The Metacomet Public Health Alliance are hosting 2 FREE local flu vaccine clinics

The Metacomet Public Health Alliance are hosting 2 FREE local flu vaccine clinics as well as office appointments every Tuesday throughout the months of September and October. See details below.

Date: 10/01/26
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Wrentham Senior Center 400 Taunton Street Wrentham

Registration Link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=12730b01-e88f-4459-92a4-334eaa1ba5c7&site=wrentham-senior-center

 

Date: 10/14/26
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Norfolk Senior Center 28 Medway Branch Road

Registration Link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=68dcb0d1-ecf6-41aa-b051-30f22ab9cfe6&site=norfolk-senior-center

 

Dates: Every Tuesday in September and October

Time: 4:30-7:00 PM

Location: Public Health Nursing Office 79 South Street Wrentham First Floor Nurses Office

 

Registration Link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/metacomet?calendar=0d7dfcbc-bc92-404c-b2c5-73e586d6d207&site=office-visits

 

Please register using the links above or visit our website to make an appointment: https://www.metacometpha.org/

Call with any questions 508-384-5485

 

Thank you,

Jeanine

 

 

Jeanine B Murphy, BS, RN

Regional Public Health Nurse

Metacomet Public Health Alliance

79 South Street

Wrentham, MA 02093

Cell: 774-307-0037

 

Wrentham Office: 508-384-5485

Norfolk COA (Wednesdays): 508-541-3330

Wr Fax 508-384-5461

 

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WrenthamPHN

Or on the Web: https://www.metacometpha.org/

Board of Health approves MHOA as tobacco agents, plans for withdrawl from Metacomet Health Alliance (audio)

FM #1808 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1808 in the series. 

The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5 PM as scheduled. All three members were present in the 3rd floor training room with the full representation of the Health Department members.

Quick recap:

• Approval of minutes for June, so moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent, in route to meeting)

• Updates from all departments gathered weekly for Town communications efforts, Director to share with Board what she shares 

• Motion to accept MHOA as agent for tobacco checks, etc. new Memo of Understanding (MOU), second, passes 3-0 (Daddario arrived)

• Update on Kratom, actioned by Federal agency as Level 1, nice to have taken the issue on early

• Vaccine clinic update, Sep 22, half appointments filled, so space still available

• West Nile, Triple EEE, up to 5 cases on West Nile statewide

• risk level low for triple EEE West Nile level moderate

• Reviewed DPH vaccine level report for K & 7, very high compliance for Franklin. School nurses working with kids and families on the catch up schedule for those missing, aside from health, religious exemption

• Senior Health Expo, Oct 2, OSCO to be there for vaccine/flu

• Announced in passing that the Town has withdrawn from Metacomet Health alliance effective Oct 1. They are keeping Alecia full time, but using a consultant for the food inspections; not likely to get a role filled within the budget, grant is expected to fade away, so this is part of the transition

• Cyclosporiasis cases are relatively low, it is hard to pinpoint the local source(s) for the local cases. only 2 cases in July, none in August

• 55 cases of Lyme disease, 7 in August COVID-19 cases very low

• baby shower in Wrentham a huge success

• Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0

The recording runs about 32 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1808-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-09-02-26/

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Agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09022026-2480 

My notes in one PDF -  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-B3I14vFnRZVMSPh6j-rvzge3uwtm9gb/view?usp=drive_link 

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Metacomet Public Health Alliance Community Baby Shower scheduled in 2 locations !!!

We’re excited to share information about the upcoming Metacomet Public Health Alliance Community Baby Shower! 

All are welcome—including mothers, families, dads, grandparents, and caregivers.

 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
 4:00–6:00 PM
 Wrentham Senior Center
400 Taunton Street, Wrentham, MA

 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
 4:00–6:00 PM
 Norfolk Public Library
2 Liberty Place, Norfolk, MA

What to Expect:

 Free baby supplies and giveaways (while supplies last), including:

• Diapers
• Wipes
• Formula
• Pacifiers
• Baby items

Enjoy refreshments, car seat installations and safety checks, community resources, support for expectant parents, and resources for families and caregivers.

Please feel free to share this information with families and community members who may benefit!  

Metacomet Public Health Alliance nurses will be holding their 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower in August

The Metacomet Public Health Alliance nurses will be holding their 2nd Annual Community Baby Shower.

Right now, we are in the donation collection phase until the end of July with donation collection boxes in various locations around Norfolk and Wrentham (libraries, day cares, pediatricians offices and senior centers).

Supplies needed are: diapers, wipes, formula, baby food, bottles, feeding supplies, pacifiers, baby toiletry items, infant clothing and bedding, new or gently used toys and clothes.

Items can also be left at Franklin, Norfolk and Wrentham Town Halls.

This free event brings together local organizations, health resources, educational opportunities, and essential baby items to help families access the support they need during an exciting but often expensive stage of life.

Join us as we support and celebrate growing families with the help from local organizations!

• Tuesday, August 18, 4-6 PM at Wrentham Senior Center 400 Taunton Street Wrentham
• Tuesday, August 25, 4-6 PM at Norfolk Library 2 Liberty Place Norfolk