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Friday, March 5, 2021

Panther TV: Panther News - March 5, 2021

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We're baaaaack!!!... with a new TV crew and lots of news about pool testing, vaccines and the start of Fall 2 sports! @FHSPantherbook @F...

Franklin's Digital Learning Integrationists (DLI) Team launches a YouTube channel

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The FPS DLI launched a YouTube channel to help staff access video resources that will enhance their use of technology. #FPSDigitalLearning...

Memory Cafe' Friday, March 5 at 2 PM

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Hello everyone, On Friday, March 5th at 2 PM Julie Stepanek will be playing her ukulele and leading us in a sing along.  Use the link below ...

"it will be hard to get through the current eligible universe before the end of March"

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  "ARE YOU A Massachusetts resident frustrated to be still waiting for your COVID shot? Gov. Charlie Baker has a message: blame the fed...

"pandemic baby bust" and "broadband access... an equity issue"

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"Signs are pointing to a sizable pandemic baby bust"  "The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown the country into an economic recessio...

Washington Post: "It’s time to repeal the worst criminal justice law of the past 30 years"

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"The failures in these cases all originated in state courts. Under our system, when a state violates the constitutional protections of ...
Thursday, March 4, 2021

Recap of Town Council meeting Mar 3, 2021 - train station discussed, appt to ConComm approved, ambulance fees approved

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Quick Recap: appointment to Conservation Commission approved, all committees/board now with full compliment of appointments Erin Rogers of S...

Recap of Economic Development meeting - Mar 3, 2021 - modification to tasting room bylaw and food trucks approved

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Quick Recap: Modification to bylaw requirement for up to 25% of the space allowed for the tasting room proposed for removal. Few other commu...

Mass.gov: "Please check other locations for availability"

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Mass.gov ( @MassGov ) tweeted at 7:10 AM on Thu, Mar 04, 2021: "Due to limited federal supply and a large number of previously schedule...

FM #478 - School Committee Legislative Forum - 03/02/21 (audio)

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FM #478 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 478 in the series.  This session of the radio show shares the 4th Annual Franklin,...

FM #477 -Community Preservation Comm Mtg - 03/02/21 (audio)

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FM #477 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 477 in the series.   This session of the radio show shares the  inaugural meeting ...

CommonWealth Magazine: "vaccine distribution is a “complete zero sum game at this point,” given the constrained supply"

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  "AFTER WEEKS OF pressure from Massachusetts teachers — and one day after President Biden urged giving educators priority for vaccines...

Hockomock League Spectator Policy for the Fall II

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Hockomock League Spectator Policy for the Fall II Season: "In an effort to organize the safest athletics experience possible for our st...

Recap of the Board of Health meeting - Mar 3, 2021

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Quick Recap: Partnered with Housing Authority to schedule vaccine clinic for 3/5/21. Last clinic of this type anticipated due to DPH and sup...

"6.1 percent more than it did during the same eight pre-pandemic months of fiscal year 2020"

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  "TAX COLLECTIONS exceeded the Baker administration’s expectations by $372 million in February and surpassed the total of collections ...

New York Times: "a poster child for the idea of climatic 'tipping points'”

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"In the Atlantic Ocean, Subtle Shifts Hint at Dramatic Dangers The warming atmosphere is causing an arm of the powerful Gulf Stream to ...
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Recap of the Legislative Forum - March 2, 2021

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Quick Recap: Senate President Karen Spilka, Senator Becca Rausch, and State Representative Jeffrey Roy participated in this 4th annual Forum...

Community Preservation Committee holds inaugural meeting and organizes

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Quick Recap: Inaugural meeting of committee, sworn in by Town Clerk Nancy Danello, organizational votes conducted by Town Administrator Jami...