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exterior construction for the new wing has changed very little since winter started |
Franklin/Dean Station in light snow |
FHS after a prior winter snow storm |
Town Common covered in snow |
The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community.
Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
the current logo for the Franklin Cultural Council |
Franklin TV studios at 23 Hutchinson St |
"The School Committee will once again seek candidates for its superintendent position.
The committee voted unanimously Tuesday night to reopen its search, opting not to select either remaining finalist as its preferred candidate.
Committee Chairman Kevin O'Malley opened the meeting by giving a history of the search process. He said two candidates, Weymouth Assistant Superintendent Susan Kustka and Blackstone-Millville Assistant Superintendent David Thomson, remained. A third finalist, Chelmsford Assistant Superintendent Linda Hirsch, had announced her intention to remain in her current position.
O'Malley said the committee had options: it could choose either of the two candidates, or re-open the search. He suggested it opt for the latter choice."
"Members of the Franklin Downtown Partnership pondered several priorities for 2017 - including the best way to notify businesses of available commercial space.
Partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana said at the Feb. 2 meeting that there are numerous upcoming events over the first half of the year - among them a beautification day in May and the annual Strawberry Stroll in June.
Piana said that since it was the group's first meeting of the year, it also made sense to consider the partnership's goals for 2017. She suggested that because the partnership receives many calls inquiring about available commercial space in town, it place an inventory of such locations on its website."
The Town of Franklin page focused on sharing business development info about the community |
"An open house is planned at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., in celebration of the completion of the second floor or the facility.
The open house will also highlight improvements completed on the first floor of the senior center, as well as new programs and activities, and will include refreshments and giveaways, as well as Charlie Cards provided by the center's outreach staff.
For questions, call 508-520-4945."
The back side of the Senior Center shows the rise in the roof where the elevator shaft is located |
"The Franklin Police Superior Officers Association is currently holding a fundraising drive to benefit the association's community-based programs.
The association is also publishing an official 2017 business directory and safety book with various business advertisements and safety tips.
For contributors, the association is offering free tickets to a comedy show it is hosting on Friday, March 10, 7:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St., Franklin. For more information, contact Association President Sgt. Chris Spillane at 508-440-2723."
Randy from HYA talks with the School Committee |
The Franklin Police headquarters i located at 911 Panther Way |
"Before Franklin hosts Mansfield this coming Friday in a game that will likely decide the Kelley-Rex title, the Panthers had a big test against a visiting Taunton squad on Monday night.
The Panthers passed with flying colors.
Franklin took a two-point lead at the end of the first quarter and blew the game wide open with dominant second quarter, eventually walking away with a 78-36 win over Taunton.
While Franklin got nearly everything it wanted inside in the first quarter (7/9 from 2PT) and put up 16 points, Taunton freshman Dante Law had 10 points to help the Tigers keep pace."
Franklin’s Connor Peterson goes for a layup in the first half against Taunton. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Panthers beat Taunton 49-29 on the road. On to Mansfield! #RightHereRightNow— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 7, 2017
Final: Franklin 78, Taunton 36. Connor Peterson with 20 points, Josh Macchi with 17 pts, 12 reb. Law had 12 for Taunton. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 7, 2017
Half: Franklin 43, Taunton 18. Panthers dominated the boards and broke this thing wide open. Josh Macchi with 13 pts, 12 reb. #hockomock— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 7, 2017
7-0 win over DS. Goals by Trask, Landry (2), Dwyer (2), Paterson (2). First shutout of the season for Pokorny!— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) February 6, 2017
In Franklin tonight as the Panthers host Taunton. Big Kelley-Rex showdown on deck, Panthers won first meeting 55-42. #hockomock pic.twitter.com/tOnab5Lm0l— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) February 6, 2017
JV beat Taunton 63-55. Great win!— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 6, 2017
Freshmen beat Taunton 53-44. Great job boys!— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 6, 2017
"The Town Council has done away with a bylaw that required businesses to clear nearby sidewalks of snow.
The matter was decided at the body's Feb. 1 meeting, during which councilors voted unanimously to strike the 1975 bylaw. Town officials first brought the subject to the council's attention in January, stating that its provisions - among which, that businesses clear snow within 12 hours of a storm - had perhaps outlived their usefulness.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting has said that the law was passed at a time when business was concentrated in the downtown area.
"In 40 years, the town has expanded dramatically up and down Rte. 140 and in the industrial parks," he said, adding that he did not believe the bylaw had been enforced during his years with the town."
evidence that the DPW does get to clear the sidewalks of snow. |
MBTA commuter rail train at Franklin/Dean Station |
"Each year the team is assigned a “Case Packet” which consists of affidavits and other documents to make a case for both the prosecution as well as the defense.
This year the case is based around a war veteran who comes back home, only to end up shooting and killing his/her enemy from high school. The war veteran is played by Catherine Smith who will be performing for the team on Wednesday.
“I am very excited and anxious for our first trial on Wednesday. I can’t wait to see how all of our hard work plays out” states senior, Alexander Sinks.
There will be six students representing Franklin High School as an attorney, and three students representing the school as a witness, while the teams Prosecution will be there to cheer the team on.
On Wednesday February 8th, the team’s Prosecution will be performing against Bellingham High School."Continue reading about the Mock Trial Team online
Congrats to @FHSMock for the win today in our season opener. Pocket constitution to Lauren Robinson! @FranklinHSNews— Michael Walsh (@MockWalsh) February 1, 2017
FHS Mock Trail Team for 2016-2017 (Pantherbook photo) |
a snow covered view of FHS |
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"Downtown business owners have reacted positively to the streetscape project that changed the traffic pattern in the area, but they added that some things need to be fixed.
The subject arose during the Feb. 2 meeting of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, with Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen noting the completion of the work.
"We've received a lot of feedback that foot traffic has picked up (at downtown businesses), which is music to our ears," he said. "People are, all of a sudden, saying, 'I didn't know store X was here.' They found out because they had to stop or slow down."
Partnership members asked if, given this additional traffic, it might make sense to limit the number of commuter spaces in the municipal parking lot. Some of those commuters, they suggested, might use the Forge Park Station."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Main St at night in downtown Franklin |