Franklin Matters

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Jazz Ambassadors to play at FHS - April 1

Join the US Army Field Band, Jazz Ambassadors in Franklin, Massachusetts to hear the military's finest practitioners of jazz and swing.

"The Army's official touring big band, this 19-member jazz ensemble has received widespread acclaim at home and abroad, earning the Jazz Ambassadors the title "America's Big Band". This concert is free and open to the public."

For tickets and information call 508-613-1650 or use this link
https://armyfieldband.ticketleap.com/franklin/

Franklin High School Auditorium
218 Oak St
Franklin, Massachusetts

Jazz Ambassadors to play at FHS - April 1

FHS swimmers selected for Hockomock All Stars

Below are the official 2019 Hockomock League Swimming All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Boys

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Kyle Gray, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Roy Wang, Franklin
Connor Eck, Franklin
Christopher Carey, Franklin
Patrick Juszsyn, Franklin
Brendan LaPuma, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:

Brendan LaPuma, Franklin

Girls

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Morgan O’Hara, Oliver Ames

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

Katharine Cashin, Franklin
Kathryn McGuire, Franklin
Elizabeth Tang, Franklin
Allyssa LaPuma, Franklin
Maia Wainwright, Franklin
Kathryn Chew, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:

Linnea Remillard, Franklin

For the complete listing of boys
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-boys-swimming-all-stars/

For the complete listing of girls
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-hockomock-league-girls-swimming-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

THE BLACK BOX presents "Broadway in Franklin" - Mar 24

The magic of 42nd Street comes to Boston's MetroWest suburbs as stars and students share the stage! Broadway’s Kyle Taylor Parker and Amanda Jane Cooper treat audiences at THE BLACK BOX to a dazzling revue of show-stopping numbers from the Great White Way!

Kyle Taylor Parker is currently Geno in My Very Own British Invasion at the Papermill Playhouse. Broadway credits include Kinky Boots (Lola, OBC Angel) and Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Amanda Jane Cooper, one of Wicked’s longest running Glinda’s on Broadway, was most recently seen as Glinda in Wicked for the show’s 15th Anniversary on Broadway. She has also been seen on Glee on FOX, CSI on CBS, and Disney’s Jessie.

Broadway In Franklin also showcases musical theater students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.

For tickets to "Broadway in Franklin" or for more information about other presented events at THE BLACK BOX, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

THE BLACK BOX presents "Broadway in Franklin" - Mar 24

2019 FPD DARE Camp: Registration Now Open

Applications for the 2019 FPD DARE Camp are now being accepted. Forms are available below:

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/dare_camp_brochure_2019_0.pdf

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/dare_camp_brochure_2_2019.pdf

2019 FPD DARE Camp

This was shared from the Franklin Police Dept page
https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/news/2019-fpd-dare-camp

Town of Franklin offering residents discounted rain barrels

Don't forget to order your rain barrel!

Franklin is once again partnering with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer residents discounted barrels for just $79.

Residents may then apply for a $50 water conservation rebate from the DPW for a total cost of only $29!!

Click here for more information or to order: https://www.greatamericanrainbarrel.com/community/

How to apply for a DPW Water Conservation Rebate:
https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/water-conservation-rebates-now-available

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczcTZkVDRaT0lLbTQ1SXczNlVqaXhhRmtmYU1B/view?usp=sharing

"backlog at our career and technical training centers"

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

Investments in Voc Tech match needs of students, industry

"Lawmakers, a former top Baker administration and city manager, and a one-time lieutenant governor joined advocates Monday to call for an increase in funding for vocational-technical education and passage of a bill to expand access to those programs.

The Alliance for Vocational Technical Education said that 20 percent of Massachusetts high school students are enrolled in a career and technical education (CTE) program, but that 3,200 students across the state are on waiting lists to get into such programs, which focus on career training.

Massachusetts Competitive Partnership CEO Jay Ash said the business leaders he talks to “all have the same thing to say” when he asks them about the future of their business and the state’s economy."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190319/voc-tech-investments-pair-needs-of-students-industry