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

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs On April 30th the House completed debate on its FY 2015 budget proposal. This budget brief, The House FY 2015 Budget Proposal for MassHealth (Medicaid) and Health Reform Programs, describes the House budget proposal in these areas. The House budget includes $14.7 billion in funding for the state's Medicaid program (MassHealth) and other publicly subsidized and related health care programs. The House budget does not differ dramatically from the Governor's proposal, which included $14.6 billion for health care spending. This brief is the second 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 continue publishing these budget fact sheets as proposals move through the 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

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Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 5/16/14 - THU 5/22/14

FRI 5/16   6pm   Beer Extravaganza at Pour Richards in Franklin. Beer tasting, music, donations accepted for Franklin Food Pantry.
FRI 5/16   6:30pm   Art Night Uncorked - Franklin Art Center

SAT 5/17   8am-12pm FHS Softball Bottle/Can Drive - at the Franklin Elks 1077 Pond St
SAT 5/17   9am-1pm   Parmenter Elementary Car Wash and Bottle and Can Drive
SAT 5/17   11am-4pm   Book Drive for Dana Farber and Jimmy Fund at Milford 99 Restaurant
SAT 5/17   12pm-8pm   Franklin Art Association - Art Exhibit at Dean College
SAT 5/17   1:30pm-4:30pm   Beautification Day - Franklin Downtown Partnership, helpers welcome.
SAT 5/17   2pm-4pm   Skate for Becky Party at Pirelli Veteran’s Arena in Franklin

SUN 5/18   9am   HMEA’s 13th Annual Independence 5K Run, Walk, Roll and Stroll in the Park! EMC Park in Franklin. All day event with free refreshments, entertainment, Kids corner, Bubble Man, displays from Franklin Fire and Police and more.
SUN 5/18   10am-1pm   Camp Open House/Family Day at all Hockomock YMCA branches.
SUN 5/18   12pm-3pm   Franklin Art Association - Art Exhibit at Dean College

WED 5/21   6pm   Kindergarten Information Night at Parmenter Elementary
WED 5/21   6:30pm   Doggie Tales: Read to Dogs at Franklin Public Library, grades 2 and up, call front desk to sign up.

THU 5/22   4pm   Lego Mania at Franklin Public Library
THU 5/22   6pm   Kindergarten Information Night  - Jefferson and Davis Thayer Elementary Schools
THU 5/22   6:30pm   Anti-bullying Parent Presentation at HMMS in Franklin, free event, open to public.

For more details on above events click HERE and select the event of interest.

For all the Town of Franklin Public Meetings click HERE.

*If you have any suggestions or events for the calendar, please email Renata@BetterLivingRE.com

Beer Extravaganza 3.0!!

Connecting good friends with great wine! Never Drink Ordinary! Beer Extravaganza 3.0 Friday, May 16 6-8:30 PM This week is National Craft Beer Week, and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than holding a Beer Extravaganza. Please join us to taste and appreciate some fine examples of the art form that is craft beer! We'll be pouring samples of 45+ beers, many brand-new to the store. A giant pot of white chili (Chicken, white beans, and HEAT) is prepping as you read this. And all the usual fixins. Homebrewers-check out the organic hop plants of Amy from Painted Lady Flower Farm.  Smooth tunes courtesy of Three Stories, one of our favorite local groups. This event is free, but we will be accepting free will donations to the Franklin Food Pantry. Hunger is a year-round problem-let's share our plenty with those who need our help. Never Drink Ordinary! -Ann and John Please share this email with friends who are enthusiastic about great wine, beer, and spirits. (Keeping all the good stuff for yourself is bad karma.)

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13TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE 5K RUN, WALK, ROLL & STROLL IN THE PARK

Every year in May, over 2000 people plus 200 volunteers participate in the Independence 5K Walk, Run, Roll and Stroll. In 2013, both events, which are held on the same day, raised $208,000 through sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, individual and team online fundraising pages, and general donations. Expenses are held to less than 10% of the gross revenue due to the overwhelming generosity of our community supporters. 

The all day event is held in Franklin, MA, hosted by EMC2 and includes a competitive and fun 5K race - registered and USATF MA 08001RN certified - plus a 5K walk, roll and stroll through the park and kids Fun Run. 

Also there is free entertainment, free food (bagels pizza, burgers, hot dogs), Kids corner with free games, “Bubble Man” , Dress up Photo booth, face painting, music, Yoga demo, massages, health expo, and a Touch a truck area; a raffle with fantastic prizes a special tribute to our Veterans. 

Special displays from Franklin Police and Fire Department with the 150 foot Ladder Truck and the US Army National Guard. In addition we get many mascots including Wally the Green Monster, Scooby Doo, Finz from the Worcester Sharks and many more.

Note:
This event will be held rain or shine.
Constitution Blvd is closed from 9- 9:45 AM for the runners safety.

HMEA 

Register to RUN online here
http://hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-5k-run/index

Register to WALK online here
http://hmea.org/Get-Involved/special-events/2014-independence-walk/index

Beautification Day - Time CHANGED to 1:30 PM

Important:

DO TO WEATHER We will be meeting at

Town Center at 1:30 on Saturday.

Please consider volunteering. We need as many hands as we can get.

Saturday, May 17th is Beautification Day

Franklin Downtown Partnership

Please join our group of volunteers to help beautify the Downtown Center. 

We will be meeting at the center island at 1:30 PM.

If you are available earlier please consider meeting at 1:00 PM at Fairmount Farms to pick up and deliver the plants to downtown.or at 1:00 PM at the Town Common to assist with planning on the Common. 

Bring gloves, trowels and dress appropriately for the weather. If you have questions please contact Eileen at 508-330-4234emason11@verizon.net

MassBudget: Analysis of Senate Ways and Means Budget for FY 2015

MassBudget    Information.    Participation.  Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center    Democracy. MassBudget Analysis of the Senate Ways and Means Budget for FY 2015 Yesterday (Wednesday), the Senate Ways and Means Committee (SWM) made its budget recommendations for FY 2015. The SWM budget proposes small, smart and well-targeted steps toward addressing big challenges. Like the proposals from the Governor and House, however, it doesn't propose solutions at the scale of the challenges we face. The types of major investments in our people and communities that could substantially expand economic opportunity, help all our children to thrive, and strengthen our economy in the long run, would require significant new tax revenue -- something none of this year's budget proposals call for. The SWM budget does, however, include a number of positive initiatives, including: increasing access to early education and care for children and home visiting programs for young families; strengthening the capacity of DCF to protect and assist children and their families; expanding access to affordable housing; supporting new efforts to help those suffering from addiction. These strategies could immediately help children and adults across the Commonwealth, and ultimately strengthen our economy by allowing more of our people to realize their full potential as individuals and as productive members of our community. Our SWM Budget Monitor describes the major recommendations made by the Senate Ways and Means Committee yesterday. It also describes how SWM recommendations compare to other FY 2015 proposals and historic funding levels. Read the SWM Budget Monitor 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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FHS spring sports results - Thursday May 15th

Hockomock Sports shows the results of the spring sports activities from Thursday, May 15th:

Softball

Foxboro, 1 @ Franklin, 12 - Final - Brie Flaherty went 3-4 with a home run and four RBI and Erin Hanley was 2-4 with a triple. Sabrina LoMonaco struck out 11 in the circle for the Panthers, who qualified for the postseason.

Boys Tennis

Franklin, 1 @ King Philip, 4 - Final - Jason Trudeau (King Philip) won 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 at first singles, Kevin Williamson (King Philip) won 6-4, 6-3 at second singles and Sean Barker (Franklin) win 6-3, 6-2 at third singles. The team of Tim Smith and Kyle Caragliano (King Philip) won 7-5, 7-5 at first doubles and Nate Gee and Ross Carey (King Philip) won 6-1, 6-4 at second doubles.

Girls Tennis

Franklin, 5 @ Oliver Ames, 0 - Final - Hannah Sweeney (Franklin) won 6-0, 6-0 at first singles, Anna Humphries (Franklin) won 6-0, 6-0 at second singles and Katelyn Marr (Franklin) won 6-4, 6-2 at third singles. The team of Anya Deric and Lauren Markland (Franklin) won 6-2, 6-1 at first doubles and Halle Love and Sarah Mahoney (Franklin) won 6-3, 2-6, 10-5 at second doubles.

FHS Softball - Bottle/Can Drive - Sat May 17th

For all the Hockomock League results from Thursday visit this link:
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-051514