Friday, October 12, 2018

Kids Corner Cooking Classes Begin November 7

Lifelong Community Learning, a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, is pleased to announce that the next round of kids’ cooking classes will begin November 7 at Kids Corner. The classes cost $150 and run on Wednesdays for 6 weeks. Kids’ Corner aprons are also available to purchase for just $11.99. 

The offerings will include:

  • Kids’ Cooking Class–Grades 1–3 … In these 1 hour drop off classes, students are beginning to develop their skills.
  • Kids’ Cooking Class – Grades 4 and 5 … In these 1 hour classes, students will gain additional kitchen skills learning more complex techniques like searing, folding, and more.
  • Kids’ Cooking Class – Grades 6 – 8 … In these 1 hour classes, students will learn culinary terminology, more intricate knife skills, and work with more sophisticated menus.
Lifelong Community Learning
Lifelong Community Learning


ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing quality learning experiences for adults in the Town of Franklin and surrounding communities. 
NOTE: If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Brenda Reed at 508-613-1483 or email at reedb@franklinps.net

You can register online at
https://reg.abcsignup.com/view/cal7a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=79&wp=426&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FPSLLI&rf=

Harvest Festival - Sunday, Oct 14 - 11 AM to 4:00 PM


Due to the forecast for Rain...

The Harvest Festival is re-scheduled to the rain date Sunday, Oct. 14

Entertainment at the Harvest Festival


Dean Bank is hosting three different bands at the corner of Main Street and Dean Avenue.

  • 11 a.m. to Noon - Gay and the Backline
  • Noon to 2 p.m. - Ben Gardner’s Boat
  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - The Noyz


The following entertainers are featured on the Intermission stage, behind Rockland Trust:

  • 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - FSPA Singers
  • 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Jamie Barrett
  • 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m. - FSPA Singers
  • 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Jamie Barrett
  • 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. - FSPA Singers


Also behind Rockland Savings Bank, the Bernon Family Branch YMCA is sponsoring a Children's Area with the ever-popular train ride, a giant inflatable, and games.


Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct 13 - 11 AM to 4:00 PM
Harvest Festival - Saturday, Oct 13 - 11 AM to 4:00 PM

FHS volleyball tops King Philip and claims Hockomock League Title

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 11, 2018


Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ King Philip, 3 – Final
– King Philip built a 2-0 lead by halftime but had to hold off a rally from Franklin to earn the win on a rainy afternoon. Alli Meehan scored twice in the first half, the first set up by Meghan MacDonald in the sixth minute and the second assisted by Abby Nixon with 16:59 left in the half. Franklin’s Ashley Reutlinger opened the scoring in the second half to get within one but MacDonald (assisted by Paige Berdos) answered for KP. Victoria Quinn scored Franklin’s second goal with an assist from Amanda Lewandowski. Mackenize Manning made 11 saves in net for KP while Anna Jardine made eight stops for Franklin. Kate O’Rourke had an outstanding performance defensively for the Panthers.


Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 0 – Final –
Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:
"First-year Franklin head coach Kelsey Weymouth didn’t talk about her team’s chance to clinch a league title before its big showdown with King Philip, so she wasn’t quite sure if they knew. 
But based on how the Panthers played, especially early, it didn’t take long to figure out how prepared they were. 
“That was the best volleyball I’ve seen them play,” Weymouth said. “I wanted them to just play volleyball today, so I didn’t say anything. The first time we played KP was a competitive match, so we knew it would be even more competitive this time around. We focused our practice yesterday to gameplan for [King Philip], we tailored it to their strengths we so we’d be prepared today. 
“I just told them to play to have fun and play to win, and that’s exactly what they did.”

Continue reading the recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-clinches-kelley-rex-crown-with-sweep-of-kp/

For a photo gallery from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/King-Philip-Franklin-Volleyball-10-11-18/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-11-18/

Franklin players celebrate after winning the first set over King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)
Franklin players celebrate after winning the first set over King Philip. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

Tri-County Golf Team Wins 2018 Mayflower League Championship

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School's Golf team has won the 2018 Mayflower League Championship!

The team took the win over Blue Hills 6.5-2.5 in a Match play format to clinch the league. Colby Jones, a junior from Millis, William Krawczynski, a sophomore from Medway, Bryce Dalzell, a sophomore from Wrentham, and Tucker DeVolder, a senior from Medway, all won their individual matches. Luke Holst, a sophomore from Wrentham and Mathew Brangiforte, a freshman from Wrentham recorded key half points for the team by winning their last hole of the match.

Brody Dalzell, a sophomore from Wrentham, our #1 golfer who has been a huge part of our team this year, broke his hand but was their supporting the team.

The team's record is now 9-1-1

Tri-County Golf Team Wins 2018 Mayflower League Championship
Tri-County Golf Team Wins 2018 Mayflower League Championship

In the News: social security gets COLA increase; register to vote by Oct 17

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

"Tens of millions of Social Security recipients and other retirees will get a 2.8 percent boost in benefits next year as inflation edges higher. It’s the biggest increase most retired baby boomers have gotten. 
Following a stretch of low inflation, the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2019 is the highest in seven years. It amounts to $39 a month raise for the average retired worker, according to estimates released Thursday by the Social Security Administration. 
The COLA affects household budgets for about one in five Americans, including Social Security beneficiaries, disabled veterans and federal retirees. That’s about 70 million people, enough to send ripples through the economy. 
Unlike most private pensions, Social Security has featured inflation protection since 1975. Beneficiaries also gain from compounding since COLAs become part of their underlying benefit, the base for future cost-of-living increases."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181011/social-security-checks-will-grow-in-2019-as-inflation-rises



"The deadline for registering to vote in the Nov. 6 state election is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17. 
Any citizen who will turn 18 by election day is eligible. City and town clerks will stay open until 8 p.m. on Oct. 17. 
Voters can also register online, in person at Registry of Motor Vehicles offices or by mail by downloading a form available on the secretary of state’s website and sending it to or dropping it off at a local city or town hall. 
Absentee ballots are available for voters who will be out of town on election day or who have medical conditions or religious beliefs that will prevent them from going to the polls in person. Application are available on the secretary of state’s website and at city and town halls. The deadline to apply is noon Nov. 5, and the ballot must be postmarked by 8 p.m. on election day."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181011/six-days-left-to-register-for-state-election

Election Information for Nov 2018
Election Information for Nov 2018


Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5

Hiring Event
at the
Franklin Starbucks

648 Old West Central Street

Monday, November 5

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

download the flyer as a reminder




Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5
Franklin Starbucks - Hiring Event - Nov 5

Thursday, October 11, 2018

FHS performs "A Cabaret" - Oct 17-18

Via Pantherbook, we share the news on the upcoming performance of "A Cabaret".
"When the lights go up and the curtain rises on the evenings of October 17 and 18, you will not want to miss the Franklin High School performance of, “A Cabaret,” under the direction of Marushka Waters. 
A long time Franklin High school tradition, “A Cabaret” is loosely based on the 1996 Tony Award Winning Best Musical “Cabaret”-the story of a dynamic variety show in Berlin during World War II. 
“A Cabaret” features an array of songs, dances, and scenes performed (and created) by students. Those interested in lighting and the technical side of theater have the opportunity to participate, running the lights or sound for the show; it may not seem it, but behind-the-scenes work are some of the most critical parts of the show. Additionally, the performance features live musicians as a segue to each act. Talk about student involvement!"
Continue reading about the upcoming performance
https://franklinpanthers.us/ae/2018/10/08/fhs-theatre-to-present-a-cabaret/

This years Cabaret features 30 students from the class of 2019, many of whom have taken theater with Ms. Waters for 3+ years and will be performing in their final show.
This years Cabaret features 30 students from the class of 2019,
many of whom have taken theater with Ms. Waters
for 3+ years and will be performing in their final show.