Franklin School for the Performing Arts Slates Summer Programs for Children and Teens

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) announces a summer session of theater programs, ballet intensives, one-week camps, voice and instrumental lessons, and dance classes in ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary. The summer session runs from July 2 to August 24, with registration beginning March 5.

FSPA Summer Theater provides the opportunity for hands-on immersion in a Broadway Boot Camp, cabaret show, play or musical theater production, with enrollment for one to five weeks. The Cabaret week (July 23-27) focuses on repertoire choices, song interpretation and presentation, and concludes with a cabaret style revue at THE BLACK BOX theater in downtown Franklin. 

The three-day Broadway Boot Camp (July 30-August 1) brings Broadway headliners to FSPA for song and dance master classes and coaching on individual performance skills. A weeklong drama program (August 20-24) presents a straight play, while a two-week musical theater program (August 6-17) stages a major book musical at THE BLACK BOX.

 Summer Programs For
Children And Teens

Summer Ballet Intensives feature a final showing at THE BLACK BOX, along with extracurricular classes in Alexander Technique, nutrition and injury prevention. The four-week Intermediate/Advanced Intensive (July 2-26) and three-week Young Intensive (July 9-26) provide training in classical ballet technique, pre-pointe/pointe, modern, dance history, character dance and choreography.

Among FSPA weeklong performing arts camps: 

• Broadway Camp (grades K-5, July 23-27 or August 20-24) teaches vocals, choreography and scene work, with a chance to showcase skills in a final ensemble performance. 
• Acting Camp (grades K-4, July 9-13 and grades 5-7, July 30-August 3) explores character development and improvisation. 
• Camp ProVoice (ages 7-9 and 10-13, July 9-13) focuses on individual performance skills with music from Broadway, movies and TV musicals, as well as pop and rock hits, culminating in a performance of solos, duets and small ensembles. 
• Jazz and Tap Camp (grades 4-7, August 20-24) combines age- and level-appropriate dance with a creative summer experience. 
• For young beginner dancers, Dance Discovery (ages 5-9, July 9-13) teaches basic dance vocabulary and positions, floor exercises and simple steps, with a focus on musicality and rhythm. 
• Creative Kids Camp (ages 5-8, July 23-27 or August 20-24) engages campers with drama games, theater activities, singing, dancing and crafts. 
• The youngest campers, ages 3-5, are invited to the summer Little Music School Experience (July 23-27) with FSPA’s Little Music School Director, Kim Rezendes.

For summer registration, call FSPA at (508) 528-8668. For further information, including a summer session brochure with full program descriptions, dates, faculty, and tuition, call or visit www.FSPAonline.com.

Franklin Pop Warner Little Scholars announced

Good news to share via the Franklin Area Network:

"I wanted to share the recent release of the 2018 Pop Warner Little Scholars. These scholars are being recognized for academic excellence and Franklin has 38 scholars this year, more than any other district in the Hockomock league.

These students are 6-8th graders that must first qualify with a excellent GPA to submit an application where they then have to provide community service and extra circular activity information. I think it speaks so highly of the great job Franklin schools are doing to provide excellence in academics while also producing well rounded students.

These scholars will be honored at an awards banquets in March at Gillette Stadium hosted by the National Pop Warner Organization. "

You can find more about the event here: http://www.newenglandpopwarner.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2069181 

Franklin Pop Warner Little Scholars announced

You can find the full Pop Warner Little Scholar listing here
https://bsbproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/portals/21803/docs/2018%20scholars/2017%20ne%20team%20ranking%20hockomock%20pw.pdf

Or here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUVJlWkZFZEE3MXM1eVY1MmV6bEFueHVPb2ZN/view?usp=sharing

Economic Development Committee (EDC) - Agenda - Feb 21, 2018

Economic Development Committee (EDC) Meeting

Wednesday February 21, 2018

6:00 PM

Municipal Building 355 East Central Street 

Room 205

Agenda

1. Temporary Signs
2. Parking surrounding the downtown
3. Commercial I Parking Regulations
4. Commercial I Dimensional Regulations
5. Multi-Family Housing in General Residential V and Commercial I
6. Review of R7 - Generally
7. Review of over 55- Generally


Additional details on these topics can be found in the document for the Jan 31 meeting agenda  http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/edc_agenda.pdf


Who are the members of the EDC?

• Thomas Mercer - Chair
• Eamon McCarthy Earls
• Glenn Jones
• Melanie Hamblen

More on the Town Council subcommittee can be found here

http://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee

example of temporary signs frequently seen at King and Summer Sts

"The messages are sure to put a smile on any face"

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

"The importance of a random act of kindness is not lost to the youth of Franklin. 

Nine-hundred felt, paper, and foam hearts were strung up last week with clotheslines and pins, dangling from tree to tree at the Franklin Town Common to commemorate both Valentine’s Day and simple, everyday niceties. 

Two hearts are weaved or glued together to create a pocket in the middle. Each heart-pocket contains a note describing a random act of kindness performed by a Franklin student. 

Messages about helping friends build snowmen and aiding with school work are stuffed into the small pockets that are laced around the park and gazebo."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180219/hearts-of-kindness-spreads-across-franklin

FHS boys basketball top Tech Boston, take Harvey Nasuti Winter Classic title

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS sports action on Monday, Feb 19, 2018


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. LaSalle Academy, 4 – Final

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 76 vs. Tech Boston, 67 – Final

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Coming off a state finals appearance a year ago, Franklin loaded its schedule with tough opponents in hopes of preparing for another deep playoff run. 

After beating D1 South hopeful New Bedford on Sunday, the Panthers matched up with the state’s top-ranked team, Tech Boston, in the championship game of the Harvey Nasuti Winter Classic. 

Although the flow of the game was hindered by nearly 50 foul calls, the Panthers made the runs at the right times and limited the Bears in transition, resulting in a 76-67 win. 

“We feel like we’re one of the best teams in the state,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely. “We’re not worried about who’s one or two or stuff like that. We talk about our goals and taking it one step at a time. This was our next goal [to win this tournament] and Tech Boston happened to the be the top-ranked team. They’re a very good team. We like that we can compete there and show what we’re made of, especially on the defensive side of the ball I think we did a great job able to slow them down some.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-takes-down-top-ranked-tech-boston/

For other results around the Hockomock League on Monday
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-02-19-18/

Franklin senior Paul Mahon converts a layup in the first half against
Tech Boston. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Congrats Franklin Panthers! pic.twitter.com/PvqMMGQ1XR

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 19, 2018

Harvey Nasuti Winter Classic All Tournament Team: Maurice Works - TechBoston,Elijah Diaz- NB, Thomas Redwood - Malden, Jalen Samuels- Franklin. Most Outstanding Player Award to Chris Edgehill - Franklin.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) February 19, 2018

Franklin drops a hard fought game to LaSalle (RI) 4-3. Goals from Durkin, Holmes and Miller. Next up is Barnstable. @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @MyHockeyLive @HockomockSports @MetroWestSports

— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) February 19, 2018

Ashley Loomis selected as HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

"Franklin senior Ashley Loomis has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for Feb. 11 through Feb. 17. Loomis is the 20th player selected for the 2017-18 school year and 10th player chosen during the winter season. 

Loomis capped her incredible career in the pool with two state titles and two state records at this past weekend’s swimming championships at Boston University. After making it four sectional titles in four years in both the 200-yard and 500-yard freestyle the week before (and winning both races in convincing fashion at the Hockomock Championships), Loomis added to her resume with a third straight state title in the 200-free and fourth straight in the 500-free, both in record-breaking fashion. 

“Having Ashley as a part of Franklin swimming has been an amazing journey; truly a significantly valuable learning experience for athletes and coaches alike,” said Franklin coach Jess Pridham. “I have watched her grow and mature as both an athlete and as a person. She has always maintained a high level of humility, dignity, and grace through all of her success as well as encouraging and supporting her teammates in their endeavors as well."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/player-of-the-week-ashley-loomis-franklin-swimming-2/

Ashley Loomis selected as HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

Fellswater to play in Wrentham - Feb 24

Who: Fellswater
When: 7:30 PM, Saturday, Feb. 24
Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093

Description: 

Boston’s Celtic music ensemble, playing a wide range of tunes and songs, drawing from the music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Canada, and beyond.

For more information and tickets, go to https://www.musicatocc.org.

Fellswater to play in Wrentham - Feb 24

Franklin Garden Club: “House Plant Success” - Mar 6

“House Plant Success” will be the focus of the Tuesday, March 6 meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.

Dr. Paul Steen, a Master Gardener certified by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, will discuss common mistakes that cause failure in caring for house plants and how to avoid them. He will provide practical tips and easy solutions to avoid failures. Steen will also discuss 12 common house plants and how to make them bloom and thrive. The program will include an opportunity to ask question and for participants to bring in a few of their house plants for Steen to diagnose problems and make suggestions regarding care.

Steen is a retired physician who has been gardening for more than 50 years. He owns a home greenhouse and manages a one-acre shade garden. He has served as an instructor at Tower Hills Botanic Garden where he taught courses in tropical plants, shade gardening, and home greenhouse management. An Overseer for the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Steen is Past President of the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association.

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.  Visit them on the web at http://gcfm.org/franklingc/Home.aspx

Franklin Garden Club: “House Plant Success” - Mar 6

Introduction to Estate Planning - Mar 5

Attorney David Scott will be presenting an Introduction to Estate Planning on Monday, March 5th at 7 PM. He will be giving practical tips and advice on the importance of having a will. 

This event is open to the public and absolutely free. It will be hosted at Crossway Church's building, at 282 Summer Street, in Franklin, MA. 

If you have questions, please contact tina@crosswayma.org or call us directly at (508) 838-3953.

Introduction to Estate Planning - Mar 5

In the News: Franklin family tries to recover; Cultural Council looking for artists; new attempt to eliminate home heating assistance

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

"When Franklin resident Joseph Cooper took a break from watching TV to grab a late-night snack on Saturday, Feb. 3, he returned to the basement of his home on Warwick Road to hear a popping sound coming from the connected garage. 

“It’s happened before where a squirrel would get into the garage and knock everything over,” he said. “But when I opened the door there was already a good fire going inside.” 

He said the smoke detectors were going off in the garage, but because the door was steel and the alarms weren’t connected to the rest of the house, he couldn’t hear them. 

“I tried to fight it a little bit, screaming to my daughters to get shoes and coats and get out,” he said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180219/franklin-family-tries-to-recover-after-house-fire

"The Franklin Cultural Council has announced a call for artists for their Art in Motion Juried Exhibition and Live Art Event slated for 2-4 p.m. April 28 at Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St. 

The juried exhibition will showcase paintings and drawings of figures in motion.
The prospectus for the exhibition can be found at http://bit.ly/ArtinMotion_prospectus. 

Online applications are due by March 1, and can be found at http://bit.ly/artist_entry. There is no fee to enter the ArtWeek exhibition."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180219/strongfranklin-cultural-council-announces-call-for-artistsstrong

Additional info on the call for artists and performers for ArtWeek
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/02/call-for-figurative-artists-for-art-in.html

Art in Motion Juried Exhibition and Live Art Event

"The Trump administration is once again calling for the complete elimination of a heating assistance program that helps to keep the homes of low-income families warm. And once again, program supporters are vowing to fight it. 

The administration is using the same arguments from a year ago when it tried to abolish the program, saying it’s rife with fraud and that no one would be left freezing if the program goes away. 

“These arguments are very misleading and wrong,” said Mark Wolfe, director of the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association in Washington, D.C. 

The program, known as LIHEAP — Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — helps families pay their heating bills primarily in the form of a grant that’s sent directly to utility companies or heating fuel vendors."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180218/trump-again-will-try-to-cut-energy-assistance-to-poor

Town Offices will be closed Monday February 19th in Observance of Presidents Day.

Town Offices will be closed Monday February 19th in Observance of Presidents Day.

Monday February 19 -  Presidents Day

St. Vincent de Paul: Baby Bottle Drive Thank You and The Lenten Food Collection

Baby Bottle Drive Thanks

The St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank all who donated to this year’s Baby Bottle Drive. All of the funds received will go to the Abundant Hope Pregnancy Resource Center in Attleboro.

Your contributions make a significant difference in the lives of families in need.
Thank you for your willingness to help raise money and to support those in our community.

Lenten Offering

In observance of the season of Lent, our St. Vincent de Paul Society is asking people to consider bringing one item for the food pantry on each weekend of Lent.

Suggestions for each weekend are:

• February 24/25 - cereal
• March 3/4 - jars of spaghetti sauce
• March 10/11 - juices, coffee, cocoa
• March 17/18 - jelly, jam
• March 24/25 - canned tuna and chicken
• March 31/ April 1 - crackers and snacks

All donations may be placed in the boxes at the doors of the church on those weekends. Donations may also be dropped off anytime during the week. When a person calls St. Mary’s in need of food, two Vincentians pack up bags of food and bring them to the person. Thank you for helping us to make a difference in our corner of the world!

St. Vincent de Paul: Baby Bottle Drive Thank You and The Lenten Food Collection

FHS girls swim results: Loomis with 2 new State Records

2018 Girls Division 1 State Swimming and Diving Results

Event 1 Girls 200 Yard Medley Relay
15 Franklin 2:00.17 1:59.29 4
1) Isabel Capecci 2) Katharine Cashin JR
3) Kathryn McGuire SO 4) C. Ashley Loomis SR
31.62 33.98 29.40 24.29

Event 2 Girls 200 Yard Freestyle
1 C. Ashley Loomis SR Franklin 1:49.94 1:49.00! 20
25.31 27.06 28.04 28.59
Meet Record: ! 1:49.00 2/17/2018 Capt. Ashley Loomis, Franklin
State Record: 1:49.00 2/17/2018 Capt. Ashley Loomis, Franklin

Event 3 Girls 200 Yard IM
3 Katharine Cashin JR Franklin 2:16.27 2:10.16 16
28.21 33.19 38.80 29.96

Event 8 Girls 500 Yard Freestyle
1 C. Ashley Loomis SR Franklin 4:55.25 4:50.76! 20
26.27 28.40 28.95 29.08 29.57 29.84 30.01 29.94
29.89 28.81
Meet Record: ! 4:50.76 2/17/2018 Ashley Loomis, Franklin
State Record: 4:50.76 2/17/2018 Capt. Ashley Loomis, Franklin

11 Kathryn McGuire SO Franklin 5:31.07 5:26.79 6
29.75 31.26 32.35 32.63 33.27 33.56 33.68 33.95
33.76 32.58

Event 9 Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay
18 Franklin 1:47.63 1:50.72
1) Abigail Kaplan 2) Elizabeth Leo
3) Katherine Gillies 4) C. Audrey Finn
28.33 27.47 28.67 26.25

Event 10 Girls 100 Yard Backstroke
6 Katharine Cashin JR Franklin 1:01.39 1:00.68 13
29.96 30.72

Event 12 Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay
12 Franklin 3:50.86 3:49.49 10
1) Kathryn McGuire SO 2) C. Audrey Finn
3) Katharine Cashin JR 4) C. Ashley Loomis SR
28.96 59.88 1:02.20 26.47 55.42 25.28 51.99

For the complete D1 results
http://miaa.ezstream.com/index.cfm?ChnID=314&SubID=-1&chncd=314,-1&itemid=8123&parid=-1&Org=MIAA&CFID=35433553&CFTOKEN=63660490

FHS Panthers

Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Promotes Registry of Deeds Internet Research Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell today reminded consumers that you don't have to spend time and money driving to the Registry to view land records since they are available online via the Registry's internet-based document research system at www.norfolkdeeds.org. "A recent review of online traffic interacting with our website, done through Google Analytics, indicates our most popular feature is providing an online research capability for users to access all our online land documents. Consumers can see up to 6,000,000 scanned land document images dating back to the founding of Norfolk County in 1793. We are bringing the Registry records into people's homes and businesses. "Providing secure, accurate and accessible land record information, coupled with our on-site customer service center, is a core objective of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds," said Register O'Donnell. Elaborating on the Registry's research capabilities, O'Donnell said, "Users are able to research land record information by multiple options, including the name of the property owner and property address. Members of the public can access our internet-based document research system for many endeavors such as, to determine property ownership, to research land titles, to review land plans (only plans which are recorded at the Registry) and finally to confirm that documents affecting a person's property - such as mortgage discharges - have been recorded." The Registry's website also provides information on how to obtain copies of land documents. The Registry copy charges are $1.00 per page, plus an additional $1.00 per document for postage. In conclusion, O'Donnell stated, "Providing first-class customer service is a crucial focus we bring to our work at the Registry of Deeds each and every day. Norfolk County residents and businesses deserve a Registry of Deeds that provides them with access to land record information in an easily accessible and consumer friendly manner. The Registry website www.norfolkdeeds.org does that by bringing the Registry records into your homes and businesses." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

The Annual SEPAC Comedy Show - May 4

SAVE THE DATE for The Annual SEPAC Comedy Show on Friday, May 4 at the 
Showcase Live, Patriot Place, Foxboro

It is that time of year again!! The 8th Annual Comedy show to benefit Franklin SEPAC is being held on Friday, May 4 at Showcase Live, Patriot Place. 

Enjoy good food, drinks, lots of laughs, and chances to take home fabulous items through the silent auction, food frenzy and raffle. 

All proceeds raised will fund SEPAC’s speakers and social events. Tickets are on sale now on our website: www.franklinsepac.org!! 

If you cannot attend but would like to contribute, we welcome any and all donations. 

Please email us at franklinsepac@gmail.com with any questions.
Hope you can make it!!

The Annual SEPAC Comedy Show - May 4