"At the end of the day, we didn’t do what we needed to do”

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap for the Mansfield win over Franklin in the State D1 Championship on Saturday.

"Just when it looked like Mansfield would run away the state championship, Franklin. Stormed back with a big run and had a chance to make it a two-possession game. 

And no one was surprised because that’s the never-give-up type of team that Franklin is. 

But when Mansfield was able to weather the storm, keep its lead, and break the pressure to pull away in the final minutes, it didn’t come as a big surprise either, because that’s the team the Hornets have been this season. 

And with that, Mansfield earned a hard-fought 67-54 win over Franklin to earn the D1 State Championship, the first in program history."

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-boys-basketball-beats-rival-franklin-for-first-state-championship/

For the gallery of photos from the game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Winter-2017-2018/Mansfield-Franklin-Boys-Basketball-D1-State-Final-03-17-18/

"At the end of the day, we didn’t do what we needed to do” (HockomockSports.com photo)

Reminder: Mustard’s Retreat plays Wrentham - Mar 23

Who: Mustard’s Retreat (David Tamulevich and Michael Hough)

When: 7:30 PM, Friday, March 23

Where: Original Congregational Church, 1 East St., Wrentham, MA 02093

Description:

Their special brand of folk music. Highly acclaimed as not only songwriters, but as interpreters of traditional and contemporary songs and stories, their show is full of enthusiasm, good humor and fine musicianship.

For more information and tickets, go to https://www.musicatocc.org.
For more about Mustard's Retreat  http://www.mustardsretreat.com/

Mustard’s Retreat plays Wrentham - Mar 23

Meet at the Hockomock Area YMCA for Camp Blast Family Night on Friday, March 30

The Hockomock Area YMCA invites residents in local communities to enjoy a ‘summer-like’ evening filled with fun and the chance to learn what camp is all about at our free Camp Blast Family Night. The event will take place on Friday, March 30th from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM at our Bernon Family Branch (located at 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), at our Foxboro Branch (located at 67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro), and our North Attleboro Branch (located at 300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro).

Learn why kids have the ‘Best Summer Ever’ when they attend Hockomock Area YMCA summer camps. Our Camp Blast Family Night will include opening and closing Ceremonies, face painting, camp songs, STEM, crafts, active games, raffles and prizes, a bouncy house, and more for all to enjoy. Children will get to participate in and experience Y Camp hands-on. Parents and prospective campers will have the chance to tour our camp facilities, meet camp directors and counselors, ask questions, and try out the many activities our summer camps offer. Go to hockymca.org/camp for more information.

At Camp Wiggi (Franklin), Camp WAPAWCA (Foxboro), and Camp Elmwood (North Attleboro) children look forward to built-in swim lessons, free swim, sports, STEM, gaga pit, arts and crafts, theatre, nature, games, music, archery, ropes team building, camper’s choice, fun weekly themes, special guests, field trips, and more. Grades 2-5 venture on weekly field trips to new and exciting places such as Launch Trampoline Park, museum of Science, Mystic Aquarium, Spring Lake, Breezy Acres, and so much more. On Wednesdays, special guests will come and visit with the first graders. Some of those visitors may be petting zoos, Frisbee catching dogs, magicians, and musicians.

Camp Blast Family Night  on Friday, March 30

Hockomock Area YMCA traditional camps include STEM programs to help close summer learning gaps between school years. The Hockomock Area YMCA offers 3, 4, and 5 day camp options as well as pre and post care from 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM for parents in need.

The YMCA is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that believes its programs and services should be available to everyone. For information about our financial assistance program, visit our website at hockymca.org. Scholarships are made available through the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth and Families Annual Campaign.

For more information about camp at the Hockomock Area YMCA, please visit hockymca.org/camp or call the Bernon Family Branch at 508.528.8708, Invensys Foxboro Branch at 508.772.1353, or the North Attleboro Branch at 508.695.7001.

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings - Mar 29

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings

Celebrate National Mom And Pop Business Owned Day With The Little Shop Of Olive Oils in the Franklin Liquors wine room. Learn all about Balsamic Vinegar and how to pair them with wines.

March 29th 7 PM

https://registration.xenegrade.com/tri-county/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=2559

Balsamic Vinegar And Wine Pairings - Mar 29

In the News: Storytime Fiesta at the Library; civics day in Medway

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

"The library will add a linguistic twist to storytime later this month when students from the Spanish National Honor Society read books and lead activities about Spanish culture. 

The first of the three events will take place on March 31, when there will be singing, dancing, cultural snacks and arts and crafts. The effort is being led by Franklin High School senior and Spanish National Honor Society member Letticia Pierre-Louis. 

She thought it would be a good idea to combine her work at the library with her honor society volunteer requirement to create an event that would benefit and educate the younger generation. 

The Storytime Fiesta isn’t just about learning a bit of Spanish, Pierre-Louis said, it’s about appreciating the culture surrounding the language around the world."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180318/franklin-high-senior-letticia-pierre-louis-brings-spanish-twist-to-library-storytime

Storytime Fiesta - March 31

"State and local officials described Medway High School’s inaugural Civics Day as a time to begin passing the torch to the leaders of tomorrow. 

Students got a chance to interact with local leaders during the Friday morning event and State Rep. Jeffrey Roy, D-Franklin, gave a speech about the importance of community engagement. 

The event also had a competitive component – a quiz competition to determine who had the best grasp of local issues. 

Teacher Aubrie Rojee, who organized the event, has a passion for civics and wants to teach students about the responsibility of being good citizens in a democracy."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180318/medway-civics-day-debuts-at-high-school

Oak St Elementary - March fund raising - Mar 20

It's so much more than pizza. With a huge selection of salads, pastas, subs, and burgers, there is something for everyone. 

Oak Street Elementary School will earn 20% of the sales made by our families and friends for the entire day!

You must submit a flyer with your order.

Piezoni's

WHEN: Tuesday, March 20th

TIME: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

WHERE: 150 Emmons Street (in the plaza)

PHONE: 508-528-0050

Oak St Elementary - March fund raising - Mar 20

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GubP6dR_GsmYrEdqNPxymv2MaCr5wcJh/view?usp=sharing

Town Council - Actions Taken - March 14, 2018

The School Committee meeting was canceled this week due to the blizzard and rescheduled for Thursday, March 22. 

The Town Council meeting was held as the storm had cleared. The meeting was shortened as the Legislative update was postponed to a future time.

The Actions Taken summary from the Town Council can be found here:

sunshine on Spruce Pond

53 Tri-County Students Receive Adams Scholarship

Fifty-three seniors at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School qualified to receive the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship for their performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test.

The John and Abigail Adams Scholarship provides a tuition waiver for up to eight semesters of undergraduate education at a Massachusetts state college or university.

The students were recognized on Thursday, March 15, during a celebratory reception in the school’s library.

Recipients from the Class of 2018 are:

• Ashland = Maximillian Ribeiro
• Attleboro = Brandi Allard and Frances Lopez
• Franklin = Andrew Barbato, Connor Capobianco, Shane Dowling, Duncan Graham, Jayme Martello, Alexander Mullin, Vincent Polito, Dylan Ross, Scott Saunders, Erin Thibeault, and Dylan White
• Medway = Jeffrey Blenkhorn, Julia Monahan, Johnna O'Gassian, Johnna O'Gassian, and Micah Perkins
• Millis = Ryan Malewicz
• Norfolk = Lucien Parker and David Renner
• North Attleboro = Brianna Boothe, Alyssa Burns, Madison Chamberlain, Katrina Chapman, Anthony Collette, Alyssa Compton, Kaylee Dunn, David Foster, Hannah Goudreau, Richard Heaney, Emily Hopkins, Carolyn Kiely, Megan Limpus, Joshua Mendoza, Amanda Merigo, Justin Stevens, and Seth Tincker
• Plainville = Eric Bernard, Peter Knowles, Nicole Loney, Kiley Nordberg, and William Silver
• Seekonk = Alexis Chapman, Jacob Dezotell, Armen Eghian, Ethan Mace, Sydney McDonald, and Tyler Mello
• Uxbridge = Cara Parker
• Walpole = Caralyn Morell
• Wrentham = David Fleury and Gus Hadayia

The scholarship provides up to eight semesters of free tuition to full-time undergraduate students who attend a Massachusetts state college or university. The scholarship covers tuition only; fees and room and board are not included. The scholarship must be used within six years of a student's high school graduation.

To be eligible, students in the Class of 2018 had to achieve an Advanced score on one of the three high school state assessment tests in ELA, Mathematics or STE, and score at the Proficient level or higher on the two remaining tests. Their combined scores must also place them among the top 25-percent of students in the graduating class within their district.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

53 Tri-County Students Receive Adams Scholarship

Mansfield rallies past Franklin to take D1 title

The Boston Globe provides the write up on the Mansfield victory for the D1 boys basketball Championship.

"After years of knocking on the door, the Mansfield boys’ basketball team finally broke through for an MIAA Division 1 state championship. 

Mansfield lost in the South sectional final in 2015 and 2017 and fell in overtime to Springfield Putnam in the 2013 state title game. 

But on Saturday at the MassMutual Center, the Hornets earned that elusive state title in sweet fashion by outlasting Hockomock League rival Franklin, 67-54, to close their season on a 20-game winning streak."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/17/boys/7QHn8ZD1NC6nAGlSKen54I/story.html

Mansfield's Ryan Otto grabs a rebound over Franklin’s
Christopher Edgehill. (JOHN TLUMACKI/THE BOSTON GLOBE)

Via the Twitterverse
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

End 1Q: Franklin 16, Mansfield 16. Hornets finish with 7-0 run to tie it, topped with emphatic one handed slam from Damani Scott (12 points). #hockomock pic.twitter.com/itYYigV57q

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018

16-16 after 1st. @fhsboysbball @FHSSports Oh yeah...and @RattleCity showed up! pic.twitter.com/y7psOL3oJY

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 17, 2018

Mahon scored early but McCoy has answered with a three. Lots of whistles here. Hornets up 38-28 with 4:39 left 3Q. #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018

Edgehill jumper, timeout Franklin. Mansfield up 59-44 with 4:37 left. Panthers are just 8/19 from FT line, Mansfield 17/20. #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018

Mansfield will have the ball coming out of a timeout. 23 on the shot block, leading 59-52 with 2:25 to play. Buckle up. #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018

Final: Mansfield 67, Franklin 54. The Hornets are D1 State Champions. #hockomock

— Ryan Lanigan (@R_Lanigan) March 17, 2018

Tough fought battle but unfortunately we came up short. Mansfield won 67-54. Thank you boys and especially the... https://t.co/jZ2rppQTaP

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) March 17, 2018

Lost a hard fought game to Mansfield. Congratulations to the whole @fhsboysbball program, but especially seniors. So proud of everyone!!

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) March 17, 2018

pic.twitter.com/TyJF1dOFRn

— Paul Mahon (@paulmahon21) March 18, 2018

After falling to Mansfield in the D1 state final today in Springfield, the #Franklin bball team gathered and joined arms on the court. @FHSSports @fhsboysbball @RattleCity PHOTOS: https://t.co/5EL6COo2hM pic.twitter.com/vGhz5nLi70

— Ken McGagh (@kmcgaghMWphoto) March 18, 2018

Franklin Boys Basketball - BE PROUD OF WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED THIS YEAR! Although the end result was not what you had hoped, this journey has been filled with a lifetime of great memories. Thank you seniors! #PantherPride

— FranklinAthletics (@FHSSports) March 18, 2018

Thank you @_FHSBasketball for an amazing year. pic.twitter.com/1eorkY4o3h

— Matt Durkey (@mattdurkeyprod) March 18, 2018

RMV will be closed March 23-25 for a system upgrade

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

"Signs along the Mass Pike announced this weekend that the Registry of Motor Vehicles will close temporarily March 23-25 while it switches to a new computer system. 

Services, other than law enforcement, will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, until 8 a.m. Monday, March 26, including motor vehicle inspections, registry online services and in-person services at registry and AAA locations. On its website, the RMV said it will not process any transactions during this time. 

This means all Massachusetts inspection stations, including auto dealerships, cannot perform vehicle inspections on March 23, 24 and 25. 

The new computer system will replace the current one, which is more 30 years old. It will also allow the registry to issue federally mandated REAL ID credentials, which allow some members of the public to use a driver’s license as federal identification."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180318/rmv-to-close-march-23-25-for-system-upgrade

Here is a list of services that will be unavailable during this time:

• RMV Service Centers
• RMV transactions at AAA offices
• RMV transactions online at MassRMV.com or Mass.gov/RMV
• Vehicle inspections at inspection stations
• Car registrations or vehicle inspections at car dealerships

All RMV services will come back online at 8 a.m. on March 26.

For more info, check out the RMV page at MA.GOV
https://www.mass.gov/news/the-rmv-will-be-closed-march-23-25-for-a-system-upgrade

RMV will be closed March 23-25 for a system upgrade

Timeless NEW FITNESS STUDIO!

Our NEW Timeless FITNESS STUDIO is now OPEN!

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Our NEW FITNESS SCHEDULE Begins this MONDAY, 3/19/18.

BONUS: The first 4 People who JOIN Timeless FITNESS before 3/31/18, will receive 1/2 OFF their April Membership!  www.timelesscrossfit.com

Any questions please contact: mc@timelesscrossfit.com   #cantisnotanoption

Timeless NEW FITNESS STUDIO!

The fitness studio is located at 844 Upper Union St, Franklin

Knights of Columbus - Food Drive - March 24-25

The Knights of Columbus is holding an Easter fund raiser for those “in need” at St. Mary Church, One Church Square, Franklin, MA.

All proceeds will benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The Knights will have a table set up selling  Stop and Shop gift cards outside the church after Mass on Saturday, March 24 and after each Mass on Sunday, March 25. (5% of sales benefits St. Vincent)

In recognition of significant need, we are also suggesting a second way you can share the spirit of giving. Please donate one or more of the gift cards you purchased (100% of donated card benefits St. Vincent) Contribute a purchased gift card using the Donation Box.

We thank you in advance for your compassion and donation to those less fortunate.

Thank You for your Caring

Knights of Columbus - Sacred Heart Council #1847

Knights of Columbus
Sacred Heart Council #1847

The Life of Reilly spends time with Jamie Barrett (video)

If you haven't caught up with the "Life of Reilly and Friends" recently, they spend some time with Jamie Barrett in this episode.





More episodes of The Life of Reilly and Friends can be found on YouTube or broadcast on Franklin TV

YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77c2YnSqVp2UAcIUZ97Pvw

Check the Franklin TV schedule for the broadcast via cable   http://franklin.tv/

“Best Buddies is so fun and I recommend it to anyone"

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

"The beautiful ladies and dapper gentlemen of the Franklin Best Buddies flaunted their gowns and suits during the promenade on Friday night, just a short time before the real dancing began. 

This year’s prom took place at the Franklin Elks Lodge and was, as always, a bonding experience and great success with about 80 students in attendance. 

Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to ending the stigma towards those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by pairing them up with people without disabilities for outings and events like the Best Buddies Prom. 

“It’s to give them an opportunity like every other high schooler,” said Miriam Connolly, adviser for Best Buddies. “Honestly, it’s a ball. They dance and dance. My typical students will tell me they have more fun at this than the other prom.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180316/franklin-best-buddies-dance-night-away

https://www.bestbuddies.org/

FHS Best Buddies Prom 2018. Oh What A Night!! @FranklinHS @BestFHSBuddies @BestBuddiesMA pic.twitter.com/2tr4tEaSVz

— FPS Student Services (@fps4students) March 16, 2018

Best Buddies Prom 2018. Oh What a Night! @FranklinHS @BestFHSBuddies @BestBuddiesMA pic.twitter.com/j2IxZqC28m

— FPS Student Services (@fps4students) March 16, 2018

Best Buddies Prom 2018. Oh What a Night! @FranklinHS @BestFHSBuddies @BestBuddiesMA pic.twitter.com/nJ0UE4gpAw

— FPS Student Services (@fps4students) March 16, 2018

"It has been a rivalry for the ages"

The Boston Globe Sports page provides a good preview of the FHS vs Mansfield game for the State D1 Championship

"This isn’t their mid-January meeting in Franklin (Panthers, BTW, 67-52). Or the rematch in early February on the court in Mansfield (Hornets, 59-47), though the intensity is never lacking for any of their Hockomock League regular-season clashes. 

No, Saturday night’s showdown (5:45 p.m.) at the MassMutual Center in Springfield will be the ultimate rubber match for the Franklin and Mansfield boys’ basketball teams. 

In their third meeting of 2017-18, the Hornets and the Panthers will battle for the MIAA Division 1 championship, a plaque that has been elusive for both programs."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/16/schhockomock/byqKDlTORTxa4aq1Rqm8fO/story.html

The Globe also has a rundown of all the high school match up for today's State finals
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/2018/03/16/who-will-win-state-high-school-basketball-titles/RnhjLS4pO5QIMaCDwOSMeM/story.html

The audio for the game (if you can't get to Springfield) can be found online here
http://mixlr.com/jphref/events/franklin-vs-mansfield-d1-boys-ma-state-f/

BEST OF LUCK TO OUR BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM as they depart for Springfield! LET’S BRING A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BACK TO FRANKLIN!!!! @fhsboysbball @FranklinHSNews #PantherPride #LETSGOPANTHERS

Here is the link to Franklin TV’s audio stream that will be live from the D1 Boys state basketball finals on Saturday at 5:45. Franklin vs. Mansfield. Please join us online if you can’t come out to Springfield. https://t.co/9MKl1af5Z2 #mixlr

— jay horrigan (@jphref) March 16, 2018