Noviello selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

"Franklin senior Jake Noviello has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for April 22 through April 28. Noviello is the 26th player selected for the 2017-18 school year and the third player chosen during the spring season. 

Noviello starred on the mound and at the plate this week to help Franklin win three games and move into first-place in the Kelley-Rex division. The Fairfield University-commit tossed his second straight shutout on Monday, hit an important home run on Tuesday and was part of a comfortable win on Saturday, as the Panthers pushed ahead of three division rivals to take the top spot in the standings. 

“Jake really set a tone for us on the hill on Monday with a great effort,” said Franklin head coach Zach Brown. “And then he carried that all the way through the week. Offensively he had a big day against Attleboro. He’s just been really steady defensively and as a leader. He was a really big part of us going 3-0 last week.”

Continue reading the Player of the Week article on HockomockSports.com
https://hockomocksports.com/player-week-jake-noviello-franklin-baseball/

Franklin senior Jake Noviello has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week

FHS softball tops Canton 12-6; baseball and tennis rescheduled for Tuesday

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, April 30, 2018.


Baseball = Canton @ Franklin – Postponed to Tuesday, 5/1 at 3:45.

Softball = Franklin, 12 @ Canton, 6 – Final
– Franklin pushed across five runs in the first inning, highlighted by Jackie Cherry’s three-run home run, and never trailed in a win on the road at Canton. The Panthers added four more runs in the second and then added three insurance runs in the top of the seventh. Tara Hartnett had two hits, including a triple, and an RBI, Peyton Arone went 3-for-3 with an RBI, and Natalie Stott had a two-run single. Cherry and Emily Valentino combined for 10 strikeouts for Franklin.

Boys Tennis = Franklin @ Canton – Postponed to Tuesday, 5/1 at 3:45.

Girls Tennis = Canton @ Franklin – Postponed to Tuesday, 5/1 at 3:45.

For the other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-04-30-18/

A photo gallery from the softball game can be found here
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/20172018/Spring-2018/Franklin-Canton-Softball-04-30-18/

FHS Panthers

Meet me at the Hockomock Area YMCA for Camp Open House on Saturday, May 5

The Hockomock Area YMCA invites residents in local communities to enjoy a ‘summer-like’ day filled with fun and the chance to learn what camp is all about at our free Camp Open House. The event will take place on Saturday, May 5th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at our Bernon Family Branch (located at 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), at our Foxboro Branch (located at 67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro), and our North Attleboro Branch (located at 300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro).

Learn why kids have the ‘Best Summer Ever’ when they attend Hockomock Area YMCA summer camps. Our Camp Open House will include face painting, camp songs, STEM, crafts, camp games, raffles and prizes, a bouncy house, and more for all to enjoy. Children of all ages will get to participate in and experience Y Camp hands-on. Parents and prospective campers will have the chance to tour our camp facilities, meet camp directors and counselors, ask questions, and try out the many activities our summer camps offer. Visit to hockymca.org/camp for more information.

At Camp Wiggi (Franklin), Camp WAPAWCA (Foxboro), and Camp Elmwood (North Attleboro) children look forward to built-in swim lessons, free swim, sports, STEM, gaga pit, arts and crafts, theatre, nature, games, music, archery, ropes team building, camper’s choice, fun weekly themes, special guests, field trips, and more. 

Grades 2-6 venture on weekly field trips to new and exciting places such as Launch Trampoline Park, museum of Science, Mystic Aquarium, Spring Lake, Breezy Acres, and so much more. On Wednesdays, special guests will visit with the first graders and junior campers. Some of those visitors may be petting zoos, frisbee catching dogs, magicians, musicians, and more.

hockymca.org

Hockomock Area YMCA traditional camps include STEM programs to help close summer learning gaps between school years. The Hockomock Area YMCA offers 3, 4, and 5 day camp options as well as pre and post care from 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM for parents in need. In addition, learn more about Hockomock Area YMCA specialty camps such as several sports camps, gymnastics, enrichment, dance, swim, STEM, theatre, teen camps, and Explorer Camp Adventures.

The YMCA is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that believes its programs and services should be available to everyone. For information about our financial assistance program, visit our website at hockymca.org. Scholarships are made available through the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Reach Out for Youth & Families Annual Campaign.

For more information about camp at the Hockomock Area YMCA, please visit hockymca.org/camp or call the Bernon Family Branch at 508.528.8708, Invensys Foxboro Branch at 508.772.1353, or the North Attleboro Branch at 508.695.7001.

In the News: ArtWeek continues through Sunday; Downtown Partnership looking for new members

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

"Just like the waxing moon, Franklin waxed full of arts over the weekend, making for a successful kick-off to the town’s first ArtWeek celebration. 

An evening featuring a sampling of mini performances at the Franklin Historical Museum on Friday blossomed into a full day of creativity at various locations around town the next day, with a multi-media watercolor workshop, a chalk art event, creation of origami cranes, rendering of live performances into sketches and water color paintings, a fairy tale-based comedy, a family paint session, a dance performance and a musical theater concert. 

It all continued on Sunday afternoon, with a performance by the Prolatio Singers and a concert by classical pianist Diana Fanning.

And that was just the start. The week-long celebration of the visual and performing arts, which the Franklin Cultural Council has organized in collaboration with Boston’s annual festival, runs through this Friday.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180430/successful-kickoff-to-franklin-artweek

sidewalk chalk art at the Town Common

"The Franklin Downtown Partnership invites businesses, groups and residents to join the organization to help revitalize town center and support local Franklin businesses. 

The Partnership is well known for its popular community events, including the Strawberry Stroll, the Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll, but the non-profit group is involved in many more endeavors. 

For the past 16 years, the Franklin Downtown Partnership has played a significant role in the town’s revitalization projects. The FDP has assisted with design and infrastructure improvements like signage, downtown green space and patios, the Historical Museum sculpture, the Horace Mann sculpture, spring flowers, holiday decorations, and many economic development and marketing initiatives. 

“We currently have nearly 250 members and we would love for more people to join, get involved and be a part of our long-term success,” says Executive Director Lisa Piana. “We are a group of individuals focused on creating a vibrant community for our businesses, our neighbors, and our visitors. Our focus is to encourage people to shop locally and support Franklin businesses.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180430/franklin-downtown-partnership-invites-new-members

Best Buddies Fundraiser @ La Cantina Winery - May 6

"Please join us for an afternoon of wine tasting as we raise money for Best Buddies!

Stop in for as long as you like to try these amazing, award winning wines made in Franklin from grapes from Chile and California!

$30 Suggested Donation
https://www.gofundme.com/bestbuddieswinetasting

Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

First 25 people to sign-up will be entered into a drawing for a special prize."

Todd and Kris Sajdak

Best Buddies Fundraiser @ La Cantina Winery - May 6

Follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/200495547217271/

“We control the money that’s spent at that plant”

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

"The Charles River Pollution Control Board is seeking Franklin volunteers to take the place of long-time member Eugene Guidi, who is taking his leave after 19 years. 

“We need members there,” he said. “It’s hard to get people to join.” 

The Charles River Pollution Control District includes a regional wastewater treatment plant located in Medway that treats up to 5.7 million gallons a day.
The board is designed to have three Franklin members, but hasn’t had a third member for quite some time, Guidi said. With him and his nearly two-decades experience also on the way out, the town is seeking interested volunteers in a multitude of relatable fields. 

“People on the board have been finance people, insurance people, construction people, engineering people,” he said. “We’re really overseeing and auditing the operation of a business.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180430/franklin-residents-asked-to-help-oversee-charles-river-pollution-control-district

Posted earlier on Franklin Matters:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/franklin-residents-charles-river.html

VACANCY- Charles River Pollution Control District 

The Town of Franklin encourages residents who are interested in volunteering to apply now. If you have been curious or interested in giving your time, expertise or perspective on behalf of your community, now is an excellent time to get involved. 

For more information on the Charles River Pollution Control District please visit the Boards page here:  http://www.franklinma.gov/charles-river-pollution-control 

To apply please visit the Town's website and fill out the online volunteer form at: http://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

Franklin Residents: Charles River Pollution Control District - Volunteer Opportunity

Paint Night with Franklin Education Foundation - May 4

Open to all students in grades 3-5 and their adult VIP.

Each adult/child pair will work together to collaboratively design and create one acrylic canvas painting. All art supplies are included. Please make sure to wear painting clothes or bring a smock.

Register here  Tickets $38
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-night-with-franklin-education-foundation-tickets-45184950403

Paint Night with Franklin Education Foundation - May 4