Thursday, January 27, 2022

FHS parking monitoring and enforcement resumes week of Jan 31, 2022

Pantherbook (@FHSPantherbook) tweeted on Wed, Jan 26, 2022:

We have noticed an increase in the number of unregistered cars in the student parking lots. 
1. Please remember to park in your assigned lot.
2. Unregistered? Please see Mr. Lestage in the 3rd floor office.
3. Starting next week we will begin recording license plate numbers. 
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FHSPantherbook/status/1486403753100066819

FHS parking monitoring and enforcement resumes week of Jan 31, 2022
FHS parking monitoring and enforcement resumes week of Jan 31, 2022


Franklin Downtown Partnership: Next General Meeting - Feb. 3, 2022


Franklin Downtown Partnership
General Meeting on Feb. 3, 2022
Please note that the next general meeting of the Franklin Downtown Partnership will be held on Thurs., Feb. 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. 

Please watch your email for the Zoom link and the agenda that we will be sending soon.
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Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022

"WINTER MARKET RESCHEDULED to SUNDAY 1/30! From 10-2 @fairmountfruitfarm in our heated greenhouses.
Today’s spotlight vendor is Keri from @bettergrains
Keri Anderson owner of better grains gluten free bakery in Norton ma. Dedicated gluten free kitchen with online ordering and contactless pickup. Delicious gluten free breads and pastries that you wouldn't know are gluten free! Her double chocolate cookies and cheddar bites are amazing and very popular with the staff on the farm. Order ahead or swing on by Sunday and say hi "

Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022
Winter Farmers Market moves to same time slot on Sunday, Jan 30, 2022


Tri-County RVTHS’ Early Education Program Excited to Welcome New Group of Children This Fall

Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Tri-County Children’s Center continuing to operate during the pandemic is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center.

The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with preschool children within the on-campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.

Tri-County Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).

Placement is limited to the residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a random draw which will take place on Friday, March 4th, 2022. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.

Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 24th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 3, 2022. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2022. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. 

For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit https://tri-county.us/tri-county-childrens-center/  

 

Hands-on Learning is An Integral Part of Vocational High School
Hands-on Learning is An Integral Part of Vocational High School

FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022

Showcasing of our Amazing Athletes
Carne watch the FHS Gymnasts display their talent and hard work!
Friday. February 11. 2022 7:30-8:00 PM

at All Around Gymnastics 148 Washington St, Plainville, MA

HANG OUT WITH THE TEAM
AUTOGRAPHS
PHOTO BOOTH
GREAT MUSIC
PANTHER LOGO FACE PAINTING
RAFFLES
FHS APPAREL GIVEAWAYS
AND MORE.......

Sign up today: Ages 3-13 Sign up genius link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aa5aa2ea20-fhsgymnastics

Space is limited (Note: half of the 50 slots were filled when I confirmed link prior to posting)

A $5 donation fee will be greatly appreciated at the door or by Venmo @FHS_Gyrnnastics_Tearn

FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022
FHS Gymnastics - Panther Home Show - Feb 11, 2022

Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023

"Governor Charlie Baker on Wednesday proposed giving Massachusetts residents nearly $700 million in new tax breaks, including exempting hundreds of thousands of low-income workers from paying state income taxes, reshaping Massachusetts’ estate tax, and doubling certain credits for seniors and parents.

The second-term Republican said he was filing the suite of proposals with his $48.5 billion spending plan, offering one of, if not the, most sweeping tax relief packages of his tenure as he embarks on his final year in office. The Democrat-controlled House and Senate would have to approve any of the changes before they become law.

“The cost of just about everything is going up,” Baker told reporters Wednesday, citing inflation rising nationwide at its fastest pace in nearly four decades. “The last two years have been pretty tough on a lot of the populations we’re looking to help here, and I’d love to see the Legislature take them seriously.”

Baker is not seeking any broad-based tax increases to offset the tax breaks, and his budget chief contended Wednesday that the plan included no “hidden cuts” in a bid to absorb them."
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
"Baker budget includes $700m tax break proposal
Plan helps those in need – and the well off"

Get your copy of the H2 budget for FY 2023 here    https://malegislature.gov/Budget/GovernorsBudget

Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023
Governor Baker's budget starts the discussion with the Legislature on FY 2023


Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm

Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) tweeted Wed, Jan 26, 2022:
With the potential of snow on Saturday here are a few preparedness tips:  https://t.co/PiR7RybJY9  or https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/snow_storm_-_larger_1.pdf

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinMAfire/status/1486330479502663682



Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm
Franklin Fire: Preparedness tips for the storm

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, Jan 27, 2022

  •  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents 


  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:30 am Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment
9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:30:00 am SAFE Coalition: PSA
12:00:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles
12:30 pm Sandhya: Macaroons
1:00 pm Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine?
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1
3:00 pm Arts Advocacy: Impact
3:30 pm Cooking Thyme: Appetizers
4:00 pm Once Upon A Town: Morse Block
4:30 pm Frank Presents: Michael Walker-Jones
5:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6
6:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Alice Wallace

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021
8:30 am Tri-County: Vaping Forum
11:00 am FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 0-12-22
1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v Foxboro 01-18-22
3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-22-22
5:00 pm Public School Concerts: Oak Street Music 2019
6:30 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-19-22

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 01-20-22
7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: LIVE, Remote, 846 0225 3173

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf     

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Need a laugh? Get ready to LOL with HMEA - Feb 26, 2022


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Franklin Recreation: New Registration Website effective Feb 7, 2022; view only from Feb 1

On Tuesday, February 7, 2022, Franklin Recreation will be launching a new online registration site.  

This new site will be live for viewing purposes only from 1/25/22-2/7/22.  You will be able to log on to the new site and create family accounts for children in your household, but we will not begin taking Spring registration until Monday, February 7th at 8:30 AM.  

We will continue to take registration for winter programs on our old website through 2/7/22, 8:29 AM.