Urgent: TOWN VOICEMAIL IS DOWN!

ALL TOWN VOICEMAIL IS DOWN!

We are currently able to receive phone calls however if we can not get to the phone right away you will not be directed to voicemail.

If you need to reach us and can not get through please send us an email.  To obtain an email address please visit the following Department you need and click on an employees name here:  http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/local-phone-directory

As always if this is an Emergency dial 911.
We have Technicians trying to fix the issue.  Estimated recovery is unknown at this point.

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Community Coffee - May 11

The next Franklin School Committee - Community Relations Coffee Hour will be held on Friday, May 11 from 9 AM - 10 AM.

The coffee will be held at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

We welcome you to join us at our Community Coffees! Each Community Coffee will have a topic or theme focus as well as an opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback about Franklin Public Schools. 

On Friday May 11, our topic is High School - an opportunity for caregivers of high school students to discuss their experiences, share feedback and ask questions.

Community Coffee - May 11

The schedule and topics for these Community Coffee sessions can be found on the Franklin School District page
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinCom_News/025E1547-000F8513.0/Community%20Relations%20Community%20Coffee%20Calendar.docx

Honor Roll for the Third Quarter from Tri-County Regional

The Honor Roll for the Third Quarter from Tri-County Regional which includes students from Franklin is now available. 

Students who receive term grades of B- or better in all subjects earn Honor Roll status. 
Students who earn grades of A- or better in all subjects receive High Honors.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L-Mzs1UfpKrFDLClTlbYu0qkUUKlhsC9/view?usp=sharing

Honor Roll for the Third Quarter from Tri-County Regional

Both FHS outdoor track teams top Attleboro

Via HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

Boys Tennis = King Philip, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 
– King Philip junior Marco DiStefano battled back from a one-set deficit, emerging with a 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 victory at first singles to help the Warriors edge Franklin in a battle of the top two teams in the Kelley-Rex. KP also picked up wins from Jack Cannon at third singles (6-4, 6-1) and the team of Nick Ihley and Aidan Ignatius at second doubles (4-6, 6-2, 6-3). Franklin freshman Liam Marr won 6-3, 7-6 (3) at second singles and Tyler DiPalma and Derek Wu prevailed 6-3, 6-2 at first doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin @ King Philip, 3:45

Boys Outdoor Track = Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45 (boys win per Twitter)

Girls Outdoor Track = Attleboro @ Franklin, 3:45  (girls win per Twitter)

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-08-18/

FHS Panthers

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

Boys and Girls Track & Field teams defeated Attleboro today. Congrats!!!! Scores will be posted tomorrow. @FHSPanthersTF

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) May 9, 2018

Way to give back FHS GLAX! Lilly Kolb ,Elizabeth Wilson , Katie Jones, Kaleigh Houlihan ...giving kids an opportunity to play! Thanks to Grace MacCallum for organizing. https://t.co/KFHiansb9P

— FHSGLAX Boosters (@FHSGLAXboosters) May 8, 2018

@Franklin_Lax currently #7 in the @bostonlaxnet MIAA rankings and #12 overall! #dontsleeponfranklin @FHSSports @HockomockSports https://t.co/3vrAZcuZWi

— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) May 8, 2018

Parents, be sure to stop by Pour Richards (14 Grove Street) on Thursday (6:30-8:30) for our beverage tasting fundraiser on Thursday. Details below... https://t.co/mzY8uLsDWR

— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) May 8, 2018

Reminder that today is the first day of the collection drive hosted by Franklin GLAX! Please consider donating any sports equipment... there will be boxes on both turf fields 5-8pm TUES 5/8 and THURS 5/10 thank you!! pic.twitter.com/RNt2NW9jhA

— FHS Girls Lacrosse (@Fhsglax) May 8, 2018

Senator Ross: April 2018 State House Update

Please read and share my April 2018 State House Update

Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, April 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, This spring has been busy especially with committee work and preparation of the FY19 budget. However, there is still more work to be done. 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. As always, please feel free to reach out to my office directly at 617-722-1555 or email Richard.Ross@masenate.gov. Sincerely,

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Reminder: Mr. K's 5K Color Fun Run - May 19 => Race Canceled - confirmed 5/17/18

Mr. K's 5K Color Fun Run will be held on May 19 at 9 AM at Franklin High School.

To register follow this link:

Race Canceled - confirmed 5/17/18

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

In the News: Cantoreggi ran for moderator; State may raise tobacco age to 21

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

"The town has a new town moderator in Erin Underhill following Monday’s annual town election. 

Underhill won the posting with 408 votes over challenger Brutus Cantoreggi’s 346. The contest was the only one on this year’s ballot. 

“I wanted to say thanks for all your support,” she wrote on her Erin Underhill for Millis Town Moderator Facebook page Monday night. “I’m so excited to be the next Town Moderator in Millis.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180509/millis-elects-underhill-for-town-moderator

"Nearly 70 percent of the state’s population lives in communities that have adopted local policies raising their tobacco-buying age to 21, and a bill teed up for Wednesday’s House session would extend that age hike statewide. 

Along with raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products from its current 18, the bill would impose new regulations on e-cigarettes, including banning their use in places where state law already prohibits smoking. It would also prohibit the sale of tobacco products by pharmacies. 

With the Senate last session overwhelmingly backing a bill to accomplish the same goals and more than half of House lawmakers supporting a version this session, the bill stands a good chance of making it to the desk of Gov. Charlie Baker, who is “conceptually” supportive of the age increase."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180508/massachusetts-may-raise-age-to-purchase-tobacco