FHS Girls & Boys Cross Country finish 3rd in Hockomock Championship Meet - 10/28/23

"Congratulations to the boys team for winning the Kelley-Rex title and placing 3rd overall at the Hockomock Championship meet! Special shoutouts go to - Kyle Twomey: 1st place Freshman race - Sam Diehl: 1st place JV race - Jon Pink: 6th fastest runner overall in the Varsity race"

https://twitter.com/FHSPanthersTF/status/1718317137565974742

Girls Varsity finished 3rd overall, JV finished 2nd

"The Franklin Girls Cross Country competed at the Hockomock League Championship Meet. The Panthers were led by Senior Alex Batla. Alex finished in 11th overall. The Girls Varsity finished in 3rd place. The JV Girls also finished in 2nd Place."

https://twitter.com/FranklinHSXC/status/1718384905577525434

HockmockSports.com reports on the meet here (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-cross-country-championship-results-2023/

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Hockomock League meet - Wrentham Development Center Oct 28. 2023

Hockomock League Meet - Live Results | MSTCA https://t.co/eLgf19dNPb

Team Scores

2 Boys JV 40 1 6 8 12 13 16 17

3 Boys Varsity 97 6 19 22 23 27 51 52

1 Coed Freshman 17 1 2 3 4 7 8 10

2 Girls JV 60 10 11 12 13 14 15

3 Girls Varsity 95 11 18 19 21 26 31 32

Boys JV

1 Samuel DIEHL +1pts • Yr: SO 18:37.4

6 Adam PENG +6pts • Yr: SO 19:13.2

8 Manuel ROMERO +8pts • Yr: JR 19:19.1

13 Alexander FIORAVANTI +12pts • Yr: JR 19:42.0

14 Brady MCGONAGLE +13pts • Yr: SR 19:44.0

17 Andrew RONTIRIS +16pts • Yr: SO 19:59.5

18 Brady DEVLIN +17pts • Yr: SR 20:03.4

24 Quinn LUCIER Yr: JR 20:43.7

25 Zachary SPRAGUE Yr: SR 20:51.3

26 Jaret SCHMIDT Yr: SR 20:52.8

38 Harry GURNEY Yr: JR 21:15.2

40 Cailun GORDON Yr: JR 21:17.2

58 Brady EIDSWICK Yr: SO 22:17.9

67 Thomas PORTESI Yr: JR 22:45.4

72 Praneeth RAMINENI Yr: SO 23:21.2

81 Gavin ABDEL-AZIZ Yr: JR 24:26.0

90 Carter DELISLE Yr: SO 29:35.8

Boys Varsity

6 Jonathan PINK +6pts • Yr: JR 17:04.4

19 Tucker MORIN +19pts • Yr: SO 17:43.3

23 Joshua DIEHL +22pts • Yr: SR 17:46.5

24 Jason HUFF +23pts • Yr: SR 17:46.7

28 Jack HALTER +27pts • Yr: JR 17:54.6

56 Rory TENG +51pts • Yr: JR 19:09.5

59 Andrew SCOTLAND +52pts • Yr: SO 19:12.2

62 Christopher MCGONAGLE Yr: SR 19:16.4

68 Patrick MCINTYRE Yr: SO 19:25.6

78 Tyler ANDERSON Yr: SO 19:40.1

Girls JV

17 Mariana FERNANDEZ-MARTIN +10pts • Yr: SR 26:02.0

19 Madeline TWARDOWSKI +11pts • Yr: SR 26:20.8

20 Julie BOND +12pts • Yr: SR 26:26.3

22 Georgia PELLEGRI +13pts • Yr: SR 26:40.7

23 Nina IANNUZZI +14pts • Yr: SR 26:40.8

24 Ines KANDSI +15pts • Yr: JR 26:52.2

Girls Varsity

11 Alexandra BATLA +11pts • Yr: SR 20:03.5

20 Abby BAKER +18pts • Yr: JR 21:50.4

21 Emma PRUITT +19pts • Yr: JR 22:01.8

23 Fiona MORRISON +21pts • Yr: JR 22:06.8

28 Emily MATTESON +26pts • Yr: SR 22:33.9

33 Carli WALBERT +31pts • Yr: JR 22:56.8

34 Katie SWEENEY +32pts • Yr: SR 22:58.2

58 Gianna STODDARD Yr: SO 24:53.3

59 Kasey BRADY Yr: SR 24:55.0

63 Grace TUCCERI Yr: SR 25:08.3

Coed Freshman

1 Kyle TWOMEY +1pts • Yr: FR 10:58.3

2 Nicholas MITCHELL +2pts • Yr: FR 11:36.2

3 Ethan RILEY +3pts • Yr: FR 11:50.8

4 Shravan DEV +4pts • Yr: FR 12:07.0

7 Eric LEITCH +7pts • Yr: FR 12:22.0

8 Andrew BAIROS +8pts • Yr: FR 12:26.7

10 Ryan CORBETT +10pts • Yr: FR 12:39.5

18 Amir SHAKIROV Yr: FR 13:02.2

24 Saumy JANI Yr: FR 13:24.8

25 Thomas GIBEAULT Yr: FR 13:28.1

29 Timothy HONOR Yr: FR 13:41.5

30 Keith D'COSTA Yr: FR 13:41.6

42 Ronan SAIDHA Yr: FR 14:15.2

51 Trey PIETRUSEWICZ Yr: FR 14:42.6

58 Rushil PATIDAR Yr: FR 15:15.5

60 Rachel CRONIN Yr: FR 15:18.8

64 Ryan PIETRUSEWICZ Yr: FR 15:24.9

70 Ameera MATHUR Yr: FR 15:48.4

FHS Girls & Boys Cross Country finish 3rd in Hockomock Championship Meet - 10/28/23

Register for the fall 5-week kids cooking classes from Lifelong Community Learning

Our late fall 5-week kids’ cooking classes are here! 

Register at tinyurl.com/4r8z88ua

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Register for the fall 5-week kids cooking classes from Lifelong Community Learning

Join us for Franklin LGBTQ Alliance's friendsgiving! - Nov 2 at 6 PM

Thursday, November 2nd at 6pm

You are cordially invited to the  Franklin LGBTQ Alliance first annual friendsgiving dinner!     November 2nd, 2023 Franklin Public Library   6:00 PM     We look forward to seeing you next week!    Sincerely,  The FLA Board View this email in your browser Unsubscribe | Manage Subscription

Consider a Heat Pump Hot Water Heater to Save Money and the Environment!

Did you know that it costs more to create heat than to move heat from one place to another?

That is the basic principle that allows heat pump technology to heat our homes, offices, and hot water more efficiently, with less impact on our environment. A heat pump hot water heater moves heat from the air around it, and concentrates that heat on the water in the tank, producing typical 120-130F hot water from 60F air!

Heat Pump Hot Water Heater

In 2019, we considered the opportunity to replace our existing electric hot water heater with a low-carbon footprint electric heat pump hot water heater. We decided on a 50-gallon model by Rheem, which had good ratings, was comparatively quiet, and featured wifi control capability. With 50-gallon capacity, the unit is able to keep up with the hot water demands of our 3 bedroom home. 

The heat pump draws heat from the basement air, and uses that ambient heat to heat the water in the tank, using roughly 1/3 the electricity of an electric hot water heater. The air flowing out of the unit is cooler and drier, and the water heater requires an auxiliary water pump to remove the condensate water from the unit. The noise produced by the heater is similar to the noise of a running dehumidifier. The unit also has a conventional electric heating element for high-demand times when the heat pump would be unable to keep up with demand. 

There are various settings which can be used to control the unit; we use the "energy-saver" setting, which prioritizes the heat pump mode, and automatically switches to conventional heating if needed. One can also choose only heat pump, or only conventional heating element modes, for complete control over the heater energy source. The wifi control capability makes it easy to switch modes, increase or decrease water temperatures, and monitor energy usage and unit health from anywhere, using a standard smart phone. 

Although a heat pump water heater is a more expensive initial purchase, the monthly energy savings, combined with the MassSave rebate (currently $750 for this heat pump) enables an estimated payback period of 2 years versus a pure electric water heater. And by using the clean electricity provided by Dynegy to Franklin residents, we are happy knowing that our domestic hot water heating footprint is minimized! We have had the unit for 4 years as of this writing. We are very happy with this unit's performance, have had no issues at all, and have definitely saved energy during that time.

For more information on this and other energy-saving ideas, please visit EnergizeFranklin.org !

This is an updated version of the testimonial posted by Mark Minnichelli at Energize Franklin ->  https://community.massenergize.org/FranklinMA/testimonials/348

Rausch Report: Autumn on Beacon Hill (October 2023)

Your monthly Beacon Hill update from Senator Becca Rausch. 

View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Sadly, these continue to be difficult days for many of us, with yet another mass shooting, the continually emerging horrors of Hamas's terrorism during the Simchat Torah October 7 massacre, and astronomically rising anti-Israel and anti-Jewish hatred, bigotry, and violence. Just as we see this rise in antisemitism, we also see a rise in Islamophobia. As President Biden has stated, identity-based hatred in all its forms must be rejected unequivocally. I have always held this core value, and I always will. Consistent with this value, I have also been unequivocal in my condemnation of Hamas, whose barbaric acts of evil reflect their utter loathing of the Jewish people. I have heard from many of you in these last few weeks with both asks for and offers of support. Thank you for your messages. Please know that my team and I continue to extend support to you as we all continue to navigate this immensely challenging and heartbreaking time. Remember that mental health support is just a call or text away via Hey Sam and 988.  This month's Rausch Report includes legislative updates, details on my upcoming virtual Youth Town Hall, a roundup of district events, some spooky family fun happening in the district, and more.   For real-time updates, please follow me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you are a constituent and need assistance, please don't hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help.    Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch    Resolution Supporting Israel  I co-authored a Massachusetts Senate resolution in support of the people of Israel, the victims of Hamas's terrorist attack, and those who are being held hostage. My Jewish colleagues and I presented the resolution during our October 12 session, reading it into the record together, standing in solidarity and community.   Addressing Pay Inequities  Last week I voted alongside my colleagues to pass legislation aimed at tackling pay inequities in the Commonwealth, which significantly and disproportionately impact women and people of color. The bill, known as the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, targets these inequities by empowering employees and prospective candidates with salary information, including when they are seeking jobs and receiving promotions, and by creating new data tools for the state to track employment trends. The House and Senate will now reconcile the differences between their versions of this bill before sending it to the Governor's desk for her signature.  Health Care Access and Equity Earlier today I voted YES on the Senate floor on two bills aiming to increase health care access and equity in the Commonwealth:  S.2480, An act enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and administer PrEP: This bill authorizes pharmacists to prescribe, dispense, and administer a short-term supply of HIV prevention drugs, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The bill requires pharmacists to provide counseling to patients regarding the ongoing use of PrEP and connect patients who need a referral with primary care providers for ongoing care and obtaining a prescription for PrEP. S.2481, An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products: This bill ensures menstrual products be provided at no cost and free of stigma in public schools, homeless shelters, and prisons.  Midwives Advocacy Day I joined Bay State Birth Coalition and statewide advocates to call for long-overdue midwifery care in Massachusetts by passing legislation I filed alongside Representative Brandy Fluker-Oakley and Representative Kay Khan. Attendees heard from families, midwives, physicians, community leaders, and legislators about how midwives are a solution to the Commonwealth's maternal health crisis.   Our mailing address is: The Office of Senator Becca Rausch Massachusetts State House, Room 215 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133   The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content, follow this link ->  https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-17080677

The Tri-County food truck is here! The food truck is here!

The TCRVTHS Food Truck has arrived on campus and we are getting closer to it being fully operational. 

Let's take a look at both the interior and exterior of the truck which will be used by our students in Culinary Arts.

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Recall that in March, the grant award to Tri-County for the food truck was announced -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/03/tri-county-gets-grant-for-food-truck.html

The Tri-County food truck is here, the food truck is here!

Franklin Art Association schedules reception for Nov 9 from 6 to 8 PM

The Franklin Art Association will hold an opening reception of new artwork at the association gallery at Escape into Fiction Bookstore on November 9, 6-8 PM, 12 Main Street, Franklin.    

The event is free and open to the public.  

Please join us in support of local artists and their creative work!

This gallery will be up for viewing from October 16th 2023 to February 17th 2024

www.franklinart.org, Facebook and Instagram.

Franklin Art Association schedules reception for Nov 9 from 6 to 8 PM

Jonathan Butler Joins Franklin Police Dept.

Jonathan Butler

"Welcome Officer Jonathan Butler to the Franklin Police Department. Officer Butler joined us this week as our most recent new hire.   

Officer Butler is a recent graduate of the Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy. 

After a 13-week field training program he’ll join the patrol division!"

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New furniture at the Senior Center

"We couldn’t wait to CHAIR this news with you! Say hello to the Senior Centers new furniture! 

We are Furni- SURE you’re gonna love it."

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New furniture at the Senior Center