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Saturday, September 15, 2018
Blackstone Valley: Explorer River Tours start in Woonsocket this Sunday!
School Committee - June 26, 2018
Franklin TV video replay
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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
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Meeting packet documents
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/6-12-18-sc-packet
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Community Group Updates FEF – Kit and Lisa Brady |
Friday, September 14, 2018
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
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
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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.
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
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.
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.
You can follow FPAC and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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 |
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.
You can follow FPAC and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
YMCA: Healthy Kids Day - Free Community Event - Oct 6
Our YMCA–together with many community partners–are excited to share that Healthy Kids Day® (formerly scheduled for May 19, which was a rainout) is set for Saturday, October 6 at Patriot Place in Foxborough. This is a free community event that features fun activities throughout the day, shown in this recap video. Press release is attached, along with photos from last year.
Healthy Kids Day is the largest health day for families nationally. Locally, the 10 AM – 1 PM event at Patriot Place will feature fun, creative, and healthy activities for children including:
• youth and family fitness challenges
• gymnastics obstacle courses
• STEM learning activities
• Photo booth
• Air brush tattoos, brought to you by Patriot Place
• arts and crafts
• seed planting
• fire and police safety
• Prizes, coupons and goody bags
Healthy Kids Day Free Community Event Oct 6 |
• youth and family fitness challenges
• gymnastics obstacle courses
• STEM learning activities
• Photo booth
• Air brush tattoos, brought to you by Patriot Place
• arts and crafts
• seed planting
• fire and police safety
• Prizes, coupons and goody bags
YMCA: Healthy Kids Day - Free Community Event - Oct 6 |
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Franklin Library: Book Sale - Sep 15-16
Franklin Public Library Book Sale, Saturday, Sep 15, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The bag sale is scheduled for Sunday, Sep 16 from 9:00 AM to noon.
This was shared from the Library page
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/september-book-sale
Franklin Library: Book Sale - Sep 15-16 |
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/september-book-sale
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Franklin Senior Center Hosting Memory Cafes as part of Dementia Friendly Franklin Program
The Franklin Senior Center has received an $11,712 grant award from the MetroWest Health Foundation to make the city of Franklin a Dementia Friendly Community.
A component of this process includes providing a monthly Memory Café at the Franklin Senior Center that offers regularly scheduled social events for those living with dementia and their care partners, to encourage social interaction in a welcoming and accepting atmosphere.
Our next Memory Café is scheduled for Monday, September 24th, at 3:00 PM. This month’s presentation will offer information and a hands-on meeting with “Ernie” The Therapy Dog. Therapy dogs can be a great source of comfort and companionship for individuals struggling with memory impairment or isolation. For information, please call the Senior Center at 508 520-4945.
A component of this process includes providing a monthly Memory Café at the Franklin Senior Center that offers regularly scheduled social events for those living with dementia and their care partners, to encourage social interaction in a welcoming and accepting atmosphere.
Our next Memory Café is scheduled for Monday, September 24th, at 3:00 PM. This month’s presentation will offer information and a hands-on meeting with “Ernie” The Therapy Dog. Therapy dogs can be a great source of comfort and companionship for individuals struggling with memory impairment or isolation. For information, please call the Senior Center at 508 520-4945.
The Franklin Council on Aging was established in 1971 to address the needs of elderly residents. For more information about the Franklin Senior Center, visit http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center-and-council-aging
Franklin Senior Center Hosting Memory Cafes as part of Dementia Friendly Franklin Program |
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: John Gorka Sep 22 - with special guest Amilia K Spicer
John Gorka with special guest Amilia K. Spicer Sep 22
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Delcarte Recreation Canoe Launch Improvements
The town will be starting work in the DelCarte Recreation area to improve access to the canoe launch. This work will take place between the parking lot off of Pleasant Street and the pond and will involve removing the wood chips, building a trail to the canoe launch that is ADA compliant, replacing one of the concrete pads in this area and planting new grass.
There has been some delay in starting the work, but it is now scheduled to begin on or about September 13, 2018 and should take about a week to complete. While the work is underway, and for the safety of all, the area may be closed periodically due to the operation of heavy equipment.
Any questions should be directed to George Russell, Conservation Agent at 508-533-4847 or grussell@franklinma.gov.
Milford Daily News has a write up on this work which talks of it being scheduled for next week
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180912/franklin-improves-access-to-recreation-spot
There has been some delay in starting the work, but it is now scheduled to begin on or about September 13, 2018 and should take about a week to complete. While the work is underway, and for the safety of all, the area may be closed periodically due to the operation of heavy equipment.
Any questions should be directed to George Russell, Conservation Agent at 508-533-4847 or grussell@franklinma.gov.
Delcarte Recreation Canoe Launch Improvements |
Milford Daily News has a write up on this work which talks of it being scheduled for next week
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180912/franklin-improves-access-to-recreation-spot
FHS boys soccer and volleyball top KP
Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Sep 12.
Boys Soccer = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
"In a game that featured hectic action in the midfield and few chances from open play, Franklin got a huge double save and a pair of goals from set pieces to beat King Philip 2-0 in the mist on Wednesday night at Pisini Field, earning the Panthers their first two points in the league this season."
- Game Recap
https://hockomocksports.com/pair-of-set-piece-goals-lift-franklin-boys-soccer-over-kp/
- Photo Gallery
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-King-Philip-Boys-Soccer-9-12-18/
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– The Warriors scored twice in the first half to secure the win. Ally Stanton scored the eventual game-winner off a cross by Chloe Layne 15 minutes into the game and then Layne added the second from the penalty spot four minutes later. Taylor Butler made six saves for the clean sheet. Breanna Atwood made nine saves for the Panthers and Franklin coach Tom Geysen said that his team created some good chances and “took some steps forward.”
Field Hockey = King Philip, 4 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– King Philip scored a pair of goals in each half and had a strong defensive effort to blank Franklin. KP freshman Meghan MacDonald scored less then two minutes into the game on a feed from Kate Lindmark to give the Warriors a strong start. Alli Meehan scored the next three goals for the Warriors, tallying unassisted goals at the midway point of each the first and second half, and scoring off a feed from Dana Truini in the second half. Franklin’s Christina Luccini made four saves and Anna Jardine had nine saves for the Panthers. Marissa Canesi and Maeve Ledwith each had strong games defensively for Franklin.
Volleyball = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
"It doesn’t matter where Franklin volleyball is in its rotation on the court, first-year Panthers head coach Kelsey Weymouth is confident the offense can get it done.
Franklin’s balanced offense was on full display on Wednesday evening, with five players registering at least four kills to help the Panthers sweep visiting King Philip, 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-16)."
- Game Recap
https://hockomocksports.com/balanced-attack-franklin-volleyball-past-kp/
- Photo Gallery
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-King-Philip-Volleyball-09-12-18/
For other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-12-18/
Boys Soccer = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
"In a game that featured hectic action in the midfield and few chances from open play, Franklin got a huge double save and a pair of goals from set pieces to beat King Philip 2-0 in the mist on Wednesday night at Pisini Field, earning the Panthers their first two points in the league this season."
- Game Recap
https://hockomocksports.com/pair-of-set-piece-goals-lift-franklin-boys-soccer-over-kp/
- Photo Gallery
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-King-Philip-Boys-Soccer-9-12-18/
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– The Warriors scored twice in the first half to secure the win. Ally Stanton scored the eventual game-winner off a cross by Chloe Layne 15 minutes into the game and then Layne added the second from the penalty spot four minutes later. Taylor Butler made six saves for the clean sheet. Breanna Atwood made nine saves for the Panthers and Franklin coach Tom Geysen said that his team created some good chances and “took some steps forward.”
Field Hockey = King Philip, 4 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– King Philip scored a pair of goals in each half and had a strong defensive effort to blank Franklin. KP freshman Meghan MacDonald scored less then two minutes into the game on a feed from Kate Lindmark to give the Warriors a strong start. Alli Meehan scored the next three goals for the Warriors, tallying unassisted goals at the midway point of each the first and second half, and scoring off a feed from Dana Truini in the second half. Franklin’s Christina Luccini made four saves and Anna Jardine had nine saves for the Panthers. Marissa Canesi and Maeve Ledwith each had strong games defensively for Franklin.
Volleyball = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
"It doesn’t matter where Franklin volleyball is in its rotation on the court, first-year Panthers head coach Kelsey Weymouth is confident the offense can get it done.
Franklin’s balanced offense was on full display on Wednesday evening, with five players registering at least four kills to help the Panthers sweep visiting King Philip, 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-16)."
- Game Recap
https://hockomocksports.com/balanced-attack-franklin-volleyball-past-kp/
- Photo Gallery
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Franklin-King-Philip-Volleyball-09-12-18/
For other results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-12-18/
Franklin’s Hailey Sanders connects on an attack in the second set against King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
Church of the Redeemer: Annual Fall Kick Off - Sep 23
The Crew will resume on the same day at 9:00 AM The Crew, which is a class for school-aged children through eighth grade, aims to help children understand and experience how the Bible speaks to their daily lives. Following class, the children join their families for the morning worship service.
The Journey, Redeemer's adult discipleship class, will also resume on the same day beginning with a series on the Ten Commandments at 9:00 a.m.
Father Dan Sylvia, Fr. Jeff Dorn, and all the members of the congregation invite everyone to come, to study and to worship with us. You don't have to be a believing Christian; if you are a "seeker," please come and seek God with us. There is ample parking and the church is accessible to all. The Church of the Redeemer is a parish of the Anglican Diocese in New England of the Anglican Church in North America. Information about the parish is available by calling 508-346-3423 or at www.redeemerfranklin.com.
Small Groups will begin the last week of September, using the curriculum, 40 Days of Prayer, a resource from Rick Warren, which is a church-wide campaign that will unite our congregation in prayer. We will learn how to pray with more confidence and greater faith than ever before. Dates and times will be announced in the coming weeks.
Church of the Redeemer: Annual Fall Kick Off - Sep 23 |
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