The Franklin Food Pantry will be closed Dec 23 through Jan 3. The bin is closed so please don't leave anything there.
Franklin Food Pantry will be closed Dec 23, 2021 through Jan 3, 2022 |
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Thursday, December 23. Closing at 2:00 PM
Friday, December 24. Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM
Saturday, December 25. Closed for Christmas Day
Sunday, December 26. OPEN 1:30-5:00 PM
Thursday, December 30. Closing at 2:00 PM
Friday, December 31. Closing at 2:00 PM
Saturday, January 1. Closed for New Year's Day
Sunday, January 2. OPEN 1:30-5:00 PM
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December Holiday Hours for the Franklin Public Library |
There are multiple meetings this week. The Town calendar provides all the details. I will be reporting on the following:
The monthly Franklin Matters Q&A scheduled for Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM. The meeting is hybrid. I'll be in the Senior Center and also allow for participation virtually via Zoom. Send me an email for the Zoom info.
The Town Officials and State Rep Jeff Roy will hold their monthly coffee hour at the Senior Center Thursday morning at 8:30 AM. Also a good chance to get some details on any questions you may have.
Town Calendar - https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
Meeting schedule - Information sessions Weds and Thursday |
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The Franklin Public Library will be closing at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 24, and closed on Thursday, November 25 for Thanksgiving. The Library will be open 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the day after Thanksgiving.
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Franklin Public Library: Thanksgiving Week Hours |
SENATOR RAUSCH TO HOST VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR FOR SENIORS
Seniors are invited for a coffee over Zoom to discuss life
during the COVID-19 pandemic and current issues on Beacon Hill
Boston, MA – Senator Becca Rausch will host a Virtual Coffee Hour reserved exclusively for seniors of the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District on Monday, October 25th from 10 to 11 AM. During this time, constituents are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with the Senator and her Beacon Hill team. To comply with public health precautions during the pandemic, the virtual conversation will take place over Zoom. Seniors can join the event either via phone or webcam.
"This pandemic has been a difficult time for all of us, but particularly our seniors," said Senator Rausch. "Hearing directly from my constituents is the best way to check on our community members during these difficult times and inform my legislative work in this new legislative session."
Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, comprised of Attleboro, Franklin, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Wrentham. Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, National Resources, and Agriculture and the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senator Rausch to Host Senior Coffee Hour - Oct 25 |
SENATOR RAUSCH ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL FALL OFFICE HOURS
Senator Rausch (D-Needham) will host her next virtual office hours on Friday, October 9 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (link here).
In keeping with best practices and recommendations from public health officials, conversations with the Senator and her staff will take place via video conferencing and phone calls.
Residents from any part of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with Senator Rausch and her staff. Constituents may reserve 15-minute appointments in advance at beccarauschma.com/office-hours.
Senator Rausch will also hold virtual office hours on The following dates:
Friday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 10 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
To subscribe to Senator Rausch's newsletter, please visit https://beccarauschma.com/newsletter. Constituents can still contact the Senator and her team at 617-722-1555 or email becca.rausch@masenate.gov to share their opinion on state issues, seek assistance, or schedule a call with the Senator or her staff. Residents can also get live updates from the Senator via Twitter (@BeccaRauschMA) and Facebook (@BeccaRauschMA).
Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District, comprised of Attleboro, Franklin, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, North Attleborough, Plainville, Sherborn, Wayland, Wellesley, and Wrentham. Currently in her second term, Senator Rausch serves as the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture and the Senate Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senator Rausch to host virtual office hours in October and November |
Please join State Representative Roy and town officials for coffee and conversation this Thursday at 8:30 AM at the Senior Center. There is a lot happening at the local and state level as we continue to turn the corner on the pandemic. Hope to see ya there!
Senator Rausch (D-Needham) will host her next virtual office hours on Friday, July 16 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (https://www.beccarauschma.com/office-hours). In keeping with best practices and recommendations from public health officials, conversations with the Senator and her staff will take place via video conferencing and phone calls.
Residents from any part of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with Senator Rausch and her staff. Constituents may reserve 15-minute appointments in advance at beccarauschma.com/office-hours.
Senator Rausch will also hold virtual office hours on Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
To subscribe to Senator Rausch's newsletter, please visit https://beccarauschma.com/newsletter. Constituents can still contact the Senator and her team at 617-722-1555 or email becca.rausch@masenate.gov to share their opinion on state issues, seek assistance, or schedule a call with the Senator or her staff. Residents can also get live updates from the Senator via Twitter (@BeccaRauschMA) and Facebook (@BeccaRauschMA).
"Before the pandemic, Tony Dopazo leased an office in Boston and used co-working spaces in Brooklyn for his company, Metro Tech Services, an IT provider for start-ups and biotech companies. Then the pandemic lockdown forced him, like countless others, to work remotely. That meant he was on the phone with clients from his apartment building, Level, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.At first, with the common areas in his rental building closed by Covid restrictions, Mr. Dopazo, 47, hunkered down in his one-bedroom, which was “brutal,” he said, “everything mish-mashing into one big blob of time.” But after the common spaces opened in September, he started going down to a co-working area in a ninth-floor lounge every day.The arrangement affords some “mental separation” from his home, he said, and, with other tenants working in the same space, he has companionship. When he needs to print or scan something, he heads to the ground-level business center. If he’s hungry, he returns to his apartment to make a sandwich, and for a break, he can take a dip in the building’s pool."
A co-working area on the ninth floor is where Mr. Dopazo often sets up shop for the day.Credit...Tom Sibley for The New York Times |
Event Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021 - 8:30 AMThursday, June 17 at 8:30 AM at the Center!
This month's Senior Coffee Hour is scheduled for Thursday, May 20th at 8:30 am.
Please pre-register via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kdu2spjsiGtx0AUbmkjiKA_LqhIZK9G8L
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Senior Coffee Hour with Local & State Officials - May 20 |
Senior Center - Town Officials, State Rep Jeff Roy office hours - May 20 |
All Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, April 19, in observance of Patriot's Day.
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Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Patriot's Day - Apr 19, 2021 |