"DIAPER BANK IS IN FULL SWING!Currently accepting donations of diapers and wipes in ALL sizesLooking to utilize the diaper bank? Feel free to complete this form and we can set up a time for pick-up or delivery!"
Shared from Facebook ->
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
SAFE Coalition starts a diaper bank
Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31
Halloween Costume Contest is this Sunday October 31st at 11am at the Franklin Dog Park Dacey Community Field, 700 Lincoln St. Franklin, MA.
Registration fee is a donation. Also have your pet picture taken for $5.00. Categories are Cutest, Funniest and Scariest.
There will be awards and prizes to the winners. We have gift certificates from local pet stores, special awards, treats and toys.
There will be free doggie ice cream given out from Pet Supplies Plus famous dog chef Gino will be giving out free dog biscuits while supplies last.
Bring your Furry Friend's and enjoy the day.
"RAIN DATE" is November 7th, same time and location.
Thank you,
Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee
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| Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31 |
Franklin Police cancel Halloween event in advance of inclement weather this weekend
***EVENT CANCELLED***
Due to inclement weather this weekend, our annual Halloween Party is cancelled and will not be postponed at this time. We're sorry for the unfortunate news and hope to see everyone next year!
Shared from Twitter: https://t.co/enUwpkrfRQ
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| Franklin Police cancel Halloween event in advance of inclement weather this weekend |
Sen. Becca Rausch reminder on DPH vaccination rates released weekly
Sen. Becca Rausch (@Becca_Rausch) tweeted Mon, Oct 25, 2021:
#DidYouKnow @MassDPH issues weekly #vaccination rates by town/city?
It's true. Every Thursday. Download here: https://t.co/h1hnSpvxky
Here are the overall rates in communities in my current district & those that will come into the district in 2023.Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/Becca_Rausch/status/1452664558506631179
#MApoli #COVID19 #transparency https://t.co/OLblEeRaOb
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| Sen. Becca Rausch reminder on DPH vaccination rates released weekly |
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
school mask mandate is extended through "at least January 15, 2022"
MASC-SchoolCommittee (@MASCSchoolComm) tweeted Tue, Oct 26, 2021:
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MASCSchoolComm/status/1453047563679113221?t=M3ibA_AbhgZE472tEIjmDw&s=03
Commissioner Riley has announced that the state #MAEdu school mask mandate is extended through "at least January 15, 2022."
Please see attached documents for more information. https://t.co/2TC9w7Mp93
Today, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) announced that after consulting with medical experts and state health officials, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley notified school districts in the Commonwealth that he will extend the mask requirement in all K-12 public schools through at least January 15, 2022.
The Department, in collaboration with medical experts and state health officials, will continue to evaluate and consider other criteria that could be used in the future to lift the mask requirement based on public health data.
“Massachusetts is a national leader in vaccination rates for adults and eligible children, and in anticipation of the vaccine becoming available in the coming weeks for children ages 5 to 11 years old, this extension of the mask requirement will allow time for the elementary school population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Education Secretary James Peyser. “This will be another big step forward in our efforts to keep school safe for our kids.”
“Masks remain a simple and effective measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep students in school safely,” said Commissioner Riley. “Together with the Test and Stay program, high vaccination rates, low transmission rates in schools and all the hard work in keeping our students safe, our kids are able to stay in school where they belong and can flourish.”
School officials will continue to be able to lift the mask requirement if they can demonstrate that at least 80 percent of all students and staff in a school building are vaccinated after submitting documentation to DESE. Lifting the mask mandate through the vaccination threshold is a local decision made by school and district leaders if they choose to take advantage it.
The following mask requirements will remain in effect:
- Public school students ages 5 and older in all grades and staff are required to wear masks indoors in schools, except when eating, drinking or during mask breaks
- All visitors are also expected to wear a mask in school buildings, regardless of vaccination status
- Masks are not required outdoors
- It is strongly recommended that students younger than 5 also wear a mask in school
- Students and staff who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons, and students who cannot wear a mask for behavioral reasons are exempted from this requirement
All districts are required this school year to provide in-person learning to all students. Since the start of the year, approximately 920,000 public school students have been learning in schools with minimal disruptions. In addition to masking, this progress has been possible thanks to school communities working together to participate in the state’s COVID-19 testing program, combined with high vaccination rates among eligible populations.
Massachusetts has become a national model for surveillance and rapid testing in schools. More than 2,200 public and private schools have opted into either one or multiple forms of testing that the state is providing free to all schools. DESE and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services launched a groundbreaking Test and Stay program for students identified as close contacts in school, allowing students to be tested daily and remain in class if they test negative. This innovative approach has saved students across the Commonwealth more than 48,000 days of in-person learning this school year.
In August, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave the commissioner the authority to require masks for public school staff and students (ages 5 and above) in all grades through at least October 1, 2021. The commissioner said he would revise the requirement as warranted by public health data.
Press Release link -> https://mailchi.mp/doe.mass.edu/press-release-i6d5p52m94
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| school mask mandate is extended through "at least January 15, 2022" |
Candidate Forum video available on demand - 10/21/21
The video of the Candidate Forum held Thursday, Oct 21, 2021 is now available on demand at Franklin TV.
Video link -> https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=8fe93842-cfb5-48ab-9692-e99c182eea7f
This link will also lead you to the other candidate videos available to play on demand => https://franklintv.vod.castus.tv/vod
Related links:
Candidate Forum outline => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-oct-21-2021-forum.html
Candidate Forum audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-audio-oct-21-2021.html
Candidate Forum statements from candidates who did not participate => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-statements-oct-21-2021.html
Candidate Forum outline => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-oct-21-2021-forum.html
Candidate Forum audio => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-audio-oct-21-2021.html
Candidate Forum statements from candidates who did not participate => https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/10/candidate-forum-statements-oct-21-2021.html
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| Town Councilor Brian Chandler makes a point during Forum |
Little Free Library built by Girls Scouts
Jeffrey N. Roy (@jeffroy) tweeted Mon, Oct 25, 2021:
https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1452587716684795908?t=zesqbgjXaiXe6A-rt2Z_Pg&s=03
"Joined Girl Scouts from Troop 62394 who are spreading the gift of knowledge through the construction of a Little Free Library at the Oak Street and Horace Mann Schools complex (Charter #127996 in the https://t.co/4O5pueGqCA network).
Amazing work and their second library in town! https://t.co/oovgX1V2fF"
https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1452587716684795908?t=zesqbgjXaiXe6A-rt2Z_Pg&s=03
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| Little Free Library built by Girls Scouts |
Joined Girl Scouts from Troop 62394 who are spreading the gift of knowledge through the construction of a Little Free Library at the Oak Street and Horace Mann Schools complex (Charter #127996 in the https://t.co/4O5pueGqCA network). Amazing work and their second library in town! pic.twitter.com/oovgX1V2fF
— Jeffrey N. Roy (@jeffroy) October 25, 2021
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