Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Clothing Drive Fundraiser for the FHS Music Dept

Help send the FHS Music Dept. to Washington, DC to compete at the Festivals of Music Performance with a Cash for Clothes Drive.

Acceptable Items Include:
• Clothing, Shoes
• Accessories (handbags, scarves, belts, ties)
• Blankets, sheets, comforters
• Potholders, dish towels
• Tablecloths, cloth napkins
• Towels, Curtains or Chair covers
NO Electronics or appliances please


Drop Off:
Home Football Games: from 6 to 7 pm
• September 22nd
• October 6th
• October 13th

Saturday Morning from 9 to 11 am
• September 23rd and 30th
• October 7th and 14th

Thank you for your support!



Clothing Drive Fundraiser for the FHS Music Dept
Clothing Drive Fundraiser for the FHS Music Dept

Franklin Garden Club: Perennial Plant Sale - Friday, Sep 29

The Franklin Garden Club will hold a perennial sale on Friday, September 29 at the Franklin Farmers Market, which takes place at the Town Common. The sale will include a variety of divided perennials from the gardens of members, as well as the Town Common. Plants will be sold for $3.00 and $5.00, a significant savings over the retail cost of perennial plants. Also available for sale will be some dried flowers and decorative moss balls.

“Fall is an excellent time to plant perennials,” noted Deb DeGrazia, Club Treasurer and one of the sale organizers. “The weather is cooler and plants have several weeks to acclimate in the garden before the winter.“

Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Club’s community activities, which include an annual scholarship and the distribution of pine tree seedlings to all Franklin first graders to celebrate Arbor Day and promote environmental awareness.

The Franklin Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.



two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market in July
two rows of vendors at the Franklin Farmers Market in July

Tri-County Medical Careers Students Raise $1,125 by Participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's

The Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Medical Careers students raised $1,125.00, on behalf of the residents at Compass Memory Support at Cornerstone in Milford, in the Walk to End Alzheimer's®. The students initiated this act of kindness and compassion on their own accord.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

Members of the Medical Careers Program Class of 2020 participated in the Walk which was held this past Saturday, September 16, 2017, in Foxborough, MA. Students receive their clinical experience through working with residents at Compass Memory Support in Hopkinton. Through working with the residents, Medical Careers students decided this would be a great opportunity to help to give back to the community.

“We are so proud of our Medical Careers students who took the initiative to not only be a part of the Alzheimer’s walk, but to get donations as well, said Jean George, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County. “When the opportunity arose for the students to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s, there was no hesitation in their decision to slip on their sneakers, get active, and walk for the cause.”

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.


Pictured from Left to right are: Halle Gavel of Franklin; Jessica Catalano of Millis; Kiara Dempsey of North Attleboro; Julia Hutchinson of North Attleboro; Hayley Hanifan of Norfolk; Alyssa Power of Franklin; and Jillian Young of Franklin.
Pictured from Left to right are: Halle Gavel of Franklin; Jessica Catalano of Millis; Kiara Dempsey of North Attleboro; Julia Hutchinson of North Attleboro; Hayley Hanifan of Norfolk; Alyssa Power of Franklin; and Jillian Young of Franklin.

FHS post wins vs. Taunton in soccer, cross country and volleyball on Tuesday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the FHS fall sport results on Tuesday, Sep 19.


Boys Soccer = Taunton, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final
– One senior and three juniors each recorded a goal for Franklin in the Panthers’ win at home. Senior Liam Kapples along with juniors Nitin Chaudhury, Nasir Brahimi and Sam Molloy each found the back of the net once for FHS.

Girls Soccer = Franklin @ Taunton – Postponed to 9/20 at 4:00.

Volleyball = Taunton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin’s Ellie Wisniewski had a strong well-rounded game, leading the Panthers to a sweep at home. Wisniewski had seven kills, five aces and two digs while Meaghan Maguire added eight kills and Lauren McGrath finished with 24 assists, three digs, three aces and two kills.

Golf = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to 10/18 at 3:00.

Boys Cross Country = Taunton, 50 @ Franklin, 15 – Final

Girls Cross Country - Taunton, 32 @ Franklin, 22 – Final

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-091917/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Reminder: A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25

The Franklin Senior Scribblers' Writers' Group is hosting A Favorite Poem Project. It is scheduled for October 25 at 10:00 AM at the Franklin Senior Center.

My Favorite Poem Project is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging poetry's role in the lives of Americans. Robert Pinsky, the 39th Poet Laureate of the United States, started the project in 1997. 

He believed that poetry needs to be read aloud. "Reading a poem silently is like staring at a sheet of music." The reader of the poem does not need to be the poet or a skilled performer. "One of the beautiful things about poetry," says Pinsky, "is that the medium is a voice, not necessarily the poet's voice. When you read a poem by Shakespeare, Dickinson or Langston Hughes, your voice is the artist's medium."

Robert Pinsky believed that contrary to stereotype, Americans do read poetry; that the audience for poetry is not limited to professors and college students; and that there are many people for whom particular poems have found profound, personal meaning. This project seeks to give voice to American poetry lovers.

In April 1998, the My Favorite Poem Project was launched with a series of public poetry readings. In Boston, twenty-five Bostonians read their favorite poem. The readers included the President of the Massachusetts State Senate, a homeless Boston resident and a third grader. The audience was packed into the Boston Public Library. The Library President dressed as a cowboy to read a cowboy poem. Some readers recited poems in Spanish, Vietnamese and American Sign Language. As you see, Americans do read poetry.


A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25
A Favorite Poem Project - Oct 25

For more information on the Favorite Poem Project  http://www.favoritepoem.org/index.html

Hockomock Area YMCA Counselors Share Impact Summer Camp Has On Participants

Across the 15 communities the Hockomock Area YMCA serves, there are many opportunities for young people to work and contribute to the community. The Y summer camps are one such opportunity. In fact, across the five summer camps of Bellingham, Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, and North Attleboro, the Y employed 301 camp counselors this year – many of whom are former campers themselves. These valuable members of the Y community are vital to the success of each of the 1,300+ campers that participate in the Hockomock Area YMCA camps each day.


Sam Taggert, a counselor at Camp Elmwood
Sam Taggert, a counselor at Camp Elmwood

Sam Taggert, a counselor at Camp Elmwood at the North Attleboro Y since the age of 16, cites her own experiences as a former camper and the importance of camp to the kids as her reasons for becoming a Camp Elmwood counselor.

“I knew I wanted to have this job because I looked up to my counselors so much,” said Taggert. “Camp’s changed my life. It made me realize how important it is, how important this job is to the kids, to everybody. Kids come here to have a good time, to not worry about what’s going on at home, and it’s so important to me to give them a fun opportunity to spend the day having fun and playing outside.”
Carlos Jeri, a counselor at the Invensys Foxboro Y’s Camp Wapawca
Carlos Jeri, a counselor at the
Invensys Foxboro Y’s Camp Wapawca

Carlos Jeri, a counselor at the Invensys Foxboro Y’s Camp Wapawca, talks of a personal connection with one of the campers to whom camp served as a safe haven.

“We have campers who come in from orphanages or homes where they really don’t have parents,” said Jeri. “There was one camper who was having a particularly rough time, and he and I started talking and we formed a connection. He started telling me about his life and how camp was his escape from everything. We started to create a connection and I found out how much of an actual impact we made.”

Throughout their time at camp, each counselor wears a t-shirt which bears the words “role model.” Colin Maximiuk, a counselor at Camp Wiggi at the Bernon Family Y, considers what the term means to him.


Colin Maximiuk, a counselor at Camp Wiggi at the Bernon Family Y
Colin Maximiuk, a counselor at
Camp Wiggi at the Bernon Family Y

“The idea of a role model to me means that I’m this figure that kids look up to,” said Maximiuk. “So throughout every day I’m acting the best that I can, so that the kids can learn to not only be as good as me, but better than me.”

Joe Milosh, a counselor and former camper of the North Attleboro Y’s Camp Elmwood, speaks on what he believes to be the importance of imparting the YMCA’s values to campers.

“It means a lot about how you’ll be when you grow up, and the type of person you want to be,” said Milosh. “I want to make sure that all the children are learning how to carry themselves in a respectful, kind way. And I think that’s what the core values do – they show children a way to act, and set guidelines for how you should be when you grow up.”
Joe Milosh, a counselor and former camper of the North Attleboro Y’s Camp Elmwood
Joe Milosh, a counselor and former camper
of the North Attleboro Y’s Camp Elmwood

Hundreds of young people take part in the camp programs every summer, and whether they are already counselors or are working to become counselors, they contribute greatly to the Y. Through the Counselor-in-Training program, the Leader-in-Training program, and the Cadet program, there are many ways to join the Hockomock Area YMCA camps and forever positively influence the lives of kids in our communities.

For more camp information, visit www.hockymca.org/camp/


About Hockomock Area YMCA:

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility. 
Our YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.

October events at the Franklin Historical Museum

Sunday October 1st – Open House Reception
The Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum, the fundraising arm of the museum, will host an Open House Reception from 1:00-4:00PM for donors and supporters of the museum. Stop in, tour the museum and meet members of the FFHM as well as Commission members

Wednesday October 4th - North/South Rail Link (NSEL)
Join former Governor Michael Dukakis for a presentation and discussion on the North/South Rail Link (NSEL). The proposed 2.8 mile tunnel will connect North and South Stations, Franklin with the North Shore. The town hall type meeting will discuss the project with a panel of experts.

Saturday October 14th - Backyard Swagger
Come enjoy the high energy music of local country rock cover band, Backyard Swagger, as part of the annual Downtown Harvest Festival. The band will perform 11::00AM – 1:00PM. Join us for live music, tour the museum and enjoy light refreshments. 

Sunday October 22nd- Remember When with Joe Landry
The second in his series of Fall presentations, Joe uses a combination of photos and film clips that brings the audience back in time to a Franklin we all remember. Audience participation is lively and encouraged.

The museum is open Thursday evenings 5:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday morning 10:00am-1:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm. The museum is handicap accessible and admission is always free. Think of us when you find that vintage object in Grandma’s attic or Grandpa’s workroom. If it has a Franklin story, we’d like to share it.

 
October events at the Franklin Historical Museum
October events at the Franklin Historical Museum

Find out more about the Franklin Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Franklin Newcomers Meeting to explore the Salem Witch Trials - Oct 11

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club will meet on Wednesday, October 11th. Their speaker for the evening will be Theresa Gillis McDougall. She'll talk about the history of the Salem Witch Trials and its victims, covering the social origins, trials and aftermath. Boston's much overlooked connections and deep involvement in the trials of 1692 will also be explored.

They invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available.  

They meet upstairs at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Their meetings run September through May. Additionally, they hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

For more information, please visit their website www.franklinnewcomers.com or our Facebook page, Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.


image from Franklin Newcomers webpage
image from Franklin Newcomers webpage

Mark the date --> Patriots Night at Remington - Nov 17

Friday, November 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Admission - $10 Suggested Donation per person


Have your photo taken wearing all 5 rings : $5 per person, $10 family shot

Activities for All
Combine Drills, Estimation Jars, Face Painting, Tattoos, Patriot Coloring Pages, Patriot Cheerleader Autographs, Meet Pat Patriot, and MORE!




Patriots Night at Remington - Nov 17
Patriots Night at Remington - Nov 17: the 5 Super Bowl banners hanging at Gillette Stadium


“The ’60s – A Musical Tribute” - Sep 23

THE BLACK BOX launches a new Decades Series on Saturday, September 23 with “The ’60s – A Musical Tribute” at the downtown Franklin venue. Two shows will be presented at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. Featuring a six-piece professional band and talented area singers in an intimate nightclub atmosphere, the tribute will showcase some of the greatest songs of the decade including hits by music legends Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, Frankie Valli, Simon and Garfunkel, Otis Redding, the Rolling Stones, the Mamas and the Papas, The Doors, and many more. 

Hosted by Raye Lynn Mercer and Nick Paone, The Decades Show will include narration, musical and pop culture references, and trivia, giving the audience a chance to step back into the ’60s and celebrate unforgettable moments from an influential era that changed the face of modern music.

The ‘60s Show headliners are popular Franklin music teacher Jamie Barrett, local entertainer Alan Mercer, and FPAC director-performer Nick Paone. Featured singers include Katie Gray, Kylee Rollins, Sam Evans, and Griffin Wilkins. The program of music includes the most popular Rock, R&B and Folk hits, movie themes, and novelty songs of the decade.

Tickets are $24 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and a suburban hub for great music, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. A cash bar is available. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
“The ’60s – A Musical Tribute” - Sep 23
“The ’60s – A Musical Tribute” - Sep 23

FHS golf results on Monday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the FHS golf results on Monday, Sep 18.


Golf = Franklin, 157 @ Oliver Ames, 145 – Final 
– Oliver Ames’ Thomas Walsh fired a one-under-par round of 33 to lead the Tigers to their third straight win to start the season. Liam Barry added a 36, Nolan Donze shot 37 and Matt Kelley carded a round of 39 for the Tigers.


For the results of the remainder of the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-091817/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

New Senior Solutions Guidebook

Dear Franklin Residents,

Welcome to the first edition of "Senior Solutions," a helpful guidebook to the programs and assistance that are available to seniors in Franklin. Included in this book are the programs that offer financial assistance to seniors and how to apply. If folks need assistance applying, they can always ask the staff at the Senior Center for assistance.

In addition to all these helpful programs, Franklin has a State of the Art Senior Center with a full service cafe for breakfast and lunch. Daily activities include an endless amount of quality programs such as computer, art and physical education classes, activities, medical services, veterans benefits assistance, an annual flu shot clinic and much more. There is something for everyone five days a week at the Franklin Senior Center.

Residents may also sign up for the Senior Center's monthly newsletter "The Franklin Connection" to stay informed. To sign up to receive the newsletter please visit our Subscription sign up site or visit the Senior Center on Twitter and Facebook to stay in touch with the events and activities at the Senior Center.

We hope this is a helpful resource for both seniors, veterans and their families to understand and access resources available through our Senior Center. As always, if anyone has questions, please call the Franklin Senior Center at 508-520-4945.

Regards,

Jeffrey D. Nutting, Town Administrator
Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator
Karen Alves, Senior Center Director






This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/139023

You can also get the Guide Book directly here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/senior_solutions_guidebook_final.pdf


"Senior Solutions," a helpful guidebook to the programs and assistance that are available to seniors in Franklin
"Senior Solutions," a helpful guidebook to the programs
and assistance that are available to seniors in Franklin

You're invited to Cultural Connections - Oct 10





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Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Rhapsody's Victorian Coffee House
395 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

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Cultural Connections, an arts and culture roundtable, will be held Oct. 10 at 7pm at the new Rhapsody's Victorian Coffee House at 395 E. Central Street, Franklin. Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be social media. Come meet other like-minded individuals interested in the arts, swap stories of what has and hasn't worked in social media for your organization, and learn some new tips and tricks. A great opportunity to network!

Cultural Connections will be held on the following dates:
Tues, Oct 10, 2017
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018
Wed, May 9, 2018

Join us!
Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it!Cheers,Franklin Cultural Council
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In the News: Library on the move

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The library had its final day at a temporary location at Kenwood Circle on Saturday, and moving crews started packing up the shelves on Monday. 
Here’s some information to keep in mind during the four weeks the library be moving back to its 118 Main St. location: 
- During the transition, all borrowed Franklin Library materials, including museum passes, will be unavailable. 
- When placing requests on library materials online, be sure to change the pickup location from Franklin to the most convenient nearby Minuteman Network Library, such as Dean College, Medway or Millis libraries. 
- All due dates on library materials checked out in September will be extended to the end of October. While the library is closed, car holders can return items to the closest convenient Minuteman Network Library. The Franklin Library’s book return bins will not be available."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170918/franklin-library-on-move

Franklin Public Library has been added to and renovated and will open in late October
Franklin Public Library has been added to and renovated and will open in late October

Reminder: Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clinic - Oct 15

Presented by the Franklin High School Soccer Program

Instruction Provided by: FHS Soccer Team Members and Coaches

All skill levels welcome

Grades 1-6 boys 9-10:30 am Grades 1-6 girls 11-12:30 PM- Cost $25

The clinic will run rain or shine

Location: Franklin High School New Turf Field.

Content: The clinic will focus on skills and techniques for any level player.

Equipment: sneaker or cleats, shin guards and a soccer ball. 

Payment: Send the form with a check payable to Franklin Soccer Boosters by October 8, 2017: Kathleen O’Neil at 560 Coronation Dr., Franklin MA 02038. Email: franklinsoccerboosters@gmail.com





Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clinic - October 15
Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clinic - October 15

Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!

COMING SOON...
to the Bellingham Library

Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!


Does your bright/gifted child feel left out?

Then this event is for your family!


Connect with other parents of bright children, hear from an expert, and discuss the challenges of making friends. Take home tips and more information.

Meanwhile your children will make Friendship Soup, and engage in other fun activities.

Light refreshments will be served.
Come and join us! Bring a friend!

Saturday September 23 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Please Register here to help us plan

The Event is FREE  http://massgifted.org/events

 Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!
 Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!

Dean College ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Dean College has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category. Additionally, Dean placed 15th in this category for Best Value Schools. 
This is the seventh consecutive year that Dean College has received the honor. 
U.S. News and World Report is a multi-platform publisher of news and information. The U.S. News ranking system for the Best Regional Colleges rests on two pillars. The formula uses quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality, and it is based on research of factors such as graduation rate performance, academic reputation and financial selectivity. 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170918/strongdean-college-ranked-22nd-best-regional-collegestrong

The direct link to the Regional Ranking at US News and World Report
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-colleges

Dean College has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category
Dean College has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and
World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category

Monday, September 18, 2017

School Committee Recap: Middle Schools and High School Improvement Plans Approved

To recap the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Sep 12, I have the following:

Presentations from the middle schools and high school on their individual improvement plans were reviewed and discussed. Recall that the District Improvement plan was previewed, revised and approved during the August School Committee meetings. This takes the district plan down to the individual school level. The elementary schools will likely bring their plans forward at the next school committee meeting.


middle school principals presenting the school improvement  plans to the School Committee (not shown in photo)
middle school principals presenting the school improvement
plans to the School Committee (not shown in photo)

a. 2017-2018 School Improvement Plans 


Horace Mann Middle School – Rebecca Motte 
Franklin High School – Paul Peri, Principal and William Klements, Deputy Principal
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczZHZEcVpEamNMbzlTczJ1VE85YVZiY01jMjg4

In the Discussion Only section, the proposed policy for the Superintendent's evaluation was discussed. A copy can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczXzQ5THZCdHBHVkZvZG9EWnlCRVlaQ2h0VFgw

The policy governing the order of business for the School Committee meetings was up for second reading and a copy can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczNkY3TkIwc3J3VE9lSUMxX0puSXFGWHUxYXhv

The action items were approved in bulk format like a consent type agenda. They were all read and with no questions, one motion to approve them all. This saves meeting time.

The School Committee went into an Executive Session and returned about 15 minutes later to approve two memorandum of understandings with the Teachers Union. Not a lot of details were shared but they were the result of negotiations around the teacher evaluation process.

For additional information you can review the notes taken live during the meeting:

Just What is #2069?

The yard signs “#2069” that you may have seen in a growing number of locations are a stark reminder that in 2016, in the State of Massachusetts alone, 2,069 beautiful souls died as a direct result of opioid abuse and addiction.

The signs are not intended to be simply a memorial to those lost but a call for deeper awareness of this epidemic in our midst. They are an invitation for us all to unite as a common voice of concern, of support for those who live with or confront this epidemic every day, and a voice working to erase the stigma that surrounds those caught in the storms of addiction.

The idea for the signs and the campaign began with the work of the Trinity Church, Wrentham outreach committee as they sought to know better their call in the world immediately outside the doors of their faith community. With the help of S.A.F.E. Coalition, an organization from Franklin, MA working to address this epidemic, the mission has begun.

The goal is simple. Using electronic media, yard signs, and employing a bit of hard work, the goal is to create a partnership with individuals, faith communities, families, businesses and others to raise awareness of the opioid epidemic, to encourage those who serve on the front lines of this crisis and to talk openly and with understanding as the impact this epidemic has on our world.

Yet the larger goal is to erase the stigma surrounding the disease of addiction and to begin to lift that heavy weight from the shoulders of those who bear it.

Please, as a faith community, an individual, a family or a business join us in this effort.

Contact:

Trinity Church, Wrentham at 1-508-384-3958

Rev, Ron Tibbetts, deacon at 774-210-0284

And join the growing group on Facebook at #2069_signs

On Twitter- #2069 signs@Trinity2069

Just What is #2069?
Just What is #2069?

“This is Franklin High School; we’re all one”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
“Alright, everyone line up for drills,” says John Leighton, coach of the unified co-ed basketball team at Franklin High School. 
The team ran drills around the Franklin High gymnasium last week, shooting baskets and running laps. From the outside, this looks like any other high school sports practice. 
The team consists of 40 members - some with special needs, some without - who will compete with at least four other teams from surrounding towns this season. Their first game will be during the first week in October. 
They started practice earlier last week, and it didn’t take much time to start exchanging smiles and high-fives between classes."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170917/franklin-high-unified-team-were-all-one

https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/908041321130098688
https://twitter.com/FHSSports/status/908041321130098688