Tuesday, April 9, 2019

FHS both girls and boys lacrosse teams top Milford

Via HockomockSportswe share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Apr 8, 2019

Boys Lacrosse = Milford, 1 @ Franklin, 20 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 @ Milford, 1 – Final
– Kelsey MacCallum scored three goals and had one assist while Sara Carney found the back of the net twice to pace the Panthers to a win on the road.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-08-19/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Franklin Cultural District Invitation - May 10, 2019


                            We hope that you will be able to join us for this celebration!


Franklin Cultural District Invitation - May 10, 2019
Franklin Cultural District Invitation - May 10, 2019

Tri-County Students to Perform “Antigone” = Apr 12-13

Antigone, a Greek tragedy by Sophocles, will be performed this weekend on Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13 at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in the high school’s auditorium at 7:00 PM.

Antigone is a tale of rebellion, loyalty, pride, and love. A rebellious young lady goes up against her stubborn uncle to defend her family and what she knows is right.

Tickets are free for Tri-County students and faculty, and $5.00 for general admission to be purchased at the door. Doors open a half-hour prior to each performance.

Students performing are Kara Ghisalbert, a senior from North Attleboro; Teagan LeBlanc, a freshman from Millis; Elizabeth Sicard, a junior from Seekonk; Madison Jacobs, a junior from North Attleboro; Brandon Lodi, a junior from North Attleboro; Michael Hulbig, a senior from North Attleboro; Andrew Highcove, a freshman from Blackstone; Izzy Fryar, a senior from Plainville; Jessica Nguyen, a sophomore from North Attleboro; and Julie O’Connor, a senior from Attleboro.

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.

From left-right are: Kara Ghisalbert, Teaghan LeBlanc, Elizabeth Sicard, Madison Jacobs, Brandon Lodi, Michael Hulbig, and Andrew Highcove
From left-right are: Kara Ghisalbert, Teaghan LeBlanc, Elizabeth Sicard,
Madison Jacobs, Brandon Lodi, Michael Hulbig, and Andrew Highcove

“I welcome this feedback as it can only make our consideration of the topic richer and fuller"

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

"Debate about school start times is heating up following the School Start Times Advisory Committee’s recent release of recommendations to alter the time school begins for the town’s elementary, middle and high schools. 
Since that panel shared its findings at the end of March, a Facebook group opposing the suggested changes has emerged, growing to 730 members as of Monday and kicking off an online petition that, also as of Monday, had 1,041 digital signatures. 
Meanwhile, Superintendent Sara Ahern is suggesting that the school board authorize her to move the study of the issue to a second phase with further analysis, followed by a vote at a later time to be determined. 
“This second phase would build off of the work of the advisory committee by continuing to iterate the proposal as greater clarity is gained,” Ahern wrote in an April 4 letter to the School Committee.":
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190408/franklin-school-start-time-proposal-to-be-discussed-tuesday

Superintendent Ahern's Letter
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/superintendent-aherns-letter-to-school.html

The School Committee agenda for April 9
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/04/franklin-ma-school-committee-april-9.html

The School Start Times Summary
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-start-times-advisory-committee.html

The School Start Times Presentation (audio)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/fm-161-school-start-times-report-32619.html

The School Start Times Presentation (audio)
The School Start Times Presentation (audio)

Monday, April 8, 2019

2019 Hydrant Flushing Program- Franklin Water Department

The Franklin Department of Public Works, Water Division will begin its hydrant flushing program on Monday, April 8, 2019. This program is conducted annually to improve Franklin's water quality and fire flows. Some hydrants will be flushed in the evening hours, while others will be completed during the day. Hydrant flushing will continue depending on water availability and system pressures.

Residents may experience temporary water loss or discolored water while hydrants are being flushed in their area. Even though the water may be discolored, it is still safe for human consumption.

Visit https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/hydrant-flushing to find out which streets we are working on today.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the DPW office at 508-553-5500

hydrant flushing in action on Cottage St a couple of years ago
hydrant flushing in action on Cottage St a couple of years ago

Planning Board - Public Hearings scheduled for April 22

Planning Board - Public Hearing - Apr 22 - "Maple Hill"
"In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Preliminary Subdivision Plan application titled "Maple Hill" prepared by Bay Colony Group, Inc., dated January 15, 2019 and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on March 25, 2019, by Canoll Construction Corp., PO Box 395, Foxborough, MA. 
The site is located at 469 and 441 Maple Street Rural Residential H Zoning District (Assessor's Map 234, Lot 012, Map 235 Lot 142 & Map 242, Lot 027). The applicant is proposing to construct fifty-eight (58) single family residential building lots, with access from Bridle Path and Kimberlee Ave. A Conventional Subdivision and Open Space Development plans have been submitted."
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_maple_hill.pdf


Planning Board - Public Hearing - Apr 22 - "Highland Village"
"In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:05 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Preliminary Subdivision application. titled "Preliminary Subdivision Plan Highland Village, West Central Street" prepared by Gueniere & Halnon, Franklin, MA, dated March 8, 2019 and submitted to the Department of Planning & Community Development on March 11, 2019, by Joel D'Errico, 72 Deer View Way, Franklin, MA 02038. 
The site is located on West Central Street consisting of three parcels of land in separate ownership in the General Residential V Zoning District (Assessor's Map 278, Lots 31, 32 & 35). The applicant is proposing to construct a four (4) lot subdivision with a roadway and sidewalks."
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_west_central.pdf

Planning Board - Public Hearing - Apr 22 - "Highland Village"
Planning Board - Public Hearing - Apr 22 - "Highland Village"


Planning Board - Public Hearing - Apr 22 - "79 Grove St"
"In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 7:10 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Special Permit & Site Plan Modification application titled "Change of Use Plan and Special Permit for 79 Grove Street, Franklin Massachusetts" and submitted to the Franklin Department of Planning & Community Development on March 18, 2019 by Patrick Weidman, 79 Grove Street, Franklin, MA 02038. 
The site is located at 79 Grove Street in the Industrial Zoning District (Assessors Map 289, Lot 001). The purpose of the Special Permit is to grant a change in use under Chapter 185 Attachment 3, Use Regulation Part II 2.7 (c) to allow the applicant to operate an auto and truck repair business with overnight storage of towed and damage vehicles within an Industrial Zone for the entire building (9,600 sq/ft)."
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_79_grove_st.pdf

FHS baseball comes from behind to top Milford 5-4

Via Twitter and HockomockSports.com we can report that FHS baseball comes from behind to top Milford 5-4 in a game on Sunday.







A photo gallery from HockomockSports.com for the game Sunday
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-Milford-Baseball-4-7-19/

FHS Jack Nally at bat (HockomockSports.com photo)
FHS Jack Nally at bat (HockomockSports.com photo)