Ben Paterson named MVP Hockomock League Boys Hockey All Stars

2024 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars

Below are the official 2024 Hockomock League Girls Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Kelly Holmes, King Philip

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Julia Flynn, Franklin
• Nina Iannuzzi, Franklin
• Lindsey Dennett, Franklin
• Izzy Brown, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

• Hannah Auerr, Franklin

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2024 Hockomock League Boys Hockey All Stars

Below are the official 2024 Hockomock League Boys Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

• Ben Paterson, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Logan Marchand, Franklin
• Anthony Lampasona, Franklin
• Dylan McEvoy, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

• Dan Daley, Franklin

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Ben Paterson named MVP Hockomock League Boys Hockey All Stars

FHS' Clifford, Tang, Desroches, Bourgeois, Ferreira, Birali & Wright recognized as Hock Swim All-Stars

2024 Hockomock League Girls Swimming All Stars

Below are the official 2024 Hockomock League Girls Swimming All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Zuri Ferguson, Attleboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Caroline Clifford, Franklin
• Christine Tang, Franklin
• Ashley Desroches, Franklin
• Sydney Bourgeois, Franklin
• Emma Ferreira, Franklin
• Harika Birali, Franklin
• Keegan Wright, Franklin

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2024 Hockomock League Boys Swimming All Stars

Below are the official 2024 Hockomock League Boys Swimming All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Jack Maron, Sharon

Honorable Mentions

• Oliver McCarthy, Franklin

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FHS' Clifford, Tang, Desroches, Bourgeois, Ferreira, Birali & Wright recognized as Hock Swim All-Stars

FEMA podcast explore the benefits of our training course for people with disabilities (audio)

FEMA (@fema) posted  on Fri, Mar 22, 2024:

In our new podcast, we explore the benefits of our training course for people with disabilities in disaster operations & how it ensures equitable access to the whole community. Tune in:

Web: https://t.co/IbMqlG8UEL
Apple: https://t.co/RyqpEcXKTX
Spotify: https://t.co/QsztvqxNAR

 

https://t.co/VmBCPZB1Yx

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/fema/status/1771236702700339515

FEMA podcast explore the benefits of our training course for people with disabilities (audio)

Franklin's Event Outlook: March 22, 2023 to March 28, 2024

Friday, March 22

7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)

9:00pm Dom DeBaggis (Live Music) (3 Restaurant)

Saturday, March 23

10:00am Easter Bunny (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Grieving Hearts Workshop (Franklin High School)

11:00am Beyond the Palmer Method – Learn about calligraphy (Franklin Historical Museum)

11:00am Master Plan Open House (Dean College)

1:00pm Kids Paint Party (sold out) (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Jessica Lepe (Author Event) (Escape Into Fiction)

6:00pm `Cinema 80’ Feature Films "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari"  (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)

Sunday, March 24

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm LiveARTS Concert: Romanul Duo (First Universalist Society of Franklin - FUSF)

5:30pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)

Monday, March 25

10:00am Yankee Quilters Quilt Guild Charity Sewing (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

6:30pm Self-Defense for Women and Teens Class (registration req'd) (Lifelong Learning)

Tuesday, March 26

2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)

Wednesday, March 27

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio & remote)

5:30pm Kenyatta Berry (Dean College)

7:00pm Laugh Boston Stand-Up Comedy Show (Glen Pharmer)

Thursday, March 28

1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Franklin Art Association Opening Reception (Escape Into Fiction)

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Why have multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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

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

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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 Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Franklin's Event Outlook: March  15, 2023 to March  21, 2024

Hockomock Area YMCA/SAFE Coalition Charity Pickleball Tournament - April 20

Get your game on at the Hockomock Area YMCA/SAFE Coalition Charity Pickleball Tournament. When you register to play, you help improve the lives of many in our Franklin community and beyond. 

All proceeds will be split between these two nonprofit organizations. The tournament is Saturday, April 20 at the Franklin Y, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin.

Three events are available: Recreational, Competitive and Teen. The tournament is ideal for players just starting to do tournament play - come have fun and support your community! Teams may be any gender combination. 

Each event is completed in under 3 hours, with a minimum of 5 games per event. Recreational event start time is 8:00 AM; Competitive event start time is 11:00 AM; Teen (ages 13-18) event start time is 2:00 PM. There is a maximum of 12 doubles teams per division. Players can register as a team or as a player needing partner.

Fee is $65 per player. All proceeds benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA's Bernon Family Branch (Franklin) and the SAFE Coalition. Registration is open now.  Click here more information or to register online at Pickleballbrackets.com

register online at Pickleballbrackets.com

The Hockomock Area YMCA is an inclusive nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit the YMCA’s Reach Out campaign. The Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign is the primary vehicle in subsidizing confidential scholarship assistance and subsidized programs. Funds raised from the pickleball tournament will provide confidential scholarship assistance, giving Y experiences including summer camp, childcare and teen programs to local children and families in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

SAFE is a judgement free community organization relentlessly committed to educating and supporting those affected by substance use disorder and mental health concerns across southeastern Massachusetts. Staffed by trusted, trained professionals and peer support volunteers, SAFE compassionately empowers individuals and their loved ones by breaking down barriers to treatment and emotional support in a way that inspires success on the journey to recovery. Proceeds from this tournament will fund SAFE's work in educating and supporting those with substance misuse and mental health issues.

Download the flyer to share or as a reminder ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DOCH3Wpfc3ofpPKGm-jnaa-sE4pcJCS/view?usp=drive_link

 

School Committee gets the details on the multiple budget scenarios facing them for a vote in April (audio)

FM #1161 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1161 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on March 19, 2024. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers. 

All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers. 

Quick recap:

FY25 Budget Open Hearing  (presentation doc not posted but the full budget book is available ->    https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/fy25_complete_budget_book.pdf)

2 quick points from School Committee member Paul Griffith during the Q&A for the presentation, I paraphrased here but go listen to what he said:

• Great clarification questions from Cmte member Griffith Go back and listen (via the YouTube link) for his points on the class size as well as the support services (i.e. personnel titles) some legally required if not morally to provide the proper education for each student

• If we are looking at the bare minimum of level services across the Town and schools, given the Town expected revenue, it is not whether there should be an override, it really should be a discussion on how much of an override we can afford (great point!)

Discussion/Action Items

A. Student Opportunity Act Plan Approval

B. Policy First Reading

C. Policy Second Reading/Adoption

D. ACCEPT Collaborative Agreement

all these items passed by a 7-0 vote

The meeting runs just over 3 hours (5 minutes) so let’s listen to the School Committee meeting held on March 19, 2024 . Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1161-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-03-19-24

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Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YXw4dnXUqk 

School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee 

Meeting Agenda doc  -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_3-19-24.pdf 

Meeting packet folder ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-19-2024-school-committee-meeting 

My notes captured via Twitter were collected in a single PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1dD9wIUOeE_0ZS76jJsRgnKgtkScxAE/view?usp=drive_link 

Photos of the slides shown can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/raH5wfZR6pU7yths6 

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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

multiple budget scenarios

Sarah Dumas named MVP by HockomockSports.com for 2024 Indoor Track

2024 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars

Below are the official 2024 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

• Sarah Dumas, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Sophia Cuneo, Franklin
• Sarah Dumas, Franklin
• Gwenyth Holland, Franklin
• Lily Deforge, Franklin
• Ella Chandaria, Franklin
• Liz Hopkins, Franklin

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2024 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars

Below are the official 2024 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

Dmitrius Shearrion, Taunton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Quinten Hardt, Franklin
• Jonathan Pink, Franklin

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Sarah Dumas named MVP by HockomockSports.com for 2024 Indoor Track

158TH Dean College Commencement Ceremony Details | May 18, 2024

"The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM in front of Dean Hall, along Awpie Way. 

Review the information below to learn more about the ceremony ->   https://www.dean.edu/alumni/commencement/

Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024

 

Easter Bunny at the Historical Museum among the events happening on Saturday, March 23

Spring has sprung in Franklin!! The crocus and daffodil are sprouting and the warm weather is starting to creep in! Celebrate Spring by visiting downtown! 

There’s a lot happening in Franklin this weekend- spend some time visiting the Easter Bunny, grabbing brunch, shopping our boutiques, check out a visiting author and visiting an art show. 

See what your downtown has to offer! #shopfranklin #franklinma #downtownfranklin #shoplocal

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Easter Bunny at the Historical Museum among the events happening on Saturday, March 23

Save the Date: City Nature Challenge | April 26-29

The City Nature Challenge is an annual global event that encourages people in cities around the world to observe and document the biodiversity present in their urban environments using the iNaturalist app.

It's a fantastic opportunity for community scientists to contribute to understanding and coexisting with nature. Grab your smartphone, go outside, and snap photos of plants, fungi, and wildlife!

If you're interested in participating, join the iNaturalist project for your city or area and become part of this exciting global event!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/save-date-city-nature-challenge-april-26-29

Save the Date: City Nature Challenge | April 26-29

Community Job Fair - Talk to a Veteran Rep! - March 26

Community Job Fair - Talk to a Veteran Rep!

March 26, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Community Job Fair - Talk to a Veteran Rep

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/community-job-fair-talk-veteran-rep-0

MA College Students: Do you want to try your hand at the Digital billboard contest?

"Attention MA college students! #MassDOT is hosting its 2nd work zone safety billboard design contest.

Winning designs will receive a scholarship and be featured on billboards statewide during the 2024 construction season!"

Enter at: https://mass.gov/work-zone-billboard-contest-2024

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MA College Students: Do you want to try your hand at the Digital billboard contest?

Franklin Health Dept: "Save Your Vision" Month

March is "Save Your Vision" Month. 

The average American worker spends about seven hours a day on the computer. If you have dry eyes, headaches, blurred vision, or other symptoms, you could have a condition called Computer Vision Syndrome, also referred to as digital eye strain. 

Follow the 20-20-20 rule to ease the discomfort: take a 20-second break, to view something 20 feet away, every 20 minutes.

If this doesn't work, take an extended break, or contact your optometry/ophthalmology clinic for an eye exam. 

For more information and tips to prevent vision loss visit this website: https://www.cdc.gov/visionhealth/risk/tips.htm

Franklin Health Dept: "Save Your Vision" Month