Representative Roy: What's happening in the district - February 2015 newsletter

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website Email 2015 Committee assignments I was honored to be appointed by Speaker Robert DeLeo as Vice-Chair on the Committee on Ethics for the 189th General Court. The Committee on Ethics considers all violations of rules and all questions of conduct of Representatives, reports any recommendations relative thereto, and recommends any changes in the rules which tend to facilitate the business of the House. In addition, I was appointed to the Committee on Ways and Means. That committee considers all legislation affecting the finances of the Commonwealth, including the annual state budget. In addition to those assignments, I will continue my work as a member of Judiciary Committee and will also be a member of the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Judiciary handles all matters concerning crimes, penalties and sentencing, criminal offender record information, judiciary, including the recall of judges, the salaries of judges, court clerks and court officers of the various courts, probation officers, juries and jury duty, parole, registers of deeds, and correction issues. Labor and development handles all matters concerning discrimination with respect to employment, the labor laws, and workers' compensation. It was a great honor to receive these appointments and I look forward to my work in the House to advocate on behalf of the residents of Franklin and Medway. Thank you for your continued support and I hope you will stay in touch. MBTA performance Commuters riding the trains out of Franklin have faced the frustration of cancelled rides, delays, overcrowding, and communication breakdowns. As a 28 year rider on the commuter rail, Rep. Roy has a pretty good understanding about the importance of performance and reliability. Our office is actively seeking solutions. "The MBTA should shine in times like this, and we have to work to make the necessary improvements," noted Rep. Roy. "On top of the frustration, the economic research firm IHS Global Insights estimates that the cost of the delays and uncertainty with getting to work are estimated to be $265 million a day to Massachusetts alone. We have to do better." We have already met with MBTA officials to discuss issues pertinent to area commuters: delayed trains, train capacity, equipment failures, inaccurate alerts, fare collection, refunds, and penalties to Keolis (the operator of the commuter rail system). In addition, Rep. Roy joined his colleagues in sending a letter to Beverly Scott, the MBTA executive director, seeking a plan to address these issues, and seeking refunds for affected commuters. While we have seen some improvements in the last few days, we continue to monitor the situation. Three reports of interest on this topic include the 2009 independent review of the MBTA, which you can view by clicking here; the Boston Foundation's Cost of Doing Nothing report from 2013, which you can view by clicking here; and the most recent annual progress report from Transportation for Massachusetts, which you can view by clicking here. Medway receives historical grant The Medway Historical Society received a $25,000 capital grant from the board of MassDevelopment, the Massachusetts Cultural Council's partner in the administration of the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. Accordiing to Sheila Dubrawski, President of the Medway Historical Society, the funds will be used for  much needed improvements to the museum building. Congratulations to Medway and to the Historical Society. School to career Franklin's Donna Cupelo, Region President of Massachusetts and Rhode Island at Verizon Communications Inc., was part of a State House panel on school-to-career connecting activites in Massachusetts. Each year, hundreds of employers, including Verizon, provide thousands of jobs and internships for high school students. The General Court supports the School-to-Career partnerships that identify, prepare, and match students with these opportunities to earn and learn at the workplace. Rep. Roy was pleased to attend the legislative briefing and to support investing in the future of our Commonwealth by investing in these young people. Independent living discussion Earlier this month, Rep. Roy joined his colleagues for a fruitful meeting with representatives from the MetroWest Center for Independent Living and Easter Seals Massachusetts to find ways to improve the lives of people with disabilities. We discussed line items in the FY16 budget, along with some proposed cuts that would have a negative impact on the disability community. We thank both groups for providing information that informs our decisionmaking. The MetroWest Center for Independent Living was created by people with disabilities seeking full integration into society. The Center works to promote access and change within society and responds with programs and services to meet the needs of people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Since its founding in 1944, Easter Seals Massachusetts has had one mission: ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play.  FPAC receives cultural grant Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) received a $220,000 capital grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund. This prestigious grant is awarded to cultural organizations for facilities projects with demonstrated benefit to the local economy and transformative impact to the community served. The grant will be used to fund Phase 2 construction and improvements at THE BLACK BOX, FPAC's new theater, music and event venue located at 15 West Central Street in downtown Franklin. "We are thrilled by the news of this award and excited for the anticipated project renovations to make accessible the facility's second floor, complete the building's exterior, and provide state-of-the-art lighting and sound," noted FPAC Executive Director Raye Lynn Mercer. "I was pleased to work with the Franklin Performing Arts Company and the Massachusetts Cultural Council to bring these critical funds to our area, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead," said Rep. Roy. "Having a viable performing arts facility in our town center will breathe new life into the downtown area and be an economic boost for the other businesses. We have long valued the arts and cultural resources in our town, and this grant furthers our efforts to continue to make Franklin a great place to live, work and play." To read more about the grant, click here. For the Milford Daily News report, click here. Medway and Franklin receive water grants Medway and Franklin were awarded grants to help the communities with projects designed to meet water supply needs and ensure healthy waterbodies. Franklin will receive $119,000 for stormwater improvements and Medway will get $14,566 for targeted leak detection. The funding is provided through the Sustainable Water Management Initiative (SWMI) Grant Program. This program is designed to assist eligible public water suppliers and municipalities with Water Management Act permits by providing funds for planning assistance, demand management and withdrawal impact mitigation projects. This grant announcement is the third round of funding made available to communities over the past several years. Ladybug gets new home After a summer of touring and festivals, the ladybug sponsored by Franklin's State Legislative delegation has found a new home. And where better than the home of Franklin's government. On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Rep. Roy, Senator Karen E. Spilka and Senator Richard J. Ross hosted a ceremony delivering the delegation's ladybug to town officials. In 1974 Ms. Palma Johnson's second grade class from the Kennedy School in Franklin was learning about the legislative process when they decided that they would like to make a difference and try their hand at legislating. Since Massachusetts already had an official state bird, tree and fish, they decided that the State needed an official bug. Ms. Johnson's class pooled its resources and with the direction of their State Representative worked through the committee process, visited legislators, lobbied on the bill's behalf and ultimately passed the bill that made the Ladybug the official Bug of the Commonwealth. "Forty years ago, that second grade class got the ultimate civics lesson and had a direct hand in legislating," said Representative Jeffrey Roy. "For one of the students in the class — former Rep James Vallee — it sowed the seeds for a 19 year run on Beacon Hill. I am thrilled to honor and recognize that class, and hope that this ladybug will be a reminder to everyone who visits Town Hall that they can play a direct role in their government." WCVB's Chronicle was on hand in Franklin to capture the story and will be running a segment on the ladybug on an upcoming show. To read more about the ladybug story at the State House website, click here. For the Franklin Country Gazette story on the event, click here. Copyright © 2015 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. Our mailing address is: State Rep Jeff Roy State House Room 134 Boston, MA 02133 Add us to your address book

Creating Communities of Support

You're invited to learn what it takes to manage a child's food allergy and understand why certain policies are in place to help keep these students safe in school. You can even learn skills that can help make parties and play dates a safer and more inclusive experience for children with life 

creating communities of support

threatening allergies. 

Whether you are a parent, teacher, family member, friend, or caregiver of a
child with food allergies, we hope you will join us! 

This is a FREE seminar and open to the public. 

Please reserve your seat at: www.bfccps.org/allergy. (see attached flyer) If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school nurses at 508-528-1945 or via email at nurse@bfccps.org

To be held at THE BLACK BOX Theater on Wednesday, Mar 18th at 7:00 PM

Senator Ross: February 2015 State House Update

Senator Richard J. Ross, State House Update, February 2015 View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website LinkedIn State Senator Richard J. Ross (R-Wrentham) proudly serving the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex District. State House Room 520 Boston, MA 02133 Ph: 617-722-1555 Fax: 617-722-1053 Email:richard.ross@masenate.gov Dear Friends, This month has been a very difficult one, especially for those who rely on the MBTA. Historic winter storms have hit our area and left many of my constituents to deal with unreliable train service on a daily basis. Please read my newsletter to see the work the Senate Republican caucus is doing to try and solve this ongoing problem. Additionally, I hope to see all of my constituents at an open public forum at the Newton North High School cafeteria from 7:00pm-8:30pm on Monday, March 2nd as part of the Senate Commonwealth Conversations Tour. This is a great chance to let your voice be heard, so I hope to see you all there. Sincerely, SENATE GOP FILES MAJOR MBTA REFORM PACKAGE In response to weeks of repeated performance failures by the MBTA and partner Keolis Commuter Services, the Senate Republican Caucus and I filed legislation that will provide several tools for the unsustainable public transportation system aimed to financially stabilize the MBTA and restore public confidence in the system. The bipartisan measure authored by the caucus would create a fiscal recovery trust fund, require the Secretary of Administration and Finance to identify funds to assist the MBTA, and would create a new seven member MBTA finance control board that could ultimately be dissolved in favor of a receiver that would take over the board's responsibilities as a last resort if sufficient progress has not been made. The responsibilities of the MBTA finance control board/receiver include: Securing financial and performance stability of the MBTA; Implementing fiscal controls; Implementing uniform budget and planning guidelines and procedures for all departments; Levying fines on vendors who fail to maintain on-time rates, vehicle cleanliness, fare collections, station maintenance, and staff training; Executing capital budgets and borrowing authorizations to finance or refinance any debt; Maintaining authority to appoint, remove, supervise, and control all MBTA employees and personnel matters; Developing a long range plan for MBTA financial and structural sustainability; and Requiring the filing of a quarterly report to the House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means detailing how any expended loan funds were used in the past quarter. My constituents have dealt with the impact of delays, cancellations, and limited service for weeks now and it is unacceptable. This legislation would take much needed action to resolve a clear mismanagement of funds and direction within the MBTA and provide residents with a public transportation system they can depend on. FRANKLIN LADY BUG Forty years ago, Ms. Pamela Johnson's second grade class at the Kennedy School in Franklin was learning about local government and the legislative process when they decided that Massachusetts needed a state bug. Ms. Johnson's class worked very hard and with the help of their State Representative took the necessary steps and advocacy efforts to Beacon Hill that ultimately lead to passage of a bill making the Ladybug the official Bug of the Commonwealth. On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Representative Jeffrey N. Roy, Senator Karen E. Spilka, and I hosted a ceremony delivering the Franklin delegation's ladybug to town officials and commemorating the 40th anniversary of the class project that made the Ladybug the official bug of the Commonwealth. We truly live in a remarkable state when citizens, no matter what age, have the ability to impact the legislative process. Forty years later, this testament remains true, and it was a privilege to recognize the success of the Kennedy School with this ladybug, a shining example of civic engagement, that will reside in Franklin Town Hall for generations to come. METCO BREAKFAST The METCO program is such a vital educational program in my district, offering countless opportunities to so many young students. On Tuesday, February 24th I attended a METCO legislative breakfast with my colleagues, superintendents, and students from across the state. It was especially great to speak with Needham Superintendent Daniel Gutekanst, Needham School Committee Chair Michael Greis, Wayland Superintendent Paul Stein, and Wayland METCO Director Mabel Reid-Wallace. I also had the opportunity to chat with some great students from Wayland, Alex Chused, Tachianna Griffiths, and Dominique Griffith, about the positive impact METCO has had on their lives. Their stories reiterated how important this funding is for not only them, but for our school districts as well. This has been a tough time for everyone with the recent  budget shortfall, but as the 189th legislative continues and FY16 budget discussions begin, I look forward to continuing this important conversation. STUDY IMPACT OF OLYMPICS Since Boston was chosen as the United States bid to host the 2024 Olympics, I have co-sponsored three pieces of legislation to further study and investigate the possible impact hosting the Olympic Games will have on the Commonwealth. A bill filed by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester), An Act relative to the commonwealth of Massachusetts hosting an Olympic Games, would ensure that at least one public hearing be conducted by the House and Senate Ways and Means committees, and a special act passed before any Commonwealth funds are spent on the games. An Act to establish a special joint committee to study the Olympic Games in the Commonwealth, filed by Representative Paul Frost (R-Auburn), would establish a committee of the General Court to determine the costs, benefits, and feasibility of hosting the Summer Olympics in Massachusetts. Additionally, I co-sponsored An Act promoting transparency and accountability for hosting the 2024 summer games, filed by Rep. Michael Moran (D-Brighton), which would create a seven member commission tasked with additional analyses and oversight. Before such an undertaking as the Olympics, we must include legislators to ensure that our constituents are not bearing the burden of added costs and that vital town projects are not neglected. GOOD GOVT MEASURES Working in a bipartisan effort with Senate colleagues before and during the Senate joint rules debate, the Senate Republican Caucus and I secured additional transparency and accountability measures that could ultimately govern the current legislative session. I secured passage of an amendment filed that would require all standing committees to provide committee members a minimum of 4 hours to review polls prior to submitting their vote, which may be suspended by a majority vote by the members of the committee. Ensuring that the state legislature is working in the most transparent and effective manner should be our top priority, and I believe some of the measures included do just that. I am pleased that my colleagues supported my amendment, which serves to give legislators the time they need to carefully consider the legislation before them. The debate was constructive and will only help to increase oversight and transparency in state government. It is my hope that this, as well as the other provisions secured by the Senate Republicans, will also be adopted later on in the process. The Senate and House package of joint rules have now headed to a conference committee. Blue and Gold Ceremony for Franklin's Cub Scout Pack 17. Congrats to these six dedicated young men on this wonderful achievement. (left) Met with KP students Julia Reilly and Caroline Chisolm of Norfolk where they presented their project for the DECA program, entitled "Believe to Achieve." (right) COMMONWEALTH CONVERSATIONS TOUR On Monday, March 2nd, I will continue a statewide tour of Senate districts, visiting businesses, universities and local organizations to listen to the concerns of the residents of MetroWest. I will be joined by Senate President Stan Rosenberg, Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, Senators Karen Spilka, Cynthia Stone Creem, Mike Barrett, Jamie Eldridge, and Eileen Donoghue, as well as other senators from across Massachusetts. The MetroWest tour will begin at Plainridge Park Casino to discuss issues impacting economic development in the region and will conclude with an open public forum at the Newton North High School cafeteria from 7:00pm-8:30 pm. All members of the public are encouraged to attend. Sign-up sheets will be available for individuals who wish to testify, and speaking slots are available for two minutes per individual to accommodate all testifiers. This is an exciting opportunity for the Senate to engage in a meaningful discourse with our constituents, local officials, and business leaders on the issues they care about. I am looking forward to touring the MetroWest region with my colleagues and encourage all of my constituents to attend the public forum and let their voice be heard. About Commonwealth Conversations The Commonwealth Conversations Tour is a statewide tour of Senate districts led by the local senators to reach out to local residents, businesses and interest groups to listen directly to their needs and concerns with the hope that it will foster more civic engagement, while helping each senator learn more about issues outside of their own districts. All members of the public are encouraged to participate. To read more about this effort, visit the website at https://malegislature.gov/cc and follow on Twitter at @Ma_Senate.  Happy to host a pizza party at the Wellesley COA and chat with seniors about their priorities in their community. (left) Toured the historic Falls Fire Barn Museum in North Attleboro with Museum Director Nancy Campbell. (right) CITIZENS LEGISLATIVE SEMINAR I am pleased to announce that the 74th Citizens' Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held this spring on Tuesday, April 28th and Wednesday, April 29th from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the State House. The Citizens' Legislative Seminar is always a great chance for those interested in learning more about the workings of state government and the legislative process to get hands-on experience. This seminar is a fantastic opportunity and I encourage all those interested in participating to contact my office directly. CLS is a citizen seminar that aims to better educate the public on the Commonwealth's legislative process. Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two-day seminar features presentations by Senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legislators in the Commonwealth. Topics will include the history and process of the Legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the Legislature. The CLS culminates with a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session where participants are invited to use what they have learned and participate as "Senators" in the Senate Chamber in order to have a first-hand experience of the legislative process. All residents in the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District are invited to contact my office at richard.ross@masenate.gov by Tuesday, March 10th in order to be nominated. Southeastern Massachusetts Libraries Legislative Breakfast at the Norton Public Library with dedicated student Aidan Ryan, Senator Michael Rodrigues, Rep. Steven Howitt, Senator Jim Timilty, and Rep. Betty Poirier. (left) Honored to speak at the 150th anniversary celebration of Dean College with President Dr. Paula Rooney. (right) ADULT GRIEF SERIES The Community VNA Hospice and Palliative Care will be offering a six week Grief Education Series for Adults Experiencing loss beginning on March 4, 2015 through April 8, 2015. These sessions are for any adult experiencing loss. As the director of a funeral home, I am all too familiar with the grief many families go through when they lose someone close to them. This program  is a great opportunity for you or someone you know to have the chance to speak to a professional and use them a resource during this difficult time. The program is free and open to the public and takes place on Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Community VNA, 10 Emory Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. To register call (508)222-0118 or (800)220-0110. For more information, you can also visit www.communityvna.com. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Louise Condon Realty in Needham. Congrats on this outstanding achievement and your continued success in the community. (left) Pleased to recognize my dear friend Carol Mollica for her retirement after 21 years serving as Wrentham Town Clerk. Thank you for everything you have done for the town. (right) I was honored to stand with my colleagues at the annual Go Red for Women event at the State House to help raise awareness about heart disease. Thank you to the American Heart Association and the Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators for sponsoring such a great event. Great turnout for the North Attleboro Senior Circuit Breaker Seminar (left) and the Plainville Senior Circuit Breaker Seminar. (right)  SENIOR CIRCUIT BREAKER SEMINARS In February, my legislative colleagues and I hosted informational seminars on the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit across the Norfolk, Bristol, and Middlesex District. It was great to see so many of our constituents come and learn about this beneficial program. We still have a number of seminars scheduled for March, and I encourage all those interested to attend. To see when we will be visiting your town, check out the schedule below. For more information on the Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credit please visit my website here.  Friday, March 13th Wrentham COA, 400 Taunton Street, Wrentham 11:00am-12:00pm Norfolk COA, 28 Medway Branch Road, Norfolk 12:30pm-1:30pm Wednesday, March 18th  Needham Center at the Heights, 300 Hillside Avenue, Needham 10:30am-11:30am Natick COA, 117 East Central Street, Natick 12:00pm-1:00pm Millis Town Hall, 900 Main Street, Millis 1:30pm-2:30pm Tuesday, March 24th Wellesley COA, 219 Washington Street, Wellesley 10:30am-11:30am Wayland COA, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland 1:00pm-2:00pm

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First Universalist Society - March 8th - Religious Education Open House

First Universalist Society in Franklin holds Religious Education Open House

Sunday, March 8th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Looking for a spiritual community close to home? The Religious Education (RE) Team of First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) invites area families to visit for Unitarian Universalist worship and RE classes, and stay for a potluck lunch and socializing. FUSF's spring semester begins March 8th, so this open house is a great way to learn more about what this UU faith development program has to offer. FUSF is a welcoming community that respects individual beliefs, and works for peace and justice while sharing the journey. For more about the faith, visit www.uua.org. 

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On March 8th, families can enjoy free nursery care for children under 3 years of age, and RE classes as follows: PreK/K Spirit Play; Grades 1-3: Moral Tales; Grades 4-5: Bibleodeon; Grades 6-7: Riddle and Mystery; Grades 8-12: Fun, friendship and volunteering for spring semester. Meet FUSF's new director of religious education Aoife Barrington-Haber and the RE teachers, and learn more about FUSF's Chalice Club, Coming of Age program, OWL program, and more. 

First Universalist Society in Franklin is located at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, 508-528-5348 and fusf@verizon.net. For more information, visit www.fusf.org.

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 2/27/15-3/5/15

FRI 2/27   6:30pm   PAINTNITE fun-raiser for BFCCPS at Franklin Art Center - open to public
FRI 2/27   8-9:50pm   Frozen Friday DJ Public Skate at Pirelli Arena 

SAT 2/28   9am-2pm Blood Drive at Hockomock Y, Bernon Family Branch
SAT 2/28   2pm   The Black Box presents “Our Town”
SAT 2/28   3:30pm   iStories at Franklin Public Library
SAT 2/28   7:30pm   The Black Box presents “Our Town”
SAT 2/28   8pm   Mark Erelli Concert with special guest Surly Temple at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse at FUSF

SUN 3/1   11:30am   Big Band Brunch with Kenny Hadley Big Band Group at The Black Box

WED 3/4   12pm-6pm   Workshop Wednesday: Spring Critter Cupcake at The Cake Bar
WED 3/4   7pm   Friends of Franklin Library Public Meeting at the FPL

THU 3/5  7pm  Fiscal Responsibility: A Taxpayer’s Perspective; Alumni Restaurant

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

FHS Sports: Boys Basketball tops Wachusett to advance in playoffs

The Franklin High School boys basketball team won a close game on Thursday to advance to the D1 Central semifinals on Sunday. Ryan Lanigan, Editor in Chief of Hockomock Sports reports on the game by writing:

Josh Macchi only scored two points on Thursday night, but they couldn't have come at a better time. 

FHS Panthers

With Franklin up 36-33 and just over a minute to play, Macchi tried to go up and under. It missed, but Marcus Giese got just enough to tip the offensive rebound right back to Macchi and he laid it in with a defender draped all over him. 

The Panthers never looked back, taking down Wachusett 44-35 to advance to the D1 Central Semifinals. 

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The Panthers now return to WPI to take on St. John’s Shrewsbury in the D1 Central Semifinals. The game is a rematch of last year’s D1 Central final. The two teams played once this season with SJS take a 66-59 win. The game is scheduled for Sunday at WPI at 1:00.

Continue reading the full article at Hockomock Sports here
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/franklin-grinds-out-tough-win-over-wachusett

Big Band Brunch - March 1 - THE BLACK BOX Theater

Come Join Us This Sunday Big Band Brunch - Sunday, March 1 - THE BLACK BOX Theater

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In the News: Franklin receives DEP grant, DEP fines Franklin owner for improper asbestos removal

The Department of Public Works plans to use money from a state grant to curb the amount of stormwater draining into the Charles River. 

The town on Tuesday won a $119,000 grant through a state Department of Environmental Protection initiative to help cites and towns manage local water supplies. In all, DEP awarded around $755,000 in grants to 12 communities, including Medway. 

Franklin DPW Robert Cantoreggi said Thursday the grant will fund work to build a water recharge area off Jefferson Road.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150227/NEWS/150226926/1994/NEWS#sthash.qKXmtquO.dpuf

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed both Cohen One Realty Trust and its trustee, Harold S. Cohen of Franklin, $54,895 penalties for violating state asbestos regulations during the demolition of a Franklin residence owned by the Trust. Total fines assessed were $109,790. 

Although the Trust had the residence surveyed for asbestos-containing materials, it did not have them properly removed by a licensed asbestos contractor before demolishing the building. Also, the Trust did not notify MassDEP prior to commencing the demolition work as required by the regulations.

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20150227/NEWS/150226925/1994/NEWS#sthash.JdZSrFvc.dpuf