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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Households May Receive Follow-Up Visits From 2020 Census Takers
Talking the Blues: #18. Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembered
"Stevie Ray Vaughan - October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990. This week marks the 30th year of the passing of Stevie Ray Vaughan and the world has been at a loss since. Vaughan became a blues rock virtuoso in a short period of time and left a legacy that others have followed.
This week we focus on his music, his story and his legacy. We listen to Stevie's music as the music of some of the artists that influenced him including Jimmy Rogers, Albert Collins, Albert King and Jimi Hendrix.
There is a little bit of something for everyone. RIP Stevie - Rock on!"
Talking the Blues is broadcast on the internet at wfpr.fm and 102.9 on the local Franklin area radio dial on Thursday at 11:00 AM/2:00 PM/8:00 PM. The show repeats on Saturday at 5:00 PM.
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| Talking the Blues: #18. Stevie Ray Vaughan Remembered |
“This pandemic ... is precisely the kind of civil defense emergency"
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"With the Supreme Judicial Court expected to hear arguments in a little over a week over a lawsuit challenging Gov. Charlie Baker’s COVID-19 executive orders, Attorney General Maura Healey has filed a lengthy defense of the governor and the legality of his actions to control the coronavirus.
Baker has been sued by a group of business owners, religious leaders and others over the numerous executive orders he has issued since declaring a public emergency on March 10 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The orders have included everything from forced business and school closures to size limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings.
The plaintiffs claim that Baker overstepped his legal authority, but Healey argued in a briefing filed with the SJC that Baker acted well within the scope of the Civil Defense Act to protect the public from the coronavirus.
“The CDA gives the Governor extensive authority to protect the Commonwealth during a civil defense emergency,” Healey wrote. “The Act defines ‘civil defense’ broadly, and responding to the current pandemic falls within its scope because COVID-19 is a ‘natural cause’ that threatens the public health and welfare of the Commonwealth’s residents.”
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Civil Defense Act https://www.mass.gov/lists/emergency-preparedness-laws-and-regulations
or directly to the doc with this link https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-639-of-the-acts-of-1950-civil-defense-act-mema-law/download
or directly to the doc with this link https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-639-of-the-acts-of-1950-civil-defense-act-mema-law/download
Related article on the AG filing in support of Gov Baker
What is Rhode Island doing to re-open schools?
From the Boston Globe, an article of interest for Franklin:
"What Governor Gina Raimondo announced Monday was effectively an extension of the biggest project affecting students and parents in Rhode Island: the reopening of schools. She said districts have until Oct. 13 to start in-person learning -- the day after Columbus Day.But she made clear her plan is flexible. The districts that are ready to go can open with in-person learning on Sept. 14, but the more apprehensive superintendents – and there are plenty – have an extra month to gradually allow students to move from distance learning to in-person learning.
“We’re going to give this a try, and like everything we’ve done together over the past six months, if it doesn’t work, we’ll adjust,” Raimondo said during a press conference on Monday. “If we have problems, we’ll deal with it, but we owe it to our children to get them back into school.”
Raimondo has been clear for weeks that she believes schools should reopen to all students as soon as possible for two key reasons: 1. We don’t know this for sure, but it’s reasonable to assume that in-person learning is more effective than distance learning. 2. She wants Rhode Island’s economy to continue reopening, and that’s nearly impossible if parents have to stay home with their children all day."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/08/31/metro/raimondos-school-reopening-plan-buys-districts-more-time-make-call-in-person-learning/?
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/08/31/metro/raimondos-school-reopening-plan-buys-districts-more-time-make-call-in-person-learning/?
Related article on re-opening in RI
School districts express concerns
In the News: task force formed to tackle car thieves; primary may see record turnout
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Several area communities have been targeted by two apparent separate groups of car thieves, and now a task force is seeking to catch the suspects.
Hopkinton Police said a task force made up of themselves, Holliston, Sherborn, Franklin, Medway, Millis and Wrentham police departments, as well as the Massachusetts State Police, are searching for the suspects.
“Our detectives have been monitoring this for quite some time,” Hopkinton Chief Joseph Bennett said Monday.
The task force was set up about three weeks ago. The car thefts, as well as car break-ins, have been occurring for about three months, Detective Sgt. Scott van Raalten said."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200831/two-groups-of-car-thieves-are-targeting-area-from-hopkinton-to-franklin-now-seven-area-police-departments-have-set-up-task-force-to-catch-them?rssfeed=true
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200831/two-groups-of-car-thieves-are-targeting-area-from-hopkinton-to-franklin-now-seven-area-police-departments-have-set-up-task-force-to-catch-them?rssfeed=true
“I think we all know this has been an extraordinary year for virtually everything about our lives, and elections are no different,” Galvin, the state’s elections overseer, said at a State House press conference.
“We’re having an election tomorrow, I think under the most unusual circumstances.”
On the eve of a primary election in which ways to participate have been reshaped around the COVID-19 pandemic, Galvin provided a turnout forecast -- he expects 1.2 million to 1.3 million votes, once all are tallied -- and laid out the ground rules for voters."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Monday, August 31, 2020
Franklin, MA: Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 2 - 5:45 PM
Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 2, 2020
5:45 PM
Agenda & Meeting Packet
September 2, 2020
5:45 PM
Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street
2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street
The public will NOT be permitted to enter the building or participate in person. Only
pre-approved participants on the meeting agenda will be allowed to enter the Building and participate in person.
Residents can attend and participate via the “ZOOM” Platform.
Agenda
1. COVID-19 Phase 3 Update
a. Microenterprise grant update
1. COVID-19 Phase 3 Update
a. Microenterprise grant update
2. Market Analysis & Market Position Marketing Discussion & Work Plan
Connection info for this meeting contained in the agenda doc
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| Franklin, MA: Economic Development Subcommittee - Agenda - Sep 2 - 5:45 PM |
Franklin, MA: Board of Health - Agenda - Sep 2 - 5:00 PM
1) Reading and Acceptance of August 5, 2020 meeting minutes
2) OLD BUSINESS
• Chairman opens the floor for any other old business
3) NEW BUSINESS
• Emergency Drive Through Dispensing Site Presentation
• Penalty Provision
• Annual Report
• Arbovirus Update
4) HEALTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT
• Chairman opens the floor for any other new business
5) CITIZENS COMMENTARY
6) ADJOURNMENT
Agenda doc online includes the connection information
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| Franklin, MA: Board of Health - Agenda - Sep 2 - 5:00 PM |
Primary Election - Sep 1 - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Franklin High School
Note, this Primary election opens at 7:00 AM. Most prior elections opened at 6. Not this time.
Election Info: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/pages/2020-elections-voting
Sample ballots: https://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk/pages/2020-sample-ballots
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| :00 AM to 8:00 PM at Franklin High School |
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| Primary Election - Sep 1 - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
The Election Collection can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/2020-election-collection.html
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/08/2020-election-collection.html
PMC Kids Ride goes Virtual - Sep 19-20
PMC Franklin Kids Ride 2020 is re-imagined !
Cancer isn't taking the year off so neither is the the PMC Franklin Kids Ride. This year's ride will be a VIRTUAL ride on the weekend of September 19-20. Kids can ride as much or as little as they want in their own neighborhood, on a bike path or anywhere they choose! It's a great opportunity for them to be creative, have some fun, make it their own, and raise money to help find a cure for cancer.
Get family, friends, and neighbors to register too. All local communities are encouraged to participate. There is no registration fee and no fundraising minimum and all money raised will go directly to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.
These donations benefit research, treatment, and care for children and families impacted by cancer. Since 2006, PMC Franklin Kids ride has raised over $540,000 for the Jimmy fund and we look forward to adding to the total this year. Sign up today to be a virtual rider and/or donate at:https://kids.pmc.org/franklin
For more information, please contact Lisa Marchioni at lisabxyz@verizon.net
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer.
Many kids. One mission. Cure cancer.
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| PMC Kids Ride goes Virtual - Sep 19-20 |
50+ Job Seekers Program Fall Schedule
Eight Bi-weekly Sessions: Tuesdays 10 am – Noon
Thanks to new funding from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and MCOA, we are excited to announce our 6th year and offer 50+ Job Seekers eight virtual, interactive workshops starting September 15th.
The 50+ Job Seekers program is now launching its 6th year, providing career transition support, strategies, materials and guidance to the 50+ demographic of job seekers.
The 50+ Job Seekers program is now launching its 6th year, providing career transition support, strategies, materials and guidance to the 50+ demographic of job seekers.
Come network with fellow job seekers, pick up new skills or refresh your current
ones. We present the topics essential to your job search. We equip and empower you to be successful. Learn from our experienced Career Coach facilitators.
Mark your calendar and commence your journey to re-Invention and transformation.
- 9/15: Self-Assessment, Career Pathways and Ageism
- 9/29: Turn your Resume into a Marketing Tool
- 10/13: Create a Robust LinkedIn Profile
- 10/27: Use LinkedIn as a Job Search Tool
- 11/10: Develop your STARS/PARS
- 11/24: Network your way to a New Career
- 12/8: Create a Marketing Plan/Job Search Toolbox
- 12/15: Panel Event: Practice Interviewing with Employers
To Register: If you have already attended 50+ sessions or townhalls, you will receive an invitation from one of our Group Leaders to register for these events.
If you are New to the 50+ program and have never attended any sessions, registration is required. Use the link below to register; select Town Hall and complete the rest of the form. Upon receipt, you will receive an email with a link to attend the event.
If you are New to the 50+ program and have never attended any sessions, registration is required. Use the link below to register; select Town Hall and complete the rest of the form. Upon receipt, you will receive an email with a link to attend the event.
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Ed Lawrence
Group Leader
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| 50+ Job Seekers Program Fall Schedule |
Charles River Watershed Association: new issue of "River Current"
Charles River Watershed Association (@charlesriver) tweeted at 8:46 PM on Sun, Aug 30, 2020:
"Did you catch our August issue of the River Current? It's packed with the latest on I-90, cyanobacteria bloom news, a farewell to summer interns, and more! "
River Current = https://t.co/ClVmKXX8RV
Charles River tweet with link = https://t.co/bMCuBgeFOh
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| Charles River Watershed Association |
In the News: some protest against State flu shot requirement; case clusters arising from smaller gatherings
From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:
"Hundreds rallied outside the Massachusetts State House on Sunday to protest the state’s mandate for all of the Commonwealth’s students to receive a flu shot by the end of the year.
A sizable crowd had gathered on Beacon Street by 10 a.m.
People who were scheduled to speak at the protest told NewsCenter 5′s Josh Brogadir that they do not want to be known as “anti-vaccine,” but they do want to be able to make that decision for their children on their own.
On Aug. 19, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced that flu shots will now be required for all students in the state’s schools, from child care through colleges. Students older than six months will have to be vaccinated by Dec. 31, unless either a medical or religious exemption is provided."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"Images of packed beaches, lakes and bars have made the rounds on traditional and social media for much of the summer, drawing scorn from those concerned about the coronavirus spreading among those crowds.
Less prominent but also troubling are the growing instances of case clusters arising from smaller gatherings.
Contact tracing yields information about the sources of infections as the USA, by far the world leader in total COVID-19 cases and deaths, grapples with how to keep its population safe while propping up a flagging economy. More than 182,000 Americans have been killed by the disease.
The hasty reopening of businesses across much of the nation after the spring shutdown was largely blamed for a summer surge in infections, but social functions of various sizes among relatives, friends and co-workers may have been a contributing factor as well."
Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Franklin Interact delivers 100 masks to the Boston Rescue Mission (audio)
"We just delivered 100 masks to the Boston Rescue Mission!! We’re still going and are making masks for the Greater Boston Food Bank and St.Francis Home next. Thank you so much to all of the club members who made masks for our first project!"
The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary.
FM #339 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 339 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Pratusha Nouduri and Saivagmita (Vagmi) Kantheti of the Franklin Interact Club on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. Our conversation was conducted via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary. The show notes provides links to their web page, Twitter account, Instagram account and email.
Let’s listen to my conversation with Pratusha and Vagmi and find out how you can help their community service efforts.
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“Franklin Interact is first starting with mask making. The Boston Rescue Mission has asked for 100+ masks. We also plan to provide the Medway House and Franklin Food Pantry with hygiene supplies, we need your help to make this possible. “
The group web page https://franklinmainteract.weebly.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/FranklinIntera1
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/franklinma_interact/
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/franklinma.interact
Email for additional questions franklininterat@gmail.com
Their GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/ufj3xq-franklin-interact
Email for additional questions franklininterat@gmail.com
Their GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/ufj3xq-franklin-interact
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
- If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
- If you don't like something here, please let me know
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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Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 2, 2020
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
a. July 29, 2020
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
- None Scheduled
5. APPOINTMENTS
- None Scheduled
6. HEARINGS - 7:10 pm
Lot Line #4: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Beaver and Oak Streets
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
- None Scheduled
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Building, Inspections, ZBA: Gus Brown
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
a. Capital Budget Subcommittee
b. Budget Subcommittee
c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-51: Gift Acceptance - Veterans Department, $15.423.66 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-51 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-52: Revision of 2020 Town Council Meeting Schedule (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-52 - Majority Roll Call Vote )
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-53: Appropriation of Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per M.G.L Ch.44, §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-53 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/mai/files/10c._resolution_20-53_-_peg_funds.pdf
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-54: Gift Acceptance - Senior Center, $396.30 (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-54 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Resolution 20-55: Acceptance of Grant of Roadway Easement - S.C. Rossi Automotives Services, Inc. (Motion to Approve Resolution 20-55 - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-858: Zoning Map Changes on or Near Beaver and Oak Streets - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 20-858 to a second reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
Bylaw Amendment 20-859: Sewer System Extension - 100 Daniels Street - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 20-859 to a Second Reading - Majority Roll Call Vote)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
- None Scheduled
ADJOURN
Note:
Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting
Connection info and the associated documents released for the agenda can be found in the one PDF
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Sep 2, 2020 |
Hockomock League statement on sports via @HockomockSports
"The Hockomock League officially announced the move of girls volleyball to the Fall 2 season in a statement released on Saturday afternoon. The announcement follows Thursday’s meeting with league athletic directors and principals.
Volleyball joins football, competitive cheerleading, and unified basketball in the Fall 2 season, which is slated to start on February 22. Boys and girls soccer, field hockey, golf, and cross country are scheduled to start on September 18 at the earliest, with some schools pushing the start date until September 21 due to Rosh Hashanah. The MIAA announced its guidelines and modification for those sports on Friday, which can be found at here.“The Hock realizes the reality of many schools starting in a remote-only structure, keeping buildings closed, as well as hybrid schools not having appropriate access to their gymnasiums,” the statement said. At least five Hockomock schools – Canton, Franklin, King Philip, Mansfield, and Taunton – are set to start the school year fully remote.The statement included a total of five key bullet points, including a vote against out-of-season coaching. The MIAA Board of Directors voted on August 19 to “allow out of season coaching from September 18th, 2020 through July 3rd, 2021, as approved by the member school principal.” The Hock voted unanimously to “continue to follow the MIAA Handbook guidelines on out-of-season coaching until at least November 1. Rule 40, titled “Out-of-Season Coach-Athlete Contact Limitations” partially reads that “between seasons a coach may conduct a meeting(s) with team candidates only to elect captains, collect equipment, issue equipment, to provide for physical examinations, to conduct legitimate fund-raising events, or to offer wellness workshops or activities.” You can view the entire MIAA Handbook at here (http://www.miaa.net/gen/miaa_generated_bin/documents/basic_module/MIAA_Handbook19_21.pdf)."
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