Live reporting - Community Health Council

 H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS


3. Presentation by The Community Health Council
Michelle Kingsland-Smith
Bart Pinchuck
Lisa Keohane

Council formed in 2008 to address the Metrowest Community Health Survey results
Still looking for additional members and funding to become a sustaining organization
All activities posted on the Schools website
http://www.franklin.ma.us/auto/schools/FPS/CHC/default.htm

All activities speak to healthy choices for the children in the community

Carolyn Bomiller, MIAA
W.A.S.T.E.D program returns Tuesday April 27th at Franklin High School

Lisa Keohane, volunteer coordinator for Teenangels

Allie, Katie, Abbie, Kate, Sammy, Justin

created 4 public service announcements for broadcast through the schools


starting to get around to the middle schools and elementary schools

a presentation next week to incoming parents and students for the Annie Sullivan Middle School.

campaign to speak up and tell


prior posts on teenangels
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/01/live-reporting-teen-angels.html
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/01/teen-angels-pledge-text-think-send.html

Bart - YMCA healthy futures initiatives
One in three are expected to develop Type II Diabetes
started work with UMass Boston in 2005, pilot program
10 week program to develop better eating habits, working with the student and family
developed the healthy futures to address their 15 service communities
have hired a registered dietitian to help
enlisting help across the community, parents, businesses, etc.

community wide assessment, survey of lunches
Metrowest Community Health Foundation is funding their continued efforts in this
raised garden beds are coming to the community



Franklin, MA

Live reporting - license transaction

F. HEARINGS - none

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS – New Officer & Director Change for Longhorn Steakhouse
all paperwork is in order, motion to approve, passed 8-0


Franklin, MA

Live reporting - Town Council - Apr 7, 2010

Present: Kelly, Jones, Whalen, Mason, Pfeffer, McGann, Zollo, Powderly
Absent: Vallee,

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 10, Special Meeting & March 17, 2010, Regular & Executive Session
With one modification on S Whalen as member of but not chair of subcommittee on Charter


B. ANNOUNCEMENTS

next Council breakfast at Senior Ctr - June 10

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

Long Range Financial Planning Committee - Brendan Morrison  motion to approve, passed 8-0
Cultural Council - Helen Reebenacker  motion to approve, passed 8-0

Franklin, MA

HMEA Recycling Center - ribbon cutting

HMEA opened their Recycling Center in Plainville, MA today. The United Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to help celebrate the special event.



Enjoy!

Note: email subscribers will need to click through to Franklin Matters to view the video link

Franklin, MA

Curbside Pickup Demonstration Scheduled April 17 - 9:00 AM - Noon

A new Automated Waste Management truck will be on site and doing demonstrations at the Beaver St. Field for Earth Day, April 17th from 9-12.  DPW and Waste Management personnel can explain the program and show residents how to use the new carts.  See what others are talking about.

Please attend the event to learn about the program and get your questions answered.


You can subscribe to receive the "Recycle News" directly to your email
http://franklinma.virtualtownhall.net/subscriber-news


Prior information on the new curbside pickup system beginning July 1:
http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/franklin-ma-trash-collection.html

http://franklinmatters.blogspot.com/2010/03/trash-pickup-in-action.html (video)


Franklin, MA

In the News - Laura Dombroski, Big Y

Boston Marathon runner of the day: Laura Dombroski

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Krista Perry/Daily News staff

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Neighbors not happy as Big Y gets favorable recommendation

from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff

This is for a Big Y in Milford and Hopedale.

Franklin, MA

Hold the date for the Charles River Watershed Cleanup!

Are you looking to make a real difference in your community? If so, join a group or form your own to clean up trash throughout the Charles River Upper Watershed. You will be helping us improve the appearance and health of the waterways in our region.

If you live in the Upper Watershed please consider volunteering a few hours of your time to help us protect this unique and valuable natural resource. The large majority of our the cleanup sites are land-based, but we have a few on-water sites for experienced paddlers who can supply their own canoe or kayak. 

Did you know? The Charles River stretches for more than 80 miles from Hopkinton to Boston. It originates and flows for nearly 37 miles here in the Upper Watershed. In our region alone the Charles is fed by 45+ miles of waterways including seven major tributary rivers, brooks, and streams.

WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010
TIME:  9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon


WHERE: Charles River Upper Watershed - Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Norfolk, Sherborn, Wrentham.


The volunteer check-in site will be located in front of Whole Foods Market in Bellingham, MA. Stop by to get directions to your assigned site, collect your cleanup supplies and receive a free t-shirt. We encourage you to sign up in advance by using the contact information below.


CONTACT: David Dobrzynski
Upper Watershed Volunteer Coordinator


EMAIL: CRWAvolunteer@gmail.com

You can view the flyer for this event here: