FHS baseball, softball, boys tennis, wrestling, and Unified Track teams post wins

From HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the FHS spring sports results: 

Baseball = Franklin, 3 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final 

– Franklin scored once in the first and tacked on two more in the second and that was enough for its pitching staff as the Panthers picked up a 3-1 win on the road, clinching the Kelley-Rex division title for the second straight season. Senior Jake Fitzgibbons drove in a run to put the visitors up 1-0 in the top of the first and then junior Chris Goode and senior Nate Cooke each singled in a run in the second to make it 3-0. Attleboro scored in the bottom of the fifth, when Bailey Camacho (2-for-3) doubled and courtesy runner Hayden Hegarty scored on a single from sophomore Dillon James. Franklin sophomore Alfred Mucciarone earned the win with one run allowed on five hits and one walk, striking out four in five innings. Ethan Voelmicke threw 1.1 innings of scoreless relief with four strikeouts while James Kuczmiec got the save, striking out one in 0.2 innings. Dillon came on in relief for the Bombardiers and tossed five shutout innings, allowing three hits and three walks with three strikeouts.

Softball = Attleboro, 4 @ Franklin, 12 – Final 

– Franklin scored runs in four of the seven innings, exploding for a game-changing six runs in the fourth inning to earn an upset win over visiting Attleboro. The visitors struck first in the top of the first but the Panthers took the lead for good with three runs in the bottom of the first. Franklin added one more in the third and then six more in the fourth to grab a 10-1 lead. Attleboro rallied for three runs in the fifth inning but Franklin put the game away with two more runs in the sixth inning. Freshman Carly Johnson-Pellegri had a big day at the dish, smashing a three-run home run in the fourth inning along with an RBI in the third (fielder’s choice) and the sixth (double). Senior Mary Collins added two hits (including a triple) and two runs, senior Gabby Colace had three hits (including a double) and scored two runs), junior Julia White scored twice and had two singles, and junior Aislinn Lavery used her speed for three singles, scoring twice. Georgia Harvey also had a triple for Franklin while Kelly Moussa had a strong day defensively in right field. For Attleboro, Hailey Perry scored twice and had a triple and both Meghan Gordon and Gabby Bosh had a hit and scored a run.

Boys Tennis = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 5 – Final 

– Franklin dropped a total of three games as it rolled to a big win over visiting Attleboro. Senior Liam Marr notched a 6-0, 6-0 win at first singles while Drew Mahoney won by the same score at third singles for the Panthers. Vayshnav Malhotra recorded a 6-0, 6-1 win at second doubles and the tream of junior Thomas Broyles and freshman Jay Gorgas took care of business by the same scoreline at second doubles. Senior Anish Gundimeda and junior Sameen Shaik dropped a game in the first set but won six straight in the second set for a 6-1, 6-0 victory at first doubles.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final 

– Attleboro swept doubles action and won at first singles to secure a 3-2 win at home over visiting Franklin. Junior Ella Lynch-Bartek earned a 6-3, 6-0 win at first singles for the Bombardiers, senior Rachel Rainey and junior Saharla Yusuf emerged with a 7-6 (6), 6-3 win at first doubles, and the team of freshmen Maddie Fuscaldo and Kyra Johnson rolled to a 6-3, 6-1 win at second doubles to give Attleboro the win. Franklin junior Vedika Vinayak prevailed in a marathon match at second singles, taking a 2-6, 6-4, 7-6 (6) win while classmate Sarah Schiavo earned a 6-2, 6-3 win at third singles.

Wrestling = Franklin, 50 @ Canton, 18 – Final   

50-18 majestic win over Cantin. Pins from Carlucci, Cogavin, and Sheridan. #queetwo #cantwin @FHSSports @HockomockSports   https://twitter.com/FHSWrestle/status/1403135661121605638

Final Unified Track Meet of the season and an impressive award. This school Blue heart These kids Blue heart This program Blue heartChoose to include. Teach to include. The connections are long lasting & life altering @FranklinUnified   @Coach_Angelo  @FranklinHS

https://twitter.com/kateluvs2laugh/status/1403151834164994050

Final Unified Track Meet of the season and an impressive award. This school 💙 These kids 💙 This program 💙Choose to include. Teach to include. The connections are long lasting & life altering @FranklinUnified @Coach_Angelo @FranklinHS pic.twitter.com/9E0pF4TqDP

— Kate Lynch (@kateluvs2laugh) June 11, 2021

For the complete results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-10-21/ 

Unified Track team recognized with MIAA Sportsmanship Award

Letter from Principal Hanna regarding incident at FHS

Sharing a letter from Mr. Hanna regarding an incident at FHS:

06/10/21

Dear Franklin High School Community,

I am deeply saddened to inform you that late in the school day yesterday, graffiti depicting swastikas was found in a 3rd Floor Boys Bathroom.   The graffiti was promptly removed and an investigation was immediately initiated.   In addition,  I contacted the Franklin Police Department, and we are providing full cooperation and assistance to them.  As soon as our investigation is concluded and if we are able to identify the person(s) responsible, we will follow up with disciplinary consequences and education as set out in the Franklin High School Handbook.    We will also take appropriate steps to remedy the negative impact of these acts on the school community and restore a sense of safety and support for all.  

The fact that the swastika graffiti was found at Franklin High School is far beyond disappointing.  It is extremely troubling and highly inconsistent with the inclusive culture we are committed to creating at Franklin High School.   Franklin High School is no place for hate.   I pledge to you continued vigilance in this matter as well as continued long-term efforts to promote and support a positive, hate-free school environment.  While we believe that the steps we’ve taken this year to address diversity and inclusion have done a great deal to further our school’s mission of being a welcoming and safe school environment, it is clear that we still have a long way to go.  

     To that end, we will be implementing the following initiatives:

• We will provide an opportunity for students and faculty/staff to gather and meet with an administrator/counseling team to process their feelings in the immediate future, if they wish to do so.  In the meantime, counselors are available to talk to any individual child wishing for support in the current moment.

• FHS students, faculty, staff, and administrators participate on the district’s  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee that is leading efforts on bringing awareness to and affirmation of diversity within our school community and developing age-appropriate curriculum and discussions to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment for each and every child. This Committee will continue into the 2021-2022 school year and beyond, in order to continue efforts further into the future.

• I will be addressing the school tomorrow morning before we begin the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance with a reminder of our core values, and how we have no room for hate at Franklin High School.  

Lastly, I’d like to thank the reporter who brought this to our attention.  It takes courage to call out acts of hate and it is a critical part of our growth as a truly safe and inclusive community.   As we move forward from this incident, please know that we are deeply committed to the goals that all students are safe and that all students develop empathy and respect for others.   I will keep you updated on our progress.   

Respectfully,

Joshua Hanna

Shared from: https://www.facebook.com/groups/121835879824/permalink/10158683349829825/

Letter from Principal Hanna regarding incident at FHS

Library Book Sale today, bag sale returns from 5-6:00 PM

The Bag Sale is back on Fridays June 11th & 25th, 5:00-6:00 PM. 

Fill a bag of books for five dollars! Bags will be provided. 

The Franklin Public Library Book Sale is every Friday 1:00-4:00 p.m. All books are one dollar each.

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/bag-sale-back 

Library Book Sale today, bag sale returns from 5-6:00 PM

Special Edition of Panther News explores #JuneTeenth2021 (video)

"Friday's special edition of Panther News explores #JuneTeenth2021. Thanks to @DiversityFHS for collaborating with us!! @FranklinHS @FranklinPSNews @FHSPantherbook @kiannathomasx @FranklinMatters"  https://t.co/PbvTmv4NAD via @YouTube

(https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1403046886118989826?s=03)

Direct YouTube link -> https://youtu.be/cRAXTOV8r38

Escape to the Arts! with Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration - Jun 11-12-13

"Just want to make sure all of our community knows there is a NEW and giant event going on in Franklin this weekend. This has been organized by the FRANKLIN CULTURAL DISTRICT and has taken dozens of volunteers, thousands of dollars (hard-won grant money) and hours and hours (and hours) of planning. They now need YOUR support by attending! 

There are so many events taking place with this all over town - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

For the complete schedule, look here: https://buff.ly/3xTXRes 

(I'm especially looking forward to live music on the commons from 2-4 PM on Saturday!)

https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1447466695607153&id=399575860396247

Escape to the Arts! with Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration - Jun 11-12-13

First Pop Shop Franklin site opens with Greco Design Company

"Our very first Pop Shop Franklin location is opening on Friday, June 11th!  We welcome Greco Design Company to our Downtown!  This new shop features unique home decor, gifts, custom signage, original artwork, clothing, accessories, and more! 

Join us for a GRAND OPENING celebration at 2A Main Street!  Greco Design Company will be open this weekend on Friday and Saturday from 12-6pm and Sunday from 1-5pm.  Stop by to check out this exciting new business in town!  

Thank you to the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development for making this possible!"

 #popshopfranklin #economicdevelopment #downtownrevitalization #franklinma #downtown #SupportSmallBusiness

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTownofFranklin/posts/528890128478094

Greco Design Company

Pop Shop Franklin

LiveARTS performing FREE Concerts at ArtWALK on Saturday/Sunday

LiveARTS Board Members perform LIVE in "Escape to the Arts" 

LiveARTS presents: From the LiveARTS Board, pianists Philip Hall (11am) Alexander Morollo (12 noon) Ann Sears (1pm)   Saturday, June 12th =  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM and violinist Donald Krishnaswami Sunday, June 13th  = At 4:00 PM Saturday's Concerts will be held at the Franklin Historical Museum 80 West Central Street, Franklin MA On Sunday Mr Krishnaswami will perform at  The Black Box  15 West Central Street, Franklin MA  PROGRAM  Saturday: 80 West Central Street, Franklin MA 11:00 Philip Hall (all Haydn) 12:00 noon: Alexander Morollo (Beethoven and Mozart) 1:00 Ann Sears (Chopin, Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt) Sunday: 15 West Central Street, Franklin MA 4:00 Donald Krishnaswami (Bach and a World Premier by Julian Grant)

MA Senate Votes to Extend Popular State of Emergency Measures; Sends to MA House

Today (06/10/21), the Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill which would extend a slate of measures instituted in Massachusetts during the State of Emergency stemming from COVID-19. If signed into law, this bill would result in the included measures being temporarily extended beyond the State of Emergency’s expiration on June 15, 2021.

 

“The end of the State of Emergency in Massachusetts is both a testament to how far we’ve come and a reminder of the work that lies ahead as we seek a robust recovery equitable to all residents” stated Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “Massachusetts’ recovery will depend on our ability to respond to the lessons of the pandemic, in such areas as housing, healthcare, the restaurant industry and civic and community engagement. Today’s legislation keeps these conversations going and addresses the future of some of the most popular new ideas that have been embraced during the pandemic. Some of the included measures, like mail-in voting and greater access to public meetings, are not merely convenient but are crucial for the continued health of our democracy. I’m grateful for the work of Chair Rodrigues and the Committee on Ways and Means for moving this important bill forward swiftly.”

 

Many of the extended measures deal with elections and public meetings. Under the bill, mail-in voting would be extended in Massachusetts until December 15, 2021, giving voters flexibility and more opportunity to participate in upcoming fall elections. With municipal approval, early in-person voting could be extended through the same date.

 

Public bodies subject to the open meeting law would be able to continue holding meetings remotely until April 1, 2022. Similarly, remote town meetings would remain an option for Massachusetts municipalities through December 15, 2021, and quorum requirements for town meetings would be eased. Nonprofits and public corporations would be able to hold meetings remotely until December 15, 2021.

 

“Extending these emergency measures will allow municipalities, restaurants, businesses, and residents the flexibility they need to adapt as we continue on the path toward our new normal and we get back to a new better,” stated Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “Thank you to Senate President Spilka for her steady leadership and thank you to my colleagues in the Senate for moving quickly to support citizens of the Commonwealth.”

 

Also included in the bill are measures relative to restaurant operations. The legislation would allow municipalities to approve and extend permits for outdoor dining through April 1, 2022. Restaurants would also be permitted to offer alcoholic beverages, including mixed drinks, for off-site consumption with the purchase of food until March 1, 2022.

 

The bill also extends certain protections afforded to tenants during the pandemic. Among these is the requirement that a ‘notice to quit,’ including information on tenants’ rights as well as methods for seeking legal and financial assistance, be served to tenants prior to an eviction. Such notices will continue to be required until at least January 1, 2023. Furthermore, the legislation would also extend hardship protections to persons facing eviction by continuing the court practice of offering temporary continuances to tenants who have filed applications for rental assistance, thereby preventing unnecessary evictions in cases where tenants are unable to pay rent due to COVID-19-related financial hardship. This statutory requirement would have expired on June 15, 2021 and instead will be extended until April 1, 2022.

 

“We learned a lot during the COVID experience, and we may be able to use some of those lessons going forward. This legislation gives us the time to sort out which changes we should make permanent,” stated President Pro Tempore Senator William Brownsberger (D-Belmont).

 

“This bill represents responsible and proactive action by the Senate to ensure that important safeguards remain in place after June 15th,” said Senator Cindy F. Friedman (D-Arlington), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means. “The effects of this public health crisis are not over; we must continue to protect the public’s health and well-being. This bill maintains the rapid availability of our strong health care workforce and provides financial support to those most impacted by the pandemic, like those who struggle to secure adequate childcare as in-person work resumes. I thank Senate President Spilka, Chair Rodrigues, and my senate colleagues for their speedy and thoughtful effort in addressing these matters.”

 

“The bill the Senate passed today recognizes that for many people in Massachusetts, the pandemic is far from over,” said Senator Joanne M. Comerford (D-Northampton). “By extending many of these emergency provisions, we can assure people that many of the important protections such as those having to do with public health, remote participation in civic life, outdoor dining, and protections against evictions will remain in place.”

 

In an amendment proposed by Senator Jehlen and adopted during debate, a lack of access to childcare will not prohibit someone from collecting unemployment benefits from continuing to access those benefits.  This practice, initiated during the pandemic and otherwise set to expire on June 15, 2021 will continue until federal unemployment protections expire in September. 

 

Finally, the Senate extended several measures to ensure that sufficient workforce and access to necessary healthcare services remain to address the needs of the Commonwealth during the continuing public health emergency. In a move which fulfills the Senate’s stated commitment to supporting telehealth’s inclusion as a healthcare option for Massachusetts residents, a requirement that certain in-network telehealth services be reimbursed at the same rate as equivalent in-person services would be extended until at least December 15, 2021.

The bill now goes to the House of Representatives. 

FM #559 - Don Wilding talks "Shipwrecks of Cape Cod" - 06/01/21 (audio)

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin resident and author Don Wilding. We had our conversation outdoors, on the Town Common, albeit with some traffic and a gentle breeze. We were able to remove the sounds of the one truck that interfered. We had a pleasant talk about Don’s story, living in different parts of the Hockomock League area and now here in Franklin. 

It was exciting to be in person, my second time for a recording this year. We get into Don’s recent book: Shipwrecks of Cape Cod. He is out on a lecture circuit of sorts with a presentation on this book. 

The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Don Wilding

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d9d1ec1a-fcbe-4527-9c85-e09fe9d3fb87

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Don Wilding’s page -> https://www.dwcapecod.com/ 

Shipwrecks of Cape Cod -> https://www.dwcapecod.com/books-articles 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/donwildingscapecod/ 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

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Steve Sherlock (left) Don Wilding (right) on the Town Common

Both FHS girls and boys lacrosse teams top Attleboro on Wednesday

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS spring sports results:

Boys Lacrosse = Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 21 – Final

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 23 @ Attleboro, 3 – Final 

– Franklin stayed undefeated on the season with a strong defensive effort, allowing just three goals agaisnt in a win on the road over Attleboro. Anna Grasso, Sydney Hawkins, Ali Socci and Emma Sousa all played well defensively in the Panthers’ win. Maura Cogavin netted a hat trick in the win, Kate O’Rourke and Katie Peterson each scored twice and had three assists, and Kaitlin Carney scored four times.

For the complete results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-09-21/

FHS Panthers

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13 closes out the Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration. 

 
For the complete schedule of events and activities for the ArtWALK

https://www.franklinculture.org/home/pages/franklin-artwalk-celebration-escape-arts 

Escape to the Arts! Sunday, June 13

Franklin's ArtWALK Celebration June 11-12-13

Watch "What does it mean to have a nonbinary gender identity?" on YouTube

What does it mean to have a nonbinary gender identity? 
video link -> https://youtu.be/fojmIrRYD_g

DPW stormwater reminder #ThinkBlueMassachusetts

Good video analogy of storm water and the impact it has

Video link -> https://youtu.be/vgxG_caw1Sc

Shared from Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/931498886934582/posts/4199939106757194/

Legislature Advances Fair Share Act to 2022 Statewide Ballot

Legislature Advances Fair Share Act to 2022 Statewide Ballot

Proposed constitutional amendment would fund transportation and education investments

At a Joint Session of the Massachusetts Legislature, members of the House and Senate on Wednesday held a Constitutional Convention where they advanced an amendment to the state Constitution to provide greater investments in education and transportation funding.

The Amendment, which now goes before the people of the Commonwealth for a vote in 2022, establishes a four percent tax on annual taxable income in excess of $1 million. The revenue generated, estimated by the Department of Revenue to be as much as $2.2 billion annually, would fund repair and maintenance projects for roads, bridges or public transportation as well as funding for public education, including support for early education and childcare and public higher education.

"As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, and prepare for the Commonwealth's long-term success, we must be bold as we strive to create the future we want to see," said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). "I'm thrilled the Fair Share Amendment has advanced, moving us one step closer to being able to make the critical investments in transportation and education that the public wants and deserves."

"Massachusetts has a bright future ahead of it and the House of Representatives is committed to a continued focus on education and transportation investments," said House Speaker Ronald Mariano (D-Quincy). "Today's vote allows the Fair Share Amendment to be placed on the ballot and put before the people for a vote. This measure is one step in a multi-pronged strategy to make our Commonwealth a more equitable place to live, work and raise a family."

"When the Fair Share Amendment was first introduced in 2015, there were about 15,000 Massachusetts residents earning over $1 million a year," said Representative James O'Day (D-West Boylston), the lead House sponsor of the constitutional amendment. "Now in 2021, there are about 18,000 residents earning over $1 million a year. Clearly, there are millionaires and billionaires who can afford to pay their fair share in taxes, which will support our neighbors and local communities with investments in public education and transportation. Thank you to Speaker Ronald Mariano and Senate President Karen Spilka for prioritizing the Fair Share Amendment so early in the session." 

"The Fair Share Amendment once again received strong support from legislators and, in public polling, typically receives support from more than 70% of voters in Massachusetts," said Senator Jason Lewis (D-Winchester), the lead Senate sponsor of the proposal. "The reason it is so popular is that most people recognize that our wealthiest residents can afford to pay a bit more in taxes to fund investments in public education and improving our transportation infrastructure that will grow our economy, expand opportunity, and make our Commonwealth more just and equitable for all."

Should voters approve the ballot measure, the income level would be adjusted annually to reflect increases in the cost of living by the same method used to determine federal income tax brackets. This would ensure that, over time, the additional four percent tax would continue to apply only to the highest earning individuals in the Commonwealth. The tax would apply to all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. 

The legislature must approve a constitutional amendment in two consecutive joint sessions before the question appears on the ballot for voter approval. The Fair Share Act was approved for a first time on June 12, 2019, in a 147-48 vote. This week's June 9, 2021, vote of 159-41 ensures the proposal will appear on the November 2022 statewide ballot.

Boston Globe coverage (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/09/metro/massachusetts-legislature-cusp-advancing-millionaires-tax-2022-ballot/

In-Person Lessons Returning to Encore and More

Register for our Summer Session, Find out when to register for Fall,  and our policies for a Re-Imagined Encore  

View this email in your browser June 9, 2021 - Letter to Families   Dear Encore Families and Friends: Re-imagining Encore over the past fifteen months has been a challenge for us all, and we are grateful to each and every one of you who chose to travel these uncharted waters together with us, who put faith in us, and who believed in us and our mission to ensure that music lessons and classes would continue and that, despite the trials and tribulations that the pandemic incurred, our students would still experience the joy of music.  And now, we are re-imagining Encore again, this time with new and innovative approaches to learning.  Beginning in September with the Fall trimester, Encore will return to in-person learning, with all classes and lessons back up and running, but there is a twist! We will also be continuing to offer lessons and some classes via our virtual Encore Zoom platform! Families who still feel uncomfortable sending their children into Encore for in-person lessons will have the opportunity to choose to remain online. Students who live far away from Encore can choose to do the same. Students who are sick on their lesson day and are unable to travel will have the opportunity to do the day's lesson online rather than miss it altogether; we would just need notice by 9:00 a.m. that morning if that will be the case.  It is our belief that in-person lessons are always preferable; however, as the needs of our families and the times we live in are changing, so must we. We encourage in-person lessons whenever possible, but offer the option and opportunity for online substitutions when necessary. When you register for the Fall, be sure to indicate whether you will be studying online or in-person.   Now some announcements: SUMMER LESSONS and CLASSES Registration for summer lessons and classes is ongoing. The summer session begins on Monday, July 5, and runs for eight weeks. Encore's hours change for the summer: We are open Monday through Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  During the summer time, we encourage as many lessons as possible in order to maintain technique, but understand that families travel and schedules vary. For this reason, you can choose as many lessons or as few lessons as fits your schedule, and they can be at different times each week. To sign up for summer lessons, please call the office at: (508) 533-7700 x101.  FALL REGISTRATION  Registration for the Fall opens on Monday, July 19, at 12:00 p.m. and is on a first-come, first-served basis. We will accept registration via phone only, so please call the office at: (508) 533-7700. When registering, please indicate whether you will be studying online or in-person.  COVID POLICY We continue to monitor the ever-changing CDC Guidelines and will modify our COVID policies accordingly. At this point in time, we will be requesting proof of vaccination for all students, ages 12 and up. If your child has been vaccinated, please forward a scan of their vaccination card to the office where it will be placed in their file. We are not requiring students to be vaccinated; however, those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear a mask when on Encore's premises.  Faculty and staff who are not vaccinated will wear masks at all times in order to protect our students.  Vaccinated faculty, staff, and students do not need to wear masks. We are requesting that students be dropped off for lessons and classes. Parents may not wait in the building for the time being, and we will update you when this changes. All scheduling will continue to be accomplished over the phone or via email, even when we return to in-person in September. Payments can be made over the phone, or through your QuickBooks invoice, your bank or via mailed check.  Parents of MYC® students who must participate in the classes need to provide proof of vaccination to the office, or must remain masked at all times.  We have truly missed all of our students and families and can not wait until we can see you again, in-person at last!! If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the office at: (508) 533-7700 x101, or email encoremusicacademy1@gmail.com and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.  Thank you for your continued support and we wish you a fun-filled, fun-packed summer with friends and family at long last! Sincerely,   Lisa Ostrow and Patrick Dreier Co-Owners, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios Copyright © 2021 Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 3 Bent St Franklin, MA 02038