Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Sign ups are open for chaperoning the Franklin High School All Night Party June 1-2 following Graduation. We need over 350 volunteers! It's a big deal to be part of this important community event. 

We have shifts from 11-3 AM and 1-5 AM for cleanup. Please share!

Thank you for understanding how important this event is to keep Franklin safe after high school graduation.

Sign up by clicking the link http://www.fhsallnightparty.com/sign-up-to-volunteer.html

Volunteers needed for the Franklin High School All Night Party

Register for Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018 - Apr 7

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 here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/action-impact-community-arts-advocacy-day-tickets-33284907053

Register for Community Arts Advocacy Day 2018 - Apr 7

Franklin Public Schools: 2 Hour Delay Weds - Mar 14 - Possible Cancellation

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

The Department of Public Works and Facilities Department has been working all day and into the night to clear a tremendous amount of snow from our grounds and streets.  Nevertheless, additional time is required to adequately prepare for safe arrival at school.

Based on the current information we have, we are preparing for Franklin Public Schools to have a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

However, we will reassess in the morning to ensure that we are prepared for school to begin. We will send another communication tomorrow morning by 6:00 AM to confirm the delay or switch to a cancellation.

When Franklin Public Schools has a delayed opening, ECDC will have a cancellation/delayed opening as follows:

The ECDC morning session will be cancelled. The ECDC full day and extended sessions will delay opening by 2 hours. The delayed opening will NOT impact the afternoon session.

Sidewalks will not be cleared across town for several days. As a result, emergency busing will be in effect and students walking to or from school will be offered rides by our drivers.

Thank you for your patience during these difficult weather events.

Sincerely,

The Franklin Public Schools

Franklin Public Schools:  2 Hour Delay Weds - Mar 14 - Possible Cancellation

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Tom Rush - March 17

Just Announced! Tom Rush will be back in Franklin on March 17th

View this email in your browser TOM RUSH with Matt Nakoa March 17th 8PM $45 We were delighted to just find out that Circle of Friends favorite Matt Nakoa will be joining Tom Rush this Saturday. https://mattnakoa.com/ Also Antje Duvekot has recovered from throat surgery and will be here May 12th. Tom's impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the '60s and the renaissance of the '80s and '90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor told Rolling Stone, "Tom was not only one of my early heroes, but also one of my main influences." Country music star Garth Brooks has credited Rush with being one of his top five musical influences. Tom's distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues.  http://tomrush.com/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Tickets for this show is $45.  Please call (508)528-2541 or visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information. Upcoming Shows Mar 17       An Evening with Tom Rush Apr 7         Gretchen Peters with Carolann Solebello Apr 28       Pat Donohue May 12      Antje Duvekot with The Starlight Honeys NOTE: Patty Larkin will be rescheduled next season.

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

Tri-County Teacher, Kimberly Zogalis, Receives Official Citation Award

Tri-County Regional is pleased to announce that Kimberly Zogalis, a Computer Information Systems teacher at Tri-County Regional, was honored to receive an Official Citation from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Senate in recognition of her Exemplary Contributions to Student Success during the 2016-2017 Academic Year. Senator Richard Ross and Representative Elizabeth Poirier visited Tri-County Regional to present the congratulatory citation to Mrs. Zogalis. Other attendees for the presentation included Stephen Dockray, Superintendent, Jean George, Director of Vocational Programs, and Scott O'Brien, Head of Guidance.

Mrs. Zogalis, a resident of North Attleboro, is one of two Tri-County Regional teachers who have been named as a Mass Insight Education and Research award recipient for her exemplary work in the AP STEM Program. The teachers are a part of the 29 Massachusetts Advanced Placement (AP) teachers being recognized for their outstanding contributions to student success during the 2016-2017 academic year.

"We appreciate Senator Ross and Representative Poirier for taking the time to come to Tri-County to present the State Senate's Official Citation in recognition of Kim's ongoing commitment to Tri-County students," said Stephen Dockray, Superintendent. "We value our teachers who go above and beyond in ensuring our students have the skills and tools necessary to be successful in their academic and vocational programs."

(Photo courtesy of Tri-County Regional. Pictured from l-r: Stephen Dockray, Superintendent of Tri-County Regional; Senator Richard Ross; Kimberly Zogalis, Tri-County Regional Teacher & Citation Recipient; Representative Elizabeth Poirier; Jean George, Vocational Director, Tri-County Regional; and Scott O'Brien, Head of Guidance, Tri-County Regional)

Tri-County RVTHS located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

FHS boys basketball top Springfield Central, move on to State D1 Final vs. Manfield

Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Student Reporter, provides the game recap for the FHS boys basketball victory on Monday. FHS moves on to the D1 State Championship game scheduled for Saturday in Springfield, with exact location and time still to be determined.

"When Franklin took on Springfield Central at the DCU Center in Worcester a year ago, Chris Edgehill scored eight points in 20 seconds to tie the game and lead the Panthers to an overtime win to clinch a berth in the state championship. 

This year, when the two teams met again on Thursday night, no such heroics were needed. 

Franklin played a near-perfect game en route to a 62-43 win over the Golden Eagles, handing Central its first loss of the season. 

“This game was a little bit more comfortable than last year, we were watching guys cry as we put ourselves together to come back and win last year, so this game I thought we had a much more complete performance from start to finish, I was pretty confident in what we were doing out there,” said Franklin coach CJ Neely."

Continue reading the article online at HockomockSports
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basetball-beats-central-books-return-trip-to-d1-state-final/

Franklin sophomore Chris Edgehill shoots a jump shot against Springfield Central. (Peter Raider/HockomockSports.com)

Aside from the Super Eights (hockey, baseball?), when was the last time two teams from the same league ... particularly two publics ... squared off in a state final in any sport? As Mansfield and Franklin will do in boys hoop Saturday.

— Jim Clark (@In_The_Slot) March 13, 2018

Best fans in the State! https://t.co/mEpwZnJGag

— Coach Luke Gordon (@CoachLukeGordon) March 13, 2018

TEAM WIN! So proud https://t.co/fjrC4f9D5X

— Coach CJ Neely (@CoachCJNeely) March 13, 2018

Tonight Franklin showed up in force and represented well. Nice job @RattleCity See you Saturday pic.twitter.com/bTM7k67Fyh

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 13, 2018

MIAA D1 State Championship:

Franklin vs. Mansfield #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 13, 2018

Next stop...championship game. Saturday. Stay tuned pic.twitter.com/vmGLflF2JW

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 13, 2018

Bellingham-Franklin Annual Rabies Clinic - Apr 21

The Bellingham-Franklin Annual Rabies Clinic has been scheduled.

When: April 21 st 2018
Where: Bellingham D.P.W. Blackstone St.· Fee: $20.00 (Cash Only)
Time: 9 AM till noon Rain or Shine

Dogs MUST be on a leash, cats MUST be in a carrier

For Info : Call 508-966-5823 or 508-520-4922

Written proof of previous rabies vaccine within the last 9 - 12 months is needed for a three year vaccine.

http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/bellingham-franklin-annual-rabies-clinic-april-21st

You can download a copy of this notice from the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/annual_rabies_clinic_1.pdf