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"It is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
It can take up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the flu shot.
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| Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! |
FM #1112 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1112 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023. All three board members participated; Harris, Sweet, and newly elected member Kim Mu-Chow. Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor Conference room (not training room).
Quick Recap:
Live reporting on the Board of Health meeting, follow along with the agenda #boh1206 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_agenda_and_packet_12.6.23.pdf
Motion to accept minutes of prior meeting, 2-0, 3rd member wasn't part at the time (although was at the meeting as a visitor). Minutes moved to be accepted as corrected adding a hyphen in Kim's name. Motion to nominate Bridget as chair, second, passes 3-0. Motion to nominate...
Jeff as Vice-chair, second, passes 3-0
New business, discussion on bylaw to amend code sewers. Town enforcing exterior grease traps, BoH will end up with more responsibility with this change. See agenda for doc details
Addition of the health director as enforcement, to issue fines. To also go before Town Council for approval before becoming effective
Motion to accept increase in maximum allowable cover as noted in agenda doc, for repair only. Second, passes 3-0
Inspector report, for November. Two recall inspections requested by State, to Dollar Tree to check compliance on recall of product
Only 14 flu cases confirmed since Aug 2023. Bingo at Central Park Terrace, food pantry visits monthly
Visiting with migrants at the hotel, checking on the patients, pregnancy follow up. 51 COVID cases confirmed for Nov. Weekly wellness updates sent out
Assisted with application for grant with Senior Center and will follow up to create the webpage as the grant was received
Health fair was well received at the library
No comments, questions
Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0
The meeting runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Dec 6, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1112-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-12-06-23
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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_agenda_and_packet_12.6.23.pdf
Meeting packet (including individual reports) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_agenda_and_packet_12.6.23.pdf not available for this meeting
My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GwQinzNgDno9LssHaiy3dJaKGM3-zrm0/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
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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| Sweet Retains role of Chair as Board of Health re-organizes (audio) |
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health meeting scheduled for 5 PM, Wednesday, Dec 6 |
"November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in the U.S.
You can prevent type 2 diabetes by making lifestyle changes to build health habits! "
Learn more today: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/lcp-details.html
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FM #1093 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1093 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town Administrator’s Report segment from the Town Council Meeting of Nov 1, 2023. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen provides an update on the Migrant Housing status.
The report segment runs about 9 minutes. Let’s listen to this segment of the Town Council meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1093-town-administrators-report-migrant-housing-status-11-01-23
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Town Council agenda doc -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/franklin-ma-agenda-for-town-council.html
Migrant Housing Portal -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/migrant-dashboard-portal
Prior updates on the Migrant Housing Status
Update from the Oct 18, 2023 meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/town-council-segment-migrant-housing.html
Update from the Oct 11, 2023 meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/town-administrators-report-migrant.html
Update from Sep 20 meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant_20.html
Update from Sep 6 meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/09/town-administrators-report-on-migrant.html
Notification on migrant temporary housing -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/ma-notifies-franklin-of-plans-to-house.html
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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
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"
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| Town Council Segment - Migrant Housing Status - 11/1/23 (audio) |
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| Town of Franklin: Board of Health Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM |
September is National Self-Care Month! Regular self-care can increase our sense of well-being and prevent burnout.
For tips click the link: www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health
Join us on September 27, 2023 from 2 PM - 5 PM at the Franklin Public Library for the Franklin Restaurant Expo.
The Franklin Restaurant Expo allows for food service/restaurant and hospitality industry professionals to connect with a variety of vendors in the region.
Exhibitors: have the opportunity to showcase their products. service, connect with potential customers, and expand their business reach all under one roof!
Attendees: Restaurant owners, chefs, managers and other change makers in the culinary and hospitality industry won't want to miss out on this FREE opportunity to unlock innovative solutions and top-quality ingredients, products, or services to optimize, improve or diversify their offerings.
There is no cost to vendors, however, exhibit space is limited. Vendors interested in participating may contact Cassia Monteiro via email at cmonteiro@metacometpha.org or by calling 508-613-1341 to reserve a table.
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| Restaurant Expo scheduled for Sep 27 at the Franklin Library |
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| Flu Clinic for adults (18+) |
The Franklin Department of Health is hosting a free Flu Clinic for adults (18+) on 9/28/2023 from 12pm - 3pm at the Franklin Senior Center.
Register here: https://t.co/YJaHO2MxJP
Shared from -> https://t.co/PiDTREuUoV
FM #1054 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1007 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Sep 67, 2023. Two board members participated; Harris, Cochrane (in person), Chair Sweet (absent). Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room.
Quick Recap:
Vice Chair Tim Chochrane opens meeting with roll call of participants all in person; motion to approve minutes of June, seconded, passes 2-0
Public hearing opened for tobacco sales regulations. Brief update on the changes in this proposed revision. No public comments or questions. Hearing closed. The regulations will be brought for vote at the October meeting. (see agenda doc for copy of proposed regulations)
Updates from the Regional Health Inspector, Nurse, & Epidemiologist. Copies of prior months reports in the meeting packet, although only the current month (August) was verbalized during the meeting. Shaw’s sushi situation is better. Planning is underway for a Restaurant Fair and a Health Fair both to be held at the library. The Restaurant Fair focused on providing info for the restaurants. The Health fair focused on providing info for the community.
Meeting adjourned
The meeting runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Sep 6, 2023.
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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->
Meeting packet (including individual reports) ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/boh_agenda_and_packet_090623.pdf
My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WllGgFdd4FrDPTNEujh6hOmH9RYCTcn-/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
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"
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| Board of Health has public hearing on tobacco regulation revisions 09/06/23 (audio) |
