Some of the FHS students got creative in producing this edition of Panther News during this COVID-19 pandemic period.
https://youtu.be/W2nSyNNkSrA
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Keeping Calm during this COVID-19 pandemic
A share worthy reminder from the Franklin (MA) Police Dept.
Shared from Twitter:
https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1243933502321590273
Shared from Twitter:
https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1243933502321590273
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| Keeping Calm during this COVID-19 pandemic |
In the News: Candidates for Joe Kennedy’s House seat get creative in wake of corinavirus
From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200328/candidates-for-joe-kennedys-house-seat-get-creative-in-wake-of-corinavirus
Web pages for the 9 candidate who are in the running for Kennedy's seat
Ihssane Leckey’s makeshift studio greets visitors as soon as they enter her apartment.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
A lighting device is mounted to a step ladder, aimed at her desk. Her laptop is perched on top of a WiFi booster box. On a recent afternoon, she untangled any problems that might arise during her virtual town hall, which was scheduled to begin in about 30 minutes. A campaign worker beamed in on her screen to assist in the troubleshooting, as her dog, Benji, stretched by her feet.
“This is the fun part: the problem-solving,” said Leckey, a social justice activist vying to fill the 4th Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, who is running for the Senate.
Just weeks ago, candidates - from presidential to local school board - were shaking hands, knocking on doors, and holding crowded campaign rallies. That’s all been halted, as health experts urge the public to practice social distancing to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200328/candidates-for-joe-kennedys-house-seat-get-creative-in-wake-of-corinavirus
Web pages for the 9 candidate who are in the running for Kennedy's seat
- Ihssane Leckey https://ihssane.org/
- Jesse Mermell https://jessemermell.com/
- Herb Robinson http://www.herbrobinson.us/
- Ben Sigel https://bensigelforcongress.com/
- Becky Grossman https://beckygrossman.com/
- Alan Khazei https://alankhazei.com/
- Dave Cavell https://www.davecavell.com/
- Jake Auchincloss https://www.jakeforma.com/
- Thomas Stack https://www.shackforcongress.com/
In the News: A week of orders from Gov. Baker
From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200329/week-of-orders-from-gov-baker
The listing of press releases on the Executive Orders released can be found online
https://www.mass.gov/lists/press-releases-related-to-covid-19
"Since Gov. Charlie Baker declared a coronavirus state of emergency on March 10, the executive branch has been busy spelling out in orders, advisories and guidance documents exactly what should and what should not happen as the state deals with the pandemic.
Some of the governor’s order and directives have widespread and sweeping consequences - the closure of all non-essential businesses and an urging to stay at home as much as possible - while others are more narrow and are meant to address fairly specific issues, like pharmacy operations.
But during the state of emergency, the orders handed down by the governor function essentially as temporary laws and the steady rollout of new executive actions sheds some light on the various fronts on which state government and public health officials are fighting the new coronavirus."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200329/week-of-orders-from-gov-baker
The listing of press releases on the Executive Orders released can be found online
https://www.mass.gov/lists/press-releases-related-to-covid-19
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| In the News: A week of orders from Gov. Baker |
Inspector General Warns About New Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam
"Today, I am warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. Social Security will not suspend or discontinue benefits because their offices are closed.
The Social Security Office of the Inspector General has received reports that Social Security beneficiaries have received letters through the U.S. Mail stating their payments will be suspended or discontinued unless they call a phone number referenced in the letter.
Scammers may then mislead beneficiaries into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain regular benefit payments during this period of COVID-19 office closures."
Continue reading this warning about social security benefits scams
https://blog.ssa.gov/inspector-general-warns-about-new-social-security-benefit-suspension-scam/#more-4667
MassBudget’s Week-in-Review: COVID-19 Response
"First, I want to say my heart is with each of you as we all struggle with the impacts of this COVID-19 crisis on our health, lives and families.
In a matter of weeks, our world has changed dramatically. We, at MassBudget, are working hard (remotely) to share reliable information (https://medium.com/@MassBudget) on the most urgent issues facing our Commonwealth. We are providing real time policy analysis and data to legislators. We are working in partnership with coalitions to focus our research on the most urgent solutions. We are channeling the unique expertise of our team of analysts to tackle the important challenges ahead.
As a growing number of Massachusetts residents fall ill and thousands lose their jobs everyday, we are all vulnerable. In the coming days and weeks, I look forward to working in partnership with you to focus our policy solutions on economic recovery efforts, protecting kids and families, all while centering racial and economic equity in our solutions."
In solidarity,
Marie-Frances Rivera
President, MassBudget
Read about the 'rainy day fund'
https://medium.com/this-is-not-a-drill/its-raining-an-faq-on-using-our-state-savings-account-to-respond-to-the-covid-19-crisis-26e19a749a17
Unemployment insurance 101
https://medium.com/this-is-not-a-drill/unemployment-insurance-101-547c7d8ca950
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| MassBudget’s Week-in-Review: COVID-19 Response |
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Franklin, MA: Coronavirus Update - Public Facilities Closure through May 4
To: Town of Franklin Residents, Businesses & Visitors
From: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
Re: Coronavirus Update - Public Facilities Closure through May 4th
Based on the information provided in Governor Baker’s press conference announcing the further closure of public schools, the Town of Franklin is announcing the continued closure of all municipal buildings to the public and employees through May 4th, 2020. These buildings include the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street, Public Library, Senior Center, Recreation Building, DPW Administration Building, Facilities Administration Building, and Historical Museum. Public safety buildings will remain open for staff and first responders only. Playgrounds will remain closed until further notice.
While the Municipal Building and other departments are closed for direct, in-person service, staff are available for all regular business activities via phone, email and our online services center at www.franklinma.gov. Residents can contact any staff in any department, pay bills, and apply for permits and so forth. Check the Town Coronavirus Portal for a department by department listing of service updates and other resources.
For those without computer access, the Town is continuing checking the white drop box for town bill pay and Census forms at the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street. It is important to fill out your census forms and send them in as soon as you can. Anyone may continue to use the good ol’ fashioned mail for any Town business or bill payments, as the Town continues to work with the Post Office to process our mail.
Employees are expected to continue to work remotely on their remote works plans that have been approved by each department.
We encourage every resident, business and visitor of Franklin to continue to check our online portal daily at www.franklinma.gov with the most up to date information in town updates, unemployment resources, staff contacts and directories, state announcements and more.
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here
From: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
Re: Coronavirus Update - Public Facilities Closure through May 4th
Based on the information provided in Governor Baker’s press conference announcing the further closure of public schools, the Town of Franklin is announcing the continued closure of all municipal buildings to the public and employees through May 4th, 2020. These buildings include the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street, Public Library, Senior Center, Recreation Building, DPW Administration Building, Facilities Administration Building, and Historical Museum. Public safety buildings will remain open for staff and first responders only. Playgrounds will remain closed until further notice.
While the Municipal Building and other departments are closed for direct, in-person service, staff are available for all regular business activities via phone, email and our online services center at www.franklinma.gov. Residents can contact any staff in any department, pay bills, and apply for permits and so forth. Check the Town Coronavirus Portal for a department by department listing of service updates and other resources.
For those without computer access, the Town is continuing checking the white drop box for town bill pay and Census forms at the Municipal Building at 355 East Central Street. It is important to fill out your census forms and send them in as soon as you can. Anyone may continue to use the good ol’ fashioned mail for any Town business or bill payments, as the Town continues to work with the Post Office to process our mail.
Employees are expected to continue to work remotely on their remote works plans that have been approved by each department.
We encourage every resident, business and visitor of Franklin to continue to check our online portal daily at www.franklinma.gov with the most up to date information in town updates, unemployment resources, staff contacts and directories, state announcements and more.
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/coronavirus-information-portal-updates-here
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| Franklin, MA: Coronavirus Update - Public Facilities Closure through May 4 |
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