The Town Council meeting was held as the storm had cleared. The meeting was shortened as the Legislative update was postponed to a future time.
The Actions Taken summary from the Town Council can be found here:
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Sunday, March 18, 2018
Town Council - Actions Taken - March 14, 2018
The School Committee meeting was canceled this week due to the blizzard and rescheduled for Thursday, March 22.
The Town Council meeting was held as the storm had cleared. The meeting was shortened as the Legislative update was postponed to a future time.
The Actions Taken summary from the Town Council can be found here:
The Town Council meeting was held as the storm had cleared. The meeting was shortened as the Legislative update was postponed to a future time.
The Actions Taken summary from the Town Council can be found here:
53 Tri-County Students Receive Adams Scholarship
Fifty-three seniors at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School qualified to receive the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for their performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test.
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides a tuition waiver for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university.
The students were recognized on Thursday, March 15, during a celebratory reception in the school’s library.
Recipients from the Class of 2018 are:
The scholarship provides up to eight semesters of free tuition to full-time undergraduate students who attend a Massachusetts state college or university. The scholarship covers tuition only; fees and room and board are not included. The scholarship must be used within six years of a student's high school graduation.
To be eligible, students in the Class of 2018 had to achieve an Advanced score on one of the three high school state assessment tests in ELA, Mathematics or STE, and score at the Proficient level or higher on the two remaining tests. Their combined scores must also place them among the top 25-percent of students in the graduating class within their district.
The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides a tuition waiver for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university.
The students were recognized on Thursday, March 15, during a celebratory reception in the school’s library.
Recipients from the Class of 2018 are:
- Ashland = Maximillian Ribeiro
- Attleboro = Brandi Allard and Frances Lopez
- Franklin = Andrew Barbato, Connor Capobianco, Shane Dowling, Duncan Graham, Jayme Martello, Alexander Mullin, Vincent Polito, Dylan Ross, Scott Saunders, Erin Thibeault, and Dylan White
- Medway = Jeffrey Blenkhorn, Julia Monahan, Johnna O'Gassian, Johnna O'Gassian, and Micah Perkins
- Millis = Ryan Malewicz
- Norfolk = Lucien Parker and David Renner
- North Attleboro = Brianna Boothe, Alyssa Burns, Madison Chamberlain, Katrina Chapman, Anthony Collette, Alyssa Compton, Kaylee Dunn, David Foster, Hannah Goudreau, Richard Heaney, Emily Hopkins, Carolyn Kiely, Megan Limpus, Joshua Mendoza, Amanda Merigo, Justin Stevens, and Seth Tincker
- Plainville = Eric Bernard, Peter Knowles, Nicole Loney, Kiley Nordberg, and William Silver
- Seekonk = Alexis Chapman, Jacob Dezotell, Armen Eghian, Ethan Mace, Sydney McDonald, and Tyler Mello
- Uxbridge = Cara Parker
- Walpole = Caralyn Morell
- Wrentham = David Fleury and Gus Hadayia
The scholarship provides up to eight semesters of free tuition to full-time undergraduate students who attend a Massachusetts state college or university. The scholarship covers tuition only; fees and room and board are not included. The scholarship must be used within six years of a student's high school graduation.
To be eligible, students in the Class of 2018 had to achieve an Advanced score on one of the three high school state assessment tests in ELA, Mathematics or STE, and score at the Proficient level or higher on the two remaining tests. Their combined scores must also place them among the top 25-percent of students in the graduating class within their district.
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 Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
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| 53 Tri-County Students Receive Adams Scholarship |
Mansfield rallies past Franklin to take D1 title
The Boston Globe provides the write up on the Mansfield victory for the D1 boys basketball Championship.
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/17/boys/7QHn8ZD1NC6nAGlSKen54I/story.html
Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
"After years of knocking on the door, the Mansfield boys’ basketball team finally broke through for an MIAA Division 1 state championship.
Mansfield lost in the South sectional final in 2015 and 2017 and fell in overtime to Springfield Putnam in the 2013 state title game.
But on Saturday at the MassMutual Center, the Hornets earned that elusive state title in sweet fashion by outlasting Hockomock League rival Franklin, 67-54, to close their season on a 20-game winning streak."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/17/boys/7QHn8ZD1NC6nAGlSKen54I/story.html
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| Mansfield's Ryan Otto grabs a rebound over Franklin’s Christopher Edgehill. (JOHN TLUMACKI/THE BOSTON GLOBE) |
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports
End 1Q: Franklin 16, Mansfield 16. Hornets finish with 7-0 run to tie it, topped with emphatic one handed slam from Damani Scott (12 points). #hockomock pic.twitter.com/itYYigV57q— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018
16-16 after 1st. @fhsboysbball @FHSSports Oh yeah...and @RattleCity showed up! pic.twitter.com/y7psOL3oJY— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 17, 2018
Mahon scored early but McCoy has answered with a three. Lots of whistles here. Hornets up 38-28 with 4:39 left 3Q. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018
Edgehill jumper, timeout Franklin. Mansfield up 59-44 with 4:37 left. Panthers are just 8/19 from FT line, Mansfield 17/20. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018
Mansfield will have the ball coming out of a timeout. 23 on the shot block, leading 59-52 with 2:25 to play. Buckle up. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018
Final: Mansfield 67, Franklin 54. The Hornets are D1 State Champions. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018
Tough fought battle but unfortunately we came up short. Mansfield won 67-54. Thank you boys and especially the... https://t.co/jZ2rppQTaP— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) March 17, 2018
Lost a hard fought game to Mansfield. Congratulations to the whole @fhsboysbball program, but especially seniors. So proud of everyone!!— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 17, 2018
— Paul Mahon (@paulmahon21) March 18, 2018
After falling to Mansfield in the D1 state final today in Springfield, the #Franklin bball team gathered and joined arms on the court. @FHSSports @fhsboysbball @RattleCity PHOTOS: https://t.co/5EL6COo2hM pic.twitter.com/vGhz5nLi70— Ken McGagh (@kmcgaghMWphoto) March 18, 2018
Franklin Boys Basketball - BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED THIS YEAR! Although the end result was not what you had hoped, this journey has been filled with a lifetime of great memories. Thank you seniors! #PantherPride— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 18, 2018
Thank you @_FHSBasketball for an amazing year. pic.twitter.com/1eorkY4o3h— Matt Durkey (@mattdurkeyprod) March 18, 2018
RMV will be closed March 23-25 for a system upgrade
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180318/rmv-to-close-march-23-25-for-system-upgrade
Here is a list of services that will be unavailable during this time:
For more info, check out the RMV page at MA.GOV
https://www.mass.gov/news/the-rmv-will-be-closed-march-23-25-for-a-system-upgrade
"Signs along the Mass Pike announced this weekend that the Registry of Motor Vehicles will close temporarily March 23-25 while it switches to a new computer system.
Services, other than law enforcement, will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, until 8 a.m. Monday, March 26, including motor vehicle inspections, registry online services and in-person services at registry and AAA locations. On its website, the RMV said it will not process any transactions during this time.
This means all Massachusetts inspection stations, including auto dealerships, cannot perform vehicle inspections on March 23, 24 and 25.
The new computer system will replace the current one, which is more 30 years old. It will also allow the registry to issue federally mandated REAL ID credentials, which allow some members of the public to use a driver’s license as federal identification."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180318/rmv-to-close-march-23-25-for-system-upgrade
Here is a list of services that will be unavailable during this time:
- RMV Service Centers
- RMV transactions at AAA offices
- RMV transactions online at MassRMV.com or Mass.gov/RMV
- Vehicle inspections at inspection stations
- Car registrations or vehicle inspections at car dealerships
For more info, check out the RMV page at MA.GOV
https://www.mass.gov/news/the-rmv-will-be-closed-march-23-25-for-a-system-upgrade
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Timeless NEW FITNESS STUDIO!
Our NEW Timeless FITNESS STUDIO is now OPEN!
Come JOIN Timeless Fitness and experience our NEW FITNESS STUDIO packed with classes that speak to every body and every level of Fitness!
You can choose from BARRE, Cardio Craze, Cycle/Core, Yoga, Tabata/HIIT, Cycle, TRX, Bootcamp, Noon Time Express Classes, Kettlebell Craze, Entry Level Pound, Mobility Express, Women's FIT Boxing, and so much more!
We want the best for our members offering services from health and wellness, Physical Therapy, Massage, Nutrition-Licensed, Registered Dietitian, and top notch qualified instructors/coaches who will help you be fitter for life and be your best self.
Come give a class a try FREE!
Our NEW FITNESS SCHEDULE Begins this MONDAY, 3/19/18.
BONUS: The first 4 People who JOIN Timeless FITNESS before 3/31/18, will receive 1/2 OFF their April Membership! www.timelesscrossfit.com
Any questions please contact: mc@timelesscrossfit.com #cantisnotanoption
Come JOIN Timeless Fitness and experience our NEW FITNESS STUDIO packed with classes that speak to every body and every level of Fitness!
You can choose from BARRE, Cardio Craze, Cycle/Core, Yoga, Tabata/HIIT, Cycle, TRX, Bootcamp, Noon Time Express Classes, Kettlebell Craze, Entry Level Pound, Mobility Express, Women's FIT Boxing, and so much more!
We want the best for our members offering services from health and wellness, Physical Therapy, Massage, Nutrition-Licensed, Registered Dietitian, and top notch qualified instructors/coaches who will help you be fitter for life and be your best self.
Come give a class a try FREE!
Our NEW FITNESS SCHEDULE Begins this MONDAY, 3/19/18.
BONUS: The first 4 People who JOIN Timeless FITNESS before 3/31/18, will receive 1/2 OFF their April Membership! www.timelesscrossfit.com
Any questions please contact: mc@timelesscrossfit.com #cantisnotanoption
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| Timeless NEW FITNESS STUDIO! |
The fitness studio is located at 844 Upper Union St, Franklin
Knights of Columbus - Food Drive - March 24-25
The Knights of Columbus is holding an Easter fund raiser for those “in need” at St. Mary Church, One Church Square, Franklin, MA.
All proceeds will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Knights will have a table set up selling Stop and Shop gift cards outside the church after Mass on Saturday, March 24 and after each Mass on Sunday, March 25. (5% of sales benefits St. Vincent)
In recognition of significant need, we are also suggesting a second way you can share the spirit of giving. Please donate one or more of the gift cards you purchased (100% of donated card benefits St. Vincent) Contribute a purchased gift card using the Donation Box.
We thank you in advance for your compassion and donation to those less fortunate.
Thank You for your Caring
Knights of Columbus - Sacred Heart Council #1847
All proceeds will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Knights will have a table set up selling Stop and Shop gift cards outside the church after Mass on Saturday, March 24 and after each Mass on Sunday, March 25. (5% of sales benefits St. Vincent)
In recognition of significant need, we are also suggesting a second way you can share the spirit of giving. Please donate one or more of the gift cards you purchased (100% of donated card benefits St. Vincent) Contribute a purchased gift card using the Donation Box.
We thank you in advance for your compassion and donation to those less fortunate.
Thank You for your Caring
Knights of Columbus - Sacred Heart Council #1847
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| Knights of Columbus Sacred Heart Council #1847 |
Saturday, March 17, 2018
The Life of Reilly spends time with Jamie Barrett (video)
If you haven't caught up with the "Life of Reilly and Friends" recently, they spend some time with Jamie Barrett in this episode.
More episodes of The Life of Reilly and Friends can be found on YouTube or broadcast on Franklin TV
YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77c2YnSqVp2UAcIUZ97Pvw
Check the Franklin TV schedule for the broadcast via cable http://franklin.tv/
More episodes of The Life of Reilly and Friends can be found on YouTube or broadcast on Franklin TV
YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77c2YnSqVp2UAcIUZ97Pvw
Check the Franklin TV schedule for the broadcast via cable http://franklin.tv/
“Best Buddies is so fun and I recommend it to anyone"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180316/franklin-best-buddies-dance-night-away
"The beautiful ladies and dapper gentlemen of the Franklin Best Buddies flaunted their gowns and suits during the promenade on Friday night, just a short time before the real dancing began.
This year’s prom took place at the Franklin Elks Lodge and was, as always, a bonding experience and great success with about 80 students in attendance.
Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to ending the stigma towards those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by pairing them up with people without disabilities for outings and events like the Best Buddies Prom.
“It’s to give them an opportunity like every other high schooler,” said Miriam Connolly, adviser for Best Buddies. “Honestly, it’s a ball. They dance and dance. My typical students will tell me they have more fun at this than the other prom.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180316/franklin-best-buddies-dance-night-away
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FHS Best Buddies Prom 2018. Oh What A Night!! @FranklinHS @BestFHSBuddies @BestBuddiesMA pic.twitter.com/2tr4tEaSVz— FPS Student Services (@fps4students) March 16, 2018
Best Buddies Prom 2018. Oh What a Night! @FranklinHS @BestFHSBuddies @BestBuddiesMA pic.twitter.com/j2IxZqC28m— FPS Student Services (@fps4students) March 16, 2018
Best Buddies Prom 2018. Oh What a Night! @FranklinHS @BestFHSBuddies @BestBuddiesMA pic.twitter.com/nJ0UE4gpAw— FPS Student Services (@fps4students) March 16, 2018
"It has been a rivalry for the ages"
The Boston Globe Sports page provides a good preview of the FHS vs Mansfield game for the State D1 Championship
"This isn’t their mid-January meeting in Franklin (Panthers, BTW, 67-52). Or the rematch in early February on the court in Mansfield (Hornets, 59-47), though the intensity is never lacking for any of their Hockomock League regular-season clashes.
No, Saturday night’s showdown (5:45 p.m.) at the MassMutual Center in Springfield will be the ultimate rubber match for the Franklin and Mansfield boys’ basketball teams.
In their third meeting of 2017-18, the Hornets and the Panthers will battle for the MIAA Division 1 championship, a plaque that has been elusive for both programs."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/16/schhockomock/byqKDlTORTxa4aq1Rqm8fO/story.html
The Globe also has a rundown of all the high school match up for today's State finals
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/16/who-will-win-state-high-school-basketball-titles/RnhjLS4pO5QIMaCDwOSMeM/story.html
The audio for the game (if you can't get to Springfield) can be found online here
http://mixlr.com/jphref/events/franklin-vs-mansfield-d1-boys-ma-state-f/
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| BEST OF LUCK TO OUR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM as they depart for Springfield! LET’S BRING A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO FRANKLIN!!!! @fhsboysbball @FranklinHSNews #PantherPride #LETSGOPANTHERS |
Here is the link to Franklin TV’s audio stream that will be live from the D1 Boys state basketball finals on Saturday at 5:45. Franklin vs. Mansfield. Please join us online if you can’t come out to Springfield. https://t.co/9MKl1af5Z2 #mixlr— jay horrigan (@jphref) March 16, 2018
Voices of Franklin: Simon - "Today was about being positive and hopeful"
Today (Wednesday) was a proud day at work!
I work at Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin MA. The students at our three middle schools and high school were able to show support for families whose lives were affected by school shootings and we able to voice their opinion through a walkout. This was organized by the students at the schools. We have a wonderful program here called A World of Difference and those students helped to organize this. This was all student led with guidance from staff and administration. They presented their ideas to administration and staff and worked with them as well as local law enforcement to make it work and to be safe. We all wanted to give all students a voice, to let them own this and let them know we are listening.
It was very powerful. It gave many of us chills as we watched them handle this with such maturity and grace. You should be proud! I know I am and remembering all of those who cannot do this, who don't have a voice anymore.
The peer leaders also came up with a solution for those students who did not want to participate which was wonderful because they too have that right. It was so wonderful and powerful because it shows that they took time to think of others and respect them.
This is a time to show our children that we support them, show them love, compassion and understanding. Again, so proud.
Remember, we come to work and students come to school with the possibility that something tragic could happen at our school. This has become our new reality. It is sad.
Le't show respect to all. Let's come together to come up with solutions, let's talk face-to-face and let these students how we can help them make changes. Let's get this generation to vote and become an ever greater voice!
If you saw what happened today, you would know they CAN do it and WILL do it. They conducted themselves in a mature, brave, thoughtful and very reflective manner. Today was about being positive and hopeful, nothing else.
It made me hopeful and with tears in my eyes.
Love to all
Beth Simon
Note: Beth had shared this to a Facebook group and gladly granted permission to share more broadly here.
I work at Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin MA. The students at our three middle schools and high school were able to show support for families whose lives were affected by school shootings and we able to voice their opinion through a walkout. This was organized by the students at the schools. We have a wonderful program here called A World of Difference and those students helped to organize this. This was all student led with guidance from staff and administration. They presented their ideas to administration and staff and worked with them as well as local law enforcement to make it work and to be safe. We all wanted to give all students a voice, to let them own this and let them know we are listening.
It was very powerful. It gave many of us chills as we watched them handle this with such maturity and grace. You should be proud! I know I am and remembering all of those who cannot do this, who don't have a voice anymore.
The peer leaders also came up with a solution for those students who did not want to participate which was wonderful because they too have that right. It was so wonderful and powerful because it shows that they took time to think of others and respect them.
This is a time to show our children that we support them, show them love, compassion and understanding. Again, so proud.
Remember, we come to work and students come to school with the possibility that something tragic could happen at our school. This has become our new reality. It is sad.
Le't show respect to all. Let's come together to come up with solutions, let's talk face-to-face and let these students how we can help them make changes. Let's get this generation to vote and become an ever greater voice!
If you saw what happened today, you would know they CAN do it and WILL do it. They conducted themselves in a mature, brave, thoughtful and very reflective manner. Today was about being positive and hopeful, nothing else.
It made me hopeful and with tears in my eyes.
Love to all
Beth Simon
Note: Beth had shared this to a Facebook group and gladly granted permission to share more broadly here.
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Friday, March 16, 2018
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 3/16/18 - THU 3/22/18
All Day Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt @ Franklin Public Library (During regular business hours)
8am FDP Networking Breakfast @ Dean College Dining Center
10am-12pm Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
5:30pm Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7:30pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ The Black Box
SATURDAY 3/17/18
All Day Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt @ Franklin Public Library (During regular business hours)
9am-3pm Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library
9:30am-3pm Christian Zen Retreat @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union St)
10am Where is the Green? - Future of Franklin's Open Space Forum @ Franklin Senior Center
10am-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am Free Storytime @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
11am St. Patrick’s Day Pajama Palooza @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ The Black Box
8pm Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Tom Rush @ FUSF
8pm FHS Baseball Fundraiser: A Night of Comic Relief featuring Mark Riley @ 3 Restaurant
SUNDAY 3/18/18
All Day Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt @ Franklin Public Library (During regular business hours)
9am-12pm Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ The Black Box
MONDAY 3/19/18
10am Storytime (all ages, free) @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11am Joe Landry plays Trivia with Franklin's photographic history @ Franklin Senior Center
3pm Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
TUESDAY 3/20/18
10:30am Kids Paint Party @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am Dr. Rob Lawson: Immigration in Historical Context: The Industrial Age @ Senior Center
10:30am Get Ready For Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6pm Lenten Soup Supper and Book Study (weekly until March 21) @ St. John’s Episcopal Church
6:30pm Canvas Paint Night @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
WEDNESDAY 3/21/18
10am Roulette Fun @ Franklin Senior Center
10:30am Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Balance Class @ Senior Center
4pm Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
5pm Book Bites @ Franklin Public Library
5:30pm 6th Grade Mini MICCA Concert @ Horace Mann MS
6:30pm Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
THURSDAY 3/22/18
9:30am Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10am Teddy Bear Picnic @ Fairmount Fruit Farm
10:30am Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
12pm Urban Sketching (no experience necessary) @ Franklin Public Library
1pm Minds in Motion @ Franklin Senior Center
1pm Create a Spring Suncatcher @ Senior Center
1-6pm American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
6:30-8:30pm Relay for Life Western Norfolk @ Pour Richard’s
6:30pm Genealogy Club Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM
"The Addams Family" at FHS - April 6 and 7
Devyn Forcina, Editor of Pantherbook, lets us know of the forthcoming student musical performance of "The Addams Family" at Franklin High School.
Continue reading the article at Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/top-stories/2018/03/06/coming-soon-the-addams-family/
The performances are scheduled for April 6 and 7 at 7:00 PM
"Annually, Franklin High School has presented entertaining, enjoyable and inspiring spring musicals. This year, audience members will definitely be treated by the upcoming performances of “The Addams Family” directed by Mrs. Lonati, on April 6th and 7th.
In the past, I have written articles about our spring musicals closer to the actual show date. In doing so, I have gotten to watch dress rehearsals in full costume, and see cast members totally off-book. The rehearsal I attended for this article was not as formal, however, the confidence and well-preparedness of the cast this early on was extremely impressive. Occasionally cast members would ask for a word of their script, but it seems as though only one word prompted an entire monologue. These students are very prepared."
Continue reading the article at Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/top-stories/2018/03/06/coming-soon-the-addams-family/
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| "The Addams Family" at FHS - April 6 and 7 |
The performances are scheduled for April 6 and 7 at 7:00 PM
@ 7pm!!— FHS Theatre (@FranklinHSDrama) March 8, 2018
Preview: Mansfield vs. Franklin - D1 State basketball championship game - Mar 17
Ryan Lanigan, Editor-in-Chief of Hockomock Sports, provides the preview to the Game of the Week featuring Mansfield vs. Franklin.in the D1 boys basketball State Championship.
Continue reading online at Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.com/game-of-the-week/
"The biggest rivarly in the Hockomock League is headed to Springfield.
The marquee matchup in the Hockomock League will be the marquee matchup for all of Massachusetts this weekend. The Mansfield Hornets and Franklin Panthers will take the floor on Saturday evening at the Mass Mutual Center vying for the Division 1 State Championship, marking the first time in state history that the D1 title game will feature two teams from the same league.
The Hornets and Panthers have delivered some of the most memorable regular season games in recent history, and now will take the rivalry to the next level.
Mansfield emerged victorious from a loaded D1 South bracket, rattling off wins over Newton South, BC High, Newton North, and Brockton in a two-week span. The Hornets then went to the TD Garden and knocked off the North’s best team, Everett.
Franklin, which has had a ton of success since being realigned to the Central bracket, is back in the D1 State Championship game for the second straight year. After losing to Cambridge last year, Franklin put together another impressive postseason run (wins over Lincoln-Sudbury, Natick, Algonquin, and Springfield Center) to get back to the Mass Mutual Center."
Continue reading online at Hockomock Sports
https://hockomocksports.com/game-of-the-week/
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Franklin Public Library Book Sale - Mar 17-18
Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, March 17, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The bag sale is scheduled for Sunday, March 18 from 9:00 AM to noon.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
https://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2018/03/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html
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| Franklin Public Library Book Sale - Mar 17-18 |
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
https://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2018/03/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html
"her story is an encouraging reminder of just how potent, and how possible, that dream can be"
Near East rice pilaf is a staple in our household and little did I know that it originated in Worcester. Sharing from the Boston Globe this MA connection:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/food-dining/2018/03/12/how-near-east-rice-pilaf-became-new-england-staple/rMh1zq4cvQiICqvsynIpGN/story.html?event=event12
"Growing up in Shrewsbury in the 1970s, our weeknight dinners were pretty straightforward affairs: chicken Kiev or London broil; Prince spaghetti or tuna casserole. And while we often switched up the side dishes from Birds Eye frozen corn to Birds Eye frozen peas, one thing remained consistent — we always had Near East rice pilaf, and it was always prepared in the same Revere Ware saucepan that my parents received as a wedding gift in 1966.
I loved Near East as a kid. In fact, I still do. That salty, nutty mix of rice and toasted orzo along with its accompanying paper flavor pack of onion, garlic, and bouillon. So in love was my family with Near East that when we left Shrewsbury for Cincinnati in 1979, my mother packed a case of the rectangular white boxes, with their famous wheat stalk illustrations and simple earth-tones, into our station wagon, fearing we wouldn’t be able to find it in the Midwest. Luckily we did, and Near East remained a dinnertime staple well into my 20s, when I started eschewing frozen vegetables and pre-made rice mixes for fresh roasted green beans and arugula salads."
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| Today, Near East is a New England staple. |
“I walked out because ____”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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"Franklin High School Principal Paul Peri said that about 1,200 students at his school gathered outside to join in the 10 a.m. walkout. The students, he said, were very much the leading voice of this protest.
Franklin High School senior Bekah Redwine organized Franklin’s walkout. Having paid attention to recent politics, she said she feels passionate about this topic in particular.
“Seeing 17 students that were my age and (my) sister’s age that were just killed in an instant in their high school made me realize that we definitely need a change,” she said. She added she also plans to attend the “March for our Lives” event in Washington, D.C., on March 24."
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ASMS A World of Difference Peer Leaders Lead! So proud! @asmssullythehusky @franklinpublicma @franklinpsnews @milforddailynews @franklinmatters.ma #huskypride pic.twitter.com/k0NVF2FuZp— Sully The Husky ASMS (@sullythehusky) March 15, 2018
ASMS students honor the victims of MSD HS Wednesday. @asmssullythehusky @franklinpsnews @franklinpublicma @franklinmatters.ma @milforddailynews #huskypride pic.twitter.com/jqfMi7Firg— Sully The Husky ASMS (@sullythehusky) March 15, 2018
Thanks @franklinpolice, @FranklinPSNews, & @FranklinHS for protecting and supporting our students! Nice job all around! https://t.co/X8jditGFTH— Franklin Ed.org (@FranklinEdOrg) March 15, 2018
Thursday, March 15, 2018
FPAC’S Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Plays Three Final Shows This Weekend
Franklin Performing Arts Company’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat concludes its six-show run this weekend at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin. Remaining show times are Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17 at 7:30, as well as Sunday, March 18 at 2:00. The hit family musical is a colorful and uplifting show for audiences of all ages.
Based on the biblical Joseph story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the trials and triumphs of Jacob’s favorite son in a high-adventure retelling of epic proportions. The lively Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is entirely sung-through and boasts catchy songs of many musical styles, from country western and calypso to pop, disco, and rock ’n’ roll. Musical Director Hallie Wetzell leads the production’s professional orchestra.
Andrew Scott Holmes returns to the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) stage to star in the title role, after almost two years at sea working for Princess Cruises as a Resident Guest Entertainer. An Actor’s Equity Association member, he has played leading roles and understudied Broadway stars at regional theaters, from Goodspeed Opera House to Great Lakes Theater to Playhouse Square and beyond. Andrew received his Bachelor of Music in Music Theatre from Baldwin Wallace University.
Franklin’s Ali Funkhouser (The Narrator) returns to Joseph for the third time, having appeared in the children’s ensemble of the 2004 national tour starring Patrick Cassidy and as The Narrator during her time at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. Other credits include the national tour of Evita, Legally Blonde with The LEX, and Puccini’s Suor Angelica with Chelsea Opera (NYC). An Equity Membership Candidate, Ali will receive her Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University this spring.
Nick Paone, also from Franklin, performs the roles of Pharoah and Jacob. A former Equity actor, Nick has written and directed numerous shows, produced an evening of one-act plays in NYC, and traveled extensively performing with Theater Works. A frequent FPAC performer and director, Nick is the creative mind behind FPAC’s annual holiday pantos and original productions Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera and Zero: A Musical Fable.
Casey Harkness Andrade (Mrs. Potiphar), of Lincoln, RI, has been a professional choreographer, educator, and performer for more than 10 years. An adjunct faculty member at Rhode Island College, Casey is an adjudicator and choreographer for the Elite Dance Challenge regional and national competition. Recent FPAC credits include The Addams Family (Morticia) and Monty Python’s Spamalot.
Raye Lynn Mercer directs FPAC’s production, which also features many local performers and students of the arts, including a children’s choir. FPAC Costumer Merrie Whitney, of Franklin, has designed the entire show, with special attention to Joseph’s iconic coat. Middlesex Savings Bank is the Production Sponsor.
Tickets are $34, with general seating. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX theater, music, and event venue is located at 15 West Central Street. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, LP.
Based on the biblical Joseph story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the trials and triumphs of Jacob’s favorite son in a high-adventure retelling of epic proportions. The lively Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is entirely sung-through and boasts catchy songs of many musical styles, from country western and calypso to pop, disco, and rock ’n’ roll. Musical Director Hallie Wetzell leads the production’s professional orchestra.
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| Andrew Scott Holmes |
Franklin’s Ali Funkhouser (The Narrator) returns to Joseph for the third time, having appeared in the children’s ensemble of the 2004 national tour starring Patrick Cassidy and as The Narrator during her time at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. Other credits include the national tour of Evita, Legally Blonde with The LEX, and Puccini’s Suor Angelica with Chelsea Opera (NYC). An Equity Membership Candidate, Ali will receive her Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University this spring.
Nick Paone, also from Franklin, performs the roles of Pharoah and Jacob. A former Equity actor, Nick has written and directed numerous shows, produced an evening of one-act plays in NYC, and traveled extensively performing with Theater Works. A frequent FPAC performer and director, Nick is the creative mind behind FPAC’s annual holiday pantos and original productions Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera and Zero: A Musical Fable.
Casey Harkness Andrade (Mrs. Potiphar), of Lincoln, RI, has been a professional choreographer, educator, and performer for more than 10 years. An adjunct faculty member at Rhode Island College, Casey is an adjudicator and choreographer for the Elite Dance Challenge regional and national competition. Recent FPAC credits include The Addams Family (Morticia) and Monty Python’s Spamalot.
Raye Lynn Mercer directs FPAC’s production, which also features many local performers and students of the arts, including a children’s choir. FPAC Costumer Merrie Whitney, of Franklin, has designed the entire show, with special attention to Joseph’s iconic coat. Middlesex Savings Bank is the Production Sponsor.
Tickets are $34, with general seating. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call 508-528-3370. THE BLACK BOX theater, music, and event venue is located at 15 West Central Street. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is presented by arrangement with The Musical Company, LP.
Franklin MBTA Commuter Rail Track Overnight Work
Good afternoon,
I wanted to let you know about an MBTA advisory for the cities and towns along the MBTA Franklin Commuter Rail Line about overnight work due to installation activities associated with the MBTA Positive Train Control (PTC) Program. A copy of the advisory is attached.
This work is linear in nature and can be anticipated to be moving along the lines in short durations, therefore having minimal impacts on neighbors. Additional information on the program and program updates can be found on the MBTA PTC website here:
www.mbta.com/projects/commuter-rail-positive-train-control-ptc.
While it should not be very disruptive work, there will be crews operating machinery and trucks with back-up alarms and lights, so we anticipate you may receive some inquiries from abutters to the rail corridor where the work is occurring. We would ask you to please direct them to contact us via email at PTCProgram@mbta.com or the program hotline at 617-721-7506.
If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me directly.
Thank you,
Joe Sgroi
Community Outreach
MBTA Commuter Rail Positive Train Control Program Team
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| Commuter Rail Positive Train Control (PTC) |
FHS boys basketball vs. Mansfield - Sat - Mar 17 - 5:45 PM
"The D-1 Championship game will be Saturday March 17 at 5:45 PM at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. Tickets are $15. Come support your team!"
The D-1 Championship game will be Saturday March 17 at 5:45 PM at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. Tickets... https://t.co/8lsYnkKMjB— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) March 15, 2018
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| FHS boys basketball vs. Mansfield - Sat - Mar 17 - 5:45 PM |
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