 Dear Rail Vision Subscribers, The MBTA and MassDOT invite you to participate in a Rail Vision Open House and Presentation. It will take place on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza (2nd floor). The goal of the event is to provide updates on the results of the analysis for the Rail Vision alternatives, while gathering input from riders and non-riders alike on these futures. The first half-hour will be an Open House format, with maps, boards describing the service alternatives, and providing an opportunity for discussion with the study team. There will be a presentation at 6:00 PM, followed by Q&A. Please share the meeting information as widely as you can with your organizations, communities and contacts. It is posted on the project website (https://www.mbta.com/projects/rail-vision). Just a reminder as well that the Advisory Committee meets on Friday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, also in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza, 2nd floor. Public comment is welcome at the end of the meeting. The Rail Vision Team This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT's Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting. Title VI Notice of Nondiscrimination: MassDOT complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal and state statutes and regulations. It is the policy of MassDOT to ensure that no person or group of persons shall on the grounds of Title VI protected categories, including race, color, national origin, or under additional federal and state protected categories including sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, veteran's status (including Vietnam-era veterans), or background, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity administered by MassDOT. To request additional information about this commitment, or to file a complaint under Title VI or a related nondiscrimination provision, please contact MassDOT's Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTY at (857) 368-8580, fax (857) 368-0602or by e-mail at MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. If information is needed in another language, please contact the MassDOT Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580. Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do MassDOT pelo fone 857-368-8580. Si necesita información en otro lenguaje, favor contactar al especialista de MassDOT del Título VI al 857-368-8580. 如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系马萨诸塞州交通部（MassDOT）《民权法》第六章专职人员，电话 857-368-8580。 如果需要使用其它語言了解信息，請聯系馬薩諸塞州交通部（MassDOT）《民權法》第六章專職人員，電話 857-368-8580。
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
MBTA's Rail Vision Update: Open House and Presentation on Wednesday, October 23
Friday, October 11, 2019
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Oct 11 to THU - Oct 17
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For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendarSubmit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Oct 11 to THU - Oct 17 |
St. Mary's Parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9
St. Mary's Parish in Franklin is now holding a Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sundays at 9 AM.
Children will participate in a lesson and activity related to the reading and sing together at mass. All families are welcome!
Children will participate in a lesson and activity related to the reading and sing together at mass. All families are welcome!
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| Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9 |
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| St. Mary's Parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9 |
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Windborne - Oct 19 with Michele Kelly
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FHS golf, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Thursday
Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 10, 2019
** Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
Via https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038
https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1182470713183260672
** Volleyball = Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
** Golf = Franklin, 169 @ Taunton, 184 – Final
– Quinten Faro led the way for the Panthers, shooting a low-round of 40 to earn match medalist honors in the win.
via https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1182420507091701760
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-19/
** Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
"Whoohoo!!! Great team win today... 9-0 vs Sharon..scoring: Olivia R 2G, Molly C 1G, Amanda Lew 1G 3A, Leila F 1G, Kaitlyn C 1G, Jill F w/her FIRST VARSITY GOAL & ASSIST, Steph B 2G 2A, Shaw D w/ her FIRST VARSITY ASSIST...OUTSTANDING DEFENSE today and Neilee H w/SO in goal"
Via https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038
https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1182470713183260672
** Volleyball = Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
** Golf = Franklin, 169 @ Taunton, 184 – Final
– Quinten Faro led the way for the Panthers, shooting a low-round of 40 to earn match medalist honors in the win.
"Panthers close out the year with a win finishing 14-4. Faro led with a 40 while Paterson added a 41 and Sandy added a 43. On to Hocks and Sectionals"
via https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1182420507091701760
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-19/
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| FHS golf, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins |
Franklin Residents: Water Treatment Plant Update - Oct 10, 2019
via the Franklin DPW Facebook page:
"WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE:
As you are aware, the Water & Sewer Department staff has been working to restore the Hayward Street Water Treatment Plant to full capacity since the fire on July 6, 2019. A full cleaning and damage assessment was performed to determine which equipment had to be replaced or repaired. Analysis was done to ensure all new components would meet or exceed new standards. New technology was evaluated and installed to improve control, lower operating costs and increase efficiency where allowed. All repairs were evaluated to determine which tasks would be best completed in house or outsourced to contractors in order to quickly repair the system and maximize cost savings. Much of this work has been completed on weekends by our dedicated staff.
Final replacement parts that were directly damaged by the fire, including the tank heater that caused the fire and had to be custom built, arrived last week. The crews worked quickly to install the parts so that the plant could be fully started up and “test run” for a complete evaluation. It was our hope to restore full operation by the end of last week. However, during this start up, it became apparent that the ultra-filtration filters, which were running intermittently since late July, had sustained damage and required additional repair. All start up procedures and testing has been under the direction of the filter manufacturer and the damage to the filters was not anticipated.
Our crews worked for five straight days in an attempt to repair the filters to a usable level. This is a very tedious process that requires placing a “pin” in each filter that is damaged. There are a total of 40 filter membrane cartridges, in some cartridges there were over 600 holes! Even with all the repairs, water quality was not acceptable, i.e. too much iron and manganese was making it through the filters. We immediately placed the order for all new filters.
Although the manufacturer has rush prioritized our order, these specialized filters require several weeks to manufacture. Therefore, we are currently expecting delivery of new filters in approximately three weeks. In the meantime, we have brought in our consulting engineering firm to see if they have any recommendations to make the old filters more effective until the new filters are installed.
We understand the difficulty the water ban has caused many residents and citizens. We truly appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and continued commitment to water conservation. Please understand, we do not recommend a water ban lightly. We need to ensure that there is enough water for drinking and sanitary needs as well as to maintain proper storage levels for fire suppression.
Once again, thank you for your support, feel free to contact us with any further questions."
This is available from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/hayward_street_water_treatment_plant_update_0.pdf
"WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE:
As you are aware, the Water & Sewer Department staff has been working to restore the Hayward Street Water Treatment Plant to full capacity since the fire on July 6, 2019. A full cleaning and damage assessment was performed to determine which equipment had to be replaced or repaired. Analysis was done to ensure all new components would meet or exceed new standards. New technology was evaluated and installed to improve control, lower operating costs and increase efficiency where allowed. All repairs were evaluated to determine which tasks would be best completed in house or outsourced to contractors in order to quickly repair the system and maximize cost savings. Much of this work has been completed on weekends by our dedicated staff.
Final replacement parts that were directly damaged by the fire, including the tank heater that caused the fire and had to be custom built, arrived last week. The crews worked quickly to install the parts so that the plant could be fully started up and “test run” for a complete evaluation. It was our hope to restore full operation by the end of last week. However, during this start up, it became apparent that the ultra-filtration filters, which were running intermittently since late July, had sustained damage and required additional repair. All start up procedures and testing has been under the direction of the filter manufacturer and the damage to the filters was not anticipated.
Our crews worked for five straight days in an attempt to repair the filters to a usable level. This is a very tedious process that requires placing a “pin” in each filter that is damaged. There are a total of 40 filter membrane cartridges, in some cartridges there were over 600 holes! Even with all the repairs, water quality was not acceptable, i.e. too much iron and manganese was making it through the filters. We immediately placed the order for all new filters.
Although the manufacturer has rush prioritized our order, these specialized filters require several weeks to manufacture. Therefore, we are currently expecting delivery of new filters in approximately three weeks. In the meantime, we have brought in our consulting engineering firm to see if they have any recommendations to make the old filters more effective until the new filters are installed.
We understand the difficulty the water ban has caused many residents and citizens. We truly appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and continued commitment to water conservation. Please understand, we do not recommend a water ban lightly. We need to ensure that there is enough water for drinking and sanitary needs as well as to maintain proper storage levels for fire suppression.
Once again, thank you for your support, feel free to contact us with any further questions."
This is available from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/hayward_street_water_treatment_plant_update_0.pdf
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| photo via Franklin DPW Facebook page |
"Screenagers: Next Chapter" to be shown at Medway HS
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191010/medway-schools-to-offer-screening-of-screenagers-next-chapter
BFCCPS showed "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" in March 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/join-us-on-march-30th-for-private.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/are-your-kids-addicted-to-their-phones.html
"From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world." Video trailer https://vimeo.com/357620460
For more about Screenagers visit their web page https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
"Superintendent of Schools Armand Pires invites parents to attend the district’s screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter” from 7-8:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Medway High School auditorium.
Parents can watch the film and hear from a panel of experts to learn about how screen time may be affecting teens. The event is hosted by Medway’s T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools necessary to foster Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council).
The film follows a physician who tries to find a way to help her own teens with their mental and emotional well-being. The film, which includes input from brain researchers, psychologists and other thought leaders, explores how teens’ well-being is impacted by screens and how parents and schools can help teens develop skills to overcome mental and emotional health challenges.
The film will be shown to all Medway middle and high school students during school that day."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191010/medway-schools-to-offer-screening-of-screenagers-next-chapter
BFCCPS showed "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" in March 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/join-us-on-march-30th-for-private.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/are-your-kids-addicted-to-their-phones.html
"From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world." Video trailer https://vimeo.com/357620460
For more about Screenagers visit their web page https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
Franklin Public Schools: Club Information for 2019-2020
CLUB INFORMATION
CLUBS FOR 2019-2020
Payment of clubs - the fee is $75.00 two ways to pay:
Pay online: https://www.franklinps.net/horacemann/pages/online-payments
Pay by check: make check out to Town of Franklin - put your student's name on the memo - drop off to main office
MONDAYS
THURSDAY
Payment of clubs - the fee is $75.00 two ways to pay:
Pay online: https://www.franklinps.net/horacemann/pages/online-payments
Pay by check: make check out to Town of Franklin - put your student's name on the memo - drop off to main office
MONDAYS
- Pinterest Club - Ms. Iaconis
- Student Council - Mr. Shebar
- 6th Grade Intramurals - Ms. Flaherty
- GSA/Equality Club - Ms. Banis (will change to Tuesday in November
- Homework Club - Mr. Dempsey (all grades)
- Computer Club - Mr. Vizakis
- Online Newspaper Club "The HMMS Thunderbolt" - Mr. d'Entremont
- Art Club - Mrs. Katz
- Peer Leaders - Ms. Iaconis & Mr. Vacca
- Homework Club - Mr. Dempsey ( all grades)
THURSDAY
- Film Club - Mrs. Sommers & Mrs. Whetstone
- Community Service Club - Mrs. Donohue
- 7 & 8 Grade Intramurals - Mr. Dempsey
- Yearbook Club - Ms. O'Leary & Ms. Flaherty
- Tech Help for Seniors - Mrs. Donahue (every other Friday, schedule to be posted)
- Stop, Drop & Read - Ms. O'Leary
- Chess & Game Club - Mr. Vizakis
- Video Team News - Mrs. Langmeyer - Mornings
- Bolt School Store - Mrs. Langmeyer - Afternoons
- Best Buddies - Mrs. Constantine & Mr. Cote
- Adventure Club - Mr. Goldman
- Ski Club - Mr. Goldman
- Talent Show - Mr. Corey - held in the Spring
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| Franklin Public Schools: Club Information for 2019-2020 |
Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates for Oct/Nov 2019
Important Dates
October - November 2019
Monday, October 14th-No School, Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 16th- School Pictures taken by Lifetouch; click here for information
Wednesday Oct 16th and Thursday, October 17th-"Cabaret" performed in the FHS Auditorium @7:00PM
Saturday October 19th-PSAT ADMINISTRATION for Juniors-Class of 2021 @ 7:30 AM to 12 noon
Friday October 25th-Homecoming Football Game 7-9 PM @Pisini Field
Tuesday, October 29th, and Wednesday, October 30th - Parent Conferences; both days are 1/2 days of school, Dismissal at 10:55 AM, no lunch served
Tuesday, November 5th- No School PDD (Election Day - Franklin Election)
Thursday, November 7th-Panther Pride Night for all Franklin 8th graders 5:30PM-7:30 PM in the FHS Gymnasium
Thursday, November 7th Chamber Concert at FHS 7:00 PM in the Auditorium
Monday, November 11th-No School Veteran's Day
No School and Half days of school 2019-2020
Contact Information Changes-If you need to change an email address or phone number in your student's Aspen contact information, click here to send us those changes
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Friday, October 11th-1/2 Day of School PDD Dismissal at 10:55 AM, no lunch served
Tuesday, October 15th and Wednesday, October 16th- School Pictures taken by Lifetouch; click here for information
Wednesday Oct 16th and Thursday, October 17th-"Cabaret" performed in the FHS Auditorium @7:00PM
Saturday October 19th-PSAT ADMINISTRATION for Juniors-Class of 2021 @ 7:30 AM to 12 noon
Friday October 25th-Homecoming Football Game 7-9 PM @Pisini Field
Tuesday, October 29th, and Wednesday, October 30th - Parent Conferences; both days are 1/2 days of school, Dismissal at 10:55 AM, no lunch served
Tuesday, November 5th- No School PDD (Election Day - Franklin Election)
Thursday, November 7th-Panther Pride Night for all Franklin 8th graders 5:30PM-7:30 PM in the FHS Gymnasium
Thursday, November 7th Chamber Concert at FHS 7:00 PM in the Auditorium
Monday, November 11th-No School Veteran's Day
No School and Half days of school 2019-2020
| Date | Event |
| 10/11/19 | ½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM -PDD |
| 10/14/19 | No School-Columbus Day |
| 10/29/19 | ½ Day of School: Dismissal at 10:55 AM-Parent Conferences |
| 10/30/19 | ½ Day of School: Dismissal at 10:55 AM-Parent Conferences |
| 11/5/19 | No School PDD Day |
| 11/11/19 | No School-Veteran's Day |
| 11/27/19 | No School-Thanksgiving Break |
| 11/28/19 | No School-Thanksgiving Break |
| 11/29/19 | No School-Thanksgiving Break |
| 12/13/19 | ½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM -PDD |
| 12/23/19-through 1/1/2020 | Holiday Break, No School |
| 01/17/20 | ½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM -PDD |
| 01/20/20 | No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| 02/07/20 | ½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM -PDD |
| 02/17/20 through 2/21/20 | Winter Break, No School |
| 03/03/20 | No School PDD Day |
| 04/03/20 | ½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM -PDD |
| 04/10/20 | No School- Good Friday |
| 04/20/20 through 04/24/20 | Spring Break-No School |
| 05/08/20 | ½ Day of School; Dismissal at 10:55 AM -PDD |
| 05/25/20 | No School- Memorial Day |
| 06/17/20 | Last day of School-IF NO SNOW DAYS |
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| Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates for Oct/Nov 2019 |
Thursday, October 10, 2019
“We will work with DEP to resolve the matter”
From the Boston Globe, an article on Franklin and PFAS.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/09/toxic-chemicals-found-blades-artificial-turf/1mlVxXjzCAqRahwgXtfy6K/story.html
For more info on PFAS from the EPA https://www.epa.gov/pfas
Download your copy of the PFAS Infographic here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11t0xrG8FCBg4-Cc2imMiTdqsPfb_REEx/view?usp=sharing
or directly from the EPA
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-03/documents/pfasv15_2pg_0.pdf
"For two years, an abandoned pile of artificial turf had decomposed on a bluff here, a few feet above wetlands that are part of the suburb’s drinking water supply. Nearby, ripped bags with the infill of the turf, tiny pellets of shredded tires, littered the embankment.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Public health advocates have long raised alarms about artificial turf pellets, which simulate the give of natural grass but have been shown to contain benzene, cadmium, and other known carcinogens. Now, for the first time, a new series of tests has found that the blades, and their plastic backing, may also contain toxic chemicals.
The test results showed that the turf contained elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS, which have been linked to kidney cancer, low infant birth weights, and a range of diseases. The findings have raised concerns about the safety of millions of square feet of artificial turf installed in recent years on public fields and playgrounds across the country.
“This is huge. It’s the first time that PFAS chemistry used in plastic production has been found in finished consumer products,” said Jeff Gearhart, research director of the Ecology Center, a nonprofit environmental research group based in Michigan that tested the turf. “This finding is maybe the tip of the iceberg. We suspect these PFAS chemicals may be found in other plastic building and consumer products.”
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/10/09/toxic-chemicals-found-blades-artificial-turf/1mlVxXjzCAqRahwgXtfy6K/story.html
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| Kyla Bennett (left) and Tracy Stewart of Medway looked over a pile of turf in Franklin.DAVID L RYAN/GLOBE STAFF/GLOBE STAFF |
Download your copy of the PFAS Infographic here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11t0xrG8FCBg4-Cc2imMiTdqsPfb_REEx/view?usp=sharing
or directly from the EPA
https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2018-03/documents/pfasv15_2pg_0.pdf
FPAC presents Matilda starring Broadway’s Sam Zeller - Oct 19-27
The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical choreographed by original Broadway cast member Clay Thomson and starring Broadway’s Sam Zeller as Trunchbull October 19, 20, and 25-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Sam Zeller appeared in the Broadway and national tour companies of Peter Pan as well as the First National Tour of Kinky Boots (Don). Zeller has countless regional credits including Oklahoma! With Hillside Repertory Company in LA where he starred as Curly with resident FPAC Music Director Hallie Wetzell as Ado Annie.
Having just finished the run of KING KONG on Broadway, Clay Thomson started out as a competitive gymnast at the age of four, which eventually led him into the performing arts. At age twelve, Thomson joined the Cameron Mackintosh/NETworks tour of Oliver!. After completing his freshman year at Pennsylvania State University studying Musical Theatre, Thomson toured the U.S, Canada, and Japan with the Broadway First National Tour of West Side Story as A-rab.
Soon after returning from tour, he made his Broadway debut in Disney's Newsies, playing Spot Conlon. After that, he was cast in the Original Broadway cast of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Thomson is featured in the viral YouTube video #CupsTapDance as well as his most recent appearance in The Happy Tap Dance #TAPPY.
The production stars Franklin’s Aida Ryan DiChiara in the title role. Aida is a fifth grader at Oak Street Elementary. She recently appeared as Young Anna in THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen. Her other FPAC credits include the Children’s Choir of Joseph...Dreamcoat, Humbug!, Seussical, and the holiday panto Alice in a Winter Wonderland. DiChiara studies singing, acting, and dancing at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.
FPAC’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical will run October 19, 20, and 25-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA.
For tickets and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call 508-528-3370.
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.
Sam Zeller appeared in the Broadway and national tour companies of Peter Pan as well as the First National Tour of Kinky Boots (Don). Zeller has countless regional credits including Oklahoma! With Hillside Repertory Company in LA where he starred as Curly with resident FPAC Music Director Hallie Wetzell as Ado Annie.
Having just finished the run of KING KONG on Broadway, Clay Thomson started out as a competitive gymnast at the age of four, which eventually led him into the performing arts. At age twelve, Thomson joined the Cameron Mackintosh/NETworks tour of Oliver!. After completing his freshman year at Pennsylvania State University studying Musical Theatre, Thomson toured the U.S, Canada, and Japan with the Broadway First National Tour of West Side Story as A-rab.
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| Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical |
The production stars Franklin’s Aida Ryan DiChiara in the title role. Aida is a fifth grader at Oak Street Elementary. She recently appeared as Young Anna in THE BLACK BOX Sings...Frozen. Her other FPAC credits include the Children’s Choir of Joseph...Dreamcoat, Humbug!, Seussical, and the holiday panto Alice in a Winter Wonderland. DiChiara studies singing, acting, and dancing at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts.
FPAC’s production of Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical will run October 19, 20, and 25-27 at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA.
For tickets and more information, visit www.FPAConline.com or call 508-528-3370.
Franklin Federated - Yard Sale - Oct 19
Mark your calendars for the annual rummage sale to be held October 19 from 9 AM until 2 PM.
There will be items for the whole family including clothing, shoes, games, puzzles and toys, household items, furniture, baby things, crafts, and even an entire room dedicated to jewelry and holiday items.
Half price sale begins at 1 PM
There will be items for the whole family including clothing, shoes, games, puzzles and toys, household items, furniture, baby things, crafts, and even an entire room dedicated to jewelry and holiday items.
Half price sale begins at 1 PM
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| Franklin Federated - Yard Sale - Oct 19 |
"Taste of the Region" - Oct 22
The "Taste of the Region" is back!
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2018
Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Tri-County Reg. Vocational High School.,147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Join us for this amazing celebration of delectable local foods.
Enter our fabulous silent auction and raffles throughout the evening.
Eat, drink, be merry, and be sure to vote for your favorite taste.
Tickets $20 in advance | $25 at door
Reserve Tickets (508) 316-0861
Use this link to purchase tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-region-tickets-72421024233
or Search for "Taste of the Region 2019" on Eventbrite
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2018
Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Tri-County Reg. Vocational High School.,147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038
Join us for this amazing celebration of delectable local foods.
Enter our fabulous silent auction and raffles throughout the evening.
Eat, drink, be merry, and be sure to vote for your favorite taste.
Tickets $20 in advance | $25 at door
Reserve Tickets (508) 316-0861
Use this link to purchase tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-the-region-tickets-72421024233
or Search for "Taste of the Region 2019" on Eventbrite
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