In Other News

Thanks to Yanks...

Thanks To Yanks a local non-profit charity, teamed up  with The Doubletree Hotel Milford in the collection of items in s upport, of military families, including veterans and those deployed,  also a generous financial donation was made. Picture L-R facing is Randi Clark of the Doubletree and Mike Shain the Founder and president of Thanks To Yanks. Shain said" We are thrilled and honored to partner  with caring local businesses like the Doubletree" for information on  Thanks To Yanks, please LIKE them on Facebook. (Courtesy of  Thanks To Yanks)

Franklin Water Main Break ~ Shady Lane & Hawthorne Drive

As of early evening Wednesday, crews were  mobilizing and heading to the location for repairs. The DPW says to expect interruptions in water service.

Sanford Dam Report Out

The Town of Medway is pleased to announce that the Sanford Dam Alternatives Analysis Report has been completed and is available on the Town’s website. The
report evaluates potential alternatives for the future of the Sanford
Dam and provides important information to help inform future
discussions. Please note, no decisions have been made regarding the future of the dam, as ownership of the structure remains unknown.

Running a Convenience Store is a SNAP

The owner of a small convenience in Boston was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Boston for fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars’ worth of Supplemental Nutrition  Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The defendant’s monthly SNAP  redemptions in his 150 square foot store ranged from $100,000 – $500,000 per month, far outpacing full-service supermarkets which redeem approximately $82,000 per month in SNAP benefits.

Nurses Strike impacting Foxborough, Too

Hundreds of Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses paraded around Longwood  Medical Area on Wednesday, blaring horns, ringing cowbells and banging  on makeshift drums as part of a historic strike in pursuit of
cost-of-living increases and affordable health insurance, among other  demands. Management responded with a lockout. And, locally, the Foxborough Ambulatory Surgery Center is reportedly  closed  through Friday, with all affected patient procedures being rescheduled.

Medway Hunting for Public Safety Dispatcher

When an emergency strikes, our community relies on the calm, steady voice of a dispatcher to get them the help they need. The Town of Medway, MA is looking for a dedicated, full-time dispatcher to join our team and serve as the vital link between our community and our emergency responders. If you have strong communication skills, thrive under pressure, and want a career where you make a real difference every day, we want to hear from you.  See full job posting here: https://bit.ly/4vR9OiE