FHS girls basketball top Cathedral to win the Comcast Classic; Brigham named Hockomock Player of the Week

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Monday

** Girls Basketball = Franklin, 73 vs. Cathedral, 56 – Final
– Franklin closed out a perfect regular season with its second straight 17-point win against a highly-ranked opponent at the Comcast Classic. Ali Brigham scored 16 of her game-high 22 points in the second half, but she also got plenty of help, as Franklin got another strong team effort in the win. Megan O’Connell scored 16 points and Olivia Quinn had a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.

For other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-17-20/


** Player of the Week: Ali Brigham, Franklin Basketball

"Franklin senior Ali Brigham has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Feb. 9 through Feb. 15. Brigham is the 21st player chosen as Player of the Week for the 2019-20 school year and the 10th for the winter season.

Brigham, the reigning Hockomock League MVP and HockomockSports.com Player of the Year, powered Franklin to another dominant week, as the Panthers closed out a perfect run through league play and made a statement with a big win against fellow Div. 1 state title contender Bridgewater-Raynham. In the process, Brigham has closed in on 1,600 career points, putting her in range to pass Kelly Meredith’s school scoring record (male of female) of 1,632.

“Ali has transformed our program,” said Franklin coach John Leighton. “She is a special athlete who draws the attention of every opponent. Yet, she welcomes the challenge. Ali has looked out of double teams to create offense through her teammates. As a coach it is very rewarding to have a player of Ali’s caliber who is always seeking to improve.”

Continue reading the Player of the Week write up
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-ali-brigham-franklin-basketball-2/

Player of the Week: Ali Brigham (HockomockSports.com photo)

St. Mary's Women’s Faith Formation Group - March 7

The St. Mary's Women’s Faith Formation Group invites all interested women to attend a monthly program based on Bishop Robert Barron’s critically acclaimed “Catholicism” series. Our next meeting will take place on March 7 from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Sacred Heart Hall in the lower church, located at One Church Square, Franklin, MA. 

We meet on the first Saturday of each month. The videos are independent segments, so it is easy to join us at any point in the series. 

Come with an open mind, a willingness to share in informal discussion and a desire to learn more about our Catholic faith. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome.

St. Mary's Women’s Faith Formation Group - March 7

Franklin Library: Avoiding Age Discrimination - Feb 18

Avoiding Age Discrimination: 

A Workbook for Baby Boomers

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 - 6:30 PM

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.

Shared from the Franklin Public Library page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/248413

Franklin Library: Avoiding Age Discrimination - Feb 18

No delay in trash/recycle schedule this week

While this is not a delayed trash/recycling pickup week, here are a couple of friendly reminders:

• Please remember to keep carts three feet apart for collection to ensure that the truck has proper access and near the curb so the truck can access the cart. Recycling cannot be put into bags as the automated sorting process cannot open bags. Any bagged recycling will be processed as trash and is prohibited per town bylaw 151-7.

• Please be aware that putting trash (including any plastic bags) in your recycling cart may result in a fine of up to $100; any hazardous materials, televisions, air conditioners, etc. could result in a fine of up to $300.

 
Visit the Recycling and Solid Waste page for additional info
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

Download your copy of this one page reminder on recycling: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z97AooY4FoXA7kKJlMg9p9zMd9FD6fFx/view?usp=sharing

No delay in trash/recycle schedule this week

FM #206 - SAFE Coalition open house and dedication - Feb 13, 2020 (audio)

FM #206

This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 206 in the series. We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

The SAFE Coalition open house and dedication ceremony was held on Thursday, February 13, 2020. They opened their new offices at 206 Dedham St. nearby in Norfolk. 

They have office space for conversations with individuals or with small groups. They have the “In Plain Sight” display set up in its own room, rather than moving it around, as they have for several years. They have a good size meeting room to hold their workshops and seminars.

After 5 years of working virtually, it is good to have a place to call home.

Here is the audio recording of the dedication and remarks. The order of speakers: Jim Derick, Jennifer Knight-Levine, Rep Jeff Roy, and District Attorney Mike Morrissey. Brian and Robin Hamlin also spoke eloquently about addiction and recovery. The space is dedicated to their son Brian Jr.

The show notes include links to the SAFE Coalition web page, map of the new office location, the Milford Daily News article on the opening and my photos of the event.

Without further ado, let’s listen to the dedication audio, approx. 50 minutes

https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/H1Fy41HX





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For more about the SAFE Coalition, you can visit their page https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Visit them at their new offices https://goo.gl/maps/9qjKCQ71j9jzZTTv6

Download their booklet “WHAT DO WE DO NOW?: Navigating The Substance Abuse System in Massachusetts” https://aff73139-bf6f-45ce-ad67-a9200941a860.filesusr.com/ugd/bb33cc_9824791cc5894ef8b7575e776b56567a.pdf

Milford Daily News article on the opening
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/02/heres-key-its-really-really-hard-to-do.html

Photos of the new space taken Feb 13, 2020
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157713112566193/

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FM #206 - SAFE Coalition open house and dedication - Feb 13, 2020 (audio)

2020 Presidents' Day Group Walk on the SNETT

The Franklin-Bellingham Rail Trail Committee (FBRTC) write:

"Please join us for our monthly group walk on February 17 (Presidents’ Day) at 10 AM. 

We will meet in the parking lot at the Grove Street trailhead in Franklin. All are welcome, including well behaved, leashed dogs."

Follow the Facebook event post by FBRTC
https://www.facebook.com/events/3344296688930355/
 

Wear good shoes, the trail is likely to be icy near the 'sunken' portion

It is not really 'sunken' as anyone knows who walks a rail trail. They are as flat as can be. Trains did not like to do steep elevations. Long and gradual inclines or declines are all you'll find on rail trails. The 'sunken' section (as I refer to it) is where the trail was cut through a rise. The walls on both side rise 30-40 feet and there is a natural gathering of water along the trail. Given the temp, it is likely frozen and with care can be traversed without problem. There are well worn paths on both sides as well that are much dryer than the center part of the trail.

FHS boys hockey team tops Mansfield 3-0

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS winter sports action on Sunday


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final
"Franklin took control of the game from the opening face-off, scoring a goal in each period to end a two-game losing streak. The Panthers outshot the Hornets 39-13 for the game, recording 13 shots in each period, and Mansfield struggled with its second game in 24 hours. 

Conor O’Neil opened the scoring with 2:21 left in the first when he was able to knock in the rebound of a Justin Abely shot from the point. JT Dwyer doubled the lead on the power play three minutes into the second. He corralled a loose puck at the far post and roofed a shot to make 2-0. 

In the third, Tom Tasker scored shorthanded to wrap up the win, picking the top corner from the right circle. Sean McCafferty was excellent in goal for the Hornets with 36 saves. Ray Ivers made all 13 stops to earn the shutout, including a big stop on a Kyle Oakley breakaway in the third period with Franklin leading by two."

For a Photo Gallery from the game:
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Winter-2019-2020/Mansfield-Franklin-Boys-Hockey-2-16-20/

For other results around the Hockomock League:
https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-02-16-20/

FHS Tom Tasker with puck on his stick (HockomockSports.com photo)