"the person who grew the product"

The Milford Daily News writes about the expansion of farmers markets. Franklin's market operates on Fridays from noon to 6:00 PM on the Town Common.

With demand high for local food, the number of farmers markets in the state has doubled in five years and the number of small farms has also grown significantly, farm and market federations say. 

“The trend is that more and more people are caring about where their food comes from and interested in trying to sustain themselves a little bit more locally,” said Martha Sweet, operations manager at the Waltham-based Federation of Massachusetts Farmers Markets. 

Residents of MetroWest and the Milford area don’t have to go far to find pitched tents and fresh produce.

Farmers market photo taken Friday, Jun 15 at the Grateful Farm tent.
Visit Grateful Farm on their website http://www.gratefulfarm.com/

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x448221759/Farmers-markets-on-the-upswing#ixzz1y34UVZuW

"vital to their self-assessment"

The Milford Daily News has an article on the annual police staffing ratio released by the FBI. A survey of the communities in the MetroWest region shows the following: (Bold added for emphasis)

Marlborough and Framingham’s ratios come in at just under 1.7, while Shrewsbury was the lowest department surveyed at 1.2. 

Many chiefs noted they had not received a new position in years, including Northborough (1998), Holliston (2007), Hudson (2001) and Sudbury (2001). 

Marlborough Chief Mark Leonard said the city hasn’t increased its number of sworn officers since 1988. 

The most well-staffed Milford-area town is Mendon, with just more than two officers per thousand residents, while the lowest was Franklin with 1.39.

Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x345282287/Police-department-staffing-levels-below-regional-averages#ixzz1y32VAj9J

In the News: Electric Youth, Sweatt Beach, Fast Lane

‘Electric Youth’ embarks on 2012 European concert tour

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

The Electric Youth performed for the Town Council at a recent meeting. You can tune into the meeting to view the performance here 

Sunny days at Sweatt Beach: Officials look to lure people back to Pearl's shore

by Heather McCarron/STAFF WRITER

Mass Pike says goodbye to ‘Fast Lane’

by Scott O'Connell/Daily News staff

Summer Fun at the Y...Something for Everyone!

Online Registration   |   Our Facebook Page   |  Our Website                                                                            HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA                                                                                                                          JOIN US FOR SUMMER CAMP & CLASSES! Our Camp Season Starts: This Monday, June 18th! Our Summer 1 Classes Begin: The Week of June 25th!   Click here to view our camps & download camp registraton forms. Click Foxboro  Franklin or North Attleboro to view classes & plan your fun summer!  (For Aquatics classes, please click here & then click on your branch for offerings). EXPANDING YOUR EXPERIENCE FOXBORO OUTDOOR      POOL OPENING! SATURDAY, JUNE 23 11:30AM-1:30 PM Join Us for Olympic-Themed Games & Activities as we Celebrate the Opening of our NEW SPIER FAMILY Outdoor Aquatics Center! Franklin & North Attleboro Outdoor Pool Opening Celebrations! Saturday, June 16 Summer Hours:  All 3 outdoor pools will be open to members for family swim (+ 1 lap lane) Mon-Fri from 1-7pm and Sat & Sun from 12:30-6:00pm.                 'SPLASH' INTO SUMMER! 'Splash' Starts Mon, June 18th. 'Splash' is a 5-day swim & safety program for ages 3-12. Offered this Mon-Fri, June 18-22.  Teaches children basic swimming techniques & a variety of safety & rescue skills, including beach, backyard pool, & boat safety! For beginner & intermediate swimmers. Only $25 for a whole week of lessons! Members & Non-members welcome!  To register: (members) click here or visit any of our Member Service Desks (both members or non-members)    Foxboro 'Splash' Sponsored by OUR CAUSE IS OUR COMMUNITY Reach Out for Youth & Families  We are on the final leg of the Y's annual campaign, the  Reach Out for Youth & Families Campaign. We are 74% to our goal of raising $650,000. 100% of every $ is re-invested back into our community to help our neighbors live healthier, happier lives.  If you have not given yet, please consider making a gift to ROFY today.  To learn more about the Power of Y Voices, click here.  2 GREAT FAMILY EVENTS... Triathlon at Lake Pearl Sunday, July, 22, 2012 Start time: 8:00am EST    Luciano's Lake Pearl 299 Creek Street Wrentham, MA 508.695.7001 Register Today! MAKE IT A FAMILY DAY! RUN FOR BOB 5K Join me at the 8th annual Run for Bob. This event welcomes individuals and families of all abilities.  Secure your spot in this popular Walk · Run · Roll today.  (Early bird savings will end at midnight tonight, Friday, 6/15!) For more info and to register, click here The Hockomock Area Y is                   providing Stewards of Children child protection training for adults in the community.   Tues, June 26, 2012 (register by June 22)  6:30pm-9:00pm North Attleboro Police Facility 120 South Washington St, North Attleboro For more info, click here. Contact Tony Calcia at 508.643.5226 or tonyc@hockymca.org to schedule a training in your community. For program information, visit www.d2l.org. www.hockymca.org              facebook.com/hockomockareaymca

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Good time for a car wash!

The Parmenter school has timed it just right with good weather and Father's Day on Sunday to hold their annual car wash this Saturday

In the News: unemployment rate

Mass. unemployment rate down to 6 percent

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

If only the number were real. The process of counting unemployment is flawed and has been for years. Nothing to celebrate with this number.

Given the slowness of the recovery, another stimulus might be a good idea

10 Reasons Why Public Policies Rescued the U.S. Economy

from Center for American Progress by Christian E. Weller

In the News: open house, Sons of Italy

Preschool Exploration open house at Dean College, June 19

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Tri-County Web kids work wonders

by Matt Tota/Daily News staff

(Note: There should be a button to turn off the auto-play music when you visit the Sons of Italy web site)