FPAC schedules open auditions for the Rising Stars Cabaret

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will hold open auditions for the second annual Rising Stars Cabaret on Saturday, October 8 at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, in downtown Franklin. 

Showcasing the vocal talents of promising young area performers, Rising Stars will be presented on Friday, November 11 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the venue’s BLACK BOX Cabaret series. 

Auditions begin at 

1 p.m. for ages 6-8 1:30 for ages 9 and 102:00 for ages 11 and 12 2:30 for teens

FPAC

Students must be 6 years of age or older on the audition date to participate. Please prepare a 32-bar audition cut and share a story or experience related to the song. Bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. Singers from a variety of age groups will be chosen. If selected, a production fee applies, which includes private coaching, group rehearsal with the band, and musical arrangements of your songs to keep. 

For more information, call (508) 528-3370 or visit online at www.FPAConline.com.

FHS volleyball and field hockey post wins

From Hockomock Sports we share the results from the FHS fall sports action on Monday, Sep 26

*** Boys soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Mansfield, 3 – Final

– Mansfield scored all three goals in the first half and shut the Panthers out for all 80 minutes. Cullin Anastasia scored off an assist from goalie Jed Tolbert’s punt in the 11th minute, Sam Hyland headed home a throw from Max Gurnon in the 25th minute and Gurnon headed home a corner from Sean Lanzillo in the 28th minute. Tolbert made six saves for his fourth straight shutout. Head coach Steve Sheridan said Gurnon, Nick Hyland, Harry Braidt and Ethan Brill-Cass played great on defense,

*** Girls soccer = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

– Hannah Reiter scored off a corner kick by Emily Vigeant in the second half to give Mansfield the win.

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

– Erin Skidmore led Franklin with seven kills, 11 digs and an ace, Lauren Lockhart added five kills and three digs and Maggie Doyle chipped in with five kills and an ace.

*** Field Hockey = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final

FHS Panthers

– Freshman Erin Walsh scored her first career goal and then added three more in the game for a total of four goals. Alex Sullivan had three assists on Walsh’s goales while Brayden Downing had one. Downing also had a goal on an assist from Caroline Jackson, her first varsity point. Sophomore Cassi Ronan added a goal and an assist with Maddie Hinckley and Maeve Ledwith rounding out the scoring with a goal and an assist respectively. Senior goalie Sam Hertzberg picked up the shutout making three saves.

For all the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-092616/

In the News: Franklin covers K grant funding to schools, DESE reporting updated

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

"The Town Council has voted to restore more than $160,000 in full-day kindergarten funding to the schools after the state cut its grant in support of the program. 

The council at its meeting on Sept. 21 was asked to transfer the money - $162,350 - to the school budget. Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting explained the matter. 

"The schools have been receiving a kindergarten grant in support of staffing for full-day kindergarten," he said. "This year - at the last moment and even though the governor proposed to continue it - ultimately eliminated the grant." 

As the final state budget was approved well after the town adopted its budget, Nutting said, the schools were not prepared for losing such a sum."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160926/franklin-transfers-162k-to-kindergarten

"An increasing number of schools are getting high grades from the state. 

Approximately 32 percent of Massachusetts public schools are in the top tier of the state’s five-level rating system for 2016, the most since the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education debuted the system in 2012.

This year, 517 schools achieved the best status, Level 1, compared to 468 in 2015, according to data the state released Monday. Level 1 schools are meeting goals for academic achievement and closing performance gaps among students of different racial, socioeconomic, linguistic or disability backgrounds. The ratings are based on standardized test scores, graduation rates, participation rates and other data points."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160926/more-schools-make-grade

Franklin Elks Lodge - FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under

The Franklin Elks Lodge is hosting a FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under on October 1st at the King Street Memorial Park in Franklin.

This is an event that every State in the US hosts for the Elks. It starts at a Lodge Level, then winners advance to District, then to State - with a chance to win Nationally! It is a lot of fun and a great way for kids to connect and compete. There are different age groups for the kids. 

The only thing we ask is that parents bring the birth certificates at time of registration to confirm the age. There is no minimum skill levels to participate. Older kids shoot at a grid that is on a goal and are tallied by points made for each section. Young ones are scored on kicking the ball through cones.

Franklin Elks Lodge is hosting a FREE Soccer Shoot for kids 13 and under

There is a Facebook event for this
https://www.facebook.com/events/336187660056941/

Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Protection Against Real Estate Fraud Continuing his efforts to protect homeowners against dishonest individuals, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reminds residents about the availability of a free on-line Consumer Notification Service offered by the Registry to protect Norfolk County property owners against fraud. "The F.B.I. has reported that property and mortgage fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in the United States. Multiple jurisdictions across the country have reported individuals recording fraudulent documents and making it appear like they own another person's home or property. While we have been fortunate that this problem has not revealed itself here in Norfolk County, I want to make sure my office is proactively and vigorously protecting consumers," noted Register O'Donnell. Any owner of real property in the twenty-eight communities comprising Norfolk County can sign-up for the Consumer Notification Service free of charge by doing the following: Go to the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org, and click on the Consumer Notification Service Get Consumer Alerts button to complete the initial registration. From there, follow the remaining sign-up instructions. Once you have signed up for the service, each subscriber will be able to input two names, individual or business, and the corresponding city or town in Norfolk County for monitoring. They can monitor their real estate for such activities as changes in deeds, mortgages, non-mortgage liens, Homesteads or other land documents that might be recorded against their property. If a document is recorded against one of the names inputted for monitoring, the subscriber will be alerted via email, usually within 24 hours. The person can check the Registry's on-line land research records at www.norfolkresearch.org as an option. If a subscriber believes a fraudulent land record has been recorded against their property, they should then immediately contact the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101. The subscriber would also be given a list of public safety referrals by the Registry. Register O'Donnell concluded, "As your Norfolk County Register of Deeds, I take very seriously the Registry's responsibility to provide secure, accurate and accessible land records for all Norfolk County communities. I also want to be proactive in ensuring that there is no fraudulent activity related to land document recordings. By offering the Consumer Notification Service, the Registry is able to provide a level of protection to the program's subscribers against unscrupulous individuals who would attempt to commit real estate fraud. We are delighted already to have more than 450 residents sign-up for the free service." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter and instagram @norfolkdeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High Street, Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or on the web at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

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Community Information Director (volunteer) for FranklinMAtters.org/ 

http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensherlock

Petting Zoo to appear at Franklin LIbrary - Oct 3

The petting zoo will appear at the Library parking Lot on Main St (not at the temporary location on Kenwood Circle). 

Monday, Oct 3 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Petty Zoo to appear at Franklin LIbrary today

This was shared from the Franklin Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/09/animal-affair-traveling-petting-zoo.html

Attention High School Juniors - Distinguished Young Women = Info Session - Oct 3

High School Juniors - It's that time of year again! First info session for Greater Franklin DYW Monday Oct. 3 at 7:30pm Hockomock YMCA. You will meet Franklin's own Massachusetts DYW 2017 Helen Huang.

Info session for Greater Franklin Distinguished Young Women Program for high school juniors- come learn about our scholarship program and meet our distinguished alumna.

October 3rd @ 7:30

Franklin Distinguished Young Women (Facebook photo)

Franklin Distinguished Young Women
Community Organization · Franklin, Massachusetts

The Franklin Distinguished Young Women program is an official local preliminary of Distinguished Young Women, a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women.

http://franklin.ma.distinguishedyw.org/