FHS girls lacrosse tops Andover 11-6

From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the spring sports action on Friday, April 21.

Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 11 vs. Andover, 6 – Final

– The visitors scored the first goal of the second half to cut the deficit to two (6-4) but Franklin rattled off five straight goals to stretch the lead to 11-4 with just under three minutes to play. Sophomore Annie Walsh led the offense with four goals and one assist while freshmen Erin Walsh had two goals and two assists and Kelsey MacCallum recorded a pair of goals. Head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino said Dana Lewandowski and Grace MacCallum both played well on defense, each grabbing two groundballs and a draw control. Freshman Gianna Cameron had eight saves in net for the Panthers.

For other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-042117/

FHS Panthers

Reminder: MBTA will use a bus for the Franklin Line to Norwood Depot

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations on Saturday, April 22nd and Sunday April 23rd, due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement in Norwood.

Due to Guild Street Bridge Replacement, buses will replace all trains between Forge Park/495 and Norwood Depot Stations in both directions on the following dates:

- Saturday April 22nd, 2017
- Sunday April 23rd, 2017

Customers should allow additional travel time anticipating delays of approximately twenty (20) minutes.

The following stations will be affected:

• Norwood Depot
• Norwood Central
• Windsor Gardens
• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Franklin/Dean College
• Forge Park/495

Last updated: Apr 21 2017 11:22 AM
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Seen from the Franklin train: the pre-built portion of the bridge to be used as the replacement 
is over there on the right. The train is on the bridge to be replaced

Youth Sports Got You Crazy? - Apr 27

Kids’ sports can bring out the best in our children. It teaches them to be team players, to work hard and be disciplined and to make healthy lifestyle choices. But sometimes, do you feel that the demands of youth sports can take over? What are we gaining and what, if anything, are we missing out on?

Please join us for an informative panel discussion about youth sports in our modern suburban culture and how it impacts all of our families. What can we learn from each other – and the Bible – about how to balance our lives and prioritize our goals?

Two of our featured panelists will include: Former Patriots Offensive Lineman Matt Light and Former NHL Player and Director of Ronan Power Skating Ed Ronan

When: Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: New England Chapel  http://www.newenglandchapel.org/

Brought to you by Pulse and Family Ministries @ NEC

NOTE: CHILDCARE IS FULL FOR THIS EVENT!

Former Patriots Offensive Lineman Matt Light and Former
NHL Player and Director of Ronan Power Skating Ed Ronan

Registration form

http://www.newenglandchapel.org/_forms/view/26979

Strawberry Stroll Registration Now Open for Businesses and Organizations

Sponsorships available

Franklin Downtown Partnership  9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038 (774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com Strawberry Stroll registration form and important dates The Franklin Downtown Partnership is currently organizing the 15th annual Strawberry Stroll, set for Thursday, June 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. downtown, rain or shine. Crafters, community groups, businesses and entertainers are all welcome to participate. If you would like to be involved please fill out this Registration Form and send it to the FDP office today! Participation for members is FREE!  Non-members should include $75 to purchase booth space. Interested in being a member? Here's our Membership Application. Important form due dates: By May 19 -- to be included in the event handout  By May 25 -- to avoid a late fee  After May 25 -- registration must include a $25 late fee After May 31 -- no forms will be accepted  If you have any questions, please email event co-chair Beth Wierling at strawberrystroll@gmail.com. Download our Strawberry Stroll press release here.  Sponsor our Strawberry Stroll with a sponsorship! Businesses are welcome to sponsor the Stroll.  Dean Bank is the Platinum sponsor for this event and will serve up the event's famous Strawberry Shortcakes.  For more information about the FDP and sponsorship contact the office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com.  Here's our Sponsorship Registration Form. Franklin Downtown Partnership | downtown.franklin@yahoo.com | 774-571-3109 | franklindowntownpartnership.org

Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038 Sent by downtown.franklin@yahoo.com in collaboration with Try it free today

MBTA: Commuter Rail Schedule Change in May but NOT for Franklin Line

Spring 2017 Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, May 22. 

Schedules are now available online at mbta.com.

• Schedule changes have been made to the Newburyport/Rockport, Haverhill, Fitchburg, Providence/Stoughton, and Worcester lines.
• The Worcester Line schedule includes service to the new Boston Landing Station.
• There are no schedule changes on the Lowell, Needham, Franklin, Fairmount, Middleboro/Lakeville, Kingston/Plymouth, or Greenbush lines. These schedules are only being re-printed without severe weather train designations.
• Paper schedules for all lines will be available at South Station, Back Bay, and North Station in May.

Last updated: Apr 20 2017 09:42 AM

Click here for more information: http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/news_events/?id=6442457926

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MBTA: Commuter Rail Schedule Change in May but NOT for Franklin Line

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 4/21/17 - THU 4/27/17

FRIDAY 4/21/17
10:30am   Animal Affair! @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Mr. Vinny’s Puppet Show @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
8:30pm   Jennifer Teffi Band @ Elks Lodge

SATURDAY 4/22/17
9am-12pm   Annual Rabies Clinic @ 15 Public Works Way
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:45am   Franklin Youth Baseball Parade @ Downtown Franklin
12-8pm   Franklin Art Association’s Art Show and Sale @ The Black Box
12-4pm   Chili and Chowder Challenge @ VFW in Medway
2pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
2-3pm   Quilting Trunk Show @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
8pm   Livingston Taylor at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse @ FUSF

SUNDAY 4/23/17
12-4pm   Franklin Art Association’s Art Show and Sale @ The Black Box
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
2pm   Dean College Presents: Five Women Wearing The Same Dress @ Dean College
3:30pm   LiveARTS presents: Clarinet Trio @ FUSF

MONDAY 4/24/17
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 4/25/17
6:30pm   Franklin Public Library Book Club @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 4/26/17
3:30pm-6pm   Teen Lounge! @ Franklin Public Library
6-7pm   Family STEAM Challenge @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Blackstone Valley Veggie Gardens @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 4/27/17
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6:30pm   Youth Sports Got You Crazy? - Panel discussion @ New England Chapel
6:30pm Franklin Genealogy Club Meeting: Mapping your genealogy with Evan Thornberry @ Franklin Historical Museum
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: Financial Planning for Special Needs Children @ Franklin Municipal Building
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA
7:30pm   Stony Brook Camera Club @ Anglican Church of the Redeemer (31 Hayward St)

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this form
https://goo.gl/forms/7Pr1iBuAiIna7cUo2

Voices of Franklin: Ed Hurley on Child Abuse Prevention month

April is Child Abuse Prevention month. And once again YMCAs in Massachusetts and across the country are engaged in raising awareness and education in a campaign called Five Days of Action for Child Abuse Prevention.

From April 24 – April 28, our Y will highlight information, resources, and methods on how to prevent, recognize and respond to child sexual abuse.

Research reveals that 1 in every 10 children in the United States will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday.

Sadly, in more than 90% of the cases reported, this abuse happens by someone the child knows and trusts. This threat to children represents a health risk that can only be described as an epidemic based on the disturbing prevalence of abuse that exists in all elements of our society.

Equally disturbing is that it doesn’t have to happen. Child sexual abuse can be prevented through community wide efforts and vigilance. A predator seeks three things for abuse to occur. Access, privacy and control. With proper policies, procedures and protocols, all youth serving organizations can minimize the risk and deny an offender the access to harm children.

For the past five years our YMCA is proud to have partnered and collaborated with school systems, municipalities and other human service organizations throughout our service area to help bring awareness, education and training regarding this issue to the forefront. We remain committed to this collaborative cause and our effort to be part of a community based prevention movement. 

Please join us.

While we place a special emphasis on this topic during the month of April, child safety and child protection remains our Y’s number one priority every single day of the year. For more information, please visit our website for resources, training and how you can become involved at www.hockymca.org.

At our branches next week, we will be asking members, staff and volunteers to sign pledges to protect children. We will be displaying these signed pledges throughout our branches during the week to promote and emphasize the importance of community based prevention.

The safety of children is the responsibility of all adults. Children represent our hope for a bright and promising future. Let’s work together to protect our kids and help ensure that promising future and protect their only childhood.

Ed Hurley
President and CEO
Hockomock Area YMCA