New Times for the Franklin Library's Book Sale!

Important Information Regarding This Weekend's Book Sale at the Franklin Public Library!

Due to the snow storm expected Sunday, the Book Sale will begin Friday, January 18, 1:00-5:00 PM. It will continue on Saturday, January 19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM The Bag Sale will be 1:00-4:00 PM. 

There will not be a Bag Sale on Sunday, January 20.

New Times for the Franklin Library's Book Sale!

FHS Winter Jazz Concert - Jan 23

Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to our annual Winter Jazz Concert. Come hear our very own award winning FHS Jazz Bands under the direction of Ms. Leighanne Rudsit and Mr. Matthew Geisinger. Also included in this performance will be several Jazz Combos under the direction of Ms. Rudsit. 

Music will include swing, bebop, ballads and blues. Some of the big band titles include Benny Carter's "Movin' Uptown" & "Symphony in Riffs" and Duke Ellington's "C Jam Blues" & "Moten Swing". 

Featured soloists will include Ryan Padula, Lauren Dennett, CJ Dexter, Bobby Castro and many others. The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 23 at the Franklin High School auditorium. A $5 donation is requested at the door, but is not required.

FHS Winter Jazz Concert - Jan 23

Winter Programs - Now Open for Registration

Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public School’s Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.

REGISTER TODAY!
http://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/community_learning/index.php


Lifelong Community Learning
www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com
Email: LCL@Franklinps.net
Phone: 508-613-1480

Winter Programs - Now Open for Registration

Franklin High School Winter Concert - Dec 5, 2018

Franklin High School is pleased to invite you to celebrate over 200 student musicians as they perform their annual Winter Concert. Performing ensembles include the Franklin High School Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Orchestra, and Chorus. 

The event will take place at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Franklin High School auditorium. 

We will once again present our commissioned piece composed by David Maslanka for the opening of Franklin High School in 2014. 

Come enjoy classics by Robert W. Smith, Grainger and Mackey and start your holiday season off with selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite performed by the Franklin High School Symphony Orchestra! 

A $5 donation is requested at the door, but is not required.

Franklin High School Winter Concert - Dec 5, 2018

Lifelong Community Learning: Winter Registration Opens December 1

Registration opens on December 1st for the 2019 winter session at Lifelong Community Learning. Beginning in January and February, winter courses will provide opportunities to exercise, dance, and paint. 

Sports offerings will include – badminton, basketball, and volleyball; or join our Football and Coffee class, just in time for the playoffs. You can also enjoy food demonstrations and tastings or explore the Italian language. 

We even have a class in digital photography as well as financial planning. It’s all here…so many opportunities and all reasonably priced.

And once again this winter we are pleased to announce new opportunities in our Kids’ Corner program … a place where fun and learning meet. This program is a unique collection of after-school activities for children with the goal of making learning fun. Classes are small, relaxed and designed to encourage children’s creativity. Children can explore art, cooking, science, yoga, and even knitting.

To see the complete listing of winter offerings and to register, visit us online at www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning. You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480 for more information.

Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for residents in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.

Lifelong Community Learning: Winter Registration Opens December 1

Franklin Residents: Storm Update March 8, 2018

Hello,

This is the Town of Franklin with an update on current conditions in Town. 

Approximately 50% of Franklin is currently without power. National Grid has crews on site, more are being dispatched today to help in the recovery effort. National Grid is anticipating full restoration within 72-hours.

The Town has opened three locations for warming and device charging: the Hockomock YMCA at Forge Park, which also has showers available, the Franklin Public Library and Franklin Fire Station Headquarters on West Central Street.

Trash and Recycling collection was NOT delayed today and is on schedule for Friday to be picked up on a regular schedule.

Please check the town website at www.franklinma.gov for the most up to date information.

Thank you,

Town of Franklin

Franklin Residents: Storm Update March 8, 2018

Franklin Pubic Schools: Closed March 8, 2018

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Due to the heavy snowfall overnight and conditions across town, the Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, March 8, 2018.

For office staff, the district's central office and school offices will be open at "Level 2", however, we will not be opening until 11:00 AM.

Please take extra care to stay safe.

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Pubic Schools: Closed March 8, 2018
(Davis Thayer in the aftermath of a prior snow storm)

MBTA: Wednesday - Commuter Rail notice

All Commuter Rail lines will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Wednesday, 3/7. Please use caution in parking lots and on platforms.

On Wednesday, 3/7, winter weather is forecasted for the greater Boston area. Preparations are underway and the Commuter Rail will provide regularly scheduled weekday service.


Last updated: Mar 06 2018 03:20 PM

Click here for more information: https://mbta.com/winter

Sent by the MBTA

MBTA: Wednesday - Commuter Rail notice

Franklin Public Schools: Early Dismissal Scheduled for Wednesday - Feb 7

Due to the anticipated, deteriorating weather conditions, the Franklin Public Schools will implement Early Dismissal today, February 7, 2018. Schools will dismiss according to the following half-day schedule:

Middle Schools: 10:40 AM
High School: 10:50 AM
Elementary Schools: 11:40 AM

The Solutions Program will open at the time of the early dismissal and will remain open for 2 hours. You should make arrangements for an authorized person to pick up your child(ren) during that 2 hour window.

There will be no ECDC preschool today. Preschool faculty and staff should still report.

All afterschool and evening activities are cancelled.

Please exercise your judgement, however, and keep your child(ren) home if you feel conditions are unsafe.

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

FHS on a sunny day earlier this winter

Franklin Historical Museum announces their winter and holiday schedule

The Franklin Historical Museum will be closed 

• Sunday, December 24 
• Saturday, December 30 
• Sunday, December 31

The museum is now on their Winter Schedule and will not open on Thursday evenings until spring rolls around (soon!). 

The museum is open Saturday morning 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and  Sunday 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM. 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.

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

Franklin Historical Museum announces their winter and holiday schedule

Reminder: Winter Parking Ban Effective until April 15, 2018

Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban Effective from October 15 to April 15.

The purpose of the winter storm overnight parking ban shall be to provide for the safe movement of police, fire and emergency medical service vehicles during snow and ice storms and otherwise provide for public safety during winter weather conditions. The parking ban shall also serve to enhance the capability of the Public Works Department to remove snow and ice from the roadways effectively and efficiently.

A winter storm overnight parking ban shall automatically take effect upon occurrence of any of the following:

• Snow, sleet, or freezing rain has fallen, or is imminent.
• The National Weather Service and/or local television and/or radio stations or other media are reporting commencement of snow, sleet, or freezing rain within the local area or are predicting that snow, sleet, or freezing rain will begin in Franklin within 12 hours.

The parking of any motor vehicle within the layout or right-of-way of any public street or any roadway open to the public is prohibited between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. while a winter storm parking ban is in effect.

The Franklin Police Department shall enforce the provisions of this article and shall be solely responsible for issuance of tickets and authorization of towing.

Read more: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/150083

Reminder: Winter Parking Ban

Winter Decorating: Two opportunities to help downtown Franklin shine!

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is looking for volunteers for the holiday decoration activities this weekend.

Winter Decorating: Two opportunities
to help downtown Franklin shine!

1. Saturday, 11/18, we are meeting at 1 PM at Hillside Nursery to sort the bundles of greens into smaller packages.

2.  Sunday,11/19, we will be meeting at 9 AM at the parking lot next to Ferrara's Market to do the decorating.  If you want to show up earlier to help unload the trucks, starting around 8 AM that is fine with me.

Dress appropriately for the weather and bring gloves if you have them.

Thanks for volunteering!

~ Eileen

Questions? Email Eileen at emason4234@gmail.com.

Franklin Public Schools: 90 minute delayed opening for Wednesday, March 15

Due to cold and icy road conditions the Franklin Public Schools will open 90 minutes late on Wednesday.

Emergency busing will be in place for student walkers. 

All offices will open at the regular time.


Thank You and Stay Safe,
Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools: 90 minute delayed opening for Wednesday, March 15

REMINDER: Winter Sports Classes Begin January 9

Still Time To Register

DON'T FORGET Winter Sports Classes begin January 9! Advanced Volleyball Badminton, Basketball Intermediate Volleyball   REGISTER TODAY The Center for Adult Education  Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480 Franklin Public Schools                  Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education  Community Learning

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MBTA: Through Monday: Commuter Rail notice

"The commuter rail is operating on a regular weekday schedule Monday, 12/12/16. Please allow additional time travelling to stations and use caution traversing platforms and parking lots.

With winter weather expected overnight and into the morning,passengers are reminded to take precautions while travelling to their local stations. 

For the latest commuter rail information, follow us on Twitter @mbta_cr, sign up to be a T-Alert subscriber and consider downloading the MBTA Commuter Rail or Transit apps.

Please be on the platform 5-10 minutes prior to departure to ensure timely boarding.

Last updated: Dec 11 2016 06:07 PM"

Franklin Dean Station in the snow

Sign up for T-Alerts  http://www.mbta.com/rider_tools/t_alerts/

MIAA App provides the FHS Sports Schedule on your smartphone!

If you want to follow the FHS Panthers boys basketball team, or any other FHS team, you can download the MIAA app to your smart phone and get the season schedule.

I had heard of the app from the Facebook posting by the FHS boys team.



It does install quickly

in the Google Playstore

It is also available for iTunes
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/miaa/id987574520?mt=8

Prompts you to select a favorite (FHS was my choice!)

the installed app prompts to select a favorite school

FHS winter sports selected as favorites for now

You can also get the schedules at HockomockSports.Com. This is the source of most of the sports results that I share.

The DelCarte playground will be covered up during the winter

Dear Residents

Please note, the DelCarte playground will be covered up this week for winter to help protect the playground after it was repaired this past Spring. 

We want to be on the safe side!

The playground will reopen in March.

the DelCarte playground will be covered up during the winter

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/delcarte-playground-closing-winter

NO Adult Education Classes Next Week

DON'T FORGET There will be NO Adult Education classes during the week of February 14. All schools will be closed for February vacation. Classes will resume during the week of February 21.          See you then! The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480

Forward this email FPS- Lifelong Learning | 355 East Central Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice

All Commuter Rail Lines will operate a regular weekday schedule on Tuesday 12/29. Please use care in parking lots and on platforms. Tuesday, 12/29, winter weather is forecasted for the Boston area. The commuter rail will be providing regularly scheduled weekday service.  Visit MBTA.com (http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/) or a Boston train station for a copy of the schedule. Conditions are expected to be slushy. Last updated: Dec 28 2015 04:54 PM MBTA train leaving Franklin-Dean headed to Forge Park

FHS Music Department Winter Concert - Dec 9 - 7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium 

Close to 200 students performing in Chorus, Select Chorus,Orchestra, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

FHS Music Department Winter Concert - Dec 9 - 7:00 PM

The link to the FHS Daily News feed as shown in the screen grab can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1REiMQYV0i_jZ7LY_0haAy4_un1oa-sbf1gg-37BLzxk/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true&widget=true&headers=false