FHS Volleyball and Field Hockey players to watch

Hockomock Sports has announced their preseason listing of players to watch for volleyball and field hockey. FHS has representation on both listings.

Volleyball

Aubrie Kutil, Senior – Franklin

Not many schools have both top offensive and defensive players back, but with Dayna McCue, Beth Neal and Aubrie Kutil, the Panthers have a lot of pieces back. Kutil had a team-high 116 kills in 2014 and had a near 40% kill percentage. With 16 blocks, Kutil is the Panthers’ top returning blocker at the net. Beth Neal (31 aces, 39 digs, 184 assists) will play a big role in getting Kutil the ball this year and could also be one of the standout players at the season’s end.

FHS Panthers

Dayna McCue, Senior – Franklin

The Panthers are fortunate enough to have back one of the best defensive players in the league this year. McCue had a whopping 538 serve receives (average 33.8 receives per match) last year and added team-high 217 digs. She also was a big boost in terms of serving with 30 aces, which was third for the Panthers last year. With the Kelley-Rex title race wide open heading into the season and no clear favorite, McCue’s reliable defense could be something that pushes Franklin to the front of that race.

For the complete listing of volleyball players to watch in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/players-to-watch-on-the-volleyball-court-in-2015/

Field hockey

Sam Jones, Senior – Franklin

Franklin will once again be considered a favorite for the Kelley-Rex crown and goalie Sam Jones is one of the reasons why. After graduating some of the top scorers from last season, the Panthers will be counting on Jones, a HockomockSports.com Second Teamer from 2014, to backstop a tight defense. Jones, who had 10 shutouts last season, has the size and agility to be once again one of the top goalies in the Hock.

Taylor Reutlinger, Senior – Franklin

The Panthers will rely on the leadership of Reutlinger, who will be captain for the second straight year and will be in the stating lineup for the third straight year. Reutlinger controls the midfield and is a key player on corners, both on offense and defense. His distribution and vision will be key for the Panthers this season.

For the complete listing of field hockey players to watch in the Hockomock League
http://www.hockomocksports.com/field-hockey-players-watch-2015/

Franklin Food Pantry Announces Dean Bank as Official Bag Sponsor

"Dean Bank is now the Pantry’s official shopping bag sponsor, donating hundreds of re-usable shopping bags – a supply that we count on every day. As we approach our busiest time of year, the new supply of bags will be used in a number of ways as we serve our clients. 

They are used for emergency food packages for new visitors who come to our doors; to package our holiday meals for Thanksgiving; and to give to new clients who register with the Pantry for ongoing assistance. Clients bring in their re-usable bags each time they visit the Pantry. 

Thank you, Dean Bank, for caring about our community!"

Kevin Goffe, Dean Bank president, presents Erin Lynch, Pantry executive director, with one of the re-usable shopping bags Dean Bank has donated to the Pantry.

This was shared from the Franklin Food Pantry page

http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/2015/09/pantry-announces-dean-bank-as-official.html

"This brand and logo will relate directly to what downtown is."

Franklin Downtown Partnership

"Partnership members, speaking at the organization's Thursday morning session, said they had been in touch with the college about creating a formal program - to be called something along the lines of "Dean Discounts" - to attract students. The college will resume classes on Tuesday. 

"Our members can offer a discount to students," partnership Executive Director Lisa Piana said, noting that, while the original plan was a blanket discount, it had been loosened somewhat. "(The business owners) come up with the discount - 10 percent off, buy one get one or something else." 

Piana said the plan would be to have a visual marker - possibly a paw print sticker - at the business to indicate that it participates in the program."

Continue reading the article online
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150907/NEWS/150907413/1994/NEWS

Franklin Rod and Gun Club: Friday Fish Fry - Sep 11

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY 

SEPTEMBER 11th!! 

Public Welcome!

Franklin Rod and Gun Club

Please join us for our Friday night Fish Fry September 11th. Dinner starts at 6pm and the cash bar opens at 5pm. Dinner includes fish & chips, coleslaw and a cup of chowder.

Donation: $10 per person



Visit the Franklin Rod and Gun Club webpage for additional info
http://www.franklinrodandgun.org/

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 9, 2015

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
– August 5, 2015, Executive Session June 24, 2015

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS 
– This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS 
– Conservation Commission - Tara Henrichon

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS 
- Transfer of Hotel/Innholder License – Residence Inn

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

1. Resolution 15-52: Order of Layout, Acceptance & Taking of a portion of Lewis Street, Currently a private way – Referral to Planning Board
2. Resolution 15-53: Funding Horace Mann Statue
3. Resolution 15-55: Ratification of the Franklin Public Library Staff Association Contract
4. Resolution 15-56: 2015 Amended Schedule of Town Council Meetings
5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-750: Zoning Map Changes from Industrial to General Residential V District in an Area on or Near Dean Ave – 2nd Reading – 2/3 Vote
6. Bylaw Amendment 15-751: Changes to Chapter 181, Wetlands Protection – 2nd Reading
7. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 15-752: Nonconforming Buildings, Structures, and Uses – Referral to Planning Board

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION

P. ADJOURN

Lewis St newly repaved and up for approval for the portion that is a 'private way' to be taken over by Franklin

The full set of documents released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2015%20Complete%20With%20Documents/09092015.pdf

FHS Soccer Players to watch

Hockomock Sports has published their soccer players to watch list for the coming season. FHS boys and girls soccer have key players mentioned.

For the girls

Bailey Knous, Senior – Franklin

Knous is a dynamic forward and one of the leading scorers for the Panthers, who reached a third straight sectional final last fall. Knous scored double digit goals again in 2014, despite occasionally battling injuries. When healthy, she can be one of the most prolific scorers in the Hockomock and fits into the Panthers style as a striker that can play on the shoulder of the last defender as well as drop in and allow the wide players to push forward. With Knous on the pitch as a focal point to the attack, Franklin looked more dangerous, as evidenced by the opening 15 minutes of the final against Whitman-Hanson when Franklin created chance after chance. This could be a big year for the senior. 

Victoria Stowell, Senior – Franklin

The Assumption-commit has continued to grow well beyond her stature and can dominate the game with her passing ability. Stowell rarely gives the ball away in midfield and, although she’s not the biggest midfielder in the league, can also get stuck in and win the ball back. The Panthers have an explosive attack and much of it stems from Stowell, a two-time HockomockSports.com Best XI choice, finding the right pass to unlock the defense. With Taylor Cogliano graduated, Stowell may be asked to push even further forward to help spring the attack.

For the other Hockomock League girls soccer players to watch
http://www.hockomocksports.com/girls-soccer-players-to-watch-in-2015/

FHS Panthers

For the boys:

Austin Kent, Senior – Franklin

The Panthers graduated a ton of talent (16 seniors), with nearly its entire starting lineup gone. One name that is back is senior Austin Kent. Kent has been making plays since his sophomore year and it’s likely Kent will be one of Franklin’s top threats this year. Kent has shown over the past two years his ability to find the back of the net, which will be key in the battle for the Kelley-Rex division title, which is very much up for grabs this year. It’s typical for a Franklin team to have a balanced scoring attack but expect Kent to be a key part of the Panthers’ success in 2015.

For the other Hockomock League boys soccer players to watch
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boys-soccer-players-watch-2015/

Missin' Matt Walk - Sep 12

Meghan Giacomuzzi knows first-hand the effects drug addiction can have on a family. 

Giacomuzzi lost her brother, Matthew Bertulli, a Hopedale native who was living in Milford, to a heroin overdose in 2012. As she continues to grieve her brother’s death, Giacomuzzi is organizing a walk to raise awareness about opiate addiction and the need to properly dispose of unneeded prescription medications. 

“This has definitely helped me get through (Bertulli’s death),” she said of organizing the Sept. 12 walk at 11 a.m. at Milford Town Park. “If I can save one life through doing this it’s worth all the work I put in.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150905/NEWS/150907472/1994/NEWS/?Start=1

Missin' Matt

Register to walk online
http://www.missinmatt.myevent.com/3/online_payment.htm