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Franklin Public Schools: Press Release update

The following update was received this afternoon from the Superintendent of Schools, Maureen Sabolinski:

Horace Mann - Oak St complex

You can also download a copy here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdDc2RWMzTlgxMXgzNEJaSmNUVUppa0pVYjFj/view?usp=sharing


The original press release can be found here:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/franklin-public-schools-press-release.html

Franklin's Single Soldier

How many times have you gone by the Town Common and wondered why there are two Civil War monuments? 

There is one along Main St with the Gettysburg Address on a bronze plate

Civil War Memorial with Gettysburg Address

And then there is the tall one in the center and set back along the High St side of the Common.

Civil War Monument - single soldier

It was 150 years ago this April 9, in a house at a dusty crossroads in rural Virginia, that the Civil War ended. Even all these decades later, that struggle remains, for better and for worse, the sovereign event in American history.

The article in Yankee Magazine goes on to talk about the single soldier monument that many New England commnities have. Franklin is one of them.

Civil War Monument - single soldier 1

Civil War Monument - single soldier 2

Civil War Monument - single soldier 3

Hence, the unfailing presence all over our region of memorials to local men who served in the war, in particular the ubiquitous “Single Soldier,” a freestanding figure of a Civil War infantryman cast in stone or bronze, equipped with the familiar kepi-style cap, a coat or cape, a cartridge box and bayonet on his belt, and a rifle. If you live in New England, then at least one of these soldiers is your neighbor.

Read the full article here
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/article/features/the-single-soldier-monument-civil-war-memorial#_

For more about the life and times of our Franklin neighbors
http://www.historynet.com/civil-war-soldiers

Both FHS lacrosse teams top Mansfield

Both FHS lacrosse teams had a winning day against Hockomock rival Mansfield. The girls won 20-9 and the boys won 8-6. Hockomock Sports provides a full write up of the girls game here:

The game was not more than 14 seconds old and the visitors had a shock lead. With Concord-Carlisle waiting in the next game, there was a thought that maybe Franklin was going to be caught looking ahead and allow Mansfield to steal a league win. 

Ten minutes and six goals later, the Panthers had set that fear to rest and showed that, while the program is striving to be considered among the handful of top teams in the state, keeping the Hockomock League title in Franklin is just as important. 

Emily Jeffries and Julia Jette each scored four goals and Emily Spath chipped in with a first half hat trick, as the Panthers rolled to a 20-9 victory over the visiting Hornets on Wednesday afternoon at Pisini Field. 

“We always want to do well in the Hockomock and Mansfield is a good team,” explained Franklin coach Kristen Igoe after the game. “We definitely want to win the league, so we always come out ready for these games.”

Emily Jeffries scored four of Franklin's 20 goals on Wednesday against Mansfield. Julia Jette added four of her own and Emily Spath had a hat trick. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Continue reading the full article at Hockomock Sports
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/jeffries-jette-fire-panthers-to-win-over-league-rival

Franklin, 8 @ Mansfield, 6 - Final - Austin Kent led the way for the Panthers with three goals scored and two assists.

For all the action in the Hockomock League on Wednesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041515

Franklin Art Association: Meeting - May 6

The Franklin Art Association will meet Wednesday, May 6th from 6:30 to 9:00 pm for our last meeting until September. 

It will be held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street. Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30. 

Franklin Art Association

The May meeting will be an opportunity to create art together, rather than have a guest artist. This fun session will offer a variety of still life arrangements for members and guests to draw, paint or photograph. Please bring all materials needed to work in the medium of your choice. Although still life arrangements will be set up, feel free to bring your own objects.

Meetings are free and opened to the public. 

For more information, please visit our website at wwwfranklinart.org or www.facebook.com/FranklinartAssoc

"Fresh off the Palette" art show

"Fresh off the Palette"

Seven artists called "The Bud's" will be exhibiting their paintings the month of May, at the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street, Norfolk, MA 02056

These paintings have been created in the fields, on the shore and in the studios. Watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings will be exhibited.

A gala wine and finger foods reception will be held Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 3 pm to 5 pm.  It is free and opened to the public.

Artists participating will be Richard Fotland, Gail Eckberg, Susan Sheridan, Paul Peterson, Tina Guarino, Paul Guarino and Adele Corrigan. All are members of many regional art associations.

Come and join us to celebrate spring.

screen grab of  Norfolk Library webpage

Giguere named "next principal of Bellingham High School"

Lucas Giguere, a former U.S. Marine sergeant and Franklin teacher, has been named the next principal of Bellingham High School. 

Superintendent Edward Fleury announced the posting Tuesday night after a month-long search. 

“He is a good fit for Bellingham,” Fleury said. 

Giguere, 35, was one of 30 candidates who applied for the job to succeed Principal Peter Marano, who next school year becomes superintendent of schools. The other finalist for the position was Eileen Belastock, the principal of Winthrop High School.

Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150414/NEWS/150417985

Franklin Public Schools: Press Release 4/15/15

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello

Late this afternoon we received a press inquiry about a complaint file with DCF by a Franklin parent. Please see attached press release. As this is a matter of confidentialty for the student and staff we are unable to comment further.


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"A Concert for the Senses"

The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning recently held its First Music & Art Appreciation Night at the Franklin High School Auditorium. 

Calling it “A Concert for the Senses,” the event was designed to be an enjoyable family evening. And by all accounts, it was. It featured the talents and sounds of The Center’s music/scholar practitioners, Jamie Barrett, Jill Noddin, Matthew Macaulay, Michael Sansoni, Steven Sergi, Brent Selby and the fledgling Adult Chorus in their first public performance, along with the display of artwork from the Adult Education Art Instructor, Gail Eckberg and her Watercolor students. 

The Adult Chorus, directed by Jill Noddin is beginning its Spring session and is welcoming new members. 

You can register online at www.FranklinLifelonglearning. Just click on Adult Education to get started or call The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning at 508-613-1480. 

The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin is a program of the Franklin Public School’s Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities.

Adult Chorus members Maria Tubelsky, Stacey Flaherty, Sonya Prear, Laurel Heske, & Angela McMillan with Director Jill Noddin (2^nd from right), accompanied by Michael Sansoni, performing Billy Joel’s “And So It Goes” at the recent Music & Art Appreciation Night sponsored by The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning.

"The Miracle Worker" at the Historical Museum - Sunday, Apr 19

Film: The Miracle Worker (starring Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke) 

Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015 

Time: 6:00 PM 

Where: Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street (across from the old municipal building) 

Admission: one canned good, for the Franklin Food Pantry

image from Amzon.com

Come join us for a showing of this Oscar Award winning film!!!

Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution. Her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan. – (from www.imdb.com)

(A few years after their meeting, Helen and Annie took up residence in nearby Wrentham.)

Free popcorn and bottled water will be served!

FHS spring sports results Tuesday - Apr 14

Hockomock Sports provides the results for FHS in the spring sports action on Tuesday.

Baseball

Franklin, 9 @ Mansfield, 2 - Final - Zane Byrne tossed five innings, scattering four hits to pick up the win for Franklin. Byrne struck out a pair and allowed two earned runs. Offensively, Alex Bissanti had three hits with an RBI and a run scored while Nick Burgos, Andrew Parent and Ant Chaiton each went 2-4. Parent added a run scored and Chaiton had two RBIs. Tyler Gomes and Ben Chaffee each had two RBIs.

FHS Panthers

Softball

Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 4 - Final - Brie Flaherty was 1-2 at the plate with an RBI while Sabrina LoMonaco was 1-3 with a two-run home run. LoMonaco also pitched a complete game and struck out six. Alicia Donovan and Alyssa DaSilva were solid defensively according to head coach Kate Fallon-Comeau. Moriah Baker, Jess Hindman and Maddie Letendre each had a hit for the Hornets and Letendre struck out five in the circle.

Girls Tennis

Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 2 - Final

Boys Track

Mansfield, 106 @ Franklin, 30 - Final

Girls Track

Mansfield, 84 @ Franklin, 52 - Final


For all the results across the Hokcomock League, check here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041415

MassBudget: The Minimum Wage in Massachusetts: Challenges & Opportunities

The Minimum Wage in Massachusetts: Challenges and Opportunities  Over the last 40 years, as productivity has increased steadily and we have created more value per hour worked, that growth has not translated into greater economic security for working people and their families. Wages for most workers have barely grown while the only group to see substantial income growth has been those with the highest incomes.   If the minimum wage had kept pace with productivity growth since 1968 it would be over $18 an hour today - twice its current level in Massachusetts. Increasing the minimum wage towards that level, at least for some larger businesses, could help people who work hard to better support themselves and pay for basic necessities for their families. The Minimum Wage in Massachusetts: Challenges and Opportunities examines long term wage trends and describes some of the ways employers could adjust to a significant increase in the minimum wage. Recent research indicates that when wages for low wage workers are increased, employers see reduced turnover and training costs, higher productivity and morale and they can implement modest price increases. To read the full brief, please click HERE.  The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Reminder: Religious School Open House - May 3

Temple Etz Chaim, Franklin, is hosting a Religious School Open House event. Families interested in Religious School for their school-aged children from Pre-K through High School are welcome to join us Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 9:15 to 11:00 am at the Medway High School, 88 Summer Street, Medway. 

The open house will include a tour of the school and participation in the activities of the day, opportunities to meet with the Rabbi, the Education Director and representatives from the Membership Committee as well as time for coffee and schmoozing with temple families. 

There is no cost for attending. RSVP by email to Hana Berman at directorofeducation@temple-etzchaim.org or call the temple office (508) 528-5337 to RSVP or for additional information.

screen grab of Temple Etz Chaim webpage

For additional information on the Temple Etz Chaim, please visit their webpage
http://www.temple-etzchaim.org/

Franklin Cultural Festival - applications due - Apr 17th

Hello, 

This is a gentle reminder that Friday, April 17, 2015 is the final day to submit applications for the Franklin Cultural Festival. 

If you wish to participate in this event, kindly submit your application by this Friday, April 17. 

Thank you, 

Pandora Carlucci 

Franklin Cultural District

Town Common bandstand, site of some of the Cultural Festival events

Related posts on the Franklin Cultural Festival being planned for this summer

Feb - application package

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/02/franklin-cultural-festival-application.html

Mar - reminder of application package

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/03/application-package-for-franklin.html

Apr - meeting schedule

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/04/franklin-cultural-festival-summer-2015.html

Saturday's Walk about Franklin (photo essay)

The 5th Grade Spring Cleanup was in full swing at Parmenter School. I made a loop around town coming back to Parmenter to check on the baseball field at the end of the walk.

car wash

DPW hydrant flushing

DPW rolling the real turf at Fletcher Field

feeder stream to Mine Brook

the big tree at Dean College

The Library on a sunny breezy day

how are the new sidewalks going to be ADA compliant?

how are the new sidewalks going to be ADA compliant?

home plate on Saturday at Parmenter still had ice (it was gone Sunday)

Upcoming Distracted Driving Episode Features Folk Singer/Songwriter Ellis Paul

Distracted Driving, a locally-produced web series, is happy to announce a very special upcoming episode of the talk show-based program.  On Sunday April 12^th, the hosts of Distracted Driving, Ray Auger, Tim Rice and Jay Pillarella, filmed an episode with local folk music legend Ellis Paul.  The show is scheduled to be released this Wednesday, April 15th at 7:00pm on the show's YouTube channel and will air in the near future on Milford TV and Amherst Media where the show is featured weekly.

Ellis Paul with Distracted Driving

"I've been such a big fan of Ellis' work since the early 90s" says Co-Host Tim Rice.  "To have him the back seat of our mobile studio was an honor, not to mention just a fun time all around."

On the show, which clocks in at just under an hour, Ray, Tim and Jay talk with Ellis about his roots, the current folk scene, the traveling life of working folk artist and more.  

Ellis even performs two songs from his latest album release.  Plus Distracted Driving got a special improvised theme song written for them on the spot.

Tune in on the Distracted Driving YouTube page starting Wednesday at 7:00pm for the fun!

Twitter – DDTheShow

Facebook – DistractedDrivingTheShow

YouTube – DistractedDrivingWS

www.distracteddrivingtheshow.com

About Distracted Driving

Distracting Driving is a web series hosted by Ray Auger, Jay Pillarella and Tim Rice.  It combines the late night talk show format and aimless driving.  Each week Ray, Jay and Tim chat about movies, TV, comics and life in general. The show features special guests, music, audience mail and fun surprises. Buckle up and take a ride with Distracted Driving, you never know where we'll be going!  Distracted Driving can be seen on YouTube, Milford TV and Amherst Media.

About Ellis Paul

Ellis Paul is an American singer-songwriter and folk musician. Born in Aroostook County, Maine, Paul is a key figure in what has become known as the Boston school of songwriting, a literate, provocative and urbanely romantic folk-pop style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990s. His pop music songs have appeared in movies and on television, bridging the gap between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger.

Ellis Paul has frequently appeared at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin

FHS spring sports results from Monday, Apr 13

Hockomock Sports provides the results around the Hockomock League for all the spring sports action on Monday, Apr 13. Franklin had a busy and successful day with only the baseball team dropping their game.

FHS Panthers

Baseball

Franklin, 6 @ Saint Peter Marian, 11 - Final - Senior Nick Burgos went 1-2 with three walks and three runs scored, sophomore Tyler Gomes was 2-4 with a pair of doubles, one run scored and one RBI and senior Ben Chaffee was 2-2 with two walks and an RBI.

Softball

Franklin, 15 @ Oliver Ames, 3 - Final (5 innings) - Franklin pitcher Sabrina LoMonaco struck out nine batters and was perfect at the plate herself, going 4-4 with six RBI including a home run, a double and a pair of singles. Alicia Donovan went 2-3 with an RBI and Olivia DiGiacomo had a two-run double. For Oliver Ames, freshman Caroline Mahoney knocked in a pair of runs early in the game while Mattea Sarnecki knocked in the third run for the Tigers.

Boys Lacrosse

Sharon, 5 @ Franklin, 13 - Final - For Sharon, Josh Rotman scored a hat trick and Mark Bloom, Spencer Aubin and Kevin Chen each registered a point. Sharon freshman Johnny Greenberg came into play goalie with three minutes left in the first quarter and finished with 12 saves.

Girls Lacrosse

Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 17 - Final - Franklin had 11 different players find the back of the net, led by MacKenzie Pleshaw and Julia Jette, who both recorded hat tricks. Freshman Grace MacCallum scored her first varsity goal in the win for the Panthers.

Boys Tennis

Franklin, 4 @ Oliver Ames, 1 - Final

For all the results across the Hockomock League on Monday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041315

Do you love cats? Calico Nook might be the place for you!

Do you love cats? 

Last month, co-partners Marissa Massucco and Kristi Mahoney opened up a not-for-profit for cat lovers called Calico Nook (58 E. Central Street in downtown Franklin). Calico Nook is a progressive, upscale, warm and relaxing community space where cats roam free and feline fanatics can get their fill. Calico Nook has a few resident rescue cats and are in the process of partnering with local animal shelters to foster some of their cats. Since Calico Nook is not-for-profit, funding comes from a $5 admission at the door. Some people come to hang out or play with cats. Some people come to read, relax, use the wi-fi, see local art or buy a variety of eclectic cat-centric retail items. So far the community has been very supportive!

Calico Nook is also planning on having many special events, from acoustic music nights to kids craft events to pet info sessions. They have two upcoming events in April:

Pet Info Session: Saturday, April 18th with Dr. Bart Massucco 10:30am and 1pm

Dr. Bart, the owner of Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Wrentham, will be giving a fun pet informational session at 10:30am and 1pm. Dr. Bart can answer any pet related questions you may have. Fun for all ages (5 and up.) Bring your pet-related questions and he will answer them and learn fun cat facts from a seasoned pro. Standard $5 admission applies.

Kids School Vacation Event: Tuesday, April 21st from 3-4pm

Kids 5 and up can come and do a variety of cat centric games from word searches and word scrambles to puzzles and cat bingo. We have a prize basket brimming with prizes waiting to be won. Children must be accompanied, supervised by an adult at all times, and adhere to all cat rules. Standard $5 admission applies to each child and adult.

screen grab of Calico Nook webpage

For more information on Calico Nook, please visit their website at www.caliconook.com or like them on Facebook for up-to-date information.