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/


“Best Buddies is so fun and I recommend it to anyone"

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

"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

https://www.bestbuddies.org/
https://www.bestbuddies.org/










"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/

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
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




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.

Voices of Franklin: Simon - "Today was about being positive and hopeful"
Voices of Franklin: Simon - "Today was about being positive and hopeful"

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Friday, March 16, 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 3/16/18 - THU 3/22/18

FRIDAY 3/16/18
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.
"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/

"The Addams Family" at FHS - April 6 and 7
"The Addams Family" at FHS - April 6 and 7

The performances are scheduled for April 6 and 7 at 7:00 PM

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.

"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/

Info graphic by HockomockSports.com
Info graphic by HockomockSports.com

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.


Franklin Public Library Book Sale - Mar 17-18
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:

"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."

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

Today, Near East is a New England staple.
Today, Near East is a New England staple.

“I walked out because ____”

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

"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."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180314/milford-area-schools-join-in-national-walkout








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
Andrew Scott Holmes
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.

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

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gGEwXzkVwVok2Yee_gPSAnQ0tgXPkJi1/view?usp=drivesdk


Commuter Rail Positive Train Control (PTC)
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!"






FHS boys basketball vs. Mansfield - Sat - Mar 17 - 5:45 PM
FHS boys basketball vs. Mansfield - Sat - Mar 17 - 5:45 PM

Franklin Newcomers and Friends April Meeting Announcement - Apr 11

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends monthly meeting. Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, April 11th at 7:30. Come join us at our Game Night. It's one of our favorite and more social events.

We 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. 

We meet upstairs at 7:30 PM on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (occasionally we switch Wednesdays to accommodate holidays or speakers). We run our meetings September through May. Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

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

Franklin Newcomers and Friends: “Game Night” - Apr 11
Franklin Newcomers and Friends: “Game Night” - Apr 11

In the News: Franklin runners fund raising for multiple myeloma research

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Two Franklin runners are passing up this year’s Boston Marathon to travel to England a week later to run the Virgin Money London Marathon while raising money for multiple myeloma research. 
The race is on April 22 in London, where Franklin residents Loriann Zajac and Josh Smith will make their way winding through the city with thousands of other runners from around the world. The duo will be running to support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). 
Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer, specifically targeting plasma inside bone marrow. The mutated cells secrete abnormal and cancerous proteins that lead to tumors, kidney damage, and a decreased immune system. 
Zajac was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the early 2000s. Although considered incurable, the cancer is treatable. Zajac has been in remission for a few years now thanks to her treatment. Their goal is to raise $5,000 before the race.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180314/franklin-duo-to-run-london-marathon-for-charity

Contribute to the cause
https://endurance.themmrf.org/2018London/LoveForLoriAnn

Remington’s Pi Day video

"Check out Remington’s Pi Day video. Special thanks to Jeff Chaffee and Luke Diez for creating the video as well as all of our teachers who participated. #PiDay #middleschool"

https://twitter.com/RMS_Remdawgs/status/973938104598974464




Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Franklin Public Schools: 2 Hour Delay for March 14, 2018

Wednesday, March 14, 2018 6:00 AM Update

We have been assessing the situations at our schools early this morning. Lots are cleared, although still a bit snowy given the quantity we received. Custodians have or are clearing sidewalks at the school entrances; these will be ready by the time school opens.

Based on this latest information we have, we will have a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

When Franklin Public Schools has a delayed opening, ECDC will have a cancellation/delayed opening as follows:
The ECDC morning session will be cancelled. The ECDC full day and extended sessions will delay opening by 2 hours. The delayed opening will NOT impact the afternoon session.

Crews are out working but sidewalks will not be cleared across town for several days. As a result, emergency busing will be in effect and students walking to or from school will be offered rides by our drivers.

Parents and families, as always, if you feel it is unsafe for your child or children to attend school, please exercise your judgement and keep them home.

The District office will also have a 2 hour delayed opening.

Sincerely,
Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools: 2 Hour Delay for March 14, 2018
Franklin Public Schools: 2 Hour Delay for March 14, 2018

St. Patrick's Day Buffet at Gerry's Place

Gerry's Place St. Patrick's Day Buffet at Tri-County Regional in Franklin. Thursday, March 15th from 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM. 

$9.95 per person. No reservations required.

Menu includes: corned beef, cabbage and all the fixings, shepherd's pie, lamb stew plus assorted desserts and breads.



St. Patrick's Day Buffet at Gerry's Place
St. Patrick's Day Buffet at Gerry's Place

A message from The Friends of Franklin Library: Brick Sales Closing Out

The response from the Franklin community to our brick-patio campaign has been spectacular – far better than we could have anticipated. Because of that interest, we extended the project to accommodate additional orders for personalized bricks. We're preparing a second installation for the spring, but, to do so, we'll need to stop taking orders so that the engravers and installers can do their work.

That means this is your last chance to support the library via the brick campaign. Submit your orders by March 17 to have your personalized brick added to the new patio at the library's School Street entrance. It's a beautiful space. And having your name or the name of someone special to you
included there permanently is a great way to show your community pride and appreciation to an important Franklin institution.

Proceeds from the brick sales help to support programs and purchases at the library for the benefit of the entire community. For example, the Friends paid for new tables and chairs in the library's carefully-restored main reading room. Your generosity assures that our organization can continue to contribute to the ongoing mission of America's first public library.

We've installed more than 400 personalized bricks, and we have orders for several hundred more. If you'd like to be included, this is the time to act.

http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/friends-franklin-library

A message from The Friends of Franklin Library: Brick Sales Closing Out
A message from The Friends of Franklin Library: Brick Sales Closing Out

Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Sign ups are open for chaperoning the Franklin High School All Night Party June 1-2 following Graduation. We need over 350 volunteers! It's a big deal to be part of this important community event. 

We have shifts from 11-3 AM and 1-5 AM for cleanup. Please share!

Thank you for understanding how important this event is to keep Franklin safe after high school graduation.

Sign up by clicking the link http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/sign-up-to-volunteer.html

Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party
Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Register for Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018 - Apr 7

Action and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018 is a multi-town event bringing together artists, art advocates, cultural organizations, and local businesses to participate in a day of grassroots activism and education.

Agenda:

8:00 - 9:00 Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 - 9:10 Welcome Address
9:10 - 9:25 Why Advocate?
9:25 - 9:40 MASSCreative: Advocating for Public Funding for the Arts, Arts Education and Public Art
9:40 - 10:00 Creative Break to Advocate…grassroots advocacy activities
10:10 - 11:10 Educational Workshop Session 1
11:20 - 12:20 Educational Workshop Session 2
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch and Meet Your Reps … talk about the arts with legislators while noshing
1:25 - 2:25 Panel Discussion: How to Drive Community Engagement
2:25 - 2:30 Wrap Up



Workshops:

  • How to Attract and Keep Volunteers
  • Marketing for Arts Organizations
  • How to Build Community Partnerships
  • Social Media Basics
  • Grant Budget Planning for Non-Profits
  • Creating a Successful Arts/Business Partnership Event
  • Developing a Social Media Strategy
  • Ask the Experts: Grants and Budgets
  • Leveraging PR and Email Marketing
  • The Ins and Outs of How to Advocate for the Arts, with MA Representative Jeff Roy
  • Panel discussion: How to Drive Community Engagement


Register here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/action-impact-community-arts-advocacy-day-tickets-33284907053


Register now for Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018
Register for Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018 - Apr 7


Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Franklin Public Schools: 2 Hour Delay Weds - Mar 14 - Possible Cancellation

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

The Department of Public Works and Facilities Department has been working all day and into the night to clear a tremendous amount of snow from our grounds and streets.  Nevertheless, additional time is required to adequately prepare for safe arrival at school.

Based on the current information we have, we are preparing for Franklin Public Schools to have a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

However, we will reassess in the morning to ensure that we are prepared for school to begin. We will send another communication tomorrow morning by 6:00 AM to confirm the delay or switch to a cancellation.

When Franklin Public Schools has a delayed opening, ECDC will have a cancellation/delayed opening as follows:
The ECDC morning session will be cancelled. The ECDC full day and extended sessions will delay opening by 2 hours. The delayed opening will NOT impact the afternoon session.

Sidewalks will not be cleared across town for several days. As a result, emergency busing will be in effect and students walking to or from school will be offered rides by our drivers.

Thank you for your patience during these difficult weather events.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools:  2 Hour Delay Weds - Mar 14 - Possible Cancellation
Franklin Public Schools:  2 Hour Delay Weds - Mar 14 - Possible Cancellation