Wins for the FHS baseball, softball and boys lacrosse teams on Friday

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Friday, May 12.

Baseball = King Philip, 0 @ Franklin, 6 – Final

– Franklin’s offense got off to a strong start, plating five runs in the first inning and tacking on one more in the second to beat King Philip and qualify for the state tournament. Junior Bryan Woelfel tossed a complete game shutout with just three hits allowed, one walk and a pair of strikeouts. The Panthers loaded the bases with Jake Lyons (double), Ryan Hodgkins (hit by pitch) and Jason Ulrickson (bunt single) reaching base. Josh Macchi followed with an RBI single, Tyler Gomes knocked in a run with a sac fly and sophomore Alex Haba drove in two with a double. James Leofanti doubled to move Haba to third and Jake Macchi’s sacrifice fly brought Haba home. In the second inning, Ulrickson doubled to score Lyons. King Philip’s Dan Antunes tossed 4.2 scoreless innings of relief for the Warriors.

Softball = Franklin, 8 @ Bridgewater-Raynham, 2 – Final

– Franklin’s offense exploded for 14 hits as a team to complete a season sweep of the Trojans. Ally Shea had a three hits to lead the way while Tara Hartnett (RBI), Olivia DiGiacomo (two RBI, two runs), Anna Balkus (run) and Clara DeCarvalho (RBI double) each had a pair of hits. Alexx Niss also had a hit and brought in a run with a sacrifice fly.

Boys Lacrosse = Franklin, 14 vs. Algonquin, 6 – Final

– Franklin goalie Connor O’Rourke made eight saves the FHS head coach Lou Verrochi praised the defensive effort of his team’s defense as the Panthers picked up a key non-league win. Based on North Attleboro’s win over King Philip, the Panthers clinched at least a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. Eric Civetti had his way on the offensive end, netting eight goals with one assist and Sam Arsenault and Nitin Chaudhury each scored once and had two assists. Packie Watson found the back of the net twice and Kyle McEniry had two helpers; Johnny O’Glishen and Pat Morrison each tallied a goal as well.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-051217/

FHS Panthers

Eighth Annual Massachusetts Walking Tour arrives in Franklin - June 23

The Eighth Annual Massachusetts Walking Tour, founded by songwriting duo Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards, will be coming this year to the Blackstone Valley – performing 11 free community concerts while traversing the state on foot. Since 2010, Mandeville and Richards have organized now over 100 coffeehouse style concerts which showcase local musicians and artists across the state – creating a quality evening program for all ages and an opportunity for talent young and old to be enjoyed by a listening audience. Venues chosen for these community concerts include public libraries, town parks, and historical properties – and this year all events have been funded through grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council program.

Carrying approximately 40-50 lbs of gear and instruments, the Massachusetts Walking Troupe, including veteran members Mark Kilianski (guitar, banjo) and Amy Alvey (fiddle), will be hiking from concert to concert using the Blackstone Valley’s many recreational trails – Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT), Charles River Bikeway, and trails within DCR’s Riverbend Farm to name a few.

Eighth Annual Massachusetts Walking
Tour arrives in Franklin - June 23

In addition to evening concerts, the troupe will also be organizing a series of short group hikes wherein the community will be invited to meet up with the Massachusetts Walking Tour as they travel between towns. These public hikes will highlight some of the Blackstone Valley’s recreational hiking trails, routes which appear in local author Marjorie Turner Hollman’s book Easy Walks In Massachusetts. All routes will be displayed and downloadable at www.masswalkingtour.org.

The Eighth Annual Massachusetts Walking Tour will take place between June 15 and June 24, starting in Webster and ending in Blackstone. All concerts will be from 6-8pm and here is a complete listing of events:


June 15 – Memorial Beach – Webster MA
June 16 – EN Jenckes General Store – Douglas MA
June 17 – River Bend Farm – Uxbridge MA
June 18 – Kiwanis Beach – Upton MA
June 19 – Hopedale Unitarian Parish – Hopedale MA
June 20 – Milford Senior Center – Milford MA
June 21 – Medway Public Library – Medway MA
June 22 – Bellingham Public Library – Bellingham MA
June 23 – Franklin Public Library – Franklin MA
June 24 – Blackstone Boys and Girls Club – Blackstone MA

For more information on these events or for videos of previous year’s Massachusetts Walking Tours, please visit www.masswalkingtour.org. If you are an artist or musician from the towns above, and you would like to be involved in an event, send an email to masswalkingtour@gmail.com or find the Massachusetts Walking Tour on Facebook.

ICYMI - Charles River PCD webpage, Grateful Farm plant sale, FHS All Night Party

In case you missed it (ICYMI) from the world of social media, here are some things that caught my eye this week as 'share worthy'

The Charles River Pollution Control District just got a new website! Whether you are on the municipal system or a septic hauler pumps your system, this is where all of your sewage ends up for treatment. Check it out to learn more about what your sewer bill pays for! http://www.charlesriverpcd.org/

Opening day plant sale. Get everything ready for your home gardens. We will be selling vegetable seedlings and herbs. There will be ready to plant seedlings as well as decorative potted plants and hanging planters.
All plants are grown with organic methods so your garden starts chemical free.
Also make great Mother's Day Gifts!

FHS Senior Parents - We are only at 60% paid for the All Night Party. Letters went out on Friday to parents who have not paid yet.
This is NOT a pay it forward event. Lack of family participation directly affects this year's entertainment, prizes and decorations.
Please visit our website at www.fhsallnightparty.com to submit your payment.
You can also send a check to FHS ANP, PO Box 15, Franklin, MA or drop off a check in our box at the high school's main office.
We need to receive all payments by May 19th.
If you have any questions, please send an email to fhsanp@yahoo.com.
Thank you for your attention to this post!

www.fhsallnightparty.com

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/12/17 - THU 5/18/17

FRIDAY 5/12/17
5-7pm   Mixing for Maladies: Fibromyalgia Fundraiser @ Pour Richard’s

SATURDAY 5/13/17
8am-5pm   Stamp Out Hunger Drive in Franklin, MA (place items near your mailbox for your letter carrier to pick up on Saturday) - supports Franklin Food Pantry
9am-2pm   Grateful Farm Opening Day Seedling and Herb Sale @ 49 Prospect Street
9am   Mr. K’s Color Fun Run/Walk @ FHS
9-10am   School Committee Coffee Hour @ 23 Hutchinson Street
10am-1pm   Hockomock YMCA Healthy Kids Day (free and fun) @ Patriot Place
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am-2pm   FUND Drive (clothing, shoes, books, linens... no furniture) @ Sugar Shoppe
11am-12pm   Baby Sensory Program @ Franklin Public Library
7:30pm   Concert: Phil Rosenthal with Songs of Pete Seeger @ Original Congregational Church in Wrentham

SUNDAY 5/14/17
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

MONDAY 5/15/17
5:30pm   Plant Night (family event) @ FHS
6pm   Tri-County RVTHS Senior Project Fair (open to public)
7-8:30pm   Learn To Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 5/16/17
6;30pm   Essential Oils and Natural Medicine @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Yankee Quilters Spring Fling @ Imperial Ballroom in Mendon

WEDNESDAY 5/17/17
5pm   Pageturners Tween Bookclub @ Franklin Public Library
6:30pm   Doggie Tales (read to a service dog) @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 5/18/17
3pm   Memory Cafe for Caregivers and their Loved Ones @ Franklin Senior Center
4pm   Family Coloring Book Club @ Franklin Public Library
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
6pm   Kindergarten Information Night @ Jefferson, Kennedy and Paramenter Schools
7pm   Immigration Discussion with Jessica Vaughan @ VFW Franklin CANCELED
7pm   Franklin SEPAC: A Holistic Approach with Nutrition and Meditation @ Franklin Municipal Building
7pm   Franklin Cultural District Formation Meeting @ Franklin TV (23 Hutchinson St)
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

What to know for those participating in the Memorial Day Parade

It's that time of year again to plan the annual Franklin Memorial Day Parade. 

The following information below will help you to inform your group, friends, families and visitors as to how to prepare for the parade. Many items will change this year, including our starting and drop off locations so please take note.

Participant Drop Off

• Drop off will be done on Dean Avenue.

If your group is participating in this years parade please drop them off on Dean Avenue. DO NOT HAVE ANYONE IN YOUR GROUP STOP ON MAIN STREET FOR DROP OFF. This is very dangerous and the last few years we have had some close calls with children almost getting hit. This includes scouting troops and bands.

Parade Route:

The 2017 Parade route will begin at the Depot Street and Dean Bank and proceed up Main St (towards Church St.), take a left onto School, to a Right on W Central Street, then a Right on Beaver St until we reach the Town Common / Church Square. 

The parade will once again stop at the Dean Memorial, Union St and St Mary's Cemetery's. Please see the attached update Parade Route Sheet.

Parade Information:

Date: Monday, May 29, 2017

10:00 am: Muster: Group leaders must check in at the Dean Bank Parking Lot
10:30 am: Parade Starts
12:00 pm: Ceremony at the Franklin Town Common

What We Need From You:

Reply to Matt@RealLivingRealtyGroup.com with your Troop, Group, Band information, contact person and estimated amount of participants in your group. ALL participants must reply by May 15th

Forward this information to anyone who may need it in your Group, Troop, Band, or Organization to the email Matt@RealLivingRealtyGroup.com with any questions.

It’s a Good Life, 

Matt Kelly

CEO / Owner

WWI Doughboy on the Town Common

Tri-County 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

We can share the honor roll for the third quarter from Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School in Franklin. 

• Students who receive term grades of B- or better in all subjects earn honor roll status
• Students who earn grades of A- or better in all subjects receive high honors

Tri-County 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

MassBudget: Special Business Tax Break Spending Continues to Rise

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Special Business Tax Break Spending Continues to Rise The cost of special business tax breaks continues to grow. Today we're releasing an update to last year's report, "The Growing Cost of Special Business Tax Break Spending." Based on new and updated estimates from the administration, the paper shows that the Commonwealth's annual spending on business tax breaks aimed at supporting economic development in Massachusetts continues to rise. These costs are expected to exceed $1 billion for the first time this 2017 fiscal year, and the Department of Revenue projects them to growth further in Fiscal Year 2018. Although often not subject to the regular and close scrutiny given to on-budget programs, spending on these tax breaks is no different in its bottom-line effect than direct spending through the state budget; each limits the resources available for other state priorities. Adjusting for inflation, these costs have increased from $370 million in Fiscal Year 1996 to $1.028 billion projected in Fiscal Year 2018. Last week the Pew Charitable Trusts released a national report ranking the fifty states on how well they evaluate their spending on economic development tax incentives. Massachusetts was ranked in the lowest tier, along with 22 other "trailing" states. The report noted that, "Massachusetts is trailing other states because it has not adopted a plan for regular evaluation of tax incentives." You can read MassBudget's updated analysis of special business tax break spending here (LINK). The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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