Franklin Matters

Friday, May 22, 2020

This “game” is a chain letter scam

Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

by Seena Gressin, Attorney, Division of Consumer & Business Education, FTC

Are you tempted to play "The Circle Game," join a "Blessing Loom," or jump on a "Money Board"? These are some of the names for an online scam that's making the rounds at a time when millions of people are out of work and scraping for cash.

It promises a big return for a modest investment. Don't fall for it. You're virtually guaranteed to lose your money, or pull in friends and family who will lose theirs.

Read more
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/05/game-chain-letter-scam

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

Thursday, May 21, 2020

FM #272 Senior Center Updates 5/15/20 (audio)

FM #272 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 272 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Director Karen Alves and soon to be Director Erin Rogers of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

Meetings going virtual

50+ job seekers
Caregiver support group
1-800-QuitNow
Daily diversions available on SeniorCenter page
Nurse Trish to start Balance Sessions via Zoom

Meals for breakfast or lunch coming in June = “Curbside Cafe”

The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Karen and Erin Audio file = https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HVtQtsP7

If you are not on the Senior Center newsletter and updates listing, please call 508-520-4945
If you would like a ‘wellness’ check in call, please call 508-520-4945

Additional info about the Senior Center can be found https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

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FM #272 Senior Center Updates 5/15/20 (audio)

Senator Rausch: COVID-19 Update #20

CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE #20

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Hi friends,

Wow - this is our 20th COVID-19 update email. I remember wondering, when we sent the first one back in March, just how many we would issue. Here we are at 20, and I suspect there will be many more. This is perhaps several marathons all in a row, and even with the summer months nearly here and all of us getting antsy, we must remain vigilant in our physical distancing, hand-washing, and other personal and public health measures.

There's been a lot of news this week about Massachusetts moving toward reopening. As your State Senator, my top priority is protecting your health and safety, and I do that by working to ensure any reopening strategy is governed by a data-driven approach that prioritizes public health. I am still reviewing the details of Governor Baker's initial reopening sketch. I remain concerned that we need more information and better guidelines for small businesses, workers, and childcare.

I am also concerned that the outline released earlier this week does not do enough to ensure compliance with public health best practices. While the emergency power to make these reopening decisions rests with the Governor, I am working with my colleagues to fully assess the Governor's sketch and offer improvements, particularly in the childcare space.

As a parent of youngsters myself, the lack of focus on ensuring adequate childcare for working families keeps me up at night. If you are a childcare provider, a parent of younger children, or otherwise have expertise in the area, please email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov with your thoughts and ideas.

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As always, my team and I are here for you. Call us at 617-722-1555 or email me directly at becca.rausch@masenate.gov and one of us will get back to you as quickly as we can. Please follow me on Twitter and Facebook for real-time updates.

Wishing you and your families strength, health, and resilience.

Yours in service,

Senator Becca Rausch

The newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full contents visit
https://mailchi.mp/51a8fc33682f/covid19-update-12441474?e=0c2c9810fe

Senator Rausch: COVID-19 Update #20

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - Agenda - May 21

Franklin Board Of Health Agenda

Thursday, May 21, 2020

5:00 PM

Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, we will be conducting a remote/virtual Board of Health Meeting. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, citizens will be able to dial into the meeting using the provided phone number (Cell phone or Landline Required) OR citizens can participate by clicking on the attached link (Phone, Computer, or Tablet required). The attached link and phone number will be active for the duration of the meeting for citizens to ask questions/voice concerns.

Link: Join with Google Meet meet.google.com/rxf-kpti-gfd

Join by phone - - #

1) OLD BUSINESS

A. None
Chairman opens the floor for any other old business

2) NEW BUSINESS

Discussion of Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards
Chairman opens the floor for any other new business

3) CITIZENS COMMENTARY

4) ADJOURNMENT

Agenda doc in PDF format
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/agenda-5-21-20_revised.pdf

Franklin, MA: Board of Health - Agenda - May 21

FHS Oskey 2020 - Friday, May 22 - 7 PM

"Comedy is subjective. Memories are forever. This is OSKEY"

https://youtu.be/V5vBlJXISFQ

Shared via Twitter: https://twitter.com/FalangaAndrew/status/1263105140942180352?s=09

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Fletcher Field basketball/street hockey courts under construction

"New basketball/street hockey courts at Fletcher Field are coming along nicely. Concrete is curing and within 2 weeks, we'll have it painted and hoops hung. Hockey boards should be installed in July."