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Great resource to find adapted versions of popular literature for students with complex disabilities |
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Great resource to find adapted versions of popular literature for students with complex disabilities
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
How to Access Online Resources with your Franklin Library card
As you have noticed, I share pertinent articles from other legitimate media sources.
Go to the Library page -> https://franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library
Select “Online Resources” as indicated by the red arrow
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Select “Online Resources” as indicated by the red arrow |
Scroll alphabetically, or chose the alpha section to the one you want
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On the next screen enter your Library card # and then enjoy the online access to this resource |
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Get your January 2025 guide to social resources from Hockomock Area YMCA
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January 2025 guide to social resources |
"Our Y is committed to connecting people to available local resources and social support services as part of our Social Action Services initiative.
You can also download our resource guide here: https://t.co/moKRBSXIUp"
Shared from -> https://t.co/JmlXIKBMMj
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Master Plan Subcommittees: Sustainability & OSR & NCHR Subcommittees meeting scheduled for Mon, Dec 30
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Master Plan Update: Implementation Program: Strategies and Actions - Land Use; Natural, Cultural, & Historical Resources; & Sustainability
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Master Plan Update: Implementation Program: Strategies and Actions - Land Use; Natural, Cultural, & Historical Resources; & Sustainability |
Sunday, October 13, 2024
DCR is seeking Public Comments on plans for SNETT
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Sunday, September 15, 2024
Hockomock Area YMCA shared their set of resources for September 2024
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resources for September 2024 |
Our Y is committed to connecting people to available local resources and social support services as part of our Social Action Services initiative. You can also download our resource guide here: https://t.co/moKRBSXIUp
or directly -> https://hockymca.org/shared/docs/SAS-Community-Resources.pdf
#MentalHealthMatters
Shared from -> https://t.co/gJMQUk3v3s
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Hockomock YMCA shares extensive resource guide (PDF)
"Our Y is committed to connecting people to available local resources and social support services as part of our resource guide is also available for download: hockymca.org/shared/docs/SAS-Community-Resources.pdf
#MentalHealthMatters"
Thursday, April 13, 2023
2023 Disability Expo - scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023
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2023 Disability Expo - scheduled for Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Board of Health efficiently conducts meeting, includes reports in Agenda doc (audio)
FM #968 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 968 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. Two board members participated, 1 in room (Cochrane), 1 remote (Sweet); hence roll call votes, with 1 absent (Harris). Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor training room.
Quick Recap:
With a short Board present, shifted the tobacco regulations to the next session
Inspector’s report, Nurse’s report, Epidemiologist report all touting volume and some issues but nothing major, copies of their report pages are now included in the meeting packet
Question on new inspection alignment; not implemented yet, still using same process as before
Question on when the Health Fair is scheduled? May 24 at the Franklin Library from 3 to 6 PM
The meeting runs about 15 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Apr 5, 2023. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-968-tof-board-of-health-mtg-04-05-23
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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/04.05.23_agenda_and_packet.pdf
My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UVJozV_zimvunaFHBADhoj2LJypzaDr3/view?usp=share_link
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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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Friday, February 3, 2023
Urgent: Extreme Cold Temperature Forecast - February 3 - February 5, 2023: Resident Resources
Extreme Cold Temperature Forecast
February 3 - February 5, 2023: Resident Resources
Massachusetts is predicted to experience potential record breaking cold temperatures and gusty winds Friday, February 3rd through Sunday February 5th, 2023.
Residents are reminded that the Franklin Public Library will be available as a warming center during regular business hours on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
At this time, the Town of Franklin does not anticipate opening an emergency shelter, UNLESS there are widespread power outages in town from the wind. Any updates will be communicated via the official Town of Franklin Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram social media accounts and website. Residents can dial 2-1-1 to find warming centers and emergency shelters near you. In the event of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Residents are encouraged to review emergency resources by visiting the Emergency information toolkit located here.
Below are some tips from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for staying safe in extreme cold.
What to do during extreme cold weather:
- Reduce outdoor activities for the whole family, including pets.
- Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing instead of a single heavy layer. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens (not gloves), and sturdy waterproof boots to protect your arms, legs, hands and feet. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
- Follow recommended safety precautions when using space heaters, a fireplace, or a woodstove to heat your home. Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
- Make sure emergency generators or secondary heating systems are well ventilated.
- If you lose heating, move into a single room. At night, cover windows and external doors with extra blankets or sheets.
- Wrap pipes in insulation or layers of newspapers covered in plastic to prevent them from freezing. Let a trickle of warm water run from a faucet to keep water moving through your pipes.
- If your pipes freeze, open all faucets all the way, remove any insulation, and heat the frozen pipe with a hair dryer or wrap with towels soaked in hot water. Never use an open flame to thaw pipes.
- In the event of a power outage, you may need to take extra precautions or go to an emergency shelter to stay warm.
- Know the symptoms of and watch out for cold-related illnesses. Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies.
- Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions, and those who may need extra help.
Shared from Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/extreme-cold-temperature-forecast-february-3rd-february-5th-2023-resident
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Urgent: Extreme Cold Temperature Forecast - February 3 - February 5, 2023: Resident Resources |
Sunday, September 25, 2022
State Rep Jeff Roy outlines help available for high energy costs this winter
For the Franklin National Grid customers who are part of Municipal Aggregation, there is no increase. Our contract price is not affect by this rate change.
For more about Franklin's Municipal Aggregation program, visit the town page https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/pages/municipal-aggregation