FHS spring sports results for Friday, April 15

It was a split result against Mansfield on Friday with the FHS boys and girls tennis teams winning their matches with the Mansfield baseball and softball teams taking theirs. In the boys lacrosse match against Cohasset, the FHS team lost 8-7. Results courtesy of Hockomock Sports.

Baseball

• Franklin, 6 @ Mansfield, 14 – Final 

– Sophomore Tyler Dalton struck out five in five innings of work to earn his first career win. Mansfield’s offense exploded with Kevin Dow and Mike Arnold each going 3-4 with three runs scored, Jake Tryder going 2-3 with two RBI and Tyrone Pascual went 2-3 with an RBI for the Hornets.

Softball

• Franklin, 2 @ Mansfield, 7 – Final 

– Freshman Mady Bendanillo had a career day, connecting on a pair of home runs to lead the Hornets. Bendanillo hit a solo home run in the first inning and then connected for her first career grand slam in the second inning. The tandem of pitcher Maddie Letendre and catcher Bri Homer limited the Panthers at the plate. Letendre struck out six in a complete game while Homer played great behind the plate according to head coach Lori Letendre. Maddie Letendre helped her cause at the plate, going 2-3, while Megan Letendre, Kara Bendanillo, Rachel Carafa, Homer and Liz Mackin all had hits. For Franklin, Ally Shea went 2-4 with a run scored, Clara DeCarvalho was 2-4 and Alyssa Dasilva had a pair of RBIs in the top of the seventh.

Boys Tennis

• Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 4 – Final 

– Franklin won at second and third singles as well as first and second doubles to get the win. Junior Eli Brooks won 6-0, 6-3 at second singles and Tom Mancini won 6-0, 6-1 at third singles. James Johnston and Cam Piana won 6-0, 6-2 at first doubles and the team of Jeremy Gran and Dan Barrow won 6-0, 6-2 at second doubles.

Girls Tennis

• Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final

Boys Lacrosse

• Franklin, 7 @ Cohasset, 8 – Final 

– Senior Austin Kent and sophomore Eric Civetti both scored a hat trick and registered an assist for the Panthers. Head coach Lou Verrochi said Sophomore Connor O’Rourke was superb in goal with nine saves.

Luke Gordon (32) battles with a Cohasset player in Friday’s non-conference matchup. (Phil Garceau/ESPN Boston)

http://www.hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-lacrosse-falls-goal-cohasset/

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-041516/

MBTA - Starting May 23 - Commuter Rail Schedule Change

The new Commuter Rail spring schedules go into effect on Monday, May 23rd and are now available on the MBTA website at www.mbta.com. Please note that there will be no schedule changes for the Greenbush, Kingston/Plymouth, and Middleborough/Lakeville Lines. Paper copies of the schedules will be available in the Boston-based stations (North Station, South Station, and Back Bay) starting on Monday, May 16th. Last updated: Apr 14 2016 02:02 PM Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442456079&month=&year= Sent by the MBTA.

Franklin commuter rail approaching Franklin Dean Station from Forge Park

For ease, the Franklin line new schedule can be found here



Or on the MBTA site
http://www.mbta.com/uploadedfiles/Smart_Forms/News,_Events_and_Press_Releases/04.12%20Franklin%20Final.pdf

Winemaking Classes Start Soon

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER  REGISTER TODAY  Winemaking Classes with LaCantina Winery  Begin Later This Month Dear Friends: Learn the art of traditional Italian winemaking - and bring home your own case of wine! The Center for Adult Education and Community Learning at Franklin, in conjunction with La Cantina Winery, is pleased to once again offer Winemaking Partnership classes. This is a multi-week course designed to introduce you to the pleasures and satisfaction of winemaking. Your seminar fee of $250 includes all materials - grapes, use of professional winemaking equipment, winemaking consultation and education, 10-month wine storage, corks, capsules, bottles and one case of wine to take home.           For More Information and To Register click here

FPS- Life Long Learning, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by adulted@franklin.k12.ma.us in collaboration with Try it free today

Franklin Art Association - Spring Art Show - Apr 30, May 1

On Saturday, April 30th, the Franklin Art Association will hold an opening reception and awards ceremony at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central Street, Franklin.  The show will feature an exhibit and sale of works of art by member artists, a "clothesline cash and carry" art sale, small works table and bin sales of original work and prints.  Live music will be provided by the Franklin High School Jazz Band.  Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Franklin Art Associate - Spring Show and Sale

The show opens on Saturday, April 30th, 12 pm - 8 pm, and continues through Sunday, May 1st, 12 pm - 3 pm.

"We are very excited to have the opportunity to showcase our members' artwork at this terrific new venue at THE BLACK BOX," says Sue Sheridan, association president.

More than 100 pieces of art and photography by member artists will be featured.  All works will be for sale and reasonably priced.

The Franklin Art Association is a non-profit organization and has been continuously providing art education programs in Franklin for more than 40 years.  Monthly meetings, art exhibits and painting workshops provide the opportunity for artists and photographers at every skill level to meet and learn from one another in a supportive environment.  Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at the Franklin Senior Center, which feature art demonstrations by established regional and national artists.

The association's activities are supported in part by the Franklin Cultural Council, which is a local agency funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.  For more information about association activities, check the website at www.franklinart.org and www.facebook.com/FranklinArtAssoc/

About the event:

WHEN:  Saturday, April 30th from 12 pm - 8 pm, with an opening reception at 7 pm.  The show continues on Sunday, May 1st, 12 pm - 3 pm.  

WHERE:  THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central St., Franklin

ADMISSION:  Free

INFORMATION:  www.franklinart.org

Downtown Project Update #26 - April 15, 2016

"There will be no work on site (downtown) Monday, April 18. 

Tuesday traffic will be detoured off West Central St down West St as curbing will be installed in front of 711 plaza."

Anthony Tavalone

CE III MA DOT

new curbing being put in place, to be followed with new sidewalks

This was shared from the Town of Franklin

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 4/15/16 - THU 4/21/16

SATURDAY 4/16/16
8am-12pm   Recycling Event - Bottles, Cans, Appliances, Electronics to benefit FHS Softball Boosters, Elks Lodge, Pond Street.
12:30-1:30pm   FYHA Try Hockey for Free - Girls only! (ages 7-12) at the Pirelli Veterans Arena

SUNDAY 4/17/16
7:30-10:30am   Sunday Morning Breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club

TUESDAY 4/19/16
9-11:30am   Dean College Bulldog Baseball Clinic
1-3pm   Kids Paint - Spring Flowers - Franklin Art Center

WEDNESDAY 4/20/16
9-11:30am   Dean College Bulldog Baseball Clinic
7:30pm   Franklin Newcomers Club Meeting at the “3” Restaurant. Public welcome.

THURSDAY 4/21/16
9-11:30am   Dean College Bulldog Baseball Clinic
3pm   Memory Cafe for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones, free event, registration required at Franklin Senior Center
6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Tulips - Franklin Art Center
7pm   La Cantina Winery Tasting at Franklin Liquors

For additional April Break kid's activities in Franklin area go HERE.

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 Neighbor Brigade recognizes the Spirit of Volunteer Appreciation Week

Franklin Neighbor Brigade has a couple of shout outs in the Spirit of Volunteer Appreciation week. Thank you to our volunteers for giving and sharing themselves to others!

• To all our volunteers - April 22nd the Franklin brigade will be receiving an award from the Franklin Senior Center and Council on Aging for our volunteer work with the Senior population.

• As a fundraiser for the Jefferson Elementary Fifth Grade Celebration, the school's fifth graders sold bags of "Soul Warming Soups," and provided the option of donating a bag of soup to a local charity. With the selling power of the fifth grade students, as well as their generous families and friends, the school donated thirty bags of frozen soup to the Franklin chapter of Neighbor Brigade. More than fifteen families purchased two and four pound bags of soup, and the company generously matched these donations. The students thoroughly embraced the opportunity to raise money for their end-of-year celebration, while participating firsthand in assisting local families in need. Thank you volunteer Jacqui. S. For making this happen! Our recipients are going to be enjoying this soup all winter long.

Soul Warming Soups

• Kelly K has led a committee in creating "Neighbor Brigade Care Cups" to welcome new recipients with extra cheer and encouragement.

"NB Care Cups"

• Catherine A is leading a committee at her children's school with the art department in creating words of inspiration on butterfly's to Neighbor Brigade recipients in an art project.

words of inspiration on butterflies

You can help the Franklin Neighbor Brigade. Information on the group can be found on the internet at http://www.neighborbrigade.org/1-public/chapters/?chapter=FranklinMA