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In 1953, with much enthusiasm and excitement Little League came to Franklin. Through a series of photographs, newspaper articles, team rosters and research, an exhibit on display in April brings that first year back to life.
Four teams sponsored by the VFW, the Jaycees, the Rotary Club and the Lions Club, with names like Luccini, Lola, DeBaggis, Nasuti, Bassignani, Rossetti, Padula, Bertone, Mucciarone, Yadisernia, Taddeo Carlucci, Costello, D’Amelio, Fricker, Sullivan and more, the boys of summer were organized and played their first season on the new diamond at Fletcher’s Field.
The exhibit opens April 12th and runs through opening day of this year’s Little League Season, Saturday April 21st. The museum will stay open after the Opening Day Parade for players and families to stop in and have a look back at where it all started.
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a sunny day on the large baseball diamond at Fletcher Field |
- Saturdays 10:00 AM -1:00 PM
- Sundays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thursday evenings 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Franklin 1 Walpole 0. Complete game shutout by Sr. Jake Noviello (7inn, 4H, 6K & 2BB). Game winning RBI by Sr. James Leofanti knocking in Sr. Steve Luttazi. Next up: Home vs Taunton Friday, April 20th at 6:30pm.— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) April 19, 2018
All games - with the exception of Boys Lax - are postponed tomorrow.— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) April 18, 2018
On Friday: G Tennis hosts Taunton at 2pm. B Tennis at Taunton 1pm w/11:30am bus. V Bball hosts Taunton at 6:30PM. Girls V Lax hosts ND on May 24. JV and FR Baseball makeups will be scheduled sometime next week.
FHS Boys Lax has already signed up to pitch in... who is going to join us? #PantherPride @Franklin_Lax @FHSSports https://t.co/L2YbgslflQ— FHS BoysLax Boosters (@FHSlax_boosters) April 18, 2018
Congratulations to Mia Lizotte and Liz Traphagen for being selected to the Metro West All Star Gymnastic Team. Well deserved girls very proud of you and the seasons you had! @FHSSports @FranklinHS @FranklinMatters @FranklinHSNews #fhsproud #pantherpride pic.twitter.com/T9XBjDOa0g— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) April 18, 2018
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FHS Panthers |
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3rd Annual Empty Bowls Dinner - May 1 |
Franklin High School is participating in an international charity project called Empty Bowls, which supports hungry people in local communities. The objective of the Empty Bowls Club is to teach students of all ages that they can make a difference in their local community. Club members, along with FHS faculty, district K-12 art teachers, and the Franklin community, make ceramic bowls throughout the year. Then, the Empty Bowls Club and the Franklin Food Pantry work together to co-host a community meal of soup and bread. All funds raised at this event are donated to the Franklin Food Pantry. The Empty Bowls Club has been sponsored by the Franklin Cultural Council.
The Franklin Food Pantry offers supplemental food assistance and household necessities to nearly 1,000 individuals. Clients have access to bread and fresh produce daily during Pantry hours. As a nonprofit organization, the Pantry depends entirely on donations, and receives no town or state funding. Other programs include a Mobile Pantry, Cooking Matters classes, a Healthy Futures Market, emergency food bags and holiday meal packages. The Pantry is located at 43 W. Central St. in Franklin on Route 140 across from the Franklin Fire Station. Visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Norfolk County Register of Deeds Franklin Office Hours - May 24 |
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Franklin Public Library: Mr Vinny's Puppet Show |
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Franklin Public Library: Sign Language |
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8th Annual Franklin and Bellingham Fives Road Race - May 5 |