Franklin Matters

Saturday, September 22, 2012

In the News: Preschool fair, Yankee Quilters

Preschool fair planned in Franklin, Oct. 25

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

Yankee Quilters meet in Franklin

by GateHouse Media, Inc.

WANTED: ANTIQUE VEHICLES

WANTED

ANTIQUE VEHICLES
FRANKLIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SUNDAY, SEPT. 30TH FROM 11AM-4PM
(OR AS LONG AS YOU CAN!)

Please call:
Deborah L. Pellegri 508-520-4900
Town Clerk/Historical Com. Chairman

You can be part of the Harvest Festival being held that day!

For the Harvest Festival poster:
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2012/09/please-join-us.html

For additional information on the Harvest Festival, you can visit the Downtown Partnership webpage
http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/

Friday, September 21, 2012

Franklin SEPAC: Fund raising events

What is Franklin SEPAC?

"Special Education Parents Advisory Council" an active group of parents with interest in serving and supporting special education children.

Who can participate in SEPAC/ attend workshops?

All parents and guardians of Franklin students receiving special education services are encouraged to become involved in SEPAC. Participation is also open to other interested parties such as teachers, service providers, students studying special education, and families from other towns. All workshops are open to the public.

They have two fund raising events coming up.

Sep 27

We have an amazing Fundraiser Zumbathon® Event coming up at Sublime Fitness in Medway on September 27th 7-8:30pm. Mark your calendars ! All proceeds will benefit Franklin SEPAC! Looking forward to an amazing year!

To sign up please go to:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=21261
you may have to go to 'sublime events/workshops/events'

$10 online and $15 at the door per-person to join this wonderful event.
Bring a friend or family member ( or two!) Can't wait to see everyone there!

Oct 1

Print up a flyer ( can be found on our FB page, web-site and is also the Profile pic for this event) bring the voucher to the Franklin 99 on October 2nd from 11am-10pm and the 99 will donate 15% of your total bill to the Franklin SEPAC!

This is valid on Dine-In and Take-Out. We recommend Call Ahead Seating 508-520-9909.
Thank you!

The flyer can also be found here:

For additional information on this group,please visit their webpage http://franklinsepac.org/home

a national embarrassment or high performing?

The Milford Daily News got to meet with the candidates for the 10th Norfolk District on Thursday. They report on the different picture that the two candidates have of the MA economy:

Despite the state boasting some of the best schools and hospitals in the country, Eustis said, it has still failed to attract new companies.

"None of these businesses want to be here anymore," he said. "So you have to ask yourself, ‘Why is that?’ And the answer inevitably leads to Beacon Hill."

Eustis blamed higher tax rates, saying they drive businesses out and keep them from wanting to set up shop.

Roy, on the other hand, had a more sanguine outlook on the state’s economy.

"Massachusetts is one of the higher-performing states," he said, listing its AA+ bond rating and 6.3 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national rate of 8.1 percent.

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MassBudget: New Data on Income, Poverty, Health Coverage in MA

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Income, Poverty, and Health Coverage in Massachusetts

According to information released today by the U.S. Census Bureau, the median income in Massachusetts fell 1.7 percent between 2010 and 2011--part of a trend of falling median income across the nation.

In spite of the decline, Massachusetts remains among the states with the highest median income: $63,000 as compared to $51,000 nationwide.

Along with this income data, the Census also included updated details on poverty, child poverty, and health coverage in Massachusetts.

Although the poverty rate in Massachusetts was unchanged between 2010 and 2011, it is still higher than it was before the Great Recession began.

Across the Commonwealth, one out of every seven children lives in poverty. Nationwide, that number is one in five.

Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in health insurance coverage, and between 2010 and 2011 the rate of 18-24 year olds lacking health insurance declined significantly, from 8.7 percent to 7.5 percent.

To provide fuller analysis, MassBudget is releasing separate factsheets for each of these measures: poverty, child poverty, income, and health coverage.

Read our FACTSHEETS

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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