Kenny Hadley Big Band - Apr 8 at THE BLACK BOX

THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music, and event venue, presents a Big Band Brunch with the renowned Kenny Hadley Big Band this Sunday, April 8. Brunch begins at 11:30 AM, with music beginning at noon. The critically acclaimed 16-piece ensemble, led by drummer Kenny Hadley, boasts masterful musicians with performance ties to Big Band legends Woody Herman, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich and more. 

Hadley was 14 when he first heard Buddy Rich’s band play live. He caught Duke Ellington at The Boston Globe Jazz Festival and saw Basie, Kenton and Ferguson, among the greats, at the tail end of that era. Forming his own band at 23, Hadley has grown that ensemble to showcase a distinguished rotation of some 45 or 50 players. Now more than 30 years later, the Kenny Hadley Big Band continues to wow audiences and keep the Big Band tradition alive.

Tickets are $20 for the show alone; combination tickets for brunch and music are $45. THE BLACK BOX, home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. 

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. Dean Bank is the event sponsor.

Big Band Brunch: Kenny Hadley Big Band - Apr 8

FHS boys and girls lacrosse teams top Milford

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.


Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 17 @ Milford, 1 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = Milford, 1 @ Franklin, 20 – Final
– Sophomore Erin Walsh recorded five points, one of 13 Panthers to score in Franklin’s first win of the season. Walsh had three goals and two assists while Mairead Goguen had two goals and two assists. Victoria Quinn and Katie Jones each scored twice with one assist apiece.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-04-18/

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Franklin Food Pantry: What a difference a day makes

Newsletter Spring 2018   Relieving hunger. Nourishing lives.    Dear Friends, Think about the number of times a month you go to the grocery store. What if you were allowed to shop for food only once a month? Imagine some of the challenges: The physical burden of lugging home enough food for a month The notion of planning an entire month's worth of meals  The worry that you won't have enough food to last 30 days The fear you will run out of an essential item like toilet paper And then you had to walk home with your groceries, or rely on public transportation or a friend. And you are worried that your family would go hungry before your next monthly shopping trip. Since even before I came to the Pantry 6 years ago, our practice has been to limit our clients to one full shopping trip per month. Even though they can come every day for bread and produce, they have only monthly access to critical items such as chicken and beef, eggs, milk, cheese, toilet paper, laundry detergent and personal care items. As clients revealed their families did not have enough to eat; as they told us they could not afford to pay for basic needs like rent, medicine and utilities; and as they struggled with having too much to carry on these once-per-month shopping visits, we realized we needed to do more to impact their level of hunger. And, we had the capacity to help. Client Services Volunteers Jerry Rinker, Anne Adams and Wheeler Smith prepare to welcome clients on Walk-in Fridays. The additional shopping days have helped clients better cope with their struggle with hunger. In November, we launched "Walk-in Fridays," to ensure that our clients have access to enough nutritious food and personal essentials for the entire month. No appointment necessary. Clients can now make more frequent trips, taking only what they need and what they are able to carry. If they run out of something, or forget an essential item, they know they can come back in a week to pick it up. Here's what some of our clients are saying: "It is a huge blessing. It helps so much to be able to have more ability to put gas in [the] car and buy any other items my children and I need." "Thank you so much for providing this food. It makes an amazing difference. We are able to have food throughout [the] whole month. End of months were very hard." "Having only one good arm, [I] don't have to carry so much once a month. Much more convenient." We are working towards ending hunger in our community one day at a time, one Friday at a time. Walk-in Fridays were made possible because of the donations of our many retail partners and the generosity of our community. We, and our clients, are truly grateful. What a difference a day makes. Warmly, Erin Making an Impact Carts for Clients - The Hockomock Area YMCA has awarded a grant to the Pantry to purchase ten portable shopping carts for clients who need a little extra help in transporting their groceries. Carrying many bags of groceries is a problem for our clients who are disabled or elderly, and for those who walk to the Pantry because they have no transportation. The grant was made possible through funding that the YMCA received from the Stop and Shop Our Family Foundation. Clients who are awarded the shopping carts will keep them for their own use to ease the burden in bringing food into their home. Backpacks for Kids - When schools close their doors on Friday afternoons, some children go home to empty cupboards, especially those who depend on the federal free and reduced-meal program their school offers. With no access to the school-provided breakfast and lunch on weekends, these kids are at risk for hunger. The Pantry is working with Parmenter Elementary School to provide food on the weekends for children who might otherwise go hungry. Through a grant from the Hockomock Area YMCA, Parmenter gives backpacks to 25 children in need on each Friday. By utilizing our partnership with the Greater Boston Food Bank, we are able to supply food for the backpacks. The pilot program at Parmenter has been very well-received, and we look forward to working with parents and administrators to expand the program to other schools as needed. This collaborative community effort helps ensure more kids will be less hungry on the weekends. Franklin Food Pantry       www.franklinfoodpantry.org  Our facility is generously donated by Rockland Trust. We are located at 43 West Central Street, Franklin MA, on Route 140 in the Rockland Trust parking lot,  across the street from the fire station.

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SAVE THE DATE - Celebrate ArtWeek at FHS on May 2

Celebrate Art Week With Us

Save the Date! Celebrate Art Week with Lifelong Learning Franklin Public Schools' Lifelong Learning Institute invites you and your family to join us at Franklin High School on May 2 (6 PM - 8 PM) as we help Franklin celebrate Art Week! Click here or on the flyer image below to RSVP for this FREE event. DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER ‌

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Senator Ross: March 2018 State House Update

Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, March 2018 View this email in your browser State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) proudly serving the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. State House Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov Dear Friends, Spring is officially here. The first few months of the year have been busy especially with committee work and preparation of the FY19 budget. As the budget comes closer I am looking forward to fighting for the tax payers best interest by eliminating waste, fraud and abuse, while returning as much aid to our towns and schools. Recently, I have voted to support tougher animal abuse laws, improve our state facilities across the commonwealth, as well as promote financial literacy in schools. Furthermore, I have had the pleasure of meeting various constituents from our district at my State House office or at my office hours. I appreciate hearing from everyone and learning of your concerns so I can do my job more effectively. As always, please feel free to reach out to my office directly at 617-722-1555 or email Richard.Ross@masenate.gov. Sincerely,   Copyright © 2018 State Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, All rights reserved. This newsletter is a service to the people of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District and for Informational Purposes only. Our mailing address is: Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Room 419 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1054 Email: richard.ross@masenate.gov

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Cameron, Walsh - "Players to Watch" and HockomockSports Preview for FHS Girls Lacrosse

HockomockSports has published the girls lacrosse "Players to Watch" and the team preview for the Hockomock League. We share the FHS items here and provide links for the full listing at HockomockSports


GIANNA CAMERON, SOPHOMORE – FRANKLIN

Franklin sophomore goalie Gianna Cameron made quite the impression during her rookie campaign as she helped solidify the Panthers defense on the way to another league title, a third Div. 1 East title in four years, and a spot in the state semifinal. Cameron, who was named to the HockomockSports.com First Team last spring, allowed only 5.9 goals per game and saved 58.2 percent of the shots that she faced to emerge as one of the league’s top goalies in her first season. With a loaded roster returning from last year’s team and several new faces ready to step right into the lineup, Cameron and the Panthers appear to once again be the team to beat in the Hockomock.

ANNIE WALSH, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin junior Annie Walsh, the reigning HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year and an honorable mention for last year’s Player of the Year, will spearhead another loaded Panthers lineup in search of a sixth straight outright league title and seventh straight overall. Walsh scored a team-high 59 goals and added 13 assists as the focal point for the 22-2 Panthers, who went on to win a third Div. 1 East title in the last four years. Her play improved in the playoffs, as Walsh tallied 22 points in the postseason including 16 goals combined against Natick and Concord-Carlisle. A two-way player for the Panthers, Walsh also contributed 91 draw controls, scooped 53 ground balls, and caused 52 turnovers last season.

For the other "Players to Watch" around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-lacrosse-ten-players-to-watch-for-2018/



FRANKLIN
2017 Record: 22-2
2017 Finish: Reached D1 State Semifinal
Coach: Kristin Igoe Guarino

"Franklin has emerged not only as the top program in the Hockomock League but in recent seasons as one of the top programs in the state. The Panthers have won the Div. 1 East title in three of the past four seasons, although they have yet to find a way past the state semifinal and get the opportunity to play for a state championship. Despite being a team loaded with underclassmen again this spring, Franklin comes into the new season once again as the team to beat in the league and with state title aspirations. 

Reigning Underclassman of the Year Annie Walsh is back to spearhead the Franklin attack and create scoring opportunities for herself and for her teammates. One of the teammates that benefits is her sister Erin. The sophomore is a creative finisher around the crease and will be a top scoring threat again this year. Sophomore Gianna Cameron is back in goal for the Panthers after an impressive rookie campaign and senior Grace MacCallum is back to lead Franklin’s stingy defensive unit. Sophomore Kelsey MacCallum will be a player to watch in the midfield, while freshman Katie Jones is a newcomer that could make an instant contribution. 

“We are definitely still young, but now our youth has experience,” said Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino. “The team is doing a great job so far of playing fast, smart and together. We have some excellent leadership in our senior class, and we are working hard every day to get better!”

For the preview of the other schools around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-girls-lacrosse-preview/

Franklin won another league title in 2017 and the rest of the Hockomock will be trying to bring down the Panthers as a new season gets underway. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

USAF Airmen of Note Performing 4/30/18 in Franklin

"Airmen of Note" - Washington D.C. based premiere USAF jazz band returns to New England for the first time in more than a decade.

Internationally renowned "Airmen of Note" jazz band will perform Monday, April 30th at Franklin High School Auditorium - 7 PM, 218 Oak St, Franklin, MA. The free concert will honor local veterans, celebrating the legacy of the Air Force and history of jazz music.

The "Airmen of Note" is the oldest military jazz band, maintaining its reputation as one of the best big bands in the world since its start in 1950. 2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of some of our international partners' air forces … including Great Britain and Finland. This inspired a focus on international music for our next studio recording that will be included on this tour.

The concert is free, however tickets are required.
www.eventbrite.com/e/usaf-airmen-of-note-live-in-franklin-ma-tickets-42512157006


The "Airmen of Note" will also participate in educational clinics working the music students from Franklin's high school and middle schools prior to the performance.

USAF Airmen of Note Performing 4/30/18 in Franklin

For more information about "Airmen of Note"
www.music.af.mil/Bands/The-United-States-Air-Force-Band/Events/National-Tours/Airmen-of-Note/

SOCIAL MEDIA:
www.facebook.com/AIRMENOFNOTE
www.twitter.com/AIRMENOFNOTE

Franklin Residents: Hydrant Flushing Begins 4/9/18

Hydrant Flushing Begins 4/9/18

The Franklin Department of Public Works, Water Division will begin its hydrant flushing program on Monday April 9, 2018. This program is conducted annually to improve Franklin's water quality and fire flows. Some hydrants will be flushed in the evening hours, while others will be completed during the day. Hydrant flushing will continue depending on water availability and system pressures.

Residents may experience temporary water loss or discolored water while hydrants are being flushed in their area. Even though the water may be discolored, it is still safe for human consumption.

Visit http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/pages/hydrant-flushing to find out which streets we are working on today.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and we apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the DPW office at 508-553-5500.


This was shared from the Town of Franklin MA
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/hydrant-flushing-begins%C2%A04918

Franklin Residents: Hydrant Flushing Begins 4/9/18

Tri-County Regional Student Awarded Full Scholarship to Dean College

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is proud to announce Jayme Martello, a senior in the cosmetology program from Franklin, has been awarded a $33,000 tuition scholarship to Dean College for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years/8 semesters of attendance at Dean College, providing maintaining at least a 2.7 grade point average. This is the twentieth year that Dean College is awarding the scholarship to a Tri-County Regional student.

Consideration for the scholarship is based on a completed admissions application, a Tri-County senior in good standing, superior academic record, teacher recommendations, interviews with a Dean College admissions representative and Tri-County School Counselors, and extra-curricular activities including employment. Jayme was awarded the scholarship based upon many of her accolades. Jayme is employed part-time at Texture Salon in Medfield where she is a cosmetology assistant and receptionist, and she also works part-time at the Outpost Farm in Holliston. Jayme is very driven and has maintained a 3.95 GPA. Jayme plans to pursue a degree from Dean College in Business Management.

“Jayme Martello has maintained a remarkable record at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, said Larry Thode, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Dean College. “She has earned a 3.95 GPA while working two part-time jobs and had superior teacher recommendations. Dean College is looking forward to her being a part of the College community in September of 2018.”

Tri-County Regional Student Awarded Full Scholarship to Dean College

Though the scholarship has typically been announced at graduation exercises in the past, this year it has been announced earlier in order to meet the College’s acceptance fall enrollment schedule.

“We are honored that Dean College has provided this amazing opportunity to one of our students, and are proud to be involved in a rewarding partnership that continues to positively impact our community," said Stephen Dockray, Superintendent. “The scholarship program enables another Tri-County student to pursue a college education. Congratulations to Jayme from all of us at Tri-County.”

In addition to Tri-County, the College also awards a scholarship to a student who is a Franklin resident at Franklin High School, and to a student who is a member of the Hockomock Area YMCA.

Dean College awards more than $20 million in scholarships and grants annually to assist students in funding their educations. An astonishing 90 percent of Dean students receive some form of merit-based aid with an average award amount of $19,000 per year. Dean College believes in making a private college education as affordable as possible, therefore most awards are renewable yearly provided the student maintains satisfactory academic progress towards a degree.

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 Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

FHS boys lacrosse drop game to BC High

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, April 3, 2018.


Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 3 @ BC High, 6 – Final 
– Franklin scored with just under five minutes left in the half to cut the deficit to 2-1 but the Eagles netted two more goals before halftime to lead 4-1 at the break. BC High scored two more in the third to go up 6-1 before Franklin scored twice in the fourth. Chase Tanner scored twice while Nitin Chaudhury scored once for the Panthers. Senior goalie Connor O’Rourke had a strong game in net as well.

Boys Tennis
North Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45 – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

Girls Tennis
Franklin @ North Attleboro, 3:45 – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-03-18/

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Mr. K's Color Run - May 19 - FHS Race Canceled - confirmed 5/17/18

Race Canceled - confirmed 5/17/18

Mr. K's Color run is May 19th at 9:00am! Sign ups are out now!! Use the link below to Sign up! @FranklinHSNews @FranklinHS https://t.co/BFWMFbeiBM pic.twitter.com/YlibpFgdzi

— FHS Student Gov (@FhsGov) April 3, 2018

https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/981151776635269120

“The Addams Family” on April 6 and 7 at Franklin High School

Devyn Forcina, Editor of Pantherbook, lets us know of the forthcoming student musical performance of "The Addams Family" at Franklin High School.

"Annually, Franklin High School has presented entertaining, enjoyable and inspiring spring musicals. This year, audience members will definitely be treated by the upcoming performances of “The Addams Family” directed by Mrs. Lonati, on April 6th and 7th. 

In the past, I have written articles about our spring musicals closer to the actual show date. In doing so, I have gotten to watch dress rehearsals in full costume, and see cast members totally off-book. The rehearsal I attended for this article was not as formal, however, the confidence and well-preparedness of the cast this early on was extremely impressive. Occasionally cast members would ask for a word of their script, but it seems as though only one word prompted an entire monologue. These students are very prepared."

Continue reading the article at Pantherbook
https://franklinpanthers.us/top-stories/2018/03/06/coming-soon-the-addams-family/

The performances are scheduled for April 6 and 7 at 7:00 PM.
Tickets at the door. Adults $15, Students $10

“The Addams Family” on April 6 and 7 at Franklin High School