FHS boys basketball advance in playoffs with a 79-49 win

Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter provides the game recap for the FHS boys basketball opening playoff win against Lincoln-Sudbury.

"In last year’s D1 Central Quarterfinals, Franklin survived a major scare from Acton-Boxboro en route to a 59-52 win. This year, Franklin made sure that scare never came, as the top-seeded Panthers played a near-perfect game from start to finish in a 79-49 win over #8 Lincoln-Sudbury. 

“This year, we talked about that [the Acton-Boxboro game] at practice and said how you can’t walk in and look at your number one seed and think that’s going to do the job and get you to win games, you have to go out and show why you earned that seed, be the team you have been all season that’s put you in the great position you’re in now, and I thought we did that tonight,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely about his team’s performance. 

Franklin started the game out on a 10-2 run that included five points from Matt Elias (seven points), but L-S went on a 5-0 run behind threes from Kahmari Williams (11 points) and Jack Sorbo to cut the Franklin lead to 10-8 midway through the first quarter. 

But Franklin dominated the rest of the half, using a 30-9 run, highlighted by 11 points and three steals from Paul Mahon (19 points, four steals) and seven points off the bench from Will Harvey. The run gave the Panthers a 40-17 halftime lead."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-cruises-past-l-s-in-postseason-opener/

Franklin senior Paul Mahon takes a three-point shot against Lincoln-Sudbury. (Peter Raider/HockomockSports.com)

Register now for Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018!

Join us for a day of grassroots advocacy and educational workshops for arts & culture organizations.

Register now for CAAD2018! Action and IMPACT: Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018 is a multi-town event bringing together artists, art advocates, cultural organizations, and local businesses to participate in a day of grassroots activism and education. Agenda:  8:00 - 9:00          Registration, Breakfast and Networking 9:00 - 9:10           Welcome Address 9:10 - 9:25           Why Advocate? 9:25 - 9:40           MASSCreative: Advocating for Public Funding for the Arts, Arts Education and Public Art 9:40 - 10:00        Creative Break to Advocate…grassroots advocacy activities 10:10 - 11:10        Educational Workshop Session 1 11:20 - 12:20       Educational Workshop Session 2 12:30 - 1:15          Lunch and Meet Your Reps … talk about the arts with legislators while noshing 1:25 - 2:25           Panel Discussion: How to Drive Community Engagement 2:25 - 2:30          Wrap Up Workshops: How to Attract and Keep Volunteers Marketing for Arts Organizations How to Build Community Partnerships Social Media Basics Grant Budget Planning for Non-Profits Creating a Successful Arts/Business Partnership Event Developing a Social Media Strategy Ask the Experts: Grants and Budgets Leveraging PR and Email Marketing The Ins and Outs of How to Advocate for the Arts, with MA Representative Jeff Roy Panel discussion: How to Drive Community Engagement   Register Now Copyright © 2018 Franklin Cultural Council, All rights reserved. Received this from a friend? Subscribe to our email list. Our mailing address is: 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Questions? Contact FCC Chair Stacey David at franklinculturalcouncil02038 [at] gmail.com

SOAR at BBC's St. Patty's Party - Mar 17

SOAR at BBC's St. Patty's Party

Hosted by SOAR and British Beer Company Franklin

Saturday, March 17 at 9 PM - 12 AM

SOAR at BBC's St. Patty's Party - Mar 17

What is SOAR?
We are a teen rock band focused on classic rock songs by artists ranging from Aerosmith to ZZ Top and everything in between.

Who are the SOAR band members?
Jaylyn: Vocals and Keys
Mitch: Bass
Theresa: Vocals and Guitar
Tyler: Guitar, Bass and Vocals
Will: Drums, Drums and more Drums

Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Soaringband/

Follow the event at https://www.facebook.com/events/540822302948541/

“Our success has come about from our partnering within the region"

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

"For almost 15 years, Paul Matthews has been hearing from companies about the challenges of the 495/90 interchange. 

But last year the long-standing project to fix the interchange entered its design phase with $227 million set aside in the state’s capital plan. 

Matthews, executive director of the 495/MetroWest Partnership, said enhancing the project is key for the region’s economy. The interchange is vital for companies to transport products and raw materials and for their employees’ commutes, he said. 

“It is in its final design stage,” Matthews said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180301/495metrowest-report-highlights-success-in-regional-economy

For more about the 495/MetroWest Partnership, visit them on the web
http://www.495partnership.org/

The "Strength in Numbers" report for 2017 can be found here
http://www.495partnership.org/strength-in-numbers-2017

495/MetroWest Partnership

Mommy & Me Baby Yoga Class - Thursdays beginning March 8

Starting March 8

Lifelong Community Learning presents Mommy and Me Baby Yoga REGISTER $70 8 Thursdays, beginning March 8 11:00 to 12:00 pm Tranquil Souls Yoga 15 East Central Street, Franklin Use yoga to help strengthen your bond with baby as you enjoy their budding personality! Babies will experience yoga poses, songs and rhymes specific to infant development while on their backs, tummies and being held.  This class is for babies - newborn to pre-crawling with their caregiver.  No prior yoga experience required. You are free to meet the needs of your baby throughout class. Please bring a receiving blanket for baby and a yoga mat.   Check out all of our Kids' Corner classes www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com LCL@franklinps.net     508-613-1480

FPS - Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by lcl@franklinps.net in collaboration with Try it free today

Mustard’s Retreat plays Wrentham - Mar 23

Who: Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich and Michael Hough)

When: 7:30 PM, Friday, March 23

Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093

Description:

Their special brand of folk music. Highly acclaimed as not only songwriters, but as interpreters of traditional and contemporary songs and stories, their show is full of enthusiasm, good humor and fine musicianship.

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

Mustard’s Retreat plays Wrentham - Mar 23

For more about Mustard's Retreat  http://www.mustardsretreat.com/

Superintendent to School Committee - FY 2019 School Budget Memo and Presentation

"I am pleased to present the Superintendent’s Recommended FY 19 Budget on February 27, 2018 at the regular School Committee meeting. This presentation is the culmination of many steps in the development process, beginning with the School Committee’s Budget Workshop on October 10, 2017. I have been working closely with the central office administrators and building principals to consider budgetary needs as we plan for the 2018-2019 school year. I have also been in communication with the Town Administrator as part of the planning process.

The Budget Subcommittee has met several times, including in December with the Town’s Budget Subcommittee. The subcommittee members have been updated about progress along the way and have agreed to the proposed process for budget development. Since the last Budget Subcommittee meeting on February 13, 2018, the central office administrators, building principals, and I met to discuss the “Critical Needs” of the district, a selected few of which are included as additions to a Level Service budget. The recommended actions related to our “Critical Needs” are aligned with the current District Improvement Plan or are consistent with the process I have outlined for developing a new Strategy for Improvement for Franklin Public Schools in the coming months.

The Superintendent’s Recommended Budget proposes an appropriation of $64,390,935, which represents a 6.9% increase over the FY 18 appropriation. When revolving funds of $3,623,985 are considered compared to last years’ revolving fund amount of $6,329,935, the proposed increase in expenses is reduced to 2.18%. This proposal includes a $955,935 budget gap (at this time) yet to be closed. There are some outstanding variables that will impact the school budget, including the town’s actual allocation toward the school budget, the actual rate of increase of health insurance, whether or not there is additional Circuit Breaker revenue expected in a supplemental state budget, and the remaining expenses for FY 18.

From here, I recommend that the School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee begin to work on refining the budget in this iterative process, ultimately bringing forward a proposed budget for public hearing on March 27, 2018 with a proposed School Committee vote on the FY 19 budget on April 10, 2018.

I want to thank and commend Miriam Goodman, our School Business Administrator, for her keen insight, diligence, and attention to detail in preparing the FY 19 budget. In addition to the presentation, we are sharing supporting documentation with you."

Sara E. Ahern, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools



This copy was shared from the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/Supt%20Rec%20FY%2019%20Budget%20Memo%20for%20Packet%20(1).pdf

The budget presentation document can also be found on the Town of Franklin webpage
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/FY%2019%20Superintendent's%20Recommended%20Budget%20(1).pdf

The "supporting documentation" has not yet been made available to the public (updated 3/2/18 - documents uploaded after this post was originally created)

http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/t2-27-2018%20SC%20Packet/

FPS FY 2019 Superintendent's Recommended Budget from Franklin Matters

Superintendent to School Committee - FY 2019 School Budget Memo and Presentation