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Monday, April 9, 2018
Register O'Donnell Sees Norfolk County Real Estate Market Mirroring National Trend
Franklin Public Schools: Interview Committee Invitation
Dear Parents, Guardians and Staff of the Franklin Public Schools Community:
We have begun the process of selecting a new Assistant Superintendent of Schools and are seeking two parent volunteers and two faculty volunteers to sit on the Interview Committee. This Committee will serve to interview candidates who have been screened for an initial round of interviews and to recommend finalists to move forward to the Superintendent for the next steps in the process.
Volunteers for this committee must be able to fulfill both of the following time commitments:
All interviews will take place at the Franklin Public Schools' Central Office.
If you are interested in participating on the Interview Committee, please contact Denise Miller by email at millerd@franklinps.net or at 508-553-4819 no later than 4:00 PM Monday, April 23. We will email you by Friday, April 27 to inform you if you have been selected to participate.
Please note that all parents/guardians/staff will have the opportunity to meet the finalist(s) and provide input to the Superintendent before she makes a final decision.
Thank you in advance for your interest in serving on this committee.
Lisa Trainor
Director of Human Resources
We have begun the process of selecting a new Assistant Superintendent of Schools and are seeking two parent volunteers and two faculty volunteers to sit on the Interview Committee. This Committee will serve to interview candidates who have been screened for an initial round of interviews and to recommend finalists to move forward to the Superintendent for the next steps in the process.
Volunteers for this committee must be able to fulfill both of the following time commitments:
- Tuesday, May 15: Organizational Meeting and Interviews from 3:30 PM-8:00 PM
- Wednesday, May 16: Interviews from 3:30 PM-8:00 PM (if needed)
All interviews will take place at the Franklin Public Schools' Central Office.
If you are interested in participating on the Interview Committee, please contact Denise Miller by email at millerd@franklinps.net or at 508-553-4819 no later than 4:00 PM Monday, April 23. We will email you by Friday, April 27 to inform you if you have been selected to participate.
Please note that all parents/guardians/staff will have the opportunity to meet the finalist(s) and provide input to the Superintendent before she makes a final decision.
Thank you in advance for your interest in serving on this committee.
Lisa Trainor
Director of Human Resources
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| Franklin Public Schools: Interview Committee Invitation |
In the News: Ben's books return to display; FHS student dies over weekend
"If there is one great truth about history, it is that no story is single-sided.
That certainly is the case with the story of how the town of Franklin came into the possession of more than 100 books gifted by founding father Benjamin Franklin sometime in 1785 or 1786 — a story that included correspondences between at least four parties, and involved the passage of letters overseas to France and England.
Those same books, which must have been received with much excitement — having been provided by one of 18th century America’s own living legends — were the subject of renewed excitement on Sunday as library officials unveiled a new state-of-the-art, museum-quality display of the volumes in the newly renovated reading gallery located in the historic part of the library at 118 Main St.
For many decades stuffed into a shadowed, enclosed book case pressed against a wall that many walked by without an inkling of their significance, the books now rest within a humidity-controlled, UV light-protected case that affords 360 degrees of viewing and offers no back stage placement. The custom-made display cost in the neighborhood of $20,000, paid for by the Franklin Library Association Trust."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180408/franklin-library-unveils-books-gifted-by-founding-father
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| Ben's books return to display |
"A member of Franklin High School’s senior class recently died, according to Principal Paul Peri.
Jack Sewell died over the weekend, according to an email from Peri. No details of his death are available.
In his email, Peri said Sewell “was a kind and charismatic young man with a captivating personality and a heartwarming smile.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180408/franklin-high-school-student-dies
Channel 25 has this item on Jack Sewell
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Change in plan: The Franklin Matters Facebook page will continue
I posted.
You responded.
I will change my approach and NOT remove the Franklin Matters Facebook page.
Rather than replay the full thread from Facebook, suffice to say, my logic fell apart on one key point that at least one of the three alternatives would be acceptable for most. For a variety of reasons, they are not.
I appreciate your feedback.The posting process will continue to the website, Twitter, Facebook and the daily email. I will still encourage all to consider using one of the three if you really want everything that I do post. The one thing that neither of us can change is that Facebook will NOT show you all I post.
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You responded.
I will change my approach and NOT remove the Franklin Matters Facebook page.
Rather than replay the full thread from Facebook, suffice to say, my logic fell apart on one key point that at least one of the three alternatives would be acceptable for most. For a variety of reasons, they are not.
I appreciate your feedback.The posting process will continue to the website, Twitter, Facebook and the daily email. I will still encourage all to consider using one of the three if you really want everything that I do post. The one thing that neither of us can change is that Facebook will NOT show you all I post.
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Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - April 10, 2018
Vision Statement
The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.
A G E N D A
“The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda
b. Citizen’s Comments
i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDHc. FHS Student Representative Comments
d. Superintendent’s Report
2. Guests / Presentations
a. Update on STEM & Digital Learning (DIP Goal #2) – Dr. Joyce Edwards
b. School Safety Presentation – Peter Light, Sara Ahern, Sgt. Mark Manocchio
3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Budget Vote
I recommend approval of the FY19 Franklin Public Schools budget in the amount of $63,235,000.00 as discussed.
b. Oak Street Trip
I recommend approval of the request of Jo-Ann Stanton to take Oak Street 1st graders to the Providence Children’s Museum on May 15, 2018 as detailed.
4. Discussion Only Items - none
5. Information Matters
a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports (e.g. Budget; Community Relations;
Policy; Transportation; Public Schools Advocacy; Ad Hoc Superintendent’s
Evaluation)
b. School Committee Liaison Reports (e.g. Joint PCC; Substance Abuse Task
Force; School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]; MASC; School Start Times
Advisory Committee [SSTAC])
6. New Business
a. To discuss any future agenda items
7. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the regular session minutes from the March 22, 2018 (snow date from 3/13/18) and March 27, 2018 School Committee meetings.
b. Executive Session Minutes
I recommend approval of the Executive Session minutes from the March 27, 2018 School Committee Meeting not to be released.
c. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $200.00 from Anne LaPlante for FHS field trip as detailed.
d. FHS Senior Pilot
I recommend continued suspension of policy JH – Student Absences for the purposes of the late arrival/early release pilot for seniors at FHS on good standing during quarter 4.
e. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,700.00 from the Oak Street PCC for Field trips.
f. FHS Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $500.00 from Robert & Sara Wayne for a FHS Field trip as detailed.
8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen
9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas
10. Correspondence
a. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman
11. Adjournment
The agenda can be found on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/p4-10-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%204-10-18.pdf
Documents released for this agenda can be found in this folder on the Town of Franklin page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/p4-10-18%20SC%20Packet/
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - April 10, 2018 |
Norfolk County Mosquito Control District - Arial application begins April 9
In accordance with 333 CMR 13.04(7) (a and b), please consider this as notification of the potential spring (and summer if conditions warrant) aerial applications targeting mosquito larvae in the larger wetlands of the District.
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District will potentially be conducting helicopter applications of the bio rational larvicide Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) to control mosquito larvae, should conditions warrant. Go to the Districts website for targeted spring wetland locations. The summer wetland locations will be posted before any application should it be warranted.
These potential applications will be conducted over specific large wetlands in the Towns of:
Avon/Bellingham/Braintree/Canton/Dedham/Dover/Foxboro/Franklin/Holbrook/Medfield/Medway/Millis/Milton/Needham/Norfolk/Norwood/Plainville/Quincy/Randolph/Sharon/Stoughton/Walpole/Westwood/Weymouth/Wrentham.
Any potential applications will be conducted between April 9, and September 28, 2018.
The trade name of the granular formulation of Bti utilized will be any of the following:
VectoBac GR (EPA Reg. #73049-486); VectoBac G (EPA Reg. #73049-10): VectoBac GS (EPA Reg. #73049-10). For further information contact David A. Lawson, Director at (781) 762-3681
Information is also available on line at www.norfolkcountymosquito.org
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/memo_to_boards_of_health_aerial_application_february_2018_1_0.pdf
The Norfolk County Mosquito Control District will potentially be conducting helicopter applications of the bio rational larvicide Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) to control mosquito larvae, should conditions warrant. Go to the Districts website for targeted spring wetland locations. The summer wetland locations will be posted before any application should it be warranted.
These potential applications will be conducted over specific large wetlands in the Towns of:
Avon/Bellingham/Braintree/Canton/Dedham/Dover/Foxboro/Franklin/Holbrook/Medfield/Medway/Millis/Milton/Needham/Norfolk/Norwood/Plainville/Quincy/Randolph/Sharon/Stoughton/Walpole/Westwood/Weymouth/Wrentham.
Any potential applications will be conducted between April 9, and September 28, 2018.
The trade name of the granular formulation of Bti utilized will be any of the following:
VectoBac GR (EPA Reg. #73049-486); VectoBac G (EPA Reg. #73049-10): VectoBac GS (EPA Reg. #73049-10). For further information contact David A. Lawson, Director at (781) 762-3681
Information is also available on line at www.norfolkcountymosquito.org
This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/memo_to_boards_of_health_aerial_application_february_2018_1_0.pdf
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| Norfolk County Mosquito Control District - Arial application begins April 9 |
PMC Kids Scavenger Hunt - April 28
Whose ready for a Scavenger Hunt?
Join us for this fun Community Event that raises money for a good cause. All profits will go towards this year’s PMC Franklin Kids' Ride/Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Grab your friends, co-workers or significant others and form a team (one carload). Be creative, name your team and dress the part.
Reach out to Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net for more info or to reserve a spot. This is a 21+ event.
You can find out more about the PMC Kids ride online
http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx
You can follow the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/242752642962902/
Join us for this fun Community Event that raises money for a good cause. All profits will go towards this year’s PMC Franklin Kids' Ride/Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
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| PMC Kids Scavenger Hunt - April 28 (courtesy photo) |
Reach out to Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net for more info or to reserve a spot. This is a 21+ event.
You can find out more about the PMC Kids ride online
http://www.kids.pmc.org/franklin.aspx
You can follow the event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/242752642962902/
Franklin Arts Academy Fund Raiser - Apr 26
The Franklin Arts Academy (FAA) Boosters will be hosting a Beer and Wine Tasting Fundraiser with proceeds being used to fund an FAA student field trip and scholarships for FAA seniors. Raffles available at the door. Light snacks and live entertainment will be provided.
Pour Richard’s is graciously hosting the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters.
When: Thursday April 26, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Tickets: Contact Karen Glynn to purchase your $5 tickets via faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets $7 at the door
You can follow the event for updates on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/215347202571307/
Pour Richard’s is graciously hosting the event and will also be donating a portion of sales proceeds to the FAA Boosters.
When: Thursday April 26, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Tickets: Contact Karen Glynn to purchase your $5 tickets via faaboosters@gmail.com. Tickets $7 at the door
You can follow the event for updates on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/215347202571307/
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| Franklin Arts Academy Fund Raiser - Apr 26 |
Saturday, April 7, 2018
ArtWeek To Launch Statewide Creative Festival With More Than 500 Events From April 27 – May 6
Presented by Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek today announced its largest season lineup ever. The award-winning creative festival will offer more than 500 events from April 27 – May 6—more than double the size of the 2017 festival. For the first time, ArtWeek events will take place across the Commonwealth, with a presence in 155 neighborhoods and towns across all six regions of the state. The festival aims to provide participants with new ways to get creative and make art and culture more accessible to everyone. This season, more than 70 percent of all ArtWeek events are free.
Visit artweekMA.org to view the full calendar of events.
"When we joined forces with Highland Street Foundation in 2013, I had no idea that there would be such enthusiastic support and demand for redefining cultural experiences and allowing people to take creativity into their own hands," said Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr., President and CEO of the Boch Center. "Not only does ArtWeek provide hundreds of free and affordable creative events, it also spotlights the rich cultural community that exists across Massachusetts. We hope everyone will come out to participate in one—or more—of the many terrific ArtWeek events!"
The 2018 festival offers something for everyone, including a number of family friendly events. Participants can dine like Ernest Hemingway in South Yarmouth, take a lighthouse photography workshop in North Truro, view projections of local immigrants at Boston #StandsWithImmigrants, walk across the low wire with Circus Smirkus in Newton, attend a musical workshop with the United States Air Force Jazz Band in Franklin, enroll the kids in a wizard workshop in Worcester, create a cardboard sculpture in Lincoln, take a tour of public art in Salem, go behind the scenes to watch HGTV's Deek Diedricksen build a playhouse in Brockton, stage a living tableau in Plymouth, make a backyard bee house and participate in a conversation on sustainability in Williamstown, design your own instrument from recyclable materials in Greenfield and so much more.
ArtWeek is an annual 10-day innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, offering new ways to experience art and culture. ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth. This year, Mass Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism have joined ArtWeek as Lead Champions in this unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the state's creative economy. ArtWeek has also secured a network of more than 70 statewide, regional and local collaborators and over a dozen media partners to help promote the upcoming festival.
"It has been exciting to watch ArtWeek grow over the past few years," said Blake Jordan, Executive Director, Highland Street Foundation. "With more than 500 unique opportunities, ArtWeek truly allows everyone to participate in the arts, which is part of our core mission."
For more information, visit artweekMA.org.
Visit artweekMA.org to view the full calendar of events.
"When we joined forces with Highland Street Foundation in 2013, I had no idea that there would be such enthusiastic support and demand for redefining cultural experiences and allowing people to take creativity into their own hands," said Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr., President and CEO of the Boch Center. "Not only does ArtWeek provide hundreds of free and affordable creative events, it also spotlights the rich cultural community that exists across Massachusetts. We hope everyone will come out to participate in one—or more—of the many terrific ArtWeek events!"
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| ArtWeek To Launch Statewide Creative Festival With More Than 500 Events From April 27 – May 6 |
The 2018 festival offers something for everyone, including a number of family friendly events. Participants can dine like Ernest Hemingway in South Yarmouth, take a lighthouse photography workshop in North Truro, view projections of local immigrants at Boston #StandsWithImmigrants, walk across the low wire with Circus Smirkus in Newton, attend a musical workshop with the United States Air Force Jazz Band in Franklin, enroll the kids in a wizard workshop in Worcester, create a cardboard sculpture in Lincoln, take a tour of public art in Salem, go behind the scenes to watch HGTV's Deek Diedricksen build a playhouse in Brockton, stage a living tableau in Plymouth, make a backyard bee house and participate in a conversation on sustainability in Williamstown, design your own instrument from recyclable materials in Greenfield and so much more.
ArtWeek is an annual 10-day innovative festival featuring hundreds of unique and creative experiences that are hands-on, offering new ways to experience art and culture. ArtWeek was born in Boston in 2013 and recently expanded its footprint across the Commonwealth. This year, Mass Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism have joined ArtWeek as Lead Champions in this unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on the state's creative economy. ArtWeek has also secured a network of more than 70 statewide, regional and local collaborators and over a dozen media partners to help promote the upcoming festival.
"It has been exciting to watch ArtWeek grow over the past few years," said Blake Jordan, Executive Director, Highland Street Foundation. "With more than 500 unique opportunities, ArtWeek truly allows everyone to participate in the arts, which is part of our core mission."
For more information, visit artweekMA.org.
FHS boys lacrosse tops North Attleboro 11-2
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday, April 6, 2018.
Boys Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 11 – Final
Girls Lacrosse = North Attleboro @ Franklin – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-04-06-18/
Boys Lacrosse = North Attleboro, 2 @ Franklin, 11 – Final
– Franklin pitched a second-half shutout to pull away from visiting North Attleboro. The Panthers led 5-2 at halftime but went on to score six unanswered in the second half to earn the win. Senior Eric Civetti scored a team-high five goals along with two assists, freshman Matt Lazzaro scored twice and had two helpers and Jake Davis chipped in with two assists. Senior goalie Connor O’Rourke made seven saves in the win.
Girls Lacrosse = North Attleboro @ Franklin – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-04-06-18/
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In the News: Ben's books return to display; Smith family appear in "Little Mermaid, Jr"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180406/franklin-library-to-unveil-new-exhibit-of-books-donated-by-towns-namesake
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20180403/franklins-smith-family-featured-in-local-little-mermaid-jr-show
"Sometime in 1782 or early 1783, Benjamin Franklin received a curious request from “a new town in the state of Massachusetts” that “having done me the honor of naming itself after me, and preparing to build a steeple to their meeting house,” asked if the statesman would give them a bell.
But, being a practical man, the 77-year-old Ben Franklin “advis’d the sparing themselves the expense of a steeple” and suggested “books instead of a bell, sense being preferable to sound.” He explained as much in a March 18, 1783 letter to his friend Dr. Richard Price, directing him to collect a list of “a few good books to the value of about 25 pounds” - including Price’s own works - to be delivered to the town.
Fast forward about 235 years to this Sunday, April 8, when the Franklin Public Library will unveil a new display of those books - the volumes that inspired creation of what is thought to be the nation’s first public library. The exhibit is one of the new features in the newly renovated reading room in the old part of the library building at 118 Main St.
“This will be the first time the full collection of books will be on a 360-degree display,” noted Deputy Town Administrator Jaimie Hellen in an email about the event, which takes place from noon to 2 p.m.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180406/franklin-library-to-unveil-new-exhibit-of-books-donated-by-towns-namesake
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| The Ben Franklin books are back at the Franklin Library - April 8 |
"It’s all in the family when the curtain rises on “Little Mermaid, Jr.” April 6 at Bellingham’s Marketplace Theatre.
Franklin High sophomore, Rosalyn Smith, leads the company, starring as love-struck mermaid Ariel, who pines to leave her home fathoms below and join Prince Eric and become part of his world above the sea. Supporting her in her quest is fishy side-kick (and real life younger brother), Noah Smith, who portrays Flounder. Noah is a 8th grader at Horace Mann Middle School.
Not to be forgotten is another member of the Smith family, little sister Delaney, a 4th grader at Oak Street Elementary School, who plays swashbuckling Grimsby, part of Prince Eric’s loyal crew.
In addition to the contributions of the Smith family, there are also 20 more young actors from Franklin -- including Andrew Falanga as Chef Louis, Caitlin Hickey and Mackenzie Atwood as Mersisters -- and from surrounding communities, including Medway, Bellingham, Holliston, Framingham and towns in Rhode Island."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20180403/franklins-smith-family-featured-in-local-little-mermaid-jr-show
MBTA Reminder: Starting Saturday: Franklin Line shuttle weekends
Weekend train service on the Franklin Line will be replaced by ADA accessible shuttle buses, making all regularly scheduled stops, between Forge Park/495 and Readville stations from April 7th through May 27th during the installation of PTC.
The MBTA will install federally mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) systems along the Franklin Line to improve safety by reducing train collisions and derailments. This work will require weekend shutdowns on the line between Forge Park/495 and Readville, where passengers will connect to train service.
Shuttle buses will be free and passengers will pay for train service from Readville to Boston.
Last updated: Apr 06 2018 09:31 AM
Click here for more information: https://www.mbta.com/franklin
This was previously posted here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/03/heads-up-weekend-train-service-via.html
The MBTA will install federally mandated Positive Train Control (PTC) systems along the Franklin Line to improve safety by reducing train collisions and derailments. This work will require weekend shutdowns on the line between Forge Park/495 and Readville, where passengers will connect to train service.
Shuttle buses will be free and passengers will pay for train service from Readville to Boston.
Last updated: Apr 06 2018 09:31 AM
Click here for more information: https://www.mbta.com/franklin
This was previously posted here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/03/heads-up-weekend-train-service-via.html
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| Head's Up: Weekend Train Service Via Shuttle buses Apr 7 - May 27 |
Friday, April 6, 2018
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 4/6/18 - THU 4/12/18
10am-12pm Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10am Presidential Series: Theodore Roosevelt @ Senior Center
1-3pm Open House (new families) @ ECDC Pre-school
5:30pm Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm Culinary Cabaret @ The Black Box
7pm FHS Musical: Addams Family @ FHS
7pm Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7:30pm Livingston Taylor Concert @ Original Congregational Church, Wrentham
SATURDAY 4/7/18
All Day Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
9:30am Family Yoga Adventure @ Franklin Public Library
10am-1pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am Baby Sensory @ Franklin Public Library
12pm Teen Book Brunch @ Franklin Public Library
1pm Strive Ninja Fitness Grand Opening (online registration required) @ Strive Ninja Fitness, Kenwood Circle
4-6:30pm Relay for Life 9Round Workout Fundraiser @ 9Round
4-7pm Beer Extravaganza: Spring Fling @ Pour Richard's
6-9pm Tri-County RVTHS 40 Year Celebration and Benefit @ Tri-County RVTHS
7-10pm Franklin Youth Lacrosse Fundraiser - Backyard Swagger @ Cole’s Tavern
7pm FHS Musical: Addams Family @ FHS
8pm Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Gretchen Peters @ FUSF
SUNDAY 4/8/18
All Day Franklin MBTA Line: shuttle buses during weekend Forge Park - Readville
12pm Black Box Jazz: Kenny Hadley Big Band @ The Black Box
12-2pm Unveiling Benjamin Franklin's Books - The Franklin Public Library
1-4pm Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm Joe Landry: Franklin’s Schools @ Historical Museum
2pm Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
3pm LiveARTS: Keisuke Weikuko @ FUSF
MONDAY 4/9/18
10:30am Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
TUESDAY 4/10/18
10:30am Get Ready For Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm Low Vision Support Group @ Senior Center
7pm FHS Jazz Concert @ FHS
7pm School Committee Meeting @ Municipal Building
7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Monthly Meeting (public welcome) @ Franklin YMCA
WEDNESDAY 4/11/18
10:30am Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Balance Class @ Senior Center
4pm Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
5:30pm Mug Meals for Teens @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)
6:30pm Teen Advisory Board @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building
7:30pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club Meeting @ 3 Restaurant
7:30pm Let’s Laugh Today - Laughter Yoga @ FUSF
THURSDAY 4/12/18
9am 5th Grade Concert @ Kennedy School
9:30am Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3:30pm Discovery Workshop - Eric Carle’s Art @ Franklin Public Library
7pm Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.
For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.
*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM
The Ben Franklin books are back at the Franklin Library - April 8
Please join us for the unveiling of the books Benjamin Franklin gifted to the Town of Franklin in 1786 in a new exhibit in the historic Reading Gallery
Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 12 Noon – 2:00 PM
Location: The Franklin Public Library (Please enter the Main St Entrance Only)
Program/Schedule
1. Welcome
2. Brief History of Ben’s Books
3. Unveiling of the Books
4. 1:00 PM -- Tour
Murals and Archive Room by Nancy Rappa (Meet in Memorial Hall)
5. Light Refreshments – All
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczb3BCWWtVcXNnc0FvVE5xbW1Cd2gzYUVuTjlZ/view?usp=sharing
Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018
Time: 12 Noon – 2:00 PM
Location: The Franklin Public Library (Please enter the Main St Entrance Only)
Program/Schedule
1. Welcome
- Judith Pond Pfeffer, Chair, Franklin Public Library Building Committee
- Monique Doyle, Chair, Library Board of Directors
- Scott Nolan, Franklin Library Association
- Joe Mullen, Friends of the Franklin Library
- Felicia Oti, Director, Franklin Public Library
2. Brief History of Ben’s Books
- Mary Olsen, Chair, Franklin Historical Commission and Nancy Rappa, Franklin Library Association
3. Unveiling of the Books
4. 1:00 PM -- Tour
Murals and Archive Room by Nancy Rappa (Meet in Memorial Hall)
5. Light Refreshments – All
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczb3BCWWtVcXNnc0FvVE5xbW1Cd2gzYUVuTjlZ/view?usp=sharing
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| The Ben Franklin books are back at the Franklin Library - April 8 |
FHS boys tennis sweeps Milford
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Milford, 0 – Final
– Franklin opened its 2018 campaign with a sweep on the road at Milford, with both of its doubles teams winning without dropping a game. Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu swept at first singles (6-0, 6-0) while the team of Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier won at second doubles. In singles, Rohan Herur won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr took a 6-2, 6-2 decision at second singles, and Saketh Saripalli won 6-1, 6-1 at third singles.
Girls Tennis = Milford, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-05-18/
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 5 @ Milford, 0 – Final
– Franklin opened its 2018 campaign with a sweep on the road at Milford, with both of its doubles teams winning without dropping a game. Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu swept at first singles (6-0, 6-0) while the team of Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier won at second doubles. In singles, Rohan Herur won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr took a 6-2, 6-2 decision at second singles, and Saketh Saripalli won 6-1, 6-1 at third singles.
Girls Tennis = Milford, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-05-18/
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FSPA Ensembles To Perform At Walt Disney World
Thirty-nine local students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will travel to Walt Disney World during the April school break to perform for Disney audiences and to take master classes with Disney performers, choreographers, and directors. This is FSPA’s 23rd year of Disney performances as part of the Disney Performing Arts program.
FSPA musical theater troupes Broadway Ladies, Broadway Light, and Broadway Bound, as well as FSPA’s senior dance company, CenterStage, will entertain at the Disney Springs Marketplace Stage. Show times on Sunday evening, April 15, are 6:00 (CenterStage), 7:30 (Broadway Bound), 9:00 (Broadway Ladies), and 10:30 (Broadway Light). On Monday night, April 16, performances are at 5:15 (CenterStage), 6:45 (Broadway Bound), 8:15 (Broadway Ladies), and 9:45 (Broadway Light). The FSPA students also will participate in Disney’s Broadway Magic, Disney Dancin’ Jazz Technique, and Acting 101 workshops with Disney performers, directors, and choreographers.
FSPA performing troupe and dance company members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year. The Disney-bound FSPA students are Brian Barrett of Foxboro; Caroline Mack of Framingham; Jason Barney, Lily Barney, Julia Buccella, Hayley Driscoll, Mia Fleischer, Anna Grasso, Collin Hancock, Kelly Irwin, Sydney Leach, Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson, Michaela Olah, Hannah Rezendes, Maddie Rezendes, Emily Reilly, Deanna Rivera, Sarah Schiavo, Abby Settle, Caitlin Woodcock, Amanda Wylie, Lindsey Wyner, and Delaney Zolnowski of Franklin; Abby Roth of Holliston; Caroline Merten of Hopedale; Cassidy Baratta and Kelsey Breslin of Hopkinton; Sam Evans of Medfield; Ally Lynch of Medway; Nick Steiner of Millis; Juliette Welter of North Attleboro; Naomi Fitzgerald, Samantha Goldman, Mairead Nee, Caroline Wilkins, and Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Madeleine Cron and Susuana Wickstrom of Wrentham.
The musical theater ensembles will be accompanied by FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer on piano, FSPA faculty member Kenny Hadley on drums, and bassist Mark Poniatowski and guitarist Mark White, both of the Berklee College of Music. Hallie Wetzell is Vocal Director for the FSPA musical theater troupes. Ensemble choreographers are Kellie Stamp, Casey Harkness Andrade, Cheryl Madeux, Nick Paone, Amanda Dubois, and Raye Lynn Mercer.
Founded in 1985 by Raye Lynn Mercer, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts offers year-round music, dance, and drama programs for students of all ages and ability levels. FSPA serves more than 500 students annually from 40 communities in the MetroWest region. For more information about FSPA, including catalogue, class schedule, or summer brochure, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com
FSPA musical theater troupes Broadway Ladies, Broadway Light, and Broadway Bound, as well as FSPA’s senior dance company, CenterStage, will entertain at the Disney Springs Marketplace Stage. Show times on Sunday evening, April 15, are 6:00 (CenterStage), 7:30 (Broadway Bound), 9:00 (Broadway Ladies), and 10:30 (Broadway Light). On Monday night, April 16, performances are at 5:15 (CenterStage), 6:45 (Broadway Bound), 8:15 (Broadway Ladies), and 9:45 (Broadway Light). The FSPA students also will participate in Disney’s Broadway Magic, Disney Dancin’ Jazz Technique, and Acting 101 workshops with Disney performers, directors, and choreographers.
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FSPA performing troupe and dance company members are selected by audition at the beginning of each academic year. The Disney-bound FSPA students are Brian Barrett of Foxboro; Caroline Mack of Framingham; Jason Barney, Lily Barney, Julia Buccella, Hayley Driscoll, Mia Fleischer, Anna Grasso, Collin Hancock, Kelly Irwin, Sydney Leach, Kelly McCormick, Emma Nicholson, Michaela Olah, Hannah Rezendes, Maddie Rezendes, Emily Reilly, Deanna Rivera, Sarah Schiavo, Abby Settle, Caitlin Woodcock, Amanda Wylie, Lindsey Wyner, and Delaney Zolnowski of Franklin; Abby Roth of Holliston; Caroline Merten of Hopedale; Cassidy Baratta and Kelsey Breslin of Hopkinton; Sam Evans of Medfield; Ally Lynch of Medway; Nick Steiner of Millis; Juliette Welter of North Attleboro; Naomi Fitzgerald, Samantha Goldman, Mairead Nee, Caroline Wilkins, and Griffin Wilkins of Walpole; and Madeleine Cron and Susuana Wickstrom of Wrentham.
The musical theater ensembles will be accompanied by FSPA Director Raye Lynn Mercer on piano, FSPA faculty member Kenny Hadley on drums, and bassist Mark Poniatowski and guitarist Mark White, both of the Berklee College of Music. Hallie Wetzell is Vocal Director for the FSPA musical theater troupes. Ensemble choreographers are Kellie Stamp, Casey Harkness Andrade, Cheryl Madeux, Nick Paone, Amanda Dubois, and Raye Lynn Mercer.
Founded in 1985 by Raye Lynn Mercer, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts offers year-round music, dance, and drama programs for students of all ages and ability levels. FSPA serves more than 500 students annually from 40 communities in the MetroWest region. For more information about FSPA, including catalogue, class schedule, or summer brochure, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com
In the News: MA Senate leadership change July 23
From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:
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"State Sen. Karen Spilka will begin her tenure as Massachusetts Senate president July 23.
The date was released Thursday in a joint statement from Spilka, D-Ashland, and current Senate President Harriette Chandler, D-Worcester.
“We have both shared a strong belief that our guiding priority must be to ensure stability in the Massachusetts Senate,” the statement reads. “Each of us also believes that a smooth, orderly transition between each of our tenures as Senate President is the only way to ensure the Senate’s uninterrupted work on behalf of the men, women and children of this Commonwealth.”
Chandler temporarily took over leadership when former President Stanley Rosenberg stepped down in early December, amid an ethics investigation. She said she wasn’t interested in the job long term."
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Strive Ninja Fitness - Grand Opening - April 7
April 7 Grand Opening Event Features
2017 Top Female American Ninja Warrior
Contestant and Massachusetts Teacher, Allyssa Beird
On April 7, thanks to local Dad, Tim Keenan, Franklin will be getting their very own Ninja Warrior fitness gym with the grand opening of Strive Ninja Fitness on Kenwood Drive. 2017 top female American Ninja Warrior contestant and Massachusetts teacher, Allyssa Beird will be on hand to provide inspiration and coaching to the many future Ninja Warrior hopefuls that will be in attendance.
Tim, father of two junior Ninja Warrior competitors has been traveling quite a distance to provide this unique sport for his children. "I'm very excited to bring this extremely positive and supportive sport to this community," said Tim. "Strive Ninja Fitness hopes to provide an environment where kids (and adults) of all ages and abilities can grow their strength, agility, balance, coordination and most importantly, their confidence."
Classes and open gym training times are available for both kids and adults. Kids classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Each class session is followed by an end-of-class competition where students will have a chance to run through a course that highlights the skills they learned. Obstacles and focus areas vary from week to week including, but not limited to: quad steps, swinging rings, ring toss, cannonballs, monkey bars, various balance obstacles, cargo net, rope climb, cliffhanger and the ever-famous warped wall! For more information on classes and to sign up online, please visit: http://www.striveninja.com/kids-classes.
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Alexander, Civetti - "Players to Watch" and HockomockSports Preview for FHS Boys Lacrosse
HockomockSports has published the boys lacrosse "Players to Watch" and the team preview for the Hockomock League. We share the FHS items here and provide links for the full listing at HockomockSports
JACOB ALEXANDER, JUNIOR- FRANKLIN
ERIC CIVETTI, SENIOR- FRANKLIN
For the other "Players to Watch" around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2018/
FRANKLIN
2017 Record: 16-5
2017 Finish: Reached D1 South First Round
Coach: Lou Verrochi
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-preview/
JACOB ALEXANDER, JUNIOR- FRANKLIN
He may not score many goals or rack up many assists, but Franklin junior FOGO Jacob Alexander can dominate games and the reigning HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year has even been inserted in the MVP conversation for the edge he gives the Panthers at the face-off ‘X’. Alexander won 330-of-387 draws that he took last year, which is a remarkable 85 percent success rate. That means countless extra possessions for the potent Franklin attack and one of the reasons for Franklin winning a fifth straight league title. While not the biggest FOGO in the state, the Bryant University-commit uses his speed and technique to give Franklin a giant edge every game.
ERIC CIVETTI, SENIOR- FRANKLIN
Reigning HockomockSports.com Player of the Year and league MVP Eric Civetti returns for his senior season to once again lead the attack for Franklin, which is setting its sights on a sixth straight Kelley-Rex division title and a deep tournament run. As a junior, Civetti led the league in points for the second straight season with 79 goals and 21 assists. He had 20 more goals than the second-best player in the league. He has already compiled 280 points in three years on varsity. The Rutgers University-commit has the combination of strength to battle along the crease, a powerful shot from distance, and the vision to get his teammates involved in the attack. He has also shown the ability to score against the top teams, as his four goals against Xaverian in the tournament showed.
For the other "Players to Watch" around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2018/
FRANKLIN
2017 Record: 16-5
2017 Finish: Reached D1 South First Round
Coach: Lou Verrochi
"Expectations are high for the 2018 season based on the talent the Franklin Panthers boast this year.
“We return a very good team,” said FHS head coach Lou Verrochi. “We have a very good and deep bench too, we’re looking forward to the season.”
The long list of returning talent starts with All-American and 2017 HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Eric Civetti. Civetti (Rutgers commit) has been tormenting opposing defenses since his freshman year. He scored 70 goals and notched 24 assists as a sophomore, and then netted 79 goals and 21 assists last year, totaling 194 points between the two years. The Panthers will also boast senior Zach Alexander and freshman Matt Lazzaro on attack.
The midfield will be loaded with two talented lines available. Captains Kyle McEniry (10 goals, 21 assists) and Chase Tanner (29 goals, 10 assists) will be joined by the speedy Nitin Chaudhury (24 goals, 10 assists) on the Panthers first unit while Jake Davis, Johnny O’Glishen, and Owen Palmieri give Verrochi an incredibly talented second unit.
As if the midfield wasn’t loaded enough, the Panthers have 2017 HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year Jacob Alexander back to dominate the faceoff X. Alexander, who is committed to play at Bryant University, has dominated at the X for the past two years and really gives the Panthers an advantage in terms of getting possession. “He’s arguably the best FOGO in Mass,” Verrochi noted.
The defense will be anchored by junior Patrick Morrison (Rutgers commit) along with Trevor Raffin, Jack McGrath and Spencer Briggs. Sean Lazzaro will be our top LSM while the Panthers have plenty of talent as SSDM with Will Harvey, Ben Kolb, and Aaron Mollo in the mix. Backstopping the team in goal will be Colorado commit and captain Connor O’Rourke (169 saves, 64% save percentage)."For the preview of the other schools around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-lacrosse-preview/
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
"fixing the company’s problems will take years"
"Facebook revealed Wednesday that tens of millions more people might have been exposed in the Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal than previously thought and said it will restrict the user data that outsiders can access.
Those developments came as congressional officials said CEO Mark Zuckerberg will testify next week, while Facebook unveiled a new privacy policy that aims to explain the data it gathers on users more clearly — but doesn’t actually change what it collects and shares.
In a call with reporters Wednesday, Zuckerberg acknowledged he made a “huge mistake” in failing to take a broad enough view of what Facebook’s responsibility is in the world. He said it isn’t enough for Facebook to believe app developers when they say they follow the rules. He says Facebook has to ensure they do.
Facebook is facing its worst privacy scandal in years following allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a Trump-affiliated data mining firm, used ill-gotten data from millions of users through an app to try to influence elections."
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