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Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council 355 East Central St. Franklin, Massachusetts 02038 US Read the VerticalResponse marketing policy. |
Franklin Historical Museum: "The Cultural Construction of American Medicine" - Feb 10 |
Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.
workshop: My Senses Don’t Make Sense! - Feb 7 |
"Even the parents were out of their seats, creeping closer to the mat, and counting down the final seconds of the night’s final match. Mansfield junior Noah Jellenik laid flat on his stomach, holding off Franklin’s Riley Downing and waiting for the final horn to sound.
As the ref waved his hand to signal the end of the match, Jellenik, who is in his first year as a wrestler, rolled onto his knees and threw his hands in the air in triumph. On three edges of the mat, his teammates, coaches, and Mansfield alumni hugged, cheered, and celebrated, as the Hornets moved one giant step closer to securing the program’s first ever Hockomock dual meet title.
Although Downing won the 285-pound match 6-2, Jellenik had accomplished his only goal, which was to avoid a pin. With the Panthers only earning three points in the final match of the hotly-contested dual meet, Mansfield held on for a 30-27 victory."
Hard fought loss to Mansfield 30-27 tonight. Pin from Jordan Carlucci and tech by Dylan Nawn.— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) January 17, 2019
Big win for the panthers. Final score of 11-1 over Stoughton. Goals coming from 9 different goal scorers, including Dennis Will with his 1st varsity goal. Hard hat to Magazu for getting his first 2 and being a big help in the big win. #ontomansfield pic.twitter.com/LkA8pDVWkG— Franklin Hockey (@FHS_Puck) January 17, 2019
Franklin 11 Stoughton 1. 2 gs for Magazu and McCaffrey, others from K Hedvig, Spillane, Will, C Hedvig, Sweeney, Lovett and Demerchant. Hat to Magazu. @MassHSHockey @MyHockeyLive @In_The_Slot @HockomockSports @BGlobeSports @FHSSports— Coach Spillane (@FHS_PuckCoach) January 17, 2019
"The Massachusetts Archives has unveiled an online collection of records of state agencies, including a searchable index of Massachusetts casualties in World War II, records of the administration of Governor Deval Patrick and town plans from 1794 through 1830.
Among the records are death certificates of 27 people killed in the Great Molasses Flood in Boston on Jan. 15, 1919.
To see the records, visit digitalarchives.sec.state.ma.us.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
death certificate for Sgt. Timothy J Hayes |
Town Plan by Amos Hawes from 1794 |
"A new solar array is being proposed in town while conservation concerns loom in the planned area.
A public hearing will be held on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building. The application for the photovoltaic solar was filed by Kearsarge Upper Union LLC of Boston.
George Russell, conservation agent for Franklin, said that this is the third solar array proposal that Franklin has considered in just the last few months. Currently, there’s one solar array in town, located on Union Street.
Russell said they’re working with Industria Engineering in Hopkinton to finalize a potential design"Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 131, s.40 (The Wetlands Act) a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA on a Notice of Intent filed by Kearsarge Upper Union LLC of Boston, MA for installation of photovoltaic solar array in open farmed field in the buffer zone of bordering vegetated wetlands.
This project is located at 1061 Upper Union Street"https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/upper_union_street_solar.pdf
the solar farm at Mount St Mary's Abbey as it was being installed in Aug 2013 |
"Franklin’s DECA team competed in its annual District Competition Tuesday, January 8th and Wednesday, January 9th at the Mansfield Holiday Inn.
DECA is Franklin High School’s “business” club. The organization itself “prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe,” according to DECA’s website. It’s a great way to practice problem-solving and public speaking while having fun about a subject you’re interested in.
At the competition, students are registered under different events, each one specialized to a specific type of business or business plan. If you’re into sports, there are sports marketing events. If you’re into international business, there is an international business event. DECA has something for everyone."
Franklin High School DECA - sends 45 students to the State Competition in March |
Andrew Scott Holmes |
Twenty one members of the Franklin High School music program |
FHS Panthers |
Franklin Youth Baseball: 2019 Skill Evaluation Sessions |
“No Strings Attached” |
"Speed remains a factor in nearly one-third of all traffic deaths in the U.S., with Massachusetts ranking 23rd among the states in speed-related deaths, according to a new report.
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association, a nonprofit organization that studies traffic safety around the country, released the report, “Speeding Away from Zero: Rethinking a Forgotten Traffic Challenge,” on Tuesday and found that in Massachusetts, 28 percent of motor vehicle deaths in 2017 were speed-related.
The report said speeding “remains a publicly-accepted driving behavior that is reinforced among motorists, policymakers and transportation stakeholders” and concluded that “overall progress on the issue of speeding has been limited at best.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Slow as molasses? This treacle didn’t trickle. It was a sticky, deadly tsunami that flattened an entire Boston neighborhood within seconds.
On Tuesday, the city marks the 100th anniversary of its most peculiar disaster — the Great Molasses Flood.
It struck without warning at midday on Jan. 15, 1919, when a giant storage tank containing more than 2.3 million gallons (8.7 million liters) of molasses suddenly ruptured, sending a giant wave of goop crashing through the cobblestone streets of the bustling North End.
The initial wave rose at least 25 feet high (7.6 meters high) — nearly as tall as an NFL goalpost — and it obliterated everything in its path, killing 21 people and injuring 150 others. Rivets popped like machine-gun fire. Elevated railway tracks buckled. Warehouses and firehouses were pushed around like game pieces on a Monopoly board. Tenements were reduced to kindling."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Dark Tide, Stephen Puleo's book on the Molasses Flood |
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The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in the cultural arts and sciences throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Cultural Connections - Jan 24 |