FHS girls soccer tops Foxboro, FHS golf tops KP

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Thursday

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final 

FHS Panthers

– Miranda Smith scored just seven minutes in from an Ellie Teixeira assist. It was her third goal in the last two games and it turned out to be the game winner for the Panthers.

Golf = King Philip, 164 @ Franklin, 161 – Final 

– Jason Collins carded a round of 39 to lead the Panthers to the win. King Philip’s Sebastian Ladoulis was the match medalist, shooting 37.

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Thursday
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-091516/

In the News: schools work on communications, open meeting law training, Dean ranked as Best Value School

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

"The school district is considering ways to improve its communication with the community and solicit feedback on school activities. 

The School Committee discussed the effort at its meeting this week. 

Committee member Denise Schultz said the community relations subcommittee will continue its series of "coffee hours" with the public. 

"It's wonderful to see some of the work already done at the coffees show up in the school improvement plans," she said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160915/franklin-school-officials-review-communication-efforts

"In an effort to better inform the public and government officials about the Open Meeting Law and its requirements, Attorney General Maura Healey’s office will hold a free training on the law from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Mendon Board of Selectmen’s Room, Upper Meeting Room, 20 Main St. 

State, local, regional and county public bodies are required to comply. 

The AG’s office will also hold three other regional educational forums in Brockton, Watertown and Agawam this fall. 

The open meeting law training sessions will be conducted by attorneys from Healey’s Division of Open Government, are open to the public and are being offered free of charge.

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160915/ags-office-to-hold-free-open-meeting-law-training

"Dean College, a private, residential college located in Franklin, ranked 19th in the U.S. News & World Report for the Best Regional Colleges, north category. Additionally, Dean placed ninth in its category for Best Value Schools. 

dean college

This is the sixth consecutive year that Dean College has received the honor, and the highest ranking in the college’s history. 

U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform, publisher of news and information. The U.S. News ranking system for the Best Regional Colleges rests on two pillars. The formula uses quantitative measures that education experts have proposed as reliable indicators of academic quality, and it is based on research of graduation rate performance, academic reputation and financial selectivity, among others."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160915/dean-college-ranked-by-us-news--world-report

36th Annual Cracker-Barrel Fair

"The 36th Annual Cracker-Barrel Fair opens Friday, September 16. The fair will feature music, rides, exhibits and games. 

Friday local bands performing include Stepping Stone and Elastic Five.
Saturday, the bandstand will welcome Southeastern MA Community Concert Band and the Hitmen. 

Sunday, Showcase Dance Production of Wrentham will hold a performance followed by The Reminisants. 

Throughout the weekend there will hayrides pulled by an antique tractor and opportunities to enjoy a variety of food booths. The 4-H club will having various agricultural exhibits. Local artisans will be display their work and magicians, animal shows, jugglers and face painters will provide additional entertainment."

For more about the Cracker-barrel Fair
http://www.wrenthamtimes.com/wrentham/2016/09/cracker-barrel-fair-starts-friday.html

or here
http://friendsofwrentham.org/cb1414.html

In the News: drought conditions worsen, big dollar donors for ballot questions

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

"The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows rapid worsening of the extreme drought in Massachusetts as another week of above average temperatures and very little rain added to the months-long crisis affecting farmers and water supply managers. 

Data released this morning showed 52.13 percent of the state is considered to be in extreme drought. Last week that figure stood at at 22.67 percent. That means the area of the state now in extreme drought increased by 130% in just one week. Extreme drought is the second highest stage of drought issued by the drought monitor. At least 89.95 percent of the state is in at least severe drought, up from 77.38 percent last week."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160915/extreme-drought-expands-in-massachusetts

The official drought monitor map is impressive but the local photos shown below, I think are more dramatic.

http://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Home/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?MA

Uncas Brook is a 'small' but important water way here in Franklin

"When it comes to campaign cash, proponents of each of the four Massachusetts ballot questions hold a sizeable advantage over their opposition. 

Recent campaign finance filings to the state provide a look into where each ballot committee is drawing its monetary support."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160914/ballot-question-proponents-enjoy-cash-advantage

Representative Roy Announces Office Hours for October and November

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) announced today that constituent office hours will be held in Medway and Franklin for the Months of October and November on the following days:

• Franklin – Thursday October 13th, 8:30-9:30AM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. Franklin, MA

• Medway – Saturday November 5th, 9:00-10:00AM at the Medway Muffin Café, 116 Main St. Medway, MA

• Franklin – Thursday November 10th, 8:30-9:30AM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. Franklin, MA

Christopher Yancich, his legislative aide, will be accompanying him.

Representative Roy stated that all office hours are open to any residents of Franklin and Medway who may have questions or concerns that they wish to bring to his attention. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary. He looks forward to hearing from you.

He also invites all constituents to call him at his State House office at (617) 722-2020, to stop by Room 527A in the State House, or to email him at Jeffrey.Roy@MAhouse.gov.

Franklin Senior Center

Electric Youth at 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival (video)

Turning back time (or #TBT) to that Wednesday in July 2016 when the Franklin Cultural Festival opened for the 2nd time. 

Here are some highlights from the opening night concert by the FSPA's 'Electric Youth':





For more about the Electric Youth check out their website
http://fspaonline.com/pages.php?pname=fspa_se_ey

Electric Youth performing at the 2016 Franklin Cultural Festival

• This was originally posted at the Franklin Cultural District page

http://www.franklinsculturalfestival.org/2016/09/electric-youth-at-2016-franklin.html

FHS boys soccer, volleyball. field hockey, and golf all post wins on Wednesday

From Hockomock Sports we share the FHS fall sports results from Wednesday

FHS Panthers

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Milford, 0 – Final

– Farley Asmath scored both goals for the Panthers, with both coming in the second half. Asmath’s first strike in the 56th minute came off an assist from Hatim Brahimi. Asmath then earned a penalty in the final minutes and converted in the 78th minute for his second goal. Fred Beckmann earned the shutout in net.

Volleyball = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Erin Skidmore led the Panthers with 11 kills and added three aces. Lauren McGrath had nine aces and 15 assists for Franklin, while Meaghan Maguire chipped in with seven kills and a block.

Field hockey = Foxboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final 

– Caroline Lounsbury scored the opening goal with 17:55 left in the first half off an assist by Cassi Ronan and it turned out to be the game-winner for Franklin. Brayden Downing scored two minutes later on an assist from Annie Walsh and then Walsh made it 3-0 early in the second half off an assist by Maeve Ledwith. Christina Lucini earned the shutout in goal with three saves.

Golf = Attleboro, 184 @ Franklin, 159 – Final 

– The Panthers got an even par 35 from captain Bryan Woelfel and a 40 from Eric Civetti. Attleboro was led by Corey McKenna, who shot a 42.

For the remainder of the results around the Hockomock League on Wednesday
https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-091416/