Saturday, November 12, 2022

FHS girls and boys cross country run the MIAA Division 1 meet; Alex Batla qualifies for State meet



MIAA DIVISION 1 MEET - 11/11/22 Wrentham Developmental Center


Div 1A Girls


Final Standings Score Scoring Order Total Avg. Spread

12 Franklin     297     15-45-67-82-88(91)(105) 1:43:07 20:38 2:38.6



Athlete     Yr. # Team Score Time Avg. Mile 3K

15 Batla , Alexandra  JR 416 Franklin     15 19:00.1 6:06.6 11:30.2

46 Morrison , Fiona SO 420 Franklin     45 20:10.4 6:29.2 12:17.5 

70 Tighe, Ashley SR 423 Franklin     67 20:45.5 6:40.5 12:45.8 

85 Walbert , Carli SO 424 Franklin     82 21:31.6 6:55.3 12:47.5 

91 Sweeney , Katie JR 422 Franklin     88 21:38.7 6:57.6 13:13.3

94 Matteson , Emily JR 418 Franklin     91 21:41.1 6:58.3 13:08.2 

108 Mann , Mackenzie SR 417 Franklin     105 22:21.7 7:11.4 13:37.8 


Div 1A Boys


Final Standings Score Scoring Order Total Avg. Spread

22 Franklin         665     122-130-136-138-139(143)(150)1:30:32     18:07 0:17.1


Athlete     Yr. # Team Score Time Avg. Mile 3K

123 Pink, Jonathan SO 413 Franklin     122 17:55.2 5:45.7 10:58.5

131 Diehl, Joshua JR 408 Franklin     130 18:03.1 5:48.3 10:58.1 

137 Vaccarezza, Jake SR 414 Franklin     136 18:10.3 5:50.6 11:01.3 

139 Boozang, William SR 407 Franklin       138 18:10.7 5:50.7 10:58.7

141 Apicella, Tyler SR 405 Franklin        139 18:12.2 5:51.2 11:01.1

145 Nisbett, Aidan SR 411 Franklin     143 18:18.7 5:53.3 11:12.2

152 Giuliano, Sean SR 409 Franklin     150 18:33.1 5:57.9 11:22.1



Full results can be found online at

http://results.tfmeetpro.com/Kick_To_The_Finish_LLC/MIAA_Division_1_Meet_111122/#top


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

FHS field hockey and football teams end playoff runs on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, November 11, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below. 

 

Football = Division 1 = #8 Methuen, 28 @ #1 Franklin, 24 – Final
1st Quarter: (M) Shane Eason 2-yard rush, 2-point conversion good.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jase Lyons 35-yard pass to Luke Davis, Garrett Portesi XP good; (F) L. Davis 24-yard interception return, G. Portesi XP good.
3rd Quarter: (F) G. Portesi 30-yard field goal; (M) S. Eason 71-yard rush, XP good.
4th Quarter: (M) Drew Eason 5-yard pass to S. Eason, Conversion failed; (F) J. Lyons 22-yard pass to Derek Dubriske, G. Portesi XP good; (M) D. Eason 2-yard rush, XP good.


Field Hockey = Division 1 = #5 Franklin, 1 @ #4 Wachusett, 2 – Final

"AMAZING TEAM EFFORT!! Even though we lost 2-1 today I’m most PROUD of my team for how they played.. they played hard.. fought back.. and NEVER GAVE UP!  As a coach you can’t ask for more than that! I love you all & thank you for all your hard work & dedication this season."   https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1591201267392876546
Franklin HS Field Hockey
 Franklin HS Field Hockey

For other results around the Hockomock League ->

More Perfect Union: 063 - Jury Duty (audio)

In this episode, the group discusses Jury Duty; how the system works, their personal experiences and stories with the court system, how a jury reaches a decision and so much more. 


Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
Franklin.TV: A More Perfect Union (audio)
More Perfect Union - WFPR
Discussing American Politics and Current Events
Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.
Find all the episodes online -> https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/episodes  or subscribe with your favorite podcast app

The TED Interview: "A future without pandemics? with Mark Smolinski"

"In 2011, when medical doctor and epidemiologist Mark Smolinski was working as a science advisor for the blockbuster film “Contagion,” the film ran a campaign that asked communities: “What are you gonna do to prepare for the next pandemic?” 
A decade later, as the president of Ending Pandemics–a social venture that aims to predict, detect, and prevent disease outbreaks on our planet– Mark is still thinking about how we can rid the world of pandemic disease. 
In this episode, Mark shares why we use big data to track disease, explains how our interconnected ecosystems shape public health, talks about why ending pandemics is an achievable goal, and argues that local communities are the ones who can lead the way in understanding–and preventing–the spread of illness."
Listen to this episode online here or search for it in your favorite podcast app

Department of Public Utilities Approves New Wave of Grid Modernization Investments

"The Department of Public Utilities last month approved plans from the state’s three largest electric utilities to invest more than $450 million to modernize grid technologies from 2022 through 2025.

Under the three-year plans, the electric distributors will expand grid monitoring, communication and automation technologies to increase the safety and reliability of the Massachusetts electric power system, state officials said.

NSTAR Electric, National Grid and Unitil had each filed their grid modernization plans last year."

Continue reading the article at Mass Municipal Association ->

The DPU website has additional information

Department of Public Utilities Approves New Wave of Grid Modernization Investments
Department of Public Utilities Approves New Wave of Grid Modernization Investments

Join RIF for our Every Book is a Math Book webinar!



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Join RIF for our Every Book is a Math Book webinar!

You are invited to join Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for a special webinar for educators focused on how books can support math learning. Register today and tune in to Every Book is a Math Book on Wednesday, November 16, from 7 – 8 PM ET. 

During this interactive webinar, educators will learn how to use books from their classroom library to engage students in math problem-solving. Picture books are an excellent resource that help students identify mathematical problems in everyday life, including number sense, geometry, measurement, and algebraic thinking. 

We'll be joined by special guest and educational consultant Kelly Harmon, MAEd, who will model how to guide students through using literature to promote math learning and provide examples to illustrate the concept of math through literature.

Don't miss this unique chance to learn how to use books in innovative and creative ways with your students! This webinar is part of RIF's "Every Book Counts" webinar series, which is dedicated to the power of books across disciplines. 

Happy reading,

The RIF Team

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MBTA Commuter Rail Schedule Alert: a weekend schedule will run on both November 24 & 25

"The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th as well as on the following day, Friday, November 25th.

Buses will continue to replace weekend train service between Rockport and Beverly.

For more information: https://mbta.com/holidays

Last Updated: Nov 10 2022 03:41 PM "



MBTA Commuter Rail Schedule Alert: a weekend schedule will run on both November 24 & 25
MBTA Commuter Rail Schedule Alert: a weekend schedule will run on both November 24 & 25

Friday, November 11, 2022

Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 11, 2022 to Nov 17, 2022

The remains of what was Hurricane Nicole are reported to drench us late today and Saturday morning before clearing out Saturday afternoon. The post storm period is always good to be out in with clear skies and freshened air. Choices for indoor activities include the FHS performance of Cinderella (Fri/Sat) and the Second Sunday Speaker at the Historical Museum on Sunday.


Friday, November 11 - Veterans Day

Library, Senior Center, Schools and Town buildings closed for Veterans Day

11:00am - Veterans Day Luncheon

2:00pm - Veterans Day ceremony (Dean College)

7:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event)  - (Franklin High School)


Saturday, November 12

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

12:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)

2:00pm - Cinderella (Broadway Version) (ticketed event)  - (Franklin High School)

4:00pm - Michael Rivelis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

5:30pm - Scott Magill  (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)


Sunday, November 13

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - Second Sunday Speaker Series - Dennis Sardella (Franklin Historical Museum)


Monday, November 1
9:00am -  post-election tabulation session (Municipal Building)

Tuesday, November 15

5:30pm  - Tune It Out - Open House (Franklin Senior Center)


Wednesday, November 16

11:00am - Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & hybrid)

7:30pm - All Shook Up (ticketed event) (Dean College)


Thursday, November 17

8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm - Kendo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting)

7:30pm - All Shook Up (ticketed event) (Dean College)


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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 Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 

Community Calendar
Community Calendar

Franklin Public Library & Municipal Building are both Closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day

Franklin Public Library & Municipal Building are both Closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day

Library Closed for Veterans Day

 

  • The Franklin Public Library will be closed Friday, November 11 for Veterans Day. The library will be open Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, November 13, 1:30-5:00 p.m.
  • The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Friday, November 11th, 2022 in observance of the Veterans Day. We will reopen on Monday, November 14th, 2022.


FHS boys soccer team wins to advance; girls soccer team playoff run ends

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, November 10, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below. 


Boys Soccer = Division 1 = #26 Leominster, 0 @ #10 Franklin, 2 – Final
@_FranklinSoccer  2-0 win over a tough @LeomAthletics  team. On to the Elite 8 Round @SJHS_PioneersAD  Sunday 11/13 4PM! Let’s go Panthers!!!

These Hock Champions are headed to the Elite 8 after securing a 2-0 W over Leominster tonight! Well done, @_FranklinSoccer ! Woo hoo!

2-0 win against a very good Leominster team. Goals scored by Andy and Hansy with both assisted by Garrett. Andy played out of his mind tonight and got the juice. Onto Round 3 of the playoffs Sunday at 4pm against St. John’s Shrewsbury.

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #9 Wellesley, 2 @ #8 Franklin, 1 – Final

@fhsgvsoccer  2-1 loss to a tough   @wellesleysports team in the Round of 16. Congratulations on a great season!

Another double here in Franklin, starting with @fhsgvsoccer  vs Wellesley. Franklin scored early (about 30 secs in) to make it 1-0. 

At the half, Wellesley leads Franklin 2-1  https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1590824568234856448

Final from Pisini Stadium, Wellesley 2 Franklin 1  
https://twitter.com/FHSTrainingRoom/status/1590839163586514946


https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-10-22/

Notice Of Post Election Tabulation - Nov 14, 2022 - 9 AM

In accordance with MGL Chapter 54, section 25B(a)(14) as amended by section 10 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022, known as the VOTES Act of 2022, the Town of Franklin will perform a post-election tabulation session for the November 8, 2022 State Election.

Any ballot returned by mail and received on or before 5PM on November 12, 2022, if postmarked by November 8, 2022 will be opened, processed, and added to the Election Day totals.

This session will take place in the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 9:00 AM.

We respectfully ask that observers register in advance by emailing townclerk@franklinma.gov.

Shared from Town of Franklin page ->


So in case you are wondering when the early votes, mail ballots and absentee ballots were counted:

The early voting, absentee ballots, and vote by mail ballots were processed last Saturday in to the voting tabulators. The memory cards with those results were taken out, stored securely and a new set of memory cards put in for all the day of voting on Tuesday. Once the polls closed Tuesday night, they ran the tape (tally) for the day of activity, took those cards out, put the other cards from Saturday in, and ran the tape (which they did not do on Saturday). 

Both tapes with the voting totals were then entered manually to the spreadsheet shown in the unofficial results posted 10ish Tuesday night.

Both sets of cards were tested  in a public session on Oct 26 and the audio for the testing process as well as community member questions on the process is available for review   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/town-of-franklin-tabulator-testing.html


Notice Of Post Election Tabulation - Nov 14, 2022 - 9 AM
Notice Of Post Election Tabulation - Nov 14, 2022 - 9 AM

Finance Committee gets update on FY 2023 budget year to date and recommends approval of $542K in transfers (audio)

FM #876 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 876 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee meeting held on Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022. 


Seven members of the Finance Committee participating (2 absent) were in the Council Chambers along with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Assistant Administrator Alecia Alleyne, Comptroller Chris Sandini, and Treasurer/Collector Kerri Bertone. 


The primary discussion around the current progress to date on the budget. There was a resulting action for approval of $542K to transfer among accounts prior to the rating set later this month. 


The meeting recording runs about forty minutes, so let’s listen to the Finance Committee meeting Nov 9, 2022.


Audio file ->  
https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-876-franklin-ma-finance-committee-mtg-11-09-22


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Meeting agenda document ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/11/finance-committee-meeting-agenda.html 

 

My notes ->   

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gArra7vxwfjHBmtFW9sVKePFI6fDzwa3/view?usp=share_link

 

Link to Finance Committee => https://www.franklinma.gov/finance-committee 


YouTube recording =>  https://youtu.be/Nz2XFmTQZ64 


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Finance Committee gets update on FY 2023 budget year to date and recommends approval of $542K in transfers (audio)
Finance Committee gets update on FY 2023 budget year to date and recommends approval of $542K in transfers (audio)

Tri-County RVTHS Athletics - Winter 2022 - 2023 Newsletter

Check out Tri-County Athletics Winter Sports Newsletter!!!  https://t.co/ubGuv0WSFG




Tri-County RVTHS Athletics - Winter 2022 - 2023 Newsletter
Tri-County RVTHS Athletics - Winter 2022 - 2023 Newsletter