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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
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"Two local churches will be looking to carry on an annual tradition this Saturday, when they host a harvest festival on the Town Common.
The First Baptist Church of Bellingham and the Bellingham Bible Baptist Church will be holding their "Harvest Fest" starting at 11 a.m. and running to 3 p.m.
Pastor Baron Rodrigues of the First Baptist Church said the event dates back to around 2012.
"At the time, businesses were struggling and people were struggling," he said. "Money was tight, which is why everything's free at the festival - there's no selling of anything."
"The Stony Brook Camera Club will present a program, “Photoshop Tips for Quick Fixes” by Rick Cloran, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at Anglican Church of the Redeemer, 31 Hayward St., Franklin.
Cloran has been a member of the Greater Lynn Photographic Association since 1975, and a member of the Photographic Society of America since 1976. During that time, he participated in workshops with such noted photographers as George Lepp, John Shaw and John Gerlach as he developed his own photographic style.
Since 1986, Cloran has lectured and judged photographic exhibitions throughout the United States and Canada. In recognition of his work in support of local, regional and national photographic organizations, Cloran has been awarded the honors of fellow of the Photographic Society of America, and is an honorary member of the New England Camera Club Council."
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autumn colors appearing in Franklin |
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screengrab of recent page from Pantherbook |
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Jamie Barrett performing (photo by Jake Jacobson) |
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Franklin Art Association |
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miniature metal artwork 1 |
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miniature metal artwork 2 |
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miniature metal artwork 3 |
– Ahijah Joseph gave Attleboro the lead with an 18th minute goal, an advantage the Bombardiers took into the halftime break. Franklin senior Hatim Brahimi found the equalizer in the 69th minute to level the scoring.
– Miranda Smith scored twice and assisted on the third goal for the Panthers. Jess Kroushl added a goal and an assist and Emily Mastaj had an assist for Franklin.
– Recap from the game linked to below.
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(Jaron May/HockomockSports.com) |
"On a cold, rainy afternoon at the Beaver Street turf, Franklin and King Phillip battled hard for 60 minutes and finished level with a 1-1 tie.
The two teams, who were both ranked in HockomockSports.com’s latest Hock 5 rankings, with Franklin at #1 and KP at #3, came into the game unbeaten in Hockomock League play.
Early on, Franklin took control with two shots in the first three minutes, but sound defense from KP prevented the Panthers from scoring."
"The town's elementary schools put forward their school improvement plans this week.
The principals, speaking before the School Committee Tuesday night, noted that while the plans largely hewed to the overall district plan, each was tailored to apply to the individual school.
They told the committee that there were numerous common themes between the plans, including a focus on social-emotional learning; the development of a school culture; the use of best practices for homework and instructional strategies; and an emphasis on two-way communication with the community. Each school, though, pursues those elements in different ways."
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Parmenter School has their curriculum night scheduled for 9/29 |
"Keith Donaldson, a silhouette artist at Walt Disney World, will make silhouettes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Franklin Art Center, 391 E. Central St.
The silhouettes take two to three minutes to complete. Participants will receive a copy from the right and left, and frames will be available to purchase.
To make a reservation: 508-887-2797; FranklinArtCenter@gmail.com.
For more information: ICutYouOut.com.
http://www.silhouettesinasnap.com/ |
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Culinary Arts students have prepared a barbecue menu for their 2016 Showcase Spectacular |
Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.
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FHS Panthers |
– Mansfield grabbed the top four finishes and six of the top 10 to get the win. Kalin Petrov won the race in 17:29, with teammates Nick Rispoli (17:44), Collin Rice (17:50) and Patrick Heavey (17:56) finished second, third and fourth respectively. Franklin’s Everett Henderson (18:00), Mike Hagen (18:05) and Mitchell Regan (18:05) finished fifth, sixth and seventh respectively.
– Franklin junior Nicole Clermont won her third straight league meet, clocking in at 20:29. Katherine Hartnett finished second at 21:08 and Ella Gutkowski was third for the Panthers, fourth overall, in 22:14.
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THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) |
"The School Committee heard an update Tuesday night on efforts to hire a new superintendent.
The school district has officially entered into a contract with ECRA - part of the executive search firm Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates. The committee had chosen the firm at a meeting earlier in September.
Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley said it appeared the firm had made the district a priority.
"They consider us a significant district," he said, noting that the firm believes doing well in Franklin will encourage other districts to consider it for their searches. "I think we have a good thing going with them."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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screen grab of the presentation on Lifelong Learning and the high school experience to the School Committee on Tuesday |
"The Purr-fect Cat Shelter will hold the Pour for Paws Wine Tasting Fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits, 14 Grove St., Franklin.
Wine sampling provided by Pour Richard’s will be available, as well as raffle items. Pour Richard’s Wine & Spirits will donate 20 percent of the sales during the event to the Purr-fect Cat Shelter. Tickets cost $10 per person.
Pour for Paws is also the last chance to enter into its Massachusetts State Lottery scratch ticket raffle. Participants can enter to win 50 of the $5 lottery scratch tickets.
To purchase tickets for the event, or to enter the lottery raffle: 508-533-5855; purrfectcatshelter@yahoo.com. Tickets are also available at the door."
"Franklin Performing Arts Company will hold open auditions for the second Rising Stars Cabaret on Oct. 8 at The Black Box, 15 W. Central St., Franklin. Auditions will begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-8; 1:30 p.m. for ages 9-10; 2 p.m. for ages 11-12; and 2:30 p.m. for teens.
Students must be 6 or older on the audition date to participate.
Rising Stars will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11 as part of the venue’s Black Box Cabaret series."
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part 2 of the lifelong learning presentation to the School Committee on Tuesday |
"Picking at her long nails, painted gold and black, Kayla Duggan speaks calmly as she recalls the darkest time in her life. It’s one familiar to thousands of women across the country.
Duggan tells her parenting counselors about the pain of catching only glimpses of her son growing up.
At age 3, Giovanni is now walking and talking, but a foster mother tucks him in at night.
Parenting for Duggan, as with thousands of other young mothers battling heroin addiction, has been reduced to a few hours in the park, when she grasps at small details and wonders: Why is her son wearing girls’ shorts? How did he get that bruise? What is Giovanni’s life like during those many hours and days when he is not with her?"
1 p.m. for ages 6-8 1:30 for ages 9 and 102:00 for ages 11 and 12 2:30 for teens
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FPAC |
– Mansfield scored all three goals in the first half and shut the Panthers out for all 80 minutes. Cullin Anastasia scored off an assist from goalie Jed Tolbert’s punt in the 11th minute, Sam Hyland headed home a throw from Max Gurnon in the 25th minute and Gurnon headed home a corner from Sean Lanzillo in the 28th minute. Tolbert made six saves for his fourth straight shutout. Head coach Steve Sheridan said Gurnon, Nick Hyland, Harry Braidt and Ethan Brill-Cass played great on defense,
– Hannah Reiter scored off a corner kick by Emily Vigeant in the second half to give Mansfield the win.
– Erin Skidmore led Franklin with seven kills, 11 digs and an ace, Lauren Lockhart added five kills and three digs and Maggie Doyle chipped in with five kills and an ace.
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FHS Panthers |
– Freshman Erin Walsh scored her first career goal and then added three more in the game for a total of four goals. Alex Sullivan had three assists on Walsh’s goales while Brayden Downing had one. Downing also had a goal on an assist from Caroline Jackson, her first varsity point. Sophomore Cassi Ronan added a goal and an assist with Maddie Hinckley and Maeve Ledwith rounding out the scoring with a goal and an assist respectively. Senior goalie Sam Hertzberg picked up the shutout making three saves.