Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jt_6PBnCJE
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/hardlynormal/status/1740093919092973785
Contribute to Invisible People and the work they do on homelessness ->
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Friday, December 29, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 29, 2023 to January 4, 2024
Friday, December 29
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup delayed 1 day this week
8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
11:00am Noon Year's Eve Party! (Franklin Public Library)
7:00pm Comedy Show (ticketed event) (3 Restaurant)
Saturday, December 30
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup delayed 1 day this week
8:00am Gingerbread Character Scavenger Hunt! (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)
Sunday, December 31 = New Year's Eve
Monday, January 1, 2024 = New Year's Day
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
7:30pm Voice of Franklin, part of Toastmasters International (Franklin TV Studio)
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup Delayed 1 day
10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)
6:30pm Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)
Thursday, January 4, 2024
6:30am Trash-Recycle Pickup Delayed 1 day
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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
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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| Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 22, 2023 to December 28, 2023 |
Franklin Food Pantry Distributes Record Number of Holiday Meal Kits
The Franklin Food Pantry, which provides supplemental food assistance and programs in Franklin, Massachusetts, distributed 275 holiday meal kits to coincide with the Thanksgiving holiday, and 333 holiday meal kits for December holiday celebrations.
Meal kits included canned goods and vegetables, a gift card to purchase a protein of choice at a local supermarket, and holiday inspired desserts. The meal kits were distributed curbside by volunteers and staff. Many of the meal kit items, including the reusable shopping bags, were donated by community groups, local business partners, and supporters of The Pantry.
This year’s demand for holiday meal kits echoes the overall increase for food and services at The Pantry. Visits to The Pantry from September to December 2023 increased 42 percent vs. the same period last year. The Pantry attributes the growing need to continued high cost of food and housing, the end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Emergency Allotments, and The Pantry’s increased visibility on Rt. 140 in Franklin.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to provide hunger relief to our neighbors in need especially during the holiday season, but the growing need underscores that there is more work to be done,” said Tina Powderly, Executive Director, of the Franklin Food Pantry. “Fighting hunger is an ongoing battle and with the community’s support we can get food into the hand of those who are experiencing food insecurity throughout the year.”
Individuals, community groups, and businesses can get involved by hosting a food or fund drive, making a tax-deductible donation, or volunteering. More opportunities to get involved are listed on The Pantry’s website.
For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry, or if you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please call 508-528-3115 or email info@franklinfoodpantry.org.
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,300 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Lovin’ Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs.
Programs include In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meal Kits, Community Gardens, and the Franklin Farmers Market. The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four- Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
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| Franklin Food Pantry Distributes Record Number of Holiday Meal Kits |
Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week
CURBSIDE TRASH/RECYCLING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
- (January 1-5, 2024) No pick-up Monday, January 1 - one day delay the rest of the week (Regular Friday, January 5 pick-up will be on Saturday, January 6).
BEAVER ST. RECYCLING CENTER HOURS:
- Friday, Dec. 29 - 8 AM to 3 PM
- Saturday, Dec. 30 - 8 AM to 3 PM
- Sunday, Dec. 31 - 9 AM to PM
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| Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week |
FHS gymnastics, boys hockey, & boys basketball teams post wins on Thursday
Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Boys Basketball = Franklin, 64 vs. Seneca Valley (PA), 34 – Final
Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. Framingham, 2 – Final (OT)
Game #6 Results: #9 Franklin (3) Framingham (2) (Shots - Franklin 60 Framingham 25)
1st period Recap: Shots - Franklin (22) Framingham (6)
Off the drop Of the puck the boys 100k like they were shot Out Of a cannon, McEvoy, Paterson & Lampasona immediately get to work with Marchand & Arienti. Balducci, Langevin & Daley follow suit with a couple quick chances & blue line support by Toli & Harrington. Another wave follows as Hager, Wernig & Quinn find a quick couple Of chances as well. It's all Franklin first 6 minutes Of play & w/ 8:52 to go in the 1st. Lampasona gets a chance to put Franklin on the board w/ a penalty shot however #31 Geltman comes up huge! At 5:20 Franklin takes 1st penalty Of the game & with aggressive forechecking by Daley & Balducci & Strong blue line play by Marchand & Arienti Franklin fend off the penalty. W/ .24 seconds left in the period Paterson pushes the faceoff to the corner in the Ozone, McEvoy wins the foot race to the puck & takes it behind the net & pivots, turns, and finds Paterson in the slot- who hammers the tack home putting Franklin on the board to end the 1st Franklin 1 Framingham O. Torraco serves up the egg to Framingham.
2nd Period Recap: Shots - Franklin (18) Framingham (10)
As play continues the pressure from Franklin ensues, Wernig is buzzing keeping Framingham on their heels. Franklin is getting a ton Of chances, but #31 Geltman is stopping everything Franklin throws at him. And w/7:51 to go in the Framingham's Kurzman finds the back Of the net from the point to tie it up 1-1. Franklin sets right back into Sync, Taccini, Wernig & McAlpine pushing the pace and Smith & Marchand standing tall to keep Framingham hemmed into their zone. W/ 4:07 to go in the 2nd Franklin takes an interference penalty, a big standoff by Franklin coupled w/ great play from Balducci, Daley, Paterson & McEvoy combine for more attempts on the PK than Framingham's PP. At 1:08 Franklin gets their chance at the PP & with .11 to go, Paterson takes on almost the length of the ice turning a defenseman inside out & slides one 5-hole, assisted by McEvoy. Once again Franklin put up a big goal with seconds left in the period to take the lead 2-1. Torraco another solid period in net.
3rd Period Recap: Shots - Franklin (15) Framingham (10)
Franklin continues the strong play, but Framingham's #31 Geltman is keeping this one tight all by himself. And w/ 12:56 to go Framingham's #15 Beninati finds the back of the net to tie it up 2-2. W/ 10:39 to go in game Franklin takes a tripping penalty but a Strong rush by Balducci & Daley even up the penalties when Balducci draws a tripping call. Langevin pushing pace coupled w/ a strong period from the blue line crew Marchand, Arienti, Toli, Harrington & Smith making it difficult for Framingham to do much. The is no shortage Of attempts for Franklin but once again the Story is Framingham's #31 Geltman who's not giving an inch in net. End Of regulation 2-2 — this One is going to OT!
OT Recap: Shots - Franklin (5) Framingham (O)
The 4v4 kicks Off McEvoy, Paterson, Lampasona & Marchand followed by Balducci, Wernig, Daley combining for 4 solid attempts to put this one away, again Framingham's #31 Geltman has other plans! Finally, w/ 2:37 to go in OT Paterson wins a huge ozone faceoff to Lampasona — who snaps one top right corner to cap it! Franklin wins 3-2! Torraco solid game, many big saves down the stretch!
Final Franklin 3 Framingham 2 - POG (Torraco)
Stats: Paterson 2GIA, McEvoy 2A, Lampasona IG
Franklin (3-3) @ Newburyport - Saturday 12/30 puck drops @ 12:00PM!
Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ Leominster, 4 – Final
– Julia Flynn had a hat trick for the Panthers, as they battled back from an early three-goal deficit before losing by a single goal. Flynn scored a shorthanded goal, got one on the power play off a Nina Iannuzzi assist, and then added a third with assists from Kaitlin Johnson and Haley Wernig.
Gymnastics = North Attleboro, 115.95 @ Franklin, 128.25 – Final
FINAL Franklin 128.25 vs N.Attleboro's 115.95. Top 4 in each event.VAULT - Abby Robillard 8.35, Ciara O'Brien 8.4, Molly Chandler 8.6 and Ryann Chandler 8.7BARS - Ciara 6.7, Abby Scotland 6.85, Kendra Love 7.35 and Abby R 7.85BEAM - Abby S 8.05, Molly C 8.1, Ryann C 8.2 and Lilly Cardin 8.35FLOOR - Molly D'Amato 7.6, Molly C 7.7, Abby R 8.6 and Ryann C 8.85.Congrats to Molly C and Abby R for making their All Around debut with Abby R winning the AA with a 32.6.Great start to a fun season very proud of how everyone stepped up!! https://twitter.com/fhs_gymnastics/status/1740490198830739728
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FHS' Chandaria takes 2nd, Hardt 4th in Pentathlon, & Pink 1st in 1000M at MSTCA Distance Classic
MSTCA Distance Classic - December 28, 2023
Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center
Overall meet results -> https://live.mstca.org/meets/29306
FHS team results -> https://live.mstca.org/meets/29306/teams/729139
Girls Indoor Pentathlon 55m Hurdles
1 Ella Chandaria +805 • H2 • #157 8.95
4 Cailyn Bruno +702 • H1 • #156 9.42
Boys Indoor Pentathlon 55m Hurdles
1 Quinten Hardt +831 • H1 • #666 8.07
11 Jaret Schmidt +664 • H3 • #676 8.75
24 Bryce Dragsbaek +374 • H5 • #663 10.17
28 Siddharth Chandra +280 • H3 • #660 10.74
Girls Indoor Pentathlon 800m
9 Ella Chandaria +489 • H2 • #157 2:47.58
11 Cailyn Bruno +462 • H2 • #156 2:50.19
Boys 800m
20 Patrick McIntyre PR • H4 • #668 • Yr: 10 2:18.26
23 Jake Lorenzo H2 • #667 • Yr: 11 2:18.82
Boys Indoor Pentathlon 1000m
10 Quinten Hardt +603 • H2 • #666 3:06.40
17 Bryce Dragsbaek +485 • H2 • #663 3:19.57
26 Jaret Schmidt +393 • H2 • #676 3:30.95
27 Siddharth Chandra +342 • H2 • #660 3:37.86
Boys 1000m
1 Jonathan Pink PR • H1 • #672 • Yr: 11 2:43.19
37 Manuel Romero PR • H3 • #674 • Yr: 11 3:02.10
39 Andrew Rontiris PR • H4 • #675 • Yr: 10 3:02.14
51 Nicholas Mitchell H7 • #669 • Yr: 9 3:05.20
70 Ethan Riley PR • H5 • #673 • Yr: 9 3:11.35
87 Shravan Dev PR • H8 • #661 • Yr: 9 3:17.63
Boys 1 Mile
30 Andrew Scotland H2 • #677 • Yr: 10 4:55.94
49 Jack Halter PR • H5 • #665 • Yr: 11 5:02.69
58 Alexander Fioravanti PR • H5 • #664 • Yr: 11 5:05.92
59 Joshua Diehl PR • H6 • #662 • Yr: 12 5:06.57
101 Adam Peng PR • H7 • #671 • Yr: 10 5:15.02
Boys 2 Mile
37 Tyler Anderson H2 • #659 • Yr: 10 12:08.85
Girls Indoor Pentathlon High Jump
10 Cailyn Bruno +502 • F1 • #156 1.39m 4-06.75
14 Ella Chandaria +470 • F1 • #157 1.36m 4-05.50
Boys Indoor Pentathlon High Jump
5 Quinten Hardt +585 • F1 • #666 1.75m 5-08.75
12 Bryce Dragsbaek +536 • F1 • #663 1.69m 5-06.50
28 Jaret Schmidt +331 • F1 • #676 1.42m 4-07.75
29 Siddharth Chandra +310 • F1 • #660 1.39m 4-06.75
Girls Indoor Pentathlon Long Jump
8 Ella Chandaria +403 • F2 • #157 4.40m 14-05.25
19 Cailyn Bruno +355 • F2 • #156 4.20m 13-09.50
Boys Indoor Pentathlon Long Jump
1 Quinten Hardt +595 • F2 • #666 6.04m 19-09.75
6 Bryce Dragsbaek +556 • F2 • #663 5.86m 19-02.75
21 Jaret Schmidt +433 • F2 • #676 5.26m 17-03.25
25 Siddharth Chandra +411 • F2 • #660 5.15m 16-10.75
Girls Indoor Pentathlon Shot Put
1 Ella Chandaria +489 • F1 • #157 9.38m 30-09.25
22 Cailyn Bruno +292 • F1 • #156 6.32m 20-09.00
Boys Indoor Pentathlon Shot Put
17 Bryce Dragsbaek +446 • F1 • #663 9.34m 30-07.75
18 Quinten Hardt +441 • F1 • #666 9.26m 30-04.75
29 Jaret Schmidt +296 • F1 • #676 6.80m 22-03.75
30 Siddharth Chandra +283 • F1 • #660 6.58m 21-07.25
1 Boys 4x800 Meter Relay 8:43.07 'A' • H1 • J. Pink, J. Diehl, A. Scotland, B. Morin
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| Quinn Hardt places 4th overall in his first ever Pentathlon! Congrats and on to the new year! |
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