FHS Softball - Hockomock League Preview

The FHS softball preview is provided by Hockomock Sports .com

2016 Record: 12-112016 Finish: Reached Div. 1 South Preliminary RoundCoach: Kate Fallon

"Once the rains go away for a few days, Franklin will be able to open its new field and make official its move back to the high school after a couple seasons playing at Dean College. The Panthers are excited about the new facility and about the team’s potential for success this spring with seven returning starters from last year.

Leading the way is third baseman, and four-year starter, Olivia DiGiacomo, who has been a mainstay at the hot corner and provides leadership for the infield. To her left is shortstop Alyssa DaSilva, a three-year starter with two years of experience at short. Sophomore Allie Shea is back at first base and senior Clara DeCarvalho is back behind the plate and poised for a “breakout season,” according to head coach Kate Fallon. The outfield is also filled with veterans, including seniors Rachel Cousineau in left and Olivia Haba in center.

FHS Panthers

The seventh starter is senior Alex Niss, who started as a pinch hitter last season before taking over the DP role and turning into one of the top power hitters in the Hockomock League. The Panthers should be solid defensively and at the plate and Fallon is hoping that sophomore pitchers Jackie Cherry (who carried a shutout into the seventh in the season opening loss to North Attleboro) and Emily Valentino can make an instant impact in the circle.

“Win 11 games and make the tournament again,” said Fallon when asked about the expectations for the team this season. “I expect the seniors to provide leadership and be role models for the underclassmen. It’s always a dogfight in this league…but I think we are a good team.”

For the complete Hockomock League preview
https://hockomocksports.com/2017-hockomock-softball-preview-2/

In the News: downtown beautification day planned; town social media accounts are records

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"With warmer weather on the horizon, several local organizations are looking to spruce up the look of downtown. 

The matter was raised at a Thursday morning Franklin Downtown Partnership meeting, with members noting an upcoming “beautification day” for the area. 

Event organizer Eileen Mason said the event - scheduled for Saturday, May 20 - would focus on updating the plants and flowers in various spots around the center of town. 

“There will be a red, white and blue theme again this year,” she said."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170406/franklin-downtown-appearance-discussed

"The rise of social media has created new questions for cities and towns when it comes to preserving public records. 

“In some respects this becomes a moving target because these different platforms of social media continue to evolve,” said Brandon Moss, a municipal law attorney for Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane and town counsel for Bedford, Scituate and Mendon. 

Nearly every Massachusetts city, town and government entity now use social media to reach and engage with the public. Under state law, any communication to and from an official government social media account is subject to public records disclosure. That includes private messages sent from official government accounts on Twitter, Facebook or other platforms. 

“Basically, if it were on a piece of paper, would it be a public record? If the answer is yes, then it would be a public record,” said Brian McNiff, a spokesman for Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin’s office."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170406/social-media-use-presents-opportunities-challenges-for-massachusetts-communities

You can find and follow the official Town of Franklin social media accounts
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/social-media-center

Franklin Police to participate in Statewide distracted driving enforcement initiative. https://t.co/2aMJ8DKp9i

— Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) March 30, 2017

"they’re definitely going to go places"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The high school’s varsity cheerleading team is preparing to travel to New York this weekend to take part in a national competition. 

A Tuesday night showcase event celebrated the team as it moved on to the competition, the Platinum Nationals at the University of Rochester. 

Coach Amy Murphy said the squad, which cheers at football and basketball games, had already competed in several levels to qualify for the event. At competitions, she said, the team’s routine is judged on a number of factors, including tumbling and the team’s overall dance motion. 

“In order to max out the score, you have to have all your stunts hit and your transitions have to be precise,” she said."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170406/franklin-cheerleaders-off-to-national-event

#Franklin HS cheerleaders heading off to a national competition this weekend. https://t.co/hebPSITQWu @FranklinHSNews

— Mike Gleason (@MGleason_MDN) April 6, 2017

https://twitter.com/MGleason_MDN/status/850000182578118657

St Mary's: Holy Week and Easter 2017

Holy Week and Easter 2017 Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Mary:    On behalf of the Pastoral, Professional and Support Staffs and also Father Jack, Father Chris and myself, I wish to offer you and those you hold close in your heart "A Blessed and Holy Easter!"  Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.    I invite you to come and participate in the sacred Masses, Ceremonies and Services that celebrate our great Mystery of Faith in the Risen Jesus.  Please invite family, neighbors and friends to join you during these sacred holydays at the alter of St. Mary's Church.    Father Brian St. Mary Parish:  Holy Week and Easter 2017 Passion (Palm) Sunday, April 9 There will be a Distribution of Palms at all Masses Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon 5:00p.m. Mass with Passion Play presented by the youth Monday, April 10 Daily Mass 7:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 Daily Mass 7:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 Daily Mass 7:00a.m., 5:15 p.m. Confessions 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel The Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday, April 13 Morning Prayer 7:00 a.m. Evening Mass of the Lord's Last Supper 7:30 p.m. Good Friday, April 14 Fast and Abstinence Morning Prayer 7:00 a.m. Good Friday Cross Walk (Franklin Town Common) 12:00 noon Station of the Cross Service 3:00 p.m. Solemn Service of the Passion of the Lord with Distribution of Holy Communion 7:30 p.m. Holy Saturday, April 15 Morning Prayer 7:00 a.m. Confessions 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Easter Vigil and the First Mass of Easter 7:30 p.m. Easter Sunday The Resurrection of Our Lord April 16 Sunday Masses 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 noon - Upstairs Church 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - Downstairs Church NO 5:00 p.m. Mass

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Electronics Recycling - Sat - April 8

From 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, you can recycling your electronics at the charter school parking lot.

According to the signs posted and found while walking, you can also recycle bicycles.

Electronics Recycling - Sat - April 8

The Mass Poetry Festival is One Month Away!

View this email in your browser Buy Your Buttons! The Festival schedule is live. Buy your buttons for the chance to see headliners ●Louise Glück ●Eileen Myles ●Kazim Ali ●Andrea Cohen ●Cornelius Eady and Rough Magic ●Ross Gay ●Rigoberto González ●Aimee Nezhukumatathil ●Emily Pettit ●Tom Sleigh ●Dara Wier May 5 - May 7 in Salem, MA! Student Day of Poetry Join us on Friday, May 5 for the Festival Student Day of Poetry. Poets Krysten Hill, Lindsey O'Neill, Enzo Surin, Regie Gibson, Hannah Baker-Siroty, Anna Ross, Robby Auld, Lisa Mangini, Neiel Israel and Laurin Macios will lead workshops, participate in readings and q&s, and perform their work before a student open mic. Email sara@masspoetry.org to sign your students up and learn more. Get a Table at the Small Press Fair! Our Small Press and Literary Fair will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., located along the Pedestrian Mall between Peabody Essex Museum and Museum Place Mall. Want to book a table at the Small Press Fair? Presses, writing programs, and individual poets—contact us for more info. Send your queries to mp@masspoetry.org. Register to Volunteer Sign up to volunteer at the Mass Poetry Festival as a greeter, session attendant, info booth attendant, and more! Volunteers keep the festival running, and they receive free admission when not working. Migration Poetry As part of the Poetry Coalition, Mass Poetry is proud to present Raining Poetry on the theme Because We Come From Everything: Poetry & Migration, at the Mass Poetry Festival. We are selecting five poems from the submissions received to be sprayed on the sidewalks with water-repellent spray. Be sure to look down when walking around downtown Salem! Spread the Word! Help us spread the word about the Mass Poetry Festival. Post on Facebook and Twitter, and tell us who you are most excited to see, and share info with your communities! Coming up on the Statewide Poetry Calendar: Friday, April 7th: Ginsberg: Green Reading: Andrea Cohen Dire Literary Series Saturday, April 8th: Cape Cod Poetry Group Annual Poetry & Music Celebration of National Poetry Month Sunday, April 9th: Poetry: The Art of Words/Mike Amado Memorial Series Monday, April 10th: Poetry of Attention: Poetry Workshop Tuesday, April 11th: Reading: Safiya Sinclair Reading: Martha Collins, Andrea Cohen, & Miriam Levine If you love the work we do to support poets and spread the power of poetry to students, T riders, and more, please consider supporting us with a recurring monthly donation. Donate Now

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Historical Museum: Take a Trip Down Franklin's Memory Lane - Apr 9

Join us for Joe Landry’s 2nd presentation on downtown Franklin of yesteryear. Enjoy photos and film clips, stories and memories of the old Franklin we all love. 

Joe’s first presentation was standing room only and enjoyed by all. 

Lively conversation, shared memories and laughs were the order of the day. For his second presentation, Joe, a member of FHS class of ’67, will focus on The Main Street Diner and other Franklin eating establishments. 

Reminisce and remember Sunday April 9th at 1:15pm at the Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.

Historical Museum: Take a Trip Down Franklin's Memory Lane

Find out more about the Franklin Historical Museum on the web at
http://franklinhistoricalmuseum.org/