In the News: Social consumption pilot possible; self driving shuttle in Providence

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

Social consumption pilot possible

"As state regulators prepare to discuss and possibly vote on a policy to allow marijuana use in certain public social settings, Gov. Charlie Baker indicated Monday he could be open to a pilot program for things like pot cafes and lounges. 

The Cannabis Control Commission is expected to have a “policy discussion” on Thursday about social consumption, or a policy that would allow adults to use marijuana in some form in a social setting. The commission initially drafted regulations to allow so-called social consumption but put the issues on the back burner after pushback last year from Baker. 

“It’s not up to me, it’s up to the CCC,” Baker said Monday when asked about the policy the CCC plans to discuss Thursday. “What I’ve said many times about most of the issues associated with the rollout of recreational marijuana, is it’s really important that they, the CCC, understand what they’re doing and why they’re doing it as they make these decisions.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190514/social-consumpton-pilot-for-marijuana-would-make-lot-of-sense-says-gov-baker

self driving shuttle in Providence

"Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza rode in a self-driving car for the first time Tuesday when they inaugurated the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program. 

They circled the State House without incident and declared Rhode Island a leader in transportation technology. 

Raimondo “got a little nervous” when the vehicle attendant took his hands off the controls, she said after stepping out of the shuttle on Smith Street. “But after a couple minutes it felt great. It felt safe and smooth. ... It swerved around the curb that juts out. It stopped at a red light, took a left when it needed to.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190514/ri-state-leaders-get-first-ride-on-providence-self-driving-shuttle-service

US Census: Younger Workers in Cities More Likely to Bike to Work

Roughly 870,000 people report commuting by bicycle — many of them young and urban residents.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers Younger Workers in Cities More Likely  to Bike to Work May 17 is National Bike to Work Day and events are held around the country to encourage people to commute by bicycle. The most recent American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates covering the years 2013-2017 show that about 872,000 people, or 0.6% of all workers in the United States (Table S0801), bike to work. The ACS asks workers about their primary method of transportation to work. This provides data about national commuting patterns, including biking to work.  https://census.gov/library/stories/2019/05/younger-workers-in-cities-more-likely-to-bike-to-work.html? About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, the economy, emergency preparedness, and population. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews.

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Franklin School for the Performing Arts to present Spring Concert

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will provide prospective students with complimentary tickets to its Spring Concert performances as part of the school’s All Access Pass program.

Franklin School for the Performing
Arts to present Spring Concert

Families are invited to learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama. Spring Concert shows provide a dynamic way to experience what the school has to offer across many dance disciplines, voice, acting, instrumental music, and musical theater programming.

Spring Concert performances will be presented on Saturday, May 18 at 4 and 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 19 at 1 and 4 p.m. at the Franklin High School Auditorium, 218 Oak St., Franklin.

Featuring FSPA students of many ages and levels, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format.

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people.

Prospective students and families should call FSPA at 508-528- 8668 to reserve their complimentary tickets and schedule a trial class or tour of the facilities. Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information.

Morrongiello Selected to Deliver MassBay Student Commencement Address

MassBay Community College is pleased to announce that, Maxwell Sherman Morrongiello of Franklin, MA, will deliver the student commencement address to his fellow classmates and guests at the College’s 57th commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23, 2019. 

Morrongiello will graduate with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology and Sociology and plans to attend Bridgewater State University in fall 2019 to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Economics or Political Science.

Morrongiello is honored to be delivering the student commencement address, explaining, "I've come a along way since struggling to fit in as child at high school and coping with anxiety as a young adult. Many of my fellow graduates have also had a wide varety of challenges they have had to overcome in order to get here. 

MassBay has been dedicated to helping its students overcome these obstacles to succeed, whether it is due to food insecurity, a disability, or financial hardship. I will be focusing my address on our shared jouney as we celebrate our accomplishments together.”

During his time at MassBay, Morrongiello participated in the Student Government Association (SGA) and served as Parliamentarian, Legislation Committee Chair, and founded and chaired the SGA Summer Committee, ensuring SGA had an on-campus presence during summer classes. Morrongiello served on the Time and Space Committee working to bring Common Hour to the College, a one-hour break during the Monday and Wednesday class schedule that allows time for students to join clubs, activities, or have more study time. 

He served on the Student Nourishment and Care Committee (SNACC) to help fight student hunger on campus, even participating in an interview with WGBH and PBS NewsHour about our frozen meal collaboration with Boston-based organization, Food For Free. Morrongiello also led an initiative with the SGA and the Provost’s Office to recognize the achievements of part-time students to include them on the Dean’s List, which passed faculty governance.

https://www.massbay.edu/

Morrongiello is also an elected member of the Franklin Democratic Town Committee and serves as the webmaster. He was an intern with State Representative, Jeffrey Roy, of Franklin. He has volunteered his time as a speaker with the Department of Mental Health’s Community Conversation Initiative to eliminate the stigma of mental illness. 

Morrongiello presented to the Worcester Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Training about his own road to mental health to help officers better understand the issue first-hand. “I have spent a lot of time focused on my own recovery with anxiety, while also trying to educate others to demystify mental illness. I find the more you talk about mental illness the more that stigma breaks down.”

MassBay Community College is ranked by the Brookings Institution as one of the top schools for value added and earned salaries in the workforce. Ranked #1 for 2-year colleges in Massachusetts, #2 in New England and ranked #16 nationally. The College’s facilities in Wellesley Hills, Framingham and Ashland house day, evening and weekend classes that meet the needs of degree-seeking students and career minded life-long learners. Online options provide convenience and allow faculty to facilitate the learning process. Since its founding in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by several governing bodies and strives to meet the needs of the diverse local communities it serves.

FHS sports results not as plentiful as the raindrops

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Girls Tennis = Attleboro @ Franklin – Postponed to Thursday, 5/16 at 3:45.

Boys Outdoor Track = Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45

Girls Outdoor Track = Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-14-19/

And via the Twitterverse, this tidbit of info on the outdoor track meet:

Franklin Boys track sweep the mile and 2 mile along with noticeable first place finishes from seniors Dylan Kehoe in the 800m and Dan Barrow in the 400m on senior night.

— FHS Boys Track (@FHSPanthersTF) May 14, 2019

FHS Panthers

Representative Jeffrey Roy Secures Funding for New Tri-County Handicap Van

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is pleased to announce it has a new handicap accessible van available to transport students with disabilities. It’s the first handicap accessible van for the school. The van will be used to transport students both to and from the school and to field trips and special events. Prior to receiving the van, the school had to contract school bus transportation services.

State Representative Jeffrey Roy of Franklin was able to secure the funding last year from the states’ FY19 budget. The school was granted $50,000 to purchase the van. The total cost of the van was $60,470. The van seats 12 passengers and is fitted with a ramp, lift, and bench seats with seat belts. It is designed to provide safe, reliable and convenient transportation.

“I am happy that the state was able to provide funds to equip Tri-County with a state-of-the-art van to transport students with disabilities,” said Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin). “The van will help the school further its mission of providing for all of its students and will also help save money by eliminating the need to rent out other equipment. I appreciate the school’s continued dedication to students and appreciate the opportunity to step in with my colleagues in the legislature to assist with funding needs.”

“Dealing with the hassles of transportation and finding safe and sufficient transportation for students with disabilities can be a challenge,” said Stephen Dockray, Superintendent. “We are happy to now have a handicap accessible van available to our students. It’s a pleasure to be able to offer transportation to all of our students regardless of their individual needs. We thank Representative Roy and the state of Massachusetts who have made this possible for our students with disabilities.”

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 Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

left to right:  Stephen Dockray, Superintendent of Tri-County, Representative Jeffrey Roy and
John Roy, School Business Administrator of Tri-County

Live reporting: Consent agenda to Closing

7. Consent Agenda
a. Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from your April 23, 2019 School Committee meeting as detailed.
b. FHS Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Peter Baglioni for the Fernando Baglioni Scholarship as detailed.
c. Solutions Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,000.00 for Supplemental supplies for the Solutions Program as follows:

• Franklin Cultural Council $500.00
• Middlesex Savings Bank $500.00

d. Parmenter Gifts
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $900.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips as detailed.
e. Music Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,950.00 for in-house enrichment for the Music Department as follows:

• Franklin Music Boosters $2,700.00
• Music Drives Us.org $ 250.00

f. Oak St. Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,748.00 from the Oak Street PCC for Field Trips as detailed.
g. RMS Field Trip – RW Zoo
I recommend approval of the request to take RMS 7th graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on June 4, 2019 as detailed.
h. RMS Field Trip – Stadium Theater
I recommend approval of the request to take RMS 6th Graders to Stadium Theater for the Imagination Series in Woonsocket, RI on June 5, 2019 as detailed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence
- Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

11. Adjournment


The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Live reporting: Information Matters

5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
meeting with subcommittee, another forum planned for the Fall

Community Relations
May 22 - being rescheduled, date TBD
will be at Strawberry Stroll, Farmers Market

Policy
meeting scheduled June 4, June 18
homework guidelines being worked on

Public Schools Advocacy/ MASC
every town and community needs more funding dollars
met before the Town Council meeting to discuss strategy for comments
charter school reimbursement, transportation funding
did mention the O word, can't fix the structural deficit without that

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
put together rubric on evaluation form with the goals listed
timeline added to the packet given to the committee members

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 
Joint PCC
all spoke for the need of volunteers
presentation by FEF
Wizards Nov 22
SEPAC advisory reminder of speaker coming Thursday

Substance Abuse Task Force
segment on Franklin TV and radio
posted on schools webpage, on asst superintendent link
booklet on conversation to be held on the 'ride home'

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
last meeting last week

School Start Times Advisory Committee (no longer needed)


6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items

May 28 - evaluation evidence
concluding DIP and communications

additional info on Phase 2 for School Start times
rationale, indicators worth looking at; attendance patterns, etc.
various scenarios, more info on the 2 that come forward
what if the complexes were connected for start times? 

retiree recognition 



The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. School Choice Vote
I recommend that the School Committee vote to not accept any new School Choice students for the 2019-2020 school year.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiona_-_school_choice_vote_0.pdf

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

b. 2019-20 School Committee Meeting Schedule
I recommend adoption of the 2019-20 School Committee meeting schedule as detailed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionb_-_19-20_sc_mtg_schedule.pdf

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

c. Amego School Approval
I recommend approval of the Amego School as recommended by Paula Marano, Director of Student Services as detailed.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actionc_-_amego.pdf

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

d. School Start Times Advisory Committee
I recommend the Franklin School Committee vote to discontinue the School Start Times Advisory Committee
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/discussion_actiond_-_sstac.pdf

more info on start times coming for next meeting

motion to accept, seconded, passed 7-0

e. Policy – First Readings
I recommend moving the following policies to a second reading:
1. JKAA – Physical Restraint of Students
2. ID – Emotional Support Dogs

Paula Marano provides an update on physical procedures, what we can do, what we can't do; only in last resort

motion to move to second reading, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items - None



The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Live Reporting: School Committee - May 14, 2019

Present:  Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent:  none

1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
middle school before high school adjustment to agenda

b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

none

c. FHS Student Representative Comments
junior prom, ap exams
class elections coming up
Empty bowls raised over $13,000
multiple teams all top of the tables in Hockomock League
Senior dinner Thursday night at Lake Pearl
Senior week coming up with graduation on June 7
on behalf of the teachers, thanks to the community for Teacher Appreciation week

seniors will be here for the May 28th meeting

d. Superintendent’s Report
favorable news on budget front, 
Senator Spilka, Senator Rausch, Rep Roy appeared to Town Council
reimbursement to 75%, approx $200K
uses traditional formula used for Charter School funding
new Cherry Sheets are posted with the updated numbers
could add back items to the budget due to these developments
Town Council budget hearings scheduled for 5/22-5/23

Franklin Cultural District celebrated last Friday
students performed and art work was shown

Annie Sullivan - Ms Morrison will be next principal
was asst principal since 2016, part of MASC leadership program

Teacher appreciation week, thanks to the community and PCC's for the outpouring of support - it was uplifting for the staff


2. Guests / Presentations
b. MS School Improvement Plans Update

Middle Schools Improvement Plan - 2018-19 Update from Franklin Matters

• social emotional learning

responsive classroom
World of Difference
"Fill the Well"
"Mental Health Awareness Day" coming up

students learning how to cope individually
still at beginning stages but something we want and need to do

• engaging and rigorous curriculum

implementation of illustrative math program
Keys to literacy

• high quality instruction

ADL training
groups from each school attended ADL conference 
looking at how to better utilize the Advisory program

• effective ongoing two way communication

using online tools as well to engage community

Remington PCC working to build a succession plan, in jeopardy for next year (all four current leaders are 8th grade parents whose students will be going to FHS next year)
ASMS looking for 8th grade volunteers
Horace Mann also looking for volunteers

being an active listener is a good way to get feedback, in addition to old fashioned conversations and newer tools like Google Form for surveys

a. FHS School Improvement Plan Update

essence is about developing connections
year 2 of advisory program, very proud of this accomplishment
looking to make connections with at risk students
mental health and SEL work integrates into many other items
World of Difference off to a good start
this is head and shoulders above the others in terms of positive response

two of our favorite roles are (1) being a megaphone to spread a good idea and (2) to be a cheerleader

stress of building a resume on some of the students, how are we addressing that?
a topic of the PCC meeting last night raised by a parent, mixed messages from outside parties (some colleges, etc.)

Objective 2 - meeting needs of students
continued discussions on grading, pilot with a dozen, then year 2 expanded to another 45; year three moving to a practice and away from pilot

two-way communication, listening is even more important

Objective 3 - shared vision and beliefs

working hard to ensure a cohesion around the mission/vision
HS student, teachers, parents, not shy about providing feedback

subcommittee working on discipline in the building
collaborative culture; ramping up around discipline now
how to be consistent

Objective 4 - two way communication
SGA brought breathalyzers and parking lot chnages
Senior Citizens have been regular participants and valued for what they bring

senior projects coming up, over 100 participating
other event or recognition around other signings, military, education, etc.

cell phones - looking to do more work on where and when it is appropriate
great trend in getting numbers down on substance abuse

state seal of biliteracy
more work underway, more updates coming in the fall




The documents released for this meeting can be found online:
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/may-14-2019-school-committee-packet

(Note: Not all the documents are released before the meeting. Some are posted after the meeting (Weds AM))

Franklin High School Football: 11th Annual Golf Tourney - June 1

Franklin High School Football is hosting it's 11th annual golf tourney. June 1, 1:00 PM at The New England Country Club, Bellingham. 

As the organization's biggest fundraiser, we depend on the proceeds of this event to fund the program and buy safety equipment for our players. This even promises to be tons of fun with fabulous prizes and dinner is included! 

See more details and register yourself and/or your foursome on our brand new website www.franklinpanthersfootball.com. 

Own a business? Consider a sponsorship at this event. Contact Russell Gasbarro @ 508-243-1874 for details.



Download your copy of the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczMWpFcVFZSEJLdjBPU1dhVFpXWGF4Q3U3c093/view?usp=sharing

Franklin High School Football 11th Annual Golf Tourney

Tri-County Regional Opens Summer Camp Registration

Pique your child’s curiosity this summer with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School’s Summer Camp program. A variety of exciting camp themes ensures a fun, safe, and engaging environment for your child to enjoy while learning something new.

Tri-County’s licensed teachers use their industry expertise to teach campers about everything from Computer Information Technology to Baking. During the week-long camps, students will learn how to program a video game, style hair and create nail art, or design a custom t-shirt. These creative activities allow campers to continue learning during the summer months.

“Experiencing camp is another opportunity for children to become independent and self-confident and is a great time to enjoy activities of interest while continuing to learn,” said Cathie Rebelo, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County. ““Tri-County Summer Camp offers campers opportunities to become familiar with various career pathways in innovative and engaging ways while making new friends and having fun.”

Tri-County camps include: Art Adventures Camp, Baking Camp, Cosmetology Camp, Cyber Camp, and Hall Pass to Healthcare Camp. Full camp descriptions are available on the high school’s website.

Camps will be offered in a one-week session beginning on July 8th and ending on July 12, 2019. The cost of each camp is $225. Enrollment in each program is limited to students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 in September 2019. Students living in the Tri-County school district are given preference for enrollment. Early registration is highly recommended as the camps are expected to fill up. All programs are subject to adequate enrollment.

A completed registration form and payment in full must be received in order to be registered. To learn more or to register, visit www.tri-county.us/summercamps.

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.

Tri-County Regional Opens Summer Camp Registration

FHS boys and girls lacrosse post wins over King Philip

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, May 13, 2019

Baseball = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Mansfield scored once in the third and once more in the sixth, and senior Kyle Moran shined on the mound as the Hornets handed Franklin its first loss of the season. Moran scattered three hits, all in the first three innings, walked one and struck out 10 in a complete game effort. Sam Nugent (1-for-3) knocked in Connor Smith (hit by pitch) in the third to put Mansfield up. Junior John Carney (2-for-3, double) added the second run by scoring on a wild pitch in the sixth. Scott Elliott had two hits for the Panthers, including a triple. Junior Brennan Rivera was strong on the mound in the loss, allowing three hits and two walks, striking out nine with two runs (one earned) allowed in six innings.

Softball = Mansfield, 7 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Mary Muldoon had three hits, including a pair of doubles and a homer, and drove in four runs, as the Hornets pulled out a road win against league-leading Franklin. The Hornets got out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Kara Bendanillo reached on an error and moved to second on a fielder’s choice. Mady Bendanillo walked and both sisters moved into scoring position on a sac bunt by Caty DeMassi before Muldoon drove them in with a double. In the fourth, DeMassi and Muldoon had back-to-back doubles to make it 3-0 and then Casey Mousette singled in the fourth run. In the top of the fifth, Megan Letendre drew a one-out walk and then scored on a DeMassi double. After Franklin plated a pair in the bottom of the fifth to cut the lead to 5-2, Kara Bendanillo made a solid defensive play on a bunt attempt to end the rally. Mansfield tacked on two insurance runs in the sixth. Mady Bendanillo tripled with one out and scored on a sac fly by DeMassi (her third RBI of the game) before Muldoon sent a ball off the top of the fence and out for a solo home run to cap the scoring. Sarah Cahill allowed only four hits to pick up the win in the circle and Sydney Woods added three hits for the Hornets.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ King Philip, 8 – Final
– The Panthers stayed unbeaten in the league and clinched at least a share of an eighth straight league title with a road win. Erin Walsh scored five times and had a pair of helpers, while Annie Walsh scored three times, assisted on one, grabbed seven draw controls, and four ground balls. Kenzie Baker also had a hat trick for the Panthers, while Jackie O’Neil scored a goal and had three assists. Gianna Cameron made seven saves in the win.

Boys Tennis = Mansfield, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Mansfield earned a win on the road at Franklin to pull into a first-place tie with the Panthers with three matches to go. The Hornets got a win at first singles and swept doubles action to edge the Panthers. Luke Nickerson won 6-3, 6-3 at first singles, the team of Max Bank and Sethu Odayappan won 6-1, 6-4 at first doubles, and the Hornets’ second doubles team of Dheeraj Valluru and Sam Donellan won 6-3, 6-3. Franklin’s Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-3 at second singles and Vayshnav Malhotra won 6-0, 6-3 at third singles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final
– The Hornets picked up two wins and singles and another in doubles play in a rain-shortened match against Franklin. Lizzy Elsner won 6-4, 6-2 at first singles and Aryana Khosravani picked up a 6-1, 6-1 win at third singles. The team of Hannah Podolske and Sam Sternburg won 6-0, 6-2 at first doubles.


Boys Lacrosse = King Philip, 5 @ Franklin, 11 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com provides the lacrosse game recap:

"The Franklin boys lacrosse team knew it was going to get its toughest test from a league opponent when King Philip visited Pisini Field on Monday afternoon. 

But it was even tougher than they anticipated. 

The Panthers had cruised through its league schedule to this point, racking up seven wins and outscoring Hockomock foes 140-14. On the other side, King Philip raced out to a 10-0 record overall before suffering back-to-back losses to Canton and Grafton — both by one goal — before the clash against the Panthers. 

King Philip came out strong, taking the first lead of the game and going in front again in the second quarter. The Warriors limited Franklin to just four goals in the first half, trailing by two at the break. 

But Franklin found its footing in the second half, using timely goals in both the third and fourth quarters, and dominated possession en route to an 11-5 victory. The win clinches at least a share of a seventh straight Kelley-Rex division title for the Panthers.

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-lacrosse-beat-king-philip-division-title/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-King-Philip-Boys-Lacrosse-05-13-19

For other results around the league
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-13-19/

Franklin junior Owen Palmieri tries to get past the defense of King Philip’s Aidan Bender in the
second half. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

MBTA Update: Commuter Rail schedule change effective May 20

"Spring/Summer Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, May 20, 2019 and are now available on the MBTA website at mbta.com."

For convenience, I have the new Franklin schedule here. I don't see any real changes to the actual schedule (focusing on the morning and evening peak hours). They seem to have removed the winter conditional statements from this. If I did miss something, please let me know.


You can get the current and future schedules online
https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/schedule

The schedule beginning May 20:

MBTA Update: Commuter Rail schedule change effective May 20