Franklin Cultural District Dedication - May 10

The Town of Franklin and the Franklin Cultural District Committee are honored to announce the Dedication Celebration of Franklin’s Cultural District. The festivities will begin with a formal Dedication Ceremony at the Franklin Historical Museum on Friday, May 10, at 3:30 PM. The Dedication Ceremony will be followed by a celebration at THE BLACK BOX, which will include light refreshments and entertainment. All are welcome to attend.

The Franklin Town Council established the Franklin Cultural District Committee in June 2017. Cultural districts help promote economic development through the support of culture, arts and the humanities, performing arts, fine arts, visual arts, and culinary arts.

The Dedication marks the successful completion of several years of work by the Town, the Cultural District Committee, members of Franklin’s cultural and artistic businesses and organizations, and Franklin residents.

Franklin Cultural District Dedication - May 10

Franklin High School Football 11th Annual Golf Tourney - Jun 1

Franklin High School Football is hosting it's 11th annual golf tourney. June 1, 1:00 PM at The New England Country Club, Bellingham. 

As the organization's biggest fundraiser, we depend on the proceeds of this event to fund the program and buy safety equipment for our players. This even promises to be tons of fun with fabulous prizes and dinner is included! 

See more details and register yourself and/or your foursome on our brand new website www.franklinpanthersfootball.com. 

Own a business? Consider a sponsorship at this event. Contact Russell Gasbarro @ 508-243-1874 for details.



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Franklin High School Football 11th Annual Golf Tourney

FHS boys lacrosse top BC High 10-9 in Double OT

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, Apr 26, 2019


Baseball = Franklin @ Framingham – Postponed to a date and time to be announced.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 vs. BC High, 9 – Final (2OT)
– Franklin sophomore Matt Lazzaro scored his sixth goal of the game in double overtime to lift the Panthers to their first ever win over BC High. Lazzaro had three assists to go along with his six goals while the Panthers played strong defense in front of Will Davis, who had a terrific game in net.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-04-26-19/

FHS Panthers

Franklin Girls Basketball Clinic - Jun 24-27

via Twitter:

"Excited to announce the Franklin Girls Basketball Clinic for girls entering Grades 4-9. It will run from June 24-27 from 9 AM-3 PM at Franklin High School. 

Sign up Today!"  https://www.familyid.com/programs/girls-basketball-clinic-summer-2019

Franklin Girls Basketball Clinic - Jun 24-27

Twitter link: https://twitter.com/coachleighto/status/1118206781073842176

FEF Paint Night - May 3

Fundraiser for FEF grant program. Come enjoy making wonderful art with your kids while supporting FEF's grant program for Franklin Public Schools!

Open to all students grades 3-5 and their adult VIP.

Cost: $38 for 1 adult and 1 child

Each adult/child pair will work collaboratively to design and create an acrylic canvas painting. Please wear painting clothes or bring a smock.

Register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-night-with-franklin-education-foundation-tickets-59829655109

FEF Paint Night - May 3

In the News: Robert “Sully” Sullivan; Milford Regional expands; all transportation revenue options are still “on the table”

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

Robert “Sully” Sullivan

"For Jack Lank, president of the United Regional Chamber of Commerce in Plainville, the visual of Robert “Sully” Sullivan, in a red Santa suit and hat patrolling through Franklin in his red convertible, is a lasting memory. Sullivan used to joke that he also had the physique for it, said Lank. 

Sullivan, Franklin’s beloved Santa Claus and co-founder of the Santa Foundation, died Monday at Whittier Hospital in Westborough. He was 70. 

“It’s a tremendous loss to the community, and a tremendous loss for all the families that he has helped over the years,” said Lank, who worked with Sullivan on his Santa Foundation for 10 years, calling him a “town icon.” 

“He was one of the kindest individuals you would ever meet, and he never said no,” said Lank.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190426/franklin-town-icon-dies-at-70

Santa Foundation

Milford Regional expands in Franklin

"Things have gotten a little easier for Franklin-area residents who use services and physicians at Milford Regional Medical Center. 

The Milford-based hospital opened a new building at 1280 West Central St. in Franklin earlier this month. 

“Franklin is a huge, important part of our service area,” said Teri McDonald, vice president of public relations, marketing and communications at Milford Regional Medical Center. ”(The new building is) going to be a great improvement for the area.” 

The location consolidates four medical practices previously scattered throughout Franklin, expands the hospital’s diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, and adds an urgent care center."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190426/franklin-gets-centralized-milford-regional-medical-center-service


all transportation revenue options are still “on the table”

"Expanding road tolls across Massachusetts and to the state’s borders could be a way to generate new revenue to address growing transportation woes, Senate President Karen Spilka said Thursday. 

In remarks at a Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday, Spilka, an Ashland Democrat, told business leaders that tolls similar to those along Interstate 90 deserve consideration for other places. 

“Simply put, and I put this out there, if tolls are a good idea for my district, my region, I believe we should explore the possibility of expanded tolling, including possibly at our borders,” Spilka said. “Our best ideas won’t matter if we can’t find a way to make a 21st century transportation infrastructure a reality — and find a way to pay for it.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190425/spilka-more-tolled-roads-deserve-consideration

The Art of Relaxed Entertaining - May 2

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‌ Lifelong Community Learning The Art of Relaxed Entertaining Appetizer & Dessert Ideas for a Finger Food Dinner  REGISTER NOW Thursday May 2, 2019 6:00-7:30 PM $35 per person Looking for a fun change of pace? Try an appetizer dinner party instead of the traditional sit-down dinner. Serving tasty finger foods can be an inexpensive, low-stress solution, and a great conversation starter. Chef Colin Boisvert will prepare a selection of items live, that participants can taste. Franklin High School 218 Oak Street Franklin, MA Lifelong Community Learning, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA 02038 LCL@franklinps.net www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com

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