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Saturday, September 16, 2023
After a successful decade, President Marie-Frances Rivera to leave MassBudget
Franklin Police recognized by State for Investigation Assistance in Prescription Fraud And Illegal Distribution Scheme
"Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s Office has indicted an individual for impersonating physicians to illegally obtain prescription drugs and then selling those drugs for profit as part of an elaborate drug diversion scheme. The indictment follows a joint investigation by the AG’s Medicaid Fraud Division, Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office and Franklin Police Department.Pascal Girault Jr., also known as Pascal Schnaider Jr. Girault, age 21, of Stoughton, was indicted on Monday, September 11, 2023, by the Statewide Grand Jury in Suffolk Superior Court on 10 counts, including possession with intent to distribute a Class E substance, identity fraud, Medicaid false claims and uttering false prescriptions.The AG’s Office alleges that between September 2021 and May 2022, Girault routinely called pharmacies within Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex County with stolen physician identifications and posed as a physician or a member of the physician's staff to obtain prescriptions for promethazine and promethazine with codeine, which he then sold on the street for profit. The AG’s Office alleges that Girault falsified over two dozen prescriptions, 11 of which were paid for by Medicaid, and in some cases, also obtained azithromycin, an antibiotic commonly known as “Z-Pak”, in an apparent attempt to make his false promethazine prescriptions appear more legitimate."
Franklin Police recognized by State for Investigation Assistance in Prescription Fraud And Illegal Distribution Scheme |
Pay your student loans — not scammers
"You've probably heard the news — federal student loan repayments are starting again in October. But scammers might try and tell you they can help you avoid repayment, lower your payments, or get your loans forgiven — for a price.
Here's how to spot and avoid these scams. Read more -> " https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/09/pay-your-student-loans-not-scammers
Pay your student loans — not scammers |
Friday, September 15, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: September 15, 2023 to September 21, 2023
Friday, September 15
12:00pm - Essential Needs Drive (SAFE Coalition)
1:00pm - Book Sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Matt Zajac & Friends (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - CLOSED TODAY - Thrift Threads thrift shop (changing stock for season)
6:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Critical Mass (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:30pm - K.O. Trio (live music) (3 Restaurant)
Saturday, September 16
9:00am - Book sale ($1/book) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Bag sale (books at $5/bag) (Franklin Public Library)
5:00pm - Mexican Independence Day (tickets req'd) (La Cantina Winery)
5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)
Sunday, September 17
7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
Monday, September 18
6:00pm - Senator Rausch Town Hall (Milford Town Hall)
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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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin's Event Outlook: September 15, 2023 to September 21, 2023 |
Franklin Federated Church Thrift Shop closed 9/15-9/16
Franklin Federated Church's Thrifty Threads shop will be CLOSED this week (Sept 15-16) to enable store volunteers to clear out summer inventory and hang fall clothes.
We are immensely appreciative of the positive response from the community and look forward to reopening with a whole new collection of fall items.
Hours are Friday 1-5 PM and Saturdays 9 AM - 1 PM
Location is FFC @ 171 Main Street, Franklin.
We are looking forward to a Fill-a-Bag Sale, September 30, during our annual Rummage Sale.
Franklin Federated Church Thrift Shop closed 9/15-9/16 |
FHS golf tops Oliver Ames & FHS football tops Brockton on Thursday
Great win for the Panthers today against a very good OA team to move Franklin to 5-0. 152-163Steel-36Lew-36O’Brien/Sully/MILLA- 40https://twitter.com/FHSGolfTeam/status/1702459569090318687
FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Harvest Festival Registration Closing - Friday, Sept 15 at 10 PM
Harvest Festival Registration Closing - Friday, Sept 15 at 10 PM |
Western Region Town Hall on September 18 in Milford (Franklin Town Hall in Oct)
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Dean College Class of 2027 gives the "Wake Up Call"! (video)
Good morning from the Class of 2027!
video link -> https://t.co/YRadFpeYNe
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/DeanCollege/status/1702314145457057878
Hey kids, paint a portrait of Ben Franklin, yes, the 4 legged one: for K-5 students, Sep 26
Join us for a fun art workshop on September 26th. Spend your day with a fun art workshop. We will be painting portrait's of Franklin Police Department one and only Ben Franklin.Register online at franklinma.myrec.com
Paint a portrait of Ben, yes, the 4 legged one: for K-5 students, Sep 26 |
20 ways to celebrate connecting the Dots on the 20th anniversary
Friday, Sep 15 is the 20th anniversary of International Dot Day!
Visit this blog post for resources from NCTE and https://t.co/A1n2qjVWyE that celebrate author Peter H. Reynold's THE DOT and the story's powerful themes of bravery, creativity, & self-expression. https://t.co/fNv4daHyCz
Shared from -> https://t.co/TuYCIV6nFB
Franklin Health Dept: September is National Recovery Month
Franklin Health Dept: September is National Recovery Month |