Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Milford to open season

HockomockSports.com has posted the results of League action on Friday night. Here are the FHS results.


Boys Basketball = Franklin, 56 @ Milford, 34 – Final
– Franklin raced out to a 35-11 lead by halftime and never looked back in a win on the road over Milford. The Panthers’ held the Scarlet Hawks to eight points in the opening quarter and just one field goal in the second quarter to take a commanding lead. Senior Chris Edgehill scored 19 of his game-high 23 points in the second half to lead the way. Edgehill, Steve Karayan (two), and Brayden Sullivan each hit hit from downtown in the second to help Franklin pull away.

Girls Basketball = Milford, 25 @ Franklin, 81 – Final
– All 12 Panthers scored, as they started their title defense with a convincing win. Ali Brigham led the way with 25 points and Olivia Quinn added 17. Emma Lawrence paced the Hawks with eight.


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-13-19/


Other FHS results via Twitter:

JV winning big 68-24! Great job boys!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) December 13, 2019

Great first win for the Freshmen!! 56-27 over Milford! Go Panthers!!

— FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) December 13, 2019

An article on the new FHS hockey Coach, Anthony Sarno

“There are only two things in life that you can control, and that is your effort and your attitude.”

As Anthony Sarno begins first season at helm of @FHS_Puck, his principles resonate @FHSSports | by @EWintshttps://t.co/AqxR9ov6m8

— Daily News Sports (@MetroWestSports) December 13, 2019

Both FHS girls and boys basketball teams top Milford to open season

Franklin Residents: Continued Success for Franklin Clothing and More Program!

Updated 10/1/2024

"The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents.  

Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350.  

If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).

• Prepare your textiles in a waterproof bag.

• Enter your information and pick a date.

• Label and place your bags at the address provided before

• To learn more visit www.helpsy.com/franklinma

Not just for clothes anymore...
The Simplerecycling program is a confirmed success and we want to let you know there are many more items that are accepted in the pink bag.

That includes:

• All clothing

• Shoes, belts, scarfs, purses, hats, gloves, backpacks, bibs, coats, boots, sneakers, ties, etc.

• Household textiles: Curtains/drapes, bedspreads, sheets, pillows, sleeping bags, towels, etc.;

• Kitchenware: Glasses, dishes, silverware, pans, etc.

• Small electronics: Radios, hair dryers, curling irons, etc.

• Small decorative items: Knickknacks, pictures, etc.; and

• Miscellaneous: Jewelry, toys, tools and other small home goods that can fit in the bag

Regular curbside recycling continues for metal food and beverage cans, plastic bottles, jars, jugs and tubs, glass bottles and jars and paper and cardboard in the RECYCLING CART.

Franklin Residents: Continued Success for Franklin Clothing and More Program!

Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/continued-success-franklin-clothing-and-more-program

"a chance to share their concerns and provide feedback"

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

"In recognition of widespread frustration over problems that have arisen with commuter rail service, state Rep. Jeffrey Roy is looking to give local commuters a chance to be heard by the MBTA and Keolis. 

To that end, Roy, D-Franklin, is hosting a public meeting with representatives of the transportation entities next Tuesday. The session convenes at 7 p.m. in the Town Council chambers at the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St., Franklin. 

Roy said his office has seen a marked increase in the number of complaints from constituents about commuter rail delays and cancellations over the last couple of months, particularly since a yearlong pilot program to gauge interest in weekday rail serve to Foxborough began in October. 

“They (constituents) have reached out by phone, email, Twitter and Facebook and they are frustrated by the lack of reliability on the heels of yet another fare increase,” he said Wednesday. “As a 28-year rider of the commuter rail and one who continues to use the service at least once a week, I completely understand their angst.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191212/franklin-line-commuter-rail-woes-to-be-discussed-on-tuesday

"a chance to share their concerns and provide feedback"

Reminder: Franklin Line replaced by shuttle buses this weekend

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Readville Stations while we upgrade the signal system as part of Positive Train Control (PTC) work. 

Also during this work, connecting train service between Readville and South Station will be on the Fairmount Line. There will be no Franklin Line service at Ruggles or Back Bay.

Learn about Positive Train Control
https://www.mbta.com/projects/commuter-rail-positive-train-control-ptc?

See all Franklin Line service changes
https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

Reminder: Franklin Line replaced by shuttle buses this weekend

Franklin Police: "Swatting" Incident on East Street

Media Release, "Swatting" Incident on East Street

On December 13, 2019 at approximately 2:30pm the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC), which serves as the regional dispatch center for the Towns of Franklin, Wrentham, Norfolk, and Plainville received a call reporting an individual was being held hostage in an apartment on East Street in the Town of Franklin. The caller further indicated that he was armed, and prepared for a law enforcement response.

Franklin Police patrol officers and detectives responded to the area and established a perimeter and residents of the surrounding buildings and apartments were escorted from the area. After safely removing neighbors, officers successfully made entry to the apartment and determined that no threat existed. No persons were located in the apartment in question.

Several communities including the Towns of Wakefield and Newburyport have also received similar reports in recent weeks. These types of calls are often referred to as "swatting", where a caller attempts to invoke a large police response to an unsuspecting person or address.

Deputy Chief of Police James Mill stated "these calls needlessly put people at risk, and tie up police resources which may be needed for true emergencies." Mill further stated "this investigation is just beginning, and more will be done to attempt to uncover the person responsible. I am proud of the professional response by all the members of the Franklin Police Department who brought this situation quickly under control, and to a safe ending."

The incident was concluded at approximately 3:30pm, and all surrounding streets which had been closed were reopened. Residents in the area were advised of what had transpired, and that they could safely return to their residences.

This is an automatic message from Town of Franklin MA. 

Franklin Police: "Swatting" Incident on East Street

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Dec 13 to THU - Dec 19

Friday, December 13

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:00am

 Program Planning Meeting - Norwood

1:00pm

 Book sale

3:30pm

 Cocoa and Crafts!

Saturday, December 14

9:00am

 Book Sale

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:00am

 Technology Help

1:00pm

 Bag Sale

1:00pm

 Girls Who Code!

7:30pm

 'Tis the Season!

Sunday, December 15

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm

 'Tis the Season!

2:00pm

 Marcos Valles Concert!

Tuesday, December 17

6:30pm

 Finance Committee Meeting

7:00pm

 MBTA-Keolis Public Meeting on Franklin Line Service

Wednesday, December 18

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting

Thursday, December 19

8:30am

 Town Council Office Hours

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story Xplorers

4:00pm

 Bookworm Bounce Storytime!

6:00pm

 Volunteens

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Dec 13 to THU - Dec 19

HockomockSports.com Volleyball awards for Bonnet-Eymard, Mackintosh

Here are the FHS athletes selected for the HockomockSports.com Awards for Volleyball 2019.

Editor’s Note: The HockomockSports.com Awards are selected strictly by our staff and have no affiliation to the official Hockomock League all stars.

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Ally Bonnet-Eymard
(HockomockSports.com photo)

Ally Bonnet-Eymard – Franklin – Outside Hitter
Franklin junior Ally Bonnet-Eymard built on an impressive sophomore campaign to become one of the top hitters in the league this season, helping Franklin earn a share of the Kelley-Rex division title and make a trip to the Div. 1 Central/West quarterfinal. Bonnet-Eymard led the Panthers with 205 kills this season, but also contributed at the service line (36 aces) and on the defensive side (117 digs) to give Franklin flexibility in rotations and formations. Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth said, “Allyson is the true definition of a most valuable player. Her skill level as a junior is impeccable and she was a force to be reckoned with all season long. She was a go-to player when we needed it and she did not disappoint. I can’t wait to see what she does her senior year!”

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM

Cailyn Mackintosh (HockomockSports.com photo)

Cailyn Mackintosh – Franklin – Setter
Franklin sophomore Cailyn Mackintosh stepped right into the shoes of last year’s Player of the Year Lauren McGrath and kept the Panthers attack flourishing. Mackintosh finished her first varsity season with 487 assists and 44 service aces to help the Panthers earn a share of their second straight Kelley-Rex division title and get back to the Div. 1 Central/West quarterfinal. A solid all-around player, Mackintosh also chipped in defensively with 94 digs this season. Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth said, “I had high hopes for Cailyn going into this season and she exceeded my expectations. As a sophomore, her volleyball IQ is right up there with the seniors so she knew where to put the ball and when.”

Underclassman of the Year

Franklin sophomore Cailyn Mackintosh has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Volleyball Underclassman of the Year. Mackintosh stepped in as the setter for the Panthers and helped them earn a share of their second straight Kelley-Rex division title.

Mackintosh was one of the league leaders this season with 487 assists and 44 aces, emerging as a standout passer and giving the Panthers no drop-off from the graduation of 2018 HockomockSports.com Player of the Year Lauren McGrath. She also added 94 digs, showing off a strong all-around game.

“Cailyn had big shoes to fill this season, and boy did she do just that!” said Franklin coach Kelsey Weymouth. “I had high hopes for her going into this season and she exceeded my expectations. As a sophomore, her volleyball IQ is right up there with the seniors, so she knew where to put the ball and when. I look forward to her growth the next two years!”

Cailyn Mackintosh has been selected as the 2019 HockomockSports.com Volleyball Underclassman of the Year (HockomockSports.com photo)

Continue reading about Cailyn and the other Hockomock awards for Volleyball
https://hockomocksports.com/awards/volleyball/2019-2/