Thursday, January 12, 2017

Franklin Children's School Registration and Open House

Franklin Children's School Announces Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year!!

Registration will take place beginning January 23, 2017 and run through February 8, 2017.

Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on January 19th 4:00-6:00 for families interested in learning more about the school. FCS is located at 900 Chestnut Street in Franklin. 

If you are interested in setting up a tour, would like a fall 2017 registration application or have any questions, please contact Executive Director- Kim Barrett at 508-528-9378 or e-mail fcskids@verizon.net.


Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on January 19th 4:00-6:00
Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on January 19th 4:00-6:00


FHS boys hockey and wrestling teams post wins on Wednesday


Boys Hockey = North Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 7 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 vs. Medway/Ashland, 3 – Final

Wrestling = Franklin, 48 @ Taunton, 11 – Final
– Taunton picked up wins from Alex Simon (170), Nuno Camara (182) and Woudanly Danger (220).

Joe Clark, Hockomock Sports .com Student Reporter, provides a complete write up on the FHS boys hockey game:

"Franklin’s offense came ready to play on Wednesday night at Pirelli Veterans Arena, rolling to a 7-3 win over North Attleboro to pick up two points in league play. 
Coming off back-to-back five-goal games, Franklin’s offense continued to roll, scoring just over two minutes into the contest. On the power play, Franklin freshman defenseman Colin Oppelt found Joey Blasie for a slapshot that found the back of the net to put Franklin up 1-0. 
A few minutes later around the nine minute mark, North Attleboro had a chance when Jason McNeany found space but a great save from Franklin goalie Cam Benham kept the Franklin lead at 1-0. A minute later, Franklin almost scored again on a slapshot by junior defenseman Jack McGrath from the blue line, but a nice save from goalie Ryan Warren kept the North deficit at one."
Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/strong-special-teams-play-leads-franklin-past-north-attleboro/


From the Twitterverse


Franklin 7 NA 3, hat to Magazu 2gs
Franklin 7 NA 3, hat to Magazu 2gs












Ellis Paul's "25 Years On The Road" tour is coming to Milford

Ellis Paul will be performing at Memorial Hall in celebration of 25 years of touring!

"The World Ain't Slowin' Down"

Ellis Paul Celebrates 25 Years On The Road



Memorial Hall
30 School Street
Milford, MA 01757

Show time: 7:00pm
Some artists document their lives through their music. Others chronicle their times. It's a rare artist who can do both, telling their own story through songs that also encapsulate the essence of people and places who have helped define their era overall. Woody Guthrie comes to mind, and so does Bob Dylan. Bruce Springsteen certainly as well. 

Yet few others, for whatever genius they may possess, can relate their own history to the history experienced by those who find that common bond, be it in a coming of age, living through the same realities or sharing similar experiences.

Ellis Paul is one of those gifted singer/songwriters. Though some may refer to him as a folksinger, he is more, for lack of a better word, a singular storyteller, a musician whose words reach out from inside and yet also express the feelings, thoughts and sensibilities that most people can relate to in one way or another, regardless of age or upbringing. 


The exhilaration of the open road. A ​celebration of heroes.​ ​The hope for redemption. Descriptions of those things that are both near and dear. The sharing of love... intimate, passionate and enduring.


Ellis Paul's "25 Years On The Road" tour is coming to Milford 2/11/17
Ellis Paul's "25 Years On The Road" tour is coming to Milford 2/11/17

In the News: School Committee faces budget issues, meadowlands goals set

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

"Members of the School Committee this week urged State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, to review the way schools are funded in Massachusetts. 
Roy, a former member of the committee, attended the group's Tuesday night meeting to provide a summary of his priorities for the coming legislative session. 
Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley noted that the effort to reform the formula by which a district's foundation budget - or the minimum that it can spend - is determined began in the early 1990s, and asked Roy why there had not been more progress since then. 
"Everything is now changing, and not to the inexpensive side," O'Malley said. "How do we get the urgency of our voice to the state house?"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170111/franklin-schools-seek-budget-help

site of the Horace Mann statue to be unveiled on May 7
site of the Horace Mann statue to be unveiled on May 7


"A local volunteer group is seeking help from several towns in its efforts to help protect and promote the Charles River Meadowlands. 
The group decided at a meeting this week to adopt a plan that includes goals for the land, which is spread out over several pieces of property owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The meadowlands - located in, among other towns, Bellingham, Franklin and Medway - were purchased as a buffer to absorb river flooding. 
Alan Earls, who is leading the local effort, said the plan was developed over the course of many meetings. 
"It's based on feedback we got from people, including town committees, town planners, the people who attended our meetings and abutters," he said. "We want to see the land preserved, managed and made more accessible."


Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170111/franklin-group-creates-plan-for-charles-river-land

Affordable Condominium Home for Sale - 9 Leanne Way





https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/818827544011087872
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/818827544011087872



Wednesday, January 11, 2017

What is the Franklin TV Community Bulletin Board (CBB)?


"Our Community Bulletin Board helps local nonprofit groups, schools and civic organizations to spread the word about their mission and their meetings and events deemed of interest to Franklin cable subscribers and the community. Generally, we update our Bulletin Board weekly."


View additional info on the Community Bulletin Board





Or download a copy from here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczZVFhajgyeC1EcEJpMHlMOWFvU1JkWW5GOXFN/view?usp=sharing


Franklin TV studio on Hutchinson St
Franklin TV studio on Hutchinson St

Superintendent Search narrows to 4 Candidates

The Franklin School Committee is progressing as they continue the process of seeking to replace Superintendent, Dr. Maureen Sabolinski who is retiring in June 2017.

The Committee hired the national consulting firm of Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to assist them in the search. HYA was able to generate 57 applicants for the position.

From this number, they recommended 4 semifinalists to be interviewed by the search committee. The 4 semifinalists chosen are:

  • Linda Hirsch, Ed.D.
  • David Thompson, Ed.D.
  • Kimberly Shaver-Hood, Ed.D.
  • Susan Kustka


Joining the search committee for these interviews will be 4 representatives of the Franklin Community:

  • Sarah Mulcahy, Parent
  • Tom Mercer, Town Council
  • Paul Peri, Franklin High School Principal
  • Donna Grady, Franklin Teachers Association


The Search committee will interview the semi-finalists on January 19 at 9:30 AM. At the Franklin Municipal Building in the Council Chamber (2nd Floor). 

The public is invited to observe these interviews. Next steps in the superintendent search will be developed after these interviews are complete.


sunrise over Spruce Pond
sunrise over Spruce Pond