Franklin Boys Hockey
Annual Bottle/Can & Food Pantry Drive!
When: 9/17 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Pirelli Rink
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| Franklin Boys Hockey schedules their Annual Bottle/Can & Food Pantry Drive! |
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Franklin Boys Hockey schedules their Annual Bottle/Can & Food Pantry Drive!
When: 9/17 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Pirelli Rink
Dan Rather: Toddler In Chief
You don't have to listen to Donald Trump for very long to discern a worldview that is completely and utterly egocentric. He has gallivanted through a life made possible by his daddy's money (nevermind the shadows under which it was accumulated). He has exploited a business and social structure designed to cater to, indulge, and excuse men like him. He is driven only by quenching his basest desires. And over and over again, Donald Trump has gotten away with it — like a young child who has been given (and has taken) everything without ever being told "no." Now he is being indulged by an entire political party. And like a misbehaving toddler, his disruptive antics have spread to others. They mimic his temper tantrums. Chaos escalates. Except this is not a preschool classroom, it is a nation. Petulance is not measured in hoarded blocks and broken crayons but in the demise of our democratic order.
Trump sees a simplistic binary world where everyone is either there to serve his needs or they are the enemy. Material possessions are to be accumulated and used however he sees fit — according to the metric of personal benefit. The way our system of government aspires to work is that the law applies evenly to all citizens. Sadly, history has shown time and again how far from that reality we often are as a nation. But the principle of "equal justice under the law" is fundamental to the American ideal, and we as a people overwhelmingly believe in striving for it. Trump and his acolytes do not even pay lip service to it. There is no "my fellow citizens," no commonality. He expects to exist in an alternate universe. By his formulation, the law applies only to "thee" as in us, and never to "me," as in him. This mindset was destructive enough when it drove the decision-making in the Oval Office. Since Trump's defeat in the 2020 election, the danger in some ways has escalated. The truth is that the president of the United States is afforded many special privileges and powers. But they reside in the office and not the person. Donald Trump is no longer president. And yet the court ruling from a judge he appointed runs roughshod over this democratic principle. Trump's motives for hoarding classified documents at Mar-a-Lago are unknown. Recent reporting that they contained some of this nation's most sensitive secrets raises very disturbing ramifications. But regardless of what Trump was doing, one thing we can say for certain is he believes the rules don't apply to him.
And if you judge by his legions of apologists and lackeys, he is correct. They are happy to excuse his behavior or just look the other way. It's why people like Senator Marco Rubio are eager to blame federal law enforcement for what he deems the minor infraction of a private citizen keeping highly classified documents in an insecure location for who knows what motive. "I don't think a fight over the storage of documents is worthy of what they've done," he said recently. The storage of documents? Is that really what we're talking about? Of course not. And of course Rubio had a very different take when we were talking about Hillary Clinton for a far less serious infraction. We have seen some version of the same excuse each and every time Trump has blown past what had been the limits of accepted behavior. Because it's Trump, they say it's okay. Everything he does is okay. We saw it in the run-up to the 2016 election. We've seen it in the lies too numerous to count, the unstable actions, and the pernicious divisiveness. Heck, we saw it with two impeachment trials. It's happened over and over again. It's like a preschool teacher saying, in effect, "Oh that's just Donnie being Donnie." Except every preschool teacher or responsible parent I know understands you can't do that. Actions must have consequences if order, rules, and laws are to hold. The Department of Justice and other prosecutors can say, "No, you can't do that." Juries, including grand juries, can, too. And so can voters. Elections, after all, also have consequences. Note: If you are not already a subscriber to our Steady newsletter, please consider doing so. And we always appreciate you sharing our content with others and leaving your thoughts in the comments.
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Attention Franklin Seniors: Flu Clinic with free high dose flu vaccine for those 65+
Flu Clinic
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/flu-clinic
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| Attention Franklin Seniors: Flu Clinic with free high dose flu vaccine for those 65+ |
Friday, September 9, 2022
Franklin's Event Outlook: Sep 9, 2022 to Sep 15, 2022
Farmers Market today, Cultural Festival Saturday, Second Sunday Speaker at the Historical Museum on Sunday, and something almost everyday of the week... it is indeed September and things are happening in and around Franklin! #artshappeninghere
Friday, September 9
9:00am - 9/11 Remembrance (Franklin Senior Center)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Hit the Bus (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Santa Foundation fund raiser (ticketed event) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, September 10
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - 2022 Cultural Festival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Cultural Festival - features food trucks, beer & wine garden, artisan vendors, nonprofit alley and entertainment (see Main Stage listing) (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Main Stage: FHS Theatre Company performs "Cinderella Medley"
12:45pm - Main Stage: Onot Isreali Dance Troupe
1:30pm - Main Stage: Ron Reid's Sunsteel Quartet
2:45pm - Main Stage: Indian Wedding Showcase
3:45pm - Main Stage: She Grooves
4:30pm - Main Stage: Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra
6:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, September 11
10:00am - 125 Anniversary Celebration Worship Service (St John’s Episcopal)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker: Maureen Taylor, Photo Detective (Franklin Historical Museum)
Tuesday, September 13
7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard)
Wednesday, September 14 7:00pm - Newcomers & Friends meeting (Escape into Fiction) Thursday, September 15 8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Senior Center) 6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery) 7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)
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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide
This one sheet PDF document combines the info you need to be aware on
- where to park
- the schedule for the Main Stage
- the layout of the Cultural Festival on the Town Common
Fortunately, we have a beautiful weather forecast for Saturday. There is plenty to do and see for all ages as Franklin celebrates "Community Unity"
Download your copy here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/18dW5lHio3gPdorfCI4r8w-DL8WmgjTKI/view?usp=sharing
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| What's happening at the Franklin Cultural Festival on Saturday? Download this 1 sheet guide |
2022 Hockomock Football: Players to Watch on Defense - FHS' Quintina
HockomockSports.com has published its listing of Football Defense Players to Watch for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS athlete and link to the full listing below.
NICK QUINTINA, SENIOR – FRANKLIN
Franklin had its best season in over a decade last year, and it had one of the most dynamic offenses in the state. But the Panthers also had a terrific defense, allowing just over 15 points per game (and an even more impressive just 10.4 against in league play). The Panthers have some key pieces from that defense back this year, including middle linebacker Nick Quintina. At 5’10, 205 pounds, Quintina isn’t the biggest linebacker out there but he does it all for the Panthers. He’s good when he drops back and helps in pass coverage, does a nice job reading the play against the run, and can get downhill to attack the ball carrier. If Franklin looks to make it back-to-back Kelley-Rex division title, they’ll need more of the same from their defense, and having Quintina in the heart of it will certainly help.
For the full listing of Football Defense players to watch in the Hockomock League
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2022 Hockomock League Field Hockey Preview - Franklin
HockomockSports.com has published its outlook for the Field Hockey teams for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS outlook and link to the full Hockomock League outlook below.
FRANKLIN
2021 Record: 20-2-0 (Kelley-Rex champion)
2021 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Final Four
Coach: Michelle Hess
Franklin had one of the most dynamic offenses last season, not only in the Hockomock League where they went 16-0, but also one of the best in the entire state as they reached the Division 1 state semifinals.
What’s good news for Franklin is bad news for everyone else: the Panthers have nearly their entire attacking group back ready to make another run at a state title. The offense will be anchored by Kaitlyn Carney, the 2021 HockomockSports Player of the Year, who scored a league-best 37 goals and added 18 assists. Franklin also has dynamic forward Shaw Downing back fresh off a 20-goal, nine-assist season a year ago. The attack will also feature junior Sophia Cuneo, sophomore Haley Wernig, and sophomore Raena Campbell.
One area that will have some new faces is the defensive unit after the Panthers lose two of the best defenders in the league in Kendall Jones and Kate O’Rourke. Head coach Michelle Hess is looking for Ella Mahoney to anchor the group after starting last year while freshman Devon Barry joins Megan Sullivan and Chloe Strassner as the goalies on the roster.
“After graduating five seniors and winning the Kelley-Rex Division, we are looking forward to defending our three-year title and working hard towards being four-peat champions,” Hess said.
Continue reading the full field hockey preview online ->
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FHS field hockey team opens with win, golf team wins for 3rd time this week
HockomockSports.com posted the results of Hockomock League competition on Thursday, Sep 8, 2022. We share the FHS results here and provide the link to the full set below.
Field Hockey = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final
– Franklin opened its season with a solid win over OA. Kaitlyn Carney scored three times and finished with four points and Emily Carney added four assists to power the Panthers to the win. Kaitlyn scored off an Emily assist to open the scoring and then added a second from a Sophia Cuneo assist to make it 2-0 after one quarter. Cuneo got her first goal off an Emily Carney assist in the second. Raena Crandall added a goal before halftime, assisted by Kaitlyn Carney. In the third, Emily Carney assisted on goals by Haley Wernig and Kaitlyn Carney. Sydney Rogan added an unassisted goal in the fourth to wrap up the scoring. Devon Barry made one save in the first half for the Panthers.
Golf = Franklin, 144 @ Milford, 148 – Final
– Franklin pulled out another tight win early on this season, this time besting Milford by four strokes. It’s the Panthers’ third win in four matches winning by five or fewer strokes. Jack Hagerty had another big performance for the Panthers, earning match medalist honors with a low round of 34 at Hopedale Country Club. Tyler O’Brien added a 35, Brendan Collins came in at 36, and Cam Labrie chipped in with a 39. For Milford, Nate Lawrence fired a round of 36, Jacob Hipolito and Anthony LaPierre each shot a 37, and Eric Farrell finished with a 38 on the day.
For other results around the Hockomock League
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Town of Franklin: Board Of Health Mtg - 09/07/22 (audio)
FM #839 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 839 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. One board member was remote, the remainder of the Board and all Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room. As one member was remote all votes were via roll call.
The meeting runs about 31 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Sep 7, 2022.
Audio link => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-839-town-of-franklin-board-of-health-mtg-09-07-22
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Agenda document ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_09072022_0.pdf
My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4uwbJtWSPitzWXrTwjWU9X7UBbHicH4/view?usp=sharing
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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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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health Meeting - Sep 7, 2022 - 5 PM |
Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, Sep 9, 2022
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews
10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey
11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
7:30 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer
9:00 am Frank Presents: Keith Carreiro
10:00 am Physician Focus: Straight Talk on Pain Medication
11:00 am Senior Connection: COVID Updates
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1
6:30 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Keeping Students Safe
7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
8:30 am It Takes A Village: Lifelong Learning
9:30 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep
11:30 am FHS Varsity Volleyball: v Mansfield 09-27-21
1:30 pm Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16
3:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19
6:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
9:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-04-21
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-25-22
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 08-25-22
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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| Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) |
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival: Entertainment lined up to showcase cultural diversity on the Town Common Saturday
The 2nd Annual Cultural Festival "Community Unity" in addition to featuring food trucks, a beer & wine garden, artisan vendors, nonprofit alley also showcases a variety of entertainment on the Franklin Town Common.
The entertainment line up:
12:00pm - Main Stage: FHS Theatre Company performs "Cinderella Medley"
12:45pm - Main Stage: Onot Isreali Dance Troupe
1:30pm - Main Stage: Ron Reid's Sunsteel Quartet
2:45pm - Main Stage: Indian Wedding Showcase
3:45pm - Main Stage: She Grooves
4:30pm - Main Stage: Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra
Order your Festival t-shirts -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/get-your-pre-order-in-for-franklin.html
Living Statues make appearance -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/living-statues-to-make-appearance-at.html
Festival map of Town Common -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/franklin-cultural-festival-map-of.html
Recommended Parking for the Festival -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/franklin-cultural-festival-parking-map.html
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| Franklin Cultural Festival: Entertainment lined up to showcase cultural diversity on the Town Common Saturday |
Town Council - Sep 7, 2022 - video replay available via YouTube
The video replay of the Franklin Town Council meeting of Sep 7, 2022 is available
Video link -> https://youtu.be/2rg4JCAXD-M
The agenda and released documents for this meeting can be found ->
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