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Katherine Peters, Director of Residential Energy Efficiency at Eversource, Rep Roy and Chris Porter from National Grid, Director of Customer Energy Management at National Grid.

Roy Among Climate Leaders Honored

State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin) was among those honored at the 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders ceremony held at the State House on Tuesday, January 21 st . The annual event, co-hosted by the Sponsors of Mass Save (National Grid, Eversource, Until, Berkshire Gas, Liberty, and the Cape Light Compact), celebrated 19 “Climate Leaders” across a range of industries for partnering with Mass Save to make substantial and innovative energy
efficiency investments. Representative Roy also received an award honoring him for his
unwavering commitment to advancing energy efficiency in Massachusetts. Collectively, the Mass Save Climate Leaders avoided 47,500 metric tons of CO2, which is equivalent to the amount of energy used by over 6,300 homes in one year. The awardees represented industries across a wide array of sectors such as healthcare; municipalities; community organizations; cultural institutions; hospitality; industrial & agricultural energy efficiency; post-secondary education; developers; the food industry; and school districts. Among those honored was the Acton Boxborough Regional School District (ABRSD). ABRSD Superintendent Peter Light, formerly Principal at Franklin High School, was at the ceremony on behalf of the district to receive the award.

Former Restaurant Proprietor

Wayne P. Staltare, 77, of Milford MA died Friday evening (January 24,
2025) at Blaire House of Milford after a period of declining health.  He had once operated 
his own restaurant named Dominicks’s located in Franklin.

Dean Global Day of Giving Coming

Mark your calendars, Dean family! On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, we’re coming together for a thrilling 24-hour marathon of generosity during our Global Day of Giving! T Every gift, big or small, fuels our mission to empower individual success and strengthen our vibrant community. Let’s rally together and show the world the incredible impact we can create through collaboration and support- help us reach our goal of 800 gifts in 24 hours. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of something bigger—your contribution matters now more than ever! Click here for more information.

Sheriff's Blood Drive This Week

The Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Municipal Police Training Committee, are hosting a community Blood Drive on January 31st! The event will take place at the MPTC Training Facility, located at 42 Thomas Patten Drive in Randolph.Sign up for a donation slot in advance to ensure a smooth and organized experience. Your donation could make a life-saving difference for someone in need.  Please sign up for your preferred time slot using the following link: bit.ly/NCSOdonate.

Medway Board of Health Warns on Avian Flu

State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which very rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of over 60 deceased Canada geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth. The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) are advising the public to refrain from handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick. Read the full press release:

Report observations of dead wild birds:

MassWildlife is collecting information on wild birds to monitor possible outbreaks of Avian Influenza. We particularly interest sick/dead seabirds washing up along coastal areas. Please complete the form and include a photo if possible.

When to report:

• If you find sick or dead seabirds (i.e., gulls, terns, cormorants, sea ducks)

• If you find five or more wild birds of other species at a single location

Poultry Disease Reporting Form:

This form should be used to report sickness or death in DOMESTIC poultry, such as chickens, turkeys, gamebirds, pigeons, guinea fowl, and domestic ducks and geese.

How to Report Sick or Dead Birds:

This form should only be used to report sickness or death in DOMESTIC poultry. You may submit the information below through this form OR by calling the Division of Animal Health at 617-626-1795. The Animal Health Staff division will contact you with more details as needed.

Please visit MDAR's Avian Influenza webpage for more information:

People with questions about the public health impact of HPAI can visit DPH’s Avian Influenza webpage:

or call the Division of Epidemiology (available 24/7) at 617-983-6800.