Open auditions for Monty Python’s Spamalot - June 3

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for an in-concert production of Monty Python’s Spamalot on Saturday, June 3 at THE BLACK BOX, the company’s home and performance venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Auditions will begin at 11:30 a.m. for ages 14-17 and continue at 12:15 p.m. for adults. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. For more information, including a character breakdown, visit www.FPAConline.com.

Presented with minimal set, but fully costumed, staged and choreographed, Spamalot in concert will also feature live musicians. Performances will take place on July 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX as part of the 3rd annual Franklin Cultural Festival, hosted by the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The visual, performing and culinary arts celebration will take place July 26-30 at various downtown Franklin locations within the proposed Cultural District, with events presented free of charge.

(FPAC) will hold open auditions for Monty Python’s Spamalot

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. Inspired by the classic comedy film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the musical parody likewise diverts from more traditional versions of the legend. Instead, Spamalot features shenanigans including a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchman and killer rabbits. Outside there is plague with a 50 percent chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show, Arthur, traveling with his servant, Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. They meet such memorable characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter and Not Dead Fred. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including “Best Musical” and received 14 Tony Award nominations.

FPAC presents Spamalot as part of the company’s 10th anniversary Whatever Theater Festival, featured this summer within the Franklin Cultural Festival. Conceived and directed by Nick Paone, the Whatever Theater Festival brings together professional artists, FPAC alumni, students and community performers in a collaborative theatrical experience that showcases an exciting range of dramatic and comedic works. FPAC’s 2017 Whatever Theater Festival is sponsored in part by grants from Norfolk, North Attleborough and Wrentham Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. For more information, call (508) 528-3370. Spamalot is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Community Open House to honor Supt Maureen Sabolinski - June 13

There will be a Community Open House to honor Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski, Ed.D. on Tuesday, June 13 from 2:30 to 5:00 PM. 

The Open House will be held at the Media Center near the main entrance of Franklin High School.

For those wishing to remember Maureen's retirement, a scholarship fund has been established in her name. Donations will benefit future FHS graduates pursuing college. Checks should be made payable to the Town of Franklin with the words "Maureen A Sabolinski Scholarship" in the MEMO section of the check. Donations should be mailed to Miriam Goodman, School Business Administrator, 335 East Central St, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038.

Community Open House to honor Supt Maureen Sabolinski - June 13

Strawberry Stroll - June 8

The Strawberry Stroll is coming Thursday, June 8, 2017. Hosted in downtown Franklin by the Downtown Partnership from 4 to 7 PM.

The Strawberry Stroll poster was shared from the Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2017/05/strawberry-stroll-poster.html

For businesses and organizations looking to participate find additional information here
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2017/05/strawberry-stroll-registration.html

"$120,465,810 - represents about a 2.5 percent increase"

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

"The Town Council resoundingly passed a $120 million fiscal year 2018 budget at the end of a brief meeting Thursday night. 

The session featured the second of two public budget hearings required by the town charter. No Franklin resident offered a comment. 

The vote was complicated by the fact that Councilor Glenn Jones is an instructor at the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School. The town’s contribution to that school was among the line items in the proposed budget. 

Council members remedied the situation by amending the budget motion into two votes: one for the $2.73 million item for regional schools, and another for the remainder of the budget. Jones abstained from the first vote, and took part in the second; both votes passed without opposition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170525/franklin-council-approves-120-million-budget

The FY 2018 budget document can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczeFo1Ni1nMmhTcDg

FY 2018 budget resolution can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczVzRZVHlNRUFJWmM

FY 2018 budget by major budget category

Benefits	$10,956,398
Culture & Recreation	$1,399,397
Debt Service	$6,609,708
DPW - Hwy	$4,669,497
Education	$62,586,202
General Government	$9,899,231
Human Services	$691,948
Liability Insurance	$525,000.0
Public Safety	$11,201,434
Sewer	$5,074,368.0
Solid Waste Disposal	$1,949,673.0
Water	$4,748,897.0
Total	$120,311,753

Live reporting: Town Council - Budget Hearing #2

Present: Pellegri, Padula, Mercer, Kelly, Pfeffer, Bissanti, Dellorco, Jones
Absent: Vallee

A. Approval of Minutes	none
B. Announcements	1. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29.  This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations/Recognitions	none
D. Citizens Comments	Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda.  The Council will not engage in the dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments.  The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments

G. License Transactions - none
H. Presentations/ Discussions - none
I. Subcommittee Reports	Senior Center update High School - final paper received, audit about to begin Library - discovered water leak on roof and it is being estimated to be fixed. New front walk to be put in. Special handling for Ben's book gift, found switch to the lights over the fire place FOFL brick sale underway, group celebrating for 25 yr anniversary conservator coming in for their work EDC - watch planning board board meeting regarding the beer, distillery bylaw; made one alteration to the sq footage for the tasting room. to come back to the Town Council for a meeting in June Communications - migration to Google mail underway Franklin TV getting back up generator in place, Franklin Radio operating at 102.9. Franklin Almanac now on episode 7
J. Legislation For Action
1. Resolution 17-33: Adoption of FY 2018 Budget	1. Resolution 17-33: Adoption of FY 2018 Budget
K. Town Administrator's Report	no update tonight
L. Future Agenda Items	found typo on 5 Yr outlook in Regional School forecast
M. Council Comments	no comments
N. Executive Session	not required
O. Adjourn

The FY 2018 budget document can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczeFo1Ni1nMmhTcDg

FY 2018 budget resolution can be found here

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczVzRZVHlNRUFJWmM

F. Hearings

FY 2018 Budget Hearing: 2nd Hearing: 7:10 PM hearing opened at 7:14 determining not to read the budget line items hearing closed at 7:15

J. Legislation For Action
1. Resolution 17-33: Adoption of FY 2018 Budget	1. Resolution 17-33: Adoption of FY 2018 Budget motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0 (Vallee absent),  motion to move Regional line item first, Jones abstained 7-0 passed, (Vallee absent)  move the balance of the budget, seconded passed 8-0 (Jones can vote on this, Vallee absent)

Eileen Mason says thanks for the help with Beautification Day

"Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the plantings in Downtown Franklin, MA on Saturday. As you can tell from these photos it was fun and work! The effort was very much appreciated! Enjoy the Summer. Special thanks to Paul Vicario for the Professional Photography!!! 

Franklin TV was also on-site to video the events both downtown and at the Town Common. 

Kevin Flynn, Laura Brandon, Colleen McConaha, Grace LoPresti, Jamie Hellen - Depty Town Administrator, Gary Donelan - Middlesex Bank, Melanie Hamblen - Agway. 

"And a HUGE thanks to the Franklin DPW for their assistance and great work. It was great to have Derek and Nate help out! Gettin' It Done!

the horse trough on the triangle downtown looks good filled with flowers

On behalf of the Franklin residents, our thanks to Eileen, the Downtown Partnership, the sponsors and all the volunteers for helping to make Franklin look so good!

Another quality Eagle Scout project completed

"Another quality Eagle Scout project completed. Brian LaRowe constructed three picnic tables and spread 6 yards of hard wood chips at the lower Dacey Field picnic area for our disc golf community. 

Please be sure to carry in/carry out all trash and keep our parks and playground clean. 

Thanks to Franklin Department of Public Works for dropping off wood chips."

Another quality Eagle Scout project completed
(via Franklin Recreation Facebook posting)

For more about the Recreation Dept visit them on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinRecreationDepartment/

or on the Town of Franklin site
http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department