39th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race/Walk - Sep 14

Online preregistration is up for the 39th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5k Road Race on  September 14, 2019. 

Hope to see you again.

Register
https://www.runreg.com/39th-annual-crackerbarrel-classic-5k-road-racewalk

39th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race/Walk - Sep 14

Is the American Community Survey legit?

Is the American Community Survey legit? by Colleen Tressler - Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Here at the FTC, we always tell people to use caution when someone they don't know asks them for personal information. So it's not surprising that people are asking questions about mailings and phone calls they're getting about the American Community Survey (ACS). Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/08/american-community-survey-legit?utm_source=govdelivery  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Aerial Drones to inspect electric transmission lines in Franklin

Aerial Drones to inspect electric transmission lines in Franklin

August 21, 2019 through August 26, 2019

Aerial Drones to inspect

Licensed Eversource contractor, Pinnacl X, will be using aerial drones to inspect electric transmission lines in Franklin beginning August 21, 2019 through August 26, 2019. Eversource regularly uses drones for routine infrastructure inspections to help improve the reliability of service to customers while reducing environmental impacts and costs.


- Inspections will occur within the Right of Way (ROW) between Bent St, Lincoln St, Pond St, and the Charles River.

Pinnacl X, our contractor, utilizes certified and licensed drone operators who are specially trained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform inspection work. As always, Eversource ensures that contractors abide by all federal, state and local requirements. They also always carry proper identification. 


Get your copy of the drone fact sheet
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/eversource_drone_inspection_fact_sheet.pdf

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Free 6-week Program - Begins Sep 26

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Free 6-week Program

Thursdays, Sept. 26—Oct. 31, 2019 (1- 3 pm) 
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street, Franklin, MA 02038

The program is designed to help you take care of yourself while caring for an older adult. Get the tools you need to:

• reduce stress
• communicate effectively
• reduce guilt, anger and depression
• make tough decisions
• set goals
• problem-solve

Sponsored by Tri-Valley Inc. and The Franklin Senior Center

To register contact:
Laura Black Silver, LICSW, Caregiver Specialist, Tri-Valley Inc.
lblack@tves.org 1-800-286-6640, Ext. 3079 

or Karen Alves, Franklin Senior Center Director kalves@franklinma.gov 508-520-4945

Download a copy of the flyer:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczUy1tUXVmMVprZDZtM0p5U2FvYUNTU1J3RV9n/view?usp=sharing

Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Free 6-week Program - Begins Sep 26

Downtown Partnership hosting Networking Breakfasts this fall

Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or a tasty breakfast with other Franklin Downtown Partnership members at our Networking Breakfasts at the Dean College Dining Center on the first floor of the Campus Center.

Upcoming Networking Breakfasts dates are:

• Friday, September 20 - 8 AM
• Friday, October 18 - 8 AM
• Friday, November 15 - 8 AM

Downtown Partnership hosting Networking Breakfasts this fall

Franklin Residents: Public Health Advisory - Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

"The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced a second human case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a person from the Town of Grafton in Middlesex County. The first human case occurred in an individual from Rochester in Plymouth County.

The threat level for EEE virus is critically elevated throughout much of Bristol and Plymouth Counties, and well as in some communities in Middlesex and Worcester Counties. EEE has also been isolated in the towns of Bourne and Falmouth in Barnstable County on Cape Cod.

Although EEE virus has not been isolated in Franklin at this time, the virus has been found in several towns in Norfolk County. As such, it is vital that residents take all steps necessary to avoid mosquito bites, whether at home or when visiting communities with elevated EEE risk northwest or southeast of Franklin. The threat is expected to remain elevated until the first hard frost of the year, which typically occurs in October. All residents are strongly urged to follow the recommendations listed below to protect themselves and their loved ones from illness caused by mosquitoes.

Apply Insect Repellent When Outdoors: Use a repellent with DEET, Permethrin, picardin or oil of lemon eucalyptus according to the instructions on the product labels. Remember not to use products with DEET on infants under two months of age. DEET products in concentrations above 30% should not be used on older children. Oil of eucalyptus should not be used on children under three years of age.

Be Aware of Peak Mosquito Hours: Mosquitoes are most active between the hours from dusk to dawn. Limit your exposure out of doors during this peak biting time if possible. If you must be outside, wearing long-sleeves, long pants and socks will help keep mosquitos away from your skin.

Drain Standing Water on Your Property: Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing or stagnant water. Drain birdbaths, flower pots, buckets and children’s wading pools frequently.

Additional public health advisories/alerts regarding EEE will be provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Franklin Health Department as the situation warrants.

More information on mosquito-borne viruses can be found at the MADPH Arbovirus Surveillance Information web page at www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito."


This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/public_health_advisory_08-21-2019_0.pdf

Franklin Residents: Public Health Advisory - Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)

"Papa Gino’s will donate its last day of East Central Street sales to the Franklin Food Pantry"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Papa Gino’s will close its East Central Street store at the end of the day on Sunday, but the Village Shopping Center spot will remain open.

All employees at the East Central Street store have been offered a transfer to either Franklin Village or a location nearby, according to Nicole Mazzarella, a spokeswoman for the brand.

The company is calling the move a consolidation to “more efficiently utilize our resources,” according to a press release.

“This decision has nothing to do with company performance; in fact, our sales - locally and overall - have been stronger and guest visits higher than they have been in years. The Franklin restaurant closing is rooted only in efficiency through consolidation,” said Tom Sterrett, president and COO, in a statement."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190821/one-franklin-papa-ginos-to-close-other-to-remain-open

Papa Gino’s will close its East Central Street store