FHS field hockey clinch Kelly-Rex title with tie against King Philip

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Wednesday, Oct 26

*** Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 3 – Final

FHS Panthers

– King Philip notched a 25-21, 24-26, 25-13, 25-22 win over Franklin. Sydney Phillips had 17 kills and two blocks, Carly Adams added 21 assists and three kills, Amanda Loewen had seven digs, Emma Lopez chipped in with nine digs and Angela Vellante and Molly Croke combined for 11 digs. For Franklin, Maddie Kuzio had 39 digs, Erin Skidmore and Maggie Doyle each had eight kills and Meaghan Maguire notched six blocks.

*** Field Hockey = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 0 – Final

– Franklin sophomore goalie Christina Lucini made 14 saves and junior Kate Morse had two saves herself as Franklin clinched the Kelley-Rex title. Franklin head coach Lisa Cropper said Kayla Marshall, Caroline Lounsbury and Dana Lewandowski all had strong defensive games for the Panthers.


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-102616/

Paint a Wine Glass -Taste the Wine

Still Time To Register

STILL TIME TO REGISTER Paint a Wine Glass and Taste The Wine Thursday, Nov. 3 6:30 - 9:00 pm Franklin Liquors 363 East Central St. $45 REGISTER Franklin Art Center and Franklin Liquors bring you a fun night out. Paint two Autumn-themed wine glasses AND Taste the wine Courtesy of Franklin Liquors Note: Participants must be over 21 years of age The Center for Adult Education & Community Learning 218 Oak Street Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 (508) 613-1480 Franklin Public Schools                  Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning

FPS- Lifelong Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us in collaboration with Try it free today

In the News: Sec of Energy takes a bike ride; School Committee stands against Question 2

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

"Local residents, town officials and state legislators lobbied for state support in an unusual way: by going on a bike ride. 

The group guided Matthew Beaton, the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, down the town's portion of the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) Wednesday afternoon. Their aim was to garner support for a tunnel beneath Prospect Street, which would connect the trail to a wider network of bike paths. 

State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, said the group was hoping to convince Beaton to bring its concerns to Gov. Charlie Baker. 

"It's a nice trail all the way, until you get to Prospect Street," he said, estimating that the intersection was about 1.25 miles from the trail's Grove Street entrance. "There, it's a steep climb up - you can't ride it."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161026/state-official-rides-franklin-rail-trail

"Citing the town's key role in American public education, the School Committee took a position against a charter-school ballot question in the November election. 

The committee at its meeting Tuesday night voted unanimously against Question 2, a ballot measure that would lift the cap on charter schools in the state. 

Several of those who spoke on the matter mentioned that Franklin is the birthplace of Horace Mann, regarded as the father of public education in the U.S., and that they believed the referendum, if passed, would go against the principles he supported. 

Committee member Anne Bergen said she believed the measure would create schools that were not subject to public oversight."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161026/franklin-school-committee-opposed-to-charter-school-question

trail head parking lot for the SNETT on Grove St

FPAC presents "The Odd Couple"

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Neil Simon’s hilarious The Odd Couple on November 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on November 6 at 2:00. Directed by Aaron Andrade, FPAC’s production will be staged at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin as part of the company’s 26th season.

A classic American comedy by one of the most produced playwrights of the twentieth century, The Odd Couple is an epic mismatch of personalities, as an incompatible pair of suddenly single pals becomes roommates. Thrown out by his wife, the fastidious and uptight news writer, Felix Unger, moves in with the slovenly sportswriter, Oscar Madison, recently divorced. Unsure why their marriages fell apart, the friends repeat the same mistakes with each other – with hysterical results. The Odd Couple won the 1965 Tony Award for Best Author of a Play and was a Best Play nominee. The renowned buddy tale is the original play behind the hit TV sitcom and film.

Tickets are $24. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (508) 528-3370 or visit www.FPAConline.com. The Odd Couple is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

THE BLACK BOX at 15 West Central St, Franklin

FHS girls soccer win big vs. Attleboro

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Tuesday, Oct 25

FHS Panthers

*** Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Attleboro, 1

– Final – Attleboro sophomore Will Halben scored in the second half for the lone strike of the game.

*** Girls Soccer = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 7 – Final

– Emily Mastaj and Calen Frongillo each had two goals and an assist for the Panthers. Molly Duncan added a goal and an assist for Franklin, while Nadia Havens and Ellie Teixeira both scored goals. Miranda Smith and Jamie Dragsbaek also had assists.


For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-102516/

Your input looked for to help develop the leadership profile of the next Franklin (MA) Superintendent of Schools

Dear Sir/Madam:

The Franklin School Committee has begun the process of selecting the next Superintendent of Schools in Franklin. To facilitate this important process, the Committee has enlisted the firm of Hazard, Young and Attea Associates, a national consulting firm. A critical first step in the selection process is to develop a profile of desired leadership characteristics based on feedback from the community.

The Franklin School Committee would like to cordially invite you to offer your feedback to help inform them in this phase of the selection process. This will be invaluable in developing the leadership profile of the next Superintendent of Schools.

If you would like to offer your feedback about the desired leadership characteristics of the next Superintendent of Schools, please follow the link below to a brief survey. This survey will be open until November 15, 2016.

http://ecrasurvey.com/franklin


Thank you for your interest and support

The Franklin School Committee
HYA Associates

help develop the leadership profile of the next Franklin (MA) Superintendent of Schools

In the News: Math update to School Committee; Tri-County shows off robotics progress

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

"Math educators from the town's schools said instruction in the district has shifted to encourage activity and problem solving, but School Committee members expressed concern about communication with parents and the standards set. 

Math specialists and instructors spoke at the committee meeting Tuesday night as part of a general overview on the curriculum and instruction in the district. 

Assistant Superintendent Joyce Edwards said the district's curriculum has been changed to align with state standards. 

"It involves the construction of knowledge - not just passively sitting and being talked at," she said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161025/franklin-school-committee-reviews-math-instruction

one of the elementary math specialists updating the School Committee during the Tuesday meeting

"It may have looked like play, but the robotic arm demonstration was really a glimpse at manufacturing's present and future. 

Students Andrew Plante and Candis Brodeur were showcasing the Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School's new robotic arm, using it to build a tower with assorted blocks Tuesday. 

"We're just starting now on this - trying to play around with it and learn how it works," Plante said, adding that the arm had just arrived last week. 

Brodeur said the school already had a smaller robotic arm, which introduced students to the basic concepts of programming robotics.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161025/franklins-tri-county-showcases-manufacturing

Pantherbook: "FHS Sound Record Department Receives Ableton Grant"

Riley Halliday, Writer for the Franklin High School "Pantherbook" writes about the grant received for the Sound Record Department.

"It’s no secret the FHS has an outstanding resources for its sound recording department, however things just got a little more interesting. 

Mr. O’Connors, the new sound recording teacher, has already made an impact in his first months here. He recently applied for a grant from Ableton, a music software company. This Wednesday, sound recording classes and the music production club received fantastic news which included 15 new Ableton Push boards, as well as Ableton Live software.

Continue reading the article online
http://franklinpanthers.us/student-life/2016/10/24/fhs-sound-record-department-receives-ableton-grant/

Pantherbook photo for the article on the sound grant received

Find more articles in Pantherbook here   http://franklinpanthers.us/

Real time reporting: School Committee - Oct 25, 2016

Present: O'Malley, Schultz, Douglas, Jewell, Scofield, Bilello, Bergen
Absent: none

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the September 27, 2016 School Committee Meeting and the October 11, 2016 Worksession.
motion to accept, seconded, passed

Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives

• Football team won against Attleboro on Saturday, going on to playoffs
• Homecoming dance was a good time
• two congressional candidates visited FHS to meet with an AP class

Correspondence:
1. Budget to Actual – Miriam Goodman

• acknowledgement of the increase of $162K for the budget to cover for the K-Grant shortfall, thanks to the Town Council for this action

2. FEA – Open negotiations with EA Unit
training and negotiations to begin again before the contract expires June 30, 2017


2. Guests/Presentations
a. Math Program Overview

K-12 Math Program Update for Franklin (MA) School Committee from Franklin Matters

Ron Taylor had an injury and is recovering

Joyce Edwards, leading the presentation in his absence

elementary math specialists

6 total, one for each school

Elementary school math link

https://sites.google.com/a/franklinps.net/math-k-5/home

https://sites.google.com/a/franklinps.net/math-k-5/home

(other notes to be added from Twitter feed)

(be sure to scroll within the Storify widget to review all the entries)

Calling All Franklin Independently Owned Small Businesses - Small Business Showcase - November 17

You don't want to miss this.

Calling All Franklin Independently Owned Small Businesses November 17, 2016 5:00 to 8:30 PM Franklin High School The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning and #shopFranklin are co-sponsoring Small Business Showcase for Franklin independently owned businesses. Businesses pay a $50.00 Registration Fee REGISTER here Participating businesses may Host a Roundtable Discussion, Stage a Presentation or Product Demonstration Create Fun, Interactive, Educational  Product Displays and; Demonstrations  Food and Products to Purchase This Showcase is FREE and open to the public www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com 508-613-1480 Franklin Public Schools   Lifelong Learning Institute The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning

FPS- Lifelong Learning | 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us in collaboration with Try it free today

FHS volleyball and field hockey top Attleboro

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Monday, Oct 24

FHS Panthers

*** Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– Franklin picked up the sweep on the road to earn its 12th win of the season. Maddie Kuzio paced the Panthers with 28 digs and four aces while Maggie Doyle added five digs and three blocks and Erin Skidmore had nine kills and eight digs.

*** Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final 

– Caroline Lounsbury scored the game-winner four minutes into the game while Cassi Ronan, Erin Walsh and Annie Walsh each scored once. Kate Morse and Annie Walsh each had two assists along with one assist from Dana Lewandowski. Christina Lucini and Anna Jardine combined for the shutout in goal with four saves.



For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-102416/

Milford Daily News: "Your guide to Massachusetts ballot questions"

"While attention across the nation will be focused on the presidential contest on Election Day, Massachusetts voters will also decide a quartet of ballot questions that could profoundly shape the future of the Bay State. 

When they cast ballots Nov. 8, Massachusetts voters will determine the fate of proposals to legalize marijuana, expand charter schools, limit farm animal confinement and authorize an additional slots casino. 

Here’s a closer look at the ballot questions."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161024/your-guide-to-massachusetts-ballot-questions


For the "election collection", where all the MA information is gathered for the Nov 8th election go to  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/election-collection-2016.html

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elepdf/IFV_2016.pdf

In the News: bag bylaw sent to subcommittee; Dao to perform at All-National Honor Ensembles

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

"The Town Council has opted to send a proposed plastic bag ban to its economic development subcommittee after some local residents and businesses raised objections to the measure. 

The ban - which would affect single-use plastic shopping bags - had been before the council for a first reading at its meeting last week. A group of Franklin High School students had proposed the bylaw last month, citing the impact the bags have on the environment. 

Councilor Andrew Bissanti, who leads the economic development group, said a number of people had contacted the town after the law was proposed. 

"In between meetings, there was a firestorm of controversy - a lot of merchants complained," he said. "Big Y (supermarket) said they were not notified... there was significant opposition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161024/franklin-committee-to-consider-plastic-bag-ban

screen image of the FHS student presentation on the proposed ban for plastic bags now assigned to a subcommittee of the Town Council with no scheduled meetings

"Matthew Dao, a student at Franklin High School, has been selected as a member of the 2016 National Association for Music Education All-National Honor Ensembles. 

Dao will join more than 670 of the most musically talented and skilled high school students in the United States to perform at a gala concert on Nov. 13 in Grapevine, Texas, at the Gaylord Texan Resort Hotel. 

The young musician will be led under the baton of William LaRue Jones, director of orchestral studies at the University of Iowa. 

Dao will play trumpet in the National Association for Music Education Symphony Orchestra. The high school musician is a member of the Franklin High School Wind Ensemble, Pep Band, Jazz Band and Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Tri-M Music Honors Society."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161024/franklin-student-to-perform-with-national-music-ensemble

Early voting opens today

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

When? Today, October 24th - Nov 4th

Where? Municipal building – Town Clerk’s Office
355 East Central St


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

Sample ballots for Nov 8
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/10/sample-ballots-for-nov-8.html

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

Help sponsor the Downtown Partnership Gala on Nov 12

The Franklin Downtown Partnership is excited to be celebrating our 15-Year Anniversary at the upcoming Gala (Nov 12).  We hope you will be able to join in the celebration since you have been an important contributor to our successes over these many years!

Below is an opportunity to help the FDP continue our work by being a Gala sponsor or by placing an ad in the program booklet.

Please email the office if you are interested by October 28th so we can make sure you are included in this special one-time opportunity.

And thank you again for all of your continued support! We hope to see you at the Gala!


Download the Gala Sponsorship Letter

Download the Gala Sponsorship Letter

Download the Gala Sponsorship Form

Download the Gala Sponsorship Form

This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership webpage

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2016/10/sponsorship-and-program-ad.html