MassBudget: Job Growth Unrelated to States' Tipped Minimum Wage

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The Tipped Minimum Wage & Job Growth A strong minimum wage helps workers support their families, and it can bolster our economy by increasing the amount of money workers have to spend at local businesses.  In the case of workers who regularly earn tips, like waiters and hairdressers, employers are only required to pay what's called the "tipped minimum wage," which in Massachusetts is well below the regular minimum wage (it is currently $2.63). The law then requires that for any such worker, the combination of hourly pay and tips must be at least as high as the full minimum wage.     Our new factsheet, Job Growth Unrelated to States' Tipped Minimum Wage explores the impact of tipped minimum wage levels on employment in the restaurant and food service job sectors. The new factsheet finds that:   Historically, Massachusetts - with its low tipped minimum wage - has not reliably outperformed high tipped minimum states or the US average for job growth in the restaurant industry Despite Massachusetts low tipped minimum, the restaurant industry itself does not projection strong job growth in Massachusetts over the coming decade, nor meaningfully higher job growth in low tipped minimum states vs. high tipped minimum states generally Tipped workers in states with higher tipped minimum wages have higher earnings and lower poverty rates Job Growth Unrelated to States' Tipped Minimum Wage follows two other papers on the tipped minmum wage: The Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers and The Declining Value of the Tipped Minimum Wage in Massachusetts.   Read JOB GROWTH UNRELATED TO STATES' TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE See ALL OF OUR WORK ON THE MINIMUM WAGE  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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"create an ultimate map for all four towns"

The Milford Daily News catches up to the CIC grant awarded last week:

Franklin Fire Chief Gary McCarraher, who traveled to the State House last Thursday to collect the grant, said it is common for individual towns to have GIS maps. But this grant will be used to create an ultimate map for all four towns, a true innovation. 

"This would allow us to create a master map so each community can share information," McCarraher said. "Eventually that information will get piped from the dispatch center into the cab of the emergency vehicle that’s responding." 

He said the system proves helpful because there may be firefighters responding to a community they may not be familiar with. 

"The whole idea of dispatch is rapidly sending resources to the right address, so what this does is, if you call 911, regardless of where you call from, your information will show up on the map," he said. "There will be no need for the dispatcher to ask, ‘Can you give me that address again?’ Or, ‘What’s the location of the closest hydrant?’ All of that will be in front of them. And that’s powerful."

Read the full article here: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140212/NEWS/140218950/1994/NEWS#sthash.AjgFE7JW.dpuf

The story appeared here on Saturday
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/02/regional-dispatch-center-receives.html

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (Video)

Just in the new enrollment video created by the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public school. The enrollment deadline is Monday, February 24th.






The online application is available HERE: http://bfccps.org/about/enrollment/enrollment-application/

For more about the school visit them on the web here http://bfccps.org/

The Likable Shady Guy - February 2014 Edition

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In this issue My Services Review Me Fabric Romance Our Brochure Great Deals  My Services  The Likable Shady Guy is me: Roger Magalhaes - humbled I know. Likable by my mom and Shady Guy by clients, colleagues and some neighbors...  In case you are wonder, watch what I do and decide for yourself. Call me in case I was able to "fool" you. Review Me Houzz.com Today more than ever, people rely on online reviews to buy products and services. From hotels rooms, cars, books, movies and of course window treatments.  In case you'd like to write one too DO NOT send it to me. Instead, you must use the link below.... Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Review Roger and Shades In Place Dear Steve  In case you are still looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine this week, I may be able to help. Read on and make sure to watch the video to get you inspired! Roger Magalhaes Shades In Place Inc. Office:508-520-6700 www.shadesinplace.com Showroom Hours Tue 11-5 Thu 11-5 Sat  11-3  Fabric Romance It all started last summer while I was repairing a shade at one of the local Starbuck stores. The phone rang and the male caller asked "do you service residences too? I just saw one of your vans at Starbucks." The following week I went and met the lady of the house, she gave me a "tour" of the home and we discussed all the items on her wish list.  I sent a proposal the next day and ....nothing! Touched base again the following month and still no signs of civilization on the other side.  Fast forward to early January this year - someone just walked in my studio: "Hi! I'm the guy that saw you at Starbucks a couple months ago...But the funny (or sad) thing was that he did not bring his wife.  We discussed options and prices and then he said "do you have a brochure of your store? I want to give it to my wife on Valentine's Day and tell her to come here so she can pick anything she wants." Did I tell you how much I looove this guy? So in case you don't know what to give to your Valentine this week, I may be able to help you by creating some Romance with beautiful fabric Roman shades or an upholstered headboard for a cozy bedroom. Watch the video below for some very nice suggestions. Fabric 'Romance' Shades With all the options and styles I offer the credit card, I mean the sky is the limit and I will make sure that there is a little money left over for flowers and chocolates.  For a typical 36" wide x 55" tall window, a Roman shade will start at $267 each. For drapery side panels, they start at $ 247 (hardware excluded) and a upholstered fabric cornice starts at $231.   If you'd like to leave a comment or request, please click here Now, please excuse me because I still need to install the new shades in my own bedroom...  Our Brochure With the help of my graphic designer, I have developed a beautiful eight page brochure featuring our services and products. The brochure is rich of colorful pictures, testimonials and  tells a bit of our story and the commitment with our clients. To dowload a PDF  version please click on the link below. PDF brochure - click here I would be happy to drop a hard copy in the mail if you simply send me an email request including a mailing address. To request a hard copy brochure, click here Great Deals FREE cordless upgrade on select honeycomb shades.  10% OFF on select products. Ask for details! Offer valid until March 31st, 2014

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"law enforcement can’t take all of the credit"

Milford Daily News writes:

Franklin is the safest city in the country with a population of 25,000 or more people, according to a website that tracks data culled from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies. 

For the past three years, Franklin has ranked at or close to the top of NeighborhoodScout.com’s list of 100 safest cities in the country. Both this year and last, the town of 33,182 people ranked first. In 2012, Franklin was second after Bergenfield, N.J., which has a population of just over 27,000 people. 

In compiling its list, the website purports to collect raw statistics from 17,000 law enforcement agencies in the country. 

"Once we have this complete and accurate count of crimes for every city in the nation, our analysis takes the total crimes for each city with 25,000 or more people, and divides them by the population of the city, divided by 1,000," according to the website. "This establishes a total crime rate per 1,000 population that is used to compare every city."

Read the full article at: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20140211/NEWS/140219494#sthash.v1jBCRf0.dpuf

Franklin, MA: Municipal Building

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - Feb 12, 2014

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 29, 2014- Workshop; January 22, 2014 - Executive Session

B. ANNOUNCEMENTS
This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by Franklin Matters.

C. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

D. CITIZEN COMMENTS

E. APPOINTMENTS

F. HEARINGS

G. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

H. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS
Financial Forecast – Jeffrey Nutting

I. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

J. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
1. Resolution 14:06: Acceptance of Gift – Franklin Public Library
2. Resolution 14-07: Revoke Civil Service – Fire Department
3. Resolution 14-08: The Woodlands-Approval of Modification (Amendment) to Regulatory Agreement
4. Bylaw Amendment 14-727: Amendment to Chapter 47, Alcoholic Beverages – 2nd Reading
5. Bylaw Amendment 14-729: Amendment to Chapter 179-9.1, Exhibit A, Water System Map - 2nd Reading
6. Bylaw Amendment 14-730: Amendment to Chapter 139-14, Exhibit A, Sewer System Map – 2nd Reading

K. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

L. OLD BUSINESS

M. NEW BUSINESS

N. COUNCIL COMMENTS

O. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiations, Litigation, Real Property, as May Be Required

P. ADJOURN

Franklin, MA: Municipal Building

The full set of documents as released for this agenda can be found here
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_CouncilAgendas/2014/021214.pdf

Random Smile - Annual Gala Event - March 1, 2014

Rhode Island Convention Center

6pm - Midnight

$85 per person

Semi-Formal/Black Tie Optional

Hot and Cold Hors D’oeuvres

Silent and Live Auctions

Dinner and Dancing

Live Music by The Grab Brothers Band

*Block of rooms at Omni Providence held until Saturday, February 15th*

Random Smile Gala - March 1, 2014

For additional information, check out the Random Smile webpage

http://randomsmile.org/events