Franklin Matters

Friday, May 30, 2014

FHS Girls Softball, Lacrosse and Tennis advance

Softball
D1 South

#18 Franklin, 5 @ #15 Milford, 4 - Final

Lilly Criscione pitched a complete game with three strikeouts and hit a three-run home run at the plate to guide the Panthers. Franklin advances to the D1 South First Round to play at #2 Silver Lake on Friday, 5/30 at 3:30.

Girls Lacrosse
D1 East Playoffs
#3 Franklin, 18 vs. #6 Natick, 7 - Final

Tara Doherty scored two goals and had three assists, Julia Jette and Julianne Pisani each had two goals and an assist and Sheelagh Walsh had four goals and an assist. Nicole Ellin played well on defensively and stepped in to take draws for the Panthers. Alex Mitchell had 11 saves in net. Franklin advances to the D1 East Semifinals to play the winner of #2 Lincoln-Sudbury/#7 Framingham. The game is tenatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd.

Girls Tennis
D1 South Playoffs
#14 Franklin, 3 @ #3 Framingham, 2 - Final

Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals to play the winner of #6 Needham/#11 Braintree on a date and time to be announced.

the new Franklin High School - under construction

Additional info on the results across the Hockomock League for Thursday can be found here

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Parenting Your Child with ADHD

Dr Craig Wiener, author of "Parenting Your Child with ADHD" will speak at the Franklin Public Library, Thursday, May 29th at 6:30 PM.

Parenting Your Child with ADHD

For more about Dr Wiener, you can visit his website http://www.craigwiener.com/

local author Laura Spinella will speak June 5th

Franklin DPW Annual Open House - May 31

The Franklin Department of Public Works will host its annual open house, featuring

Touch-A-Truck for kids!

Saturday, May 31, 2014

from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

at 25 Public Works Way

Enjoy free hotdogs, popcorn, drinks and Hay Rides (one per person)

Franklin DPW Headquarters

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.