Franklin Cultural Council accepting grants for new funding cycle until Oct 15, 2021

"Apply Now!

Applications for cultural grants are now being accepted at https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com until October 15th.

All are encouraged to apply and please share this with your friends and colleagues who may be interested. 

Apply now for GRANTS funding projects and events in the ARTS, HUMANITIES and SCIENCES!"

Guidelines for grant applications -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/franklin/

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Franklin Cultural Council accepting grants for new funding cycle until Oct 15, 2021

CHIA Report: "‘Frequent flyers’ account for 9.4% of ER visits"

"As state policymakers seek ways to slow the growth in health care costs and improve access to care, a new report by the Center for Health Information and Analysis on emergency department usage highlights some areas policymakers may want to look at.

The report, released Thursday, is the health policy agency’s first statewide report on how emergency rooms are being used. It analyzes data from 2016 through 2019, before the COVID pandemic. CHIA executive director Ray Campbell said it is meant to provide a baseline for government, health care providers, researchers, and insurers to better understand how the emergency room is being used. "

Continue reading the article online
https://commonwealthmagazine.org/the-download/frequent-flyers-account-for-9-4-of-er-visits-2/
 

Direct link to the report ->  https://www.chiamass.gov/assets/docs/r/pubs/2021/CMSR-Emergency-Department-FY2019-Report.pdf

For more about the Center for Health Information and Analysis  visit https://www.chiamass.gov/

CHIA Report:  "‘Frequent flyers’ account for 9.4% of ER visits"

South Station Air Rights Project: Construction Update - September 17, 2021

View this email in your browser The following is an update on construction activity for the South Station Air Rights Project. As construction progresses into Stage 2, work will transition from the station and concourse areas into established construction work zones adjacent to Atlantic Avenue, including Track 13 on east side of the railyard and the primary Tower Work Zone. We will continue to send construction advisories to outline the project progress and schedule, as well as any passenger impacts. We also encourage you to visit the project website and check out the updated Project Photos and Documents page to see the new gallery of construction photos.  During construction, crews will continue to work as efficiently as possible to minimize impacts to the traveling public. We appreciate your patience and engagement during this time.  Construction Update - September 17, 2021 Suffolk Construction, the contractor for the South Station Air Rights Project, will continue daytime and overnight construction at South Station. Please allow extra time (5–10 minutes) as you get used to new construction zones and paths of travel at the station. Trains might arrive and depart on a different track than what is typical. Be sure to check your track number before boarding. Photo taken on September 14, 2021 showing work on the steel structure that will cover the railyard.  Activity on Tracks and Platforms The contractor is currently erecting a steel structure that will cover the entire railyard, which will support the expanded bus terminal. The next phase of steel erection has begun, and the structure (which is currently over Tracks 1-6) has begun to cover Tracks 7, 8, 9 & 10. The contractor will continue to place concrete on the new steel structure above the tracks as the structure is completed.    In the Tower Work Zone, the contractor is continuing with pre-excavation operations to support installation of the tower deep foundation elements, which will begin in October. This work will be entirely behind the construction barriers, but customers may hear work and experience vibrations from it.    In the next few weeks, a second crane will be set up to assist with the construction of the steel structure and the expansion of the bus terminal. This crane will be located between the station and the Post Office (adjacent to Track 13). Once it is operational, Track 13 will continue to operate normally during the day, but will be closed between 9:00 PM and 5:00 AM. The overhead canopy, located between Tracks 12 and 13 will be removed in October. This work will occur at night. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.   The common platform has expanded around the work zone, providing direct access to all tracks. Passengers can use the new bifold doors near Tracks 1 and 2 to access the outdoor concourse and platforms. The other sets of doors are now closed. The contractor has also completed the infill of Tracks 1 and 2, further expanding the platform. Activity in Atlantic Avenue Area A crane, located in the Atlantic Avenue Work Zone, is currently erecting the steel structure for the new bus terminal expansion and parking garage overbuild.   The lane on Atlantic Avenue formerly available for parking will continue to be used for pedestrian access around the work zone while steel erection work continues.   Commuters traveling between the South Station concourse and the South Station bus terminal are encouraged to use the Platform A walkway to bypass the expanded Atlantic Avenue Work Zone. Activity in Summer Street Plaza Area Work in this area is taking place behind construction barriers. This area serves as the main construction access for the Tower Work Zone. A uniformed police officer is stationed in the area when the gate is in use. Pedestrian travel routes will be maintained at all times and clearly delineated. There will be access to CharlieCard validators used for the Fairmount Line.  For more information: Visit the project website, www.southstationairrights.com If you have questions, please email the project team: team@southstationairrights.com  Project hotline (for complaints, emergencies, and general inquiries): 617-445-3500 The schedule for this infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice. Please encourage your friends, colleagues, and neighbors who may be interested in this project to sign up for email alerts as well. Visit www.southstationairrights.com for more information.

South Station Air Rights · 51 Franklin St Ste 400 · Boston, MA 02110-1335 · USA

Andy & Judy to perform at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 19

Andy & Judy to perform at the Franklin Public Library

Andy & Judy to perform at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 19

Andy & Judy are a Contemporary Folk duo hailing from southeastern Mass. They play guitars, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and other instruments and have performed on Folk coffeehouse stages, in libraries, festivals and in retirement communities in 24 states. During a concert, Andy & Judy perform original songs in many different styles, such as traditional Folk, roots music, country swing or bluegrass. There is always an open invitation for the audience to participate by singing along, clapping or stomping to their original tunes. As contemporary folk singer/songwriters, Andy & Judy tell stories through song - many of which are based on historical events, times or places. Also, the audience will experience the tradition of folk singing as evidenced through their learning and singing of new songs in the spirit of community. They strive to write songs that are carefully crafted and performed so that the listener experiences all of the emotions woven into the music. This performance is free and open to the public. For more information about Andy & Judy, please visit http://www.andyjudysing.com/ .

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FHS Hockey Bottle & Can and Food Pantry Drive! Sep 25

Update - FHS Hockey Bottle & Can | Food Pantry Drive! Drop off your bottles, cans & food items on 9/25 btw 8-12 @ Franklin's Pirelli Ice Rink.

For Food Pantry items click: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-help/donate-food/current-needs-list/

@FHSSports @PanthersJVPuck @ToFranklinMa @FranklinRec @FYHockey @FranklinFoodPan

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FHS Panther Hockey:  bottle/can drive - Sep 25, 2021

FHS Golf, volleyball, field hockey, boys soccer, and football teams all post wins on Friday

Via @HockomockSports and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Friday, Sep 17, 2021 

Football = Franklin, 37 @ Brockton, 7 – Final

"Final: Franklin 37 Brockton 7. Boxers drop to 0-2 for the first time since 2008 and have allowed 89 points in the two losses.

Franklin senior running back Mac Gulla the big star in this one as he runs for 285 yards and 2 TDs on 30 carries. "   https://twitter.com/gdudek10/status/1439029316554313733

Boys Soccer = Oliver Ames, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

"BIG 2-1 DUB VS OA Goals by Terry (from Hansy) and Tyler (from Noah). Juice goes to Sexy Rexy for stepping up big time in the back. Next game on Monday @ Taunton. "  https://twitter.com/_FranklinSoccer/status/1439015577595564034

Boys JV Soccer with a 5-3 win against Oliver Ames Friday. Great game boys!     https://twitter.com/FHSBoysSocBSTRs/status/1439184009377075204

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Oliver Ames, 2 – Final

Field Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 0 – Final

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Oliver Ames, 1 – Final 
– OA won a close first set, 27-25, but then Franklin rolled over the next three sets (25-12, 25-13, 25-12) to pull out the win and stay perfect on the season. Cailyn Mackintosh dished out 21 assists and added eight kills. She also chipped in with four aces and 27 digs. Taylor Lacerda also had eight kills for the Panther and Brigid Earley had four kills and seven blocks. Addyson Smock had a pair of blocks for the Tigers and gave them an aggressive presence at the net. Hadley Rhodes led OA with 20 assists and five kills and Maddie Homer was strong in serve-receive and on defense with 27 digs and 32 receptions.

Golf = Mansfield, 168 @ Franklin, 166 – Final 
– Franklin defended its home course to hand Mansfield its first loss of the season. Sophomore CJ Steel show the low round of the afternoon, carding a 38. That was one stroke better than Mansfield’s Cian Goulet. Caden Sullivan added a round of 42 and Ben Paterson and Caroline Woelfel each shot 43s for the Panthers. Cody Nieratko shot a 40 for the Hornets, who also got a round of 43 from Jordan Tavares and a 46 from Brendan Vokey.

"Big win for Panthers golf today!

Nice job by sophmore CJ Steel coming in with low round 38 and freshman Caden Sullivan firing a solid 42 to bring home the victory.

Co-Captain Caroline Woelfel with her 5th straight top 4 finish along with soph Ben Paterson shot 43's "   https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1439008033825345537

 

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-17-21/

The FHS Sports Twitter list to follow for results and updates

https://twitter.com/i/lists/823290154886512641

FHS Golf, volleyball, field hockey, boys soccer, and football teams all post wins on Friday

Boston Veterans Job Fair! - Sep 23, 2021

Boston Veterans Job Fair!

September 23, 2021 - Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA 

11:00 AM  -  3:00 PM.

LOOKING FOR A JOB? 

The Boston Veterans Job Fair will be held on on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Gillette Stadium on Route 1 in Foxboro.

The Mass/Hire Metro South/West Career Center team is working with employers across the region to assist with recruitment needs in many industries including automotive, banking, IT, manufacturing, accounting, sales & marketing, cyber security and more!

For more information, contact the Mass/Hire Norwood Career Center at:  1-781-269-5494 

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Boston Veterans Job Fair! - Sep 23, 2021