FM #1851 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1851 in the series.
Quick recap:
Approval of minutes for October, so moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent, joined just after vote)
Kids vaccine clinic successful, approx 30+ received, comfort dogs were present
Discussion on Kratom around potential penalties given the change that it that Federal status for the drug has changed to “restricted”
change penalties for Kratom and derivatives, will advertise for meeting in Dec and implement in the new year
Next up emergency dispensing site (FHS)
in partnership with Police Fire and DPW for holding and conducting the plan
Discussion on the need for interpreters, DPH removed the phone access service they had provided that Alicia used regularly; also consider sign language
Next up, food violations, trends? temp control, sanitation, usually the same repeat violations; lots of turnover within the food establishments doesn't help keep a stable process; looking at creating training via grant for those involved in food handling
Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0, via roll call (and 1 hand signal)
The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Agenda doc -
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11042026-2588
My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-B3I14vFnRZVMSPh6j-rvzge3uwtm9gb/view?usp=drive_link
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