Fields of Danger? (video)

NBC Nightly News updates the crumb rubber story.

Why is this a concern for Franklin? 

A new field was installed at Franklin High School with crumb rubber. There are two additional fields being budgeted for an update in the next couple of years. If there is enough interest, then perhaps the crumb rubber on those two (Beaver Pond and Pisani Field) could be updated with a safer mix than crumb rubber.

photo from August 2015 during the installation of the field which is now complete and being used regularly

Part 1 (Wednesday, September 30)

"It's the most common form of artificial turf and millions of children play on it every day, but is it safe? We put the question to the feds in our NBC News investigation."

"The list has nearly doubled, from 34 to 63 gathered from around the country. 15 have died."

Part 2 (Thursday, October 1)

"We're not willing to let our kids be the guinea pigs"




Thanks for the alert from @turfgrassforum

Pumpkins in the Park - Friday, Oct 30

The Franklin Art Center presents....

Pumpkins in the Park

in cooperation with the Franklin Recreation Dept.

Where?
At the Sculpture Park on Panther Way (before the Police Station)

Ladybug 5k - Sunday, October 18th

This year the Ladybug 5k will be on Sunday, October 18th, starting from Kennedy school at 551 Pond St. 

In addition to the 5K, there will be kids races, games, face painting and raffles. Fun, family friendly event.

Ladybug 5K race start

Race registration and number pick up starts at 8 AM
Kids race at 9:30
5K at 10 AM

Cash prize for top male and top female overall in the 5K

Participants can pre-register at www.ladybug2015.racewire.com; 
registration is available for the 5K, kids race and family pricing, family maximum $40

See our website at www.ladybug5k.com

"would have no valid reason to remove pens from the property"

A Bourne man was arraigned in Wrentham District Court Friday on charges that he stole as much as $54,000 worth of pens from a Franklin business. 

Gregory Loonan, 55, of 22 Carnoustie Road, pleaded not guilty to charges of felony breaking and entering during the daytime and larceny valued more than $250. He was released on $1,000 bail. 

Franklin Police Detective Eric Zimmerman wrote in an affidavit that the security director of Kuehne + Nagel, the local branch of an international shipping firm, contacted police in August regarding a large number of missing Cross pens. The company, he said, handles some packaging and distribution work for Cross.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151002/NEWS/151008283/1994/NEWS

screen grab of Kuehne + Nagel webpage

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 10/2/15 - THU 10/8/15

FRIDAY 10/2/15
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market at The Town Common
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena

SATURDAY 10/3/15
9am-12pm   Tri-County Showcase Spectacular - Open House at the Tri-County RVTHS
10am-12pm   First Annual Horseshoe Tournament at Franklin Rod and Gun Club, spectators welcome. Canceled due to the weather
6pm   FPAC Gala at The Black Box

SUNDAY 10/4/15
1-4pm   Pour Richard's Presents: 'French Lessons' - learn more about french wines and cheese pairings. Free event.

TUESDAY 10/6/15
6pm   Franklin Candidates Night at the Franklin Town Hall
7pm   Creating Rain Gardens event at Franklin Senior Center

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Franklin Federated Church: Blessing of the Animals - Sunday, October 4th

Blessing

of the Animals

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Franklin Federated Church - 171 Main Street

3 p.m. – Outdoors on the Front Lawn

(Rain date is Sunday, October 11^th also at 3 pm)

Pets are treasured gifts from God and worthy of blessing.

Join us for prayer, celebration, blessings, and treats for our beloved special companions. All creatures great and small are welcome!

We ask that all pets be leashed/caged/restrained.

If your pet is no longer living, you may bring a photo in their honor.

People and pets of all faiths are welcome!!

Please bring a lawn chair for your comfort and convenience.

www.franklinfederated.org

Pastor Charley Eastman - 508-528-3803 - federatedrev@gmail.com

A Welcoming and Affirming Congregation affiliated with the United Church of Christ and American Baptist Churches USA

No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

Taunton takes the golf match, FHS tops KP in field hockey

From Hockomock Sports we share that the FHS golf team lost to Taunton and that the FHS field hockey team remained unbeaten with a 1-0 victory at KP.

Golf

Franklin, 174 @ Taunton, 162 – Final 

– Taunton’s Mario Wilson carded a match low round of 37 for the Tigers.

Field Hockey

Franklin,1 @ King Philip, 0 – Final

– Christina Quinn scored nine minutes into the game and it turned out to be the game-winner for the Panthers. KP goalie Abby Campbell made 14 saves to keep the Warriors in the game in the second half. Franklin goalie Sam Jones made a save with 1:30 left to preserve the win.

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-100115/

Abby Campbell (31) made 14 saves for KP but Christina Quinn’s first half goal gave Franklin the win on Thursday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Hockomock Sports Managing Editor Josh Perry provides an in depth summary of the field hockey game Thursday. 

For the first time, Franklin and King Philip field hockey met up on the brand-new turf at Macktaz Field in a meeting between the first and third place teams in the Kelley-Rex Division. 

The Panthers came in unbeaten in the league, but the Warriors came in fired up at the chance to knock their rivals off the top of the league standings. 

With just a little more than a minute remaining in the game, and after nearly 20 minutes of nonstop Franklin pressure, the Warriors finally got a break and a scoring opportunity. Senior attacker Casie Curtin hit the edge of the circle and fired towards goal, but Franklin senior goalie Sam Jones, who had spent 20 minutes standing in the cold wind as mostly a spectator, was out to cut down the angle and kick the shot aside.

Continue reading the full write up online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/quinn-goal-downs-kp-keeps-franklin-unbeaten/