Board of Health reporting underway #boh0907 meeting mins of Apr 4 for approval, motion to accept, moved, accepted by roll call vote 3-0.
Melissa and Ginny not present for this session, John Robinson, regional health inspector, provides updates on inspections... Joined July 19, Cathy impressed with his detail on inspection reports. #boh0907
Nurse update, 174 in Aug, vs 182 in July... COVID cases reported to portal, booster clinic held Aug 10, flu season upon us, 81 flu cases last season, clinic Oct 12 at Senior Center, high dose available... Heart disease bingo at central Park Terrace #boh0907
Coordination with food pantry for a mobile pantry once a month at Central Park Terrace also. #boh0907 budget line item for vaccines and medical supplies now available, free vaccines for uninsured and underinsured and 18 and younger. COVID tests available via health dept
Epidiomologist report, no COVID related deaths in Aug, weekly wellness alerts sent weekly (shared via Franklin Matters) #boh0907 storymap updated with water tests results at Beaver Pond. Health Fair at Library coming many vendors will be appearing. Tour of storymap coming
More info and resources coming as DPH works to bring more to the local 309 board of health, starting with a capacity assessment and then based upon findings move from there #boh0907 Oct 19 is the date for the health fair at Library
Flyer coming to help advertise, dance performance, Forekicks appearing, family focused, Night owl farm also appearing to provide 50 bags of healthy food for first come. #boh0907 discussion on other topics including continuing the hybrid format...
Meeting adjourns, vote via roll call 3-0, #boh0907
Next up the Town Council at 7 PM.
Citizen comment on the MA flag and seal needs to change #edc0720 recording of the presentation at the Library in June is available franklinmatters.org/2022/06/change… there is commission underway, it took them more than a year to determine a change is needed
Live reporting for the Economic Development subcommittee meeting underway as meeting opens at 5:50pm. #edc0720 Chair and 3 members present along with Town staff
Nu-Style property and prior proposal major point of discussion; current land owners neighboring the site per the ULI report as opposed to do anything #edc0720
#Schcom0719 live reporting for the school committee meeting now underway (yes, starting late)
The workshop closed out and the committee shuttled downstairs to the Council chamber for the meeting and live broadcast. First with new superintendent Lucas Giguere who now provides his Supt report. #schcom0719
Updates on group work within district, superintendent orientation, consultant group work, July 12-14 conf for superintendents & assts; Unified BB team recognition at Town Council Weds, MIAA board of directors, new England Patriots recognition coming too #schcom0719
#schcomGoals0719 live reporting of the School Committee meeting to set their goals is underway. Assuming gremlins are kept at bay, the audio recording will be available in couple of days. @TracyNovick leading the session
All 7 members of the committee present for this session, due to break before the regular meeting coming up at 7 PM. #schcomGoals0719
Chap 71 outlines the School Committee role and responsibilities, hiring the superintendent, setting policy, monitor/approve budget, contract negotiation & setting overall goals for the district the key items #schcomGoals0719
Meeting opened by Chair Mercer, reads the normal opening protocol statement on access via live stream, cable or Zoom. Also available via YouTube #tc0622
Motion to approve minutes of Apr 13 meeting, moved, second, passes
Motion to approve minutes of May 25, motion for approval of May 26, separate motions, separate seconds, both passed as did the first with 9-0 votes #tc0622