In the News: Medicare for all; US Senate candidates review positions

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

“Medicare for all” is a popular phrase that Massachusetts residents have heard often in recent years. 

The idea to create a single, tax-funded health insurance plan for all Massachusetts residents - also known as “single-payer” - is supported by some of the state’s leading political figures, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jay Gonzalez. 

“I’m a former health insurance CEO who thinks we should get rid of health insurance companies,” Gonzalez said during a recent interview with Wicked Local. 

The Democratic nominee previously served as chairman of the Massachusetts Health Connector, the state-based health exchange. He left to become president and CEO of CeltiCare Health, a subsidiary of Centene Corp., a publicly traded health insurer that reported 2017 net earnings of more than $800 million, according to federal filings."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181026/medicare-for-all-empty-promise

"The three U.S. Senate candidates talked with reporters and editors from the Telegram and Gazette, the Daily News and other GateHouse publications Thursday to state their cases, appearing before the editorial board for wide-ranging discussions on issues including immigration, student loan debt and health care. 

“It’s this fundamental question about how people see government, and what is the role of elected representatives,” said Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren, 69, describing the race she faces as well as races around the country. 

Independent candidate and entrepreneur Shiva Ayyadurai, 54, kicked off the day and did not pull any punches - name-calling, criticizing any unfavorable or counter-narrative media coverage as “beyond fake news ... invisible news,” and saying racism and collusion were responsible for everything from keeping him off the debate stage to the failure of immigration reform and the high price of prescription drugs."

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181026/massachusetts-us-senate-candidates-share-their-policy-positions


Warren campaign page https://elizabethwarren.com/

Diehl campaign page https://diehlforsenate.com/

Ayyadurai campaign page:   https://shiva4senate.com/

The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Oct 26 - THU Nov 1

Friday, October 26

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:00am

 Website Call with Franklin CD

12:00pm

 Franklin Farmers Market

1:00pm

 Mickey Mouse Birthday Bash

7:30pm

 OCC Concert: Bluegrass with 2 bands - Four Bridges and Thibodeau Band

8:00pm

 Yacht Rock Night in Port Franklin

Saturday, October 27

9:00am

 Franklin Yard and Craft Sale - Relay For Life Fundraiser

9:00am

 Franklin Dog Park Cleanup - canceled

9:00am

 SNETT Fall Clean Up - CANCELED

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

1:00pm

 Learning Differences Resource Meeting

1:00pm

 Pumpkin Palooza Costume Party!

7:00pm

 Franklin Lions Club hosts Spiritual Medium

8:00pm

 THE BLACK BOX New England Artist Series: The Racky Thomas Band

Sunday, October 28

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm

 Chess Group

Monday, October 29

10:30am

 Move Along

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

3:00pm

 Monday Crafternoons

5:30pm

 HMEA: Shared Living Provider Informational Session

Tuesday, October 30

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

10:30am

 Get Ready for Kindergarten

4:00pm

 Pumpkins In The Park

5:00pm

 Taste of the Region

7:30pm

 Decoding European Wine Labels

Wednesday, October 31

 Halloween

10:30am

 Terrific Toddlers

11:00am

 Toddler Playgroup

4:00pm

 Construction Junction

6:00pm

 Murder Mystery Party for Teens

Thursday, November 1

8:30am

 FDP General Meeting

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

10:30am

 Story & Craft

6:30pm

 8th Grade Open House

For the interactive version, please visit

http://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar click HERE.

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI Oct 26 - THU Nov 1

Franklin Police Association - 5K Foot Pursuit - Nov 3

Registration for the 1st Annual 5K Foot Pursuit takes place at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St, Franklin, MA on Saturday November 3. 

There is plenty of parking on site. Registration opens at 7:30 AM and the 5K race starts at 9:00. At 8:15 AM there will be a Kids Fun Run, free for kids 13 and under.

The 5K course is USATF certified. The 5K will be professionally chipped timed by The Empire Timing Co.

REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration for the 5K is $20 for the first 100 registered and $25 thereafter. Race day registration is $30.

5K Pre-Registration for runners 17 and under is $10 and $15 on race day. The Kids Fun Run is free for kids 13 and under.

T-Shirts for the first 100 registered for the 5K.

GO HERE for online registration https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/FranklinPoliceAssociation5KFootPursuit

The Franklin Police Association will be using the proceeds from this race to host an annual Halloween Party, Contribute to No-Shave November, hold a community Christmas event, sponsor youth sports, help fund local scholarships, etc.

Franklin Police Association - 5K Foot Pursuit - Nov 3

Information was shared from the race page
http://firstmile-fitness.com/franklin-police-association/

FHS - A film by Peter Raider (video)

Sharing a good find via the Twitterverse

"That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse"




https://twitter.com/PeterRaider2/status/1054763932345384960

Both FHS boys and girls soccer top Attleboro by 2-0

Via HockomockSports we share the results of the FHS fall sports action on Thursday, Oct 25, 2018

Boys Soccer = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 2 – Final
– Franklin scored a goal in each half to pick up a win over visiting Attleboro. Tim Duval scored an unassisted tally in the first half as the Panthers took a 1-0 advantage into the break. Junior Sam Stowell converted a penalty kick in the second half for the Panthers.

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Attleboro, 0 – Final
– Erin Quaile opened the scoring just before halftime, tapping in the rebound from Sabrina Addi’s free kick that came back off the bar. Calen Frongillo added the second from the penalty spot in the second half.

A photo gallery for the girls soccer game can be found online
https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2018-2019/Fall-2018/Attleboro-Franklin-Girls-Soccer-10-25-18/

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-25-18/

FHS Panthers

Franklin dog park cleanup canceled due to weather

Franklin dog park clean up for this Saturday, October 27 has been canceled due to weather. As of now, no new date has been decided.

Franklin dog park at Dacey Field

In the News: Tri-County 8th grade open house; Attorney General candidates debate

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

"The goal at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School is to show the future, and that’s exactly what officials plan to do during this year’s open house. 

This year’s eighth-grade open house at Tri-County takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the school, 147 Pond St. 

Scott O’Brien, head of Tri-County’s guidance department, said the point is to get students who are looking to take their educations outside the usual classroom setting. 

“We’ve been reaching out, but mostly to tell people that we are one of the most evolved programs that is currently available to students,” O’Brien said. “We really just want to let people know that this isn’t your grandfather’s traditional vocational school.”

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181025/tri-county-high-invites-eighth-graders-to-open-house

"Attorney General Maura Healey on Wednesday afternoon parried a series of attacks from her Republican challenger Jay McMahon over the Democrat’s record on guns, drugs and suing the Trump administration, defending her office over the course of the final, hour-long debate in the race. 

Healey, who is widely expected to win a second, four-year term as attorney general, highlighted her work prosecuting drug traffickers and preventing dangerous copycat assault weapons from being sold in Massachusetts. 

She also said that while she doesn’t relish suing President Donald Trump, she will continue to do so if she believes it’s in the interests of the state or its residents. 

“I don’t wish for or want opportunities to sue the federal government. But it is my job as attorney general to stand up for the interests of our state, for our residents, for our businesses and for our values,” Healey said.

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https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181025/healey-defends-record-as-mcmahon-attacks-in-final-debate

Healey campaign page  http://www.maurahealey.com/

McMahon campaign page  https://www.attorneyjaymcmahon.com/

The Franklin Town Clerk page with additional information
http://www.franklinma.gov/town-clerk

Additional info can be found in the 2018 Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/10/election-collection-2018.html

Election Information for Nov 2018