FTC Consumer Alerts: New brochure for social media influencers

Who is a "social media influencer?" Actually while this message is targeted to those on social media who are attempting to make a living doing so, anyone on social media can be an influencer. It is good to be aware of the legal rules we should all play by.

FTC Consumer Alerts: brochure for social media influencers New brochure for social media influencers by Lesley Fair, Attorney, FTC Division of Consumer & Business Education Chances are you know an influencer – a person who works with a brand to recommend or endorse a product in social media. Maybe you work at a company that uses influencers or perhaps that describes you, a friend, or a family member.  Then you should read a new FTC brochure: Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers. Read more and download the brochure https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/11/new-brochure-social-media-influencers?utm_source=govdelivery  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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“We live in the hub of the robotics universe”

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

"The site of a long-vacant drug manufacturing plant on Otis Street is getting a new life.

Amazon.com Inc. announced plans on Wednesday to construct a $40 million Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub at the former AstraZeneca site at 50 Otis St. and bring 200 new jobs to town. The 35,000-square-foot facility will be in addition to the Amazon Robotics facility in North Reading that will together serve as the e-commerce giant’s epicenter of robotics innovation.

“We are going to completely re-do that site,” said Tye Brady, Amazon Robotics chief technologist, in a phone interview with the Daily News. “I can guarantee it’s going to be a world-class, state-of-the-art facility.”

The innovation hub will feature corporate offices, research and development labs and manufacturing space. The new location will allow Amazon Robotics to grow its engineering, manufacturing, support and test teams in the state. Crews will design, build, program and ship robots all under the same roof that will improve delivery speeds for customers around the world, said Brady."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191106/amazon-to-build-robotics-innovation-hub-at-former-astrazeneca-site-in-westborough

This is good news. There are robotics groups in local schools. There is also the robotics group that has moved into the Red Brick School to utilize that facility for their robotics activities.

For more info about 4H Alarm Robotics 2079 visit their page   https://www.alarmrobotics.com/

"The Alarm 2079 robotics team is a competitive high school robotics team"

School Committee - Recap of 10/15/19 meeting

Catching up to this recap (apologies for the delay, was spending time on the election prep which was more important at the time).

• The Superintendent's Report announced the authors visit to the three middle schools. This visit was funded by an FEF grant. 
• FHS students along with FHS teachers Kevin McCarthy and Mike Walsh provided an update on their trip to Germany this summer. 66 students participated in what was summarized as a success!
• NEASC Two-Year Update – Paul Peri and William Klements provided an update that FHS did receive the accreditation. In the final report, there were 9 highlighted recommendations; 3 were completed outright and 6 of the 9 deal with 21st century and are connected with the Portrait of a Graduate work already underway.
• Joyce Edwards and Kristin Letendre provided and update on the Health and Wellness program (presentation copy found below)
• Policy updates on the meeting procedure were approved
• The Superintendent's new contract was approved (1% increase in line with other contracts)

4 FHS students providing the update on the trip to Germany

Presentation on Health and Wellness from Franklin Matters

The Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/superintendents-report-10-15-19

MetroWest Slides
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/metrowest-slides
 
The agenda and other  documents released for this meeting can be found
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/october-15-2019-school-committee-packet

Franklin TV has the video of this meeting available for replay
https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=690
 
Additional details can be found in my notes captured live during the meeting

• Live reporting: Consent Agenda to Closing 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-consent-agenda-to-closing.html

• Live reporting: Discussion Only Items

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-discussion-only-items.html

• Live reporting: Discussion - Action Items

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-discussion-action-items.html

• Live reporting: School Committee - October 15, 2019

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/live-reporting-school-committee-october.html

Lifelong Community Learning: Message From Spirits - Nov 14

Register Today: Mediumship Experience

‌ Lifelong Community Learning Message From Spirits: A Mediumship Experience  REGISTER NOW Thursday November 14, 2019 7:00-9:00 PM $40 per person This mediumship demonstration will include a discussion of some frequently asked questions about spirits, as well as an introduction, explanation, and demonstration of how mediumship works. Stephanie McBride has been connecting people with lost loved ones for more than 15 years. Workshop located at: Franklin High School 218 Oak Street Franklin, MA

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Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Nov 21

Franklin Cultural District Partners and Franklin residents and business owners are invited to join the Franklin Cultural District Committee (FCDC) and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) in discussing culture, arts and the humanities in Franklin’s Cultural District. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 21 at 7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.

Mr. Luis Edgardo Cotto, Cultural Districts Program Manager for MCC, will be the featured speaker. The presentation will focus on the mission of Franklin’s Cultural District and will provide information about contributing to culture and the arts.

For questions and/or additional information, please contact Nancy Schoen, Chair, at nschoenfranklinculture@gmail.com.

Franklin Cultural District Partners Meeting - Nov 21

For more info about the Cultural District https://www.franklinculture.org/

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Tuesday, Nov 12

Let’s Laugh Today in Franklin is on Tuesday, November 12th (and every second Tuesday once a month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm at the Meetinghouse of the First Universalist Society in Franklin, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Massachusetts. 

Enjoy this delightful practice, appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. When we laugh, we energize our bodies and revive our spirits. All that is involved is 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. 

$5 donation to the church, $10 maximum per family. Please bring your water bottle because laughing can be dehydrating. 

Led by Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers and Laughter Ambassadors, Linda and Bill Hamaker. See www.letslaughtoday.com for opportunities to laugh in other towns. If you have any questions, just call Hamakers at 508-660-2223 or e-mail billandlinda@letslaughtoday.com. 

LET'S LAUGH TODAY in Franklin is on Tuesday, Nov 12

FHS Chamber Concert - Nov 7

The FHS Chamber Concert is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Thursday, Nov 7.  Conveniently, you can take in Panther Pride Night and then stop by the FHS auditorium for the concert.

FHS Chamber Concert - Nov 7