Summer Program - Oceans of Fun for 1st Graders

Summer Program 2016  Oceans of Fun for Entering 1st Graders One-week sessions: July 11 to 14, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm July 18 to 21, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm July 25 to 28, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Jefferson Elementary School This curriculum-based enrichment class uses an ocean theme: focus on reading, writing, math skills review phonics, letter/sound recognition and basic sight vocabulary journal writing learn about sea creatures and treasures of the sea science center creative art projects different activities each week Each day, please bring a snack and your backpack. Tuition: $120 per week Register lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us, 508.553.4814

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

Senator Ross: March 2016 State House Update

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Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, March 2016 View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website LinkedIn State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) proudly serving the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. State House Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email:richard.ross@masenate.gov Dear Friends, Spring is in the air and Beacon Hill is heating up as the Massachusetts Senate addresses a number of serious issues from the opioid epidemic, FY17 budget preparation, transportation funding, marijuana laws, and many others. From now until July 31st the legislature will be busy debating pertinent legislation that will have a significant impact on your community and communities across the Commonwealth. Read my newsletter to stay up to date and if you have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet, email me at Richard.Ross@masenate.gov. Sincerely, SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: SUGAR SHOPPE, FRANKLIN Sugar Shoppe in Franklin has only been open for a few months, but in a short amount of time it is already a local hit. The owners, Corey and Courtney Nappa, have put a unique twist on the traditional candy shop. While they stock all of your favorite confectionaries, like penny candies, fudge, jelly beans, and truffles, they also give all net proceeds to a charity they started, Make Change for Change.

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HMEA News & Notes - March 30, 2016

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Learn what's new at HMEA, Inc.  HMEA News and Notes - March 2016 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO KEEP YOU INFORMED

In this Issue: incredABLE Day 2016 Host Your Own 3rd Party Fundraiser Upcoming Workshops for Families The Darnell School - a program of HMEA, Inc. incredABLE Day 2016  The 15th Annual Walk, Run and All Day Family Fun HMEA Celebrates the "ABLE" in all of us - with a new look After 15 years, we decided to celebrate the occasion with a new look. And, what better way to do that, than to rebrand the event so that it represents and celebrates all of our incredABLE individuals, staff, volunteers, families and, community partners.  HMEA's annual 5k Walk/Run is now "incredABLE Day - celebrating the ABLE in all of us."  We are extremely excited to announce that registration is officially open for incredABLE Day 2016.  Sign up to run, walk or even walk virtually (new this year) at: hmea.org/events/incredable-day-2016 It's going to be an incredABLE Day. See you there!

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incredABLE Day - May 22

FHS boys and girls lacrosse top Canton

Boys Lacrosse

• Franklin, 13 @ Canton, 3 – Final 

– Ben O’Neill netted a pair of goals for the Bulldogs and Shaun Kirby added one in the loss.

Girls Lacrosse

• Canton, 2 @ Franklin, 16 – Final 

– Julia Jette led Franklin with seven points, potting three goals and adding four assists. Emily Spath had a pair of goals and three assists and Jordan Jette netted a pair of goals. Dani Lonati had nine saves in goal for Franklin. Mary Nee and Casey Bradley had the goals for the Bulldogs.

FHS Panthers

http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-040116/
http://www.milforddailynews.com/sports/20160401/franklin-16-canton-2-panthers-dominant-in-rout-of-canton

In the News: Tri-County cut-a-thon, tax bills mailed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The Tri-County Regional cosmetology program will host a Cut-A-Thon and Style-A-Thon from 2:10 to 7 p.m. April 8 in the high school’s salon, 147 Pond St., to raise funds for a Franklin runner who is participating in the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge 2016. 

For a $10 donation, adults can receive a haircut from the high school and post-secondary students. Students can participate for $5. Those who do not wish to have their hair cut can have it washed, blow-dried and styled for the same price."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160401/tri-county-cosmetology-program-to-hold-cut-a-thon

"The town of Franklin has mailed out the fourth quarter fiscal 2016 real estate and personal property tax bills, which are due May 2. 

Payments are considered made once received, and payments received after the deadline will be charged a 14 percent interest. 

The fourth quarter tax bills are based on the new valuations and tax rate of $14.40. The first two quarterly tax bills are preliminary or estimated bills. The third and fourth quarterly bills are actual bills and will be adjusted by the amounts estimated for the first two quarters."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160401/franklin-mails-out-real-estate-personal-property-tax-bills

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 4/1/16 - THU 4/7/16

FRIDAY 4/1/16
2pm   Moving Party at the Franklin Public Library: Join us for cake, games, treats, crafts. There will be drawings for book giveaways for all ages.
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Umbrellas - at the Franklin Art Center
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Night of Comedy Fundraiser at CBS Scene, Patriot Place
9pm   Comedy Night at “3” - Chris Zito

SATURDAY 4/2/16
9:30am-4:30pm   Scrapbooking and Paper Crafts for Adults at  Franklin Public Library (bring your lunch, photos, albums, scissors, card stock, adhesive and embellishments)
12:30-1:30pm   FYHA: Try Hockey for Free - Girls Only (ages 7-12) at Pirelli Veterans Arena
2pm   FSPA in the Box: Spring Ballet at the Black Box Theatre
3:30pm   Open House at La Cantina Winery (355 Union Street, Franklin)
4pm-10pm   Scavenger Hunt sponsored by PMC Franklin Kids Ride
6pm   FSPA in the Box: Spring Ballet at the Black Box Theatre

SUNDAY 4/3/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club
5-9pm   SAFE Coalition event: Faces of Recovery featuring Mike Zito - at the Black Box Theatre

TUESDAY 4/5/16
10-11am   Senator Ross - Franklin Meeting Opportunity at the Franklin Senior Center (register by calling 617-722-1555)
1:30pm   Knitting Circle at the Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 4/6/16
6:30pm   Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting - Watercolor demonstration by Marla Greenfield. Meetings are free and open to public.
7:30pm   Dean College presents “Hair”

THURSDAY 4/7/16
7:30pm   Dean College presents “Hair”

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Massachusetts Tax Amnesty Starts April 1st

It's Time to Catch Up On Back Taxes

MA TAX AMNESTY 2016 will be open to all individuals and businesses to catch up on back taxes and save on penalties. This program will allow you to:

• File delinquent returns or amend prior tax filings.
• Pay only the tax and interest you owe. Tax penalties and any interest due on those penalties will be waived.
• Benefit from a three-year limited lookback period on unfiled returns.

Massachusetts Tax Amnesty Starts April 1st

Visit the Tax Amnesty site for additional info  
http://www.mass.gov/dor/breaking-news/amnesty/tax-amnesty-info.html

Prunier, Dieterle, Mahon, and Peterson by Hockomock Sports

Hockomock Sports has published the Boys Basketball awards for the recently completed 2015-2016 season. Tim Prunier, Jay Dieterle, Paul Mahon, and Conor Peterson were recognized for their contributions to the Franklin High School team. Tim and Jay were recognized in two categories each.

1st Team Boys Basketball - Hockomock Sports photos

• Tim Prunier – Franklin – Guard

Franklin senior Tim Prunier captained a Panthers team that won its first Kelley-Rex division title since 2012 and reached the D1 Central Sectional Finals for the second time in his three years on varsity. Prunier, who was voted Hockomock League MVP by the league’s coaches, averaged 13.0 points per game, 4.5 assists per game and 4.0 rebounds a game. He was also selected as the HockomockSports.com Defensive Player of the Year and averaged 2.5 steals a game. In his three years, Franklin reached the sectional final twice and the semifinals once.

2nd Team Boys Basketball - Hockomock Sports photos

• Jay Dieterle – Franklin – Guard

Franklin freshman Jay Dieterle, the HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year. broke into the Hockomock League with a rookie season to remember. Dieterle led the Kelley-Rex division champions in scoring with 14.0 points per game and added 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. He scored a career-high 24 points in December to help Franklin upset No. 1 ranked Catholic Memorial and also tied his career mark against Milford and in the playoffs against Westford Academy. He shot 40% from three-point range and 45% from the field overall.

Franklin freshman Jay Dieterle as been named the 2015-2016 HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Underclassman of the Year, the fifth season the award has been given out.

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS ALL UNDERCLASSMAN TEAM

• G – JAY DIETERLE, FRANKLIN

G – CAM ANDREWS, STOUGHTON
F – TONY HARRIS, CANTON
F – KAYDEN KELLEY, MILFORD

• F – CONNOR PETERSON, FRANKLIN

Franklin senior Tim Prunier has been named the 2015-2016 HockomockSports.com Boys Basketball Defensive Player of the Year, the fifth season the award has been given out. Prunier was also selected as the Hockomock League MVP by the coaches and was named to the HockomockSports.com First Team.

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS ALL DEFENSIVE TEAM

• G – TIM PRUNIER, FRANKLIN

G – CHARLIE RYAN, OLIVER AMES

• G – PAUL MAHON, FRANKLIN

F – DOM SMITH, TAUNTON
F – PETER BANKS, SHARON


For the complete results for Boys Basketball awards
http://www.hockomocksports.com/awards/boys-basketball/2015-2016/