 Dear Rail Vision Subscribers, The MBTA and MassDOT invite you to participate in a Rail Vision Open House and Presentation. It will take place on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza (2nd floor). The goal of the event is to provide updates on the results of the analysis for the Rail Vision alternatives, while gathering input from riders and non-riders alike on these futures. The first half-hour will be an Open House format, with maps, boards describing the service alternatives, and providing an opportunity for discussion with the study team. There will be a presentation at 6:00 PM, followed by Q&A. Please share the meeting information as widely as you can with your organizations, communities and contacts. It is posted on the project website (https://www.mbta.com/projects/rail-vision). Just a reminder as well that the Advisory Committee meets on Friday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, also in the Transportation Board Room at 10 Park Plaza, 2nd floor. Public comment is welcome at the end of the meeting. The Rail Vision Team This location is accessible to people with disabilities. MassDOT provides reasonable accommodations and/or language assistance free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, assistive listening devices and alternate material formats, such as audio tapes, Braille and large print), as available. For accommodation or language assistance, please contact MassDOT's Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer by phone (857-368-8580), fax (857-368-0602), TTD/TTY (857-368-0603) or by email MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. Requests should be made as soon as possible prior to the meeting, and for more difficult to arrange services including sign-language, CART or language translation or interpretation, requests should be made at least ten business days before the meeting. Title VI Notice of Nondiscrimination: MassDOT complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related federal and state statutes and regulations. It is the policy of MassDOT to ensure that no person or group of persons shall on the grounds of Title VI protected categories, including race, color, national origin, or under additional federal and state protected categories including sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, veteran's status (including Vietnam-era veterans), or background, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity administered by MassDOT. To request additional information about this commitment, or to file a complaint under Title VI or a related nondiscrimination provision, please contact MassDOT's Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580, TTY at (857) 368-8580, fax (857) 368-0602or by e-mail at MASSDOT.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us. If information is needed in another language, please contact the MassDOT Title VI Specialist by phone at (857) 368-8580. Caso esta informação seja necessária em outro idioma, favor contar o Especialista em Título VI do MassDOT pelo fone 857-368-8580. Si necesita información en otro lenguaje, favor contactar al especialista de MassDOT del Título VI al 857-368-8580. 如果需要使用其它语言了解信息，请联系马萨诸塞州交通部（MassDOT）《民权法》第六章专职人员，电话 857-368-8580。 如果需要使用其它語言了解信息，請聯系馬薩諸塞州交通部（MassDOT）《民權法》第六章專職人員，電話 857-368-8580。
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
MBTA's Rail Vision Update: Open House and Presentation on Wednesday, October 23
Friday, October 11, 2019
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Oct 11 to THU - Oct 17
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Sat Oct 12, 2019
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Sun Oct 13, 2019
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Mon Oct 14, 2019
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Wed Oct 16, 2019
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Thu Oct 17, 2019
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For the interactive version, please visit
For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendarSubmit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Oct 11 to THU - Oct 17 |
St. Mary's Parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9
St. Mary's Parish in Franklin is now holding a Children's Liturgy of the Word on Sundays at 9 AM.
Children will participate in a lesson and activity related to the reading and sing together at mass. All families are welcome!
Children will participate in a lesson and activity related to the reading and sing together at mass. All families are welcome!
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| Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9 |
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| St. Mary's Parish: Children's Liturgy of the Word - Sunday's at 9 |
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Windborne - Oct 19 with Michele Kelly
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FHS golf, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins on Thursday
Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 10, 2019
** Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
Via https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038
https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1182470713183260672
** Volleyball = Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
** Golf = Franklin, 169 @ Taunton, 184 – Final
– Quinten Faro led the way for the Panthers, shooting a low-round of 40 to earn match medalist honors in the win.
via https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1182420507091701760
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-19/
** Field Hockey = Sharon, 0 @ Franklin, 8 – Final
"Whoohoo!!! Great team win today... 9-0 vs Sharon..scoring: Olivia R 2G, Molly C 1G, Amanda Lew 1G 3A, Leila F 1G, Kaitlyn C 1G, Jill F w/her FIRST VARSITY GOAL & ASSIST, Steph B 2G 2A, Shaw D w/ her FIRST VARSITY ASSIST...OUTSTANDING DEFENSE today and Neilee H w/SO in goal"
Via https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038
https://twitter.com/FHS_FH_02038/status/1182470713183260672
** Volleyball = Sharon, 1 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
** Golf = Franklin, 169 @ Taunton, 184 – Final
– Quinten Faro led the way for the Panthers, shooting a low-round of 40 to earn match medalist honors in the win.
"Panthers close out the year with a win finishing 14-4. Faro led with a 40 while Paterson added a 41 and Sandy added a 43. On to Hocks and Sectionals"
via https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam
https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1182420507091701760
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-10-19/
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| FHS golf, field hockey, and volleyball teams post wins |
Franklin Residents: Water Treatment Plant Update - Oct 10, 2019
via the Franklin DPW Facebook page:
"WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE:
As you are aware, the Water & Sewer Department staff has been working to restore the Hayward Street Water Treatment Plant to full capacity since the fire on July 6, 2019. A full cleaning and damage assessment was performed to determine which equipment had to be replaced or repaired. Analysis was done to ensure all new components would meet or exceed new standards. New technology was evaluated and installed to improve control, lower operating costs and increase efficiency where allowed. All repairs were evaluated to determine which tasks would be best completed in house or outsourced to contractors in order to quickly repair the system and maximize cost savings. Much of this work has been completed on weekends by our dedicated staff.
Final replacement parts that were directly damaged by the fire, including the tank heater that caused the fire and had to be custom built, arrived last week. The crews worked quickly to install the parts so that the plant could be fully started up and “test run” for a complete evaluation. It was our hope to restore full operation by the end of last week. However, during this start up, it became apparent that the ultra-filtration filters, which were running intermittently since late July, had sustained damage and required additional repair. All start up procedures and testing has been under the direction of the filter manufacturer and the damage to the filters was not anticipated.
Our crews worked for five straight days in an attempt to repair the filters to a usable level. This is a very tedious process that requires placing a “pin” in each filter that is damaged. There are a total of 40 filter membrane cartridges, in some cartridges there were over 600 holes! Even with all the repairs, water quality was not acceptable, i.e. too much iron and manganese was making it through the filters. We immediately placed the order for all new filters.
Although the manufacturer has rush prioritized our order, these specialized filters require several weeks to manufacture. Therefore, we are currently expecting delivery of new filters in approximately three weeks. In the meantime, we have brought in our consulting engineering firm to see if they have any recommendations to make the old filters more effective until the new filters are installed.
We understand the difficulty the water ban has caused many residents and citizens. We truly appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and continued commitment to water conservation. Please understand, we do not recommend a water ban lightly. We need to ensure that there is enough water for drinking and sanitary needs as well as to maintain proper storage levels for fire suppression.
Once again, thank you for your support, feel free to contact us with any further questions."
This is available from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/hayward_street_water_treatment_plant_update_0.pdf
"WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPDATE:
As you are aware, the Water & Sewer Department staff has been working to restore the Hayward Street Water Treatment Plant to full capacity since the fire on July 6, 2019. A full cleaning and damage assessment was performed to determine which equipment had to be replaced or repaired. Analysis was done to ensure all new components would meet or exceed new standards. New technology was evaluated and installed to improve control, lower operating costs and increase efficiency where allowed. All repairs were evaluated to determine which tasks would be best completed in house or outsourced to contractors in order to quickly repair the system and maximize cost savings. Much of this work has been completed on weekends by our dedicated staff.
Final replacement parts that were directly damaged by the fire, including the tank heater that caused the fire and had to be custom built, arrived last week. The crews worked quickly to install the parts so that the plant could be fully started up and “test run” for a complete evaluation. It was our hope to restore full operation by the end of last week. However, during this start up, it became apparent that the ultra-filtration filters, which were running intermittently since late July, had sustained damage and required additional repair. All start up procedures and testing has been under the direction of the filter manufacturer and the damage to the filters was not anticipated.
Our crews worked for five straight days in an attempt to repair the filters to a usable level. This is a very tedious process that requires placing a “pin” in each filter that is damaged. There are a total of 40 filter membrane cartridges, in some cartridges there were over 600 holes! Even with all the repairs, water quality was not acceptable, i.e. too much iron and manganese was making it through the filters. We immediately placed the order for all new filters.
Although the manufacturer has rush prioritized our order, these specialized filters require several weeks to manufacture. Therefore, we are currently expecting delivery of new filters in approximately three weeks. In the meantime, we have brought in our consulting engineering firm to see if they have any recommendations to make the old filters more effective until the new filters are installed.
We understand the difficulty the water ban has caused many residents and citizens. We truly appreciate everyone’s patience, understanding, and continued commitment to water conservation. Please understand, we do not recommend a water ban lightly. We need to ensure that there is enough water for drinking and sanitary needs as well as to maintain proper storage levels for fire suppression.
Once again, thank you for your support, feel free to contact us with any further questions."
This is available from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/hayward_street_water_treatment_plant_update_0.pdf
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| photo via Franklin DPW Facebook page |
"Screenagers: Next Chapter" to be shown at Medway HS
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191010/medway-schools-to-offer-screening-of-screenagers-next-chapter
BFCCPS showed "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" in March 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/join-us-on-march-30th-for-private.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/are-your-kids-addicted-to-their-phones.html
"From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world." Video trailer https://vimeo.com/357620460
For more about Screenagers visit their web page https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
"Superintendent of Schools Armand Pires invites parents to attend the district’s screening of “Screenagers: Next Chapter” from 7-8:30 p.m. next Wednesday at the Medway High School auditorium.
Parents can watch the film and hear from a panel of experts to learn about how screen time may be affecting teens. The event is hosted by Medway’s T.H.R.I.V.E. (Tools necessary to foster Health, Resiliency, Inclusiveness, Vitality and Empowerment) and SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council).
The film follows a physician who tries to find a way to help her own teens with their mental and emotional well-being. The film, which includes input from brain researchers, psychologists and other thought leaders, explores how teens’ well-being is impacted by screens and how parents and schools can help teens develop skills to overcome mental and emotional health challenges.
The film will be shown to all Medway middle and high school students during school that day."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191010/medway-schools-to-offer-screening-of-screenagers-next-chapter
BFCCPS showed "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" in March 2017
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/03/join-us-on-march-30th-for-private.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/01/are-your-kids-addicted-to-their-phones.html
"From the director of SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age comes Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience and is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world." Video trailer https://vimeo.com/357620460
For more about Screenagers visit their web page https://www.screenagersmovie.com/
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