Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Updates to the new and old high school buildings

The walk this weekend helped me capture some photos around the new Franklin High School. The old school building continues to come down. The new school building has had some additional finishing touches added.

demolition of the old building continues 1
demolition of the old building continues 1
vehicles gathering to decide what's next
vehicles gathering to decide what's next
the main entrance remains intact for now
the main entrance remains intact for now

interesting design for the new bike racks
interesting design for the new bike racks

a bike lane was added to the roadways on the school grounds
a bike lane was added to the roadways on the school grounds

tables and seats positioned for the outdoor cafeteria
tables and seats positioned for the outdoor cafeteria 

new sign is going up near the old one on Oak St
new sign is going up near the old one on Oak St
Additional information and photos on the new FHS project can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/12/collection-high-school-building-project.html


Fitness, finance, fun…..Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning has it all


How many times have you thought “I’d like to take a class, participate in a workshop, have some fun.” Well, here’s your chance. Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning, a program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at the Franklin Public Schools, is rolling out its fall programs……AND you can register now by going to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and clicking on Adult Education to get started. 
“Whether you are looking for fitness, finance, food, fun, sports, language or art, there is something for you. We are absolutely delighted to offer these opportunities to our residents through our public school system,” says Maureen Sabolinski, Franklin’s Superintendent of Schools. 
Area residents can find diverse and enriched education and experiences in the Franklin Adult Education and Community Learning programs and partnerships. Whether you are a working professional, senior citizen, person with special needs or in transition, there’s a program for you. Last year more than 1,200 individuals visited Adult Education.

“Now we have a new season. We have exciting new offerings and we are in a brand new building” says Pandora Carlucci, executive director for Franklin Lifelong Learning Institute, the umbrella under which the Adult Education program operates. She goes on to say “we are fortunate to have many of our classes operating in the new state-of-the-art Franklin High School. It’s an amazing facility that will increase our ability to provide new and innovate offerings now and in the years ahead.”

For example, this fall at Franklin High School you can participate in a variety of very interesting Financial help classes, even a Digital Photography class or find an activity on the schedule of Adult Education events posted on the Lifelong Learning Institute’s website www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com
In addition, you can take advantage of online Learning Classes and Online Career Training Programs, courses conducted in partnership with Ed2go and Gatlin Education Services. These career-focused online courses give you the latest in learning, and skills that can help you to acquire professional caliber positions in many in-demand occupations.

These instructor-facilitated courses are available anytime, anywhere. A team of available online professionals, anytime scheduling, and educational textbooks combine for a relevant, interactive learning experience. You can find a complete listing of all titles and more information at www.ed2go.com/franklined.

Brenda Reed, director for Adult Education and Community Learning says “Whether you’re five, fifteen, fifty or older, there’s much to like at Adult Education. Our fee-based programs have something for everyone. So, don’t wait. Register now before your favorite class is filled.”
Teri DeWitt at the community entrance to the new Franklin High School
Teri DeWitt at the community entrance to the new Franklin High School


About Lifelong Learning Institute and Adult Education and Community Learning

The Lifelong Learning office is located at 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Telephone: 508-553-4814; Email: lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us.

The Adult Education and Community Learning office is located at 218 Oak Street,
Franklin, MA 02038, Telephone: 508-613-1480. Email: adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us.

To explore the full array of program offerings and take advantage of the education
partnership services, visit the Lifelong Learning website at
www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com – click on Adult Education.

MassBudget: Analyzing the FY 2015 Budget for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs



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Analyzing the FY 2015 Budget for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs
A new budget brief, The Fiscal Year 2015 Budget for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs, summarizes the Fiscal Year 2015 budget, which covers the first full year of implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act. This year's budget includes $14.7 billion in funding for MassHealth (Medicaid) and other subsidized health coverage programs, yet more than half of this funding will be reimbursed by the federal government.


This brief is one in a series of budget briefs focused on MassHealth and Health Reform Programs produced by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute in partnership with the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute.

Click HERE to read the brief. 
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.

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Franklin Library: Doggie Tales returns Sep 17th

Improve your reading skills and make a new friends by reading aloud to a therapy dog. Young readers (grades 2 and up) may sign up for a 15 minute slot at the Library Circulation desk.

doggie tales returns to the Library Sep 17th
doggie tales returns to the Library Sep 17th

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/09/doggie-tales.html

The complete listing of programs for September can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Library/ChildrensPrograms2014Final.pdf


Panthers win Field Hockey and Volleyball matches

Field Hockey

Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 2 - Final - Franklin sophomore Alex Sullivan scored with two seconds left off a corner by junior captain Taylor Reutlinger. Reutlinger scored Franklin's first goal on an assist from sophomore Dana Lewandowski. Samantha Jones made three saves in net while Emily Jeffries and Maddie Bressler also played well for the Panthers.
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Volleyball

Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 - Final

The results were shared from the Hockomock Sports posting here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-090814

Monday, September 8, 2014

La Cantina Wine School

On my walk Sunday, I found that the recent work setting up the small office space on Union St was not going to be a campaign office. The sign proudly announces the home of La Cantina Wine School.

La Cantina Wine School
La Cantina Wine School

There was an article last year by the Milford Daily News about La Cantina.
Did you know Franklin has a school that teaches you how to make wine in the Italian tradition? This article in the Milford Daily News introduces us to Bob Vozzella and La Cantina Wine School.
On Saturday, Professore di Vino Vozzella, as he has taken to calling himself, taught a group of students how to press the grapes, which had fermented a couple of weeks within special tubs. The wine would be a zinfandel.  
Wearing black T-shirts with the words "Crush Crew," they were scooping the rich violet grapes into the press. The work left their hands covered in the same color.  
Robert Alario, one of the pupils, enrolled at Vozzella’s school to relive some of his childhood. "I use to make wine with my father," the 59-year-old Fitchburg resident said. "This brings back incredibly fond memories."
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1868850256/Franklin-man-uncorks-wine-school#ixzz2hh0inIaS  (subscription may be required)

Last year's posting to Franklin Matters appeared here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/10/part-of-italian-tradition.html


You can find out more about the wine making school by visiting their webpage
http://lacantinawineschool.com/


Walking around Franklin

Out walking this weekend, I find the stone walls and site preparations are still underway at the entrance to Chestnut Ridge.

stone wall at entrance to Chestnut Ridge
stone wall at entrance to Chestnut Ridge
If you missed what is going in at this location, it is a "congregate assisted living facility".
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/whats-going-in-at-rockpile.html



The signs are in place for the new location of the Franklin Art Center

Franklin Art Center
Franklin Art Center
They moved effective Sep 1 from the Berry Building downtown to this location next to the Municipal Building (near the Alumni Restaurant, across from the Big Y).
http://franklinartcenter.com/