Mamma Maria’s Care Packages

Gearing up for the launch of Mamma Maria’s Care Packages! 📦💕

We are so excited to implement this program to provide relief for our community and honor our Mamma Maria by helping those who are feeling lost in this time of need.

We know, even in Heaven, our Angel Mamma Maria does not want any families to go hungry or make sacrifices in order to put food on the table, including our staff.

Our Primavera Team will be Mamma’s Angels carrying out her Legacy of making sure everyone is fed. Please help our staff and community continue Mamma’s Legacy by:

1. Ordering Takeout (Wednesday-Sunday, 11:30 AM - 7:30 PM)
2. Fund a Care Package ($30 or more)
3. Pick up & Deliver a Care Package (for your family or someone else in need)
4. Spread the word and help us get more meals to people in need
5. Direct us to people in need so we can bring them meals anonymously

Via the Senior Center and Primavera, Millis   (508) 376-2026
http://www.primav.com/caffesite/index.html

Mamma Maria’s Care Packages

Facebook post by Primavera has additional info

FHS' Fenerty, Powderly recognized by Hockomock League for Girls Indoor Track All Stars

Below are the FHS selections from the official 2020 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league and published by HockomockSports.com.


HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP

• Lily Wetherbee, North Attleboro

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS

• Jill Fenerty, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

• Samantha Powderly, Franklin

You can read the full listing of  Girls Indoor Track All Stars

https://hockomocksports.com/2020-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/

FHS' Fenerty, Powderly recognized by Hockomock League for Girls Indoor Track All Stars

Sante Fe Burrito Grill: Our restaurant is open! *Pickup your order to go*

Hello from Santa Fe Burrito Grill — 

We will be offering pickup during normal business hours. As a courtesy, please enjoy 5% off every online order! For your safety, our restaurant always ensures that meals are made in a clean environment using only the freshest ingredients. Please enjoy your meal in the comfort of your own home, and as always, we want to thank you for your business!

Order online http://www.santafetogo.com/

Sante Fe Grill: Our restaurant is open! *Pickup your order to go*

Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling Will be Picked up on Their Regular Schedule

Trash and Recycling Will be Picked up on Their Regular Schedule

"Franklin Residents: 

Please be informed that there has not been any changes made to trash and recycling pickup schedules, as of now your trash and recycling will be picked up on its normal schedule."

Updated: The pink bag pick up has been suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Franklin Residents: Trash and Recycling Will be Picked up on Their Regular Schedule

Franklin, MA: Town Council - shortened agenda for March 19, 2020

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: Due to the growing concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, only Council members and authorized members of the staff will be allowed in the Council Chambers/Municipal Building. In an effort to ensure citizen engagement and comply with open meeting law regulations, we will have a hotline for citizens to call during the meeting and ask questions/voice concerns.

Call-In Phone Number: 508-553-4826

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 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.

3. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Coronavirus Update and Discussion

4. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

• a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854: Changes to §185-40. Water Resource District - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-854 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote)
• b. Resolution 20-17: Acceptance of Conservation Restriction to Protect Well 3A (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-17 - Majority Vote)
• c. Bylaw Amendment 20-855: Chapter 82, Water Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-855 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
• d. Bylaw Amendment 20-856: Chapter 82, Sewer Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-856 to a second reading - Majority Vote)
• e. Bylaw Amendment 20-857: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 20-857 to a second reading - Majority Vote)

5. ADJOURN


An updated version has been made available for tonight's meeting
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/march-19-town-council-agenda

revised on the ToF page as of 11:17 AM 3/19/20 (updated here at 11:55 AM)


You can find the shortened agenda online at the Town of Franklin
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-03-20_town_council_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - revised agenda for March 19, 2020

Senator Becca Rausch: CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE #4

CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE #4

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Friends,

COVID-19 Update #4 of what I’m sure will be many more updates about COVID-19. This update contains: the latest COVID-19 updates from Beacon Hill, the legislative work I’m leading to support all of our towns and cities during the pandemic period, today’s push from me and more than 30 of my legislative colleagues for Governor Baker to take more robust action to protect public health, and suggestions for how you can be part of the solution by helping your community.

In an effort to make all the news and accurate information on the coronavirus a little easier to follow, my staff and I are compiling a page with the latest COVID-19 updates from Beacon Hill on my website. Please bookmark the page - we will update this list of actions taken by the state government two or three times each week, with a date stamp and links to official sources.

Keeping our town governments functioning and planning for elections in a time of necessary social distancing is vital to safeguarding our democracy. As the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, I am at the heart of this legislative work, which is happening almost around the clock. Here’s what you can do to help: review H.4572, An Act to address challenges in town governance resulting from COVID-19. Send any comments or input you have to me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov and my House counterpart, Chair Jim O'Day, at James.ODay@mahouse.gov. Due to COVID-19, the State House is closed to the public so we are accepting written testimony only. All testimony is due by 12PM tomorrow, Thursday, March 19. This deadline will be strictly enforced.

Continue reading Update #4
https://mailchi.mp/ae40a9ec176c/covid19-update-12267110

Senator Becca Rausch: CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19 UPDATE #4

FPS: Family letter Keeping the Learning Alive - Mar 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

 
Dear Families,

We hope that you are doing well as we all navigate this unprecedented time in education and society. We hope that the information below provides some guidance in “Keeping the Learning Alive” at home. This information was also shared with teachers today and our purpose in sharing it with you is to ensure that students and families are on the same page with regard to expectations. 

There is no one right answer as to how to do this but we share a common goal: we all wish the very best for our students while they are not in school. Flexibility is key as things continue to change and shift. We will continue to communicate directly with you and encourage you to reach out via email to your child’s teacher(s) or principal if you have questions or comments. Together, we will get through this!

This letter will be translated into multiple languages and posted to our webpage on March 18, 2020.

Counseling Support
INTERFACE Referral Service
This is a stressful time and support is available to you and your family. If someone in your Franklin family, including your child is in crisis, where they are a threat to themselves or others, you should call 911. As always, if you feel that someone in your Franklin family, including your child would benefit from outpatient mental health services we encourage you to utilize the INTERFACE Referral Service (https://interface.williamjames.edu/community/franklin), which is free to all Franklin residents.

Teaching and Learning
Logistical Items:
1. Report Cards (Pre-K and Elementary)

• a. Report cards will be generated and sent home upon return to school.
• b. Progress reports will also be sent home upon return from school.

2. Grading

• a. Grading is suspended until we return from school. Teachers may provide feedback on anything students choose to share electronically while out of school.
• b. Teachers have been asked to complete any grading for assignments that were turned in on or by Thursday, March 12. If appropriate, feedback will be sent to students and families electronically.
• c. Report card dates, etc. will be reviewed and revised as needed upon return to school

Expectations of Teachers for Keeping the Learning Alive  
Communication:

1. Teachers and principals will be checking their email daily. Responses should come to you in a reasonable period of time, but please understand that they too are dealing with the impacts of the Coronavirus in their own homes.

2. Teachers will be reaching out to students and families to reconnect. We have asked that they establish a predictable, routine check-in process. We believe that it is critical that students and teachers maintain the connections that have been formed. Relationships are the most important aspect of the home/school partnership, especially during times of stress, such as this unusual extended closure of school.

3. You may also hear from school adjustment counselors, special education teachers, specialists, Unified Arts teachers, etc. Again, the goal is to maintain connections with our students. Your help in facilitating this is greatly appreciated.

4. If you have a specific need that we can help with, please email or reach out to your child’s teacher(s) or principal. We are here to help and support both students and families. We care deeply about and miss our students.

Instruction:
1. The goal of “Keeping Learning Alive” is to provide enrichment opportunities and resources to students and families. There is to be no NEW or forward instruction during the time that we are out of school. While we are working to allow for Chromebook borrowing and connecting families to low cost Internet access, not all students have the learning support they need to complete/learn new work. Therefore, the emphasis is on enrichment, practice, and depth.

2. You will shortly begin to see teachers sharing resources with you to “Keep Learning Alive”. These resources may come from the new FPS Learning page (https://sites.google.com/franklinps.net/fpscommunitylearningresource/home), DESE curated resources (coming soon), or from the teacher/team/grade.

• a. This is not online coursework; it is enrichment and alternative learning opportunities.

3. We are not transferring responsibility for learning or homeschooling to families.

4. These activities are optional for families and student participation is not required. We do encourage it, to the extent possible for your family.

5. We do encourage you to set a regular routine with your children and hope that you will choose to participate in some of the activity suggestions coming your way. A sample schedule for younger children is shared on the family resources section of the FPS Learning page.

6. The materials you receive will not replicate a regular school day.

7. Please connect with your child’s principal if you need Internet access. There are some low-cost options available to you.

Our faculty is eager to connect with students and is/has been actively planning from home to make resources available to children. For us, it was so heartwarming and uplifting to connect with hundreds of our educators across the district during two live virtual calls earlier today. We are all invested in supporting students during this difficult time.

For questions about the FPS Learning Plan, please contact your child’s teacher, principal, or Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Dr. Joyce Edwards (edwardsj@franklinps.net).

Student Services
New Referrals/Initial Eligibility:

We, along with other schools in the Commonwealth, will freeze evaluation, referral, and individual education plan distribution timelines for all students in a referral cycle during school closure. This means that as soon as schools open again, the timelines will commence as is required by state and federal regulations.

Annual Reviews/Evaluations in Process:
We, along with other schools in the Commonwealth, will freeze evaluation, annual review, and individual education plan distribution timelines for all students on IEPs and 504s during school closure. This means that as soon as schools open again, the timelines will commence as is required by state and federal regulations. Team Chairs will be working with families to understand the impact of the closure on students and to reschedule meetings.

Home ABA Services:
Home ABA services funded by Franklin Public Schools will be suspended until further notice.

Home/Hospital Tutoring:
Home and Hospital Tutoring occurs outside of the school buildings, and as such, families can decide whether or not they will allow tutoring staff into their homes. As a practice, Franklin Public Schools does not provide tutoring when school is not in session. For students currently receiving home or hospital tutoring, please understand that our ability to send contracted service providers into homes is contingent upon student’s and staff’s perceived health and wellness in accordance with state and CDC guidelines.

OOD/Residential Placements:
For students in Out-of-District day or residential placements, Franklin Public Schools will follow the attendance recommendations of the individual school or facility. If the Out-of-District day school is in session, we will continue to transport your child.

365 Day Residential Placements:
For students in 365-day residential placements, Franklin Public Schools will follow the attendance recommendations of the individual school or facility.

For Questions about Student Services, please contact your child’s special education liaison, service provider, principal, or the Director of Student Services, Ms. Paula Marano (maranop@franklinps.net).

English Language Development
Teachers from the English as a Second Language Department will be reaching out to families with information and supportive materials later this week.

Once again, we cannot stress enough that our goal for this time out of school is to maintain the positive relationships we have with students. We are here to help and welcome your comments and suggestions. This situation is new for all of us and your collaboration is encouraged and welcomed. Please take care of yourself and your family.

Respectfully,

Franklin Public Schools


Download a copy of this letter here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-1xpSYgda_MR1RT0TQ6t7fMq33LBbD2a/view?usp=sharing

As noted above, this letter will be translated into multiple languages and posted to the Town of Franklin page on March 18, 2020
 

FPS: Family letter Keeping the Learning Alive - Mar 17, 2020

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - agenda - Mar 18 - 5:30 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers Franklin, MA

March 18, 2020 - 5:30 PM

Announcements:
This meeting may be recorded by audio or video.


Discussion:

1. Lot Line Clean up #4: Lots near Beaver Street and Oak Street Area.
2. Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw Proposal.

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/2020-03-18_edc_agenda_1.pdf

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - agenda - Mar 18 - 5:30 PM

Franklin Cultural Council: elementray/middle school art challenge underway

The Franklin Cultural Council is doing an art challenge daily for elementary and middle school students. 

What will be today's challenge? Check their Facebook page the post should be there at 7 AM   https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/



Day 1 challenge
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1106833283003831?

Day 1 - winners
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1107584372928722?

Day 2 challenge
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1106842906336202?

Day 2 - winners
https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1108472259506600?

Franklin Cultural Council:  elementary/middle school art challenge underway

Fresh air is good for us, get out to the woods/trail for a walk

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

“I have some good news. Nature is not canceled,” said Bonnie Combs, marketing director for the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. “Fresh air and sunshine are good for you. Just practice social distancing.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200317/coronavirus-pushes-people-outdoors

The SNETT trail is good walking here in Franklin more info on their page
https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

DelCarte Open Space on Pleasant St is always a good choice for me. Find more trail maps and info about other options in Franklin here
https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/files/fields-playgrounds

on a trail in the Franklin Town Forest (off Summer St) recently

Urban Air Bellingham - temporarily closed

"Exactly two years ago today, Urban Air Bellingham opened its doors for the very first time.

On that day, we woke up to a couple feet of snow on the ground and a huge line of people wrapped around the building waiting to welcome us to the community. For me and Chad, it was the culmination of nearly two years of work, preparation, anxiety and anticipation. We put our lives on the line for this crazy endeavor and we had no idea what to expect.

But you showed up. You came early and you came often. You jumped on the trampolines and flew on the Sky Rider. You scaled the Climbing Walls and conquered the Warrior Course. You trusted us to host the most important days of the year for your children and watched in awe as they overcame their fears and made it to the top of the wall. You let us know when we were succeeding and how we could improve. You stuck with us and made us better.

The overwhelming support of this community is something I treasure deeply and will never take for granted. The people I have met and the relationships I have created are beyond anything I could have imagined. There’s no better feeling than walking through the park and seeing the wide-eyed faces of our guests as they make lasting memories with their families and friends. It’s something I can’t wait to see again soon.

We have been incredibly fortunate to have a staff of wonderful, caring team members. Many of them have been with us since the doors opened two years ago and have become familiar faces to you. They greeted you when you arrived, hosted your parties, encouraged your children and served your food. They are the lifeblood of Urban Air and we could not survive without them. I love seeing the emails, reviews and recommendations that tell me how terrific our staff is.

This last week has been a big blur. Chad and I were constantly discussing the fast-moving Coronavirus situation and we struggled about how to proceed. Last Friday afternoon - with a full weekend of parties booked - we realized we could no longer guarantee a safe space for you and your family, so we made the difficult decision to close, even though many of our competitors decided to stay open. This decision upset many of our guests, and they told us so! But we are local guys with young families, and we treat you, our guests, the way we would our own family. That means protecting you at all costs. It also meant temporarily closing our family business.

As I’ve said many times over the last week, if you are going to talk the talk, you must walk the walk. It took days for the rest of our competitors to follow our lead, but they did eventually join us by closing down.

One thing I have learned over these last two years is that this community looks out for each other. We will get through this together. We will take care of each other. We will make sure nobody gets left behind. This isn’t what we had in mind when we were thinking about how to celebrate our second anniversary, but this is our reality, and it will make us stronger. We will celebrate together one day soon.

Thank you for coming to Urban Air. Thank you for your smiles, your birthday parties, your special occasions, your family outings. Thank you for being there for us. We are here for you."

Stay safe and well,
Andy Powell
Owner, Urban Air Bellingham

Andy@UrbanAirBellingham.com

FB.com/UrbanAirBellingham

UrbanAirBellingham.com

3D Park Tour! >>> tinyurl.com/UrbanAir3DTour

 

Urban Air Bellingham - temporarily closed

Drew Conrad gets National Gold Medal

Brenna M. Johnson shares the good news:

"Amazing! Drew Conrad was just awarded a National Gold Medal for his ceramics portfolio by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers who present the Scholastic Art Awards.

He is 1 of 16 students that have been selected for this award!"

Shared from Twitter
https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1239604998570422272

One of four photos shared in the Tweet noted here

“We are calling this movement ‘United We Move’ "

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"Some gyms across the nation are closing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t workout. Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest chain gyms, is offering free online classes starting today, because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The at-home workouts began streaming on the company’s Facebook page March 16. These classes are open to anyone, including non-members.

“Our daily routines have changed in unexpected ways, and we know that people may not be able to get to the gym. That’s why we’re offering a free, daily virtual fitness class for everyone on Planet Fitness’ Facebook page from Monday through Friday,” said Jeremy Tucker, chief marketing officer of Planet Fitness, in a statement to USA TODAY.

The workouts will be live-streamed at 7 p.m. ET each day for the next two weeks. And if you can’t make it live, the workouts will be available on-demand on Facebook and in Planet Fitness’ YouTube channel. No equipment is needed, and the classes last 20 minutes or less."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20200317/planet-fitness-to-offer-free-at-home-workout-classes-via-live-stream

Catch a Jamie Barrett live YouTube concert at 4 PM, prepare and have dinner,  change to exercise at 7:00, catch the FSPA live Facebook at 7:30ish... time can start to fly by...
 

“We are calling this movement ‘United We Move’ "

Franklin Downtown Partnership - cancellations Mar 20, Apr 2

The Franklin Downtown Partnership's Networking Breakfast on March 20 and its General Meeting on April 2 have been canceled. 

Please stay healthy during these unsettling times.

Franklin Downtown Partnership - cancellations Mar 20, Apr 2

Shared from the FDP Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/posts/1414672125380585

Temple Etz Chaim - to hold services virtually

Until further notice, Temple Etz Chaim will be holding services virtually during the COVID-19 emergency (no in person services at all).

To access the livestream, go to: https://temple-etzchaim.org/live

Temple Etz Chaim - to hold services virtually

From the Twitterverse: things to do in this pandemic time

From the Twitterverse: things to do in this pandemic time

#1

"FPAC presents Great Performances...At Home! Tune into our Facebook page at 7:30 pm EST every day this week for a LIVE mini-performance by an FPAC Favorite! Kicking us off tonight: Nick Paone! See you at 7:30!"

https://twitter.com/fpac_online/status/1239649440996212736?s=20

Late for this one as it was for Monday, tune in and find out who it is for Tuesday!

FPAC presents Great Performances...At Home!

For History and AP Government fans, pick your bracket to play along with Mr Walsh

#2

Happy #SelectionSunday! Optional #APGov assignment: make picks for Most Influential Advisor in typical prez administration. If your Final 4-Champ match mine, I buy you breakfast when we return.Turn in on G Classroom. Others, feel free to play for fun!

• The worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jPAh9IafkYsSt2qnnRZhRJPb0bo-2AQXLWXMYdnVEl8/edit

The original tweet:
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1239283348335460359?s=20

#3

Happy #SelectionSunday! Optional #US2 assignment: make picks for Most Significant Civil Rights Era Event. If your Final 4-Champ match mine, I buy you breakfast when we return.Turn in on G Classroom. Others, feel free to play for fun!

• The worksheet:

 https://docs.google.com/document/d/155x3QWwSkYO6psCj30bNQSmmBIY45ppNto8m_KFo2Wk/edit

The original tweet:
https://twitter.com/MockWalsh/status/1239284002122588161

"Coronavirus Is Our Future" | Alanna Shaikh | TEDxSMU

Have you wondered about where COVID-19 came from? What is a coronavirus? If you recall SARS and MERS, these were also coronavirus.

The best 16 minutes I've spent to get the background and valid info I have seen on the coronavirus.

"Global health expert Alanna Shaikh talks about the current status of the 2019 nCov coronavirus outbreak and what this can teach us about the epidemics yet to come.

Alanna Shaikh is a global health consultant and executive coach who specializes in individual, organizational and systemic resilience. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master’s degree in public health from Boston University. She has lived in seven countries and it the author of What’s Killing Us: A Practical Guide to Understanding Our Biggest Global Health Problems. Recent article publications include an article on global health security in Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper and an essay in the Annual Review of Comparative and International Education. She blogs on coaching and personal resilience at www.thisworldneedsbrave.com.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Video link - https://youtu.be/Fqw-9yMV0sI





Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_East_respiratory_syndrome-related_coronavirus 

 
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severe_acute_respiratory_syndrome_coronavirus_2

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $10 Million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund

Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will have access to capital assistance

"Today (3/16/20), the Baker-Polito Administration announced economic support for small businesses with a $10 million loan fund to provide financial relief to those that have been affected by COVID-19.

The $10 million Small Business Recovery Loan Fund will provide emergency capital up to $75,000 to Massachusetts-based businesses impacted by COVID-19 with under 50 full- and part-time employees, including nonprofits. Loans are immediately available to eligible businesses with no payments due for the first 6 months. Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) has capitalized the fund and will administer it.

“As our administration continues to take steps to protect the health and safety of residents, we recognize the hardships facing the small businesses that create the foundation of the state’s economy,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “This recovery loan fund is a new resource to help small businesses address emergency needs due to the disruption caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.”

Continue reading the article
https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-10-million-small-business-recovery-loan-fund


How to Apply:

• Please complete the application found on MGCC’s website, EmpoweringSmallBusiness.org. 
• Completed applications can be sent via email to mgcc@massgcc.com with the subject line “2020 Small Business Recovery Loan Fund”.
• MGCC can be reached by email: mgcc@massgcc.com

Baker-Polito Administration announced economic support for small businesses

Announcement video link => https://youtu.be/FfzIhhGQKrI

MBTA Commuter Rail announces "2020 Reduced Service Schedule"

From the Milford Daily News, an article of interest for Franklin:

"With many workers staying home or heeding advice to avoid crowds, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is implementing changes to service.

Starting Tuesday, the agency will adjust the frequency of service on subway and bus lines. Commuter Rail schedules will be reduced and ferries will be canceled.

“While some of these changes are inconvenient, they maintain a responsible balance between protecting the health and safety of the MBTA workforce and our customers, and our goal of continuing to run safe and reliable service without major disruptions,” MBTA general manager Steve Poftak said in a statement."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200316/mbta-and-commuter-rail-to-implement-schedule-changes-tuesday-in-effort-to-curb-coronavirus-spread


The revised schedule effective March 17
https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2020-winter/2020-cr-reduced-franklin-accessible.pdf

MBTA Commuter Rail announces "2020 REDUCED SERVICE SCHEDULE"

LIVE (Remote!) Concerts by Jamie Barrett

Howdy, folks!

Lots of LIVE concerts coming (remotely) too you soon for FREE on my YouTube Channel!

Click HERE to go to my YouTube Page:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Geetarmann

LIVE (Remote!) Concerts by Jamie Barrett

Be sure to click 'Subscribe' and ring the bell 🔔 so that you don't miss any of my upcoming shows!

Once again, that's:

https://www.youtube.com/user/Geetarmann

Thanks, everyone!

Jamie 🎸