Celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today - Feb 14

You can celebrate Valentine's Day with Let's Laugh Today on Wednesday, February 14th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin! 

Everyone will receive a Valentine and a chocolate along with many belly laughs! (Bring more chocolate to share if you want.) 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! There is a $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. 

Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, February, 14

Newcomers and Friends Club - Feb 7 - meeting canceled

The Newcomers and Friends Club February meeting has been cancelled. Based on weather and driving condition predictions, we decided to cancel our February 7 Meeting at "3" Restaurant. 

We hope you can join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, March 14th. For more information, check our website franklinnewcomers.com, our Facebook page or our Meetup.com group (https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends/).

Franklin Newcomers and Friends: Game Night - Feb 7 Canceled

BFCCPS - Information Session - Feb 10

BFCCPS will have fifty spaces open for Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications close on 2/28/18.

Please join us for an information session to learn more about BFCCPS and our annual enrollment process. Building tours will be available at the conclusion of the program. 


Date: February 10
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For more information, please contact Joanne Basile at jbasile@bfccps.org 
or visit   http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/.

BFCCPS - Information Session - Feb 10

Franklin Public Schools: Inclement Weather Forecasted/Possible Early Dismissal Feb 7

February 6, 2018

Dear Franklin Public Schools Families and Staff,

The weather is predicted to become messy tomorrow, February 7, 2018 with snow by midday turning to ice and rain by evening.  We are keeping a close eye on this forecast and communicating closely with the town's DPW about expected road conditions.  We will continue to monitor the situation overnight into the morning, but are concerned about the timing of the weather.

We want to alert families and staff to the possibility of a half-day/early release tomorrow, February 7, 2018.  The decision to have an early dismissal will be made no later than 9 AM tomorrow morning.  We would follow a half-day schedule with the following release times:

• Middle Schools: 10:40 AM
• High School: 10:50 AM
• Elementary Schools: 11:40 AM

 Please make alternative arrangements in the event that an early dismissal is called.

In the event of an early dismissal, the Solutions Program will open at the time of the early dismissal and will remain open for 2 hours. You should make arrangements for an authorized person to pick up your child(ren) during that 2 hour window.

As always, please exercise your judgement and keep your child(ren) home if you feel conditions are unsafe.

Sincerely,

Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools: Inclement Weather Forecasted/Possible Early Dismissal Feb 7

Franklin Residents: Water main break on Oak Street

Franklin Residents: Water main break on Oak Street

Water main break on Oak Street Ext (off of Pond Street)! Water service should be restored within a few hours and discolored water may persist throughout the area tonight and tomorrow. Thank you for your patience while we make the repair!

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Friendly reminder: Veterans Walkway Bricks for Sale

"Did you happen to catch the Town Council meeting? The Veteran's Walkway project for the Town Common has been approved. This walkway will run from the flag pole near the War Memorials to Union Street. All along the walkway will be granite posts with bronze plaques in recognition of our Franklin residents who gave their lives in defense of our country since World War I. 

The project is being funded entirely by donations from members of the community. You may purchase a brick to honor a veteran or currently serving member of the Armed Forces for $100. The proceeds from the sales of bricks will be used to pay for the project. Please stay tuned and we will post the artists renderings of the project." 

The Brick order form  https://post3402.org/documents

Make checks payable to Franklin VFW Post 3402

screen capture of proposed Veterans Walkway for Franklin Town Common

Related Links
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/10/live-reporting-veterans-recognition-and.html

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/11/veterans-walkway-bricks-now-on-sale.html

Both FHS girls hockey and the FHS girls basketball team recognized with MIAA Community Service awards

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Feb 5, 2018


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Hingham, 6 – Final


For other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-05-18/

In related sports news, the MIAA awarded both the FHS girls hockey and the FHS girls basketball team an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Ice Hockey Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Basketball Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033

[Boys Winter Varsity Ice Hockey] Hingham HS defeats Franklin HS, 6 to 2.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 6, 2018

Franklin 2 Hingham 6 @FHSSports @HockomockSports @In_The_Slot @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @MetroWestSports @BGlobeSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 6, 2018

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Basketball Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033 pic.twitter.com/NrMS5x1opY

— Rich Riley (@coachrichriley) February 5, 2018

Congratulations to the Franklin High School Girls Ice Hockey Team. Received an MIAA Educational Athletics Achievement Award for Community Service. @MIAA033 pic.twitter.com/mMGIvdoYxp

— Rich Riley (@coachrichriley) February 5, 2018