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Tuesday, November 22, 2016
TeamFitness: Thanksgiving Week Information
Monday, November 21, 2016
The Nutcracker - "a journey full of surprises and wonder"
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) proudly presents The Nutcracker, bringing special guest artists, a 27-piece orchestra, and more than 100 area dancers to one suburban stage. FPAC invites audiences to fall under Drosselmeyer’s dreamy spell and join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on a journey full of surprises and wonder.
A popular holiday tradition for more than two decades, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street, in Franklin.
The production features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias, who celebrates his 13th year as music director/conductor of FPAC’s Nutcracker orchestra. Guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with Festival Ballet Providence, will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Rosario Guillen, a student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will dance the part of the Nutcracker/Prince, with Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island, playing the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. A choir will sing the ethereal choral parts that accompany the enchanting Snow Scene that closes the ballet’s first act.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker also showcases the talents of scores of area students, ages 6 and older, from many regional communities and local dance schools. Performers cast in featured roles include Mia Antunovic of North Attleboro as Clara (Saturday) and Kissy Doll (Sunday); Alli Tomsik of Medway as Clara (Sunday) and Kissy Doll (Saturday); Ty Gavin of Bridgewater as Fritz; Shaina McGillis of Franklin as Dew Drop (Saturday), Snow Queen (Sunday) and Spanish Soloist (Sunday); Sarah Strock of Holliston as Snow Queen (Saturday), Spanish Soloist (Saturday) and Candy Cane Soloist (Sunday); Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin as Mouse Queen, Candy Cane Soloist (Saturday) and Dew Drop (Sunday); Haley Desjarlais of Medway as Arabian Soloist; Naomi Fitzgerald of Walpole as Harlequin (Saturday) and Marzipan Soloist; Alex Beckman of Northbridge as Harlequin (Sunday) and Marzipan Soloist; Mairead Nee of Walpole as Chinese Soloist (Sunday); Emma Nicholson of Franklin as Soldier Doll; and Julia Kimball of Canton as Soldier Doll.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker is choreographed and directed by Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. Additional choreography is by Casey Harkness Andrade and Clyde Nantais. Marina Van Winkle is rehearsal assistant for Cherubs and Marzipan Corp.
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers and students of the arts. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC celebrates its 26th season. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s Holiday Performance Sponsor. Tickets are $30-$34. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
A popular holiday tradition for more than two decades, The Nutcracker remains a highly anticipated and treasured part of the FPAC season. Set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, the timeless ballet delights the imaginations of audiences young and old with festive magic and colorful splendor. FPAC presents The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m. at the Franklin High School auditorium, 218 Oak Street, in Franklin.
Snow Queen |
The production features a professional orchestra under the direction of Peter Cokkinias, who celebrates his 13th year as music director/conductor of FPAC’s Nutcracker orchestra. Guest artists Vilia Putrius and Mindaugas Bauzys, company dancers with Festival Ballet Providence, will perform the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. Rosario Guillen, a student of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, will dance the part of the Nutcracker/Prince, with Aaron Andrade of Lincoln, Rhode Island, playing the role of Dr. Drosselmeyer. A choir will sing the ethereal choral parts that accompany the enchanting Snow Scene that closes the ballet’s first act.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker also showcases the talents of scores of area students, ages 6 and older, from many regional communities and local dance schools. Performers cast in featured roles include Mia Antunovic of North Attleboro as Clara (Saturday) and Kissy Doll (Sunday); Alli Tomsik of Medway as Clara (Sunday) and Kissy Doll (Saturday); Ty Gavin of Bridgewater as Fritz; Shaina McGillis of Franklin as Dew Drop (Saturday), Snow Queen (Sunday) and Spanish Soloist (Sunday); Sarah Strock of Holliston as Snow Queen (Saturday), Spanish Soloist (Saturday) and Candy Cane Soloist (Sunday); Lauren Szczepanowski of Franklin as Mouse Queen, Candy Cane Soloist (Saturday) and Dew Drop (Sunday); Haley Desjarlais of Medway as Arabian Soloist; Naomi Fitzgerald of Walpole as Harlequin (Saturday) and Marzipan Soloist; Alex Beckman of Northbridge as Harlequin (Sunday) and Marzipan Soloist; Mairead Nee of Walpole as Chinese Soloist (Sunday); Emma Nicholson of Franklin as Soldier Doll; and Julia Kimball of Canton as Soldier Doll.
FPAC’s The Nutcracker is choreographed and directed by Cheryl Madeux, who formerly danced with the Joffrey Ballet, Hartford Ballet and American Ballet Theatre companies. Additional choreography is by Casey Harkness Andrade and Clyde Nantais. Marina Van Winkle is rehearsal assistant for Cherubs and Marzipan Corp.
Founded in 1991, the nonprofit FPAC supports educational arts experiences, quality entertainment and outstanding performance opportunities for professional artists, community performers and students of the arts. With a focus on youth development and a commitment to live music, FPAC celebrates its 26th season. Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation is FPAC’s Holiday Performance Sponsor. Tickets are $30-$34. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or www.FPAConline.com or call (508) 528-3370.
Reminder: new MBTA schedule in effect Monday
I had a chance to sit with the old and new schedule to find and mark the changes. They are mostly minor but for those looking to catch the train from South Station to head home, 4 trains leave a minute or two earlier. As one who has watched the clock carefully, those 1 and 2 minutes changes can mean making or missing the train. Take note if one or more of these are trains you would catch.
Inbound there are as 5 time changes, four leaving earlier (one leaving 21 minutes earlier) and one 6 minutes later than it used to.
If you find I missed a change, please let me know so we can share with all.
Fall Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, November 21st. Schedules are now available online at mbta.com.
The fall schedules incorporate severe weather service information and can be viewed on mbta.com on each line's schedule page.
Paper schedules will be available at North Station, South Station, and Back Bay starting on Monday, November 14th.
Last updated: Nov 01 2016 01:27 PM
Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442456990&month=10&year=16
For convenience, the Franklin schedule can be found here
http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Upcoming_Schedules/Commuter_Rail/Franklin.pdf
And a copy is located here
- Train 713 - now leaving at 2:40 (-1)
- Train 715 - now leaving at 3:48 (-2)
- Train 717 - now leaving at 4:43 (-2)
- Train 745 - now leaving at 5:02 (-1)
Inbound there are as 5 time changes, four leaving earlier (one leaving 21 minutes earlier) and one 6 minutes later than it used to.
- Train 708 - now leaving at 7:50 (+6)
- Train 718 - now leaving at 2:57 (-3)
- Train 720 - now leaving at 4:01 (-4)
- Train 722 - now leaving at 5:03 (-1)
- Train 726 - now leaving at 7:43 (-21)
If you find I missed a change, please let me know so we can share with all.
*** Published earlier ***
Fall Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, November 21st. Schedules are now available online at mbta.com.
The fall schedules incorporate severe weather service information and can be viewed on mbta.com on each line's schedule page.
Paper schedules will be available at North Station, South Station, and Back Bay starting on Monday, November 14th.
Last updated: Nov 01 2016 01:27 PM
boarding the Franklin train at Franklin-Dean Station |
Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442456990&month=10&year=16
For convenience, the Franklin schedule can be found here
http://mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Documents/Schedules_and_Maps/Upcoming_Schedules/Commuter_Rail/Franklin.pdf
And a copy is located here
FHS Walsh, Ronan, Morse, Marshall, Lonsbury recognized as All Stars
HockomockSports.com has published the official 2016 Hockomock League Field Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
The FHS athletes are listed here. There is a link provided below that will take you to the complete listing.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
The FHS athletes are listed here. There is a link provided below that will take you to the complete listing.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
- Kelli McCarthy, Foxboro
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
- Annie Walsh, Franklin
- Cassi Ronan, Franklin
- Kate Morse, Franklin
- Kayla Marshall, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Caroline Lonsbury, Franklin
2016 Hockomock League Field Hockey All Stars |
Register O'Donnell Sees Mixed Signals with Norfolk County Real Estate in October
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Norfolk Registry of Deeds (Facebook photo) |
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Town Council recap: zoning bylaws and fee schedule changes
To recap the Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, Nov 16 I have the following:
The full text of the fee bylaw can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/we-tried-to-make-sure-they-reflected.html
- The Cub Scout pack 17 lead the Pledge of Allegiance
- Two were appointed to the Cultural Council (Barbara Gardner and Rob Coutillo)
- The next Economic Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Nov 30 at 5:30. The key item on the agenda will be the proposed plastic bag bylaw.
- Three citizens spoke against the proposed re-zoning of the area along Washington St that would allow Hillside Nursery to create a 'Country Store". Without any acknowledgement of these comments and concerns, the Council voted to approve the set of 6 bylaws by unanimous votes. In the Council comments, those who did mention this item spoke of adding more to the current bylaw to enable further expansion of the retail opportunity.
- There was a map rezoning proposal for a section along Summer St that was referred to the Planning Board. Bissanti recused himself from this discussion and vote. The change would allow approx 40 units to be built instead of 7 or 8.
- Up for a first reading is the revision and simplification of the Town fee bylaw. Over 100 fees were removed from the schedule in the first major cleanup in 20 years. The bylaw will come back for a second reading at a future meeting.
Cub Scout pack 17 get applause after leading the Pledge of Allegiance |
The full text of the fee bylaw can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/11/we-tried-to-make-sure-they-reflected.html
School Committee recap: Best Buddies grants, MCAS/PARCC results, and dress code revision
Among the many things that occurred during the almost 90 minute School Committee meeting there were three key takeaways:
The notes taken live during the meeting were updated with the complete listing of the Best Buddies grants and those details can be found in the links here:
- The School Committee heard the Friends of the Best Buddies give away almost $15,000 to the schools with best buddies programs.
- The recent MCAS and PARCC results were given a highlight and discussion.
- The proposed dress code revision was moved to a second reading where it can be approved and become official.
The notes taken live during the meeting were updated with the complete listing of the Best Buddies grants and those details can be found in the links here:
- Live reporting: Closing
- Live reporting: Action Items
- Live reporting: Dress code and student restraint
- District Curriculum Accommodation Plan - DCAP
- Live reporting: MCAS and PARCC Results - Spring 20...
- Live reporting: Best Buddies
- Live reporting: School Committee - November 15, 20...
- The full agenda document for the School Committee meeting can be found here
Parmenter School sign announcing no school coming up Weds through Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday |
FHS Skidmore, Kuzio named to Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars
HockomockSports.com has published the official 2016 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league. The FHS student athletes recognized for this honor are listed below:
FHS Panthers |
Sydney Phillips, King Philip
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
- Erin Skidmore, Franklin
- Madison Kuzio, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Meaghan Maguire, Franklin
For the complete listing of Hockomock Volleyball All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-hockomock-league-volleyball-stars/
Pat Patriot Surprises Franklin Recreation at Flag Football Finale
Youth flag football players in Franklin were greeted by a special guest on Tuesday, Nov. 8, as they took the field for the final time this season during Franklin Recreation’s annual Flag Football Finale.
New England Patriots mascot, Pat Patriot |
Pat Patriot posing for photos |
The Franklin NFL Flag Football program was established by Franklin Recreation in 1999 and has grown from 24 children in its first year to 498 children registered in 2016. The league includes six 6-year-old teams, six 7-year-old teams, ten 8 and 9-year-old teams, twelve 10 and 11-year-old teams and six 12 to 14-year-old teams. The 14-week season wrapped up on Nov. 8.
To find out more about programs that the Recreation Department offers, visit their webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department
Franklin Recreation - 275 Beaver St |
FHS Clermont, Hartnett finish in top 25 at D! State Girls Cross Country meet
Nicole Clermont finished 4th in the D1 girls state cross county meet held in Gardner on Saturday. Kate Harnett finished 23rd.
First Time Out - Contractor License HY-TEK's Meet Manager MIAA All State Cross Country Meet - 11/19/2016 Gardner Municipal Golf Course Last Completed Event Event 1 Girls 5k Run CC Division 1 ================================================================================== Name Year School Avg 1K Finals Points ================================================================================== 1 #248 Grace Connolly 10 Natick 3:42 18:27 2 #74 Margot Ehrenthrol 12 Concord-Carlisle 3:53 19:25 1 3 #27 Sophia Jacobs-Towns 10 Amherst-Pelham 3:54 19:30 2 4 #114 Nicole Clermont 11 Franklin 3:56 19:36 5 #415 Jamie Falla 11 Wachusett 3:56 19:39 3 6 #363 Jillian Callahan 10 Plymouth South 3:56 19:39 7 #200 Olivia Sheffield 11 Lowell 3:58 19:47 4 8 #183 Grace Leightheiser 12 Lexington 3:58 19:48 5 9 #279 Caroline Barry 11 Newton South 4:00 19:56 6 10 #37 Sarah Cavanaugh 12 Auburn 4:00 19:57 11 #414 Bailie Falla 09 Wachusett 4:00 19:57 7 12 #282 Katherine Collins 12 Newton South 4:00 19:58 8 13 #371 Gabrielle Lawrence 11 Shepherd Hill 4:01 20:02 14 #188 Sophie DeFreitas 10 Lincoln-Sudbury 4:01 20:04 15 #355 Sam Curtin 12 Plymouth North 4:02 20:07 9 16 #77 Eline Laurent 11 Concord-Carlisle 4:02 20:08 10 17 #129 Emily Willson 11 Groton-Dunstable 4:03 20:11 11 18 #271 Einat Gavish 11 Newton North 4:03 20:14 12 19 #276 Helena Teixeira Das 09 Newton North 4:03 20:15 13 20 #445 Loren Andrews 11 Wellesley 4:04 20:19 14 21 #187 Alexandra Wolf 12 Lexington 4:04 20:20 15 22 #331 Jessica Ostrowski 12 Peabody 4:05 20:21 16 23 #115 Kate Hartnett 11 Franklin 4:05 20:23 24 #186 Pauline Steines 09 Lexington 4:05 20:25 17 25 #472 Ali Hurley 11 Woburn 4:06 20:27 18
The full D1 girls cross country results
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/ma/Nov19_MIAASt_set1.shtml
The full D1 boys cross country results
http://www.coolrunning.com/results/16/ma/Nov19_MIAASt_4_set1.shtml
FHS Panthers |
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Franklin Downtown Partnership's 15th Anniversary Gala
The Franklin Downtown Partnership's 15th Anniversary Gala was a fabulous party!
A HUGE thank you to Jane Curran and Beth Wierling for creating a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable Gala!
Many thanks to our gala guests, sponsors, wonderful volunteers, auction item donors, Ben Gardner's Boat, THE BLACK BOX, Restaurant 3, and everyone who helped make our gala an event to remember.
These photos (and more!) courtesy of Paul Vicario, Vicario Studio.
See more photos at https://goo.gl/photos/VLQZjGTLvUZuKdnY6
The sponsors for our gala:
Platinum: Dean Bank
Bronze: Franklin Cultural District
Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning
Local Town Pages
Middlesex Savings Bank
Friends: Coldwell Banker - Suzanne Ranieri
Dean College
Green Mountain Chocolate
Hockomock Area YMCA
Jane's Frames
Sally's Alley
Simon's Furniture
Read the Milford Daily News interview with Executive Director Lisa Piana here.
This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2016/11/thank-you-party-pics-from-15th.html
A HUGE thank you to Jane Curran and Beth Wierling for creating a memorable and thoroughly enjoyable Gala!
Many thanks to our gala guests, sponsors, wonderful volunteers, auction item donors, Ben Gardner's Boat, THE BLACK BOX, Restaurant 3, and everyone who helped make our gala an event to remember.
These photos (and more!) courtesy of Paul Vicario, Vicario Studio.
sign on THE BLACK BOX marque |
See more photos at https://goo.gl/photos/VLQZjGTLvUZuKdnY6
Platinum: Dean Bank
Bronze: Franklin Cultural District
Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning
Local Town Pages
Middlesex Savings Bank
Friends: Coldwell Banker - Suzanne Ranieri
Dean College
Green Mountain Chocolate
Hockomock Area YMCA
Jane's Frames
Sally's Alley
Simon's Furniture
Read the Milford Daily News interview with Executive Director Lisa Piana here.
This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2016/11/thank-you-party-pics-from-15th.html
Nicole Clermont - Hockomock MVP for Girls Cross Country
Below are the official 2016 Hockomock League Cross Country All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league were published by HockomockSports.Com.
The FHS athletes are shown here. Links at the bottom will take you to the full listing for the girls and boys.
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Girls listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-hockomock-league-girls-cross-country-stars/
Boys listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-hockomock-league-boys-cross-country-stars/
The FHS athletes are shown here. Links at the bottom will take you to the full listing for the girls and boys.
Girls Cross Country
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
- Nicole Clermont, Franklin
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
- Nicole Clermont, Franklin
- Kate Hartnett, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Ella Gutkowski, Franklin
Nicole Clermont was selected player of the week earlier this fall season |
Boys Cross Country
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
- David Seybert, Attleboro
HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
- Everett Henderson, Franklin
HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Tyler Marchioni, Franklin
Girls listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-hockomock-league-girls-cross-country-stars/
Boys listing
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-hockomock-league-boys-cross-country-stars/
Library Book Sale - 9:00 to 3:00 PM today
The monthly Franklin Public Library Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, from 9:00 - noon is the books by the bag sale
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/11/franklin-public-library-booksale.html
Sunday, from 9:00 - noon is the books by the bag sale
Franklin Public Library Book Sale is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m |
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2016/11/franklin-public-library-booksale.html
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