Free Seminar for local businesses on March 24

Looking to Start or Expand your Business?

- Gain a better understanding of SBA Programs and Services
- General information will be provided on the following:

• MSBDC – Mass Small Business Development Center
• SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business
• SBA Guaranty Loan Programs:

7(a) Loans - Microloans

• SBA Express Loans - 504 Loan Program

Government Contracting Opportunities:

8(a) Business Development - HUBZones (Historically
Underutilized Business Zones) - Small Disadvantaged
Business - Surety Bonding - Disaster Assistance

• CWE – Center for Women and Enterprise

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Franklin Municipal Building

FHS boys basketball advance to D1 Central final on Wednesday

"There was no second half drama this time around. 

After nearly blowing a double-digit cushion in the opening round of the playoffs, Franklin raced out to a huge first half lead and never looked back with a 73-36 rout of 7th seeded Framingham. 

With the win, the Panthers return to the D1 Central Final for the second time in three years. 

“I’m extremely happy,” Franklin head CJ Neely said of his team’s first half dominance. “I think they did an awesome job following our scouting report. We talked over the past few days about being better at engaging in the scouting report, knowing what their strengths are. They have two legitimate scorers on that team and we did a good job of taking them out and getting them out of their strengths. They missed some shots early and we rebounded pretty well and that kind of spurned us on to a nice run and gave us a cushion.”

Continue reading the article online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-dominates-flyers-to-reach-d1-central-sectional-final/

Franklin freshman Jay Dieterle tied for a team-high 15 points in the win over Framingham. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Local Girls Win State Gymnastics Championship

Marcov Sharp Gymnastics, Bellingham, Mass. won first place in the 2016 Massachusetts Level 5 State Championships on February 28, 2016, at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, MA. Hosted by USA Gymnastics, the sport’s national governing body, girls from 40 gyms competed in the championship meet.

The winning Marcov Sharp team is comprised of seven girls from surrounding towns and is coached by Rodica, Nick and Paul Marcov of Milford. The girls competed in vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam and floor exercise, as well as an all-around individual and team competition. In addition to winning the team state championship, each girl placed strongly in the individual all-around competition and in individual events, including many top finishes. 

Three team members earned all-around scores that placed them among the top 10 of 192 level 5 gymnasts in the state*, including Ashley Hammann (age 11, Franklin), who was ranked first, and Caroline DeSimone (age 10, Hopkinton) and Jiali Madden (age 11, Milford), who tied for 8th. 

Individual age division winners, include: Aliyah Quijada (age 12, Franklin), 4th place; Ashley Hammann (age 11, Franklin), 1st place; Jiali Madden (age 11, Milford), 2nd place; Caroline DeSimone (age 10, Hopkinton), 2nd place; Anna Wilmarth (age 10, Bellingham), 3rd place; Emma Nelson (age 10, Franklin), 5th place; and Danica Rutkowski (age 10, Bellingham), 5th place 

Marcov Sharp Gymnastics is located in Bellingham and offers recreational and competitive team gymnastics from 18 months through high school. For more information, call 508-966-3808 or visit www.marcovsharp.com.

Source: MyMeetScores

Photo (L to R): Nick Marcov (coach), Emma Nelson, Caroline DeSimone, Anna Wilmarth, Aliyah Quijada, Ashley Hammann, Jiali Madden, Danica Rutkowski, Rodica Marcov (coach), Paul Marcov (coach)

Summer Star Wars Classes - Register Now

Franklin Public Schools  ~  Lifelong Learning Institute This Summer, two Star Wars classes for students entering Grades 4, 5 or 6 Star Wars: The Force Awakens July 18 - 22, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Jefferson Elementary School Do you know the difference between a Wookiee and an Ewok?  Then you should join us and show off your Star Wars knowledge and skills while having fun with other future Jedi.  Spend this awesome week of summer in a galaxy far, far, away!                                               Star Wars STEM August 1 - 5, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Jefferson Elementary School Make the science of Star Wars come to life while investigating the truth and fiction behind your favorite Star wars movies. The Hoth system may be "far, far" away", but there is plenty to create right there in Franklin. Design. Build. Play.  "May the Force be with You!"                                             Registration is open! Lifelong Learning Institute | 508-553-4814| E-mail | Website

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

Roadwork in downtown will likely resume in April

When will two way traffic appear downtown? Looks like in early July according to the current schedule.

"We've been fortunate with the weather," he said. "We're working on the (Main Street) bridge right now, and we'll probably be out there for the next two or three weeks." 

The coming week, he said, would likely see work done on the traffic signal next to the fire station. Efforts are also underway to get all the street lights up and fully functional, he said. 

Actual roadway construction, Tavalone said, would likely start the middle of or at the end of April. 

"We're pretty much on schedule," he said. "Our scheduled completion date is July 9. We may be a little past that, but I don't think it will be by a lot."

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160304/franklin-road-project-may-resume-in-april

preparation along Main St for two way traffic later this year

Public Forum on the Spectra Pipeline - April 7

The No Sharon Gas Pipeline organization is sponsoring a public forum for anyone in any of the nine affected towns. Anyone can attend this free and informative conference. 

The Franklin officials at the Town Hall have all received a personal invitation by now, but this forum is open to anyone who is concerned or interested in knowing more about it. 

Thanks.
Jim Hill

The flyer can also be downloaded from here:
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For more about the No Sharon Gas Pipeline organization visit their web page
http://nosharongaspipeline.org/

FHS girls basketball end season with loss at Westford Academy, 51-44

Following the tweets on the FHS girls basketball game, they played hard but were unable to top the Westford Academy team on Friday night. They were tied at the half, lead at the end of the 3rd quarter, but the finished on the short end at the final buzzer 51-44.

From the Twitterverse:

WA 51-FHS 44. Hard fought game by the Panthers #neverquit

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2016

End of 3rd,
FHS 38
WA 36

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2016

At half, FHS 23-WA 23 Panthers overcome early foul trouble. Great effort from the bench #neverquit

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 5, 2016

3 mins to tipoff. @fhsgvbasketball vs Westford. #gopanthers #neverquit pic.twitter.com/s7OMsGguj5

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 4, 2016

3 mins to tipoff.   @fhsgvbasketball vs Westford.  #gopanthers #neverquit 

"It touched me, not because you loved the book, but because you loved reading."

The "All In" reading program at Horace Mann Middle School had a special day on Thursday, Mar 3.

"Heroism was the theme of the day as the Horace Mann Middle School welcomed the best-selling co-author of "The Finest Hours" and one of the Coast Guard members featured in the book. 

Co-author Casey Sherman and Coast Guard engineer Mel Gouthro spoke to students - who had chosen the book as the school's "All In!" reading campaign selection - in an assembly midday Thursday. The book - and the movie based on it - recounts a 1952 ocean rescue mission off Chatham. The movie, starring Chris Pine, opened in January. 

Sherman, a Massachusetts native, said he had learned of Horace Mann's reading drive - in which many students at the school read and discuss the same book - through social media. 

"I didn't know anything about your school until I was on Twitter and stumbled across a moving video (recommending the book as the drive's selection)," he said. "It touched me, not because you loved the book, but because you loved reading."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160304/franklin-students-hear-from-author-of-the-finest-hours


And from the twitterverse other posts about the visit on Thursday:

With the real "Gus" from #TheFinestHours and @allinreading at HHMS. Great day! pic.twitter.com/RGQGMoWgQI

— casey sherman (@caseysherman123) March 3, 2016

Some awesome Finest Hours presentations from #hmms students! #kesslerELA pic.twitter.com/Cm12NllOCw

— Mr Kessler (@MrKessler1) February 24, 2016

Yes, there is a story here. Let us tell you what can happen when kids read a book. #ALLIN16 #TheFinestHours #hmmsma pic.twitter.com/EFaw9InsI5

— Crazy Reading Ladies (@allinreading) March 3, 2016

A piece of CG36500 will live at #hmmsma to remind us what's possible #ALLIN16

A piece of CG36500 will live at #hmmsma to remind us what's possible #ALLIN16 We are speechless @caseysherman123 pic.twitter.com/BmoXp5sgJ9

— Crazy Reading Ladies (@allinreading) March 3, 2016

Kids Yoga Classes - - - Don't Miss Out

Beginning March 15 Location Tranquil Souls 15 E Central St  Franklin, MA KIDS YOGA SERIES Two Fun-Filled Programs  Tranquil Turtles (Ages 5-7)  Traditional yoga poses such as Lion, Tree, and Warrior are brought to life to help kids cultivate a deeper understanding of their environment and themselves while developing strength, flexibility, coordination and balance - in both body and mind. Poses are taught in a way that encourages creativity and exploration, helping to develop greater self-confidence and self-awareness. Students practice pose sequences designed to help them to discover greater comfort in their bodies while boosting self-confidence. As this is a very playful age, the class focuses on games, imagination, stories, and simple practices to introduce the healthful benefits of yoga. No previous yoga experience necessary. Tuesdays, March 15  to May 10       3:15 to 4:00 pm $100 Register  Yoga for Girls (ages 7-14)  This introduction to yoga is designed specifically for adolescent girls. Class will explore many yoga poses which build strength and flexibility but will go beyond the physical practice of yoga to cover to the basic tenants of yogic mindfulness. Students will be exposed to the concepts of non-violence, truthfulness, gratitude, moderation, and the cultivation of compassion and joy. The girls will also work on building self-esteem and confidence through a playful mix of heart- opening poses, thoughtful discussion, meditation and breath work. This class is appropriate for girls ages 7-14, though exceptions can be made with prior consent of the teacher.    Tuesdays, March 15 to May 10   4pm - 5:00 pm  $100    Register

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