Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Hockomock Field Hockey: Players to Watch in 2022 - FHS' Carney, Downing

HockomockSports.com has published its listing of Field Hockey Players to Watch for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS athlete and link to the full listing below.

KAITLYN CARNEY, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin is coming off a dominant, historic season and Carney was the driving force behind the Panthers winning a third straight league title and reaching their first state semifinal. The reigning HockomockSports.com Player of the Year led the league in scoring for the second straight season, and the 55 goals she accounted for (37 goals and 18 assists) was more than all but two other teams. Carney is known for her intensity in the midfield, tracking back to win possession and then turning it instantly into attack. Her physicality is tough for teams to match and she has a powerful shot that makes her a threat anywhere in the circle. With strong stick skills to get past defenders and the vision to get the ball to her teammates around the cage, Carney draws the attention of all opposing defenders and opens up space for the rest of the team to attack. Franklin will be eyeing another Kelley-Rex title and another deep tournament run and Carney will again be the engine in the Panthers midfield to push the team forward.

SHAW DOWNING, SENIOR – FRANKLIN

Last season, Franklin scored 124 goals, which was more than double the next highest total (Attleboro’s 61). Downing was one of the players that stepped up and propelled the Panthers on a historic run to their first state semifinal. A clever finisher around the cage and an aggressive attacker who will pounce on any loose ball, Downing scored 20 goals and added nine assists last season, finishing sixth in the league in scoring. With a strong shot that makes her a threat anywhere in the circle, Downing seems to have an innate sense of where the ball is going to rebound and the quickness to jump on the chance when it comes her way. Franklin will be seeking a fourth straight league title this year and Downing’s goal scoring should have the Panthers confident that they can add another deep tournament run as well.

For the full listing of players to watch in the Hockomock League

FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Concerned about deceptive ads and sales of autos? Last call for comments


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By Karen Hobbs

The FTC is working to address deceptive advertising and unlawful add-on sales in the auto industry by considering changes to the law that would give the agency better tools to protect consumers and honest dealerships. 

Want to help? Don't wait! 

Submit a comment on the rulemaking and make your voice heard.



Concerned about deceptive ads and sales of autos? Last call for comments
Concerned about deceptive ads and sales of autos? Last call for comments

Horace Mann - great quote

"If an idiot were to tell you the same story every day for a year, you would end by believing it." ~ Horace Mann

 

Horace Mann - great quote
Horace Mann - great quote

Other worthy Horace Mann quotes:

  • "The highest service we can perform for others is to help them help themselves."
  • "There is nothing so costly as ignorance."
  • "When will society, like a mother, take care of all her children?"
  • "There is not a good work which the hand of man has ever undertaken, which his heart has ever conceived, which does not require a good education for its helper."
  • “Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.”

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio/FPS Voice – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am It Takes A Village: Lifelong Learning
8:30 am Community Arts Advocacy Day: A Discussion
10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones
12:30 pm Sandhya: Cupcakes
1:00 pm Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Keeping Students Safe
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Fall 2019 Show 1
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 3
3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Croueau
4:30 pm Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill
6:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
6:30 pm 4th of July 2022: School of Rock
9:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Bus-14 

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
8:30 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports
11:00 am Public School Concert: Strings School 05-16-16
1:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 10-27-21
3:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
3:30 pm Public School Event: Jazz Night 01-23-19
7:30 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19
9:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey: v Beverly 11-04-21


  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 08-17-22
2:00 pm Town Council 08-17-22
7:00 pm Town Council: LIVE, Chambers, 846 6956 5593

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 


Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)
Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Town of Franklin: Unofficial Results - MA State Primary - 09/06/22 (audio)

The unofficial state primary results for the Town of Franklin as announced by Town Clerk Nancy Danello on Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022

The PDF of the unofficial results can be found online ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/185HdrBXgfPO66QPIRIZCndGzdbyTo4Mk/view?usp=sharing

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/tof-state-primary-unofficial-election-results-09-06-22



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Town of Franklin: Unofficial Results - MA State Primary - 09/06/22 (audio)
Town of Franklin: Unofficial Results - MA State Primary - 09/06/22 (audio)

Town of Franklin - State Primary Unofficial Results - 09/06/22

The Unofficial results released by Franklin Town Clerk Nancy Danello for the State Primary held Sep 6, 2022 are shown in the embedded file:

 Download a copy ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/185HdrBXgfPO66QPIRIZCndGzdbyTo4Mk/view?usp=sharing


Town of Franklin - State Primary Unofficial Results - 09/06/22
Town of Franklin - State Primary Unofficial Results - 09/06/22


Save the Date! The Ladybug 5K returns! Oct 16

The Ladybug 5K returns on Sunday, October 16.

EVENT DETAILS
• USATF Sanctioned Event and USATF certified 5K course
• Professional Timing by 3C Race Productions
• Cash Prize for the Top Male and Female finisher
• Raffle (Tickets: 1 for $1 OR 12 for $10)
• Kids Fun Run begins at 9:15 AM
• 5K begins at 10 AM
• Bib number pick up begins at 8:30 AM 

COST
$25 for individual runner with pre-registration
$100 family cap for the 5K pre-registration only
$30 for individual runner, race day, no family cap
$5 for kids race
Race t-shirt included with 5K registration, additional shirts may be purchased for $15

Register online ->  https://www.ladybug5k.com/

Save the Date! The Ladybug 5K returns! Oct 16
Save the Date! The Ladybug 5K returns! Oct 16

State Primary Election - all 9 Franklin precincts vote at Franklin High School

The voting opened this morning at 6 AM and will close at 8 PM today. All 9 precincts vote at Franklin High School.

The Franklin unofficial results will be shared as soon as they are available from Nancy Danello, Franklin Town Clerk.

Information on the State Primary can be found on the Town Clerk's page

If you mailed your ballot, you can track it to see that it is "Accepted" for counting today  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/TrackMyBallot


voting booths at FHS
State Primary Election - all 9 Franklin precincts vote at Franklin High School

Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022

The Franklin Cultural Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10 from noon to 6 PM in and around the Town Common with the activities shown in the areas on the map shared here:

Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022
Franklin Cultural Festival - map of activity locations scheduled for Saturday, Sep 10, 2022

Other updates on the Cultural Festival




Hockomock Volleyball: Players to Watch in 2022 - FHS' Lacerda

HockomockSports.com has published its listing of Volleyball Players to Watch for the fall 2022 season. We share the FHS athlete and link to the full listing below.

TAYLOR LACERDA, JUNIOR – FRANKLIN

Franklin has won four straight league titles (sharing the last three with King Philip) and Lacerda is one of the players that the Panthers will be leaning on this fall to make it five in a row. As a sophomore, Lacerda emerged as Franklin’s top threat on the outside with her strong leap and great vision to find a hole in the opposing defense. She finished with 188 kills in 2021, but also added 258 digs and 34 aces, showing that she was more than just a dynamic hitter. Lacerda’s quickness and athleticism will get the chance to shine this season, as Franklin will have a few starting spots that need to be filled with new faces. The Panthers will continue to target league titles and hopefully, another deep tournament run and Lacerda’s continued growth on the outside will be a crucial component to their success this season.



FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers