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Saturday, June 14, 2014

New Wine Education Program - First In USA

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Quini Press Release

Dear Stephen,

Franklin Liquors Is Excited To Share With You Our New Wine Education Program. This Partnership With Quini Takes Wine Tasting Education Into The Future. Look For Us To Offer It In Educational/Tasting Classes And At Franklin Wine Club Events.

We Are The First In MA To Have This Program. The First Wine Event In USA Using Quini Will Be In Our Wine Room On June 25th.

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Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club Deliver Immersive Wine Education Experience with Quini

Group first in Massachusetts to adopt the Quini wine tasting standard and application in education

Vancouver, Canada - June 11, 2014 - Quini, an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application and data solutions provider (www.quiniwine.com) today announced an agreement with Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club (www.franklinliquors.com) to integrate Quini into the group's wine education courses to enhance student engagement and learning with Quini's unique, interactive five step tasting structure and standard.

Franklin Liquors and Wine Club becomes the first organization in the state of Massachusetts and the United States to incorporate Quini in wine education, with new courses featuring live use of Quini on iPhone, iPad, wireless computers and tablets set to begin later this month. The company offers a comprehensive wine course series at its retail premises in Franklin and will apply Quini across a number of adult wine education programs in the region.

"We're excited to partner with progressive thinkers such as Franklin Liquors and Franklin Wine Club to introduce meaningful change to wine education in Massachusetts," said Roger Noujeim, CEO, Quini. "Mark Lenzi's experience and visionary approach to the wine business are reflected in his company's early recognition of the Quini wine tasting standard and the importance of interactive technology in wine education."

"Quini has instantly positioned us for success with today's increasingly digital consumer," said Mark Lenzi, CSW, CSS, CWAS and proprietor, Franklin Liquors and Wine Club. "We are proud to be first in Massachusetts to offer interactive wine courses around the Quini application and standard."

Said Dr. Clinton Lee, DWS, AIWS, FWS, CSW, CSS, Vinoscenti Global CEO and wine program instructor at Simon Fraser University: "Quini introduces an innovative, world class wine tasting system and standard that deepens the learning experience and ensures consistent course delivery and learning. With consumers spending more and more time on their mobile devices and computers, Quini is a natural fit and sets the wine education segment on a new course."

Quini announced its school program in May. The program incorporates a comprehensive school partner support package that includes educator training, course materials and certification, technical support and school-branded student study materials and certification. The program is designed to augment and support - rather than replace - existing wine school curriculums.

About Quini

Quini is an interactive wine tasting, rating and recommendations application, and data solutions provider. In enterprise, Quini is used to enhance wine education programs and staff training, and to access dynamic wine tasting market trends and analytics. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Quini is co-funded by its founding team and CMF (Canada Media Fund). Quini is available as a mobile application for iPhone and iPad, and for desktop, laptop and tablet computers at https://quiniwine.com/signup.

More information about Quini can be obtained at:

Web: quiniwine.com
Twitter: quiniwine
Facebook: quiniwine
LinkedIn: quini-wine

Quini and the Quini logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Rachis Wine Assessment Inc. and / or its affiliates in Canada, the U.S. and other countries. Third party trademarks and brands mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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Ashley Hargreaves
Quini
T. 604.899.1179
E. ashley@quiniwine.com

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MassBudget: Comparison of the FY 2015 House and Senate Budget Proposals for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs

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Comparison of the FY 2015 House and Senate Budget Proposals for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs

On May 22, the Massachusetts Senate completed its version of the budget after two days of debate; the House of Representatives completed debate on its budget three weeks earlier. This budget brief, Comparison of the FY 2015 House and Senate Budget Proposals for MassHealth and Health Reform Programs, describes the major differences.

Both proposals include more than $14.6 billion in funding for the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth) and other publicly subsidized and related health care programs, which is more than was recommended by the Governor in January. A legislative conference committee is meeting to reconcile differences between the two proposals and send a consensus budget to the Governor, who then has ten days to review and sign the budget.

This brief is the third in a series of budget briefs focused on MassHealth and Health Reform Programs produced by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute in partnership with the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute.

Click HERE to read the brief.

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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By popular demand ... an evening session of "Ready to Run" is being added!

By popular demand ...

an evening session of "Ready to Run" is being added!

READY TO RUN PROGRAM!

IT’S BACK with Jenn Goebel

MONDAYS

6:30-7:30 PM

STARTS: JUNE 16, 2014

Team Fitness Franklin

Whether you are new to running or are interested in taking it to the next level, NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and running enthusiast Jenn Champion Goebel will help improve your endurance, speed, strength and overall fitness.
Look what participants are saying about “Ready to Run”

“This experience was AWESOME and I am so happy that I decided to try as I had never ran before. I loved that Jenn gave me different challenges every week and I realized that I was stronger than I thought I was!!” - Laura M.

“In 8 weeks I increased my pace by more than 1:00/mile and I increased my endurance enough to run 3 miles without stopping. Best of all, I’m really enjoying running and am already thinking about my next race!!” - Michelle D.

“For the past few years, I had struggled to get back into running. When trying to complete a three mile loop near my home, I always became too winded on the hills, and had to walk. I decided to get serious, and started training with Jenn. In just a few months, I more than doubled my distance, and I now sail up those hills that once knocked me down. I even completed my first half-marathon in November. With Jenn's help, I know I can do anything!” - Leigh B.

COST: $80 (only $10/session) you will receive:

An 8-week progressive program that will include both indoor and outdoor workouts

Customized training and feedback to help you achieve your specific goals

Advice on everything from diet and hydration to race day strategy and recovery tactics

The group is limited to 7-15 participants and is open to both members and non-members of any age and fitness level. No previous running experience required. Questions, requests for different days/times, and registration inquiries can be sent to jenn@teamfitnessfranklin.com.

Friday, June 13, 2014

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/13/14 - THU 6/19/14

FRI 6/13 12-6pm Farmers Market at Franklin Common
FRI 6/13 - SAT 6/14 6pm-10am Relay for Life of Franklin, Bellingham and Wrentham, Tri-County Vocational Technical HS in Franklin
FRI 6/13 6:30pm-8:30pm Art Night Uncorked at Franklin Art Center
FRI 6/13 7:30-9:30pm Electric Youth's Bon Voyage Concert at Showcase Live in Foxboro. Purchase tickets HERE.

SAT 6/14 10am Closing Ceremony of Relay for Life (see above)
SAT 6/14 7-9pm Art Show - Orfeo Fabbri at Franklin Art Center

SUN 6/15 8am-12pm PMC Kids Ride at Jefferson Elementary School in Franklin

MON 6/16 11am Annual Golf Tournament - United Regional Chamber of Commerce at Franklin Country Club

WED 6/18 6-8pm YPO’s Summer Social at Twenty8 - Patriot Place

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

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

Give us a crack seal, we'll make a mosaic

I loved the mosaic made when the crack seal was done on Blueberry Lane last week. I had to go out to take some of my own photos to share here. You have heard the expression "when given lemons, you make lemonade". Franklin has now come up with its own version "give us a crack seal, we'll make a mosaic."

Thanks for the creativity!

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 1

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 2

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 3

crack seal on Blueberry Lane - 4

The crack seal is one step on the road maintenance process that Franklin uses. More information on the process and total cost of maintaining our 200 miles of roads can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_DPW/Town_Council_Presentations/June_4_TownCouncilmeeting.pdf

Crack seal would still be needed even if the dedicated override is passed to fund our needed road repairs with additional money. The ballot question will appear in the November election.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/06/resolution-14-45-dedicated-override-to.html

In case you are wondering what roads will be seeing construction this year, the list is a fairly extensive.

Lincoln Street	Culvert Repairs and Road Reconstruction
Daniels Street	Drainage Work and Road Reconstruction
Harborwood Drive	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Betten Court	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Corrine Road	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Anthony Road	Water Line Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving 2015)
Carmine Drive	Water Line Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving 2015)
Conlyn Avenue	Water Line Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving 2015)
Crocker Avenue	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Hill Avenue	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Lewis Street	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Uncas Avenue	Water Line Replacement (Paving 2015)
Summer Street (King St to Rt 140)	Waterline Replacement and Drainage Improvements (Paving in 2015)
Panther Way	Sidewalk Construction
DelCarte Recreation Area	Playground Parking Lot and Walking Path Construction
Kathleen Drive	Drainage Improvements and Road Reconstruction
Fannie Way	Drainage Improvements and Road Reconstruction
Brielle Way	Sidewalk Construction and Roadway Paving
Baron Road (Coronation Dr to Parliment Dr)	Water Line Replacement

Helen Owens Fitness: Dance for a great cause - Jun 22

Less than 2 weeks away!!!

Sunday, June 22nd, 10:00 - 11:30am!

Zumbathon - Jun 22

Dance for a great cause! All proceeds will go to The Jimmy Fund - Dana Farber Cancer Institute!

Space is limited, so save your spot SOON by making a $15 donation.

Either drop off your donation during class hours at Helen Owens Fitness studio located at 835 W. Central St. Franklin (behind 99 Restaurant).

OR via PayPal/credit card on http://www.helenowensfitness.com/news--events.html

Be sure to indicate the person attending the event on the note/message line so I have their name on the Reserved Guest List! Then, just message me to make sure that I received your transaction.

Have FUN while you help make a difference!"

MassBudget: Jobs & Workforce Programs in the State Budget - two new resources

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Jobs and Workforce Programs in the State Budget: Two new resources

One of the most important things we do together through government is to support the development of people's skills to enable more of us to find good jobs, provide for our families, and contribute to the Massachusetts economy. With support from SkillWorks, MassBudget has created a new resource, our online Jobs and Workforce Budget, which provides easily accessible funding information and clear descriptions of the workforce development programs funded by our state budget.

In connection with the launch of this on-line resource, we are releasing a new brief, "Investing in People: Jobs and Workforce Training in the Massachusetts State Budget," that builds on resources in the Jobs and Workforce Budget. This brief analyzes state support over the past decade, finding that these programs have been cut by about a third since FY 2001 (adjusted for inflation).

Jobs and Workforce support via budget

Using the Jobs and Workforce Budget you can:

Learn about all the programs in a particular area: Workforce Development, Education, Workers with Disabilities, and Youth Development.

Within those areas, you can look at individual programs, like the Workforce Training Fund. For each program, you will find a full description, state funding history, proposals for future funding, and links to other online resources.

If you want to understand how we support workforce development through our state budget, please visit the Jobs and Workforce Budget and read "Investing in People: Jobs and Workforce Training in the Massachusetts State Budget."

MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Community Garden continues to grow

On my Saturday walk I went by the Community Gardens to see the raised beds and how they were growing. The beds were in various states of growth. I met and talked with a couple who with their young daughter had just gotten a bed this week. They were setting out their plants while their daughter was having a good deal of fun with the dirt.

Photos from a random sample of the beds and their growth.

growing in Franklin -1

growing in Franklin -2

growing in Franklin -3

growing in Franklin -4

growing in Franklin -5

Related posts on the Community Gardens

Annual Report 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/01/annual-report-2013-community-garden.html

Growing - July 2013
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/07/community-gardens-photo-essay.html

Getting ready for 2012
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2012/01/heralding-in-new-gardening-year.html

Build day - 2011
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/05/community-gardens-build-day.html

More about build day in 2011
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/05/and-then-there-were-gardens.html

Franklin Library: Marjorie Turner Hollman - 7:00 PM

Author Marjorie Turner Hollman will be speaking at the Library tonight at 7:00 PM. She will talk about her recent book "Easy Walks in Massachusetts." Regular readers will recognize that we have featured two excerpts from that book in recent weeks.