Sunday, February 28, 2016

S.A.F.E. meeting with Chris Herren on Monday - Feb 29, 7:00 PM



This is a reminder about our S.A.F.E. Coalition meeting Monday, February 29, 2016 featuring Chris Herren.
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Chris Herren in Franklin on Monday

The SAFE Coalition is hosting former Boston Celtic Chris Herren on Monday, February 29 at the Franklin High Auditorium at 7:00 pm. The talk, part of Herren's Impact Speaker Series, is designed to educate youth and at-risk populations on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, good decision making and providing "real-world" techniques on how to handle pressure within a teen's life, community or family situation.

Chris Herren's story and his redemptive rise from the depths of addiction were captured through the publication of the book, Basketball Junkie and the release of the ESPN Films documentary, Unguarded.

Chris is a Fall River native who dreamed of playing in the NBA. That dream came true when he became a Boston Celtics player having been traded to his home town by Denver in 1999. Chris then lost it all and nearly his life to addiction and substance abuse disorder. Clean and sober since 2008, Chris now devotes his life to inspiring people of all ages. Please join us to hear Chris talk about his journey!

Be advised that this is a first come first seated event with no ticketing. We expect a large crowd, so we urge folks to get there early.

Also, there will be two Substance Abuse counselors and information tables in the FHS lobby for consultation both before and after this event. If you know anyone that is struggling with Substance Abuse disorder, please let them know that help will be available.
Chris Herren - Unguarded

Chris Herren: Unguarded

Monday, Feb. 29, 2016
7.p.m. to 9 p.m.

Franklin High School Auditorium

Click the image above to watch Chris Herren's story in the ESPN film Unguarded. And please be sure to join the SAFE Coalition on Monday for this important discussion on substance abuse disorder.
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THE BLACK BOX Sets The Stage For Culinary Cabaret Food And Wine Event - Mar 4

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2016 on Friday, March 4, from 7-11 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. The annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts, featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties. The evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by the ACME Jazz Quartet and the international touring ensemble Electric Youth.

FPAC is pleased to collaborate with exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired cuisine. Savor fine wines, craft beer, and delicious appetizers, desserts and dishes from Café Assisi, Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, Genji Sushi, Jalapeno’s Mexican Grill, J and L Catering, Morin’s Fine Catering, Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits, Twist Bakery, 3 Restaurant, The Curry House, The Sugar Shoppe and more.


THE BLACK BOX will get its marquee in early March
THE BLACK BOX will get its marquee in early March

Celebrating Culinary Cabaret’s 5th anniversary, the signature event’s 2016 reprise will once again showcase food and art of outstanding creative caliber. 
  • Davio’s Executive Chef Paul King, a Culinary Cabaret founding partner, will serve up grilled cheese short ribs on Texas toast with horseradish cream. 
  • Chef John Boardman of J and L Catering will prepare shrimp ceviche, served with a homemade garlic tortilla chip, and key lime pie shooters. 
  • Among the event’s new partners, Café Assisi will treat guests to braised pork osso bucco, fried spaghetti, polenta, sour dough breads with seasoned dipping oil, and a flavorful antipasto display. 
  • Fragrant Indian cuisine from The Curry House will feature chicken tikka masala, chana masala and samosas. 
  • Sweet and savory selections from Twist Bakery Café will include an assortment of pastries, along with pulled pork corn muffins with chipotle slaw and cheddar, smoked gouda and ham scones.

Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will partner restaurant stations with representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2016 European concert tour, featuring a July 4th performance for U.S. troops stationed at Aviano Air Force Base. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin has moved to Wednesday, March 2nd

Moved from Monday to Wednesdays
Let's Laugh Today in Franklin has now moved to the first Wednesday of each month (except this April when it will be the second Wednesday).  
Experience the health benefits of joyful laughter on Wednesday, March 2nd from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 
Laughter Yoga is a unique and playful practice that does not rely on humor, jokes or comedy. It will have you smiling frequently and laughing heartily. Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! You can sit or stand. 
a laugh is ...
New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family.

Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating.
 
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 
Interested in an entire weekend of laughing, networking, learning, and inspiration on March 12th and 13th? Interested in a lifetime certification that is internationally recognized? See www.letslaughtoday.com.

Tri-County: The TC Insider

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FEBRUARY 26


To the Tri-County Community,

It's a busy time of year for the Guidance Department. Freshmen, sophomore, and junior students have selected classes for next year and Guidance is busy processing the requests. Our counselors are also out interviewing our applicants for next year's freshmen class at the local middle schools.

Some of our students have been busy preparing and competing in specialized competitions:

The First Robotics team is building this year's entry and will compete later on this month. Many students competed at SkillsUSA District competitions Thursday at Southeastern RVTHS in Easton.

The 2016 Culinary Arts Pro-start teams competed this past Monday and earned bronze medals.
The Culinary team consisted of: Rob Jackson, Justin Chapman, Hannah Ruff and Julia Ohlson.
The management team consisted of Colleen Kinney and Miranda Way.

Winter Sports are winding down with four teams competing at the state level:

Girls Varsity Basketball captured the league title for the second year in a row and finished their regular season at 18-2. They will find out today who they will be playing in the MIAA State Tournament.

Ice Hockey completed their regular season yesterday with a 7-1 victory, which qualified them for the MIAA State Tournament for the third-straight year. The team will find out Saturday who and where they will be playing.

The Wrestling team continues their outstanding season this weekend as four of our wrestlers will be competing at All-States at Reading High School. The team finished with 9 League All-Stars, a Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year.

The Varsity Cheerleading team captured the State Vocational crown with their outstanding performance this past Sunday at the State Vocational Championships held at Tri-County. The team will be competing at State Regionals on Sunday, March 6, at Marshfield High School.

Spring Sports Signups will be held on Thursday, March 10, and spring practices begin on Monday March 21.

Thanks again for your support,
Mr. Procaccini

Calling all Grade 9 Students!

Grade 9 students are invited to try out for SkillsUSA Leadership competitions. Freshmen competitions include: Exploratory Project Demonstration, Career Choice Commentary, and the Sticker Design Contest. If you're interested in competing in a freshman competition, our SkillsUSA advisors, Ms. Baldi in S-216, Mr. Chauvin in Graphics, and Mrs. DePasquale in N-212, can provide you with more information and contest regulations. Try-outs for these contests will be held after school on March 15, 16, 17. Students chosen to represent Tri-County at the SkillsUSA State Conference will compete in Marlborough, from Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30.





Upcoming Events

Senior Project Papers Due
Thursday, March 3

MEFA College Admissions Seminar
Thursday, March 3

Early Release Day
Friday, March 4




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"It was heart breaking to see at the new building."

Recognition of the students from Franklin High School who were selected for All State Music Festival.

All State Music students from FHS at School Committee meeting 2/23/16
All State Music students from FHS at School Committee meeting 2/23/16
There was a good deal of time also spent with highlights on the math program being implemented at Davis Thayer. Students, faculty and administration coordinated to make the presentation. The presentation document is embedded here:






The FHS broken water pipe situation can be summarized with information combined from the School Committee meeting on Tuesday and the Town Council meeting on Wednesday. FHS Building Committee Chair Tom Mercer provided the update to the Council on Wednesday.

As announced on Monday as the students were to return to FHS, there had been a 'little water' situation at the high school over the school vacation. Superintendent Maureen Sabolinski provided an update to the School Committee. There was a meeting on Tuesday with all the relevant folks from the building contractors. This apparently was a known situation, an item on the 'punch list' that has been unresolved since the building opened. 

The section of the building near the principals office has not been able to be heated properly. The deep cold that Franklin experienced on Presidents Day resulted in some broken water pipes and a lot of water damage. 

The restoration is underway. The principal's office is the major area affected and hence it really doesn't hinder any of the instructional processes in the building. The clean up was handled, the painting and new walls are underway. When the office will be ready for use is not known.

The fix both short term and longer term is not a cost for the taxpayers as this was the result of the open 'punch list' item. 

"It was heart breaking to see (this occur) at the new building." 

On my walk around Franklin on Saturday, Feb 26, I was able to capture this photo through the window of the principal's office.

reconstruction in the principal's office at FHS
reconstruction in the principal's office at FHS




Town Council - 02/03/16


  • While I missed the meeting on Feb 3rd due to difficulties with the commute on the MBTA, you can view the meeting with the video replay available here


http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=325



  • The published agenda and documents released for the meeting can be found here


http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/01/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-feb-3.html

Happy New Year greeting at the new location of the Recreation Dept on Beaver St
Happy New Year greeting at the new location of the Recreation Dept on Beaver St

Town Council - 02/24/16

The collection of posts from the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb 24 can be found here:


Conservation Commission member and Conservation Agent George Russell presenting to the Town Council meeting on 2/24/16
Conservation Commission member and Conservation Agent George Russell presenting to the Town Council meeting on 2/24/16



The official actions recorded during the meeting can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2016%20Actions%20Taken%20on%20Town%20Council%20Meeting%20Agenda/February%2024%202016%20Actions%20Taken.pdf


The video replay of the meeting can be viewed at any time here
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=331