In the News: Library closed due to exposure; MEMA did send an alert - researching continues

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

"Staff at the Franklin Public Library will return to work on Saturday after being sent home Wednesday morning due to a possible exposure of COVID-19, town officials said in a press release Wednesday night.

In consultation with the Board of Health, the library decided to send staff members home on Wednesday morning out of an abundance of caution, town officials said. In the meantime, crews were expected to be on-site to disinfect the entire library building and, if necessary, staff will be encouraged to take a COVID-19 test and quarantine.

“Since the library has not yet been open to the public, we are confident that Franklin residents have not been exposed to the virus and the town continues to remain confident we can reopen the library on Nov. 9 as we are planning,” town officials said.

The library plans to reopen for curbside pickup and other services on Monday. The library has been closed to the public since March due to the coronavirus and has been offering curbside pickup since May. Curbside pickup is offered Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the vestibule of the entrance at the top of the parking lot ramp."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201015/franklin-public-library-closed-until-saturday-due-to-possible-covid-19-exposure?rssfeed=true

 

 

reopen for curbside pickup and other services on Monday

"There is increasing clarity as to who sent a shelter-in-place alert on Sunday that was sent to many communities around Franklin.

The alert was sent to several communities using a geo fencing process by Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. Franklin police said they sent the alert to those who signed up for Reverse 911. However, because its system only sends alerts to those who sign up for it, a second “resource” sent out a similar message.

MEMA sent out the second alert, which went to several communities, including non-neighboring towns Mendon and Milford, which weren’t part of the shelter-in-place order, that was similar to the message Franklin

The MEMA system uses something called “geofencing,” which sends wireless messages to mobile devices in a defined area."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20201015/mema-sent-second-shelter-in-place-alert-on-sunday-and-for-unknown-technical-reason-it-went-well-beyond-franklin?rssfeed=true

Virtual Memory Cafe features "Kalifornia Karl " - Oct 16, 2020

Hello All,

 

The Shrewsbury Public Library is offering a virtual memory cafe tomorrow at 2pm.  Kalifornia Karl will be entertaining attendees with his singing, guitar and impressions.  

 

Please see the attached flyer for information.  Email cbudge@cwmars.org for the link to attend.

 

ENJOY!  

 

Ariel

--

Ariel Doggett

Virtual Program Coordinator

Respite Coordinator

Franklin, MA Senior Center

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

 

Virtual Memory Cafe features "Kalifornia Karl " - Oct 16, 2020

Franklin, MA: Library closed through Sunday; re-opens Monday, Oct 19

 October 14, 2020

To:    Town of Franklin Residents

From: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator  

          Felicia Oti, Library Director

The Franklin Public Library will be closed from Wednesday, October 14, 2020 through Saturday, October 17, 2020. We plan to reopen for curbside pickup and other services on Monday, October 19, 2020.

There has been potential exposure to COVID-19 within the Library and, in consultation with the Board of Health, we have decided to send staff home out of an abundance of caution.

Additionally, crews will be on site through the next 24 hours to properly disinfect the entire Library Building. Staff will be encouraged to take a COVID-19 test and quarantine, if necessary, in accordance with CDC and Board of Health guidelines.

Since the Library has not yet been open to the public, we are confident that Franklin residents have not been exposed to the virus and the Town continues to remain confident we can reopen the Library on November 9th as we are planning.

Franklin, MA: Library closed through Sunday; re-opens Monday, Oct 19

CommUNITY Art Event - Oct 17

The Franklin Social & Racial Justice Committee & MA Student Art Initiative are scheduling a BIPOC CommUNITY Art Event on Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 4 PM - 6 PM at 67 Degrees Brewery, 158 Grove Street, Franklin.

This commUNITY event was created to amplify the work and voices of Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) artists of all ages within Franklin to raise racial justice awareness and solidarity. 

 

The event will take place at 67 Degrees Brewery (a venue which often hosts community art exhibits) and will be hosted by Jamele Adams, a spoken word performer. Here is one of his performances from this summer 

"Who Shot You . . ." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYNRQ82-l6c

Some Franklin High School students created the MA Student Art Initiative to support and showcase artists of color and will displaying their work - painting, sketches, photography and ceramics as well as some musical performance.

There will be a variety of community folks in attendance including elected officials and all are invited up to the proper amount of patrons per COVID protocols. 

 

 

 

 CommUNITY Art Event - Oct 17

 

Did you know? The Community Preservation Act (CPA) webinar gets into the nitty gritty today

Did you know... there will be a dive deep into the nitty gritty of how the Community Preservation Act (CPA) works in the webinar Thursday night (October 15, 2020 - 7:00 PM)? 

There are three points to remember:

1. Every residential property is given a deduction for the first $100,000 of value before the CPA surcharge is calculated.

2. Moderate income seniors can apply for an exemption from the CPA surcharge

3. Low income families can apply for an exemption from the CPA surcharge

These three exemptions were chosen by the Town Council to minimize the impact on residents while gaining the benefits of CPA for the Franklin community.

But for that promised deep dive, please connect to the Zoom webinar Thursday night via your computer, tablet or phone. Details for connecting are posted in the Facebook Event https://www.facebook.com/events/348059139868931

• Download your copy of the flyer for the webinar 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S1JxkMMh8x7iMzRYd4H71vYzBJex5dB9/view?usp=sharing 

 

Did you know? The CPA deep dive is tonight? Oct 15, 2020

 

Under the Dean Bank Tent at THE BLACK BOX "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"

The Franklin Performing Arts Company is pleased to present You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, October 17-25th under the Dean Bank Tent at THE BLACK BOX! 

With socially distanced staging, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship. The charming music and humorous vignettes brought to life by the beloved Peanuts characters, offer the laughs and entertainment we need right about now!!

Enjoy and all-star FPAC cast including Nick Paone as Snoopy, Katie Gray as Lucy, Austin Davy as Schroeder, Tim Ayres-Kerr as Linus, Ali Funkhouser as Sally, and featuring Julian DiChiara as Charlie Brown.

Directed by Raye Lynn Mercer with musical direction by Hallie Wetzell, the production is creatively staged with the actors socially distanced. Audience seating will be socially distanced and face coverings are required.

GET TICKETS = https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1418

You're a Good Man Charlie Brown is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com

Under the Dean Bank Tent at THE BLACK BOX  "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown"

Both the FHS girls soccer and golf teams top KP on Wednesday

Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the girls soccer game recap for the FHS win vs. KP.

"In a shortened season, jumping out to an early lead in the division standings could be critical and Wednesday afternoon’s meeting of Franklin and King Philip at Macktaz Field was the chance for one to grab the lead in the Kelley-Rex after both went undefeated in the first week of play.

Behind goals from senior Erin Quaile and freshman Anya Zub and a typically strong defensive performance, Franklin beat KP 2-0 and took a one-game edge in the standings with the second game of a home-and-home coming up on Friday.

Over the past year, Franklin has become synonymous with defense. The Panthers recorded clean sheets in 11 of their final 12 games of the 2019 regular season, then held Oliver Ames scoreless through regulation of the playoff game before the Tigers scored the winner in extra time. This season, Franklin has tossed shutouts in all three games, remaining stout and hard to break down even with the modified rules that discourage physicality."

Continue reading the recap

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-soccer-shuts-out-king-philip-to-take-division-lead/

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Fall-2020/King-Philip-Franklin-Girls-Soccer-10-14-20/

 

Ryan Lanigan, founder and Editor-in-Chief of HockomockSports.com, provides the boys soccer game recap for the KP win vs. FHS.

"There weren’t any late dramatics this time out for the King Philip boys soccer team.

Instead, the fireworks came early.

After leaving it late in their win over Mansfield to finish last week, the Warriors came out firing in their first matchup with Franklin. KP scored twice in the opening quarter and once each in the second and third quarters to earn a 4-1 decision on the road over the Panthers."

Continue reading the recap

https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-boys-soccer-rides-early-goals-past-franklin/

 

Click here for a photo gallery from this game.

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2020-2021/Fall-2020/Franklin-King-Philip-Boys-Soccer-10-14-20

 

Golf = King Philip, 163 @ Franklin, 158 – Final 

– Franklin’s depth proved pivotal in a close win at home over visiting King Philip. The Warriors’ Jared Curran was the match medalist with a 37 while Mike Matheson shot a 39 for KP. But Franklin’s top four all finished within four strokes of one another, led by Jack Paterson’s 38. Sean Connelly added a 39, Nolan Norton shot a 40, and Brian Sandham chipped in with a 41 in Franklin’s win. 

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-14-20/

 

Franklin freshman Anya Zub (5) scored the second goal for the Panthers in a win at King Philip. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com)