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Sunday, November 8, 2015
S.A.F.E. Forum on Drug Abuse Warning Signs - Dec. 8
Harlem Wizards Vs. Franklin Public Schools - Friday, Nov 13th
If you don't have your tickets yet, stop what you are doing and go to
www.harlemwizards.com to order your tickets now
because we are almost sold out!
Food, drinks, raffle, Wizards merchandise,
and a fantastic game await you!
See you there!
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Harlem Wizards |
HARLEM WIZARDS VS. FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (“TEAM FPS”)
A COMMUNITY BASKETBALL EVENT and FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT
FRANKLIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2015 @ 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6.
WHERE: Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School Gymnasium,
Franklin, MA
WHAT: The Harlem Wizards will bring their team to Franklin to compete against “Team FPS” for a 2-hour tournament. The Harlem Wizards brand of “Trick Hoops & Alley Oops” entertainment basketball has been packing gyms across the globe for over 50 years! Their show includes amazing slams, world-class tricks, precision teamwork and humor.
WHO: “Team FPS” will include teachers and staff from Franklin Public Schools. We anticipate a crowd of 1,200 students, parents and children!
WHY: Since 1997, FEF fundraisers have raised over $300,000 which has been distributed to Franklin Public Schools in the form of special grants. All Franklin Public School staff members are eligible to submit creative, innovative ideas for programs or activities that would not traditionally be funded by tax dollars. To see a list of programs FEF has funded over the years, visit www.franklined.org.
TICKETS: General admission tickets can be ordered online at www.harlemwizards.com. Adults $12; Students $10. General admission tickets will also be available at the door - Adults $14; Students $12.
FABULOUS RAFFLE ITEMS AND FOOD/DRINKS AVAILABLE! Win Patriots tickets and an Amazon Kindle! Pizza, popcorn, donuts are available – cash only.
GET COOL WIZARDS MERCHANDISE! Buy a Wizards shirt and other merchandise online and pick it up at the game. Wizards merchandise will also be available at the game! All kids with a Wizards shirt will be allowed to go on the court with the Wizards before the game.
For more information about the Franklin Education Foundation, please visit our website at www.franklined.org or visit us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/franklined.org)
FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams playoff runs end on Saturday
Both the FHS boys soccer and volleyball teams ended their playoff run on Saturday. The soccer team dropped a 3-1 match against Brockton. The volleyball team fell to the #3 seed Natick 3-0. All results shared from Hockomock Sports.
The FHS girls field hockey team continue their playoff run today at 1:00 and the girls soccer team plays at 4:00 today.
For a full write up on the boys soccer game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boxers-land-late-knockout-punch-against-franklin/
The FHS girls field hockey team continue their playoff run today at 1:00 and the girls soccer team plays at 4:00 today.
Boys Soccer
D1 South#7 Franklin, 1 @ #2 Brockton, 3 – Final
Brockton’s Rilton Carvalho shields Franklin’s Nick Parent in the first half at Marciano Stadium. (Ryan Lanigan/HockomockSports.com) |
For a full write up on the boys soccer game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/boxers-land-late-knockout-punch-against-franklin/
Volleyball
D1 Central West#6 Franklin, 0 @ #3 Natick, 3 – Final
Franklin Public Schools: Preschool Screenings Available
Are you concerned about your preschooler?
Do family members complain that they cannot understand your child?
Do family members mention that your child cannot understand them??
Does something just not seem right?
The Franklin Public Schools offers developmental screenings for children 2.9 - 5 years old at no charge to families. These screenings are designed to identify children who may qualify for special education services.
If you are concerned about your child's development, please call ECDC at 508 541-8166. You can discuss your concerns with an early childhood specialist and/or schedule an appointment for a preschool developmental screening.
If you are concerned about your child's development, please call ECDC at 508 541-8166. You can discuss your concerns with an early childhood specialist and/or schedule an appointment for a preschool developmental screening.
Additional information can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.
Kelty Kelley, Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8166
Fax: 508-541-8254
"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz
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ECDC sign on Oak St |
Book overdue? No problem, bring some food
The Franklin Public Library is doing a good deed this November. Beginning today and running through Sunday, November 29th, the Library will accept food instead of the overdue book fines. The food will be donated to the Franklin Food Pantry.
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/11/food-for-fines.html
For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry visit them on the web here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
or on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/
This was shared from the Franklin Library page
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2015/11/food-for-fines.html
For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry visit them on the web here
http://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/
or on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry/
Dean College Winter Intercession Classes Offered to Public
The Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes. Choose from non-credit, 1-week, 2-week or 4-week credit courses in business, general studies, and other interesting subjects. Choose from in-classroom or online instruction.
More information can be found on the School of Continuing Studies website, dean.edu/scs, or call 508-541-1941.
More information can be found on the School of Continuing Studies website, dean.edu/scs, or call 508-541-1941.
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Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes |
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Dean Leadership Institute and the School of Continuing Studies have set their Winter Intersession classes |
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Click here to download a registration form. |
This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page
"dancing LED "open" signs don't attract customers"
The Franklin Downtown Partnership had its designs on signs during its Thursday morning meeting with Design Review Commission members.
During a slideshow talk, Commission Chairman Mark Fitzgerald said he thinks his group's mission is to work with businesses to keep the town's look pleasant.
"We don't want to be the sign police," he said. "We are business-friendly - we want to see business in town."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151107/NEWS/151106686/1994/NEWS
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Section 4 - Recall of elective officers
In response to some conversations about what can be done with the recent potential conflict of interest situation. There is a citizen option for a recall.
Given the requirements, it is a steep one. The petition needs to be signed by 5% of the registered voters. That is doable. The steepness comes from the voting. As you should be aware, Franklin only gets more than 20% of the voters out for an election involving money (e.g. an override). For this recall initiative to be successful, more than 25% of the voters are required to vote in this special election.
The last special election (Dec 2014) (to replace Glenn Jones on the Town Council when he resigned) drew just over 200 voters. About 1%.
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The Town Code reads:
From the Town Code
http://ecode360.com/14797472?highlight=recalled,recall#14797472
Note: this is not Franklin Matters or Steve Sherlock taking a position on this topic, this is simply sharing the information to continue the informed conversation already underway. As has been stated before and may need to be restated periodically, I do not take positions. I share information that is factual and timely.
Given the requirements, it is a steep one. The petition needs to be signed by 5% of the registered voters. That is doable. The steepness comes from the voting. As you should be aware, Franklin only gets more than 20% of the voters out for an election involving money (e.g. an override). For this recall initiative to be successful, more than 25% of the voters are required to vote in this special election.
The last special election (Dec 2014) (to replace Glenn Jones on the Town Council when he resigned) drew just over 200 voters. About 1%.
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The Town Code reads:
Section 4 - Recall of elective officers
5-4-1Any elective officer of the Town may be recalled and removed from office by the voters as herein provided. Any voter may file with the Town Clerk a petition containing the name and title of the elective officer whose removal is sought. For all elective officers such petition shall be signed by the qualified voters of the Town equal in number to at least five percent (5%) of those registered at the last regular Town election. Such recall petition must be filed within fourteen (14) days following its initial date of issuance.5-4-2
If within seven (7) days following receipt of the petition the Town Clerk shall determine it to contain a sufficient number of valid signatures, provisions shall be made for a recall election to be held within sixty (60) days but not sooner than forty-five (45) days thereafter, provided that no such election shall take place if the regular Town election or another special election shall be held within ninety (90) days. All procedures for voting upon the recall question and filling any vacancy caused by the recall of an officer shall be in the same manner as provided by general law for the conduct of Town elections.5-4-3
Any officer sought to be removed may be a candidate to succeed to the same office, and unless the officer requests otherwise in writing, the town clerk shall place the name of the officer on the ballot without nomination. The nomination of other candidates, the publication of the warrant for the removal election, and the conduct of the same, shall all be in accordance with the provisions of law relating to elections. Ballots used in a recall election shall ask if the officer sought to be recalled shall be recalled; and shall provide for the names of candidates seeking the office of the officer recalled.5-4-4
If the votes cast upon the question of recall is in the affirmative, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected provided that at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all those qualified to vote shall have voted.
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Franklin Town Common |
From the Town Code
http://ecode360.com/14797472?highlight=recalled,recall#14797472
Note: this is not Franklin Matters or Steve Sherlock taking a position on this topic, this is simply sharing the information to continue the informed conversation already underway. As has been stated before and may need to be restated periodically, I do not take positions. I share information that is factual and timely.
Franklin Public Schools: Limited Preschool Openings at ECDC
The Franklin Public Schools announces
Limited Preschool Openings at ECDC!
Franklin residents who are between 3 and 5 years old are eligible to participate in the F.X O'Reagan Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) integrated preschool program. Our NAEYC Accredited early childhood program features low student-teacher ratios and highly qualified public school early childhood and special education teachers and support staff.
Limited spaces are still available in our 2, 3 and 5 day half-day programs and in our 5 day extended morning session so act now!
Additional information about tuition, staff, curriculum, school hours, and much more can be found on the ECDC website http://franklinecdc.vt-s.net/pages/index or by contacting Kelty Kelley, ECDC Principal @ 508 541-8166 or kelleyk@franklin.k12.ma.us.
Kelty Kelley, Principal
F. X. O'Regan Early Childhood Development Center
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: 508-541-8166
Fax: 508-541-8254
"There is no hand so small that it cannot leave an imprint on the world!" Klub Kidz
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Early Childhood Development Center |
FHS girls soccer and field hockey win to advance in playoffs
From Hockomock Sports we share the results of the fall sports action on Friday. The FHS football team lost to Durfee but the girls soccer team and the field hockey both won to advance in the playoffs.
Football - Franklin, 20 @ Durfee, 35 – Final
There is a full write up on the game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/stowells-provide-goals-for-franklin-against-walpole/
There is a full write up on the game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/walsh-and-griffin-spark-franklin-sweep-of-kp/
For the rest of the scores around the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-110615/
Football - Franklin, 20 @ Durfee, 35 – Final
Girls Soccer - D1 South
#3 Franklin, 3 vs. #14 Walpole, 0 – Final– Victoria Stowell broke the deadlock nine minutes before halftime with an “olimpico” straight from a corner kick. Alexis Stowell and Meghan Doherty scored in the final 10 minutes to wrap up the win.
Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals and will host #11 North Attleboro on Sunday, 11/8 at 4:00.
Victoria Stowell (16) scored direct from a corner kick for what turned out to be the game-winner against Walpole on Friday. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
There is a full write up on the game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/stowells-provide-goals-for-franklin-against-walpole/
Field Hockey - D1 South
#4 Franklin, 4 vs. #20 King Philip, 0 – Final– Kelsey McPhee opened the scoring off an assist from Annie Walsh in the 11th minute. In the 23rd minute, Cassi Ronan added a goal off an assist from Taylor Reutlinger. Diana Griffin scored an unassisted goal and assisted on a goal by Walsh in the second half. Abby Campbell made 12 saves for KP. Franklin advances to the D1 South Quarterfinals and will host #5 Dennis Yarmouth on Sunday, 11/8 at 1:00.
Kelsey McPhee (13) celebrates the opening goal against KP on Friday. It turned out to be the winner in a 4-0 victory. (Josh Perry/HockomockSports.com) |
There is a full write up on the game
http://www.hockomocksports.com/walsh-and-griffin-spark-franklin-sweep-of-kp/
For the rest of the scores around the Hockomock League on Friday
http://www.hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-110615/
"You can make a mess, but you have to clean up after yourself."
Not just another TED Talk. This caught my eye for a couple of reasons. I will be in Hong Kong for work next month. Cesar's approach to involve the children in problem solving is repeatable.
Given the discussion about the low voter turnout Franklin has, and some comments that when parents brought their children into the high school to see the voting process, they were good. Well behaved, interested in what went on. One was reported to be making ballots and playing election when they got home.
You can watch Cesar Harada tell his story here: (about 10 minutes)
Given the discussion about the low voter turnout Franklin has, and some comments that when parents brought their children into the high school to see the voting process, they were good. Well behaved, interested in what went on. One was reported to be making ballots and playing election when they got home.
"At the Harbour School in Hong Kong, TED Senior Fellow Cesar Harada teaches citizen science and invention to the next generation of environmentalists.
He's moved his classroom into an industrial mega-space where imaginative kids work with wood, metal, chemistry, biology, optics and, occasionally, power tools to create solutions to the threats facing the world's oceans.
There, he instills a universal lesson that his own parents taught him at a young age: "You can make a mess, but you have to clean up after yourself."
You can watch Cesar Harada tell his story here: (about 10 minutes)
In the News: Spectra pipeline, Anderson recognized, student run flu clinic, FHS Improvement plan
A round up of the Miflord Daily News articles on or about Franklin
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151105/NEWS/151107201/1994/NEWS
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106880/1994/NEWS
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106878/1994/NEWS
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106790/1994/NEWS
The details of the school improvement plan can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/real-time-reporting-school-committee.html
The 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node, a local chapter of the environmental advocacy group 350, met Thursday night to organize opposition to the pipeline project, which is slated for a phased construction starting in 2018, according to a Spectra spokesperson.
The group believes the natural gas shortage is false advertising, that New England has enough gas and the pipeline project would create a decades-long reliance on fossil fuels that runs opposite the state's carbon emissions goals.
Spectra Energy is proposing a new gas pipeline that would stretch 21 miles through Milford, Medway, Franklin, Bellingham, Norfolk, Millis, Walpole, Sharon, Canton and Stoughton. |
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151105/NEWS/151107201/1994/NEWS
Endicott junior defensive lineman Craig Anderson, of Franklin, was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-District Football first team for the second time in his career. The NCAA Division III District 1 team includes all schools in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.
The CoSIDA Academic All-District program recognizes the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined academic and athletic performances. First-team Academic All-District honorees advance to the CoSIDA Academic All-America Team ballot, where first-, second- and third-team All-America honorees will be selected later this month.
Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106880/1994/NEWS
Three medical careers students at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School hosted a flu clinic for faculty members on Nov. 2.
During the clinic, pharmacist Ed Purtell of Rite Aid Pharmacy administered the vaccine to 48 staff members. Grade 10 students Alivia Carney, Katrina Chapman and Hannah Graveline, all of North Attleborough, took vital signs, administered a questionnaire and shared educational information on the flu vaccine and its benefits.Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106878/1994/NEWS
The Franklin High School's improvement plan took center stage at the School Committee's most recent meeting.
Discussing the plan at the Oct. 27 meeting, Principal Peter Light focused on administrator turnover, community outreach and the importance of the guidance department.
Light noted that the school had seen significant turnover, with five administrators moving on to other positions. He said, though, that the majority took higher positions at other districts, and that he was excited to hire new administrators from within the district's ranks.Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151106/NEWS/151106790/1994/NEWS
The details of the school improvement plan can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2015/10/real-time-reporting-school-committee.html
Downtown Project Update #16
November 6, 2015
PS - I think this meant to say "unable to complete paving" - if it wasn't MassDOT, somebody paved Thursday but clearly did not complete the job
"MassDOT was unable to pave Thursday night. Their plan is to finish West Central Street and Summer Street on Monday during the day.
They will keep one lane of traffic open on West Central Street so they will not need to detour traffic.
If anyone has a question, please feel free to reach out to the DPW Director, Brutus Cantoreggi or Town Engineer, Michael Maglio at 508-553-5500 or Jeffrey Nutting, Town Administrator at 508-520-4949."
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West Central St partially paved |
PS - I think this meant to say "unable to complete paving" - if it wasn't MassDOT, somebody paved Thursday but clearly did not complete the job
Franklin Newcomers & Friends: Meeting Nov 11
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, November 11th. Whether you are new to town or have lived here your entire life, please join us at the "3" Restaurant at 7:30pm.
3 Restaurant
We meet upstairs in a private function room: heavy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages are complimentary. The meeting is open to all members and prospective members.
This month various speakers will highlight local Charitable Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities. We'll also discuss our 42nd annual Craft Fair which is to be held Saturday November 14th from 9 to 3:00 at Tri county Vocational School.
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Franklin Newcomers |
The Franklin Newcomers and Friends provides an opportunity to feel connected to Franklin through events and outings . . . nobody is a stranger here, we're all Friends!
Recent events have included hiking on the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires, weekly power walking, biking on The Cape, movie nights, bowling, book group and many others.For more information you can visit the group online http://franklinnewcomers.com/
Friday, November 6, 2015
Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 11/6/15 - THU 11/12/15
FRIDAY 11/6/15
3:30pm Science Friday at the Library: Mission Space (grades K-4)
6:30pm-10:30pm The Walker Family Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at Elks Lodge - dinner, great raffle baskets and silent auction items, photo booth, Henna artist, live music. Details here.
6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8pm The Black Box Local Artist Series: Stillburnin
8-9:50pm Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
SATURDAY 11/7/15
9am-1pm SNETT Trail Fall Clean Up: meet at Grove Street entrance at 9am, bring heavy gloves, mostly brush cleaning
12-8pm Fall Art Show by Franklin Art Association at Tri-County HS
1pm Adult Coffee and Craft at the Library: Fall Wreath
1pm Try Hockey for Free at Pirelli Arena (ages 4-9), participants have to have helmets and gloves (of any kind), rental skates available.
4-10pm Scavenger Hunt sponsored by PMC Franklin Kids Ride
7:30pm The Black Box Classical Series: Tea for Two - Irina Feinkichen, violin and Irina Kotlyar, piano
8pm Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Burning Bridget Cleary - Celtic band from Philadelphia
SUNDAY 11/8/15
7:30-10:30am Weekly Sunday morning breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club, open to public.
12-3pm Fall Art Show by Franklin Art Association at Tri-County HS
MONDAY 11/9/15
9-10:30am Tea and Tangles: come Zentangle at Franklin Art Center
TUESDAY 11/10/15
7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting at the Franklin YMCA
WEDNESDAY 11/11/15 - VETERANS DAY - Thank you for your service!
1-3pm Kid’s Paint at Franklin Art Center - Turkey
THURSDAY 11/12/15
6:45-8:15pm Tri-County HS Grade 8 Open House for students and parents
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
3:30pm Science Friday at the Library: Mission Space (grades K-4)
6:30pm-10:30pm The Walker Family Pasta Dinner Fundraiser at Elks Lodge - dinner, great raffle baskets and silent auction items, photo booth, Henna artist, live music. Details here.
6:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
8pm The Black Box Local Artist Series: Stillburnin
8-9:50pm Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena
SATURDAY 11/7/15
9am-1pm SNETT Trail Fall Clean Up: meet at Grove Street entrance at 9am, bring heavy gloves, mostly brush cleaning
12-8pm Fall Art Show by Franklin Art Association at Tri-County HS
1pm Adult Coffee and Craft at the Library: Fall Wreath
1pm Try Hockey for Free at Pirelli Arena (ages 4-9), participants have to have helmets and gloves (of any kind), rental skates available.
4-10pm Scavenger Hunt sponsored by PMC Franklin Kids Ride
7:30pm The Black Box Classical Series: Tea for Two - Irina Feinkichen, violin and Irina Kotlyar, piano
8pm Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Burning Bridget Cleary - Celtic band from Philadelphia
SUNDAY 11/8/15
7:30-10:30am Weekly Sunday morning breakfast at Franklin Rod and Gun Club, open to public.
12-3pm Fall Art Show by Franklin Art Association at Tri-County HS
MONDAY 11/9/15
9-10:30am Tea and Tangles: come Zentangle at Franklin Art Center
TUESDAY 11/10/15
7:30pm Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Public Meeting at the Franklin YMCA
WEDNESDAY 11/11/15 - VETERANS DAY - Thank you for your service!
1-3pm Kid’s Paint at Franklin Art Center - Turkey
THURSDAY 11/12/15
6:45-8:15pm Tri-County HS Grade 8 Open House for students and parents
For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.
For event details click HERE.
*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com
Franklin Alert: Missing Elderly Female (King St area) FOUND
Good Morning. This is Gary Premo, with the Franklin Police Department, calling a targeted audience seeking your help.
We are looking for a missing 76 y/o white female with mild dementia who walked away from her assisted living residence of 656 King Street at about 1 am today.
Her name is Esther Hicks; 5'7", gray shoulder length hair, last seen wearing black pants, red jacket, wears glasses.
If you see someone matching this description, please call 911.
Thank you for you help. Goodbye.
And updated at 7:17 AM
Hello. Gary Premo calling once again to advise you that, thanks to a call from a resident, our missing party has been located. After being medically cleared, she will return home. Thank you. Goodbye.
This e-mail has been sent to you by TOWN OF FRANKLIN. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message.
MassBudget: How MA Tax Levels Compare to Other States & Update on Reform Proposal
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"Text is unbelievably private. No one hears you talking."
Sounds like this would be key another resource to turn for help
You can watch Nancy Lublin tell her story here
You can read more about the crisis text line here http://www.crisistextline.org/
The top 50 words in a text from some one asking for help with substance abuse
You can find out more of the trends that they share from the data they collect
http://www.crisistextline.org/trends/
Coincidently, MDN ran an editorial Friday on texting for suicide help
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151105/OPINION/151107172/2011/OPINION
When a young woman texted DoSomething.org with a heartbreaking cry for help, the organization responded by opening a nationwide Crisis Text Line to provide an outlet for people in pain.
Nearly 10 million text messages later, the organization is using the privacy and power of text messaging to help people with issues such as addiction, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, sexual abuse and more.
The data collected in the process is reshaping policy and preparing schools and law enforcement to better handle spikes in crises.
You can watch Nancy Lublin tell her story here
You can read more about the crisis text line here http://www.crisistextline.org/
The top 50 words in a text from some one asking for help with substance abuse
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Top 50 words in a text message from some one seeking help with substance abuse |
You can find out more of the trends that they share from the data they collect
http://www.crisistextline.org/trends/
Coincidently, MDN ran an editorial Friday on texting for suicide help
http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20151105/OPINION/151107172/2011/OPINION
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