YMCA: Get Ahead With Our New Technology Lab And Technology Club

Thanks to a generous donation from a good friend, a technology lab has been created at our Franklin Y.

The goal of this space is to teach middle school and high school students about careers in technology.

Join us for our next Technology Club Meeting on Tuesday, January 9 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at our Franklin Y.

This is a free member opportunity.

Guest speakers will be Jeff Boudreau, President of Dell EMC Storage Division as well as Gartner Research executives.

This club introduces students to the benefits of a career in the technology field and provides a safe place to learn and prepare for a job in technology.

Upcoming meeting dates are February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 and July 10.

For more information about the Technology Club or Technology Lab, contact Kim Jennings at kjennings@hockymca.org.

The link to the website article is: https://www.hockymca.org/new-technology-club
Facebook Event is https://www.facebook.com/events/2008087732791525/

Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 5

Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX with two shows on Friday, January 5 at 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM, offering high-powered family entertainment with music for all ages! 

Electric Youth 2018 includes Lily Barney, Kelsey Breslin, Naomi Fitzgerald, Mia Fleischer, Aaron Frongillo, Sydney Leach, Caroline Merten, Maddie Rezendes, Hannah Rezendes, Susauna Wickstrom, Caroline Wilkins, Griffin Wilkins, Caitlin Woodcock, and Lindsey Wyner. 

The EY singer-dancers are backed by Boston musicians who’ve performed, recorded and toured with such music legends as Tony Bennett, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gillespie, B.B. King, Diana Ross, The Temptations and Van Morrison.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of timeless hits and non-stop entertainment! Tickets are $26.

Electric Youth 2018 debuts at THE BLACK BOX - Jan 5

Friday, January 5
6:30 and 8:30 PM
THE BLACK BOX

Purchase your tickets online https://www.theblackboxonline.com/events.php?id=1071

Franklin Children's School Open House

Franklin Children's School (FCS) announces registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Registration has begun and will run through February 8, 2018.

Franklin Children's School will be hosting an Open House on January 18 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for families interested in learning more about the school.

FCS is located at 900 Chestnut Street in Franklin.

If you are interested in setting up a tour, would like an application, or have any questions, please contact Executive Director- Kim Barrett at 508-528-9378 or email fcskids@verizon.net.

Franklin Children's School was voted #1 choice for Franklin preschools in the 2017 Readers Choice Awards!!

Franklin Children's School Open House - Jan 18

Visit FCS on the web   http://www.fcskids.com/

In the News: computer chips need patching; Medway increases mailbox reimbursement

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Technology companies are scrambling to fix serious security flaws affecting computer processors built by Intel and other chipmakers and found in many of the world’s personal computers and smartphones. 

The two hardware bugs discovered can be exploited to allow the memory content of a computer to be leaked. Such a leak could potentially expose stored passwords and other sensitive data, including personal photos, emails and instant messages. 

Researchers at Google’s Project Zero and academic institutions including the Graz University of Technology in Austria discovered the problem last year and disclosed it Wednesday."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180104/computer-chip-flaw-revealed-and-what-you-should-do-about-it

"Residents who have their mailboxes taken out by a plow during storms may see an increase in their reimbursement by the town. 

The Board of Selectmen this week voted to increase the amount the town offers to $50, up from $25. 

Town Administrator Michael Boynton raised the matter at the board’s Tuesday meeting, saying he felt $25 was on the low side. 

“I’m beginning to think $25 is from a day gone by,”′ he said, noting that the standard mailbox likely costs closer to $50."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180104/medway-increases-mailbox-damage-reimbursement

Franklin's mailbox policy provides for reimbursement of $45

"The reimbursement amount for damaged mailboxes is $45.00. For a resident to receive a reimbursement, they are required to provide a paid receipt or invoice. The DPW will not pay more than $45.00 per incident per household per year. 

The Franklin DPW does not provide replacement mailboxes and will not perform any repairs to mailboxes. All receipts and invoices are due no later than May 15th of the current fiscal year."

http://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/updated-mailbox-policy-new-reimbursement

or here

http://www.franklinma.gov/snow-ice-removal/pages/mailbox-policy

The reimbursement amount for damaged mailboxes is $45

FTC Scam Alerts: How scammers make you pay

How scammers make you pay by Lois C. Greisman Associate Director, Division of Marketing Practices, FTC Here's one of the top questions we get from people: Is this a scam?  Whatever the "this" looks like, here's our best answer to that question:  Did someone say you can only pay by wiring money, putting money on a gift card, or loading money on a cash reload card? If they did, then yes: that is a scam. Read more SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

Franklin Residents: Parking Ban and Recycling Center notice due to storm

Over night parking ban in Franklin from 7 PM Jan 4 to 7 AM Jan 5.

Recycling Center closed tomorrow Jan 5.

Parmenter School at night (before this storm hit)

MBTA: Commuter Rail schedule change for Friday, Jan 5

The Commuter Rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Friday, 1/5.

Please be on platforms 5-10 minutes prior to departure to ensure timely boarding. Temperatures below freezing are forecast for the morning commute on Friday, January 5, 2018. Passengers may experience delays due to the weather impact of Thursday's blizzard.

Allow additional time while travelling to local stations and use caution traversing platforms and parking lots. For the latest Commuter Rail information, follow us on Twitter @MBTA_CR, visit mbta.com/winter, sign up to be a T-Alert subscriber, and consider downloading the MBTA Commuter Rail or Transit apps.

Last updated: Jan 04 2018 06:01 PM

Sent by the MBTA.

MBTA: Commuter Rail schedule change for Friday, Jan 5