Franklin Matters

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Franklin Boys Lacrosse advances

From Hockomock Sports we find the results of the FHS boys lacrosse game on Wednesday, May 28th

Boys Lacrosse
D1 South Playoffs

#7 Franklin, 12 vs. #10 Dartmouth (@ Beaver), 6 - Final - Franklin advances to play #2 Needham on Sunday, June 1 at Memorial Field.

Note - game time is 5:30 PM at Memorial Park in Needham (updated 5/29/14 - 5:30 PM)
http://www.needhamma.gov/index.aspx?nid=709

Reminder: 6th Annual Parmenter Run for all Ages - Jun 1

Friendly reminder!

The 6th Annual Parmenter 5K Run for All Ages is scheduled for June 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Parmenter School on Wachusett St.

student poster for the Parmenter 5K in 2012

You can register for the 6th Annual Parmenter 5K here
http://www.coolrunning.com/eventcal/event/6th-annual-parmenter-5k/

student poster for the Parmenter 5K in 2012

Or print the form here:

Getting ready at the starting line in 2012

Yes, there are two races starting at the same time on the same day here in Franklin. The Franklin 5K will start at 10:00 AM on Washington St and the Parmenter 5K will start in front of the Parmenter School on Wachusett St.

Reminder: The Franklin 5K - Jun 1

Friendly reminder!

At The Franklin 5K, you will enjoy spirit, teamwork, and commitment to community with the Hoyts and The K Girls! Join us Sunday, June 1 at Marsh and McLellan Companies, 431 Washington Street in Franklin. Day of registration starts at 9:00 a.m. and the run, walk, or roll starts at 10:00 a.m.

The family day includes Touch a Truck, with vehicles from Bass Pro Shops, the National Guard, and Franklin’s police and fire departments. Kids get the excitement of crossing a finish line of their own with a free fun run, starting immediately after the 5K and cheered on by the Y’s Teen Leaders Club. Healthy activities for the whole family include Minute to Win It challenges, KidTucky Derby racing, Noodle tag, face painting, a silent auction, raffles, music, and more.

Register today by visiting hockymca.org. Cost to participate is $30. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 men’s and women’s finishers from several age categories and all participants will receive a finisher medal.

The Franklin 5K - Jun 1

Register here
http://hockymca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=231&Itemid=288

Related information
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/10th-annual-franklin-5k-june-1.html

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Memorial Day - Parade and Ceremony - Photo Essay

Photos from the Memorial Day parade and ceremony on the Town Common at the conclusion of the parade on Monday.

parade honor guard

Leaders of the Elks

Rep Jeff Roy and Senator Richard Ross

tolling the bell as roll call of those veterans who died in the last year were read

The names of those veterans can be found in the program posted here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/05/memorial-day-program-2014.html

placing the wreath

Additional photos from the parade and ceremony can be found in this set here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157644469548388/

HMEA 5K Road Race - photos

The 13th Annual HMEA Independence Day 5K Walk, Run and Stroll took place on Sunday May 18th. I helped as part of a group that coordinated the road race pre-registered runners, day-of registrations, and then managed the course with water stops, etc. Once the race was underway, I was positioned at the 2 mile mark to provide the time as the runners came by. I managed to see the runners on their way out to the turn around point before reading them their time. I captured a bunch of photos as the runners passed by and then photos from the awards ceremony after the race.

Ben Burgess lead Brad Highcove early on but Brad eventually won

1st female winner overall = Mary Cole

The full set can be viewed as a slide show here
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157644440028120/

The race results can be found here
http://racewire.com/live_results.php?id=3840

FHS spring playoff schedule

Several FHS spring sports teams qualified for the playoffs that begin this week. The schedule as published by Hockomock Sports is shown here:

Boys Tennis - D1 South