Live reporting: Information Matters to Closing, with Executive Session in between

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
called attention to the 2 new donations
from the class of 1967 and the Newcomers Club
to help support kids who could use it but would not necessarily qualify for financial support

Unified arts track meet, approx 10 school districts hosted today at FHS
thanks to the high school administration to come to support kids and adults in the neighborhood

School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

• Budget Sub Committee – Dr. O’Malley
• Community Relations Sub Committee – Ms. Schultz

next coffee Fri Jun 9th, at Senior Center 9 AM
newsletter coming

School Committee Liaison Reports

• JPCC (Joint Parent Communication Council) – Dr. Bergen

discussion on multiple events at recent meeting lead to a discussion of the Community Calendar

• SWAC (School Wellness Advisory Council) – Ms. Douglas

end of year reporting coming together rather than a presentation to the Committee


6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.


7. Executive Session
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss contractual bargaining with FEA
Motion: ___________ Second: _____________
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Bilello, Ms. Scofield, Ms. Douglas, Dr. Bergen, Dr. O’Malley, Ms. Schultz, Dr. Jewell.

vote 7-0


8. Return to Open Session

motion to return, seconded, passed 7-0
 9. Discussion ratification of Educational Support Professional Memorandum of Understanding
reviewed the contract and unaniously accepted

10. Action Item N 
– I recommend ratification of the MOU for the ESP contract.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0


11. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley
seconded, passed 7-0

Live reporting: Action Items

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $357.00 from Annie Sullivan Middle School for
an FHS Scholarship as detailed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $650.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Mike and Maureen Sabolinski for
the Donald Sabolinski Scholarship.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,500.00 from the Class of 1967 for in-house
enrichment.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

f. I recommend appointing Dr. Sara Ahern to the Accept Collaborative Board for the 2017-2018 school year.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

g. I recommend appointing Dr. Sara Ahern to the Bi-County Collaborative Board for the 2017-2018 school year.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $350.00 from the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for the FHS schoolwide student activity account.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

i. I recommend acceptance of donations totaling $2,100.00 for FHS Scholarships as follows:

1. $1,000.00 from Fidelity Charitable for Fernando P. Baglioni Scholarship
2. $1,000.00 from Vanguard Charitable for Andrew Coppola Scholarship
3. $100.00 from Bethiah Beale Crane for the Robert Lima Scholarship

motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

j. I recommend increasing School Lunch Prices as detailed.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

k. I recommend adoption of Finance Resolution supporting the recommendations made by The Foundation Budget Review Commission.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

l. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $812.00 from the Class of 1967 for in-house
enrichment.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

m.I recommend acceptance of a check for $693.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field trips.
motion to approve, seconded, passed 7-0

Live Reporting: Discussion Only Items

3. Discussion Only Items

• Annual appointment of Superintendent to ACCEPT and Bi-County Collaborative’s Board of Directors for 2017-2018
• School Lunch Prices   https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczQ2pQOGxkTElUc0RkU1VEZ2xJNlBldXZWaG1F

looking to provide more environmentally sustainable trays

food department covers all the costs except for the health care, however an increase of lunch prices can start making a contribution towards that

middle school pricing will stay the same but an increase of $.25 at elementary and high school levels is proposed

approx 8% district wide have reduced or free lunch, has grown from 3 to 8% over the past 3-4 years

want to work towards composting food waste and include the new trays; no change immediately but would be coming down the pike

 

• Foundation Budget Review Commission - Recommendation Resolution – Denise Schultz   https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczbVpCVVNxc3lxUk9OTGNWcFNUSGtWY2NENmJ3

new resolution (link above) that some School Committee's are endorsing to ask for an increase in the Foundation Budget from the State

we are historically below the state average, we will vote ont his coming up during the actions

Live Reporting: K12 Art Program and Franklin Arts Academy Updates

The document for presentation and discussion scheduled for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting May 23, 2017.

K-12 Art and Franklin Arts Academy Update from Franklin Matters

The full agenda for the School Committee meeting is found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-may_23.html

1. come away with an understanding of the depth and rigor of the program
2. significant changes at the high school
3. FAA now in its 7th year

the slides showing the progression from grade to grade through K to 12 are stunning displays

video samples too, check them out

collaborative learning at 2nd grade working on a project as part of the social emotional learning lesson

check out the step by step page for the mosaic creation at Remington Middle School

the final installation will be a 7x7 exhibit with 49 panels as a permanent installation at the school

12 yr change in the art class offerings reflects the state of the world as it has changed over the years (also due to the new FHS building)

art is an elective at FHS but almost 1600 student classes will be required for the 2017-2018 year
81% of the FHS students too an art class, they averaged 3 course

130 students in FAA at the high school, approx 10% of the total FHS population choosing this as a pathway; available for grades 10, 11, 12

"Thank you so much for your leadership in bringing the FAA to the high school, to have created the special unique environment is a model

music mentors are always there, it is heartening to see some many of them comeback"

capacity for FAA is built within the budget of the high school

limited by multiples of the teacher student ratio and class size (approx 25 students)

the key is the teachers and their interests, that passion is hard to replicate

Live Reporting: Franklin Music Department Update

The document for presentation and discussion scheduled for the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting May 23, 2017.

Franklin Music Department Update from Franklin Matters

The full agenda for the School Committee meeting is found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/franklin-ma-school-committee-agenda-may_23.html


Joyce Edwards introduced Dianne Plouffe

will add video of ukulele performance later



52% of students do not get any music education after grade 5
21% nationally participate in music, 48% in Franklin

Keys to Literacy (KTL)

big band came in to work with middle school students, teaching and improvising



will add video of high school performance

"resources of the district being what they are, the students deserve better"

"we need to focus and bring back what we can when we can"

"after school programs can limit participation, that is a an issue" "the idea that studetns will need to make choices between incrediably powerful and important areas"

scholarships are available but transportation is still an issue

5 minute recess

Live reporting: School Committee - May 23, 2017

Present: Bilello, Scofield, Douglas,  Bergen, O'Malley, Jewel, Schultz (approx. 7:15 PM)
Absent:  none


1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments -
none

Review of Agenda
no adjustments to agenda

Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 9, 2017 School Committee Meeting.   motion to approve, passed 6-0

Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives

1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra

the students are volunteering at the Unified Track meet tonight

Correspondence: none

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda - May 23, 2017

Vision Statement

The Franklin Public Schools will foster within its students the knowledge and skills to find and achieve satisfaction in life as productive global citizens.

AGENDA

"The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which

may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed

and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent

permitted by law."

the key to learning

1. Routine Business
Citizen’s Comments
Review of Agenda
Minutes: I recommend approval of the minutes from the May 9, 2017 School Committee Meeting.
Payment of Bills Dr. O’Malley
Payroll Mrs. Douglas
FHS Student Representatives

1. Nicolas Gnaman
2. Alexander Chitarra

Correspondence: none

2. Guests/Presentations

• Music Program – Dr. Edwards, Diane Plouffe

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczN3NkQWNhenpsaXJGV3c3TlY5cGVuZ3lrUzR3

• Art Update – Dr. Edwards, Jane Hogan

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczSjBBMXp2SlY2OVF3aksxN3BtdUJzeFV6dEU0


3. Discussion Only Items

• Annual appointment of Superintendent to ACCEPT and Bi-County Collaborative’s Board of Directors for 2017-2018
• School Lunch Prices   https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczQ2pQOGxkTElUc0RkU1VEZ2xJNlBldXZWaG1F
• Foundation Budget Review Commission - Recommendation Resolution – Denise Schultz   https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0wjbnXDBhczbVpCVVNxc3lxUk9OTGNWcFNUSGtWY2NENmJ3

4. Action Items
a. I recommend approval of the Budget Transfers as detailed.
b. I recommend acceptance of a check for $357.00 from Annie Sullivan Middle School for
an FHS Scholarship as detailed.
c. I recommend acceptance of a check for $650.00 from the Parmenter PCC for field trips.
d. I recommend acceptance of a check for $1,000.00 from Mike and Maureen Sabolinski for
the Donald Sabolinski Scholarship.
e. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $1,500.00 from the Class of 1967 for in-house
enrichment.
f. I recommend appointing Dr. Sara Ahern to the Accept Collaborative Board for the 2017-2018 school year.
g. I recommend appointing Dr. Sara Ahern to the Bi-County Collaborative Board for the 2017-2018 school year.
h. I recommend acceptance of a check for $350.00 from the Franklin Newcomers and Friends for the FHS schoolwide student activity account.
i. I recommend acceptance of donations totaling $2,100.00 for FHS Scholarships as follows:
1. $1,000.00 from Fidelity Charitable for Fernando P. Baglioni Scholarship
2. $1,000.00 from Vanguard Charitable for Andrew Coppola Scholarship
3. $100.00 from Bethiah Beale Crane for the Robert Lima Scholarship
j. I recommend increasing School Lunch Prices as detailed.
k. I recommend adoption of Finance Resolution supporting the recommendations made by The Foundation Budget Review Commission.
l. I recommend acceptance of the donation of $812.00 from the Class of 1967 for in-house
enrichment.
m.I recommend acceptance of a check for $693.00 from the Oak St. PCC for field trips.

5. Information Matters
Superintendent’s Report
School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

• Budget Sub Committee – Dr. O’Malley
• Community Relations Sub Committee – Ms. Schultz

School Committee Liaison Reports

• JPCC (Joint Parent Communication Council) – Dr. Bergen
• SWAC (School Wellness Advisory Council) – Ms. Douglas

6. New Business
To discuss future business that may be brought before the School Committee.

7. Executive Session
Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss contractual bargaining with FEA
Motion: ___________ Second: _____________
Roll Call Vote:
Ms. Bilello, Ms. Scofield, Ms. Douglas, Dr. Bergen, Dr. O’Malley, Ms. Schultz, Dr. Jewell.

8. Return to Open Session

9. Discussion ratification of Educational Support Professional Memorandum of Understanding

10. Action Item N 
– I recommend ratification of the MOU for the ESP contract.

11. Motion to Adjourn 
– Dr. O’Malley

Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road

Brandywine Village Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road, $247,000. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms Central Air, Gas Heat, 2 Car Garage. 

Information Session to be held on Wednesday, May 31 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers. 

Application deadline is Monday, June 19, Late or incomplete applications will not be entered into Lottery. 

Lottery will be held on Saturday, June 24 at 10:00 AM.

Information page and lottery application
http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/news/32_brandywine_information_package_and_application_1.pdf

Affordable Housing Lottery: 32 Brandywine Road

FHS baseball takes Kelly-Rex Division title

From Hockomock Sports, we share the results of the FHS spring sports action on Monday, May 22.

Baseball = Franklin, 5 @ King Philip, 0 – Final

– Franklin junior Jake Noviello tossed a complete game shutout, striking out three while scattering five hits and three walks to earn the win. Offensively, Cam Lupien had a team-high three hits and added an RBI while both Tyler Gomes and Alex Haba had two hits and two runs scored.

Softball = King Philip, 6 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

– Franklin took a 2-1 lead heading into the final inning but KP rallied for five runs to earn the win. Ally Shea scored both runs for the Panthers while Alexx Niss and Clara DeCarvalho each recording an RBI. Olivia DiGiacomo added two hits for Franklin.

For the results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-052217/

Via the Twitterverse

Franklin 5, King Philip 0. WP-Noviello (Complete Gm Shutout). Kelley-Rex Hock League Champs. Next up: at Natick (5/25) 4pm. Pedroli Tourney.

— FHS Baseball (@FHSCoachZBrown) May 23, 2017

Can't wait for tomorrow at 3!!! https://t.co/q5YQbQdq9l

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) May 22, 2017

HUGE shoutout to our volunteers for the Unified Track sectional meet tmrw! 3pm @ FHS track @fhs_unified @FHSSports @MIAA033 @FranklinHSNews pic.twitter.com/UfnPdE9KSp

— CoachMac (@CoachMacCreery) May 22, 2017

FHS Panthers

"the budget largely maintains current services"

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

"The Town Council this week will make a final determination on a proposed $120 million operating budget for the 2018 fiscal year. 

The council will hold two public hearings - on Wednesday and Thursday nights - before holding a vote Thursday. 

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen said the hearings were mandated by the town charter. 

“The hearings will take place at 7:10 each night,” he said. “Generally, (Town Administrator Jeffrey Nutting) and I will run through each of the department budgets... we’ll go through the entire budget both nights.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170522/franklin-council-to-mull-120m-budget

The budget hearing documents (along with the full agenda) for Wednesday's Town Council meeting can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/05/franklin-ma-town-council-budget-hearing_21.html

Liquor license for Dharani Grill is up for approval at Wednesday's Town Council meeting

Mini College Fair Coming to Franklin Public Library - May 27

"The Franklin Public Library invites you to attend their Mini College Fair on Saturday, May 27th! The informative event will be hosted at the library’s temporary location at 25 Kenwood Circle. 

The brand new event will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Students and parents alike can feel free to drop in at any point.
The event will act as a precursor for a bigger, more involved college fair in March 2018."

Additional info on the Fair can be found on Pantherbook
http://franklinpanthers.us/top-stories/2017/05/20/mini-college-fair-coming-to-franklin-public-library/

Mini College Fair Coming to Franklin Public Library - May 27

FY 2018 Franklin budget by general budget category

The FY 2018 Franklin budget by general budget category that the Town Council is scheduled to vote on after two public hearings. The first is Wednesday, the second is Thursday and the vote is scheduled for Thursday.

Benefits	$10,956,398
Culture & Recreation	$1,399,397
Debt Service	$6,609,708
DPW - Hwy	$4,669,497
Education	$62,586,202
General Government	$9,899,231
Human Services	$691,948
Liability Insurance	$525,000.0
Public Safety	$11,201,434
Sewer	$5,074,368.0
Solid Waste Disposal	$1,949,673.0
Water	$4,748,897.0
Total	$120,311,753

FY 2018 Franklin budget by general budget category

The agenda and released documents for both meetings can be found here

• Franklin, MA: Town Council - Budget Hearing #1 - M...
• Franklin, MA: Town Council - Budget Hearing #2 - M..
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Remains confirmed as "those of 20-year-old Michael Doherty"

"Press Release from the Norfolk County District Attorney. 

No signs of foul play in
Death of Franklin’s Doherty

The Office of Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey has received information from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner that the remains found Saturday afternoon (May 20) in Franklin, Mass., are indeed those of 20-year-old Michael Doherty, the subject of an extensive search by local law enforcement since being reported missing on May 14, 2017. 

While the OCME has not yet issued a final report, preliminary information from that office indicates that no signs of trauma or foul play were evident. The cause and manner of death remain undetermined pending additional testing. 

“Our first thought is with Michael’s family and friends,” District Attorney Morrissey said. “To them we extend our sincere condolences. I would be remiss if I did not thank the Franklin Police, regional and state law enforcement and so many in the community for their days and days of sustained searching in difficult terrain. The result was not what we had hoped.”

Franklin Police Department

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - Jun 9

The community is kindly invited to meet with the Community Relations Subcommittee of the Franklin School Committee. Information and updates will be provided on budget, policy, and the superintendent search. 

We welcome your feedback and understand how important community involvement is regarding the education of our young people. 

Join us on:

• Friday, June 9, 9:00 AM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

Franklin School Committee: Community Relations Subcommittee - Jun 9

FHS outdoor track results from Hockomock Championships

From Hockomock Sports .Com we share the results of the Hockomock League Outdoor Track Championships that were held at the Attleboro High on Sunday. Below are the FHS results that fell within the top 8 for each event.

Click here for over 100 photos from the event.

Click here for complete results from DirectAthletics.com.


BOYS TEAM RESULTS

1. Mansfield – 118
2. North Attleboro – 117
T3. Attleboro – 81
T3. Taunton – 81
5. Sharon – 58
6. Milford – 55
7. King Philip – 53
8. Franklin – 48
9. Canton – 17
10. Stoughton – 16
11. Foxboro – 13
12. Oliver Ames – 6

100M
1. Isaiah Rodriguez, Attleboro – 11.37
3. Farley Asmath, Franklin – 11.66

200M
1. Cameron Clark, Milford – 22.38
6. Farley Asmath, Franklin – 23.39
8. Nathaniel Dale, Franklin – 23.97

800M
1. Dylan Lynch, Taunton – 1:58.55
8. Kyle Stevens, Franklin – 2:06.13

1 Mile
1. Michael Griffin, King Philip – 4:25.14
4. Tyler Brogan, Franklin – 4:34.15
6. Michael Hagen, Franklin – 4:43.56

2 Mile
1. David Seybert, Attleboro – 9:36.70
7. Everett Henderson, Franklin – 10:10.86

400M Hurdles
1. Lucas Alves, Taunton – 55.83
5. William Jacobs, Franklin – 58.70

4×100 Relay
1. Milford – 44.24
2. Franklin – 44.31

4×400 Relay
1. Mansfield – 3:32.64
7. Franklin – 3:39.71

4×800 Relay
1. Mansfield – 8:22.27
4. Franklin – 8:36.97

Long Jump
1. Matt Tarantino, North Attleboro – 21′ 6.75″
6. Chris Chieng, Franklin – 20′ 6″


GIRLS TEAM RESULTS

1. North Attleboro – 122
2. Sharon – 113
3. Franklin – 67
4. King Philip – 64.5
5. Mansfield – 60.5
6. Oliver Ames – 55
7. Foxboro – 51
8. Taunton – 50
9. Milford – 46
10. Canton – 20
11. Attleboro – 8
12. Stoughton – 6

100M
1. Julia Harrison, Mansfield – 12.71
7. Brianna Cummings, Franklin – 13.35

400M
1. Julia Fenerty, Franklin – 59.15

800M
1. Nicole Clermont, Franklin – 2:18.87
7. Emma Clifford, Franklin – 2:29.24

1 Mile
1. Katherine Hartnett, Franklin – 5:20.64

400M Hurdles
1. Sarah Collins, Canton – 1:06.26
3. Julia Fenerty, Franklin – 1:08.32

4×400 Relay
1. Sharon – 4:07.45
7. Franklin – 4:22.37

4×800 Relay
1. Franklin – 10:03.89

Shot Put
1. Courtney Kelleher, King Philip – 36′ 3.5″
5. Miranda Smith, Franklin – 33′ 2″
6. Sarah Goodermuth, Franklin – 31′ 11″

Discus
1. Courtney Kelleher, King Philip – 109′ 7″
4. Allison Rizoli, Franklin – 96′ 2″

High Jump
1. Abigail McKeown, King Philip – 5′ 0″
6. Elizabeth Wisniewski, Franklin – 4′ 8″

This was shared from the Hockomock Sports page
https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-outdoor-track-championships-2017/

FHS Panthers

Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar

	Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
	Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar Continuing his efforts to provide outreach to Norfolk County communities, Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell recently hosted a free informational seminar on computer assisted land record research. At the seminar, attendees learned how to navigate the Registry's online research page www.norfolkdeeds.org and to access documents such as deeds, mortgage discharges, Homesteads and other land related materials. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds state-of-the-art computer system has more than 6 million land document images available for viewing, dating back to 1793. Register O'Donnell noted, "All of our land documents are online and are accessible within 24 business hours of recording. For the purpose of online researching of land documents, we have found these computer seminars to be very useful for real estate professionals, genealogists and members of the general public." For those attending the seminar, computer skills were not required. Each attendee received free reference materials, which they took home with them. Additionally, there were several staffers on hand, including Register O'Donnell, who were available to assist and answer questions. The Register also noted that the seminar was one of the most popular ever attended at the Registry. "Those attending the May 11th seminar," stated O'Donnell, "were really surprised how easy it was to look up land related documents, and now with this knowledge they can do this exercise from the comfort and convenience of their home or work computer." Register O'Donnell concluded, "Computer seminars are held by the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds twice each year in the spring and fall. The dates are advertised in local papers throughout the county as well as through the Registry's social media outlets. For further information, you can contact Alicia Gardner at 781-461-6104 or at agardner@norfolkdeeds.org." To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, like us at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street, Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website at www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org. Register William P. O'Donnell Norfolk County Registry of Deeds email: registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org phone: 781-234-3336 web: http://www.norfolkdeeds.org

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, 649 High Street, Dedham,, MA 02026-1831 Sent by registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org in collaboration with Try it free today

Register O'Donnell Hosts Computer Seminar

“are fanatical about what’s best for the customer”

"Total Wine & More is waging total war on the nation’s alcohol laws — and Massachusetts is the new front line. 

The largest retailer of beer, wine, and liquor in the country, Total Wine has successfully challenged longstanding alcohol laws in numerous states, tilting the marketplace to its advantage through a mix of litigation, lobbying, and rallying support from customers. 

Alcohol sales on Sundays in Minnesota? Allowed as of February, thanks to a years-long campaign by Total Wine. Later closing time for liquor stores in Connecticut? That was also Total Wine. Ditto for overturning a ban on volume discounts in Maryland, and lifting the cap on the number of store licenses in South Carolina. 

In Massachusetts, Total Wine has sued to invalidate a state regulation that prevents retailers from selling alcohol below cost, a common practice in other industries. The company is also about to launch a public relations campaign here challenging a state rule prohibiting alcohol retailers from issuing discount coupons and loyalty cards. It has submitted the proposed changes to a task force convened by Treasurer Deborah Goldberg to streamline the state’s alcohol laws."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2017/05/20/for-total-wine-total-war-against-alcohol-regulations/lj09FZ4pg1oDEWJFqKuyZM/story.html

photo by JOHN BLANDING/GLOBE STAFF   - Total Wine & More has four outlets in Massachusetts, including one in Everett. Many of its outlets approach 50,000 square feet, or more than the average supermarket.