Rep. Vallee holds office hours Friday
Franklin, MA
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Thursday, January 20, 2011
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Vallee holds office hours next week
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Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold his monthly walk-in office hours next Friday, Oct. 15.
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Friday, June 4, 2010
In the News - override
Franklin override supporters make their case
byJunior Robby Kent and sophomore Ali Sturtevant said they want to see an end to the misery they and their siblings have endured with previous budget cuts.
"We've been losing a lot of teachers since 2005," Kent said. "My brothers are both in middle school now, and they don't get as much attention from the teacher."
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Franklin councilor says override is needed
byCouncilor Robert Vallee said fixed costs, like pensions and health care plans, contribute to the town's financial woes.
"I know the budgets very, very well. I have a hard time finding any waste," Vallee said. "It's all very well-documented, and run very, very efficiently. The shortfall is there's a recession going on."
Franklin, MA
Friday, May 14, 2010
Vallee holds office hours next week
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Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, invites residents of Franklin and Medway to meet with him or a member of his staff on Friday, May 21, for his monthly office hours.
The first session will be held at the Medway Town Administrator's office at 155 Village St. from 9-10 a.m.
Vallee or a staff member will be available at his Franklin office at 4 West St. from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Those unable to attend can call his State House office at 617-722-2600 to schedule an appointment.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Town Council: Spilka, Vallee update
Senator Karen Spilka, Rep Jim Vallee provide an update on the Senate and House efforts to provide local aid.
Spilka - working on new legislation for the local hotel and motel taxes to be kept under a new regional group rather than going into Boston. This will help to advertise the local cultural assets and businesses that make this area special.
Vallee - Absent the economy rebounding quickly, we are not getting out of this quickly. We will need to continue to look at structural changes. A town the size of Franklin with a school system the size of Lowell, is a big challenge. I have fought very hard for full day kindergarten, it is so critical to provide education at the earliest level for kids.
You can view the video on demand from the Town website here
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=6jMe7B5d6l23JP9m5hmbtg%3d%3d
Note: I am continuing to catch up the Town Council meeting of 5/5/10 video the video on demand link provided above.
Franklin, MA
Spilka - working on new legislation for the local hotel and motel taxes to be kept under a new regional group rather than going into Boston. This will help to advertise the local cultural assets and businesses that make this area special.
Vallee - Absent the economy rebounding quickly, we are not getting out of this quickly. We will need to continue to look at structural changes. A town the size of Franklin with a school system the size of Lowell, is a big challenge. I have fought very hard for full day kindergarten, it is so critical to provide education at the earliest level for kids.
You can view the video on demand from the Town website here
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?indexPointSKU=6jMe7B5d6l23JP9m5hmbtg%3d%3d
Note: I am continuing to catch up the Town Council meeting of 5/5/10 video the video on demand link provided above.
Franklin, MA
Friday, February 26, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
"What I hear is, protect education at all costs"
Selectman Richard Dunne asked the lawmakers if a 5 percent cut is realistic, or if the town should consider a 10 or 15 percent cut to local aid instead.
"Wait even just a few weeks," said Spilka. "If we don't hear anything by then ... it could be 10 percent."
Vallee said he is optimistic that Chapter 70 education money will be level funded.While these comments are from a meeting with Medway, the State picture likely would apply to Franklin as well. The Governor's budget was already announced, The House and then the Senate versions are forthcoming before we get to the final numbers.
"What I hear is, protect education at all costs," said Vallee.
Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here:
Legislators say 5 percent cut in aid likely
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Spilka and Vallee to Hold Office Hours in Franklin; Fri - Feb 19
Senator Karen Spilka to Hold Office Hours in Franklin
Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District and Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation. They will update constituents on the latest news and events, and answer any questions you may have.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Franklin: Elizabeth's Bagels and More
10:00 a.m -11:00 a.m.
456 West Central Street, Franklin
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Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold walk-in office hours on Feb. 19 in Medway and Franklin.
Vallee or a member of his staff will take visitors at the Medway Town Administrator's office on 155 Village St. from 9 to 10 a.m.
From 10:30-11:30 a.m., he or a staff member will be at his Franklin office at 4 West St.
He and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
Vallee or a member of his staff will take visitors at the Medway Town Administrator's office on 155 Village St. from 9 to 10 a.m.
From 10:30-11:30 a.m., he or a staff member will be at his Franklin office at 4 West St.
He and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Spilka and Vallee to Hold Office Hours in Franklin; Fri - Feb 19th
Senator Karen Spilka to Hold Office Hours in Franklin
Join Senator Spilka and Puja Mehta, Senator Spilka's District and Constituent Services Director, for coffee and conversation. They will update constituents on the latest news and events, and answer any questions you may have.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Franklin: Elizabeth's Bagels and More
10:00 a.m -11:00 a.m.
456 West Central Street, Franklin
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Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold walk-in office hours on Feb. 19 in Medway and Franklin.
Vallee or a member of his staff will take visitors at the Medway Town Administrator's office on 155 Village St. from 9 to 10 a.m.
From 10:30-11:30 a.m., he or a staff member will be at his Franklin office at 4 West St.
He and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
Vallee or a member of his staff will take visitors at the Medway Town Administrator's office on 155 Village St. from 9 to 10 a.m.
From 10:30-11:30 a.m., he or a staff member will be at his Franklin office at 4 West St.
He and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
"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.Read the full article in the WickedLocal pages here
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.
Grants to help seniors
from Wicked Local Franklin News RSSTuesday, February 9, 2010
Vallee to hold office hours in Franklin, Medway
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Rep. James Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold walk-in office hours on Feb. 19 in Medway and Franklin.
Vallee or a member of his staff will take visitors at the Medway Town Administrator's office on 155 Village St. from 9 to 10 a.m.
From 10:30-11:30 a.m., he or a staff member will be at his Franklin office at 4 West St.
He and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
In the News - Frongillo, Vallee
Franklin Youth Soccer would not be the same without the effort of Rich Frongillo.
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Rep Jim Vallee recognized for his work by Community VOICES
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Frongillo named to New England Soccer Hall of Fame
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Rep Jim Vallee recognized for his work by Community VOICES
Group recognizes Frankin rep. for work protecting victims
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Vallee set local office hours for Friday 10/16/09
State Rep. James E. Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold monthly local walk-in office hours on Friday, Oct. 16, at two locations in his legislative district. Vallee, or a member of his staff, will be available
at the Medway town administrator's office, 155 Village St., 9-10 a.m.,
and his Franklin office at 4 West St., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Vallee welcomes and encourages residents to visit him during these times to voice concerns or questions they may have regarding any state-related issue. He encourages those constituents unable to attend the district hours to call his State House office to schedule a more convenient appointment.
Vallee and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
This was initially posted in the Franklin Gazette here
at the Medway town administrator's office, 155 Village St., 9-10 a.m.,
and his Franklin office at 4 West St., 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Vallee welcomes and encourages residents to visit him during these times to voice concerns or questions they may have regarding any state-related issue. He encourages those constituents unable to attend the district hours to call his State House office to schedule a more convenient appointment.
Vallee and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
This was initially posted in the Franklin Gazette here
Friday, August 28, 2009
Saturday, June 13, 2009
"The objective is economic development"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
Even in the midst of a recession, state Rep. James E. Vallee, D-Franklin, knows how to secure money for his towns: "persistence and tenacity."
"You wear them down. Essentially, you just keep running at them, and hopefully you can convince them," said Vallee, the new House majority leader.
After five years of pushing, Vallee said Franklin has been awarded $1 million in state funds for improvements to downtown. That money is separate from a $5 million federal grant.
The $1 million, available through a public works economic development grant, will pay for improvements to Main Street, Dean Avenue, Depot Street to Ray Street, and a municipal parking lot on Depot Street, Vallee said.
Read the full article about this state grant in the Milford Daily News here
The grant will help economic development efforts downtown. It will allow Franklin to spend less of its own money to do the work required. While the grant can not be used to offset our operational budget problems, the grant will help the overall budget by avoiding the expense of additional debt. Our debt to operations ratio will remain low.
Monday, April 20, 2009
"we can only spend what we have"
Milford Daily News
FRANKLIN —
After hearing rumors that Franklin was going to lose $448,000 for the past several weeks, town officials say they are happy with the $31 million total state aid Franklin is due to receive.
"We were very surprised we were level-funded. This was a pleasant surprise," said School Committee member Cora Armenio, adding that officials are still on their toes because "it's still not over."
"This is the most frustrating budget season I've ever been in, and it's really no one's fault," Armenio said.
Chapter 70 school aid is "the heart and soul" of Franklin's local aid, said Town Administrator Jeffrey D. Nutting, who is president of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. The town is expected to get $28.7 million in Chapter 70 school funds.
"Hats off to Rep. (James) Vallee. We dodged a huge bullet - I didn't sleep" Tuesday night, before the House released its budget, Nutting said.
Read this "old news" from last week's Town Council meeting in the Milford Daily News here.
The Town Council meeting was reported live and those notes can be found here.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
"The community is making out very well in these times"
GateHouse News Service
Rep. James E. Vallee (D-Franklin), House Majority Leader, announced today Franklin and Medway will receive level funding for local public education, as the House Ways and Means budget was released today with Chapter 70 dollars for Franklin and Medway at heartening levels.Read the full article in the Milford Daily News here
Franklin’s Chapter 70 allocation totals $28,726,70, consistent with its Fiscal Year 2009 apportionment. Medway was level funded, too; the town’s allocation totals $9,230,437.
Each town is also slated to receive additional funding through a federal economic stimulus package for public education under the House Ways and Means proposal, according to Vallee. Franklin’s local aid total, with the inclusion of this funding, would exceed $31 million; Medway’s total would be nearly $12 million.
Vallee office hours in Franklin - Friday 4/17/09
This was posted on the Franklin Gazette hereFRANKLIN - State Rep. James E. Vallee, D-Franklin, will hold monthly local walk-in office hours on Friday, April 17, at two locations in his legislative district.
Vallee, or a member of his staff, will be available at the Medway town administrator’s office, 155 Village St., 9 to 10 a.m., and his Franklin office, 4 West St., 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Vallee welcomes and encourages residents to visit him during these times to voice concerns or questions they may have regarding any state-related issue. He encourages constituents unable to attend the district hours to call his State House office to schedule a more convenient appointment.
Vallee and his staff may be reached at 617-722-2600 or Rep.JamesVallee@hou.state.ma.us.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Live reporting - Rep Vallee
Rep Jim Vallee speaking about the legislature's budget released today. It differs from the Governor's budget in that there is less revenue to be expected now than what had been expected at the time the Governor announced.
Franklin effectively, level funded for what we received last year.
If the stimulus money does come through, there could be another $400,000 coming.
"Probably certain"
Additional revenue sources being looked at to provide tools to the local communities to help.
It has been a pleasure working with Jeff Nutting for Franklin and for all the communities that Jeff represents in his new role.
A lot of folks have stepped up to the plate to forgo pay increases this year. Thanks
Nutting - we took a hundred thousand dollar hit but on a hundred million dollar budget we can take that. The budget deficit should be under a million dollars with the teachers and the other union actions.
Franklin effectively, level funded for what we received last year.
If the stimulus money does come through, there could be another $400,000 coming.
"Probably certain"
Additional revenue sources being looked at to provide tools to the local communities to help.
It has been a pleasure working with Jeff Nutting for Franklin and for all the communities that Jeff represents in his new role.
A lot of folks have stepped up to the plate to forgo pay increases this year. Thanks
Nutting - we took a hundred thousand dollar hit but on a hundred million dollar budget we can take that. The budget deficit should be under a million dollars with the teachers and the other union actions.
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