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All That Jazz
The hot spot in town Thursday night was Magnolia Heights Gracious Retirement Living. The Ko Trio, which often play at 3 Restaurant, was the headliner for an evening of jazz-flavored music free to residents and the public. The KO Trio is Kymberlee O’Brien, a jazz vocalist and percussionist who hails originally from California, where she performed in world-class jazz clubs along the Pacific Coast Highway, including La Jolla, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco; Jim McCue is a versatile guitarist and bass player; and a sideman who plays in various bands/duos in the area; and, Paul Hoogeveen is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed in nightclubs and at special events throughout New England since the 1980s. He recently returned to playing double bass.
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On Wednesday, March 6, at about 10:20 a.m., Norfolk Police and Fire received reports of smoke alarms sounding at the Norfolk Housing Authority, 33 Rockwood Road. Upon arrival, Norfolk Police officers observed light smoke in a hallway of the building. Fire crews arrived on scene and quickly stretched a hose line into a unit on the second floor to extinguish the fire. The fire, which was contained to one unit, was declared under control and crews began overhaul operations within 10 minutes of arriving. Residents had safely evacuated the building before the arrival of first responders. No injuries were reported. One resident was displaced and is being assisted by family and friends. Franklin Housing Authority manages the property under a contractual arrangement.
Music Scholarship
Audrey Sherrill & Michael D'Ambrisi Music Scholarship just landed on Bold.org!
Below are the basic details:
- Eligibility: Any undergraduate student in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, or Massachusetts with at least a 3.0 GPA who is studying, Music Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, or Jazz Studies may apply. Candidates with a classical focus will be given preference.
- Amount: $10,500
- Winners: 3 ($3,500 each)
- Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
- Scholarship Link: https://bold.org/scholarships/audrey-sherrill-and-michael-dambrisi-music-scholarship/
Assisted Living Concerns
Fearing a disruption in health care delivery by the end of the month, assisted living supporters pressed lawmakers last week to extend a pandemic-era order that would allow nurses to continue providing basic services to residents, including injections, oxygen management and simple wound care. The current extension permitting basic care for assisted living residents, as well as staffing and training flexibilities, is slated to lapse on March 31, leaders from the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association said during an advocacy day event. "If the order expires March 31, then those residents would need to find other ways to receive those services," Brian Doherty, CEO of Mass-ALA, said. "The services have been allowed since April of 2020, when it was originally a governor's emergency order. And there was a UMass Boston study that found that residents benefitted from these services because they received the insulin injections and other services in a more timely manner that improved health outcomes."
Commuter Rail Delayed
On March 9, a downed Amtrak wire forced over 80 passengers to evacuate on the commuter rail around 3 pm. Franklin Line train 1708 was held near Ruggles station once fire crews arrived and the passengers onboard were evacuated. Shuttle buses replaced regular service for a time, with regular train service resuming around 8:00 p.m., according to the MBTA.
Ladybug Walk Scheduled
The second Annual Ladybug Trail Spring Walk has been set for Saturday, April 20 with a rain date of April 21. More details can be found here.
King Street Summer Camp Registration
Join the Franklin Rec Department for fun in the sun! We enjoy outdoor activities, field trips, arts & crafts, gaga ball, playgrounds and much more at our 5 day camp at King Street Memorial Park. Our program meets at King Street Memorial Field and begins at 8:30am each day and finishes at 3:30pm. Early drop off or late pick up is available at an additional cost of $10.00 per day per child. For more information about summer camp at King Street Memorial Park, please click here.
