St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Feb 12

Come join the St Mary's Women's Faith Formation group for our next meeting, February 12th, 9:30-10:30 am. You have the choice of coming to the Parish Hall (One Church Square, Franklin) or attending via Zoom. 

We will view Bishop Barron's video entitled: Trust in the Lord. It is an Old Testament story of Elijah and the Zarephath widow. Bishop Barron provides an uplifting message for what can be a gray time of year. 

For the link to attend via Zoom, please go to our Women's Faith Formation web page (https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/womens-faith-formation). ALL are welcome.

St Mary's Faith Formation Announcement - Feb 12

Amy Adams: "planting seeds of love to grow hope" (video)

Franklin artist Amy Adams was the "Artist in Residence" for Natick in2021. In this brief video she reflect on her experience there bring art to Natick.

Direct video link -> https://youtu.be/XocjFL_HxZo

Shared from Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1942928382554954&id=243620642485745

Franklin School Committee: Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee - Jan 27, 2022

Franklin Public Schools - Franklin School Committee
Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee

1/27/2022 - 5:00 PM

Municipal Building - 3rd floor Training Room 

Agenda

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be

discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law."

● Call to order

● Review superintendent evaluation process

● Adjournment

Agenda document:

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/1.27.22_superintendent_evaluation_subcom_agenda.pdf   (no remote participation option)

Franklin School Committee:  Superintendent's Evaluation Subcommittee - Jan 27, 2022

Pantherbook: Community shows support for Nick Gaspar

The past few years have been crazy for everyone. But the past months have been even crazier for FHS Freshman Nick Gaspar. Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor last year, Nick has been undergoing treatment for it ever since it was removed. A common theme one might find with him is that he is a “fighter”.

Announcer Kevin Papa read off a letter from Nick’s parents describing their journey through Nick’s treatment and how grateful they are for the Franklin Community support. Afterward, the FHS boys team honored the Freshman Basketball and Lacrosse player with his own custom jersey. All of the fans from Franklin and Milford were on their feet cheering for Nick."

Continue reading the article online at Pantherbook

https://franklinpanthers.us/sports/2022/01/24/nick-gaspar-franklin-once-again-shows-their-amazing-community/ 

Sport for Nick and his family a be provided via the web page

https://nickgaspar.com/

All of Rattle City dressed in Carolina Blue to support Nick Gaspar (Siddharth Chandra)

Register for Webinar: "Environmental Health Impacts of Synthetic Turf and Safer Alternatives"

Register for the webinar scheduled for Thursday, Jan 27 at 1 PM (EDT)  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WgWkhcYzS7GJPefMgDqpUg

Research on the production, use, and disposal of artificial turf has brought to light concerns over environmental contamination, human health hazards, and adverse effects on wildlife. Researchers have studied a variety of contaminants found in artificial turf and different types of infill used to soften its surfaces. Concerns have been raised about polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), heavy metals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), 6PPD-quinone, and microplastics, among others. Studies have also examined heat related illnesses, skin infections, and other human health concerns. During this webinar Rachel Massy, ScD, Lindsey Pollard, MS, and Zhenyu Tian, PhD, will discuss their work looking at environmental health impacts of artificial turf and safer alternatives.

Dr. Rachel Massey and Lindsey Pollard will discuss the research they have conducted at the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) on health and environmental implications of artificial turf and safer alternatives. They will describe their research on materials used as artificial turf infill, including waste tire materials. They will also touch upon emerging information on chemicals in artificial turf grass blades, as well as other health and environmental concerns associated with artificial turf, such as microplastic pollution and high surface temperatures. They will briefly discuss their research on natural grass athletic fields as a safer alternative.

Dr. Zhenyu Tian will briefly summarize the identification of 6PPD-quinone as a lethal toxicant for coho salmon, and will further introduce the comprehensive screening of organic contaminants in urban stormwater and tire wear particle leachate. He will discuss knowledge gaps and ongoing research about crumb rubber infill materials.

This webinar will be moderated by Sarah Howard, Founder and Manager, DiabetesandEnvironment.org. It will last for 70 minutes and will be recorded for our call and webinar archive.

Register for the webinar:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WgWkhcYzS7GJPefMgDqpUg 

Direct link to The Challenge of PFAS with Dr. Linda S. Birnbaum

https://youtu.be/pIVELwaK2a8

 

More info from the Collaborative on Health and the Environment  https://www.healthandenvironment.org/

Franklin Public Schools, MA: weekly COVID dashboard updated

"The FPS Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard is available to view on our Back to School webpage here: https://t.co/mJFgollw0z"

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1485743970865106944

Franklin Public Schools, MA: weekly COVID dashboard updated

MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation: Top 10 Worst Products for MA Consumers

"As part of our ongoing consumer education and outreach, OCABR is again sharing its “Top 10 Worst Products for Massachusetts Consumers List” of 2021. The use of the products featured on this list have resulted in legal or legislative action, recalls, and/or other measures to protect the public. For product recall details visit the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Please see the disclaimer below for additional details."

Read more about the list of products
http://blog.mass.gov/consumer/massconsumer/top-10-worst-products-for-ma-consumers-list-of-2021/

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Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen
Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Dave Kaphammer

9:00 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

10:00 am Frank Presents: Michael Walker-Jones

11:30 am Senior Connection: Hearing Loss

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons

1:00:00 pm SAFE Coalition: PSA

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12

3:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6

4:00 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact

4:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?

8:30 pm Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Public School Event: Jazz Night 01-23-19

10:00 am FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-22-22

12:00 pm Tri-County: Vaping Forum

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Norwood 01-22-22

4:31 pm Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2021

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Taunton 01-18-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 01-11-22

11:00 am Community Preservation: 01-18-22

2:00 pm School Committee: 01-11-22

7:00 pm School Committee: LIVE, Chambers, 861 6627 2236

Password: 850368

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf     

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Introduction to the Franklin Freedom Team - 01/20/22 (audio)

FM #708 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 708 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the introduction of the Franklin Freedom Team. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Jan 20, 2022. 

You’ll hear this subset of the full Freedom Team as we talk about what the Freedom Team is and what it is meant to do here in Franklin.

The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen to this introduction of the Franklin Freedom Team. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-708-franklin-freedom-team-01-20-22

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The Franklin Freedom Team web page can be found -> https://www.franklinfreedomteam.org/ 

The “About” page lists the membership and the growing network of other communities with Freedom Teams -> https://www.franklinfreedomteam.org/about/

The #LoveFranklin Open Mic event mentioned during the recording can be found here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/01/lovefranklin-open-mic-night-at-black.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

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 or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

Introduction to the Franklin Freedom Team - 01/20/22 (audio)

Light Up Franklin on New Year’s Eve held by BSA Troop 126

The fundraising event that took place on Friday, December 31, 2021, sponsored by the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks 2136 in Franklin was celebrated to begin 2022 together. The aim of this event was to raise funds in support of the Franklin Food Pantry and the troop through their luminary sale. 

Luminary kits were sold in sets of 10 that included white bags, votive candles, sand, and instructions. Many of the Franklin residents joined the event and celebrated the holiday season by lining the neighborhood with candle luminaries!

Troop 126 sold 82 luminary kits and donated $250 to Franklin Food Pantry. Thanks to Franklin Historical Museum for allowing the troop to use their parking lot during kits distribution. 

We are truly grateful for the support of this town and all who purchased a luminary kit. We look forward to continuing this event for the next year and hoping to donate more to the Franklin Food Pantry! 

For more details visit the Troop at Troop126Franklin.org or join our Facebook group BSATroop126Franklin.

Light Up Franklin on New Year’s Eve held by BSA Troop 126

FHS boys basketball team tops New Bedford 86-60 on Sunday

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

 
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 86 vs. New Bedford, 60 – Final 

– Franklin poured in 22 points in the second quarter and then 28 more in the third to score a blowout win over visiting New Bedford. Justin Allen (nine points), Will Tracey, and Sean Vinson (12 points) all hit threes in the second quarter to help turn Franklin’s lead after one quarter (18-10) into a 40-28 advantage going into halftime. Sophomore Henry Digiorgio scored 10 of his team-high 15 points in the third while sophomores Bradley Herndon and Sean O’Leary (13 points) each hit threes to extend the Panthers’ edge to 68-50 going into the final quarter. Evan DaSilva hit a pair of threes in the fourth and finished with 11 points to help the hosts pull away.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-01-23-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS girls Indoor Track & Field take 6th place at D1 Relay meet

MSTCA James Kalperis Indoor D1 Relays

1/23/22

At Reggie Lewis

Women - Team Rankings - 10 Events Scored 1) Newton North 50 2) Andover 39 3) Acton-Boxborough 26 3) Wachusett 26 5) Lexington 24 6) Franklin 23

FHS girls Indoor Track & Field Team performances

Girls High Jump Team Scores

1 Girls Franklin 4.48m

Girls Long Jump Team Scores

11 Girls Franklin 12.29m

Girls Shot Put Team Scores

2 Girls Franklin 27.84m

Girls High Jump Relay

1 Ava Fraulo 1.53m

1 Abigail Griffith 1.53m

5 Sarah Dumas 1.42m

Girls Long Jump Relay

19 Olivia Costa 4.49m

32 Cailyn Bruno 3.95m

36 Anna Cliff 3.85m

Girls Shot Put Relay

7 Darby Nicholson 9.37m

8 Lily Deforge 9.26m

9 Elizabeth Hopkins 9.21m

19 Girls 1600 Meter Sprint Medley 5:03.86

15 Girls 4x50 Yard Relay 26.73

26 Girls 4x50 Yard Relay 27.98

4 Girls Shuttle Hurdle 32.27

9 Girls Shuttle Hurdle 34.91

8 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay 1:51.97

14 Girls 4x200 Meter Relay 1:57.32

6 Girls 4x400 Meter Relay 4:20.30

10 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay 10:40.27

12 Girls Distance Medley 14:16.16

FHS boys Indoor Track & Field Team performances

Boys Long Jump Team Scores

15 Boys Franklin 14.62m

Boys Shot Put Team Scores

12 Boys Franklin 31.86m

Boys Long Jump Relay

28 Luke Sidwell 5.43m

46 Kevin Proenca 4.80m

54 Griffin Sieczkiewicz 4.39m

Boys Shot Put Relay

22 Emmett Lackey 11.76m

36 Jacob Bowser 10.26m

39 Kaleth Diaz Gomez 9.84m

26 Boys 1600 Meter Sprint Medley 4:30.36

25 Boys 4x50 Yard Relay 23.76 (23.756)

8 Boys Shuttle Hurdle 30.63

14 Boys 4x200 Meter Relay 1:38.48

12 Boys 4x400 Meter Relay 3:44.58

12 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 9:04.37

FHS Team results -> https://live.mstca.org/meets/12253/teams/304138 

Or full meet results PDF -> 

https://dl.airtable.com/.attachments/386c06bdfcecc96f190dcdc71e0345bc/2f071454/d1.pdf 

 

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