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| a good reminder |
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| speed monitor on Union St |
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| the newly repaired railroad crossing on Union St |
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| brick cross walk showing increase sign of wearing, brick will be coming out soon |
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| even with all the construction, have a wonderful day! |
"The number of annual deaths related to opioid use in Massachusetts increased dramatically between 2000 and 2014, according to the Department of Public Health (DPH). Parents should be aware that young people are at high risk of becoming involved in this fatal epidemic. Data provided by Governor Baker’s Opioid Working Group indicates that 74 percent of individuals with a substance use disorder began using by age 17.
With resources from DPH, start a discussion about opioid abuse with your children, and learn how the Opioid Working Group is taking steps to protect young people from addiction."
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| screen grab of MA GOV page on "What parents need to know" |
The Board of Selectmen is expected to approve a contract with an engineering firm to perform a review of the town’s water system to determine the feasibility of selling water to Exelon, which is planning a 200-megawatt expansion of its Medway plant.
The Medway water system is already overburdened, and as a result, the town can't sell water to Exelon, which needs an average of 95,000 gallons per day for emissions control for two proposed 100-megawatt turbines at its existing 117-megawatt oil-fired facility on Summer Street. Exelon is proposing to purchase water from Millis, which would then pump the water into Medway’s water system.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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| Linda Gagnon, Cheryl Ferri and Council Chair Bob Vallee |
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| the entrance to the new FHS |
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| Franklin Food Pantry |
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| Hoffman Farm - Facebook photo |
– Seniors Taylor Reutlinger and Maddie Gendreau and junior Dana Lewandowski played a strong game for Franklin according to head coach Lisa Cropper.For all the results across the Hockomock League on Saturday
"If the base road is good, you can do maintenance over and over at a third of the cost of a full-depth reclamation," said Milford Highway Surveyor Scott Crisafulli.
To maintain road integrity, local departments of public works and highway departments deploy an array of tools. The least intrusive, said Franklin DPW Director Robert "Brutus" Cantoreggi, is crack sealing.
“With crack sealing, we take an emulsion and use it to fill hairline cracks,” he said. “That’s to keep out water which, during the winter, causes potholes.
“It doesn’t look great, but it’s a very cost-effective way to maintain roads,” he added.
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| crack seal on Everett St, Franklin in 2014 |
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| chip seal on Delta Dr in 2014 |
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| Lewis St in 2015 |
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| new base coat in place, the curbing and sidewalks are being installed before the final coat is applied on Lewis St |
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| the raised crosswalk at Dean College on the newly paved Main St |
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| FHS Panthers |
– Mansfield picked up wins in the first two games and finished it off in the fourth game. The Hornets took a 25-9, 25-21, 24-26, 25-18 win behind 10 kills from Meg Hill, six kills from Colleen Riley and 13 digs from Cathryn Heavey. Franklin’s Caroline Maguire had three kills, three blocks and a pair of aces, Aubrie Kutil had six kills and Dayna McCue finished with 22 digs and three aces.
– Franklin senior Kelsey McPhee scored the lone goal of the game while Panther goalie Samantha Jones have a big save on a breakaway to preserve the lead. Head coach Lisa Cropper said seniors Abby Egan, Maddie Gendreau and Kenzi Pleshaw all played well defensively.
– King Philip’s Mickey Riley was the match medalist, shooting a 37 to lead the Warriors. Matt Dao shot a 40 for the Panthers.
The town has removed parking meters along downtown East Central Street, a move that could be made permanent.
Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting said the meters were being removed to accommodate ongoing roadwork taking place in the center of town. He said the status of the meters after the work is completed is in question.
"There's been a proposal to not (put the meters back), but it hasn't been approved," he said.
Nutting said the police department would be enforcing a two-hour parking limit where the meters once were. That regulation, he said, would remain in effect until the Town Council adopts more permanent rules.
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| New flag pole? No. Parking meter in process of being removed. |
As part of our #StopAddiction effort, tomorrow is our state-wide Drug Take-Back Day http://t.co/nFUhj2ybop pic.twitter.com/buq8IRiqnB
— Charlie Baker (@MassGovernor) September 25, 2015
THIS IS AWESOME! #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #ttpledge #orange #20ForTwellman #THANKYOU @BPSportsNewss https://t.co/VWDyC8JSib
— ThinkTaylor.org (@ThinkTaylorORG) September 25, 2015
Congrats to the Freshmen who won today's Franklin Friday!! pic.twitter.com/HJf3EXdTs4
— FHS Student Gov't (@FhsGov) September 25, 2015
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| Franklin Senior Center |
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A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Good Morning:
It has come to our attention that there are a number of rumors circulating on social media that there has been an outbreak of pediculosis. Comments cite an epidemic of lice (pediculosis) in our schools that has gone unchecked. Please be assured that if the facts had any credibility we would communicate to our parents/guardians.
As of this morning school health officials report there are no active cases of lice. From the start of the school year there were two reported cases - and only one at the elementary level. Both Cases were effectively treated medically and we can report no recurrence.
We are not sure what motivated the circulation of these rumors but be assured there is no epidemic. We take public health concerns seriously and our protocols and practices are aligned with the Department of Public Health regulations and guidelines.
Thank You
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| Franklin Public Schools - 'the key to learning' |
