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Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
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Franklin Senior Center |
"Thanks to a robust backpack donation drive, more than 250 needy students in the area now have the supplies necessary for the new school year.
The effort - held this summer - was organized by the Hockomock Area YMCA, in partnership with the Franklin Elks and the Franklin School District. Drive leader Michell Branche said 274 backpacks full of supplies were distributed to families in the area.
Branche said the partnerships helped the drive acquire more supplies than last year's iteration, which garnered 64 backpacks.
"It certainly grew from last year's total," she said. "We got quite a lot of support from the community ... I thought we could get a couple hundred backpacks. This is perfect."
"Area officials, emergency personnel and elected representatives were on hand Tuesday afternoon to recognize the local Walgreens pharmacy for providing access to overdose-counteracting drugs.
The award, according to Norfolk County Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Rowe, came as the result of a survey of area pharmacies. Undercover visitors, she said, went to the county's 120 pharmacies and provided the results of their trips. The Franklin pharmacy rated highly in providing Narcan, which counteracts the effects of an opioid overdose.
While the district attorney's office has recognized pharmacies before - for things like vigilance in rooting out forged prescriptions - Rowe said this is the first Narcan-availability award given out."
Walgreens - at the corner of happy and healthy |
Franklin Police Dept, 911 Panther Way |
http://www.mass.gov/hed/economic/initiatives/metrowest-suburban-edge-community-commission.html |
Remington Middle School, Franklin, MA |
"Join Ryan Hampton and Garrett Hade on their journey into Denver, CO in Part 3 of our Facing Addiction Across America docuseries. Watch and meet even more inspiring individuals at Young People in Recovery and Peter Hamilton from Freedom From Addiction. Tune in now and join their#ISupportRecovery movement. Learn more: http://bit.ly/29QcpCu"
S.A.F.E. is a coalition of community partners who have come together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder. |
Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) |
"The first day of school for Grades 1 - 12 is Tuesday, August 30, 2016
First day for Kindergarten is Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Please note that Friday, September 2nd is a Professional Development Day for all staff and there is no school for students."
Remington-Jefferson School sign on Washington St |
ECRA Group – John Connolly |
Dr Carolyn Burke, Dr. Art Bettencourt, Executive Director, Dr Sally Diaz - NESDEC |
The S.A.F.E. Coalition of MA and Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office are pleased to present the first award for proficiency in providing Narcan to the community to Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Franklin, MA.
The presentation will occur at 1:30 PM, Tuesday August 30, 2016 at the Walgreen’s Pharmacy, 160 East Central Street, Franklin MA. S.A.F.E. goals are to empower those affected by substance abuse disorders, including their families, with the tools necessary to succeed on their journey to recovery.
Walgreen’s is a primary example of community involvement in providing the tools for medical detoxification by health professionals. Representatives S.A.F.E. Coalition will be present.
Representative Roy and fellow members of the SAFE coalition will be hosting a small event on Wednesday August 30, 2016 at 1:30PM to honor the Walgreens in Franklin. Walgreen’s is being honored for their dedication to safety and well-being of their community and for receiving the Naloxone “Best Practices” award. Representative Roy and the coalition will be joined by Norfolk County District Attorney, Michael Morrissey.
“The amount of support that everyone in Franklin has shown in combating the Commonwealths opioid epidemic has been truly remarkable,” said Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin) “I am pleased to be able to acknowledge the hard work that another local group is doing to keep our community safe and healthy.”
The Franklin Walgreens is located at 160 East Central Street. Anyone interested in celebrating Walgreens achievement are welcome.
Store manager: Brian Votolato, Pharmacy manager Tricia Ngyuen.
Easy Walks in MA |
"An overlook in the Blackstone Valley National Historical Park," she said. "It's an easy quarter-mile walk from parking to the overlook, then a little scramble onto the rock to enjoy the view. I’m a sucker for a view, even if it's a little challenging."
Franklin Garden Club |
"With few contested races across the region, area town clerks anticipate a light turnout for next month’s state primary, but some candidates are hopeful lots of voters will cast their ballots Thursday, Sept. 8.
Across MetroWest, only a handful of contested races will appear on voters’ ballots. In the 7th Middlesex District, Phil Jack, Jack Lewis and Brett Walker are vying to represent the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives. The winner will face Republican Yolanda Greaves in the general election."
"The Franklin Downtown Partnership will host an anniversary fundraiser gala on Saturday, Nov. 12, 6 to 11 p.m. at THE BLACK BOX, 15 West Central St., Franklin, to celebrate 15 years of service to the residents and businesses of Franklin.
Franklin Downtown Partnership logo |
Participants will enjoy entertainment, dancing and mingling, and a chance to win auction and raffle items from local merchants as they view the new look of downtown Franklin. Meet FDP members, learn more about the non-profit organization, and see what future plans hold for downtown Franklin.
Tickets are $100 per person and will go on sale in September. Sponsorships are welcome; contact the FDP office at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com if interested."
"It was just short of a week before the start of school, and new Principal Paul Peri was walking the halls of Franklin High School, stopping to talk and joke with students preparing for tests, football players taking part in early practices and alumni readying the building for the school year.
He had to be careful of where he walked, however - a complete cleaning of the building was in progress, and parts of the first floor were still being scrubbed down.
Peri is excited - though he admits to a few "pregame jitters" - as he prepares for his first year at the helm of the school, which officially commences Tuesday. He said he's inspired by the sheer number of opportunities available."
FHS in the rain which we have not had, sorely need and is not in the forecast |
WMRC Radiothon |
"The Oliva Fund for Cancer Care was established in honor of the Milford’s Oliva family for their ongoing commitment and generous support to Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation and our community through charitable donations.
The Oliva Fund for Cancer Care helps support expenses related to services beyond medical treatment for cancer patients at Milford Regional Medical Center and the Dana-Farber Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional."
10th Annual WMRC Radiothon to Benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care |
"State Sen. Karen Spilka is taking the lead in questioning the rates and privacy of the Mass. Pike's new All Electronic Tolling System by sending a letter to state transportation officials.
The system is set to go live on Oct. 28.
In the letter sent to Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack Friday, the Ashland Democrat says many in Legislature worry about the impact to drivers based on recent news reports. The letter is signed by 10 other senators."
Devices on new gantries above the Massachusetts Turnpike will soon collect tolls. For now, they’re capturing data on driving speeds.- ARAM BOGHOSIAN FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE |
"Facing Addiction Across America is a web-series that chronicles the journey of two best friends as they take to the road and travel from their home state of California to Philadelphia. Ryan and Garrett met in addiction treatment and have experienced first-hand the struggle of addiction and the opportunities that comes from living in recovery."
"Ryan Hampton and his best friend Garrett Hade are traveling from California to Philadelphia where Ryan is serving as an elected delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Along the way, they'll be talking with people in the Facing Addiction Action Network about the urgency of making addiction and recovery a top priority for both major political parties in this election year. Follow their journey on social media with #AddictionXAmerica."
S.A.F.E. is a coalition of community partners who have come together to provide support, education, treatment options, and coping mechanisms for those affected by substance abuse disorder. |
image from http://www.charlesrivermeadowlands.org/ |