Monday, September 16, 2019

In the News: What are the symptoms of EEE?

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

The Daily News and the Standard-Times of New Bedford asked readers what their questions are about the EEE virus, its threat to animals and humans, and the best ways people can protect themselves from it.

In response, we received more than 50 questions and, after eliminating duplicates, sent them to the state Department of Public Health to be answered. The answers below are grouped by general topic. All answers are from Dr. Catherine Brown, state epidemiologist with the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences at DPH, unless otherwise noted.
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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190915/state-epidemiologist-answers-residents-questions-about-eee


Sunday, September 15, 2019

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 18, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, 2019.



You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF
 
(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/september-18-town-council-agenda






Agenda ItemSummary


1. ANNOUNCEMENTS a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTSa. 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTESa. September 4, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONSa. Franklin Police Department Retirement: Daniel McGlynn
    Franklin Police Department Promotion: Nick Palmieri
    Franklin Police Department New Hire: John Godino & David Ricci
b. Franklin Fire Department EMS Lieutenant: William Blanchard
5. APPOINTMENTSNone Scheduled
6. HEARINGSa. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 19-837: Zoning Map Changes From General Residential V to Single Family Residential IV an Area on or Near West Central Street - Public Hearing 7:10 PM
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONSa. Historical Museum Presentation
b. DPW Presentation - Tree Removal Update & Clothing Recycling Program
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTSa. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONResolution 19-63: Appropriation Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-63: Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTIONBylaw Amendment 19-845: Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 19-845 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT   
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS


13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSIONNone Scheduled
ADJOURN


Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 18, 2019
Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 18, 2019

Destination Imagination: Information Session - Sep 30


What is Destination Imagination?

Destination Imagination is an educational non-profit that prepares children for a future that is rapidly evolving. DI does this through a project-based learning experience that applies the Creative Process across 7 different Challenge types – Technical, Scientific, Engineering, Fine Arts, Improvisational, Service Learning, and Early Learning – allowing second grade through high school level students to acquire and practice the skills needed to thrive in school, future careers, and beyond.

DI participants learn:
  • Self-confidence and Perseverance
  • Team Building
  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk Taking
  • Project Management
Parents, do you want to learn more about this after-school program? Come find out at our information meeting on Monday Sep 30 at the Franklin Library Community Room at 6 PM

The best way to learn about DI is to come to this meeting, but if you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact us at di.franklin.ma@gmail.com and we will provide you more information.

Download the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fryjXJmEB6EYZjyP_uqfS1WW29MJVdRO/view?usp=sharing




Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 30
Destination Imagination - get ready! - Sep 30

FHS football tops Andover 28-25

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Saturday, Sep 14, 2019

Football = Franklin, 28 @ Andover, 25 – Final


For the other results around the Hockomock League on Saturday
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-19/

Via the Twitterverse:
 







FHS football tops Andover 28-25
FHS football tops Andover 28-25
 

LiveARTS: Victor Romanul Concert on October 6




Presents

Victor Romanul, Violin
Lisa Romanul, Piano

in a benefit concert supporting LiveARTS
concert series and music in the community


Performing works by
Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, and Foote
Violinist Victor Romanul
Violinist Victor Romanul started performing at the age of 7. Victor, along with his three brothers traveled and performed extensively as the Romanul Quartet. After studying with Ivan Galamian, Joseph Silverstein, and Jascha Heifetz, Victor joined the Pittsburgh Symphony as a second violinist at the age of 21. During his first week there he won the position of Associate Concertmaster, remaining for six years. Eventually he joined the Boston Symphony. Victor has given numerous solo and concerto performances, and specializes in virtuoso music of the solo violin.
Sunday, October 6
3:00 PM
First Universalist Society in Franklin
262 Chestnut Street
Franklin, Massachusetts.
Tickets $50 for adults, $40 for seniors, students by donation
Tickets available at the door or on our website – liveartsma.org
The building is completely accessible.
Doors open at 2:30 PM Parking is free.

For more information about LiveARTS,
please call 774-571-7920 or visit our website.
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In the News: Going to the CDC for help on EEE; commuter rail $10 weekend fare popular

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"The prevalence of Eastern equine encephalitis in Massachusetts this year has prompted Gov. Charlie Baker to float the idea of broader prevention efforts next year and two MetroWest area members of Congress to ask the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for information about funding and other assistance.

The state Department of Public Health on Friday announced an eighth confirmed case of EEE, in a man in his 50s from northeastern Bristol County. One human case of another mosquito-borne illness, West Nile virus, and eight confirmed cases of EEE in animals have also been logged so far this year.

Public health officials have been advising residents to continue taking precautions to avoid mosquito bites - wearing bug spray, long sleeves and pants, and staying inside between dusk and dawn - even as the weather gets cooler in September.

On Thursday, U.S. Reps. Joseph Kennedy III and Katherine Clark wrote to CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield, noting that hundreds of mosquitoes across Massachusetts have tested positive for the virus and the number of confirmed human cases in the state “has already exceeded the national average of cases reported to the CDC annually.”

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190914/baker-us-reps-plan-for-broader-eee-prevention-efforts


"The commuter rail’s $10 unlimited weekend pass has quickly become a popular option for travelers with more than half a million sold since it was introduced in May 2018, though it remains unclear how much the ticket type has affected overall ridership, officials said.

Keolis, which is under contract to operate the MBTA commuter rail network for the next three years, announced Tuesday that customers purchased 584,000 weekend tickets over the past 16 months.

The company did not provide exact numbers linking the new option to financial growth, but said in its press release that commuter rail revenue has increased 25% over the last four years.

Keolis also said it would be difficult to quantify overall weekend ridership before and after the new pass was piloted and then made permanent, but that the $10 unlimited ticket contributed to some growth."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190913/keolis-weekend-passes-add-rail-revenue

Franklin Line notice Weekday Shuttle Service for off peak trips

Weekdays, September 16 - October 3, from 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin due to track maintenance.

This necessary tie job replacement project will improve service and reliability on the Commuter Rail. Additional weekdays may be added as work progresses on the Franklin Line.

Please note the pickup/drop off locations for shuttle buses:
  • Franklin: Please board in the main station parking lot near the shelter.
  • Forge Park/495: Please board at the end of the driveway to the parking lot.

Affected trips:
  • 703 (8:04 am from South Station)
  • 710 (9:22 am from Forge Park/495)
  • 705 (9:40 am from South Station)
  • 712 (10:55 am from Forge Park/495)
  • 707 (11:00 am from South Station)
  • 714 (12:20 pm from Forge Park/495)
  • 709 (12:20 pm from South Station)
  • 716 (1:35 pm from Forge Park/495)
  • 711 (1:35 pm from South Station)
  • 718 (2:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

Last Updated: Sep 12 2019 03:12 PM 
https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable
 
Franklin Line notice Weekday Shuttle Service for off peak trips
Franklin Line notice Weekday Shuttle Service for off peak trips