Last day of school and learning continues!

Yes, it is the last day of school for most of Franklin. Keller/Sullivan finishes on Friday (June 22) due to the water problem they had earlier this school year that caused them to miss two days. 

Learning, however, needs to continue through the summer and even for adults every day. If you stop learning, you'll fall behind and may not be able to catch up.

Shane Parrish has this interview on learning that is well worth listening to.

"In this interview, Barbara Oakley, 8-time author and creator of Learning to Learn, an online course with over a million enrolled students, shares the science and strategies to learn more quickly, overcome procrastination and get better at practically anything."

https://www.fs.blog/2018/04/learning-barbara-oakley/

Last day of school and learning continues!

Parmenter: Last day of school and learning continues!

FHS representatives on the 2018 Hockomock League baseball and softball All Stars

Below are the official 2018 Hockomock League Baseball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Tyler Dalton, Mansfield

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS:
Alex Haba, Franklin
Jake Macchi, Franklin
Jake Noviello, Franklin
Bryan Woelfel, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:
Colby Fitzgibbons, Franklin

For the other all stars around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-baseball-all-stars/


Below are the official 2018 Hockomock League Softball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE CO-MVPS
Hannah Davis, Foxboro
Kya Enos, Taunton

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS:
Anna Balkus, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:
Meg Caron, Franklin

For the other all stars around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-softball-all-stars/

FHS Panthers

Reminder: American Legion 5M/5K Road Race - June 23

American Legion 5 M and 5K 

Scholarship Fund Road Race 

Saturday June 23, 2018 at 8 AM

Help support our effort to give scholarships to high school students looking at the high cost of secondary education. All profits from this event will go to the Scholarship Funds for Medway Post 367 and Franklin Post 75.

• Registration: 7:00 – 7:45 AM
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Start / Finish: Remington Middle School, Franklin, MA
• Run – 5 mile and 5K loop on paved roads
• Entry Fee: $30, $20 for H.S. Students and members of the military

Visit our Franklin Post Web Site: http://www.mapost75.com/

American Legion 5M/5K
Entry Fee: $30.00, $20.00 Students and members of the military

Register online
https://www.active.com/franklin-ma/running/distance-running-races/american-legion-5-miler-scholarship-fun-road-race-2018?int=RL

Or via the mail with this form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczWEVtYTJybmZtaDBBVEFuTENBNm05aFZVMmFZ/view?usp=sharing

American Legion 5M/5K Road Race - June 23

Reminder: American Legion 5M/5K Road Race - June 23

Economic Development Committee - Capital Subcommittee - Agendas - June 20

There are two Town Council subcommittee meetings today before the full regular meeting opens at 7:00 PM.

The Economic Development Subcommittee meets at 5:45
http://www.franklinma.gov/economic-development-subcommittee/agenda/edc-agenda-6

The Capital Subcommittee meets at 6:40
While the agenda doesn't specifically call out the items for discussion, the Town Council agenda lists these items with funding requests

4. Resolution 18-32 Sidewalk Tractor

5. Resolution 18-33 - Roads

6. Resolution 18-34: Fire Dept. Salaries

7. Resolution 18-35 Debt Service

The full Council agenda can be found online
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/june-20-town-council-agenda

Road work underway in the Apline Place/Ruggles neighborhood

James Montgomery Band Returns To THE BLACK BOX - Jun 22

THE BLACK BOX, downtown Franklin’s theater, music, and event venue, presents the renowned James Montgomery Band on Friday, June 22 at 8 p.m.

Blues legend James Montgomery plays with authority. While growing up in Detroit, he learned firsthand from the masters – James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Jr. Wells – at the legendary “Chessmate.” Over the years, Montgomery has carried on in the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in Blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene.

He formed the James Montgomery Band in 1970 while attending Boston University. Montgomery’s inimitable harmonica playing, combined with his energetic live shows, led to the band’s quick ascension on the New England music scene. Within two years, the James Montgomery Band was among the hottest acts in Boston, along with J. Geils and Aerosmith, and they were quickly signed to a multi-album deal with Capricorn records.

Since that time, Montgomery has recorded six albums. His first, First Time Out, has been re-mastered and re-released by MRG/Capricorn. Others include James Montgomery Band on Island Records, which was number nine on Billboard’s national playlist; Duck Fever, with members of the David Letterman Band; Live Trax, with the Uptown Horns (the Rolling Stones’ horn section); and his release on Tone-Cool, The Oven Is On.

Montgomery has toured with major artists including Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, the Allman Brothers, Steve Miller and others. He has jammed on stage with B.B. King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Jr. Wells, James Cotton, Charlie Daniels, Bonnie Raitt, Gregg Allman, Laverne Baker, Patti LaBelle, and Peter Wolf, among others, including an impromptu session with Mick Jagger at New York’s “Trax.”

Over the years, Montgomery’s band has been a springboard for many musicians, with members having included Billy Squire, Wayne Kramer (MC-5), Jeff Golub (Rod Stewart), Jim McCarty (Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels), Jeff Pevar (Ray Charles Orchestra and Crosby, Stills & Nash), Bobby Chouinard (drummer with Ted Nugent, Squire, and Robert Gordon), Jeff Levine (Joe Cocker), Aerosmith’s Tom Gambel, and many others.

Tickets are $25. THE BLACK BOX, home of the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC), is located at 15 West Central Street. A cash bar is available. For tickets and more information, visit www.THEBLACKBOXonline.com or call (508) 528-3370.

James Montgomery Band Returns To THE BLACK BOX - Jun 22

“We’re definitely going to celebrate this one"

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap of Franklin High School's Super 8 championship win. FHS went through the Super 8 tournament undefeated and beat Central Catholic 3-2.

"In the bottom of the eighth inning in Monday night’s Super 8 final at Brockton’s Campanelli Stadium, it looked like Central Catholic had finally figured out Franklin starter Bryan Woelfel. A single and a double put two runners in scoring position with nobody out in a tie game. 

Franklin coach Zach Brown decided that he needed to make a change and called in third baseman Jake Noviello. The Fairfield University-commit had been warming up during the Panthers at-bats just in case and was now called on to try and get out of the ultimate high-leverage situation. 

“We had a shot,” said Brown about how he felt bringing in his ace in that situation. “I felt like it was a spot in the order and just knowing Jake and knowing his competitiveness I thought we had a shot.” 

Noviello explained, “I pitched against them the other day and I got hit around in one inning, so I knew to just come at them tonight and just try to gas them up.” He added with a shake of his head, as the accomplishment settled in, “It’s unbelievable, unbelievable.”

Continue reading the article online
https://hockomocksports.com/jake-noviello-and-bryan-woelfel-pair-up-to-fire-franklin-baseball-to-title/

Franklin’s Bryan Woelfel (left) and Jake Noviello combined to pitch the Panthers past Central Catholic. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com)

FHS representatives on boys and girls Hockomock League Tennis All Stars

Below are the FHS representatives for the official 2018 Hockomock League Boys and Girls Tennis All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

2018 Hockomock League Boys Tennis All Stars

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Tyler DiPalma, Franklin
Rohan Herur, Franklin
Liam Marr, Franklin
Derek Wu, Franklin

Honorable Mentions:
Tony Calderone, Franklin

For the full listing for the Boys All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-boys-tennis-all-stars/


2018 Hockomock League Girls Tennis All Stars

Honorable Mentions:
Emmy Mahoney, Franklin
Alexa Katsaros, Franklin

For the full listing for the Girls All Stars
https://hockomocksports.com/2018-hockomock-league-girls-tennis-all-stars/

FHS Panthers