In the News: Wayland to see school start time alternatives; MetroWest student Film Festival starts

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

"After years of discussion, the (Wayland, MA) School Committee will finally have a choice of possible solutions for a later start time at the middle and high schools. 

The discussion dates back to at least 2004, when a town task force concluded students aren’t getting enough sleep, but that getting to the point of a later start time is “complicated.” 

Superintendent Arthur Unobskey is expected to present the solutions at Monday’s School Committee meeting. 

“I anticipate the School Committee will choose one of the options,” Unobskey told the Daily News. 

Options will call for an 8:30 or 8:45 a.m. start time at the middle and high school. Currently, the opening bell is 7:35 at the middle school and 7:30 at the high school."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180617/wayland-school-committee-to-see-options-for-school-start-times

Franklin also has a School Start Times Advisory Committee working to put a similar proposal together. If accepted it would be start no earlier than Sep 2019. The link to the Committee's page for meeting agendas, research, etc. 
http://franklinschool.vt-s.net/pages/FranklinCom_StartTimeAdvCom

"The next Martin Scorsese or Steven Spielberg could be among us, and a new film festival next spring could be where they’re found. 

It’s billed as the first film festival for students in MetroWest, and it’s appropriately called the MetroWest Student Film Festival. 

It’s coming next April 4-7 to The Center for the Arts in Natick (TCAN), 14 Summer St., and organizers said it will be an annual event. 

“It gives young people an opportunity to showcase their talents and passion for the arts,” said Kerry Fraser, marketing coordinator for TCAN."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180617/student-film-festival-coming-to-metrowest

FHS baseball plays in the Super 8 final Monday, June 18

In the Super 8 tournament, Franklin, the lowest seed to make it to the final, is also the only team left with no losses. Central Catholic needs to beat FHS twice while Franklin can win outright with a single victory on Monday.

Super8 Championship teams are set: Franklin vs Central Catholic. Monday night, 7pm at Campenelli Stadium in Brockton. As a double elimination tournament, CC will have to defeat Franklin twice to win the title. #LETSGO @FHSCoachZBrown @FranklinHSNews @HockomockSports

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) June 16, 2018

Complete MIAA bracket info can be found online http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=4853

MIAA Super 8 or Div 1A  bracket for 2018

School Committee Newsletter- June 2018

You can also find and read the School Committee newsletter
https://www.smore.com/5utvw

Cultural District Meeting Agenda - Jun 19

The Town's new Cultural District Committee has been holding regular committee meetings since January 2018; they're working hard on a variety of issues including refining district goals, marketing, and editing sections of the the Town's Cultural District application.

FYI - The Town's Cultural District application was submitted to the State on June 8th; hopefully Mass Cultural Council will be doing their application review and holding a site visit this summer.

One of the Cultural District Committee's most important responsibilities is managing and continuing to build the Town's Cultural District Partnership. You've all worked to build this Partnership, and I know you all understand the importance of working together closely.

The Town's Cultural District Committee is holding their first Cultural District Partnership Meeting on June 19th at 7:30. If at all possible each partnering organization should send at least one individual to represent their interests.

Attached is the meeting agenda. I hope to see you next week. Please invite anyone that may have an interest. This is a public meeting; all are welcome.



Bryan W. Taberner, AICP
Director of Planning and Community Development
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038-1352
Phone: 508-520-4907
Fax: 508-520-4906
Email: btaberner@franklinma.gov



The agenda for the meeting
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/cdc_meeting_agenda_-_june_19_2018.pdf

Cultural District Meeting - Jun 19

Blackstone River Theatre - Summer Solstice Festival is Saturday, June 16

We have an AMAZING line-up of musicians this year!

You asked for a nice day ... and you will HAVE IT! It is looking like a beautiful, sunny day in the mid-80s!

This is truly going to be an incredible festival and we really hope you will join us. For the cost of a single concert ticket, you can see many world-class musicians and dancers over the course of an 8-hour day!

Full website & schedule: www.riverfolk.org/brtssf

SEE PREVIEW OF THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!




Please LIKE us on Facebook AND share with your friends ... word of mouth is BRT's best friend!  https://www.facebook.com/BlackstoneRiverTheatre

Blackstone River Theatre - Summer Solstice Festival is Saturday, June 16

Get out to the ball game with Encore Music - July 28

Come join us for a fun summer evening at the ballpark and help raise money for a good cause!

50% of the proceeds from ticket sales through this link (below) will go towards the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., a 501(c3) not-for-profit organization, who’s mission is to provide merit-based and need-based scholarships and subsidies to deserving students and programs of music everywhere.

WHEN = July 28th, 2018 6:15 PM

WHERE = McCoy Stadium
1 Columbus Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860


TO BUY TICKETS:
Scan the QR code or go to TicketReturn.com and log on using:

User ID: EMEF
Password: pawsox

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14HZ-LpxITvPmmsARhKxOVbNgzH4KCyhb/view?usp=sharing

Get out to the ball game with Encore Music - July 28

“We need purchase, possession and use laws, but no one wants to talk about it.”

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

"The effort to increase the tobacco sales age limit to 21 years will undoubtedly cut into the revenue of convenience stores, including the 7-Eleven in Quincy that Dennis Lane has owned for 44 years. 

The loss would be unfortunate for business, he said, but it’s not why he’s against increasing the age. 

“Raising age limits redefines the age that somebody becomes an adult,” said Lane, who doesn’t smoke. “If you’re adult enough to pick up a rifle and protect this country, then you’re obviously adult enough to make the decision about whether or not to smoke.” 

As Massachusetts inches closer to becoming one of a handful of states in which - like alcohol - you must be at least 21 years old to buy a pack of cigarettes, debate has ensued related to health, personal freedom and shared responsibility."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180615/as-massachusetts-mulls-changing-smoking-age-to-21-questions-remain