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Friday, July 19, 2019
Dog Walk/Group Walk on the SNETT - July 19 - 9 AM
Franklin Library Book Sale - Jul 19 & 20
In the News: Governor more positive about MA budget; heat safety tips
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190718/baker-more-optimistic-about-budget-compromise
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https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190718/mema-offers-health-safety-tips-during-extreme-heat
The full listing (with links for more info) can be found on the MA.gov page
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips
"With the state budget stalemate between Democratic leaders now spilling into the second half of July, Gov. Charlie Baker met privately with House Speaker Robert DeLeo in his office on Thursday morning and said he spoke with other legislators throughout the day, leaving him “more optimistic” that a compromise could be near.
Baker has not yet said whether he’ll heed the House speaker’s call for him to file another spending bill to fund the government through August, and told the News Service on his way to an event in Brighton on Thursday that he’d prefer not to have to file such a bill.
Baker was reluctant to discuss the specifics of his meeting with DeLeo, but said, “I’ve talked to a lot of people in the Legislature today about the budget and I’m feeling a little more optimistic than I was on Monday that this might all get resolved.”
Asked if he planned to file a second interim budget, Baker said, “No, not if I don’t have to.”
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190718/baker-more-optimistic-about-budget-compromise
"Hot temperatures combined with high humidity levels are expected to create dangerous heat conditions, with the most oppressive conditions expected Saturday. High temperatures Friday-Sunday are forecast to be in the 90s to lower 100s, and dew points in the low to mid 70s. Heat index values are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s Friday, 100 to 110 Saturday, and 97 to 105 Sunday, with the highest values occurring on Saturday in eastern Massachusetts and parts of the Connecticut River valley. The hot temperatures and high heat indices can lead to serious heat related-illnesses.
“MEMA urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat. Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle, find an air-conditioned public space, cooling center, or other cool spot for relief, and watch for heat-related illnesses,” said Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Director Samantha Phillips. “Please check on your family, friends, or neighbors to make sure they are safe during the extreme heat.”
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https://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20190718/mema-offers-health-safety-tips-during-extreme-heat
The full listing (with links for more info) can be found on the MA.gov page
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips
https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat |
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Elderly Resident Hot Weather Safety Announcement
Elderly Resident Hot Weather Safety Announcement
Given the excessive heat forecasted for Saturday, July 20, please be aware that the Franklin Public Library welcomes elderly residents on that date from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM.
If you need to access the Library but do not have transportation, you can call the Franklin Police Department at (508) 528-1212 to obtain a ride to the Library.
Hot weather safety tips:
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/franklin_council_on_aging_-_elderly_residents_heat_safety.pdf
Elderly Resident Hot Weather Safety Announcement |
Shared via the Town of Franklin alert:
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/elderly-resident-hot-weather-safety-announcement
"Full water bans are rare in Franklin"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190717/franklin-officials-urge-compliance-of-water-ban
In spite of widespread efforts to get the word out about a full water ban that’s in effect, not everyone is getting the message.
Public works officials reported via the DPW’s Facebook page on Monday that more than 100 homes were identified Sunday night as still running irrigation systems.
Under the ban, town water customers may not do any outdoor watering - except for watering vegetable gardens and ornamental plants by hand-held hose - until further notice as part of emergency water conservation efforts to ensure adequate water for consumption and fire suppression.
The ban was put into effect July 7 after a mechanical failure at the town’s main treatment plant late on July 6 that caused heavy smoke and forced a shutdown of the facility, in addition to the town’s two largest and oldest wells that are associated with the plant.
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190717/franklin-officials-urge-compliance-of-water-ban
auto sprinkler system watering the grass during 2016 drought |
The Solutions Extended Day Program is hiring:
Solutions Extended Day is hiring!
Solutions is the before and after school program of Franklin Public Schools that serves Kindergarten-7th grade students.
We are seeking individuals who would like to join our team.
- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SITE ASSISTANT-SOLUTIONS EXTENDED DAY
- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SITE DIRECTOR-SOLUTIONS EXTENDED DAY
- BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASST. SITE DIRECTOR-SOLUTIONS EXTENDED DAY
For more info about the Solutions Extended Day Program, visit their Town of Franklin page http://franklinlifelonglearning.com/solutions_program/index.php
The Solutions Extended Day Program is hiring: |
Lifelong Learning: Kids' Summer Vacation Cooking Camp
Students in Grades 4-7
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