Saturday, January 23, 2016

Tonight's Franklin v Taunton game has been postponed due to weather

Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) tweeted at 11:56 AM on Sat, Jan 23, 2016:

Tonight's Franklin v Taunton game has been postponed due to weather. @MyHockeyLive @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @MetroWestSports @RattleCity
(https://twitter.com/FHS_PuckCoach/status/690941078954967040?s=03)



Franklin senior Jake Downie scored a pair of goals, including the game winner in the first period (Weds 1/20/16). (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin senior Jake Downie scored a pair of goals, including the game winner in the first period (Weds 1/20/16). (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

MBTA: Franklin Line notice - operating on a normal weekend schedule

The Commuter Rail is operating on a normal Saturday schedule today. For your safety, please allow additional time to traverse parking lots and platforms. 
Saturday 1/23 and Sunday 1/24, winter weather is forecasted for the Boston area. The commuter rail will be operating using the normal weekend schedule.  
Visit MBTA.com (http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/) or a Boston station for a copy of the schedule. 
Last updated: Jan 23 2016 11:53 AM
Franklin line train headed to Franklin/Dean and to Boston
Franklin line train headed to Franklin/Dean and to Boston


FHS boys basketball tops Attleboro, FHS girls swim tops KP

In the winter sports action on Friday, the FHS boys basketball team topped Attleboro while the girls lost. The boys lost to KP in the swim meat while the girls won. All results via Hockomock Sports.

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Boys Basketball


  • Franklin, 63 @ Attleboro, 53

– Final – Franklin was led by freshman Jay Dieterle, who scored 16 points. Paul Mahon added 13 for the Panthers. Jake Dunkley had 17 points and five rebounds and Kyle Murphy added 13 points and 12 boards for the Bombardiers.


Girls Basketball


  • Attleboro, 56 @ Franklin, 48 – Final

– Emily Houle led the Bombardiers on Friday with 22 points.

Swimming


  • Franklin boys, 59 @ King Philip boys, 100 – Final
  • Franklin girls, 100 @ King Philip girls, 68 – Final


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday, Jan 22
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-012216/

Franklin Public Schools: Update on Pattern of Unspecified Threats

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Morning-
If you have been watching the news you know that a pattern of unspecified threats have been directed at schools in Massachusetts. We can report that the Franklin Public Schools have not received any threats. However, we have taken precautions to assure the safety of our students and faculty.  
The Franklin Police have been in communication with us about these incidents and we have reviewed protocols with our School Resource Officers. Our district and building administrators have been directed to review safety protocols for threats with office personnel teachers and staff. In the event of a situation, we will follow our administrative protocols and will communicate to all stakeholders.  
We thank you for your support and understanding as we endeavor to maintain a safe learning environment for our students and personnel.

Respectfully,

Maureen Sabolinski, Superintendent

Sally Winslow, Assistant Superintendent


FHS in the rain
FHS in the rain

Recent news


  • The Boston Globe report on threats to MA schools

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/19/arlington-high-school-closing-early-after-threat-bombing-shooting-received/4dZJToXJ3R4BMH2N3NNOtK/story.html

  • CBS Boston reports on 15 MA communities receiving threats this week

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/01/19/schools-closed-bomb-threats-massachusetts-recorded-messages/

  • NH schools close in December

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/12/20/nashua-schools-closed-violent-threats/77676674/

  • LA schools close in December

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/15/us/los-angeles-schools-closed-threat/


Franklin Library: Celebrating Ireland


Join us for a lively and authentic program embracing Irish history and culture in story and song. 
Irish story and song - Franklin Library - Jan 24
Irish story and song - Franklin Library - Jan 24
Three well-known musicians, Mary King, Phil Edmonds, and Dublin-bred Hughie Purcell bring Ireland to you! 
The Celtic soul is alive and well in the stories and songs you will hear, and your ears and eyes will smile. 
For more information, please visit www.celticharpri.com
Franklin Library - Music of Ireland - Jan 24 - 3 PM
Franklin Library - Music of Ireland - Jan 24 - 3 PM


This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/01/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html

Franklin Public Schools - Summer Program - Registration is Open

Summer Program 2016
Registration is Open!

Franklin Public Schools

Lifelong Learning Institute
Summer Math Academy creations

Welcome to Summer 2016!

We are excited to offer creative, enriching, and academically supportive courses this summer and introduce new programs such as Code to the Future, TV Production, Chorus Camp, and Summer Musical Theater.  Classes are available for students entering Kindergarten to Grade 12.  

Register on our website:


select Summer 


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In the News: Republican committee ballot issue, summer school registration open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Voters who wish to elect members to the local Republican Town Committee in the March 1 primary will have to either write in their selections or use stickers after a missed deadline. 
Town Clerk Teresa Burr said Friday that the portion of the ballot where Republican voters might vote for members would be without candidate names. The other races - including the party nomination for president - and other primary ballots are unaffected, she said. 
James Gianotti, chairman of the Franklin Republican Town Committee, cited a problem with the mail as the cause of the missed deadline.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160122/franklin-missed-deadline-leads-to-ballot-snafu



Registration for Franklin Public Schools’ summer program is now open.Courses offered include coding, television production, chorus and musical theater, which are available to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. 
Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. 
To view the course catalog and to register, visit franklinlifelonglearning.com. For more information, call 508-553-4814 or email lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160122/franklin-public-schools-opens-summer-program-registration

Friday, January 22, 2016

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 1/22/16 - THU 1/28/16

FRIDAY 1/22/16
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at the Franklin Art Center
7pm   FYHA Face-Off Fundraising Event at Elks Lodge
7:30pm   Othello at The Black Box

SATURDAY 1/23/16
9-11:30am   BFCCPS 8th Grade Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Elks Lodge
11am-1pm   Open House at Sunrise Montesori in Franklin (31 Hayward Street)
7:30pm   Othello at The Black Box

SUNDAY 1/24/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club
2pm   Othello at The Black Box
2pm   Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song at Franklin Public Library

MONDAY 1/25/16
9-10:30am   Tea and Tangles at the Franklin Art Center
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today - laughter yoga at FUSF

TUESDAY 1/26/16
6:30-8pm   Teen/Tween Knit Night at the Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 1/27/16
6-8pm   Open Auditions for the Little Mermaid at The Black Box

THURSDAY 1/28/16
6:30-8:30pm   Relay for Life Fundraiser at Pour Richard’s
6:30pm   US Army Corp of Engineers Natural Valley Storage Area Planning Meeting at the King Street Fire Station
6:30pm   Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting at the Franklin Public Library

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com