HockomockSports.com recognizes FHS' Cinelli, Cain, Scagliarini, O'Leary & Bositis for Boys Soccer awards for Fall 2023

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports awards for Franklin High School. 

Boys Soccer awards for Fall 2023

Player of the Year

"Franklin senior Rex Cinelli has been selected as the 2023 HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Cinelli anchored a terrific defensive unit for the Kelley-Rex division champion Panthers and provided key leadership both on and off of the field. A three-year starter at center back for legendary head coach Fran Bositis, Cinelli was a vital piece in leading Franklin to back-to-back league titles."

HockomockSports.com Best XI

• NOAH CAIN, FRANKLIN - Midfield
• REX CINELLI, FRANKLIN - Defense

HockomockSports.com Second XI

• Garrett Scagliarini – Franklin – Midfield
• Sean O’Leary – Franklin – Defense

Coach of Year

"Franklin head coach Fran Bositis has been selected as the 2023 HockomockSports.com Coach of the Year. Bositis led the Panthers to their second consecutive Kelley-Rex division title and an undefeated regular season."

For complete list and description of the awards, visit (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-soccer/2023-2/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Dec 27, 2023

• 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  the DPW snow update to the School Committee meeting Dec 12, 2023 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/dpw-provides-snow-update-for-franklin.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 point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi  talk about New Year's Bubbly ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode-253.html

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 session of the radio show shares a special year end episode combining "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti and “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/talk-franklin-special-year-end-episode.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am     Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

8:30 am     The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

10:00 am     Celebrate with Pride: Second Son

11:30 am     Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm     Mrs. Claus Storytime

1:00 pm     Winter Wonderland 2023

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm     Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

3:30 pm     Veterans' Call: John Milot

4:30 pm     FPAC Holiday Production: The Nutcracker

8:30 pm     Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am     Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

8:30 am     Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:00 am     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes October November

12:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Mansfield 12-20-23

2:30 pm     FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

4:00 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Canton 12-20-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council: 12-20-23

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm Town Council: 12-20-23

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 Public Library: News & Events for January 2024

January 2024 

Franklin Library News & Events

Library Hours
The Library's hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed December 31st and January 1^st & 15^th.

Franklin Public Library's 2024 Reading Challenge!
January Challenge: An author's debut book
Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's first Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that's good at the library's Book Sale. Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order to qualify for that month's Free Book Coupon. If you complete all 12 months (again, submissions must be received on time to qualify) you will be entered in to win one of multiple grand prizes! For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library.

New Year, New Library Catalog!
We are so excited about the brand new, super user-friendly catalog! Try it out yourself! Go to franklin.minlib.net, click on "sign in" (upper right of the page), and enter your library card and pin number, and start exploring, searching & requesting. We think you'll love it as much as we do!
Questions? Contact the library Reference Desk at 508-520-4941, x4525.

Creativebug announces their new accessibility widget
Creativebug, the online video arts & crafts database, now has a wide variety of screen optimizations for users of all abilities. Once you create an account and log in there will be a red button with a white stick figure in the lower left corner.  Click on that button to make your adjustments.  Find out more about the options available here.  Visit the library's Free Online Databases page to find Creativebug and all of the other great databases available for free through the library.

Museum Passes
Now is a great time to reserve passes to the area's most popular museums, aquariums, and more! Passes are available to be reserved up to thirty days in advance.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, January 19th, 1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday January 20^th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Fill A Bag, Saturday, January 20^th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can for only $5.00!

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
In our second year of providing free tax preparation assistance through the VITA IRS program the Franklin Public Library is looking for volunteers! While tax season starts in February; planning, training, and scheduling can begin today! To sign up or to find more information please email Site Coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net!

Franklin Library ESL & Adult Literacy Program
Volunteer tutors needed! To volunteer please be at least 18 years old, have a High School diploma, & speak English clearly.  No prior teaching experience needed!  Volunteer tutors and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the registration form on the library's website.

For the full set of January events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/january-2024-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Public Library: News & Events for January 2024

Please consider a year end contribution to the Franklin Food Pantry

The Food Elves Campaign, which runs through mid-December, is usually The Pantry’s biggest fundraiser of the year, but we’re only at a little over 60% of our goal. 

Please consider making a donation before the end of the year and help us alleviate food insecurity in the Franklin Community. No donation is too small (or too big!)

Donate securely online ->  http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Fra.../FranklinFoodElves2023

Visit The Pantry gift page for other ways to contribute financially ->  https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-gifts/

Consider a year end contribution to the Franklin Food Pantry

Disclosure: I am a contributor to the building campaign and a member of two subcommittees (Governance & Communications). The Food Pantry has long been among my top 3 financial contribution recipients.

HockomockSports.com recognizes FHS' Zub, O'Connor, Horton, Hammad, & Welch for Girls Soccer awards for Fall 2023

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports awards for Franklin High School. 

Girls Soccer awards for Fall 2023

HockomockSports.com Best XI

• Kelly O'Connor, Franklin - Forward
• Anya Zub, Franklin - Forward
• Maddie Horton, Franklin - Defense

HockomockSports.com Second XI

• Selene Hammad – Franklin – Midfield
• Rachel Welch – Franklin- Goalie

For complete list and description of the awards, visit

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/girls-soccer/2023-2/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 253: New Year's Bubbly (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 253. Exploring all things wine with you!

In this episode hosts Kim and Mark talk about New Year's Bubbly

To help you on New Year's Mark asks Kim many questions on bubbly.  Before you pop open a sparkling listen to the show for tips and tricks.

After listening you will gain knowledge and trivia facts on bubbly from all over the world.

We discuss many articles that talked about sparking and Kim gives her take to help.

Happy New Year

Cheers

Kim and Mark

Podcast link -> https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-253-all-things-sparkling-for-new-years

Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 253: New Year's Bubbly (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 253-All Things Sparkling For New Years

Town Council closes out calendar year multiple resolutions and recognition of Ken Norman (audio)

 FM #1118 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1118 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Town Council meeting held in Council Chambers on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. All 9 members  of the Council participated in the Council Chambers. 

Quick recap:

• Proclamation: William “Ken” Norman - Ken was recognized with a Town proclamation and State House of Representative resolution for many years of service on the Board of Assessors (16 years) and many other committees.

• 2024 Annual Alcohol License Renewals - all approved, 8 being held for payment and final inspection completion

• Resolution 23-71: Town Council Approval of County ARPA Funds - Council approved application to Norfolk County for ARPA awards in the total amount of $1,359,000

• Police Dept - $559,000

• Sewer projects - $500,000

• Franklin Food Pantry - $100,000

• SAFE Coalition - $100,000

• YMCA Bernon Family Branch - $100,000

• ARPA Direct funds announced for

• $1M to reconstruct Baron Road

• $420,000 for replacement & construction of visitor bleachers at the high school field

• Bylaw Amendment 23-902: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin by Inserting Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Second Reading - approved by 7-2 vote (Jones, Dellorco voted no)

• Bylaw Amendment 23-903: A Bylaw to Amend the code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service - Second Reading - mattress fee raised to $65, unanimously approved (9-0)

• Resolution 23-72: Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee Charge - Extension of Committee Terms and Deadline to Make Final Report - 

• Resolution 23-73: Revised 2024 Town Council Meeting Schedule

• Resolution 23-74: Receipts Reserved for Appropriation Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Ride Assessment Transfer and Appropriation - new MA General Law requirements for separate transaction to make this accounting for approx. $7,000 complete

• Resolution 23-75: Gift Acceptance - Police Dept. ($5,000), Veterans’ Services Dept. ($3,145) & Senior Center ($200) - community continues to be generous, thank you

• Resolution 23-76: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44,§53F3/4 - quarterly transfer also per MA General Law requirements to account for the fund transfer - for which Franklin TV & Radio very much appreciates as it allows them to provide the broadcast services for Town & School meetings, School sporting events, and for which community does benefit

The recording runs 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the Town Council meeting on Dec 20, 2023.  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1118-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-12-20-23

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Ehd1OodT0   

Town Council agenda doc ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_12.20.23_0.pdf 

My full set of notes captured via Twitter during the meeting are collected in a single PDF for easier reading  ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A1QMobHrI25X20jG3tFX8XpFgcon6tTH/view?usp=drive_link  

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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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Board of Assessors Chair Chris Feeley presenting the ToF  proclamation to Ken Norman

Ken posing with State Representative Jeff Roy

Town of Franklin: Conservation Commission - Public Hearing - NOI - 121 Grove St - Jan 11, 2024

Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (Wetlands Protection Act), the Franklin Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid Public Hearing on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 7:10 PM for a Notice of Intent filed by Christopher Lucas of Lucas Environmental, LLC, Quincy, MA on behalf of Robert Hewitt of Fairfield Grove Street LLC, Braintree, MA.

Proposed work includes the construction of a multi-building residential development with associated parking, utilities, and stormwater management. Approximately 3,180 square feet (sf) of work is proposed within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and Isolated Vegetated Wetlands (IVW), with 63,480 sf of work occurring within the 25-foot “No Disturbance”  zone of BVW and IVW, and 453,500 sf of work occurring within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of BVW. Additionally, 320 feet of work along Inland Bank is proposed. 

The Project is located at 121 Grove Street, Map 294 and 295 Lots 7 and 1, in the Industrial Zone.

The hearing will provide an open forum for the discussion. This meeting will be done remotely via the “ZOOM” platform and “In-person” in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street. Residents can visit the Town Website (Franklinma.gov) and click on the Town Calendar for up to date information on how to access the meeting.

All records and files for this project can be viewed at the Conservation Office located on the first floor of the Franklin Municipal Building.

Any person or organization so wishing will be afforded an opportunity to be heard.

The hearing location is accessible to persons with physical disabilities. If you require a translator or accommodations for a hearing impairment, contact the Conservation Department at the Municipal Building or by calling (508) 520-4929.

Meghann Hagen

Conservation Chair

Town of Franklin: Conservation Commission - Public Hearing - NOI - 121 Grove St - Jan 11, 2024

Trash/Recycling delayed pickup during Christmas week 2023

With Christmas falling on Monday, the trash & recycling schedule is delayed by one day this week. Monday will be picked up Tuesday, Tuesday on Wednesday, etc.

(Note, this will also happen next week with New Year's falling on Monday)

The curbside flyer with full schedule

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

Trash/Recycling delayed pickup during Christmas week 2023

Applause announces new hours for Winter

"Starting December 28th, we begin new winter hours! 

Save this post for the next time you’re craving our authentic gelato, Austrian Hot Chocolate, or a sweet treat!"

Applause announces new hours for Winter

 For more about Applause, visit their web page -> https://www.applausefranklin.com/

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C1FPzZBL7az/

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Dec 26, 2023

• 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 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

9:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

11:00 am Frank's Musings: Israel

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Mrs. Claus Storytime

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes October November

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

4:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James McLaughlin

5:30 pm Physician Focus: Telemedicine

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

7:00 pm Winter Wonderland: Elvis Presley

8:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

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

9:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

11:30 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 05-29-21

1:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes October November

2:00 pm Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

3:00 pm Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

4:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Foxboro 12-20-23

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Canton 12-20-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am  School Committee: 12-12-23

12:00 pm  Finance Committee: 12-13-23

2:00 pm  School Committee: 12-12-23

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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