FHS girls lacrosse tops Andover 11-6

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the spring sports action on Friday, April 21.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Andover, 6 – Final

– The visitors scored the first goal of the second half to cut the deficit to two (6-4) but Franklin rattled off five straight goals to stretch the lead to 11-4 with just under three minutes to play. Sophomore Annie Walsh led the offense with four goals and one assist while freshmen Erin Walsh had two goals and two assists and Kelsey MacCallum recorded a pair of goals. Head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said Dana Lewandowski and Grace MacCallum both played well on defense, each grabbing two groundballs and a draw control. Freshman Gianna Cameron had eight saves in net for the Panthers.

For other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-042117/

FHS Panthers

Reminder: MBTA will use a bus for the Franklin Line to Norwood Depot

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday April 23rd, due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement in Norwood.

Due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement, buses will replace all trains between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations in both directions on the following dates:

- Saturday April 22nd, 2017
- Sunday April 23rd, 2017

Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

The following stations will be affected:

• Norwood Depot
• Norwood Central
• Windsor Gardens
• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Franklin/Dean College
• Forge Park/495

Last updated: Apr 21 2017 11:22 AM
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Seen from the Franklin train: the pre-built portion of the bridge to be used as the replacement 
is over there on the right. The train is on the bridge to be replaced

Youth Sports Got You Crazy? - Apr 27

Kids’ sports can bring out the best in our children. It teaches them to be team players, to work hard and be disciplined and to make healthy lifestyle choices. But sometimes, do you feel that the demands of youth sports can take over? What are we gaining and what, if anything, are we missing out on?

Please join us for an informative panel discussion about youth sports in our modern suburban culture and how it impacts all of our families. What can we learn from each other – and the Bible – about how to balance our lives and prioritize our goals?

Two of our featured panelists will include: Former Patriots Offensive Lineman Matt Light and Former NHL Player and Director of Ronan Power Skating Ed Ronan

When: Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: New England Chapel  http://www.newenglandchapel.org/

Brought to you by Pulse and Family Ministries @ NEC

NOTE: CHILDCARE IS FULL FOR THIS EVENT!

Former Patriots Offensive Lineman Matt Light and Former
NHL Player and Director of Ronan Power Skating Ed Ronan

Registration form

http://www.newenglandchapel.org/_forms/view/26979

Strawberry Stroll Registration Now Open for Businesses and Organizations

Sponsorships available

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Strawberry Stroll registration form and important dates The Franklin Downtown Partnership is currently organizing the 15th annual Strawberry Stroll, set for Thursday, June 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. downtown, rain or shine. Crafters, community groups, businesses and entertainers are all welcome to participate. If you would like to be involved please fill out this Registration Form and send it to the FDP office today! Participation for members is FREE!  Non-members should include $75 to purchase booth space. Interested in being a member? Here's our Membership Application. Important form due dates: By May 19 -- to be included in the event handout  By May 25 -- to avoid a late fee  After May 25 -- registration must include a $25 late fee After May 31 -- no forms will be accepted  If you have any questions, please email event co-chair Beth Wierling at strawberrystroll@gmail.com. Download our Strawberry Stroll press release here.  Sponsor our Strawberry Stroll with a sponsorship! Businesses are welcome to sponsor the Stroll.  Dean Bank is the Platinum sponsor for this event and will serve up the event's famous Strawberry Shortcakes.  For more information about the FDP and sponsorship contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.  Here's our Sponsorship Registration Form. Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by downtown.franklin@yahoo.com in collaboration with Try it free today

MBTA: Commuter Rail Schedule Change in May but NOT for Franklin Line

Spring 2017 Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, May 22. 

Schedules are now available online at mbta.com.

• Schedule changes have been made to the Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Fitchburg, Providence/Stoughton, and Worcester lines.
• The Worcester Line schedule includes service to the new Boston Landing Station.
• There are no schedule changes on the Lowell, Needham, Franklin, Fairmount, Middleboro/Lakeville, Kingston/Plymouth, or Greenbush lines. These schedules are only being re-printed without severe weather train designations.
• Paper schedules for all lines will be available at South Station, Back Bay, and North Station in May.

Last updated: Apr 20 2017 09:42 AM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442457926

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MBTA: Commuter Rail Schedule Change in May but NOT for Franklin Line

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 4/21/17 - THU 4/27/17

FRIDAY 4/21/17
10:30am   Animal Affair! @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Mr. Vinny’s Puppet Show @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
8:30pm   Jennifer Teffi Band @ Elks Lodge

SATURDAY 4/22/17
9am-12pm   Annual Rabies Clinic @ 15 Public Works Way
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:45am   Franklin Youth Baseball Parade @ Downtown Franklin
12-8pm   Franklin Art Association’s Art Show and Sale @ The Black Box
12-4pm   Chili and Chowder Challenge @ VFW in Medway
2pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
2-3pm   Quilting Trunk Show @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
8pm   Livingston Taylor at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse @ FUSF

SUNDAY 4/23/17
12-4pm   Franklin Art Association’s Art Show and Sale @ The Black Box
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
3:30pm   LiveARTS presents: Clarinet Trio @ FUSF

MONDAY 4/24/17
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 4/25/17
6:30pm   Franklin Public Library Book Club @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 4/26/17
3:30pm-6pm   Teen Lounge! @ Franklin Public Library
6-7pm   Family STEAM Challenge @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 4/27/17
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6:30pm   Youth Sports Got You Crazy? - Panel discussion @ New England Chapel
6:30pm Franklin Genealogy Club Meeting: Mapping your genealogy with Evan Thornberry @ Franklin Historical Museum
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Financial Planning for Special Needs Children @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this form
https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2

Voices of Franklin: Ed Hurley on Child Abuse Prevention month

April is Child Abuse Prevention month. And once again YMCAs in Massachusetts and across the country are engaged in raising awareness and education in a campaign called Five Days of Action for Child Abuse Prevention.

From April 24 – April 28, our Y will highlight information, resources, and methods on how to prevent, recognize and respond to child sexual abuse.

Research reveals that 1 in every 10 children in the United States will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.

Sadly, in more than 90% of the cases reported, this abuse happens by someone the child knows and trusts. This threat to children represents a health risk that can only be described as an epidemic based on the disturbing prevalence of abuse that exists in all elements of our society.

Equally disturbing is that it doesn’t have to happen. Child sexual abuse can be prevented through community wide efforts and vigilance. A predator seeks three things for abuse to occur. Access, privacy and control. With proper policies, procedures and protocols, all youth serving organizations can minimize the risk and deny an offender the access to harm children.

For the past five years our YMCA is proud to have partnered and collaborated with school systems, municipalities and other human service organizations throughout our service area to help bring awareness, education and training regarding this issue to the forefront. We remain committed to this collaborative cause and our effort to be part of a community based prevention movement. 

Please join us.

While we place a special emphasis on this topic during the month of April, child safety and child protection remains our Y’s number one priority every single day of the year. For more information, please visit our website for resources, training and how you can become involved at www.hockymca.org.

At our branches next week, we will be asking members, staff and volunteers to sign pledges to protect children. We will be displaying these signed pledges throughout our branches during the week to promote and emphasize the importance of community based prevention.

The safety of children is the responsibility of all adults. Children represent our hope for a bright and promising future. Let’s work together to protect our kids and help ensure that promising future and protect their only childhood.

Ed Hurley
President and CEO
Hockomock Area YMCA

FHS baseball and boys tennis teams top Mansfield

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the spring sports action on Thursday, April 20.


Baseball = Franklin, 6 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final

– Franklin’s offense picked right where it left off from Wednesday’s walk-off win over Walpole. The Panthers pounced for three runs in both the first and second innings to take a 6-0 lead. Mansfield tacked on single runs in the fifth and seventh innings. Franklin junior Jason Ulrickson was impressive on the mound, giving up just one earned run on seven hits and just one walk in a complete game effort. Ulrickson also struck out five and had two RBI and a run scored on the offensive end. Jake Lyons (two runs) and Tyler Gomes (RBI) each went 2-for-4 for Franklin while Ryan Hodgkins (1-for-2) had an RBI and two runs, Bryan Woelfel had a two RBI single and Cam Lupien was 2-for-3 with a run scored. Mansfield’s Matt Farragher had an RBI single for the Hornets.

Softball = Mansfield, 5 @ Franklin, 4 – Final (9 inn.)

– Mady Bendanillo scored the game-winning run for Mansfield in the top of the ninth inning on a sacrifice fly by Mackenzie Burke. Bendanillo slid in just ahead of the tag to give the Hornets the lead. Franklin put two runners on in the bottom of the ninth, but Sarah Cahill got the final two outs to earn the complete game win. Mansfield took a two-run lead in the top of the seventh. Megan Letendre reached on an error and Bendanillo was hit by a pitch, followed by back-to-back RBI singles by Marissa Staffer and Kerran Holmes. Franklin rallied with two in the bottom of the seventh to force extra innings.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 10 vs. Walpole, 11 – Final (OT)

- Franklin rallied from a 8-5 deficit at halftime to take a 9-8 lead in the second half. After Franklin was whistled for an interference call, the Rebels tied the game with 1:27 to go. Walpole netted the game-winner with 38 seconds left in overtime. Eric Civetti had four goals and four assist, Chase Tanner had four goals and Kyle McEniry had one goal and one assist. Connor O’Rourke made 17 saves in net for the Panthers while sophomore Jacob Alexander won 18 face offs.

Boys Tennis = Mansfield, 2 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

– Franklin relied on its depth to pick up a win over Mansfield in a Kelley-Rex showdown. While Mansfield won at first and second singles, the Panthers claimed wins at third singles and both doubles matches. Freshman Rohan Herur won 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 6-2 at third singles, James Johnstone and Derek Wu won 6-2, 6-3 at first doubles and Tyler DiPalma and Rahul Hosdurg clinched the match with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 win at second doubles. Mansfield’s Benny Lin won 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 at first singles and Luke Nickerson won 6-3, 6-4 at second singles.

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

– Mansfield picked up a big division win against the visiting Panthers of Franklin, winning at second and third singles as well as first doubles. Junior Sarah Doyle won 6-3, 1-0 at second singles and sophomore Elizabeth Elsner won 6-1, 6-4 at third singles. The team of senior Chloe Peters and sophomore Tessa Garufi earned the third win for the Hornets, winning 6-2, 6-0 at first doubles. Franklin’s Hannah Sweeney won 6-0, 6-2 at first singles and the team of Jillian McCaugh and Hailey Stier won 0-6, 6-4, 6-1 at second doubles.

For the results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-042017/

FHS Panthers

LiveArts: Clarinet Trio - Sunday, Apr 23

Clarinet Trio

• Bruce Creditor, clarinet
• Donald Krishnaswami, viola
• Lorena Tecu, piano

Music by Schumann, Bruch, Ben-Haim, Mozart, and Vaughan Williams

LiveArts: Clarinet Trio - Sunday, Apr 23

All Concerts on Sundays, 3:30 pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, MA

Doors open at 3 pm. Open Seating. Handicapped accessible

Tickets

At the door.

• Adults $20
• Seniors (60+) $15
• Students $10
• children 6-12 free

For additional information visit the LiveArts webpage  http://www.liveartsma.org/

Franklin Library: Quilting Trunk Show - April 22 - 2:00 PM

Interested in quilting, but not sure how to get started? Jennifer Vacca will show you! A quilter for over thirty years, Jennifer will lead a quilting information session, and present her latest works. She will offer a list of the best local resources, books and websites. Jennifer will also provide a thirty minute question and answer session.

Franklin Library: Quilting Trunk Show - April 22 - 2:00 PM

This was shared from the Franklin Public Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/04/quilting-trunk-show-saturday-april-22.html

“It’s been a long time in the making”

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

"Though the building behind the recreation department’s Beaver Street headquarters is filled with tools, lumber and scissor lifts, it will be home to goals and basketball hoops before long. 

The town is hoping to open the building this summer, finishing work on the department’s complex. 

Department Director Ryan Jette said the purpose of the space is to add onto the programs his department is able to offer. 

“Right now, the recreation department’s main gymnasium use is in the Franklin Public Schools,” he said. “We use their gyms for things like recreational basketball. We have 1,300 kids in recreational basketball - we could never house the program here - but we could augment what we have.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170420/franklin-work-continues-on-rec-building

The new Recreation Dept facility at 275 Beaver St

Annual Gala Art Show and Sale - Apr 22-23

Franklin Art Association’s Annual Gala Art Show and Sale takes place

• Saturday, April 22, noon - 8 PM 
• Sunday, April 23, noon - 4 PM

at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin. 

“Art Makes The Heart Spring" features a display and sale of judged inclusive fine art, scholarship raffle, small works, art bin pieces. Plus popular attractions such as "Peoples Choice Award" and "Clothesline” of unframed, 8x10, original art. 

There also will be area of art from FHS art students. 

Event is free, open to the public, parking. Come and enjoy live music with wine and cheese during Saturday’s 4-7 PM reception, refreshments throughout the show.

“Art Makes The Heart Spring" - Apr 22-23

For additional information on the Franklin Art Association
http://www.franklinart.org/
 

Franklin Public Library: Animal Affair and Shadow Puppet Show - Apr 21

Animal Affair! Friday, April 21st, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library! Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals. 

Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits! No registration is required.

Mr. Vinny’s Shadow Puppet Show! Friday, April 21st, 1:00 p.m. 

Mr. Vinny from the Toe Jam Puppet Band presents a dynamic and hilarious family show! Mr. Vinny specializes in storytelling with unique puppets! Get ready for lots of jokes and audience participation, and a few fun surprises!

Temporary location of Franklin Public Library - 25 Kenwood Circle

FHS girls lacrosse win and baseball goes to extra innings to top Walpole

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the spring sports action on Wednesday, April 19.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 8 @ Walpole, 2 – Final

– The Panthers dominated the second half, scoring six goals while shutting out the Rebels. “The defense was overall very solid and played as a team,” said FHS head coach Kristen Igoe Guarino. Alex Field had three draw controls, four ground balls and two caused turnovers while Gianna Cameron recorded 10 saves in net. Annie Walsh netted a hat trick on the offensive end while Kendall Reardon and Kelsey MacCallum each scored twice. Jordan Jette and Erin Walsh each had two assists.

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-041917/

"The Franklin High boys baseball team used a late two-out rally to force extra innings and eventually walked off with a 4-3 win over previously unbeaten Walpole. 

Trailing 3-0 heading into the final at-bats, the Panthers were down to their last out. Senior Jake Lyons came through with a single into left, and Ryan Hodgkins followed that up with a single of his own. Tyler Gomes drew a walk, and with the bases loaded and two outs, Josh Macchi singled up the middle to score both Lyons and Hodgkins. With runners at the corners, Bryan Woelfel singled home Gomes to tie the game up at 3-3. After a passed ball, Franklin had runners at second and third, but Walpole managed to get a strikeout to send the game to extra innings. 

“Our guys really fought to the end,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “We’ve been kind of scuffling a bit offensively, and it just felt like there was going to be a time where we broke through, and thankfully today it was in the seventh.”

Continue reading the FHS baseball game recap by student reporter Joe Clark
https://hockomocksports.com/late-rally-pushes-franklin-past-walpole-in-extras/

FHS Panthers

THE BLACK BOX: Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) presents Culinary Cabaret 2017 on Friday, May 5, from 7-10 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. Hosted by Emmy Award nominee and television personality Bianca de la Garza, the sixth annual food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts. Featuring masterful dishes and gourmet specialties, the evening also includes a culinary-themed silent auction and entertainment by special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company and by the international touring ensemble, Electric Youth.

Bianca de la Garza anchored New England's highest-rated newscast at WCVB-TV. Her late night show, Bianca, aired in 20 million homes on CBS and ABC affiliates. Culinary Cabaret also welcomes author, event designer and entertaining expert Hilary Pereira, who will introduce her Splash Mixers – premium, all-natural and low-calorie mixers that simplify the art of making the perfect cocktail.

The signature event will once again showcase exceptional area chefs and restaurants to present an innovative evening of inspired appetizers, dishes and desserts. FPAC is pleased to collaborate with culinary partners including Tavolino, 3 Restaurant, J&L Catering, The Curry House, Beck’s Bistro Catering, Raven’s Vine & Tap, Fresh Start Market, The Little Shop of Olive Oils, David’s Tea, Cilla’s Coffeehouse, Dolce Dolce Bakery, Tri-County Culinary Arts and more.

Culinary Cabaret 2017 - May 5

Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will pair restaurant stations with representatives from vineyards and distributors, who will pour wines specifically chosen to complement the chef-prepared specialties. Reflecting Pour Richard’s “Never Drink Ordinary” motto, beverages will feature small producers, high quality and eclectic selection.

Tickets for Culinary Cabaret are $75 and are fully inclusive of the evening’s food, wine, beer and entertainment. Event proceeds support Electric Youth’s 2017 European concert tour to England, France, Italy and Switzerland. For more information, visit www.FPAConline.com. Tickets may be purchased online at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by phone at 508-528-3370.

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 13

The community is kindly invited to meet with the Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee. Information and updates will be provided on budget, policy, and the superintendent search. 

We welcome your feedback and understand how important community involvement is regarding the education of our young people. 

Join us on:

• Sat, May 13, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Cable Access TV Studio, 23 Hutchinson Street
• Friday, June 9, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - May 13

"the contractor has agreed to cover the costs associated with the replacement"

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

"The town removed the equipment at the popular DelCarte playground this week, with hopes of replacing it shortly. 

Local officials announced in early March that they would be removing the playground equipment at the 136-acre DelCarte Recreation & Conservation Area because of continued integrity problems with the fiberglass-reinforced structure. 

Recreation Director Ryan Jette said the contractor, GameTime, completed the equipment removal on Wednesday, and completed excavations in preparation for installing the new playground."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170419/franklin-to-replace-delcarte-playground-soon

Work to remove the troubled unit was underway when the photo was captured this past weekend

MBTA: Reminder - Friday - Franklin Line shuttle after 9:00 PM

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service (select trains) between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations beginning at 9:00 pm on Friday, April 21st, 2017, due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement in Norwood.

Due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement, buses will replace select evening trains between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations in both directions on the following dates:

- Friday April 21st, 2017

Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

The following trains will be affected:

• 727 (9:00 pm from South Station)
• 728 (9:01 pm from Forge Park/495)
• 730 (10:25 pm from Forge Park/495)
• 732 (11:46 pm from Forge Park/495)
• 731 (11:50 pm from South Station)

The following stations will be affected:

• Norwood Depot
• Norwood Central
• Windsor Gardens
• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Franklin
• Forge Park/495

Last updated: Apr 19 2017 08:31 AM
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Seen from the Franklin train: the pre-built portion of the bridge to be used as the replacement
is over there on the right. The train is on the bridge to be replaced

SAFE Coalition Race For Recovery - May 7

Register NOW for the first annual Race For Recovery! View this email in your browser Sunday, May 7th, 2017 This is the inaugural year of the SAFE 5K Run by the SAFE High School Peer-to-Peer Program! Join us on Sunday, May 7, 2017 for a beautiful Springtime 5K! Register now for the race or get more information. Copyright © 2017 SAFE Coalition, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in from a SAFE event or meeting. Our mailing address is: SAFE Coalition PO Box 434 Franklin, Ma 02038

Mother's Day Local Food and Craft Fair - Saturday, May 6

Come join us for a celebration of Spring, Mother's Day and locally grown/made food and crafts!

Where
An Unlikely Story
111 South St, Plainville, Massachusetts 02762

When
Saturday, May 6 at 10 AM - 3 PM

Mother's Day Local Food and Craft Fair - Saturday, May 6

Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/406312516410770/