FHS boys basketball tops Attleboro, FHS girls swim tops KP

In the winter sports action on Friday, the FHS boys basketball team topped Attleboro while the girls lost. The boys lost to KP in the swim meat while the girls won. All results via Hockomock Sports.

FHS Panthers

Boys Basketball

• Franklin, 63 @ Attleboro, 53

– Final – Franklin was led by freshman Jay Dieterle, who scored 16 points. Paul Mahon added 13 for the Panthers. Jake Dunkley had 17 points and five rebounds and Kyle Murphy added 13 points and 12 boards for the Bombardiers.

Girls Basketball

• Attleboro, 56 @ Franklin, 48 – Final

– Emily Houle led the Bombardiers on Friday with 22 points.

Swimming

• Franklin boys, 59 @ King Philip boys, 100 – Final
• Franklin girls, 100 @ King Philip girls, 68 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday, Jan 22
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-012216/

Franklin Public Schools: Update on Pattern of Unspecified Threats

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Good Morning-

If you have been watching the news you know that a pattern of unspecified threats have been directed at schools in Massachusetts. We can report that the Franklin Public Schools have not received any threats. However, we have taken precautions to assure the safety of our students and faculty.  

The Franklin Police have been in communication with us about these incidents and we have reviewed protocols with our School Resource Officers. Our district and building administrators have been directed to review safety protocols for threats with office personnel teachers and staff. In the event of a situation, we will follow our administrative protocols and will communicate to all stakeholders.  

We thank you for your support and understanding as we endeavor to maintain a safe learning environment for our students and personnel.

Respectfully,

Maureen Sabolinski, Superintendent

Sally Winslow, Assistant Superintendent

FHS in the rain

Recent news

• The Boston Globe report on threats to MA schools

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/19/arlington-high-school-closing-early-after-threat-bombing-shooting-received/4dZJToXJ3R4BMH2N3NNOtK/story.html

• CBS Boston reports on 15 MA communities receiving threats this week

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2016/01/19/schools-closed-bomb-threats-massachusetts-recorded-messages/

• NH schools close in December

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/12/20/nashua-schools-closed-violent-threats/77676674/

• LA schools close in December

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/15/us/los-angeles-schools-closed-threat/

Franklin Library: Celebrating Ireland

Join us for a lively and authentic program embracing Irish history and culture in story and song. 

Irish story and song - Franklin Library - Jan 24

Three well-known musicians, Mary King, Phil Edmonds, and Dublin-bred Hughie Purcell bring Ireland to you! 

The Celtic soul is alive and well in the stories and songs you will hear, and your ears and eyes will smile. 

For more information, please visit www.celticharpri.com

Franklin Library - Music of Ireland - Jan 24 - 3 PM

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/01/v-behaviorurldefaultvmlo.html

Franklin Public Schools - Summer Program - Registration is Open

Summer Program 2016 Registration is Open! Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Math Academy creations Welcome to Summer 2016! We are excited to offer creative, enriching, and academically supportive courses this summer and introduce new programs such as Code to the Future, TV Production, Chorus Camp, and Summer Musical Theater.  Classes are available for students entering Kindergarten to Grade 12.   Register on our website: www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com select Summer  Franklin Public Schools ~ Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Program 2016 lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us/508-553-4814 A lifetime of learning.

Forward this email FPS- Lifelong Learning | 355 East Central Street | Franklin | MA | 02038

In the News: Republican committee ballot issue, summer school registration open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Voters who wish to elect members to the local Republican Town Committee in the March 1 primary will have to either write in their selections or use stickers after a missed deadline. 

Town Clerk Teresa Burr said Friday that the portion of the ballot where Republican voters might vote for members would be without candidate names. The other races - including the party nomination for president - and other primary ballots are unaffected, she said. 

James Gianotti, chairman of the Franklin Republican Town Committee, cited a problem with the mail as the cause of the missed deadline.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160122/franklin-missed-deadline-leads-to-ballot-snafu

Registration for Franklin Public Schools’ summer program is now open.Courses offered include coding, television production, chorus and musical theater, which are available to students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. 

Registrations are on a first-come, first-served basis. 

To view the course catalog and to register, visit franklinlifelonglearning.com. For more information, call 508-553-4814 or email lifelong@franklin.k12.ma.us.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160122/franklin-public-schools-opens-summer-program-registration

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 1/22/16 - THU 1/28/16

FRIDAY 1/22/16
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at the Franklin Art Center
7pm   FYHA Face-Off Fundraising Event at Elks Lodge
7:30pm   Othello at The Black Box

SATURDAY 1/23/16
9-11:30am   BFCCPS 8th Grade Annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Elks Lodge
11am-1pm   Open House at Sunrise Montesori in Franklin (31 Hayward Street)
7:30pm   Othello at The Black Box

SUNDAY 1/24/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club
2pm   Othello at The Black Box
2pm   Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song at Franklin Public Library

MONDAY 1/25/16
9-10:30am   Tea and Tangles at the Franklin Art Center
7:30pm   Let’s Laugh Today - laughter yoga at FUSF

TUESDAY 1/26/16
6:30-8pm   Teen/Tween Knit Night at the Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 1/27/16
6-8pm   Open Auditions for the Little Mermaid at The Black Box

THURSDAY 1/28/16
6:30-8:30pm   Relay for Life Fundraiser at Pour Richard’s
6:30pm   US Army Corp of Engineers Natural Valley Storage Area Planning Meeting at the King Street Fire Station
6:30pm   Genealogy Club Monthly Meeting at the Franklin Public Library

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

Senior Center: A new edition of The Franklin Connection is available

A new edition of The Franklin Connection has been published on the Town of Franklin web site.

Click the link below to read the latest edition.

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/Feb16connection.pdf

Franklin Senior Center on a rainy day

FHS Girls Track tops North Attleboro, takes division title

The FHS track teams ran against North Attleboro with the boys losing and the girls winning. The girls win completed their dual meet season undefeated and left them on top of the Kelly-Rex Division. On the basketball court, with nearly half of the games gone, Hockomock Sports editors Ryan Lanigan and Josh Perry take a look at where things currently stand for boys and girls in their reports "Taking Stock of the Hock" 

FHS Panthers

Indoor Track (@ Reggie Lewis Center)

Boys

• Franklin, 29 vs. North Attleboro, 62 – Final

– Nick Rajotte was first in the 55M dash (6.93), Gareth King won the 600M (1:28.37), Matt Reimels won the 1000M (2:42.52), freshman Liam Monahan won the 2 Mile (10:25.25), Matt Tarantino won the 55M hurdles (8.67) and the high jump (league best 5-10.00), John Larkin won the shot put (42-06.25) and John Thompson won the long jump (20-00.00). Franklin’s Luke Gordon won the 300M (37.88) and Ryan Spelman was first in the 1 Mile (4:41.59).

Girls

• Franklin, 62 vs. North Attleboro, 38 – Final 

– The Panthers claimed the 2015-2016 Kelley-Rex division title with a perfect 5-0 dual meet record. Sophomore Jessica Kroushl had a league best time in the 55M dash (7.50) and also won the long jump (16-05.00), freshman Halle Atkinson had a league best time in the 300M (42.28), Meghan Doherty won the 600M (1:42.54), Brittany Robinson won the 1000M (3:11.75), sophomore Nicole Clermont posted league best times in the 1 Mile (5:20.04) and 2 Mile (12:09.65) and Beth Neal won the 55M hurdles (9.85). North Attleboro’s Summer McGowan won the shot put (30-04.75) and Nicole Boulanger won the high jump (5-00.00).

For the other results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-012116/

Tasking stock of the Hock midway through the basketball season

Girls
http://www.hockomocksports.com/taking-stock-of-the-hock-girls-basketball-2015-16/


Boys
http://www.hockomocksports.com/taking-stock-of-the-hock-boys-basketball-2015-16/