FHS playoff brackets for Tennis and Lacrosse teams

Via HockomockSports.com and the MIAA, here are the brackets for the playoffs in tennis and lacrosse


Tennis - Boys
D1 South
#9 Franklin (12-5) will travel to #8 BC High (10-4) on Wednesday, 6/6 at 4:00.

Lacrosse - Girls
D1 East
#2 Franklin (13-5) will host the winner of #7 Lexington (14-6)/#10 New Bedford (14-4) on Thursday, 6/7 with the time still to be announced.

Lacrosse - Boys
D1 South
#4 Franklin (15-3) will host #13 Mansfield (9-8) on Wednesday, 6/6 at 5:00.


Additional Hockomock League info can be found on these links
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-tennis-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-lacrosse-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-lacrosse-playoff-seeds-matchups-2018/

Additional bracket details for tennis and lacrosse info can be found on this link  http://www.miaa.net/miaa/

MIAA playoff bracket for girls lacrosse

MIAA playoff bracket for boys lacrosse

MIAA playoff bracket for Tennis

Summer basketball is here - Register Now

Franklin Public Schools - Lifelong Learning Institute, Lifelong Community Learning sends a reminder that

Summer Basketball is here ... a few slots still open!

Sign Up Today!

Tuesday or Thursday nights - basketball is a great way to burn calories and have fun at the same time. So shoot hoops for fun and health!

Tuesdays, June 19th to August 21st
or
Thursdays, June 21st to August 16th

Time: 7 PM - 10 PM 
Number of sessions: 8
Location: Annie Sullivan Middle School Gym

Cost $80

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In the News: FHS graduation; birth rates decline

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

"Franklin High School celebrated the graduation of nearly 500 students on Friday, but not without commemorating a classmate. 

As an evening of joy and accomplishment went on, a moment was taken to recognize and mourn the loss of James Sewell who died April 7 after a car crash in Bellingham. 

Sewell was assigned a seat at Friday’s ceremony, and it was not empty; it was adorned with flowers and notes of remembrance. Students seated nearby wiped tears from their faces as Principal Paul Peri called attention to the chair during the ceremony. 

Sewell’s diploma was awarded to his teachers in commemoration of his life and the knowledge he had gained from them."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180601/franklin-high-graduates-mourn-one-of-their-own

"America’s birthrate hit yet another record low in 2017, as mothers in nearly all age groups gave birth to fewer babies last year than they had the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

The U.S. birthrate has been falling for several years, led by declines among younger women in their teens and early 20s who seemed to be putting off motherhood until they were older. But in 2017, women in their 30s joined the trend as well. 

Here’s a closer look at the youngest Americans and their mothers, courtesy of birth records compiled by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180601/us-birthrate-hits-record-low-by-numbers

CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics

Reminder: Lane Reductions & Ramp Closures on I-90 in Boston this Weekend (June 1-3)

Beginning at 9:00 PM on Friday, June 1, MassDOT will reduce I-90 (Mass Pike) between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass in Boston to two lanes in each direction. I-90 will reopen to four lanes in each direction by 5:00 AM on Sunday, June 3. This will allow MassDOT and its contractor to conduct necessary preparation activities and a "dry run" to test the I-90 traffic logistics for the 2018 Construction Shutdown (July 26 – August 11), with the goal of making sure it will run as smoothly as possible.

The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldier's Field Road will be closed during the dry run. The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently. See the I-90 (Mass Pike) Ramp Closures Detour Map and directions on the Traffic Management page (http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx).

During the dry run, a "crossover" on I-90 will direct all vehicles to either the eastbound or westbound roadways at different periods of time. There will be no impacts to the MBTA Green Line, Commuter Rail, or local vehicular traffic during the dry run.

I-90 Impacts during the 2018 Construction Shutdown

From 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6, MassDOT will implement lane reductions and ramp closures on I-90 in Boston (between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass), as follows:

• Two lanes in each direction during peak hours (additional lane closures during weekends and off-peak hours).
• The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldiers Field Road will be closed this entire period.
• The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.
• The lane reductions will be necessary during the shutdown for the contractor to access the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge for demolition and replacement (see the video simulation of the project on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiGoPf8-3-Q).

For a full list of traffic impacts during the 2018 Construction Shutdown, see the Traffic Management page of the project website (http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx).

Please share this advisory with anyone you think may be interested in the project, and encourage them to sign up for email alerts for traffic updates and meeting announcements: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MADOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=MADOT_77%27.

For more information on the Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project, please visit the project website: www.mass.gov/massdot/commavebridge.

For any questions or comments, please contact Jim Kersten, MassDOT Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-9041 or by email at CommAveBridge@dot.state.ma.us.

Sincerely,

Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project Team

Reminder: Commonwealth Ave. Bridge Project This Week; I-90 Lane Reductions

FTC Scam Alert: Asked to pay by gift card? Don’t.

Asked to pay by gift card? Don't. by Jennifer Leach Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Has someone asked you to go get a gift card to pay for something? Lots of people have told us they've been asked to pay with gift cards – by a caller claiming to be with the IRS, or tech support, or a so-called family member in need. If you've gotten a call like this, you know that the caller will then demand the gift card numbers and PIN. And, poof, your money is gone. Read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 6/1/18 - THU 6/7/18

FRIDAY 6/1/18
9am   3rd and 4th Grade Concert @ Keller Elementary School
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common
2pm   Tech Help with HMMS Students @ Franklin Senior Center
5pm   FHS Graduation @ FHS
5:30pm   Heart with Hope Restorative Yoga (for parents and loved ones of those suffering from addiction) @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
7pm   Yoga for Recovery @ Sacred Tree Yoga, Norfolk
8pm   The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 6/2/18
7am-2pm   Annual Trout Derby (open to public, no fishing license required) @ Franklin Rod and Gun Club
8am-1pm   Community Yard Sale and Vendor Fair (rain or shine) @ BFCCPS
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library
8pm   The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee @ The Black Box

SUNDAY 6/3/18
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 6/4/18
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
3pm   Monday Crafternoons @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Introduction to Drawing @ Franklin Public Library

TUESDAY 6/5/18
9am   5th Grade Concert @ Keller Elementary School
9am   Concert @ Davis Thayer Elementary School
10:30am   Get Ready for Kindergarten @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Todler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Concert @ Annie Sullivan MS
6:30pm   Dancing Into the Light: A Spiritual Journey of Healing @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group @ @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 6/6/18
10:30am   Terrific Toddlers @ Franklin Public Library
11am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
4pm   Construction Junction @ Franklin Public Library
6pm   Concert @ Remington MS
6:30pm   YA Dystopian Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library
7pm   Town Council Meeting @ Municipal Building

THURSDAY 6/7/18
9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library
11:15am   Toddler Playgroup @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6pm   Concert @ Horace Mann MS
7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Strawberry Stroll - Downtown Franklin - June 8

This year's Strawberry Stroll on Friday, June 8 will be the largest in 16 years with close to 100 vendors, food booths and lots of music including two bands!

For more information as the event approaches, pay attention here or feel free to visit the Downtown Partnership page  FranklinDowntownPartnership.org
or their Facebook page
 https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Strawberry Stroll - Downtown Franklin - June 8