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Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Let's Laugh Today is in Franklin is on Wednesday, January 10
Begin the New Year with joyful laughter on Wednesday, January 10 (and every second Wednesday of the month) from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin.
Laughter Yoga is a body/mind practice for well-being that involves deep breathing and a few stretches, playful laughter exercises (no jokes or comedy), clapping and deep relaxation. It has many benefits besides the joy of laughter. It can strengthen the immune system, combat the negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety.
Any age and any level of physical ability can participate in this uplifting experience! New laughers are always welcomed! $5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing is dehydrating.
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com. If you have any questions, just call them at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com.
Lifelong Community Learning: Winter/Spring 2018 Registration is Open
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"new regulations only allow .5 percent of contaminated materials in any given bale"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180104/mountains-of-paper-stacks-up-after-china-says-no-more
This topic is not a surprise as it was covered in the DPW update to the Town Council in the December 2017 meeting reported on here. The presentation doc covers trash/recycling beginning on page 21 after providing an update on the sewer system.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/live-reporting-dpw-presentation.html
Franklin can do its part to help improve its recycling. The current contamination rate is about 6%, the industry average is 14%, and the new regulations require less than .5%.
For additional info on what to recycle and what not to check out the Recyclopedia
http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/recyclopedia-what-do-i-do
or this site provided by Waste Management
http://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/
"Outside E.L. Harvey’s single-stream recycling and sorting plant in Hopkinton, Ben Harvey points to stacks of nearly 3,000 bales of mixed paper that he doesn’t know what to do with. He’s not able to ship it overseas to Asia like he’s done for decades.
That’s because China recently imposed strict guidelines that make it nearly impossible for recycled materials to be shipped out. For the past two months the 2,000-pound bales are being stacked up in the parking lot.
“We’ve got a building full. We have trailers full,” Harvey, president of the company, said Wednesday afternoon. “We are pretty much maxed out with our storage capacity; we don’t want to store material that doesn’t have a market.”
Single-stream recycling allows consumers to collect all recyclables in the same bin. Harvey’s operation sorts the materials and prepares them for shipping."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180104/mountains-of-paper-stacks-up-after-china-says-no-more
This topic is not a surprise as it was covered in the DPW update to the Town Council in the December 2017 meeting reported on here. The presentation doc covers trash/recycling beginning on page 21 after providing an update on the sewer system.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/12/live-reporting-dpw-presentation.html
Franklin can do its part to help improve its recycling. The current contamination rate is about 6%, the industry average is 14%, and the new regulations require less than .5%.
For additional info on what to recycle and what not to check out the Recyclopedia
http://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/pages/recyclopedia-what-do-i-do
or this site provided by Waste Management
http://recycleoftenrecycleright.com/
“We’ll all be struggling to keep warm, but it’s important to also keep safe”
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180103/state-fire-marshal-offers-storm-safety-tips/1
"With a major winter storm rapidly bearing down on Massachusetts, safety officials are reminding residents to take safety precautions as they look to keep warm during the tempest and the expected period of arctic cold to follow.
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey this afternoon issued safety tips to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning (CO) during the storm, which the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency warns could bring blizzard conditions to eastern Massachusetts.
“Many have already been struggling to keep warm and safely deal with frozen pipes this week,” Ostroskey said in a statement. “This upcoming storm may leave many without power.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180103/state-fire-marshal-offers-storm-safety-tips/1
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Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling pick up schedule - changed due to Jan 4 storm
Please see below for modified Trash and recycling pick up schedule
My normal pick up day is Wednesday. Now due to the storm instead of Thursday, it will be Friday for this week and Thursday for next week.
Collection
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Date
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Day
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Service day
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Service Date
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1/1/2018
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Monday
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Holiday
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1/2/2018
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Tuesday
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Monday
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1/1/2018
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1/3/2018
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Wednesday
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Tuesday
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1/2/2018
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1/4/2018
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Thursday
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Storm
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1/5/2018
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Friday
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Wednesday
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1/3/2018
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1/6/2018
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Saturday
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Thursday
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1/4/2018
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1/7/2018
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Sunday
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None
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1/8/2018
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Monday
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Friday
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1/5/2018
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1/9/2018
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Tuesday
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Monday
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1/8/2017
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1/10/2018
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Wednesday
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Tuesday
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1/9/2017
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1/11/2018
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Thursday
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Wednesday
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1/10/2017
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1/12/2018
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Friday
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Thursday
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1/11/2017
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1/13/2018
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Saturday
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Friday
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1/12/2017
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| Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling pick up schedule - changed due to Jan 4 storm |
MBTA: Franklin Line notice for Thursday, Jan 4
Franklin Line: As part of the Reduced Schedule on January 4th, additional stops will be added to Trains 703, 715, 717, 719 and 721.
Train 703 (8:04 am from South Station) will make additional stops at Readville and Endicott
Train 715 (3:48 pm from South Station) will make all local stops EXCEPT Hyde Park or Plimptonville
Train 717 (4:43 pm from South Station) will make all local stops EXCEPT Plimptonville
Train 719 (5:20 pm from South Station) will make all local stops INCLUDING Plimptonville
Train 721 (5:45 pm from South Station) will make additional stops at Readville and Islington
Last updated: Jan 03 2018 05:22 PM
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| MBTA: Franklin Line notice for Thursday, Jan 4 |
The full Franklin schedule (PDF) can be found herehttps://d3044s2alrsxog.cloudfront.net/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/commuter-rail-franklin-2017-11-20.pdf
Franklin Public Schools: No School Due to Snow - January 4, 2018
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Due to the forecasted inclement weather, the Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 4, 2018.
Given the timeframe of the storm and projected accumulation, school offices and the district's central office will also be closed.
All Thursday afternoon and evening activities are also canceled.
The parent conference day for Franklin High School is being rescheduled to Thursday, January 25, 2018. More details will follow.
Stay safe,
Franklin Public Schools
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| Franklin Public Schools: No School Due to Snow - January 4, 2018 |
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