Big Band Brunch with Kenny Hadley Big Band on Sunday, November 13

THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music, and event venue, presents a Big Band Brunch with the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band on Sunday, November 13. 

The critically-acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. The Kenny Hadley Big Band has shared the stage with such notables as the Count Basie Orchestra and the Duke Ellington Orchestra and has hosted guest soloists including Clark Terry and Louie Bellson. 

Combination tickets for brunch and music are $45; tickets for the concert alone are $20. THE BLACK BOX, home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Brunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with music beginning at noon. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

 

Kenny Hadley Big Band on Sunday, November 13

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

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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."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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

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HYA Associates

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