In Other News

Ladybug Walk Returns

Mark your calendar! Saturday, April 25 th is the 4 th Annual Ladybug Cultural & Historical Trail Spring Walk through downtown Franklin and the area. The rain date will be Sunday April 26th .

Start your adventure at Franklin Historical Museum on 80 West Central Street (Route 140) to get your trail map. Stroll through downtown to discover Franklin’s history, and enjoy fun activities and special deals throughout the day at your favorite shops and restaurants along the way.

Stay tuned for more details. Log onto the Franklin Downtown Partnership website at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org. Or, follow the FDP on social media for updates:

https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Can it Happen Here?

We asked public safety and school officials whether something like the Pawtucket mass shooting could happen 'here.'  We heard back from Franklin Superintendent, Lucas Giguere, who noted, "In general, we work closely with the Franklin Police Department and other public safety partners to plan for and support school-based and large-scale events. Protocols are in place for prevention, coordination, emergency response, and post-incident support, and those plans are regularly reviewed and practiced."  He also referenced the School Safety webpage: https://www.franklinps.net/page/school-safety, which outlines the `information we are able to share publicly with our community.'

"As you can imagine, we are careful to balance transparency with the need to protect the integrity of our safety plans and procedures. Sharing too much operational detail can unintentionally compromise the very measures designed to keep students, staff, and community members safe."

A Salt on Nature

The Boston Globe recently reported on the problem of melting snowbanks. The remainin road salt poses threat to New England’s freshwater ecosystems. Indeed they noted, "of all the winter pollutants, road salt is the most concerning because it is particularly harmful to freshwater organisms that haven’t evolved to tolerate salt water."

Christina Luccini Promoted

Franklin's Christina Luccini has been promoted to Inside Sales Support for the U.S. & Canada, following her marketing and sales internships. In her new position, Christina will provide sales support and customer service across North American markets. Christina is a graduate of Bridgewater State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Since joining Eastern Acoustic Works, she has demonstrated strong communication skills, attention to detail and a commitment to supporting both internal teams and external partners.  “Christina’s transition from intern to a full-time sales support role speaks to her professionalism, adaptability and strong work ethic,” says Mark Posgay, Vice President of Global Sales at Eastern Acoustic Works . “We’re excited to see her continue to grow within the organization.”