019/

FHS boys and girls lacrosse teams top Attleboro

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, Apr 3, 2019


Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 20 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 24 – Final
– The Panthers raced out to a big lead at halftime and never looked back. Franklin had 13 players register a point in the win, led by junior Kelsey MacCallum (five goals, two assists) and freshman Jackie O’Neil (two goals, four assists). Freshman Kenzie Baker scored four goals while freshman Jill Fenerty had a strong game in the midfield with six draw controls. Kyra Lyons, Sydney DiLiddo, and Rylee Fontes each scored for the Bombardiers.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-03-19/

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FHS' Shea among HockomockSports.com's "Softball: Ten Players to Watch for 2019"

HockomockSports.com has published their "Softball: Ten Players to Watch for 2019" which features one player from FHS.


ALLY SHEA, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
"Franklin senior Ally Shea has been a consistent presence in the Panthers lineup since jumping in midway through her freshman season. The lefty batted .344 last season, which was down slightly from an even more prolific sophomore campaign, and finished with 22 hits. Shea has the power to find the gaps and rack up extra bases and defies expectations by being a hitter that likes to take the ball the other way. She loves to hit it through the hole between second and short and use the gap in left-center. 

The key for the Panthers will be getting more players on base ahead of her to get her up in more run-producing situations and with a strong core returning Franklin will see an opportunity for a return to the playoffs this spring. Shea is also a versatile player who can play catcher, first base and a little outfield when called upon, which makes her a mainstay in the Franklin lineup and allows flexibility for changes as the game goes along."

Read the full listing of softball players to watch 
https://hockomocksports.com/softball-ten-players-to-watch-for-2019/

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Tri-County Librarian Receives Massachusetts School Library Association President’s Award

The Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA) has named Ariel Dagan, Library-Media Specialist at Tri- County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin, as a recipient of the 2019 President’s Award. This award honors an MSLA member who, in a career of one to five years, has made a significant impact on student learning through a quality school library program.

Since coming to Tri-County in March 2014, Mr. Dagan has made extensive changes that have been beneficial to the students, faculty and the school in general. He began by renaming the school library to The Library Media Center, a name meant to promote a place within the school that is a resource center that students and teachers love to visit. Then he rearranged the Library in a way that created greater use by students and staff. He purchased tall café-style tables for students and staff to use when working in small groups and new rolling tables that allow for flexibility based on group activity. 

Ariel Dagan, Library-Media Specialist at Tri- County

Recently, the Library Media Center hosted classes listening to first hand stories from a Vietnam Veteran, and an initial performance by thespians in the school’s Music Club during lunch. Mr. Dagan created an online library portal filled with useful information and lesson plans co-designed with staff. The goal is to allow patrons to become better consumers of credible information for their academic or vocational programs and advance in their media literacy skills acquisition.

Mr. Dagan has collaborated with the various vocational career programs, initiating independent reading in both the Medical Careers and Metal Fabrication career programs. He has been working with the Early Education career program to develop online resources enabling students to find the material they want to use in their lessons with pre-school aged children. Mr. Dagan was instrumental in introducing Newsela to vocational and academic teachers, bringing differentiated learning in classes. 

MSLA President, Carrie Tucker
with Ariel Dagan

Under Mr. Dagan’s leadership, Tri-County significantly increased database usage in the school for five years in a row. By developing independent online guides for each of the 16 vocational career programs, he has enabled them to reach specific online tools that would help them with their Senior Project research, a requirement for graduation for all Tri-County seniors.

Mr. Dagan received the award this past Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the MSLA Awards Banquet at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center. The awards ceremony is a part of the MSLA Annual Conference, “School Libraries are for Everyone.” He also participated in the IdeaLab, featuring projects/initiatives from the Tri-County library program.

“Mr. Dagan is an inspiration to our students and the school itself,” said Superintendent Stephen Dockray. “His innovative approach and seemingly limitless wealth of knowledge of collecting, maintaining and making accessible media resources to students and faculty has been remarkable. We look forward to seeing more of what his vision and passion will bring to our school.”

The Massachusetts School Library Association works to ensure every school has a school library program that is fully integrated at all grade levels across the curriculum and has a significant and measurable impact on student achievement. For more information, consult the MSLA website, maschoolibraries.org.

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.

FHS boys lacrosse - 2019 Hockomock League Preview

HockomockSports.com Staff has published their 2019 HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE BOYS LACROSSE PREVIEW. We share the FHS portion here. The link to the full league preview is located below.


FRANKLIN
2018 Record: 16-4
2018 Finish: Reached D1 South Quarterfinals
Coach: Lou Verrochi

"Franklin has had a lot of success in recent years, and that trend looks like it will continue in 2019.

“The outlook for this season is very good,” said Franklin head coach Lou Verrochi. “It could be one of the best teams we’ve had at FHS.”

The reason for the high expectations is the amount of talent returning from last year’s Kelley-Rex team that reached the D1 South Quarterfinals. Although the Panthers graduated two-time All-American and two-time HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Eric Civetti and starting goalie Connor O’Rourke, Franklin has experience and talent back at each position.

It all will start with senior Jacob Alexander, who has been arguably the best faceoff man in the entire state over the past couple of seasons. Alexander’s ability to consistently win draws gives Franklin a huge advantage and sets the offense in motion. Patrick Morrison, a second-team All-American selection last season, will anchor the defensive unit for the Panthers this year along with Will Harvey, who was one of the most underrated players last year. Will Davis, who saw time in net some last year, is set to take over in the cage and could be one of the top netminders in the league.

The Franklin midfield will consist of Nitin Chaudhury – one of the hardest working athletes in any sport – along with Owen Palmieri and Ben Kolb, who has really impressed in scrimmages during the preseason. Franklin’s attack could be among the most dangerous in the league this year with three legitimate options. Jake Davis (32 goals, 23 assists), Matt Lazzaro (30 points), and Ben Greco are all unselfish but can also finish."


Read the full boys lacrosse season preview for the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-preview/

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HMEA 5K: Have you registered yet?

Don't miss HMEA's incredABLE 5k!

Sunday, May 19, 2019 Dell | 50 Constitution Blvd., Franklin, MA 8:30 am - Registration Begins 10:00 am - Race and Walk Start Help us celebrate the ABLE in all of us! Have you registered yet? You don't want to miss out on all of the exciting things that happen at HMEA's incredABLE 5k. When you register to walk or run you will also have the option to open a fundraising page to ask your family and friends to support your incredABLE 5k journey. Don't forget that you can also join or form a team - get your whole family to join you. It's a great opportunity to get outside and spent some time with your family and friends for a great cause. click here to register http://events.hmea.org/site/TR?fr_id=1140&pg=entry We Need Your Help! We can't pull off this event without our incredABLE volunteers! You'll get an incredABLE volunteer t-shirt, a volunteer gift and a book of 6 Dream Raffle tickets for the gift of your time. Click here to sign up Do something incredABLE!

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Tracy Grammer with Jim Henry - April 13 - at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

"One of the finest singers and musicians anywhere in folkdom." (Boston Globe)

Tracy Grammer with Jim Henry, Eric Lee opens View this email in your browser Tracy Grammer with Jim Henry and special guest Eric Lee Apr 13 - 8 PM - $20 Tracy Grammer returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse stage on Saturday, April 13th at 8PM.  Called  "a musician and singer of dazzling versatility", Tracy Grammer is among contemporary folk music's most beloved artists. Renowned for her pure voice, deft guitar and violin work, and masterful storytelling, Grammer has recorded and performed with Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter, headlined several of the nation's top folk festivals, including Philadelphia Folk Festival and Falcon Ridge, and enjoyed 12 consecutive years as one of folk radio's 50 top-played artists, both solo and with the late Dave Carter.  She is currently on tour celebrating her eleventh release, LOW TIDE, which is the first of her albums to showcase her original songs and has already won numerous awards.   http://tracygrammer.com/ "Her pure voice conveys the simple truths of these songs; her gifts as a musician are like that of a painter who is a master of chiaroscuro, offering light and shadow at every turn." - Mary Chapin Carpenter Tracy will be accompanied by world class guitarist/dobro/mandolin player Jim Henry.  http://www.jimhenry.net/ Western MA singer, fiddler, guitarist Eric Lee will open the show.  Eric shapes songs with stand-alone melodies and rich musical backdrops. From the personal to the sublime, they range from tales of honkey-tonk heartache to anthems of social consciousness and are told with a language of poetic and raw honesty. http://eric-lee-music.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows May 11    Ordinary Elephant Sep 7      Abbie Gardner Sep 21    Ellis Paul

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA