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| screen grab of the broadcast with Superintendent Ahern providing an update |
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Real Time Reporting - School Committee - Dec 12, 2017
A collection via Storify of the Twitter posts during the School Committee meeting held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Dec 12, 2017.
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“They did a remarkable job”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/burst-sprinkler-closes-franklin-elementary-school
This is the second time a burst sprinkler has closed the building. This also occurred in Nov 2014
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/asms-keller-status-update.html
"A sprinkler burst at Helen Keller Elementary School on Monday morning, forcing administrators to cancel school since.
The school was closed on Monday and Tuesday because of the damage, but will reopen Wednesday. The cause of the break is unclear, but Superintendent Sara Ahern said the sprinklers will be inspected and the problem assessed after damages are fixed. It is also unclear when or if the students will make up those lost school days.
While the one sprinkler causing the damage was contained, water did spread into other classrooms on the floor below.
There are eight known affected classrooms, four on the top floor and four on the main floor near the entrance. The damage in the walls will take some weeks to fix, while some cabinets were damaged and may take longer to replace."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/burst-sprinkler-closes-franklin-elementary-school
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| Superintendent Sara Ahern said the sprinklers will be inspected |
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/asms-keller-status-update.html
FHS girls basketball top North Attleboro
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS girls basketball game on Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017
Girls Basketball = North Attleboro, 37 @ Franklin, 61 – Final
– Ali Brigham scored 16 points to lead Franklin to a win in the Hockomock League opener for both teams. Bea Bondhus added 15 points and freshman Elizabeth Wilson had 12 for the Panthers.
For all the results around the League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-12-17/
Girls Basketball = North Attleboro, 37 @ Franklin, 61 – Final
– Ali Brigham scored 16 points to lead Franklin to a win in the Hockomock League opener for both teams. Bea Bondhus added 15 points and freshman Elizabeth Wilson had 12 for the Panthers.
For all the results around the League on Tuesday
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-12-17/
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin Elks Hoop Shoot - Jan 6, 2018
This is a free, free-throw competition for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 that provides youth an opportunity to compete, connect and succeed through hard work and healthy competition. Age groups are based on the contestant's age on April 1, 2018.
The lessons learned at the Hoop Shoot help kids develop grit. Winners advance through Lodge, District, State and Regional Contests to reach the National Finals in April.
In the end, the names of six National Champions will be permanently inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!
Check out this video of the 2017 Hoop Shoot National Finals Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRf8b6KhL58
Hosted by the Franklin Elks, held at the Franklin YMCA
You can also download the flyer from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdklMQXZ2a1ZSSTJ5OE45Q0FrWlphWmZSblBv/view?usp=sharing
The lessons learned at the Hoop Shoot help kids develop grit. Winners advance through Lodge, District, State and Regional Contests to reach the National Finals in April.
In the end, the names of six National Champions will be permanently inscribed at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!
Check out this video of the 2017 Hoop Shoot National Finals Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRf8b6KhL58
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| Franklin Elks Hoop Shoot - Jan 6, 2018 |
You can also download the flyer from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczdklMQXZ2a1ZSSTJ5OE45Q0FrWlphWmZSblBv/view?usp=sharing
Scam Alert: How to buy World Cup tickets that aren’t fake
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In the News: Hanukkah begins; competition for Sen Ross's seat
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/franklin-celebrates-first-night-of-hanukkah
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/democrats-eye-ross-state-senate-seat
"With the rain holding off on Tuesday evening, members of Franklin’s Jewish community gathered together at the town common for doughnuts, chocolate coins, and dancing to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah.
Chabad Rabbi Mendy Kivman of the Milford Chabad House performed the ceremonial lighting while those gathered around sang, while others watched quietly with joined hands.
Children danced in circles with Kivman’s wife, Rochy, and spun their new dreidels wherever they could on the slushy sidewalk."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/franklin-celebrates-first-night-of-hanukkah
"Democrats are lining up for the chance to turn a local state Senate seat from red to blue.
Kris Aleksov of Wayland, Jacqueline Katz of Norfolk, Colin Meiselman of Wayland and Becca Rausch of Needham are vying for the 2018 Democratic nomination for the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex seat.
Republican state Sen. Richard Ross, a Wrentham funeral home owner, has represented the district since 2010.
“Sen. Ross is focused on serving the people of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District who have overwhelmingly elected him as their State Senator for four terms,” Ross’ office said in a statement. “Sen. Ross’ experience and leadership are needed now, more than ever, when it comes to addressing the numerous challenges before our commonwealth.”
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/democrats-eye-ross-state-senate-seat
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| the ceremonial lighting of the candles was held on the Town Common |
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Celebrate the Holidays with "Gifts Of Song" at THE BLACK BOX - Dec 16
THE BLACK BOX presents a special holiday season show, “Gifts of Song,” featuring Kate Grom and Ali Funkhouser, on Saturday, December 16 at 8 PM. NYC-based singer-songwriter Kate Grom will sing songs from her debut album, Heroine, inspired by New Jersey horse country and European journeys. Franklin’s Ali Funkhouser, an actress and singer with a love for comedy, will present a set of holiday musical theatre and jazz standards. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Saddlebred Rescue, Inc., helping horses in need, and The Shadow Fund NE, providing assistance to those who cannot afford veterinary care for their companion pets.
Kate Grom’s music aesthetic encompasses Americana traditions such as folk, bluegrass and country, as well as the reflective and literate traditions of contemporary and classic singer-songwriters. Her influences include Loretta Lynn, Bob Dylan, America, Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Nicks and Gillian Welch, among others. Kate’s nine-song album, Heroine, takes its title from a quote by a favorite author, Nora Ephron: “Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” Grom notes, “Heroine is meant to be an inspiration and anthem to all women seeking to find strength and independence.”
Two-time Grammy Award-winning producer Stewart Lerman, who has worked with Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith and more, produced Heroine at Hobo Sound. “He is a wellspring of wisdom,” Kate says of Lerman. “Stewart really took me under his wing and respected/believed my art from the beginning and every step of the way moving forward. As a total pro, he offered guidance from a production standpoint, while completely leaving room for my vision.”
The musicians who play on the record have worked with legendary artists including Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and the Eagles, among others. “I worked with an incredible group of guys,” Kate says, “who were all extremely sensitive to the musical and poetic preparation, explanations and imaginations I presented to them before each song’s creation.”
An active American Saddlebred breeder and equine enthusiast, Kate notes about Saddlebred Rescue, “I have seen firsthand the incredible transformation that occurs for rescued horses when given the chance to be rehabilitated back to wellness and into a reputable training program.” Similarly she describes that The Shadow Fund NE “exists for animals in need of expensive medical care.”
Ali Funkhouser joins Kate Grom for THE BLACK BOX show. Now in her final year in Oklahoma City University's prestigious Music Theatre program, Ali recently played Margot and understudied Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, directed by Laura Bell Bundy, at THE LEXington Theatre Company in Kentucky. Ali toured internationally with Electric Youth across the U.K., France, Italy, Austria and Slovenia, and on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. National tour credits include Evita (directed by Hal Prince) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Additionally, she sang the role of La Novizia in Puccini’s Suor Angelica with Chelsea Opera in New York City. Ali was trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and is an alumna of Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City. Her New York coaches include Broadway’s Alexander Gemignani, Jenn Colella and Sara Jean Ford, as well as Jan McDaniel in Oklahoma City.
A lifelong member of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Ali has performed three solo cabaret shows at THE BLACK BOX blending comedy and traditional musical theatre. In preparation for “Gifts of Song” Ali notes, “I’ve had fun researching holiday material to create a set that includes both songs the audience will recognize as well as a few unexpected holiday gems.“
“I’m excited to share this holiday benefit show with Kate Grom,” says Ali. “Although we haven’t met yet, we share a common interest in show horses. My first horse was a wonderful horse saved by Saddlebred Rescue, so I am happy to be able to give back to that organization with proceeds from this concert.”
“Gifts of Song” tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. A cash bar is available. A suburban hub for great music and the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Kate Grom’s music aesthetic encompasses Americana traditions such as folk, bluegrass and country, as well as the reflective and literate traditions of contemporary and classic singer-songwriters. Her influences include Loretta Lynn, Bob Dylan, America, Patsy Cline, Emmylou Harris, Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Nicks and Gillian Welch, among others. Kate’s nine-song album, Heroine, takes its title from a quote by a favorite author, Nora Ephron: “Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” Grom notes, “Heroine is meant to be an inspiration and anthem to all women seeking to find strength and independence.”
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| Kate Grom |
Two-time Grammy Award-winning producer Stewart Lerman, who has worked with Willie Nelson, Elvis Costello, Patti Smith and more, produced Heroine at Hobo Sound. “He is a wellspring of wisdom,” Kate says of Lerman. “Stewart really took me under his wing and respected/believed my art from the beginning and every step of the way moving forward. As a total pro, he offered guidance from a production standpoint, while completely leaving room for my vision.”
The musicians who play on the record have worked with legendary artists including Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, and the Eagles, among others. “I worked with an incredible group of guys,” Kate says, “who were all extremely sensitive to the musical and poetic preparation, explanations and imaginations I presented to them before each song’s creation.”
An active American Saddlebred breeder and equine enthusiast, Kate notes about Saddlebred Rescue, “I have seen firsthand the incredible transformation that occurs for rescued horses when given the chance to be rehabilitated back to wellness and into a reputable training program.” Similarly she describes that The Shadow Fund NE “exists for animals in need of expensive medical care.”
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| Ali Funkhouser |
Ali Funkhouser joins Kate Grom for THE BLACK BOX show. Now in her final year in Oklahoma City University's prestigious Music Theatre program, Ali recently played Margot and understudied Elle Woods in Legally Blonde, directed by Laura Bell Bundy, at THE LEXington Theatre Company in Kentucky. Ali toured internationally with Electric Youth across the U.K., France, Italy, Austria and Slovenia, and on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. National tour credits include Evita (directed by Hal Prince) and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Additionally, she sang the role of La Novizia in Puccini’s Suor Angelica with Chelsea Opera in New York City. Ali was trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and is an alumna of Broadway Artists Alliance of New York City. Her New York coaches include Broadway’s Alexander Gemignani, Jenn Colella and Sara Jean Ford, as well as Jan McDaniel in Oklahoma City.
A lifelong member of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Ali has performed three solo cabaret shows at THE BLACK BOX blending comedy and traditional musical theatre. In preparation for “Gifts of Song” Ali notes, “I’ve had fun researching holiday material to create a set that includes both songs the audience will recognize as well as a few unexpected holiday gems.“
“I’m excited to share this holiday benefit show with Kate Grom,” says Ali. “Although we haven’t met yet, we share a common interest in show horses. My first horse was a wonderful horse saved by Saddlebred Rescue, so I am happy to be able to give back to that organization with proceeds from this concert.”
“Gifts of Song” tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. A cash bar is available. A suburban hub for great music and the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
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