Senior Center - Curbside Cafe Menu for August

The August menu for curbside pickup at the Senior Center is shown here. 

You can order online or call

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclQGOzstB8joXRPN2N-I3zEq968zAKsS8SLOsVsUJNm-ICTQ/viewform

A Safe, No Contact, Curbside Lunch Pick-Up for anyone who's been alive since the Eisenhower Administration :). 

Please Order by 9:00 AM for same day pick-up. (After 9, Call 508-520-4945) 

When Picking up, please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask. We will place your order in your trunk or backseat, while practicing safe distancing at all times. 

If you do not have transportation, Dial-A-Ride may be able to assist you. Call: 800-698-7676 for details. 

This program is funded by a grant from the MetroWest Health Foundation and generous support of the Franklin Council on Aging. Meals are offered at a subsidized rate of $2.00 ea. and will be billed monthly. 

Let us know if you or anyone in your party has food allergies. 

Please call our Social Service Coordinator if you are in need of any additional food assistance. 

Curbside pick up Located at The Franklin Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St. Franklin MA, 02038 Phone: 508-520-4945

Shared from the Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/Curb

Senior Center - Curbside Cafe Menu for August

Franklin Library: Curbside Pickup Update July 28

Library Curbside Pickup - Update July 28

We're making changes to our curbside pickup so that you can pick up your items comfortably in all kinds of weather! 

Starting today at 10 AM, curbside pickup will be in the vestibule of our new entrance at the top of the ramp! 

You'll be able to grab your items from this spot going forward! As a reminder, pickup is from 10 AM-4:30 PM!

Franklin Library: Curbside Pickup Update July 28

In the News: cocktails to go legislation signed; police chiefs object to police reform drafts in House/Senate

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday afternoon signed a pair of bills that will update the state’s approach to mosquito control and allow restaurants to sell sealed containers of mixed drinks with their takeout and delivery food orders. 

Lawmakers sent Baker those two bills on Thursday, along with a $1 billion supplemental budget that focuses on spending related to the state’s COVID-19 response. That spending bill (H 4808) remains on Baker’s desk, and he has until Sunday to act on it. 

“While many mom and pop establishments have been able to slowly reopen in recent weeks, they still face significant challenges in their efforts to retain employees and pay their bills,” said State Sen. Diana DiZoglio, who filed the legislation. “According to our local, family owned and operated restaurants, these measures could help them generate thousands of dollars a month and would greatly assist them in paying utility bills and rent.” 

The new to-go cocktails law (S 2812) is aimed at helping restaurants generate additional revenue while their operations are restricted amid the COVID-19 crisis. It follows an April law that allowed restaurants to sell beer and wine alongside takeout and delivery, and restaurants will now be able to sell limited quantities of beer, wine and mixed drinks for off-premises consumption through February 2021 or until the COVID-19 state of emergency is lifted, whichever comes later."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200721/cocktails-to-go-and-mosquito-bills-become-law-in-massachusetts?rssfeed=true

"For years, Massachusetts police chiefs say, they’ve been ignored by state lawmakers. Now, police say legislators are threatening their safety - and the safety of the public — through proposed police reform measures. 

“Law enforcement in Massachusetts is under attack by a liberal element that wants to bring shame (to police officers) that none of us understand,” said Hampden Police Chief Jeff Farnsworth, president of the Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association, on Tuesday. Massachusetts police have been leading the way in model police standards in the United States for years – but those efforts haven’t been acknowledged by legislators, he said. 

“As leaders, we can stand here today and tell you, the legislation will not make us safer,” Farnsworth said. 

Farnsworth was joined by nearly 100 of the state’s 351 police chiefs Tuesday morning in Framingham to criticize two police reform bills that were recently moved by the Senate and House. The chiefs urged Gov. Charlie Baker and state legislators to work with police on the legislation instead of cutting them out of the conversation."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200721/mass-police-chiefs-criticize-lawmakers-on-rushing-police-reform-bills?rssfeed=true

Franklin Public Library: curbside pickup hours changed slightly

We adjusted the hours slightly, so now Curbside Pickup is available 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Saturday!

Franklin Public Library: curbside pickup hours changed slightly

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter
https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib/status/1285284490475175937?s=09

Franklin Residents: Curbside Pickup Updates at the Franklin Public Library

Curbside Pickup Updates at the Franklin Public Library

Curbside Pickup Updates! Patrons can place holds online or by phone. When placing holds by phone, there is a limit of five holds per call. 

Inter Library Loan is now available! You are able to place holds on items throughout the Minuteman Library Network. Search our catalog at find.minlib.net. 

Once you receive a text or email that your items are ready, visit the Library at the School Street entrance between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Monday through Saturday to pick them up! 

In the event of rain, items will be available under an awning near the door. The Library will still be closed to the public, but staff will be available to answer questions by phone and email 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Saturday. Please call us at 508-520-4941.

Starting Monday, July 13, Curbside Pickup hours will be extended to 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Additionally, staff will be available by phone 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday.

Franklin Residents: Curbside Pickup Updates at the Franklin Public Library

"Social distancing has fundamentally challenged the way libraries across the MetroWest region operate"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Nearly every library has needed to similarly adapt to changing demands - particularly in children’s departments. 

Summer reading and summer programming helps serve as vital educational supplements to maintain learning out of school, Caleigh Keating, youth services librarian at the Franklin Town Library, said. Children’s departments are often one of the busiest sections of the library and serve a vital role in the community. 

As a result, Franklin has begun offering more virtual events than ever before, such as storytime sessions, book clubs, and “Dungeons and Dragons” sessions, and has started promoting novel software, such as Beanstack, to track reading logs. Additionally, the Franklin Town Library has sent weekly packets with activities including arts and crafts and STEAM projects so children can continue learning at home. 

Though she misses seeing her patrons, Keating said offering more online events has helped the library better fit parent schedules, encouraging increased family participation."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200628/region-wide-libraries-are-changing-how-where-and-when-they-offer-services-during-coronavirus-pandemic

The Franklin Public Library has a resource page focused on service for this pandemic period  https://sites.google.com/view/toflibrarycovid19resources/home

Franklin Public Library has a resource page

FM #272 Senior Center Updates 5/15/20 (audio)

FM #272 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 272 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Director Karen Alves and soon to be Director Erin Rogers of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Meetings going virtual

• 50+ job seekers
• Caregiver support group
• 1-800-QuitNow
• Daily diversions available on SeniorCenter page
• Nurse Trish to start Balance Sessions via Zoom

Meals for breakfast or lunch coming in June = “Curbside Cafe”

The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Karen and Erin    Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HVtQtsP7




If you are not on the Senior Center newsletter and updates listing, please call 508-520-4945
If you would like a ‘wellness’ check in call, please call 508-520-4945

Additional info about the Senior Center can be found https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc


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FM #272 Senior Center Updates 5/15/20 (audio)

Franklin Public Library: Curbside Pickup Returning May 11

Curbside Pickup is returning to the Library Monday, May 11! 

Patrons can place holds online or by phone. When placing holds by phone, there is a limit of five holds per call. 

There is no inter-library loan at this time, so holds are limited to Franklin materials shown as "available" in the catalog. 

Search our catalog at find.minlib.net , and limit the collection location to Franklin. 

Once you receive a text or email that your items are ready, visit the Library at the School Street entrance between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday through Saturday to pick them up! 

The Library will still be closed to the public, but staff will be available to answer questions by phone and email 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday through Saturday. 

Please call us at 508-520-4941.


Shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/curbside-pickup-returning-franklin-public-library

Franklin Public Library: Curbside Pickup Returning May 11

 

Franklin Residents: Curbside Clothing Continues to be Huge Success

Curbside Clothing Continues to be Huge Success

We need your support

Almost 40,000 pounds of clothing was collected in November and December of 2019 alone!

We encourage everyone's support to recycle these materials in your curbside free PINK BAGS.

Need more PINK BAGS? Go to www.simplerecycling.com and order more if you are out.

When your clothing is picked up new bags are left behind.

There is an additional collection bin at the Franklin Recycling Center.



This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-clothing-continues-be-huge-success

Franklin Residents: Curbside Clothing Continues to be Huge Success

Christmas Tree Collection Days = Week of January 13, 2020

Christmas Tree Collection Days scheduled for the day of your normal pickup during the Week of January 13, 2020

One tree, two trees
Big trees, little trees
Pick up time is your
Trash day this week!

Without the pseudo poetic treatment, confirmed with the Town of Franklin newsletter
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/tof_e-newsletter_jan_2020_final_linked.pdf

and the Solid Waste Flyer
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/franklin_2019_2020_mailer.pdf

One tree

two trees

Curbside Clothing Starts November 11, 2019

Curbside Clothing Starts November 11, 2019

Franklin is pleased to announce that a curbside clothing recycling program will begin starting November 11, 2019. The company doing the recycling is called Simplerecycling More information about the company can be found on their web page  https://simplerecycling.com/.

DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi and Chris White made a presentation to the Town Council on Sep 18,2019 on the Clothing Recycling Program to be started in November. 

This is another option to recycle, folks can still use the other non-profit recyclers that they have.

The key benefit for Franklin in implementing this curbside option: For those who want to recycle clothing this way, we can remove it from the solid waste stream and improve our recycle contamination rates.

This curbside option makes it easier for folks to help remove clothing from the solid waste stream. For those who want to call or deliver the clothing, etc. themselves to the other non-profits, they can continue to do so. 

it is a weekly program, bags will be coming via mail.

Everything can go in the same bag for convenience. See the listing of acceptable items.

Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Director with Chris White on the Clothing Recycling Program

DPW Presentation: Textile Recycling from Franklin Matters

Initial mailer information includes two bags to be sent to each household
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/final_mailer2withbags_8x6_franklin_proof.pdf

Frequently asked questions on this new program
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/faq.pdf

The listing of acceptable items
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/acceptable_items_0.pdf

This was shared from:
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-clothing-starts-november-11-2019

You can view the Town Council meeting of Sep 18 via the on-demand replay
https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=683

Curbside trash delayed one day Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday this week

For those with their curbside trash/recycling scheduled for Thursday, July 4 your pick up is delayed to Friday. The Friday pick up is delayed to Saturday for this week due to the holiday.

The holiday schedule for the one day delay can be found in the solid waste flyer
https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/files/20192020-solid-waste-mailer-and-calendar

Curbside trash delayed one day Thursday to Friday, Friday to Saturday this week

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Mar 20, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, 2019

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_march_20_2019.pdf

You can also find the individual documents on the Meeting Agenda page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/march-20-town-council-agenda

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda items shown below, the link will take you to the associated document)

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of March 20, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda.  The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	None
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	None
5. APPOINTMENTS	None
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
8a. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Auditors- Independent Auditors Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2018
8b. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	b. Recreation Department
8c. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	c. Department of Public Works- Recycling
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-25: Appropriation Police & Fire Station Improvements (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-25 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-26: Appropriation Transfer Funds Public Works Curbside (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-26- Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-839: Municipal Service Fees- Recycling Sticker Rate Increase- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Bylaw Amendment 19-840: Municipal Service Fees- Curbside Trash/Recycling Rate Increase- 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-840 to a 2nd Reading- Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

Due to global market issues for recycling, proposal to increase curbside fee

"plastic bags are the #1 cause of ruined recyclables"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"As Chinese government restrictions on the import of recycled paper and plastics drive up recycling processing costs in America, a new state effort is attempting to increase recycling while also educating people about what can and cannot be recycled. 

Almost 250 municipalities will share $2.6 million in state grants for programs that reduce waste and maximize reuse and recycling, part of the new “Recycle Smart” initiative launched this week by the Department of Environment Protection in partnership with recycling facilities around the state. 

The program aims to teach consumers to recycle only those materials that recycling processing plants can handle and to keep contaminants out of the recycling stream to limit costs for cities and towns. 

“Recycling the right materials while reducing how much we throw away is a priority for the Commonwealth as we update our solid waste master plan for the next decade,” Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew Beaton said. “The Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grants will help communities build stronger recycling programs, encourage residents to keep trash out of recycling bins, and ultimately reduce waste management costs.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180823/state-redoubles-efforts-to-promote-recycling

Franklin received $14,300 in grants to help with the recycling efforts
https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2018/08/17/smrp2018r1.pdf

The latest Solid Waste Mailer
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/franklin_2018_2019.pdf

Recycling resources can be found online
https://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/resources/for-home/

What is covered by Franklin's curbside program
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/single_stream_specifications_website.pdf

Please, No plastic wrap, bags, packaging, coverings, etc in the RECYCLING CART

Friendly reminder - trash pickup delayed

Reminder: Trash and Recycling Pickup will be delayed a day due to the July 4th Holiday

trash and recycling containers at curbside on a warmer day

Check out the curbside webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/curbside-pick

Check our the annual recycling flyer
http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-trash/files/2016-annual-mailer-yard-waste-and-holiday-pickup-schedules

Yard Waste Curbside Pickups Scheduled for this week (beginning Oct 27th)

Yard Waste Curbside Pickup Schedule: Week of October 27 and November 17.

Pickup will be on your regular curbside pickup day. Yard waste must be out at curb by 7:00 am. Please contact the DPW if you have questions 508-553-5500

You can find the full schedule in the recent curbside chronicle here
http://franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/I01EE7D74.0/2014-2015%20Curbside%20Pickup%20Calendar.pdf

Franklin's Dept of Public Works

For additional information you can visit the official Franklin DPW webpage here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/index

Regular trash and recycling collection schedule this week

Although Columbus Day is a holiday for some, it is not for the trash and recycle schedule this week. The normal schedule applies. There is NOT going to be a one day delay as Monday is not a holiday according to the Curbside Chronicle published earlier this year.

The Curbside Chronicle




You can also find a copy of the Curbside Chronicle on the Franklin website here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_News/01EC59E7-000F8513.0/Curbside%20Calendar.pdf

regular schedule for collection the week of Monday Oct 13th

Spring Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Schedule

Week of April 8th, 2013
Week of May 13th, 2013

Yard waste will be picked up on your trash day each of the 2 pick up periods. Yard waste must be in compostable bags or open bins and barrels. Small brush will be collected and must be bundled with organic twine no larger than 2 feet by 4 feet. Branches must be under 4” and less than 4 feet. No — loose yard waste, plastic of any kind, large items or non-yard waste.

Curbside Chronicle: Feb - May 2013

The recent Curbside Chronicle is available here




You can also find this on the Franklin, MA webpage here
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/Pages/FranklinMA_Recycling/index

Friendly Reminder - Curbside collection delayed this week

From the official Franklin, MA webpage

MONDAY JANUARY 21 IS A HOLIDAY

NO CURBSIDE COLLECTION

COLLECTION WILL BE ONE DAY

LATER THAN USUAL FOR THE WEEK

With the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, there is no school!

Parmenter School, Wachusett St, Franklin, MA 02038