Franklin Matters

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Franklin PorchFest June 1: schedule of performers & porches released

Franklin PorchFest 2024

Schedule of performances

270 Cottage St 2:00 - 4:00 The Bittas

5:00 - 6:00 W.M.D

60 Dean Ave 2:00 - 4:00 Dave Warner Band

148 Dean Ave 1:00 - 2:00 Railroad picker

17 E Central Street, Birchwood Bakery 12:30 - 1:30 Jack & Aida

16 Fales Street 1:00 - 3:00 Matt Tremble

4:30 - 6:00 A Touch of Grey

85 Hillside Rd 12:00 - 1:00 Berkshire Valley Boys

2:00 - 4:00 Lincoln Street Groove Project

94 Hillside Rd. 4:30 - 6:00 Orange Squeeze

9 Lincoln Street 12:00 - 1:00 Garden Of Hedon

3:00 - 4:00 The Pub Kings

5:00 - 6:00 The Zajac Brothers Band

18 Lincoln Street 1:00 - 3:00 Dom DeBaggis

3:45 - 5:45 Joe Marino

270 Main St. 12:00 - 1:00 Mark Legere

2:00 - 4:00 Bucketlist

164 Main Street 12:30 - 1:15 Jeff Roy of Ben Gardner's Boat

1:45 - 2:30 Great Highland Bagpipe Player

3:00 - 4:30 Critical Mass

171 Main Street, Federated Church 2:15 - 3:00 Ben Levy

5:00 - 6:00 Average Joel

36 Main Street, Intermission Cafe 12:00 - 6:00 FSPA/FPAC Faculty, Students and Alumni

118 Main Street, Public Library 12:00 - 1:00 Musical Memories with John & Linda

2:00 - 3:00 The Bad Apples

4:30 - 6:00 Spunky Bliss

201 Main Street, Town Common Gazebo 1:00 - 3:00 Franklin Public Schools Music

5:00 - 6:00 South Street Six

27 Marvin Ave 2:00 - 3:00 LIZ's KID

5:00 - 6:00 Mike Mainuli

35 Marvin Ave 1:00 - 2:00 Cabana Knights

3:00 - 4:00 Moonshot

14 Orchard Street 4:00 - 5:00 Heath Nisbett

5:15 - 6:00 Rayna Nisbett

17 Park Rd 5:00 - 6:00 Ayre Time

24 Pearl Street 1:00 - 3:00 The Franklin Underground

99 Pleasant St 1:00 - 3:00 AK Cody and the Wicked Northmen

3:30 - 5:00 Grab the Wheel

237 Pleasant Street 12:00 - 1:00 Grey Cats Band

2:00 - 4:00 Wild Sundays

28 Queen Street 12:00 - 1:00 Sun Of Sound

2:00 - 4:00 Slow Train

248 Summer St 2:00 - 4:00 According to Nancy

5:00 - 6:00 Alfred Be Loud

39 Union St 1:00 - 2:00 Kaye Kelly with Innover

80 Union St 2:00 - 3:30 The KO Trio

17 Union Street 4:00 - 6:00 Dave Bauer & Diet Soda

305 Union Street 2:00 - 3:00 DERT

80 West Central Street, Historical Museum 12:00 - 1:00 Jamie Barrett

2:00 - 3:00 Metrowest Symphony ensemble

4:00 - 5:00 Greenwich Bay Brass ensemble

Check out the gallery of performers -> https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/map.php#gallery

Check out the schedule of performances -> https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/map.php#schedule

Download a PDF of the schedule -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hm4euH5QT-Xm5BouwKztYrRI0D1H8BU7/view?usp=drive_link

Conversation with Ted Cormier-Leger on the current Franklin topics (audio)

FM #1201 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1201 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Town Councilor Ted Cormier-Leger. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio studios on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Ted Cormier-Leger

We talk about

The schools’ redistricting proposal
Davis Thayer and ‘Expression of Interest’ proposals due at end of May
Social media not the proper place for accurate info or civil discourse
Unfortunate timing of multiple events coming together
Budget & the override scheduled for June 11
Affordable housing and the real estate market

The recording runs about 48 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1201-ted-cormier-leger-05-08-24

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Contact info for Ted Cormier-Leger -> tcormierleger@franklinma.gov

Town Council page => https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council

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FHS girls & boys lacrosse teams top Oliver Ames on Monday

Via Twitter and our subscription to HockomockSports .com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, May 13, 2024

Softball = Franklin, 1 vs. Bishop Feehan, 2 – Final

– Franklin and Bishop Feehan were tied through six innings but the visiting Shamrocks plated the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh to squeak out a win over the Panthers. Trailing by a run going into the bottom of the sixth, Sarah Boozang (2-for-3) smacked a one-out triple to right, and after a walk from Carly Johnson-Pellegri, Marley Allen brought the run home with an RBI ground out to second. Sarah Sacramone had a stellar outing in the circle, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk, striking out seven in a complete game.

Boys Lacrosse = Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 15 – Final

1st quarter = Franklin: 4, OA: 0
Halftime = Franklin: 7, OA: 0
3rd quarter = Franklin: 12, OA: 0
Final = Franklin: 15, OA: 0
⭐️ McEvoy 4🚨 2🍎 ; ⭐️⭐️ Hansen 2🚨 2🍎; ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Paterson 1🚨 3🍎
https://twitter.com/FranklinHSLax/status/1790172465596911848

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 14 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final

– Franklin raced out to an 8-2 lead at halftime and pitched a second half shutout to return home from Easton with a 14-2 victory over the Tigers. Julia Flynn had a strong all-around game with three goals, two assists, and four draw controls while Gabi Consigli and Izzy Cross each finished with a hat trick and one helper in the win. Katie Ryan and Sophia Sacchetti each chipped in with two tallies, Vera Hansen added one goal, Tori Cahill registered one assist, and Norah MacCallum anchored a strong defensive effort from the Panthers with four caused turnovers and two ground balls. Taylor McAndrew and Kit Perron each had a goal each for OA.

Girls Tennis = Franklin, 0 vs. Bishop Feehan, 5 – Final

Panthers see their 12 match win streak end against Bishop Feehan 5-0 in a non-league matchup.
Doubles team of Brooke Daniels & Sydney Tolonen had a great match but lost 11-9 in a 3rd set Superbreaker.
Next up is North Attleborough on Tuesday.
https://twitter.com/fhs_gvtennis/status/1790154020264214696

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-05-13-24/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin Food Pantry says "Thank you" for more than 11,000 pounds of food for "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign

On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Franklin, Massachusetts letter carriers participated in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry.

More than 11,000 pounds of food was collected from Franklin residents, which equates to more than 9,000 meals. The Pantry extends its gratitude to the letter carriers who filled their truck with the much-needed food.

Thank you to the generous residents of Franklin, the committed volunteers who sorted and restocked the food, Stop & Shop in Franklin for lending grocery carts to easily transport the food, the extra support from Jim Sierra, and the Franklin Senior Center for providing the extra space to collect, check, and sort the food.