Speaker DeLeo to help Roy Kick off 2018 Re-Election Campaign

Rep. Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) will kick off his 2018 re-election campaign at the Elks in Franklin with Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo. Roy is seeking re-election for a fourth term in the 10th Norfolk District which includes all of Franklin and precincts 2, 3 and 4 in Medway.

The kick-off is on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Franklin Elks Lodge #2136, 1077 Pond Street, Franklin.

Roy currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing and is a member of the Committees on Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery, Municipalities and Regional Government, and Export Development. He also serves as House Chair of the Manufacturing Caucus which promotes and encourages "Making It" in Massachusetts.

"I have enjoyed serving the residents of Franklin and Medway for the past six years and would be honored to serve another term," noted Roy. "We have made great progress in the areas of education, economic development, health care and veterans affairs, and I want to build on that success. In addition, we have addressed the challenges of substance use disorder, the environment, social equity, and criminal justice, and I look forward to continuing the work in these areas."

Representative Jeff Roy campaign photo from Facebook

"I am humbled by the outpouring of support I have received from my friends and colleagues and have enjoyed the opportunity to be the voice of Franklin and Medway on Beacon Hill. If re-elected, I will continue to be a fierce advocate for our communities."

Roy grew up in Milford and he and his wife Maureen moved to Franklin in 1986. They have three children, all of whom were educated in the Franklin Public Schools.

Roy is a 1986 cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine in 1983, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Bates Student newspaper.

For more information on Roy and the campaign, please visit www.jeffreyroy.com.

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

In the News: drumming around the world; opioid crisis reaches milestone

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

"Presented by the Highland Street Foundation and produced by the Boch Center, ArtWeek expanded its partnership with Music Drives Us to provide grants for events during its 2018 festival (April 27 – May 6). 

A Franklin resident, Lydia Lucas, received a $500 performance grant to support the presentation of the event, Drumming Around the World, during ArtWeek. The event will take place on Saturday, May 5 from 2-3 p.m. at the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, 201 Main St., Franklin. 

Through this hands-on musical experience, Drumming Around the World focuses on exploring different cultures and their musical styles through the art of drumming. Participants will learn elementary to intermediate rhythms by ear, participate in drum circles, practice improvisation skills, and learn the history of hand drumming."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180501/franklin-resident-awarded-grant-for-artweek-event

"The U.S. opioid crisis has passed a dubious milestone: Overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl have surpassed deaths involving prescription opioids. 

This change occurred in 2016, according to data published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. And it seemed to happen pretty suddenly. 

Data from the National Vital Statistics System show that there were 42,249 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2016. That includes 19,413 that involved synthetic opioids, 17,087 that involved prescription opioids and 15,469 that involved heroin. (In some cases, more than one type of drug was implicated in the death.)"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180501/us-opioid-crisis-passes-this-disturbing-milestone

Dean College Commencement Exercises - Saturday May 5, 2018

Dean College 2018 Commencement

WHEN: Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (Processional begins at 10:45 a.m.) **RAIN OR SHINE**

WHERE: Awpie Way (Front Lawn of Dean Hall) Dean College, 99 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038

WHAT: Dean College will be celebrating its 152nd commencement exercises this Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Processional begins at 10:45 a.m. rain or shine. 

Commencement speakers include Dr. Paula M. Rooney, Dean College President; Mark D. Boyce, Chairman of the Dean College Board of Trustees; and student speaker Nabeel Barqawi. 

For more information, visit www.dean.edu/commencement.

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.

Dean College Commencement Exercises - Saturday May 5, 2018

Several 5K walk/runs scheduled for Franklin this May

For the runners and walkers, you can have full weekends or choices to make this May:

• 8th Annual Franklin and Bellingham Fives Road Race - May 5  http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/8th-annual-franklin-and-bellingham.html
• The Peer to Peer Group and SAFE Coalition would like to invite you to their 2nd annual 5K Run - May 6   http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/2nd-annual-race-for-recovery-may-6.html
• Mr. K's 5K Color Fun Run - May 19  
• HMEA's incredABLE 5K - May 20    http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/celebrate-able-in-all-of-us.html

Race registration info

May 5

https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/8th-annual-franklin-and-bellingham-franklin-fives-road-race-2018?int=

May 6

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

May 20

http://racewire.com/register.php?id=8951

Several 5K walk/runs scheduled for Franklin this May

FSPA All Access Pass For Prospective Students To Feature Complimentary Spring Concert Tickets

Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) is pleased to provide prospective students with complimentary tickets to FSPA Spring Concert performances as part of the school’s All Access Pass program. Families are invited to learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance and drama. The Spring Concert shows provide a dynamic way to experience what the school has to offer across many dance disciplines, voice, acting, instrumental music, and musical theater programming. 

Spring Concert performances will be presented on Saturday, May 19 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 20 at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin High School Auditorium, located at 218 Oak Street. Featuring FSPA students of many ages and levels, Spring Concert is presented in an audience-friendly, 90-minute format.

Founded in 1985 by Director Raye Lynn Mercer, FSPA has been dedicated to the enjoyment of the arts for all ages and to the artistic growth and development of young people. The school offers classes in all dance disciplines, acting, musical theater, voice, and instrumental instruction, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study. FSPA is also home to the Little Music School, an innovative program that teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano. 

An extensive calendar of year-round performing opportunities features musicals, plays, ballets, voice and instrumental recitals, opera scenes, musical theater and dance company showcases, and more. Many FSPA students are also cast, by audition, in the affiliated Franklin Performing Arts Company’s annual season of shows. FSPA TALENT offers management services for young performers who elect to pursue professional opportunities.

FSPA is also proud to offer FSPA Academy, an academic alternative for students seeking a challenging curriculum in a supportive, flexible environment that encourages their creative goals. Provided Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in partnership with TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (TECCA), the program builds upon TECCA’s state-approved online curriculum and features an enhanced emphasis on arts, language, and culture, including Music Theory, foreign language conversation classes, field trips and more. 

In addition to the Academy, FSPA also offers FSPA AfterSchool, an enrichment program for students in grades K-5, providing supervised recreational experiences, including games, crafts and other creative arts activities. The program begins at the close of the regular school day, with transportation available from Franklin and Medway schools.

Prospective students and families should call FSPA at 508-528-8668 to reserve their complimentary tickets and schedule a trial class or tour of the facilities. Classes continue at FSPA through June 25 and the summer session begins on July 2. 

Registration for summer and fall is ongoing. Visit www.FSPAonline.com for more information, including the FSPA catalogue, summer brochure and fall class schedule.

FSPA All Access Pass For Prospective Students
To Feature Complimentary Spring Concert Tickets

Noviello selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

"Franklin senior Jake Noviello has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 22 through April 28. Noviello is the 26th player selected for the 2017-18 school year and the third player chosen during the spring season. 

Noviello starred on the mound and at the plate this week to help Franklin win three games and move into first-place in the Kelley-Rex division. The Fairfield University-commit tossed his second straight shutout on Monday, hit an important home run on Tuesday and was part of a comfortable win on Saturday, as the Panthers pushed ahead of three division rivals to take the top spot in the standings. 

“Jake really set a tone for us on the hill on Monday with a great effort,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “And then he carried that all the way through the week. Offensively he had a big day against Attleboro. He’s just been really steady defensively and as a leader. He was a really big part of us going 3-0 last week.”

Continue reading the Player of the Week article on HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/player-week-jake-noviello-franklin-baseball/

Franklin senior Jake Noviello has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week