FHS field hockey and football teams open with wins over Milford

Via HockomockSports.com we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Sep 5, 2019

Field Hockey = Franklin, 13 @ Milford, 0 – Final

Volleyball = Franklin, 1 @ Milford, 3 – Final

Football = Milford, 27 @ Franklin, 34 – Final
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the game recap:

"Graduation hit both teams’ offense hard. One team lost its all-star, dual-threat quarterback, and the other lost the bulk of its starting receivers, but on Thursday night at Pisini Field both Franklin and Milford showed that they have plenty of firepower remaining.

The two teams combined for 61 points, including 40 in the second half alone, and more than 600 yards through the air. In the end, the Panthers had just enough to hold off the Hawks and pull out a 34-27 victory in the season opener for both programs.

Franklin quarterback Thomas Gasbarro completed 70 percent of his passes (21-of-30) and threw for 293 yard and three touchdowns, while Milford senior Colby Pires completed 57 percent of his throws (12-of-21) for 325 yards and three scores of his own.

It didn’t take the hosts long to get into sync. On its first possession, starting at the Milford 46, Gasbarro hit Jack Nally for an eight-yard completion and then on the second play from scrimmage hit Jake Davis in stride down the far sideline. The senior receiver dove from several yards out and just snuck inside the pylon for a 7-0 lead."

Continue reading the game recap
https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-football-wins-aerial-dual-against-milford-in-opener/

For a photo gallery from this game
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2019-2020/Fall-2019/Franklin-Milford-Football-9-5-19

For other results around the League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-05-19/

Franklin senior quarterback Thomas Gasbarro (14) eludes the Milford pass rush in the second half of the Panthers’ season-opening 34-27 victory. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Applications for 61A and 61B status to be filed by Oct 1, 2019

The Franklin Agricultural Commission would like to remind all Franklin landowners of parcels of 5 acres or more that their applications for 61A (agricultural tax status) or 61B (recreational land tax status) must be filed with the Town Assessors office by October 1, 2019.

The application form is available at the Town of Franklin Assessors Office at 355 East Central Street (phone number: (508) 520-4920. 

A link to the document online can be found at:
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2016/08/tl/cl1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3ftUtj_z--FsqSuHz4lSSW69Yi92D57KKR4yK-B9NJO3hAo5hRQbAvVlM

General Law Chapters 61A and 61B allow for a reduced property tax on land that is primarily used for agriculture and/or recreational uses, including wildlife habitat and open space. The property tax is reduced to reflect the benefit to the community that such land provides. 

For more information, please contact the Franklin Agricultural Commission (email us at Franklinmaagcom@gmail.com) or the Franklin Tax Assessors office.

Public Service Announcement from the Franklin Agricultural Commission
 https://www.franklinma.gov/agricultural-commission

 

Franklin Story map on the Agriculture Commission page

In the News: Planning Board to hear retail marijuana proposal

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

"Planners are scheduled next week to resume consideration of the retail marijuana dispensary proposed for an industrially-zoned site at the northwest side of Forge Hill.

The Planning Board in August began discussing traffic issues related to the shop, Town Planner Amy Love indicated in an email. The hearing was continued to Monday. The board had previously ordered an independent traffic study to be done.

Proponents of the shop, GTE Franklin, LLC shared plans for the venture with the Planning Board at an initial hearing in mid-June, which drew a sizable crowd. Many have spoken up against the proposal, though there have also been voices raised in support.

The proposal is for an facility that would operate by appointment only, starting with a maximum of 40 visitors allowed within an hour."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190905/franklin-planners-to-continue-review-of-retail-marijuana-shop

The Planning Board documents for this proposal can be found on the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/planning-board/pages/1256-west-central-st-marijuana

last page of the site plan revised showing the building and parking layout on the property

In the News: EEE threat increases around Franklin; reports says commuter rail prices too high

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

"A fifth human case of Eastern equine encephalitis virus in Massachusetts has been diagnosed in a man in his 70s from southwestern Middlesex County, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health said.

As a result, the risk level in Ashland, Hopedale and Milford has been raised to critical and the risk level in Bellingham, Blackstone and Millville has been raised to high.

In total, there are 32 communities now at critical risk, 39 at high risk, and 121 at moderate risk for the EEE virus in Massachusetts."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190905/fifth-human-case-of-eee-raises-risk-levels-in-ashland-hopedale-and-milford-to-critical

Town of Franklin updates on EEE
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/town-franklin-eee-update

MA.gov page on EEE https://www.mass.gov/guides/eee-in-massachusetts

"As policymakers eye ways to get more people on public transit to ease traffic, a new study says many potential riders can’t afford to get on board the state’s 400-mile commuter rail network.

The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth report urges policymakers to make a more equitable commuter rail fare framework “priority number one,” describing a shift away from strict distance-based fares as vital to ensuring that future development in gateway cities, mostly located far from Boston, produces equitable outcomes and does not displace low-income households.

In many Massachusetts cities, low-income riders are effectively priced out of using commuter rail, unable to afford, for instance, the $12.25 fare for a one-way ride to Boston from Worcester. The $4,600 per year expense associated with that fare is 10% of the median household income in Worcester.

Juana Matias, a former state representative who now works at MassINC, said her neighbors in Lawrence can’t afford to take the train daily to Boston “because we’ve set the fares well beyond their means.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190905/report-some-riders-priced-out-of-commuter-rail

For the full report by MassINC 
https://massinc.org/2019/09/05/massinc-study-finds-gateway-city-residents-priced-out-of-public-transit/

reports says commuter rail prices too high

Football: 2019 Kelley-Rex Division Preview - Franklin

2019 Kelley-Rex Football Preview By HockomockSports.com Staff. We share the Franklin summary here. A link to the full listing is below.


2018 Record: 7-4
2018 Finish: Reached D1 South Semifinal
Coach: Eian Bain

Key/Returning Players: Evan Wertz, Sr., LB; Jack Nally, Sr., WR/DB; Jake Davis, Sr., WR/DB; Dom Natale, Sr., OL/DL; Thomas Gasbarro, Sr., QB/DB; Owen Palmieiri, Sr., RB/DB; Ben Greco, Sr., WR/DB; Xander Honor, Jr., RB/LB; Austin Jordan, Sr., OL/LB; Luke Cunningham, Sr., TE/DE; Matt Lazarek, Sr., TE; Parker Cheuvront, Jr., K

Outlook:
Franklin nearly pulled off the biggest upset of the 2018 season when the Panthers forced perennial power Xaverian to double overtime in the Div. 1 South semifinal. It was a big step forward for the program and head coach Eian Bain hopes it will be a building block for even more success in 2019.

Offensively, the graduation of quarterback Nick Gordon will be a big loss for the Panthers but senior Thomas Gasbarro saw a lot of time under center last year and he will step in and take the starting job. Gasbarro will have plenty of weapons to choose from, as the Panthers have plenty of speedy, athletic players in the skill positions. Senior Jack Nally is a threat out of the backfield or split out wide and his classmate Jake Davis is a solid receiver over the middle or downfield. Senior Matt Lazarek is a potential target from the tight end position and Owen Palmieri is another dangerous ball carrier. Junior Parker Cheuvront emerged last season as one of the top kickers in the Hock and is another weapon that the Panthers can count on if a drive does stall.

The defense is an experienced group. Senior Evan Wertz has been one of the league’s tackle leaders for the past two seasons and he is the team’s top playmaker from his linebacker position. Nally, Davis, Palmieri, and senior Ben Greco give Franklin a tough secondary to throw against and all are capable of coming up with the big turnover to get the ball back in the hands of the offense. Luke Cunningham and Dom Natale will give the Panthers strength at the line of scrimmage.

“The challenge for this group is to continue to improve and build the program,” said Bain. “They need to add their own chapter and their own stamp on the program. We have the right people in the room. We need to play with the swagger and confidence of a contender, but be humble in our preparation. If we stay true to the process, we have great potential.”

Read the full listing online at HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/2019-kelley-rex-football-preview/

Football: 2019 Kelley-Rex Division Preview - Franklin

Hockomock Boys Soccer: Players to Watch - Stowell, FHS

HockomockSports.com Staff has published their preview of the "Hockomock Boys Soccer: Players to Watch in 2019"

Sam Stowell, Senior – Franklin

"Franklin was one of the best teams down the stretch last season, making a late push in the league title picture and securing a spot in the state tournament. The Panthers were 7-1-1 in their final nine regular season games and allowed just five goals in that span. One big reason for their success was the strong defense and Sam Stowell was the leader of that defensive unit. 

One of the most experienced players in the league (2019 HockomockSports Best XI selection), Stowell will once again be the anchor of the Panthers’ back line. Stowell has a terrific soccer IQ and that’s obvious with his play on the pitch. He reads the play very well and keeps the back group organized, making it difficult to break Franklin down, especially in the run of play. Set pieces and restarts are a big part of the high school game and Stowell is an option offensively and does a nice job defending them as well."

Read the full listing online at HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-soccer-ten-players-to-watch-in-2019/

Hockomock Boys Soccer: Players to Watch - Stowell, FHS

 

FHS boys soccer ties Xaverian, golf drops match to Mansfield

Via HockomockSports.com we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Wednesday, Sep 4, 2019


Boys Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Xaverian, 0 – Final

Golf = Franklin, 154 @ Mansfield, 163 – Final
– Mansfield junior Jason See shot an even par round of 36 to earn match medalist honors as the Hornets opened their season with a key win over division rival Franklin. Ryan Dow shot a two-over 38 while both Brian See and Nate Morreale carded rounds of 40. Franklin’s Jack Paterson was one-over with a round of 37 while Quinten Faro added a round of 38 for Franklin.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-04-19/

FHS boys soccer ties Xaverian, golf drops match to Mansfield