Franklin Matters

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Senior Center - Open House - March 31

The Franklin Senior Center will hold an open house on Monday, March 31.

Franklin Senior Center - Open House - March 31, 2014

Call to sign up -> Phone: 508 520-4945

Additional details can be found in this flyer (see below) or on the Franklin Senior Center webpage
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Senior/openhouse14.pdf

Save the Date: Heart Healthy Franklin - Apr 25

DCR Heart Healthy Trails - Franklin Kick off

Hope you can join us there. Formal invite to follow.

Franklin Library: Saving Mr Banks

Saturday matinee for "Saving Mr Banks" at the Franklin Library. Saturday, Mar 22.

Saving Mr Banks

Additional information on the movie can be found here
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2140373/

http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/03/saving-mr-banks.html

Dog lovers: Meet the Author CATHY SYMONS

Meet the Author CATHY SYMONS

Blind Devotion

“Blind dogs aren't broken and can live happy, well adjusted lives.” Cathy Symons

on March 30th
at 3:00pm
at Destination Dog
7 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA

www.destinationdogfranklin.com

BLIND DEVOTION will be available for $12.00

Cathy will be speaking about Living with Blind and Visually Impaired Dogs and would be happy to sign your book at the event.

Light Refreshments will be served.

Cathy F. Sutton
Happy Tails Doggy Daycare, Inc.
www.happytailsddc.com
508-541-8587

MassBudget: The Governor's FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs

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The Governor's FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs

A new budget brief, The Governor's FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs describes the Governor's budget proposals in these areas. The Governor's budget totals approximately $39.4 billion in spending, $14.6 billion of which is designated for the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth) and other publicly subsidized and related health care programs.

Of the $14.6 billion total for health care spending, the Governor's budget includes $13.6 billion for MassHealth coverage and subsidized coverage provide through the Health Connector (ConnectorCare). Taking into account expanded federal Medicaid reimbursements implemented as part of the ACA, the net cost to the state is $6.9 billion, or a 5.9 percent increase over the net cost in FY 2014 of these programs. Federal revenues to be generated in FY 2015 by the enhanced federal reimbursement rate under the ACA will bring in an additional $138.7 million beyond what normally would have been generated.

This brief is the first in a series of FY 2015 budget briefs produced by the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center in partnership with the Massachusetts Medicaid Policy Institute and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute. We will be publishing budget fact sheets at several stages in the FY 2015 budget process, as proposals move through the state legislature.

Click here to read the brief.

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

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Global Market & Cafe - March 29

New England Chapel, located in Franklin, is hosting its annual community event, the Global Market and Cafe to support a number of missions around the world. The Global Market and Cafe will take place on March 29th from 6-9 PM at 140 Kenwood Circle, Franklin, MA.

The Global Market and Cafe began as a way for individuals going on missions trips to raise funds from the community to help pay for their trip. The individuals would take a small amount of money and attempt to “multiply their talents” by baking or crafting and selling their wares in reference to the Parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25 in the Bible.

In recent years New

Global Market and Cafe

England Chapel has opened up the event to the wider community, welcoming everyone to come see how the members of their community are working to help restore the world. This year’s Global Market and Cafe will support trips for ongoing development work Haiti, Hurricane Sandy rebuilding in New Jersey, a medical trip to the Dominican Republic, and an ongoing partnership with Ajulu,Uganda.

The Global Market and Cafe will have food from the different countries, live music, games for kids, crafts and other items for sale, a silent auction and more! So come check out a great community event at New England Chapel and help support causes around the globe.

For more about New England Chapel and the Global Market and Cafe
http://www.newenglandchapel.org/events-wedge-details/235033/1396134000

Electronics recycling - March 22

If you have some older electronics that you need to get rid of, this weekend would be a good time to do some spring cleaning. Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.