Wednesday, December 13, 2017

In the News: Hanukkah begins; competition for Sen Ross's seat

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"With the rain holding off on Tuesday evening, members of Franklin’s Jewish community gathered together at the town common for doughnuts, chocolate coins, and dancing to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. 
Chabad Rabbi Mendy Kivman of the Milford Chabad House performed the ceremonial lighting while those gathered around sang, while others watched quietly with joined hands. 
Children danced in circles with Kivman’s wife, Rochy, and spun their new dreidels wherever they could on the slushy sidewalk."

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/franklin-celebrates-first-night-of-hanukkah



"Democrats are lining up for the chance to turn a local state Senate seat from red to blue. 
Kris Aleksov of Wayland, Jacqueline Katz of Norfolk, Colin Meiselman of Wayland and Becca Rausch of Needham are vying for the 2018 Democratic nomination for the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex seat. 
Republican state Sen. Richard Ross, a Wrentham funeral home owner, has represented the district since 2010. 
“Sen. Ross is focused on serving the people of the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District who have overwhelmingly elected him as their State Senator for four terms,” Ross’ office said in a statement. “Sen. Ross’ experience and leadership are needed now, more than ever, when it comes to addressing the numerous challenges before our commonwealth.”

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http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20171212/democrats-eye-ross-state-senate-seat

the ceremonial lighting of the candles was held on the Town Common
the ceremonial lighting of the candles was held on the Town Common

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