Wrentham

May 14, 2019

King Philip Students Recognized for Athletic and Academic Excellence

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Students Recognized for Athletic and Academic Excellence

King Philip Regional High School seniors Justin Willson, left, and Caroline Robertson were recognized for their academic and athletic excellence at the Hockomock League’s annual Scholar Athlete Dinner this May. (Courtesy Photo King Philip Regional School District)

WRENTHAM — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to share that two King Philiip Regional High School seniors were recognized at the Hockomock League’s annual Scholar Athlete Dinner earlier this month.

On Thursday, May 2, seniors Caroline Robertson and Justin Willson were among 24 student-athletes honored at the Hockomock League’s annual banquet at Lake Pearl Luciano’s in Wrentham, for their success in academics and athletics.

“Justin and Caroline are two truly remarkable, well-rounded student-athletes,” King Philip Athletic Director Gary Brown said. “They represent what being a King Philip Warrior is all about, and worked hard to find success both in the classroom and in their respective sports.”

Willson played soccer earlier this year and is member of the outdoor track team. Robertson is a member of the girls’ volleyball, indoor track and softball teams.

The students were chosen by King Philip Regional High School administrators for the Scholar Athlete Awards.

Willson will be attending Stony Brook University this fall where he will study Physics. Robertson will attend Boston College, where she will study neuroscience.

At the banquet, 24 student-athletes from all 12 schools within the Hockomock League were recognized for their accomplishments.

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May 10, 2019

Wrentham Achieves Housing Choice Community Designation

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 10, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Achieves Housing Choice Community Designation

Director of Planning and Economic Development Rachel Benson attended a ceremony at the Ellis Factory in Haverhill Thursday where she accepted Wrentham’s Housing Choice Designation. (Courtesy Photo Town of Wrentham)

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that the town of Wrentham was awarded a Housing Choice Community designation from the state yesterday.

The Baker-Polito Administration recognizes municipalities that have prioritized affordable housing and sustainable housing development through the Housing Choice Designation. The designation allows municipalities to apply to exclusive Housing Choice Capital Grants, and bolsters their applications to other state funding programs, such as MassWorks and MassDOT capital projects.

Director of Planning and Economic Development Rachel Benson attended a ceremony at the Ellis Factory in Haverhill Thursday where she accepted the award. Gov. Charlie Baker, Acting Undersecretary of Housing and Community Development Jennifer Maddox and Housing Choice Program Director Chris Kluchman attended the ceremony.

“This is going to open up grant opportunities for the town, and will help fund projects to further housing initiatives for new families, middle income citizens and seniors,” Benson said. “It will fund projects that specifically target those demographics.”

Wrentham earned the designation because of it’s 12.6 percent affordable housing rate and five percent housing growth over the last five years. The state encourages cities and towns to have at least 10 percent of their housing stock qualify as affordable housing.

“This designation is a great honor, and a step forward for the town of Wrentham,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “We look forward to pursuing our affordable housing goals, and working to support our seniors, young families and middle income residents.”

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May 9, 2019

King Philip Students Win First Place at International DECA Conference

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Students Win First Place at International DECA Conference

From left: Dylan Powers, senior, Tony Bozza, senior, DECA Adviser James Dow, Dan Sammarco, senior, and Ryan Wood, senior. (Courtesy Photo King Philip Regional School District)

Several King Philip DECA club members placed and were named international finalists at DECA’s International Career Development conference this April. Back row, from left: Hannah Mahoney, Emily Melanson, Kyle Hurley, Raaz Saad, Zach Ball, Kate Caravaggio. Front row, from left: Ryan Hastings, Tony Bozza, Dylan Powers, Dan Sammarco, Ryan Wood. (Courtesy Photo King Philip Regional School District)

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to share that multiple King Philip High School students took first place during competitions at DECA’s International Career Development conference in April, and several others were named top international finalists.

DECA, a nonprofit student organization, works with high schools and colleges to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

A group of 63 students from King Philip’s DECA club attended the April 27-30 conference in Orlando, Florida, where they participated in competitive events to test their professional skills. The students qualified for the competition after placing in state and regional competitions designed to stimulate real-life business scenarios and test students’ academic understanding and skills development earlier this year.

Approximately 21,000 students from around the world competed during the conference.

In the Integrated Marketing Event, Dan Sammarco, a senior from Plainville, and Ryan Wood, a senior from Wrentham, took first place.

Tony Bozza, a senior from Norfolk, and Dylan Powers, a senior from Wrentham, also took first place in the Integrated Marketing Service competition.

Several King Philip Students were named Top 10 International Finalists, including Kat Caravaggio, a senior from Wrentham, in the Start-Up Business Plan competition; Hannah Mahoney, a junior from Norfolk, and Emily Melanson, a junior from Norfolk, in the Learn and Earn Project competition; and Zach Ball, a junior from Plainville, Kyle Hurley, a junior from Plainville, and Ramez Saad, a junior from Plainville, in The Independent Business Plan competition.

Ryan Hastings, a senior from Plainville, was also named a Top 16 International Finalist in the Creative Marketing Campaign Competition.

In addition to career-based competitions, DECA members engaged in leadership academics and networking opportunities with over 60 internationally recognized businesses at the conference.

“Our DECA students worked incredibly hard to prepare for this conference,” said James Dow, the adviser of the King Philip DECA club. “These students are dedicated to learning important skills for their futures as leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals, and they showcased their knowledge and abilities impressively in these competitions.”

About King Philip DECA
King Philip DECA is a high school business club. The group is part of a larger network of over 215,000 high school students around the world. DECA prepares young leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges globally.

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April 24, 2019

Sign-Up Open for 35th Annual Wrentham Wroad Wrace and Wrentham Day

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Sign-Up Open for 35th Annual Wrentham Wroad Wrace and Wrentham Day

Runners and Vendors Encouraged to Sign-Up Today

The starting line at the 2018 Wrentham Wroad Wrace. (Photo courtesy Town of Wrentham)

To view and download the runner application click here

To view and download the vendor application click here

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that runner and vendor sign-ups for the 35th Annual Wrentham Wroad Wrace and Wrentham Day are now open.

“Last year we had over 1,000 people attend Wrentham Day. With this year being the 35th anniversary of both the road race and Wrentham Day, we hope to see another huge turnout,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “People of all ages, from children to older adults, can participate in the Wrentham Wroad Wrace. Running the race and cheering the runners on is always near the top of peoples’ lists of things to do during Wrentham Day and we are all looking forward to it.”

WHEN:

Saturday, Sept. 7

Wrentham Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wrentham Wroad Wrace begins at 10 a.m.

WHERE:

Wrentham Town Common

WHAT:

Wroad Wrace

The 5K road race will begin at the Wrentham Town Common and proceed in a loop around the common and the surrounding streets.

The race is sanctioned by USA Track & Field and will be timed and scored by Spitler Race Systems.

T-shirts will be given out to all participants and beverage stations will be set up along the race route.

Following the race, runners will be given refreshments like pizza, bananas, Gatorade and water.

The cost to run the race is $25 and sign-up is available online by visiting www.active.com by Sept. 6.

To mail your registration, download and print this form and follow the mailing instructions.

The registration fee will be $30 on the day of the race.

The top three male and female winners will receive a cash prize of $100, $75 and $50, respectively.

Runners of all ages are encouraged to participate.

Wrentham Day 2019 Vendor Sign-Up

Wrentham Day is sponsored by the Wrentham Recreation Commission and proceeds of the event will go toward funding programming and events put on by the commission.

Last year, more than 60 vendors from local businesses, community groups, town departments and youth sports programs set up tables and booths on the Town Common. They sold crafts, food items and clothes and also provided information and ran game booths for those in attendance.

The vendor fee is $50. Checks can be made payable to: Wrentham Recreation.

Anyone selling food must contact the Wrentham Board of Health at 508-384-5480 to obtain a permit prior to the day of the event.

Vendors who require a space larger than 10-feet-by-10-feet will need to request the space and include an additional fee will be assessed.

For more information about Wrentham Day or the Wrentham Wroad Wrace, please contact Wrentham Recreation Director Jeff Plympton at [email protected] or by calling 508-384-5427.

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