Sunday, September 25, 2016

Harlem Wizards return Nov 18 - get your tickets early

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING NIGHT AND FUNDRAISER FOR: Franklin Education Foundation - Friday 11/18/2016

Tri-County VocTech HS gym @ 7:00pm

Don’t miss this fun-filled, high flying and interactive community event featuring the world famous Harlem Wizards basketball team as they take on TEAM FPS, a team of teachers and principals from Franklin Public Schools.

Tickets will be for sale online September 30th!

http://www.harlemwizards.com

http://www.harlemwizards.com
http://www.harlemwizards.com




One-Night Workshops This Fall


Your Autumn Adventure

  Franklin Public Schools ~ Lifelong Learning Institute
The Center for Adult Education - Community Learning
presents
Your Autumn Adventure
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One-Night Workshop Opportunities
Don't miss these......
Hillside Nurseries Floral Workshops 


Decorating Your Home This Fall - Register Now 
Outdoor fall decorating has never been easier and more fun.
At this class we will discuss how to create an inexpensive, yet sophisticated outdoor display for your home AND show you a sample display. You will see how to add a bit of nature into your front porch or yard fall decorating scheme to enhance its overall curb appeal. 
Tuesday, October 4
6:30 - 8:30 pm  
  Cost: $55    

Pumpkin Autumn Floral - Register Now 

Want to take a more natural approach with your pumpkin decorating? At this class you will learn how simply carving a hole in a pumpkin and filling it up with your favorite fall blooms can create an exquisite centerpiece and decoration.
Tuesday, October 18
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $55     


Holiday Centerpiece - Register Now

At this class you will be making a magnificent arrangement, suitable for any of your holiday events. As a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece decoration, this unique arrangement will mix the colors and textures of the season in a way that is sure to enhance any of your gatherings with family and friends.  
Tuesday, October 25
6:30 - 8:30 pm    
Cost: $55     


Learn how to downsize successfully by focusing on the memories not the stuff. During this class we'll discuss the difference between valid and invalid reasons for holding onto things. We will define what it means to keep the memories not the stuff, and we will discuss 10 different ways to hold onto the memories. 
Thursday, October 6 

6:30 - 8:30 pm
  Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street
Cost: $25     

We will explore adolescent development and how this exciting, yet sometimes excruciating process, of growing up can impact family life. Surviving Adolescence will explore why teens become allergic to their parents and how boys and girls journey through adolescence in similar and different ways.  
We will talk about how to gain respect from your teen, tips for communication and collaboration, strategies for parenting a teen as opposed to a younger child and how to avoid the traps our teens set for us and the ones we set for ourselves to establish a healthy relationship with our adolescents.  
Thursday, October 6
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street
Cost: $25

 
Do you want to edit and share photos without expensive equipment and complex programs? In this hands-0n workshop learn how to connect to Instagram, a social media platform that allows you to share images and videos right from your smart phone.  This session will cover creating an account, finding and connecting with other users, the basic menu functions, and editing/posting images.  Each attendee should have a personal smart phone or tablet with them in order to participate

 Tuesday, October 18    
  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Franklin High School
Cost: $35   

 


One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as "Getting To Know You," "I Whistle a Happy Tune," "Hello Young Lovers," "Shall We Dance," and
"Something Wonderful."


         Friday, November 4            
7:30 pm
The Providence Performing Arts Center
Ticket: $40

  Meditation workshop
Register Now 
Join us for a blissful 75 minutes of relaxation and meditation that will leave you refreshed and revitalized. We will start with a group discussion on meditation, then move through some relaxing yoga and breath work that will transition into a guided meditation and finally an optional individual meditation. You will leave feeling ready to start your own meditation practice at home or expand your existing practice.  


Saturday, November 5
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Tranquil Souls Yoga, 15 East Central Street, Franklin
Cost: $25
 
FPS- Lifelong Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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FHS volleyball and field hockey results from Saturday

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


*** Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Bishop Feehan, 3 – Final 
– Franklin head coach Kate Horsmann said the Panthers played their best game of the season but fell to a strong Feehan team. Erin Skidmore had 15 digs, eight kills and two aces, Maddie Kuzio had 14 service points, five aces and four digs, Lauren McGrath had 14 assists, four digs and two aces and Maggie Doyle contributed with a strong all around game.

*** Field Hockey = Franklin, 0 @ Walpole, 7 – Final 
– Dana Lewandowski, Caroline Lounsbury, and Kayla Marshall played well in the midfield and on defense for the Panthers.

For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-092416/


Franklin Dog Park clean up scheduled Oct 1

Hello dog lovers. Save this date, Saturday, October 1 at 8am

We need volunteers to help clean up and move wood chips at the Franklin Dog Park, 700 Lincoln St. at Dacey Community Field. 

We need at least 4 wheel barrels or more. Also shovels and rakes. 

There will be refreshments for those who help.. Rain date is Saturday October 22nd at 8am.

Woof! Woof!

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Committee

Dacey Field dog park
Dacey Field dog park

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Early voting available to Franklin voters beginning Oct 24

New to Massachusetts - all registered voters may cast early ballots in biennial state elections beginning with the November 8, 2016 Presidential Election.

When? October 24th - Nov 4th

Where? Town Hall – Clerk’s Office

Early Voting Dates and Times:

  • Monday Oct 24, 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Tuesday Oct 25, 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Wednesday Oct 26, 8 AM – 7 PM
  • Thursday Oct 27, 8 AM – 7 PM
  • Friday Oct 28, 8 AM – 1 PM
  • Saturday Oct 29, 8 AM – 1 PM
  • Monday Oct 31, 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Tuesday Nov 1, 8 AM – 4 PM
  • Wednesday Nov 2, 8 AM – 7 PM
  • Thursday Nov 3, 8 AM – 7 PM
  • Friday Nov 4, 8 AM – 1 PM


THE EXTENDED HOURS (BOLD) ARE FOR VOTING ONLY!
(During the normal office hours, all Town Clerk business can be conducted. During the extended hours, voting is the only service supported.


What is the difference between absentee voting and early voting?


  • Absentee ballots are for those who will be out of town on the day of the election and can not make it to the polling place 
  • Early voting is open to all registered voters but must be done at the early voting location (Town Clerk's office) 
  • Absentee ballots can be applied for and sent in via mail. Early voting needs to be done in person
  • Early voting ends on Nov 4th. Absentee ballots are accepted up until noon before the election  day


More on Early Voting from the Secretary of the Comonwealth
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleev/evidx.htm


Information for voters about the election on November 8th
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/message16.htm


  • Ballot Question 1

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_1.htm


  • Ballot Question 2

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_2.htm


  • Ballot Question 3

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_3.htm


  • Ballot Question 4

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/ele16/ballot_questions_16/quest_4.htm


Did you recycle your Voter Information mailing? You can download or view the PDF copy here
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2016.pdf

The Large Print version is available here
http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2016_Large.pdf

voter information was mailed to all MA registered voters
voter information was mailed to all MA registered voters

In the News: Library work underway, Tri-County schedules showcase

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Those looking at the Franklin Public Library from the outside are only seeing the merest hint of the work going on within. 
Inside the stately granite Main Street building, whole rooms are swathed in opaque plastic - almost as if they've been gift-wrapped - while others are stripped down to reveal the piping underneath. 
The library, built in 1904, is a couple of months into a year-long, $10.5 million renovation project - one that will both update the building's interior and create an addition that will expand library spaces. 
Town Councilor Judith Pfeffer - also the chairwoman of the library building committee - spoke on Friday about the progress made on the building, and what it might look like once it is complete."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/progress-made-on-franklin-library-project

work underway to expand the library in the back of the current building
work underway to expand the library in the back of the current building

"After a successful debut last year, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School hosts its second "Showcase Spectacular" event next Saturday. 
The day, scheduled for Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is intended to better familiarize the public with the school. 
"Every shop will have a different activity," said school spokeswoman Jessica Silva. "The early education program, for example, will show some of the activities they do with preschool-age children." 
"It gives people a chance to come in and see what's going on at Tri-County on a daily basis," she added.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/tri-county-opening-doors-for-showcase-event

http://www.tri-county.us/
http://www.tri-county.us/

FHS football tops Taunton, volleyball drops match to Mansfield

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


*** Football = Franklin, 27 @ Taunton, 8 – Final

1st Quarter: (F) Jake Noviello 33 yard pass to Connor Peterson, XP missed.
2nd Quarter: (F) Jake Wolowacki 23 yard rush, Matt Zucco XP good; (F) J. Noviello 13 yard pass to C. Peterson, M. Zucco XP good.
3rd Quarter: (F) J. Noviello 17 yard pass to J. Wolowacki, M. Zucco XP good.
4th Quarter: (T) Noah Leonard 24 yard pass to Adam McLaughlin, Nuno Camara 2pt rush.
FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

*** Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final

– Mansfield won the opening set but dropped the second to the visiting Panthers. However, the Hornets bounced back with two straight set wins to earn the match win, 25-10, 23-25, 25-16, 25-18. Mansfield’s Jacey Anderson had 18 service points, Anna Kemp had 19 service point and Jess Haradon played great defense and had 26 digs. Erin Skidmore led Franklin with 11 kills, two aces and 18 digs while Lauren McGrath had 18 assists, five digs and two aces and Meaghan Maguire added three blocks

For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-092316/

https://hockomocksports.com/standings/
https://hockomocksports.com/standings/


For the current standings of the each of the fall sports for the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/standings/

"The true extent of heroin abuse is not entirely known because of gaps in data collection"



"... obituaries don't reflect the stunning number of people dying in big cities, small towns and rural communities because of addictions to heroin or other opiates. An estimated 435,000 Americans use heroin, according to 2014 figures from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, nearly triple the number who used in 2007.

Every day, 78 people in the United States die from an opiate overdose — 29 of them from heroin alone, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's more than 10,500 deaths a year attributed to heroin and more than 28,000 deaths because of opiate overdoses.
 
By comparison, more than 35,000 people were killed on U.S. roads last year. 
But the overdose numbers don't fully reflect heroin’s hold on us."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.gatehouseprojects.com/Project/heroinshold/?site=metrowestdailynews.com

Lisa and Terry Blunt say that when their 22-year-old daughter, Beth, lost her battle with addiction, it was important to share that in her obituary to create awareness about the heroin crisis in America.
Lisa and Terry Blunt say that when their 22-year-old daughter, Beth, lost her battle with addiction, it was important to share that in her obituary to create awareness about the heroin crisis in America. MAX GERSH/Rockford Register Star

In the News: FPAC auditions, THE BLACK BOX local artist series

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Franklin Performing Arts Co. will hold open auditions Oct. 8 at the Black Box, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, for the original FPAC musical, “Humbug!,” and a new FPAC holiday panto. 
Auditions will begin at 1 p.m. for ages 6-8; 1:30 p.m. for ages 9-10; 2 p.m. for ages 11-12; 2:30 p.m. for teens; and 3:30 p.m. for adults. 
The productions will be presented as part of FPAC’s 26th season.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/

THE BLACK BOX on West Central St in Franklin
THE BLACK BOX on West Central St in Franklin


"The Black Box, 15 W. Central St., Franklin, a theater and music venue, will present its third season of the Local Artist and Jazz Series this October. 
At 8 p.m. Oct. 1, the Black Box will present a double bill featuring the Chick Magnets and Ben Gardner’s Boat. Led by Massachusetts Rep. Jeff Roy, the acoustic rock band Ben Gardner’s Boat also features Don Larsen, Tom Grillo, Pat DeGregorio and Scott Mueller. The five have played together since the 1990s. The Chick Magnets showcase a lineup of veteran players and multi-instrumentalists. The seven-piece group, including Barry Madden of Franklin Ford, performs rhythm and blues and older rock ‘n’ roll."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160923/black-box-lists-local-artist-and-jazz-series-lineup

One-Night Workshop: Surviving Adolescence


Outwit, Outplay, Outlast!

Franklin Public Schools ~ Lifelong Learning Institute
The Center for Adult Education - Community Learning
presents

One-Night Workshop
Surviving Adolescence
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Outwit, Outplay, Outlast!

On October 6, join Donna Shea to explore adolescent development and how this exciting, yet sometimes excruciating process, of growing up can impact family life. Surviving Adolescence will explore why teens become allergic to their parents and how boys and girls journey through adolescence in similar and different ways.    



About the Speaker
Donna Shea is a behaviorist and a pioneer in providing community-based social education programs for elementary-age children. She has developed & directed programs for children at the Peter Pan Center in Massachusetts since 2002. Donna holds a degree in Behavioral Science from Lesley University and is a behavioral consultant to pre-schools, schools, parent groups, and human service agencies. 
FPS- Lifelong Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

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Constant Contact

Tri-County Insider - Showcase Spectacular and more








SEPTEMBER 21


Tri-County's most "Spectacular" event is approaching!

The second annual Showcase Spectacular is on Saturday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great opportunity for your family and friends to learn more about the vocational technical education your child is receiving here at Tri-County. This free community event includes a variety of activities, interactive demonstrations, and food prepared by our Culinary Arts program. We hope you can join us and would appreciate your help in spreading the word!

Guidance Updates

Parent Orientation Nights

Parent Orientation Night for grades 9 and 11 will be held tomorrow (Thursday) from 7 to 9 p.m.

Parent Orientation Night for grades 10 and 12 will be held on Tuesday, September 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Student Portal Presentation will be held at 6:30 p.m. on both nights.

College Fair at Tri-County

Tri-County will host a College Fair on Thursday, October 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. All grades are encouraged to attend as it is never too early to begin planning for the future!

Registration opens tomorrow for the PSAT

The PSATs will be held on Wednesday, November 2, at 8 a.m., at Tri-County. Grade 10 students can take the test, but grade 11 students are all strongly encouraged to sing up. The registration time frame is from September 22 through October 12. Students should see Grade 11 and 12 School Counselor David Casey before school, during lunch, or after school to pay and sign up. Registration will also be available during Parent Orientation on Thursday evening. The cost is $15 and students who receive Free or Reduced Lunch may qualify to receive a fee waiver.






Upcoming Events

Grade 9 / 11 Parent Orientation
Thursday, September 22

 Grade 10 and 12 Parent Orientation 
Tuesday, September 27

Saturday, October 1




About The TC Insider

The TC Insider is a biweekly newsletter for the families of Tri-County students.














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Party Like a Wine Buyer!


An Afternoon with George.....

Pour Richard's Presents: Kimera Imports
Never Drink Ordinary!
Sunday, September 25 1-4 PM
Food Courtesy of Ristorante La Campania, Waltham
Have you ever wondered where we find all the lovely wines we sell? By near-daily tasting, with about 27 different suppliers. The best of these-passionate, knowledgeable, and unfailingly fun-we no longer think of as 'salespeople', but as dear friends. And even among this rarefied group, there's nobody else quite like George.

George Schwartz is Mr Italy. Every time he walks through the door, we know we'll be trying something amazing: a Nebbiolo from the Roero, a new Primitivo producer, a snappy-crisp, just-bottled Grechetto. When George shows up, you'll be heading off on a delicious flight of fancy, lucky to have been invited along. I've often wished that our customers could experience tasting with George and hearing his stories first-hand.

And now, you can!

This Sunday, September 25, George will be at Pour Richard's with 24 of his 'Greatest Hits', wonderful wines he has sourced from the Veneto to Sicily, Tuscany to Piemonte, and back again. And our customers get to play Wine Buyer for the day, tasting with the Maestro and deciding what they love and what they merely like.

We'll have Barolo. Barbaresco. Fizzy fun white from the Veneto. Barbera. Pinot Grigio. Tuscan Red. Arneis. Dessert wine. And much, much more.

The MA distributor for George's wines also owns Ristorante La Campania in Waltham. In proper Italian fashion, they'll be providing cheeses and other snacks to complement the wines. If you've dined at Campania, you understand what a treat that will be. If you haven't, trust us: it's fabulous!

To sweeten the deal even more, we're offering an additional 15% off 6 or more wines from the tasting, and 20% off 12 or more.

An afternoon with George. September 25, 1-4 PM. Don't miss it.
Thank you for trusting us with your beverage business. Please share this email with friends who are interested in delicious wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.) 

Cheers!
Ann Williams and John Wass 


Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits 
 14 Grove Street  Franklin, MA 02038

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