Showing posts with label 10th Norfolk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 10th Norfolk. Show all posts

Saturday, November 2, 2024

State Representative Jeff Roy rolls out 2024 endorsements

United States Senator Ed Markey has endorsed Jeffrey Roy in his State Representative race in the 10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway). 
“I am proud to endorse Rep. Jeff Roy for re-election as the State Representative for Franklin and Medway. He has been a partner and champion on climate and energy issues, spearheading efforts to pass landmark climate and energy bills, as well as legislation to address substance use disorder, economic development, and civil rights. And he has consistently delivered critical local aid to Franklin and Medway. I look forward to continuing to partner with him."
United States Senator Ed Markey has endorsed Jeffrey Roy
United States Senator Ed Markey has endorsed Jeffrey Roy


In addition to Markey, Roy has been endorsed by Governor Maura Healey, Attorney General Andrea Campbell, Speaker of the House Ron Mariano, Senate President Karen Spilka, Massachusetts AFL-CIO, Massachusetts & Northern New England Laborers’ District Council, Environmental League of Massachusetts Action Fund, Massachusetts Organization of State Engineers & Scientists, Massachusetts Nurses Association, and 1999SEIU. He has also been endorsed by Franklin Town Council Chair Thomas Mercer; Franklin Town Council Vice-Chair Robert Dellorco; and Franklin Town Council Clerk Glenn Jones.

Governor Healey shared the following: 
“Representative Roy has been a highly effective and skilled legislator for more than a decade, advancing important laws addressing education, economic development, healthcare, criminal justice, and civil rights. In his role as Chairman of the Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, Jeff spearheaded efforts to pass landmark climate and energy legislation to legislation strengthening protections for survivors of abuse and exploitation. His district and the Commonwealth will benefit from his continued leadership at the State House."

Attorney General Campbell noted that Jeff 
“has been a partner in the work, including protecting our environment and addressing climate change. With significant local and state government experience, he is passionate about getting things done and having an impact on all of his constituents, including his seniors, students, and those often forgotten.”

In its endorsement, the Mass State Police Commissioned Officers Association President William “Duke” Donaghue remarked that MSP COA 
“deeply appreciates your past support for law enforcement and your commitment to public safety in the Commonwealth. Your proven leadership and dedication aligns perfectly with our mission to ensure the safety of our communities and the well-being of our members.”

Massachusetts AFL-CIO President Chrissy Lynch stated: 
“The Massachusetts AFL-CIO Executive Council has officially voted to endorse your re-election. On behalf of nearly half a million members across the Commonwealth, we are proud to support candidates like you who have demonstrated a commitment to the values and principles of the Labor Movement, and create an economy that works for working people.”

"I am absolutely thrilled to receive the support and endorsement from all of these groups and individuals," noted Roy. "In my years in the Massachusetts House I have built strong and lasting relationships and have partnered with them to make Massachusetts and our communities great places to live, work, and raise a family. With their continued support, I am confident we can continue to deliver results for Massachusetts."

You can view the complete list of endorsements and testimonials at https://jeffreyroy.com/testimonials/.

Since 2013 Jeff has been part of a legislative team that has addressed the issues of education, economic development, the coronavirus pandemic, health care, substance use disorder, criminal justice, civil rights and social equity, gun safety, climate change, energy, and the environment. In addition, he led efforts to:

Draft and pass the bill accelerating a responsible, innovative and equitable clean energy transition in 2024;
Draft and pass an act to prevent abuse and exploitation in 2024;
Draft and pass the clean energy and offshore wind bill in 2022;
Finalize the Roadmap Bill on climate change in 2021;
Draft and pass the Genocide Education Act in 2021;
Draft and pass legislation on Step Therapy and Patient Safety in 2022;
Draft and pass legislation relative to sexual violence on higher education campuses in 2021;
Draft and pass legislation increasing transparency and financial reporting requirements for higher education institutions in 2019;
Draft and pass legislation that increased transparency and civic engagement by creating a searchable online database of legal notices in 2015;
Pass legislation lowering thresholds on specialty license plates, making them available to smaller charities and causes in 2015; and
Pass legislation to create a Regional Dispatch Center for Franklin, Norfolk, Wrentham, and Plainville in 2013.

He has also led efforts to bring millions of dollars in local aid for schools, roads, infrastructure, public safety, arts, recreation, substance use disorder, economic development, historical preservation, and food insecurity. He has also helped thousands of constituents with issues involving unemployment, health care, human services, and other matters with state agencies.

Roy is seeking re-election as the State Representative for the 10th Norfolk District (Franklin & Medway). He is the Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy and previously served as Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, and the Joint Committee on Health Care Finance. 

He is also the Chair of the Manufacturing Caucus, which promotes and encourages “Making It” in Massachusetts. Previously, he served as a member of the Franklin Town Council, and the Franklin School Committee where he held the position of Chair for 9 of his 10 years. He also chaired Franklin's Master Plan Committee from 2012 to 2013.

For more information on Jeffrey Roy, please visit http://jeffreyroy.com/

Friday, November 1, 2024

Roy - Bailey: 10th Norfolk District Debate continues online (Part 2)

The Franklin Observer has an online debate in text being posted one question a week for 7 weeks between the 10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey.

Worthy of note are two items:
1 - the disclosure (finally) by the Observer editor
2 - to avoid changes to his response Rep Roy is posting his full answer on his web page which the Observer links to

Question 5Voter ID has been a topic of controversy. Some say, IDs are required for almost every kind of activity in our society, so why should a critical civic responsibility be any different, even if only to help assure citizens that the election system is secure? What is your position and what actions have you or would you take in this regard?  https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/276273/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-5


Question 6What is your position regarding bringing back another override vote in Franklin and why?   https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/276924/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-6


Question 7 - What can or should be done to provide housing for seniors that is actually affordable (as opposed to 55+ housing that still requires a robust middle- to upper-middle class income)?




10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey
10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey (Franklin Observer image)

Monday, October 14, 2024

Roy - Bailey: 10th Norfolk District Debate continues online

The Franklin Observer has an online debate in text being posted one question a week for 7 weeks between the 10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey.

Worthy of note are two items:
1 - the disclosure (finally) by the Observer editor
2 - to avoid changes to his response Rep Roy is posting his full answer on his web page which the Observer links to

Question 1 - “What do you think needs to be done to reform the Massachusetts State Police? Or, what would you try to do as a legislator to reform the State Police?” -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/273764/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-1

Question 2 - "Can you provide an overview of your approach to policymaking and legislative negotiations? In other words, is there a general perspective you bring to this or would bring and how do you or how would you negotiate to get support. Relatedly, what experience do they have in navigating these types of negotiations, including their successes." -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/274383/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-2

Question 3 - "Regarding, shelter for migrants, many attracted to Massachusetts by an extremely generous ‘right to housing’ law and/or brought to the state with the help of NGOs. What can or should be done to keep this from becoming a real crisis, to protect the state budget, and to protect local towns from the many disruptions this has caused?" -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/275026/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-3

Question 4 - "What can be done or should be done to extend SNETT to downtown Franklin? How and when?" -> https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/275714/debate-print-between-charles-bailey-and-jeff-roy-4

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10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey
10th Norfolk District candidates; incumbent State Representative Jeff Roy and Republican challenger Charles Bailey (Franklin Observer image)

Thursday, October 10, 2024

10th Norfolk District Debate - 10/08/24 between State Rep Jeff Roy & Charles Bailey (audio)

FM #1286 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1286 in the series. 


State Representative Jeff Roy met his challenger Charles Bailey in a debate on Tuesday October 8, 2024 at the Medway Middle School. The debate was arranged and hosted jointly by the Republican and Democratic Town Committees of both Medway and Franklin.


The debate was live streamed by Medway to their cable subscribers as well as to Facebook. Franklin likewise broadcast to their cable subscribers and to YouTube.


After a brief delay to allow for a technical issue to be resolved as well as the Medway Fire Chief to allow additional participants, as the room capacity (50) had been met, the debate began and lasted just about an hour.


The recording runs about 60 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1286-10th-norfolk-district-debate-10-08-24/


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The video replay can be found here -> https://www.youtube.com/live/Mw0u4rgg1rI?si=_qvFcdvOovhPHRIH&t=1105 


My notes taken during the debate and capture din one PDF thread via Twitter ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VtwlvEhZsEQzWDT0kARiMZ6EfbEg3ILl/view?usp=drive_link 


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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.


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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!

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10th Norfolk District Debate - 10/08/24 between State Rep Jeff Roy & Charles Bailey (audio)
10th Norfolk District Debate - 10/08/24 between State Rep Jeff Roy & Charles Bailey (audio)

Sunday, October 6, 2024

10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate - TV broadcast Information for Medway & Franklin residents

The 10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM. 

The debate will be broadcast live on Medway Cable and Franklin TV, as well as Medway Facebook and Franklin YouTube, both with captions. All four platforms will have replays available after the live event.

Medway Cable Access live stream -> vimeo.com/event/4629402
Medway Cable Access website -> www.medwaycable.com
Broadcast to cable subscribers on Comcast Channel 8 and Verizon Channel 36

Franklin TV will broadcast to cable subscribers on Comcast Channel 6 and Verizon Channel 26  (Note: All Access as the Town Hall Channel is carrying the School Committee meeting in similar time period)


This event is jointly sponsored by the
  • Medway Republican Town Committee
  • Medway Democratic Town Committee
  • Franklin Republican Town Committee
  • Franklin Democratic Town Committee
Download a copy of the flyer to share ->

10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate - TV broadcast Information for Medway & Franklin residents
10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate - TV broadcast Information for Medway & Franklin residents

Friday, October 4, 2024

Reminder: 10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM

The 10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM. 


The candidates:
  • Jeffrey Roy, Democratic Candidate
  • Charles Bailey, Republican Candidate

DATE = OCTOBER 8, 2024
TIME = 7:00PM (DOORS OPEN 6:45)
LOCATION = Medway Middle School, Presentation Room, Door 7

The debate will be broadcast live on Medway Cable and Franklin TV, as well as Medway Facebook and Franklin YouTube, both with captions. All four platforms will have replays available.

The event is jointly sponsored by the
  • Medway Republican Town Committee
  • Medway Democratic Town Committee
  • Franklin Republican Town Committee
  • Franklin Democratic Town Committee
Download a copy of the flyer to share ->

10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate  - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM
10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate  - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM

Sunday, September 29, 2024

10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM

The 10th Norfolk District Candidate Debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM. 

The candidates:
  • Jeffrey Roy, Democratic Candidate
  • Charles Bailey, Republican Candidate

DATE = OCTOBER 8, 2024
TIME = 7:00PM (DOORS OPEN 6:45)
LOCATION = Medway Middle School, Presentation Room, Door 7

The debate will be broadcast live on Medway Cable and Franklin TV, as well as Medway Facebook and Franklin YouTube, both with captions. All four platforms will have replays available.

The event is jointly sponsored by the
  • Medway Republican Town Committee
  • Medway Democratic Town Committee
  • Franklin Republican Town Committee
  • Franklin Democratic Town Committee
Download a copy of the flyer to share ->

10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate  - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM
10th Norfolk District (Franklin and Medway) Candidate Debate  - Oct 8, 2024 at 7 PM

Friday, October 28, 2022

Jeff Roy making the case for your vote (video)

"This video highlights why I do this job and why I am asking for your vote. Serving the citizens of Franklin and Medway in the Massachusetts House of Representatives continues to be a great honor and privilege. To confront the challenges we face, our community needs leadership and collaboration. We need commitment, perseverance and empathy. And we need someone with the experience and the know-how of governing. Franklin and Medway deserve nothing less."

Video link -> https://youtu.be/sX_9_26iNN0 


State Rep Jeff Roy interview with Franklin Matters Radio (audio)

Frank Falvey interviews State Rep Jeff Roy for "Frank Presents" -> (video) https://youtu.be/E5RjWxDg1lU 

Saturday, October 8, 2022

State Representative Jeff Roy shares his thoughts on lifelong learning, meaningful challenges, information transparency, and more (audio)

FM #858 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 858 in the series. 

Thanks to State Representative Jeff Roy for making some time in his schedule to join me for a virtual conversation about what’s happening in the state government and his campaign for re-election in November 2022.  Jeff represents the 10th Norfolk District and has served as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy in this current term.


A quick overview of Jeff 

Development of political career, School Committee, Town Council, then State Rep

Newsletter, office hours

Video from House floor – periodic, topical

More Perfect Union – broad topics on regular schedule 

Frank Presents – recent overview  

Making Sense of Climate – 2 episodes, likely more on the roadmap to 2050

Presidential library tours shared at Franklin Historical Museum 

PanMass ride, Ben Gardner’s Boat

SAFE Coalition, Franklin Food Pantry and other local nonprofits 


This listing may have left something out, but it leads me to two observations:

  • Lifelong learner 

  • Looking for meaningful challenges

Can you develop your thoughts on those?


Can you explore:

  • How you juggle home/family life with public work

  • Opportunities for improvements in transparency of State House deliberations, information


The audio segment runs about 50 minutes, so listen in to my conversation with State Representative Jeff Roy.


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-858-ma-state-representative-jeff-roy-10-04-22



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Jeff Roy’s campaign page  https://jeffreyroy.com/ 

Jeff Roy’s Twitter =  https://twitter.com/jeffroy 

Representative Roy’s Facebook page =  https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/ 

Jeff’s Representative profile page at MA Legislature =  https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1 


Newsletter - subscribe here -> https://jeffreyroy.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=a03272e278ec395d5f164106a&id=43d5611856 


Video advocating passage of the climate act -> https://youtu.be/PB-CRp7ooCg 


More Perfect Union – broad topics on regular schedule ->  https://more-perfect-union.captivate.fm/ 


Frank Presents – recent overview   -> https://youtu.be/E5RjWxDg1lU 



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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 


This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

  • If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

  • If you don't like something here, please let me know


Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news


If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com


The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.


I hope you enjoy!


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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


State Rep. Roy attends White House Ceremony
State Rep. Roy attends White House Ceremony

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

FM #151 - Second Debate of the 10th Norfolk District Candidates - Oct 29, 2018

FM #151

This internet radio show or podcast is number 151 in the series for Franklin Matters.

This recording is the second debate of the two 10th Norfolk District candidates. This one was held Monday, October 29, 2018 at the Franklin Senior Center.

The two candidates for the 10th Norfolk Representative district: incumbent Representative Jeff Roy and challenger current Franklin Town Councilor Patrick Casey debated before a live broadcast of Franklin TV and an audience of over 100 people.

Lawrence Benedetto, from Franklin, was one moderator.
Ken Scott, from Medway, was the second moderator in a shared role.

The moderated agenda published before hand was different than what was implemented. This minor factor did not significantly hinder the discussion.

The session recording runs just over an hour (72+ minutes). Without further ado, here is the audio recording.

Representative Jeff Roy (left), Town Councilor Patrick Casey (right)



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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can use your help.

How can you help?

In particular, if you have an interest in real estate, zoning or construction, I would like someone to follow the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meetings. I’ll provide the guidance on note taking and sharing. You need to bring an inquisitive and open mind and willingness to learn and share.

Overall;
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
If you don't like this, please let me know.

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements.
Thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark and Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes = search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes
subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters on iTunes