Info to be posted to the Franklin webpage on Thursday
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Live reporting - Ambulance presentation
H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Gary McCarraher/Ambulance Information
70% of call volume for calendar year 2013
ALS - advanced life support
BLS - basic life support
trauma patients differ from 'sickness' patients
differences between trauma center and community hospitals
level 1 trauma - UMass Medical or RI Hospital, two closest for Franklin
track on scene time and transport time
importance of time to respond, time on site also affects time available for next call
transport based upon patients condition
don't transport to Boston for time factor
approx 1500 to Milford, other sites drop off in volume from that
9 and 5 to trauma centers RI Hospital and then UMass Medical respectively
is transporting a money maker?
No, we don't cover our costs. We continue to look at how and if we could cover a third transport
The number of mutual aid is rising, need to watch that, if it continues to do so, then it may be justified
running 2 ambulances
120+ mutual aid calls in the last year (out of total of 2000)
50+ calls happened back to back
approx 200 calls from Dean
incident rate in general has been flat over last five year
industrial parks have been empty
residential workload has increase
when economy turns and industrial parks get busier, then the calls could increase
assisted living centers generate a call per unit per year
300 units coming online but not open yet
regional dispatch will it reduce the transportation times?
where all of our units are busy, the dispatcher will call elsewhere
when you have a regional dispatch, the status board will help to identify where the units are available and save the time calling around
we provide about 60-80 calls out to our neighbors
I would feel more comfortable with more ambulances
Live reporting - Town Council - Apr 16
Present: Padula, Kelly, Vallee, Pfeffer, Jones, Bissanti, Williams
Absent: Feldman, Mercer
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 5, 2014
motion to approve - seconded, passed 7-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Saturday, Apr 26th Earth Day, rain or shine
free pizza and beverage, free t-shirts for first 300 volunteers
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission - Kate Harrington
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Library Board of Directors - Suzanne Stilgoe
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
Absent: Feldman, Mercer
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 5, 2014
motion to approve - seconded, passed 7-0
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.
C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Saturday, Apr 26th Earth Day, rain or shine
free pizza and beverage, free t-shirts for first 300 volunteers
D. CITIZEN COMMENTS
none
E. APPOINTMENTS
Design Review Commission - Kate Harrington
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
Library Board of Directors - Suzanne Stilgoe
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0
F. HEARINGS
none
G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
none
The High Line - park in the city (video)
As mentioned during the TED Talk shared earlier where Amanda Burden talked of her work in NYC, Robert Hammond gets into more detail on the development effort for "the high line"
One of the interesting side effects of the High Line was the evolution of the Renegade Cabaret. In 2009, it was quite the attraction to have singing performances from a building's fire escape as the people walked along the High Line. The Renegade Cabaret no longer performs there as the landlord is concerned about the fire escape. They do still perform at other locations in the City.
Here is a snapshot in 2009 of what the Renegade Cabaret was like:
Additional info on the High Line can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line_(New_York_City)
or here http://www.thehighline.org/ and follow the High Line blog here http://www.thehighline.org/blog
What could be done with the Emmons St site? What could spring up around it?
One of the interesting side effects of the High Line was the evolution of the Renegade Cabaret. In 2009, it was quite the attraction to have singing performances from a building's fire escape as the people walked along the High Line. The Renegade Cabaret no longer performs there as the landlord is concerned about the fire escape. They do still perform at other locations in the City.
Here is a snapshot in 2009 of what the Renegade Cabaret was like:
Additional info on the High Line can be found here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Line_(New_York_City)
or here http://www.thehighline.org/ and follow the High Line blog here http://www.thehighline.org/blog
What could be done with the Emmons St site? What could spring up around it?
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Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Zoe Lewis April 26 with Heather Pierson
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Easter Worship at Franklin Federated Church
FRANKLIN - ALL are welcome to the Easter Festival Worship service at Franklin Federated Church Sunday, April 20, at 10 AM.
The festivities will begin in front of the church, when all are invited to take part in decorating a large wooden cross with flowers. The cross will then be carried into church for the start of worship. The service will include the welcoming of new members, a children's message, and a sermon entitled "Do Not Be Afraid" by the Rev. Charley Eastman. At the end of worship, all in attendance will be invited to join with the choir to sing the Hallelujah Chorus.
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| Franklin Federated Church |
There will be no Sunday School on Easter - children will stay with their families throughout worship. There are activity bags available for young children, and the nursery will be open (but not staffed) if any family would like to use the nursery while listening to worship.
The church is handicapped accessible via a ramp on the left side of the church. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available. For more information, visit www.franklinfederated.org or find us on Facebook. Or, if you have questions or wish to speak to the pastor, call the church office at 508-528-3803.
SNETT Trail Healthy Heart Kick-off - Apr 25
Please join us as we celebrate the unveiling of the DCR Healthy Heart Trail, with an informative and fun introduction to a local trail gem, The Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT). We will begin with a formal presentation at the Y and then move to the SNETT for a walk on the trail and picnic luncheon with our Y families.Opening remarks provided by Representative Jeffrey Roy, Town Administrator Jeff Nutting, Franklin resident and YMCA Board member Brian Kelly, and a DCR representative.There will be opportunities for networking prior to the start of the program and while on the trail.
Friday, Apr 25, 2014
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Bernon Family YMCA45 Forge Hill Road
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| DCR Healthy Heart Trail Kick-off |
Please RSVP to Marissa L. Garofano by Apr 22
Director of Community Wellness
Hockomock Area YMCA
For more information about the SNETT visit the Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Committee webpage
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Then and Now - Parmenter Nature Trail
On my weekly walks, one of the frequent side trips I make is along the Parmenter Nature Trail. I live a block from school and the Nature Trail is easily accessible across the playing fields behind the school.
The trail is soft pine needles and slopes down quickly but easily
The stream that runs from Spruce Pond on King St runs down here and then continues on to Mine Brook
The Parmenter Nature Trail in August 2008
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157606926154439/
There was a "story walk" along the trail that I captured with photos in October 2010
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157625155278049/
Where is the Parmenter Nature Trail?
The trail is found at the edge of the playing fields and runs through the green section of this map along the water and back up to the school building
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| Parmenter Nature Trail |
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| The woods are lovely in the morning |
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| old stone wall |
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| trail platform |
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| split rock by water side |
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| side view of the split rock |
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| what goes down, eventually goes back up |
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| ah, daffodils! |
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| bird house on tree behind the Parmenter School building as the trail ends |
The Parmenter Nature Trail in August 2008
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157606926154439/
There was a "story walk" along the trail that I captured with photos in October 2010
https://www.flickr.com/photos/steve_sherlock/sets/72157625155278049/
Where is the Parmenter Nature Trail?
The trail is found at the edge of the playing fields and runs through the green section of this map along the water and back up to the school building
Aubuchon Hardware - Flash Sale - Apr 19th
From Aubuchon Hardware:
Saturday, Apr 19 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Please join us for some refreshments and help support the Franklin Food Pantry. We will have our grills set up and be cooking hot dogs and offering other treats for you to enjoy. In lieu
of payment for refreshments we will be accepting monetary donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.
Franklin Food Pantry
The Franklin Food Pantry helps our neighbors throughout the community obtain the food they need. During their last year, approximately 1,590 individuals were served by the Franklin Food Pantry, over 35% are children. Also the Pantry distributed more than 186,000 pounds of food, which was an increase of 35,000 pounds from the prior year.
Saturday, Apr 19 - 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Franklin spring sports results - 4/14/14
HockomockSports reports on the spring results from Monday, Apr 14th
For all the results from Monday, Apr 14 across the Hockomock League, check here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/04/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041414.html
BaseballTaunton, 9 @ Franklin, 16 - Final - Senior Pat O'Reilly was 3-5 with a triple and six RBI, junior Anthony Chaiton was 3-5, including a three-run home run, and had four RBI and four runs scored. Sophomore Nick Santucci was 3-4 with an RBI, walk, and three runs scored and Kyle Skidmore pitched 3.2 innings in relief for the win. Taunton's Zach Bowden had two hits, including a two-run home run and a total of four RBI.
SoftballFranklin, 3 @ Taunton, 7 - Final - Jordan Wade was 2-3 with three RBI, MacKenzie Navarro was 2-3 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base and Meghan Navarro had a double and RBI. Jesse Aleixo picked up the win, tossing seven innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out two. Franklin's Olivia DiGiacomo was 2-2 for the day with two RBI for the Panthers.
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Boys lacrosseFranklin, 10 @ Foxboro, 7 - Final - Jack Vail netted two goals and added three helps and Austin Kent scored a hat trick for the Panthers. Kyle Lundgren picked up three points as well, scoring twice and adding an assist.
Girls lacrosseFoxboro, 6 @ Franklin, 14 - Final - Marta Vesprille scored five goals for Franklin and Emily Jeffries and Julia Jette each scored hat tricks as the Panthers stayed unbeaten. Katie Notarangelo had a hat trick for Foxboro and Morgan Ames, Marybeth Sweeney and Carrie Long each scored once for the Warriors.
Girls tennisFranklin, 2 @ Taunton, 3 - Final - Hannah Sweeney (Franklin) won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Anna Humphreys (Franklin) won 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 at second singles and Olivia Sweeney (Taunton) won 7-5, 6-4 at third singles. The team of Kim McNeil and Jess Grey (Taunton) won 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 at first doubles and Shawna LaPlante and Jordan Pagliuca (Taunton) won 6-1, 6-1 at second doubles.
For all the results from Monday, Apr 14 across the Hockomock League, check here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/1/post/2014/04/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-041414.html
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