FHS indoor track results = #4 Hockomock dual meet - Jan 24, 2020

Catching up to the individual FHS indoor track athlete results from the #4 Hockomock League dual meet held Jan 24, 2020

The full results can be found online
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/MeetResults.aspx?Meet=386391&show=all

These are the 'filtered FHS' results.

Download the PDF file
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U8koFJCKid4cjwvNV867OAYTFbTEhEM5/view?usp=sharing

Place	Grade	Name	Performance	School	Event
17	11	Grady Ellis	7.08a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Men
31	11	Daniel Hammann	7.26a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Men
32	12	Justin Flaherty	7.26a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Men
42	12	Owen Palmieri	7.40a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Men
13	10	Brendan Toolin	7.50a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Men
14	11	Karl Gruseck	7.54a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Men
17	10	Connor McGaffigan	7.61a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Men
24	10	Travis Cuneo	7.79a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Men
25	10	Kaleth Diaz Gomez	7.80a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Men
10	12	Jacob Cummings	38.12a	Franklin	300 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
24	10	Jack Clifford	40.44aPR	Franklin	300 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
25	11	Tate Underwood	40.69aSR	Franklin	300 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
9	11	Alec Hanley	1:30.94a	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
15	10	Tyler Powderly	1:32.71a	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
16	10	Mathew Zielinski	1:32.87aPR	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
34	11	Alex Towle	1:42.34a	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
42	10	Benjamin Taylor	1:47.24a	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
4	12	Camden Harrington	2:43.28aPR	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
29	11	Connor Scagliarini	3:05.03a	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
35	10	Stephen Rontiris	3:09.75a	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
38	10	Noah Smith	3:11.01aPR	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
43	11	Nicholas Quinn	3:18.79aSR	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Men
1	11	Nicholas Calitri	4:44.96aPR	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Men
15	11	Joshua Anderson	5:00.00aPR	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Men
19	10	Connor Kucich	5:01.85a	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Men
39	11	John Attinello	5:26.27a	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Men
42	10	Michael Farrow	5:33.73aPR	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Men
3	10	Griffin Sieczkiewicz	10:51.79a	Franklin	2 Miles  Varsity - Finals Men
11	10	Clancy Golden	11:08.52aPR	Franklin	2 Miles  Varsity - Finals Men
17	11	Joseph Zercie	11:15.29a	Franklin	2 Miles  Varsity - Finals Men
13	11	Shane Bissanti	8.82aPR	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 39"  Varsity - Finals Men
31	10	Brendan O'Leary	10.92a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 39"  Varsity - Finals Men
36	11	Sean Burns	11.39a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 39"  Varsity - Finals Men
7	11	Colman Flynn	10.73a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 39"  JV - Finals Men
10	9	Michael Galvin	11.83aPR	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 39"  JV - Finals Men
1		Relay Team	1:35.61a	Franklin	4x200 Relay  Varsity - Finals Men
1		Relay Team	3:40.83a	Franklin	4x400 Relay  Varsity - Finals Men
21	12	Shane Truenow	35-01.00	Franklin	Shot Put - 12lb  Varsity - Finals Men
34	10	Zachary Addi	30-02.00PR	Franklin	Shot Put - 12lb  Varsity - Finals Men
36	12	Rohan Herur	30-01.00PR	Franklin	Shot Put - 12lb  Varsity - Finals Men
39	12	Owen Palmieri	29-00.25PR	Franklin	Shot Put - 12lb  Varsity - Finals Men
7	11	Shane Bissanti	5-08.00PR	Franklin	High Jump  Varsity - Finals Men
--	11	Alec Hanley	NH	Franklin	High Jump  Varsity - Finals Men
--	10	Jack Clifford	NH	Franklin	High Jump  Varsity - Finals Men
8	12	Jacob Cummings	19-06.50	Franklin	Long Jump  Varsity - Finals Men
18	11	Tate Underwood	17-10.00PR	Franklin	Long Jump  Varsity - Finals Men
23	10	Jack Clifford	16-11.50	Franklin	Long Jump  Varsity - Finals Men
5	10	Jillian Fenerty	7.70a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Women
21	11	Molly Collins	8.19a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Women
32	10	Ava Fraulo	8.32a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Women
40	12	Haley DeStefano	8.67a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  Varsity - Finals Women
1	10	Isabelle Arnold	8.20a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
3	11	Kelsey LeBlanc	8.37a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
10	10	Chloe Barca	8.59aPR	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
17	10	Brooke Walsh	8.78a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
19	11	Ali Socci	8.82a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
23	9	Katherine Ewald	8.92a	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
34	10	Haileigh Rench-Fogarty	9.36aPR	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
39	11	Bridget Flaherty	9.75aPR	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
40	-	Mikela Robillard	9.81aPR	Franklin	55 Meter Dash  JV - Finals Women
11	12	Lauren Jackson	46.06a	Franklin	300 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
15	10	Riley Fitzpatrick	46.84a	Franklin	300 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
16	10	Madison Gaughran	47.34a	Franklin	300 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
12	10	Tarah Agati	1:51.27aPR	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
16	12	Katie Nguyen	1:52.62a	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
18	10	Kendall Jones	1:54.22aPR	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
19	10	Aislin Lavery	1:54.28a	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
22	10	Anna Grasso	1:56.65aPR	Franklin	600 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
7	12	Samantha Powderly	3:20.53aPR	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
8	9	Ruth Ann Mulvey	3:22.37a	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
11	10	Liliana Duffy	3:27.90aPR	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
26	12	Olivia Rondeau	3:39.22a	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
30	11	Elizabeth Petit	3:48.90a	Franklin	1000 Meters  Varsity - Finals Women
10	12	Carly Alston	5:54.03a	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Women
16	10	Caitlin Casey	6:03.53aPR	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Women
23	12	Madeline Cunniff	6:12.51a	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Women
25	12	Alex Jordan	6:16.82aPR	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Women
30	10	Lucia Mogauro	6:28.43a	Franklin	1 Mile  Varsity - Finals Women
5	11	Sydney Hawkins	12:41.91aPR	Franklin	2 Miles  Varsity - Finals Women
10	9	Colleen Golden	13:17.03aPR	Franklin	2 Miles  Varsity - Finals Women
14	11	Erin McCaffrey	13:25.46aPR	Franklin	2 Miles  Varsity - Finals Women
10	11	Lindsey Morse	9.56a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  Varsity - Finals Women
16	11	Katelyn Guidi	10.05aPR	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  Varsity - Finals Women
21	10	Anna Norton	10.39aPR	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  Varsity - Finals Women
32	12	Sarah Spanek	10.96a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  Varsity - Finals Women
3	9	Barra Pfluke	10.92a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  JV - Finals Women
5	11	Lauren Duval	11.04a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  JV - Finals Women
7	12	Sabrina Addi	11.23a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  JV - Finals Women
9	10	Riley Fitzpatrick	11.51a	Franklin	55m Hurdles - 33"  JV - Finals Women
5		Relay Team	1:54.57a	Franklin	4x200 Relay  Varsity - Finals Women
3		Relay Team	4:30.14a	Franklin	4x400 Relay  Varsity - Finals Women
6	12	Danielle McDonnell	29-05.00PR	Franklin	Shot Put - 4kg  Varsity - Finals Women
19	12	Sabrina Addi	26-02.50	Franklin	Shot Put - 4kg  Varsity - Finals Women
27	11	Ariana Sanders	24-07.50PR	Franklin	Shot Put - 4kg  Varsity - Finals Women
29	11	Mackenzie Peters	23-08.00PR	Franklin	Shot Put - 4kg  Varsity - Finals Women
3	11	Lindsey Morse	5-02.00	Franklin	High Jump  Varsity - Finals Women
4	10	Ava Fraulo	5-00.00	Franklin	High Jump  Varsity - Finals Women
16	11	Katelyn Guidi	4-08.00	Franklin	High Jump  Varsity - Finals Women
10	11	Lindsey Morse	15-07.00PR	Franklin	Long Jump  Varsity - Finals Women
16	11	Katelyn Guidi	14-10.00PR	Franklin	Long Jump  Varsity - Finals Women
20	10	Jillian Fenerty	14-04.00	Franklin	Long Jump  Varsity - Finals Women

FHS indoor track results = #4 Hockomock dual meet - Jan 24, 2020

Register O'Donnell Promotes Suits for Success Program

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reaffirmed the Registry's 100% commitment to support the highly successful Suits for Success program in partnership with Interfaith Social Services of Quincy, Father Bill's & MainSpring of Quincy and Brockton the Boston Veterans Administration's Healthcare System Voluntary Service Program and InnerCity Weightlifting.

  

"By just looking in your closet or bureau," noted Register O'Donnell, "you can make a world of difference in someone's life." Your donations of business appropriate clothing through the Suits for Success program provides opportunities to men and women looking for employment.

  

Register O'Donnell went on to explain, "People who are attempting to re-enter the workforce need to make a good initial impression, whether it's attending an interview or their first day on the job. I hope local residents and businesses will consider making a clothing donation to this worthy endeavor. The program is truly needed, and it's a great resource in helping people enhance their opportunities in life."

  

Our participating agencies have requested that all donations of business appropriate attire for men and women must be clean, no stains, in-style, on hangers or neatly folded and placed in either re-useable tote bags or green plastic bags. Suggested donations include suits, dress shirts, pants and ties for men and dresses, suits, blouses, skirts and pants for women. Since the Registry started the Suits for Success program in February of 2009 it has collected more than 9,000 articles of clothing.

   

To contribute, individuals need to bring their donated clothes to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street in Dedham between the hours of 9:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. If you reside in the Quincy area, you can drop off clothing directly to the Interfaith Social Services office located at 105 Adams Street, Quincy between 8:30 and 3:30 Monday through Friday, and until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays.

  

Register O'Donnell concluded, "During the past decade, we know that Suits for Success works.  The program has given many people the confidence to take the next step in their lives. It can continue its successful mission with your generous help."

  

For more information about the Registry of Deeds' Suits for Success program, or to schedule a drop-off time, please contact Alicia Gardner at (781) 461-6104 or by  email   agardner@norfolkdeeds.org. Please prepare a list of the donated items along with your name and address so that we may provide you with a charitable tax deductible receipt.

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us 0n  twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds  and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

  

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Register O'Donnell with Mary Peak from the VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plain Voluntary Service

Franklin Residents: Census Dog Registration Reminders

Residents of Franklin! 

2020 ANNUAL CENSUS FORMS

You should have received your 2020 Annual Street Listing Census Form and Dog Registration Form in the mail this week. The annual census form must be signed and returned to the Town Clerk’s office within 10 days of receipt. Residents are reminded that census forms must be returned even when no changes are needed to your census information. 

In accordance with MGL Ch 51, Sec 4c, failure to respond to the annual census shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls. If you do not receive a census form, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office. 

2020 DOG REGISTRATION

All dog owners must register their dogs annually. Registration runs from Jan. 1st to April 1st. 

Dogs not licensed by April 1st are considered unlicensed and late fees will apply.
If you already licensed your dog, please disregard the form included with the census.

If you have any questions, please visit our website www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk or contact the Town Clerks Office at 508-520-4900 or email tburr@franklinma.gov 

********* Top Dog Drawing! **********

Please visit our website or contact us for details.

We wish you all a very Happy and Healthy 2020!

Franklin Town Clerk’s Office

 

Top Dog Drawing pix as o1/29/20

FPAC announces initial casting for Legally Blonde

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) has announced the initial casting for their March production of Legally Blonde the Musical.

Starring as sorority girl turned Harvard Law student Elle Woods will be Ali Funkhouser. A NYC based actress, this will be Funkhouser’s third production of Legally Blonde, having most recently appeared in The Lex’s production directed by Broadway’s original Elle, Laura Bell Bundy. Funkhouser recently performed her solo show “I Only Wanna Laugh” at Don’t Tell Mama in NYC. She has been seen in many FPAC productions including Newsies, Joseph, Little Shop of Horrors, and most recently #TappyXmasLIVE.

Jim Hogan will star as Elle’s lovable best friend and Harvard guide Emmett Forrest. Hogan has been seen in the touring companies of Waitress, The Phantom of the Opera, and Spring Awakening. Recently, his cover of Into the Unknown from Frozen 2 went viral; it can be viewed on Instagram (@jimhogan220).

FPAC is excited to welcome Emily Koch back to Franklin as Vivienne. She has appeared in the Broadway and touring companies of WICKED and Waitress. Koch has performed her solo show “eMulbOy5” at Feinstein’s/54 Below and other cabaret venues around NYC. She was last onstage with FPAC for 2019’s Broadway in Franklin.

Andrew Scott Holmes will join the cast as Warner Huntington III. Holmes has performed all over the world as a Resident Guest Entertainer with Princess Cruises. From Goodspeed Opera House to Great Lakes Theater and beyond, he has played leading roles and understudied Broadway stars. With FPAC, Holmes was most recently seen earlier this season in Matilda.

Zoë Kassay returns to FPAC as Paulette. A former Equity actor, Zoë’s regional credits include Legally Blonde, Hairspray, 9 to 5 , Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Footloose, Singin’ in the Rain, and a stint as a mainstage performer with Disney Cruise Line. She was most recently onstage with FPAC as Sally Bowles in Cabaret.

 (Top left 2 right) Ali Funkhouser (Elle), Jim Hogan (Emmett), (Bottom left 2 right) Andrew Scott Holmes (Warner) and Emily Koch (Vivienne)

Also sharing the stage in Legally Blonde will be Ricky and Myrtle from William Berloni Theatrical Animals as Elle’s canine friends. Berloni and his handlers have provided animals of all species and sizes, found in shelters, humane societies or rescue leagues, for Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours, regional theaters, special events, the New York City Ballet, motion pictures, television, and commercials.

Further casting will be announced at a later date. Legally Blonde the Musical presented by the Franklin Performing Arts Company will run at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin March 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370.

Reminder: Legislative Forum - Tuesday, Feb 4 - 6:30 PM

The FHS Lecture Hall will be the setting for the 3rd Annual Legislative Forum held by the Franklin (MA) School Committee.

Senator Rebecca Rausch, Senate President Karen Spilka, and Representative Jeff Roy are scheduled to participate. 

The published agenda for the Forum is a waste of paper. Based upon the prior two Forums, one should expect some time for statements from each of our legislators along with questions prepared by the School Committee and an opportunity for those in the audience to ask questions.

It is a worthwhile evening to help understand the Franklin school budget issues and what help the State can provide (i.e addressing unfunded mandates is one frequent topic). Based upon prior experience, I would expect the Forum to run about 90 minutes.

The published agenda:
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/agendas/scagenda_2-4-20-legislative_forum_0.pdf

Reminder: Legislative Forum - Tuesday, Feb 4 - 6:30 PM

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 5, 2020

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 22, 2020

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS
Historical Commission: Randy La Rosa

6. HEARINGS
None Scheduled

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - 7:10 pm
Maks Roast Beef and Breakfast, Inc., New Wine and Malt License, Located at 451 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
a. Norfolk County Sheriff Office and House of Corrections Update with Sheriff McDermott Community
b. Preservation Act Discussion.

• i. Town Administrator Memo & Backup Material

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/cpa_town_admin_memo_backup_material_-_web.pdf

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

• a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
• b. Budget Subcommittee
• c. Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-03: Capital FY20 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-03 - Majority Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-04: OPEB Trust Funds Transfer (Motion to approve Resolution 20-04 - Majority Vote)

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-05: Free Cash to Stabilization Accounts Transfers (Motion to approve Resolution 20-05 - Majority Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-09: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Services, $350 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-09 - Majority Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-10: Gift Acceptance - Senior Center, $1000 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-10 - Majority Vote)

10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-11: Gift Acceptance - Police Department, $300 (Motion to approve Resolution 20-11 - Majority Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None Scheduled

ADJOURN


Note:  Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/february-5-town-council-agenda

The full agenda packet can be found
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-02-05_town_council_agenda_packet.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 5, 2020

Franklin grad Olivia DiGiacomo represents JWU at Div. III Immersion Program

Franklin grad Olivia DiGiacomo:

"Competing in collegiate athletics opens a number of unique opportunities, not all of them on the field. Franklin grad Olivia DiGiacomo got to experience one of those opportunities last week, when she attended the annual NCAA convention in Anaheim, Calif. as part of the Div. III Immersion Program.

DiGiacomo, a junior outfielder on the Johnson & Wales University softball team, was nominated for the program by her softball coach Kim Camara-Harvey and director of athletics Dana Garfield. She was one of 40 Div. III student-athletes selected from thousands of nominees nationwide to join the program and attend the convention.

“My coach and my athletic director looked at me as a leader and someone who can bring back a lot of information and knowledge back to campus,” said DiGiacomo after she got back from the convention. “It was absolutely a gratifying experience to be recognized.”

Continue reading the write up by Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.co: 
https://hockomocksports.com/franklins-olivia-digiacomo-represents-jwu-at-ncaa-convention/ 

Franklin alum Olivia DiGiacomo represented Johnson & Wales University at the NCAA Convention as one of 40 student-athletes selected from a national pool to take part in the DIII Immersion Program. (JWU Athletics)

 

FHS girls swim team finished 2nd @ Hockomock League Championships

The FHS girls swim team finished 2nd at the Hockomock League Championships on Saturday.

Team Results

1. Oliver Ames – 404
2. Franklin – 293
3. King Philip – 257
4. Canton – 235
5. Sharon – 189
6. Taunton – 163
7. Milford – 146
8. Attleboro – 125
9. Foxboro – 106
10. Mansfield – 87
11. North Attleboro – 53
12. Stoughton – 42
Race Results

200 Yard Medley Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Morgan Foltz, Jennifer Buche, Morgan O’Hara, Samantha Streton) – 1:53.09
4. Franklin (Isabel Capecci, Charlene Peng, Abigail Kaplan, Katie Houlihan) – 2:06.44

50 Yard Free
1. Morgan Foltz, Oliver Ames – 24.91
5. Elizabeth Tang, Franklin – 26.56

100 Yard Butterfly
1. Jennifer Buche, Oliver Ames – 1:00.29
3. Elizabeth Tang, Franklin – 1:01.21

100 Yard Free
1. Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames – 54.66
3. Alyssa LaPuma, Franklin – 58.20

500 Yard Free
1. Morgan Foltz, Oliver Ames – 5:20.94
4. Kathryn Chew, Franklin – 5:44.10
5. Maia Wainwright, Franklin – 5:53.79

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Ava Kelley, Emily Kelley, Sophie Hirtle, Samantha Streton) – 1:46.46
4. Franklin (Alyssa LaPuma, Kathryn Chew, Faye Sinotte, Elizabeth Tang) – 1:50.07

100 Yard Backstroke
1. Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames – 1:00.09
3. Kathryn Chew, Franklin – 1:06.20

400 Yard Free Relay
1. Oliver Ames (Ava Kelley, Jennifer Buche, Morgan Foltz, Morgan O’Hara) – 3:41.77
3. Franklin (Faye Sinotte, Kathryn Chew, Alyssa LaPuma, Elizabeth Tang) – 3:59.96

For all the results shared by HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-swim-championships-2020-results/

For the swim meet photo gallery
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-2019-2020/Hockomock-Girls-Swim-Championships-2-1-20/

Amazing job to each and every swimmer this morning! Everyone fought so hard and contributed to our AWESOME 2nd place finish at Hockomock Championships! @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/8zY21Qbx3R

— FHSGVSWIM! (@fhsgvswim1) February 1, 2020

@fhsgvswim1 brought the fire to HOCK CHAMPIONSHIPS this morning. Fought for the second place overall finish with best times, sectional cuts, state cuts and smiles!
Great enthusiasm. Great attitude. Great finish to the regular season.#ontosectionals #pantherpride
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐾💙

— Coach Balliro (@coachB_fhs) February 1, 2020

Amazing job to each and every swimmer this morning! Everyone fought so hard and contributed to our AWESOME 2nd place finish at Hockomock Championships! @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/8zY21Qbx3R

— FHSGVSWIM! (@fhsgvswim1) February 1, 2020

Amazing job to each and every swimmer this morning! Everyone fought so hard and contributed to our AWESOME 2nd place finish at Hockomock Championships! @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/8zY21Qbx3R

FHS girls and boys hockey teams post wins, wrestling takes home 3 wins

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Saturday

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ North Attleboro, 2 – Final
– North Attleboro rallied to tie the game in the third period but Franklin scored the game-winner with just under three minutes to play to give the Panthers the win, clinching the Kelley-Rex division title for the ninth straight season. Shane McCaffrey (from Dylan Marchand) and Conor O’Neil scored in the opening period as the visitors built a 2-0 advantage. North sophomore Sam Clarke cut the deficit in half with a power play goal in the second and senior Jack Connolly scored early in the third period to level the game at 2-2. Marchand muscled a loose puck into the back of the net with three minutes left to put the Panthers ahead.

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ King Philip, 1 – Final

Hockomock Crossover Super-Quad (Franklin, King Philip, Milford, North Attleboro, Taunton, Sharon), (@ North Attleboro)
Wrestling = Franklin, 39 vs. Milford, 30 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin, 38 vs. North Attleboro, 30 – Final
Wrestling = Franklin, 39 vs. Sharon, 11 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-01-20/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

INCREDIBLE 4-1 WIN AGAINST KP TONIGHT‼️ Goals by Olivia Stoller, Maggie McCaffrey, Libby Carter and Lindsay Atkinson ... strong win ladies, let’s keep it up😎

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) February 2, 2020

Great day today at the Hock Crossover. 39-30 over Milford, 38-30 over North Attleboro, and 39-11 over Sharon. 🏆🥇#hockchamps @FHSSports @HockomockSports

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) February 1, 2020

Such A gutsy squad! Spotting each team a lead because of forfeits, battling injuries and illness... and still going 3–0 on the day against 3 very tough Hock teams. No surprise why they are the #1 ranked wrestling team in the state! https://t.co/xIp6ybRY24

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 1, 2020

Here we go boys! pic.twitter.com/JWEtgLm83I

— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) February 2, 2020

Here we go boys! pic.twitter.com/JWEtgLm83I

— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke)

Healthy Weight and Your Child Program Sign Ups Happening for Families and to be Held at Stall Brook Elementary School in Bellingham

Healthy Weight & Your Child empowers 7-13 year olds, with the support of their families, to reach a healthy weight while achieving a healthier lifestyle. Since 2007, which marked the start of the Y’s Healthy Futures Initiative–designed to create healthier communities–the Hockomock Area YMCA has been actively working to increase physical activity and improve nutrition for kids in the area.

Healthy Weight and Your Child is a 25-session program, which includes 20 sessions delivered two times per week, followed by five weekly sessions. Sessions are two hours in length with the first hour delivered in a classroom setting and the second hour focused on physical activity.

The program emphasizes three elements: healthy eating, regular physical activity and behavior change, and engages the whole family, so together they can understand how the home environment and other factors influence the choices that lead to a healthy weight.

Made up of groups of eight to 15 children and their parents/caregivers, the program creates a safe, fun, and active environment for children and their families to explore and adopt proven methods to living a healthier lifestyle.

To be eligible for the program, each child must be between the ages of 7 and 13, have a body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile, be cleared for physical activity by a health care provider or school nurse, and be accompanied by a parent or caregiver at every session.

each child must be between the ages of 7 and 13

Classes will take place at Stall Brook Elementary School (342 Hartford Ave, Bellingham) and will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm. Please join us for an information session to have your questions answered on February 11 at Stall Brook at 6:00pm. Cost: free for first 10 families, thanks to generous support from Stop & Shop’s Our Family Foundation. Included is a Hockomock Area YMCA family membership for the duration of the program (runs: February 25 - June 11; no meeting during the week of April 19).

Questions may be directed to Marykate Bergen, Director of Health Innovation, at phl@hockymca.org or call 508-339-4053

About the Hockomock Area YMCA:
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org

Registration for Encore Music Academy = Music for Young Campers = Open Now

Registration for Encore Music Academy and Recording Studio's' Music for Young Campers summer camp is NOW OPEN! 

Head on over to www.encoremusicacademy.net/myc or give them a call at 508-533-7700 to reserve your spot for this entertaining and unique summer camp now!

 Registration for Encore Music Academy = Music for Young Campers = Open Now

Franklin Public Library February 2020 News & Events

Franklin Public Library February 2020 News & Events

February Library Hours
The Franklin Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17 for Presidents Day. The Library's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
  
Drop-In ESL Conversation Class, Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Starting this February at the Franklin Public Library, join us every Tuesday night for a drop-in conversation class for all levels of English language learners. This class will focus on helping students become more comfortable using English in everyday life. We call it a class, but it's really more of a group. Proctored by a certified ESL instructor, we will spend each session discussing a different topic--or wherever the conversation takes us! Resources will be provided by the Franklin Public Library so all you need to bring is a willingness to participate and learn. This program is free and open to all who wish to join.

New Pass Available
Library patrons can use the Franklin Public Library's pass to visit Mass Audubon wildlife sanctuaries across the state at the discounted rate of just $2 per person, for up to four people per pass. Sites include Stony Brook in Norfolk, Blue Hills Trailside Museum in Milton, Moose Hill in Sharon, and Wellfleet Bay in South Wellfleet. To reserve the pass, visit our website and click on the link for Museum Passes.

Library Now Subscribing to NoveList Plus and NextReads Newsletters!
Can't get enough of fiction, nonfiction, or audiobook recommendations? Use NoveList Plus to help you discover your next favorite read! This resource provides recommendations for all ages. Created by passionate book lovers who understand what readers want, NoveList Plus is a bibliophile's paradise, perfect for readers to explore. Access NoveList Plus from our website on the Databases & Research Resources page.
NextReads Newsletters alert you to the latest releases in your favorite subjects and genres. Reading recommendations for adults, teens, and kids can be sent directly to your inbox! You can even receive the weekly New York Times bestseller lists! The titles in the newsletters are linked directly to our catalog, so you can check availability or place holds. To sign up, visit our website.

Provincetown and the Pilgrims, Thursday, February 6, 6:30 p.m.
The Pilgrims are often linked to Plymouth, but their story in America began in Provincetown, and after two decades, many of them returned to the shores of the Outer Cape. Join Don during the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing for this look back from the 1620 voyage of the Mayflower to the 1644 settlement of Nauset, as well as the story behind Provincetown's famous Pilgrim Monument. This program is free and open to the public.

Nerds To Go Technology Help, Saturday, February 8, 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
Staff from Nerds To Go Computer Service will be available to assist patrons with common technology issues such as email access, password reset/recovery, cell phone feature usage, getting onto public Wi-Fi, and accessing information on line. This service is free and is on a first come, first serve basis.

Burn Boston Burn Author Talk with Wayne Miller, Saturday, February 8, 2:00 p.m.
In the early 1980s, Boston was set ablaze. Two hundred sixty-four buildings were burned, intentionally set on fire, resulting in millions of dollars in damages and hundreds of injuries. This is the true story of the deep conspiracy of nine men, determined to wreak havoc on the city and the relentless investigators who uncovered them. Told from the perspective of the head ATF Special Agent in charge of the investigation, Wayne Miller, Burn Boston Burn is a tale of political deceit and internal corruption. The book details the series of crimes that shook the city of Boston and became known as one of the largest arson cases on record in the history of the country.
Wayne Miller was a Special Agent, Criminal Investigator and Certified Fire Investigator for the U. S. Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for 25 years. He has been involved in numerous high profile criminal cases involving illegal firearms, bombings and arsons. He was also a member of the ATF National Response Team, responding to major fire and explosion incidents. For the past 17 years, in the private sector, Mr. Miller has been a fire and explosion analyst for the Massachusetts - based Wright Group, Inc.
During his career, Mr. Miller examined more than 2,300 fire and explosion scenes, responded to over twenty-five major incidents, as well as testified as an expert in more than forty cases in Federal and State courts in civil and criminal cases. 
This program is free and open to the public.

Renaissance V Brass Valentine's Concert, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.
Romance will be in the air when the Renaissance V Brass perform an evening of swoon-worthy tunes at the Franklin Public Library. Treat your sweetheart to a night of music that will put you in the mood for love. This performance is free and open to the public.

Avoiding Age Discrimination: A Workbook for Baby Boomers, Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 p.m.
People often worry about age discrimination when seeking new employment, spending an inordinate amount of time convincing themselves that they are no longer relevant in the workforce. We will address how job seekers can overcome age bias and turn their fears into selling points. This workshop is free and open to the public.

Franklin Public Library Book Club, Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 p.m.
The book for discussion is Nickel Boys, by Colson Whitehead.  In this bravura follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize, and National Book Award-winning The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead brilliantly dramatizes another strand of American history through the story of two boys sentenced to a hellish reform school in Jim Crow-era Florida. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for checkout at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net .

Genealogy Club, Research Plan Workshop with Marian Pierre-Louis, Thursday, February 20, 6:30 p.m.
Develop a research plan to help overcome your genealogy obstacles.  Using this tool you will learn how to approach a genealogy problem to find the best solution.   

Library Tech Time,Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Need help downloading ebooks to your Kindle? Trouble downloading the Libby or Minuteman apps? Curious about hoopla, Kanopy, or the many databases available to Franklin residents? Stop by or make an appointment during Tech Time now available on Thursdays 2:00-3:00 p.m. Can't make that time? Don't worry, technology assistance is always available at the Reference Desk. Please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala or Reference Librarian Vicki Earls for more information.

Proctoring Services
The Franklin Public Library will now be offering proctoring services to its patrons. Proctoring will be free of charge, and by appointment only. Contact Library Director Felicia Oti or Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala for more information. 

Knitting Group, Fridays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Love to knit or crochet? Join our group of local fiber artists who will be meeting in the Friends of the Franklin Community Room on Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, February 14, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, February 15, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, February 15, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Franklin Public Library February 2020 News & Events

Town of Franklin E-Newsletter February 2020

Town of Franklin E-Newsletter  -  February 2020

Happy Friday Franklin! 
Please find the latest E-Newsletter HERE http://bit.ly/TOFnewsFeb20

Town of Franklin E-Newsletter February 2020

FHS boys swim team claims Hockomock League Championship

For the 3rd straight year, FHS boys have swum to the Hockomock League Championship! (The girls teams compete today.)


TEAM RESULTS
1. Franklin – 296
2. Milford – 267
3. Taunton -249
4. Sharon – 232
5. King Philip – 228
6. Canton – 191
7. Oliver Ames – 162
8. Mansfield – 157.5
9. Attleboro – 130.5
10. North Attleboro – 107
11. Stoughton – 39
12. Foxboro – 31

RACE RESULTS
200 Yard Free
1. Matthew Thompson, Canton – 1:55.29
5. Patrick Juszcyszyn, Franklin – 2:04.72

200 Yard IM
1. Nicholas Wang, Sharon – 2:05.12
4. James Wu, Franklin – 2:18.70

50 Yard Free
1. Tim Luc, Taunton – 22.83
5. Connor Eck, Franklin – 24.52

100 Yard Butterfly
1. Tim Luc, Taunton – 54.18
2. Derek Whyte, King Philip – 54.37
5. Brendan LaPuma, Franklin – 59.66

100 Yard Free
1. Anthony Carraggi, Oliver Ames – 52.14
6. Connor Eck, Franklin – 54.18

500 Yard Free
1. Derek Whyte, King Philip – 4:59.75
4. Bleddyn Titmuss, Franklin – 5:37.51

200 Yard Free Relay
1. Sharon (David Bai, Danny Schnitzer, Thanh Tran, Nicholas Wang) – 1:37.84
2. Franklin (Brendan LaPuma, Bleddyn Titmuss, James Wu, Connor Eck) – 1:41.08

100 Yard Breaststroke
1. Nicholas Wang, Sharon – 1:04.17
3. Brendan LaPuma, Franklin – 1:07.92

400 Yard Free Relay
1. Taunton (Brady Callahan, Martin Dafov, Matthew Heather, Tim Luc) – 3:31.05
6. Franklin (Brendan LaPuma, Bleddyn Titmuss, James Wu, Connor Eck) – 3:46.03

For the full list as published by HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-swim-championships-2020-results/

For a photo gallery of the meet
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-2019-2020/Hockomock-Boys-Swim-Championships-01-31-20/

Franklin celebrates after clinching its third straight Hockomock Championship meet title. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

FHS girls and boys basketball teams top KP, girls gymnastics wins 2x dual meets

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Friday

Boys Basketball = King Philip, 47 @ Franklin, 71 – Final
– Franklin had eight players find the scoring column in the opening half, building a 17-point by halftime and never looked back in big division win over King Philip. Jack Rudolph (eight points), Steven Karayan (10 points), Chris Edgehill (12 points), and Andrew Byfield each hit a three-pointer in the opening quarter and the Panthers connected from downtown 12 times. Declan Walmsley accounted for five three-pointers and finished with a career-high 21 points. The Panthers’ defense held KP to single digits in each the first and third quarters, taking a 54-31 advantage into the final quarter. Alex Fritz had a team-high 15 points for KP while Andrew McKinney added 11 points.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 65 @ King Philip, 39 – Final
– Franklin swept the season series with the Warriors and maintained a two-game lead in the division. Ali Brigham had a big night for the Panthers with 27 points and Olivia Quinn scored 18 points to keep Franklin unbeaten.

Girls Gymnastics = Sharon, 109.00 @ Franklin, 132.60 – Final
Girls Gymnastics = Franklin, 132.60 vs. Medway, 121.00 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-01-31-20/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Great win tonight over 2 teams. Franklin 132.6, MHM 121 and Sharon 109. Posting details in the morning great job girls good night 💤😴🤸🏼‍♀️@FHSSports @

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) February 1, 2020

Congrats to these guys on an amazing Senior Night win!!! On to the next one! pic.twitter.com/WnsejF9Lhp

— Michael Doherty (@CoachMDoherty) February 1, 2020

Great Sr Night Win over KP @fhsboysbball ! @RattleCity brought the Thunder Tonight!!#behindthemic pic.twitter.com/9Rk25rXbEG

— Kevin papa (@kevinjpapa) February 1, 2020

Congrats to these guys on an amazing Senior Night win!!! On to the next one!