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/oct16connection.pdf

Franklin Senior Center

Disney Silhouette Artist - Oct 10 - by appointment

We have a special Disney Silhouette Artist, Keith Donaldson, from Walt Disney World coming to the Franklin Art Center, October 10 11-6 pm.

Appointments can be made prior to the date $10 per registration.

Children only need to sit for 3-4 minutes for Keith to cut out their silhouette.

$40 per child includes 2 matted silhouettes 
Oval frames will be available $15. 

These make great Christmas and Hanukkah gifts.

http://www.silhouettesinasnap.com/

You can call the Franklin Art Center for an appointment -->> Telephone:1-508-887-2797

FHS cross country and golf teams post wins, girls soccer ties, boys lose

From Hockomock Sports we share the results from the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday 

*** Boys soccer = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Click here for a full recap.


*** Girls soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final
– Miranda Smith scored the opener for the Panthers and Lauren Wright tied it off a cross from Julia Roy for OA in the second half.


*** Golf = Sharon, 176 @ Franklin, 156 – Final
– Bryan Woelfel led the way for the Panthers, earning match medalist honors with a round of 38. Tyler Langevin and Matt Dao each finished with a round of 39. Corey Carter led Sharon with a round of 42.

*** Boys cross country = Franklin, 21 @ Taunton, 39 – Final

*** Girls cross country = Franklin, 20 @ Taunton, 39 – Final
– Franklin placed a trio of juniors in the top four places, including the top two finishers, to beat Taunton. Nicole Clermont placed first in a time of 21:05 while Kate Hartnett was second in 21:13. Ella Gutkowski finished in fourth overall, clocking in at 22:08.

FHS Panthers

For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-092016/

Kids' Corner: Art, Science, Yoga & Cooking Fun

Franklin Public Schools                Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning Art, Science, Yoga and Cooking Fun All At Kids' Corner   Kids' Corner Franklin…..     Where fun and learning meet Kids' Corner Franklin, a program of Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute and The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning, is a unique collection of after school activities for children with the goal of making learning fun. Classes are small, relaxed and designed to encourage children's creativity……a place where fun and learning meet. Click on the yellow button below and explore the opportunities we have created just for kids. Check Out The Classes Here....and Register Today  www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com (click on Adult Education) adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us  508-613-1480

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In the News: cultural district application being prepared, St Mary's presents "A journey in Faith"

"Efforts to name the downtown area a "cultural district" are moving forward, with those involved hoping to complete an application to do so in the coming months. 

The designation - is given by the Massachusetts Cultural Council - would recognize the area as a place in which cultural opportunities and resources are concentrated, and make it eligible for state support and incentives. 

Alan Mercer - a member of the effort and official with the Franklin School for the Performing Arts - said the state has noticed that such areas encourage economic development. 

"A cultural district is a walkable area that contains things like performance venues, farmers markets, restaurants - cultural assets which, by their nature, bring tourists in," he said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160920/franklin-seeking-cultural-district-designation

as part of the application for 'cultural district', the annual cultural festivals have been organized

"St. Mary Catholic Church will present A Journey In Faith from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday evenings at the church’s conference room, 1 Church Square, Franklin, starting Oct. 17. 

The events are for anyone interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic faith. 

The sessions are based on the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA’s main purpose is to assist prospective Catholics in their journey to become active members of the church community and for Catholics who have not received First Communion or Confirmation."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160920/st-mary-catholic-church-to-present-journey-in-faith

#shopFranklin speaks with Devin Gray of Optimize Fitness and Performance (video)

#shopFranklin speaks with Devin Gray of Optimize Fitness and Performance. Optimize Fitness & Performance is a strength and conditioning facility in Franklin, MA that specializes in 100% personalized fitness programs.

For more about Devin Grey, visit his webpage http://www.optimizefp.com/

http://www.optimizefp.com/

For more about #shopFranklin, follow them on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/groups/shopFranklin/ 

Coffee with School Committee - Sep 24, 2017

The Community Relations sub-committee, of the Franklin School Committee is starting back up with our monthly coffee sessions. 

First one is next Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 9 AM. 

With a new superintendent search upon is, now is a great time to share feedback about the Franklin Public Schools. We will be launching a quarterly newsletter soon, too. 

Would love feedback on what you'd like to see from the committee. Thanks!

When: 9 AM - 10 AM at Franklin TV on 20 23 Hutchinson St

Franklin TV studio on Hutchinson St