FHS softball rally to win 3-2; boys lacrosse win 9-5

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Saturday, April 22.

Softball = Franklin, 3 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 2 – Final

– Trailing 2-1 heading into the bottom of the seventh, the Panthers rallied for a pair of runs to walk off with a win against the Trojans. Jackie Cherry led the inning off with a single and courtesy runner Anna Balkus advanced to third on sacrifice bunt from Olivia Haba. Balkus came home to tie the game on a wild pitch. Rachel Cousineau drew a walk, Ally Shea singled and both advanced a base on a wild pitch. Olivia DiGiacomo then delivered the game-winning hit with a base hit. The Panthers scored their first run in the fifth inning when Cousineau knocked in Tara Hartnett (2-for-3), who led off with a double. Cherry earned her first career win in the circle for the Panthers.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 9 vs. Masconomet, 5 – Final

– Junior Eric Civetti netted a hat trick and had one assist while classmate Kyle McInery found the back of the net twice with one assist as Franklin rolled passed Masconomet. Senior Packie Watson scored twice to round off the Panthers’ attack. Junior Connor O’Rourke made 12 saves in net while sophomore Jacob Alexander lost just one face off all game, albeit due to a false start.

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-042217/

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Take the Story Walk at DelCarte

The Story Walk should be a good way to stretch your legs today and explore a book and the open space. Yes, the playground is closed for now. It should re-open in June but in the meantime, the trails are still open and the short green trail is used for the Story Walk.

A collaboration between the Library and Recreation Dept the Story Walk spreads a children's book along a trail.

Exercise, read and explore as you go.

I captured the story walk in photos on Saturday to share here.

The story is "The Friend Ship" by Kat Yeh

FHS girls lacrosse tops Andover 11-6

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the spring sports action on Friday, April 21.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Andover, 6 – Final

– The visitors scored the first goal of the second half to cut the deficit to two (6-4) but Franklin rattled off five straight goals to stretch the lead to 11-4 with just under three minutes to play. Sophomore Annie Walsh led the offense with four goals and one assist while freshmen Erin Walsh had two goals and two assists and Kelsey MacCallum recorded a pair of goals. Head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said Dana Lewandowski and Grace MacCallum both played well on defense, each grabbing two groundballs and a draw control. Freshman Gianna Cameron had eight saves in net for the Panthers.

For other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-042117/

FHS Panthers

Reminder: MBTA will use a bus for the Franklin Line to Norwood Depot

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday April 23rd, due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement in Norwood.

Due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement, buses will replace all trains between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations in both directions on the following dates:

- Saturday April 22nd, 2017
- Sunday April 23rd, 2017

Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

The following stations will be affected:

• Norwood Depot
• Norwood Central
• Windsor Gardens
• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Franklin/Dean College
• Forge Park/495

Last updated: Apr 21 2017 11:22 AM
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Seen from the Franklin train: the pre-built portion of the bridge to be used as the replacement 
is over there on the right. The train is on the bridge to be replaced

Youth Sports Got You Crazy? - Apr 27

Kids’ sports can bring out the best in our children. It teaches them to be team players, to work hard and be disciplined and to make healthy lifestyle choices. But sometimes, do you feel that the demands of youth sports can take over? What are we gaining and what, if anything, are we missing out on?

Please join us for an informative panel discussion about youth sports in our modern suburban culture and how it impacts all of our families. What can we learn from each other – and the Bible – about how to balance our lives and prioritize our goals?

Two of our featured panelists will include: Former Patriots Offensive Lineman Matt Light and Former NHL Player and Director of Ronan Power Skating Ed Ronan

When: Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: New England Chapel  http://www.newenglandchapel.org/

Brought to you by Pulse and Family Ministries @ NEC

NOTE: CHILDCARE IS FULL FOR THIS EVENT!

Former Patriots Offensive Lineman Matt Light and Former
NHL Player and Director of Ronan Power Skating Ed Ronan

Registration form

http://www.newenglandchapel.org/_forms/view/26979

Strawberry Stroll Registration Now Open for Businesses and Organizations

Sponsorships available

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Strawberry Stroll registration form and important dates The Franklin Downtown Partnership is currently organizing the 15th annual Strawberry Stroll, set for Thursday, June 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. downtown, rain or shine. Crafters, community groups, businesses and entertainers are all welcome to participate. If you would like to be involved please fill out this Registration Form and send it to the FDP office today! Participation for members is FREE!  Non-members should include $75 to purchase booth space. Interested in being a member? Here's our Membership Application. Important form due dates: By May 19 -- to be included in the event handout  By May 25 -- to avoid a late fee  After May 25 -- registration must include a $25 late fee After May 31 -- no forms will be accepted  If you have any questions, please email event co-chair Beth Wierling at strawberrystroll@gmail.com. Download our Strawberry Stroll press release here.  Sponsor our Strawberry Stroll with a sponsorship! Businesses are welcome to sponsor the Stroll.  Dean Bank is the Platinum sponsor for this event and will serve up the event's famous Strawberry Shortcakes.  For more information about the FDP and sponsorship contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.  Here's our Sponsorship Registration Form. Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by downtown.franklin@yahoo.com in collaboration with Try it free today

MBTA: Commuter Rail Schedule Change in May but NOT for Franklin Line

Spring 2017 Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, May 22. 

Schedules are now available online at mbta.com.

• Schedule changes have been made to the Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Fitchburg, Providence/Stoughton, and Worcester lines.
• The Worcester Line schedule includes service to the new Boston Landing Station.
• There are no schedule changes on the Lowell, Needham, Franklin, Fairmount, Middleboro/Lakeville, Kingston/Plymouth, or Greenbush lines. These schedules are only being re-printed without severe weather train designations.
• Paper schedules for all lines will be available at South Station, Back Bay, and North Station in May.

Last updated: Apr 20 2017 09:42 AM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442457926

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MBTA: Commuter Rail Schedule Change in May but NOT for Franklin Line