MIAA Opioid Abuse Prevention Conference, December 13, 2017

Keynote Speaker Michael Botticelli former Director of National Drug Control Policy Mr. Botticelli served as ONDCP Director from March 2014 until the end of President Obama's term. Prior to this time, he spent 18 years with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. He currently serves as Director of the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine at the Boston Medical Center. Keynote presentations by Botticelli and Massachusetts State Representative Jeffrey Roy (Democrat-10th District Norfolk) will highlight an overall program designed by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) to educate school personnel and student leaders about the dangers of opioid misuse. This second annual wellness initiative includes workshop sessions presented by prevention partners on topics including The Opioid Crisis in Massachusetts; The Nature of Addiction; Teen Brain Development/Science; Personal Recovery Stories; Signs and Symptoms of Use; Preventing Opioid Misuse in Student-Athletes; and Supporting Students Returning to School Post Rehab. Schools are encouraged to register a group of staff and student representatives to attend this event. The registration fee includes conference materials, light breakfast and luncheon. For additional information, please visit www.miaa.net or contact the MIAA Educational Athletics Staff at 508-541-7997. Cost: $55 per person Includes light breakfast, lunch and materials Conference Flyer Online Registration  An offering under the Wellness Pillar of the MIAA Educational Athletics Curriculum MIAA033 Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association  Building the Future Through Educational Athletics 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA 02038 www.miaa.net

Claflin Hill Symphony: “Holiday Pops!” - December 9

“Holiday Pops!” Saturday, December 9, 2017

Let us make your spirits merry and bright as the Grand Ballroom is transformed into a magical place for all ages! Join us for everyone’s favorite holiday tradition featuring timeless classics like “Sleigh Ride,” “Stille Nacht,” a holiday sing-along and a visit from jolly ol’ St. Nick! 

Let’s ring in the Holidays together! 

The Greater Milford Community Chorus, under the direction of Daniel Zabinski, join CHSO for their third year!


Tickets available online:
https://red.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=32f4e8444c13103fc627c2888d2948fe

Claflin Hill Symphony: “Holiday Pops!” - December 9

For additional info visit the webpage http://www.claflinhill.com/

2017 FHS Hockomock League Field Hockey and Football All Stars

HockomockSports has published the 2017 Hockomock League Field Hockey and Football All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. The FHS student athletes selected are shown here. Links to the complete listing are also provided.

Field Hockey

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Christina Hathaway, King Philip

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Cassi Ronan, Franklin
Annie Walsh, Franklin

Football

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = KELLEY-REX = Shane Frommer, King Philip

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS = KELLEY-REX DIVISION
Brian Kosicki, Franklin
Jake Noviello, Franklin


Field Hockey
https://hockomocksports.com/the-2017-hockomock-league-field-hockey-all-stars/

Football
https://hockomocksports.com/the-2017-hockomock-league-football-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

BFCCPS 8th Grade Fund Raising Events

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School 8th graders are sponsoring 3 fundraisers to raise money for their April 2108 trip to Washington, DC.

• Electronics Recycling Drive on Saturday Dec. 9 from 11AM - 2 PM at the St. Mary’s Church parking lot (See attached flyer for pricing, acceptable donations)
• MA Redeemable Can and Bottle Collection Drive from Dec. 4 - Dec. 9. Leave approved cans and bottles in barrels near the entrance of the BFFCPS school
• LuLaRoe Clothing Sale on Saturday Dec. 9 from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Red Brick School House. (See attached flyer for pricing)

BFCCPS 8th Grade Fund Raising Events

2017 FHS Hockomock League Soccer All Stars

HockomockSports has published the 2017 Hockomock League Boys and Girls Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. The FHS student athletes selected are shown here. Links to the complete listing are also provided.

Girls

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Avery Snead, King Philip

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Molly Duncan, Franklin
• Catherine Robbins, Franklin

Boys

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Nathaniel Cardoza, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Nitin Chaudhury, Franklin

The complete Girls All Star listing
https://hockomocksports.com/the-2017-hockomock-league-girls-soccer-all-stars/

The complete Boys All Star listing
https://hockomocksports.com/the-2017-hockomock-league-boys-soccer-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Save the Date for Senator Spilka's SEL Forum - Jan 9, 2018

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SAVE THE DATE: Senator Spilka's MetroWest Kids exSEL Forum     Tuesday, January 9, 2018 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hayden Lodge  Warren Conference Center 529 Chestnut Street, Ashland CLICK HERE TO RSVP!  Please join Senator Karen Spilka on January 9, 2018 for a conversation with the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy about exSEL: Excellence through Social-Emotional Learning, a network bringing together school districts across Massachusetts to design and implement policies and practices that promote social-emotional learning (SEL). The project is led by the exSEL Coalition, whose members include the Massachusetts Association of School Committees, Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, Massachusetts Organization of Educational Collaboratives and Massachusetts School Administrators Association. The exSEL Coalition's non-profit partners, the Rennie Center and Teachers 21, provide expertise, support and training for the network. Click here to RSVP! If you have questions about this event or Senator Spilka's MetroWest Kids Initiative, please contact Puja Mehta. Office of State Senator Karen E. Spilka Room 212, State House Boston, Massachusetts  02133 Phone: (617) 722-1640 - Fax: (617) 722-1077 http://www.karenspilka.com

Senator Karen E. Spilka, Massachusetts State House, Room 212, Boston, MA 02133 Sent by karen.spilka@masenate.gov in collaboration with Try it free today

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Winterbloom show CANCELLED

Our Dec 9th Winterbloom holiday show has been CANCELLED.

View this email in your browser WINTERBLOOM CANCELLED Dec 9th 8PM  Several Winterbloom performers have recently experienced medical problems that have caused them to cancel their tour this year.  All previously purchased tickets will be refunded this week. Also, the Gretchen Peters show has been moved to April 7th and Danielle Miraglia will perform on Jan 6th. We are very sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause. Upcoming Shows Jan 6         Danielle Miraglia Jan 27       Seth Glier Feb 10       Chelsea Berry Mar 3         Patty Larkin Mar 17       The Lonely Heartstring Band Apr 7         Gretchen Peters Apr 28       Pat Donohue

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Winterbloom show CANCELLED

“We’re not your grandfather’s vocational school”

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

"Annalise Kane, 12, joked with her parents while she sutured digital tendons in hip surgery Saturday. 

“It’s fun,” she said, of the computer program, set up in a Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School medical classroom. 

Mock surgery was one of dozens of career-oriented activities in which visitors to the high school could participate Saturday, during the school’s Showcase Spectacular. 

“It gets the younger kids more interested in coming to a place like this, rather than a (traditional) high school,” dental assisting student Lauryn Blye said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171202/tri-county-students-show-off-their-stuff-at-showcase-spectacular

image from Tri-County webpage

Franklin at night (photo essay)

Friday was a good day to take a walk in the dark and check out the lights on the Town Common and along Main St/West Central St.

The Town Common just before the lights turned on

The Civil War single soldier monument

The World War I doughboy before the tree lights came on

and then there were lights (just after 5:00 PM)

downtown near the main cross walk by the PO,Dean, Rockland and FSPA

while the lights look good, Dean's clock is "out for repair"?

Franklin Cultural Council to Partner With Spring 2018 ArtWeek Festival

The Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) announced today that it has been named a collaborator for the upcoming ArtWeek festival happening April 27 – May 6, 2018. Applications for the festival are now available at artweekma.org. The early bird deadline to submit an ArtWeek event is January 8, 2018 and the final deadline is February 28, 2018.

ArtWeek is an award-winning innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, interactive or offer behind-the-scenes access to arts, culture, and the creative process. Now an annual statewide festival, ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth.

"Franklin has one of the most vibrant arts scenes in MetroWest," says FCC Chair Stacey David. "Our role as a collaborator is to help artists, performers and venues partner together to create a really memorable ArtWeek festival showcasing their amazing talent and resources to the rest of the region. We are pleased to announce that the Franklin Public Library, Rec Department, Franklin Arts Academy at the high school, and many more organizations will be offering unique ArtWeek programs."

Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek offers new ways to experience art, culture, and creativity. This year, Mass Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism have joined ArtWeek as Lead Champions in this unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the state’s creative economy.

“We are thrilled to have organizations like the Franklin Cultural Council partnering with ArtWeek this season,” said Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr., President & CEO of the Boch Center. “ArtWeek is an innovative festival that works to spotlight how the creative economy is thriving in Massachusetts. Each year ArtWeek showcases unique experiences spanning dance, fashion, media arts, spoken-word, poetry, writing, culinary, visual arts, music, opera, theater, design, film, and more. And the best part is that many of the events are free, making it affordable and accessible to everyone!”

The Franklin Cultural Council is offering ArtWeek grants of up to $250 each for programs that are offered free of charge to the public. Grant applications are open now, and close Jan. 9, 2018. If you are an interested artist, educator, performer or venue that would like help creating an ArtWeek event, or for information on ArtWeek grants, please email FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com.

For more information on ArtWeek, visit www.artweekma.org.

Franklin Cultural Council to Partner With Spring 2018 Artweek Festival

About the Franklin Cultural Council — The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

2017 FHS Hockomock League Volleyball and Golf All Stars

HockomockSports has published the 2017 Hockomock League Volleyball and Golf All Stars selected by the coaches in the league. The FHS student athletes selected are shown here. Links to the complete listing are also provided.

Volleyball

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Sydney Phillips, King Philip

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

1. Meaghan Maguire, Franklin
2. Lauren McGrath, Franklin

Golf

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP = Jack Goyetch, Canton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Bryan Woelfel, Franklin

The complete Volleyball All Star listing
https://hockomocksports.com/the-2017-hockomock-league-volleyball-all-stars/

The complete Golf All Star listing
https://hockomocksports.com/the-2017-hockomock-league-golf-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Tri-County: The TC Insider

November 30, 2017 Hello Tri-County Community, I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We have a great deal to be thankful for at TC. We recently inducted 18 members into our National Honor Society. This year's inductees bring some outstanding academic and career accomplishments to the Chapter. Congratulations to all the parents and students inducted. We look forward to recognizing our Fall athletes in the next couple weeks. There were several league and divisional all-stars in various sports.  We'll have more on that in our next issue. First term has now ended. We begin the second quarter and our Winter sports season this week. Hockey, wrestling, and basketball are all underway with hundreds of students participating in these activities.  Tonight, November 30th at 7PM we will hold parent teacher conferences. We have implemented an online reservation system that we hope has made the process of speaking to the faculty easier and more efficient. I look forward to seeing many of you here tonight. Our annual Showcase Spectacular is scheduled for this coming Saturday, December 2nd.  Tri-County will be open to the public and we have a bunch of great activities happening throughout the school. This is our third Showcase and we look forward to welcoming all of you into the school for a visit.   Thanks for your support, Mr. Procaccini Tri-County Showcase Spectacular is Fast Approaching: Our annual Showcase Spectacular will be on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This is a great opportunity for your family and friends to learn more about the career-focused vocational technical education your child is receiving here at Tri-County. This free community event includes a variety of activities, interactive demonstrations, food prepared by our Culinary Arts program, and great door prizes. We hope you can join us and would appreciate your help in spreading the word! Upcoming Events First Cuts @ Tri-County Grand Opening November 30 Early Release Day December 1 Showcase Spectacular December 2 @ 10 AM National Honor Society Food and Clothing Drive December 4 - 15 Gerry's Place International Buffet December 18 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM Early Release Day December 22 Winter Holiday Vacation December 25 - January 1 AAA Driver Training December 27 - January 4 Daily 40 Year Celebration Dinner April 4, 2018 Golf Tourmament June 8th About The TC Insider The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students. View Email In Browser Tri-County RVTHS 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038 www.tri-county.us 508-528-5400

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School District · 147 Pond Street · Franklin, Ma 02038 · USA

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In the News: fire fighter health issues; coyote population on rise; Cape Wind ceases operation

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

"For firefighters across the country, there is a growing realization that a major danger they face lies not just in the flames they battle, but in the fumes they breathe and the toxic soot they touch. 

“I can’t think of a fire department or firefighter who doesn’t know someone who’s gone through battling cancer or been touched by cancer or sadly had a death too close to home,” said Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. “We’re really trying to sound the alarm on this and make sure people are conscious of this.” 

In Massachusetts, the issue of cancer rates for firefighters resurfaced earlier this fall, when Arlington Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Porciello and Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio died within a month of each other due to cancers likely related to their work."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171201/firefighters-battle-hidden-risk-of-cancer

Franklin's West Central St fire station at night

"Once completely foreign to Massachusetts, coyotes have become increasingly common throughout the state, turning up in rural, suburban, and even, urban areas. 

“We’re now pretty well saturated with coyotes in this state,” said Dave Wattles, a biologist with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. “They started to colonize this state in the 1950s, and we’re now seeing the far end of that colonization. We now have coyotes in every mainland town in the state, and in relatively high densities. All available habitat is occupied by coyotes. 

While physical encounters with people are uncommon, the topic of coyote attacks in Massachusetts gained new attention in November after a rabid coyote attacked two people in North Attleboro. The Nov. 20 incident represents the eighth and ninth coyote attacks on humans since the 1950s."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171201/coyote-population-saturates-massachusetts

"Cape Wind is ceasing development of its wind farm and giving up its federal lease, according to the Cape Cod Times. 

Once well positioned to become the nation’s first off-shore wind farm, the project has been buffeted by legal challenges and trapped in financial doldrums. 

“Cape Wind has confirmed to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management that it has ceased development of its proposed offshore wind farm project in Nantucket Sound and has filed to terminate its offshore wind development lease that was issued in 2010,” Cape Wind vice president Dennis Duffy told the Times."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171201/cape-wind-gives-up-on-plan-for-nantucket-sound-wind-farm