"a real positive service for the whole community"

Despite a tight budget, state Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, has announced that more than $30,000 in state funds has been awarded to area Councils on Aging.

On Friday, Vallee said Franklin was awarded $22,841 and Medway received $10,346.

"In tight budget years (the state) is generally cutting programs, but this particular program went up" he said Monday. "It's indicative we're satisfied with the way grants are being utilized."

Each town was granted $7 per senior citizen. Vallee said last year, towns were only allotted $6.50 per senior.

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Grants to help seniors

from Wicked Local Franklin News RSS by Ashley Studley/Daily News staff