In Other News

"Look Up" 

The “Look Up” Gallery Opening Event was held Friday, March 7, 3:45 to 4:45 pm at Franklin Public Library featuring the work of artist, Ali Rheaume. At the event, she spopke about how sustaining a brain injury led her from being an elementary PE teacher to become an award-winning artist. She was joined in discussing the topic by Hunter Schulz from Milford, who also is recovering from a brain injury.  The art work will be displayed from March 1 to 29 during library
hours.  For more information about Ali and her art, go to https://alirheaume.com/embracing-unique

 Wind Turbine Troubles

According to CapeCod.com, the federal Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has ordered Vineyard Wind to fully inspect the damaged wind turbine that was apparently struck by lightning late last month. Vineyard Wind said a preliminary investigation indicates lightning hit turbine AW-38. This is the turbine that lost its blade last year.

Lottery Needs Money

Treasurer Deborah Goldberg poses with Mark William Bracken in 2022 after swearing him in as the Lottery's interim executive director. [Courtesy/Twitter].  With many consumes tightening their belts the treasurer said her team is projecting "flat" retail Lottery sales and a net profit of $1.05 billion for fiscal 2026, the same target in place for fiscal 2025. In addition, costs are rising, she said.