Tuesday, September 19, 2017

FHS golf results on Monday

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the FHS golf results on Monday, Sep 18.


Golf = Franklin, 157 @ Oliver Ames, 145 – Final 
– Oliver Ames’ Thomas Walsh fired a one-under-par round of 33 to lead the Tigers to their third straight win to start the season. Liam Barry added a 36, Nolan Donze shot 37 and Matt Kelley carded a round of 39 for the Tigers.


For the results of the remainder of the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-091817/

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

New Senior Solutions Guidebook

Dear Franklin Residents,

Welcome to the first edition of "Senior Solutions," a helpful guidebook to the programs and assistance that are available to seniors in Franklin. Included in this book are the programs that offer financial assistance to seniors and how to apply. If folks need assistance applying, they can always ask the staff at the Senior Center for assistance.

In addition to all these helpful programs, Franklin has a State of the Art Senior Center with a full service cafe for breakfast and lunch. Daily activities include an endless amount of quality programs such as computer, art and physical education classes, activities, medical services, veterans benefits assistance, an annual flu shot clinic and much more. There is something for everyone five days a week at the Franklin Senior Center.

Residents may also sign up for the Senior Center's monthly newsletter "The Franklin Connection" to stay informed. To sign up to receive the newsletter please visit our Subscription sign up site or visit the Senior Center on Twitter and Facebook to stay in touch with the events and activities at the Senior Center.

We hope this is a helpful resource for both seniors, veterans and their families to understand and access resources available through our Senior Center. As always, if anyone has questions, please call the Franklin Senior Center at 508-520-4945.

Regards,

Jeffrey D. Nutting, Town Administrator
Jamie Hellen, Deputy Town Administrator
Karen Alves, Senior Center Director






This was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage: http://www.franklinma.gov/node/139023

You can also get the Guide Book directly here
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/senior_solutions_guidebook_final.pdf


"Senior Solutions," a helpful guidebook to the programs and assistance that are available to seniors in Franklin
"Senior Solutions," a helpful guidebook to the programs
and assistance that are available to seniors in Franklin

You're invited to Cultural Connections - Oct 10





You are invited to the following event:
Cultural Connections
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Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (EDT)

Rhapsody's Victorian Coffee House
395 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038

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Cultural Connections, an arts and culture roundtable, will be held Oct. 10 at 7pm at the new Rhapsody's Victorian Coffee House at 395 E. Central Street, Franklin. Anyone interested in arts and culture, from any organization in any town, is invited to attend. The subject of this roundtable will be social media. Come meet other like-minded individuals interested in the arts, swap stories of what has and hasn't worked in social media for your organization, and learn some new tips and tricks. A great opportunity to network!

Cultural Connections will be held on the following dates:
Tues, Oct 10, 2017
Thurs, Feb 1, 2018
Wed, May 9, 2018

Join us!
Share this event on Facebook and Twitter We hope you can make it!Cheers,Franklin Cultural Council
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In the News: Library on the move

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

"The library had its final day at a temporary location at Kenwood Circle on Saturday, and moving crews started packing up the shelves on Monday. 
Here’s some information to keep in mind during the four weeks the library be moving back to its 118 Main St. location: 
- During the transition, all borrowed Franklin Library materials, including museum passes, will be unavailable. 
- When placing requests on library materials online, be sure to change the pickup location from Franklin to the most convenient nearby Minuteman Network Library, such as Dean College, Medway or Millis libraries. 
- All due dates on library materials checked out in September will be extended to the end of October. While the library is closed, car holders can return items to the closest convenient Minuteman Network Library. The Franklin Library’s book return bins will not be available."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170918/franklin-library-on-move

Franklin Public Library has been added to and renovated and will open in late October
Franklin Public Library has been added to and renovated and will open in late October

Reminder: Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clinic - Oct 15

Presented by the Franklin High School Soccer Program

Instruction Provided by: FHS Soccer Team Members and Coaches

All skill levels welcome

Grades 1-6 boys 9-10:30 am Grades 1-6 girls 11-12:30 PM- Cost $25

The clinic will run rain or shine

Location: Franklin High School New Turf Field.

Content: The clinic will focus on skills and techniques for any level player.

Equipment: sneaker or cleats, shin guards and a soccer ball. 

Payment: Send the form with a check payable to Franklin Soccer Boosters by October 8, 2017: Kathleen O’Neil at 560 Coronation Dr., Franklin MA 02038. Email: franklinsoccerboosters@gmail.com





Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clinic - October 15
Boys and Girls Youth Soccer Clinic - October 15

Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!

COMING SOON...
to the Bellingham Library

Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!


Does your bright/gifted child feel left out?

Then this event is for your family!


Connect with other parents of bright children, hear from an expert, and discuss the challenges of making friends. Take home tips and more information.

Meanwhile your children will make Friendship Soup, and engage in other fun activities.

Light refreshments will be served.
Come and join us! Bring a friend!

Saturday September 23 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Please Register here to help us plan

The Event is FREE  http://massgifted.org/events

 Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!
 Friends: Gifted Kids Need Them too!

Dean College ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Dean College has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category. Additionally, Dean placed 15th in this category for Best Value Schools. 
This is the seventh consecutive year that Dean College has received the honor. 
U.S. News and World Report is a multi-platform publisher of news and information. The U.S. News ranking system for the Best Regional Colleges rests on two pillars. The formula uses quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality, and it is based on research of factors such as graduation rate performance, academic reputation and financial selectivity. 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170918/strongdean-college-ranked-22nd-best-regional-collegestrong

The direct link to the Regional Ranking at US News and World Report
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-colleges

Dean College has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category
Dean College has been ranked 22nd in the 2018 U.S. News and
World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, North category