Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10

A special event for Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities has been scheduled for May 10 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM at the Franklin TV Studios.

RSVP is required to confirm attendance. Please call 508-298-4023 by May 8.



Additional details in the flyer on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/event_for_the_disabled.pdf

or here

Emergency Preparedness Training Event for Persons with Disabilities - May 10

FHS boys tennis and baseball teams top Attleboro, girls track tops Taunton

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.


Baseball = Franklin, 9 @ Attleboro, 7 – Final
– Franklin’s Even Wendell made a spectacular catch to end the game with the tying run at the plate as the Panthers picked up a win on the road. Wendell (1-for-3, RBI) well full extension in the right-center gap to make the catch and secure the win. Bryan Woelfel earned the win on the mound, scattering eight hits over five innings of work, striking out three. Scott Elliott (2-4, two triples, two runs, two RBI), Alex Haba (2-for-3, triple, run, RBI), Jake Macchi (RBI), Colby Fitzgibbons (2-for-3, two runs) and Jake Noviello (3-for-4, two-run home run) all had strong days offensive for Franklin. Alvaro Espinel (2-4, double, run), Rob Furtado (3-for-4, run), Jon Candiales (2-for-4, triple) and Corey McKenna (2-for-3, run, two RBI) all had multiple hits for Attleboro.

Softball = Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Jenna Gittle struck out four and pitched a complete game to pick up the win for the Bombardiers, scattering seven hits. Jackie Cherry had a no-hitter through four innings for Franklin but that was broken up by a MacKenzie Bergdoll (2-for-4) two-out double that brought in Kayla Battisti and Jordyn Lako to put Attleboro ahead 2-1. Gittle brought in Autumn O’Connell with a sac fly in the sixth for an important insurance run. Attleboro coach Mark Homer said both teams “played tight defense” throughout the game. Franklin’s Tara Hartnett knocked in Anna Balkus (2-for-4) in the third for the Panthers’ run.

Boys Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final
– Franklin moved to 6-0 on the season, sweeping visiting Attleboro. Rohan Herur won 6-0, 6-1 at first singles, Liam Marr notched a 6-0, 6-0 win at second singles and Tyler St. Marie emerged with a 1-6, 7-6 (7-5), 10-7 win at third singles. The team of Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu didn’t drop a game in a win at first doubles and Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier picked up a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 1 @ Attleboro, 4 – Final
– Attleboro defended home court against Franklin with two wins in singles play and two more at doubles. Torey Lussier won 6-2, 6-4 at first single and Brianna Arone picked up a 6-4, 6-2 win at second singles for the Bombardiers. Senior Merri Piazza and sophomore Rena Danho won 6-4, 6-7 (3-7), 12-10 at first doubles while sophomores Nicole Matheson and Jill See emerged with a 6-1, 6-3 victory at second doubles. Franklin junior Krissy Stoyonova won 6-2, 6-3 at third singles.

Outdoor Track - Boys = Franklin @ Taunton, (no result available)

Outdoor Track - Girls = Franklin, 106 @ Taunton, 30 – Final

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-04-24-18/

FHS Panthers

FHS Girls Track defeated Taunton High by the score of 106-30. The girls were led by the senior athletes on the team. Jess Kroushl won three events. Other seniors winning events were Kate Hartnett, Ella Gutkowski, Brianna Cummings, Sarah Goodermuth and Ali Rizoli.

— Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) April 25, 2018

Franklin 9 Attleboro 7. WP- Sr. Bryan Woelfel with a gritty performance on the hill. Sr. Evan Wendell with an amazing catch to end the game. Proud of our guys to get a really hard fought road win against a tough Attleboro team. Next up: Franklin @ King Philip Fri. 4/27 at 3:45pm.

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 25, 2018

Franklin 9 AHS 7
Hats off to Franklin, well coached, plays the game right, well deserved win. Back at it Thursday, home vs Taunton. #WE>ME @HockomockSports @mhoule32 @SunChronSports @AboroPrincipal @BostonHeraldHS

— Matt Bosh (@CoachBosh) April 24, 2018

Boys Tennis defeats Attleboro. Rohan Herur 6-0 6-1, Liam Marr 6-0 6-0, Tyler St Marie 1-6 7-6 (5) 10-7, Tyler DiPalma & Derek Wu 6-0 6-0, Tony Calderone & Dan Angermeier 6-0 6-1
Record: League and Overall 6-0

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018

Wednesday's Varsity and JV Boys & Girls Lax games vs Mansfield have been moved to Thursday. Girls games = same time/same place. Boys games = V at 3:45 at Pinsini. JV at 5:15 at Pisini. @Franklin_Lax @Fhsglax @FranklinHSNews

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018

Thursday's Unified Track meet - OA and Sharon at Franklin, is being moved to Monday May 7th. Please spread the word! @FranklinHSNews @fhs_unified @OAHSTigersports @SHS_Eagles @MIAA033

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 24, 2018

Beautification Day in downtown Franklin - May 19

The Franklin Downtown Partnership and Franklin Garden Club’s annual Beautification Day in downtown Franklin and the Town Common has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19. 

Dozens of volunteers are needed to help plant the flowers and greenery on the downtown bridge and in barrels in front of businesses. The event will go on rain or shine. 

Community service hours are available to high school sports teams, scout groups and students needing volunteer opportunities. 

A new feature this year is that residents who volunteer for Beautification Day can obtain a free, one-year, resident membership ($25 value) to the Franklin Downtown Partnership. Membership offers discounts to a variety of businesses and a subscription to the Partnership’s newsletter. 

Volunteers with trucks are also needed to help pick up a few trays of flowers at 7 AM at Fairmount Fruit Farm, 887 Lincoln St. 

Contact Beautification Day Chairperson Eileen Mason (emason11@verizon.net) to sign up to volunteer.

Volunteers plant flowers on the Main Street bridge in May 2015

For additional information on the Franklin Downtown Partnership  http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2018/04/beautification-day-may-19.html

Stories in Stone Walls - Apr 28

Brought to you by Stony Brook Wildlife in conjunction with the Franklin Cultural Council

Join us for a free walk at the Franklin DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area, Saturday, April 28, starting at 11:30 a.m. Led by Doug Williams, a conservation biologist and the Director of Stony Brook, we will start with an interactive presentation focused on how and why the stone walls rose to importance in the New England landscapes. We will then walk to have a “hands on” encounter with stone walls at DelCarte itself.

Please meet at the Pleasant St. park entrance by the playground. Call Stony Brook at 508-528-3140 with any questions.

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Stories in Stone Walls - Apr 28

FTC: Publishers Clearing House scams keep coming

Publishers Clearing House scams keep coming by Emma Fletcher Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Who wouldn't love to be that winner you see on TV holding a great big sweepstakes check? That's what con artists are counting on when they claim to be Publishers Clearing House. This trick is an oldie but goodie for scammers. Read more here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/04/publishers-clearing-house-scams-keep-coming?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Live reporting: Consent Agenda - through to Executive Session

7. Consent Agenda

a. Approval of Minutes
I recommend approval of the minutes from the April 10, 2018 School Committee Meeting.

b. Budget Transfers
I recommend approval of the budget transfers as detailed.

c. Davis Thayer Gift
I recommend acceptance of the anonymous donation of a $50.00 Visa Gift Card for Supplemental Supplies at Davis Thayer.

d. Music Parents Gift
I recommend acceptance of a check for $2,150.00 from Various Music Parents for in-house enrichment for the Music Department.

e. Parmenter Donations
I recommend acceptance of the following gifts/checks totaling $585.00 for supplemental supplies at Parmenter Elementary School.

• Anonymous Gift Card $50.00
• Staff Member donation $50.00
• PCC Gift 485.00

f. Surplus Math Books
I recommend declaring the list of math books from Horace Mann Middle School as surplus.

g. J.F. Kennedy Gift
I recommend acceptance of three checks totaling $1,840.02 from the JFK PCC for field trips and supplies as detailed.

h. Oak Street Gift
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $2,097.50 from the Oak Street PCC for field trips and in-house enrichment as detailed.

i. Franklin High School Scholarship
I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,250.00 from various donors for the Paul Castelline scholarship.

j. Solutions Program Gifts
I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $1,000.00 as follows:

• $500.00 Middlesex Savings Bank – In-House Enrichment
• $500.00 Franklin Cultural Council - Supplemental Curriculum Materials

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

8. Payment of Bills Dr. Bergen

9. Payroll Mrs. Douglas

10. Correspondence

11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
motion to enter into Executive Session, not to return to open meeting
seconded, passed 7-0

Live reporting: Information Matters

5. Information Matters 

a. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports 
Budget
presented to FinComm tonight, next up to Town Council May 16-17

Community Relations
next meeting May 11
working to prepare for a Franklin TV appearance

Policy

Public Schools Advocacy
day at the hill on Weds, Apr 25
bill dies in the consolidation process for the revision to the foundation budget

Ad Hoc Superintendent’s Evaluation
covered earlier

b. School Committee Liaison Reports 

Joint PCC

Substance Abuse Task Force

School Wellness Advisory Council [SWAC]
May 8

School Start Committee

6. New Business 
a. To discuss any future agenda items
presentation on transition program for Special Education
maybe policies coming from Policy subcommittee

Live Reporting: Discussion / Action Items - Discussion Only (Superintendent Evaluation)

3. Discussion / Action Items
a. Professional Development Request
I recommend approval of the professional development request as discussed.

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

4. Discussion Only Items a. Superintendent’s Evaluation

important step in the educational evaluation process

publicly acknowledge that much of the work is actually being done by Central Office, principals, etc.  it is really the work of a lot of different people

Superintendent Evaluation document (within it contains links) to other evidence

http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/o4-24-18%20SC%20Packet/Evidence%20for%20Eval%202017-18.pdf

screen grab of evidence doc

long and thorough listing of goals and evidence for them on the work done to date

acknowledgement along the way (as indicated at the beginning) that not all of it was by her, much of it was done by others

Live Reporting: School Committee - April 24, 2018

Present: Feeley, Linden, Douglas, Scofield, Bergen, Schultz, Zub
Absent: none


1. Routine Business
a. Review of Agenda

Full agenda can be found online
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_Packets/o4-24-18%20SC%20Packet/SCAGENDA%204-24-18.pdf

b. Citizen’s Comments

i. In the spirit of open communication, “the School Committee will hear public comment not related to an agenda item at the beginning of each regular School Committee Meeting. The Committee will listen to, but not respond to any comment made. A Committee member may add an agenda item to a future meeting as a result of a citizen comment” – from Policy BEDH

c. FHS Student Representative Comments

almost 90 students took trip to Washington, DC to perform
2 from DECA competing at Nationals, both finished in Top 10
Airmen of Note Performing next Monday
Spring sports finally outside;
graduation preparations underway, it will be here before we know it

d. Superintendent’s Report
April vacation last week, welcome back
active time in our schools
3rd annual Empty Bowls dinner on May 1, supporting the food pantry
between 6 and 8 PM, talk at 6:45 PM
ceramic bowls available for attendees

administrative searches, more applied than needed
notifications of selections coming Friday, Apr 27
half day May 4, professional day scheduled

4 snow days, 2 additional days at Keller/Sullivan
so last day June 20 (Jun 22 for (Keller/Sullivan)


2. Guests / Presentations
a. Update on Communication and Values (DIP 4  DIP 3) – Dr. Sara Ahern

Update on Communication and Values (DIP 4  DIP 3) – Dr. Sara Ahern

screen grab of slide presentation #1 

A World of Difference program expanding to high school next year
administrative team going to conference for training
core value development scheduled for summer retreat and more

screen grab of slide #2, strategy being built upon entry plan

slide on next steps for goal #3

work on explicit bias this year, working on implicit bias next year

communications highlights

the new school start times advisory committee is underway to develop recommendations 

early preview of the new schools website

last slide from presentation (except for Q&A)

discussion on the School Committee involvement in the strategy and planning; possible workshop for summer time to get into

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

ArtWeek continues at the Franklin Historical Museum with the last 3 performances and presentations, as we proudly participate in this year’s state wide event sponsored by the Mass Cultural Council.

Enjoy a delightful firsthand account of various exploits and travel misadventures abroad with musical conductor and Franklin resident Jon Mitchell’s humorous presentation ‘NOW YOU CAN TAKE OFF YOUR CLOTHES’ – Anecdotes of an American Conductor in Europe. A slide presentation and original professional recordings highlight this light-hearted musical and visual presentation. Bring your sense of humor Thursday evening, May 3 at 6:30 PM.

NOTABLE BLEND, a women’s barbershop chorus, performs Saturday, May 5 at Noon. You’ll love the sounds of this a cappella group as you learn about 4 part harmony and experience their shared passion for singing. This performance is one of two by Notable Blend as part of ArtWeek. They’ll perform a second show later in the afternoon at the Franklin Public Library. This performance is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Sunday, May 6 is an opportunity to experience KAI OLSSON ART AND MUSIC. Kai’s original art and original music will be combined in this presentation starting at 1:00 PM. View his mixed media acrylics, water colors and pencil sketches of landscapes, nature, portraits and surreal art. Listen to original recordings as well as live guitar and vocal performances. This event is supported by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Our Second Sunday Speaker Series continues on May 13 with noted local historian and author JAMES C. JOHNSTON JR. We are pleased to have Jim speak on the topic of the OLIVER POND HOUSE IN CONTEXT, its story and its history. Lifelong Franklin resident, Jim’s roots in Franklin go very deep. Long time public official, former Franklin High School history teacher and owner of Johnston Antiques, Rare Coins and Appraisal Service, Jim is an interesting and entertaining speaker. Don’t miss this chance to hear him speak on the topic of the historic Oliver Pond Home that he has lived in all his life. The presentation begins at 1:15 PM.

Coming in June, our Summer Bridal Gown Exhibit!

The museum is open Saturday mornings 10 AM-1 PM, Sunday afternoons 1 PM-4 PM and Thursday evenings 5 PM-8 PM. We’re located at 80 West Central Street, admission is always free and we’re wheelchair accessible.

May Events At The Franklin Historical Museum

You can also visit the Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/   

or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FHM02038?

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners" - Garden Club Meeting - May 1

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners" will be the focus of the Tuesday, May 1, 2017, 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.

Mary Arnberg, a Massachusetts Lifetime Master Gardener, will show and discuss 15 actual tools that she uses to make gardening easier, enjoyable, and effective. The tools range in price from very inexpensive to more costly types. Most can be purchased at nurseries or stores.

Arnberg cares for more than 600 hostas and 60 trees and shrubs on a half-acre in Bridgewater, MA, where she resides. She has spoken at Elm Bank, the Massachusetts Horticultural Society site, as well as at Tower Hill Botanic Garden and at garden clubs throughout New England.

The Franklin Garden Club, founded in 1987, is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

“Tools for the Aging (or Just Smart) Gardeners"  -  Garden Club Meeting - May 1

FHS baseball, softball, boys tennis and girls lacrosse post wins on Monday

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, April 23, 2018.


Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 
– Franklin senior Jake Noviello was spectacular again, firing his second straight complete game shutout to help the Panthers edge Mansfield. Noviello allowed just one hit, walked four and had one strikeout to earn the win. Noviello took the no-hitter into the final inning before Mansfield’s Dan Saraceno had a base hit to lead off the seventh. Franklin scored a run in the third, and then again in the fourth. Jack Nally had a double and scored a run for Franklin, Alex Haba added an RBI double, Evan Wendell scored a run, and Colby Fitzgibbons had an RBI double. Mansfield sophomore John Carney allowed just one hit and two walks over 2.1 innings of work in relief.

Softball = Franklin, 8 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored two in the first inning, one each in the fifth and sixth innings, and then put the game away with four in the seventh. Emily Valentino picked up the win, while striking out 12 and allowing just five hits. Franklin coach Kate Fallon said that the Panthers played “solid defense,” including catcher Maggie Hobby, who also hit a two-run double in the seventh to extend the lead. Anna Balkus went 2-for-3 with an RBI and Kylie Bouzan was 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored for the Panthers. Franklin finished with 14 hits as a team.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 6 @ Natick, 5 – Final 
– Franklin sophomore Erin Walsh scored the game-winning goal inside the final minute to lift the Panthers to a win on the road at Natick. Erin Walsh and Annie Walsh each finished with two goals and one assist in the win. Kelsey MacCallum added two assists while Nicole Houlihan and Katie Jones each had one goal. The Panthers played well defensively, with Corinne Lewis grabbing two ground balls and forcing three turnovers. Sophomore Gianna Cameron made seven saves in net.

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final
– The Panthers won a pair of matches at singles and swept doubles play to beat Mansfield. Both of Franklin’s doubles teams overcame first set deficits to get the wins. Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu rallied for a 6-7 (2-7), 6-2, 6-2 win at first doubles and Tony Calderone and Dan Angermeier came back with a 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 win. Freshman Liam Marr didn’t lose a game (6-0, 6-0) at second singles and Tyler St. Marie earned a 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 win at third singles. Mansfield’s Luke Nickerson won 6-1, 6-1 at first singles.

Girls Tennis = Mansfield, 4 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Mansfield picked up two wins in singles and swept doubles play to record a win on the road at Franklin. Senior Sarah Doyle didn’t drop a game in a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles and Elizabeth Elsner earned a 6-0, 6-2 win at second singles for the Hornets. The team of Tessa Garufi and Hannah Podolske continued their strong start with a 6-2, 6-1 win at first doubles and sophomore Sam Sternberg and freshman Aryann Khosravani won 6-2, 6-4 at second doubles. Franklin senior Emmy Mahoney won 6-0, 6-1 at third singles for the Panthers.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-23-18/

FHS Panthers

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

Franklin 2 Mansfield 0. Sr. Jake Noviello w/ a complete game 1 hit shutout. Solid team defense. RBI doubles by Jr. Alex Haba (scoring So. Jack Nally) & Sr. Colby Fitzgibbons (scoring Sr. Evan Wendell). Next up: Franklin @ Attleboro on Tuesday, April 24th at 3:45pm.

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 23, 2018

Boys Tennis defeats Mansfield 4-1. Rohan Herur 1-6 1-6
Liam Marr 6-0 6-0, Tyler St Marie 6-2 1-6 6-2, Tyler DiPalma & Derek Wu
6-7 6-2 6-2, Tony Calderone & Dan Angermeier 4-6 7-6 7-5. Biys Tennis is off to a 5-0 start!

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 23, 2018

2nd Annual Race for Recovery - May 6

The Peer to Peer Group and SAFE Coalition would like to invite you to their annual 5K Run!

This event is held to develop awareness around opioid addiction and to create a positive community event that highlights the incredible world of recovery.

All runners that sign up online will receive a shirt, SAFE Coalition garb, snacks, stress relief items and information on recovery.

Where: Remington Middle School
When: May 6, 2018
Cost: $20.00

Register online
https://www.raceentry.com/races/race-for-recovery-5k/2018/register

2nd Annual Race for Recovery - May 6

Would you like to be a part of a Guinness World Record? - Go to McCoy Stadium - April 29

WE'VE GOT SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT!!! Blackstone Valley Tourism Council's long-time partners are trying to do something really cool...and they need your help! In celebration of Navigant Credit Union winning 'The Best Place to Work' award for the third year in a row, they're doing something special. Please join them as they attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Sing-Along of the song, "If You're Happy and You Know It." The Voice's, Emily Luther, will be on hand to help them sing into the record books, and refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to participate; both event entry and parking are free. If you would like to make a donation, all proceeds will go directly to the Special Olympics of Rhode Island. WHAT: The world's largest sing-along with over 1,300 people. Tickets will be handed out at the event. WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2018, rain or shine Stadium opens at 11:30 am Record attempt at 1:00 pm WHERE: McCoy Stadium 1 Columbus Ave Pawtucket, RI 02860 WHY: Help us break the Guinness World Record for the Largest Sing-Along *You're receiving this message because you've joined us on a Blackstone Valley Tourism Council event RSVP TourBlackstone Website   ‌  ‌ #BlackstoneValleyRI

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Broadway’s Tyler Hanes In Concert at THE BLACK BOX - Apr 27

THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series presents Tyler Hanes in concert on Friday, April 27 at 8 p.m. Hanes performs a solo one-night-only show at the downtown Franklin venue, following his starring role as Rum Tum Tugger in the highly acclaimed Broadway revival of Cats.

Tyler Hanes was only 17 when he was discovered by Ann Reinking, who cast him in the first national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical, Fosse. He attended Carnegie Mellon University for one year before making his 2002 Broadway debut in the Broadway revival of Oklahoma! He appeared in the original Broadway companies of Urban Cowboy, The Boy from Oz (with Hugh Jackman), and The Frogs (with Nathan Lane), as well as in the 2005 revival of Sweet Charity and as Larry in the original revival company of A Chorus Line. 

Broadway’s Tyler Hanes In Concert

Tyler also appeared in the Broadway companies of Hairspray and the 2014 revival of On the Town. National tours include Fosse (first national) and The Will Rogers’ Follies (Will Rogers, Jr.), and he has extensive off-Broadway and regional credits. As a choreographer, Tyler’s work was featured in a Broadway medley starring Kristin Chenoweth on “Dancing with the Stars, as well as in Chenoweth’s Some Lessons Learned World Tour and “Kristin Chenoweth: Coming Home" for PBS. Tyler is currently producing and starring in the upcoming dark comedy, Ms. Guidance.

Tickets are $45 (general seating) and $65 (premiere ticket with reserved table seating and one drink voucher). 

For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370. 

The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street. Childs Engineering Corporation is THE BLACK BOX Broadway Series sponsor.