FHS senior girls video

"Very well done! Would not want to judge which is better: boys vs. girls - no thanks, will just play both on replay for a long time!"

Senior girls video: https://youtu.be/Fosf3DUk1FA




In case you missed the senior boys video:  https://youtu.be/m6CYmDrTWxE

Franklin to help restaurants with outdoor dining options

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

"Several MetroWest communities are trying to help restaurants make up for lost revenue during the coronavirus pandemic by making it easier, and faster, to serve food and drink.

One strategy is to quickly review and approve temporary licenses for outdoor dining. That’s expected to start Monday as part of the state’s second phase of the reopening of the economy. Regulations include having at least 6 feet between tables and a maximum of six people per table.

Framingham started a temporary license approval process for restaurants that want to offer outdoor dining. The Licensing Commission holds a public hearing every Monday to review applications already vetted by internal departments, like police and public health. The commission is expected to make decision within six business days after getting an application.

As of Friday afternoon, Framingham received 13 applications, according to Diane Willoughby, the city’s licensing coordinator."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200606/municipalities-seek-to-help-restaurants-with-outdoor-dining-options

While Franklin did not make mention in this article, readers may recall the guidance was shared here on Saturday. They may also recall Town Administrator Jamie Hellen was granted temporary permitting authority by the Town Council on Wednesday to enable a quicker turn around for license applications than the weekly process mentioned for Framingham. https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator/webforms/temporary-outdoor-dining-guidance-and-application

Franklin to help restaurants with outdoor dining options

Franklin Police Chief Lynch presents on "Use of Force" to Town Council

"Chief Lynch speaks before the Town Council on 6/3/2020, and highlights our publicly available use of force data on our website, as well as recent events:" https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/pages/use-force-data

YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/C5St596WRQE

Use of Force Policy doc  https://www.franklinma.gov/police-department/files/2018-use-force-policy





Shared via Twitter: https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1268721049421611013?s=09

"Phase 2 of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan will begin on June 8"

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

"Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced that the state will begin Phase 2 of its economic reopening plan on Monday, June 8.

Monday marks the earliest date Phase 2 could have started under the phased reopening plan.

“This terrible virus and the terrible toll that it takes will be with us until there are medical breakthroughs with respect to treatments and vaccines,” Baker said. “But thanks to your hard work and your sacrifices, we’re bringing the fight to the virus, we’re moving forward and Massachusetts is continuing to reopen.”

Baker made the announcement during a news conference Saturday afternoon, according to media partner WCVB. He was joined by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders and Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200606/gov-baker-says-phase-2-in-massachusetts-will-begin-monday

Reopening plan  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/reopening-massachusetts

Phased Plan  https://www.mass.gov/doc/reopening-massachusetts-may-18-2020/download

Gov Baker COVID-19 Video file for Saturday, June 6, 2020  = https://youtu.be/5lFu234RJ8o

phtoto of the TV broadcast on Saturday

Empty bowls fund raising goes virtual June 8

On Monday EB begins a virtual "Week of Giving" for the Franklin Food Pantry with an online auction & any direct donation receives a handmade bowl. Let's do this! Below is a raku fired piece made by AP3D! @FHS_EmptyBowls @FranklinFoodPan #emptybowls5 #raku #ap3d #fhsclaystudio pic.twitter.com/pEIzcx86hl

— Brenna M. Johnson (@johnsonb_ms) June 6, 2020

Here's Megan Torrey, recent graduate of FHS & Empty Bowls Community Advisor talking about the upcoming EB virtual "Week of Giving" Mon, June 8th - Fri, June 12th. @FHS_EmptyBowls @FranklinFoodPan @FranklinHS @FHSPantherbook #emptybowls5 pic.twitter.com/DsR2z8aL9q

— Brenna M. Johnson (@johnsonb_ms) June 6, 2020

Shared via Twitter: (1)  https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1269314932300042240?s=09

(2) https://twitter.com/johnsonb_ms/status/1269320932503494656

Auction link opens June 8:  https://sites.google.com/view/emptybowls5/live-auction

Empty bowls fund raising goes virtual

“the overall unemployment rate would have been about 3 percentage points higher than reported"

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

“I do think it’s a little bit of a fragile recovery at this point,” Modestino said. “We are by no means out of the woods, but I think it’s an encouraging start and really the next two, three, four months will tell us where we are.”

Nakosteen noted that the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its report that household surveyors, whose data is used to calculate the unemployment rate, misclassified “a large number” of furloughed workers as employed but absent from work rather than unemployed on temporary layoff as they were instructed.

The bureau’s standard practice is not to change survey data, but if those workers had been classified properly, “the overall unemployment rate would have been about 3 percentage points higher than reported (on a not seasonally adjusted basis),” Friday’s report said.

Like Modestino, Nakosteen urged patience until monthly figures for June and July are available and can indicate if the slight upswing is a trend that will continue or part of an uneven recovery.

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200606/economists-express-caution-over-surprising-jobs-report

FTC Consumer Alert: Donating in difficult times

Donating in difficult times by Jennifer Leach, Associate Director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC These days, there are just so many reasons why people want to do to something to help, to make a difference, to take action. In addition to volunteering or putting their feet to the pavement, lots of people are putting their hands in their wallets to try to make an impact.  Once again, though, scammers will be there. As ever, they follow the headlines and pop up wherever there's money to be made. So, before you make a donation to support any cause, here are a few things to think about and do. Read more https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/06/donating-difficult-times?utm_source=govdelivery  This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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