2020-2021 Trash and Recycling Mailer
The annual mailer to Franklin Residents for July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2020-2021.pdf
2020-2021 Trash and Recycling Mailer |
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2020-2021 Trash and Recycling Mailer |
Franklin Downtown Partnership - Special Meeting on Re-opening Business - June 4, 2020 |
FM #285 Board of Health Meeting - 6/03/20 (audio) |
meeting opening - screen view captured |
triadic approach to water |
MS4 permit explained |
storm water mitigation expenses |
storm water utility fee described |
preliminary rate on storm water utility fee |
leaf pick up added as a service as part of storm water utility fee |
DPW Director Robert "Brutus" Cantoreggi speaking |
Board of Health - June 3, 2020 - Recap |
“Justice will not be served until those who are unaffected are as outraged as those who are” Benjamin Franklin
“Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity” Horace Mann
Melanie Hamblen: Remarks for Kneel for Nine - June 2 |
"Today (6/3/20), Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, and Early Education & Care Commissioner Samantha Aigner-Treworgy to provide an update on COVID-19 reopening, testing, and restrictions on long-term care facilities.Video link = https://youtu.be/W0UOs7YYvjE
"The market is on schedule for opening day this Friday, June 5th!
While the farmers' market has been a great social gathering space for many years, we have to adjust to the current world climate and make it a shopping only experience for 2020.
Due to that, there are going to some changes. Please review the new shopper guidelines so that you can be prepared for shopping local this season.
When you arrive at the market on Friday, proceed to the market entrance and please be patient as we adjust to our new setup. We all look forward to bringing you the best foods and goods from our local farms and producers."
Franklin Farmers Market re-opens for the season on Friday, June 5 |
"Ndoumbe Ndoye, 17, was in middle school when she ordered a tub of skin bleaching cream off the internet.
She bought it with a $10 Amazon gift card she was given for her birthday.
“When it came to my house, I threw that away,” she told a sea of more than 1,000 people kneeling and sitting Tuesday night on the Franklin Town Common. “On that day forward, I began to love myself again.”
The “Kneel for Nine” gathering was organized by the newly-formed Franklin Residents Confronting Racism. Spearheaded by Justin Bates, attendees knelt in memory of George Floyd, the black man who was killed on Memorial Day while in police custody in Minneapolis. The nine minutes is a response to the amount of time a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck."
image courtesy of twitter account of Paul O'Donoghue https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EZjFmiDXgAA9nKd?format=jpg&name=large |
For days, people across the nation have been taking to the streets to protest George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police and the larger pattern of unarmed black men being killed by law enforcement officers. Here’s how Massachusetts’ elected officials have used their voices on Twitter.
Gov. Charlie Baker, Republican:
On Monday, June 1, he tweeted: “The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police was a horrible tragedy - one of countless tragedies to befall people of color across the United States. The vast majority of protesters today did so peacefully, toward a common goal of promoting justice and equality. I am deeply thankful for their voices and their positive, forceful message. I also want to express my gratitude to all the police officers and other first responders working to protect the people of Boston from the individuals whose violent actions, looting and property destruction was criminal and cowardly - and distracted from the powerful statement made today by thousands of Massachusetts residents.
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FM #284 FPS Superintendent Sara Ahern 5/31/20 (audio) |
Teachers to Run Marathon for Franklin Food Pantry |
Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for 6/3-6/4 |
Franklin, MA: Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #4 - June 4 |