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"a closer look at the potential ballot questions for 2018"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Will Massachusetts slash its sales tax? Should employers offer paid family leave? What about a $15 minimum wage? 

Those are among the 21 potential ballot questions Massachusetts voters could decide next year. Attorney General Maura Healey certified 21 initiative petitions on Sept. 6, one of the first steps toward securing a spot on the ballot. Some petitioners filed multiple versions of proposals on the same topic. 

Petitioners now must gather the signatures of at least 64,750 registered voters to clear the next hurdle. In 2016, just four petitions out of nearly three-dozen met all the requirements and deadlines to make it onto the ballot."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170915/2018-ballot-questions-take-first-step


Or go to the Attorney General's page for the complete official listing
http://www.mass.gov/ago/government-resources/initiatives-and-other-ballot-questions/

 initiative petitions filed with the Attorney General's Office and the Attorney General's certification decisions

MassBudget: Examining Today's New Census Data on Income, Poverty, Children

Examining Today's Census Data on Income, Poverty, Children BOSTON - Sept. 14 - Showing the effects of a strong economy in 2016, new data from the U.S. Census finds that the median income (the income of the household at the midpoint of the income distribution) in Massachusetts increased 5.8 percent in 2016 and that poverty in the state declined significantly: from 11.5 percent to 10.4 percent. A new brief (PDF) from MassBudget finds the decline in poverty likely reflects both the overall strength of the state economy and increases in the state minimum wage that occurred in 2015 and 2016. "It's good news that incomes are up and poverty is down. But too many families in our state are still struggling. The state median wage remains below where it was in 2009, and more than one in eight children in our state live in poverty. The progress our state has made should encourage us to continue to work to expand opportunity and to help working families to become more economically secure." The new data from the Census also show a decline in child poverty. Improving the economic security of the families in which low income children are growing up has been shown to have long term positive effects for those children. A separate brief (PDF) released by MassBudget today, examines the implications of today's Census data for children. Read the new MassBudget brief examining today's Census data on income and poverty (PDF) Read MassBudget's new KIDS COUNT brief on the implication of today's data for kids (PDF) 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 9/15/17 - THU 9/21/17

FRIDAY 9/15/17
8am-12pm   Santa Foundation Golf Tournament @ Wentworth Hills Golf Club in Plainville
10:30am   REIKI Demo @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
8pm   Acme Jazz Quartet @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 9/16/17
7:30-10am   Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast (suggested donation: 1 non-perishable item and $10/person) @ Magnolia Heights
9am-1pm   Bottle/Can Drive to benefit FHS Boys Hockey @ Pirelli Veterans Arena
9am   Cracker-barrel Classic 5K Road Race @ Wrentham Developmental Center
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10am   Tinkergarten Free Trial Class (visit https://www.tinkergarten.com/leaders/nancy.hayden for details)
4-7pm   Beer Extravaganza - Fall Edition @ Pour Richard’s
8pm   Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Phils Ochs Song Night @ FUSF

SUNDAY 9/17/17
10:00am   Bluegrass Worship Service at Franklin Federated Church
11am-4pm   Franklin Rotary Car Show @ Dean College
11am-5pm   FYSA Day at Dean College @ Dean College Longley Field
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1:15pm   Joe Landry: Remember When @ Franklin Historical Museum
3pm   LiveARTS: Victor Rosenbaum @ FUSF

MONDAY 9/18/17
8am-4pm   Dean College President’s Club Golf Tournament @ Franklin Country Club
7pm   Learn to Cope Franklin Chapter Meeting @ FUSF

TUESDAY 9/19/17
4-8pm   FSPA Open House @ 38 Main Street
6:30pm   College Planning Night for FHS’s Seniors Parents and Caregivers @ FHS
6:30pm   VA Home Loan - Home Buying Seminar @ VFW on Pond Street

WEDNESDAY 9/20/17
10am   Franklin Senior Center: Trivia Time @ Franklin Senior Center
11am   Franklin Senior Center: Skin Care and Repair @ Franklin Senior Center
6:30pm   Christian Zen Weekly Meditation @ McMahon Guest House (1061 Upper Union Street)

THURSDAY 9/21/17
10am   Franklin Senior Center: Card Making @ Franklin Senior Center
1-6pm   American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Elks Lodge
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

FTC Scam Alert: Equifax isn’t calling

Many Franklinites are likely among those affected by the Equifax breach (as I was). Hence, this is worthy of sharing!

Equifax isn't calling by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle Attorney, FTC, Division of Consumer and Business Education Ring, ring. "This is Equifax calling to verify your account information." Stop. Don't tell them anything. They're not from Equifax. It's a scam. Equifax will not call you out of the blue. Follow the link to read more This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

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Also from the Federal Trade Commission - What to do
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2017/09/equifax-data-breach-what-do

FYSA & Dean College are teaming up for Dean Day - Sep 17

The Dean College coaches and players are going to run some short training sessions for our kids before their game at 2:00 PM. 

Additionally, New England Revolution players will be there from 11-12:30 to sign autographs and take pictures.



11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Pregame)

• Beat Brutus, the Dean College mascot, in a 1 - on - 1 soccer skills matchup
• Free 45 minute training sessions with Dean College coaches and Franklin High School players
• Small sided games for our players - right on the field

1:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Match Preparation)

• On-field passes to watch, and help the Dean College Bulldogs with pre-game warmups
• Rally Tunnel and Dream team walkouts with the Dean College and St. Joseph's players during introduction.
• Dean VS. St Joe's ……. KICKOFF @ 2: PM !!
• Post match Q and A with Dean coaches and players

FYSA & Dean College are teaming up for Dean Day - Sep 17

Bluegrass Worship Service at Franklin Federated - Sep 17 - 10:00 AM

Franklin Federated Church is having a special Bluegrass Worship Service Sunday, Sept. 17, at 10 AM at the church at 171 Main Street.

Worship will feature Blackstone Valley Bluegrass, with Dave Dick on banjo, his brother Bob Dick on guitar, Dan Nowlan on mandolin and Ken Taylor on upright bass. 

This same lineup has been together since 1998. Find out more at: www.blackstonevalleybluegrass.com/. 

All are welcome at Franklin Federated Church! A staffed nursery is available for babies and toddlers, and Sunday school is offered for children in preschool through middle school. 

Activity kits are on hand in the church for children to use during worship. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are also available, and there is an access ramp at the left side of the church. 

Find out more at franklinfederated.org or facebook.com/franklinfederated.

Bluegrass Worship Service at Franklin Federated - Sep 17 - 10:00 AM