Saturday, August 18, 2012

Franklin, MA: School Calendar 2012-13

The school calendar for the 2012-13 school year.



The second page of the calendar contains the all important early release days




These calendar pages can also be found on the Schools website as follows:

School calendar for 2012-2013
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_SchoolCalDocs/12-13Calendar.pdf

Page 2 of the calendar showing the early release dates
http://franklindistrict.vt-s.net/Pages/FranklinDistrict_SchoolCalDocs/Calendar2012-13Pg2.pdf

Public Health Advisory

As posted on the Franklin, MA web page
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has found additional mosquitoes infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Braintree, Canton and Norwood. To date no EEE or WNV positive mosquitoes have been found in Franklin. As this unprecedented mosquito season continues, we again urge residents to take all steps necessary to prevent mosquito bites. Avoid outdoor activities during the peak hours of mosquito activity; generally between dawn and dusk. The use of a repellent containing up to 30% DEET, permethrin or picaridin provides protection against mosquitoes. Permethrin products should not be applied directly to the skin, but only used on clothing. We recommend that residents drain all standing water on their property. Birdbaths, buckets/pails, wheelbarrows and children’s inflatable pools all provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes.

The Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project has increased the frequency of vehicle-mounted spraying within the county, in an attempt to reduce mosquito populations.
Any resident wishing to have their property sprayed for mosquitoes may contact the Norfolk County Mosquito Control Project @ 781-762-3681.

The Franklin Health Department and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health will continue to closely monitor mosquito/virus activity in the county to ensure the residents are provided with up to date information. 
If residents have any questions, you may contact the Franklin Health Department office @ 508-520-4905.

David E. McKearney, R.S.
Public Health Director
Franklin Health Department

Bakers compete in chocolate chip cookie showdown at St. Rocco's

 
 

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Dark chocolate chip and cherry, chocolate chip and cranberry, vanilla splash triple chocolate chip, banana oatmeal chocolate chip, even chocolate chip bacon pecan — bakers competing in this year's chocolate chip cookie contest Aug. 12 at the Feast of St. Rocco pulled out all the stops on the creativity side in hopes of earning bragging rights as the owner of the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in town.


 
 

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Friday, August 17, 2012

10th Norfolk Campaign - Stolle Singleton

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

Stolle Singleton is one of three Republicans facing off in the primary.

10th Norfolk Campaign Signs

For more on the Singleton campaign visit her web page  http://www.votesingleton.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

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

MassBudget: Health Care in the FY 2013 Budget



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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.


* 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.

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

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.

10th Norfolk Campaign Signs


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
http://view.liveindexer.com/ViewIndexSessionSL.aspx?ecm=634806085517785000&indexSessionSKU=n0i8L3XRGsloBIb3aj/POA%3D%3D&siteSKU=L7qhQ46xin/r3Z0jcDVCNw%3D%3D

In the News: DUI enforcement, high school experience



DUI enforcement amped up in 12 communities

MassBudget: The Minimum Wage and Job Creation



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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.

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.

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BOSTON, MA 02108
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

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.

10th Norfolk Campaign Signs


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



4th Congressional Democrats engage in friendly forum

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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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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.

10th Norfolk Campaign Signs

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