"it came to light that we might have problems with past donations"

To those who knew her, Kristin Graci embodied the high school’s motto, “Franklin athletes never quit.” 

An all-star pitcher, “She lived and breathed softball,” said Graci’s mother, Rita.For more than two years, Brad and Rita Graci have tried to give a permanent memorial to the high school in memory of Kristin, who died in 2010 at the age of 21 from complications of leukemia. 

Through working with the School Committee, they’re now a step closer to seeing a large panther sculpture placed on the high school grounds.

Continue reading the article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150130/NEWS/150139826/1994/NEWS#sthash.e3hu7knj.dpuf

The policy changes to permit the donation were posted here as part of the School Committee agenda for the meeting that was canceled this week due to the storm. They will carry forward to the next meeting currently scheduled for Feb 10th.

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/01/franklin-public-schools-memorial-policy.html

The porposed donation "Franklin athletes never quit"

You can also find info on this topic on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Athletes-Never-Quit-gifted-by-Kristin-Graci-Class-of-2007/610053365749062

Franklin Art Association: February Newsletter

The Franklin Art Association newsletter for February can be found here:

Franklin Art Association

For additional information about the Franklin Art Association please visit their webpage  http://www.franklinart.org/

3: Celebrate Valentine's Day with our Dinner & Sinatra Show

3 461 W Central Street (Rt.140), Franklin, MA 02038 • 508.528.6333 • www.3-restaurant.com Please visit our other Let's Eat, Inc. restaurant in Norwood: SKY

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FHS Hockey: 'taking stock of the Hock"

Hockomock Sports has a mid-season review of the boys hockey teams. Josh Perry, writes a good summary on Franklin High School and in particular Ryan Spillane.

Josh Perry - Franklin is starting to get some statewide recognition after its tie with Super 8 favorite Springfield Cathedral, its play in the Mount St. Charles tournament, and the way that the Panthers have rolled through their Hock schedule. 

The key player on the top line for the Panthers has been Ryan Spillane. The senior was one of the league’s top returning scorers and has picked up where he left off last winter pairing with linemates Joe Bourque and Alec Borkowski on one of the league’s most prolific lines. 

Spillane, the son of Franklin coach Chris Spillane, has scored 15 goals and recorded 10 assists this season, while also providing the two-way play and willingness to battle in the corners that is a key to Franklin’s system. 

Spillane has also been effective on both the power play and penalty kill and as the best player on the best team is a front runner as Player of the Year.

Continue reading the full article at Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/taking-stock-of-the-hock-hockey-20142015

FHS Panthers

Franklin Arts Festival Meeting Reminder - Jan 29 - 7:00 PM

Hi All  

We wanted to remind you that the Franklin Arts Festival meeting will be held tomorrow evening Thursday, January 29 at 7PM at THE BLACK BOX. 

Please spread the word and invite any potential participants.  

Topics

• Name the Festival
• Update on Action Items
• Discuss Length of Festival and number of venues
• Finalize Committees
• Define Next Steps

Our committee has been working hard developing the plans and soliciting support for the festival.  We hope that you and all our participants are spreading the word to develop an energy and enthusiasm for the week.  

See you tomorrow night  

Best,  

Steering Committee

 

THE BLACK BOX Theater, 15 West Central St, Franklin, MA

Big bucks for the American Cancer Society

FHS Panthers

Quick update:

The Boys Basketball and FHS Cheerleaders raised $1000 for the American Cancer Society at Friday night's games at FHS for the Coaches vs. Cancer event.

Montessori Open House - Jan 31 - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Montessori Open House

Saturday, January 31 and Saturday, February 7 

from 11am to 1pm

31 Hayward St., Franklin

Free event.
The public is welcome to learn about our Montessori preschool and kindergarten programs.

Website: www.MySunriseMontessori.com

Contact: Karen Roeber, Director at 508-541-8010

screen grab of Sunrise Montessori webpage