Showing posts with label hands free. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hands free. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Free Hands-only CPR Class scheduled for Feb 19 at 3 PM

The Town of Franklin is having another free hands-only CPR class.

Free Hands-only CPR Class
Free Hands-only CPR Class 
This class teaches participants how to recognize cardiac arrest and 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 (includes hands-on practice).


WHEN: February 19, 2025 3 PM - 4:30 PM


WHERE:EOC Classroom Franklin Fire Department

40 West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038


SIGN UP LINK:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-54802899-handsonly


Download the flyer (PDF) as a reminder or to share with someone

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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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

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 -> 

Saturday, February 22, 2020

"A driver can use a phone only if the vehicle is stationary and not in an active travel lane"

From the Boston Globe, an article of interest to Franklin
"It’s time to break some old habits: State officials are reminding drivers the new hands-free law goes into effect Sunday. 
“I think all of us have to unlearn behaviors that we have been learning since smartphones have become part of our lives," Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack said Thursday at a news conference. 
Massachusetts, Governor Charlie Baker said, "consistently rates among the 10 worst states in the country for distracted driving, and I think in many ways this law is overdue, but I also believe it will, over time, save lives.”


  • "You CAN’T enter a number or talk on a phone without hands-free mode
  • You CAN’T look at photos or videos
  • You STILL CAN’T text while driving
  • You CAN’T use your phone at a stoplight
  • If you’re under 18, you CAN’T use your phone in any capacity"

Continue reading the article online to find out what you CAN do under this new law (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/20/metro/new-mass-hands-free-driving-rules-go-into-effect-sunday-heres-what-you-definitely-cant-do-anymore/?


(Photo = XREFLEX - STOCK.ADOBE.COM via BostonGlobe.com)
(Photo = XREFLEX - STOCK.ADOBE.COM via BostonGlobe.com)