Saturday, January 16, 2016

In the News: sports teams added, Milford raises age, Narcan considered by Medway, memory cafe at Senior Center

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The School Committee has added gymnastics and freshman lacrosse to the high school's sports roster. 
Athletic Director Brad Sidwell spoke before the committee at its Jan. 12 meeting in favor of the changes, in addition to giving an update on several initiatives at the school."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160115/franklin-high-school-scores-two-new-sports-teams


Franklin's BOH considered this move in 2014 then did not raise the age.

"The Board of Health has raised the legal age for tobacco purchases in town from 18 to 21. 
The order, enacted at the board's meeting this week, goes into effect April 1. It makes Milford the 93rd town in the state to raise the legal age. Milford follows other area towns, such as Medway and Ashland, in a decision aimed at curbing youth substance abuse. The order also restricts e-cigarette purchases to those 21 and older. 
“It is our responsibility as a local board of health to do all we can to guide our young people and create a healthier future for all our residents,” said Paul Mazzuchelli, the town's health officer."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160115/milford-board-of-health-raises-legal-tobacco-age-to-21


The Franklin School Committee had previously considered this move.What the new committee now sitting will do remains to be seen.

"With drug users overdosing at an alarming rate around the state and country and the scourge of heroin finding its way into the lives of atypical drug users, the school department is considering arming itself with an overdose-reversing drug.
Narcan, a nasal spray, reverses the effects of an overdose caused by an opioid, like heroin, morphine and other prescription painkillers.
 
Superintendent Armand Pires said the school department is engaging in an “ongoing discussion” throughout the district to gauge the need to stock the drug, a step that other nearby school districts have taken."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160115/medway-schools-consider-stocking-narcan


"Memory CafĂ© will be held at 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, Jan. 21, at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St. 
The Memory Cafe is for caregivers and their loved ones who live with memory loss. It is a safe and supportive environment where families can socialize and feel at ease."
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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160115/franklin-senior-center-to-host-memory-cafxe9-on-jan-21

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