Sunday, May 26, 2019

MBTA - Monday, Memorial Day - Commuter Rail notice

On Monday, May 27, the Commuter Rail will operate on a Sunday schedule.

All lines will operate normal Sunday train service, not shuttle buses. Please refer to the train schedule for departure and arrival times.

Last Updated: May 24 2019 01:47 PM


The Franklin Line schedule can be found online
https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable


Approaching South Station
Approaching South Station

Saturday, May 25, 2019

"I ask the citizens to thank the employees for the work they do"

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

"As the Town Council wraps up the fiscal 2020 budget, a prominent town official is wrapping up his career. 
Town Administrator Jeff Nutting attended his last Town Council meeting on Thursday night. He is officially entering retirement after 18 years in Franklin. 
During a farewell speech, he gave some insight into himself and how much he loved his job. He also offered some advice for the future and reminded everyone he’s still just a phone call away. 
Over a 43-year career working for multiple municipalities in a variety of positions, he said he was guided by countless mentors."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190525/franklin-town-administrator-jeff-nutting-says-farewell

after stepping down from the Administrator's seat, Jeff sat in the front row to listen to the accolades from the Town Council members
after stepping down from the Administrator's seat, Jeff sat in the front row to listen to the
accolades from the Town Council members

THE BLACK BOX presents The Racky Thomas Band - May 31

THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier music, theater, and event venue, will present The Racky Thomas Band on Friday, May 31 at 8 pm. The Racky Thomas Band has been a torchbearer for the blues since its formation in 1995, when Thomas collaborated with bassist Todd Carson, guitarist Nick Adams, and drummer Ted Larkin to make a demo CD, and perform around the Boston area.

Racky Thomas has a vast repertoire of tunes – blues from world-class bluesmen, rocking electric blues, classic and obscure blues, and Racky Thomas blues including "Matchbox Blues", "Biscuit-Bakin' Woman", "Mona", "Sugar-coated Love", "Big Road Blues", "Hoochie-Coochie Man", and "Mojo Workin". This dynamic and truly entertaining band is a must see for not only blues enthusiasts, but for anyone who likes an uplifting, toe tapping, and booty shaking good time.

THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA and features a full bar. 

Tickets for The Racky Thomas Band can be purchased at www.theblackboxonline.com, by calling the box office at 508-528-3370, or at the door. Follow THE BLACK BOX on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


For more about The Racky Thomas Band  https://www.rackythomas.com/

THE BLACK BOX presents The Racky Thomas Band - May 31
THE BLACK BOX presents The Racky Thomas Band - May 31

“I just realize how great the Franklin community and our friends are"

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

"After Jill Pisano’s ALS diagnosis about a year and a half ago, a group of family friends and high school students is determined to help her fight the disease and its increasing medical costs – in the form of dodgeball. 
The “Hope for Jill Pisano” Dodgeball Tournament will be held Saturday at the Horace Mann Middle School gym. Sponsored by the Random Smile Project of Franklin, the event plans to raise money for Pisano, a Franklin resident who was diagnosed in the fall of 2017 with ALS, according to her husband, Rob Pisano. The progressive, neurological condition, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. It currently has no cure. 
Even while battling the “terrible” disease, his wife showed she is “just an unbelievable person with unbelievable strength,” Rob Pisano said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190524/dodgeball-tourney-to-raise-money-for-franklin-family

More info on the tournament on the Random Smile page
https://www.randomsmile.org/wiffle/dodgeball

DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano
DODGEBALL TOURNEY - May 25 - benefit Jill Pisano

FHS boys tennis tops Bishop Feehan 4-1

Via HockomockSports, we share the results of the FHS sports action on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Softball = Franklin, 0 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 1 – Final

Boys Tennis = Franklin, 4 @ Bishop Feehan, 1 – Final
– Franklin won three matches in straight sets and one more in a super tiebreaker to take care of Feehan. Rohan Herur won 6-1, 6-2 at second singles while Lucas Gulick picked up a 6-2, 6-0 win at second singles. The team of Saketh Saripalli and Vayshnav Malhotra earned a 6-1, 6-4, and the second doubles team of Saket Gandham and Shoyaib Shaik rallied for a 4-6, 7-5, 10-8 win.

Girls Tennis = Franklin vs. Bishop Feehan, 4:00


For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-05-24-19/


FHS Panthers
FHS Panthers

Global Running Day - Make a pledge to run - June 5

Make your own pledge to run on June 5 2019 at globalrunningday.org. While you’re there, learn how your kids can be part of the Million Kid Run.

globalrunningday.org
globalrunningday.org

Franklin Police Media Release, Westerly Apartments Incident

"On May 24th, 2019 at approximately 3:30 PM Franklin Police responded to the Westerly Apartments on West Central Street for a report of suspicious activity. A young female reported that an older black male, with dreadlocks, operating a brown jeep with a loud exhaust approached her, and attempted to lure her to the vehicle. The young female refused and was not harmed during the incident. The vehicle then left the area.

Franklin Police detectives are conducting an investigation at this time. If anyone was in the area and has more information, they are asked to contact the Franklin Police at 508-528-1212"


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Franklin Police Media Release, Westerly Apartments Incident
Franklin Police Media Release, Westerly Apartments Incident