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"While marketed as an alternative to cigarettes, vaping may not be as safe as originally thought.
As of Friday, Sept. 6, at least five people have died, and many others have been sickened this summer from a “mysterious lung illness” linked to vaping, underscoring what many health officials have believed and warned about for years.
More than 450 cases of respiratory illnesses resulting in coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting or fatigue have been reported in 33 states. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these cases could be linked to vaping. For some patients, symptoms developed over a few days. Others say it took weeks.
The issue is so alarming, it prompted the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to contact health officials at the end of August, asking them to report any health problems they think could be linked to vaping, in an effort to compile enough data to figure out if there’s a big problem."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi are believed to be the first pair of sisters to become generals, the military branch’s highest category of rank. The sisters grew up in Franklin - the daughters of Clara and Ruston Lodi.
One sister had wanted to be a soldier since she was young; the other planned to have a career in the Foreign Service. Both marked a milestone for the U.S. Army this summer: Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi are believed to be the first pair of sisters to become generals, the military branch’s highest category of rank.
“The fact that both of us would have come from the same family, it almost makes you want to go out and get a lottery ticket,” Barrett told The Washington Post. “Except, this is not a game of chance. It is hard work, it is strong leadership skills, it’s strong technical competency. Then you realize that this is a very tough bar in and of itself for both of us to make it.”
"Carlo Lodi is in the awe of his younger sisters Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi.
Being nearly 10 years older than both of them, he can still recall the times they spent on their bikes flinging newspapers on to people’s porches accomplishing their paper routes.
Now, the two sisters are the first in the history of the United States Army to both earn the rank of general - the military branch’s highest rank.
“They will always be my younger sisters,” Lodi said. “But when I go down and watch promotion ceremonies - whether it be for Paula or for Maria - and hear what people have to say about them, it’s unbelievable.”
I recommend approval of the 2019-20 improvement goals for Horace Mann Middle School, Annie Sullivan Middle School, Remington Middle School and Franklin High School as discussed.b. Authorization for Further Analysis
I recommend authorization for further analysis of the Davis Thayer Elementary School through a comprehensive closing study as discussed.
a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - Sep 10, 2019 |
Retirement of Facilities: Recommendation for Further Analysis of Davis Thayer |
"It has been an honor and privilege to serve on the school committee since first elected in November 2015. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with committee members, playing a role in hiring our fantastic superintendent, and seeing a number of key initiatives and policies come to fruition. I am proud to have initiated our gender-neutral dress code policy, updates to our homework policy and more. I have spent countless hours at the state house and beyond advocating for a better public education funding formula, and for more resources for Franklin.
However, due to personal and professional reasons, I will not be seeking a third term on school committee.
I write this note to encourage YOU to run! It is a time commitment, for sure, but it is rewarding and fulfilling. It is not easy, and I could bore you with the details of the many hours I have spent to best serve Franklin in this role, but that is the beauty of the role - you can serve in the way it best suits you and the community.
I will continue to serve Franklin in other ways, and thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely,Denise Schultz"