In the News: Open Meeting law, Sep 6 is Thursday

Interested in the ins and outs of the Open Meeting Law? The Attorney General's office will be hold four sessions this fall for public official, committee members and the general public. Registration details and schedule information contained in this link.

Open Meeting Law forums offered in the fall

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

The primary on Sep 6th falls on a Thursday. Yes, Thursday. But don't we always vote on a Tuesday? Usually but not in this case. Some insight in how the Secretary of State chose this date and what will be done to help spread the word.

POLL: Sept. 6 primary date confuses some Mass. voters

by Lane Lambert

MassBudget: Health Care in the FY 2013 Budget

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Health Care in the FY 2013 Budget With the budget now largely in place, MassBudget is sharing a new report on planned Health Care spending for FY 2013. This includes the roughly $12.7 billion in funding for MassHealth and other programs that provide health care for low- and moderate-income Massachusetts residents. In concert with that, we are also releasing a summary of the Health Reform initiatives in the FY 2012 supplemental budget which was enacted in July. Read HEALTH CARE IN THE FY 2013 BUDGET Read HEALTH CARE IN THE JUNE SUPPLEMENT TO THE FY 2012 BUDGET * These reports are part of a series of budget briefs published by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI) and produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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10th Norfolk Campaign - Jeff Roy

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the fourth of a series to view the five campaign signs.

Jeff Roy is one of two Democrats facing off in the primary.




For more on the Roy campaign visit his web page  http://jeffreyroy.com/


Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Democrats had their first debate on July 30. There is a follow up one scheduled for Medway on Aug 21.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/showed-just-how-closely-aligned-they.html

Do you have a question to ask the candidates?

Round two of the Democrat debate is coming up on Tuesday, Aug 21st. You did very well helping prepare the questions for the debate. If you listened to the debate, you would recognize that many of the questions were indeed asked and answered. If you have any questions remaining to ask, please use the form below to submit them. Alternatively, you can also send me an email.

I'll write up the questions you submit and I craft to post here before the debate. The questions are not as important as the answers. The answers are what should help the voters make a decision.

4th Norfolk Democrats debate - Round 2

The second debate between Peter Padula and Jeff Roy is scheduled for Medway on Aug 21st.

Democratic candidates for the 10th Norfolk District, Jeffrey Roy and Peter Padula, will hold a debate on Tuesday for August 21, 2012 at the Medway High School Auditorium located at 88 Summer Street, Medway. The debate will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and will be moderated by Mark Cerel. 

The debate will be broadcast on cable television and the public is welcome to attend to meet the candidates.

The first debate held on Monday, July 30 can be viewed online here
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In the News: DUI enforcement, high school experience

DUI enforcement amped up in 12 communities

by Michael Morton/Daily News staff

In Franklin: A high school survival lesson

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

MassBudget: The Minimum Wage and Job Creation

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The Minimum Wage and Job Creation In a series of recent papers, MassBudget has found that: Today's minimum wage is 24% lower than it was in 1968 (adjusted for inflation). The gap between what minimum wage workers earn and what other workers earn has grown substantially over time--especially at the top of the income spectrum. Raising the minimum wage to $10 would increase the wages of 575,000 workers. Our new report, The Minimum Wage and Job Creation, finds no evidence that raising the minimum wage has impeded job growth in Massachusetts. Since 1995, Massachusetts has raised the minimum wage six times. And during that period, job growth has been stronger in industries with high concentrations of minimum wage workers than in industries with low concentrations of minimum wage workers. The Minimum Wage and Job Creation considers not only recent changes in Massachusetts, but also the experience of other New England states and the most up to date economic studies. Read THE MINIMUM WAGE AND JOB CREATION See our EARLIER WORK ON THE MINIMUM WAGE, including an interactive chart that lets you compare various options for adjusting the minimum wage. The Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget) produces policy research, analysis, and data-driven recommendations focused on improving the lives of low- and middle-income children and adults, strengthening our state's economy, and enhancing the quality of life in Massachusetts. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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10th Norfolk Campaign - Peter Padula

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the third of a series to view the five campaign signs.

Peter Padula is one of two Democrats facing off in the primary.




For more on the Padula campaign visit his web page  http://padulaforrep.com/


Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Democrats had their first debate on July 30. There is a follow up one scheduled for Medway on Aug 21.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/showed-just-how-closely-aligned-they.html

Campaign News

Register to vote for the Sept. 6 primary

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

4th Congressional Democrats engage in friendly forum

by Will Richmond/Herald News staff reporter

4th Congressional GOP hopefuls aim at Dems

by Will Richmond/Herald News staff reporter

State rep candidate plans bowling night in Franklin

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin Art Association to meet, Sept. 5

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The Franklin Art Association will begin its 2012-2013 season with a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

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10th Norfolk Campaign - John Jewell

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the second of a series to view the five campaign signs.

John Jewell is one of three Republicans facing off in the primary.



For more on the Jewell campaign visit his web page  http://www.johnjewell.org/



Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Republicans will face off in a debate on Tuesday, Aug 28th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/10th-norfolk-republican-debate.html

Franklin Police: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

If you tend to drink and drive, be even more careful as the Franklin Police are teaming up with other communities.

In the News: Dean, MOMS

Dean School of Professional and Continuing Studies slates information session

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

MOMs Club of Franklin plans open house

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin MOMS - Open House - Sep 6, 9:00 AM

The MOMS Club of Franklin invites Franklin mothers to attend their Open House on Thursday September 6, at 9:00 AM, at the Hockomock Area YMCA. The Y is located at 45 Forge Hill Road. The Y staff will provide games and entertainment for the children while Whole Foods of Bellingham makes a presentation on healthy eating habits for children. The Y's pool will be available for open swim after the event if weather permits. For additional information about the event, please contact Caitlin MacDonald at franklinnorthmoms@gmail.com.

10th Norfolk Campaign - Rich Eustis

The campaign signs are up and the primary coming up rapidly on Thursday, Sep 6. This is the first of a series to view the five campaign signs.

Rich Eustis is one of three Republicans facing off in the primary.



For more on the Eustis campaign visit his web page  http://www.richeustis.com/


Related posts:

The primary is on a Thursday, yes - not a Tuesday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/07/sep-6-primary-falls-on-thursday.html

The Republicans will face off in a debate on Tuesday, Aug 28th
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/08/10th-norfolk-republican-debate.html