Franklin Matters

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Sep 6 primary falls on a Thursday

The Boston.com website has a piece on the candidates who will be facing off in Sep 6 primary.

Two Democrats and three Republicans are seeking the state representative seat formerly held by James Vallee, who resigned last month.

In the Sept. 6 primaries, Jeffrey Roy, a member of the Franklin Town Council, and Peter Padula, a criminal defense lawyer, will face off for the Democratic Party’s nomination, while the Republican race will have John Jewell, a member of the Franklin School Committee; lawyer Rich Eustis; and C. Stolle Singleton, who works as a policy adviser to the 33-member House Republican Caucus.

Read the full article here
http://www.boston.com/news/politics/articles/2012/07/01/candidates_line_up_for_house_race_five_vie_for_open_house_seat/

Candidate websites

Jeff Roy   http://jeffreyroy.com/

Peter Padula   http://padulaforrep.com/

John Jewell   http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Jewell/381175918591241

Rich Eustis http://www.facebook.com/RichEustisForStateRepresentative

C Stolle Singleton http://www.votesingleton.com/

In the News: registration, smoke free, master dance

Patrick vetoes vehicle registration amendment

by Andy Metzger/State House News Service

Gillette Stadium to go smoke free, starting Saturday

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center special offering master dance classes

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Franklin sets up medical sharp disposal kiosk

“I think that the number of people who are utilizing home sharps has risen annually,” said David McKearney, public health director for the Franklin Health Department. “There was just a pent-up demand for a way to dispose of these things; people are not only injecting themselves but also their pets.”

Franklin has already purchased a $2,500 kiosk. Located at the Franklin Fire Department on West Main Street, it is open all week and managed by a hazardous waste company the town employs.

“We want to let people know we have a safe and viable option (for disposal),” McKearney said yesterday.

Monday, July 9, 2012

"a good little niche"

In March, the Franklin school showed interest in renting a space. Alan Mercer, manager of business development for the school, said school officials heard about the facility through Studio Ballet director Cathy Fallon.

Fallon’s studio will be merging with FSPA’s Ballet Conservatory.

“Our vision (at FSPA) is to bring quality performing arts education opportunities and performing opportunities to the local community — to the suburbs, if you will,” Mercer said. “This just extends our mission. Hudson is a very nice community and the people have been very engaging.”