FHS basketball teams find themselves on short end against Mansfield

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 37 @ Mansfield, 59 – Final

– The Hornets sealed the outright Kelley-Rex division title with the victory. It is the third league title in program history and first time that the Hornets have won back-to-back championships. Meg Hill scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for Mansfield, while Jen Peel scored 18 points and had six assists and Ann Maher scored 11 points. Franklin was led by freshman Ali Brigham’s 11 points and also got nine points from senior Carli Koffinke.

Boys Basketball = Mansfield, 60 @ Franklin, 43 – Final

"Another chapter in the storied rivalry between Mansfield and Franklin is complete. 

And it looks a lot like last year. 

For the second straight season, Mansfield won the second game of the series on the road in Franklin after the Panthers won the first contest. This time, the Hornets prevailed 60-43. 

Last year’s two contests mirrored each other because of big comebacks from the visiting team. 

This year’s two contests mirrored each other because of double digit victories."

Continue reading Ryna Lanigan's recap of the boys basketball game
https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-takes-control-of-division-with-win-over-franklin/

for the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-021017/

Mansfield’s Max Boen pulls up for a shot in the second half against Franklin. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Re-opened Superintendent Search Timeline

As reported earlier this week, the School Committee voted to re-open the search for the next Superintendent. The job was to be re-posted the next day and the remaining key milestones leading to a decision by April 4 are as follows:

• Advertise the Position of Superintendent  = Feb 8 to 28, 2017
• Presentation of slate of candidates to School Committee = March 14, 2017
• Interviews with School Committee and 4 non-voting members = March 17, 2017
• Candidate visits to Franklin = March 20 to 24, 2017
• School Committee visits (candidate district(s)) = March 27 to 31, 2017
• School Committee meeting to select next Superintendent = April 4, 2017

In case you missed the decision, the meeting recording is available for replay here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/school-superintendent-search-starts.html

HYA representative discussing the new timeline with the School Committee

The position has been posted on the web
https://ecragroup.com/job/superintendent-franklin-ma/

"The days of thinking of addiction as a moral problem are over"

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

"The talk - set to take place at the Franklin High School auditorium on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. and sponsored by the Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) Coalition - will feature Dr. Ruth Potee, an addiction expert. 

Potee, according to a coalition release, is a physician who has worked with the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and North Quabbin. She has also provided training and curriculum for school nurses on adolescent substance abuse and education, and is the medical director of the Franklin County House of Correction. 

SAFE President James Derick said the talk, entitled "The Adolescent Brain and the Physiology of Addiction," will provide information about how drugs can alter a brain's development. 

"Our focus is on helping families understand the complications that arise from young people - under the age of 24 - experimenting with any substance," he said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170210/franklin-group-schedules-talk-on-addictions-effect-on-young-brains

A preview of her talk can be found in this YouTube video. Recorded in 2015, her talk will likely be updated with some current statistics.



The headline quote can be found in the MassLive article from Feb 2016
http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/02/childhood_trauma_victims_more.html

Wrentham native Ayla Brown returns to THE BLACK BOX on February 17

Country music recording artist and Wrentham native Ayla Brown headlines a New England Artists Series concert at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin on Friday, February 17 at 8 p.m. 

The singer-songwriter, athlete, and TV personality experienced early recognition in 2006 as a Season 5 semi-finalist on the Fox-TV phenomenon, American Idol. The singing competition has launched the recording careers of superstars Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson and many more.

Wrentham native Ayla Brown returns to THE BLACK BOX

Since then, Ayla’s career has taken her to the legendary stages of the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium. She has opened for numerous country music stars, including Jason Aldean, Clint Black, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans, Tracy Lawrence, Loretta Lynn, Craig Morgan, Darius Rucker, Josh Turner and Chris Young. Ayla has also made multiple CMA Music Festival appearances and was a national news correspondent for The Early Show on CBS.

She recorded her self-titled country music album, Ayla Brown, at Ronnie’s Place, the Nashville studio of legendary country music star Ronnie Milsap. Ayla produced the album from her own record label, Ambient Entertainment, and wrote seven of the CD’s nine tracks.

Her 2012 sophomore release, a patriotic-inspired album titled Heroes & Hometowns, peaked at #1 on Amazon MP3 and reached #51 on iTunes. Ayla performed two singles from the album, “Pride of America” and “Hero in Her Hometown,” with the Boston Pops in 2013 during the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade. A portion of every CD sale of Heroes & Hometowns benefits Hugs for Heroes, Inc., a Massachusetts-based military nonprofit. Ayla has entertained American troops overseas in Afghanistan, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt.

Ayla’s most recent album, Let Love In, was released in 2015. The full-length, 13-song album was sponsored by the popular Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain, and two of Ayla’s songs, “Matches and Gasoline” and the album’s title track, are in rotation in every Texas Roadhouse jukebox throughout the country. On Valentine’s Day, Ayla will release a brand new single, “Take Your Name.”

Tickets for Ayla Brown’s concert at THE BLACK BOX are $22 (adults) and $20 (students/seniors). For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. THE BLACK BOX, the home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin.
 

Wrentham native Ayla Brown returns to THE BLACK BOX

For more info on Ayla visit her webpage  http://www.aylabrown.com/

Franklin Library - Book Sale - Feb 18-19

The Franklin Public Library monthly book sale is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 18 from 9:00 Am to 3:00 PM. The Bag sale is scheduled for Sunday, Feb 19 from 9:00 to noon.

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/02/franklin-public-library-book-sale.html

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/10/17 - THU 2/16/17

FRIDAY 2/10/17
9-10:30am   Tri-County Regional Children’s Center Open House (bring your kids to explore)
10:30am   Knitting Circle for Adults @ Franklin Public Library

SATURDAY 2/11/17
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-1pm   PK and K Open House @ Sunrise Montessori (31 Hayward St.)
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza Valentine Edition (Sip and Shop) @ Pour Richard’s
8pm   Joe Crookston with special guest Emily Mure @ Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (at FUSF)

SUNDAY 2/12/17
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 2/13/17
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 2/14/16
1pm   Franklin Downton Partnership: Networking Meeting @ Dean College
3:30pm  Galentine’s Day (for teens and tweens) @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Yankee Quilters Guild Meeting @ St. John’s Episcopal Church

WEDNESDAY 2/15/17
4-8pm   Free NARCAN and CPR Training @ Franklin Fire Dept. (Central St). For details please click HERE
5pm   Pageturner Tween Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Doggie Tales (grades 2 and up, registration required) @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 2/16/17
3pm   Memory Cafe for Caregiver and Their Loved Ones (free, registration required) @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Ins and Outs of MassHealth @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email FranklinMAHappenigs@gmail.com and/or shersteve@gmail.com

Submit your application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival

The Franklin Cultural District Festival Committee is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Third Annual Franklin Cultural Festival from Wednesday, July 26 to Saturday, July 29, 2017. 

The Festival will take place in various locations in downtown Franklin including: THE BLACK BOX (inside and outside on its stage), the Brick School, the Historical Museum, the Town Common, the Franklin United Methodist Church, and Franklin High School.

To highlight and support all presenters, the Festival Committee is seeking Performing groups/individuals, Visual Artists, and area Restaurants/Food Service businesses to participate in the Festival.

• Applications are to be submitted by 5:00 PM February 28, 2017

The working draft schedule (locations and times - performances to be filled in)
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/01/the-working-draft-schedule-for-3rd.html

Application for the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival