Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams open season with wins vs. Oliver Ames

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 55 @ Oliver Ames, 42 – Final 

– Franklin overcame a slow start to erase a double-digit deficit and pick up a win on the road in Easton. Oliver Ames came to play, racing out to an 18-5 lead after eight minutes with senior Chris Elias (11 points) and sophomore Cole Craffey (14 points) each hitting a three. But the Panthers flipped the switch and dominated the second quarter, holding the hosts to five points while its offense got going with 24 points. Justin Allen, who finished with 14 points, hit a pair of threes in the quarter, junior Andrew O’Neill (13 points) added one, and junior Sean O’Leary went off for 13 of his game-high 24 points in the second. Allen, O’Neill, and O’Leary each connected from downtown in the third to keep the Panthers ahead (44-30) going into the fourth.

Girls Basketball = Oliver Ames, 45 @ Franklin, 54 – Final 

– Franklin was able to hold off a fourth quarter charge by OA to pull out a foul-filled season opener and continue its long win streak in league play. The Panthers jumped out to a 17-7 lead after the first and extended the advantage to 14 heading into the final eight minutes. OA rallied, scoring 18 points in the fourth and twice cutting the lead down to as little as seven, but Franklin made enough plays to seal the victory. Katie Peterson battled foul trouble in the second half, but finished as the game’s top scorer with 13 points. Chloe Fales, Caelyn Leonard, and Lizzie Newman each scored 10 points for the Panthers and Bridget Leo added eight. Freshman Kamryn Derba scored a team-high 11 points on her varsity debut for OA. Maeve Horsman added nine points, including seven in the fourth, Annie Reilly had eight, and Maddie Homer had seven in the loss.

For other results around the League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-13-22/

FHS Panthers

Tis the season for Project PJ , and you can help!

Franklin High School Baseball, MA (@FHSCoachZBrown) tweeted Mon, Dec 12, 2022:

FHS'23 Ethan DePaolo (@DepaoloEthan) is looking for your support. 

Ethan's running this years Project PJ & has a lofty goal of collecting 325 pairs of new pajamas for foster children of all ages (newborn-18yo). 

Please see his email below! Any consideration is appreciated! Thank you!  https://t.co/RI9BOo8dvp

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FHSCoachZBrown/status/1602444282207559681

Hello!                                                         December 2022

My name is Ethan DePaolo and I am a Senior at Franklin High School. Project PJ was started in 2007 and eight years ago. my sister was contacted by one of the families who had previously run it asking if she would take it over, as my family has participated in this project for over 10 years. Since Ryan is at school in NYC, I have taken over. Project PJ is a community service project founded to bring awareness to kids in need placed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts foster care programs. 

I am asking people to donate NEW pajamas for foster children of all ages, newborn to 18 years. The pajamas I collect will be donated to the Whitinsville office of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families which helps the communities in our local area. Including Franklin.

Foster children are very unfortunate to be placed in the situation they are in. They leave their homes with barely anything and families are only given $20 a day to spend for their daily needs. Pajamas help ease the transition for these children and I would like to ask you to support Project PJ this holiday season. Last year, the project donated around 300 pairs of pajamas and this year the goal is 325. 

All sizes are in great need. Pajamas can be dropped off at 48 High Ridge Circle at your convenience. We have a large plastic container on our side steps for collection. If you'd rather purchase pj's online, you can have them shipped directly to our home. 

Donations in the form of cash, check or Venmo, @Ethan-DePaolo are also accepted. We would like all donations by January 1st, but later donations are always appreciated. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email me at ethan_depaolo@gmail.com or message me on Instagram at @ethan.depaolo 

I appreciate your consideration in supporting this cause!

With Gratitude,

Ethan DePaolo

 

The letter from Ethan DePaolo 

example of kids pajamas

Project PJ also was shared here in 2021

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/12/project-pj-continues-again-this-year.html

Have breakfast with Santa at Franklin Recreation - Friday, Dec 16

Santa is coming to Franklin Rec for some Breakfast on December 16th! We will have a professional photographer taking Santa photos. 

Registration is available on franklinma.myrec.com

Two times slots available on Friday, Dec 16; likely to fill up quickly!

Recommended for ages 2-5 years old.

"Join us for breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus!  This is a parent and child event where your child can choose to participate in several crafts and activities including making reindeer food, antler ring toss and creating a Santa selfie hat.  Breakfast includes pancakes, assorted fruit and muffins. Fee is per child."

https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29935 

Have breakfast with Santa at Franklin Recreation - Friday, Dec 16

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CmEruUsrbz6/

Franklin High School newsletter for week of 12/12/22

Catching up to the FHS Newsletter 

@FranklinPSNews https://t.co/PTOotdp6Gt

Franklin High School newsletter for week of 12/12/22

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1602116052963434498

   

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Updated Meeting Calendar & No Meeting Dec 15

Hello from the 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node. We are canceling the meeting that was scheduled for this Thursday, December 15, the third Thursday of the month. 

Come the new year we will return to our regular schedule of meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, with meetings on January 5 and 19, 2023.         

We look forward to continuing the progress that we made in 2022. Here are two articles that look back on major accomplishments in Massachusetts and the United States over the past year. In Massachusetts, we are proud that 350 Mass played a major role in the passage of the new Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind.    

We encourage you to join our meetings in January, when we will discuss ongoing issues and actions, look at the 2023-2024 campaign adopted by 350 Mass, and consider activities in our region and communities that will promote and accelerate the transition to a just, equitable, and clean energy economy.       

We wish you and yours an enjoyable holiday season. We hope to see you in 2023.        

         

Node Co-coordinators,

Carolyn Barthel

Ralph Halpern

Ralph Halpern

ralph.halpern@comcast.net

781-784-3839 (h)

339-203-5017 (c) 

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node: Updated Meeting Calendar & No Meeting Dec 15

Do You Have Your Christmas Tree Yet? Fully Decorated Trees auctioned at Franklin Senior Center - Dec 15

Do You Have Your Christmas Tree Yet?

The Franklin Senior Center will be auctioning off live, fully decorated trees (yes, the ornaments and lights are included) at the Winter Wonderland Event this Thursday!

When: Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4:30 -7 PM

Where: Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel Mccahill St, Franklin

Trees Decorated By: Franklin Police Dept. Franklin Historical Museum, Busy Bees, Garden Club, Veterans

Live Trees Donated By: Bryggs, Hillside & Fairmount

CommonWealth Magazine: "More permeable surfaces can help save our waterways"

"IMAGINE SWIMMING in a water so murky that you can hardly see your toes, a water laden with toxic algae, a water devoid of the marine life we know and love. This could be the reality of Bostonians within the coming years if stormwater runoff continues to pollute the Boston Harbor.

Impervious pavement, which prevents water from naturally seeping into the ground, allows water from storms to flow into the local waterways. This stormwater is often laden with garbage, nutrients, chemicals, and other pollutants that can negatively impact the health of the local waterways. The excessive amount of impermeable pavement in Boston enables an increased amount and flow of polluted stormwater into local waterways. This surplus of water can lead to flooding and catastrophic effects on infrastructure. To protect our waterways and houses, impermeable pavement in Boston must be replaced with a more eco-friendly permeable pavement."

Continue reading the article online at CommonWealth Magazine ->

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/opinion/more-permeable-surfaces-can-help-save-our-waterways/

CommonWealth Magazine: "More permeable surfaces can help save our waterways"

In Kyiv, I saw Dante under sandbags – a modern image of the hell of war | Clive Myrie | The Guardian

"I took quite a lot of photos on my phone when I was in Ukraine this year, but this one jumped out at me as I was scrolling through them. Here we have Dante – the Italian poet, philosopher, writer – with his marble head poking up out of the sandbags. It’s in a park on Volodymyr Hill in the centre of Kyiv.

It’s not just an arresting image. Dante is a harbinger of the Renaissance; he’s a symbol of culture and learning. And that is the opposite of war, which is a regression to dark times. This is what Ukraine and Kyiv are having to labour under – and so Dante finds himself stifled by sandbags. Of course, one also thinks of the Divine Comedy and the seventh circle of hell, which is violence. That’s what the people of Ukraine have been enduring: a modern circle of hell.

The fact that Dante had to be covered with sandbags tells you everything – the Russians are attacking things that are nothing to do with a military campaign. That is a particular hell, when civilians are seen as legitimate targets for an advancing army. And as soon as I see this image, all of this floods into my mind."

Continue reading the article at The Guardian ->

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/12/kyiv-dante-war-conflicts-russia-ukraine

A sculpture of Dante under sandbags in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photograph: Courtesy of Clive Myrie

    

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022

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

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features Talking about "Train Town Franklin" with Scott Mason   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/franklin-tv-and-wfprfm-schedule-for_0428970631.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This hour features our recent Talk Franklin episode with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen & Assistant Administrator Alecia Alleyne https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/open-space-school-budget-and-holiday.html

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

7:30 am It Takes A Village: 40 Percent Club

10:00 am Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2022

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes

1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Safety on the Roads

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

3:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

5:00 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

6:00 pm New England Irish Harp Orchestra 12-10-17

7:30 pm Veterans Oral History Project: Warren Sayer Green

10:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Braintree 03-04-22

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v Canton 02-22-22

5:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

7:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History: Pt. 3

8:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v St. John's Prep 02-16-22

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

8:00 am Town Council: 11-30-22

12:30 pm Economic Development: 11-30-22

2:00 pm Town Council: 11-30-22

5:45 pm Economic Development: LIVE, Chambers 871 3367 1757

7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers 853 8928 1410

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)

Look no further than Thru the Looking Glass

Written by:  Lyn MacLean

Holiday shopping days that remain are now closing in! Selected for our fourth business in our “Shop Local Series”, we would like to highlight Thru The Looking Glass Custom Picture Framing located at 11 East Central Street, Franklin. 

Established in June 2018, the store offers a wide variety of custom framing services and will work with you throughout the design process to make your framed art the perfect complement to your home. Perhaps you have a special photograph you would like restored as a special gift? Look no further, Thru the Looking Glass has partnered with a local specialist who completes the photo restoration and printing for the shop. You know that special image will be in safe hands with this dynamic partnership. No need to ship your adored photograph out to a stranger far away.  

The owner Maryann Wickman also offers unique vintage holiday items that you will not see in other stores. It’s a personal interest of hers to obtain unique items that she collects over the course of the year and presents for purchase in her shop. The inventory is always changing so you are encouraged to visit frequently to find that perfect gift for someone special in your life.  

The store name cites custom picture framing. However, one will notice quickly upon entering the shop that there are wonderful gift-giving items all around.  The shop includes hand-knitted hats, scarfs, blankets, consignment pottery, handmade cards, and Alice and Wonderland-themed art and watercolors. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM - 5:30 PM and Saturday from 10 AM - 4 PM.

If you cannot decide from all the wonderful items to choose from, they offer gift cards as a perfect gift to give this season. Remember to shop locally and support your Franklin businesses this holiday season and throughout the year. 

Visit Thru the Looking Glass on the web at ->   https://thruthelookingglassframes.com/

Reminder: THINK FRANKLIN FIRST GIFT CARDS 

The cards are available for purchase in any denomination at Dean Bank or franklingiftcard.com.  This website provides the most up-to-date list of participating businesses.  

If you are a local business owner who would like more information contact Lily Rivera at  508-553-4888 or riveral@franklinps.net 

Look no further than Thru the Looking Glass

Winter Wonderland - INSIDE at the Senior Center - Dec 15 (or listen/watch)

Enjoy walking/driving* around the Senior Center to view beautifully decorated trees & lights, visit with Santa, live entertainment, Hot Cocoa & Cookies, and more! 

Free to the public and fun for the whole family-an event you don't want to miss! #winterwonderland #community #lights 

4:30 PM to 7:00 PM - Walk around Inside the Senior Center  

• listen via wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM radio dial

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM - Driving

• listen to the LIVE broadcast via wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM radio dial and watch via Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26)  AND  YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahhxS6rENnYA3iH0pgf0jA

* changed to interior event only due to the weather forecast for Thursday evening.

Franklin Senior Center schedules Winter Wonderland - Dec 15

HockomockSports.com: "2022-2023 Hockomock Girls Basketball Preview"

Via HockomockSports.com we share the Franklin High School girls basketball preview and provide the link to the full listing of girls basketball previews.

FRANKLIN

2021-2022 Record: 22-2

2021-2022 Finish: Reached Div. 1 Quarterfinal

Coach: John Leighton

Franklin has dominated the Kelley-Rex division for the past four years, which included a state title run as well, but with a lot of new faces jumping into the lineup this season, the league title race could be a lot closer this winter. The Panthers may not be able to overwhelm teams with size like they have in past few years, but an athletic core of players returns to play typically tough defense and get out and run on the break.

The focal point this season will be senior forward Katie Peterson. After a breakout junior year in which she led the team in scoring, the UMass girls lacrosse commit comes back as one of the top wings in the league. Her athleticism will be critical on both ends of the floor. Senior guard Bridget Leo is also back to run the offense and will be one of the team’s top perimeter defenders. Senior Lizzie Newman emerged last season as a solid rebounder and post defender and her outside shooting could be a major factor.

There are also several players who stepped in at times last year that will need to take on bigger roles for the Panthers this season. Junior Sasha Tracey gives Franklin good length on the wing and adds another athlete that can get out on the break and finish. Her improved outside shot will also help stretch defenses. Sophomore Chloe Fales is a newcomer to watch with her athleticism and ability to score at multiple levels.

“This team is working to find its identity and play unselfish basketball,” said Franklin coach John Leighton. “I have been very impressed with the leadership of our seniors who have stepped up and provided mentorship to our younger players to speed their integration into the team.”

Continue reading the girls basketball previews

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-2023-hockomock-girls-basketball-preview/

FHS Panthers

FHS' O'Leary featured in "Boys Basketball: Ten Players to Watch in 2022-2023"

Via HockomockSports.com we share the "Boys Basketball: Ten Players to Watch on 2022-2023." Sean O'Leary is featured for Franklin. We provide the link to the full listing of Players to Watch.

SEAN O’LEARY, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin had a lot of new faces in their lineup and despite being a young team, had a lot of success. One of the big reasons for all of that success was the emergence of forward Sean O’Leary. A 6-foot-4 forward, O’Leary can do it all on the offensive end of the floor and enters the year as one of our preseason picks for Player of the Year. 

O’Leary kept improving each and every game last year, finishing with 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, and earned HockomockSports All-Underclassmen Team honors. At his size, he’s a matchup problem in the post and is really crafty finishing around the rim, but he really separates himself with his ability to score from just about anywhere on the offensive end. Defensively, he’s very sound and his length makes it very difficult for opponents.

For the complete listing of Players to Watch ->

https://hockomocksports.com/boys-basketball-ten-players-to-watch-in-2022-2023/

FHS Panthers

HockomockSports.com: "2022-2023 Hockomock Girls Hockey Preview"

Via HockomockSports.com we share the Franklin High School girls hockey preview and provide the link to the full listing of girls hockey previews.

FRANKLIN

2021-2022 Record: 6-11-4

2021-2022 Finish: Reached Div. 2 Round of 32

Coach: Mike Lubin

Franklin is the only team other than Canton to have won a Hockomock League title and the Panthers come into the season with a more experienced, and deeper, roster to try and get back on top. Former assistant Mike Lubin has taken over as head coach after the retirement of longtime coach Margie Burke and he has a balanced lineup to work with this winter.

The Panthers will be hoping to be more solid on the defensive end of the ice this season, building on the structure they have created in all three zones. Senior Shaw Downing is a four-year varsity player and a dynamic skater along the blue line, not only being sure on the puck in her own zone but also capable of carrying the play into the attack. Junior Lindsay Dennett continues to improve each season and sophomore goalie Izzy Brown is coming off an impressive rookie campaign between the pipes.

Sophomore Julia Flynn was the team’s leading scorer last year and she is back to power the Franklin offense. Senior Lindsay Atkinson is also back, after missing all of last winter with an injury. Atkinson had a big sophomore season and will be a huge addition to the top line. Senior forwards Dana Stott and Molly Hurley bring two-way strength to the forward line.

“We’re a close group with great leadership and a good mix of young talent,” Lubin said. “We’re all excited to get the season started and build on our strong team chemistry from last year.”

Continue reading the girls hockey previews

https://hockomocksports.com/2022-2023-hockomock-girls-hockey-preview/

FHS Panthers

FHS girls hockey skate to 4-4 tie vs. Algonquin

Via HockomockSports.com & Twitter, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, December 12, 2022. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

For other results around the League

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-12-12-22/

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Algonquin, 4 – Final (OT)

First goal of season Lindsay Dennett   1-0 Franklin!   https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1602472871317626880

End of 1, 2-0 Franklin.  Hurley redirect shot from Dennett   https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1602476420462149633

Down 4-2 after 2! 3 PP goals by Algonquin!  Big 3rd period coming!   https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1602486277076664320

4-4 after regulation! OT coming  https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1602493493351432194

Great start to the season girls!  4-4 tie against defending state champs!  https://twitter.com/FHSGirlsPuck/status/1602515712924344320

Great 4-4 tie in OT vs Algonquin to start the season

Scoring:

G - Lindsay D; A - Dana

G - Molly; Lindsay D

G - Lanie;

G - Molly; A -Dana

Izzy with the amazing game in net  https://twitter.com/fhsvgockey/status/1602502127913521153

FHS Panthers