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Friday, May 31, 2019
Hurricane season starts June 1. Are you ready?
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Memorial Day - Program Handout - May 27, 2019
For those unable to participate in person at the ceremonies on Memorial Day, a copy of the program handout is available here. Thanks to my daughter, Allison, for taking the photos and videos to share here.
I was away for a wedding weekend in the Baltimore area where we got to spend some time in Annapolis, one of the first capitals of the USA.
The Memorial Day program can also be downloaded from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fSSi5tTnqEv3VBRsSp0x2nzilNpv6Wu-/view?usp=sharing
I was away for a wedding weekend in the Baltimore area where we got to spend some time in Annapolis, one of the first capitals of the USA.
The Memorial Day program can also be downloaded from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fSSi5tTnqEv3VBRsSp0x2nzilNpv6Wu-/view?usp=sharing
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| a glorious day to remember (photo by Allison Sherlock) |
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| Squire Fredrick, our tour guide, describing General Washington resigning his commission to the Continental Congress |
FHS Senior Awards Night to be broadcast at 6:30 PM
Tune into Panther TV LIVE this Thursday, May 30 for Senior Awards Night!
The ceremony begins at 6:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PantherTVLive/live
Shared via notification from Panther TV
https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1133699755903803393
The ceremony begins at 6:30 PM here: https://www.youtube.com/c/PantherTVLive/live
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| FHS Senior Awards Night to be broadcast at 6:30 PM |
Shared via notification from Panther TV
https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1133699755903803393
FHS baseball and girls lacrosse teams post wins
Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Baseball = Franklin, 6 vs. Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final
– Franklin seniors Gerard Collins and Ben Guzman combined for the shutout, allowing a combined six hits with neither issuing a walk to lead the Panthers to a win over visiting Bishop Feehan. Collins scattered five hits over four innings in his first career start to earn the win while Guzman picked up a three-inning save, allowing just one hit while striking out one. Scott Elliott paced the offense with three hits, including a double, and two runs scored, Alex Haba added two hits, a run scored and knocked in a team-high four runs, and Cooper Ross had a pair of hits, an RBI and a run scored. JB Floris (RBI) and Joe Lizotte (run) each had a hit for Franklin.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 7 vs. St. John’s (Shrewsbury), 8 – Final (2OT)
– Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-St-Johns-Shrewsbury-Boys-Lacrosse-5-29-19/
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Bishop Feehan, 8 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-29-19/
Baseball = Franklin, 6 vs. Bishop Feehan, 0 – Final
– Franklin seniors Gerard Collins and Ben Guzman combined for the shutout, allowing a combined six hits with neither issuing a walk to lead the Panthers to a win over visiting Bishop Feehan. Collins scattered five hits over four innings in his first career start to earn the win while Guzman picked up a three-inning save, allowing just one hit while striking out one. Scott Elliott paced the offense with three hits, including a double, and two runs scored, Alex Haba added two hits, a run scored and knocked in a team-high four runs, and Cooper Ross had a pair of hits, an RBI and a run scored. JB Floris (RBI) and Joe Lizotte (run) each had a hit for Franklin.
Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 7 vs. St. John’s (Shrewsbury), 8 – Final (2OT)
– Click here for a Photo Gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-St-Johns-Shrewsbury-Boys-Lacrosse-5-29-19/
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Bishop Feehan, 8 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-29-19/
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| Matt Lazzaro on the move (HockomockSports.com photo) |
FM #163 - School Start Times update
FM #163
This internet radio show or podcast is number 163 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the School Start Times update from the Franklin School Committee meeting held on May 28, 2019.
The update is one of an undetermined series as the administration continues to work out details on the proposal for school start times.
Superintendent Sara Ahern provides the update. The slides she refers to are linked in the show notes so you can follow along. At the end several members of the community take an active role in commenting or raising questions.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/school_start_times_presentation_part_i_1.pdf
Per the Superintendent, the second update will come in September. Some number of updates may follow depending upon the progress in answering questions and developing a set of answers for a plan to change start times. If and when there is a proposal, there will be advance notification before the School Committee takes a vote.
Without further ado, here is the audio recording (approx 1 hour 20 minutes).
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning, or construction, I would like someone to help us by following the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and or the Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive, open mind, and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
School Start Times Background Information:
The School Start Times presentation to the School Committee was March 26, 2019. The audio of the presentation was posted here on Wednesday:
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/fm-161-school-start-times-report-32619.html
The Summary document was released on Friday and published here on Saturday, March 30
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-start-times-advisory-committee.html
The recap of the full School Committee meeting was posted here on Sunday
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-committee-recap-march-26-2019.html
Additional info on the work of the School Start Times Advisory Committee
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-start-times-advisory-committee
This internet radio show or podcast is number 163 in the series for Franklin Matters.
This recording shares the School Start Times update from the Franklin School Committee meeting held on May 28, 2019.
The update is one of an undetermined series as the administration continues to work out details on the proposal for school start times.
Superintendent Sara Ahern provides the update. The slides she refers to are linked in the show notes so you can follow along. At the end several members of the community take an active role in commenting or raising questions.
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/school_start_times_presentation_part_i_1.pdf
Per the Superintendent, the second update will come in September. Some number of updates may follow depending upon the progress in answering questions and developing a set of answers for a plan to change start times. If and when there is a proposal, there will be advance notification before the School Committee takes a vote.
Without further ado, here is the audio recording (approx 1 hour 20 minutes).
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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.
How can you help?
In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning, or construction, I would like someone to help us by following the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and or the Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive, open mind, and willingness to learn and share.
Overall:
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes |
School Start Times Background Information:
The School Start Times presentation to the School Committee was March 26, 2019. The audio of the presentation was posted here on Wednesday:
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/fm-161-school-start-times-report-32619.html
The Summary document was released on Friday and published here on Saturday, March 30
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-start-times-advisory-committee.html
The recap of the full School Committee meeting was posted here on Sunday
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/03/school-committee-recap-march-26-2019.html
Additional info on the work of the School Start Times Advisory Committee
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-start-times-advisory-committee
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| School Start Times Advisory Committee |
Franklin Senior Center: Veterans Coffee Social - June 5
Veterans Coffee Social
Wednesday ▪ June 5 ▪ 10:00 AM
Franklin Senior Center Café
Come And Chat With Other Vets
Coffee And Pastry Will Be Provided
All Vets Are Invited!
For More Information, Contact The Veteran Services Office At: (508) 613-1315
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| Franklin Senior Center: Veterans Coffee Social - June 5 |
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - Jun 16
The 13th annual Franklin PMC Kids Ride will be held on Sunday, June 16, from 8 AM to 12 PM. The Franklin ride is one of more than 35 PMC Kids Rides throughout the New England area. Last year, the Franklin ride attracted more than 230 young cyclists between the ages of 3 and 14, who rode between 3 and 10 miles. The ride raised more than $58,000, exceeding their goal for cancer care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Altogether, the PMC Kids Rides program has raised more than $9 million since their first ride in 1998. This year's goal is $60,000.
This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.
The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $10 registration fee and a $30 fundraising minimum for all riders.
Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin. All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
This ride is a unique event that motivates kids to learn about the importance of giving back, introduces them volunteerism and fundraising, and offers a way for children to become part of the PMC mission in a safe and athletic way. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer.
The Franklin PMC Kids Ride will will start and end at the Jefferson School, located at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Kids can select from a 3, 6, or 10-mile course. They will also enjoy an after-ride celebration with music, games, food, and more. Younger participants, not yet on two wheels, can partake in the Tikes and Trikes course in a contained area at the school. This area has several fun stations and activities for the little ones, including a car wash, gas station, snack stand, craft table, face painting, and more. There is a $10 registration fee and a $30 fundraising minimum for all riders.
Riders and volunteers can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin. All local communities are encouraged to participate. For more information about the ride or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer.
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| balloon arch for starting line 2014 |
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