Sunday, February 24, 2013

In the News: Sound of Music, Best Buddies



Real-life Maria stars in 'The Sound of Music' in Franklin

Erica Glenn had been preparing to play the role of Maria long before joining the cast of "The Sound of Music’’ in the Franklin Performing Arts Company’s coming production.



Spinners ride for Best Buddies program in Franklin

The Best Buddies program seeks to help socialize people with developmental disabilities and develop friendships and understanding.

Hockomock Hockey Playoff Seeds Released

Sent to you by Steve Sherlock via Google Reader:

via Hockomock Sports - Blog on 2/23/13


The MIAA has announced the seeds for the hockey playoffs.

D2 South
#1 Canton vs. Winner of #14 #9 Milford/#8 North Attleboro. 
#4 Oliver Ames vs. #13 Dennis Yarmouth (@ Gallo), Wedneday, 2/27, TBA.  
#11 King Philip vs. #6 Mansfield (@ Aleixo), Wednesday, 2/27, 7:30. 
#7 Franklin vs. #10 Plymouth South, day, date, time TBA.  
#9 Milford @ #8 North Attleboro (@ Aleixo), Thursday, 2/28, 7:30. 

D3 South
#17 Attleboro vs. #16 Pembroke (@ Gallo), Monday, 2/25, 7:30
#25 Foxboro vs. #8 Silver Lake (@ Driscoll), Monday, 2/25, 5:30

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Franklin Library: Krafty Mondays - Ductivities

Here is an activity that sounds like fun. Go duct tape!

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via Franklin Public Library by Franklin Public Library on 2/22/13



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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Hockomock Basketball Playoff Schedule - 1st Round



Hockomock Boys Basketball Playoff Seeds Released


The MIAA has announced the seeds for the basketball playoffs.

D1 South
#1 Mansfield vs. Winner of  #17 Newton South @ #16 West Roxbury. Mansfield will play at home, Thursday, 2/28 at 7:00. 
#7 Taunton vs.  #10 Catholic Memorial, Thursday, 2/28, 7:00 p.m.
#9 Franklin @ #8 Barnstable, Thursday, 2/28, 7:00 p.m.

D2 South
#12 Sharon @ #5 Silver Lake, Thursday, 2/28, 7:00.
#17 Oliver Ames @ #16 Falmouth, Tuesday, 2/26, 7:00 p.m.

D3 South
#17 Foxboro @ #16 Norwell, Monday, 2/25, 7:00. 
#21 Canton @ #12 Abington, Monday, 2/25, 7:00. 

D1 Central

#3 Milford vs. Winner of #11 Westboro @ #6 South High. Milford will play at home, Thursday, 2/28 at 7:00. 




The MIAA has announced the seeds for the girls basketball playoffs.

D1 South
#3 North Attleboro vs. Winner of #14 Attleboro/#19 Brockton. 
#4 Franklin vs. #13 Needham, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m. 
#10 Stoughton @ #7 Plymouth South, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m. 
#14 Attleboro vs. #19 Brockton, Monday, 2/25, 7:00 p.m.
#16 Taunton vs. #17 Newton South, Monday, 2/25, 7:00 p.m. 

D2 South
#1 Oliver Ames vs. Winner of #16 Notre Dame Academy & #17 Plymouth North. OA will play at home, Wednesday, 2/27 at 7:00. 
#8 Foxboro vs. #9 Holliston, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m.
#12 Sharon vs. Fontbonne Academy @ Quincy High School, Wednesday, 2/27, 7:00 p.m. 


In the News: distinguished, NationalGrid, i495



Teens vie in Franklin to be 'Distinguished'

When it’s time for her turn on the stage, Franklin High senior Melissa Mandia hopes to dazzle both audience and judges with a rendition of "I Want To Be A Rockette."



National Grid preparing for possible snow storm

With another potentially severe snow storm on the way, National Grid Friday said its workers have already begun preparing for possible scattered power outages this weekend.



Accident closes two lanes on I-495 in Franklin

Two lanes are closed on I-495 southbound at exit 16 in Franklin because of an accident, MassHighway is reporting.



MassBudget: Health Care in the Gov's Budget Proposal



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Health Care in the Governor's Budget
A new factsheet, The Governor's FY 2014 House 1 Budget Proposal, describes the Governor's proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and other subsidized health coverage programs. The budget proposes $13.6 billion in funding for MassHealth and other subsidized health coverage programs and related activities, which is an increase of $1 billion from FY 2013 spending.

The proposal reflects the major changes that will occur when key provisions of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) take effect in January 2014. In addition, the governor's FY 2014 budget proposal includes funding for MassHealth hospital rate increases, restoration of adult dental benefits, delivery system changes (including alternative payment methodologies) and MassHealth administrative simplification initiatives.

This budget brief is the first in a series of fact sheets which will describe the effect of each budget proposal on Health Care programs in Massachusetts. These briefs are produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute--and published by the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute (MMPI).




Minimum Wage in Massachusetts

As the minimum wage once again becomes a topic of statewide and national interest, we wanted to remind you of our recent work on the Massachusetts minimum wage. This includes:
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Friday, February 22, 2013

Reading for Friday: Focus on food



Misleading Food Product Roundup II: Don’t Be Fooled

Today I am once again posting a "roundup" of the misleading food products I frequently share on Facebook...just in case you missed some of these or need a friendly reminder (or simply don't use Facebook)


The horsemeat scandal–an object lesson in food politics

The unfolding drama around Europe’s horsemeat scandal is a case study in food politics and the politics of cultural identity.
Cultural identity?  They (other people) eat horsemeat.  We don’t. 


Mrs. Fields Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ever wish you could have your favorite Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookies now that you’re gluten free? Now you can, with this easy gluten free copycat recipe. Mrs. Fields Who?



A Campaign to Build School Gardens