Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Club is Free EVERY Wednesday at 7:30 PM on ZOOM!

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Club is on ZOOM! In these challenging times, there is nothing like a good belly laugh to help release stress and anxiety. These laughter exercises and deep breathing help to bring more fresh oxygen into the body and brain helping you feel more energetic and healthy. 

It's a great way to connect with other people through eye contact while remaining socially distant and it is thoroughly up-lifting and immunity-boosting! 

See www.letslaughtoday.com for link to the free ZOOM Meeting EVERY Wednesday at 7:30 PM. All ages are welcome. 

You can sit or stand the entire time. It’s a good time to try something new! Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers, Bill and Linda Hamaker.

Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Club is Free EVERY Wednesday at 7:30 PM on ZOOM!
Let’s Laugh Today Laughter Club is Free EVERY Wednesday at 7:30 PM on ZOOM!

Town of Franklin: Reopening resources

A new section has been added to our Coronavirus Information Portal: REOPENING RESOURCES

We will continue to keep it updated as information becomes available. Find Governor Baker's Reopening Massachusetts Report and more here:  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/reopening-resources

Town of Franklin: Reopening resources
Town of Franklin: Reopening resources


Shared from the Town of Franklin Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1262418025875230732?s=09




FTC Consumer Alerts: Credit reports are now free, every week




Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission
by Cathlin Tully - Attorney, Division of Privacy and Identity Protection

If you're feeling anxious about your financial health during these uncertain times, you're not alone. That's why the three national credit reporting agencies are giving people weekly access to monitor their credit report — for free.

Read more
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/05/credit-reports-are-now-free-every-week?

This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.


https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/coronavirus/financial-impact
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/coronavirus/financial-impact

Monday, May 18, 2020

Reopening Plan in 4 Phases with more details

The Reopening Plan:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1m5wKuIWap_ehNv9Hk-W73mvAMiRTDwCC

Or directly from the MA.gov page
https://www.mass.gov/doc/reopening-massachusetts-may-18-2020/download




Gov Baker YouTube link = https://youtu.be/VrnY_dON330?t=303


Gov Baker provides update on reopening plan
Gov Baker provides update on reopening plan

Safer-at-Home Advisory (Stay-At-Home updated)


Phase 1

  • People over the age of 65 and people who have underlying health conditions – who are at high risk for COVID-19 – should continue to stay home except for essential errands such as going to the grocery store and to attend to healthcare needs
  • All residents are advised to leave home only for healthcare, worship and permitted work, shopping, and outdoor activities
  • When going to the pharmacy ask if you can fill your prescriptions for 90 days if possible; for some medications this is not allowed. If you are at high-risk, try to use a mail-order service
  • Don’t participate in close contact activities such as pick-up sports games
  • All residents are REQUIRED to cover their face when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public
  • Parents should limit play dates for children
  • Refrain from visiting nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or other residential care settings
  • All residents are advised to wash their hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soapy water
  • All residents are advised to be vigilant, monitor for symptoms and stay home if you feel sick
  • Use remote modes of communication like phone or video chat instead of visiting friends or family who are high risk for COVID-19
Shared from https://www.mass.gov/news/safer-at-home-advisory

Links to what was shared earlier on the report, etc.
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/gov-baker-update-on-reopening-ma-51820.html

Safer-at-Home Advisory (Stay-At-Home updated)
Safer-at-Home Advisory (Stay-At-Home updated)

Gov Baker update on Reopening MA 5/18/20


The Reopening Mass page
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information#reopening-massachusetts-

Download the Report  https://www.mass.gov/doc/reopening-massachusetts-may-18-2020/download

Safer at Home Advisory  https://www.mass.gov/news/safer-at-home-advisory

Gov Baker YouTube link = https://youtu.be/VrnY_dON330?t=303




Department Spotlight: Building & Inspections


"Another Spotlight is here!  Learn more about the functions of our Building & Inspections Department and how remote operations are currently operating in town."
https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/building-inspections/home
Shared from the Town of Franklin tweet
https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1261289481698762752?s=03

Department Spotlight: Building & Inspections
Department Spotlight: Building and Inspections