FM #183 - Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep

FM #183

This internet radio show or podcast is number 183 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep held in the Franklin High School lecture hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

Dr Sara Ahern, School Superintendent for Franklin PUblic Schools provided the welcome to the group and introduced Dr Judith Owens who presented “The Universe of Adolescent Sleep.” As Dr Owens, finished her slide presentation and talk, Superintendent Ahern facilitated questions from the audience.

PantherTV did record the session as well and it will readied for sharing. When the video is available, we’ll share that.

The recording of the discussion itself runs approx 92 minutes. Be sure to follow through to the show notes where Dr Owens’ presentation can be found so you can follow along with her.

"The Universe of Adolecent Sleep " from Franklin Matters

Without further ado, here is the session on adolescent sleep
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HV9hm04X



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FM #183 - Parent Information Session on adolescent sleep

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.

How can you help? Overall:

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
• If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!


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1 - Please take a few moments to respond to our short housing survey. You can find it HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11ntyxG2AYmXct2kvHRct1r_UioDqQjh6KQrAV2LKmjs/viewform?


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Both surveys close on December 13.

Thank you in advance for your time and input!

 

Your input is needed for this Short Housing Survey

"Neonicotinoids aren’t the only threat that the legislation addresses"

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

"Legislation designed to restrict the use of a popular pesticide that is harming the state’s bee population is moving forward after a successful Statehouse hearing.

The Legislature’s Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture voted this week to advance “An Act to Protect Pollinators” following the hearing last week.

Legislation was introduced in January and is sponsored by state Rep. Carolyn Dykema, D-Holliston. One key feature of the bill is more restrictions on neonicotinoid use, especially by those who are not professionals.

Neonicotinoids, or neonics, are insecticides that are chemically related to nicotine and are applied either to the soil or sprayed on plants. The insecticide gained traction due to its effectiveness, as well as the low toxicity to vertebrates."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191122/dykema-bill-to-protect-mass-pollinators-advances

And from December 2016, some may recall this post:

via Ed Szymanski

"Collapse", the Chronicle show about honey bees (yes, I'm in it) will be re-aired this Friday night, Ch. 5, 7:30 PM. 

It's a great show talking about the troubles bees face and what is being done. 

Not just saying that because I'm part of it."

Part 1

https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-why-are-the-bees-dying/8110549

Part 2

https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-theyll-take-care-of-your-backyard-bees/8110634

Part 3

https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-make-your-garden-bee-friendly/8110590

Part 4

https://www.wcvb.com/article/chronicle-eat-candy-save-the-bees/8110476

screen grab of the Chronicle intro

 

MBTA - Shuttle for Franklin Line on Weekends through Dec 22

Weekends = September 7 – December 22

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Readville Stations while we upgrade the signal system as part of Positive Train Control (PTC) work. Also during this work, connecting train service between Readville and South Station will be on the Fairmount Line. There will be no Franklin Line service at Ruggles or Back Bay.

Learn about Positive Train Control

See all Franklin Line service changes

Note: the shuttle had been scheduled to end in October, then November, now moved out to December.

MBTA - Shuttle for Franklin Line on Weekends through Dec 22

MyFM in the Morning: Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

"MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Friday November 22nd, 2019 - Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen calls in for his monthly visit to talk about the holiday season in Franklin."

https://soundcloud.com/…/myfm-in-the-morning-jamie-hellen-1…

Shared from Ray Auger's Facebook post
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2458977614372250/

Downtown Franklin with the holiday lights

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Nov 22 to THU - Nov 28

Friday, November 22

9:00am

 Babywearing Dance Party!

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:30am

 Happy Feet

7:00pm

 Footlighters Performance

7:00pm

 Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

7:00pm

 Harlem Wizards basketball fundraiser

7:30pm

 Dean College Presents: "Wonderful Town"

Saturday, November 23

10:00am

 Winter Farmers Market

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

1:00pm

 Girls Who Code

2:00pm

 Dean College Presents: "Wonderful Town"

7:00pm

 Almost Maine - FHS Drama Production

7:00pm

 Footlighters Performance

7:00pm

 Franklin Middle School Footlighters present "THE WIZARD OF OZ"

7:30pm

 Dean College Presents: "Wonderful Town"

Sunday, November 24

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm

 Dean College Presents: "Wonderful Town"

2:00pm

 Almost Maine - FHS Drama Production

7:00pm

 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Monday, November 25

10:30am

 Move Along

3:30pm

 D&D for Kids

7:00pm

 Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, November 26

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

7:00pm

 School Committee meeting

7:00pm

 Franklin Public Library Book Club

Wednesday, November 27

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

2:00pm

 Library Closing

6:30pm

 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

7:00pm

 Town Council Meeting (Tax Rate Hearing) (actually Dec 4)

8:00pm

 Karate Show and Long Shadow Sheep

Thursday, November 28

 Library Closed

 Thanksgiving Day

8:00am

 5K Turkey Trot to benefit the Franklin Food Pantry

 

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Nov 22 to THU - Nov 28

FM #182 - FHS PCC - "Everything You Need to Know"

FM #182

This internet radio show or podcast is number 182 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording shares the Franklin High School PCC meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019. A panel discussion on vaping was on the agenda and recorded for sharing with the community who could not participate in person. 

Franklin TV did record the session as well and it will be shared on the local cable channels. When the schedule is confirmed for those re-broadcasts, we’ll share that.

The panel members were

• Jennifer Knight-Levine, President of the SAFE Coalition
• Lieutenant Mark Manocchio, Franklin Police Dept
• James J. Ledwith Jr., MD, FAAFP

The recording of the discussion itself runs approx xx minutes. The PCC meeting portion was edited out of this broadcast.

Without further ado, here is the vaping panel discussion
https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HstVTxsX



Resources mentioned by Jennifer:

• Text - Smokefreetxt - QUIT to 47848
• Phone App - quitSTART
• Speak to an expert - 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669)
• Text for dipping - SPIT to 333888
• Instagram - smokefreeus
• Build your Quit plan! - https://smokefree.gov/build-your-quit-plan
• http://makesmokinghistory.org/quit-now/what-is-the-helpline/
• https://truthinitiative.org/press/press-release/first-its-kind-free-e-cigarette-quit-program-now-available-young-vapers-looking 
• https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html
• https://med.stanford.edu/tobaccopreventiontoolk…/E-Cigs.html
• https://teen.smokefree.gov/
• https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teens

Resources that Dr Ledwith mentioned:

• “MCPAP” is the Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project. It provides consultation between the PCP and an expert in pediatric and adolescent psychiatry within 30 minutes of a phone call, Monday through Friday. In 2003 a pilot program was developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. Enthusiastically received, in 2004 the Department of Mental Health and Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership adapted the model to be implemented statewide. Over 30 states have since developed similar programs based on the MCPAP model. https://www.mcpap.com/About/OverviewVisionHistory.aspx
• “MCSTAP” is the Massachusetts Consultation Service on Treatment of Addiction and Pain, set in action in January 2019. It provides similar consultations for physicians on the management of addictions and complex pain conditions based on the MCPAP model. Consultants are on call to advise treating physicians on effective treatment approaches and to provide resources for ongoing care of their patients. https://www.mcstap.com/About/About.aspx
• The newest service is “ASAP-MCPAP” is the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program within MCPAP. The program will specifically provide guidance on the management of substance use concerns in teenagers. The program will be formally announced in the next few weeks but the MCPAP office is already gearing up to assist health care providers.
• “MBHP” is the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership, an organization funded by contracts and grants from the state and insurance plans to develop and manage these programs.

Institute for Health and Recovery  http://www.healthrecovery.org/

FM #182 - FHS PCC - "Everything You Need to Know"

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.

How can you help?

Overall:

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like this, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"