Franklin Unified Partners Signed by New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to 2019 Unified Team

Franklin, MA Unified Partners Carly Alston, Farley Asmath and Calen Frongillo were signed by the New England Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts to their 2019 Unified Team on May 6 at Gillette Stadium. 

The signing is part of the organizations’ partnership that leverages the power of sports to promote an environment of inclusion and friendly competition. The Special Olympics Unified athletes met with Revolution coaches, signed their contracts, and met the media.

The Unified signing marks the second event of the 2019 partnership between the Revolution and Special Olympics Massachusetts. The Revs and Special Olympics Massachusetts joined forces in March for their Unified Clinic which serves as a precursor to three other events slated for this summer: a pair of Unified matches at D.C. United on July 12 and at Gillette Stadium against New York City FC on Sept. 7, and the club’s annual fundraiser, Bowl for a Goal presented by Arbella Insurance, on Aug. 21.

Revs sign Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners
at fifth annual Unified Team signing day

Calen Frongillo

Carly Alston

Farley Asmath

“It is a statement of the Senate’s priorities and our values and what we hold dear”

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

"Senate leaders unveiled a $42.7 billion fiscal year 2020 budget proposal on Tuesday, virtually mirroring the total spending figure in the House’s budget approved last week but embracing additional revenues the other chamber avoided. 

The Senate Ways and Means Committee’s proposal calls for a 3.1 percent increase in spending over last year’s budget, including what lawmakers describe as a “historic” boost in public education funding, new initiatives to improve mental health and a University of Massachusetts tuition freeze. Those efforts are buoyed by new taxes on opioid manufacturers and vaping products, two ideas backed by Gov. Charlie Baker but eschewed in the House budget. 

“Each line item, each number, is much more than just a number,” said Senate President Karen Spilka in a briefing about the budget. “It is a statement of the Senate’s priorities and our values and what we hold dear.” 

The Ways and Means Committee favorably reported the budget proposal by a voice vote at a Tuesday executive session. Senators can file amendments until noon on Friday and the full chamber will launch its annual string of formal sessions to debate the budget starting on May 21."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190507/senate-budget-boosts-education-mental-health-spending

The full set of details associated with the Senate Ways and Means budget for FY 2020 can be found online https://malegislature.gov/Budget/SenateWaysMeansBudget

Senate Ways and Means budget proposal for FY 2020

FHS outdoor track; two very close meets vs. Oliver Ames

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, May 7, 2019


Boys Outdoor Track = Oliver Ames, 69 @ Franklin, 67 – Final
– Oliver Ames’ Aaron MacDonald notches four first-place finishes and Anthony DeCosta and Harrison Webster each won a pair of events to help the Tigers edge Franklin. MacDonald won the 400m (50.9), the 200M (22.7), the triple jump (39’6”), and the long jump (20’5.75”). Webster crossed first in the 100M (11.3) and won the high jump (5’2) while DeCosta had the longest throws in the discus (111’11.5″) and the shot put (42’10”). Sean Flaherty added a win in the 400M hurdles (59.4) for OA.

Girls Outdoor Track = Oliver Ames, 67 @ Franklin, 69 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-07-19/

Come out tomorrow night and join FHS Boys Lax Boosters for a wine & cheese tasting event at Pour Richards! Maybe pick up a nice Mothers Day gift... pic.twitter.com/cEVVvZnmLt

— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) May 8, 2019

FHS Boys Lax Boosters - wine & cheese tasting event at Pour Richards - May 8

Tri-County Students Get Pinned

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School friends and family members joined Medical Careers instructors, Anne-Marie Guanci, Suzanne Dodakian, Aimee Evers, and Victoria Shokunbi, in honoring senior students for all their certifications and accomplishments with a pinning ceremony.

Since beginning their Medical Careers program, students received the following certifications/training:

Sophomore year: American Heart Association's First Aid and CPR, OSHA, Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology, and the Alzheimer Association's Dementia Care training.

Junior year: Certified Nursing Assistant.

Senior Year: Home Health Aide Training, AHA Health Care Provider CPR with AED, and some students completed First Responder Training.

The pinning ceremony honored twenty-six seniors in the Medical Careers vocational program. The students awarded their pins are:

• Caroline Aspinwall of Walpole
• Corinne Blasetti of North Attleboro
• Christina Brousseau of North Attleboro
• Emily Brousseau of North Attleboro
• Adianna Celeste of North Attleboro
• Mackenzie Crawford of Attleboro
• Andrea DeLeon of Walpole
• Ava DiCenso of North Attleboro
• Grace Dunnebier of Franklin
• Nathan Glidden of North Attleboro
• Lia Hall of North Attleboro
• Kaitlyn Jones of Plainville
• Sarah Killoy of Franklin
• Hannah Lanthier of North Attleboro
• Maia Lavigne of North Attleboro
• Carolyn MacPherson of North Attleboro
• Emma Mangiacotti of Norfolk
• Avery McMorran of North Attleboro
• Gabriella Mills of North Attleboro
• Olivia Muise of North Attleboro
• Delaney Myers of North Attleboro
• Jillian Plante of North Attleboro
• Justina-Ann Sauro of Franklin
• Katie Udell of Medway
• Nicole Veader of Seekonk
• Shannon Zogalis of North 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.

The pinning ceremony honored twenty-six seniors
in the Medical Careers vocational program

FTC Alerts: Avoid crowdfunding scams

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Carlo Geromini Receives Public Service Award

Mr. Carlo B. Geromini, a member of Franklin’s Quattro Eroi Lodge, 1414, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, was presented with the Public Service Award by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The recognition was part of the Massachusetts Education and Law Awards, presented under the leadership of the Commission for Social Justice Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America,

Honorees and audience members were welcomed by Marilyn Petitto Devaney, Governor’s Councilor and member of the Commission for Social Justice. The Toastmaster of the event was Mr. Duke Castiglione, Anchor/Reporter, WCVB TV, Boston, MA. Mr. Geromini was presented with his award by Mr. Donald McGowan, Commission for Social Justice, and Mr. Antonio Sestito, State President.

Mr. Geromini addressed the audience and shared stories that painted a picture of his personal life and his professional contributions. Mr. Geromini’s parents immigrated from Tuscany as teenagers. They married, had eight children, and helped Mr. Geromini to understand and value both his Italian and American heritage.

Mr. Geromini served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, was educated at Boston College, and began his professional career as a high school teacher. After working as a substitute teacher, Mr. Geromini was hired as a full-time teacher at the Institution School at M.C.I., Norfolk, MA. He served as a teacher for 10 years before being promoted to school Principal, a position he held for 22 years.

Mr. Geromini introduced a variety of courses, programs, partnerships, and collaborations that garnered him recognition as a leader in the correctional education system. Mr. Geromini received national recognition when a group of his students successfully competed against universities on the TV Show, “Quiz Bowl”.

One of the strongest accolades of Mr. Geromini and his dedicated service to education was spoken by a former student: “To many, prison is a negative experience; however, in the darkness of that negativity, Mr. Geromini is a beacon of light.”

In addition to his work as an educator, Mr. Geromini has given generously of his time and talent to the Franklin community. He has served on the School Committee, Town Council (two terms as Chair) and the Library Board, as well as the Democratic Town Committee.

For information about the Quattro Eroi Lodge, please visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SonsOfItalyFranklinMA/

left to right are: Peter Geromini, Carlo Geromini, Antonio Sestito, Chris Geromini

Franklin High School PCC meeting - May 13 - Superintendent Sara Ahern

The Franklin High School will be having their last PCC meeting for the 2018-2019 school year on May 13 at 7:00 PM at the Franklin High School media center/library. 

With all of the discussions concerning the school budget, start time, and homework policy we have asked Superintendent Sara Ahern to attend the meeting and she has agreed.

Monday, May 13th 2019 at 7PM in the Library/Media will be out last PCC Meeting for the year. At this meeting, there will be updates on all year end activities, dates of finals, etc. With all the discussion on budget, start time, homework policy, we have invited Dr. Ahern to come pic.twitter.com/3GddKpPRqN

— FHS PCC (@FHS_PCC) May 6, 2019

Franklin High School PCC meeting - May 13 - Superintendent Sara Ahern