FHS volleyball: “This is the youngest team we have had"

With the return to school, the fall sports season resumes and Hockomock Sports has posted their Hockomock League outlook for volleyball.

FRANKLIN

• 2015 Record: 15-5 (Kelley-Rex Division Champions)
• 2015 Finish: Reached D1 Central/West Quarterfinal
• Coach: Kate Horsmann

FHS Panthers

"Coming off the program’s second Kelley-Rex division title in the past five seasons, Franklin will be relying on youth to stay near the top of arguably the most competitive division in all of the Hockomock League’s sports. Senior Erin Skidmore (28 kills in 2015) is making the transition from the middle to the outside and will be a go-to attacking option at the net. At 6’3, junior Meaghan Maguire saw valuable time last year and will be a defensive leader at the net. The Panthers will look to sophomore setter Lauren McGrath to step in to set up the offense. 

“This is the youngest team we have had since I started coaching,” head coach Kate Horsmann said. “We have five sophomores who could all be impact players for us this season. The outcome of our season will really depend on how quickly they adjust to the speed of the varsity game and how quickly we gel as a unit.”

Read the full outlook on Hockomock League volleyball
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-hockomock-volleyball-preview/

Rep Roy: What's happening in the district - September 2016 newsletter

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. View this email in your browser Primary election on Thursday On Thursday, September 8 (yes, we will be voting on a Thursday), the State Primary election will take place throughout Massachusetts. In our District, the polls open at 6 am in Franklin at the High School and at 7 am in Medway at the Middle School. I will be on the ballot and ask for your vote for as the Democratic nominee for State Representative in the 10th Norfolk District. Even though many of the races on Thursday's ballot are uncontested, it's important to have your voice heard at the ballot box. Our government was designed for citizen participation, and voting is one of the opportunities to engage in the democratic process. If you don't vote, other people are going to make the decisions for you. From the opening bell to poll closing at 8 pm, we'll be out there holding signs at both locations. I hope that you will stop by to say hello on your way in. Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you on Thursday. Copyright © 2016 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 527A Boston, MA 02133

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The Love Dogs come to play THE BLACK BOX - Sep 17

THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series presents The Love Dogs, featuring rockin’ rhythm and blues, on Saturday, September 17 at 8 p.m. With barrelhouse boogie-woogie piano, stinging Fender guitar, and a red-hot horn section of trombone and alto, tenor and baritone saxes, The Love Dogs also showcases a swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called “the best in the business” and a charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. 

Based out of Boston, the septet just celebrated its 20th year. Combining elements of jump blues, New Orleans R&B, and early rock ‘n’ roll, The Love Dogs have played juke joints, festivals and concert halls across the U.S. and Canada and on both sides of the Atlantic. They’ve released four CDs. Many of the cuts have been blues radio favorites and several of the Dogs’ signature original songs have been used in feature films and on television.

The New York Post says, “Even though the music could make Leonardo’s David dance, it’s the songwriting that separates these dogs from the rest of the pack.”

Voted “Best New England Band” by Blues Audience magazine, The Love Dogs is part Rat Pack party, part 20th century musical encyclopedia, and part revival meeting.

The Love Dogs

The band’s lineup, featuring some of the Northeast’s best players, consists of Eddie “Duato” Scheer (lead vocals), Alizon Lissance (keyboards, vocals), Myanna (alto/tenor sax, vocals), Glenn Shambroom (guitar, baritone sax), Randy Bramwell (bass, vocals), Steve Brown (drums, vocals), Mario Perrett (tenor sax, vocals), and Mark Paquin (tenor sax, trombone). 

Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or at the door. A cash bar is available. The home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. For more information, call (508) 528-3370.

• For more about The Love Dogs, visit their webpage   

http://www.thelovedogs.com/the_band/

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 7, 2016

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• August 10, 2016

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

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
– Swearing in of Fire Lieutenant – Removed from Agenda

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS 
– Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks
appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

E. APPOINTMENTS 

• Conservation Commission
• Franklin Advisory Committee

F. HEARINGS
Alcoholic Beverages Licensees – Failure to Pass Compliance Check – 7:10

• Acapulco’s
• Joe’s American Bar and Grill

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
License Hearings - 7:10

• Rare Hospitality d/b/a LongHorn Steakhouse – Change of Manager
• 99 Restaurant – Change of Manager

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS -
• Preventive Maintenance
• Charter Review
1995
2010


I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 16-52: Appropriation: Plain Street Legal Settlement
2. Resolution 16-53: Settlement of Claim Relating to Town-Owned Tax Title Land on Plain Street – Exhibit 1 (separate link)

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

M. COUNCIL COMMENTS

N. EXECUTIVE SESSION

O. ADJOURN

Franklin Municipal Building

The agenda doc here contains the links to the details supporting documents

http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2016%20Complete/Agenda.doc

“We’ve got a bunch of great athletes that are pretty good soccer players"

With the return to school, the fall sports season resumes and Hockomock Sports has posted their Kelly-Rex Division outlook for boys soccer.

FRANKLIN

2015 Record: 12-7-1
2015 Finish: Reached D1 South Quarterfinal
Coach: Fran Bositis

"Franklin has some big holes to fill around the field but returning nearly a dozen varsity players is a good start. Around 10 returning players saw valuable varsity minutes last season and that is something the Panthers will rely on. 

FHS Panthers

The Panthers have to find replacements for midfielders Austin Kent and Nick Parent, along with defender Dan Geraci and goalie Henri Guilmette. However, Franklin doesn’t need to find any replacements for its strikers with both Farley Asmath and Kevin Hall back this year. Hall was second on the team with seven goals a season ago and Asmath is speedy, strong player that could add a lot to the attack. Hatim Brahimi (five goals, three assists in 2015) is one of the top returning players in the league and will lead the midfield for the Panthers this season. Franklin’s defense will consist of a rotation of five or six players, including Wesley Kozil and Noah Scafati. Senior Joe Kroon and junior Fred Beckmann will battle for the starting goalie spot. 

“We’ve got a bunch of great athletes that are pretty good soccer players that work really hard,” head coach Fran Bositis said."

For the Complete Kelly Rex Boys Soccer outlook
https://hockomocksports.com/2016-kelley-rex-boys-soccer-preview/

Reminder: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Sep 14

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club kicks off their 2016/2017 season on Wednesday, September 14th. We invite any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, to join us at "3" Restaurant, 461 West Central Street, Franklin. 

Complimentary appetizers and beverages are provided and a cash bar is available. We meet upstairs at 7:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We run September through May but hold many other casual events to stay connected throughout the year. 

The club is an opportunity for residents of all ages and situations - not just those new to town - to socialize and learn about our community. Our September meeting is a social gathering so it's a great opportunity to come and make new friends or catch up with old ones. 

For more information visit www.franklinnewcomers.com.

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is a non-profit social and
charitable organization for residents of Franklin

Reminder: Franklin Art Association - September 7

The Franklin Art Association will meet on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6:30 to 9:00PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street in Franklin. 

Refreshments and social time will begin at 6:30 followed by a short business meeting and a demonstration by oil painter and pastelist, Colleen Vandeventer of Attleboro.

Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information log on to www.franklinart.org.

Faneuil Hall 12 x 24 Oil - Colleen Vandeventer