Saturday, January 5, 2019

Quincy-based Stop & Shop announces acquisition

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

Stop & Shop announces acquisition

"Stop & Shop Supermarket Company announced today that it has agreed to acquire Bethpage, New York.-based King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc. for an undisclosed price. 
The agreement includes King Kullen’s 32 supermarkets, five Wild by Nature stores and the use of its corporate office in Bethpage. 
“King Kullen is a well-respected grocery chain in the Long Island market that has an 88-year tradition of excellent customer service,” said Mark McGowan, president of Stop & Shop, in a statement. “We look forward to bringing our quality, selection and value to more communities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190104/stop-amp-shop-to-acquire-long-island-grocery-chain

For more about Stop & Shop visit  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_%26_Shop

Quincy-based Stop & Shop announces acquisition
Quincy-based Stop & Shop announces acquisition

Friday, January 4, 2019

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Jan 4 - THU Jan 10

Friday, January 4
10:00am
 Knitting Group
Saturday, January 5
10:00am
 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)
10:30am
 Baby Sensory!
11:00am
 Franklin Library: Staff available to talk Survey
3:00pm
 Franklin Library: Staff available to talk survey
6:30pm
 Electric Youth 2019
8:00pm
 Joe Crookston - Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
8:30pm
 Electric Youth 2019
Sunday, January 6
1:00pm
 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, January 7
10:30am
 Move Along
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
3:00pm
 Monday Crafternoons
3:30pm
 Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
7:00pm
 Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting
Tuesday, January 8
9:30am
 Cool Cruisers
10:30am
 Get Ready for Kindergarten
6:30pm
 Don Wilding's Cape Cod
7:00pm
 School Committee
7:00pm
 Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group
7:30pm
 Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting
Wednesday, January 9
10:30am
 Terrific Toddlers
11:00am
 Toddler Playgroup
4:00pm
 Construction Junction
6:30pm
 Teen Advisory Board
7:00pm
 The SAFE COMMUNITY Forum
7:00pm
 Town Council Meeting
7:30pm
 LET'S LAUGH TODAY
Thursday, January 10
9:30am
 Baby Tummy Time
10:30am
 Story & Craft
3:30pm
 Discovery Workshop
4:00pm
 Fandom Thursdays

For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
http://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Jan 4 - THU Jan 10
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Jan 4 - THU Jan 10

Jazz Brunch: The Mark White Octet - Jan 13

The Mark White Octet returns to THE BLACK BOX on Sunday, January 13 for a jazz brunch! 

The Mark White Octet is a jazz group dedicated to swinging, precision ensemble performances of charts written by stellar jazz arrangers that feature the exceptional instrumental/improvisational skills of all the members. 
Mark White Octet
Mark White Octet

The group is based on the original Dave Pell Octet that featured many of the West Coast’s finest jazz instrumentalists from the 50’s and 60’s. Featuring a West Coast Swing with an East Coast Vibe, the band includes Mark White (guitar), Scott Deogburn (piano), Arnie Krakowsky (tenor sax), Ken Reid (baritone sax), Rick Hammett (trumpet, flugelhorn), Jon Garniss (trombone), Mark Poniatowski (bass), and Kenny Hadley (drums). 

Each is a dedicated jazz artist bringing superlative instrumental, interpretive, and ensemble skills to the group as well as a wealth of performance experience in the theatre, classical, and commercial music genres. 

All octet members are professional jazz educators and several hold positions currently at leading institutions. Brunch begins at 11:45 a.m., with music beginning at noon.

For tickets
https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1217

BFCCPS: Join us for an Enrollment Open House!

Enrollment applications for the 2019-2020 school year at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School are currently being accepted. We would like to encourage all interested families to join us for an Enrollment Information Session to learn more about our school community.

Two sessions will be hosted at 201 Main Street in Franklin. The first is on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 10 am to noon and the next will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 10 am to noon. Please note that attendance at these events is purely optional and no RSVP is required to attend.

You'll hear from the Board of Trustees, Members of the BFCCPS School Administration, and Faculty as well as Parents at our school. These open houses are a great way to learn more about the school's mission, and see what makes BFCCPS such a special place!

Please note that school visits are not available during school hours so these enrollment sessions are truly the best way to learn more about BFCCPS before the annual enrollment lottery.

For the 2019-2020 School year, BFCCPS will offer 302 new openings. The BFCCPS Expansion is the best chance for local applicants to secure enrollment at our school!

We will be adding two new classrooms for Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5 as we open our brand new 72,000 square foot school. 92 spaces will be offered for Kindergarten and 40 new spaces will be offered in all grades Grades One through Five. Applications for Grade Six through Eight will be accepted as openings occur or will receive a wait list position. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Communications Coordinator Mrs. Joanne Basile for assistance.

BFCCPS: Join us for an Enrollment Open House!
BFCCPS: Join us for an Enrollment Open House!

Learn more on this BFCCPS Expansion Brief.

Want to apply now? You can complete an online application. You can also click here to print an application to mail into us, or drop by at 201 Main Street in Franklin, MA between 8 and 2:30 to fill out an application in person.

Online version

Print version


Franklin Children's School Registration and Open House

Franklin Children's School announces registration for the 2019-2020 school year!!

Registration has begun and will run through February 1, 2019.

Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, January 26, 10:00-12:00 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 an application or have any questions, please contact Executive Director, Kim Barrett at 508-528-9378 or email fcskids@verizon.net.

Franklin Children’s School was voted #1 choice for Franklin preschools in the 2017 and 2018 Readers Choice Awards!!


Franklin Children's School Open House
Franklin Children's School Open House - Jan 26


Visit FCS on the web   http://www.fcskids.com/

Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019

Lifelong Community Learning has announced a March 2 ski trip to Bretton Woods, NH. Participants will enjoy a day on the slopes without thinking about the driving. 

Transportation will be provided by a chartered motor coach departing Franklin High School parking lot at 5:30 AM and will depart Bretton Woods at 4:30 PM to return home. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

For more information, and to register, go online to   www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Community Learning-Special Events. 

You can also call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.

Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.

NOTE: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Brenda Reed at 508-613-1483 or email at reedb@franklinps.net.


Get a copy of the Flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhcza2NKOGRqLTg3T09iR0JadzEtSG5zM0FBZkxV/view?usp=sharing



Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019
Saturday Ski Trip Planned - March 2, 2019

“It’s about how we can form our goals over the next five years”

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

Franklin Library looking for survey responses

"The library is ready to release its newest trio of surveys to aid in a new strategic plan for the next five years. 
“We’re going to be rolling out a whole series of surveys and questions to our patrons to sort of help us shape the strategic plan,” said Children’s Librarian Caliegh Keating. 
The survey touches on suggestions on collections, programming, services,
Keating said that the kind of information they’re looking for is focused on areas that the library is succeeding as well as areas that may need improvement."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190103/franklin-library-surveys-available

Answer the first three questions of the new Strategic Plan Survey here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqG1XVhqosaeWVwTv8BrpBEcNvQBkNdxP15908Mf3H7WqMow/viewform

Franklin Library looking for survey responses

Franklin Library looking for survey responses