Library and Community News

Framingham Community Mental Health Seminar

Wed, August 26, 2020

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

An introduction to resources available to Framingham residents in identifying and responding to residents facing mental health challenges. To register, click HERE.

Sponsored by the City of Framingham, Framingham Health Department, Office of the Mayor, City Council, Advocates Inc., Framingham Police Department, Senate President Karen Spilka, State Representatives Maria Robinson, Jack Lewis, and Carmine Gentile.

Program:

  • Introduction (10 min) Program Led by Katelyn Dehey of Advocates Inc. and Officer Jason Ball of Framingham Police Department
  • Overview of Co-Response Jail Diversion Program Collaboration with Framingham Police Department (10 min)
  • Identifying Signs & Symptoms of Mental Illness (20 min)
  • Mental Health First Aid Overview (MHFA) (15 min)
  • Overview of Framingham Community Mental Health Resources (5 min)
  • Questions (30 min)
  • Closing Remarks by Mayor Spicer (3 minutes)

Community Hour Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 5 p.m., Focused on Voting in Framingham

Mayor Spicer will be joined by Framingham’s City Clerk Lisa Ferguson to discuss voting in Framingham. Attendees will be able to pose questions/comments during the hour via the chat function. If people cannot attend and have questions, please email ajewell@framinghamma.gov with the subject line: Aug. 11 Community Hour. Click here for information on how to join.

The Community Hour will be available on the Framingham Government Channel and live on Access Framingham TV on RCN channel 3, RCN HD channel 1100, Verizon channel 43, and Comcast channel 9. A video recording of the Zoom will be available following for those who cannot attend.

FREE COVID-19 Testing August 5-14: Information in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

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Thanks to the Governor's Office, Senate President Spilka and Framingham's Legislative delegation, residents will have access to FREE, Drive-up COVID-19 testing, starting Wednesday, August 5 at Keefe Tech.

Location: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham

Dates and Times

   * August 5-14, 2020, Monday - Friday

   * Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 2-6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday – 8am -12pm

Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic

Appointment :No appointment required

Format: Drive-through only

Cost: FREE; no insurance required

Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests

FREE Drive-up COVID-19 Testing, Starting Wednesday at Keefe Tech

Thanks to the Governor's Office, Senate President Spilka and Framingham's Legislative delegation, residents will have access to FREE, Drive-up COVID-19 testing, starting Wednesday, August 5 at Keefe Tech.

Location: Joseph P. Keefe Technical High School, 750 Winter Street, Framingham

Dates and Times

   * August 5-14, 2020, Monday - Friday

   * Monday, Wednesday, and Friday – 2-6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday – 8am -12pm

Eligibility: Open to everyone; symptomatic and asymptomatic

Appointment :No appointment required

Format: Drive-through only

Cost: FREE; no insurance required

Test Results: People will receive results in approximately 72 hours from Fallon Ambulance, who is conducting the tests

Covid-19: When Will We Have a Vaccine?

COVID: When will we have a vaccine? poster

Virtual Presentation by Dr. Luk Vandenberghe
Wednesday, August 5, 7pm

Over 14 million people in the world have been infected by Covid-19 and over half a million have already died. The only way we can begin to return to normal life is with a safe and effective vaccine. When will we have one? How will we know it works? How will we deploy one globally? Hear from a researcher who is working 18 hour days to develop a Covid-19 vaccine. Dr. Luk Vandenberghe normally focuses on developing genetic treatments for inherited blindness, but when the pandemic hit, he and his lab pivoted to work on Covid-19. Join us for this inside look at where we are with a vaccine. This is a virtual presentation. Please email dhoffman@minlib.net for the Zoom link.   

Sponsored by the Waltham Public Library.