MBTA Commuter Rail announces "2020 Reduced Service Schedule"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"With many workers staying home or heeding advice to avoid crowds, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is implementing changes to service.

Starting Tuesday, the agency will adjust the frequency of service on subway and bus lines. Commuter Rail schedules will be reduced and ferries will be canceled.

“While some of these changes are inconvenient, they maintain a responsible balance between protecting the health and safety of the MBTA workforce and our customers, and our goal of continuing to run safe and reliable service without major disruptions,” MBTA general manager Steve Poftak said in a statement."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200316/mbta-and-commuter-rail-to-implement-schedule-changes-tuesday-in-effort-to-curb-coronavirus-spread


The revised schedule effective March 17
https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2020-winter/2020-cr-reduced-franklin-accessible.pdf

MBTA Commuter Rail announces "2020 REDUCED SERVICE SCHEDULE"

LIVE (Remote!) Concerts by Jamie Barrett

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Senior Center: April Veterans Coffee Social CANCELLED!

APRIL COFFEE SOCIAL CANCELLED!

The April 1, 2020 Veterans Coffee Social has been cancelled due to concerns about the Coronavirus.

Be well and stay tuned for updates!

Senior Center: April Veterans Coffee Social CANCELLED!

Enhancing Your Economic Security - May 7

Lifelong Community Learning is pleased to announce a special one-night expert panel discussion – "Enhancing Your Economic Security". The workshop, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at Franklin High School is FREE and open to the public but registration is required. 

Whether you are part of the “Sandwich Generation” caring for both your children and your parents, or just trying to plan your next life stage, we’ve got you covered with this interactive panel discussion. We will discuss how to find a balance between competing financial priorities, help you plan ahead, and give you ways to cope with current obligations as well as future possibilities. 

Panel members will include a senior services expert, a financial advisor, a realtor, an investment manager, an attorney, and a visiting nurse practitioner.
After the presentation, participants will have a opportunity to meet the panelists one-on-one while refreshments are served.

For more information, go to www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com and click on Lifelong Community Learning. Or call Lifelong Community Learning at 508-613-1480.

ABOUT US: Lifelong Community Learning is a program of the Franklin Public Schools Lifelong Learning Institute, dedicated to providing diverse and enriched education and experiences for all area residents and children – a resource for all ages.

Enhancing Your Economic Security - May 7

In the News: Stop& Shop opens early hours for seniors; Polar Park gets first steel beams

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Massachusetts-based grocery store Stop & Shop, with locations in Milford, Framingham and other area towns, announced it would begin offering special shopping times to accommodate and protect older customers.

“Effective on Thursday, March 19, Stop & Shop will create hours specifically geared to accommodate customers 60 and older,” the company said in a statement. “Stop & Shop stores will open from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. ONLY for customers over the age of 60 who the CDC and local health officials say are most vulnerable.”

The company said it was making the decision to allow community members in this age category to shop in a less crowded environment, which better enables social distancing.

Stop & Shop said it would not be requesting ID for entry, but added that they hope everyone would respect the purpose of the early opening, and “do the right thing for our older neighbors.”

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200316/stop-amp-shop-offering-special-hours-for-coronavirus-high-risk-shoppers/1

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"The first pieces of steel went skyward in Polar Park Monday and changed Worcester Red Sox president Dr. Charles Steinberg’s image of what will be come April 2021.

Before this, Steinberg couldn’t see much beyond the weeds, cracked asphalt and rocks above Madison Street that preceded what is becoming a ballpark.

“The vision is Larry Lucchino and Janet Marie Smith,” said Steinberg, while standing just above where the WooSox bullpen will be along the first base line. “They have 3D architectural talent that I don’t have. I imagine the cotton candy and the Cracker Jacks. I imagine where your seats will be and how many jalapeños are on your nachos.

“Larry and Janet Marie have that visual ability to see what could be, and they did it with Camden Yards. Larry had that vision, and Janet Marie was able to translate it to the architects. Larry had the vision of Petco Park in San Diego, and I did not. That’s not my area.”

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200316/first-steel-goes-up-at-worcesters-polar-park

MBTA: Franklin Line schedule change - (surprise!) weekend shuttle buses through April

Starting Tuesday, March 17 and until further notice, the Franklin Line will operate on a reduced schedule on weekdays in the interest of the health and safety of our riders and employees. 

Schedule details: mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin.

Weekends, through April, Franklin Train service is replaced by free buses between Forge Park/495 and Readville for a Fairmount Line connection while PTC is installed. There will be no service at Back Bay, Ruggles, Endicott, Islington and Norwood Depot.

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin

Last Updated: Mar 16 2020 04:06 PM

MBTA: Franklin Line schedule change - (surprise!) weekend shuttle buses through April

Franklin Food Pantry: Coronavirus Update - March 16, 2020

"We want to thank our community for the amazing show of support that they have shown us over the past few days. We're so grateful for your donations to help us to continue to serve our neighbors through this crisis.

The Coronavirus poses an even bigger health threat to our community's most vulnerable populations - low-income individuals and senior citizens - who can't afford to miss work or an extra trip to the grocery store. With schools closed and many people out of work, we expect to see an increased need for our services. If you haven't had an opportunity and are able to donate, we'd appreciate your help. You can easily donate online. Thank you again for your support.

While our doors will still be open to all who need us, we are making some changes to ensure safety among our guests. We are limiting those who enter The Pantry. Effective immediately we are suspending our volunteer hours and will have less staff working. We will offer no shopping within The Pantry.

Instead, we ask that our neighbors keep their appointments and drive up to The Pantry and a staff member will bring prepackaged bags to their car or through walk up services. We will offer the prepackaged bags through April 6 and will reevaluate the situation then.

We are working closely with town officials and school administration to get the word out to the community that we are here for those that need us and also to discuss programs, such as the weekend backpack program, that are impacted by school closures. We will keep the community updated as plans are finalized.

In addition we also will be postponing two of our large Spring fundraising events: The Party for The Pantry and Empty Bowls. We know many of you look forward to these events and we will keep you updated when we are able to reschedule them. Thank you to our Sponsors for their support.

Please follow us on Facebook for regular updates.
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at lcalling@franklinfoodpantry.org"

Regards,

Lynn Calling
Executive Director
Franklin Food Pantry

Shared from the "Coronavirus Update - March 16, 2020"
https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/coronavirus-update-march-16-2020/

Franklin Food Pantry: Coronavirus Update - March 16, 2020