Ball smart

I was among the hundreds who turned out for the FHS Girls Soccer team game Friday night. They beat Mansfield by a 4-0 score. It was a tightly played 1-0 game at the half and then it opened up with Franklin scoring 3 times in the second half.

I was impressed with their play and see how they are undefeated. While I am not a soccer expert I have watched my share of games from youth through professional. Soccer is a game where control of the ball is critical. If you have it you can score, if you have it, the other team can't score. The FHS defensive players had good positioning and were hungry to get the ball away from their opponent. The offensive players were likewise hungry for the ball and took care of it. They would let the ball do the work rolling on the surface and picking their head up to look for a team mate to pass to. The passes were crisp and generally received well so that the ball stayed in control of Franklin.

The one disappointment is one I have seen in other games where the goalie is given the punt and the ball generally ends up with the other team. Why more teams don't bring the ball up field on the ground I fail to understand.



Congratulations to the Team on the success they have accomplished this season!

"Still a man hears what he wants to hear"

What do Simon and Garfunkel have to say about the water and sewer bills for Franklin?

The rate hikes, though, went into effect July 1, after being approved by Town Council last year.
For the average customer, that has meant a little more than $40 increase for sewer and a $50 increase for water. 

And the sewer rate will go up again this summer by 20 percent, resulting in a more than $80 increase. 

Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said Thursday that the raised rates have been expected, though he acknowledged, "Time goes by, and people forget."

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1831584163/Reminder-Franklin-water-sewer-rates-have-risen#ixzz2AUpkasdr

The rates were on the agenda for Sep 2011
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/09/franklin-ma-town-council-agenda-91411.html

Reporting on the approval of the rates
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/09/town-council-091411.html





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Franklin Downtown Partnership: Networking Event - Fri, Nov 9

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Networking Event

via Franklin Downtown Partnership by noreply@blogger.com (Franklin Downtown Partnership) on 10/26/12

Franklin Downtown Partnership 

Networking Luncheon

Friday, November 9th, 1:00 p.m.

Dean College Campus Center Dining Hall

$6.00 for lunch

Come network with FDP members and enjoy good food!

New Members Welcome!

RSVP: Joel Carrara

jcarrara@printsmartoffice.com

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If you can't make the lunch time networking event, there will be one Thursday evening, Nov 15th at Six One Seven Studios   http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2012/10/networking-event.html

Last minute call for volunteers, only 1/2 HR on Saturday

Hi Gardeners and Friends,

I know this is last minute, but the Garden is in need of a few volunteers for a quick task on Saturday Oct 27:

Grateful Farm of Franklin has generously donated a pallet of bagged cow manure so that we may amend our raised beds. There is enough for each bed.

We need strong bodies to offload the bags from the Farm's van, a human chain of sorts. 

Please respond to Amy at amyacevedo1@verizon.net if you are able to help.

1/2 hour, tops.

Noon at the Garden

Community service certifications will be available.

 A Huge Thank You in advance!!

~Amy from the Garden.

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Hurricane Sandy Preparations

The text of the alert sent out Friday evening:

Good Evening.  This is Communications Director Gary Premo calling with information on the pending storm, Hurricane Sandy.  Please take some time to ensure storm drains near your property are clear of debris; remove any loose objects on your property that may become airborne and cause damage or injury.  Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors, and encourage them to sign up for this valuable service, if they have not done so already.  We will keep you updated during and after the storm with pertinent information.  Thank you.  Stay safe.  Good bye.

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In the News: hurricane, craft fair

Towns brace for hurricane's fury

by Jessica Trufant/Daily News staff

Franklin Newcomers and Friends plan craft fair, Nov. 10

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Dean College Donates Media Production Equipment to Franklin High School

Donation provides needed upgrade to enhance student hand-on experience for media curriculum at Franklin High School

Franklin, MA (October 25, 2012) – Dean College School of Arts, in conjunction with Franklin TV, recently donated media production equipment to the Franklin High School media program in hopes of enhancing the hands-on experience Franklin High students have the opportunity to gain throughout their high school career.

With the rapid evolution of High Definition programming, Dean College saw an immediate need to upgrade their equipment, television studio and production center.  High Definition equipment provides students in the Communications program at Dean College the most up-to-date experience needed to prepare for a career in media. This upgrade provided Dean the opportunity to donate the previous equipment to Franklin High School.

"Dean's cameras will help us fill a big void in our media curriculum," said Franklin High School Media Teacher Mr. Nick Bailey. "Our students will gain a much better understanding of how multi-camera studio programs are produced in real-time.  There's nothing like practical, hands-on experience."

The donation was made possible and coordinated through Mr. Pete Fasciano, Executive Director of Franklin TV.

"Dean's equipment contribution could not have happened at a better time for us," said Fasciano. "We were looking to help Franklin High School with expanding their abilities, and Dean's studio cameras are exactly what we needed." 

Dean College offers a two year Associates degree program in communications, as well as a four year Bachelors degree program in Arts and Entertainment Management.