Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 9/18/15 - THU 9/24/15

FRIDAY 9/18/15
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
1pm   Franklin Downtown Partnership Networking Luncheon at the Dean College
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SATURDAY 9/19/15
9am-4pm   Book Sale at the Franklin Public Library, classical music by Betty Kushner from 9-10am
2-4pm   Check Out Cub Scouts at the King Street Field
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richard's in Franklin. Free event, donations for the Franklin Food Pantry will be appreciated.

SUNDAY 9/20/15
9am-12pm   Bag Sale at the Franklin Public Library
9am   The HERO Walk at the Tri-County RTVHS. Registrations start at 9am, walk at 10am.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

"we need to respond with the best solutions that medicine and behavioral therapy can provide together"

The Obama administration announced a major policy shift Thursday in its efforts to combat the nation's opioid abuse epidemic. Speaking at a conference on opioid addiction in Northern Virginia, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said her agency would rewrite regulations to remove some of the obstacles that have prevented greater involvement from doctors in treating those addicted to heroin or prescription painkillers.

Continue reading the article online here
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-administration-heroin_55fa058ee4b0fde8b0ccf192

heroin use is part of a larger substance abuse problem

The CDC webpage has additional information on the heroin problem here
http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/heroin/index.html

Current listing of candidates for Franklin's election Nov 3

The "Current" listing of candidates for the Franklin election on Nov 3. The next three important dates leading to the election are as follows:


Last day to object or withdraw (5:00pm) Thursday, October 1, 2015

Last day to register to vote (8:00pm) Wednesday, October 14, 2015

and a 'candidates night' has been booked for Tuesday, Oct 6. Beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. "for only contested races.  It will be live on cable and then repeated each day (if possible) after so that people will get to know the candidates."

Additional details to be shared when made available. 

POSITION	NAME	Total
Assessor	Donna Greenwood
	W.Kenneth  Norman
Assessor Total		2
Bd. Of Health	Donald G. Ranieri, Jr.
	Gail P. Chirdon
	Philip M. Brunelli
	Tara E. Gurge
Bd. Of Health Total		4
Constable	Daniel J. McCahill
	John S. Power
	Philip M. Brunelli
Constable Total		3
Planning Bd	Gregory T. Rondeau
	John F. Carroll
	William D. David
Planning Bd Total		3
School Com.	Anne K. Bergen
	Cynthia J. Douglas
	Denise L. Schultz
	John S. Jewell, PHD
	Kevin P. O'Malley
	Mary Jane Scofield
	Trevor A. Clement
	Vanessa A. Bilello
School Com. Total		8
Town Clerk	Diane M. Padula-O'Neill
	Elizabeth F. Simon
	Paul J. Cheli
	Teresa M. Burr
Town Clerk Total		4
Town Council	Andrew M. Bissanti
	Brett S. Feldman
	Deborah L. Pellegri
	Glenn F. Jones
	James D. Schultz, Jr.
	James V. Gianotti, Jr.
	Judith Pond Pfeffer
	Matthew T. Kelly
	Peter E. Padula
	Richard W. Power, Sr.
	Robert D. Dellorco
	Robert R. Vallee
	Sean P. Slater
	Thomas D. Mercer
Town Council Total		14

Franklin Town Common

Offer to candidates
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/offer-to-candidates-for-franklin.html


The "Election Collection" can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/08/election-collection-nov-3-2015.html

Victory in all competitions on Thursday for FHS sports

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the wins recorded by the FHS volleyball, cross country and golf teams in their competition on Thursday, Sep 17

Volleyball

Sharon @ Franklin, 3 – Final

– Franklin swept the Eagles by scores of 25-16, 25-15, 25-13. Beth Neal had nine assists, six kills and three aces for the Panthers while Dayna McCue added seven digs and six aces and Aubrie Kutil had five kills. Franklin head coach Catherine Horsmann said Rose Morrissette and Sam Campbell played well defensively for the Panthers.

FHS Panthers

Cross Country

Boys

Franklin, 23 @ Attleboro, 35 – Final

Girls

Franklin, 15 @ Attleboro, 50 – Final

Golf

Attleboro, 184 @ Franklin, 153 – Final 

– The Panthers carded a season-low 153 to pick up their first win of the season. Sophomore Bryan Woelfel shot an even par 35, junior Matt Dao carded a 38 and Matt Pleshaw and David Hardin each shot 40. Attleboro’s Tyler Letendre shot a team best 44 on the day.

For all the results across the Hockomock League on Thursday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-091715/

FSPA Launches New Dance Company

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA)

The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) introduces the FSPA Dance Company this fall, providing expanded options for students in many disciplines with opportunities to travel to NYC and Walt Disney World for classes and performances. 

Building upon FSPA’s dance training in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop and more, the Dance Company will provide students with the chance to develop their craft and performance experience. There’s flexibility for dancers to choose how they'd like to be involved – across which disciplines and with what time commitment.

The ensemble will present a Dance Company Concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin in June, along with several showcase performances throughout the school year. The company will perform works of longer length and technical challenge, giving dancers more of a pre-college experience. Requiring greater endurance to sustain longer repertory performances and the ability to comprehend and retain lengthier choreography, dancers will develop the skills needed by today’s dance majors and professionals. 

The process will take dancers beyond simply learning steps and provide a greater emphasis on artistry. Bringing many pieces of original choreography to the stage, dancers will be encouraged to contribute to the creative process to help communicate the choreographer’s vision. Company members will work with FSPA dance faculty as well as guest teachers to present pre-professional pieces in ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and musical theater genres. Dancers will have the opportunity to delve deeper to explore new types of dance and to pursue a broader range within a particular discipline. 

With travel opportunities to Walt Disney World, New York City and a New England dance convention, Dance Company members may choose just one option or all three. The January NYC weekend provides a full-on dance experience within the Big Apple’s vibrant dance world and scene. Students will have the opportunity to see a dance show and take classes at the city’s top schools, such as Broadway Dance Center, American Ballet Theatre and The Ailey School of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 

In the fall, a local dance convention in the Greater Boston or Providence areas presents the chance for Dance Company members to take a full day’s worth of classes by choreographers and dancers specializing in different genres. Drawing dancers from all over the country, it’s a chance to glean fresh perspectives and experiences from new teachers and talents. 

Rounding out the year, FSPA’s annual spring trip to Walt Disney World is full of fun and camaraderie, with time to explore the parks, take master classes with Disney performers and choreographers, and present two shows on Disney stages. 

With three tiers of participation and tuition, FSPA Dance Company is open by audition to FSPA students in grades 8-12. Auditions will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 3:30-5:00 at 38 Main Street in downtown Franklin. 

Please note that auditions for eighth graders will begin at 2:00, which is also the audition time for Next Step, FSPA’s junior dance company for students in grades 5-8. For more information about dance at FSPA, call (508) 528-8668 or visit www.FSPAonline.com.

"NUTCRACKER" AUDITIONS, this SATURDAY 9/19 AT Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center

FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON! 

"NUTCRACKER" AUDITIONS, this SATURDAY 9/19 AT Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center. OPEN TO ALL! 

Audition Times for 

• ages 5-7 -> 1-1:30
• ages 8-9 -> 1:30-2:15
• ages 10-12 -> 2:15-3
• ages 13 plus -> 3:00-4:00

Patti Eisenhauer Dance photo

Auditions will take place at the Dance Center 31 Hayward Street Franklin, MA. 

We look forward to seeing you all there to be a part of this timeless classic.

More info can be found on the Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/Patti-Eisenhauer-Dance-Center-119810176867/timeline/

In the News: state police alert on scams, eagle scouts recognized, development along RT 140, MCAS argued for

Massachusetts State Police issued a scam warning on their official Facebook page Thursday. According to the posting, scammers pretending to be members of the state police or affiliated with the police are calling people and soliciting money for drug prevention and intervention programs. 

The scammers may claim to be part of a narcotics unit, police said.

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150917/NEWS/150916356/1994/NEWS

Boy Scouts Patrick Cunniff, Jonathan Tomaso and Joseph Kroon, from Troop 99 of Franklin, were honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Aug. 1 for achieving the highest rank in Boy Scouts. 

Each scout completed a community service project that benefited the community: Cunniff worked with the Franklin Girls Softball Association to build four dugouts at the Remington-Jefferson fields; Tomaso constructed a walkway between the front and back entrances to the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School benefiting both charter school students and St. Mary Parish CCD students; and Kroon, sponsored by the Town of Franklin, built an arched foot bridge over a stream on the disc golf course at Dacey Fields.

arched foot bridge at Dacey Field disc golf course

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150917/NEWS/150916212/1994/NEWS

"There will be several different buildings," he said. "There's a gas station and, adjacent to that, a lube place and at least one restaurant. There will be several other retail spaces as well." 

According to Taberner, the developer has not labeled all of the proposed buildings, meaning it is uncertain which businesses will occupy them. 

Taberner said the board has requested more information from the developer, and would likely be considering the project for some time. He said he did not know how long the process might take. 

"The matter was continued to the next Planning Board meeting," he said. "It could be two, three, four or five - I have no idea how many meetings it might take."

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150917/NEWS/150916038/1994/NEWS

In a meeting with the Daily News editorial board on Wednesday, Pioneer Institute’s Jamie Gass and Tom Birmingham, former Senate president and co-author of the Education Reform Act of 1993 which created the MCAS, cautioned against switching from the long-standing test. Instead, the pair recommended working within the current system for better results. 

After education reform went into effect, Birmingham said the state set and met new standards that have pushed school performance to the top in the nation. If Massachusetts signs on to the PARCC test, Birmingham said he worries standards will drop to accommodate students in other PARCC states that don't have tests as rigorous as those in Massachusetts. 

“Before you outright jettison what has been coincident, at least, with our historic, unprecedented education success stories … I think you should bear in mind the words from the Hippocratic Oath, which is first, do no harm,” Birmingham said. “I’m fearful that if we do jettison MCAS and replace it with something else that is yet completely untested, we are inviting regression in terms of our education success.”

Continue to read the article online here (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150917/NEWS/150915990/1994/NEWS

Info on MCAS can be found here   http://www.doe.mass.edu/mcas/