In Other News

The following incidents were reported by New England Fire News:

Sunday

At about 6:40 pm, a dirtbike accident at 100 Grove Street brought Franklin first responders on scene. A male victim with “chest trauma” was transported to the Rhode Island Hospital trauma center.

Saturday

Shortly after 7 pm first responders were at an Everett Street residence for an elderly female who had fallen. She was transported to the UMass-Worcester trauma center.

Friday

At 820 am, a serious accident was reported. State Police later confirmed to Observer, that troopers from the State Police Barracks in Foxborough responded to a reported rollover on RT 495 S in Franklin. There were two vehicles involved and both operators were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries (by Franklin Ambulance).

Norfolk Has to Backtrack on Schools Statement

“We wish to clarify that we were advised Tuesday by the state not to expect any new students from the latest changes to the emergency shelter system in Massachusetts due to the five-day stay policy at the site. However, on Wednesday the state clarified to municipalities that students could possibly be enrolled.

“We have been aware all along that, under the federal McKinney–Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, students could be enrolled even during a short sheltering window. The Norfolk Public Schools and King Philip Regional School District each have homeless education liaisons on staff who would assist families with the process.

A No Book Book Club

The first Friday of each month from 6:30PM-8:30PM the No Book Book Club is meeting at Love Your Shelf book store in the center of Bellingham.

“Read whatever you want, talk or don’t talk, no pressure. You can sign up here
to make sure there will be enough seats for everyone.

Senate Passes First Responder Bill

Today the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to ensure that first responders who are permanently injured by violent acts in the line of duty receive their full regular compensation until they reach retirement age. S.2887, An Act relative to disability pensions and critical incident stress management for violent crimes, enshrines into law financial security for first responders and their families after a critical or life-threatening injury occurs while serving their state, county, city, or town.