Showing posts with label Board of Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Board of Health. Show all posts

Friday, December 6, 2024

Board of Health gets update on housing condemnation in process, monthly report in short session (audio)

FM #1332 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1332 the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024. The meeting agenda listed it being conducted via Google meet and with no location shown, it was assumed to be virtual. However, the 2 members of the Board (1 absent, Sweet) and Health Dept members were present together. 


Quick Recap:

  • The meeting audio quality improves considerably after the first minute

  • Meeting schedule for 2025, motion to approve, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)

  • Oakland Pkwy condemnation discussion, unsanitary conditions, hole in roof, no working bathrooms, etc. House was placarded, owner/occupants refused to leave, multiple agencies worked with them to get them elsewhere. Fire occurred on 2nd floor, insurance provided a trailer. One permit was pulled but work has not yet been started or completed. Been over a year without movement by owner, visit being scheduled, could take track with the Attorney General's office to get movement to get a resolution. Will provide additional info next time. Hard situation as there has been lack of compliance in this case. Insurance money not being used for repairs.

  • Moving on to Kerri, health agent covers report, (hard to hear via bridge) 6 re-inspections today.

  • Alecia, health nurse report, only 10 COVID cases, test kits Available at Senior Center, is flu season but only 5 confirmed cases thus far. Food recalls, cucumbers (Sunset brand), Central Park terrace food pantry monthly, clinics, classes, etc. food board illness training for Tri-County; webinar and trainings continued.

  • No citizen comments


Motion to adjourn, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)


The meeting runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Dec 4, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1332-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-12-04-24/


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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/december_4_2024_agenda.pdf 


My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mTuCZJasT2c3Ys4bAzwnGNiAwP-osNLS/view?usp=drive_link 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know 

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Board of Health gets update on housing condemnation in process, monthly report in short session (audio)
Board of Health gets update on housing condemnation in process, monthly report in short session (audio)

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 ???

Wednesday, Dec 4
  • Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
  • Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
  • Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)
10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)
5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery) 
5:00pm Musical Bingo: Carol Edition (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Annie Sullivan MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium)
6:30pm Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern) 
7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

**   Town Meetings today   **


Board of Health Meeting (virtual meeting)
Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

Master Plan Update Committee (Council Chambers & broadcast)
Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm


What's happening today in Franklin?
What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?
Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

FREE -> Hands Only CPR Class - December 18, 2024

Hands Only CPR Class - December 18, 2024
 Hands Only CPR Class - December 18, 2024
The Town of Franklin Health & Fire Department is having another free hands only CPR for community members on Wednesday, Dec 18, 2024. 

This class teaches participants how to recognize cardiac arrest and to effectively perform hands-only CPR in order to save a life. 

This class is for educational purposes only and participants will not receive a CPR certification. 

Approximately 1 hour long FREE instructional class (including hands-on practice).



Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Franklin, MA: Board of Health agenda for meeting Dec 4, 2024 at 5 PM

BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
December 4, 2024

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
● November 6, 2024
NEW BUSINESS
● Board of Health meeting dates for 2025 discussion
● American Heart Association blood pressure kits discussion
● 427 Oakland Parkway condemnation discussion
● Metacomet shared service grant regional health agent report
● Metacomet shared service grant public health nurse report
CITIZENS COMMENTARY
ADJOURNMENT


Agenda doc contains remote participation info

Franklin, MA: Board of Health agenda for meeting Dec 4, 2024 at 5 PM

Monday, November 18, 2024

Town Council conducts business in shortest meeting of this year, to allow for executive session (audio)

FM #1317  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1317 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024.  8 members were present in Council Chambers, Frongillo was remote. 


Quick recap:

  • The Council approved a Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery to enable them to participate in the Winter Farmers Market at Fairmont Fruit Farms

  • In the first of 2 legislative items: Resolution 24-65: FY25 Budget Amendment (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-65 - Majority Vote). This was previewed at last week's Finance Committee meeting. Relatively minor adjustment to the FY 2025 budget (compared to prior years) before setting the tax rate at the next Council meeting

  • The second item was more of a paperwork item. The Metacomet Health Alliance had been operating under and MOU and with increased State DPH involvement they needed to switch to the IMA format.   Resolution 24-66: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with Towns of Wrentham and Norfolk for Shared Public Health Services (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-66 - Majority Vote) 

  • Entered Executive Session for contract negotiation strategy not to return to public meeting


Let’s listen to the meeting recording which runs over an hour.  Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1317-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-11-13-24/



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Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/live/au24NNBzlCA?si=ogNVB5P13M-xFNiy&t=149


The Town Council full agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/nov_13_2024_tc_agenda.pdf


My set of notes in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fx7jrHj8y4rJ__8K9XNxv0-_vym5fH7/view?usp=drive_link 


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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Town Council conducts business in shortest meeting of this year, to allow for executive session (audio)
Town Council conducts business in shortest meeting of this year, to allow for executive session (audio)

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Stop the Bleed! - Free training scheduled November 20, 2024

Stop the Bleed! - November 20, 2024
Stop the Bleed! - November 20, 2024

The Town of Franklin Health Department & Fire Department Present: Stop the Bleed!

Learn how to STOP THE BLEED and gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding.

When: Wednesday November 20, 2024 from 3:00PM to 4:30PM

Where: EOC Classroom, Franklin Fire Headquarters, 40 West Central St, Franklin MA

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/stop-bleed-november-20-2024



Sunday, November 10, 2024

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13 at 7 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL
Agenda & Meeting Packet
November 13, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers
355 East Central Street


1. ELECTION OF OFFICERS 
– Town Council Chair, Vice-Chair & Clerk

2. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen
Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled
5. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.
6. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM - None Scheduled.

8. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/7a._license_transaction_-_blisspoint_meadery.pdf

9. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSIONS

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 24-65: FY25 Budget Amendment
b. Resolution 24-66: Authorization for Intermunicipal Agreement with Towns of Wrentham and Norfolk for Shared Public Health Services
(Motion to Approve Resolution 24-66 - Majority Vote)  
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/24-66_-_ima_public_health_services_-_google_docs.pdf
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

12. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Economic Development Subcommittee
c. Budget Subcommittee/Joint Budget Subcommittee
d. Master Plan Committee
e. Police Station Building Committee
f. GATRA Advisory Board

13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

14. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a. Exemption: To review and approve minutes from Town Council Executive Sessions  
b. Exemption #3: Collective Bargaining (all Town unions) - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.
16. ADJOURN

Agenda doc contains remote participation info ->

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13 at 7 PM
Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for meeting Weds, Nov 13 at 7 PM

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Board of Health approves new agreement, hears of coat drive, supports Norwood Hospital (audio)

FM #1309 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1309 the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024. The meeting agenda listed it being conducted via Google meet and with no location shown, it was assumed to be virtual. However, the Board and Health Dept members apparently were present together. 


Quick Recap:

  • Vote on IMA for the Public Health Excellence for Shared Services Grant, discussion that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) previously used is being replaced State documentation (IMA) with an advisory board, C Liberty is asking board to approve, confident of it being good to go, Town Administrator and others have concurred in changes. So moved, pass 3-0 via roll

  • Blood pressure kits being set up for Library of Things as part of American Heart Assoc program, coordinating support, including an Ask the Nurse evening monthly for folks to confirm the basics. First library in MA to do this, coordinate with Senior Ctr nurse also

  • Community coat drive, homelessness advertorial for Nov. Milford has been doing a drive the past 20 years. Partnering with FUMC, drop off at Y, Church, or fire station. Coat giveaway on Dec 14th, From 10 AM to 2 PM 

  • Inspector out doing one at this time so not participating in this session Nurse update: did get more COVID test kits at Senior Ctr. Only 2 flu cases this far, it hits differently every season. Central Park terrace part of regular activities. Exhibit at Senior Expo. Kids flu clinic held, left over vaccines used via house visits 

  • Norwood hospital support memo discussed, to be drafted and then signed by Board members individually


Motion to adjourn, second passes via 3-0


The meeting runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Nov 6, 2024. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1310-chalkboard-chat-11-04-24/


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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/11-6-24.pdf 


My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-45Dt7pUp8ebdcsV5UUopzVxEgOTiPkk/view?usp=drive_link 


--------------

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know 

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.


For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Town of Franklin Board of Health meeting agenda for scheduled session Nov 6 at 5 PM (virtual)
Town of Franklin Board of Health meeting agenda for scheduled session Nov 6 at 5 PM (virtual)