Thursday, March 8, 2012

Update to MassBudget's Budget Browser - FY2012 Supplemental Budget




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Budget Browser Updated - New FY2012 Numbers 
Information from February's supplemental FY12 budget has been added to MassBudget's interactive Budget Browser. This includes:
  • $21.2 million to help low-income seniors and families with their home-heating bills (in line-item 7004-1000)    
  • An additional $35.0 million for adult day health services (4000-0600)   
  • A new $20.4 million Information Technology fund, to improve IT across a range of state agencies (1599-4380)
The budget browser allows you to see how funding has been allocated among the major budget categories (health care, education, environment, housing, and more)--and to track spending for any line-item or any group of line-items.

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Cowper: HS vote is a chance to invest in Franklin

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via Wicked Local Franklin Opinions RSS by GateHouse Media, Inc. on 3/7/12

The recent boys basketball game between Franklin and Mansfield is a perfect example of why we will vote YES to build a new high school. The FHS field house was packed with folks of all ages from both towns. Like us, many of the adults who came to watch didn't have kids on the team or even at the high school any more. It was just a chance to cheer for a common goal and show the power of community spirit and pride. What other activities attract people of all ages in the same place for an entertainment event? The energy was exciting and unifying

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Grease is the word!


FHS production of Grease. March 23 & 24, 2012 at the Horace Mann Middle School in Franklin starting at 7pm. Tickets are $10 at the door.



Franklin takes down Boston Latin in mock trial competition

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via The Milford Daily News News RSS by Alison McCall/Daily News staff on 3/6/12

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After a bitter loss to Boston Latin School in last year's mock trial competition, Franklin High's team got the sweet taste of redemption yesterday, defeating Latin and advancing in the tournament

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Franklin, MA: Earth Day registration open


Thank you for your interest in the Franklin Earth Day event on April 22nd, 2012! For over 10 years, the Town of Franklin has conducted this event in an effort to educate the public on recycling, beautification, and general clean up of the town. This year, we are taking online registration for those folks looking to lock in a location in Town that they are interested in cleaning. Please select the area in town you are interested in cleaning and let us know specifics about your planned clean up. Gloves and trash bags can be picked up ahead of time at the Recreation Dept (150 Emmons St).

Register online for Earth Day

15th Annual Trivia Bee - March 15

Yes, you read that correctly.

The 15th Annual Trivia Bee will be held on March 15th! How cool is that?


FEF Trivia Bee Flyer 2012


Hold the date on your calendar!

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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Franklin Rotary Scholarship Application

Dear High School Senior,

As your high school experience is coming to a close, it is time to contemplate, plan and make decisions that will affect your future. Part of that process is determining how to pay for a college education. The cost of furthering your education is high but the failure to obtain additional knowledge will cost you even more. Our members understand this and recognize the significant expense and sacrifice that often accompanies its pursuit. With this in mind the Rotary Club of Franklin, as it has for many years, continues to offer graduating high school seniors from Franklin, Tri–County, King Phillip, and Medway High Schools an opportunity to receive scholarships to offset the expense of higher education.

The Rotary Club is an international service organization that is dedicated to world peace through service to others and an increased awareness of people’s needs through education. Based on this premise, each application for the Franklin Rotary Club Scholarship is evaluated on the basis of community involvement, financial need, and academic achievement.

To apply for a Scholarship please go to the Rotary Club of Franklin website http://www.franklinrotaryma.org. Click on to “Rotary Scholarships” and fully complete an application.

Please return it as soon as possible and before the May 4, 2012 deadline to:
Rotary Scholarship Committee
PO Box 148
Franklin MA 02038


On behalf of the Rotary Club of Franklin and its Scholarship committee we wish you good luck and best wishes.

Sincerely,

Daniel Gentile
Chairman,
Rotary Club of Franklin Scholarship Committee