FHS named a "Special Olympics Unified Champion School"

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

"Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that Franklin High School, a Special Olympics Unified Champion School, is receiving national banner recognition for its efforts to provide inclusive sports and activities for students with and without disabilities. 

Franklin High School is receiving this honor as a result of meeting national standards of excellence in the areas of inclusion, advocacy and respect. An award celebration will take place at the school at a date and time to be determined by the school. 

Franklin High School is one of ten schools in Massachusetts and 131 schools nationally to receive this distinction. The school will be presented with a banner to hang in their school and be included on a list of other schools around the country who have achieved this distinguished status."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180914/strongfranklin-high-school-to-receive-banner-recognitionstrong

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For more about Unified Champion Schools
https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/unified-champion-schools

FHS football, girls soccer, and volleyball teams post wins on Friday

Game of the Week – Football

Franklin, 21 @ Milford, 0 – Final 

First Quarter: No scoring.
Second Quarter: (F) Nick Gordon 28-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, Parker Chevrant XP good.
Third Quarter: (F) N. Gordon 7-yard rush, P. Chevrant XP good; (F) N. Gordon 6-yard run, P. Chevrant XP good.
Fourth Quarter: No scoring.

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"On its opening three possessions of the game, Franklin managed about 30 yards of offense and turned the ball over twice. But the Panthers got one more chance to break the scoreless deadlock before halftime and made it count, scoring on the final play of the second quarter. 

The momentum carried over into the second half, as Franklin would score on both of its possessions in the third quarter to break Friday night’s rivalry game with Milford wide open and pull away for a 21-0 victory that sends the Panthers into league play with a 2-0 record. 

“It’s a big win for us,” said Franklin coach Eian Bain. “This is a tough place to play. To get out of here 2-0, and more importantly 1-0 this week and focused on this task, we’re going to enjoy it for 24 hours.”

Continue reading the recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-scores-shutout-win-at-rival-milford/

For a photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Milford-Franklin-Football-9-14-18

Evan Wertz (25) celebrates a fumble on Milford’s opening possession of the game. Franklin scored either side of halftime and held the Hawks scoreless to win 21-0. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Canton, 2 – Final
– Canton scored once in each half to secure two points with a win over visiting Franklin. Simon Cruz opened the scoring in the 32nd minute as the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead into the break. Paul Corcoran made it 2-0 just five minutes into the second half. Alejandro Correal notched his first career shutout.

Girls Soccer = Canton, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Olivia Rodman opened the scoring for the Bulldogs but Franklin responded within five minutes on a tying goal by Halle Atkinson. Freshman Stella Regan gave the Panthers the lead and then late in the game Sydney St. Marie added an insurance goal to seal the win.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Canton, 2 – Final

"While the majority of Hockomock League teams have hit the field, court, or links over the past two weeks to get their seasons underway, the Canton field hockey team has been left watching. 

Between hot weather and thunderstorms, the Bulldogs have had their first game pushed back on a couple of occasions. 

Canton finally began its 2018 season on Friday afternoon and used a late surge in the second half to pick up a 2-1 win over visiting Franklin."

Continue reading the recap
https://hockomocksports.com/second-half-surge-canton-field-hockey-edge-franklin/


Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Canton, 1 – Final
– Franklin picked up an impressive win over a good Canton team, taking a 3-1 decision (25-21, 13-25, 25-21, 25-9) over the Bulldogs. For Canton, Julia Minichello played great defense with 14 digs and three aces and Nicole Brown was fantastic with 22 assists, 24 digs and four kills.

Golf = King Philip, 169 @ Franklin, 166 – Final
– Matt D’Errico shot a 38 to lead the way for the Panthers in a close match at Franklin Country Club. Franklin also got a round of 41 from Quintin Faro and a 42 from Jake Blaney. KP was led by Kayla Shuberth, who shot a 40.


For all the results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-18/

Franklin Art Association - Oct 3 Meeting features Vincent Crotty

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. 

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 PM, followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by Vincent Crotty, an oil artist born in Ireland, and now residing in the Boston area. Crotty's work has been recognized by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the John Stobart Foundation in Boston, and plein air competitions internationally. 

FAA meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, September through May, and are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org

Franklin Art Association - Oct 3 Meeting features Vincent Crotty

Blackstone Valley: Explorer River Tours start in Woonsocket this Sunday!

From a look at the weather...it's going to be a great afternoon!

Our tours on the Blackstone River in Woonsocket start this Sunday! From a look at the weather...it's going to be a great afternoon (sunny and high 70s)! Visit Woonsocket and experience a very different view of the Blackstone River while it flows under half a dozen bridges. Learn how Woonsocket grew into an industrial giant during the last third of the American Industrial Era – spinning wool, cotton and producing rubber products. The large structures made of steel, concrete and brick are a testament to coal, steam and water-powered machinery that provided thousands of jobs, supported communities and created a bustling and booming industrial city. BOOK A RIVER TOUR TODAY! Guarantee your seat at no extra charge http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/calendar/monthview?eso=0012wIh2LjdbrNe6gBqQentUQ==&year=2018&month=8 PURCHASE TICKETS DOCK SCHEDULE Sept. 16 to Oct. 21: Cold Spring Park, 101 Katherine Rd., Woonsocket, RI UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Explorer Tour & Blackstone Culinaria Bugg'd Out BBQ 101 Katherine Rd. Woonsocket Saturday, September 22 4 pm SOLD OUT! If you'd like to join our wait list email joan@tourblackstone.com Meet us down by the river for a special barbecue buffet picnic with Bugg'd Out BBQ at Cold Spring Park! We'll have a spread of tasty BBQ chicken, pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and cornbread. After our meal we'll hop aboard the Explorer for a narrative cruise of this Northern RI portion of the Blackstone River! PURCHASE TICKETS Napoleon Lajoie talk with author Greg Rubano 101 Katherine Rd., Woonsocket Saturday, September 29th 1 pm Join us on The Explorer for an informative talk with Greg Rubano, author of In Ty Cobb's Shadow: The Story of Napoleon Lajoie, Baseball's First Superstar Come learn more about Nap's interesting story from his impoverished French-Canadian childhood in the mills of Woonsocket to his career as a player-manager where his fielding was special to watch and he hit the ball so hard he at times literally tore the cover off. Tour includes some light "ballpark" fare PURCHASE TICKETS ‌ ‌ ‌

Blackstone Valley Tourism Council | 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Sent by marina@tourblackstone.com in collaboration with Try it free today

School Committee - June 26, 2018

Franklin TV video replay
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=566

Meeting packet documents
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/6-26-18-sc-packet

School Committee agenda
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/06/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda_24.html

School Committee - June 26, 2018

School Committee - June 12, 2018

Franklin TV video
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=561

Meeting packet documents
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/6-12-18-sc-packet

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Agenda

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/06/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda.html

 Community Group Updates  FEF – Kit and Lisa Brady

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 9/14/18 - THU 9/20/18

FRIDAY 9/14/18

9am   Franklin School Committee Community Coffee @ Franklin Senior Center

10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library

12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
5-8pm "Dancing at Dean" corner of Dean Ave and Main St

SATURDAY 9/15/18

9am-3pm   Book Sale @ Franklin Public Library

9:30am   Family Yoga Adventure @ Franklin Public Library

10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

7:30pm   Black Box Cabaret: Disney Songbook @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 9/16/18

9am-12pm   Bag Sale @ Franklin Public Library

11am-3pm   Franklin Rotary: Car Show @ Dean College

1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library

MONDAY 9/17/18

10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library

11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

3-5pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library

7-8:30pm   High School Fair (all 8th graders and parents/guardians welcome) @ BFCCPS

TUESDAY 9/18/18

9:30am   Cool Cruisers @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 9/19/18

10:30am   Teriffic Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library

11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library

4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library

5pm   Book Bites @ Franklin Public Library

7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building

THURSDAY 9/20/18

9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library

5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

5-7pm   Medway to Walpole Reliability Projeect Open House @ Franklin Senior Center

7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Introduction to Special Ed in Franklin - Parent Rights and Regulations @ Municipal Building

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

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Meet Me at the Y on “Welcoming Wednesdays"

“Coming into the Y, it’s a very welcoming place,” says Sheryl Floris, Hockomock Area YMCA member. “No matter what’s going on in my life, I know that I can come to the Y, It’s like a safe haven.”

That is what we strive for—to be the place where people find life balance, reach their full potential, are active and find camaraderie, and connect and spend quality time together. Our goal at the Hockomock Area YMCA is to ensure that when people walk through our doors, they feel welcome and supported regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, religious affiliation, and socioeconomic level.

All families are invited to come to our Y at no charge and enjoy a sense of belonging and the benefits of membership on “Welcoming Wednesdays” during September. On September 19, and 26 we are offering free group exercise classes, nutrition coaching, kids’ activities, swim time, and much more. Our branches are located at 300 Elmwood Street in North Attleboro, 67 Mechanic Street in Foxboro, and 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin.

Meet Me at the Y on
“Welcoming Wednesdays” this September

Beverley Fonseca shares, “In the beginning I was nervous to join the Y because I had never exercised before. It was good to have someone show me around and show me what to do. At the Y, the atmosphere, the people, you just feel comfortable.”

The Y is for all and we believe our community is stronger when everyone feels welcome. We look to improve the quality of life of our members and families in the 15 communities we are privileged to serve. Visit https://www.hockymca.org/welcoming-wednesdays/ for a list of various activities and classes you can participate. Come see how the Y can be your home away from home.

Solange Ventura agreed: “When we have had difficult times, the Y was there for us. It is our support system, our family away from home. They know us by name and we feel comfortable and safe.”

“And if you want a place where there are activities for everyone,” states Daniel Ventura, “it is here.”

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczaEtFYWxRUFlibDAxeGd4cnZhcDBKMGhRMnpF/view?usp=sharing

FPAC to present Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

September 21-23, the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Edward Albee's Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at THE BLACK BOX. The classic play examines the complexities of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, as guests, and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship.

FPAC’s production stars Hallie Wetzell and Nick Paone of Franklin as Martha and George. Wetzell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theater from Occidental College and Master of Music degrees in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from New England Conservatory of Music. She serves as Vocal Director for the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and has appeared in many FPAC productions. A former Equity actor, Paone has been on the drama faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and an actor and director at FPAC since 2001. Amanda Dubois of Woonsocket, Rhode Island will play Honey. Dubois joined the Drama and Dance Faculty at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts in 2016.

Craig Hanson in
the role of Nick

Returning to Franklin for “Virginia Woolf” is New York City-based Equity actor Craig Hanson in the role of Nick. Hanson has been featured in two productions with “Blue Man Group” and has worked extensively with Alabama Shakespeare Festival as well as with many NYC and prominent regional theatre companies. Hanson got his start in the theatre as a student at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and was seen on the FPAC stage in productions of Les Moose (Bullwinkle) and The Wizard of Oz In Concert (Scarecrow).

Hanson marks FPAC’s second Equity contract (soon to be followed by two more in Disney’s Newsies). FPAC artistic director Raye Lynn Mercer comments, “Last season we began to work with Actors’ Equity special appearance contracts that allow our company to bring in professionals to appear in our productions. It is particularly exciting to bring back alumni who were trained at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and have a history with FPAC.”

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? runs September 21-23 at THE BLACK BOX in Franklin. Tickets are $26 and are available at www.theblackboxonline.com or by calling 508-528-3370. 

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