Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here! Arts & Culture Symposium and multiple events coming up

MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium - May 14

Think music, art, drama, dining, shopping, and more … Franklin’s Cultural District offers many options for entertainment. To celebrate our cultural communities, the Franklin Cultural Council is hosting an event in partnership with the Franklin Cultural District called the MetroWest Arts & Culture Symposium on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at Franklin High School.

Learn more about the event below and register here.

The Franklin Cultural Council hosts this signature cultural event in partnership with the Franklin Cultural District on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM at Franklin High School. Join us for a fantastic morning of discussion, learning and networking!

The symposium features Keynote Speaker Michael Bobbitt, Executive Director, Mass Cultural Council. 

Additionally, participants will choose two breakout clinics to attend:

●   “Building Community Through the Arts” – Kelly Grill, Executive Director, Hopkinton Center for the Arts

●   “Equity and Access in Arts & Culture” – Cheyenne Cohn-Postell, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Mass Cultural Council

●   “Sharing your Arts Identity on Social Media” –  Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters, Social Media Practitioner

●   “ Festivals and Community Celebrations  ” - Timothea Pham, Program Officer, Community Initiatives, Mass Cultural Council                  

Lunch will be provided by Birchwood Bakery in Franklin, MA.

Tickets are available on Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metrowest-arts-culture-symposium-tickets-270070025717)!

 

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In addition to this exciting event, we have many events coming up at the end of April and throughout May. Here is the Arts Happen Here section for you to plan your weeks ahead! 

FRANKLIN | ARTS HAPPEN HERE | UPCOMING EVENTS

* Friday, April 29 at 5:30 PM

FHS National Arts Honor Society hosts the “Night of Arts Around the World” 

Free, kid friendly, and open to the public at Franklin High School.

 

* Friday, April 29 at 7:30 PM  

Electric Youth with special guests Future Shock! 

Offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! Backed by an eight-piece band of world-class musicians, EY delivers high-energy music, including contemporary pop, classic rock and country hits. 

At THE BLACK BOX

* Saturday, April 30 at 3:00 PM

Letters from Red Farm: The Untold Story of the Friendship between Helen Keller and Journalist Joseph Edgar Chamberlin with Author Elizabeth Emerson  at the Franklin Public Library

* Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 PM         

Broadway in Franklin 

The magic of 42md Street comes to Boston’s MetroWest suburbs as stars and students share the stage! At THE BLACK BOX

* Friday, May 6 at 8:00 PM    

T.3   

THE BLACK BOX presents viral a cappella sensation T.3! T.3 is a New York based vocal group composed of Liam Fennecken (School of Rock), Jim Hogan (Waitress) and Brendan Jacob Smith (The Simon & Garfunkel Story).

* Friday, May 20 at 7:30 PM

Fair, Yates, Betschart & McCrossan 

50^th Anniversary   

For this 50^th Anniversary night at THE BLACK BOX, they will present some guests from the early years and cover a vast eclectic mix of classic and modern rock spanning five decades. It’s an event not to be missed …

Tickets for events at THE BLACK BOX can be purchased online    https://www.theblackboxonline.com/   or by calling the box office (508) 528-3370

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Recap: School Committee decides on new school Superintendent: Lucas Giguere

Quick recap:

• The Special School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Apr 26 at 6 PM resulted in a new School Superintendent, current asst Superintendent Lucas Giguere was approved b y a 7-0 roll call vote 
• Chair Denise Spencer opened the meeting with a review of the process to date. Each member of the committee commented on the development of their decision before the vote to approve. After a brief 5 minute recess during which Chair Spencer confirmed the offer and acceptance by L Giguere, she asked for volunteers for the contract negotiation subcommittee to be formed and begin work immediately
• Meeting adjourned with a 7-0 roll call vote. Two members were remote for this and the regular meeting hence the roll call voting for all decisions (Stokes, Whitmore)

My Twitter thread is captured in this PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q51iGa9mqNXdD3WSexi81G8Uvn_sVc9Q/view?usp=sharing

new Superintendent Lucas Giguere at the regular School Cmte meeting with FHS student science fair winners

Look for Project Rain Check on downtown sidewalks later this year (June - August 2022)

"Project Rain Check is a go! @FranklinHS  students can submit literary works now through 5/6 at 4 PM. Selected works will be part of a temporary rain activated art project.  

Great partnership with our D,E,I Committee and FHS community.

Learn more here: https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/fps-diversity-equity-inclusion/project-rain-check?authuser=0

What is a "Rain Check"?

Literary work selected will be used to create a “rain check”, which is the name of the message that will be revealed when it rains. We will utilize “invisible spray” and stencils to create the body of work. When applied to a stencil, the ground where the invisible spray was used will repel water, thus unveiling a secret art piece.  These works will be on display from June 2022 to August 2022.  FHS Students are encouraged to take a walk through downtown for inspiration on how their literary work can engage with the environment it is placed in.

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/tDIXnbufDu0

Both FHS girls and boys lacrosse teams post wins on Tuesday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday: 

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 13 vs. Norwell, 12 – Final 

– Franklin grabbed the lead in the second half and then held off a late surge to hand Norwell its first loss of the season. Knotted at 7-7 at halftime, the Panthers won the third quarter 5-2 to take a three-goal lead into the final quarter. Junior Luke Davis scored all five of the third quarter goals and finished with a team-high six goals along with one assist to lead the offensive charge. Jayden Consigli added a hat trick and one helper while Tyler Sacchetti had two goals and three assists. Junior Ben Harvey and sophomore Drew Hansen each scored once in the first half while sophomore Eddie O’Brien and junior Ravin Chaudhury had third quarter assists.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 @ Lincoln-Sudbury, 5 – Final

"Girls lax final: Franklin 10, Lincoln-Sudbury 5 The No. 2 Panthers (5-0) seize command with a 7-0 flurry in the first half and pull away from the No. 4 Warriors (6-1). Kaitlyn Carney and Jacqueline O’Neil 3 goals apiece for Franklin" https://twitter.com/TrevorHass/status/1519074742027882496

• Boston Globe's Trevor Hass provides a game summary https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/04/26/sports/franklin-girls-lacrosse-recovers-early-hole-roll-past-lincoln-sudbury-top-five-showdown/

Boys Outdoor Track = Franklin @ Taunton, Win (overall score not available)

Great team win today at Taunton! First places by W. Klawson (100), O’Leary (110H, 400H), Powderly (400), Kucich (Mile), Apicella (2 Mile), Kryzak (Long), Griffith (Triple), Hunter (Shot), Gillespie (Disc), and Vaccarezza/Baird/Kucich/Powderly (4x400). Onto KP next Tuesday. https://twitter.com/FHSPanthersTF/status/1519086714354077696

Big day at Taunton. 18 PRs in the shot put, 13 PRs in the discus, and 12 PRs in Javelin. Also a sophomore girls shot put record and a freshman boys discus record. Details to follow. https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519130010426171395

In boys Javelin v Taunton. Congratulations to

@AndrewJ52949175

for a 2nd place finish and

@RomanPisani8

for placing 3rd!

@FHSSports https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519133375986122752 

In Boys discus, FHS sweep! Congrats to Michael Gillespie for winning the discus @WPritoni for taking 2nd and @Derekh27049626 for taking 3rd. Special shout out to @WPritoni for breaking the Freshman discus record that’s been on the books since 1989!!! @FHSSports https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519133497427955712

In Boys action v Taunton. FHS sweep the shot put. Congrats to

@GraysonHunter04

for winning the shot put, Michael Gillespie for taking 2nd and

@JacobBowser7

for taking 3rd! https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519137847684603908

Girls Outdoor Track = Franklin @ Taunton, Unknown (overall score not available)

In girls action. FHS sweep the javelin! Congratulations to

@elizabe82032317

for winning the javelin,

@ellieweidman5

for placing 2nd and

@sarah_dumas_

for taking 3rd! @FHSSports https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519134036349833218

In girls discus action- FHS sweep !Congratulations to

@lilydeforge11

for winning the discus,

@darbynicholson_

for placing 2nd and

@sofiechouinard

for taking 3rd! https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519134567013265408

In girls shot put. FHS sweep ! Congratulations to

@lilydeforge11

for winning and again breaking her own Sophomore shot put record,

@elizabe82032317

for placing 2nd and

@darbynicholson_ for taking 3rd!  

https://twitter.com/fhs_throwers/status/1519135613928325125

Boys Tennis = Franklin @ Foxboro – Postponed to TBD.

Girls Tennis = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to TBD.

Baseball = Foxboro @ Franklin – Postponed to Wednesday, 4/27 at 7:00

Softball = Franklin @ Foxboro – Postponed to TBD.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-26-22/

FHS Panthers

FHS Girl Up schedules a self defense course for May 11

"Hey FHS! Girl Up, in partnership with ABD (@abdfranklin), organized a self defense course for 5/11!!! There’s limited space available for students and staff so sign up while you still can :)

It’s important that we learn how to defend ourselves in the hope that everyone feels comfortable and safe (although we hope you never have to use what you learn). If at all before, during, or after the event you need anyone to talk to please don’t be afraid to reach out <3 "

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccx_-r2OksT/ 

FHS Girl Up schedules a self defense course for May 11

SAFE 5K - THIS SATURDAY - still time to register and participate!

The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full contents please visit

https://mailchi.mp/safecoalitionma/safe-5k-this-saturday

View this email in your browser THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Join us THIS Saturday for our annual SAFE 5k walk/run! With our special guests form the Norfolk County Sheriffs K9 unit! ALL proceeds support our adolescent social-emotional wellness programs! SIGN UP HERE! LOOKING FOR SUPPORT? CLICK HERE! Copyright (C) 2022 SAFE Coalition. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: SAFE Coalition PO Box 434 Franklin, MA 02038-0434

Escape Into Fiction - Save the Date - April 30 - Independent Book Store Day celebrated

"#savethedate The #bookstore is participating in Independent Bookstore Day April 30th 10-5!!!

We will have 3 local vendors, an 11am #storytime with a #specialguest and of course #BOOKS."

@cravemead  https://www.instagram.com/cravemead/

@teecuptreasures  https://www.instagram.com/teecuptreasures/

@paperbackcandles https://www.instagram.com/paperbackcandles/

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CcvaInTLICs/

Escape Into Fiction - Save the Date - April 30 - Independent Book Store Day celebrated

Local Honey Dew Donuts Scholarship Award - FHS students should apply now! (due May 1)

Open for Applications until May 1!

The local Honey Dew Donuts franchise is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors in your town. We will be selling a special Scholarship Cupcake - a vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting and sprinkles decorated in different school colors! All proceeds will be donated to a scholarship fund for graduating seniors. The funds raised from these cupcakes will be a direct result of your involvement - let's show our school and community support together! If you know a graduating senior who would benefit from our local Scholarship in each of the 5 locations - Canton, Easton, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, and Franklin, do send them the link to the form. Or you can just forward this email to them. open We are accepting applications only until May 1 Scholarship Cupcakes for $2 each! Click here to apply for the Scholarship

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Massachusetts State Senate President Announces Hiring of Karen Adelman-Foster as Director of Community Engagement and Municipal Policy

Massachusetts Senate President Karen E. Spilka announced today that Karen Adelman-Foster has been hired as Director of Community Engagement and Municipal Policy in her office.

  

“Karen Adelman-Foster has extensive elected municipal experience and therefore really knows what makes municipalities tick—and what it takes to make local government effective,” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland).  “Combined with her work with the greater MetroWest region, Karen will no doubt hit the ground running in engaging the communities in my district, as well as bringing their needs into focus as we craft policy on the state level.”

 

Adelman-Foster most recently worked as a Senior Communications Strategist at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), where she led external communications on the MetroCommon 2050 regional plan, co-led, with the New England Aquarium, the Community Partners for Resilience (CPR) project, coordinated the MetroWest Regional Collaborative (MWRC), and conceived and led the Regional Municipal Approaches to Diversity and Equity (reMADE) project. Before her work with MAPC, Adelman-Foster worked as a freelance writer and marketing consultant for a number of local and national clients.

 

In addition to her professional roles, Adelman-Foster served until last month as an elected member of the Natick Select Board, most recently as Chair. In this capacity, she collaborated with the Town Administrator on policy decisions and strategy on behalf of the Board, and was instrumental in establishing a new town-wide Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and Chief Diversity Officer position.

 

From 2006 to 2012, Adelman-Foster served as an elected member of the Natick School Committee, where she helped oversee the hiring process for the then new Superintendent of Schools. She has also served in a number of other town positions, including as a member of Town Meeting, the Finance Committee, the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee, and the Strategic Planning Review Committee.

 

Adelman-Foster, who resides in Natick, holds a BA in Political Science from Swarthmore College and an MFA in Fiction Writing from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa. Her first day in the Senate President’s office was April 4, 2022.