Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Easy Rose Care - Apr 5

The Franklin Garden Club, in conjunction with the Franklin Public Library, will co-sponsor a program on “Easy Rose Care” on Tuesday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin Library, 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA.  

The program, open to the public free of charge, will be presented by Teresa Mosher, one of the leading garden and rose consultants in New England.  This presentation features information on uncovering winter protected roses, pruning various types, planting, fertilizing and choosing hardy roses.  Photos from Mosher’s highly regarded Zone 5 garden in Methuen are incorporated into the presentation.  Handouts will be available.

Mosher is past President of the New England Rose Society, a Horticulture Rose Judge and Master Rosarian for the American Rose Society.  An avid gardener for more than 40 years, she cares for and maintains 42 flower beds, over 200 roses, more than 1500 perennials, shrubs and trees in her garden.  She has served as a past Judge in Floral Design and Horticulture for the Massachusetts Garden Federation and has designed and maintained gardens in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Mosher has garnered numerous awards, including the Bronze Honor Medal for Outstanding Service, 2012 – New England Rose Society; Outstanding Horticulture Judge, 2016 - Yankee District, American Rose Society; and Outstanding Consulting Rosarian, 2018- Yankee District, American Rose Society.  She has served as President of the New England Rose Society - 2012-2019 and vice president – 2011-2012. She is a member of several rose organizations, including the Hybridizers Rose Association, Heritage Rose Foundation, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and Massachusetts Garden Study Council and Landscape Design Council.

Franklin Garden Club Features Program on Easy Rose Care - Apr 5

Use These Scam Tools to Spot Fraud

On March 10, we held our annual National Slam the Scam Day to raise awareness of Social Security-related scams and other government imposter scams. In case you missed it, here are our top tools and resources for this year:

• Check out our Fraud Prevention and Reporting page to learn about Social Security fraud – and how we fight scammers -> https://www.ssa.gov/fraud/
• Read our Scam Alert factsheet to learn what tactics scammers use and how to protect yourself -> https://www.ssa.gov/fraud/assets/materials/EN-05-10597.pdf

Continue reading about the tools to use to spot fraud

https://blog.ssa.gov/use-these-scam-tools-to-spot-fraud/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/1_Mkj--DOms

Team Massachusetts USA Games Training Camp (video)

"Team Massachusetts got together for a weekend in March for a USA Games Training Camp. We got to know each other with team building games, bowling & even a freezing cold New England Revolution Game! On Sunday we learned a team dance and sat in on classroom sessions that taught us more about the Games. We can't wait for Orlando!"

The FHS Unified Basketball team is part of Team Massachusetts, You might recognize a few faces in the video. Thanks to KateLuvs2Laugh for the tip to the video!

Video link -> https://youtu.be/KcNtCeQQsAM

International Energy Agency releases "10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use"

"We’ve just released the @iea  10-Point Plan on actions advanced economies can adopt to cut oil demand by 2.7 million barrels a day. This would be a big saving - it's the same amount of oil currently consumed by all of the cars in China."

IEA =>  International Energy Agency  "Shaping a secure & sustainable energy future. We provide data, analysis & ambitious real-world solutions on all fuels & technologies. "

The full press release behind this infographic -> https://www.iea.org/news/emergency-measures-can-quickly-cut-global-oil-demand-by-2-7-million-barrels-a-day-reducing-the-risk-of-a-damaging-supply-crunch

The full report with additional explanation and charts -> https://www.iea.org/reports/a-10-point-plan-to-cut-oil-use

10-Point Plan to Cut Oil Use

Senate President Spilka: Lowering Drug Costs, Long-Term COVID Planning, Women's Health, Caring for Veterans and More

Plus news from the district & around the state

Updates from Beacon Hill & MetroWest March is National Social Work Month. I couldn't let this month go by without offering my sincerest thanks to the social workers who, every day, go above and beyond to bring vital services and a human connection to people facing mental health challenges, addiction, poverty, isolation, or discrimination. From an early age, I was inspired by mother, a social worker. Her commitment to helping others made me want to become a social worker too. The skills that I learned as a social worker have been invaluable to me as a legislator. Social workers and other behavioral health providers are key to the wellbeing of Massachusetts residents. That's why, under the Senate's Mental Health ABC Act 2.0, support to providers is included in our vision for expanded mental health support. It's also why the Senate fought for $400 million in support for mental health in the state's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including $122 million in loan repayment programs to recruit and retain mental and behavioral health care professionals. As always, my office is available if you need assistance or wish to share your opinion. You can email me at karen.spilka@masenate.gov or call 617-722-1500. Take care, and be well! Warm regards, The newsletter was shortened for publication here. There is not a single source to find this on the internet, so (1) I encourage you to subscribe to get your own copy and (2) check out the updates page on Senate President Spilka's web site -> https://karenspilka.com/updates

Franklin's Event Outlook: Mar 18, 2022 to Mar 24, 2022

Spring arrives, weather remains variable, the COVID threat is still present (and rising according to some sources), but among it all, there are more things to do. FHS students perform "Cave Dream" Friday evening, FPAC performs "Drowsy Chaperone" multiple shows with Broadway cast members this weekend. Walk for a good cause Saturday morning or stop by to talk about school issues with members of the School Committee at the Library. 

MetroWest Symphony performs a free concert on Sunday and there are events through the week as shown in the listing here. Be safe, be social, and don't forget to mask or distance where needed.

 
Friday, March 18
7:00pm - Cave Dream
7:30pm - Drowsy Chaperone

Saturday, March 19
8:00am - Shamrock Walk for Refugees
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free)
11:00am - School Cmte Community Relations Coffee Social
2:00pm - Drowsy Chaperone
7:30pm - Drowsy Chaperone

Sunday, March 20
1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Drowsy Chaperone
2:00pm - MetroWest Symphony Orchestra (Natick High School)

Tuesday, March 22

12:00pm - Blood Drive

6:00pm - Minuteman Junior Cycling Club - Info session

Wednesday, March 23
4:30pm - Town-wide Student Art Show
7:30pm - Newcomers & Friends meeting (features TA Jamie Hellen & Supt. Sara Ahern)

Thursday, March 24
7:00pm - Critical Conversations: Social media

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Community Calendar

Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022

• Check-in begins at 8 AM, with walking starting at 9 AM. If you have friends that are still thinking about walking, there will be same-day registration (starting at 8 AM)! 
• EVERYONE, young or old is invited to register! There is no set distance, but expect to walk 30-60 minutes TOTAL!
• The event will take place at the Franklin High School Outdoor Track off of Oak Street. Please park as close to the track as possible – there will be shamrock signs to help you navigate to the track.

Register or donate via the website, https://walkforrefugees.org/ 

Thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause! We appreciate your support and look forward to walking with you, whether it be in-person or virtually!
 
Shamrock Walk for Refugees Organizers (Team Franklin NST)
 

Sign up for the Shamrock Walk for Refugees - March 19

Our GRACIOUS sponsors:

• Active Recovery Boston
• Bellingham Palace
• Capstan Atlantic
• Crossfit Tri-County
• Elizabeth's Bagels
• Franklin Nutrition
• Jersey Mike's
• Park Street Books
• Shaw's
• Sheryl & Patrick Perez
• TB12 

Listen to the recording with Neighborhood Support Team members Jerika Lowry and Adam Calvert as they provide details on how they organized to support the Afghan family living here and how this fund raising will help the cause ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/inside-shamrock-walk-for-refugees.html   

Shamrock Walk for Refugees - Saturday, Mar 19, 2022