"important for women to step up and have more of a voice"

Franklin School Committee member Denise Schultz participated in this event on Wednesday:

"When Yolanda Greaves first ran for selectwoman in Ashland in 2012, there were six or seven men - plus her - running for three seats. 

At a candidates' forum, the question was: "What makes you different for this role?" 

After looking to her left, and looking to her right, Greaves briefly acknowledged to a chuckling audience that she was the only woman at the table. Then she talked about her background in government, business and volunteering that she said left her most qualified for the job. 

"As women, we have to know that we're doing this because we know that we're the right person to fill the role," Greaves told an audience of around 30 women who came out to the Framingham Public Library Wednesday night to learn more about running for office."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170222/metrowest-women-urge-other-women-run-for-local-office

H.R.610 - To distribute Federal funds for elementary and secondary education in the form of vouchers for eligible students and to repeal a certain rule relating to nutrition standards in schools.

Choices in Education Act of 2017

"This bill repeals the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and limits the authority of the Department of Education (ED) such that ED is authorized only to award block grants to qualified states.

The bill establishes an education voucher program, through which each state shall distribute block grant funds among local educational agencies (LEAs) based on the number of eligible children within each LEA's geographical area. From these amounts, each LEA shall: (1) distribute a portion of funds to parents who elect to enroll their child in a private school or to home-school their child, and (2) do so in a manner that ensures that such payments will be used for appropriate educational expenses.

To be eligible to receive a block grant, a state must: (1) comply with education voucher program requirements, and (2) make it lawful for parents of an eligible child to elect to enroll their child in any public or private elementary or secondary school in the state or to home-school their child."

No Hungry Kids Act

"The bill repeals a specified rule that established certain nutrition standards for the national school lunch and breakfast programs. (In general, the rule requires schools to increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat free milk in school meals; reduce the levels of sodium, saturated fat, and trans fat in school meals; and meet children's nutritional needs within their caloric requirements.)"


https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/610

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/610

Dean College performs "A Midsummer Night's Dream" February 22 - 26, 2017

The School of the Arts at Dean College will perform A Midsummer Night's Dream, beginning Wednesday, February 22, 2017 through Sunday, February 26, 2017.

A Midsummer Night's Dream is perhaps the best loved of Shakespeare's plays. It brings together the realms of the mortal and immortal, colliding in a wood outside Athens, and from there the enchantment begins. Simple and engaging on the surface, it is none the less a highly original and sophisticated work, where love is capricious as the wind, and where a mischievous imp named Puck plays with fate as merrily as a baby with a toy.

You won't want to miss our talented students perform in this well-loved play!

The Dean College production of A Midsummer Night's Dream will take place in the Main Stage in the Campus Center at Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday and 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

General admission is $22, Seniors $12 and Children $7.

To learn more and purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice.

Dean College, Main St Franklin

"The town has graciously supported our capital requests"

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

"Growing insurance costs have complicated the creation of the school budget, district officials said. 

In a report at the Feb. 14 School Committee meeting, Chairman Kevin O'Malley said the budget process had begun. 

"Every day, we receive more interesting and troubling information," he said. "Today, we ran into the insurance monster that is devouring America." 

O'Malley said the district had prepared for a 7-percent increase in health insurance costs, but had learned that the increase would be 15.8 percent."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170221/insurance-costs-complicate-franklin-school-budget

The video of the meeting by Franklin TV is available for viewing on demand
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=432

My recap of the meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/02/school-committee-recap-feb-14-2017.html

screen grab via the remote participation of the School Committee meeting, Tuesday, Feb 14

FHS boys basketball takes the Franklin Winter Classic

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 70 vs. Dorchester, 53 – Final

– Josh Macchi was named the Franklin Winter Classic tournament MVP, leading the Panthers with 15 points. Connor Peterson and Connor Goldstein each added 12 points for the Panthers. Sophomore Jalen Samuels was named to the all-tournament team.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 31 vs. Shepherd Hill, 45 – Final

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-022117/

FHS Panthers

Girls via the Twitterverse

After 1Q Franklin trails 14-3. @FHSSports @HockomockSports

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 21, 2017

At the half Franklin trails 26-10. I feel another comeback in the works! #LetsGo #Allin @FHSSports @HockomockSports @fhsgvbasketball

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 21, 2017

3rd Q in the books with Franklin still down 34-18. Big 4th quarter Panthers! @FHSSports @HockomockSports

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 21, 2017

Final score from Westboro: FHS falls to SH 45-31. Great season girls; heads up high. Very proud of you all! @FHSSports @fhsgvbasketball

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) February 21, 2017

Tough loss to Shepherd Hill 31-45. An incredible run comes to an end. Great team effort today and everyday. #RightHereRightNow

— Franklin Girls Bball (@fhsgvbasketball) February 21, 2017

Love this team @fhsgvbasketball ! An honor to work with every day. Be proud of the teammates you became. #RightHereRightNow #TheHardHat

— leightoj (@coachleighto) February 21, 2017

SO PROUD of this team! To begin the year at 0-6; only to scratch and fight to the last game of the season - OUTSTANDING accomplishment! https://t.co/qPpxoNqK74

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 21, 2017

Boys via the Twitterverse

After 1: Franklin 18, TechBoston 11. Josh Macci leads with eight. Bears had seven fouls that quarter to Franklin's two.

— Matt Cook (@MattCook_MWDN) February 21, 2017

Halftime: Franklin 36, TechBoston 22. Macchi has nine. Paul Mahon and Connor Goldstein (bench) each with eight apiece.

— Matt Cook (@MattCook_MWDN) February 21, 2017

Final: Franklin 70, TechBoston 53 in the finals of the Franklin Winter Classic

— Matt Cook (@MattCook_MWDN) February 21, 2017

Josh Macchi named tournament MVP.

— Matt Cook (@MattCook_MWDN) February 21, 2017

Franklin beats TechBoston 70-53 to win the Franklin Winter Classic tournament. Josh Macchi tournament MVP. Great job!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) February 22, 2017

Milford Daily News has a game recap for the Boys Basketball game
http://www.milforddailynews.com/sports/20170221/franklin-70-techboston-53-panthers-primed-for-postseason-run-after-winning-winter-classic

Franklin Library Genealogical Club - meeting March 30

The Franklin Library Genealogical Club will host their March meeting on Thursday 3/30/17 at the Franklin Historical Museum at 6:30PM. The topic will be Italian genealogy research with guest speaker Mary Tedesco.

Future meeting dates:

• Mapping your genealogy with Evan Thornberry Thursday April 27

• Photo Detecting 101 with Maureen Taylor Thursday June 29

If you’ve been working on your family history for many years or are just starting out, you’ll get useful information, tips and hints to further your research.

All meetings start at 6:30PM.

The museum is located at 80 West Central Street and is wheelchair accessible.

Franklin Library Genealogical Club - meeting March 30

Visit the Historical Museum online  http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/
 

Franklin Library: Sparky's Puppets - Weds, February 22, 10:30 AM

Enter the magical world of children's stories, brought to life by colorful puppets and lively humor! Sparky’s puppets will perform “The Kingdom of Riddles,” a show about a knight’s quest to capture a unicorn for his king and queen! The knight will need help from the audience to solve riddles along the way! This performance also includes a special version of “The Princess and the Pea!”

Sparky's Puppets, Wednesday, February 22, 10:30 a.m.

This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/02/sparkys-puppets-wednesday-february-22.html