Thursday, October 3, 2019

Franklin Public Schools: No School on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Yom Kippur

No School on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Yom Kippur

 
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No School on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Yom Kippur
No School on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - Yom Kippur
 

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

FSPA Celebrates 35th Anniversary

In 1985, lifetime Franklin resident Raye Lynn Mercer, director, pianist, and educator, departed from her private studio of 35 piano students with a vision, and opened the doors of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) at 38 Main Street in Franklin. Offering the region a one-of-a-kind performing arts education program that includes music, dance, and drama under one roof, FSPA Celebrates its 35th Anniversary Season this year.

The anniversary celebrations began with a back-to-school toast at 38 Main Street for faculty and FSPA families past and present. The year’s festivities will include an anniversary alumni concert and celebration at THE BLACK BOX over Thanksgiving weekend, a special February cabaret featuring current students, faculty, alumni, and Broadway friends of FSPA at one of NYC’s most prestigious cabaret venues, the 35th Spring Concert in May, and more.

Through the years, FSPA has cultivated relationships with performers and guest teachers who are currently dominating their artistic fields. These artists are able to mentor FSPA students through the school’s annual NYC master class weekend as well as special workshops held at the school. "I wish I had a Franklin School for the Performing Arts in my life when I was growing up,” says Tony Award winner Beth Leavel. “It's invaluable."
Raye Lynn Mercer
Raye Lynn Mercer

FSPA’s alumni have a long track record of success. Students have gone on to appear on Broadway, in national tours, regional theater, professional ballet companies, TV, feature film, opera, cruise ships, concert dance, and more. Alum Dan Gleason, currently in Wicked on Broadway, says of his FSPA beginnings, “ I owe a lot of my consistent vocal health and technique to my years at FSPA. Healthy singing habits were ingrained in my body and now are second nature. FSPA set me up for success in life and I am so thankful for my years of training in my hometown.”

FSPA founder Raye Lynn Mercer believes that an education in the performing arts, whether or not pursued for a professional career, provides young people with lasting life skills. Students of the arts develop personal attributes including focus, discipline, self-esteem, and an understanding of teamwork. Superior communication and social skills become attributes of students who pursue music, dance, and drama. Conservatory and career bound students, as well as those who attend classes for fun, gain a sense of accomplishment and the confidence they need to succeed in all endeavors. 

FSPA violin instructor Irina Fainkichen says of the school’s environment, "I see FSPA as a second home for many students. Besides all the opportunities this school provides, and believe me, there are so many, I love that everybody has so much fun together. We are like a big and loud family. Whether in the hallways or classrooms, you can hear music, dancing, singing, and laughter everywhere."

For more information on the Franklin School for the Performing Arts and its programs visit www.FSPAonline.com or call 508-528-8668. FSPA will hold open houses for prospective students and families at 38 Main Street on October 10 from 4:00-8:00 pm and October 30 from 4:00-8:00 pm. The community is invited to tour the facilities, observe classes, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about FSPA programs in music, dance, and drama, whether for recreational enjoyment or serious study.

Pour Richard's: Meet the Candidates - Oct 10

"We are hosting a Meet the Candidates night at the store on Thursday October 10th from 6:30-7:30. 

It is a casual conversation with the candidates for town office. We will be providing a wine tasting and light snacks. 

No formal presentations just a chance to mix and mingle. Event is free."

 
Pour Richard's: Meet the Candidates - Oct 10
Pour Richard's: Meet the Candidates - Oct 10


For more about Pour Richard's Wine and Spirits visit them online
https://www.pourrichardswine.com/

or in real life at 14 Grove St, Franklin, MA 02038

FHS volleyball rallies to top Feehan

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019

** Volleyball = Franklin, 3 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final
– Franklin rallied from a 2-1 deficit to win the final two sets and earn a 3-2 (21-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-23, 15-12) win over the Shamrocks. Sophie Lyons had a great game for Franklin with 15 kills while Allyson Bonnet-Eymard also had a strong showing at the net with 16 kills. Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 41 assists and had three aces while Jill Benoit finished with 16 digs.


** Golf = Franklin, 163 @ King Philip, 153 – Final

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-01-19/


FHS volleyball rallies to top Feehan
FHS volleyball rallies to top Feehan

Board of Assessors: Agenda - Oct 3, 2019

Franklin Board Of Assessors 
meeting at 
Franklin Municipal Building, Room 106, 
355 East Central Street, Franklin, Massachusetts 
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 9:00 AM


A. Approval Of Minutes: 
Regular & Executive Session Minutes of September 19, 2019

B. Administration, Old Business and New Business 
1. Report on FY 2020 tax file preparation, FY 2021 Chapterlands filings

C. Motor Vehicle Excise 
1. MV Abatement Denials
2. September 2019 MV List of Abatements for Comptroller

D. Personal Property 
1. Utility Valuation vs. Net Book Value

E. Boat Excise 

F. Real Estate 
1. Abatements and Appeals
2. Exemptions

G. Executive Session 
1.The Board may vote to go into Executive Session under Purpose 7 to discuss and vote on matters that are confidential in accordance with law, such as, but not limited to abatements and exemptions (MGL Ch. 59, Sec. 60), or property income & expense disclosures (MGL Ch. 59, Sec 52B). Will the Board return to Open Session?

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda_10-03-2019.pdf

Board of Assessors: Agenda - Oct 3, 2019
Board of Assessors: Agenda - Oct 3, 2019

Millennials and fraud: What’s the story?




Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission
by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education

Lots of people fall for scams. Is it any different for Millennials? That's what the FTC explores in its new Data Spotlight, Not what you think: Millennials and fraud.

Read more
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/10/millennials-and-fraud-whats-story?utm_source=govdelivery 


This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.



MBTA Commuter Rail: Through Thursday - Franklin Line notice - Shuttle between Franklin/Dean and Forge Park

Weekdays, Monday - Thursday, September 16 - through October, from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin due to track maintenance. Passengers may experience delays due to shuttle bus connections.

This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail. Additional weekdays may be added as work progresses on the Franklin Line. Please visit https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork for more details about bus shuttle schedules.

Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:

Franklin: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.


Affected trips:

703 (8:04 am from South Station)
710 (9:22 am from Forge Park/495)
705 (9:40 am from South Station)
712 (10:55 am from Forge Park/495)
707 (11:00 am from South Station)
714 (12:20 pm from Forge Park/495)
709 (12:20 pm from South Station)
716 (1:35 pm from Forge Park/495)
711 (1:35 pm from South Station)
718 (2:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Oct 01 2019 01:47 PM

crews at work on Tuesday at the Union St crossing
crews at work on Tuesday at the Union St crossing