Franklin Almanac - Episode 2 (video)

Polikseni Manxhari covers four stories in the new episode of Franklin Almanac now available from Franklin TV. Broadcast on Franklin cable channel at noon and 7:00 PM. You can also view the show via YouTube.

• Make Change for Change - addressing homelessnesshttp://www.makechangeforchange.org/
• The 40% Club at Franklin High School
• Milford new radio station MyFM 101.3
• The story behind the new video for Jamie Barrett's song "The City called the Town of Franklin" produced by Chris Flynn

For more of Jamie Barrett's music, he'll be playing on Saturday, July 1 at 3:00 PM on the Town Common  
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/06/4th-of-july-schedule-of-events.html

He'll also play during the 3rd Annual Franklin Cultural Festival July 26-29, 2017
http://www.franklinculturaldistrict.org/2017/06/3rd-annual-cultural-festival-to.html

Jaime Barrett

Russian School of Math - Franklin is currently enrolling students for Summer School

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Russian School of Mathematics located in downtown Franklin at 9 Summer St., Franklin Center Commons!

RSM-Franklin is currently enrolling students for the Summer School classes July 10 - August 17 and can serve families from Franklin and the surrounding communities.

Our mission is to help our students develop mathematical excellence and lifelong critical thinking skills using our unique curriculum and exceptional teachers.

Our summer course offerings include:

• Math for Grades 1-6: These courses hone students' analytic skills and enhance their number sense by introducing them to abstract concepts.
• Preparation for High School Math: Our courses in Algebra and Geometry will build up pre requisite skills and front load the key concepts of high school math.
• SAT-preparation classes
• Contest Level Math: Students are introduced to non-straightforward problems - opening them to the intrigue of math in the world. Students are also prepped for various national and international math competitions.

You can read more about our program online at http://www.russianschool.com/location/franklin/summer-school

Russian School of Math - Franklin is currently enrolling students for Summer School

Franklin 4th of July - Thursday, June 29

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Thursday, June 29

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Swimmer (Band)


Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing


Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

children's ride set up on Town Common

Songs that bring history to life - Rhiannon Giddens (video)

"Rhiannon Giddens pours the emotional weight of American history into her music. Listen as she performs traditional folk ballads — including "Waterboy," "Up Above My Head," and "Lonesome Road" by Sister Rosetta Tharp — and one glorious original song, "Come Love Come," inspired by Civil War-era slave narratives. 

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Hodgkins, Noviello, Lyons, Ulrickson recognized for FHS Baseball and Brown named Coach of Year

Hockomock Sports has published the 2017 season ending awards for baseball.

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM FIRST TEAM

Ryan Hodgkins – Franklin – Outfield
Franklin senior Ryan Hodgkins was a big reason that Franklin won its first division title in four years. Hodgkins batted 0.368 (28 hits), knocked in a team-high 12 runs and scored 13 runs. He also had 10 stolen bases on the season. “Ryan has been a very steady and consistent performer for us over the last two seasons,” said FHS coach Zach Brown. “Ryan is a very aggressive outfielder with a strong arm, he has really good at bats, hits for a high average and is a really instinctual baserunner. Ryan is a complete baseball player and will be greatly missed next season.”

Jake Noviello – Franklin – Pitcher
Franklin junior Jake Noviello had an outstanding season for the Kelley-Rex champion Panthers. The right-handed pitcher was one of the most dominant hurlers in the league, with 55.1 innings pitched (second most) and 61 strikeouts (first) in the regular season. He posted a 6-2 record with a 1.65 ERA and also won Franklin’s first playoff game. “Jake was our workhorse this season, every time he had the ball in his hand we felt great about our chances to win on that day,” said Franklin coach Zach Brown. “We are extremely excited to have him back next season for his senior year.”

HOCKOMOCKSPORTS.COM SECOND TEAM

Jake Lyons – Franklin – Outfield
Franklin senior Jake Lyons played a vital role in helping the Panthers clinch their first division title in four years. Lyons was one of the top defensive players in the league while patrolling center field for the Panthers. Offensively, Lyons posted a 0.333 average on 26 hits. He knocked in eight runs and scored a team-high 19 runs. “Jake has played a very steady center field for us over the last two seasons and has consistent quality at-bats,” said FHS coach Zach Brown. “Jake will be greatly missed both offensively and defensively next year.”

Jason Ulrickson – Franklin – Pitcher
Junior Jason Ulrickson gave Franklin a second ace this season which is a big reason why the Panthers clinched their first division title in four seasons. The left handed pitcher posted a 7-1 record over the season, striking out 38 batters in 46.2 innings of work. He walked just 10 batters, tossed four complete games and allowed just seven earned runs (1.05 ERA). “Jason is a crafty lefty that attacks the strikes zone with movement and by changing speeds,” said FHS coach Zach Brown. “We are excited to have Jason back again competing at the top of our rotation again next season.”

COACH OF THE YEAR – ZACH BROWN, FRANKLIN

Franklin head coach Zach Brown has been selected as the 2017 HockomockSports.com Baseball Coach of the Year. It’s the first time Brown has won the award.

Brown helped the Panthers orchestrate an impressive season, resulting in a Kelley-Rex division title – the program’s first title since 2012. Franklin posted a league best 13-3 record in league play and an 18-6 overall record.

Franklin’s 17-5 regular season record put the Panthers in the Super 8 conversation and earned the top seed in the D1 South tournament. The Panthers also won the Pedroli Classic tournament at the end of the regular season.


Continue reading the write up on Coach Brown and review the listing for all of the baseball awards  https://hockomocksports.com/awards/baseball/2017-2/

https://hockomocksports.com/awards/baseball/2017-2/

#ShopFranklin - Painted Lady Flower Farm (video)

Sarah Mabardy gets Amy Acevedo of Franklin's Painted Lady Flower Farm to share her story of how she became Franklin Massachusetts' local flower farmer.




Find out more about Amy and her wonderful flowers
https://www.facebook.com/PaintedLadyFlowers/

https://www.facebook.com/PaintedLadyFlowers/

Franklin Almanac - Episode 1 (video)

Published on Jan 22, 2017 - The first episode of Franklin Almanac, a compendium of life in Franklin




At about 14:00 minutes, I sit with Polikseni to tell her the Franklin Matters story.

http://franklin.tv/

This was originally posted in January, 2017

http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/franklin-almanac-episode-1-features.html