Dr. Matzkin at FHS on Sept 11 to talk about female athletes

"We are fortunate to have Dr. Matzkin here on Sept 11 to talk to our female athletes, families and coaches on injury prevention, bone stress injuries, Relative Energy Deficiency and sports specialization.

Free to the public!

7 PM in the Franklin High School auditorium."

We are fortunate to have Dr. Matzkin here on Sept 11 to talk to our female athletes, families & coaches on injury prevention, bone stress injuries, Relative Energy Deficiency and sports specialization. Free to the public! 7pm in the Franklin High School auditorium. https://t.co/vTj4YpmU7r

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) August 31, 2018

Elizabeth Matzkin (Twitter profile photo)

Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief of Women's Sports Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Harvard Medical School. Boston, MA
https://twitter.com/DocMatzkin

Extra! Extra! Christopher Rice to star in Newsies!

	Extra! Extra! Broadway's Christopher Rice to Star in Disney's Newsies! FPAC is thrilled to announce that Broadway's Christopher Rice (The Book of Mormon) will star as Jack Kelly in our upcoming production of Disney's Newsies!  In addition to The Book of Mormon on Broadway, Christopher Rice appeared in the national tours of West Side Story and Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Rice's viral tap dance video series #TAPPY has been seen by over 3 million people worldwide.  Learn more about Christopher by visiting his website! October 13, 14 and 19-21 at THE BLACK BOX!  Get your tickets now! Also joining the cast is New York City-based actress, and Franklin native, Ali Funkhouser who will play Katherine Plumber. She appeared in the national tours of Joseph...Dreamcoat and Evita.  Other credits include Legally Blonde at The LEX and Puccini's Suor Angelica with Chelsea Opera (NYC). Last season, she was seen on the FPAC stage as The Narrator in Joseph...Dreamcoat. Learn more about Ali by visiting her website! FPAC favorite Nick Paone joins the Newsies cast as Joseph Pulitzer. Nick  Nick's regional credits include Cabaret, Macbeth, The Wedding Singer, Little Shop of Horrors, and Pirates of Penzance. He will appear in FPAC's season opener Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? as George.  Read Nick's full bio here.  As previously announced, Broadway's Clay Thomson will choreograph! Clay has appeared on Broadway in Newsies (Spot Conlon) and Matilda the Musical.  His national tour credits include West Side Story and Wicked. He has also made numerous television appearances on shows such as Dancing with the Stars, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Late Show with David Letterman, The View, Good Morning America, and more. He is featured in the viral YouTube videos #TAPPY. Learn more about Clay by visiting his website! Support FPAC and THE BLACK BOX      Shop Amazon Smiles! --You shop. Amazon gives. --Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. --AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service! Support Franklin Performing Arts Company and The BLACK BOX by starting your shopping at smile.amazon.com and search for Franklin Performing Arts Company.  Thank you for your support!

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In the News: brewing growth in Marlborough; MA election security improvements after November

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

"The brewing industry’s rapid growth in MetroWest over the past few years has reflected the overall growth of the industry. 

But for awhile, one of the larger MetroWest communities – Marlborough – went without a brewery as they continued to open in smaller surrounding communities such as Hudson and Westborough. 

But now that’s changing. By the end of this year, it’s expected there will be three breweries operating taprooms in the city, with a fourth planning to open in the spring of 2019. Marlborough is about to become a destination for craft beer fans throughout the state.

That is intentional, said Meredith Harris, executive director of the Marlborough Economic Development Corp. Last year, the corporation took out advertisements in beer magazines, offering incentives in the form of small business loans and help with permitting, to try to attract a brewery or two to downtown."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180908/beer-entrepreneurs-take-liking-to-marlborough

"Massachusetts has received millions of dollars in federal funding to bolster election security, but most of it will not be spent until after the November election. 

The Bay State has received $7.9 million from the federal government, which election officials plan to spend on voting equipment, voter registration systems and cybersecurity, according to documents shared with Wicked Local. About 81 percent of the money, however, will be spent after the upcoming midterm election. 

State officials, nonetheless, say the federal dollars -- while helpful -- are not vital to running a safe and accurate election. 

“We were already spending money and resources from our existing budget on cybersecurity, so we were not dependent on the federal funding for 2018,” wrote Debra O’Malley, spokeswoman for Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office. “This additional funding will be used to add to our existing preparations and for future elections.”

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MA election security improvements scheduled for after November

FTC Consumer Alerts: It’s National Preparedness Month - Time to Make a Plan

It's National Preparedness Month: Make a plan by Colleen Tressler Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Extreme weather and natural disasters can occur with little warning. This year's floods and wildfires are proof of that. Are you ready to leave your home at a moment's notice?  You can reduce your anxiety about these scary events by making sure you are prepared if and when they happen. September is National Preparedness Month and a good time to get your family, pets, and property ready. You can, for example: Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/09/its-national-preparedness-month-make-plan?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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St Rocco Volunteer Appreciation Celebration - Oct 6

For the last time ever, booths have been dismantled, grills have been stored and aprons have been folded following the 40th and final St. Rocco Festival of Food which closed on August 12, 2018. The event began in 1979 as the brainchild of Father Michael Guarino who sought to create a religious, social and cultural event in Franklin. In addition to the variety of entertainment over the years, what most people remember is the food – many booths featuring everything from fried clams, calzones and sausages to authentic Italian pastries and fried dough. And the memories created each year would not be possible without the hundreds of volunteers who were the heart and soul of the festival.

On October 6, St. Mary’s Parish will celebrate all who made St. Rocco possible during its 40-year run. Invitations have been sent electronically to individuals who have volunteered in any capacity over the years. Anyone who has volunteered at any time, whether staffing a booth for a few hours, helping with setup or showing up for cleanup, is invited to attend.

The event will begin with a Mass of thanksgiving at 4:00 at St. Mary’s Church in Franklin. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Guarino, founder of the St. Rocco Festival, and will feature special music by St. Mary’s choir. Following Mass there will be a reception at the Guidery Student Center at Dean College, open to all. As part of the celebration, there will be special recognition of those extraordinary people who have volunteered at every one of the 40 Feast of Rocco Festivals.

Festival memorabilia will be on display at the celebration to give guests a peek back through the window of time. On display will be old booth signage, a variety of aprons and photos of memories throughout the years. Family and friends are what the Feast of St. Rocco was built on and celebrating the people who helped make it happen is the purpose of this event.

To ensure plentiful food and ample seating, a head count is needed by Monday, September 24 at high noon! If you have helped at any St. Rocco Festival in the past 40 years and have not received an invitation by email, please contact the St. Mary’s Parish Rectory. And if you know of any volunteer who may not know about this event, please ask them to reach out as well. Contact Paula Coughlin by email at parishpublishing@stmarysfranklin.org or by phone at 508-528-0020.

St Rocco Volunteer Appreciation Celebration - Oct 6

THE BLACK BOX presents The Disney Songbook - Sep 15

On Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 pm, THE BLACK BOX will present the next installment in its cabaret series: BLACK BOX Cabaret presents The Disney Songbook. The audience will enjoy favorite songs from Snow White all the way to Moana. 

Guest artists from the Franklin Performing Arts Company accompanied by the Acme Rhythm Section will sing their way through Disney’s music of the stage and screens big and small. THE BLACK BOX provides an intimate cabaret setting to celebrate the music of Disney.

Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for Students/Seniors and are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling (508) 528-3370. You can follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates. THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA.

THE BLACK BOX presents The Disney Songbook - Sep 15

FHS football and girls soccer teams post wins on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the fall sports results for Franklin High School.


Football = Franklin, 34 vs. Andover, 10 – Final

Boys Soccer = Milford, 2 @ Franklin, 1 – Final 
– Milford junior Walisson de Oliveira scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner with under 10 minutes to go, to lift the Hawks to a win on the road. de Oliveira opened the scoring off an assist from Anthony Salvador but Franklin freshman Terry O’Neill tied the game just before halftime. de Oliveira scored the unassisted game-winner with seven minutes to play.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 4 @ Milford, 0 – Final 
– Erin Quaile, Calen Frongillo, Carly Alston, and Sydney St. Marie each scored in the first half to put Franklin in control of its season opener. Grace Gallo and Halle Atkinson each had assists in the win.


For all the results around the Hockomcok League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-07-18/

The new concession stand was open for business Friday (@FranklinRec photo)

So proud of the teamwork everyone @TOFranklinMA showed to get this project complete. Special thanks to Mike Socci for coordinating the construction. Good luck tonight @FHSFAN pic.twitter.com/YAvRgVNDnt

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) September 7, 2018

[Boys Fall Varsity Football] Franklin HS defeats Andover HS, 34 to 10.

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 8, 2018

FHS up 34-10 over Andover with under 2 min. GREAT night by our Panthers!!! pic.twitter.com/1LvGZ8Cxzj

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) September 8, 2018

At the half: Franklin 21 Andover 3 #LETSGO

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) September 8, 2018

awesome first win today in our first game!! 4-0 over milford. goals by Erin, Sydney, Calen, and Carly (pk). assists by Grace and Halle. great start to the season, let’s keep it going!!!💪🏼

— FHS Girls Varsity Soccer (@fhsgvsoccer) September 7, 2018

Sign up meeting complete....74 students signed up with more to come! Wow! Amazing! Parent meeting Wed 6:30 library. @FranklinHS @FHSSports @kateluvs2laugh pic.twitter.com/ipEObRJTd1

— FHSUnifiedSports (@FranklinUnified) September 7, 2018

Bottle and can fundraiser tomorrow (9/8) @PirelliArena from 730 - 1230 to support FHS boy's ice hockey (rink parking lot) @FHS_Puck @tlangevin19

— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) September 7, 2018

Franklin Volleyball store is now live!!! Support the program and get some great gear to wear to games :-) #fhsvolleyball2018 https://t.co/PGrJTxzLMm

— FHS Panthers VBall (@Franklin_VBall) September 8, 2018

FHS Volleyball and Field Hockey previews for 2018 season

HockomockSports.com has published their Field Hockey and Volleyball Previews for the 2018 season. The recap for Franklin High School is shared here. The link for the preview of the other teams around the league is provided below.

FRANKLIN =Field Hockey

2017 Record: 10-8-2
2017 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South First Round
Coach: Michelle Hess

Michelle Hess returns to the Franklin bench this season after eight years away from the program and she inherits a team that has the talent to compete for a league title and expectations of being able to make a deep run in the state tournament as well.

Senior midfielder Cassi Ronan is the primary playmaker for the Panthers and was the team’s leading scorer last fall with 16 goals and eight assists. One of the league’s top players, Ronan will be the primary focus of the opposition, but senior Regan Paterson can take some of that pressure off and will chip in with goals from the forward position. Senior Emily Valentino and junior Maeve Ledwith will provide organization for the defensive unit and senior Christina Luccini will be back in goal to backstop the defense.

“We are looking to improve on last years record and would love to go further in the tournament,” said Hess.

FRANKLIN = Volleyball

2017 Record: 15-5
2017 Finish: Reached D1 Central/West Quarterfinal
Coach: Kelsey Weymouth

Former North Attleboro standout Kelsey Weymouth takes over as head coach of the Franklin Panthers and she has a lot of talent to work with right away.

The Panthers have Lauren McGrath, Ellie Wiesniewski, Riley Marino, Maggie Doyle, and Hailey Sanders back, all of whom either starter or played in plenty of sets last season. McGrath is in her third year as the starting setting and is a vocal leader for the team while Marino is a standout defensive specialist as the libero. Doyle is a tall presence in the middle that will be a big part of the defense as well as Sanders, who plays on the right side. Wisniewski and sophomore Allyson Bonnet-Eymard will be the main focuses on the outside for the Panthers.

“I am extremely excited to be apart of this Franklin program and coach these girls into being successful volleyball players,” Weymouth said. “I am going to do everything in my power to continue the previous success of this program. My girls have been extremely welcoming and that’s a good feeling coming in a new head coach.”


For the field hockey preview of the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-field-hockey-preview-2018/

For the volleyball preview of the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-volleyball-preview/

FHS Volleyball and Field Hockey previews for 2018 season

In the News: changes in personnel at Police Dept; MA Governor campaigns to include 3 debates

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

"Four fresh faces have joined the ranks at the Franklin Police Department, while it said goodbye to four others. 

During Wednesday’s Town Council meeting, the newest additions to Franklin’s finest were sworn in. Officers Connor Crosman, Tyler Peabody, Andressa Rosa and Amanda Ayer took on their new titles, while Detective Michael Kenney, and officers Robert Burchill, Paul Fiorio and Brian Chander said their goodbyes. 

The moves keep the department’s roster at 46 officers. 

Police Sgt. Brian Johnson said the new recruits look promising so far. Crosman has some experience with the Hopkinton Police Department and came with a high recommendation, Johnson said."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180907/franklin-pd-hires-four-retires-four

Officers Connor Crosman, Tyler Peabody, Andressa Rosa
and Amanda Ayer getting sworn in by Town Clerk Teresa Burr

retiring Detective Michael Kenney, and officers Robert Burchill, Brian Chander and Paul Fiorio 

"Gov. Charlie Baker has agreed to three televised debates against Democrat Jay Gonzalez between now and the general election in November, according to a spokesman for the Republican’s campaign, who said the dates and times for those debates are still being negotiated. 

Gonzalez, who won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, had said earlier in the day that he had accepted invitations from five media outlets and consortiums looking to sponsor events and would be open to more. His campaign manager called Baker’s decision to participate in three “disappointing.” 

Baker spokesman Terry MacCormack said the governor had accepted invitations from WBZ-TV, WGBH, and a media consortium that includes the Boston Globe, WBUR, WCVB, UMass, and the ABC and CBS affiliates in Springfield. 

“The Baker-Polito campaign has accepted invitations for three debates and looks forward to productive conversations about Governor Baker’s strong record of bipartisan results, including 180,000 new jobs, historic funding for education and nation-leading reforms to curb the opioid epidemic,” MacCormack said in a statement."

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3 Governor debates to be scheduled

Lifelong Community Learning: News You Can Use!

Two Terrific Workshops Coming Your Way in September

September 2018 Lifelong Community Learning NEWS YOU CAN USE! Citizen Police Academy September 12 The Franklin Police Department and Franklin Public School's Lifelong Community Learning will present the second annual Citizen Police Academy beginning September 12 as part of their continuing community partnership. Classes will be held once a week for ten weeks on Wednesday nights 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way.  The fee for the 10-week class is $90 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION and TO REGISTER Football We Hardly Know You September 13 Not as familiar with football as you would like to be? Lifelong Community Learning can help with that! Beginning September 13, a two-night, interactive workshop, designed to help you see what you've been missing, will take place at Franklin High School. The fee for the two-night class is $40.  . CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION and TO REGISTER Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038 LCL@franklinps.net www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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