Scams will follow new COVID-19 rescue plan

Scams will follow new COVID-19 rescue plan by Jennifer Leach, Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC The pandemic is still taking a toll on every kind of well-being we have. The new American Rescue Plan, just signed into law, gets the ball rolling to help out on many people's financial well-being. Payments will soon be coming by direct deposit, checks, or a debit card to people eligible for the payment.  You can learn more about who's eligible, and the timing, at IRS.gov/coronavirus. But let me tell you what will NOT happen, so you can spot and avoid the scammers who are right now crawling out from under their rocks. Read more > https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/03/scams-will-follow-new-covid-19-rescue-plan?utm_source=govdelivery This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Franklin's Event Outlook: Mar 12 - Mar 18, 2021

The storywalk should be up to take in with the better weather (while it lasts). Farmers Market also on Saturday. And the virtual fund raising walk/run/ride for Temple Etz Chaim are highlights for this weekend.

 

Friday, March 12
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride

Saturday, March 13
February StoryWalk at DelCarte Reservation
Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride
10:00am = Winter Farmers Market

Sunday, March 14
Temple Etz Chaim: Virtual 3K Walk, Run, Ride
Daylight Saving Time starts
1:00pm = Historical Museum (open and free admission)

Tuesday, March 16
9:00am = wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm = wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm = wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey

Wednesday, March 17
St. Patrick's Day
10:00am = wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
1:00pm = wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
2:00pm = Cooking with SALMON Executive Chef Jason Wallin
7:00pm = wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm = Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!

Thursday, March 18
8:30am = Town Council Office Hours
10:00am = wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am = wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
1:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
7:00pm = 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node
7:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
8:00pm = wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

 

Community Calendar

FM #485 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #485 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 485 in the series. 

This session shares part 1 of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, and key guests were in the Council Chambers; the remainder, along with the public, were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:

• *** First *** - covers the opening through the Keller Elementary presentation (approx. 39 minutes)
• Second - School Budget - first view- Supt Ahern and her staff walk through the budget highlights (approx. 53 mins)
• Third - from the return to in person learning plan through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 85 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Mar 9, 2021

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c1c406cf-24d1-4c46-a88f-9c9b9b0d4a30

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Agenda doc   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_3-9-21.pdf 

Superintendent’s Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_march_9_2021.pdf 

Keller presentation doc   https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/keller-presentation 

Recommended Budget  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/supt-rec-budget-3-9-21

Return to in person plan  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/person-presentation-3-9-21 

Meeting packet folder 
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/march-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet 

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/school-committee-recap-march-9-meeting.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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FM #485 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P1 of 3 (audio)

FM #486 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #486 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 486 in the series. 

This session shares part 2 of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, and key guests were in the Council Chambers; the remainder, along with the public, were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:

• First - covers the opening through the Keller Elementary presentation (approx. 39 minutes)
• *** Second *** - School Budget - first view- Supt Ahern and her staff walk through the budget highlights (approx. 53 mins)
• Third - from the return to in person learning plan through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 85 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Mar 9, 2021

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/c3211307-e44f-4469-8d15-4badc5bb6817

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Agenda doc   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_3-9-21.pdf 

Superintendent’s Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_march_9_2021.pdf 

Keller presentation doc   https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/keller-presentation 

Recommended Budget  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/supt-rec-budget-3-9-21

Return to in person plan  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/person-presentation-3-9-21 

Meeting packet folder 
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/march-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet 

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/school-committee-recap-march-9-meeting.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #486 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P2 of 3 (audio)

FM #487 - School Committee Mtg - 03/09/21 - P3 of 3 (audio)

FM #487 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 487 in the series. 

This session shares part 3 of the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, Mar 9, 2021. 

The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format: some of the School Committee members, Central Office personnel, and key guests were in the Council Chambers; the remainder, along with the public, were remote via conference bridge, all to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

I’ve split the just almost three hour meeting into three logical segments:

• First - covers the opening through the Keller Elementary presentation (approx. 39 minutes)
• Second - School Budget - first view- Supt Ahern and her staff walk through the budget highlights (approx. 53 mins)
• *** Third *** - from the return to in person learning plan through to the end of the public meeting (approx. 85 minutes)

The show notes contain links to the meeting agenda and to my notes. The meeting packet folder will hold the other documents released for the meeting.

Let’s listen to this segment of the School Committee meeting of Mar 9, 2021

Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/2d6d06a5-1bad-4be2-bacc-ad2a58c87630

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Agenda doc   https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/scagenda_3-9-21.pdf 

Superintendent’s Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_march_9_2021.pdf 

Keller presentation doc   https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/keller-presentation 

Recommended Budget  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/supt-rec-budget-3-9-21

Return to in person plan  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/person-presentation-3-9-21 

Meeting packet folder 
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/pages/march-9-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet 

My notes from the meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/03/school-committee-recap-march-9-meeting.html 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
 
How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
 
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" 

HockomockSports.com's FHS football preview for the Fall II season

The high school sports Fall II season is underway and HockomockSports.com has published their preview for the football teams for the Hockomock League Kelly-Rex Division. We share the spotlight on the FHS team and provide the link to the full listing.

Franklin
2019 Record: 7-4
2019 Finish: Reached D1 South Final
Coach: Eian Bain

Key/Returning Players:

Jared Arone, Jr., QB; Parker Cheuvront, Sr., K; Dan Cormier, Sr., LB; Brady Duncan, Sr., OL; Mike Griffin, Sr., WR/S; Mac Gulla, Jr., RB; Xander Honor, Sr., LB; Isaac Hughes, Sr., WR; Shane Kindred, Jr., WR; Vincent Lackey, Sr., T; Jonathan Martins, Jr., DE; Jake O’Brien, Sr., WR; Anthony Quintina, Sr., DL;

Outlook:

Franklin is coming off an impressive run to the Div. 1 South final but the Panthers also graduated a host of important pieces from last year’s team, particularly at the skill positions, and will need some younger players to step in to stay competitive in the Kelley-Rex this season.

Junior Jared Arone will step in at quarterback this season, hoping to have the same level of success running Franklin’s up-tempo style as Thomas Gasbarro did last year. Junior running back Mac Gulla got some time in the backfield last season but will be getting the bulk of the touches this year. A new receiving corps will also have to learn on the job, including senior Jake O’Brien and junior Shane Kindred, and junior tight end David Martins, but there is potential for this to be an explosive group. Seniors Brady Duncan and Vincent Lackey will be counted on to provide leadership on the offensive line. The consistency of senior kicker Parker Cheuvront will be a huge boost to a Franklin offense that may have some growing pains early in the season.

Defensively, the Panthers return several players and will rely on that experience to combat the top offenses in the league and to allow time for the younger players to get up to speed. Seniors Xander Honor and Dan Cormier will spearhead the defense from their linebacker positions, while seniors Anthony Quintina and Lackey are stout in the middle of the line. Martins will be a force at defensive end and Griffin is a playmaker at safety.

“We need to focus on getting better every day,” said Franklin coach Eain Bain. “Appreciate, and focus on, the here and now. Don’t look ahead or behind, but stay in tuned to the task at hand. And always, Row the Boat.”

For the preview on other teams in the Kelly-Rex Division

https://hockomocksports.com/football-2020-fall-ii-kelley-rex-division-preview/

 

HockomockSports.com's FHS football preview for the Fall II season

FHS volleyball top Milford 3-0 in rematch at Milford

From HockomockSports.com we share the FHS sports results:

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final 

– Franklin went on the road and earned another 3-0 (25-18, 25-10, 25-18) sweep over Milford, moving to 2-0 on the season. Ally Bonnet-Eymard paced the offense for the Panthers with 15 kills while freshman Taylor Lacerda added nine kills in the win. Junior Cailyn Mackintosh went an impressive 18-for-19 on the service line for Franklin.

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-03-11-21/ 

 

 

Franklin-Milford volleyball action in Tuesday's game (HockomockSports.com photo)

Hockomock League: "Fall 2 Wedge Season Spectators Protocols"

"The Hockomock League is proud to continue to fully support the return to play of all athletes to their respective sports programs this unusual COVID school year. We applaud all of the hard work and dedication that has gone into the development of sports modifications to best ensure the health and safety of all of our athletes, coaches, and officials. We are excited to offer Football, Cheer, Winter Track, Unified Basketball, and Volleyball.

At the same time, our Governor and the Massachusetts State Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) have worked hard to provide regulations and guidelines for spectators of these sporting events. The Hockomock League is doing its part in following these rules and regulations as it pertains to our spectator policy for this Fall II season. Volleyball and Unified Basketball will be run similar to winter basketball with its indoor capacity restrictions.

It is important to understand why it continues to be necessary for us to restrict attendance to immediate family members of HOME participants only. Unlike soccer, volleyball and basketball rosters, the roster sizes permitted at a track meet or football game include 45 home football players and 20 home cheerleaders. The EEA regulations of 2 adult immediate family members and siblings, per HOME participant, places our expected attendance at a minimum of 200 people. The EEA regulations also mandate “in the facility” that these family pods be socially distanced at 6 feet of separation per pod. Our outdoor stadium bleachers are at capacity under these mandates with just HOME family spectators.

We implore our families to remain patient and respectful. Please work with us during these early weeks of March as the season gets underway. We have put broadcast and livestreaming of Varsity games as a priority and will keep doing so through this season. We also remain hopeful and eager that the EEA will loosen their spectator restrictions as the warmer weather approaches. If and when that does occur, the League will revisit its HOME family spectator policy.

As we begin our Fall II game schedule we ask that you please be respectful of the Home Family spectator policy for the health and safety of all players, coaches, and officials. Visitor families please do not travel to your opponent’s facility. "

Shared from https://hockomockleague.blogspot.com/2021/03/updated-statement-on-fall-2-wedge.html

Hockomock League: "Fall 2 Wedge Season Spectators Protocols"

 

Panther News, March 11, 2021 (video)

Produced by Franklin High School's TV Production classes 

Edited by Brian Cottman

 

Shared from Twitter:https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1369998477695057923

video link = https://youtu.be/eyMQL2Wk5_8

FHS Theatre Company: Hold the date for 1 Act Play Performances on 3/25 and 3/26

FHS Theatre Company (@FranklinHSDrama) tweeted on Thu, Mar 11, 2021:

In 2 weeks, the Senior Directed One Acts will premier on the Main Stage at FHS. We are beyond excited to return to our home, for these 4 performances. Live stream information will be made available next week. We can't wait to share our work with the community!

Shared from Twitter:  https://t.co/Na7TeW4DQD   or here:  https://twitter.com/FranklinHSDrama/status/1370140191483133959

Hold the date for 1 Act Play Performances on 3/25 and 3/26

Supporting Our Students Through COVID-19 and Beyond

Join me for my 4th Annual #MetroWestKids Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Event

It's time once again to talk about kids' mental health! Please join me and the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy, along with local and state experts, for a virtual event designed to promote the benefits of social emotional learning (SEL), along with examining the opportunities and challenges for implementing SEL in MetroWest and statewide. Supporting our Students Through COVID-19 & Beyond Friday, March 19, 2021 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Register = https://karenspilka.com/sel REGISTER https://karenspilka.com/sel The Rennie Center will present on how schools and communities can support students' health and wellbeing in the current moment and in the future. There will also be an educator-led panel to discuss the importance of social-emotional learning and trauma-informed practice during and after the pandemic. This event is the fourth in a series of my #MetroWestKids initiative. As a former school committee member and social worker, I know the important role mental health plays in education. In this moment, fighting for our young people's future means stepping up and stepping into their lives. Their success depends on their continued social emotional learning and development of skills such as self-awareness, responsible decision making, and healthy relationship building. This forum will give you the tools you need to support your child or students along the way. Please contact my office at (617) 722-1500 if you have questions or for more information. Warm Regards, karenspilka.com

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Senator Rausch: Vaccine Pre-Registration Update and Legislative Roundup

The newsletter is shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content follow this link =   https://mailchi.mp/4fe15c1de403/maearlyvoting2020-13362536?e=0c2c9810fe

MA is finally launching its vaccine pre-registration system tomorrow, and I have updates about bill filing, committee appointments, and more!

View this email in your browser Senator Rausch State House Briefing   Part 2, Chapter 4 (March 11, 2021)  Dear friends,  The sunshine is back! I hope you and your families are taking advantage of the improving weather as the days get longer and the temperature inches its way up again. Don't forget that the clocks change this weekend.  My team and I hit the ground running this legislative session: drafting and filing over 40 justice- and equity-advancing bills (details below!); gearing up for committee work as the new Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture; and fighting tooth-and-nail for a comprehensive, equitable, and streamlined vaccine distribution system in our Commonwealth.   In the coming months, you can expect to hear more from me about committee hearings and formal sessions on Beacon Hill. I am proud and privileged to represent you and your community in the Massachusetts State Senate for a second term; rest assured I'll keep pushing for progress on our shared values, including strong personal and public health protections.  Also, as you may have already heard, we've got two big COVID updates – starting tomorrow, Friday, March 12, anyone who hasn't yet been vaccinated can pre-register for your shot and skip the current hassle of repeatedly searching online for a vaccination appointment. Second, the CDC this week issued new guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals on mask-wearing, group gatherings, and other COVID-19 safety precautions. As a reminder, educators and school staff are now eligible for vaccines at all vaccination sites. I led an effort with nearly 50 of my legislative colleagues in calling on the administration to ensure educators and school staff are fully vaccinated before a return to full, in-person learning. More details below!  As always, if you or any of your loved ones in my district have fallen on hard times during this pandemic, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office via phone (617-722-1555) or email (becca.rausch@masenate.gov). We are here to help. You can also find robust resources to help you navigate through COVID-19 on my website.    I wish you and your family continued strength, health, and resilience.  Yours in service,     Senator Becca Rausch     Office Hours    Sign up for a 15-minute appointment here.     Residents from any part of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District are welcome to share their questions and opinions on state issues with me and my team via video chat or phone call. Office hours are available to discuss any matter.     Additional office hours will be held on the following dates:  Friday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Friday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Friday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.