In the News: voc ed sees increased funding, Art Assoc to meet Mar 2

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"Gov. Charlie Baker’s recently announced plan to increase funding to career vocational technical education has local vocational schools appreciative and excited about the opportunities it may provide them. 

The proposed series of initiatives to increase vocational school funding by $83.5 million over the next several years would benefit local schools such as Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Tri-County Vocational Technical High School in Franklin and Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School in Marlborough by providing grant opportunities for equipment and learning experiences. 

"With too many good-paying jobs going unfilled, we are pleased to announce this critical investment in our career and technical schools," Baker said in a press release. "Our proposal will make it possible for more students to explore a pathway to success through stronger partnerships with our schools and local businesses in the Commonwealth."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160211/vocational-schools-react-to-funding-proposal

image from Tri-County home page

The Franklin Art Association will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 2 at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.
Refreshments and socialization will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The program will feature Rockport artist Chris Coyne, who will do a watercolor demonstration.
Meetings are free and open to the public.
For more information, visit franklinart.org.

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FHS girls hockey team tops Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton

Only one result to share from Thursday's Hockomock League sports action. The FHS girls hockey team won handily against the combined Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton team. Results courtesy of Hockomock Sports.

FHS Panthers

Girls Hockey

• Franklin, 7 vs. Dover-Sherborn/Hopkinton, 0 – Final

http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-021116/

NO Adult Education Classes Next Week

DON'T FORGET There will be NO Adult Education classes during the week of February 14. All schools will be closed for February vacation. Classes will resume during the week of February 21.          See you then! The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480

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"You’re not going to see too many teams of that caliber"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of Hockomock Sports.com writes:

"There is not a single player that took the ice for Franklin on Wednesday night that had ever played against perennial power Malden Catholic. The game was billed as a rematch of last year’s Super 8 first round but in truth it was more of a learning experience, a building block for the Panthers. 

With a Div. 1 tournament berth locked up and a fifth straight Kelley-Rex division title already sewn up, the Panthers used the exclusion game against the Lancers at Pirelli Veterans Memorial Rink as preparation for the playoffs. 

Although the Lancers skated away with a 6-0 victory, the chance to play the No. 2 team in the state could be a boost for Franklin. 

“They’re stronger, faster. No doubt about it,” said Franklin coach Chris Spillane. 

“Every 50-50 battle they won. They’re good with puck possession and they’re faster.”

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Franklin goalie Nick Jasinski (31) makes one of his 19 saves against Malden Catholic on Wednesday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

In the News: bowling may return, Rec Dept praised, sub committee to look at school calendar

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"When Ficco's Bowladrome closed last June, it brought to an end a 79-year legacy of bowling in downtown. 

The possibility of a return is alive now that a group of businessmen is attempting to bring bowling back to town, using equipment - pin setters, ball returns and automatic scoring system - once used at Ficco's. 

Franklin resident Andy Trockman, the group's operations manager, said his connection to the bowling alley was personal."

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"Town Council members praised the local Recreation Department recently for working to expand its offerings and the number of people it serves. 

The council heard an update from department director Ryan Jette on a number of initiatives at its meeting last week. 

Among the programs the department offers, Jette said, are flag football, field hockey and basketball, as well as classes on such topics as babysitting, social netiquette and art."

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"A new subcommittee will consider whether Franklin schools should continue to have February and April vacations. 

School Committee member Mary Jane Scofield will lead the group, it was announced at a committee meeting Tuesday night. 

School Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley thanked Scofield for taking on the task, saying she had relevant experience in the matter."

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Baseball and softball clinics this March at FHS

FHS coaches and athletes will conduct baseball and softball clinics this March at the high school. Additional details including fees and registration information can be found in the two links listed here.

FHS Panthers

• Softball clinic

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160210/franklin-high-school-to-host-softball-clinic

• Baseball clinics

http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160210/registration-opens-for-franklin-high-school-spring-training-clinics

Franklin Rod and Gun Club Event - Feb 21

Come join us for our annual Game Supper at the Franklin Rod and Gun Club, Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 2pm. 

We are located at 53 Florence Street in Franklin.

Franklin Rod and Gun Club 

Cash bar opens at 1pm.

Ticket donations are $25 per person.
To reserve tickets or for more information please contact us at info@franklinrodandgun.org