Taunton takes the golf match, FHS tops KP in field hockey

From Hockomock Sports we share that the FHS golf team lost to Taunton and that the FHS field hockey team remained unbeaten with a 1-0 victory at KP.

Golf

Franklin, 174 @ Taunton, 162 – Final 

– Taunton’s Mario Wilson carded a match low round of 37 for the Tigers.

Field Hockey

Franklin,1 @ King Philip, 0 – Final

– Christina Quinn scored nine minutes into the game and it turned out to be the game-winner for the Panthers. KP goalie Abby Campbell made 14 saves to keep the Warriors in the game in the second half. Franklin goalie Sam Jones made a save with 1:30 left to preserve the win.

For all the results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-100115/

Abby Campbell (31) made 14 saves for KP but Christina Quinn’s first half goal gave Franklin the win on Thursday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)

Hockomock Sports Managing Editor Josh Perry provides an in depth summary of the field hockey game Thursday. 

For the first time, Franklin and King Philip field hockey met up on the brand-new turf at Macktaz Field in a meeting between the first and third place teams in the Kelley-Rex Division. 

The Panthers came in unbeaten in the league, but the Warriors came in fired up at the chance to knock their rivals off the top of the league standings. 

With just a little more than a minute remaining in the game, and after nearly 20 minutes of nonstop Franklin pressure, the Warriors finally got a break and a scoring opportunity. Senior attacker Casie Curtin hit the edge of the circle and fired towards goal, but Franklin senior goalie Sam Jones, who had spent 20 minutes standing in the cold wind as mostly a spectator, was out to cut down the angle and kick the shot aside.

Continue reading the full write up online
http://www.hockomocksports.com/quinn-goal-downs-kp-keeps-franklin-unbeaten/

1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament - Canceled due to the weather

I was just informed that due to the forecast of bad weather this weekend the Horseshoe Tournament has been canceled. 

No new date has been announced at this time. 

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The Franklin Rod and Gun Club is holding our First Annual Horseshoe Tournament. I was hoping you could post it on your events calendar/website. 

Franklin Rod and Gun Club 

1st Annual Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday October 3rd, 10:00 AM

Food and Cash Prizes! 

$25.00 Donation 

Spectators Welcome! 

Cash Bar and Food Available

51 Florence St Franklin, MA 
(508) 528-2573

Franklin Rod and Gun Club

Hurricane Joaquin will likely bring more rain

With the latest tracking from NOAA's Hurricane Central, Joaquin will likely ver off the coast and leave us more rain early next week.

as of 5:00 AM Friday, October 2

You can subscribe to receive your own alerts, maps and charts from NOAA
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

In the News: Superfund listing good news, Pumpkins in the Park, Purr-fect Cat Shelter fund raising

Area officials reacted favorably to news that a contaminated property on Fisher Street had been added to the Environmental Protection Agency's list of Superfund sites.

The EPA announced Wednesday that the former BJACT LLC property will be placed on the agency's National Priorities List of Superfund sites. The land at 300 Fisher St., according to an EPA release, has been used for industrial purposes since the late 1800s, with rubber and plastic manufacture among its uses. It is currently inactive, and has been so since 1985.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151001/NEWS/151008865/1994/NEWS

In cooperation with the Franklin Recreation Department, Pumpkins in the Park will take place at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Franklin Sculpture Park on Panther Way, near the police station. 

Those interested are asked to drop off pumpkins between noon and 2 p.m., or 5-6 p.m. Lights will be provided by Franklin Art Center. Event attendees will vote for their favorite pumpkins and prizes will be given for the most creative, scariest and funniest.

Franklin Art Center Facebook photo

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151001/NEWS/151009491/1994/NEWS

The Purr-fect Cat Shelter will hold the Pour for Paws Wine Tasting fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Oct. 18 at Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits, 14 Grove St. 

The event will be an afternoon of wine sampling provided by Pour Richard’s and raffle items. Pour Richard’s Wine and Spirits will also donate 20 percent of the sales during the event to the Purr-fect Cat Shelter.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151001/NEWS/151009214/1994/NEWS

FHS volleyball topped North Attleboro 3-1

We can share the results from Hockomock Sports. The volleyball match was held on Wednesday but both soccer games were postponed due to the weather. FHS volleyball topped North Attleboro 3-1. 

Volleyball

North Attleboro, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– After dropping the first set, the Panthers rallied back to win the next three for the win. Caroline Maguire had five aces, five kills, three blocks and 12 service points, Beth Neal had 17 assists, nine kills, three aces and a pair of blocks, Alyssa Shea added eight kills and two digs and Dayna McCue had 25 digs and a pair of aces. Freshman Lauren McGrath had six straight service points, including four aces, in the fourth set to help close the match.

FHS Panthers

Boys Soccer

North Attleboro @ Franklin – Postponed to TBA

Girls Soccer

Franklin @ North Attleboro – Postponed to TBA


For all the results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-093015/

"There's no debate - questions will be asked, and candidates will be able to answer"

Local voters will get a chance next week to hear from a number of candidates seeking town office in the November election. 

The town will be hosting a "Candidate's Night" in the Franklin Municipal Building's council chambers at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. 

Town Clerk Deborah Pellegri said the event would feature candidates from contested races - that is, those seeking Town Council, School Committee or Board of Health seats or the town clerk position. 

The night will be moderated by former police chief Lawrence Benedetto and questions will be asked by a panel including Michael Doherty, United Regional Chamber of Commerce President Jack Lank and Country Gazette reporter Heather Harris.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150930/NEWS/150939437/1994/NEWS

Town Council candidates in 2013 at the Candidates Night

For the current listing of candidates for all positions check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/09/current-listing-of-candidates-for.html

Frankenstein 5K - Scary Run, Walk or Stomp, Oct 31

Frankenstein 5K - Scary Run Walk or Stomp, Oct 31

Register here   http://teamfitnessfranklin.com/frankenstein-5k-event.htm