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Friday, May 3, 2013
Reminder: 1st Annual Best Buddies Dodgeball
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Spring Fair: Sunrise Montessori
Sunrise Montessori is having their annual spring fair, this Saturday (May 4th) from noon - 2pm.
This event is open to the general public. Kids of all ages enjoy riding in the train and jumping in the bounce house.
How about getting your face painted or designing a bracelet? Plenty of fun, games and crafts for the kids.
Adults will definitely want to take a chance on our raffle baskets or perhaps, bid in our silent auction.
All proceeds to benefit the Sunrise Montessori School, Inc., a non-profit 501c3 organization, which offers preschool and kindergarten programs to children in Franklin and the surrounding communities.
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Rail Trail Presentation
The presentation used by the Rail Trail Committee in their update to the Town Council on Wednesday is shown here:
For additional notes from the Town Council meeting on weds, check this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/town-council-050113.html
For additional notes from the Town Council meeting on weds, check this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/05/town-council-050113.html
MassBudget: cuts to Early Education & Care in the House proposal
Quality Early Education & Care helps prepare kids for school, and has been shown to have far-reaching effects on reading proficiency, graduation rates, and even future earnings. It also helps gives parents the flexibility they need to find and keep jobs.
MassBudget's new brief, "Cuts to Early Education & Care in the House Budget for FY 2014" analyzes the House proposal for Early Education and finds that:
"Cuts to Early Education & Care in the House Budget for FY 2014" is part of a series of MassBudget briefs analyzing key elements in the budget proposals for FY 2014. It is also one of a number of recent MassBudget reports on Early Education & Care in Massachusetts, including:
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"that’s what I love about it — the adventure"
"I just got up one day, contacted a recruiter and didn’t even tell my mom until after I joined," she recalled.
Despite the spontaneity of her decision, Bazinet knew exactly what she’d signed up for: "I wanted to help people in communities where disaster strikes."
The longtime Franklin resident has since done just that — in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina smashed the Gulf Coast and in Springfield after a powerful tornado tore through the area, displacing hundreds.
In honor of her military career, Bazinet will receive the American Hero Award this morning during Wrentham District Court’s annual celebration of Law Day, a national holiday that recognizes America’s legal system.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x1424273338/Franklin-woman-to-be-honored-today-for-military-service#ixzz2SDuzLuQd
Senator Spilka Files Bill to Establish MetroWest Women's Commission
Senator Spilka Files Bill to Establish MetroWest Women's Commission
The MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women and Girls will consist of nine persons to be appointed by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women and will conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning women in MetroWest.
"I filed this bill to help give our female residents an opportunity to discuss, identify, and report the challenges and opportunities they face in our area," said Spilka. "Establishing a Commission comprised of the women in our region will help us best serve the specific needs of our area and will give women throughout MetroWest a seat at the table and a stronger voice in the process."
The Commission will operate under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Currently, there are 4 regional Commissions throughout the state studying the status of women in Berkshire County, Bristol County, Cape Cod and the Islands, and Essex County.
Under this bill, the Commission would be mandated to report their findings to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women annually, on or before June 2, and make recommendations on how to solve the problems facing the women of MetroWest.
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) is an independent state agency that was created in 1998 by the Legislature to advance women of the Commonwealth to full equality in all areas of life and to promote their rights and opportunities. The MCSW provides a permanent, effective voice for the women of Massachusetts.
Senate Approves Boost to Local Transportation Aid
Senate Approves Boost to Local Transportation Aid
"Investment in our local road and bridges is essential to the lives of our residents and the economic health of our communities," said Spilka. "This is a significant and much-needed boost for each city and town across the state and will give our partners at the local level additional resources to help accelerate these important projects."
Communities can use Chapter 90 funds for local projects such as rebuilding or repairing roads and bridges. The rates of funding are based on a formula that factors in each community's total road miles, population, and employment.
Below is a breakdown of the funding towns in the 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk district are set to receive under this bill:
· Ashland – $687,386 in funding, an increase of $229,129
· Framingham – $2,863,194 in funding, an increase of $954,398
· Franklin – $1,382,441 in funding, an increase of $460,814
· Holliston – $760,929 in funding, an increase of $253,643
· Hopkinton – $959,188 in funding, an increase of $319,729
· Medway – $617,259 in funding, an increase of $205,753
· Natick – $1,512,525 in funding, an increase of $504,175
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