"The state government will deliberate next week on a plan expected to save money for local power customers.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is scheduled to consider the town's municipal aggregation plan at a hearing Monday afternoon.
In a municipal aggregation arrangement, towns look to save ratepayers money by going out to bid for the supply of power. The intention is to use the number of local customers as leverage to seek a cost that is lower than the default rate charged by the utility company."
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- The Municipal Aggregation Plan
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/02/municipal-aggregation-program.html
- From the Town Council meeting where this was approved
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/03/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html
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| cover page of presentation to Town Council on Aggregation Program |
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"A local group dedicated to combating substance abuse is looking toward its future.
The Support for Addicts and Families by Empowerment (SAFE) Coalition, which formed last year, held a strategic planning meeting this summer to consider ways to sustainably continue its efforts.
State Rep. Jeff Roy, one of the group's founding members, said the tone of the meeting was optimistic.
"It went really well - the future's looking bright," he said. "There are lots of good things happening, and we know we're saving lives."
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