Representative Roy: What's happening in the district

This is our regularly monthly newsletter. If you know anyone who may be interested in receiving it, please forward a copy of it to them. If you are not yet a subscriber, you can get on our email list by clicking here. You can also follow us on Twitter and Facebook by clicking the buttons below. View this email in your browser Facebook Twitter Website Email Thank you for your vote It was an exciting 2014 election with many open races on the ballot. The turnout was impressive at 60 percent, and voters had an opportunity to let their voices be heard. You can view pictures from the day by clicking here. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a second term in the House of Representatives. I look forward to working with Governor Baker and the rest of my colleagues on Beacon Hill to continue to make Massachusetts a great place to live, work and raise a family. I thank you for expressing your confidence in me through your vote and look forward to working with you again over the next two years. School visits Rep. Roy taught a unit on State Government in an AP History class at Medway High School. He used real examples from the Legislature to explain the role government has in everyday life and the influence it can have on the economy. Thank you to Mr. Pacelli for the invitation. Rep. Roy also was the guest lecturer in a Graduate Economics course at UMass Boston earlier in the month. Thank you to Franklin's Ed Cook for that invitation. Governor Patrick joined us in Franklin for a trip downtown. The tour highlighted some of the ways that investments in infrastructure are helping to revitalize downtown Franklin. His stops included the fire station, Keefe Insurance, Franklin Food Pantry, Nail It hair salon, the Black Box Theater, and Rick's Restaurant. While at Keefe, the Governor was presented with his original customer file from 1992 when he was a customer there. You can read the Milford Daily News report of the visit by clicking here. For photos from the tour, click here. Human services bills signed Rep. Roy was honored to stand with the disabled community and his colleagues at Fenway Park to witness the signing of the Autism, Real Lives & National Background Check bills. It was a proud moment for Massachusetts. The Autism Bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services to no longer use an IQ-based eligibility requirement for adult services, allowing many more individuals with disabilities to receive services. It also includes a state version of the national Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which establishes state tax-advantaged accounts to empower families to better provide services for family members with disabilities. The Real Lives Bill enables people with intellectual disabilities to make decisions that are central to how they live their lives through self-directed planning and by giving them the ability to control decisions about where they live, work, and their finical budgets. The third bill requires national background checks for all individuals who apply for work with DDS or its vendor agencies. It ensures that people who work with individuals with disabilities go through a state and national background check, adding another important level of protection for our most vulnerable residents. Manufacturing round-table with Congressman Kennedy Another great discussion about manufacturing needs in our area took place at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. Congressman Joe Kennedy joined us for the discussion. Area manufacturers told us they are facing a workforce crisis and we discussed ways that we could work together to bridge the gap. Curriculum development in schools and getting kids (and their parents) interested in manufacturing early on are part of the solution. Reducing energy costs and regulatory compliance were other concerns at the table. These ongoing discussions and action plans are important ways that government can help with economic development and Rep. Roy is happy to be at the table. For more details and to read the Milford Daily News report on the meeting, click here. Tranquil Yoga opens Rep. Roy enjoyed welcoming the folks at Tranquil Souls Yoga to Franklin. It is the newest business in downtown Franklin and will help with the revitalization of the area. Congratulations to Heather on this new venture. Namaste! Ukranian genocide curriculum Rep. Roy had the opportunity to meet with Medway resident Maria Walzer to continue work on the Ukranian genocide curriculum bill. They met to discuss the curriculum package prepared by Ms. Walzer which has been submitted to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for inclusion in the model curriculum program. Energy saving tips for winter With winter weather on its way, now is a good time to think about energy efficiency in your home. National Grid offers a number of ways to help you manage your energy usage through its energy efficiency services and incentives. You can learn more about these programs by clicking here. Small changes to your daily activities can have a big impact on your bill and the environment. Click here for some tips that can help manage your home energy usage. You can save money while learning to be more efficient and help the environment as well. Copyright © 2014 State Rep Jeff Roy, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you either contacted our office or indicated you wanted to keep updated on the 10th Norfolk District and things going on at the State House. 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Sunday: Commuter Rail Change

Due to construction at Back Bay, the MBTA/Keolis Commuter Rail Ticket Office will be closed on Sunday, November 9, 2014, from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. During this time, tickets will not be available for purchase at the station.  Affected routes: Framingham/Worcester Line  Needham Line  Franklin Line  Providence/Stoughton Line Last updated: Nov 08 2014 06:42 AM Sent by the MBTA. Manage subscriptions Manage account

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FHS Boys Soccer Goes to Penalty Kicks

By the score, it would have been a tight and exciting game. As a soccer fan, I don't like to see it end in penalty kicks. That is a tough way to end a game at any level.


Boys Soccer
D1 South

#4 Franklin, 1 vs. #5 Silver Lake, 2 - Final (3-2 PKs)

Congratulations to the boys team for a well-played season!

Franklin High School Panthers

For all the Hockomock League results from Friday, check this link
http://www.hockomocksports.com/blog/hockomock-schedule-scoreboard-110714

Remember that the FHS girls soccer team plays today at 6:00 PM at the Franklin High School field on Oak St.

Franklin Library: Madeline visits the library

Madeline visit the Franklin Library at 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 9th.

Madeline 

this was shared from the Library webpage
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2014/11/madeline-visits-library.html

Kids Count: Two New Reports on Kinship Foster Care

PLACING KIDS WITH EXTENDED FAMILY HELPS THEM THRIVE When children need to be removed from their families due to concerns of abuse or neglect, they have a greater opportunity to succeed and thrive if they are placed with members of their extended family, rather than with people they don't know. Children who are placed with members of their extended family (their "kin") experience less disruption and trauma upon removal from their parents, and benefit from continued connections with their family, their cultural and linguistic heritage and their community. They also benefit from greater stability as those placed with kin are more likely to remain in one foster care placement, and they have a greater chance of finding a permanent home. MassBudget's new Kids Count analysis, "Family Ties: Exploring Massachusetts' use of Kinship Forster Care for Children in the Child Welfare System," is a companion to the Mass Law Reform Institute's (MLRI) release of a new Kids Count report. MassBudget finds that the state has made real progress over the past seven years, increasing kinship foster care rates from 20 percent to 28 percent for kids removed from their homes. But Massachusetts lags behind other states that have been able to place greater number of children, particularly children of color, with members of their extended families. MLRI's new KIDS COUNT report, "The Ties That Bind: Strengthening, and Reducing Racial Disparities in, Kinship Foster Care in Massachusetts" describes the evidence on the value of kin placements and examines the policies the state has been using to increase the number of kids placed with kin. It concludes by providing a detailed set of commonsense solutions to help the Department of Children and Families increase kinship care overall and make sure that that all children, regardless of their race or ethnicity, have the same chance to overcome trauma and thrive. The report also incorporates data from MassBudget's analysis that describes the trends in kinship placements overall and for children from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. The Ties that Bind makes the following recommendations for DCF: appoint a kinship care coordinator, implement a presumption in favor of kinship care, review its licensing standards in light of national model standards designed to promote kinship care while keeping children safe, get kin involved as soon as DCF becomes involved with a family, ensure that kinship foster parents are able to access all the state supports to which they are entitled, and build bridges into communities where kin live. The report also recognizes that DCF must collect and use data about the outcomes of these and other practice and policy changes. This is important to ensure that policies and practices are having their intended effect of increasing kinship care and promoting placement stability and permanent homes for children. As with any public investments, it will be important for DCF to demonstrate the effectiveness of efforts on this issue. That will require data demonstrating how many children are helped and how those children life prospects are improved. 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 11/7/14 - THU 11/13/14

FRI 11/7   1:30pm   Coffee and Craft for Adults at Franklin Public Library
FRI 11/7   5:00pm  FHS Soccer Teams fund raiser at Alumni Restaurant until 9:00pm
FRI 11/7   6:00pm  FHS boys soccer playoff game vs. Silver Lake at Franklin High School
FRI 11/7   6:30pm   Comedy Night Fundraiser  at Franklin Country Club to benefit Franklin’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Includes dinner buffet, silent auction and comedians Brian Beaudoin, Ray Harrington and Derek Furtado.


SAT 11/8   9am   Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail fall clean up. Meet at Fox Road Run Road in Bellingham, bring gloves and a great attitude.
SAT 11/8   9am-4pm   41st Annual Craft Fair - Franklin Newcomers and Friends at Tri-County HS in Franklin.
SAT 11/8   2-4pm   Jamie Barrett and Nick Paone  Series at THE BLACK BOX.
SAT 11/8   6:00pm  FHS girls soccer playoff game vs. Bridgewater Raynham at Franklin High School
SAT 11/8   8pm   Ellis Paul with Chris Trapper at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, First Universalist Society Meetinghouse in Franklin.

SUN 11/9   11am   Big Band Brunch with Kenny Hadley, ACME Jazz and Artistry Kitchen and Bistro at The Black Box.
SUN 11/9   1-4pm   Pennywise and Snappy Dogs at Pour Richard’s in Franklin.

TUE 11/11   7:30pm   Franklin and Bellingham Rail Trail Committee meeting at Franklin YMCA. Public welcome.

WED 11/12  6:30pm   Last Elementary Parent Info Night for NEW Math and Report Cards for Keller/Davis Thayer at Keller Elementary School. You are welcome to attend if you missed this info night at your child’s school.

THU 11/13  6:30pm  Ellie Fund Comedy Night at Primavera Restaurant, 20 Pleasant Street, Millis. Tickets available online here https://elliefundcomedynight.eventbrite.com

For all the TOWN OF FRANKLIN PUBLIC MEETINGS click HERE.

For event details click HERE.

Franklin High School Soccer Teams - Fundraiser - Friday, Nov 7

Franklin Boys and Girls soccer boosters are holding a fundraiser on Friday evening.  5-9pm (hoping to make that 10pm-since the boys have a tournament game that day).  

Franklin High School - soccer fund raiser

Note: the Boys play Silver Lake at 6:00 PM today at Franklin High School
The girls play on Saturday, also at 6:00 PM also at Franklin High School