ArtWeek applications close Feb 22

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ArtWeek, a statewide art festival, will be in Franklin April 26-May 5. The FCC is looking for artists & businesses to participate.

Be part of ArtWeek 2019! Application deadline is Feb. 22! ArtWeek is a 10-day festival, April 26 - May 5, 2019, featuring unique and unexpected arts and cultural experiences that are participatory, interactive, or offer behind-the-scenes access to artists or the creative process.  Anyone can host a Franklin ArtWeek event...and while the venue has to be in Franklin, the hosting organization does not!   Successful events are often partnerships between artists and venues, such as a theater or dance performance in a restaurant, or an art workshop in a retail space. We are happy to help you find a partner for your ArtWeek event, which is a great way to promote your business to the community!   So let's talk money... ArtWeek events must be open to the public (though you can limit the number of attendees through ticket sales or other means), but they don't have to be free. All events must be under $50, and you keep all revenue. Want to host a free event? Well, that's certainly encouraged too!  There is no cost for you to participate in ArtWeek, and the ArtWeek organization will help promote your business and event for FREE! Learn More http://www.artweekma.org/ Ready to participate? If so, follow the link below to apply directly to ArtWeek for your event to be part of the fun! It's a short form and easy to fill out – we promise! The deadline is Feb. 22. Be sure to let us know if you're hosting an event, so that we can add you to our special ArtWeek Franklin printed calendar. We can't wait! Still have questions? Visit ArtWeek's FAQ's for more info, or email us.                           So where do you sign?? ArtWeek Application http://www.artweekma.org/get-involved-support/create-an-artweek-event-for-2019/

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams post wins, girls take Hockomock title

Via HockomockSports and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Feb 8, 2019

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 67 @ Taunton, 49 – Final
– After an even first quarter, Franklin controlled the final three periods to secure a win on the road over Kelley-Rex rival Taunton. Tied at 12-12 through eight minutes, Franklin created a 30-23 lead heading into the halftime break. The Panthers then extended the lead to 49-33 after three and never looked back to get the win. Franklin junior Chris Edgehill scored 17 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, Jalen Samuels added 14 points, and both Jake Macchi and Will Harvey (all points in the first half) finished with 10 points apiece. Dante Law had a team-high 10 points for the Tigers.

Girls Basketball = Taunton, 37 @ Franklin, 82 – Final
– Franklin clinched the outright league title with the win. It’s the first title since 2013 for the Panthers. Eleven different players scored for the Panthers in the win led by Ali Brigham with 20 points. Bea Bondhus added 16 and Meghan O’Connell had 13 in the win. Sonya Fernandez was Taunton’s top scorer with 12.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-19/

Senior night at FHS girls varsity basketball @FHSSports

Be sure to view the video embedded in this tweet about senior Taylor Padula

Here’s an amazing story about what it means to be a team! #Franklin High Senior Taylor Padula, who has Down Syndrome, gets the start in tonight’s Girl’s Varsity Basketball game 🏀 🏆 @boston25 pic.twitter.com/InYgxUJwuE

— Nicole Oliverio (@NicoleOliverio) February 9, 2019

https://twitter.com/NicoleOliverio/status/1094077257172291586

Senior night at FHS girls varsity basketball @FHSSports pic.twitter.com/mzPOlyh6jv

— Gigi Zub (@ggzub) February 8, 2019

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Dear Cultural District Partners,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee would like to remind you about the upcoming February quarterly Cultural District Partners meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 PM in the Franklin Senior Center.

At this meeting the committee will provide an update on the district's website development, share our marketing initiatives, review the FCD goals and then brainstorm about potential cross partnership activities for the future. We look forward to continuing our work together to promote the arts as well as the economic growth of downtown Franklin.

We hope to see you all on February 11.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Cultural District Committee


The agenda for the meeting  was posted previously
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/franklin-cultural-district-partners.html

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Feb 11

When one door closes, another opens

From the Milford Daily News, article of interest for Franklin

Incontro Closes Suddenly

"Prospective customers pulled at locked door handles at the Incontro Restaurant on Thursday afternoon, unsure why they were shuttered during lunch hours. 

The once popular Italian restaurant shut down suddenly on Wednesday, but the reason for its closing is unclear. 

Jim Clark, owner of Incontro and partial shareholder of Rock N’ Coal Pizza and Sports Bar in Bellingham and Millis, said that Incontro will not reopen in the original Franklin location, but he hinted that the restaurant isn’t dead yet. 

“This was kind of sudden to me and we don’t have any immediate plans at the moment,” he said. “We’ll see how things play out.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190208/franklin-incontro-restaurant-abruptly-closes

Milford Daily News photo

Special Permit for "Distillery with tasting room in addition to the existing restaurant"

In accordance with the Town of Franklin Zoning By-Laws, the Franklin Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 25, 2019 at 7:30 PM in the Town Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, for a Special Permit & Site Plan Modification application titled "Proposed Site Conditions for Glen Pharmer Distillery" prepared and submitted to the Franklin Department of Planning & Community Development on February 4, 2019 by Brookdale Mill Realty, LLC, 860 West Central st, Franklin, MA 02038. 

The site is located at 860 West Central Street in the Business Zoning District (Assessors Map 271, Lot 019). The purpose of the Special Permit is to allow Distillery with Tasting Room in addition to the existing restaurant, under CH 185, Attachment 3, Use Regulations, Schedule, Part Il, 2.9.

From the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/public_hearing_notice_38.pdf

"they were not interested in incurring the expense associated"

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

"The age-old problem about the Franklin commuter train’s late night horns has resurfaced after a Facebook post last week. 

Allen Murphy recently moved from Norton to Franklin Crossing Road. 

“For the first little while we didn’t notice it (the train), but having been there for almost two months now, most nights it’s loud,” Murphy said. “And geographically, we’re not even really that close.” 

He said there have been times when conductors sit and idle the train and blow the horn at very early hours of the morning. He said when he goes to bed he has about three hours of silence before the horn starts to blow again, waking him up a few times every night."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190209/franklin-neighbors-annoyed-by-late-night-train-horns

"they were not interested in incurring the expense associated"

“I just think that Franklin is just the best fit for me now”

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

"Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi has decided to stay on as Franklin’s public works director after opting out of an offer to become town administrator in Norfolk. 

He was in contract negotiations with Norfolk and set to take the job there next month. But after consulting with his family and hearing how upset some Franklin residents were about his possible departure, he had a change of heart. 

“I really think it’s best for my family that I stay in Franklin,” said Cantoreggi, who lives in Millis. “It’s just a job I love, and sometimes that’s how it works. I’m just more comfortable staying here in Franklin.” 

Cantoreggi said he would remain Franklin’s DPW director “as long as they want to keep me.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190208/dpw-director-brutus-cantoreggi-to-stay-in-franklin

Jan 15, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/01/hell-do-great-job-over-there.html

Feb 5, 2019
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/in-news-cantoreggi-remains-in-franklin.html

DPW Director Robert (Brutus) Cantoreggi (far left) presenting
at the Town Council meeting of Dec 20, 2017

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Feb 8 - THU Feb 14

Friday, February 8

10:00am

 Knitting Group

3:30pm

 MindStorm Mechie Mayhem

7:00pm

 FPS: Jazz Cafe

Saturday, February 9

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:00am

 Enrollment Open House

10:00am

 Franklin Library: Children’s and Teen’s programming

2:00pm

 FSPA Presents "Bring it On The Musical"

3:00pm

 Teen Board Game Cafe

7:00pm

 FSPA Presents "Bring it On The Musical"

Sunday, February 10

7:30am

 All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm

 2nd Sunday Speaker: Historical Memory

2:00pm

 FSPA Presents "Bring it On The Musical"

Monday, February 11

10:30am

 Move Along

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

3:00pm

 Monday Crafternoons

3:30pm

 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids

7:00pm

 Cultural District Partners Meeting

Tuesday, February 12

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

3:30pm

 Play S.T.E.A.M.

6:30pm

 Doggie Tales

7:00pm

 School Committee

7:30pm

 Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting

Wednesday, February 13

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

2:30pm

 Preschool Play N' Learn

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

5:30pm

 Hamilton Throwdown

6:30pm

 Teen Advisory Board

7:00pm

 Parent/Guardian Sleep Education Forum

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting

7:30pm

 LET'S LAUGH TODAY

Thursday, February 14

 Valentine's Day

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

3:30pm

 Discovery Workshop

4:00pm

 Fandom Thursdays

5:30pm

 Single Pringles Mingle

6:00pm

 Volunteens

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Feb 8 - THU Feb 14

LiveARTS Concert - Three Centuries of Music for Cello - Feb 17

LiveARTS Concert - Three Centuries of  Music for Cello - Feb 17

Three Centuries of Music for Cello Aron Zelkowicz, cello Christina Wright-Ivanova, piano Music of Handel, Prokofiev, Cassado, Stutschewsky, and Piazzolla Sunday, February 17 3:00 PM First Universalist Society in Franklin 262 Chestnut Street Franklin, Massachusetts. Tickets $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students 18 and under by donation Tickets available at the door or on our website – liveartsma.org The building is handicapped accessible. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Parking is free. For more information about LiveARTS, please call 774-571-7920 or visit our website. Copyright © 2019 LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, Franklin, Massachusetts 283 Prospect Street Franklin, MA 02038

In the News: 34th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival; "Bring it on the Musical"

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

34th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival 

"A Massachusetts bluegrass legend will be honored when a long-running musical festival returns to the city over President’s Day Weekend. 

The 34th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival will be back at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel next Friday until Feb. 17, featuring acts such as the Gibson Brothers, Seldom Scene, and Sister Sadie, as well as regional bands. There will also be opportunities for classes, lessons, and the Kids Academy where kids can learn about creating their own music. 

“Some people call it folk music on overdrive,” said Gerry Katz, of the Boston Bluegrass Union, on the genre. 

The festival’s namesake, the late Joe Val who was born in Everett, was recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Fame. Joe Val, a pioneering bluegrass musician, is credited with spreading the popularity of bluegrass in the Northeast. Throughout his career, he worked with big names in bluegrass, such as the Lilly Brothers, Joan Baez, the Charles River Valley Boys, and Bill Keith."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190207/bluegrass-festival-back-in-framingham

For more info about the Festival, schedule, tickets, etc.
https://www.bbu.org/events/joe-val-festival/schedule/

For more info about the Festival, schedule, tickets, etc.

“Bring it On The Musical”

1 The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) Musical Theater Department will present “Bring it On The Musical” with an all-student cast this weekend at The Black Box in downtown Franklin. 

2 FSPA student productions are directed, choreographed and music directed by FSPA’s faculty, but “Bring It On the Musical” also required some outside coaching for the cheerleading stunts central to the musical’s plot. FSPA brought in alumna Brooke Collins to work with the students and turn a group of musical theater students into convincing cheerleaders.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190206/bring-it-on-musical-to-be-staged-in-franklin/1

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 13

You can bring more laughter into your life in 2019 by attending Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 13 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. 

See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 13