Hockomock League: Milford, Oliver Ames Switch Divisions - Fall 2020

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides news on the division realignment effective with the next school year:

"Two Hockomock League schools will be competing in different divisions starting this upcoming Fall season.

Oliver Ames will return to the Davenport division while Milford will take its place in the Kelley-Rex starting in the Fall 2020 season, Hockomock League president and Franklin athletic director Tom Angelo confirmed.

The shift comes due to a Hockomock League by-law that states the six schools with the largest enrollment will be in the Kelley-Rex, and the six schools with the smallest enrollment will make up the Davenport division.

In the latest Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations (DESE) SIMS enrollment numbers for grades 9 through 11 that were submitted to the state on October 1st of last year, Milford had 976 students, fourth-most in the Hockomock League. Oliver Ames came in with 840 students, which is the seventh most."

Continue reading about the realignment:
https://hockomocksports.com/milford-oliver-ames-switching-divisions-for-fall-2020/

Hockomock League Enrollment – November 2019 – Grades 9-11

• Taunton – 1536
• Attleboro – 1363
• Franklin – 1317
• Milford – 976
• Mansfield – 917
• King Philip – 916
• Sharon – 882
• Oliver Ames – 840
• North Attleboro – 802
• Stoughton -764
• Canton – 731
• Foxboro – 580

communities covered by the Hockomock League

Easy Write schedules writing workshops at FHS - registration is open

On Tuesday, February 4, at Franklin High School, a weekly series of writing workshops begins by Easy Write -- a Franklin-based academic enrichment program. The workshop is targeted for Franklin students (8th grade through college).

"Easy Write teaches students to write proficiently and will give them an advantage on tests, essays, research papers, and the SAT. 

The workshops teach students writing skills not ordinarily taught in a traditional English class."

Information on the workshops can be found online
https://easy-write.com/workshop/

Information on Easy Write can be found online https://easy-write.com/

Information brochure can be downloaded here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczekdhUnk0WXNWODVTdm5sZEJDWEpyaThqN0lF/view?usp=sharing

Easy Write schedules writing workshops at FHS - registration is open

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“There are appropriate public health approaches in place"

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

"The risk to Massachusetts residents is low, but all health care providers must be on alert for the potentially deadly coronavirus.

That message was delivered Thursday by the state Department of Public Health, including information on what doctors should do if patients exhibit possible symptoms of the virus.

Initially detected in December in Wuhan, China, the virus has spread to other parts of Asia, with the first confirmed case in the U.S. announced this week."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200123/coronavirus-massachusetts-health-officials-on-alert

As part of the Franklin Matters Radio series, we just sat with Franklin's new Health Director, Cathleen Liberty for an introductory interview. The interview is the first of a series planned to keep residents informed on health issues like this virus.

For more information on the Health Dept, visit their Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

The January monthly meeting of the Board of Health was recorded and available for replay:  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/01/fm-189-board-of-health-meeting-jan-8.html

“There are appropriate public health approaches in place"

FTC Consumer Alerts: The top frauds of 2019

The top frauds of 2019 by Monica Vaca - Associate Director, Division of Consumer Response and Operations Each year, the FTC takes a hard look at the number of reports people make to our Consumer Sentinel Network. In fact, during 2019, we got more than 3.2 million reports to the FTC from you. We've read what you've said, and crunched the numbers. Here's what you told us in 2019. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/01/top-frauds-2019  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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THE BLACK BOX Announces February 2020 Calendar of Events

THE BLACK BOX, the region’s premier music, theater, and event venue, has announced its February 2020 Calendar.

Irina Fainkichen and pianist Irina Kotlyar return to THE BLACK BOX February 9th as part of the THE BLACK BOX Classical Series. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Irina Fainkichen is member of Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and has performed with New Hampshire Symphony, Lexington Symphony, Pro-Arte Chamber Orchestra, and recently with Broadway on Tour’s Phantom of the Opera at Boston Opera House. Born in Ukraine, Irina Kotlyar received degrees from the Rubin Academy of Music in Jerusalem, Israel. With Gregory Shifrin, the Kotlyar-Shifrin Piano Duo has won several international prizes and awards and has performed throughout Israel, Europe, and America. Tea service will be available in the lobby.

adam connie sr

THE BLACK BOX Comedy Series debuts on February 13 with adam connie sr. adam connie sr. is a Franklin, MA bred comedian based in San Diego, CA . His career in entertainment began when he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the web series "Fully Staffed." His love for comedy then took him to the stage. Now in his ninth year performing, he's ready to kick off his first tour in his hometown Franklin, MA.

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series presents The Love Dogs this Valentine's Day for a special night out. Take one red-hot horn section, add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar, pour over a funky and swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called "the best in the business," and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front-man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Season with a few years on the road tearing up juke joints, festivals, and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic.It's a recipe for music and mayhem, for intensity and irreverence; it's The Love Dogs.

THE BLACK BOX features a full bar. The venue is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. 

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Small Potatoes Concert - Feb 8

Fabulous midwest duo plus Mike Laureanno

Small Potatoes Feb 8 with Mike Laureanno View this email in your browser SMALL POTATOES with special guest Mike Laureanno February 8 - $20 Husband and wife duo Small Potatoes returns to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin on Saturday, February 8th.  When you see Small Potatoes (Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso) perform, you hear two great voices, some fine guitar playing, and a touch of tin whistle, flute, mandolin, bodhran and other percussion toys. Together they present a truly rare blend of vocal and instrumental abilities, award-winning songwriting and arranging talents. http://smallpotatoesmusic.com/ The Chicago based folk duo say it has taken them years of careful indecision to develop a repertoire they describe as "Celtic to Cowboy." Superb musicianship and showmanship, award-winning songwriting, and a strong sense of tradition has made them, as Dirty Linen Magazine once said, "one of the most polished, inventive, and entertaining shows on the circuit." Award winning Fall River performer Mike Laureanno will open the show. A passionate performer, Mike's songs are visceral and evocative. He is proud of his roots and many of his songs deal with his gritty blue collar hometown and the lives of his family and friends.  He is a winner of the 2017 Wildflower, TX songwriting contest, the 2016 Woody Guthrie songwriting contest and a 2016 Kerrville New Folk, TX finalist. http://mikelaureanno.weebly.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available.  Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Feb 29       Pesky J Nixon and Miles to Dayton Mar 14       The Squeezebox Stompers Apr 4          Tom Rush Apr 18        Matt Nakoa May 9         Red Molly

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA