FTC and DOJ bring first case under new COVID-19 consumer protection law

FTC and DOJ bring first case under new COVID-19 consumer protection law by Colleen Tressler, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC There are no supplements proven to treat or prevent COVID-19. But that doesn't stop some companies from making these kind of unsubstantiated claims, or even false claims that their products work as well — or better — than available COVID-19 vaccines.  If you see claims like these, the FTC wants you to ignore them. Read more -> https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/04/ftc-and-doj-bring-first-case-under-new-covid-19-consumer-protection-law?utm_source=govdelivery

Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Patriot's Day - Apr 19, 2021

Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Patriot's Day

All Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, April 19, in observance of Patriot's Day. 

 

Shared from the Town of Franklin page:   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-offices-closed-patriots-day

 

Town of Franklin Offices Closed for Patriot's Day - Apr 19, 2021

Franklin's Event Outlook: Apr 16 - Apr 22, 2021

Spring showers are here today. We need the rain as we are already in a Stage 2 drought status. Continuing on the positive side, there are live events happening at THE BLACK BOX (Friday) and LiveARTS (Sunday)  and another MasterClass (Monday). Keep the faith, social distance, facial coverings and get the vaccine when you can. We'll need to get through this healthy.

Friday, April 16
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
5:00pm -  Knights of Columbus - scholarship applications due
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:30pm -  TBB: Disney Stars of Broadway
 

Saturday, April 17
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
 

Sunday, April 18
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm -  LiveARTS: Nicholas Kitchen, Violin - Yeesun Kim, Cello - Ann Sears, Piano
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
 

Monday, April 19
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:30pm -  MasterClass: Creativity Curator
 

Tuesday, April 20
9:00am -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm -  wfpr.fm: Pamela Hines – Jazz Journey
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
 

Wednesday, April 21
10:00am -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/ Kim
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
1:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
7:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "The Wonderful World of Wine" – Mark/Kim
7:30pm -  Let’s Laugh Today is Free on ZOOM!
 

Thursday, April 22
10:00am -  wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
11:00am -  wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
12:00pm -  Franklin & KP SADD: Virtual Walk of Tears (5k Run/Walk)
1:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
2:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Talkin’ the Blues" – Jim/Todd
3:00pm -  Electric Youth 2021 (Video Stream on Demand)
6:00pm -  Broadway in Franklin (Video on Demand)
6:30pm   The Peacheaters with the DayBreakers
7:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Frank’s Music" – Frank Falvey
8:00pm -  wfpr.fm: "Talkin' the Blues!" - Jim/Todd

 

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district meeting calendar is found   https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

 

Community Calendar

Grant received with Wrentham for "Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Spaces"

Town of Franklin announces:

"We are pleased to share that we are the recipient of a $188,000 grant to create Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Spaces to support small businesses in economic recovery & revitalization efforts! We are partnering with our neighbor, the Town of Wrentham, on this exciting initiative! "

 

"JUST ANNOUNCED: $5 million across 37 grants awarded to cities, towns, and non-profit entities to support solutions to major regional challenges associated with the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. http://ow.ly/CRKH50EpLjC"

 

State Grant Announcement page

https://www.mass.gov/news/baker-polito-administration-announces-regional-pilot-project-grant-awards-to-support-economic-recovery

 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1382800699877175299

Grant received with Wrentham for "Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Spaces"

Senator Rausch schedules "Youth Legislative Forum" - May 7

"Are you a high school or middle school student in my district? I want to hear about your policy priorities for our Commonwealth.

Join me for my first Youth Legislative Forum on Monday, May 7 from 6 to 7:30 PM.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/studentsspeak2021. See you there! #mapoli"

Shared from Twitter:https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1382763324857802755

Senator Rausch schedules "Youth Legislative Forum" - May 7

Panther News, Friday, April 16, 2021 (video)

Panther News, Friday, April 16, 2021  

 
Produced by Franklin High School's TV Production classes 

Edited by Brian Cottman

 Video link = https://youtu.be/1eaqIYNQwNs

 

COVID-19 cases for Franklin mapped with the State

The latest COVID-19 cases for Franklin mapped along with the State

Map your own comparisons here   https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/4817758/

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ahlgren_lab/status/1382855372441014275

COVID-19 cases for Franklin mapped with the State