Both FHS boys lacrosse and tennis teams top Mansfield in playoffs

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports playoff action on Tuesday, June 4, 2019


Boys Tennis = D1 South = #9 Franklin, 3 @ #8 Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Liam Marr earned one of the biggest wins of his career, knocking off league MVP Luke Nickerson at first singles to help the Panthers earn the win. Marr battled to a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 win at first singles. Rohan Herur added a 6-2, 6-3 win at second singles, and the team of Saketh Saripalli and Vayshnav Malhotra picked up a 6-3, 7-5 win at first doubles.

Boys Lacrosse = D1 South = #15 Mansfield, 8 @ #2 Franklin, 19 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Franklin entered the postseason with just two losses (both in double overtime) and with its highest-ever seed (No. 2). The Panthers rolled through a perfect league campaign, going 10-0 in the Hockomock, while compiling both the league’s best attack and its stingiest defense. 

So, all the pressure was definitely on the Panthers when they opened up the state tournament at Pisini Stadium on Tuesday night against division rival Mansfield. The Hornets were playing with house money, having won the final three games of the regular season to qualify for the playoffs and having lost to Franklin by 20 goals a month ago. 

When Jake DiSangro scored with just under six minutes left to go in the opening quarter, cutting the Franklin lead to 2-1, the Hornets bench exploded and there was a fleeting moment where an upset seemed possible. 

But, the Panthers responded with two goals in 29 seconds and rattled off seven straight goals to close out the quarter with a 9-1 lead. Franklin never looked back, going up by 14 at halftime, and, despite Mansfield scoring the game’s final five goals, comfortably advancing to the second round with a 19-8 victory."

Continue reading the lacrosse recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-lacrosse-powers-past-mansfield-in-playoff-opener/

For a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Franklin-Mansfield-Boys-Lacrosse-6-4-19/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-06-04-19/

Matt Lazzaro (4) goes behind his back to score one of his seven goals on Tuesday night in a big win over league rival Mansfield in the tournament opener. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

FHS softball scheduled to play Wellsely on Thursday in D1 South playoffs

Softball = D1 South

#11 Franklin (14-6) will host #22 Wellesley (8-8) on Thursday at 4:00.


For other Hockomock League softball seeds
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-softball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2019/

For the MIAA bracket  http://miaa.statebrackets.com/tmenu.cfm?tid=5265

FHS softball scheduled to play Wellsely on Thursday in D1 South playoffs

"RUN -- A short course in what it takes to run for elected town office in Franklin" (presentation copy)

As a follow up to the program offered on June 1 at the Franklin TV studio by Franklin in Focus, the presentation materials for "RUN -- A short course in what it takes to run for elected town office in Franklin," are now available for downloading on the home page of Franklin in Focus www.franklininfocus.org

Run: a short course by Franklin In Focus from Franklin Matters

Or get your copy directly from the Franklin In Focus page
https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/2fc87e_d8cae55a092f4a2fbe2ecb4f7e3895dc.pdf

"RUN -- A short course in what it takes to run for elected town office in Franklin" (presentation copy)

Zoning Board of Appeals: Public Hearing - June 6

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Franklin Board of Appeals will hold a Public hearing on June 6, 2019 in the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA At: 7:40 PM

Applicant: Madison Place Holdings
Address of Subject Property: 120 Union Street (278-207-000-000)
Petition Type: Variance

To Allow: Applicant is seeking to construct two, single family townhouses that are 14’from the right side yard setback where 20’ is required, 14.6’ from the left side yard setback where 20’ is required, 12.1’ from the rear set back where 20’ is required and 39.7% of maximum impervious coverage where on 35% is allowed. The building permit is denied without a variance from the ZBA.

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/120_union_street_-_legal_ad.pdf

120 Union Street (278-207-000-000)

existing plot lines and setbacks

proposed plot lines and setbacks

owner info

Franklin Downtown Partnership: Strawberry Stroll - June 14, 2019

The Franklin Downtown Partnership’s annual Strawberry Stroll is scheduled in downtown Franklin on Friday, June 14 and is expected to be the largest Stroll in its 17-year history. Come to the family-fun event and enjoy live bands, sidewalk sales and activities from 4 PM to 8 PM Main Street and Dean Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic during the Strawberry Stroll. The rain date is Saturday, June 15.

Franklin Downtown Partnership:
Strawberry Stroll - June 14, 2019

“The Strawberry Stroll is our opportunity to invite people to come together downtown and have fun experiencing the local businesses throughout our community that are unique to this area,” said Scott Martin, president of the Franklin Downtown Partnership and event chairperson. “The mix of activities, crafters and entertainment we have for this year’s festival will make this community event special for all ages, while showcasing what shopping and dining downtown offers.”

For the first time, the FDP is inviting residents to wear straw hats to the Stroll to honor Franklin’s straw hat manufacturing history!

For the second year in a row, Dean Bank has organized Dancing on Dean, a fun dance party featuring two local bands: Matt Zajac and The Northeast Groove.

Read all the details of the Strawberry Stroll here 
https://files.constantcontact.com/ceff47be401/1ca5267a-4ba9-42a6-a728-39b90f317aef.pdf

and view the performance schedule here
https://files.constantcontact.com/ceff47be401/214b2b97-14b6-4358-8f35-1395c2d71e85.pdf

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Wednesday, June 12

Bring more laughter into your life by attending Let’s Laugh Today on Wednesday, June 12th from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. 

Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. 

Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! They do not meet in Franklin in July and August, so get your laughs in this month! 

$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating. Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. 

If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin
is on Wednesday, June 12

FHS girls lacrosse rolls 20-1 in opener

Girls Lacrosse = D1 East = #15 North Attleboro, 1 @ #2 Franklin, 20 – Final

Joe Clark, HockomockSports.com Reporter, provides the game recap:

"The first round of the MIAA Division I East Tournament pitted two Hockomock League opponents against each other in #2 Franklin and #15 North Attleboro. Franklin took the first matchup between the two on April 10th, and history repeated itself on Monday afternoon at Pisini Field in Franklin, as the Panthers won by a score of 20-1. 

Franklin got off to a quick start, with Kelsey McCallum netting the Panthers first goal less than a minute into the game. Stella Regan followed that up with a goal of her own a few seconds later, and then Kenzie Baker (five goals) scored three straight goals to put Franklin up 5-0 less than five minutes into the game. Franklin’s quick start could be attributed to their success on the draw, as they won 21 out of the 24 total draws. 

“We always want to come out hard and set the tone early, starting with draws, we’ve been really working on that in practice, just winning draws and the ground ball battle and then taking care of our shots, and we definitely did that today,” said Franklin coach Kristin Igoe Guarino about her team’s start. 

The rest of the first half was all Franklin, as the Panthers scored another five goals within eight minutes to increase the lead to 10-0 with 12:16 to go in the first. It could’ve been a larger lead for Franklin if it weren’t for a great save with 14:39 to go by North Attleboro goalie Faith Graveline."

Continue reading the recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-runs-past-rocketeers-in-playoff-opener/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-06-03-19/

For a photo gallery of this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Spring-2019/Franklin-North-Attleboro-Girls-Lacrosse-6-3-19/

Franklin continued its dominance against Hockomock League teams, rolling to a 20-1 victory over
North Attleboro in the first round of the playoffs. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)