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

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)

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 and Inspections

Beaver St Recycling Center Opens Full Service Starting Tuesday, May 19

"Recycling Center Opens Full Service Starting Tuesday, May 19. All materials with associated costs must be prepaid via Viewpoint payment portal."

Beginning Tuesday, May 19, the Recycling Center will be open regular hours for full services. No cash or checks will be accepted.

• All residents who wish to use the recycling center for item drop off will need to go online prior to pay the required fee(s).
• The online payment portal for recycling fees is on our Viewpoint site (https://franklinma.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1078). If you do not have a Viewpoint account, follow the instructions to set it one up.
• A printed slip detailing the fees paid will be required to show proof of payment at the Recycling Center.
• No material that includes a fee will be accepted at the Recycling Center without prior payment online with printed receipt.
• Please observe social distancing guidelines

For additional information please call 508-553-5500 and leave a message and someone will promptly call you back.

Attached is a copy of materials accepted, fees and hours at the Recycling Center and Curbside costs.
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/beaver_st_annual_sticker_fy20_5_11_20.pdf

Beaver St Recycling Center Opens Full Service Starting Tuesday, May 19

TuNesday: "Wake Up With Mr. Barrett"

Good morning! 🌞

ONLY FIVE MORE "Wake Up With Mr. Barrett" SHOWS LEFT!!! Tomorrow's show is...
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And NEXT TuNesday is Patriotic Singalong for Memorial Day weekend...

Mark your calendars, and share with students, staff, family and friends!!!

Here's the link to tomorrow's YouTube Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-hF1uCxycc&feature=youtu.be

Check out my latest recording, too! Here's the link for that: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPJ-lVtdnLM



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Thanks for your support, everyone! Hope to 'see' you out there!

Jamie 🎸


James H. Barrett
General Music K - 5
Jefferson/Davis Thayer
(508) 541-2120 ext. 1029
email: barrettj@franklinps.net

Please consider following me at:
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TuNesday:  "Wake Up With Mr. Barrett"

Community Garden: OPENING - May 20

Good Morning,

I hope you are doing well and have managed to remain healthy.  With much excitement, we will be opening the Community Garden on Wednesday, May 20 with restrictions.  Please see the important attachment which has some very specific guidelines for all our safety during COVID-19.  Town of Franklin parks and playgrounds will remain closed until further notice, but I feel we can garden as long as we follow the guidelines. 

DPW will turn the water on next week.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  

Franklin Community Gardens

Garden Rules and Regulations

Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to establish the eligibility requirements and the rules of garden use for Franklin Community Gardens.

Scope:

All gardeners and volunteers who use the gardens that are part of Franklin Community Gardens.

General Information:

• Eligibility for garden space: Application for garden bed lease shall be open to any current resident, property owner, local community group, business operator, or employee of the Town of Franklin.
• Gardener dues are: $40.00 per season.
• Gardeners may sign up or renew beds through the Town of Franklin Recreation Department, phone: (508) 613-1666, email: franklinrecreation@franklin.ma.us.
• Leased beds may be renewed to gardeners in good standing.
• If any unassigned beds remain after June 1 and there is no one on the wait list, the Garden Committee will notify gardeners that additional beds are available. Gardeners may then have the option of leasing one additional bed for that growing season only. The additional bed is not automatically renewable.
• The Garden Committee is responsible for ensuring that the rules are followed at all times.

Rules and Regulations:

• As a gardener, I accept and will abide by the following:
• I will actively garden my bed during the gardening season
• If I must abandon my bed for any reason, I will notify the current Garden Coordinator
• I will keep my bed weeded and free of trash and debris, and I will maintain the areas immediately surrounding my bed, including pathways, in the same manner
• If my bed becomes poorly maintained, I understand I will be contacted by a member of the Garden Committee via email on record. I will have one week to respond. If the Committee receives no response after that time, my bed will be reassigned
• If I am unable to maintain my bed for any reason, whether short term or long term, I will notify the Recreation Department at (508) 613-1666 immediately
• The Community Garden requires ongoing maintenance. Therefore, I agree to complete at least 4 hours per season toward garden maintenance.
• I will harvest my bed in a timely manner
• At the close of gardening season, I will remove all non-wintering plants and man-made objects from in and around my bed. Objects are not to be stored on the ground next to beds for safety reasons. Storage is available in the shed. Additionally, I will compost all non-wintering plants in my bed
• I will garden only in my own bed unless given permission by another bed user
• I understand all beds at Franklin Community Gardens will be organic and that the use of non-organic fertilizers, insecticides or weed repellents is forbidden. When in doubt, contact the Garden Coordinator
• I understand that I will be held responsible for guests I bring to Franklin Community Gardens
• I will not bring pets to the garden
• I understand that my bed is not transferable
• I understand that the Town of Franklin is not responsible for my actions. I therefore agree to hold harmless the Town of Franklin for any liability, damage, loss or claim that occurs in connection with use of the garden by me or any of my guests
• Franklin Community Garden reserves the right to revoke bed use if a gardener violates any rules and regulations established by the Town or by Franklin Community Gardens. No refund will be provided for any garden beds that have been revoked due to misuse
• I will abide by all rules and regulations established by Franklin Parks and Recreation for the use of Municipal Facilities

Happy Gardening,

Ryan Jette
Director of Recreation
Franklin Recreation Department
275 Beaver Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Office: (508) 613-1667

Link to additional info
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12ynYstU_260A1Pi0ZEJjGikUJJ_qvfHa

The last time I was at the community garden was in the BCE (before coronavirus era) Dec 26, 2019