FRI 12/12 7:30pm Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera at The Black Box
SAT 12/13 9am-4pm Book Sale at Franklin Public Library
SAT 12/13 9am & 10am Breakfast with Santa at the Franklin YMCA (and other Hockomock branches), registration required.
SAT 12/13 1-3pm Winter Event with Santa at KinderCare Learning Centers in Franklin
SAT 12/13 4-7pm Beer and Bling: Fundraiser for Cameron Liberatore at Pour Richard’s Franklin
SAT 12/13 7:30pm Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera at The Black Box
SUN 12/14 9am-12pm Bag Sale at Franklin Public Library
SUN 12/14 2pm Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera at The Black Box
MON 12/15 3:15-5pm Cookies and Cocoa with Santa - Franklin Recreation - register HERE.
TUE 12/16 6am-8pm Special Town Election in Franklin, location Franklin HS
WED 12/17 6:30pm Doggie Tales at Franklin Public Library, registration required.
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For event details click HERE.
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Friday, December 12, 2014
Graduation gown discussion
From Pantherbook, their editorial written by Sammy Croteau
See more at: http://pantherbook.org/top-stories/2014/12/11/power-politics-and-the-press/#sthash.hORuejWs.dpuf
From Fox25 their video summary
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
Recently the Franklin High School (FHS) Student Government was approached by the Gay Straight Alliance with a proposal to do away with the white and blue graduation robes, that are assigned by gender, and to adopt one robe color for all graduating students. This proposal has sparked much controversy and division within the student body. Even outside news agencies have come to the school to highlight the issue.
I have spoken with many of my classmates who feel strongly of keeping the blue and white graduation robes. With all due respect for those who are petitioning for a change, we need to give voice to those who seek to preserve the blue and white tradition.
In order for our school to be together as one we need to start considering what unites us rather than what separates us. We are all Franklin Panthers whose school colors are blue and white. Changing our school’s traditions to soothe the feelings of a few seems drastic and unnecessary. Tradition is important and so is representing our true school colors on the day we graduate.
Individuals who feel uncomfortable having to choose between graduation gowns of blue and white should not be afraid to choose the color that best suits them. Today’s student body has learned to welcome the quality of our diversity and the traditions that unite us.
I believe the student body should all have the freedom to choose what school color they would like to wear on their graduation day, despite their gender. Shouldn’t we promote freedom of choice for all students at FHS? This compromise can be achieved by opening up a vote to the whole student body on whether or not we should be free to choose.
The power of the democratic process will allow us to rise above the politics of division and make any changes adopted acceptable to the majority.
See more at: http://pantherbook.org/top-stories/2014/12/11/power-politics-and-the-press/#sthash.hORuejWs.dpuf
entrance to Franklin High School |
From Fox25 their video summary
Boston News, Weather, Sports | FOX 25 | MyFoxBoston
"One would assume I’d be moving forward with the project after that"
Town planning officials received just one response to the request for proposals to develop a town-owned property at the corner of Emmons Street.
While potential uses for the one-acre property had been hotly debated - with residents, downtown business owners and even Dean College officials all pitching ideas - only Franklin developer Roger Calarese submitted a proposal by the Dec. 2 deadline. Calarese is best known as the developer behind the Franklin Village Mall.
His plan for the 150 Emmons St. site calls for a 5,300-square-foot commercial property that would include a bank with a drive-through service. He described it as being a Colonial-style building, designed to mesh with the downtown's aesthetic.
Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141212/NEWS/141218719/1994/NEWS
150 Emmons St, the building under discussion |
In August, the Calarese proposal for the "express of interest" was captured here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/08/responses-for-emmons-st-building.html
From the March public meeting, the handouts provided can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/03/emmons-st-building-discussion-documents.html
Thursday, December 11, 2014
'Tis the Season for Giving!
“We make a living by what we get.
We make a life by what we give.”
― Winston S. Churchill
Giving is as easy as 1, 2, 3
1 - You can give to help provide cupcakes for our December holiday meal. Visit The Cake Bar today to help out with the cupcake order.
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2014/11/lets-add-cupcakes-to-holiday-ham-dinners.html
2 - Make a reservation with Nice Car Care for your vehicle to get serviced. 5% of the profits from the services they provide during the month of December will come to the Food Pantry.
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2014/11/nice-car-care-gives-back-to-families-in.html
3 - The Franklin Food Elves are making it easy for you to help your neighbors in need during the "12 Days of Donating" campaign. From December 1 through December 12, volunteer Food Elves will be coming to your neighborhood, or you can donate goods at a local participating business.
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2014/12/franklin-downtown-partnership-and-food.html
And if you prefer, you can also give directly via this secure online donation link
Donate securely here |
This post was shared from the Food Pantry page here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2014/12/tis-season-for-giving.html
"Franklin will be among the heavy favorites"
Hockomock Sports has the boys hockey preview for the Kelly-Rex Division which includes Franklin
Franklin
2013-14 Record: 14-7-1, 8-1-1
2013-14 Finish: Lost in the Division 1 South quarterfinal to Framingham
Head Coach: Chris Spillane
Read the full hockey preview article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-hockey-kelley-rex-division-preview
The Davenport Division hockey preview can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-hockey-davenport-division-preview
Franklin
2013-14 Record: 14-7-1, 8-1-1
2013-14 Finish: Lost in the Division 1 South quarterfinal to Framingham
Head Coach: Chris Spillane
The Panthers are a perennial Hockomock power and are looking to build on last year’s league title and their first foray into D1 hockey, which included a win over Weymouth in the playoffs before a loss to Framingham in Bourne.
Franklin had a strong senior class but, in a sign of the strength of the program, returns 18 juniors from 2013. The top scoring line from last year is back with Joe Bourque, Alec Borkowski, and Ryan Spillane expected to once again be the top line.
Also, the Panthers return three of the top four defensemen from last year in Kyle Filbert, Nick Morris, and Mason Saunders, who impressed on both sides of the ice with a powerful shot from the point.
The question mark for Franklin is in goal. The loss of talented goalies Devon Maloof and Mike Donadio leaves a big hole to fill and head coach Chris Spillane is counting on senior Ryan Shea, who saw limited action last season, and junior Nick Jasinski to step into the No. 1 spot.
Once again, Franklin will be among the heavy favorites to bring home a league title, but is also looking to be a challenger in D1 and added strong opponents like Super 8 contenders Springfield Cathedral and Malden Catholic.
“We have a veteran team returning that will be challenged with a very strong schedule,” said Spillane.
Alec Borkowski (3) and Franklin will once again be the favorite to take home the Hockomock League title coming into the season. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
Read the full hockey preview article here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-hockey-kelley-rex-division-preview
The Davenport Division hockey preview can be found here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-hockey-davenport-division-preview
Blackstone River Theatre - Christmas Celebration Shows Saturday AND Sunday!!
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"she and the district began working together on a solution"
The school district’s opinion on a first-grader's service dog has softened after the boy’s mother mounted a public campaign to bring attention to his story.
Ericha Flateau's 7-year-old son Austin has bilateral perisylvian polymicrogyria, a rare brain malformation that causes seizures. Last month, Austin was paired with a service dog named Paris who can detect and respond to Austin's seizures: The milky-white golden retriever comforts the boy, alerts others to his seizures and stays by his side nearly 24 hours a day.
Flateau, a 26-year-old single mother, had hoped the district would assign Austin's aide at Davis Thayer Elementary School, where he attends first grade, to handle Paris. The other options, she said, were to hire someone to travel to school with Austin or care for the dog herself, neither of which she can afford.Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141209/NEWS/141206740
You can find 4 Paws for Austin on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/4PawsforAustin
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
3 brief videos by FHS Students
From pantherbook, I find and share these three short videos by students. Animoto is a free internet based tool that takes photos, adds music and creates a brief movie that can be shared on the web.
The free tool provides a limited selection of music to 'match' the photos. You can also upgrade to a 'premium' or business version to enable more music choices and video length options.
It is good to see students using this kind of tool in their class work.
http://pantherbook.org/video/featured-multimedia/2014/12/09/everyday-life-at-franklin-high/
http://pantherbook.org/student-life/2014/12/09/behind-the-scenes-at-fhs/
http://pantherbook.org/student-life/2014/12/09/a-day-in-the-life-at-franklin-high-school/
If you would like to explore Animoto for some family holiday videos, you can find them on the web here https://animoto.com/
The free tool provides a limited selection of music to 'match' the photos. You can also upgrade to a 'premium' or business version to enable more music choices and video length options.
It is good to see students using this kind of tool in their class work.
Everyday Life at Franklin High School by Sammy Croteau
http://pantherbook.org/video/featured-multimedia/2014/12/09/everyday-life-at-franklin-high/
Behind the scenes at FHS by Lucy Hemingway
http://pantherbook.org/student-life/2014/12/09/behind-the-scenes-at-fhs/
A day in the life at Franklin High School by Lauren Robinson
http://pantherbook.org/student-life/2014/12/09/a-day-in-the-life-at-franklin-high-school/
screen grab of Animoto home page |
If you would like to explore Animoto for some family holiday videos, you can find them on the web here https://animoto.com/
2 Original FPAC musicals, Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera and ’Tis the Season!
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents two original FPAC musicals, Humbug! A Beggar’s Opera and ’Tis the Season!, for the holidays this year.
A family favorite since debuting as part of FPAC’s 2008 season, Humbug! is an original musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol starring the script’s writer, Nick Paone, as Scrooge. With musical hits of every genre and live accompaniment by a 10-piece band of professional musicians, Humbug! transports audiences from Dickensian England to contemporary America as the novel’s characters and storyline are cleverly reimagined with modern setting and dialogue. Newly restaged for THE BLACK BOX, FPAC’s new home and performance venue in downtown Franklin, Humbug! delivers a holiday gift of hilarity with a timely and timeless message.
FPAC's Humbug! |
Paone has reinvented the Dickens story for a modern audience, producing satire with updated references to current events and pop culture. As Scrooge embarks on his transformative journey of self-redemption, he faces his nighttime visitors with unexpected twists and hilarious turns along the way. The plotline is supported by an entertaining and accessible score that includes creative treatments of Broadway and pop hits. A talented cast of 40 brings Paone’s fresh interpretation of Dickens’ work to the stage.
’Tis the Season!, an original large cast musical first presented by FPAC in 1995, returns by popular demand to entertain audiences with great merriment, fanfare and fun. The upbeat, jazzy extravaganza features members of the Kenny Hadley Big Band with contemporary arrangements of favorite holiday classics in musical styles ranging from swing, R&B and gospel to rock, pop and Broadway.
The show spotlights over 100 singers and dancers. Musical arrangements include Andy Williams’ It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year and Happy Holiday, songs from several popular television Christmas specials, Quincy Jones’ sensational version of the Hallelujah Chorus, and many surprises. Notes Director Raye Lynn Mercer, “’Tis the Season! is reminiscent of a good old-fashioned Christmas special with great singing, dancing and holiday fun. The show is guaranteed to entertain audiences of all ages.”
- FPAC presents ’Tis the Season! on Saturday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 21 at 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street, in Franklin.
- Performances of Humbug! are on December 12 at 7:30 p.m., December 13 at 2:00 and 7:30 p.m., and December 14 at 2 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street.
Big Y and Waters Corporation are 2014 FPAC Holiday Performance Sponsors. For more information and tickets to FPAC holiday shows, visit www.fpaconline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Franklin Downtown Partnership: Murphy Business Holiday Gathering
Murphy Business invites you to a holiday gathering
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Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Hockomock Sports: FHS Basketball Season Preview
Hockomock Sports has published their preview of the Boys and Girls Basketball teams for the Kelly-Rex division. The Franklin portion of both articles are captured here along with the links to read the full articles.
Read the full boys basketball preview article by Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-boys-basketball-kelley-rex-preview
Read the full girls basketball preview by Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-girls-basketball-kelley-rex-preview
It's safe to say that Franklin is not just starting a new chapter in the program, but arguably a whole new book. Dean O'Connor and the field house are gone. CJ Neely takes over the program and the team will play in a new state of the art gym. One thing that remains the same is the winning standard.
"I'm really looking forward to growing as a team and focusing on day to day progress," Neely said. "I expect our kids to really have to battle day to day for minutes which should make practices very competitive and enjoyable. If we stay focused on commitment to daily improvement I hope to be in contention in a highly talented and deep Hockomock league and make a strong tournament showing."
Six-foot-seven Marcus Giese returns as not only one of the better post players in the league, but one of the best players period. He's tough to defend around the rim and he showed last year that he can has extended his range. On defense, his shot blocking ability is unmatched and makes it tough to score in the paint. Tim Prunier had a breakout sophomore year last season and will look to build on that while Dylan Reno will emerge as a key player on both ends of the court.
FHS Panthers
Read the full boys basketball preview article by Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-boys-basketball-kelley-rex-preview
The Panthers return all but two regular players from last season’s team, which lost the league title by a single game and reached the D1 Central semifinal in Franklin’s first year competing outside of Eastern Mass. Head coach John Leighton knows that his team enters the season with huge expectations, especially with star forward Lexi Martin back for her senior season and recently signed to play at Merrimack College.
“Lexi signed and that’s nice because now she can focus on the season without having to worry about it,” said Leighton. Along with Martin, Franklin returns a cast of players that can all play major roles in the drive and kick system that Leighton runs. Julianne Pisani was the team’s leading scorer in the tournament with Martin out injured and will be joined in the backcourt by her twin sister Tracey, who was the HockomockSports.com Defensive Player of the Year last winter.
Jillian Spolidoro adds size and shooting on the wing and junior Aubrie Kutil continues to develop into a weapon on the post. Alexandra Ethier and Olivia Adiletto will add scoring off the bench and Leighton expects junior Lauren Rudolph to return from an ankle injury that she suffered during the soccer season and add another shooter off the bench.
As if that was not enough talent to work with, Leighton is also looking for Caroline Maguire, Meghan Georges and “dynamic” freshman Kiera Fernandes to contribute as well. After regularly making deep runs in the tournament, Leighton is hopeful that this year’s team can “break through” and bring a title home to its new gym.
Read the full girls basketball preview by Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-girls-basketball-kelley-rex-preview
Franklin Library: Book Sale - Dec 13-14
The monthly book sale will be held this weekend. Books on sale Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Books by the bag on sale on Sunday from 9:00 AM to Noon.
Classical music performed by Betty Kushner from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday.
This post was shared from the Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/12/library-book-sale.html
Classical music performed by Betty Kushner from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Saturday.
Franklin Library: Book Sale 12/13, Bag Sale 12/14 |
This post was shared from the Library page here
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/12/library-book-sale.html
FPAC Stages Holiday Musical Performance For Area Community Organizations
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will host a special performance of the original holiday musical ’Tis the Season! for community youth, family and social services organizations on Friday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, located at 224 Oak Street in Franklin.
FPAC will distribute complimentary tickets for the December 19 performance through community organizations, including the Hockomock Area YMCA, local Best Buddies chapters, and Franklin Food Pantry. For more information about ticket availability, representatives from nonprofit community service organizations are encouraged to call 508-528-3370 or email Alan Mercer at amercer@fpaconline.com.
Franklin Performing Arts Company |
A distinctive suburban non-profit arts organization founded in 1991, FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment, and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers, and students of the arts. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC productions draw performers and audiences from more than 100 communities throughout the region.
Tickets are available for purchase by the general public for regularly scheduled performances of ’Tis the Season! on December 20 at 7:30 p.m. and on December 21 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 508-528-3370 or visit www.fpaconline.com.
Franklin Performing Arts Company |
In the News: break-in trio arrested
Two Franklin women and an Andover man, whom police say are suspects in at least 10 area house break-ins, are being held on $10,000 bail after their arraignment in Wrentham District Court Friday on charges related to a Plainville burglary last week, police said.
Rachelle O’Handley, 27, of 431 Lincoln St., Franklin, Sandra Salazar, 26, of 606 East Central St., Franklin, and James Howard, 35, of 15 High St., Andover, pleaded not guilty to charges of breaking and entering during the daytime with intent to commit a felony, receiving stolen property of more than $250 and possession of a Class A drug, heroin, police said.
All three are also on probation for previous offenses, according to court documents.Continue reading the full article in the Milford Daily News here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141209/NEWS/141207062/1994/NEWS
Monday, December 8, 2014
Beer & Bling; A Fundraiser for Cameron Liberatore
Beer & Bling:
A Fundraiser for Cameron Liberatore
Sat, Dec 13 4-7 PM
at Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits
14 Grove Street
Franklin
Cameron Liberatore, a Franklin native and 2008 graduate of Franklin High, was critically injured in a November car accident. A talented and promising young musician, Cameron had been living in Nashville, working in the music industry.
His recovery process has been long and difficult. Currently, his parents are researching facilities in the Boston area to continue his rehabilitation. Many of the transfer and travel expenses are not covered by insurance. We'd like to help.
This event will feature a wide variety of craft beers and the introduction of Far From the Tree Ciders, a new producer from Salem. A silent auction includes a number of large-format wines, generously donated by Mike Curran and Classic Wine Imports. All auction proceeds will be donated to Cameron.
Jacqueline Volpe of the Noonday Collection will be selling wonderful jewelry and accessories designed and produced by women from impoverished Third World countries. Order on Saturday, and your gifts will arrive in time for Christmas.
We are seeking local musicians to donate their talents at this event. Interested parties should contact Ann Williams at ann@pourrichardswine.com
Tickets are $10 at the door, a 100% donation to the Liberatore family. Pour Richard's will also donate a percentage of our sales from this event.
Please consider attending and bringing guests.
If you missed the prior story on Cameron Liberatore, you can find it here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/11/in-news-12-days-of-donating-cameron.html
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