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Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee - October Events
Monday, October 8, 2018
Demolition of Thomson Press
The demolition of Thompson Press was captured when I walked by during the course of 2018.
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| a rainy day in April 2018 |
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| June 8, 2018 |
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| July 13, 2018 |
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| August 30, 2018 |
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| September 25, 2018 |
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| September 28, 2018 |
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| a pile of rubble October 7, 2018 |
"Do we actually care about the well-being of others that we share the planet with?"
"Jeffon asks the important question, "Do we actually care about the well-being of others that we share the planet with?" He shares three elements that are essential for us as human beings to begin to embrace that will allow us to create a future and a world that works for everyone.
Jeffon Seely is a senior consultant, transformational speaker, and workshop facilitator. Mr. Seely is a highly recognized leading resource in the field of Diversity and Inclusion, Millennials, Mindfulness, and Leadership."
From the TEDx event held on August 16, 2018
https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/27654
2018 Harvest Festival - October 27 - Norfolk
Join us for some fun games and Treats!
OCTOBER 27 1 PM – 5 PM
Emmanuel Baptist Church
63 Rockwood Road
Norfolk, MA
ebcnorfolk.org
Get a copy of the Harvest Festival flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczR0NLNzZGNjRRRmxFWEw1aEV0WFY3dDR4dTlR/view?usp=sharing
or here
- TRUNK OR TREATING
- FACE PAINTING
- Pumpkin Picking
- GAMES
- BOUNCE HOUSES
OCTOBER 27 1 PM – 5 PM
Emmanuel Baptist Church
63 Rockwood Road
Norfolk, MA
ebcnorfolk.org
Get a copy of the Harvest Festival flyer here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczR0NLNzZGNjRRRmxFWEw1aEV0WFY3dDR4dTlR/view?usp=sharing
or here
Sunday, October 7, 2018
No delay in the trash and recycling pick up schedule this week
There is no delay in the trash and recycling schedule this week. Yes, Monday is Columbus Day and a holiday with Town offices and the Library closed.
This is NOT one of the holidays that brings a delay in the curbside trash schedule. If your trash is scheduled for Monday, Monday is the day.
The current curbside flyer can be found online on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/franklin_2018_2019.pdf
This is NOT one of the holidays that brings a delay in the curbside trash schedule. If your trash is scheduled for Monday, Monday is the day.
The current curbside flyer can be found online on the Town of Franklin page
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/franklin_2018_2019.pdf
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| Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling pick up schedule - no delay this week |
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 10, 2018
The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM
You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_october_10_2018_0.pdf(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)
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| Town Council Meeting Agenda |
Meeting of October 10, 2018 - 7:00PM
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| 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS |
a. This meeting is being recorder by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
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| 2. CITIZENS COMMENTS |
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
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| 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | |
| 4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS | |
| 5. APPOINTMENTS | |
| 6. HEARINGS | |
| 7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS | |
| 8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS |
Public Works- Pavement Management Program
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| 9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS |
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
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| 10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION | |
| 10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-56: Establishment of a Town Administrator Search Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-56 - Majority Vote (5))
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| 10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION |
Resolution 18-57: Authorization for Inter-municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School for Franklin to Provide it with School Resource Officer (Motion to Approve Resolution 18-57- Majority Vote (5))
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| 11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT | |
| 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | |
| 13. COUNCIL COMMENTS | |
| 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION |
None Scheduled
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| 15. ADJOURN |
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Oct 10, 2018 |
FHS girls soccer ties 0-0 with Algonquin
Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Saturday, Oct 6, 2018
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Algonquin, 0 – Final
– Franklin had nine shots on net and had a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks but the Panthers settled for a scoreless draw on the road against Algonquin (5-1-3). Breanna Atwood made seven saves in net for Franklin.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-06-18/
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 0 @ Algonquin, 0 – Final
– Franklin had nine shots on net and had a 4-2 advantage in corner kicks but the Panthers settled for a scoreless draw on the road against Algonquin (5-1-3). Breanna Atwood made seven saves in net for Franklin.
For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-06-18/
0️⃣-0️⃣ tie against Algonquin under the lights‼️G2 goes to maddie for the hard work. Let’s keep working hard girls💪⚽️— FHS Girls Varsity Soccer (@fhsgvsoccer) October 7, 2018
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| FHS Panthers |
Franklin in Focus presents Election 2018: Candidates and Issues - Oct 13
Franklin in Focus is presenting an informative event for Franklin voters on Saturday, October 13 at the Franklin Public Library from 9:15 to 11:30 AM – just prior to the start of the downtown Harvest Festival!
The event includes a primer about registering and voting. Invited speakers will comment on 2018 ballot questions.
* The keynote event at 9:15 will be a moderated debate between Representative Jeff Roy (D), and Patrick Casey (R), both vying for the seat representing Franklin and Medway (10th Norfolk District). Audience members may submit questions for either or both candidates at the start of the morning.
* Town Clerk Theresa Burr will provide a primer on this year's ballot as well as information on registering to vote and absentee ballots.
* Several organizations have been invited to provide speakers to discuss this year's ballot questions.
Questions? Get in touch through the form at the bottom of the Franklin in Focus home page https://franklininfocus.org
The event includes a primer about registering and voting. Invited speakers will comment on 2018 ballot questions.
* The keynote event at 9:15 will be a moderated debate between Representative Jeff Roy (D), and Patrick Casey (R), both vying for the seat representing Franklin and Medway (10th Norfolk District). Audience members may submit questions for either or both candidates at the start of the morning.
* Town Clerk Theresa Burr will provide a primer on this year's ballot as well as information on registering to vote and absentee ballots.
* Several organizations have been invited to provide speakers to discuss this year's ballot questions.
Questions? Get in touch through the form at the bottom of the Franklin in Focus home page https://franklininfocus.org
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| Franklin in Focus presents Election 2018: Candidates and Issues - Oct 13 |
Franklin, MA: School Committee - Oct 9, 2018
There is a School Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 9 at 7:00 PM in the 3rd floor training room. There is no agenda or document packet released for this "training" session.
- October 9, 2018 - School Committee Training (no packet)
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| Franklin, MA: School Committee - Oct 9, 2018 |
Senator Ross: September Newsletter
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View this email in your browser
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Representative Roy Named to Harm Reduction Commission
Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin) was named to the Harm Reduction Commission by House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Denise Garlick, Chair of the Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. The commission was included as part of Chapter 208 of the Acts of 2018, legislation which addresses prevention and access to appropriate care and treatment of addiction. The commission will review and make recommendations regarding harm reduction opportunities to address substance use disorder.
“Representative Roy is an innovative and thoughtful legislator with demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of both healthcare and the law. We’re proud that he was named to this commission as he will bring value to its work,” said Speaker DeLeo. “He has been a steadfast supporter of the recovery community and has focused on combatting the opioid crisis and improving our healthcare system to best meet the needs of patients. We appreciate his dedication and service to our Commonwealth.”
"I am excited to join the commission and continue working toward the goal of helping those with substance use disorders find a pathway to recovery,” said Representative Roy. "The findings from the commission’s report will be important in addressing this issue at the local and state level and will provide meaningful opportunities for our residents who are struggling with addiction."
“The harm reduction commission will take a closer look at how to engage people at all stages of substance use disorder and encourage recovery,” said State Representative Denise C. Garlick (D-Needham), Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. "Representative Roy is a member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery and has been a dedicated, compassionate advocate for his district and a leader with experience and insight through the enactment of the opioid bill. Representative Roy is committed to helping individuals who are suffering, families who are struggling and communities straining to meet the many needs of people of all ages dealing with the issues of addiction. I believe his perspective will be invaluable to the people of his district and to the Commission’s work.”
The commission consists of 15 members, including the secretary of health and human services; the commissioner of public health; house and senate members of the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery or their designees; the mayor of the city of Boston or a designee; the mayor of the city of Cambridge or a designee; and representatives from the Massachusetts Medical Society, the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. It also includes persons with a substance use disorder, a clinician with experience in mental health and substance use disorder, a person working in an established harm reduction program, an expert in relevant state and federal law and regulation, and a representative of local municipal boards of health.
In its work, the Commission will consider:
The Commission will also review the experiences and results of other states and countries that have established supervised drug consumption sites and other harm reduction strategies and report on the impact of those harm reduction sites and strategies.
The Commission’s first meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2018 and its findings and recommendations are due to the legislature by February 1st, 2019.
Please contact the office of Representative Roy with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-2430 or Jeff.roy@mahouse.gov.
“Representative Roy is an innovative and thoughtful legislator with demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of both healthcare and the law. We’re proud that he was named to this commission as he will bring value to its work,” said Speaker DeLeo. “He has been a steadfast supporter of the recovery community and has focused on combatting the opioid crisis and improving our healthcare system to best meet the needs of patients. We appreciate his dedication and service to our Commonwealth.”
"I am excited to join the commission and continue working toward the goal of helping those with substance use disorders find a pathway to recovery,” said Representative Roy. "The findings from the commission’s report will be important in addressing this issue at the local and state level and will provide meaningful opportunities for our residents who are struggling with addiction."
“The harm reduction commission will take a closer look at how to engage people at all stages of substance use disorder and encourage recovery,” said State Representative Denise C. Garlick (D-Needham), Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. "Representative Roy is a member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery and has been a dedicated, compassionate advocate for his district and a leader with experience and insight through the enactment of the opioid bill. Representative Roy is committed to helping individuals who are suffering, families who are struggling and communities straining to meet the many needs of people of all ages dealing with the issues of addiction. I believe his perspective will be invaluable to the people of his district and to the Commission’s work.”
The commission consists of 15 members, including the secretary of health and human services; the commissioner of public health; house and senate members of the joint committee on mental health, substance use and recovery or their designees; the mayor of the city of Boston or a designee; the mayor of the city of Cambridge or a designee; and representatives from the Massachusetts Medical Society, the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association, and the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. It also includes persons with a substance use disorder, a clinician with experience in mental health and substance use disorder, a person working in an established harm reduction program, an expert in relevant state and federal law and regulation, and a representative of local municipal boards of health.
In its work, the Commission will consider:
- the feasibility of operating harm reduction sites in which (A) a person with a substance use disorder may consume pre-obtained controlled substances, (B) medical assistance by health care professionals is made immediately available to a person with a substance use disorder as necessary to prevent fatal overdose, and (C) counseling, referrals to treatment and other appropriate services are available on a voluntary basis;
- the potential public health and public safety benefits and risks of harm reduction sites;
- the potential federal, state and local legal issues involved with establishing harm reduction sites;
- appropriate guidance that would be necessary and required for professional licensure boards and any necessary changes to the regulations of such boards;
- existing harm reduction efforts in the commonwealth and whether there is potential for collaboration with existing public health harm reduction organizations;
- opportunities to maximize public health benefits, including educating persons utilizing the sites of the risks of contracting HIV and viral hepatitis and on proper disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes;
- ways to support persons utilizing the sites who express an interest in seeking substance use disorder treatment, including providing information on evidence-based treatment options and direct referral to treatment providers;
- other harm reduction opportunities, including but not limited to, broadening the availability of narcotic testing products, including fentanyl test strips;
- alternatives and recommendations to broaden the availability of naloxone without prescription; and
- other matters deemed appropriate by the commission.
The Commission will also review the experiences and results of other states and countries that have established supervised drug consumption sites and other harm reduction strategies and report on the impact of those harm reduction sites and strategies.
The Commission’s first meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2018 and its findings and recommendations are due to the legislature by February 1st, 2019.
Please contact the office of Representative Roy with any questions or concerns at (617) 722-2430 or Jeff.roy@mahouse.gov.
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| Representative Roy Named to Harm Reduction Commission |
FHS field hockey and golf teams post wins, football loses to KP
Football = Franklin, 14 @ King Philip, 35 – Final
1st Quarter: (KP) Robbie Jarest 18-yard pass to Timmy Nault, Cole Baker XP good.
2nd Quarter: (KP) R. Jarest 28-yard pass to Deric Casado, C. Baker XP good; (F) Nick Gordon 1-yard rush, Parker Chevrant XP good.
3rd Quarter: (KP) R. Jarest 25-yard pass to David Morganelli, C. Baker XP good; (KP) Ryan Halliday 12-yard rush, C. Baker XP good.
4th Quarter: (KP) Sam Callanan 12-yard rush, C. Baker XP good; (F) N. Gordon 84-yard pass to Ryan Driscoll, P. Chevrant XP good.
Josh Perry, Managing Editor of HockomockSports.com, provides the football game recap:
"Coming off a difficult, emotional, last minute loss to Mansfield in last week’s title showdown, there was concern that King Philip may have a letdown against Thanksgiving Day rival Franklin. Both teams came into week five with one league loss and a setback on Friday night at Macktaz Field would effectively end that team’s chances of a league title this season.
The Warriors set aside any worries about the impact of last week’s loss by jumping out to an early lead and then put the Panthers away in the second half with 21 unanswered points.
KP beat Franklin 35-14 behind three touchdown passes from junior quarterback Robbie Jarest to earn its 13th straight victory in this series dating back to Thanksgiving 2009 and to stay just one game back of Mansfield in the division standings."Continue reading Josh Perry's recap
https://hockomocksports.com/king-philip-football-bounces-back-with-big-win-against-franklin/
For a photo gallery from this game.
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/King-Philip-Franklin-Football-10-5-18/
Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Cassi Ronan set up a pair of goals in the first half and the Panthers scored two more in the second half to beat Attleboro. Ronan assisted on Regan Paterson’s goal that put the Panthers up 1-0, and then set up Victoria Quinn as Franklin took a 2-0 lead into half. Sara Carney and Stephanie Bell each scored unassisted goals in the second half and Anna Jardine made four saves in goal for the shutout.
Golf = Franklin, 163 vs. Medway, 178 – Final
– Franklin defended its home course against non-league foe Medway on Friday afternoon. Quinten Faro paced the Panthers with a team-low round of 40 while Matt D’Errico and Jack Paterson each shot a 41.
For the other results around the Hockomock League on Friday
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-05-18/
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| FHS quarterback Nick Gordon readies to throw (HockomockSports photo) |
Town Offices Closed Monday / Public Library Closed Sunday-Monday
The Franklin Public Library will be closed on Sunday and Monday for the Columbus Day holiday. Town offices will be closed on Monday.
This was shared from the Town of Franklin pages here
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-offices-closed-monday-october-8-2018
and here
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/columbus-day
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| Public Library Closed Sunday-Monday (Town of Franklin image) |
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| Town Offices Closed Monday (Town of Franklin image) |
http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-offices-closed-monday-october-8-2018
and here
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/columbus-day
Library of Congress: Poet Laureate Launches "The Slowdown"
U.S. Poet Laureate Brings Poetry to Podcast and Radio with 'The Slowdown'U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will soon bring the power of poetry to listeners across the globe as host of a weekday podcast and radio feature titled "The Slowdown.""The show will debut on podcast platforms in November; it will be made available to public radio stations nationwide early next year." Click here for more information https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-126/?loclr=ealn.
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