In the News: Tri-County safety day, Franklin 5K, suspended license

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School program has begun a "Public Safety Days" initiative, aimed at helping students make good decisions. 

The event, which kicked off Tuesday, is held by the school's Legal and Protective Services program. It invites students from Tri-County's other programs to take part in a series of activities relating to safety. 

"We're kind of new - my oldest kids are juniors," said Heidi Bastien, an instructor in the program. "We held the first Public Safety Days last year in the gym. We did a public service announcement and had some activities."

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"The Hockomock YMCA will hold the Franklin 5K walk/run family event from 10 a.m. to noon June 26 at 628 Washington St. 

Now in its 12th year, this community event supports programs for children with disabilities at the YMCA. The event is free. 

The race, formerly called Run for Bob, was started by Kris and Kayla Biagiotti in memory of Kayla’s dad Bob Biagiotti and his belief that no child should be left on the sidelines. Kris continues her advocacy through this event. Inspired by Team Hoyt, Kris and Kayla (The K Girls) became the first mother/daughter team to finish the Boston Marathon in 2013."

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"Reports from the state Executive Office of Elder Affairs indicate a Franklin assisted living facility violated several state regulations and failed to submit timely reports of stolen painkillers and resident injuries. 

According to the results of a Freedom of Information Act request, there are several documented instances of the facility, The Estate at Franklin, not complying with state regulations as well as lost and injured patients. 

The facility had its assisted living certification suspended by the state Executive office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) on Feb. 5 due to several incidents at the facility dating back to November of 2015."

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The Franklin 5K invites the community to run on June 26

The YMCA is pleased to announce the return of the Franklin 5K walk/run family event, which will be held on Sunday, June 26. Now in its twelfth year, this fun community event supports programs for children with disabilities at the Y.

The race will take place at Remington Jefferson School and the scenic surrounding neighborhood at 628 Washington Street in Franklin. Free activities for families will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Franklin 5K - June 26

The race, formerly called Run for Bob, was started by Kris and Kayla Biagiotti in memory of Kayla’s dad Bob Biagiotti and his belief that no child should be left on the sidelines. Kris continues her advocacy through this event. Inspired by Team Hoyt, Kris and Kayla (The K Girls) achieved the incredible accomplishment of being the first mother/daughter team to finish the Boston Marathon in 2013. But it was not easy. Kris and Kayla were 50 yards from the finish line when the first bomb went off, and instead of raising their hands in victory, they were forced to shield themselves from flying shrapnel. A month later, they got to cross the finish line and receive their medals at The Franklin 5K. The race has raised more than $80,000 over the past several years to benefit children with special needs.

“The Hockomock Area YMCA is to be commended for creating such a wonderful program for the youth in the communities it serves,” said Dick Hoyt upon receipt of the Legends Award in 2012 at the Y’s Legends Ball, the annual gala at the Hockomock Area YMCA raising funds for the Integration Initiative. The initiative was born 11 years ago at the Hockmomock Y out of an emerging need in our community to provide inclusive programs for children with special needs and their typically developing peers.

Register today at hockymca.org. Cost is $25, but will increase to $30 after June 10. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 men’s and women’s finishers from several age categories and all participants will receive a finisher medal. On the day of the event, walk-in registration will be offered starting at 9:00am. Pre-event bib pickup will be offered. The 5K will start at 10:00am.

Free family activities include: Kids Fun Run, inflatable obstacle course, refreshments, games, DJ entertainment, and more.

Thank you to event sponsors Ashworth Awards, Bay State Physical Therapy, Design Elements for Business, and the Rodman Ride for Kids. Questions, please contact Sr. Director of Youth Programming Tim Shaw at 774-235-2746 or tims@hockymca.org.

About The Hockomock Area YMCA

Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.

With over 31,000 members, the YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable community driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and the Mansfield Arts & Education Center. For more information, visit hockymca.org.

FHS boys lacrosse and both tennis teams end playoff runs

From Sunday:

Last season, the Franklin boys’ lacrosse team reached its first ever sectional semifinal after upsetting perennial power Xaverian at Pisini Field. On Sunday, a much younger Franklin team faced the same opponent at the same stage of the tournament, but in a different venue and with a much different final result. 

The Panthers started well, but once the Hawks clicked on offense Franklin had little answer for a team that has found its footing (and its health) in recent weeks and is once again among the contenders for a Div. 1 title. 

Xaverian pulled away in the second half and knocked out the Panthers 18-11, despite five goals and three assists from senior attacker Austin Kent, who was recently selected as the Hockomock League MVP. 

“They were flat out better than us,” said Franklin coach Lou Verrochi. “[Sophomore goalie] Connor [O’Rourke] saw a lot of rubber today and…they’re just really good. They’re unselfish, they find the one more, they did all the things we’ve been preaching all year long.”

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http://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-lacrosse-run-ends-xaverian-quarterfinals/

Austin Kent scored five goals and had three assists in the quarterfinal loss to Xaverian. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

From Saturday

• #18 Franklin, 1 @ #2 Sharon, 4 – Final 

– Sharon won second and third singles as well as second doubles in straight sets without dropping a game to advance in the tournament. Nupur Shulka won 6-0, 6-0 at second singles and Emily Wen won 6-0, 6-0 at third singles. The team of Katie Merport and Rithica Neti won 6-0, 6-0 at third singles. Pooja Puttigampala and Michal Kondratiev won 6-1, 6-2 at first doubles. Franklin’s Hannah Sweeney won 7-5, 6-2 at first singles.

http://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-060416/

Photos from the Sharon Franklin tennis match can be found
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20152016/Spring-2016/Sharon-Franklin-Girls-Tennis-6/

From Monday

Boys Tennis
D1 South

• #4 Franklin, 0 vs. #5 Wellesley, 5 – Final

For all the Hockomock results on Monday
http://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-060616/

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) - Open Houses = Jun 8 and 23

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will hold Open Houses for prospective students and families on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 23 from 4-8 p.m. at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. The community is invited to tour the facilities, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama. Prospective students are also encouraged to try a complimentary class.

FSPA

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers an extensive roster of classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. 

Performance is an integral part of an FSPA education and the school offers a year-round calendar of opportunities, including musicals, plays, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, acoustic coffee houses, musical theater showcases, summer theater, ballet and dance company performances, and the school’s signature Spring Concert. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located just behind the school and provides a professional venue for FSPA student productions. Many FSPA students also participate, by audition, in FPAC’s annual season of shows.

Registration for summer and fall sessions is ongoing. Beginners are welcome and encouraged. For more information, including summer brochure or fall class schedule and catalogue, call (508) 528-8668 or visit online at www.FSPAonline.com.

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 8, 2016

The agenda and associated documents released for the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, June 8 can be found here. Note the PDF document contains links to the individual supporting documents.







This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/0240EC63-000F8513

brick being laid on the sidewalks downtown

Now accepting applications for Newcomers 2016 Craft Fair!

The 43rd Annual Franklin Newcomers and Friends Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, at the Tri-County Regional Vocational High School in Franklin, MA. Our craft fair is a tradition for the Town of Franklin and several local charities benefit from the funds raised by this annual event.

We are now accepting applications for our 2016 Craft Fair! If you would like to be considered for this year’s fair, please send in your application by the due date of July 1st. Please note that our craft fair is for HAND MADE items only, no resale vendors please! To apply, download our Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016.

Please review the Contract for Exhibit Space carefully and keep it for your records. We ask that you mail your completed and signed Application for Exhibit Space with your check or money order and the following high-quality photographs:

• At least one of your exhibit/display booth showing your current major & minor craft
• At least one of you at work creating your current major craft
• At least one high-quality close-up picture of your current major and minor craft

Only applications submitted with the above information will be accepted and juried. All items must be handmade and no vendors will be allowed. If you would like us to return your photographs and other promotional materials, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with enough postage to cover the cost to mail them. If you do not provide an envelope with sufficient postage, we will not be able to return them to you.

For further information, please contact craftfair@franklinnewcomers.com

Franklin Newcomers and Friends

Craft Fair Application and Contract 2016

Honors Night held at Tri-County

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School celebrated the achievements of 250 students during the school's 25th annual Honors Night on Wednesday, June 1.

Awards were handed out for outstanding performance in career programs and academic courses, Honor Roll, community service, service to school organizations, four years of perfect attendance, and overall contributions to the school.

Several graduating seniors received awards for their many contributions to Tri-County. Nicholas Wotton, of Franklin, was nominated by school administrators for the Massachusetts Vocational Association Secondary Achievement Award. Elizabeth Ryan, of North Attleborough, was nominated for the Massachusetts Vocational Association Non-Traditional Achievement Award, as well as the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. Jennifer Bowness, of North Attleborough, was chosen by Superintendent Stephen Dockray to receive the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Award. Aaron McLean, of Bellingham, received the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators Association Award. McLean and Morgan Gould, of North Attleborough, were also recognized for their outstanding athletic achievements.

Five members of the Class of 2016 were lauded for maintaining perfect attendance through all four years of high school. Those students included Melyssa Cappuccio, of Franklin, Laura Covell, of Plainville, Samuel Lacasse and Nicholas Pereira, both of North Attleborough, and Nicholas Wotton.

Students from each grade level were carefully selected to receive the Cougar Culture Award based on their exemplary achievements in areas of scholarship, leadership, character and service. Grade 9 recipients were Emma Mangiacotti, of Medfield, and Shannon Zogalis, of North Attleborough. Carolyn Kiely, of North Attleborough, and Isabella Leonardi, of Plainville, were chosen as the recipients from grade 10. Zachary Keeler, of Bellingham, and Katherine Pensak, of Walpole, represented grade 11. Shaina Flanagan, of Norfolk, and Tyler Thomas, of North Attleborough were the final Cougar Culture recipients from the Class of 2016.

In addition to recognizing students, Tri-County administrators thanked two representatives from EMC Corporation for their many contributions to the school. Jamie Patterson and Joey Richard were co-recipients of the Tri-County 2016 Community Service Award. Patterson and Richard host Tri-County students as part of the Cooperative Education Program. EMC has hosted more than 50 Tri-County students to date, and often asks those students to return for college internships. The corporation hands out four $1,000 scholarships annually to graduates of Tri-County.

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.

EMC Corporation’s Jamie Patterson (left) and Joey Richard (right) received the Tri-County 2016 Community Service Award from Cooperative Education Director Mary-Ellen MacLeod for their contributions to the Tri-County community.

Recipients of the Cougar Culture Award pose with Tri-County Principal Michael Procaccini after Honors Night on Wednesday, June 1. Top row (from left to right): Zachary Keeler, of Bellingham, Carolyn Kiely, of North Attleborough, Principal Michael Procaccini, and Tyler Thomas, of North Attleborough. Bottom row (from left to right): Shannon Zogalis, of North Attleborough, Shaina Flanagan, of Norfolk, Isabella Leonardi, of Plainville, and Katherine Pensak, of Walpole. Not pictured: Emma Mangiacotti, of Medfield.