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Saturday, August 3, 2013
Franklin Public Schools: Summer Update
Stop & Shop A+ update
The timeline sent to me that I shared earlier this week was a little misleading. The SCHOOLS can register as of August 1. We can register as of September 1.
For the post earlier this week, check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/07/stop-shop-bonusbucks-rewards-franklin.html
Stop & Shop screenshot grabbed as of 8/2/13 |
For the post earlier this week, check here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/07/stop-shop-bonusbucks-rewards-franklin.html
In the News: couple sentenced, hospital association
Couple sentenced in doughnut shop robberies
A husband and wife accused of robbing doughnut shops with what they said was an HIV-infected syringe were sentenced following a change of plea hearing in Norfolk Superior Court on Friday.
Hospitals form regional affiliation
MetroWest Medical Center is teaming up with hospitals in Boston and Worcester to form a new affiliation aimed at improving cardiovascular care in their regions.
Friday, August 2, 2013
The Pan Mass Challenge rides through Franklin
The PanMass Challenge will ride through Franklin Saturday morning. Back in January, I received this email from Martin Middelman, a regular reader of Franklin Matters. Hundreds of riders have been training for months for this weekend fund raising effort. Martin will be joined in this ride by Town Administrator Jeff Nutting, State Representative Jeff Roy and several other Franklin riders.
In a time when the TV shows negative news, it is heartening to see so many folks taking action for a worthy cause. Cancer touches all of us, directly or indirectly. Is there a person who hasn't lost a family member to this? Or doesn't know someone struggling with it?
Get up early Saturday morning and head to the Remington Jefferson School to see the riders come in. The school grounds serve as a water and rest stop on the ride.
Cheer them on!
Be encouraged by so many taking action!
Contribute to the cause.
"There is a lot riding on this!"
In a time when the TV shows negative news, it is heartening to see so many folks taking action for a worthy cause. Cancer touches all of us, directly or indirectly. Is there a person who hasn't lost a family member to this? Or doesn't know someone struggling with it?
Get up early Saturday morning and head to the Remington Jefferson School to see the riders come in. The school grounds serve as a water and rest stop on the ride.
Cheer them on!
Be encouraged by so many taking action!
Contribute to the cause.
"There is a lot riding on this!"
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A place at the table
Myth: SNAP recipients are inner-city minorities.
Fact: Food insecurity is neither an urban issue nor an ethnic issue. Nearly one in six people faces food insecurity, and they live in every county in the nation. In addition, 76 percent of SNAP households include a child, an elderly person or a disabled person.Read more in this op-ed by Trish Henley
For more about the film, A Place at the Table you can visit the webpage
http://www.takepart.com/place-at-the-table
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Neighbor Brigade Run
Hello:
This is not just an ordinary fundraiser but, more importantly a mission I support and take part in my Franklin community to help our neighbors in times of immediate crisis. I know through all the ways I have helped, it has changed the way I see and experience my own personal day to day challenges. I am thankful for a group of 80 volunteers and I hope you can help in supporting the continued growth of Neighbor Brigade in Mass. and beyond.
I have a Franklin page for you to look at and if you'd like to take part in the team, please sign up! It will be a great opportunity to share what Neighbor Brigade is doing and learn about its future growth. Thank you for anything you can offer in the way of a donation or perhaps a sponsor!
Go to:
http://www.crowdrise.com/franklinneighborbrig
Thanks and I hope to see you at the walk/run!
Linda
Linda Gagnon
Neighbor Brigade Inc.
617-335-5452/ FranklinMA@neighborbrigade.orgwww.neighborbrigade.orgLike Us On Facebook!
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