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Join us for this meeting, Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM at the Franklin Food Pantry.

The Food Pantry is located in the Rockland Trust parking lot in Downtown Franklin. The lights will be on. We'll meet in the conference room on the 2nd floor.

Franklin Library: Fun Club - Grass Hair Planters

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Schools Closed Tuesday, March 19

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello: This is a message from the Superintendent of Schools, Maureen Sabolinski, contacting you to let you know that after consulting with local highway and safety officials, all Franklin Schools will be closed today due to inclement weather. Central Office personnel should report to work by 9:00 am. Thank you! This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

MassBudget: Support for low-income children and families

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. Supporting Low-Income Children and Families To help improve the lives of poor children and their families, Massachusetts provides direct cash assistance through a program known as TAFDC. MassBudget's new brief, "TAFDC: Declines in Support for Low-Income Children and Families" finds that this cash assistance has shrunk significantly over time. For every dollar that an eligible family received in 1989, they receive just 58 cents today (adjusted for inflation). The official poverty level for a family of three is $19,500, and the maximum amount of cash assistance such a family can receive from TAFDC is less than half of that. Read TAFDC: DECLINES IN SUPPORT FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 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. MASSACHUSETTS BUDGET AND POLICY CENTER 15 COURT SQUARE, SUITE 700 BOSTON, MA 02108

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Veterans assistance from State agencies

Licensing Guidelines Assist Veterans, Armed Forces Members

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray today announced that all state agencies that oversee professional licensing within the Patrick-Murray Administration have established guidelines to assist members of the armed forces, veterans, and their spouses as they prepare and apply for jobs in Massachusetts. 

Franklin Public Schools: Inclement Weather Update

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hello We have received calls and emails about the status of school on Tuesday, March 19. Similar to the previous storm the forecast is changing hourly. At this time no decision has been made about a delay or school closing. School officials will consult with public safety officials and DPW throughout the night. We will make a decision in the morning based on the conditions. As of today our last day of school is June 25 so the end of the school year will not impact any decision. Safety and predicted weather conditions will inform our decision making. This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.

MCAS Postponed

A message from FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Because we are expecting more inclement weather,the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has postponed Tuesday's scheduled administration of the long composition test for grades 4, 7, and 10 for the entire state. Regardless of the weather, which may necessitate delays or  school closings across the state, the new testing date for all districts for the long composition exam will be Monday, 3/25. All other MCAS tests will proceed as planned. Joyce Edwards Director of Instructional Services Franklin Public Schools 355 East Central Street Franklin, MA 02038 508-553-4821 FAX- 508-553-0321 This e-mail has been sent to you by FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. To maximize their communication with you, you may be receiving this e-mail in addition to a phone call with the same message. If you wish to discontinue this service, please inform FRANKLIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PERSON, by US MAIL, or by TELEPHONE at (508) 613-1777.