The Hill: "Enemy within: Experts warn US not learning from past pandemic mistakes"

 

"When it comes to combating COVID-19, experts and officials warn the U.S. is its own worst enemy as governors across the country lift restrictions and the public grows increasingly weary of pandemic life.

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned Monday that the U.S. is at “a fork in the road” on the pandemic, with the two extremes perhaps best illustrated by spring breakers partying in Florida over the weekend while about 1,000 people are dying of COVID-19 every day.

Despite an aggressive pace of vaccination, the number of new infections across the country is rising in states across the Northeast and Upper Midwest and has essentially plateaued nationally. "

Continue reading the article online

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/544427-enemy-within-experts-warn-us-not-learning-from-past-pandemic-mistakes

 

 

MA State Library: old Boston photos found and digitized

MA State Library (@mastatelibrary) tweeted on Mon, Mar 22, 2021:

During a major cataloging project at the State Library, the staff rediscovered many beautiful collections, including an album of photographs of old Boston, which was digitized and we invite you to view here:  https://t.co/xhrDKv4xKN   or https://www.flickr.com/photos/mastatelibrary/albums/72157709811009401

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastatelibrary/status/1373998270620520453

MA State Library: old Boston photos found and digitized

Franklin Area Non-profit Network - Mar 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

The local businesses have their circle of friends so to speak with the Franklin Downtown Partnership, or the United Regional Chamber of Commerce.

The local cultural organizations also have a circle of friends through the Cultural District. 

How about the non-profit organizations? 

Therefore, on March 29, 2021, we'll gather together the non-profit organizations serving Franklin, MA to 

1. create awareness of the work and services being provided by each org 
2. to improve the referral capability for each org 
3. to share best practices among the orgs

The group will be called the Franklin Area Non-profit Network, or FANN, and hence it will be a fanntastic group!

Sign up for the virtual meeting link at the Facebook event  https://www.facebook.com/events/1045786169244815/

The notes for my Citizens Comment at the Town Council meeting March 17

Monday, Mar 29, 7 PM

Kick off session to gather the non-profit organizations serving Franklin for a couple of reasons

1 - to create awareness about the work and services being provided by each organization 

2 - to improve the referral  capability of each org

3 - to share best practices between organizations 

The Franklin Area Non-profit Network or FANN  will be a fanntastic organization  

What to remember  

If you manage or operate a non-profit, consider joining the kickoff. At least follow us to see what we do 

If you volunteer for one of the more than one hundred non-profits based here, thank you for volunteering. Mention the next time you do volunteer that you heard about this and see if they are participating  

While I mentioned 'based' here, we know there are other organizations serving Franklin based elsewhere,  they are also welcome 

You hear more about this as the 29th gets closer. There is a Facebook event you can find and share. There will be additional news spreading through the social channels but we wanted this group and viewers to hear it. 

Any questions,  feel free to reach out to me for now, we will have a web page and other pieces coming soon

The non-profits serving Franklin do a whole lot of good, this gathering we believe should help them do what they do

March 29, 7 pm

Franklin Area Non-profit Network - Mar 29, 2021 - 7:00 PM

Franklin Library reopens for in person hours on limited basis - Mar 22, 2021

We are pleased to announce that the Franklin Public Library will be re-opening for in-person hours beginning on Monday, March 22nd! 

 

Our hours will be as follows:
  -  Monday: 1 - 4 pm
  -  Tuesday 1 - 4 pm
  -  Wednesday 1 - 4 pm
  -  Thursday: 4 - 8 pm (Senior hour 3 - 4 pm)
  -  Friday 1 - 4 pm
  -  Saturday 1 - 4pm

Curbside services will continue with pick up hours as follows:
 -   Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm
 -   Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm

All returns still must be placed in the outside book drop prior to entering the building. Items will continue to be quarantined for three days before they are checked in.

No donations are being accepted at this time. Please do not place them in the return bins, outside or inside the Library.

What's available:
 -   Browsing the stacks. Please limit your visit to 30 minutes maximum.
 -   Checking out items (Please use the self-check app or self-check computers)
 -   Logging into your account to pay late fees and lost materials with your credit card. Staff will not be handling cash at this time.
 -   WIFI access
 -   Public computer workstations (May be used for up to 60 minutes only)
 -   Printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying. Please bring exact change. Staff will not be making change or handling cash.
 -   Museum passes (Please check with the museum prior to your visit. Further action may be necessary)

What is not available:
 -   Study rooms
 -   Meeting rooms
 -   Toys
 -   Children's play area
 -   Local history collection
 -   Restrooms. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Health & Safety Practices

All patrons entering the library will be required to do the following:
 -   Wear face coverings covering their nose and mouth at all times inside the Library
 -   Use remote services – phone, email, and curbside –if you cannot wear face coverings for medical reasons.
 -   Sanitize hands upon entering and complete the contact tracing form
 -   Practice social distancing
 -   Please remember to maintain a distance of at least six feet away from other patrons and staff

Library Programming
 - All programming will continue to be either virtual or take-and-make kits.
 

If you have any questions, please contact the Franklin Public Library at 508-520-4941 or at frkill@minlib.net .

 

Shared from Town of Franklin Library page:

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/314506

Franklin Library reopens for in person hours on limited basis

Franklin (MA) School Committee - FY 2022 - Budget Hearing - Mar 23, 2021

The document scheduled for presentation and discussion at the School Committee meeting Tuesday, March 23, 2021 for the Fiscal Year 2022 budget.

Franklin (MA) Public Schools - Budget Hearing - 03/23/21 from Franklin Matters

The full agenda and documents released for this meeting can be found on the Schools page  https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/march-23-2021-school-committee-meeting-packet

FY 2022 - Budget Hearing - Mar 23, 2021

FHS A World of Difference - Women's History Month video on Megan Markle

FHS A World of Difference (@Franklin_AWOD) tweeted on Sun, Mar 21, 2021:

"In honor of Women's History Month, check out this short video about Megan Markle!" https://t.co/ITuSs9S3pl

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/Franklin_AWOD/status/1373687855919284227

In honor of Women's History Month, check out this short video about Megan Markle! pic.twitter.com/ITuSs9S3pl

— FHS A World of Difference (@Franklin_AWOD) March 21, 2021

 

 

FHS' White, Lupien, Randolph and Woelfel selected as All Stars

The official 2021 Hockomock League Gymnastics All Stars were selected by the coaches in the league. We shared the FHS selections and provide the link to the overall listing

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Erin Hurley, Mansfield

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Emma White, Franklin
• Lexi Lupien, Franklin
• Kate Rudolph, Franklin
• Caroline Woelfel, Franklin 

For the complete listing

https://hockomocksports.com/2021-hockomock-league-gymnastics-all-stars/

FHS' White, Lupien, Randolph and Woelfel selected as All Stars